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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Circuit Bent Diabolical Devices Roland TR-707

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Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

"Fully refurbished Roland TR-707 drum machine, with a twist! Added pitch controls and a circuit bending patchbay allow for tons of expirimentation and unique sounds. Disengage the modifications to use it as a classic stock 707, or engage the pitch controls and start plugging in the circuit bending patch cables to explore it's awesome new sonic capabilites.

Pitch Controls

10 by-passable pitch controls have been added, which affect individual sounds or groups corresponding with the volume faders. Each pitch adjustment has a by-pass toggle switch, pitch control, and status LED. This modification works by manipulating the clock frequency of the affected sounds playback. In bypass mode the original clock frequency is received and the original 707 sound is produced. When the pitch adjustment is activated the original clock frequency is replaced by the added external and adjustable clock frequency generators. Pitch ranges from way above to WAY WAY below original clock/pitch.

Circuit Bending Patchbay

In addition to pitch controls, the modification includes a 10 point ROM-based bending interface aka circuit-bending patchbay. Linking these points with patch cables accesses a mixed bag of odd effects, filter, modulated, and otherwise unique sounds. These effects are the result of cross-modulated and otherwise scrambled ROM data being converted to audio. When none of the modifications are engaged these machines will function and sound as Roland intended. Modification only affect audio and all other functions remain functional no matter what mode or modifications are engaged.

Fully Refurbished

In addition to the insanely fun modifications, all units are fully refurbished. All Diabolical Devices TR-707's are completely disassembled and cleaned: the panel/button board, all key contacts, switching outputs, and all faders and cleaned and treated. The DC power input is replaced and the circuit board is treated to prevent future failure (common weak spot). All interface jacks (MIDI, audio in/puts, and sync) are resoldered and inspected. This makes for very reliable instruments, complete with repair warranty.

Comes carefully packed with basic instructions to get you started, and a repair warranty. Basically if it should fail in the future, just send it back, the unit will be repaired and returned to you no charge (excludes physical damage, mechanical components, misuse, and other unreasonable situations).

Features

10 External CMOS CLK Generators/Pitch controls with bypass switch and LED indicators
10 point circuit-bending patch bay (3 patch cables included)
Blue LED color change
Fully refurbished unit
Repair warranty"


Bleep Labs Bleep Drum Lo-Fi Drum Machine

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"The Bleep Drum is an Arduino based lo-fi drum machine designed by Dr. Bleep. It includes a sequencer and pitch adjustable samples.

Features

Four sounds, two with pitch control
Four selectable sequences
Record patterns just by playing them
Tap tempo
Reverse mode
Hyper Noise 30XX mode
Stereo 1/8″ output
Operation

The left knob controls the pitch of the red pad, the snare.
Right knob controls the blue, tom pad.
Play – Stop and start playback of selected sequence. Light will blink white on the beat.
Record – Start and stop additive recording. Any pad played will be added to the sequence.
Light blinks red.
Tap – Tap tempo
Shift + pad = Change to that color sequence. Light will change to that color.
Shift + Tap + right knob = Change tempo with knob.
Shift + Play = Reverses samples
Play + Record = Erase current sequence.
Blue and yellow sequences start with kick on the 1 and 3.
NOISE MODE 30XX: Hold shift while turning on the device. The light will turn green. Hitting shift again will turn it pink and blinky
In 30XX mode: Green Pots control the pitch just like normal, Pink Pots control noise, All other controls are the same."

Bleep Labs HSS3jb Audio Video Synthesizer

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"The Hard Soft Synth 3jb is the new audio / video synthesizer by noisemaker extraordinaire, Gieskes.

It features 15 modes of audio/video excellence, each with 4-5 variables of control. There are also 8 video-only modes designed for use with the trigger and audio inputs. An adjustable analog filter keeps everything smooth (or as gnarly as you’d like).

The HSS3jb can produce all the same audio and video as the HSS3i, but it adds many more color options and controls as well as a more stable and and colorful video output.

