Novation Ultranova - Marine

Published on Oct 9, 2013 Adam Kołodziejczyk·16 videos

"Video and music by Adam Kolodziejczyk
All sounds are from the Novation Ultranova except sound of marine waves
Filmed in Rewa-Gdynia
am-foto.pl"

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Introducing Ultra Analog VA-2

Uploaded on Oct 7, 2013

"Thiago Pinheiro introduces AAS' analog synthesizer"

Ultra Analog VA-2 -- Analog Synthesizer

"In a world filled with reproductions and ever increasing complexity, Ultra Analog imposes itself as a unique and powerful synth that is fast, easy, and remarkably versatile.

WHAT’S NEW? §
With its familiar face and powerful advanced editing capabilities, Ultra Analog VA-2 simply redefines what a classic synth should be.

NEWFactory library
The completely renewed factory library has well over 600 production-ready sounds classified for fast and intuitive exploration.

NEWCompressor and equalizer
These new additions are perfect to add punch and definition to your sound, letting you cut through any dense mix or stage.

NEWLimiter
The new output limiter protects your ears and monitors during experimentation with the synth’s parameters while providing a maximum of distortion-free dynamics.

NEWStreamlined interface
Redesigned from the ground up, the new interface now divides Ultra Analog VA-2 into three panels: Play presents shortcuts to the performance and effect parameters including bypass switches for quick edits; Edit lets you tweak and create your sound; while FX supplies equalizer, compressor, multi-effect, and reverb processors for a final sheen.

NEWBank and program manager
Ultra Analog VA-2’s new manager allows simple and efficient organization, backup, and sharing of your sounds.

UPDATEDOverhauled effects
Reinvigorated and polished, Ultra Analog VA-2’s multi-effect processor features our best sounding chorus, delay, phaser, flanger, distortion, notch filter, wah-wah, auto-wah, and reverb to date!

NEWNative 64-­bit AU, VST, and AAX plug­-ins
Ultra Analog VA-2 now runs in native 64-bit on Mac OS X and Windows making it compatible with the latest sequencers.

NEWRichard Devine signature sounds
Renown sound designer Richard Devine delved into the new Ultra Analog VA-2 to forge a state-of-the-art collection of 110 presets that are simply essential."

MMTA FALL SYNTHFEST Facebook Page

You'll find the MMTA FALL SYNTHFEST Facebook Page here.

"Come join us for MMTA Synth Fest 2013. This free event is open to the public and is packed with synth vendors, demonstrations, workshops and more."

Alesis A6 Andromeda Analog Synthesizer with Original Box & Accessories

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Roland GR-300 Guitar Synth SN 232801 with Wayne Jones RC-1324-VR

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Note: I added a new Wayne Jones label to the site. New posts will get them. For older posts, click here.

You can find a video of the RC-1324-VR previously posted here.

"Here's a package deal that will get you playing a modern 13 pin guitar synthesizer controller with a vintage Roland GR-300 Guitar Synthesizer module.

** This system is not recommended for use with GODIN 13 pin guitars ** See below for more information.

The winning bidder will receive the following:

1) One of Roland GR-300 Synthesizer Module with upgraded capacitors and a DB25 pin input. Unit tested by none other than Wayne Joness in January 2013.

2) One of RC-1324-VR 13 to DB25 pin converter. Built by Wayne Joness in January 2013 for myself.

3) One of DB25 pin cable to connect the RC-1324-VR to the GR-300

The overall condition of everything is excellent for the GR-300 and near mint for the RC-1324-VR. Everything is in proper working condition.

You can get more information on the RC-1324-VR at Wayne's site: http://www.joness.com/gr300/RC13.htm

Please Note: The GR-300's input has been changed from one that fits the traditional 24 pin cable to a DB25 style input, allowing for use of inexpensive and shielded replacement cables such as those made by Belkin, as opposed to the expensive and non-shielded proprietary Roland 24 pin cables. What this means though, is that if you plan to ALSO use this system with a viintage 24 pin guitar controller like a G-505 or G-202 etc...., you will either need to make a 24 pin to DB25 pin cable (Wayne can make you one....) or, you can modify and upgrade the controller itself to a DB25 pin output and solve your Roland cable issues forever.

The GR-300 unit was tested by Wayne Joness in January 2013. Here is what Wayne had to say:

'Hello Keith!

So...I am happy to report your GR-300 passed all the tests with flying colors.

I have removed the bottom panel, and I can tell you that your unit is a "version C" meaning the final revision of the circuit board. This is a good thing.

http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-300.htm#version

I checked the power supply, and your unit does have the problematic blue tantalum capacitors in place:

http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-300.htm#repairs

I did not mention this originally when you asked about sending me your unit, but I would like to propose that I replace the blue tantalum capacitors with modern electrolytic capacitors as outlined on the website. This will protect your GR-300 from future failures.'

I agreed to the capacitor upgrade of course! So the future owner has a fully bench tested AND upgraded/protected GR-300 to boot!"

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Vintage Jen Synthetone SX1000 37 Key Analog Synthesizer

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"Jen Synthetone SX1000 Analog Synthesizer
120V to 240V / 240V to 120V Step up Step down transformer
Targus premium 3 prong to 2 prong adapter

In great condition for a 34 year old synth. All keys & knobs function normally.
This synth is an analog beast that's very fun, extremely rare and nothing else sounds like it.
There are a myriad of mods for it, including a very simple midi mod."

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Atomosynth Medussa V2.0 Boutique Analog Synthesizer Sequencer

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Published on Oct 8, 2013 electronicani·16 videos

"analog craziness. dirty filter. loves acid."

