Vostok Head

via Tom J Carpenter of Analogue Solutions on Facebook

"I've built a record number of Vostoks the last couple of months. It's starting to affect me."

Tone2 RayBlaster Promo Video

YouTube Published on Nov 28, 2012 by Tone2Audiosoftware

2nd video, also added to the Tone2 Rayblaster Feature Overview post.
The following description is the same as what's in the previous post.

"Rayblaster employs a new synthesis technique called Impulse Modelling Synthesis (IMS)

Opposed to using looped waveforms, Impulse Modelling Synthesis creates its sound by using short bursts of energy, which are then combined to form its sound. Allowing free manipulation of pitch, time and timbre in real-time, to create complex compositions.

IMS no longer requires a separate filter section, its oscillators can authentically mimic the filter sound of other synthesizers and filters, using one of the factory impulse presets or by simply importing one of your own impulses. RayBlaster is capable of modelling both the sound of existing filters, as well as create completely new artificial filters, exclusive to Rayblaster.

Next to importing filter characteristics into its oscillators, Rayblaster also offers resynthesize options to import the waveform of any other source or synthesizer. By using one of the quick importers, or by directly importing your sample into one of Rayblaster's four oscillators, providing a large amount of possible wave-shapes, all capable of being morphed in real-time.

RayBlaster ships with an inspiring library of over 500 outstanding presets from some of the world's top sound designers. Many complex sounds such as arpeggiators, vocals or drumloops automatically synchronize to the BPM.
For fast & easy access to the specific sound you desire, all sounds are arranged into categories, making them easy to locate whether for live performance or within a professional studio environment.

For more information on Rayblaster and our other products, please visit the Tone2 website at http://www.tone2.com"

Analogue Systems RS-290 & RS-295 Walkthrough for Fat Rocky

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by genxtargetmarket
"It would take 20 minutes to walk through the entirety of this very deep digital delay for Eurorack systems. Suffice to say that this is my favorite in Euro and perhaps even outside of the format as well."

RC CIRCUIT BENT SOUND ALCHEMIST NOISE SYNTH

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by djwidow420
"THE MANIPULATION OF SOUND THROUGH LIGHT AND TOUCH"

Resonance Circuits on eBay (RSS)

Polivoks Synthesizer Demo Video

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by Strangesoundful

"Soviet analog synth"

MS-20 + Odyssey + PSP Echo = Analog Flute Improv

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by n3bsvid
[ http://citizenpark.bandcamp.com ]

"A little analog synth improv featuring software delay.

Hardware:
Korg MS-20
ARP Odyssey MK 2

Software:
PSP Echo"

November Acid Patch Fun, BassJam & BitBlob Fun

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
"Bleep Labs Bit Blob being gated with Ustep through QMMG.
Korg Z1 choir
Delptronics LDB-1e and Din Sync Drum Dokta
Acidlab Autobot with TipTop Z3000 oscillators

Having fun with the November Acid patch from the Soundcloud Group of same name.

Found some cool little screen printing pre made screens (got the skull one) and some flexible paint / ink, the rear of my house jacket was the first test using the paint.

Just having some fun in the studio with the new acid pattern for the month."

Make Noise Rene and Synth Tech E350 - BassJam
Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
"Make Noise Rene sequencer controlling the Synthesis Technologies E350 MT which is set to a electric bass sound.

Backround sequence I think is from the Akai Miniiak if I remember correctly.

Drums from Korg electribe ER-1 mkII

Have photos of the settings on the E350 if anyone is interested in re-creating this sound, please leave a comment and I will contact you with the photos.

Thank you and ENJOY!!!"


Bit Blob Fun Jam
Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
Bleep Labs Bit Blob
Korg Z1 keys
Korg electribe ER-1 mkII drums
Acidlab Autobot and Tip Top Z3000 osc combo

"Having fun with the Bit Blob (one of my favs) and a little jam session."

ElectroBeats new version 1.5 | Official trailer UVI©

New video for V1.5 is up here.

Rob Papen Book DVDs Promo & Walkthrough Videos

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by Rob Papen - Promo, DVD 1, DVD 3 & DVD 4 videos.  DVD 2 not there yet.

"The secrets of subtractive synthesis "The 4 Element Synth"

Rob Papen is a globally renowned sound designer whose sounds and virtual synthesizers are used and loved by many synthesizer players and music producers.

This 200+ page book, which is accompanied by four DVDs with over 10 hours of content, gives an in-depth insight into his approach of working with subtractive synthesis.

In 2001, Rob Papen began giving exclusive masterclasses teaching 'synthesizer sound design" in his studio. For these training sessions, Rob developed his own method to explain the secrets of subtractive synthesis, called "The 4 Element Synth".
This masterclass training is now transformed into a combined book and DVD package that also delivers numerous 'tips and tricks' which will help you to design and tweak your own sounds. Throughout the masterclass, a variety of hardware and software synthesizers are explored.

We are sure this synthesizer sound design training is an eye-opener for every synthesizer player, from novice to pro. A must have for everyone who takes his sounds seriously!

