MATRIXSYNTH

Easel Both Mode Programming

Published on Oct 8, 2014 Todd Barton

"Here’s a little thought on programming the iProgram Card iPad App while the physical Easel’s Control switch is in “both” mode. Though I am a composer and definitely do not understand the circuitry of either the iCard or Easel that has not stopped me from exploring ways to make “both” mode useable, flexible and expressive. toddbarton.com"

Side note: Todd Barton will be performing with the Buchla Music Easel along with three others in Quadraphonic: Easels in Space Nov. 7 at Schneider Museum of Art.

Some info on the patch via Todd on Muff's:

"Here’s a little thought on programming the iProgram Card iPad App while the physical Easel’s Control switch is in “both” mode. Though I am a composer and definitely do not understand the circuitry of either the iCard or Easel that has not stopped me from exploring ways to make “both” mode useable, flexible and expressive.

I beginning with the most basic patch, i.e. the Basic Setup that comes with the app:

What I discovered is in order to have more options in “both” mode I need to change a few parameters in the app patch, namely taking the Mod Osc to “low” and the Mod switch to f.m.

This is a pretty good rule of thumb – for more options keep the switches and sliders in the app patch in their lowest position. Of course you’ll have to tailor this statement to your aesthetic.

Here are my changes to the above Basic Setup for use in “both” mode:

"I’m guessing the reverse process it possible, that is, taking a complex app patch and simplifying it in “both” mode – exploring what shorting bars, cables, slider positions and switches give you a useful “both” patch and “remote” patch. More on that another day. cheers! Todd"

TipTop Audio Circadian Rhythm - basic operation principals

Published on Oct 8, 2014 ZV_K

"the upcoming Circadian Rhythm gate and trigger sequencer from TipTop Audio. basic operation principals

bass: z3000mk2 - Z2040 LPF / VCA - controlled by two Z4000 envelope - Z-DSP with Valhalla reverb card
sequenced by Circadian Rhythm - rhythmic pattern, Z8000 clocked by Trigger Riot - notes pattern

BD: BD808
Maracas: MA808
both sequenced by CR"

Mutable Instruments Edges Eurorack Oscillator Waveforms

Published on Oct 8, 2014 bigcitymusic

"An exploration of waveforms to be found on the Mutable Instruments Edges."

NoodleFest Coming to Rotterdam, Netherlands Saturday 18th October

Videos from previous performances at the Noodlebar below.

"NoodleFest

The best of 2 years Noodlebar

On Saturday, October 18th Roodkapje will be marked by NoodleFest. On this particular evening a selection of artists who have played at Noodlebar in the past 2 years, will show their skills in two different rooms.

In 2012 Mono-Poly decided it was time for a monthly evening devoted to modular synthesizers. Luckily he found in BAR the place who were open to the more experimental side of music where he along with Falafelbiels put down the first night. In 2013 Noodlebar made the switch from BAR to Roodkapje where it got the space to grow to where it is today.
As the scene is so niche based, the name Noodlebar spread fairly quickly and there were plenty of artists who were only too eager to come and play. Foreign artists who happen to be in the neighborhood also added to the international allure.

Prepare for an exciting evening with a variety of electronic music. Deep drone sounds to danceable floor fillers. Or just the exciting improvisation sets by Falafelbiels. With headliners like Stefan Robbers and Zenn who will keep you on the dancefloor. Das Ding, who has been making music since the 80's, is now also involved with modular synths. Never failing to not disappoint with his deep and dark wave of danceable sounds. Soon he will release his new lp housed at the new Rotterdam label Electronic Emergencies.

We also welcome our newest member of Noodlebar Harry Plotter, an artist who shapes the sequences of a synthesizer and a plotter on paper.

The main key of Noodlebar remains that there is no computer involved.

Artiesten: Falafelbiels (Roffa), Das Ding (Roffa), Trap & Zoid (Belgium), Jenamu6 (Roffa), Zenn (Den Bass), Reptile (Utrecht), Zen.Se (Bruxhell), Osc1899 (Roffa), Ruistuin (Eindhoven), Kang (La Haya), Colloid (Delft), Boris Scorpio (Amsterdam), Harrold Proffessor Azzacove (La Haya), GERITZ / KAFFA (La Haya), Gries and friends (Tilburg), Rumatov (Tilburg), Sierra Romeo + Fraknoise (Eindhoven), Kami Kapnobatai (Roffa), Mono-Poly (Roffa), Harry Plotter (Roffa)

When? saturday 18th October
Where? Roodkapje Rotterdam
Entrance: 6 euro
More info: www.noodlebar.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/278940448963580/?ref=ts&fref=ts"

Das Ding Modular - Noodlebar @ DEAF 2014 from Streamline Media on Vimeo.

TRAP & ZOID ::: Noodlebar at Rodekapje April 17th 2014 from Streamline Media on Vimeo.
TRAP & ZOID (Belgium)
Trap & Zoid is formerly a one-human electronic solo project, using mainly legendary EMS Synthis and some modular synths.
https://soundcloud.com/trapzoid

Harry Plotter from mono-poly on Vimeo.
Demo video of the Harry Plotter set.
These are plotted images done with a plotter and analogue (modular) synthesizer.
For bookings contact modular@gmail.com

YAMAHA DX7II "1987"

(c) 2014 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all sounds: YAMAHA DX7II FM Synthesizer from the year 1987
drums: LinnDrum (1982)
recording: multi-track without midi
fx: reverb and delay

DSI Pro 2 Controlling Moogerfoogers

Published on Oct 8, 2014 experimentalsynth

"Using the Dave Smith Instruments Pro 2 Control Voltage outputs to control some Moog Moogerfooger effects pedals. The Ring Mod is being modulated by a step sequence and slow ramp wave added together. The Low Pass filter is being modulated by a different track in the step sequence. The analog delay is not being modulated. Everything is tempo synced including the Pro 2 arpeggio and the rhythm from Ableton.

Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

Arp Odyssey 2800 SN 283064 with CV Mods

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"Arp Odyssey Model 2800 Synthesizer s/n 283064. Original owner, only used in studio. Very clean condition. It works. Includes custom modification with controlled voltage (CV), gate, trigger in and out."

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Moog Sonic Six MK1

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Arp Odyssey, Serial 0001

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This one was featured back in 2007. A matching 1612 sequencer SN 0001 was featured here.

"Arp Odyssey MK2 ( Moog Filter) serial 0001, this is the first
2812 ever made, so a unique chance you will not find again !
The Arp was fully serviced by Saint Eric (Dutch Arp specialist)
All boards washed, sliders cleaned/lubed, new PSU caps,
all new slider caps and 37 new keybushings.
The keybed plays and feels like new.
He also installed a few very nice mods, 3 speed LFO, 3 speed ENV,
VCF and VCA CV ins and a signal pad upgrade, it sounds unbelievable
and looks really good."

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