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"very complex sounding.
tb-303 vs C64
Analog sequencer with 16 steps.
3 banks of 4 sequences.
pitch range is very wide. subsonic to supersonic"

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EARTH EMPIRE ROLAND MKS-80 SUPER JUPITER REV.5

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"FROM THE STUDIO OF EARTH EMPIRE (SYNTH-POP / INDUSTRIAL / TECHNO ARTISTS) reverbnation/earthempire

BONUS 3 PROFESSIONAL BANKS FROM KID NEPRO! ($60 VALUE) BANK 1 IN CURRENTLY LOADED IN INTERNAL MEMORY. I WILL EMAIL YOU THE PATCHES AFTER PAYMENT HAS CLEARED. BATTERY WORKS STRONG & IS SAVING PATCHES & TONES GREAT! SUPER PHAT & CREAMY, HARSH & SPACEY, ACID BASSES & JUPITER PADS! GET THE ANALOG POWER YOU REALLY WANT IN YOUR STUDIO TODAY!!! I HAVE OWNED A ROLAND JUPITER 6 (2 TIMES IN MY LIFE) AND I DO HAVE TO SAY I LIKE THE SOUND OF THE REV.5 MKS-80 BETTER. THE CURTIS CHIPS ON THE REV.4 MKS-80 & JP-6 ADD A BIT TOO MUCH BITE TO THE OVERALL SOUND. (TO ME) THE REV.5 CHIPS ON THE MKS-80 ARE ROLAND & SOUND LIKE THE REAL ROLAND VINTAGE LUSH SOUND..."

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Wandering (paper circuit as a ribbon controller)

Published on Oct 8, 2013 GruithuisenCityMan·463 videos

"Wandering (paper circuit as a ribbon controller)

Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made using a parper circuit and a Doepfer analog modular system.

The paper circuit has four outputs. One leads to the cutoff frequency of lowpass filter 1, another leads to the cutoff frequency of lowpass filter 2, a third one leads to the pitch CV control oscillator 1 and a fourth one leads to the pitch CV control oscillator 2. So, with a wire coming from a Doepfer A-183-2 offset, i can control these four parameters depending where the wire is on the paper circuit. The echo effect comes from a Make Noise Echophon. Enjoy !"

An Interview with Bruno Spoerri on Astronauta Pinguim

Update: in case you read this post when it first went up, be sure to give it another look for a few updates.  It's a bit convoluted with quite a few tangents, but that's how it goes sometimes.

Read the full interview on Astronauta Pinguim here.

The following are some excerpts and tie-ins to other bits of synth history.

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Initially a saxophone player, Bruno Spoerri explored electronic music in the 1960s on.

"In 1964 he was invited to a job in an advertising agency and began to work with electronic music using a Ondes Martenot and, after, using lots of synthesizers and also experimenting with electrified/synthesized saxophones..." "As a saxophonist and jazz improviser I always looked for ways to play without a keyboard."

Pictured above is Bruno with his EMS Synthi 100 (videos previously posted here and here).

On the Synthi 100: "I bought the Synthi 100 in 1971. In 1987 I gave it to Felix Visser (Synton) in exchange for a Fairlight CMI; some years he had to sell it at an auction, and I don't know where it is now (I would recognize the instrument, as I did some small changes on it)."  It was listed on Vemia back in 2009 posted here and here. Click though for pics.

In 1974, he recorded the album 'Iischalte (Switched-on Switzerland)'.

Bruno Spoerri - Le Ranz Des Vaches


Uploaded on Jul 25, 2011 Aura Archange Maudit·57 videos

"Bruno Spoerri - Iischalte (Switched-on Switzerland)
1974

Imágenes de la película La lunga notte di Veronique (1966)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0183441/

Video made by Aura Archange Maudit"

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"On 'Voice Of Taurus' (1978), Bruno Spoerri experiments a lot with electrified wind instruments and also with jazz-rock and rock."

Bruno Spoerri - Hymn Of Taurus (Taurus Is Calling You!)

Mental Groove, MPD & WRWTFWW.
"First track of Bruno Spoerri's 'Voice Of Taurus'
1978 Gold Records, Switzerland
Cat# 11 061 (Vinyl, LP)

Bruno Spoerri on 'Hymn Of Taurus':
"The rhythm track was created with my very first primitive ring modulator (4 diodes and 2 transformers) that is why it is so dirty The voice went of course through the EMS vocoder, the choir was created through the VAKO Orchestron."

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Again, don't miss the full interview with Bruno Spoerri on Astronauta Pinguim here. There's some fascinating history there including Ginette Martenot and the Ondes Martenot, Oskar Sala with his Mixturtrautonium, and Joel Chadabe. Regarding his original gear, "most of my analog gear is sold (most of it to the remarkable Swiss Synthorama of Martin Hollinger), but I still have my first synthi, the EMS VCS-3 (from 1970), the ARP 2600 with sequencer and the Lyricon I and II. I use the lyricon quite often in performances, the other gear mostly for demonstrations to visitors."

I was fortunate enough to visit Synthorama back in 2008. You can find my pics and videos from the visit here. See the Synthorama label for other posts including a one of a kind modular, the Airböurne, created by the curator of the museum, Martin Hollinger.

For more posts featuring Bruno click here and scroll.  Check him out on the Synthophone and Gesture Based Synthesis here.

via Fabricio Carvalho aka Astronauta Pinguim on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

You can find links to additional interviews with synth history's early influentials by Astronauta Pinguim here.