Price: € 74-- (EU included 6% VAT) | € 69-- (outside EU, no VAT)
excluded shipment cost

Ordering: http://www.robpapen.com & http://www.timespace.com/robpapen"

Cyclone Analogic Bass Bot TT-303 Hardware TB-303 Clone Released

Update 11/28: Update on the price:

UK: £449.00 + VAT
EU: €549.00 + VAT
US: $699.99 + VAT

Update: additional pics & PDF via Lorne/kidtronic via Rhythm Active.

Remember the Bass Bot TT-303 demo videos posted here back on October 18?   Well, it is currently available as of today, and it is the first product from a new company named Cyclone Analogic based in Hong Kong (possible sites not yet live: http://www.cyclone-analogic.com | http://www.tt-303.com).  You will find full details on the TT-303 further below.

Before we get to that, Robin Whittle, who brought us the Devilfish Mods for the original TB-303, will be performing them for the TT-303 as well. You can find details on his page here.

Lorne aka kidtronic wrote in to let us know Rhythm Active in Australia, one of our sponsors, currently has the TT-303 available. I also hear Syntaur in the US has them for $649.95 $699.95 plus $14.95 shipping to the lower 48.  Syntaur adds the following details: "There is a nicely-done printed manual - on real paper, with ink! Just like back in the analog days of yore... Also a power adapter, and a MIDI break-out cable. (The TT-303 has a single 8-pin MIDI jack. A standard 5-pin cable can be used for MIDI In only, and the break-out cable - 8-pin jack to two 5-pin cables - can be used for MIDI In and Out.)" Update 11/28: Modular Square in France (one of our sponsors) will have them in stock soon (via Twitter).

The following details are via Superior Sound London, who currently shows them as being sold out in the UK:

"The Bass Bot TT 303 electronic bass synth features a selectable monophonic analog VCO processed through a 4 pole analog cascading filter. It uses 21st-century transistor technology to synthesize tones from super-crisp self-resonating leads to squelchy rhythms and deep subharmonic bass grooves.

Creating music as simple or complex as you want with the Bass Bot is a breeze. Its ground-breaking InstaDJ OS is an artificially intelligent sequencer and can be programmed in two methods: by a human user or by the computer-controlled Bass Bot.

Humans may program musical patterns manually using traditional step entry with control over pitch, time, length and special characteristics such as octave transpose, accent and slide for each note.

Alternatively let the Bot generate a pattern and use it immediately, tweak it to taste, or mutate it into a new pattern altogether at the touch of a button. The Bass Bot TT 303 includes seven different ‘personalities’ each of which generates its own special style of musical patterns. No two Bots will produce the same patterns. Each is as individual as the user, though the basic personalities are the same for every Bass Bot.

The Bass Bot TT 303 features seven unique preset personality programs, capable to generate up to 224 computer generated presets by the Bass Bot ™.

An additional 224 Editable Patterns can compose up to 7 songs of up to 127 bars. All information is saved to onboard flash (permanent) memory and transferable directly to other Bass Bots via 8 Pin DIN cable (cloning) or to PC / MAC (backup) for storage with a downloadable transfer application available on our website. Other platforms to be supported soon.

FEATURES
• Monophonic selectable (saw, square) VCO with 24db 4 pole analogue filter.
• User or Bot generated programmable patterns with InstaDJ ™ sequencer.
• MIDI IN by default / MIDI IN and OUT (with provided splitter cable).
• 13 Colour LED display with user definable console and individual pattern labelling.
• Auto Tune and VCO calibration on demand.
• Arpeggiator.
• Generate new patterns using one of seven unique personality algorithms.
• Mutate Patterns to create infinitely complex pattern structure and variation.
• Live Pitch Transpose (+/- 1/2 step pitch), Live Accent (velocity) & Live Slide (portamento).
• Pattern Rotation (left or right) one step in time.
• Complex file manipulation of pattern banks using Copy & Paste.
• Merge up to 8 patterns to one pattern (maximum 64 steps).
• Portable with battery or ac power options at only 730 g (1.6 lbs).

Warranty: One (1) year warranty from purchase. Online registration required.
Included: Operation Manual / 100-240v adapter 9 volts, 300ma / 8 PIN splitter cable to 5 PIN MIDI IN and 5 PIN MIDI OUT.

SPECIFICATIONS
Selectable Waveform Switch (saw or pulse)
VCO Tune
Cutoff Frequency
Resonance
Envelope Modulation
Decay
Accent
Tempo, Track/Preset and Mode Switch, Power/Volume
Instrument Mix-In Jack to mix audio source with output
MIDI IN (MIDI OUT with included 8 PIN DIN cable)
CV / GATE OUT Jacks (1 volt / octave)
Stereo Headphone Jack
Mono Output Jack
Power In Jack
Physical Attributes:
Power: 100-240v adapter (included) 9v or 6v use with 4 x "C" UM-2 batteries (not included). / Case Material: Plastic ABS.
Weight: 730g / Dimensions: 300(W) x 146(D) x 55(H)mm"

You can find a slightly different write-up doc and the PDF Brochure captured above as images here.