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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Inventor and Berkeley's Director of CNMAT, David Wessel, Has Passed Away


David Wessel, Berkley's director of the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies, has passed away.  There will be an open house on Friday, October 17, from 1PM - 6PM for those that want to pay their respects. You can find details here.  People are also leaving their condolences on his Facebook Page here.

For those not familiar with David Wessel, there is a great interview with him on the Cycling 74 website from 1999 here.  From that interview:

"David Wessel is Professor of Music at the University of California, Berkeley where he directs the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies (CNMAT). Wessel worked at IRCAM between 1979 and 1988; his activities there included starting the department where Miller Puckette first began working on Max on a Macintosh. Since Wessel’s arrival in Berkeley over ten years ago, CNMAT has been actively involved in teaching Max/MSP as well as developing freely available Max-based software projects. In this 1999 interview with Gregory Taylor, Wessel talks about his musical background, his relationship with French composer and IRCAM founder Pierre Boulez, the origins of Max, and some perspectives on his current work."

Pictured and in the video below is David with his relatively new SLABS instrument and controller.  The instrument has been mentioned here on MATRIXSYNTH.  In 2011 he showed the instrument with the Eigenharp and Roger Linn's Linnstrument prototype at an event in San Francisco.


Uploaded on Jan 15, 2009 DavidLWessel

"Musical Demonstration of SLABS instrument with David Wessel on SLABS and Nils Bultmann on viola"

Doepfer A-100 Eurorack Analog Modular Synthesizer with Extras

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Comes with a binder of the owner's manual.

"This is the perfect Eurorack synthesizer for anyone who wants to get into the world of analog modular synthesis. I purchased this Eurorack roughly six months ago from Analogue Haven, and it is in pristine condition. I have been the only user to ever touch it, and I have cared for it like a priest cares for a holy object. It has never traveled anywhere and never ever been outdoors, and it's been kept in a ventilated space that's never gone above 76 degrees or below 60 degrees Farenheit. I designed this rack to be both MIDI-capable, so that you can seamlessly integrate this with your DAWs (Ableton, Cubase, Pro Tools, etc.), midi controllers, and all other midi-capable equipment. Also, it has both consumer and professional line outs (+4dBu for left and right) in 1/4 inch and 1/8 inch or 3.5mm for an easy signal path straight to any mixer, audio interface (ADC), speakers, or amplifier. It's as easy to plug in as an electric guitar!

And speaking of cables, it comes with 64, fully functioning 3.5mm (1/8 inch) high-quality patch cables.

Although this analog modular synthesizer is perfect for entry-level musicians and sound designers, it is by no means limited. This has every vital module that is required to experiment, compose, and produce music utilizing the most important and powerful aspects of analog synthesis. While a full listing of modules can be found below, major components include dual oscillators, dual ADSR envelope generators, dual filters, dual ring modulators, dual amplifiers, dual mixers, dual LFOs, dual sequencers (yes, that's right), dual buffered multiples, a dual quantizer, and a dual delay. Here is the full listing of Eurorack modules:

2 X Doepfer A-110 VCO (STANDARD VCO)
2 X Doepfer A-140 ADSR (ENVELOPE GENERATOR)
1 X Doepfer A-130 VCA (Linear)
1 X Doepfer A-131 VCA (Exponential)
1 X Doepfer A-138 MIXER (Linear)
1 X Doepfer A-138 MIXER (Exponential)
1 X Doepfer A-145 LFO
1 X Doefper A-146 LFO2 (Variable Waveform Low-Frequency Oscillator)
1 X Doepfer A-114 Ring Modulator
1 X Doepfer A-120 VCF1 (LOW-PASS FILTER)
1 X Doepfer A-106-6 XP VCF (16-fold VC XPander Filter)
1 X Doepfer A-115 DIV. (Audio Divider)
1 X Doepfer A-116 WP (VC Waveform Processor)
1 X Doepfer A-190 MCVS (MIDI-CV/SYNC INTERFACE)
1 X Doepfer A-118 NOISE (+ RANDOM VOLTAGE)
1 X Doepfer A-148 (DUAL SAMPLE AND HOLD)
1 X Doepfer A-160 (CLOCK DIVIDER)
1 X Doepfer A-161 (CLOCK SEQUENCER)
1 X Doepfer A-180 (MULTIPLES)
1 X Doepfer A-170 SL (DUAL SLEW LIMITER)
1 X Doepfer A-155 Analog Trigger/Sequencer
1 X Intellijel uScale [V2]
1 X Addac System ADDAC 200B BUFFERED MULTIPLE
1 X Modcan DUAL DELAY
1 X WMD Pro Output
1 X Mutable Volts +5V Adapter
1 X A-100P9 Gray 3-Row Doepfer case

For a further in-depth visual guide to all the modules and the entire rack, google the ModularGRID website. Once there, search 'first doepfer A-100' and you can see this rack's profile.

REASON FOR SELLING: Life circumstances have forced me to journey someplace far, far away, and I cannot take my beloved synthesizer with me. This is painful moment and I would never sell this if I didn't have to. This is a perfect piece of musical machinery, and anyone who buys it will be very lucky."

