Thursday, October 16, 2014
nw2s::b and monome 64 2-voice sequencer
Published on Oct 16, 2014 Scott Wilson
"For more information, please see http://nw2s.net
This is a simple demo I put together to demonstrate operation of the nw2s::b 2-voice grid note sequencer with a grayscale monome 64.
The monome is connected directly to the nw2s::b module's native USB connector - no PC is required."
Bob Moog Foundation Announces Raffle for Williamsville-era (built on 7/28/73) Minimoog SN 3479
"What: The Bob Moog Foundation 2014 Minimoog Raffle
When: October 16, 2014-November 25, 2014
How much: Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100; all proceeds benefit our projects
A musical and technological revolution occurred in 1970 when R.A. Moog Inc. introduced its compact, simplified, and portable keyboard synthesizer: the Minimoog® . This musical instrument was the perfect intersection of convenience, effective interface, useful functionality, great sound, and Bob Moog’s legacy.
Thanks to the efforts of Bill Hemsath, Jim Scott, Chad Hunt, and Bob Moog, arguably the most iconic synthesizer of all time was created and introduced to the world. Used, embraced, and lauded by musicians for 44 years, the Minimoog holds a permanent place in history as one of the most loved and best sounding synthesizers ever created.Because of this history, and how Bob’s inspiration and design is woven through it, the Bob Moog Foundation has chosen the Minimoog as the focus of its raffle again this year."
Purchase your raffle ticket here.
Zaquencer Sequencer Firmware Update for the Behringer BCR2000 Now Available
It is not a preset but a new operating system for your BCR2000, effectively turning it into a whole different device.
We wanted to give everybody access to an inexpensive but powerful hardware MIDI step sequencer by simply upgrading the BCR.
The Behringer BCR2000 is the optimal hardware platform for a step sequencer.
It is very affordable, widely available and has the perfect controls and layout."
https://zaqaudio.com
BCR2000s on eBay
Teisco Synthesizer 60F
Published on Oct 16, 2014 SyntheticMachines
"What a beautiful sounding synth! The Teisco 60F is the little brother of the 110F. A simple one oscillator machine, but with a rich phat sound. And with one of the most beautiful PWM i've ever heard. Sometimes it reminds me of the Yamaha CS 50 / 80.
Beside the piano ( K2000 custom samples + AMS Neve RMX 16 Reverb ) and the wide delay/reverb guitar, all sounds are made with the Teisco synth. As usual a multitrack recording with fx."
Faxi Nadu - Clavia Nord Lead 3 Impressions / Review / Thoughts
Published on Oct 15, 2014 Faxi Nadu
He is correct, the Nord Lead 3 codebase was written from the ground up and is different the the original Nord Lead & Nord Lead 2. I believe Clavia went back to the original Nord Lead character in synths after the NL3 & G2.
"Impressions and quick review of the Nord Lead 3. Comparing it to the Nord Lead 2 and looking at the build, the design and the tones.
Check us out:
http://www.faxinadu.net
https://soundcloud.com/faxinadu
https://oceanstarempire.bandcamp.com/
https://faxinadu.bandcamp.com/"
MFB Nanozwerg Analog Mono Synth
Crumar Stratus with Patch Sheet Overlay
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via this auction
"A stunning, and rare, Italian-made Crumar Stratus analogue synth from the early 1980s in full working order.
We are not keyboard players, but we have managed to rope in a friend, who does play in a band, to test it. He managed to get some pretty awesome sounds out of it and he immediately knew how to set it up for various voices (it’s nice to see a professional at work).
When we first saw this, we thought it must be a modern reproduction due to the excellent dust-free condition, until we looked closer and realised it was original and in pristine condition. From the condition, it is perfectly obvious that this has not been gigged and was presumably somebody’s personal toy until it was put away into storage.
We are aware that it has been kept in a loft for many, many, years in its original carry case, and as a result it is virtually dust-free, and the keys are bright white, and the knobs clean. All of the buttons and sliders are present. All of the potentiometers are scratch free (we didn’t have to squirt switch lubricant into any of them - they were all working like new!).
