MATRIXSYNTH

Switched On Weekly Walk-Through (2/25/2012)

YouTube Uploaded by switchedonaustin on Feb 25, 2012

"A virtual walk through of our store and some of our merchandise."

Note, Switched-On is a sponsor of MATRIXSYNTH. I'd like to thank them for their support.
You'll find their flyer in the Dealers section on the right.

micromac_poly2.mpg

YouTube Uploaded by macbethsynthesizers on Feb 27, 2012

"here's a further experiment using the separate Control Voltage Inputs to the 3 Oscillators that micromac has- playing three note chords but recorded as a sequencec! This is the sound of 2 x micromac units with the lead solo sounds coming from the sister unit- the Photon! Occassionaly, I wear a hat...please excuse!"

Seline Ultimate - iPad music app - Teaser

YouTube Uploaded by AmidioInc on Feb 27, 2012

"Using the 'overdub' function in the all-new Seline Ultimate, to create a track in less than a minute. MIDI is also recorded, so you can take what you've created straight into the studio!"

iPads on eBay
iPads on Amazon

"Seline 2.0 Ultimate is based upon the award-winning concept of the original Seline HD, but is so much better in every way.

"...Gorgeous, futuristic music making app... one of the most ambitious apps I've seen on the iPad, period." - Gizmodo

The application has evolved from the "concept" to the "real workhorse" level and is now a very powerful musical tool, for instant production of tons of first-class musical ideas. The melodies can now be recorded to .WAV/.M4A and MIDI simultaneously. Hardware, virtual, wireless MIDI in/out, as well as Audio Copy/Paste are fully supported. There are 30 built-in instruments, 6 drones, 8 drumloops, and more downloadable content is available through the built-in app SHOP.

Seline is a great live performance and improvisation music instrument that will keep you playing for hours, even if you haven't touched any music instrument before. The sound is altered on the fly with a dozen of subtle AI algorhythms that add unbelievable expression, character and life to your music. Drones (chorded synth pads) are generated on-the-fly based on the complex analysis of your melody line and provide an excellent background layer for your melody.

***** Seline 1.0 was the iPad App of the week by Gizmodo & CultOfMac *****
***** Seline 1.0 has been featured by Apple as New & Noteworthy in August 2010 *****

Seline features a completely new, ergonomically designed playing surface called ioGrid, suitable for players with all hand sizes. The melodies are played with two hands, while keeping the iPad on the knees or on the table. Fully adjustable 16-note scale is divided into 2 parts (odd and even), which are then mapped on the left and right grids. Such way of note mapping is beneficial to the existing linear scale mapping solutions as it allows many more improvisation possibilities. And, of course, the player is never out of tune.

The completely redesigned, realistic-looking interface called ioGrid 2.0 brings many improvements to the original ioGrid. The white keys now represent the opposite part of the scale, thus all the scale is available for performance using only one hand. The variable-length note-to-note pitch slides are performed just by sliding between the yellow and the white keys with different speed. Resting your palm on the "pads" at the bottom of the screen allows to pitch-bend each note as on a regular controller.

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Symbiosis of research, technology, and passion... Seline is the latest, most innovative and best-sounding music instrument for the iPad, aimed at easy creation of complicated, soulful, intricate melodies, backed with lush soundscapes. Record them all, and you'll never run out of musical ideas!

FEATURES

+ Advanced CrystalClarity HD sound engine
+ ioGrid 2.0 - ergonomically designed playing surface
+ Easy note-to-note pitch bends and velocity/filter controls
+ Playing expressive, soulful melodies has never been so easy before
+ 30 factory instruments, 6 drones, 8 drumloops
+ Automatic backing track - drones (chorded pads) generation
+ Support of playing drumloops for overdubbing or just having fun
+ Instant transposition controls, A/B setup switching
+ 4 FX: Grand Stereo Reverb, Dub Delay , Lush Chorus, Grit Crusher
+ MeloDist - Advanced "singing distortion" feature
+ 30 included scales + custom scale creation
+ Record to .WAV/.M4A/MIDI, overdub, file manager
+ Find your recorded files in iTunes / Apps / Seline Ultimate page
+ Full MIDI compatibility (Record to file/Hardware/Virtual)"

RC CIRCUIT BENT ROBOTIC DROID 4 OSC FM NOISE DRONE SYNTH

YouTube Uploaded by djwidow420 on Feb 27, 2012
Resonance Circuits on eBay (RSS)

"4 OSCILLATORS IN A RADIOSHACK MIXER"

via this auction

"POWER ON/OFF SWITCH

4 CHANNEL OSCILLATOR: each slider controls a different oscillators pitch and volume, each oscillator has been pitched at a different rate, allowing for a multitude of different textures to be created, tune them at the right frequency and you get frequency modulation

BLUE 'ON' INDICATOR

MONO/STEREO SWITCH
this will also adjust the oscillators

1/4" JACK OUTPUTS AND RCA OUTPUTS
1/4" INPUTS AND RCA INPUTS

the unit will still operate as a four channel mixer,but whatever you connect will be manipulated by the squarewave oscillators

in excellent condition

POWERED BY 1 X 9V BATTERY OR 9V DC INPUT"

Sonic Faction The Hatchet Trailer

YouTube Uploaded by SonicFactionHQ on Feb 27, 2012

"Introducing The Hatchet for Ableton Live: What A Lead Synth Should Be
www.SonicFaction.com"

Based on the ARP Axxe.

Atari Punk Console, Joystick Controller

YouTube Uploaded by FrankenMusik on Feb 27, 2012

"Latest APC. Standard controls, but with the added feature of the joystick positions (4) and the red button to add and alter the sound.

http://frankenmusik.blogspot.com/"

1976 Oberheim FVS - Four Voice System Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.

Bob Moog Foundation IndieGoGo Campaign Perks

As you might remember from last Friday's post, the BMF IndieGoGo fundraising campaign is coming to a close. In case you haven't been following closely, there are a number of items up for grabs. Some come with every donation level and some being raffled including this one of a kind Moog Voyager signed at Moogfest 2011 by Amon Tobin, Beak, Brian Eno, Chromeo, Dick Hyman, Edgar Froese (Tangerine Dream), Ghostland Observatory, Holy Fuck, Joel Cummins

(Umphrey’s McGee), Moby, Passion Pit, Suicide, STS9, Terry Riley, TV On the Radio, and Wayne Coyne (Flaming Lips).

Also being raffled is a VIP weekend at Moogfest 2012 and some Monster MoogArt.

A donation will get you the "Bob Moog Foundation 2012 Calendar: Moog Pioneers in the Studio" and the "Mooged-Out Volume 2" CD.

Full details here.

Brass & Glitch - Circuit Bent VTech Talking Whiz Kid Plus

YouTube Uploaded by SeaweedFactory on Feb 27, 2012

"Here's a circuit bent VTech Talking Whiz Kid Plus. The membrane keyboard has been replaced by brass stripes which control bend points. The brass keys were added so the machine would be easier to play. From left to right the controls are power, scramble, glitch, long loop, short loop, volume, and distortion. A 1/4" output is provided. This piece makes great glitching babble sounds. Watch the LCD screen for glitches as well.

See more at http://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com ."