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seqSQUARED: The Analogue Pattern Generator -- Demo #3

YouTube Published on Jul 27, 2012 by hexinverterDOTnet

"seqSQUARED is a do it yourself ("DIY") kit and eurorack assembled module for analog modular synthesis. It will be available shortly in multiple package options:

- Fully assembled and tested Eurorack module
- Eurorack kit (for DIY)
- Universal kit (for DIY)
- Bare PCB + Microcontroller (for DIY)

It takes up to four sequencers' CV and Gate as input and allows you to arrange them into larger patterns up to 32 steps in length. It generates patterns much the same way you would in Fruity Loops or other software, except with analog hardware.

It is a perfect companion to an array of hexinverter.net sympleSEQs!

It works very similarly to the many sequential switches available on the market today, like the Doepfer A-151 or Fonitronik switch, except that it is programmable. Meaning, you can program arbitrary patterns of sequences to make musical arrangements, not just go A, B, C, D, repeat, like with most sequential switches.

This module is meant to FEEL analog. It uses potentiometers and 5mm LEDs, NOT LCDs or menu-driven editing. Because of this analog user interface, it is quite fast and painless to program once you have used it for a few minutes.

Once everything has settled down after pre-orders are shipped, kits and modules will be available in hexinverter.net's online shop as well, at:

http://www.hexinverter.net

Australian folks can purchase a module in-store and online at: http://www.rhythmactive.com.au

Throw yourself on the mailing list to be notified when it is ready to ship (don't worry, no spam):

http://blog.hexinverter.net/?page_id=14"

via Hex Inverter on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

BOSS Loop Contest 2012 - Rheyne (live looping with a Boss RC-300)

YouTube Published on Jul 27, 2012 by RheyneMusic

"Submission for the Boss LoopStation World Championship (with a picture-in-picture "pedal cam"). All loops are recorded live through the RC-300.

Equipment used: Boss RC-300, Fender Rhodes, Moog Prodigy, Akai MPD26 triggering a custom kit in NI's Kontakt, MXR Wylde Overdrive (for the Rhodes), two instances of Lemur on two iPads (one for effects, the other for triggering an instance of NI's Massive). All audio is passed through a PreSonus 1818VSL to a Macbook Pro running Ableton Live. Ableton is only being used as a host for NI's Kontakt and Massive, as well as reverb and delay effects controlled by Lemur. There is also an iTouch inside the cover of the iPad with the yellow keyboard, running an app called "iMoov" which is controlling the filter in NI's Massive based on its tilt and rotation."

Roland Jupiter 6 + Roland Gaia "Super Midi"

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YouTube Published on Jul 27, 2012 by synthartist69

"In this video I have Midied out of the Jupiter 6 into the Gaia which allows me to play the Gaia through the Jupiter 6. The Jupiter 6 is set on an arpeggio string patch in which I have added some portamento. The Gaia is set on a Sawtooth Synth patch. The two synths sound very good together!"

Mr.AcidMachine Midi to Trigger

via Mr.AcidMachine

"MIDI IN--->17 output pulse jacks with programmable main accent level.

The way it works is simple. Plug MIDI OUT from a computer, sequencer, drum machine, or even a keyboard into the MIDI IN on the MIDI-TO-TRIGGER. Incoming MIDI notes send quick pulses to the output jacks from notes C1 to E2. When MIDI is received on F2 it changes the Accent level of all the output jacks simultaneously. There is a knob to control it's level from normal to full-accent. Connect the output jacks to trigger analog drum circuits, envelope generators, arpeggiators, sample and holds or sequencer clocks. Or use the pulses as audio sources and filter them to get some nice click percussion.

The MIDI OUT actually only serves as a MIDI THRU for connecting other MIDI devices to the MIDI IN.

On power up (9 Volts DC negative center), the MIDI CHANNEL is Channel 1. If the channel button is pressed it changes the MIDI channel to 2, then 3, 4, 5...16, then back to 1 for each press.

These are currently handmade and take 2 to 6 weeks to ship after they are ordered.
Send any questions to mracidmachine@gmail.com"

The Percussion Beatie Bob also got a slight make over with a blue and white silkscreen label.

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Modular Polyrhythm

YouTube Published on Jul 27, 2012 by angelometz

"Morning jam, odd beat. Hehehehehe.
Synthesizers.com and Roland SH-7.
Drums are Roland TR 606 707 727."

VINTAGE TRIADEX THE MUSE LOGIC MUSIC SYNTHESIZER

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via this auction

Note this one is for parts or repair only. The power cord is cut according to the listing. Posting for the pics and for those that may have not seen one of these before. It's considered the first commercial digital synth/sequencer. See the Triadex label below for previous posts on this vintage digital sound machine including video.

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TECBUG SYNCHIME CLONE ANALOG DRUM SYNTH

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via this auction
"BASED ON THE CIRCUIT RELEASED IN THE MAPLIN ELECTRONICS MAGAZINE IN THE 80’S

THE SERIES ALSO INCLUDED THE SYNBAL AND SYNTOM VERSIONS.

THE UNIT HAS ALL THE SAME FEATURES AS THE ORIGINAL VOL,DECAY AND 2 X FREQ

THIS CLONE UNIT ALSO HAS A C.V. INPUT
FOR CONECTION TO A SEQUENCER SUCH AS THE MINI8"

Videos at the auction and previously posted here and here.

Lis10er Binaural Augmented Reality App for iPhone

"Lis10er (Listener) 1.0 is a binaural audio augmented reality iPhone application that creates an 'augmented soundspace', warping and mixing the sounds from the microphone with prerecorded imagined sounds. Lis10er is designed by Matteo Milani and Federico Placidi (aka U.S.O. Project) in collaboration with Tue Haste Andersen.

Lis10er is an application that places the emphasis on the surfaces of the world in which we live. It has been developed keeping in mind the issue of 'environmental lis10ing' in everyday activities, like traveling, walking, reading.

Mixing 'live' sounds and their aural context with designed sounds creates a new 'virtual Place' where the lis10er can immerse himself and develop an active aural consciousness in order to better understand the physical and social context which describe and define our everyday life.

The app interconnects places, everyday situations and sonic awareness.

Lis10er promotes a creative mode of lis10ing."

iTunes:
Lis10er - Digital4x4

I'm curios what sort of feedback loop this might give you in the studio.

See the comments of this post for one person's experience with the app. Note this app is not a synth and best thought of in the same vein as the Buddha machine.

Vintage Mattel Bee Gees Rhythm Machine NEW IN BOX

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via this auction

"Here is a rare gem! A vintage Mattel Bee Gees Rhythm Machine, NEW IN BOX! Comes with all the case candy and untouched sticker. Manual is minty, but the box has suffered some creases. I can just imagine Ralf Hutter picking one of these up in a store!! I opened it to test, and it is still working! I will include a battery."

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