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OP1 Wizball Marathon

YouTube Uploaded by JyotiMishra on Dec 6, 2011

via synthlover.com where you'll find some pics and impressions of the OP-1

Physynth for iPad with Integrated Manual

YouTube Uploaded by SimianSquared on Dec 5, 2011

"PHYSYNTH turns your iPad or iPad 2 into a piece of real vintage synth hardware.

Powered by next-generation 3D graphics technologies, it is a stunning, beautiful device that will enable you to weave beautiful, fluid 'Soundscapes'.

PHYSYNTH uses a state-of-the-art physics engine to trigger sounds using four real simulators, you charge physical objects with sound and collide them with other objects to trigger them. It is an entirely new way of creating music, a natural and fluid way to express yourself with a wide range of beautiful, realistic instruments.

FEATURES:

• Custom shaders especially designed for iPad2 and the beautiful high definition full-3D interface pushes the limits of what your device can do.

• iPad 1 owners are not left out, Physynth was designed to take full advantage of everything the device has to offer.

• Layer your sounds with Four-track Soundscaping.

• Jam with Realtime melody or rhythm over-dubbing.

• The physics-triggered sample engine with user-adjustable parameters means endless scenarios.

• Enjoy a wide range of beautiful sounding instruments with more coming in regular updates.

• Express yourself with full mixing control including full stereo panning, volume and digital special effects.

• Vintage hardware design with groundbreaking 3D tilt camera, stunning lighting and unbelievable next-gen graphics make Physynth the app to show your friends.

• Melody-mode to allow the user to play Physynth instruments like a traditional keyboard or drum pad.

• Headphones are recommended for full stereo immersion and realtime panning.

ESSENTIAL LINKS:

• View the TV advert now at: physynth.com
• Crafted by Simian Squared: simian2.com"

Physynth for iPad - Sneak peak at the manual!

Uploaded by SimianSquared on Nov 30, 2011

"Just polishing up the in-app manual for Physynth (iPad), thought I'd give you all a sneaky peak."

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sympleSEQ Now Available

You might remember sympleSEQ from this previous post. Hex Inverter wrote in to let us know their IndieGoGo funding blew past their goal and they are now in production. They also made some significant updates to the feature set.

"What am I talking about? Well, the original concept was VERY minimalistic. There was nothing other than tempo, gate out and CV output. Through the discussion had with members on the forums where this was being developed, people requested pause/reset functionality be included as well. Using a very small amount of components and some trickery, I was able to achieve this -- so now sympleSEQ also boasts the option of adding reset/pause functionality!

Possibly best of all is that I had a panel artist come to me who wants to make panels for everyone!

I have a limited number of kits left in stock, but plenty of bare circuit boards for people. There is a well documented assembly manual for people as well.

sympleSEQ can be found/purchased at: http://shop.hexinverter.net

Panels will be available soon from Ben at: http://www.resynthesis.co.uk

Here is the build manual"

Below is a video of sympleSEQ with a Benjolin.

Benjolin Meets sympleSEQ -- a sequenced analog synthesis jam
YouTube Uploaded by hexinverterDOTnet on Dec 5, 2011

"Rob Hordyk's amazing Benjolin meets hexinverter.net's sympleSEQ for a little jam before they get enclosed in their final enclosure.

Here I am driving the two oscillators and the onboard filter at different times with sympleSEQ, as well as just noodling away on the Benjolin.

sympleSEQ is an easy to make 8-step analog step-sequencer. It utilizes board-mount components and a unique dual PCB design, making it simple to create an analog sequencer for driving your voltage controlled synthesizer gear or circuit bent toys with. It is particularly suited to lo-fi artists due to the low feature set (and thus complexity). It is also very economical to build compared to any other sequencer on the market.

sympleSEQ can be driven by a wide range of voltages (9-15V DC) and thus is highly portable.

Kits, PCBs and more information about sympleSEQ can be found at:

http://shop.hexinverter.net"

Signed Depeche Mode / Alan Wilder Samples on ZIP For Auction

via this auction

"This auction is for a ZIP100 disc containing Depeche Mode samples.
This item was purchased from the Alan Wilder Collected auction.
This auction includes the original zip disc, original signed case, invoice, and certificate of authenticity.
If you are bidding on this item I'm sure you know what it is.

Details :

Only 20 of these Zip discs exist and each is personally numbered and signed by Alan. Every disc contains a collection of sound banks designed for the Emax sampler. These are the exact sounds which were programmed and used by Alan during DM’s ‘Devotional’ and ‘Music For The Masses’ tours. Each bank contains an array of sounds allocated across the keyboard for the live performances. In nearly all cases, the samples were sourced from the original multitrack recordings. You will also find sounds for song versions which were only ever performed live, plus songs which never actually made the final tour set list.

