MATRIXSYNTH

Vacoloco Working on Aurora - New Polyphonic Hardware Synth

"So, What is Aurora?

Well, my band (Her Dark Embrace) recently went into the recording studio to record our EP. The Engineer was very into electronics and synths and we had some great chats. He asked the question “So, you play keyboards and you build synths, so why don’t you use your own?” Really good question I thought, I replied “Everything I play is chords/pads and I’ve only built monosynths, I’ve never built a polysynth.” to which he asked “why not?“, I had no answer.

So I thought about it and I’d had the basics of a monosynth design on the drawing board so to speak, so whilst on holiday I finished the design and when I returned ordered some PCBs

Over the last month I’ve begun building a single voice board, first an oscillator, then I ported the code from the oscillator chip in Zira and modified the code, so I have two oscillators with 56 waveforms a piece, with hard sync and adjustable mix..."

Mono synths on a single board stacked for polyphony much like the vintage synths of yore. The Oberheim OB series come to mind. Very, very cool.

AtomoSynth Krakken... just finished!!

via Alfredo Aliaga of AtomoSynth on Facebook

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Win a Moog Voyager signed by Moogfest 2012 Artists!

Published on Nov 27, 2012 by moogfoundation
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Raffle ends November 30, 2012 at 11:59 PM, or when 700 tickets have been purchased. Enter now, while you can... you don't want to miss this opportunity!"

Vince Clarke with Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S

via Tom J Carpenter of Analogue Solutions on Facebook

"Vince Clarke loves his Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S analogue synth/sequencer"

Rebirth for iPad Update Adds MIDI Sync & More

"What's New in Version 1.3
• Duo Mode - flip instruments around and jam with a friend on the same iPad
• MIDI sync - sync ReBirth to your DAW, MIDI hardware or other apps
• Background mode - keep ReBirth playing in the background when slaved to other apps
• SoundCloud Sharing - share your ReBirth music on SoundCloud
• iTunes export - export your track to iTunes on your computer
• Various bug fixes and performance enhancements"

iTunes:
ReBirth for iPad - Propellerhead Software AB
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals through Dec 2.

A Few PTG Envelope Patches.mp4

Published on Nov 27, 2012 by SteadyStateFate
"A few PTG envelope patches.
First patch uses the PTG as a VCA that feeds the DMF-2 Filter. The inveretd VCA signal is then used to modulate the filter to create the metallic ZONG!
The rest of the patches utilize the WMDevices Multimode VCA along with the DMF-2 and later with the ProModular CLOQ as a modulation source.
All of the patches are triggered by the Make Noise PP/Brains and in some cases CV from the PP.
Thanks and enjoy!"

Mono Process

Published on Nov 27, 2012 by ipassenger
"Elektron Machinedrum UW through Monomachine.

Some tweaking and effects etc.. text in vid explains what is happening.

PS Octatrack is just providing sync signal but no sounds."

Elektron on eBay

Circuitbent Speak n Spell with SYNTH Pedal Built In!

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"Amazing one-of-a-kind Circuitbent Speak-n-Spell with BOSS SYB Synthbass pedal built in! You can access all the bends on the Speak and run them through the BASS SYNTH for 303 type sounds!! ALL BASS SYNTH SYB controls brought out to the to the Speak and Spell itself! Catch loops and mix Circuitbent Speak sounds with BASS loops!! Crazy. This thig has many many features. I will email you detailed instructions after purchase. Short loops long loops one shot bass sounds synth stabs etc. VERY RARE. Made by Casperelectronics."

Video posted here.

Maestro Woodwind

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"Incredibly rare vintage 60s Maestro Woodwind analogue effects box complete with clarinet pickup and original carry case! I think it's the rarest "W1" model. Not sure where to start with this...

It's primarily designed for playing Clarinet or Saxophone through, then passing it into an amp but can also be used as a guitar effect, synth effect or you can put just about anything through it via the inputs.

You can hear this all over the woodwind on a lot of the Frank Zappa records - infact, it's on the inside sleeve of Hot Rats. Used by Kraftwerk also. It sounds a lot like loads of effects on early Roxy Music/ Brian Eno stuff...

In theory it has settings like "Cello" and "Horn" which transform the woodwind sound via pitch shift/ tracking etc.

BUT, you can also coax various 60s Maestro fuzz sounds out of it (they made very expensive classics like the Brassmaster etc.) by putting whatever you want through it.

The clarinet socket was switched to a 1/4" socket by the previous owner, which makes it easier for feeding signals through. There's a very slight dent where they did it - you can see in the picture. Output is on two 1/4" jacks. This allows you to get really good stereo effects. It also has a tremolo and EQ! You can apply effects to each output.

If you want to run a guitar or signal from a mixing desk/ Pro Tools through the unit then you should use a preamp or signal booster before it so it can track the notes OK. Also, best to run it into a DI box or instrument inputs on your soundcard/ desk.

If you want to use the Maestro with a clarinet then use the pickup/ barrel in place of the usual one on your clarinet. Has fitted every single clarinet I've used it with (Buffet, Bundy etc.)

All in all a very eccentric and unique box, rare as hen's teeth. I was told this one was made in the 60s which would make sense. It's in really good condition and looks amazing. Probably a real collectors piece. Very useful and fun for studio sessions/ mixing.

Only made in the US I think - so you'll have to use a plug adapter which you can get really easily (and cheaply) at Maplin/ most places..."