Published on Dec 11, 2012 by macbethsynthesizers
"Inspired by visits to Santa Monica, and always seeing the 'turn right' sign for a place called Slawson Avenue- I did this track whilst experimenting with the Micromac-D pre factory model. I'm also using a Korg Prophecy as a controller keyboard and a 'scrapper' SH101 as an analogue sequencer. There's a Roland CR8000 on drums. My latest project Nexus 1 fits in here too! The Micromac series and the Nexus 1 basically complete my synth dream wishes!...I hope you enjoy.....Ken"
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Atari2600-chip dub cartridge
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by burnkit2600
"This is a prototype of a new music cartridge from Burnkit2600! It features two songs from our "Duke Dubious Digital Dub Selector" album. Lo-fi chip dub played on a real Atari! Contact us if you would like to pre-order a cart or stay tuned to burnkit2600.com for more details. Thanks to Paul Slocum and Ctrix for writing helpful software tools."
"This is a prototype of a new music cartridge from Burnkit2600! It features two songs from our "Duke Dubious Digital Dub Selector" album. Lo-fi chip dub played on a real Atari! Contact us if you would like to pre-order a cart or stay tuned to burnkit2600.com for more details. Thanks to Paul Slocum and Ctrix for writing helpful software tools."
Vintage Synthesizers I Logan String Melody II
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV
"A voyage into the heart of the Hohner (Logan) String Melody II from the year 1979.
Exploration by Marko Ettlich (RetroSound)
fully polyphonic analog string keyboard made in Italia
three basic sounds: Violin, Viola and Cello + Bass and Perc
ensemble effect
49 keys
used by The Twins, Neuronium, Yello and more"
"A voyage into the heart of the Hohner (Logan) String Melody II from the year 1979.
Exploration by Marko Ettlich (RetroSound)
fully polyphonic analog string keyboard made in Italia
three basic sounds: Violin, Viola and Cello + Bass and Perc
ensemble effect
49 keys
used by The Twins, Neuronium, Yello and more"
Intellijel Planar vector mix drone
Intellijel Planar vector mix drone from Peter Speer on Vimeo.
Vector mixing with the Intellijel Planar:
Planar input A: Cyclebox Lead out
Planar input B: Cyclebox Lag out
Planar input C: e350 XY out
Planar input D: e350 Z out
Planar mix out --> Dr. Octature LPF --> Z-DSP
www.theshamblers.blogspot.com
Proppellerhead Announces PX7 FM SYNTHESIZER
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by PropellerheadSW
"The PX7 FM Synthesizer is a six operator FM synth for the Reason rack. As a faithful recreation of the popular DX series keyboards, it provides a wealth of new sounds, ranging from classic 80's bass and brass to modern textures, leads and growls."
"The PX7 FM Synthesizer is a six operator FM synth for the Reason rack. As a faithful recreation of the popular DX series keyboards, it provides a wealth of new sounds, ranging from classic 80's bass and brass to modern textures, leads and growls.
But PX7 is not only an emulation of a classic keyboard. With an easier interface, macro controls for quick and powerful tweaking of sounds, stereo spread, and full integration with the Reason rack, it takes FM synthesis into the age of Reason.
In FM synthesis, or Frequency Modulation, sounds are generated by layering or modulating the frequency of sine wave oscillators, called operators. The 32 selectable algorithms decide how the operators are connected, and which modulates what.
The envelopes, one for each operator, are more advanced than those you typically see in synths, with a number of different breakpoints for extremely precise control over the modulation.
With the new macro controls you get tons of new tones out of a single patch — even without a full understanding of FM synthesis.
PX7 includes a great set of new patches and Combinators with sounds ranging from modern to futuristic. But perhaps best of all: the PX7 FM Synthesizer is patch-compatible with the classic it's based on—and faithfully reproduces its trademark tone. A ton of patches from the original is included with PX7. Our online patch converter takes Yamaha DX7 patches and converts them to PX7 format, giving you access to tens of thousands of presets for all styles of music.
DX7 ➔ PX7 Patch Converter:
http://www.propellerheads.se/support_area/dx7-px7-converter/
PX7 FM Synthesizer. A six operator frequency modulation digital synthesizer for Reason.
Features:
- Six operator classic FM synthesis for the Reason rack
- 32 selectable algorithms
- Advanced envelope generator
- Includes tons of classic and vintage presets, ranging from 80's bass to keys and brass
- Comes with a set of new, exclusive patches for modern music productions
- PX7 does not require a full understanding of FM synthesis—the macro controls make tweaking sounds fast, easy and fun.
