MFB Megazwerg sequenced with matrix sequencer bindubba 3

YouTube Uploaded by DJjondent on Mar 2, 2012

"This video is a response to a request.....

My apologies for taking so long to reply to your email.
I still like the Megazwerg and haven't any intention to sell it yet.
kind of because its very portable. There arent many patchable semimodular analog synths with midi & CV/gate for under $600 out there.
There is one on EBay right now for 371 British pounds = 588.03500 U.S. dollars.

Build quality for all this MFB stuff isnt too bad.
I wish they would use something other than a black plastic box to house it -
though they MFB also make individual eurorack style modules.
If you have a eurorack setup buy modules as you like - prob more expensive but
you get what you want.

The 4 step sequencer is great for modulating all sorts of things.
its my fav section .. along with the delay.
In the video I use it to mod the delay.

The filter, envelope, mixer, all standard ...nothing really special.
Though you can never have enough of these things.

The Drum sounds are from the Schlagzwerg.
There are better drum modules out there , but the portability of this thing makes it a keeper
for me ... along with the Kraftzwerg... They are reliable, inexpensive ...
I usually sequence these things with abelton on the road so to add extra punchier drums is easy.
(layering a VST drum machine over the Schlagzwerg isnt cheating .. is it??)
Anyway, I've got the 3 installed into an old DJ turntable road case (it was my old Technics 1200 roadcase.)

2 synths and a drum machine in a cheap roadcase.
Add this to all the VST plugins you like and you can sound like the Chemical Bros :-)

In the vid, the drums are sequenced the old fashioned way ... with gate signals fron the matrix sequencer (bindubba 3)on the left (You can use any sequencer really ... but the matrix sequencer is great for creating complicated patterns).
The Megazwerg is also sequenced with CV ... just random patterns using the same sequencer (NonlinearCircuits)
http://www.sdiy.org/pinky/"

NodeBeat 2.0 MIDI Demonstration

YouTube Uploaded by cerupcat on Mar 2, 2012

"Demonstration of NodeBeat version 2.0 sending MIDI to NLogSynth Pro and Funkbox.

Coming next week!"

NodeBeat HD - AffinityBlue
NLogSynth PRO - tempo rubato
FunkBox Drum Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC

iPads on eBay
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Skyrunner by Hologram

holografique.bandcamp.com/releases
via holografique.tumblr.com

Cyndustries Photon Interface March Special

via this auction
see cyndustries on eBay for more.
"PHOTON INTERFACE MODULE Last remaining units Modcan A-Series Format...

Why work in the dark? An elegant new lighting solution for your system and hand-playable optical voltage processor module is available all-in-one right now!

Each Photon Interface module comes with a durable black metal Littlelite brand high-intensity gooseneck lamp, a rheostat dimmer, heavy duty right-angle 4-pin panel connectors, and an independent 12 Volt DC power transformer for dependable system lighting right where you need it. The lower half of the module features a highly sensitive photocell with its own dedicated voltage processor which makes for a great performance controller when your hand passes between photocell and lamp, (you can even tease this photocell from across the room with flashlights or lasers if you like...)

The voltage processor has an adjustable attenuator and comparator and offers both positive and inverted outputs. Rushing the photocell suddenly with your hand will also generate a Gate Output for triggering different things, and you can switch between an external signal input or an adjustable internal voltage supply simply with the pull of a knob.

This is an illuminating little module with lots of fun and usefulness!"

Waldorf Microwave XT Wavetable Synth

via this auction

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ATC-1 Tone Chameleon synthesizer

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MeeBlip SE Now Available

via MeeBlip

" A more intuitive, playable control layout. The changes are subtle, but after lots of conversations with users, we worked to make each knob and switch the choice we liked best. (Of course, you can still modify those choices via our open source firmware, if you like.)
Patch storage. Sure, it was a bit more “pure” never being able to store patches, but this is a digital synth, after all. Now, you can save and recall up to 16 patches right on the MeeBlip, using dedicated front panel load and save buttons. It’s especially nice for live performance.
Variable pulse width. Instead of a fixed square wave, you can now use the dedicated PWM knob to adjust the timbre of the first oscillator. There’s also a “pwm sweep” switch for enabling an automated PWM envelope, of which we’ve grown rather fond. Hello, thick synth leads.
Anti-aliasing. You can now use more pristine anti-aliased waveforms, or turn this off for other timbral effects. It gives you another option for coloring the MeeBlip’s sound.
Control everything with MIDI. It’s simple: if there’s a sound parameter in the MeeBlip, there’s a switch or knob to play with it. And now, the reverse is true, too: if you see a switch or knob, you can control it via MIDI. At last, you can use a tracker or sequencer to program detailed MeeBlip sounds."

The Juilliard Harmonium sample library from Bolder Sounds "Harmoniums of the Opera"

YouTube Uploaded by BolderSounds on Mar 2, 2012

"Video demo of Bolder Sounds "Harmoniums of the Opera" featuring the Juilliard School foot pumped harmonium from the 1840s. The video demo uses Native Instruments Kontakt 4+ software sampler."

I Dream of Wires Mentioned by Martin Gore in Recent Interview

via Spin magazine where you'll find the full interview.

"Everyone I know who's into modular synthesis says that it's pretty addictive.

'I watched that documentary I Dream of Wires recently. I just related to so many of the things they were saying, when they talk about the addiction. I also watched the YouTube interview with Adrian Utley from Portishead, and he was really funny, talking about his addiction — he said it's a bit like crack.'"

pictured: VCMG's Martin Gore and Vince Clarke

MacBeth Studio Systems micromac Introduction Video

micromac introduction.mpg video upload by macbethsynthesizers on Mar 2, 2012

"Here is a video tour of the up and coming MacBeth micromac! We get to see the front panel explained and also get to hear the sounds. NOTE this vid is just over a half hour in time- and sadly the software that I used to compress the file for upload contains one or to artifacts or 'aliases' It may come up as unwanted noise during the oscillator demo."