Circuit Shaman Vert Teaser

Published on Feb 6, 2015 Circuit Shaman

"Just a quick and dirty video that I snapped as I am getting ready to film the demo videos. Keep a close look at the bottom left corner ;)"

Demo of Casio CZ-1 Sounds

Published on Feb 6, 2015

Demo starts at 2:41. Note Casio recently released the CZ synth engine for iPad: CZ App for iPad - CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

"WARNING! This is a run through of 64 sounds loaded into my Casio CZ-1 Phase Distortion Synthesizer. This is NOT an exciting video. More than half are presets from the instrument, and the rest are modified presets, and original patches. Nothing fabulous for patches, but it does give you a high resolution sound sampling of the CZ synth, which I happen to love (and unfortunately haven't done much with in the last 5 or 6 year).

I would suggest just letting it run in the background and listening to it, because there's nothing really to watch.

For me, the more unique patches this synth can cough up use the ring modulation and the fake resonant waves. It's a very unique synth that's fairly easy to program, and I FIRMLY believe had it been released before the Yamaha DX-7, there's a good chance it would have sold more units than the DX-7. It's just that much easier to program and capable of a wider variety of usable sounds. That being said, I'm still a big fan of FM synthesis, it's just not as "user friendly" as implemented by Yamaha's line of DX synths.

And lastly please excuse all the mediocre keyboard playing. I would say I play AROUND with keyboards...I don't actually play them! Cheers!"

KORG MS-20M,MS-20 mini,MS-20 Kit ,SQ-1,Volca Sample

Published on Feb 6, 2015 yasushik1977

"KORG MS-20M,MS-20 mini,MS-20 Kit ,SQ-1,Volca Sample と BEHRINGERのコンパクトアナログミキサーのみで1発録り（撮り）
インスタ動画等ではついついモジュレーション地獄のようなものをアップしてしまいます­が、まずはとてもシンプルな音色で普通に演奏しています。SQ-1の再生方向もほぼス­トレート固定。各パートにもエフェクト等は一切かけず、録音した波形に映像編集時にリ­ミッターを使用したのみです。1発録りでもせめて音はパラ録りするべきでしたね（笑) 空間系エフェクトのかわりにカメラのマイクが拾ったモニター音を少し混ぜることで若干­広がりを演出しています。

http://www.net-yk.org/
Music,performance&produced by Yasushi.K"

Korg SQ-1s on eBay

Denver Synth Meet Set for March 14th

"Denver Synth Meet is a place for you to bring your favorite synth gear and share sounds and ideas with others. Think of it as a show and tell for synth enthusiasts! This year we focus on the hardware a bit more by giving incentives for you to bring both the gear you love and the gear you would like to sell or trade. Synth’s, drum machines, controllers, guitar pedals, modular modules and everything in between.

Synthesizers can captivate you at time of purchase and then end up unused, either because of a new purchase or a change in workflow. By bringing synth’s to the meet we all get a chance to explore individual possibilities and maybe hear different sounds and see different workflow’s in action.

The first part of the day (10AM to 5PM) will have manufacturer’s demonstrations as well as a DIY soldering class put on by Synthrotek. Buy – Sell – Trade – Promote will be in full swing. In the second part (5PM to 10PM) we relax down a bit and enjoy some local talented acts as well as liquid refreshment. Expect a fun day filled with blinky lights, patch cables, knobs and keys and friendly faces.

Early Bird ticket prices expire February 14th, so save a few bucks and purchase online now.

More info here: www.DenverSynth.com

There are a few sponsor tables available, so please let us know if you would like to join us this year"

MOOG

Published on Jan 9, 2015 Juicy Froot

Moog Sub 37s on eBay

New Modor NF-1 Hardware Synth in the Works

"The Modor NF-1 synth is a digital DSP synth very comparable to the classic Virtual Analog synths, but Modor is moving further on from this point. We use the classic structure of VA-synths, with oscillators, filters and effects, with parameters that can be modulated using LFO's and envelopes. But every element has been retought and reinvented. In a digital way. The NF-1 has a classic 12dB/oct resonant filter, but we are also giving it a versatile formant filter, never seen in hardware before! It does make classic sawtooth waves, but we're also including a lot of other brand new modulatable noisy waveforms! It has a classic delay effect, but we make every parameter editable to give way to special unexpected effect types! And so on ...

Yes, it's digital and we're proud of it! We are making a very hands-on, laborious new synth having plenty of knobs and switches right on top of it to shape any sound parameter thats in it. Nothing to look up in menus!"

Demos at Modor Music

Specs for the archives:

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Moog Releases Theremini Editor For MAC & PC

On the heels of the Theremini iPad editor, Moog has just announced the Theremini Editor for Mac & PC.

"Theremini Advanced Software Editor Now Available For MAC & PC

Unlock your Theremini's unseen world of sonic possibilites with the Moog Theremini Advanced Software Editor. This editor puts the power of sound design in your hands by allowing you to access new layers of the Theremini's synthesis engine. Easily craft new and exciting sounds for your Moog Theremini, re-sculpt existing presets, and share your sonic creations with others. The Moog Theremini Advanced Software Editor also includes an exclusive library of new presets to kick-start your creative process.

The Theremini Advanced Software Editor is a free download for registered owners."

Find out more about the Moog Theremini HERE.

Moog Thereminis on eBay

Testing 2: Roland Juno-6, Elektron Analog Rytm, Yamaha DX-7, DSI Mopho

Published on Feb 6, 2015 my4trackmachine

"Doing another sound test with new camera. (I think it has a built in compression to the sound because of how the audio always comes out.)

Just another quick improv session with my synths. no direction. just hit record and bring in a drone and play around (I wasnt even sure what pattern i had programed in the drum machine last). This is the results."

RYO Logic Modules – Full DIY Kits From Thonk

via Thonk

X(N)OR/NOT
NOR/OR
NAND/AND

BME-700 // FATTEST SYNTH ON EARTH

Published on Feb 6, 2015

"as far what I have heard and played I'd consider this the fattest synth on earth. please bear in mind that the synth was directly plugged into the sound card; no tubes, sutarizers, distorsion, compressors limiters or other stuff is involved or applied later to the track of the one-VCO-machine!!!
the keyboard is somehow awkward though ;-)"

BME-700 synth demo. Note the touch keyboard.

BME-700 // MAX PHATT // sequenced // Miniature 23

Published on Feb 7, 2015 LESINDES

"the BME-700 from its PHATT side -- triggered with a Nord G2 step sequencer. Kenton Midi translated it into CV/gate.
to satisfy the urge for phatt material asap I used looped archive footage. And the publishing miniature 22 (another Minitaur clip) has been postponed for the moment."