MF#40 ROLAND SBX-1 Sync Box midi din cv gate converter [Sync Explained]

Published on Jan 28, 2015 markusfuller

"A quick look INSIDE the Roland SBX-1 sync box and quick demonstration with midi din-sync and CV Gate using a vintage analog spectrum synthesiser from 1981 a roland tr-606 drum machine and the Aira TB-3 as the sequencer."

New Cogito Cartesian Sequencer for Audulus

"Using Audulus for audio processing and pushing the iPhone to its ultimate limit, Audulus user Bimini Road has created Cogito, a Cartesian Sequencer. Building on the work of other talented Audulus users--JDRaoul, afta8, and jjthrash, --- the patch is worked out and explained in detail on the Audulus Forum.

The Cogito Sequener’s user interface is enabled by the Custom Nodes upgrade, an Audulus feature which allows custom-designed user interfaces.

Audulus is a minimalist modular software synthesizer and effects processor. With Audulus, users can build synthesizers, design new sounds, or process audio. All with low latency real-time processing suitable for live performance.

Audulus for iOS is available on the App Store for $14.99. An iPhone 4s or iPad 2 is required.

Audulus for Mac is available on the Mac App Store for $29.99. Mid 2010 or later Mac is required.

Audulus for Windows is available directly through audulus.com for $29.99. Buy now and receive ALL in-app upgrades FREE. That’s $45 worth of upgrades.

For more information, visit audulus.com."

The following are some details on the sequencer captured from the Audulus forum. Impressive.

"Ok, so here it is - the first (somewhat buggy) draft of Cogito, my Cartesian Sequencer - so called because...well, you'll see. I pushed the iPhone to its absolute limit with this one. It only takes up - ONLY, haha - 30% of the CPU, but I can *barely* get it to work with a synth beefier than 1 OSC node, 1 ADSR, 1 delay, and 1 reverb. It's official - I need to get a new Mac if I really want to pursue my Audulus dreams.

First, thanks are in order:

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Circadian Rhythms

Circadian Rhythms from Tiptop Audio on Vimeo.

http://www.tiptopaudio.com
http://www.angleproject.net

Video shot & edited by: Angle
Soundtrack written and produced by: Angle
Thanks to: Samuel Scapigliati, Tenax (Florence)

The Circadian Rhythms is moving modular synthesizer technology another step forward by gluing all the pieces of a system together. Each module or voice can now be programmed to play straight from an intelligent, eight-channel, 512-step master trigger sequencer made for composers looking to make music on the modular. Building on the sequencing concept of step programing multi-channel patterns of musical phrases can be repeated, looped, chained, muted and manipulated on the fly in real-time, and most importantly, all of this is done through a simple, clearly labeled interface. Using an array of multicolor illuminated buttons and innovative grid views provides a highly functional live performance sequencer with a beautiful glowing appearance of the programmed music that will look amazing on stage for both performer and crowd. As a master controller, the heart of the modular synthesizer, Circadian Rhythms generates high precision clock and reset signals for all the other sequencers and devices in the system to align with and can also act as a high precision bridge for DAW synchronization.

Rare Vintage Wavemakers Modular Systems kb 658 Digital Sequencer

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via this auction

"Vintage Wavemakers Modular Systems kb 658 digital sequencer

This unit was tested with a condor power supply and found to be in working condition, but it's currently in need of a wood case, power supply, and it could use a new 9 volt battery connector to store sequences. (1 battery post is currently broken off)

Tested with my eurorack system and Arp 2600. And it seems to work fine.

But, please:
Bid accordingly due to age, rarity and please keep in mind it could need repair or maintenance to be 100%

from the estate of Dr. Terry Kincaid, designer of Wavemakers modular systems here in seattle.

John Loffink of wavemakers-synth.com should be able to help with any repairs needed. this is a rare chance to own a piece of music industry history."

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Goldbaby Urban Cookbook Vol 3 & Free VolcaBeats vs MPC60 Sample Pack

Published on Jan 27, 2015 GoldbabySamples

Some synth spotting in this one.

"Sample pack available now: http://www.goldbaby.co.nz/urbancookbo..."

Free VolcaBeats vs MPC60 sample pack zip files:

Wav pack

Maschine version

Geist version

Aufnahme mit einem seltenen Hammond Synthesizer 102200

Published on Jan 27, 2015 Jimi Grok

"The deep synth sound is a loop from the hammond synth. Also the high sound is the same loop mangled with a plugin. Just the drums are not from the synth .."

