MATRIXSYNTH

NAMM: New Corsynth C102 VC LFO

"Corsynth is proud to introduce a new module, the C102 VC LFO, voltage controlled low frequency oscillator with five waveforms available simultaneously.

With three frequency ranges ( L, M, H ) the VC LFO can oscillate from one cycle every 7 minutes up to 1KHz. Thanks to this wide frequency range the LFO can be used to produce really slow and subtle modulations to audio frequency modulation (FM sounds).

Another important feature is that the oscillation frequency can be voltage controlled using the FM input. You can modulate the frequency with an envelope, other LFO , sequencer etc. Using the FM input, it’s also possible to get extra waveforms like hyperbolic sine wave, hyperbolic cosine wave and more.. Just connect one of the VC-LFO outputs to its FM input and turn up the FM level potentiometer.

The module will be available in February but all pre-orders made before the official release will have a 10% discount."

More info : http://www.corsynth.com/home/modules/c102-vc-lfo

NAMM: Arturia NAMM 2012 Teaser - The MiniBrute?

YouTube Uploaded by tomesoTV on Jan 17, 2012
[New video below]
"Arturia NAMM 2012 Teaser
More information on Thursday January 19th
Weitere Informationen am Donnerstag den 19. January"

Update:

The Arturia MiniBrute Hardware Synth?

"Key features:

Voltage controlled oscillator
25 key keyboard with aftertouch
Steiner-Parker multi-mode filter
Innovative analog Ultrasaw , Metalizer , Brute Factor technology
14 faders and 29 knobs
Rich interface, CV , Gate , USB , MIDI
Advanced arpeggiator
Rugged metal housing"

via KVR, via hpsounds.

Arturia MiniBrute Tour
YouTube Uploaded by Arturiaweb on Jan 18, 2012

Steiner Parker filter, and according to hpsounds, "the analog design was made by on of the french SDIY specialist Yves Usson. [aka Yusynth]" Nyle Steiner, Yusynth & Arturia. Amazing.

via hpsounds

Update: some additional pics including CV Ins & Outs via an anonymous reader:

Update 1/18/12 5:37 PST: Flyer scans added (click on each for the full size shot):

Update 1/18/12 8:30 PM: I should note The MiniBrute is an appropriate name. Listen to the Steiner-Parker filter in the original Synthacon here. The filter is also popular in the modular community include clones by various manufacturers and the new Steiner Synthasystem modular by Nyle Steiner himself. See the Steiner Parker label below for more.

Update: 1/19/12:

Introducing Arturia MiniBrute Analog Synthesizer

Uploaded by Arturiaweb on Jan 17, 2012

"MiniBrute is Arturia's new analog synthesizer. With a pure analog signal path and innovative new features it sets a new standard for what a hardware synthesizer should be. The pure analog, multi-wave oscillator combined with a huge sounding classic multi-mode filter, and wide range of modulation capabilities will bring new life into your recordings and stage performances. Add to that outstanding features like the Ultrasaw, Metalizer, Arpeggiator, LFO with sample & hold, full USB/MIDI/CV connectivity; all of which are housed in a rugged metal enclosure and it is almost too brutal to think about!"

ProAudioStar.com First Look : Passion Pit on The Arturia MiniBrute !

Uploaded by proaudiostar on Jan 18, 2012

"We check in with Passion Pit while working on their new album to see what they think of Arturia's brand new all analog synth. Arturia lent us a demo and once we showed it to the guys with Passion Pit we knew we werent getting it back. They liked it so much they had to put it on some of the songs they were doing and even re-recorded some bass parts with it. With is robust sound and ease of use this keyboard will no doubt be a must have!"

NAMM: GEDDY LEE ON THE TAURUS PT.2

"Moog visited Geddy Lee in his Toronto studio to get his take on the Taurus pedals, old and new. This is the second of a 3-part series relaying touching stories and musical innovations from the start of Rush's reigning fame to now. In this installment, Geddy talks about learning to play with his feet and attempting to get MIDI like capabilities out of his Taurus 1."

Added to part 1 here.

NAMM: New AtomoSynth Koe Demos

AtomoSynth Koe demo, external audio

YouTube Uploaded by atomolab on Jan 17, 2012

"Hello, this is the KOE processing an external audio."

AtomoSynth KOE, Percussive and weird sounds.

Uploaded by atomolab on Jan 17, 2012

"Hello this is the Koe mini modular, this time making some percussive and weird sounds.
KOE synth voice and KONEKO midi to CV eurorack modules."

EOWAVE PESEPHONE II RIBBON CONTROLLER SYNTH

via this auction
"This is the new 2 oscilator version with dual cv outs and USB. Duophonic. Cool OLD electronica sounds. Great substitute for a theremin, when you need to bridge sci-fi with musicaly usefull sounds and playability."

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Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer Used by Rush?

via this auction

"Up for auction is an Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer with an interesting history with the band RUSH. The unit powers up, makes noises, but just not the proper ones! It will definitley need servicing. It does have the JL Cooper MIDI modification as well as the 120 Program mod. Cosmetically it is in good condition with some scratches and marking as shown in the pictures... *The unit was used as a last minute backup by Geddy Lee at a RUSH concert in Denver in the early 80's. The thought of Tom Sawyer played on it by the man himself is overwhelming!"

NAMM: New Eowave Koma Demos - Techno Bassline

Eowave Koma - Demo - Techno Bassline 01 by Modularsquare

Eowave Koma - Demo - Techno Bassline 02 by Modularsquare

Note this is a follow-up to yesterday's post here. Depending on when you checked that post you may or may not have seen these. The playlist there will contain all demos added over time.

Buchla 700 - working!

flickr By rick604
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accompaying a song with the omnichord by folktek

"The omnichord is a strange instrument, which was first released in 1981 by Suzuki. it is based on chords and easy to play. Every chord owns a chord bottom to press. FOLKTEK modified the omnichord, so it became an instrument, which is vey interesting to play because of it´s special fragile and not really predictible sounding. In the video you can hear the modified version, combined with the ALESIS PHILTRE and a DELAY, accompanying the voice of a singer."

lilian fritz: vocals, lyrics
martin kratochwil: electronics

http://www.suzukimusic.co.uk...
http://folktek.com...

april me _ songs on the fly
YouTube Uploaded by pianoloft on Jan 17, 2012
"short part from our last song-improvisation, which we did during snow was falling. "songs on the fly" is a duo project, which means spontaneously songwriting. when we start playing, just the lyrics are prepared. the whole music happens in the middle of the moment and is recorded directly on dat-tape. in this case i used the omnichord by folktek, a modified instrument with a fragile and touching sound."

Folktek (RSS)
Omnichords on eBay