Wanderlust: OPERATOR, Live from the Studio

YouTube Uploaded by joel1088 on Oct 4, 2011

"The first in a series of videos shot live from my studio: "The Laboratory." The sounds are recorded into Ableton live while the video is being shot, then they are edited together. I'm using MIDI clips in Ableton Live as well as a MIDI sequencer to trigger the synths, then they are manipulated in realtime. For more information about this project see my website: joelhenigson.com. I will have video clips explaining my setup and ideas shortly.
Thanks for watching!"

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Ableton Live Super Bass Rack.mov

YouTube Uploaded by AfroDjMac on Oct 3, 2011

"Serious bass sounds and much more. As part of the series of free weekly Ableton Live Rack Downloads, AfroDJMac brings you a synth designed to get those ferocious bass sounds. This rack makes use of Ableton's Analog synth and the results go beyond just maddening bass. Follow along in the video for details...

Free Download @ bit.ly/freesynth28

Every week I make a new free Ableton Live Download, so please stop by my site @ http://www.afrodjmac.com

-AfroDJMac :)
http://www.facebook.com/afrodjmac"

sammichSID Final Batch!

via MIDIbox

"There will be a final batch of 50 kits in October/November 2011 (or when I get 50 orders)."

via the midibox wiki
"sammichSID was designed to be the “no excuses” MIDIbox SID synthesizer kit - i.e. for all those people who want a MIDIbox SID but consider building it with modules too time-consuming, too newbie-unfriendly and/or too hard to design and construct a control surface, and where MB-6582 is too expensive, too daunting and/or too hard to source all the parts.

sammichSID therefore has the following design constraints/features, which support each other:

cheap
small
DIY newbie friendly
minimal control surface
single “walwart”/AC adapter supply, no C64 PSU brick!
stereo SID, optimized for 8580/6582A, 6581 optionally supported
“sandwich-style” stacked PCB design, no wires!
laser-cut 3mm acrylic case by Ponoko, customization possible
industry standard 2×20 character LCD with low-power LED backlight, customization possible
common control surface parts used, customization possible
To be available as a complete kit, including PCBs, components, case, hardware and (optionally) two 6582A SIDs!

MIDIbox SID Synthesizer V2 features

One Core module and one stereo SID module, fully integrated on one PCB with power supply.
Five “BankStick” slots, so you can store 4 banks of 128 patches, plus 128 “Ensembles” (engine and patch configurations)
Jumpers to configure the power supply, allowing a regulated 12V input to power 6581, or unregulated AC/DC input to power 8580/6582A.
Minimal control surface with three user-customizable buttons and LED matrix for maximum bling.
2×20 character LCD with support for low-power (25mA) or high-power (250mA) LED backlight.
Potential for future upgrade to MIDIbox SID Synthesizer V3 using add-on board..."

Cakewalk Releases Free Z3TA+ 2.1 Update

"Boston, MA (October 4, 2011) — Cakewalk, the world's leading developer of powerful and easy to use products for music creation and recording, today announces availability of a free update for Z3TA+ 2, the powerful second generation waveshaping synthesizer. All registered Z3TA+ 2 customers can download the free Z3TA+ 2.1 update at www.cakewalk.com.

The Z3TA+ 2.1 update provides numerous usability enhancements, optimizations and overall improved performance. Highlights include:

* Scala tuning files are now supported with the latest full library of Scala tuning files from the Scala homepage are included.

* Users can now search for presets using the Preset Search button.

* Arpeggiator Auto Fit mode loads any MIDI file and intelligently adjusts the data to work as a new arpeggiator pattern. Arp patterns can also be dragged to host applications for customization.

* New Program menu options have been added, including the option to set any preset as the default preset, display a list of the most recently loaded presets, and the ability to import banks in their original order.

* Memory usage has been greatly improved.

* And many more enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.

A comprehensive list of what is included in the Z3TA+ 2.1 update can be found at: [link]

Here’s a link to the announcement on Cakewalk.com"

Collin's Lab: Electronics Tools

YouTube Uploaded by makemagazine on Oct 4, 2011

"Get geared up for circuit-making- check out Collin's list of tools no electronaut should be without!"

Twin 10 Channel Analog Sequencer Modual A10X21MT1

via this auction
"This Twin 10 Channel Sequencer "A10X21MT1" Works fantasic! 9-12Vdc Powered. Triggered output, and the Control voltage outputs. 10 (White & Orange Control Knobs) are the voltage output for each of the channels, each of the 10 channels has an on/off switch. The RED LED's are the pilot lamps for the channels, they will scan from Top left down, then right up. The Red Control knob (Freq) is for the speed of the scanning. The power input is on the back of the unit and instuctions will be sent with this. Fully grounded and IC's are socketed. I have tested this on my Synth and works great. Switchcraft parts (Instructions will be sent when shipped)

Each sequencer A & B have twin CV outputs, they are complete isolated from one another, same goes for the A/Trig and the B/Trig. You can use one or both, it does not matter how you use them. Each sequencer will operate freely from one another.

This has 2 seperate 10 channel sequencers in one unit. They both will work independant from one another. Each sequencer A or B will work off thier own "Freq" control.

Each A or B has Clock Input Jacks for External Timing control. When a signal is applied at that input it will turn off the internal clocks. The Freq LED will continue to flash but it will not have any control over the sequencing rate, that will be controled by the external input clock. This works for both A and B Clock Inputs.

You can sync them together either A sync to B or B to A, there is a center control that will work as follows:

Norm: CENTER (Yellow Control Knob) is Normal operation mode

AxB: Sequencer A (left side) A scans 1 thur 4 then will send pulse to Seq B.

BxA: Sequencer B (right side) B scans 1 thur 4 and will send pulse to Seq A.

A+B: Sequencer A will scan both A+B

BsynA: Sequencer B will sync B to A, Freq B will control both B and A

AsynB: Sequencer A will sync A to B, Freq A will control both A and B

The Unit measures 6 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. Un-finshed wood cabinet."

A/DA Harmony Synthesizer

via this auction

"A/DA Harmony Synthesizer - One of 800 ever made"

VINTAGE SIEL MDP40 Drum Machine

via this auction

SN 4704

"10 samples. 40 preset rhythm
Knobs:
- start / stop
- hand clap - swing - manual drum
- break to 1st verse - break to 2nd chorus - volume - tap tempo/mute
- midi poly - tempo + / - tempo bpm

All knobs have their own light (except volume).

Connections
- MIDI in / out / through - pedal (expression pedal, DIN connector)
- power (12V AC adapter, or 6 x AA battery) "

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Monome 80h, Custom Faceplate and Red Oak Enclosure

via this auction

via the seller: "I'm selling my 80h, just completed this week, it's a beauty to look at and a blast to use. I bought 2 40h kits 2 years ago and packed them away for a bit, I had the faceplate custom milled out of aluminum, and anodized black. I installed blue 3000mcd leds, and will also include 200 Red 1200mcd leds if you wish to switch it up. The enclosure is stained red oak and I put 3 coats of high gloss poly on it to give it a nice shine. I got some USB jacks and mounted them so that you plug right in to the exterior of the case, INCLUDED are the (2) 6' USB Male type A to type A, had to find those online, so you can plug the monome in to your computer. "

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trouby modular - vermona filter

via this auction
See the seller's other items for more.

"This filter is the formant filter from the vermona organ ET3-2 MR. 4 mixable sounds: flute (strong lowpass), bass clarinet (weak lowpass), clarinet (mid presence & treble cutoff), strings (highpass). The humbucker coil pasting the origin and not available coil of the origin device. power is curetronic, ask for a dotcom adapter. "