Monday, May 21, 2012
buchla transmissions by todd barton
"a brief "journey" through a few newly created Buchla 200e presets; just strolling through the sonic terrain of these patches in real time. enjoy! for better audio go to soundcloud.com/user7621213/more-buchla-transmissions"
Introducing The New STG Pulse Matrix
via stg/soundlabs"The Pulse Matrix is a comparator and divider network configured for audio applications. Think of it as an elaborate version of the PWM and Suboctave of the SH-101. If you're not familiar with the SH-101, think of it as a little box you can put any waveform into and get a pulse wave and 4 varieties of suboctave from.
The signal input is where you would put whatever you want to turn into a pulse wave into.
The threshold control sets the 'flip' point of the comparator, and has a range of approximately negative five volts to positive five volts. think of it as a pulse width control.
The control input has a dedicated attenuator and is summed with the manual control, and allows for external modulation of the threshold point. Think of it as a pulse width modulation input.
Next are five outputs. They are all ten volt peak-to-peak signal to play nice with other audio modules. This is unlike the sh-101, where the suboctave had a dc offset which made its bass frequencies not as strong as they could have been.
The first is the direct output of the comparator. In "pulse width" terms this is zero to one hundred percent.
The second output is a 50 percent duty cycle wave one octave lower than the main output.
The third output is a variable output, from one to forty-nine percent duty cycle, one octave lower than the main output.
The fourth output is a 50 percent duty cycle wave two octaves lower than the main output.
The fifth output is a 25 percent duty cycle wave two octaves lower than the main output.
This module only has a physical depth of 2 inches.
Price: $215
Current estimated lead time of 6 weeks"
Moog Music Celebrates Bob Moog on Birthday Anniversary
CELEBRATE BOB: Moog Factory Mural Time Lapse
YouTube Published on May 20, 2012 by MoogMusicInc
Press release with full details below.
"To #CelebrateBob on what would have been his his 78th birthday, Moog Music commissioned a larger-than-life mural of Dr. Moog for their factory in Asheville, NC. The mural was created by local Asheville artist, Dustin Spagnola. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB! Love, your family at Moog.
Dustin Spagnola is a contemporary visual artist who has shown and created work in NYC, Miami, New Orleans, Richmond, Atlanta, Washington, DC and in his home, Asheville, NC. His work is often political in nature and eschews corporate advertising and graffiti culture alike. See more of his work at dustinspagnola.com"
Press Release (image via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook):
"Moog Music Celebrates Namesake Pioneer with One Day Birthday Promotion Event to Benefit Bob Moog Foundation
ASHEVILLE, NC, May 21, 2012 — In celebration of Bob Moog’s 78th birthday Moog Music, Inc. will donate 50% of all online clothing and merchandise sales on May 23rd to the Bob Moog Foundation. For every $350 raised, the company will also donate one Etherwave Theremin to the Foundation’s educational initiative, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, to complete the DBSS Educational Kit that is provided to each participating school. Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool teaches elementary school students the science of sound through the magic of music.
Moog Music will feature a brand new line of product-inspired apparel boasting graphics bold enough to induce a geekfest for synth enthusiasts everywhere. DVDs, CDs, mugs and other ephemera will be part of the benefit promotion.
Moog Music clothing and merchandise can be purchased from the company’s online store: www.moogmusic.com/products/clothing and http://www.moogmusic.com/products/Merch
Moog instruments are not included in this annual fundraising event for the Bob Moog Foundation.
The promotion was created to include Moog customers around the world in the company’s support of the Bob Moog Foundation’s educational outreach efforts. Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool is a STEAM-based initiative, combining science, technology, engineering, art and math. It brings the late inventor’s work and spirit alive for children by teaching the physics of sound through intuitive engaging educational materials, including the theremin.
'Moog Music and our customers celebrate Bob’s pioneering legacy. In a time when science achievement is declining in this country, we are proud to support the Bob Moog Foundation in their efforts to bring science alive through electronic music. We invite all of our customers to make a purchase online on May 23rd and support the Foundation’s important work,' said Mike Adams, Moog Music President & CEO.
Moog Music, Inc. is the world’s leading producer of innovative analog synthesizers. The Bob Moog Foundation is an independent non-profit organization with a mission of igniting creativity at the intersection of music, science and innovation.
