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Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Circuit Abbey - Gravity Well Demo

Circuit Abbey - Gravity Well_demo 1

YouTube Uploaded by DJjondent on Apr 4, 2012

"The gravity well uses cv to shape audio.
Where a filter removes certain harmonics the Gravity Well modulates
the existing waveform to create new sounds.

I'm using a doepfer A110 VCO (sequenced with a Modcam touch sequencer)
Square & sine waves are fed into a A114 ring modulator. Its output goes into the
Gravity Well.

The Gravity Well has 4 CV inputs.
I'm feeding a sine wave LFO into the first input (called latitude)
Into the second input (called Longitude) I later (1m,55 secs) feed a random CV.
This was generated using a combination of a noise generator, a sample/hold & a comparator.
A 4MS Noise Swash, Buchla 265 (Source of uncertainity) or the MakeNoise Wogglebug
would also prob work well as random sources of control voltages.

Modules used:
Circuit Abbey Gravity Well
Doepfer A110 VCO
Doepfer A114 Ring Mod
Modcan Touch Sequencer
Doepfer A118 Noise Gen
Doepfer A148 Sample/H
Circuit Abbey TripFire (Comparator)

Many thanks to Matt from Rhythm Active for supplying the Modcan Sequencer, The Circuit Abbey Gravity Well and Tripfire

http://www.rhythmactive.com.au/"

mikrosonic RD3 HD - Groovebox for Android

YouTube Uploaded by mikrosonic on Apr 4, 2012
"Create your own grooves and drum loops with RD3 HD - Groovebox!

Use your Android phone or tablet as a musical instrument and make your own electronic music tracks!

RD3 HD is available on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mikrosonic.RD3X


Recreate the sound of early electronic dance music with the RD3 HD -- Groovebox that recalls two 303-style analog synthesizers, a drum machine plus reverb, distortion, phaser, filter and delay audio effects!

Extended Video Review of UVI Electro Suite


YouTube Uploaded by airusersblog on Apr 4, 2012

"Russ gets his hands on the latest creation from the team at UVI, aimed at electronic and dance producers and finds he gets 5 instruments for the price of 1."

New Propellerhead Figure User Demos

Messing with Propellerhead Figure

YouTube Uploaded by idesignsound on Apr 4, 2012

"Propellead Software released their new iPhone app today. It's only a dollar and pretty good fun! Took a quick video while trying it out on my The New iPad :-)"

Figure - Propellerhead Software AB
iPads on eBay

Propllerhead's Figure (iPhone) Jam and Impressions

Uploaded by Discchord on Apr 4, 2012

"It is easily worth $1, and probably worth your time too. See the site for full details. I know my camera sucks, I hate it too. My iPad got un-jailbroken so I can't do my usual video quality until an iPad 2 5.1 jailbreak comes out. http://discchord.com/blog/2012/4/4/propellerheads-figure-jam-video-and-impressions.html"

Update: two more:

REASON iOS MOBILE FIGURE first look

YouTube Uploaded by VJFranzK on Apr 4, 2012

Propellerhead Figure and JR

Uploaded by JohannesRauner on Apr 4, 2012

"My Dauther is filming me, while I try out the new iOS APP Figure by Propellerhead. http://www.johannesrauner.com"

Figure - Propellerhead Software AB
iPads on eBay

Quicksilver TB-303 CPU Upgrade Pics and Press Release

Just added below.

Quicksilver TB-303 CPU Upgrade Now Available

Quicksilver 303 Introduction

YouTube Uploaded by ripe909 on Apr 3, 2012

"The Quicksilver 303 CPU upgrade for the TB-303 is now available! For more information please visit http://www.socialentropy.com/quicksilver"

Quicksilver303_new_features

Uploaded by ripe909 on Apr 3, 2012

"This is a quick overview of some of the new features introduced by the Quicksilver 303 CPU Upgrade for the TB-303. We show system exclusive loading of pattern data, setting the pattern length, pattern copy/paste, pattern rotation, randomize and reverse. We also show how pitch or time information can be entered in step mode."

Quicksilver 303 OS update tutorial

Uploaded by ripe909 on Apr 3, 2012

"A guided video demonstrating how to update the operating system of the Quicksilver 303 CPU. This shows windows being used for the upgrade procedure, but the process is the same for other operating systems."

Update: some pics and the official press release:

"Dallas, TX, April 04, 2012 - After months of testing and development, Social Entropy is releasing the Quicksilver 303 CPU Upgrade. Quicksilver 303 is a complete replacement CPU for the classic TB-303 BassLine Synthesizer. It uses a completely rewritten operating system that enhances and extends both pattern and track modes. All operations can be carried out while the sequencer continues playback. We have strived to maintain the classic feel of the sequencer, while removing the frustration.