YouTube description in German (Googlish further below):

"Hammond Synthesizer 102200

Der sehr seltene Hammond Synthesizer von 1974-75 wurde nur ca. 200 mal produziert. Bei dem Synthesizer handelt es sich um einen monophonen Synthesizer mit ca. 300 Variationsmöglichkeiten.
Die oberen Regler dienen für WIND, VOLUME und TUNE.
Die Taster können spaltenweise einzeln gedrückt werden.
In der Spalte TONE SWITCH ist es auch möglich mehrere Tasten gleichzeitig zu drücken.
Die Spaltenbeschriftungen von links nach rechts sind: TONE PTICH, TONE FILTER, FILTER RISE & FALL (WIDTH / SPEED), ATTACK & DECAY, PITCH BEND und MODULATOR.
Es gibt zudem noch 6 Presets.

Vorteilhaft finde ich den TUNE Switch, der als Schieberegler meiner Meinung nach besser zu bedienen ist als ein Drehknopf. Leider ist die Geschwindigkeit der Wellenform nicht stufenlos einstellbar aber alles in allem war der Synth seiner Zeit voraus.

Ein Video mit Klangbeispielen des Synthesizer folgt."

Googlish:

"Hammond Synthesizer 102200

The very rare Hammond Synthesizer 1974-75 was only produced about 200 times. The synthesizer is a monophonic synthesizer with 300 variations.
The top set is for WIND, VOLUME and TUNE.
The button can be pressed in columns individually.
In the TONE SWITCH column, it is also possible to press multiple keys simultaneously.
The column labels from left to right are: Ptich TONE, TONE FILTER FILTER RISE & FALL (WIDTH / Speed) ATTACK DECAY & PITCH BEND and MODULATOR.
There is also a further 6 presets.

Advantageously, I find the TUNE switch, which is better to use as a slider in my opinion as a knob. Unfortunately, the speed of the wave form is not adjustable but all in all the synth ahead of its time.

A video with sound samples of synthesizers follows."

a track with the Pro2 [say you're mine]

Published on Jan 28, 2015 Trooper Starship

"a pop track
at 0:22 is a part from Sub37, all the rest, except drums, is Pro2."

Dave Smith Pro 2s on eBay

BLUE LANTERN DIODE VCF // Sound Exploration

Published on Jan 28, 2015 LESINDES

"BLUE LANTERN DIODE VCF
feeding the Doepfer A-110 VCO into the FM input"

Nova Musik - Mode Machines new products with Julian Calvo Orquin at NAMM 2015

Published on Jan 28, 2015 Nova Musik

Note: the SEQ12 is not new, the others are.

"Check out great deals on Mode Machines products at Nova Musik: http://www.novamusik.com/mode-machine...

Julian Calvo Orquin introduces three new Mode Machines products at NAMM 2015 and provides a direct-in audio demonstration afterwards.

Mode Machines SEQ12 12-Track Matrix Sequencer is a powerful rackmountable step sequencer for MIDI production and live performance. Tracks can be monophonic, polyphonic or put into a special drum mode. It has two modulation busses for MIDI CCs and modulation envelopes can be ‘drawn in’ on its button grid. SAW12 has one MIDI in and three MIDI outs.

Mode Machines ADX1 Analog Drum Machine [based on the MAM ADX1] features five analog drum voices with eight controls per voice for a total of 51 front panel knobs; there are no menus or button combinations—every parameter is instantly available. The five individual channels can be triggered via front panel buttons, via MIDI or via five trigger inputs. ADX1 also has individual outputs for each drum voice as well as a stereo main output.

Mode Machines vPed is a ‘virtual pedal board’ that hosts VST plug-in effects and instruments. Individual plug-ins can be activated and deactivated with a simple press of a footswitch. It also has four expression pedal inputs and four momentary footswitch inputs. Its large color screen and intuitive interface allow quick editing of VST plug-ins without a keyboard or mouse.

Mode Machines CerebelUSB is a small, portable USB MIDI to DIN MIDI converter that transforms any class compliant MIDI USB controller to a standard 5-pin MIDI device. It also functions as a USB hub, merging multiple connected USB controllers into a single MIDI signal."

Nova Musik - Malekko Heavy Industry eurorack utility modules with Josh Holley at NAMM 2015

Published on Jan 28, 2015 Nova Musik

"Check out great deals on Malekko Heavy Industry eurorack modules at Nova Musik: http://www.novamusik.com/modular/euro...

Josh Holley of Malekko Heavy Industry introduces his new series of eurorack performance-based utility modules with a couple of direct-in sound demos interspersed.

Among the featured new modules are the MIX unity mixer, MLT buffered multiple, MTE 4 four-input mixer with mutes, MIX 4 attenuated mixer, NOISE digital and analog noise module and SND/RTN, a send/return module with 1/4” jacks for integrating Malekko effects pedals with your eurorack rig."