Read more about Moog Music at www.moogmusic.com
Read more about the Bob Moog Foundation at: www.bobmoogfoundation.org"
Update:
CELEBRATE BOB: Moog Store Performance
YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by MoogMusicInc
"To #celebratebob on what would have been his his 78th birthday local Asheville piano teacher, Kim Roney, brought two of her pupils to the Moog Store to perform a song in celebration of Bob Moog's life and legacy. Bob Moog is still inspiring creative exploration in children of all ages. Thank you Dr. Moog, Happy Birthday! How has Bob Moog inspired you? #celebratebob"
YouTube Published on May 20, 2012 by MoogMusicInc
Press release with full details below.
"To #CelebrateBob on what would have been his his 78th birthday, Moog Music commissioned a larger-than-life mural of Dr. Moog for their factory in Asheville, NC. The mural was created by local Asheville artist, Dustin Spagnola. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB! Love, your family at Moog.
Dustin Spagnola is a contemporary visual artist who has shown and created work in NYC, Miami, New Orleans, Richmond, Atlanta, Washington, DC and in his home, Asheville, NC. His work is often political in nature and eschews corporate advertising and graffiti culture alike. See more of his work at dustinspagnola.com"
Press Release (image via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook):"Moog Music Celebrates Namesake Pioneer with One Day Birthday Promotion Event to Benefit Bob Moog Foundation
ASHEVILLE, NC, May 21, 2012 — In celebration of Bob Moog’s 78th birthday Moog Music, Inc. will donate 50% of all online clothing and merchandise sales on May 23rd to the Bob Moog Foundation. For every $350 raised, the company will also donate one Etherwave Theremin to the Foundation’s educational initiative, Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, to complete the DBSS Educational Kit that is provided to each participating school. Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool teaches elementary school students the science of sound through the magic of music.
Moog Music will feature a brand new line of product-inspired apparel boasting graphics bold enough to induce a geekfest for synth enthusiasts everywhere. DVDs, CDs, mugs and other ephemera will be part of the benefit promotion.
Moog Music clothing and merchandise can be purchased from the company’s online store: www.moogmusic.com/products/clothing and http://www.moogmusic.com/products/Merch
Moog instruments are not included in this annual fundraising event for the Bob Moog Foundation.
The promotion was created to include Moog customers around the world in the company’s support of the Bob Moog Foundation’s educational outreach efforts. Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool is a STEAM-based initiative, combining science, technology, engineering, art and math. It brings the late inventor’s work and spirit alive for children by teaching the physics of sound through intuitive engaging educational materials, including the theremin.
'Moog Music and our customers celebrate Bob’s pioneering legacy. In a time when science achievement is declining in this country, we are proud to support the Bob Moog Foundation in their efforts to bring science alive through electronic music. We invite all of our customers to make a purchase online on May 23rd and support the Foundation’s important work,' said Mike Adams, Moog Music President & CEO.
Moog Music, Inc. is the world’s leading producer of innovative analog synthesizers. The Bob Moog Foundation is an independent non-profit organization with a mission of igniting creativity at the intersection of music, science and innovation.
Read more about Moog Music at www.moogmusic.com
Read more about the Bob Moog Foundation at: www.bobmoogfoundation.org"
Update:
CELEBRATE BOB: Moog Store Performance
YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by MoogMusicInc
"To #celebratebob on what would have been his his 78th birthday local Asheville piano teacher, Kim Roney, brought two of her pupils to the Moog Store to perform a song in celebration of Bob Moog's life and legacy. Bob Moog is still inspiring creative exploration in children of all ages. Thank you Dr. Moog, Happy Birthday! How has Bob Moog inspired you? #celebratebob"
Bent Mattel Synsonics Drum Machine
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YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by SeaweedFactory
"Here's a circuit bent Mattel Synsonics drum machine. Ten new controls were added. Some of the sounds turned out a little too clicky for my taste, but the toms are much more variable now. Four outputs were added for the cymbal and snare components.
See more at http://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com"
And pics of a non bent one via this auction
"Synsonics Drums 5281 Pro analog Drum Machine. I don't have the power AC adapter but I was able to test is with batteries and all functions still work..."
YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by SeaweedFactory
"Here's a circuit bent Mattel Synsonics drum machine. Ten new controls were added. Some of the sounds turned out a little too clicky for my taste, but the toms are much more variable now. Four outputs were added for the cymbal and snare components.