ADM-06 seq3


Published on Oct 14, 2014 kuxaan sum

"Audio Damage Sequencer 1"

Groovesizer TB2 - Preview


Published on Oct 14, 2014 MoShang

"http://groovesizer.com The Groovesizer TB2 is a synthesizer shield for the Arduino Due. The TB2 is a 4 note paraphonic wavetable synth with (digital) filter, envelope and LFO. In addition to the built-in wave shapes (sine, triangle, saw, square, noise), additional wave shapes can be loaded from SD card. For sound generation, it makes use of the two 12-bit DACs built into the Due's ATSAM3X8E processor (output is mono in the current configuration, but stereo operation is also possible). The TB2 will be available in kit form (ETA December 2014)."

::vtol:: attractor


::vtol:: attractor from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

"robotic feedback sound object

more info - http://vtol.cc/filter/works/attractor"

"robotic feedback sound object

The system longs to achieve a state of the permanence of sound, but can not save its state. More precisely, this dynamical system is defined by a solid torus, and for each iteration its angular coordinate doubles its value; thus the exponential divergence of trajectories and chaotic dynamics automatically arises from that. It is arranged as an (uncountable) massive of "threads" that reel around the solid torus.

- arduino

- servo motors

- 2 channel amp

- 2 microphones

- dsp sound processor

Moscow, 2014"

New Model Fairlight CMI 30A For Sale

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"The original Fairlight CMIs were renowned not only for their superb sound quality, but also their elegant and intuitive software. The CMI-30A combines the very best features of the Fairlight series IIX and the III, with significant new developments. Sound quality is continuously variable using the unique "goodness" control which spans from Series I, II, or III quality to "best possible" 36-bit floating point. The base 30A system offers 24 tracks and channels,which will be optionally expandable to 200 (details to be confirmed). Software upgrades will also be available to provide full post-production, mixing and recording functionality. Software functionality is being finalised at the time of publication. Please refer to fairlightinstruments.com.au for updates as development continues towards the release version.

Specifications
The CMI-30A is unique in that it offers the classic Fairlight sound that defined music of the eighties, as well as the modern Fairlight sound - that of uncompromising signal purity. Both these extremes are made possible by the extraordinary processing power of the Crystal Core engine which lies at the heart of the system. The Crystal Core media processor (CC-1) was developed byFairlight.AU as the engine for its range of high-end digital audio workstations. The CC-1 uses FGPA (fieldprogrammable gate array) to achieve performance far in excess of what can be achieved using even the fastest digital signal processor of conventional design.

CMI-30A Hardware Specifications
Mainframe
Free-standing unit
500GB SATA hard drive,
DVD R/W drive, USB ports

Modular Wild - Profile-Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Megawave


Published on Oct 14, 2014 Modular Wild

"A short overview of the basic features of the Malekko Heavy Industry Richter Megawave.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Wood of uncertainty & Upcoming Todd Barton Buchla Performance



"Buchla 200e system. . . self-generating patch. . . source of uncertainty. . . . . ."

And an upcoming performance in Ashland, OR:

"Bridge State at the DanceSpace

Dear Friends,

I'm really excited about these upcoming multimedia performances! It is a wonderful opportunity for me to
work with an amazing ensemble of diverse artists.

Bruce Bayard with be offering his creative and evocative video projections and sonic improvisations
Suzee Grilley dancing with grace, elegance and connection
Christine Williams unfolding a wide spectrum of nuanced and compelling vocals
David Bithell manipulating poetry written by Jonah Bornstein and recorded by Dan Donohue and Christine
Williams.

Two nights! Each will be different!
Saturday, October 18, 2014 8pm
Sunday, October 19, 2014 8pm

We will present two evenings of improvisational multimedia performance. The event includes quadraphonic sound, music on two Buchla Easels, dance, vocals, video projections and Max processed poem by Jonah Bornstein as read by Dan Donohue and Christine Williams.

Bridge State is funded by a grant from The Haines Philanthropic Foundation.

The DanceSpace is located at 280 E. Hersey in Ashland.

Advanced tickets available via Paypal here:

http://brucebayard.com/2014/09/bridge-state-at-the-dancespace/

I hope you can join us for these exciting events!!

all best wishes,

Todd"

Slurred


Slurred from Sleepwalk on Vimeo.

"modular synth patch exploration"

Casio SK-1 Professionally Modified by Diabolical Devices

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Video at the auction and previously posted here.

"Casio SK-1 Professionally Modified by Diabolical Devices: Casio’s classic sampling keyboard with Diabolical Devices premier set of bends and modifications all dressed up in a custom case and paint job. Added Features: 20-point switchable patch bay for bends Pitch Control and LFO through modulated clock frequency generator ¼ inch line output Midi input Individual Rhythm Section outputs and mixer section Custom Hand-Made wooden frame The 20-point patch bay is linked directly to the Instrument’s sound ROM ICs. Sounds are stored here as digital data. When these points are linked with patch cables any number of bizarre reactions can occur. Activating the clock frequency generator modulates the pitch up a little and way down. Activating the LFO cuts sound in and out at an adjustable rate. Rhythm section parts can be isolated with the mixer section. Comes carefully packed with power supply patch cables and basic instructions to get you started, and a repair warranty."

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