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Massive Hanging Modular Synth Wall Live Performance

Modular Synth Live Performance 1 from Gregg Wilson on Vimeo.

Live performance on my modular. No edits or overdubs. I adjusted levels and added some reverb and delay plugins afterwards to improve the mix. Let me know what you think.

Modular Synth Live Performance 2 from Gregg Wilson on Vimeo.

My second live modular piece exploring different forms of feedback. The main ambience is derived from a Stilton/Evin209 feedback matrix. Instead of using fx pedals the 4 channels of the Stilton send and return to a DAW running a single plugin on each channel which included 2 reverbs, a delay, and a tremolo effect. All audio recorded live, mixed in post. Let me know what you think.

Modular Synth Live Performance 3 from Gregg Wilson on Vimeo.

A projector, a slide guitar, and a modular synth.

Modular Synth Live Performance 4 from Gregg Wilson on Vimeo.
Electric guitar, drum machines, and modular

You might remember this one from this previous post.

A Visit to Cantos Calgary

TONY COPS (bandcamp) sends in some pic from a visit to Cantos. You can view the full gallery on Facebook here.

Pictured here:

ARP 2500
Vintage Buchla
Emu Modular

JSH Pro-Rhythum

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So, is it JSH or JHS?

Roland EG-101 Groove Keyboard with Built-in Speakers

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Pic of the power supply below. These supposedly have the same synth engine as the MC-303. The are pretty limited in programming. I always wondered if they could be edited on a deeper level via MIDI sysex or even MIDI CCs. If anyone knows, feel free to comment. A nice iPad editor could open it up if so. Part of me wanted one for the built in speakers and simplicity of it.

Update via pulseminus in the comments:

"yes, it can be done via sysex..see jjchop.wordpress.com or www.squest.com"

I'm not seeing the option to edit the oscillator wave shapes in either eidtor. They appear to give you access to the same controls on the front panel for remote access while working with your DAW.

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Korg MonoPoly with Synthwood Case & Synhouse MIDI

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"Comes with Synhouse's MIDIJack installed. The original (cheap) cabinet has been replaced by a beautiful maple quilted cabinet made by Synthwood - the pictures don't do it justice. Extra parts included: 2x original knobs; a Korg Polysix CHORUS board; and a Korg Polysix control board for the CHORUS. These boards were taken out of a working Polysix many years ago and I have no idea if they work or not - it is very likely that these boards do not work any longer and may be in need of repair. At some point I wanted to add the Polysix's CHORUS effect to the MP, but never got around to doing it. So here they are in case you are interested in doing the mod. Comes with a copy of the manual and MIDIJack's docs."

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Circuit Bent Casio SA-9 Keyboard by freeform delusion

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YouTube Published on Jun 21, 2012 by eecouk

"Casio SA-9

mono mini jack output
blue & green LED
Pitch down control
Distortion/Feedback oscillation control
Two Way glitch/randomness switch
switchable noise mod with control knob - this also gives the glitch/random mods more madness when switched on"

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fraAngelico Dubstep & Ambient Demos

fraAngelico Dubstep DEMO from standuino on Vimeo.

This is an Dubstep Demo on Standuino fraAngelico true digital Arduino chip based synth.
Different combinations of the 4 big buttons make different sounds. You can full edit and save these sounds!

The audio is recorded directly from the source.
more information: http://www.standuino.eu/devices/instruments/fra-angelico/
to buy: http://www.standuino.eu/buy/buy-fraangelico/

fraAngelico features:
-size: 11 x 7 x 4 cm
-MIDI input (MIDI Through by special cable)
-5 knobs
-3 switch menu buttons
-4 big performance buttons
-1 volume knob
-grain synthesis
-true digital LFO
-envelope
-8 presets (4 user, 4 factory)
-input voltage: 9V
-Jack 3.5 output

fraAngelico Ambient DEMO from standuino on Vimeo.

This is an Ambient Demo on Standuino fraAngelico true digital Arduino chip based synth.
Different combinations of the 4 big buttons make different sounds. You can full edit and save these sounds!

The audio is recorded directly from the source.
more information: http://www.standuino.eu/devices/instruments/fra-angelico/
to buy: http://www.standuino.eu/buy/buy-fraangelico/

fraAngelico features:
-size: 11 x 7 x 4 cm
-MIDI input (MIDI Through by special cable)
-5 knobs
-3 switch menu buttons
-4 big performance buttons
-1 volume knob
-grain synthesis
-true digital LFO
-envelope
-8 presets (4 user, 4 factory)
-input voltage: 9V
-Jack 3.5 output