MATRIXSYNTH

The Elka EM-44 Synthesizer Module Video

Published on Mar 25, 2013

"Elka EM-44 is a synthesizer module - a keyboardless instrument - that was made in the late 1980's. I don't know much about it"

Carl Oliver Experiments

Published on Mar 9, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013 Carl Oliver·14 videos

A Video Series of Short Eurorack Modular Impromptu Experiments and Improvisations.

14 so far.

Edison's Synthesizer

Published on Mar 25, 2013 Apps4idevicesMusic·445 videos

Edison's Touch Vacuum Tube SteamPunk Synthesizer.

iTunes:
Edison's Synthesizer - Stewart Birnam
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Published on Mar 25, 2013 Jason Hotchkiss·118 videos

"I revised my earlier minimal MIDI arp design to be able to offer it as a DIY electronics kit.
Currently running as a fundraised on Tindie.. Check the product page on Tindie for a full description https://tindie.com/shops/hotchk155/ar..."

"ARPIE is minimal, compact, hackable MIDI arpeggiator
You may be quite familiar with what a MIDI arpeggiator is, otherwise: An arpeggiator it is a device which takes chords (From a MIDI keyboard, for example) and converts them into rapid sequences of notes, which can then be played through MIDI-compatible synthesizer hardware or software. Arpeggiation is a very common technique in electronica and chiptune music and is an excellent creative technique.

A dedicated hardware arpeggiator is usually something that might set you back a few hundred dollars. With and ARPIE you can build your own fully-featured arpeggiator for a fraction of this cost, and it is designed to be hacker-friendly to boot, utilising Arduino compatible open-source firmware and openly documented hardware design.

In your ARPIE kit you will receive two, high-quality printed circuit boards and all the components and hardware required to assemble the device, including two ready-programmed microcontrollers (Atmega328 and PIC12F1822). PP3 required for battery operation Soldering is required to complete this kit. Surface-mounts will be pre-soldered so you will only need to fit the through-hole components.

Here is the low-down on what your ARPIE can do:
Arpeggio modes: Up, Down, Pendulum, Random Order, Manual Order
Octave span: 1 – 4 octaves
Note repeat modes: None, Lowest note, Highest note, 3 forward-1 back, 4 forward-2 back
Step length: 1 beat thru 1/128th beat including dotted and triplet time steps
Octave transpose: –2 thru +2 octaves
Chromatic transpose: –3 thru +12 semitones
Chord hold mode: on/off
16 point pattern editor allows you to apply a rhythmic pattern of mutes/rests over the arpeggio. Interactive control over repeating sequence of mutes which does not have to match the arpeggio length, allowing you to create weird and wonderful rhythmic and melodic effects.
MIDI send channel: 1-16
MIDI note velocity: 0-127 in 16 increments
MIDI note gate length: 15 increments up and tied-note mode
MIDI Synch mode: None/Master/Slave (can receive MIDI clock from IN or SYNCH sockets) Internal tempo generator for Master/standalone use
MIDI panic (all notes off) feature
MIDI thru on controllers (e.g. Mod wheel, pitch bend)
Performance possible without attached MIDI controller by selecting CMaj/CMin/C7/Cmaj7/Cmin7/Random chord insert and using transpose features to change to noother root note
Minimal, but easy-to-use control surface is based on 16 data LEDS, 16 data buttons, 13 command buttons Three standard 5-pin DIN sockets for MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, SYNC IN
Receive, Transmit, Beat Clock and Chord Hold LEDs on control surface, plus firmware diagnostic/power LEDs on main board.
Integral 9V PP3 battery holder and 9V DC socket (centre positive 2.1mm barrel)
Small size (98mm x 87mm x 35mm approx dimensions) and light weight (approx 125g without battery)

The basic ARPIE device is a minimal bare-bones design, however it is designed to be easy to customise (e.g. to install the electronics inside a case or to build an alternative control surface)

ARPIE is the latest in a line of similar arpeggiators I have created, originally inspired by the RPG-8 module in Propellerheads Reason - which was of course itself inspired by several classic hardware argeggiators... so in effect it is hardware emulating software emulating hardware!

Once the fundraiser ends I will need to get the printed circuit boards manufactured. I will endeavour to dispatch all orders received during the fundraiser within 4 weeks of the target being met.

PLEASE NOTE: In case it was not clear from the above - ARPIE is a MIDI Arpeggiator and requires separate synthesizer software or hardware to be connected to it to make sound. It does not make any sound by itself!"

A Geeky Sunday with an EMS SYNTHI 100 Modular

via Nyko van Ripito on Facebook

KORG iMS-20 Making A Demolition Sound Effect For Footage.

Published on Mar 25, 2013 Mee Zanook·23 videos

"Watch the magic of Audio and Visual come together!
...as the iMS-20 turns into a Demolition Sound Effect from scratch!

Footage: Purchased from RevoStock"

iTunes:
KORG iMS-20 - KORG INC.
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

NI Absynth - U2 Where the Streets Have No Name "Intro"

Published on Mar 25, 2013

"My Absynth version of U2 Where the Streets Have No Name "Intro" This was all done using Absynth's envelopes."

Serge modular * Dubstep

Uploaded on Jan 13, 2012 TQDOQ·8 videos

"This is the way we do it in Japan. Dubstep music using TRAKTOR and a
vintage design Serge Modular synthesizer.
Syncing is accomplished over Wi-Fi MIDI clock, with TRAKTOR as the
master and Ableton Live as slave. Latency is compensated "on the
fudge".

This set up is being ported to local clubs in Tokyo, where the DJ
lives. The cat "nyamu" lives in a tower, inside the studio.

More club appearances to follow soon. To view a complete DJ set from
the past, here is a USTREAM archive from 2011.
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/16172029

twitter

morley @gjmorley
tara-kyu @tara9"

New fonitronik Binary Game Sequencer Demos

Binary Game Sequencer: Another Short Demo from fonitronik on Vimeo.

a little bit more BPM, shows nicely how the patterns evolve...

One more simple Demo of the Binary Game Sequencer from fonitronik on Vimeo.

using external voltages 1: one divisions inpt is fed by a fast square (ringing)...

Binary Game Sequencer in Audio Mode from fonitronik on Vimeo.

the sequencer is now clocked by the x4046 VCO (which is driven by another sequencer). the binary gane sequencer now works like a suboctave VCO with multiple suboctaves, and a volume control for each suboctave.
for one division i use an external signal in audio range. the result is a little bit FM like, however, it is certainly not.

iOS Update - Vol. 35, Arturia iMini and DXi FM Synthesizer Apps Demo

Published on Mar 25, 2013

"Learn more about these apps and download them here: http://www.sweetwater.com/shop/ios/ap...

Mitch Gallagher takes a look at two synthesizer apps this week, Arturia's iMini app and the DXi FM synthesizer app. Enjoy the demo, then learn more about these and other music-making apps at the link above!"

iTunes:
iMini - Arturia
DXi FM synthesizer - Takashi Mizuhiki
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals