Arturia Spark DIY Templates

via Arturia

"We are happy to release two free D.I.Y. sample templates for the joy of Spark users and experimenters.

As their name suggest, these templates are designed to let you import your own samples and access almost limitless sonic possibilities.
So forget about the static nature of your sample collections and give them a new life thanks to our TAE processing!

D.I.Y. Drum Template : optimized from all types of drum sounds, it includes analog modules such as Frequency Shifter, Filter Sweep, Reflector, and more. This template is guaranteed to bring a unique edge and character to your drums.
D.I.Y. FX Template : adapted to any kind of samples, this second template will allow you to process your signal through 16 unique effects such as : Stereo Expander, Robotizer, Frequency Modulator... so be ready for some wild experimentations!"

Audio samples on site.

Oramics for iOS Now Available

Oramics - Strangeloop Limited
videos here

"Oramics is a drawn sound technique developed by Daphne Oram in 1957. Oram's composition machine consisted of a large rectangular metal frame, providing a table-like surface traversed by ten synchronised strips of clear, sprocketed 35mm film. The musician drew shapes on the film to create a mask, which modulated the light received by photocells. Although the output from the machine was monophonic, the sounds could be added to multitrack tapes to provide more texture.

The original machine is in storage at the Science Museum in London and is expected to go on display in 2011.

This iPhone app tries to bring to life the incredible sound of the Oramics Machine. Users can draw aspects of a sound in a drawn composition on top of film reels, including the envelope, pitch, reverb, vibrato, as well control the shape of the sound by drawing a waveshape on top of a glass plate."

Oramics - Strangeloop Limited
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

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House on the Rocks

Uploaded by snortsson on Apr 2, 2010

"Featured in the South Park episode s14e03 Medicinal Fried Chicken during the scene where Randy is bouncing around on his balls."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWl22VyUmvU - embed disabled so you'll have to go there. Not exactly work safe.

Korg Monotribe with A.S. rs240 Bode Frequency Shifter module

YouTube Uploaded by bigcitymusic on Aug 8, 2011

"Here is the Korg Monotribe, at first dry, then patched through the Analogue Systems rs240 Bode Frequency Shifter. Nice!

www.bigcitymusic.com

Thanks to Josh Flynn for shooting the video for us."

SampleWiz with Midi

YouTube Uploaded by JCRUDESS on Aug 8, 2011

"A sign of things to come. SampleWiz will soon be able to receive MIDI! I'm using the ultra high speed Iconnect interface!
Stay tuned"

SampleWiz - Jordan Rudess: Wizdom Music, LLC
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synth Sequencer

via this auction

"All synthesis types are really fun and the visual feedback for each is excellent. Another great thing I liked was recording off the built in FM radio and then chopping it up in the sampler and then sequencing those parts!!! Super fun little synth with lots of power and bang for the buck!!"

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Gotharman DeMOON 24-Bit Minigran Synthesizer

via this auction

"It has a harsh/dirty digital character.
When combined with effects, this baby growls.

For those who don't know about this synth, some info can be found here:
http://www.gotharman.dk/demoon.htm

and here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK8JONB_q7U" [embed below]



Gotharmans deMOON Synth Reviewed

YouTube Uploaded by sonicstate on Sep 18, 2009
[previous sonicstate video embed posted here]
"We take a look at the new granular digital synth in a funky blue box from Denmark's Gotharman.
More reviews, news and videos over at sonicstate.com"

Hartmann Neuron Synth Replacement Hard Drive

via this auction

via the description:
"Hartmann Neuron Replacement Harddrive with OS. I have never used this drive personally, but I bought this drive new a couple years ago, specifically formatted to work for the Hartmann Neuron and replace your old dead drive. As most Neuron owners know, the harddrive on the keyboard will only last so long before it dies need replacing. I once owned two Neurons and bought this replacement drive as a precautionary, but both Neurons are now gone and I have no need for this. This drive has to be sold AS IS and untested, considering I have no way of testing it in a Neuron, but I assume it is functional; I have left it in the original box and packaging, have never opened it up and it's been in climate controlled storage ever since. It comes with the harddrive, OS and also a collection of technical notes and tips that aid in installation procedures. The drive will be shipped in an anti-static bag.

**ALSO INCLUDED - Four Neuron Joysticks, in case you ever loose or break any of your Joysticks**"

This made wonder if there's a list of compatible hard drives out there and a way to format them. Scary thought if not.

Roland JD-800

via this auction

"Includes manual, power cable and Incl. PN-JD80-01 Drum rom card!"

SN AD02628

See conwayair (RSS) for more.

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KORG M01: 'Hyrule Field' From The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

YouTube Uploaded by seehanth001 on Aug 8, 2011

"Here's my recreation of one of my favourite songs from Twilight Princess.
Korg M01 is an amazing piece of software. I'm still getting used to it!
This was completely done by ear. Please enjoy!! =)

Composed by: Toru Minegishi, Asuka Ota, Koji Kondo
Arranged and Programmed by: Anthony Seeha"