MATRIXSYNTH

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Nth Synth Music Sequencer/Synthesizer

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"Hackable open source design:
Electronic prototyping area
Additional DAC channel reserved for DIY use
PIC16F microcontroller with In Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP) port for firmware DIY & upgrades
8-bit digital oscillator:

16 oscillator waveforms
16 amplitude envelopes
Dual pitch with adjustable detune
16 glissando / scalar patterns
Analog low-pass filter with resonance (based on Sallen-Key design)

Integrated 8-step sequencer:

8 pitch sliders with toggle buttons
Tempo control knob with reverse
Sequence control knob
Standard MIDI in and MIDI out ports

3.5mm line/headphone output with volume control

Lasercut and etched acrylic enclosure

Blue indicator LEDs

Powered by 9V battery

Power consumption: 0.9W (100mA @ 9VDC)
Dimensions: 10.26″ x 6.11″ x 2.125″

Weight (excluding battery): 21.65 oz."

1970 TRIADEX MUSE SEQUENCER VIDEO

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Published on Jan 22, 2013 jimjam041·33 videos

"Very rare 1970 Triadex The muse sequencer synthesizer for sale on ebay"

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Arp Pro DGX SN 27200077

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ARP Avatar

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"ARP Avatar synthesizer. Only 300 were ever produced. Famously brought down the ARP company due to the failure of the guitar controlling section (never tested in this example, pickup not included). It's essentially a cv / gate controlled (keyboardless) Odyssey.

It's had a recent service from Synth Prof where all the sliders and circuits were cleaned, new caps, portomento engaged (previously only for the guitar section), and the 4075 filter range extended to 28khz (putting it more in line with an ARP 2600). The pulse width faders seem to still be a bit crackly but could be replaced (i decided against it) easily if required (it's not a feature you tend to tweak on the fly). On the whole the faders are on the stiffer end of the spectrum but to me that's preferable to overly loose.. it's not an issue. In great cosmetic condition, only a couple of scratches here and there. Generally the unit is in excellent condition, especially considering it's 35 years old! Collection (North London) would be preferred but can ship.. please enquire about international shipping."

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Teenage Engineering OP-1 Accessories

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They definitely like their accessories. Clean graphic design.

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Synsonics 5300 Electronic Drum

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Jan Hammer Crockett's Theme by starshipfive

Jan Hammer Crockett's theme My own Cover

Published on Jan 23, 2013 starshipfive·4 videos

"No copyright infrigement intented.
Used for the purpose of criticism and education.

This is my own cover version of Miami Vice Crockett's Theme by Jan Hammer; is not quite like the original, neither isn't intent to be like the original.

Background track sequenced on Cubase, passed then to Roland SP-404 and then trigged on it.

Main sounds played:

Lead : Roland D-50 + Yamaha AN1x
Pad: Kurzweil K2000
Distortion Guitar: Korg T3Ex
Efx : Roland V-Synth version 2"

More Konkreet Performer v2 Testing

Published on Jan 23, 2013 Andrew Dobson·3 videos

"Further adventures in Konkreet Performer v2 beta test. I've been exploring the beta of this awesome iPad controller which is now rock solid stable and responsive...and a hell of a lot of fun. This video shows various mapping functions.

Again, apologies for the shaky cam and poor framing. Shot on my cellphone whilst trying to actually use the devices at the same time.

Konkreet is running on an iPad 2 using the Yamaha i-MX1 midi interface - plug and play, no configuration or middleware required. I'm mapping various ableton parameters to both x/y position and length and angle. These latter two give you a really new way of controlling things, effectively giving you four control parameters on a single control node. It's intuitive and massively creative. Hope this gives some indication on what's possible. It's going to be an essential part of both my live and studio workflow.

http://konkreetlabs.com/"

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Konkreet Performer - Konkreet Labs
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

NAMM 2013: iConnectivity Announces iConnectMIDI4+

"Hybrid networkable multi-host MIDI interface with audio support

Anaheim, CA., Winter NAMM Show, Booth 1774, January 24, 2013 – iConnectivity, developer of innovative interfaces for musicians, unveiled iConnectMIDI4+, their flagship next generation MIDI interface for MAC, PC, and iOS.

iConnectMIDI4+ is a multi-host MIDI interface for Mac, PC, and iOS that bridges MIDI and audio between multiple computing devices, instruments, and the network by introducing four new technologies into its design.

The first of these technologies is multi-hosting. iConnectMIDI4+’s multi-hosting capability allows for up to 3 computing devices to share the same interface as well as access and share MIDI resources over its 4 pairs of MIDI DINs and its 60 additional user configurable ports.

As a part of its multi-hosting capabilities iConnectMIDI4+ also features audio pass-through. This technology enables multiple computing devices (Mac, PC, and iOS) to not only pass MIDI data but also act as an audio interface between them, seamlessly bridging each computing device into each other’s audio and MIDI environments.

iConnectMIDI4+ also accommodates for USB MIDI devices such as controllers, synthesizers, drum machines, etc. that have USB ports by including a USB host port that supports, via powered hub, up to 8 USB MIDI synths, drum machines, controllers, etc.

Furthering its connectivity iConnectMIDI4+ also has an Ethernet port. Users can connect iConnectMIDI4+ to a wireless router, Ethernet hub/router, or any Ethernet enabled device via its dedicated Ethernet port. It is network discoverable, allowing for musicians to control any of the devices connected to iConnectMIDI4+ over a network connection via MIDI.

Controlling its expanded connectivity iConnectMIDI4+ includes iConnectivity’s Port Manager software for Mac, PC, and iOS allowing the user complete control over how MIDI is routed, remapped and filtered to and from all devices connected to it, eliminating the need for additional interfaces, extra cables, signal degradation, analog to digital conversion, and added complexity.
iConnectMIDI4+ Features:

· 4 In & 4 Out pairs of MIDI DIN Connectivity

· Connect 8 additional MIDI devices via USB Host Port + Powered USB Hub

· Over 64 user configurable ports of 16 Channels of MIDI per port

· Audio Pass-Through Between Up to 3 Computing Devices

· Multi-Host Capability - Connect 3 Computing Devices Directly & More via Network

· Network Connectivity

· Integrated MIDI Manager With Snapshot Preset Storage - For MIDI Thru, MIDI Merge, Filtering, and Advanced Routing Control

· Supports MAC, PC, and iOS Computing Devices

· USB MIDI Class Compliant

· Plug and Play - No Drivers Needed

· Charge iOS Devices

The features of iConnectMIDI4+ are patent pending.

iConnectMIDI4+ will be available for purchase in Late Q1 or Early Q2 2013 with an expected MSRP of $249.99 and street price of $199.99 from iConnectivity.com and iConnectivity resellers world wide. For more information please visit www.iConnectivity.com"