Below is a list of all the song banks included :

Music For The Masses Tour :
Bank 00 : People Are People
Bank 01 : A Question Of Time
Bank 02 : A Question Of Lust
Bank 03 : Pleasure, Little Treasure
Bank 04 : Sacred
Bank 05 : Blasphemous Rumours
Bank 06 : It Doesn’t Matter
Bank 07 : The Things You Said
Bank 08 : Strangelove
Bank 09 : Shake The Disease
Bank 10 : Never Let Me Down
Bank 11 : Just Cant Get Enough
Bank 12 : Stripped
Bank 13 : Pipeline
Bank 14 : Nothing
Bank 15 : Behind The Wheel
Bank 16 : Something To Do
Bank 17 : Everything Counts
Bank 18 : Somebody

Devotional Tour :
Bank 34 : Mercy In You (Alan 93)
Bank 35 : Flys On The Windscreen
Bank 36 : Nothing (A 93)
Bank 37 : Something To Do
Bank 38 : Leave In Silence (Alan 93)
Bank 39 : A Question Of Lust
Bank 40 : Clean (percussion trigger sounds)
Bank 41 : Condemnation (Guide)
Bank 42 : Everything Counts (94 version)
Bank 43 : Waiting For The Night To Fall
Bank 44 : I Want You Now (94 version)"

This one in via Brian.

The Analog Lab NYC-Minimoog SN 1009 Up for Auction

YouTube Uploaded by TheAnalogLab on Dec 5, 2011

"This Minimoog has the serial #1009 making it the 9th Minimoog to come out of the factory.

It has numerous differences such as:

-R.A. Moog Nameplate
-Engraved Panel
-Different Pot Markings
-Toggle Switches for Glide/Decay
-Fancier Wood Case
-Different backing plate
-Noticeable differences on Circuit Boards
-Made in Trumansburg, NY

Fully serviced and restored by The Analog Lab in NYC.

www.theanaloglab.com" See here.

via this auction

Additional pics at the auction while up.

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Bob Moog Foundation Releases 2012 “Moog Pioneers in the Studio” Calendar

"December 6, 2011 - Asheville, NC - The Bob Moog Foundation announces the release of its 2012 calendar, “ Moog Pioneers in the Studio.” The calendar features photos and history from Bob Moog’s archives, as well as photos from collections of pioneering synthesists. The photos and text, compiled and written by BMF volunteer historian Brian Kehew, focus on more obscure luminaries and their fascinating instruments.

Through documenting the many musicians, composers, and scholars who collaborated with Moog, the Foundation aims to share the breadth of material encompassed in the inventor’s archives and to share the very rich history of electronic music. In addition to three photos that feature Moog himself, “Moog Pioneers in the Studio” also features Joel Chadabe, Jon Appleton, Jean Jacques-Perrey, Chris Swansen, Jon Weiss, Max Brand, Herb Deutsch, JD Robb, Eric Siday, Emmanuel Ghent, Mort Garson, and Gil Trythall.

As an ode to Moog’s pioneering work in modular synthesis, the background of calendar grid features art images of vintage Moog modules from symphonic synthiesist Erik Norlander’s 1967 modular system. The images were taken by Shaun Hollingsworth of [SIC] Images. The calendar was designed by Rose Hecht and edited by Geary Yelton. Both Kehew and Executive Director Michelle Moog-Koussa wrote forewords for the calendar.

“Saints be praised, the Bob Moog Foundation has released another fantastic, picture-laden calendar, this one for 2012! Featured in gorgeous vintage photos and posing with Moog modular synthesizers — and on occasion with the great Bob Moog himself — are 12 important pioneers of synthesized and electro-acoustic music. Some of these pioneers I’m familiar with, others not so much, and I welcome the challenge of learning more about them beyond what’s revealed by their accompanying captions. Cheers to the Bob Moog Foundation for recognizing these pioneers! I urge everyone to support the crucial Bob Moog Foundation cause by first purchasing this new calendar and by contributing in any way humanly possible.”

—Mark Vail, Music Historian, Author, Teacher and Journalist

The calendar is available for purchase on the Bob Moog Foundation's brand new online store. All proceeds from online sales go to support the Foundation's ongoing projects, including the preservation of Bob's historical and extensive archives, the expansion of our Dr. Bob's Sound School, and creation of the Moogseum in Asheville, N."

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12 days of Modular- #6 White Noise

YouTube Uploaded by raulsworldofsynths on Nov 29, 2011

"The 12 days of Modular. A series of 12 videos themed around Modular Synthesis and sound. Demonstration of White Noise accompanying waveform view. Sound and Video by Raul Pena"

All parts here.

App Mania kurz

YouTube Uploaded by DigiEnsemble on Dec 6, 2011

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JEM SX1000 SYNTHESIZER VST PLUGIN FREEWARE - DEMO-

YouTube Uploaded by PianoVintage on Dec 6, 2011

"Download link: http://www.pianovintage.fr/fr/download/cat_view/57-free-vst-freeware-plug-in
JEM SX1000, is a new vst plugin synthesizer based on the original
JEN SX1000 hardware synthesizer from the 70's and produced by pianovintage.fr

JEM SX1000 is freeware and available only on PC
30 presets including 6 original Jen's preset
Single osc - filter+lfo + filter & amp enveloppe, glide, FX ...

Enjoy !!!"