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Delta Music Research Polyphonic Modular System 1100 SN 003

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Published on Feb 16, 2014 MarkJenkinsMusic·31 videos

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"DELTA MUSIC RESEARCH STUDIO SYSTEM 1100
POLYPHONIC ANALOG MODULAR SYNTHESIZER, SERIAL No. 003

This is my fantastic Delta Music Research Studio System 1100 Polyphonic analog modular synthesiser. Built in Canada it's thought by ex-Moog technicians, there are very few of these systems in existence and this is Serial No. 003. It's probably the only one in the UK, though there are other users still in Canada and the USA.

The 1100 has all the advantages of an analog modular system and none of the disadvantages. Firstly although it appears modular, you don't have to install modules individually as they all share a large control panel circuit board, so there's no fiddly screw mounting system. In any case it's hard to see why you would ever want to change any modules when you have this great specification -

4 x Voltage Controlled Oscillators (switchable audio/LF)
4 x Voltage Controlled Envelopes
4 x Voltage Controlled Amplifiers
2 x Low Frequency Oscillators
2 x 4-channel mixers
2 x Voltage Controlled Filters
White/Pink Noise source
4 x Voltage Attenuators
6 x Multiples
Balanced Modulator
Inverter Summer
Voltage Controlled Flanger
Springline Reverb

Because the system has four of most modules and comes complete with a microprocessor controlled four-voice polyphonic keyboard, it's designed to play as a polyphonic analog synthesiser comparable to a polyphonic MiniMoog or an Oberheim 4-Voice. But mostly you'd use it in monophonic mode, and with the ability to modulate oscillators at audio frequencies and add voltage controlled flanging, it's capable of some incredible abstract sound textures. It's easily the equal of an EMS Synthi VCS3 in terms of being able to create and sustain its own evolving, clangourous and metallic sonic landscapes.

The system cabinet is 24.5 inches wide so this is a much more impressive object than the usual 19-inch systems. As such it would make an incredible centrepiece for an advanced analog or sound effects programming studio. Included also are the keyboard, box of patch cables, and 110V convertor for use in the UK (this powers both modules and keyboard).

Physical condition is very good. Some minor marks on the black tolex covering. One knob cap damaged but working (it may take you half an hour to spot which one).

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SCI Prophet 5 Rev 2

Published on Feb 16, 2014 MrFirechild·42 videos

"The track is using Prophet 5 Rev 2 sounds only. The 1978 Prophet 5 Rev Analog synthesizer is one of the most famous vintage synthesizers. The track is composed and produced by mr Firechild and will be available on iTunes and Spotify mid 2014."

Madrona Labs Aalto 1.5 Now Available

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"Hi all! This winter has seen a flurry of programming here at the labs. Aside from finishing up our new synthesizer, Kaivo, I have done some work fine tuning Aalto and making sure it plays nicely with recent operating systems and hosts.

Aalto 1.5 is out now. As always, you can get the release version by logging in and clicking “My Downloads,” and the demo at the Aalto product page. Version 1.5 has some major compatibility improvements for both Windows and Mac users. Performance should be dramatically improved on some Windows systems. I’ve improved the usability of the Patcher and dial UIs.

On Mac OS, if you have a Retina display, you are in for a treat. As always, you can smoothly scale Aalto to a wide range of sizes, or even zoom it to full screen. This new version has a new OpenGL-assisted renderer so graphics are amazingly sharp, at full Retina resolution, in compatible hosts. It may be “only a graphic thing” but I find this change means that using a tiny little Aalto window is now possible, which can really improve workflow on a laptop screen. (note: unfortunately Ableton Live does not yet support full-resolution rendering.)

Here’s the list of major changes in Aalto 1.5:
Fixed an issue that was slowing down Aalto dramatically on some Windows systems.
Fixed an issue requiring a runtime support pack on some Windows systems.
Improved latency through the patcher when running at large host buffer sizes.
Aalto now draws at full resolution on Macintosh Retina Display, in compatible hosts.
Aalto is now compatible with Soundplane version 1.0 and higher.
Fix mousewheel direction on Mac OS 10.7 and higher.
Accelerated drawing to the screen on Mac OS with OpenGL.
Optimized drawing scheduling to avoid glitches, especially in Logic.
User and factory presets now share the same location.
Improved ergonomics of patcher with larger handles and smoother graphics.
Fixed a drawing problem with bipolar dials.
Improved drag ergonomics for dials.
Kaivo is coming soon.

A quick rundown in case you haven’t heard: Kaivo is a software synthesizer that combines granular synthesis with physical modeling. Physical modeling is a way of making sounds using equations that model vibrating objects in real time, capable of generating sounds with an amazing liveliness, but often in forms that are difficult to control. Kaivo brings some of the latest academic research in this area to a very usable, patchable package. It wraps up two distinct kinds of synthesis that make surprising new sounds together. It’s going to be a great machine for new flavors of percussion and for making involving pads and textures like nothing else out there.

The Madrona Labs users group on Soundcloud has been very active this month with Kaivo tests as well as some nice new Aalto-related sounds and songs. Kaivo is in late beta (now closed as we sprint to the finish) and on track to release within a few weeks. I will announce a release date and price very soon.

Soundplane News

Soundplane owners: the 1.5.0 release of Aalto now works properly with the updated t3d format used in the Soundplane client 1.0. So you can now use Aalto with all of the new 1.0 zone features.

The Madrona Labs shop has a new layer of insulation on it, and as the days get longer I'm looking forward to getting back in there to work with some wood again. Very soon after Kaivo comes out, I will take orders for the next run of instruments. So the Soundplane run 3 schedule is now looking like: early March ordering, followed by late spring / early summer delivery. If you have any Soundplane questions in the meantime, please shoot me an email!

—Randy"

20Patch - KORG MS20 Online Patch Source Librarian

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This one spotted by Michal Patulski on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Maxime F - AIRA is not Acid Roland Analog ;)

Published on Feb 16, 2014 Maxime F·24 videos

"The original gear that has inspired roland to make the AIRA line used for some acid jam
2 x TB303
TR 909
TR 808
System 100"

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Yamaha CS-5 SN 2961 with Original Case Bag

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Sequential Circuits Pro One SN 8905

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1984 E-mu Drumulator / Pad Programmer German Ad

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Free Electric Guitar Synths for Ableton Live

Published on Feb 16, 2014 AfroDJMac USA·163 videos

"AfroDJMac's 100th Free Ableton Live Pack: Electric Guitar Synths
These Ableton Live instruments were created using samples of a Fender Mustang played through a Fender Deluxe Amp, with spring reverb. They make for beautiful organic sounding instruments that you are free to use in your music productions!

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