New Akai Controllers - APC40 mkII, APC Key 25, APC Mini, MPK261, MPK249 & MPK225

Just capturing the high level specs for these.

"APC40 mkII
Ableton Performance Controller
Provides hands-on control of Ableton Live with visual feedback
Seamlessly integrates 1 to 1 with Ableton Live
5x8 clip-launch matrix with RGB feedback for clip status, color coding, and more
8 channel faders, 1 master fader, and 8 device controls map to Ableton directly
Send button cycles through all 8 send busses for advanced routing options
USB-powered and plug-and-play setup for maximum portability
A/B crossfader can be assigned on the fly for dynamic mixing
Revised knob layout with in-line controls for smarter workflow
Includes Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist, Prime Loops & Toolroom Records launch packs (downloads)
- See more at: http://www.akaipro..."

APC Key 25
Ableton Performance Controller with Keyboard
The first Ableton Live controller with keyboard for enhanced control
Seamlessly integrates 1 to 1 with Ableton Live
5x8 clip-launch matrix with tri-color lighting displays current clip status
25 synth-action mini keys for conventional composing and performing
8 knobs auto-map to Ableton Live to control volume, sends, and more
USB-powered and plug-and-play setup for maximum portability
Compact design for mobile performers and producers
Includes Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist, and Toolroom Records artist launch packs (downloads)
- See more at: http://www.akaipro...

APC Mini
Ableton Performance Controller
Ultra-portable all-in-one Ableton Live controller
Seamlessly integrates 1 to 1 with Ableton Live
8x8 clip-launch matrix with tri-color lighting displays current clip status
8 assignable faders + 1 master fader for hands-on control of Ableton Live
USB-powered and plug-in-play setup for maximum portability
Compact design for mobile performers and producers
Includes Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech and Toolroom Records artist launch packs (downloads)
- See more at: http://www.akaipro...

MPK261
Performance USB/MIDI Pad & Keyboard Controller
61 semi-weighted, full-size keys
16 MPC pads with RGB illuminated feedback; 4 pad banks
8 assignable control knobs; 3 knob banks
8 assignable faders; 3 fader banks
Able to send computer keyboard commands for pad assignable shortcuts
Updated control layout with backlit LCD screen
USB-MIDI with 5-pin MIDI input & output
Comprehensive transport & parameter controls for hands-on DAW integration
Pitch bend, modulation and octave controls for dynamic performances
Expression & sustain pedal jack inputs
Comprehensive production software package included: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist 2.0, SONiVOX Eighty-Eight Ensemble and Akai Pro MPC Essentials
- See more at: http://www.akaipro...

New Akai Rhythm Wolf Full Size Pic & Details

Added to the main post here.

Bastl Instruments microGranny 2.0 Released

"microGranny 2.0 is monophonic granular sampler. It reads wav samples from microSD card and applies granular algorithms to them. You can also adjust start, end, sample rate (tuned or free run), crush and envelope (attack release). MIDI Input allows external control of all parameters as well as transposition of the samples, or playing individual grains by different keys."

You'll find full details including video (previously posted here) on the Bastl Instruments website here.

New Roland Juno-106 Kiwi-106 Panel Overlays

via synthgraphics.com

"So you installed your new Kiwi-106 kit and now your front panel makes no sense!?!

The Kiwi upgrade is nothing short of amazing but resorting to a PDF manual to make edits while not tethered to your computer Vyzex Editor is less than ideal in live and studio session situations. We have placed all the new parameters cleanly and logically on the overlay to return your newly upgraded Juno-106 to its easy-to-use status."

| Polyol | Chrominance [Live Arrangment]

Published on Mar 1, 2014 Polyol·17 videos

Gear Used:
MPC2000 Classic [Drums/Sequencing]
MPC500 [Vocals]
Alesis Micron [Bass/Synth/String]
Alesis Nanocompressor [Kick Sidechain to Vocals/Ride]
Aelsis MultiMix 16 {Rigged up to use an Amiga500 PSU as the original PSU was lost}

via Adam Gahan on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

And one more:

| Polyol | Music Is Medicine [Live Set Excerpt]

Published on Mar 4, 2014

Roland TB-303 - Excellent Condition - Extras - Modded for Studio Performance

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via this auction

via the seller: "Up for auction is my TB-303 with lots of extras. I've put a bunch of work into this unit with the intent of making it more useful in the studio environment and to expand some of it's inherent potential. This unit has the Kenton 5-socket CV mod installed so that CV, Gate, Filter, Accent, and Slide can all be accessed via control voltage signals. TB-303's have a weedy bass response due to an undervalued capacitors at C20 & C21. This unit now has .1uF capacitors at those locations rather than .01uF. The result is a fuller low end. The filter and envelope parameters have both been modded to have an extended range. The filter will now sweep the whole way down to silence which is handy for performance. The env will also sweep down until it's completely off. A lot of 303's are notoriously difficult to program because the buttons stick and enter multiple values messing up the intended pattern. All the buttons on this unit have been replaced with brand new ones and it programs flawlessly. All the potentiometers have also been replaced with new ones and the knobs have been slightly raised so are easier to grasp. Also included in this auction are (5) 10 foot 1/8" mini jack cables for hooking the Kenton CV Mod up to a midi to CV converter. I also built a custom DIN sync cable for this unit which allows the 303's sequencer to be triggered by sending the spliced in 1/8 cable a +5V signal. This is very handy for starting and stopping the 303 in your DAW's timeline. The power supply and a copy of the manual in a 3 ring binder are also included. The original carrying case in fair condition is also included. It has a tacky feel to it due to it's age and for this reason I don't keep the 303 in it.

This unit is in overall excellent condition. There is some discoloration of the paint on the front and back sides which can be seen in the photo. There are a few scuff marks on the back and a couple places with some slight marking on the front. All very minor and in no way effect the unit. There are no cracks or chips in the unit. The battery compartment is clean. And most importantly it works perfectly and sounds amazing."

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KORG VC-10 VOCODER W/ ORIGINAL MICROPHONE (MC-01) MINT

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via this auction

This is the one in the video below.


SECRET OF THE STARS [session]- KING BRITT pres DYNAMIC
Uploaded on Oct 15, 2011 SaturnNeverSleeps·12 videos

"In February of last year, a session was done for a release that is to come out on the legendary Planet E Recordings, owned by Carl Craig.

We pulled out the very rare, Korg VC-10, the original vocoder and this is what you see.

The ep is out 11.1.11 available through all webstores on Planet E."

Analog and Digital: Korg MS-20 Mini with Kaossilator Pro+ and KP3+

Published on Mar 10, 2014 Korg·430 videos

"Experimenting with combinations of gear is always fun. Here, Rich Formidoni from Korg shows how you can use the Kaossilator Pro+ and KP3+ to add powerful looping and effect capabilities to the MS-20 Mini. As it turns out, analog synthesizers can really benefit from a little KAOSS.

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KORG MS20 Minis on eBay | Kaoss on eBay

An Interview with Marc-Henri Arfeux

Don't miss the update in this post. It is a fascinating read and reminds me of why I initially got into synths myself.

Musikmesse 2014 Posts & MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS Listings

It looks like it's that time of year again. I added a link the the MUSIKMESSE2014 channel above to the right of Post Guidelines.

Note I also added a new FOR SALE section just below that will include links to the latest listings on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS.