Doepfer A1061 Xtreme Lowpass/Highpass Filter Audio Demonstration

Published on Nov 29, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths
"A look at an audio demonstration of the basic features of the Doepfer A106-1 Xtreme Lowpass/Highpass Filter.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

Black Cat & ARP Odyssey

via Mark on Facebook

Movement MCS Percussion Computer MK2 (Drum Machine) for Auction

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via this auction

"This is a very rare British made drum machine from the early 1980's. According to wikipedia approximately 30 were made! Famous users included The Eurythmics (can be heard on Sweet Dreams, 1984), Phil Collins and The Thompson Twins.

It is capable of both analogue synthesised sounds (Simmons style) and sampled drum sounds and has 14 voices in total (2 per card). Each voice can be switched individually between analogue and 8bit sample playback - quite an unusual feature. Patterns are created using the internal computer and chained together into a sequence much like any other drum machine.

Overall physical condition is excellent, the casework is free from cracks and there are no missing knobs / keys. Of course, there are some signs of use which is to be expected. Most obvious are some scratches on the orange casework (can be seen in the photos) and a few missing knob caps.

Functionally, there are a few issues which I shall list below. None I believe are serious.

Voice 1 - doesn't switch between analogue/digital playback - digital always seems to be selected.

Voice 5 - very very quiet.

The CRT display is faulty and does not display an image. However, as you can see from the photos the internal computer is alive and well. I've demonstrated this by connecting an external monitor to the video out on the back panel.

There are some crackly pots.

I was unable to get the midi input to respond.

Other than the above it seems to be in good working order.

Approx. dimensions: 52cm(w) x 56cm(d) 45cm(h)

Power requirements: 240v 50Hz

More info here"

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New Bolsa Bass from Critter & Guitari

via Critter & Guitari

"The Critter & Guitari Bolsa Bass is our new bass machine. It has a built-in sequencer, full MIDI capabilities, and these six modes:

Circle Ramp
Sawtooth Ramp
Analog Style
Filter Envelop
FM Pad
Bass Delay

The entire keyboard may be tuned over a 1 octave range by turning the knob second from right. Volume is controlled by the right-most knob. The function of the remaining two left knobs depend on what mode is selected. The synthesizer modes provide elemental monophonic bass sounds, great for all kinds of musical scenarios. From classic filter sweeps to simple and pure tones, lush FM, and even a stretchy tuned delay which makes great string like drones.

The built in sequencer lets you quickly create bass lines with the touch of a button. With MIDI in and out you can synchronize your sequences with other devices. The Bolsa Bass also sends and receives note messages so you can use it as a sound module or simple controller.

Details

Wooden Buttons
Pink Neon Powder Coated Aluminum Enclosure
Power From 9v Battery or Adapter (not included)
1/4" Line Output Jack
High quality 32 Bit Floating Point DSP Synthesis"

Analog Synthesizer SX-150 Mark II from ThinkGeek

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ThinkGeekQuickies

http://www.thinkgeek.com/ed85?cpg=yt

Aka the Gakken SX-150 Mark II. You can find them and the original MK1 on eBay, but ThinkGeek's price is only $99.

1986 Casio RZ-1 Digital Sampling Rhythm Composer Reference Sheet

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.

LFA iPad Orchestra plays Hello Meow Squarepusher

Published on Nov 15, 2012 by GrierCarson
"Lake Forest Academy Laptop Orchestra plays Squarepusher's "Hello Meow" during the Fall 2012 All School Concert. Members of the ensemble play iPads running various iOS performance/production apps including Animoog, iElectribe, iMS-20, Reactable, and Garageband. The 2 center players have synced their iPads using Korg's WIST protocol via iMS-20. The rest are playing free hand. Laptop Orchestra is offered as a class through the Fine and Performing Arts department alongside Orchestra and Choir and is a part of the school's electronic music program. Other courses include Electronic Music 1, Advanced Studies/Composition in Electronic Music, and independent studies."

iTunes:
Animoog - Moog Music Inc.
KORG INC.
Reactable Systems SL
GarageBand - Apple


iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals through Dec 2.

In The Studio With Koushion: Moog, Ableton, And More

Published on Nov 29, 2012 by experimentalsynth
"Koushion is a MIDI Step Sequencer iPad app that allows you to easily program drum patterns, melodies, and more using your existing hardware synthesizers, softsynths, samples, and other electronic music gear. In this video we use Koushion to sequence a variety of Moog analog synths, the Moog Guitar's filter, and soft synths in Ableton Live. Look for Koushion in the Apple App Store."

iTunes:
Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Kudzu Creative Group

iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals through Dec 2.

Audiobus: Recording SoundPrism PRO, Sunrizer and Funkbox in MultiTrack DAW

Published on Nov 29, 2012 by AudiobusApp
"Sebastian uses MultiTrack DAW to record SoundPrism PRO, Sunrizer and Funkbox, with some Virtual MIDI magic. What are you going to do with Audiobus?"
http://audiob.us

iTunes:
SoundPrism Pro - Audanika GmbH
Sunrizer synth - BeepStreet
FunkBox Drum Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC
MultiTrack DAW - Harmonicdog

iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals through Dec 2.

Cyclone Analogic TT-303 Bass Bot on eBay with "InstaDJ O.S."

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"The Bass Bot ™ with InstaDJ O.S.™ is an intelligent sequencer featuring 21st century transistor technology. An analogue, monophonic synthesizer with classic step entry programming by the user or bot computer-generated patterns. Seven unique preset personality programs, capable to generate up to 224 read only computer generated presets by the Bass Bot ™. An additional 224 Write 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 DIN cable, cloning or to PC / MAC backup for storage with a downloadable transfer application available on website.Other platforms to be supported soon..."

In case you missed it, here's the announcement post.