MATRIXSYNTH

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

The Plugin Guru Visits Mattson Studio

Two pics of George Mattson's studio by John Lhmkuhl of pluginguru.com.

via John Lhmkuhl on Facebook:

"That silver modular is over 30 years in the making! To the right, are 'downsized' versions of the Goliath silver modular in Euro Rack and his own Mattson Mini Modular format. What a treat to watch George fire all these modules up!"

"George got into the synthesizer world when he invented the syntar 34 years ago YESTERDAY - I'm holding (and playing) the very FIRST Syntar that George created. I was also given an introduction to many of the cool modules that George has created including a really powerful sequencer (in the background behind my Left Hand is a whole bunch of Mattson Mini Modular modules, all making beautiful music!) The Analog synthesizer world is very much alive in the Pacific Northwest!"

Check out George Mattson's creations at http://mattsonminimodular.com/. You can find additional posts on the massive EML via the Mattson EML label below.

Introducing Thonk - New Eurorack Manfuacturer & Distributer

We have a new eurorack manufacturer in town: Thonk

"The first kits available will be the Thonk ‘ATATAT’ passive tiple attenuator and the Music Thing ‘Turing Machine’ Random Sequencer module."

Left: AT-AT-AT – Triple Attenuator Eurorack Kit
"A kit for a Eurorack passive triple attenuator module (4hp).
The simplest Eurorack DIY project imaginable. Below you’ll find links to very thorough build instructions written with synth DIY beginners in mind. This module requires no power from your busboard or prior electrical knowledge, it’s completely passive.

Build time: 20-60 mins depending on experience.

Everything is included to make and rack the pictured module, even the solder.

* Panel – 4hp – Anodised Aluminium with industrial Alu-Print legend
* Knobs – Black Davies 1900h clones
* Alpha Linear pots
* Kobiconn 3.5mm jacks
* Solder + Wire (generous amounts for beginners)
* M3 Eurorack screws"

Turing Machine Sweeping Arc Panel

"This is an engraved and laser cut acrylic panel. It’s not a full diy kit, just a panel. The panel comes without any paint infill on the engraving. It is very strongly advised to NOT remove the paper from the panel before painting it."

MusoTalk Special - Hausbesuch in Schneidersladen

YouTube Published on Oct 1, 2012 by musotalk

"weitere videos: http://www.musotalk.de - Mitten in Berlin am Kottbuser Tor gibt es den besten Laden für Synthie-Junkies. Andreas Schneider verkauft und vertreibt eine grandiose Palette an verrückten Klangerzeugern."

If you are not familiar with Andres Schneider, click here and enjoy. You'll find a number of posts featuring his name and influence. He is the man behind the documentary Totally Wired and host of the massive synth Superbooth at the yearly Musikmesse convention in Europe.

via wire to the ear

Roland SH-09 Analog Synthesizer SN 983125

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via this auction

"The SH-09 excels at killer monophonic bass, and has a real unique sound, one of the better in the Roland SH series. Great for bass sounds, rocking leads, as well as sequencing sounds from older CV/Gate enabled synths/sequencers. It is architecturely on par with the Roland SH-101, and is very fat & analog sounding. It's VCA can switch between gate or envelope and there's a sample & hold function used for VCF filtering acid type sounds.

Hook the SH-09 up with one of Roland's CSQ-100 or CSQ-600 Sequencers, and this thing kicks some major sequencing you know what. Another great thing about the SH-09 is the CV/Gate IN & OUT jacks used for sequencing with other analog synths. Also, cool is the external Audio IN input jack used for processing all types of instruments and external audio (guitar, bass, drums, field recordings, other synths, you name it) through the VCF filter.

All sliders move smoothly, no crackling pots, noisy knobs or sticking keys.
For a vintage synth of it's age, this baby is in tip top shape, physically & sonically."

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IK Multimedia iGrand for iPad

iGrand Piano for iPad - The Concert-Quality Piano App for iPad - Upright Pianos

Published on Oct 9, 2012 by ikmultimedia

iGrand Piano for iPad - The Concert-Quality Piano App for iPad - Grand Pianos

Published on Oct 9, 2012 by ikmultimedia

"http://ikmultimedia.com/igrand - Experience the phenomenal upright pianos from iGrand Piano for iPad in this video

iGrand Piano is the first concert-quality piano app, offering 18 gorgeous sounding, true-stereo, multisampled pianos, with fidelity that rivals the best professional piano instruments for Mac and PC, and a low-latency response that makes it feel like you're playing a real piano.

But that's only part of the story. iGrand Piano also provides you with a full suite of MIDI-controllable adjustable parameters, allowing you to tailor the sound of a particular piano to just the way you want it. And if that's not enough, you also get a built-in recorder that features an audio/visual metronome, and can export your recordings as WAV or M4a files.

Because it's CoreMIDI compatible, you can play iGrand Piano from a MIDI controller, such as iRig KEYS, or use your own keyboard connected to your iPad via iRig MIDI. Either way, you get a piano rig you can take anywhere and play anytime."

