Korg R3 / '''Let me hear that voice again''' (© 2010 by Axxim)

Uploaded by 5ynthesizer on Jan 17, 2010

"A song of mine, using only the Korg R3 as sound source and its vocoder.

Enjoy,
Axxim"

PPG FREE for iPad Released

"PPG FREE is a feature-limited version of the PPG WaveGenerator App. All editing functions are disabled, voice count is 5 maximum with a sample rate of 44.1Khz, but the user still has access to a selection of the incredible library from the full version. To benefit from the full power of the PPG synth engine users will need to purchase the PPG WaveGenerator App from the App Store."


iTunes:
PPG FREE - Wolfgang Palm
iPads on eBay, on Amazon

PPG-Wavegenerator Tutorial: Recording and sampling sounds with iPad for the PPG Wavegenerator.wmv

Published on Sep 29, 2012 by 5ynthesizer

"This tutorial shows you how to record and sample sounds with your iPad2 and import them on the PPG Wavegenerator with the help of two additional free available Apps: APT (Acoustic Picture Transmiter) and a picture editor like Photoshop express.
If you want to try it, you can download my soundbank which has some examples and a preset for starting your own import at the following link: "www.axxim.de/media/axxims.wgbnk". Just input the link on your iPad and choose "open with wavegenerator" Enjoy!"

iTunes:
WaveGenerator - Wolfgang Palm
iPads on eBay, on Amazon

mbira patch play

mbira patch play from todd barton on Vimeo.

"exploring using the pre-amp from the Buchla 207r into a vintage Buchla 130 envelope detector. . ."

New SublteNoiseMaker Spikebox

Published on Nov 8, 2012 by Sascha Neudeck

"SubtleNoiseMaker is proud to introduce the mighty new
SPIKEBOX, available now at www.SubtleNoiseMaker.com"

"A very versatile, touchable sound- and noisegenerator with a lot of sonic possibilities to explore.

comes with a very intuitive interface consisting of twelve heavy nails, six 3-way-switches and six potis.

makes absolute weird sonic noisewalls and rhythmic ever-changing patterns.

works with one 9Volt-battery

2 channels means 2 output (6,3mm), dimensions:220x144x54mm,
weight: ca. 2kg"

Soundbeam v. 1.5 Released with Ability to Record Audio

"We are really excited to announce the launch date of Soundbeam version 1.5. The App Store launch date of the update is November 8th 12:00 GMT.

We listened to our users' feedback and one of the most anticipated requests was that of sound recording, well it's finally here!

Soundbeam can now record up to 15 seconds of audio and render it into a beautiful, easily shareable video file.

Or you can...just save your creation to the camera roll ;)"

iTunes:
Soundbeam - Evil Window Dog
iPads on eBay, on Amazon
iPod Touch on eBay, on Amazon

XBS Korg VC 10 Vocoder Upgrades

via XBS:

"This week i am going to start an extensive series of mods on an old Korg VC 10 Vocoder. The Korg VC 10 has a reputation for being flawed in some ways but i think it has a lot of potential despite this. This is the beginning of a series of modifications to make it more useful as an instrument and sound better over all.

Part 1:

1, There’s a quirk in the way the 20 sound generators are treated. Channels 17 to 20 have their carrier input only connected to the Noise source. Performing this mod will increase the speech recognition and add the missing edge to the sound.
2, The bias signal for the sound generator does not affect channels 15 – 20. By routing the bias signal to all the channels you get a brighter and more well defined vocoder output as all the channels will behave together.
3, Replace the IEC jack of course!
To be continued!"

Click here for the full post including additional pics.

Doepfer A117 DNG Basics and Percussion

Published on Nov 8, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths

"Brief Description and Demonstration of the Doepfer A117 Digital Noise, Random Clock and 808 source. Demonstrations of how to create percussion sounds with this module.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A117 Playable Noise and Special FX
Published on Nov 15, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths

"Demonstration of "playable" noise using the Doepfer A117 DNG. There is also a short demonstration of a Special Effect from the manual for the A117. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Also see:
Doepfer A155 Analog/Trigger Sequencer Basics
Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay Module Basics
Doepfer A156 Dual Quantizer Basics
Doepfer A189-1 VBM Voltage Controlled Bit Modifier Basics
Ring Modulation of Basic Waveforms with Doepfer A114 Ring Mod
Doepfer A131 VCA Intro
Doepfer A101-2- LPG Modes
Sample and Hold with Doepfer A148
Doepfer A118 Filtering with A120 VCF Low Pass Filter
Doepfer A110 Filtering with A101-2 and A120
Doepfer A110 VCO /A145 LFO-Pulse Width Modulation
Doepfer A110 VCO Features and Functions Tutorial
Doepfer A188-1 BBD Basics

KiwiTechnics Kiwisix Limited Release Shipping & Polysix Power Supply Upgrade

KiwiTechnics is currently shipping a limited release of their Kiwisix upgrade for the KORG Polysix. They have also developed a power supply upgrade which will be available separately or bundled. This will be available in about two weeks.

Kenton announces Active DIN Sync Splitter box

"LONDON, UK: MIDI utilities specialist Kenton is proud to announce availability of its new SYNC-5 Active DIN Sync Splitter as of November 8...

As implied by name, the SYNC-5 Active DIN Sync Splitter has one DIN Sync input and five DIN Sync output ports to enable users to easily connect several DIN Sync devices to one DIN Sync controlling device — without the usual problems often associated with daisy-chaining devices.


Since Roland popularised the DIN Sync interfacing standard — otherwise known as SYNC 24 — on the likes of its classic TR-808 and TR-606 drum machines, legendary ‘acidic’ TB-303 Bass Line, and early digital sequencers (such as the MC-4 and MC-202 MicroComposers), the SYNC-5 is primarily intended for use with such suitably-equipped, pre-MIDI Roland equipment — all of which work at 24 clocks-per-quarter note. The SYNC-5 can also work with any appropriate Korg devices at 48 clocks-per-quarter note. It cannot convert between the two, however.

Housed in an attractively finished, brushed aluminum box with black screen print, the SYNC-5 ships with an energy-efficient, switch-mode PSU appropriate to the destination country — UK, EU, US, and Australian types are available, so no battery changes required. Simply connect... and forget!

Operation couldn’t be simpler: plug the supplied PSU into the SYNC-5 (which will illuminate its ‘active’ LED), connect the DIN Sync output port of an appropriate drum machine or sequencer to the single DIN Sync input port, and connect one or more of the DIN Sync output ports to the DIN Sync inputs of any devices to be synchronised; start the DIN Sync controlling device and any connected DIN Sync devices will play along in perfect tempo, as indicated by speed of the now- flashing LED.

It’s just like being back in the Eighties again! And that’s no bad thing, surely, since those still-sought-after DIN Sync devices sound better than ever in today’s software-swamped musical climate. (Just remember: the SYNC-5 is not a MIDI device; neither its input or outputs are capable of handling MIDI data.)

SYNC-5 can be purchased directly from Kenton for £52.80 GBP (including VAT) here"