Stekker 2015: Eric Cloutier - System 700 + 808 Combo

Published on Aug 17, 2015 sonicstate

"Stekker 2015: Eric Cloutier - System 700 + 808 Combo DJ Eric Cloutier plays with the System 700 + 808 combo"

Wildberry Jam

Published on Aug 17, 2015

"Wildberry x0xb0x, dr-110, DIN Sync & a little bit of digital delay."

Wildberry x0xb0x on eBay

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Avalost from AVALONIA by Scott Scheferman

"Avalon, 808, 909, pedals, Mackie 1202, live straight to tape

from AVALONIA, released 16 August 2015"

Word is this features Abstrakt Instruments Avalon SN #1.

AKAI U400 RIFF-O-MATIC TEMPO PHRASE SAMPLER

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via this auction

Here's something you don't see everyday. I don't believe I've ever seen or posted one here on MATRIXSYNTH before.

via the listing which appears to be a product description from Akai: "If you want to make beats, there's a whole world of options out there, from groove boxes to step sequencers to drum machines to computer-based programs. The choices can seem overwhelming: do you want a unit that's easy to learn, a unit that has the most features, or the unit that's the best for live performance? zZounds knows you just want to start making music, so let's keep things simple: you need an Akai MPC1000. The MPC is the one machine that has been there from the beginning of Hip-Hop and other sample-based music, and continues to be the go-to tool for today's hottest producers. The MPC, or Music Production Center, brilliantly combines real-time audio sampling, the ease of drum machine programming, and the sophistication of a multitrack studio in a one-stop groove shop. And it may just be the perfect introduction to MPC culture.

All MPCs are designed to get your basic ideas down fast, and to help you grow those ideas quickly. It's all about preserving your inspiration, and that's why the Akai MPC has remained standard-issue gear for Hip-Hop and Electronic Music producers for decades. To that legacy, the MPC1000 adds portability--with a footprint no bigger than most laptops, it still packs an impressive array of pro features. The compact size, real-time controls, and amazing sound make it the best gigging MPC ever, but it's still got the features to make it a powerful studio sampler / sequencer. Best of all, it's easy to learn, and still has enough features to make it the center of your productions for years to come.

Designed To Inspire

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Flames, hate, pain (MoroderNova,MicroKORG, MicroBrute, Volca Keys, Akai MPX-8)

Published on Aug 16, 2015 Metatron's Cube

"The 'Station Authority' does nothing to stop the human on cyborg violence. Anti-human sentiment is running high among the lower level communities and robotic/cyborg militant alliances. How can they not see the coming violence?

The beatstep pro and Akai MPX-8 stand in as the drum machine this round(bringing a few buck rogers samples as well). The Volca Keys has a retro plinky sound it seems as well. And the beginnings of a "Jarre stack". Drown those ears in synth pads and have a great week. Thanks for watching/listening!

download@ https://soundcloud.com/miles-baskett/...
extended remix@ https://soundcloud.com/miles-baskett/...
Gear pile:
Morodernova
Mininova
MicroKORG
Arturia MicroBrute (Controlled through Beatstep Pro)
Akai MPX-8 (Controlled through Beatstep Pro)
Korg Volca Keys (Controlled through Beatstep Pro)
Arturia Beatstep Pro
Mackie Mix12FX
Audacity
Presonus One"

Osaka B01

Published on Aug 16, 2015 nedavine

"Another rough jam from my Osaka show."

Rare Analog Delay/Reverb Multivox MDX 5 Demo with Korg Volcas

Published on Aug 16, 2015 Fuzzo Frizzbeebot

"Rare Analog Delay"

Soulsby Synthesizers Atmegatron in 90 seconds

Published on Aug 16, 2015 Soulsby Synthesizers

"The Atmegatron is an 8-bit MIDI synthesizer. This video gives an overview of what it can do.
Music by _ensnare_ and created entirely on the Atmegatron. Hear the full track hear:"



miniAtmegatron posted here.

Update: and the press release:

"London, UK - 24/8/15. Soulsby Synths are relaunching their 8-bit synth The Atmegatron today at the new price of £199 / €299 / $299. They are available from their website and from retailers around the world (see website for full list). They are also launching a new product, the miniAtmegatron, which is an electronics kit shield for the Arduino Uno. It retails at £29 / €39 / $39.

The Atmegatron was first launched in March 2014 and received a fantastic response from magazines and websites. The synth features 32 waveforms, 16 digital filter types, 2 envelopes, 16 LFO shapes, Arpeggiator, crunchy Wavecrusher and much more. As well as having a unique sound, The Atmegatron can shape-shift into other synths by uploading free software from the website. These include a drum machine, duophonic synth and delay synth.

The relaunched Atmegatron features software completely rewritten from the ground up, adding improvements and new features, while retaining it’s classic sound. These include options for exponential envelope shapes, note priority and a more phasey phaser!

The miniAtmegatron is designed for electronics enthusiasts that want to experience the basics of the Atmegatron sound. The kit includes a PCB, all components and instructions. The Arduino Uno is not included. The build time is between 0.5-1 hours depending on soldering experience.

The miniAtmegatron contains a lot of the Atmegatron’s features although some are cutback because of the simpler user interface. The Arduino Uno can be MIDI-hacked, allowing the miniAtmegatron to be controlled via MIDI over USB.

Paul Soulsby, CEO of Soulsby Synthesizers: “It took a lot of hard work, but I am so pleased that we have managed to significantly lower the price of the Atmegatron and still retain classic features like the wooden side panels. I also hope that the miniAtmegatron will introduce Arduino fans to the joyous bleeps of 8-bit music!”

About Soulsby Synthesizers:
Soulsby Synthesizers is run entirely by Paul Soulsby, who started the company in 2013. The Atmegatron is the company’s debut synthesizer and the miniAtmegatron is their second. The company is based in London."

Comparison chart here.

Gear Hospital - 02 - Casio CZ-1 battery replace, tear-down, synth engine review

Published on May 25, 2015 BMR Studio

Interesting video on battery replacement for the Casio CZ-1. Skip to 15:55. Note the CZ-1 slowly recharges the battery so using a non re-chargable battery will kill the battery. The video implied this was due to a design error by Casio. This reminded me of the reverse of the battery drainage issue on the SCI Multi-Trak.

"How You can replace the battery inside of CASIO CZ-1. And more stuffs.
I got a common error with My Casio CZ-1. The battery always die when I use the synth for long time. So let's go deeper into this issue :)
Then a bit of basic adjustments, quick tear-down, and interesting treasure in the chorus effect.
I also will speak about the synth engine why is so unique.
Enjoy :)"