iOS app - MicroTrack dB - Tutorial 1 - Basic Drum Programming

YouTube Published on Aug 1, 2012 by MicroTrackdB

"A tutorial video demonstrating basic drum programming in MicroTrack dB iOS.

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MicroTrack dB is a music making app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Available now on the app store. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microtrack-db/id545192575?mt=8

Rated #1 music app on Samsung bada.

Please let us know what you think and comment on any features you'd like to see included or improved in the app!

For more info, visit: http://bangmeansdoit.co.uk

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DSI Mopho x4 Intro Video by Dave Smith

See the update below in this post.

An Interview with Vince Clarke on Astronauta Pinguim

On his massive synth collection:

"I think I seriously started collecting synths in the early 90's. And then, having run out of space, I stopped. I realized, the only keyboards worth owning were the one's that would be useful to my music making process, and that is still true today. I try to incorporate as many different synths as possible into my music, rather than favor one particular keyboard over another."

Read the full interview with additional pics on Astronauta Pinguim here.


via Fabricio Carvalho on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

DSI Mopho x4 Keyboard Synthesizer Available Now

"Dave Smith Instruments is just a week away from introducing DSI's new Mopho x4 synthesizer keyboard to the world. This new synth is polyphonic Mopho keyboard! The Mopho x4 is the newest addition to DSI's revered line of analog subtractive synthesizers. Building upon the same award winning voice architecture of the Mopho and Mopho Keyboard, the Mopho x4 boasts huge sound and 4 voice polyphony in an ideally sized, portable, and elegantly designed package. Use it to create huge unison basses, creamy leads, maniacal sequences, and ethereal pads. The Mopho x4 is sure to satisfy all your polyphonic analog synthesis needs.

4 times the voice 4 your pleasure
Each of Mopho x4's four voices is composed of two analog oscillators, two sub octave generators, selectable 2- or 4-pole famed Curtis low-pass filter, three 5-stage envelope generators, four LFOs, a re-latchable arpeggiator, and a 16 x 4 step sequencer. Its voice also comes packed with 20 modulation sources and almost 50 destinations!

You can FM the filter to create metallic bell-like sounds and use the feedback path to add subtle or destructive harmonic content to your sound. Mopho x4's 100% analog signal path is powerful, monstrous, and sonically dynamic!

Work less, play more
Mopho x4 is intuitive and inviting. Every parameter is fully programmable and editable from the front panel. The controls are logically laid out, lending themselves to quick access so you can tweak knobs without missing a beat.

The x4's full sized 44-note semi-weighted keyboard has aftertouch and velocity sensitivity. The sturdy full sized pitch and mod wheels are freely assignable and sport smooth reliable action.

It grows with you
Expand Mopho x4's polyphony using its Poly Chain port. Mopho, Tetra, and Prophet '08 can all be connected to the x4 to increase its voice count. You can Poly Chain up to three Tetras with Mopho x4 to create a 16 voice analog super synth!

The Mopho x4!
Dave Smith Instruments is the only company pioneering and producing fully programmable polyphonic analog synthesizers. In fact Dave's been at it for 35 years!

Designed and manufactured in San Francisco, Mopho x4 has the high quality sound and build for which DSI is renowned. From its feature packed analog voices and unmatched sonic versatility to its refined design and engaging interface, you won't find a polyphonic analog synthesizer like this anywhere else.

The Mopho x4 will be priced at $1,299 US MAP!"

Spotted on Gearjunkies

Update: It looks like the info went live at http://www.davesmithinstruments.com/. Intro video below.

Mopho x4 Synthesizer Keyboard Introduction

Published on Aug 1, 2012 by DaveSmithInstruments


"It's a polyphonic Mopho keyboard! Mopho x4 is the newest addition to DSI's revered line of analog subtractive synthesizers. Building upon the same award winning voice architecture of the Mopho and Mopho Keyboard, the Mopho x4 boasts huge sound and 4 voice polyphony in an ideally sized, portable, and elegantly designed package. Use it to create huge unison basses, creamy leads, maniacal sequences, and ethereal pads. 4 times the voice 4 your pleasure Each of Mopho x4's four voices is composed of two analog oscillators, two sub octave generators, selectable 2- or 4-pole famed Curtis low-pass filter, three 5-stage envelope generators, four LFOs, a re-latchable arpeggiator, and a 16 x 4 step sequencer. Its voice also comes packed with 20 modulation sources and almost 50 destinations! FM the filter to create metallic bell-like sounds and use the feedback path to add subtle or destructive harmonic content to your sound. Mopho x4's 100% analog signal path is powerful, monstrous, and sonically dynamic! Work less, play more Mopho x4 is intuitive and inviting. Every parameter is fully programmable and editable from the front panel. The controls are logically laid out, lending themselves to quick access so you can tweak knobs without missing a beat. The x4's full sized 44-note semi-weighted keyboard has aftertouch and velocity sensitivity. The sturdy full sized pitch and mod wheels are freely assignable and sport smooth reliable action. It grows with you Expand Mopho x4's polyphony using it's Poly Chain port. Mopho, Tetra, and Prophet '08 can all be connected to the x4 to increase its voice count. You can Poly Chain up to three Tetras with Mopho x4 to create a 16 voice analog super synth! The Mopho x4! Dave Smith Instruments is the only company pioneering and producing fully programmable polyphonic analog synthesizers. In fact Dave's been at it for 35 years! Designed and manufactured in San Francisco, Mopho x4 has the high quality sound and build for which DSI is renowned. From its feature packed analog voices and unmatched sonic versatility to its refined design and engaging interface, you won't find a polyphonic analog synthesizer like this anywhere else." http://www.davesmithinstruments.com/

Loaded Custom Doepfer, Livewire, Metasonix A-100 Modular Synth

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"Custom Doepfer A-100 Eurorack 4 x 3U Modular Synth. Customized to be used both as a synth and a sound design system, this modular is loaded with the best sounding synth and sound manipulation modules. Everything is in pristine condition cosmetically and functionally.