- Propellerhead's online patch converter lets you convert any Yamaha DX7 patch to PX7 format.
- CV control of operator levels lets you apply modulation from any device in the Reason rack.
- Combine two PX7 synths with the Combinator to easily create layered sounds that never was possible with the hardware it's based on"
"The PX7 FM Synthesizer is a six operator FM synth for the Reason rack. As a faithful recreation of the popular DX series keyboards, it provides a wealth of new sounds, ranging from classic 80's bass and brass to modern textures, leads and growls."
But PX7 is not only an emulation of a classic keyboard. With an easier interface, macro controls for quick and powerful tweaking of sounds, stereo spread, and full integration with the Reason rack, it takes FM synthesis into the age of Reason.
In FM synthesis, or Frequency Modulation, sounds are generated by layering or modulating the frequency of sine wave oscillators, called operators. The 32 selectable algorithms decide how the operators are connected, and which modulates what.
The envelopes, one for each operator, are more advanced than those you typically see in synths, with a number of different breakpoints for extremely precise control over the modulation.
With the new macro controls you get tons of new tones out of a single patch — even without a full understanding of FM synthesis.
PX7 includes a great set of new patches and Combinators with sounds ranging from modern to futuristic. But perhaps best of all: the PX7 FM Synthesizer is patch-compatible with the classic it's based on—and faithfully reproduces its trademark tone. A ton of patches from the original is included with PX7. Our online patch converter takes Yamaha DX7 patches and converts them to PX7 format, giving you access to tens of thousands of presets for all styles of music.
DX7 ➔ PX7 Patch Converter:
http://www.propellerheads.se/support_area/dx7-px7-converter/
PX7 FM Synthesizer. A six operator frequency modulation digital synthesizer for Reason.
Features:
- Six operator classic FM synthesis for the Reason rack
- 32 selectable algorithms
- Advanced envelope generator
- Includes tons of classic and vintage presets, ranging from 80's bass to keys and brass
- Comes with a set of new, exclusive patches for modern music productions
- PX7 does not require a full understanding of FM synthesis—the macro controls make tweaking sounds fast, easy and fun.
- Propellerhead's online patch converter lets you convert any Yamaha DX7 patch to PX7 format.
- CV control of operator levels lets you apply modulation from any device in the Reason rack.
- Combine two PX7 synths with the Combinator to easily create layered sounds that never was possible with the hardware it's based on"
Monday, December 10, 2012
Airböurne Laserharp ALH-03 RGB
(click for more)
From the maker of the incredible Airböurne Modular Synthesizer and curator of the Synthorama Synth Museum in Luterbach Switzerland (click here for posts from my visit), comes the Airböurne Laserharp ALH-03 RGB.
"The Laserharp ALH-03 RGB is developed and produced by Airböurne Synthesizers in Luterbach, Switzerland in November 2012.
It features the following functions:
- high sensitive light receiver directly built-in in the main cabinet.
- 4 user programmable presets
- up to 33 diferent colours
- selectable beam number from 8 to 14
- user programmable note scale over 7 octaves
- selectable MIDI channel and playing mode
- octave shift up and down over pedals and also over the beams top left and top right
- lasers and receiver are covered with protective glass.
Scaled mode full octave with 13 beams. The semitones are orange, the whole tones are green. All colours can be defined by the user." Click here for more pics.
Mystery Rhythm Machine - Barns & Mullins Percussionet 20
"I recently picked up an old rhythm machine at an estate sale, It's called a Percussionet 20, made by Barns & Mullins, London, England.I think it may be rare because I could not come up with any info about this unit online anywhere, even tried Emailing Barns & Mullins twice, but they never responded.
Perhaps one of your readers may have some info about this oddity.
It will play all of the rhythm styles such as ( Fx - Foxtrot, Tw -Twist, Ch - Cha Cha, Tg- Tango etc.) at the same time, so you can combine various rhythms, also you can select and de-select the individual instruments in the rhythms such as: Snare, Tom Tom, Side, Bass, Bongo etc.Rear has Hi and Lo output and ¼ " footswitch input that starts and stops the rhythms.
Add some verb and delay or modulation effects and it sounds pretty incredable.
As usual, Charlotte the cat has her own thoughts about my Percussionet 20, see attached photos."
