The Circuit Molester Covers Tara Busch for The Bob Moog Foundation

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"Here is my entry for the Laura Busch remix contest that is raising money for the Bob Moog Foundation. It's mixed kind of hot so listen on bigger speakers if possible. Better yet download it and listen to it on your stereo. Am I crazy or does something from soundcloud sound better if you download it? This is my first electronic based song and I would love some tips,feedback or comments. Enjoy!

Chris Spies (TheCircuitMolester.Blogspot.com) Tara Busch Rocket Wife Remix by Chris Spies

The original song can be heard here

http://bobmoogfoundation.bandcamp.com/album/the-rocket-wife-ep-by-tara-busch

All the contest entries can be heard here

http://soundcloud.com/groups/rocket-wife-remix-contest-tara-busch-and-the-bob-moog-foundation

A couple of weeks ago I sent my Moog Tribute Edition Little Phatty back to the factory in Asheville, NC for a factory upgrade. In addtion to updating the internal software, the good folks at Moog added some CV(control voltage) outputs to interface with older/pre midi synth gear. I'd been experimenting with CV in my DIY and circuit bent gadgets so I was excited to play around with the real deal in the Phatty.

In one of my phone conversations with the Moog factory someone mentioned that Tara Busch from AnalogSuicide.com was hosting a remix contest to help raise money for the Moog Foundation's student outreach program and as soon as I got my Phatty back I was on a mission.

My main studio was rented out for the month and since there was a deadline I pieced together a makeshift laptop studio in my dining room.

External Synths..................
Waldorf Micro Q
Moog Little Phatty
Realistic Moog Mg-1
Korg Chaos Pad
Assorted DIY/Circuitbent Noise Maker Thingys.

Soft Synths..................................
Arturia v collection
Roland Jupiter 8
Minimoog
Prophet
and Modular Moog

Oh yeah, I had never used Ableton Live before. Using a friends laptop I struggled for a week but I finally got the hang of it and got my track in 1 day before the deadline.

Someone that is used to hearing me play with Grayson Capps and the Lost Cause Minstrels might be a little suprised by the electronic nature of this song but it's still me. I've just decided to embrace my inner Circuit Molester and explore the realms of electronic music. I'm having a blast!

Please check out my site@
TheCircuitMolester.Blogspot.Com"

303 Synth Art

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stella meets the monotron 2

YouTube Uploaded by Vlern on Oct 9, 2011

Part 1 here.

monotrons on eBay

Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000

via this auction
"This is a rare and lovely sampler/synth. It's had all the upgrades available giving it 8 separate outputs and I think more memory. It was used to write the theme for the TV show 'The Net' back in the late 80's or early 90's and I've owned it since 1995. I had it serviced and repaired by The Synthesizer Service Centre back in 1999 and hardly used it since I moved to a smaller place. It's a 16 bit machine that uses 4 bits for the operating system leaving 12 for the sound giving it a unique 'edge' and some lovely gutsy results. the built in patches are classic vintage sounds and it does wonders with whatever you record in or upload from a floppy disc. If you're looking for that unique, authentic, vintage sound in a machine that's a joy to mess around with look no further. I've loved it a lot but it needs to go to a good home where it will be used.

The down sides are. It has some damage to one of the output sockets which still works and can be easily replaced. It sometimes sends tiny amounts of midi data on the mod wheel channel which shows up on midi recorders but so far has never actually caused any midi events. Being such a unique device the OS is a bit weird but if I can get my head round it anyone can. It comes with full manuals so no problems getting it going."

Novation A Station Synthesizer Module

via this auction

"The two knobs on the left side of the unit were replaced and are not original."

SN A001043

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greightbit - circuit bent gamboy box seasame street bendo

YouTube Uploaded by greightbit on Oct 17, 2009

"i fashioned a sesame street keyboard inside this gameboy box and attached a separate gameboy with all the controls from the bends. has great sounds mechanical madness and short out frenzies. more bends and mods at www.greightbit.com . thanks"

greightbit · Circuit bent sesame street Gameboy box

via this auction

via the listing: "i fashioned a sesame street keyboard inside this gameboy box and attached a separate gameboy with all the controls from the bends. it has great sounds of mechanical madness and short out frenzies. there is a full scale of keys with multiple sounds to trigger and four sound effects that sound really spacy and cool. also has some sequenced songs so you can adjust bends while multiple notes trigger. bends include: multiple pitch bends, short outs, toggles, and chippy madness... a one of a kind and truly unique sounding instrument. its a great addition to your lofi arsenal. this unit still functions in its factory mode for full control and sound manipulation. i really enjoy this piece and with all the bends the sounds are limitless. ...any questions welcomed and thanks for looking. for more mods and bends visit greightbit [dot] com great feedback from around the globe."

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Akai SynthStation25 + NanoStudio for iPhone/iPod Touch

YouTube Uploaded by mvpadrini on Oct 19, 2011

"This video is part of my review in Portuguese about the Akai SynthStation25 available at http://musicapps.com.br/2011/10/akai-synthstation25-teclado-controlador-portatil-para-iphoneipod-touch-review/

Este vídeo é parte do meu review do AkaiSynthStation25, disponível aqui: http://musicapps.com.br/2011/10/akai-synthstation25-teclado-controlador-portatil-para-iphoneipod-touch-review/"

SynthStation - Akai Professional
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Continuum: Wacky Birds

YouTube Uploaded by vgermuse on Oct 20, 2011

"just for fun..."

TEMPEST Analog Drum Machine - Part B - ELECTRO GLITCH IDM - Harsh Beats!

YouTube Uploaded by VJFranzK on Oct 20, 2011

"Hard Hitting Rhythms of Infinite Complexity - Glitch Electro or IDM ( IIntelligent Dance Music ) is once of many styles you can create ( or deconstruct! ) with the amazing TEMPEST analog drum machine."

Part 1 here.

EM-Tronic Digital Synth kit

YouTube Uploaded by grandtippler on Oct 17, 2011

"This kit provides you with all the components you need to make a small handheld digital synth. All you need to do is build the kit and find an enclosure to fit it into."