See more at http://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com"
And pics of a non bent one via this auction"Synsonics Drums 5281 Pro analog Drum Machine. I don't have the power AC adapter but I was able to test is with batteries and all functions still work..."
MengQiMusic Circuit Bent DS-1
YouTube Published on May 20, 2012 by anotherbbs
"No input (DS-1 won't power up without inserting the input jack.) All sounds from DS-1, no processing.
2 potentiometers,
4 momentary switches,
4 toggle switches,
3 touch points.
It can make a lot of different noises. Versatile, brutal and FUN!
mengqimusic.com"
Polivoks.avi
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YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by antistatic81
"demo for ebay item
Polivoks - analog synth manufactured in USSR at 80-s."
Polivoks on eBay. Tip: if you post an eBay video and would like a directly link to your listing, remember to include the auction number in the description. If the auction isn't ready you can set the video to private and change it to public when ready. If you don't care, then no problem, I'll link to the model of synth on eBay and people can look for it themselves.
Update: looks like this one is listed here. Additional pics here. Nice shot of the inside below.
YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by antistatic81
"demo for ebay item
Polivoks - analog synth manufactured in USSR at 80-s."
Polivoks on eBay. Tip: if you post an eBay video and would like a directly link to your listing, remember to include the auction number in the description. If the auction isn't ready you can set the video to private and change it to public when ready. If you don't care, then no problem, I'll link to the model of synth on eBay and people can look for it themselves.
Update: looks like this one is listed here. Additional pics here. Nice shot of the inside below.
Ibanez MC1 Vintage MIDI Guitar Controllers Tutorial - Programming the MC1
YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by WayneJoness
"http://www.joness.com/gr300/MC1.htm A brief tutorial on the vintage Ibanez MC1 pitch-to-MIDI guitar converter. This unit works with the Ibanez IMG2010, and the Roland series of vintage guitar synth controllers."
Octatrack Know-How — Lesson #8: Pickup machines
YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by ElektronHQ
"This tutorial deals with Pickup machines. These machines are specifically designed for looper duties.
The Octatrack DPS-1 is an 8 track dynamic performance sampler. The Octatrack is ideal for radical audio processing and performance oriented sampling. Every track features real-time pitch scaling & time stretch and the next generation Elektron step sequencer has been designed with maximum usability and efficiency in mind.
Read more about the Octatrack here:
http://www.elektron.se/products/octatrack"
All parts here.
Yamaha QS300 Synthesizer and Workstation
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via this auction
"The QS300 is synthesizer and workstation. 16-track on-board sequencer based off the QS300 MIDI sequencer. The sounds are quite good, generated from Yamaha's AWM2 analog modeling method, this synth has become a favorite of Ravers, Techno and Trance producers and DJs. The standard GS, GM sounds, The QS300 has a large LCD for viewing and selection of status, effects, preset voices, rhythm patterns, chords, and more. It's full of hundreds of sounds including 22 drum kits. It has a disk drive, Swing effect, Quantize, MIDI controller, XG compatible...an impressive workstation for the price."
via this auction
"The QS300 is synthesizer and workstation. 16-track on-board sequencer based off the QS300 MIDI sequencer. The sounds are quite good, generated from Yamaha's AWM2 analog modeling method, this synth has become a favorite of Ravers, Techno and Trance producers and DJs. The standard GS, GM sounds, The QS300 has a large LCD for viewing and selection of status, effects, preset voices, rhythm patterns, chords, and more. It's full of hundreds of sounds including 22 drum kits. It has a disk drive, Swing effect, Quantize, MIDI controller, XG compatible...an impressive workstation for the price."
Mutronics Mutator Filter with MIDI MU685M
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via this auction
"Often regarded as the best analogue rack filter ever made. Quite a legendary machine, used by everyone from Daft Punk to Radiohead. Very powerful filter with good modulation capabilities and envelope follower.
This is the MIDI model. Fully checked and working well, sounds wicked. Great condition too.
This is serial number #685, which gives some idea how rare these are."
via this auction
"Often regarded as the best analogue rack filter ever made. Quite a legendary machine, used by everyone from Daft Punk to Radiohead. Very powerful filter with good modulation capabilities and envelope follower.
This is the MIDI model. Fully checked and working well, sounds wicked. Great condition too.
This is serial number #685, which gives some idea how rare these are."
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