Features

15 audio + video modes and 8 video-only modes.
Audio, IR, and trigger input as well as trigger out. IR with Handmade Music Austin or Gieskes devices, hook it up to a modular via trigger or use the audio input to control the sounds and video of the HSS3i.
Analog low-pass filter controlled via photocell.
MIDI input controls device parameters.
Circuit bending, color switching, fade, and individual color controls for video.
New enclosure and more compact design (5.5″ x 3.5″ x 2.5″).
Outputs NTSC and PAL
The device outputs analog RCA, S-video and VGA but only the RCA is guaranteed to work with any device it is plugged into. Some devices don’t like the peculiar VGA it produces, unfortunately.

Power Supply is included: A 7.5 V DC power supply with a 2.1 mm positive tip that delivers at least 750 mA is required. The one provided only works in the United States. International customers are advised to get a universal power supply with the necessary specs.

Frequently Asked Questions

jb?

Gieskes sells a version called the HSS3j. The HSSjb adds glitch switches, the “stable” mode which makes the output solid blocks of color rather than lines, as well as an enclosure.

What does the midi input control?

You can control some variables of the HSS3i over midi. See the user guide for the implementation chart.

What does the audio input do? Is this thing an effect? Can I run my guitar through it?

It’s not an effect but it does allow you to hook up an audio source to trigger off of. The audio input works best with rhythmic sources, but all kinds of sources can create interesting effects. The list of what the inputs do in different modes is in the user guide.

Can the HSS3jb do everything the HSS3i could?

Yes, and more!"



Thicket 3.11 Trailer

Published on Apr 30, 2013 Joshue Ott·34 videos

"Thicket is an audiovisual playground for iPad that allows anyone to create beautiful sounds and pictures from simple finger touches. For users of all ages, this generative art and sound app immerses you in song-like audiovisual pieces called modes. When "playing" a mode, you both react to and create the music and graphics that you experience. Each mode is its own art generator, interactive toy, instrument, even performance tool depending on how you use it. And with new modes to be developed and released every few months, Thicket functions an expandable platform in the exciting new genre of handheld interactive art.
http://apps.intervalstudios.com/thicket/"

iTunes:
Thicket - Interval Studios
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

iMPC Updated: Mute Groups, Sample Editing, & More

Published on Apr 30, 2013 retronyms·48 videos

"iMPC gets a free update that adds some simple yet powerful new features! Enjoy"

iTunes:
iMPC - Akai Professional
Tabletop - Retronyms
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Carl Oliver - Experiment Twenty One

Published on Apr 30, 2013 Carl Oliver·21 videos

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

Congratulations, Dad - A Message from Bob Moog's Children

Published on Apr 30, 2013 moogfoundation·96 videos

"On May 1, 2013, Bob Moog will be inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame. In this rare appearance, his children, normally a private group, came together to make this first ever video congratulating their father and reflecting on his legacy, and how that legacy is carried on by the Bob Moog Foundation. Find out more about the foundation: www.bobmoogfoundation.org and support our efforts: http://bit.ly/donatebmf."

Synton Syntovox SPX-216 Audio Demo




"A short test I did of my recently acquired Syntovox SPX-216 analog vocoder produced in manufactured in 1985 by Synton."

First part of the demo uses the Oberheim Matrix-12 as the carrier source. Second part uses the internal oscillator of the Syntovox.

Gort - The Robot

Published on Apr 30, 2013 kinetiklab·5 videos

"A brief demonstration of the wide range of sounds that GORT can produce.
Gort will be available soon.
Write to kinetik.laboratories@gmail.com for more info.
More videos soon."

via Andrea Reali on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Update: new videos:



Playlist:

GORT - Acquatic Sequence Published on May 2, 2013
"Gort in Activate mode at slow walk speed, with flanger and long delay."

GORT - Deep Scream
"Gort is lost, crying in a deep cave. Recorded with huge reverb."

GORT G-Laser
"Beware the laser rays!
Gort in Stop Mode, recorded with slap delay."

GORT - Manual Mode
"Gort played in Stop Mode with short reverb added."

Benjolin modular synthesizer sounds.

Published on Apr 30, 2013 opsysbug·130 videos

"Benjolin made by Macombista. Modular. Original Rob Hordjik design. Fun!!"

Benjolin Modular synthesizer. More sounds.
Published on Apr 30, 2013

"Rob Hordjik design Benjolin made by Macombista. Many sounds. Modular patch bay. Awesome!"
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