Many features have been added to the operating system, with a focus on realtime performance and tweaking.

The sequencer engine supports standard step entry in pitch and time modes, while a new realtime record capability allows patterns to be entered live with the 303 keyboard or a MIDI controller. Editing of pattern information is now simple, with the ability to move forwards and backwards within a sequence while the pattern continues playback. A new chase LED makes it easy to visualize the location of notes in the pattern.

Functions like copy and paste, randomize, extend, rotate and reverse can be applied to pitch or time information independently. Patterns can be transposed in octaves or semitones in both pattern write and play modes. The transpose amount is stored with each pattern.

In pattern play mode, up to eight patterns can be chained for playback. A pattern restart and clock resync function makes sure that the music never stops during live performance!

The extended track mode allows for complete songs to be constructed using patterns. Each track step has settings for pattern transposition, multiple repeats or pattern chains.

Changing between modes can be performed without stopping the sequencer and all data is stored in EEPROM memory, eliminating the need for batteries.

Enhanced MIDI connectivity provides synchronization, sequencer input and output, as well as a new "MIDI Control Mode" which allows the buttons of the TB-303 to be controlled remotely by any device that can send MIDI note messages. Full MIDI System Exclusive support means that pattern and track data to be dumped to external devices for backup or sharing.

USB connectivity is used for easy operating system upgrades.

The Quicksilver 303 is available for immediate purchase. Price for the base CPU is $275 USD, with free installation for a limited time.

For more information, please visit http://www.socialentropy.com/quicksilver"

Official Figure for iPhone Video

New video from Propellerhead Sowftware just added to this post.

Jena & Jenoer - Live Improvs on Modular Synth & Drums

Jena & Jenoer-Let us guide you

YouTube Uploaded by jena jenoer on Apr 3, 2012

"Live improv on modular synth and real drums.
By Jeroen Elfferich and Jean Schouten (JenaMu6)"

Jena & Jenoer-Brace yourselfs

Uploaded by jena jenoer on Apr 3, 2012

"Live improv on modular synth and drums."

Gotye - State Of The Art - official film clip (HD)


YouTube Uploaded by gotyemusic on Aug 13, 2011

Some synth art...

"Film clip for song State Of The Art, from the album Making Mirrors
Buy Making Mirrors here http://www.smarturl.it/gotye

http://www.gotye.com/
http://www.facebook.com/gotye/
http://www.twitter.com/gotye/

Directed and animated by Greg Sharp & Ivan Dixon at Rubber House

Music credits:
Produced by Wally De Backer
Mixed by Francois Tetaz, assisted by Wally at Moose Mastering, Richmond, VIC, Australia

Lowrey Cotillion choir, banjo, Genie Bass, custom flute presets, diapason, Orchestral Symphonizer, Magic Swing Piano, drums, percussion, bass, guitar and synth samples, lead and backing vocals: Wally

Contains samples of Green Is the Mountain as performed by Frances Yip. Used courtesy of EMI Music Australia Pty Ltd

***************************
When the Cotillion arrived
We threw out the television
Model D 575
Has custom flute presets
And Harmony-Plus in addition

Now for an arm and a leg
We get three half-dozen beats to choose from
So now we can pretend
That there's an orchestra in the loungeroom

I put the Genie Bass on
So my left hand can play the choir
With 16ft Diapason
And Lowrey's patented Orchestral Symphonizer

Banjo's great on repeat
The kids want to play but they'll have to be patient
The wife can't help tapping her feet
It's a genuine home entertainment revelation

State of the art
(Hold the phone, it's so)
State of the art
[Listen to the difference!]
(Oh my god, it's so)
State of the art
[By use of a computer]
State of the art

Now we don't want to go out
When we could spend the night at home with the Cotillion
Invite the neighbours around
Start the bossanova beat and limbo from the living to the kitchen

Enjoy the state of the art
The Magic Swing Piano really is astounding
Now we can't tell them apart
But these amazing simulations end up sounding even better than the real thing

State of the art
(Hold the phone, it's so)
[Computer controlled tone colour]
State of the art
[The marriage of music to computers is quite natural]
(Oh my god, it's so)
State of the art
[It is time to hear the results]"

Shruthi-1 arpeggio with the new "duophonic" mode

Shruthi-1 arpeggio with the new "duophonic" mode by mutable.instruments
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