It also comes with three original overlays for the top control board to indicate six different settings for different voices and we guess that you will never see these on another one of these machines."
via this auction
"A stunning, and rare, Italian-made Crumar Stratus analogue synth from the early 1980s in full working order.We are not keyboard players, but we have managed to rope in a friend, who does play in a band, to test it. He managed to get some pretty awesome sounds out of it and he immediately knew how to set it up for various voices (it’s nice to see a professional at work).
When we first saw this, we thought it must be a modern reproduction due to the excellent dust-free condition, until we looked closer and realised it was original and in pristine condition. From the condition, it is perfectly obvious that this has not been gigged and was presumably somebody’s personal toy until it was put away into storage.
We are aware that it has been kept in a loft for many, many, years in its original carry case, and as a result it is virtually dust-free, and the keys are bright white, and the knobs clean. All of the buttons and sliders are present. All of the potentiometers are scratch free (we didn’t have to squirt switch lubricant into any of them - they were all working like new!).
It also comes with three original overlays for the top control board to indicate six different settings for different voices and we guess that you will never see these on another one of these machines."
1971 MUSONICS MINIMOOG MODEL D SN 1204
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via this auction
"Soundgas are pleased to offer for sale this stunning early Minimoog Model D in excellent cosmetic condition and perfect working order.
It's in a finely-crafted Claro Walnut case, (the original case was beyond repair) and has been extensively overhauled by a respected synth tech in the USA. It's just been checked over and tuned/calibrated by James Walker at Synth Repair Services.
It was completed in August 1971 by 'Kip' at the R.A. Moog Inc. plant at Trumansburg, NY.
It's a 110v USA model.
All hardware looks to be original (aside from the case). The attack and decay controls were incorrectly-wired from the factory - the attack knob controls decay and decay knob controls attack: it has been left in this original state (a simple fix to put right, but we felt it to be part of the synth's history/identity - as did the US synth tech who worked on it previously).
Extensive work had been completed on this synth before we bought it to ensure reliability and practicality - this is an early Moog you can play: the tuning and tracking are very impressive for a Mini of this age with its original oscillator board.
All boards have had new metal film capacitors and new electrolytic capacitors.
The trimmers have been changed on the VCA, VCO and power supply boards improved fine tuning.
The filter board has rematched transistors and sounds stunning.
An octave buffer board has been added to the octave selector which, together with the additional wiring on the switches makes for greater stability.
Did we mention that the filter sounds gorgeous?
This Mini sounds and plays every bit as good as it looks: a practical classic and solid investment. The filter is slightly smoother and creamier than later Minis - this Moog has that classic rich larger than life sound."
via this auction
"Soundgas are pleased to offer for sale this stunning early Minimoog Model D in excellent cosmetic condition and perfect working order.It's in a finely-crafted Claro Walnut case, (the original case was beyond repair) and has been extensively overhauled by a respected synth tech in the USA. It's just been checked over and tuned/calibrated by James Walker at Synth Repair Services.
It was completed in August 1971 by 'Kip' at the R.A. Moog Inc. plant at Trumansburg, NY.It's a 110v USA model.
All hardware looks to be original (aside from the case). The attack and decay controls were incorrectly-wired from the factory - the attack knob controls decay and decay knob controls attack: it has been left in this original state (a simple fix to put right, but we felt it to be part of the synth's history/identity - as did the US synth tech who worked on it previously).
Extensive work had been completed on this synth before we bought it to ensure reliability and practicality - this is an early Moog you can play: the tuning and tracking are very impressive for a Mini of this age with its original oscillator board.
All boards have had new metal film capacitors and new electrolytic capacitors.
The trimmers have been changed on the VCA, VCO and power supply boards improved fine tuning.
The filter board has rematched transistors and sounds stunning.
An octave buffer board has been added to the octave selector which, together with the additional wiring on the switches makes for greater stability.
Did we mention that the filter sounds gorgeous?
This Mini sounds and plays every bit as good as it looks: a practical classic and solid investment. The filter is slightly smoother and creamier than later Minis - this Moog has that classic rich larger than life sound."
1972 MINIMOOG MODEL D Serviced/PWO - Musonics Mini
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