I'm not seeing this one on iTunes just yet. Here's IK Multimedia on iTunes:
IK Multimedia
iPads on eBay

Rheyne Jammer for Lemur and Ableton Live

YouTube Published on Oct 9, 2012 by LiineTV

"http://liine.net/en/products/lemur/premium/rheyne-jammer/ - Man of the moment Rheyne gives us a behind the scenes tour of his live electronic music improvisation setup. All the patches used in this video are available as a FREE download so you can play around and learn the magic."

Moog Minitaur and Animoog Receive Technical Achievement Nominations for 28th Annual TEC Awards

"Moog Captures Nominations in 'Musical Instrument Technology' and 'Audio Apps for Smartphones & Tablets' Categories

ANAHEIM, Calif. – October 9, 2012 - Moog Music announced that it has been nominated for the 28th Annual TEC Awards in two separate categories: 'Musical Instrument Technology (Hardware)' and a new category, "Audio Apps for Smartphones & Tablets." The TEC Awards is the pro audio industry's most prestigious awards show honoring outstanding achievement in product innovation and sound production. The 28th Annual TEC Awards will be presented during the 2013 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.

Nominations are based on product entries made by a select panel of industry professionals in numerous audio categories. Products must be released and in commercial use during the period of September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012, to be eligible for nomination.

Mike Adams, CEO/President of Moog Music, commented: 'It is a privilege for us to be considered for two TEC Awards this year, especially in the new Smartphone and Tablet Apps category. We are very proud of the work our team has done on both the Minitaur and Animoog and are grateful for this recognition.'

Minitaur: Analog Bass Synthesizer
The Moog Minitaur, which captured a nomination in 'Musical Instrument Technolgy' is a powerful, compact analog bass synthesizer that features a classic one knob per function design. It is the first instrument in Moog's Taurus family that does not have foot pedals. At only 8.5" x 5.25" and less than 3lbs, the Minitaur puts legendary analog Moog bass into a package designed to fit seamlessly into today's performance and production environments.

Animoog: Expressive, Captivating and Sonically Immersive
Animoog, which has been nominated in the new 'Audio Apps for Smartphones & Tablets' category, is powered by Moog’s new Anisotropic Synth Engine (ASE) and is the first professional polyphonic synthesizer designed for the IOS. Animoog captures the vast sonic vocabulary of Moog synthesizers and applies it to the modern touch surface paradigm, enabling a user to quickly sculpt fluid and dynamic sounds that live, breathe, and evolve. Visually captivating and sonically immersive, Animoog brings IOS music production to the next level. 

For more information about Minitaur or Animoog, visit http://www.moogmusic.com.

For more information about the TEC Foundation, visit http://www.tecfoundation.com."

iTunes:
Moog Music Inc.
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

VXXY DCM8 First impressions

VXXY DCM8 First impressions from Equinoxoz music solutions on Vimeo.

VXXY DCM8 First impressions from Equinoxoz music solutions on Vimeo.

"The VXXY Chip Tune Drum machine or DCM8 as its creators dubbed it is a very fun little groove box. I haven't seen too many videos floating around for it so I figured I would do one starting with just a blank slot and fill it up "on the fly"

You can create TONS of grooves with this thing and the sounds are all very arcadey and retro which makes it inspiring to work with. It has a few performance options in it and the way it is programmed is akin to some of the classic XOX style TR Drum machines.

I merely scratched the surface in this video and I will do more video's on it with other gear to give an idea what it sounds like 'in the mix'."

http://vxxy.net/
http://equinoxoz.com/

1939 RCA STORYTONE PIANO - Worlds First Electric Piano

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via this auction

"An extremely rare and historically important instrument, the RCA Storytone piano was built in 1939 in a joint venture between Story & Clark and RCA. It is the world's first electric piano, and it debuted at the 1939 World's Fair, which was truly a great event for musical instruments -- the similarly famous Hammond Novachord, the world's first polyphonic tube synthesizer debuted there in 1939 as well.

The piano has normal strings and action but no soundboard -- the sound is amplified through electromagnetic pickups, circuitry and a speaker system, making it the world's first commercial electric piano. It works especially well for sustained styles of playing, as notes can last up to a minute or more with its unique form of resonance. It sounds more authentic and much more like a real piano than a Rhodes, Wurlitzer or Helpinstill, and sounds richer, fuller, and thicker than a Yamaha CP-70 or Kawai EP-308. It really is the king of all electric pianos, save for transportability.

Even better, it has an art deco/streamline design that rivals that of the finest furniture of the era. This piano has been refinished and restored and is in excellent functional and cosmetic condition. It also comes with its original bench, which has also been refinished, reupholstered, and restored. Please note that we did not replace the keytops, which are original, because they look better than new keytops would.

Please note that the shipping cost is an estimate and that the actual shipping cost to the buyer will vary based on the buyer's location. For instance, moving this to the east coast would cost $590, while moving this within the Los Angeles metro area would cost $125."

via @AtomicShadow

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