Roland EF303 Groove Effects - TB303 Emulator + Step Sequencer + Effects
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via this auction
"For sale is my much loved Roland EF-303 Groove Effects. Much more than just DJ or studio effects box. I used it mainly as a step sequencer. It’s also a TB-303 emulator as well. Unusual piece of gear that has 3 main uses. The effects have great real-time control and are very usable. The step sequencer is great for adding that analogue sequencer feel to your MIDI gear. It’s in good condition..."
via this auction
"For sale is my much loved Roland EF-303 Groove Effects. Much more than just DJ or studio effects box. I used it mainly as a step sequencer. It’s also a TB-303 emulator as well. Unusual piece of gear that has 3 main uses. The effects have great real-time control and are very usable. The step sequencer is great for adding that analogue sequencer feel to your MIDI gear. It’s in good condition..."Doepfer MAQ16/3 MIDI Sequencer SN 201456
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via this auction
"Amazing analogue MIDI & CV sequencer designed in conjunction with Kraftwerk! Wanna make your synths groove like Jeff Mills, then this is a must! Ditch your stupid computer and software and make electronic music the real way."
via this auction
"Amazing analogue MIDI & CV sequencer designed in conjunction with Kraftwerk! Wanna make your synths groove like Jeff Mills, then this is a must! Ditch your stupid computer and software and make electronic music the real way."
Linn 9000 Vintage Drum Machine SN 350898 Sequencing Minitaur
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Linn 9000 Linndrum Drum Machine and MIDI Sequencer w Minitaur
Published on Dec 10, 2012 by ar2jr - Minitaur comes in after 3:47.
"Showing off the legendary Linn 9000 currently for sale and showing the not much discussed sequencer side of it which is incredible. Listen to that lively timing! This was what eventually led to the MPC. This has the 6.62 Forat OS which gives you an additional 60K for sampling from the floppy."
This one in via Matia.
via this auction
"This one is packed with lot's of amazing features. It has the FORAT 6.62 OS which allows this machine to load samples into memory and FIXES ALL THE BUGS normally associated with the Linn 9000. It's been furnished with brand new batteries and all of the pads work completely. They are quick to trigger and feel incredible. This is what an MPC should feel like. This unit has the trigger inputs and also the SMPTE card but it does NOT have the sampling A/D card HOWEVER you can load samples via floppy or burn EEPROMS. Contact bruce Forat and he can make you a custom Linn LM 1 set.
The kick drum is also not the standard Linn 9000 kick but is instead Kick 7 which is the superior kick that was put in after the machine had been on the market and people complained about the lackluster factory kick.
Also, because this is the Forat OS, the sequencer is GREATLY expanded and is basically what the MPC sequencer should have been with better timing and FEEL than anything else out there. The sequencer includes comprehensive sequencing over 16 channels, step edit mode or live record, and a comprehensive song mode. MIDI SEQUENCES CAN BE DIFFERENT LENGTHS THAN DRUM SEQUENCES! What this means is that you could come up with a drum groove and play a melodic arrangement that is of a different bar count than your drums!"
Published on Dec 10, 2012 by ar2jr - Minitaur comes in after 3:47.
"Showing off the legendary Linn 9000 currently for sale and showing the not much discussed sequencer side of it which is incredible. Listen to that lively timing! This was what eventually led to the MPC. This has the 6.62 Forat OS which gives you an additional 60K for sampling from the floppy."
This one in via Matia.
via this auction
"This one is packed with lot's of amazing features. It has the FORAT 6.62 OS which allows this machine to load samples into memory and FIXES ALL THE BUGS normally associated with the Linn 9000. It's been furnished with brand new batteries and all of the pads work completely. They are quick to trigger and feel incredible. This is what an MPC should feel like. This unit has the trigger inputs and also the SMPTE card but it does NOT have the sampling A/D card HOWEVER you can load samples via floppy or burn EEPROMS. Contact bruce Forat and he can make you a custom Linn LM 1 set.The kick drum is also not the standard Linn 9000 kick but is instead Kick 7 which is the superior kick that was put in after the machine had been on the market and people complained about the lackluster factory kick.
Also, because this is the Forat OS, the sequencer is GREATLY expanded and is basically what the MPC sequencer should have been with better timing and FEEL than anything else out there. The sequencer includes comprehensive sequencing over 16 channels, step edit mode or live record, and a comprehensive song mode. MIDI SEQUENCES CAN BE DIFFERENT LENGTHS THAN DRUM SEQUENCES! What this means is that you could come up with a drum groove and play a melodic arrangement that is of a different bar count than your drums!"
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