Moog MG-1 Demo w/ Pulse Width and Feedback Modifications

Published on Jul 2, 2015 fishjaco
Update: Re-Published on Jul 3, 2015

"WATCH YOUR VOLUME!! There are some major volume fluctuations as a consequence of the feedback mod. Don't blow up you ears or speakers.

Here's a demo of my latest modified MG-1. I'm happy with the mods but not so happy with the video. Premiere is just too complicated for me. However I did record and export the synth track in 24 bit 94k. Not sure what Youtube will do to it.

My most obvious goof is when I asserted that tuning a self oscillating filter to a low d sharp would "sound good playing in the key of d sharp". Then I play a note and FAAAARRRTTT. Oh well.

Anyway, you'll get the picture from this 20 min jam.

No fx. Synth audio straight into my Emu 1616m at 24/96. Video is 720p through a canon g12. Not sure what the ambient audio is; probably 16/48. Who cares.

I know, I'm no Vangelis, but at least you get an idea of what this synth is like with pulse width and feedback mods.

Hope this is of some use to you.

Thanks for watching."

POLYGAMIST LOVE 12

Published on Jul 2, 2015 Smokey Quartz

"In this video, the Ekdahl Polygamist gets some more love while being sat on by Oaxacan carvings. We also take a stroll through the Self Realization Meditation Gardens in Encinitas. Self-realization through synthesis? Maybe.

This deviates from the other Polygamist Love videos in that it has beats, provided by the Metasonix D-1000 and a Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas module."

Dave Smith Interviewed by Sweetwater

Published on Jun 22, 2015 SweetwaterSound

"Mitch Gallagher sits down with synth pioneer Dave Smith here at Sweetwater Sound. Dave was visiting Sweetwater for GearFest '15, featuring a special panel discussion between Dave Smith, Roger Linn, and Tom Oberheim.

Legendary synth designer and Grammy-winner Dave Smith was the founder of Sequential Circuits in the mid-'70s. His Prophet-5, the world's first fully programmable polyphonic synth, was the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. Dave is also known as the driving force behind the development of the MIDI specification. He has continued to innovate, and recently unveiled his latest synth creation, the Sequential Prophet-6."

The first soft synth ever, Seer Systems Reality, gets a mention.

See SWEETWATER - GEARFEST 2015 - The Inventors of Synth (Roger Linn, Dave Smith & Tom Oberheim) for the panel and follow-up interviews.

Q119 Stage Timing - Synthesizers.com

Published on Jul 1, 2015 synthesizersdotcom

"Overview of stage timing on a Q119 Sequencer module in a Synthesizers.com analog modular synthesizer.

Hosted by Roger Arrick of Synthesizers.com

http://www.synthesizers.com/q119.html"

New Roland Driftbox-R - Reon Driftbox Re-Branded with Updates

via Sweetwater:

"The Roland DriftBox-R Limited is an updated version of the original Reon DriftBox in AIRA green livery. Originally commissioned by Roland to demonstrate the the SBX-1 Sync Box, the DriftBox-R Limited is a cool analog synth module in its own right. You get two oscillators, a great-sounding filter, and an envelope generator, as well as CV/gate I/O that turns this little tabletop unit semi-modular. You can use it by itself and trigger its envelope with the onboard momentary button - or combine it with other hardware and the possibilities are endless. Paired with a CV-equipped keyboard or sequencer, it's a great source for soaring leads and massive bass lines. It's available in very small numbers - only 80 for North America, so better get your Roland DriftBox-R from Sweetwater today!

Roland Driftbox-R Limited Analog Monosynth Module Features at a Glance:
Updated version of the original Reon DriftBox
A wide range of functions in a small desktop box
Two VCOs, a great-sounding filter, and an envelope generator
CV/gate I/O for semi-modular flexibility
Use it alone, triggering its envelope with the onboard momentary button
Combine it with other hardware for endless possibilities"

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Roland JD-Xa Patches Demo (Part 1)

Published on Jul 1, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

"This video series shows some of our favorite factory patches from the JD-Xa. More in-depth demos coming soon!"

Perfect Circuit Audio on eBay
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Live modular techno : bone crystal

Published on Jul 1, 2015 Maxime F

"lots of blinking light !"

Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 Analog Synthesizer SN 1707

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"Professionally serviced within the last year and working perfectly. In cosmetically excellent shape, as well, save for a few minor scuffs. Comes with manual, expression pedal/footswitch, and cassette tapes containing the original presets. Along the way this unit also had its sides replaced with real wood sides."

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Akai AX80

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Korg MS2000 Synthesizer Factory Demo Songs

Published on Jul 1, 2015 Sound Programming

"Factory demo songs from the Korg MS2000 virtual analog synthesizer recorded direct with no additional effects.

Song List:

1. Grooven Dugan (0:03)
2. Neon Lamp (0:51)
3. Pink Doll 2001 (2:58)
4. Joker (4:32)
5. Tube (6:20)
6. Past Memory (7:33)
7. Fragmented (8:57)
8. Pineapple (9:38)
9. Next Wave (11:11)
10. Jingle "MS2K" (12:29)

The MS2000 is a turn-of-the-millennium virtual analog synthesizer that is 4-note polyphonic. Its design focuses on real-time controls with lots of knobs. The same synth engine was used in the MicroKorg, which has a much-reduced interface that is less suited to real-time control.

It included a vocoder at a time when hardware vocoders were rare, expensive, and inconvenient. The revised MS2000B version has a darker case and a built-in XLR microphone input to make the vocoder engine easier to use."