MATRIXSYNTH

Friday, November 25, 2011

John Chowning "Stria" (1977) Style

YouTube Uploaded by akihikotube on Nov 25, 2011

"Algorithmic Composition based on Stria (1977) by John Chowning.
http://akihikomatsumoto.com/"

John Chowning invented FM synthesis at Stanford. His work eventually made it's way to Yamaha and their FM line of synths. As many know the DX7 revolutionized the world of synthesis with new unheard timbres of sound and the ability to mimic natural instruments not really possible with analog synthesis.

pic via wikipedia

"John M. Chowning (born August 22, 1934 in Salem, New Jersey) is an American composer, musician, inventor, and professor best known for his work at Stanford University and his invention of FM synthesis while there..."

"Color photograph of American composer and electronic music pioneer John Chowning.

Photo provided by Prof. Chowning himself."

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Building the Trojan Chorus [pinata-based MIDI controller]

YouTube Uploaded by SeaweedFactory on Nov 23, 2011
via Seeweed Factory where you'll find additional details and pics.

"This is a short documentary in pictures of the building of the Trojan Chorus piece. It was built for the Sound + Vision exhibit, which celebrates the release of the Treble Treble 3 compilation from Eternal Otter Records. This release includes selected artists from all around Maine. The piece was built by myself, Johnathan Cooke and Don Dumont. It was displayed in the North Dam Mill in Biddeford Maine on November 18 and 19th.

Eternal Otter Records: http://www.eternalotterrecords.com/
Don's music: http://deadmansclothes.com/
Johnathan Cooke's work: http://blaubok.tumblr.com/
More technical wizardry: http://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/
Music by Moonrocks: http://moonrocks.bandcamp.com"

‪techno in da park‬

YouTube Uploaded by perfumepod on Nov 24, 2011

"Roland SH-101
Roland TR-606
REXER DRS-10(Tokyo Sound)
novation BassStation
BOSS mixing Amplifier km-2
SONY 8CHANNEL MICROPHONE MIXER MX-7

‪[Caknobs] ‬YouTube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/Caknobs"

More Sample and Hold with Doepfer A148

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Oct 22, 2011

"Further Demonstration of the Doepfer A148 Sample and Hold and A118 Noise , used to trigger an A110 VCO. Also a demonstration of Sample and Hold applied to an A120 VCF. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.