Synth Books by Simon Cann

How to Make a Noise: Analog, Frequency Modulation, and Sample-Based Synthesis

YouTube Uploaded by noisesculpture on Oct 30, 2011
These books and others by Simon Cann are available on Amazon.
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"Three new books in the How to Make a Noise series have just been published. Each book focuses on different approaches to synthesizer sound creation so the musician can choose the right tool for the job.

How to Make a Noise: Analog Synthesis starts from the basic principle of taking a sound source and shaping it with a filter. This simple but powerful technique can be applied to any hardware or software synthesizer to create the warm, rich, energetic, and commanding sounds that are often associated with classic hardware synthesizers.

http://noisesculpture.com/analog

How to Make a Noise: Frequency Modulation Synthesis looks at frequency modulation (or FM) synthesis which works through a continuous and controllable interaction of two or more waves to give a broad spectrum of detailed, highly nuanced, bright, rich, shimmering, clean, metallic, and solid tones that can be used to create many musical (and non-musical) sounds.

http://noisesculpture.com/fm

How to Make a Noise: Sample-Based Synthesis looks at how to sample, create, and control sounds—from high fidelity realistic recreations of real instrument in their original environment, through creative warped tones, to drums and loops—and the tools and techniques that are available to help.

http://noisesculpture.com/sample"

IK iRig MIDI - Quick input test

YouTube Uploaded by Dogboy73 on Oct 30, 2011

"A quick test controlling a couple of Apps on the iPad 2 via MIDI using IK's iRig MIDI interface. In the first test I used Sony Acid to send a simple MIDI arp pattern to Moog's Animoog App. In the second test I'm using an Akai MPK49 to control VirSyn's Addictive Synth App. Both worked very well as did most of the Apps I tried. Of course the Apps need to support CoreMIDI in order for them to be controlled via a MIDI source."

iRig MIDI on eBay
Animoog - Moog Music Inc.
Addictive Synth - VirSyn
iPads on eBay

SONOIO @ Theater of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA- The Scientist

YouTube Uploaded by Fragile2712 on Oct 11, 2011
Teenage Engineering OP-1 in this one.
"Alessandro Cortini / Sonoio - The Scientist recorded at the TLA in Philadelphia, PA."

Sonoio Live at Terminal 5 10-8-11

Uploaded by Burndown on Oct 12, 2011

http://sonoio.org/
Some of Alessandro Cortini's synth textures are featured in the Suonoio built in conjunction with The Harvestman.

This one in via Daniel.

Circuit Abbey ADSRjr Demo 1

"Initial overview of functions on the excellent ADSRjr module from Circuit Abbey. Soon to be a modern classic in eurorack."

[ZiLaiHong] Cacophonator I built

YouTube Uploaded by anotherbbs on Oct 28, 2011

"Circuit By Arthur Harrison
PCB By ZiLaiHong (Meng Qi)

Also I've got permisson from Arthur Harrison to sell my builds.
A Cacophonator like this in the video will be 65$.

Cacophonator is a truly great and versatile sounding circuit, so I am also planning to build with different user control interface like photo cells or arcade buttons. Different controls will yield different ways of expression."

[ZiLaiHong] "Momomo" (Crackle Box) I built

Uploaded by anotherbbs on Oct 28, 2011

"Circuit By Michel Waisvisz
PCB By ZiLaiHong (Meng Qi)

Or rather "Crackle Board" I should call it!
Very versatile, because it is so sensitive to any changes: battery, body situation and so on. The same gesture can result in totally different sound in different time.

So it might be a nightmare when you want to tap out some noisy beats during live, but it is so fun to take it around with you and play it in free time, all because it changes all the time."

Strymon Brigadier - Prophet '08 & MiniMoog Model D

YouTube Uploaded by peterkeys88 on Oct 29, 2011

"PeterDyer.net Using a Strymon Brigadier delay pedal with a DSI Prophet '08 and a MiniMoog Model D, through various settings. This pedal emulates analog bucket brigade delays. For more music & videos visit PeterDyer.net
For more about the Brigadier dBucket Delay at Strymon.net"

MING MECCA: World Core test #1

YouTube Uploaded by crudface on Oct 29, 2011

"First test of my new MING MECCA World Core technology. Running Andre' LaMothe's HEL GFX engine on a Parallax Propeller, interfaced to a modular synthesizer. Visit my blog for more details: http://specialstageblog.wordpress.com/"

Tangerine Dream at Moogfest

photo credit: David McNamara



flickr set by moogfestival

76 Synthesizer for iPad is Real

YouTube Uploaded by N3L5ONMD on Oct 29, 2011

"Hey guys! just a quick demo of the iPad app "76 Synthesizer" by Never Be Normal. Enjoy!"

76 Synthesizer - Never Be Normal

You might recognize this one from this post.

"76 Synthesizer is a virtual analog monophonic synth for the iPad. Inspired by synthesizers from the 70's, the 76 Synthesizer combines playability with style.

For a limited time only, get 76 Synthesizer for 50% off!

Features:
• Three Oscillators with sine, sawtooth, triangle, square waves and switchable filter LFO.
• Voltage controlled filter
• ADSR
• Glide
• Pitch bend/modulation touch pad
• Three octave touch pad for note input with nine different scales
• Eight different effects: reverb, phaser, flanger, chorus, overdrive, delay, tremolo and vocoder— tap the outputs to patch into two effects simultaneously
• Eight different writable presets
• Stunning retro interface"

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etching six momentary switches

via Leisure Cove