Livewire Audio Frequency Generator (x2)
Livewire Dalek Modulator
Livewire Vulcan Modulator
Harvestman Malgorithm
Flight of Harmony Plague Bearer
Malekko Assmaster
Metasonix R-51 VCA (x2)
Metasonix R-53 Waveshaper/Ring Mod
Doepfer A-119 Env Follower
Doepfer A-144 Ring Modulator
Doepfer A-116 Waveforem Processor
Doepfer A-137 Wave Multiplier
Doepfer A-118 Noise Generator
Doepfer A-138 Mixer
Doepfer A-124 Wasp Filter
Doepfer A-106-1 Extreme Filter
Doepfer A-180 Mults
Doepfer A-188-1 BBD Module
Doepfer A-160 Clock Divider
Doepfer A-147 LFO
Doepfer A-140 Env Generator (x2)
Doepfer A-134 Dual Crossfader
Doepfer A-131 VCA
Doepfer A-134 Panning Module
Doepfer A-182-1 Switched Mutls
Doepfer A-100g6 Racks (x2)
20 Patch Cables"

Kawai R-50 modded + circuit bent by Exfade

YouTube Published on Aug 1, 2012 by wotatwaat

"Added eproms so you can switch between R-50, R-50e or R-100 sounds.
Added pitch control and 3 6 position rotary switches to control the bends. Also a switch on the side so you can switch between R-50 operating system or the R-50e one. Great info at burnkit2600 as ever for this one!"

MonsterDrone

YouTube Uploaded by andrepaumgartten on Aug 2, 2011

"Demonstração do MonsterDrone. Equipamento 100% analógico fabricado por Vinicius Brazil. Mais informações: http://www.vbrazil.eng.br/MonsterDrone.html"

VBrazil Systems "Monster Drone". See this post for some pics and details.

electro-music 2012

"The electro-music festival, known as the "Woodstock of electronic music," is the world's premiere event for experimental electronic music. Now in it's eighth year, this year's gathering features three mind-bending days of innovative electronic music concerts, seminars, workshops, demonstrations, jam sessions, video art, a laptop battle, and a swap-meet. Action starts at 1pm on Friday, September 7 and runs until midnight on September 9. Musical activities will be running continuously throughout the three days of the festival.

electro-music 2012 takes place at the Greenkill Retreat Center in Huguenot, New York. On-site lodging and meals are available. Tickets range from $35 for a single day to $385 for a 3-day pass including meals and lodging.

More information, including a complete schedule of events can be found on the web site at: http://event.electro-music.com/ You may also contact us at event@electro-music.com

A wide variety of instruments and musical styles will be represented, ranging from theremin to analog modular synthesizers to home made devices, from classic space music and ambient to abstract electronica, glitch, electro-pop and beat-oriented music.

The following artists will be performing:

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Buchla Inspired Electronic Music Box DIY-pages

Full details at SEKU

Snip for the archives:
"Electronic Music Box (or just EMB) is my Buchla-inspired performance synthesizer. This project started when I wanted to give a new life to my old trusted Oakley VCO's. They are a kind of MOOGish design so here MOOG shakes hand with Buchla. Here below is a diagram of EMB's sound-generation arrangement. VCO1's triangle output is routed to Ian Fritz's Double Pulse Generator (DPG). DPG gives the usual PW and PWM but also Pulse Timbre and Pulse Timbre Modulation. VCO1 triangle and square outputs are routed to Bergfotron's Complex VCO Waveshaper that creates SIN, TRI, 2F SAW, EVEN and SPIKE waveforms. Oakley VCO's sine-output was not so perfect (these are older versions). It was more like filtered triangle-wave. Complex VCO Waveshaper gives a perfect sine-wave. Electric Druid's Noise Source generates white and pink noise. Noise outputs are also on frontpanel jacks so it is possible to modulate something with noise..."

LushOne Synth in Laser Cut Case

flickr set by Sharpie777
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"The LushOne is a patchable synthesizer that provides a first step in the wonderful world of modular synthesizers. For more details see lushprojects.com/lushone"

"LushOne features:

Modules connected by patch leads (3 leads included in kit) to allow many combinations and to allow interconnect of external modules
Dual digital oscillators with five wave shapes to provide stable tuning and a range of Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) effects
Analog voltage controlled low pass filter with cut-off and resonance controls to create classic synth sounds
MIDI DIN input to oscillators to allow LushOne to be played from commonly available keyboards and computer controllers
Analog control voltage inputs to filter and oscillators to support alternative controllers and crazy external effects
Single board design including all controls and connectors (except power-in) providing straightforward construction and neat presentation. The LushOne can easily be incorporated in to a "project box" case.
Detailed illustrated and video tutorials that introduce all the key features and show how the different modules work and how to get the full range of sounds.
Open-source access to schematic and software

The LushOne is straightforward to build but it does have quite a high component count. It is recommended that you have some experience in building electronics before starting on this kit."