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Monday, March 10, 2014

Roland Jupiter 6 // Arpeggio Basses


Published on Mar 10, 2014 LESINDES·160 videos

"ROLAND JUPITER 6
Part 2 of the bass investigations
which is"

1984 Big Briar Inc. Model 231 Touch Ribbon 4-Page Ad


via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the full write up including the rest of the scans and some additional pics.

"Big Briar Inc. Model 231 Touch Ribbon "Play Expressive Leads With A Touch Of Your Finger" black and white 1/4-page advertisement from the bottom-right corner of page 24 in the April 1984 issue of Keyboard Magazine."

New Aki MPX16 Sample Recorder & Player


"AKAI PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCES THE MPX16

Leading music production equipment manufacturer debuts playable, practical solution for sample-based performers.
Cumberland, RI, USA—March 11, 2014. Akai Professional (akaipro.com), innovator of audio sampling technology for music production and performance, announces the MPX16, an advanced sample player with onboard sound recording.

The portable MPX16 plays and records .WAV samples using SD cards for powerful, reliable performance in live and studio situations. Like the popular MPX8, samples are triggered internally from the highly responsive MPC-style pads or an external MIDI device via USB-MIDI and 3.5mm (1/4-inch) MIDI inputs. Also a feature-packed MIDI pad controller, the MPX16 is equally capable of launching clips or adding trigger pads to a producer’s studio.

Samples are captured at CD-quality via dual 6.3mm (1/4-inch) inputs or the on-board stereo microphone and saved to an SD card. The user may assign audio clips to the pads and apply tuning, filters, envelopes and “choke” grouping for creative, dynamic performances. An LCD screen and illuminated trigger pads provide visual feedback during use, and the MPX16 may be powered from a USB port or the included power supply. Naturally, users may load existing sound files onto an SD card or use the MPX16 as an SD card reader for drag-and-drop convenience on a Mac or PC. A software tool for even easier sample management is included via download.

Highlights:
• Plays and records stereo samples using easily accessible and reliable SD cards
• 16 velocity sensitive, illuminated pads let the user play back samples in real-time
• Balanced 6.3mm (1/4-inch) inputs let you capture audio from a wide variety of sources
• Built-in stereo microphone lets you capture sounds on-the-fly
• USB-MIDI as well as MIDI Input and MIDI Output jacks for integration into virtually any
MIDI setup for use as a pad controller, sample bank or both
• Onboard sound processing–tune samples, adjust ADSR envelopes and filters
• USB or wall powered (adapter included) for use virtually anywhere
“The versatility and capability of the MPX16 will make it a workhorse for performers of all types,” notes Akai Professional Product Manager Dan Gill. “We knew that an affordable sample player

with Akai Professional’s practical MIDI integration would fit the needs of people wanting a no- nonsense way to access samples without computer dependency.”
The MPX16 will be available in Summer 2014, distributed worldwide with a $199.99 USD street price. Akai Professional will unveil the MPX16 at Musikmesse, Hall 5.1, Booth B45, March 12-15 in Frankfurt, Germany. For more information, visit: akaipro.com/messe2014.

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About Akai Professional
The world’s most influential manufacturer of music production gear, Akai Professional (akaipro.com) develops creative technologies to empower music makers with tools that are unmatched in expressive capability. Akai Professional is best known for creating the legendary MPC, an instrument that has inspired generations of producers and performers and spawned entirely new genres of music. Akai Professional is a part of the inMusic Brands family (www.inmusicbrands.com)."

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."

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."
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