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let the goldfish perform - Steve Gay and Bob Williams of Analogue Systems

The fourth video with Steve Gay and Bob Williams of Analogue Systems is now up here.

Yamaha Soundmondo Social Sound-Sharing Site for Reface Synths

Yamaha has launched Soundmondo, a resource site for Reface synth owners to share their patches. The following is the official press release:

"Soundmondo Social Sound-Sharing Website Lets reface Users Inspire and be Inspired Any Place, Any Time

BUENA PARK, Calif. (January 8, 2016) — Yamaha has officially launched Soundmondo (www.soundmondo.com), a groundbreaking social sound-sharing website for sharing reface Mobile Mini Keyboard sounds.

Soundmondo is one of the first sites to implement WebMIDI, a new W3C (API) pioneered by Google in Chrome (versions 43 and later) earlier this year. WebMIDI connects MIDI devices to the Internet allowing musical instruments to play online synthesizers, as well as save or share sounds with Soundmondo. Because WebMIDI is part of Chrome, Soundmondo works on Mac, PC and Android devices.

The Yamaha reface Mobile Mini Keyboards are the first instruments to work with Soundmondo. Featuring four models, each with a unique tone generator and control panel, reface empowers users with an easy way to store, recall, organize and share their sounds.

'Soundmondo is social sound-sharing for synthesizers,' said Nate Tschetter, marketing manager, Music Production, Yamaha Corporation of America. 'Back in the day, synthesizers had patch sheets where sound re-creation was a manual process of duplicating settings from a printed diagram. Soundmondo instantly sends the sound to your instrument and visually shows you how to re-create it. It’s like having your own personal synth programmer on call 24/7.'

Saving sounds on Soundmondo is easy. Once the user connects their instrument and sets up an account, they simply hit CREATE and give their sound a name, a description and tags. They can also add a YouTube video and SoundCloud audio to really show off their sound.

According to Tschetter, the real fun comes in checking out sounds created by other Soundmondo users. BROWSE shows all available sounds (currently over 1,200), and the user can refine their search using tags. Once the user finds a sound they might like, they simply click on it and hit SYNC. This will send the sound to their connected reface AND show them how to move the controls to recreate the sound.

For reface DX users, there’s an added bonus: a full editor showing all parameters with full navigation and editing using a computer keyboard.

Yamaha reface Mobile Mini Keyboards, introduced this past summer, feature built-in speakers and battery power along with interactive controls, incredible keyboard feel and great sound for a truly pro instrument that lets musicians create their sound any place, any time.

For more information, please visit http://4wrd.it/soundmondo"

Malekko Varigate 4 Eurorack Module Now Available - Quick Demo

Varigate4 available today!! Here's a quick demo... #varigate4 #malekko #malekkoheavyindustry #modular #modularsynth #eurorack #totallyrad
A video posted by Malekko Effects (@malekkoheavyindustry) on Jan 8, 2016 at 3:23pm PST

via @malekkoheavyindustry "Varigate4 available today!! Here's a quick demo.."

Check with the dealers on the right of the site here on MATRIXSYNTH for availability.

Landscape HC-TT Human Controlled Tape Transport

Cool little tape device from Landscape. Click through for additional details and some demos.

"The HC-TT is a compact cassette manipulation device which allows you to play a cassette with your hands similarly to how you scratch a vinyl record. Sound will only be produced while your hand is turning the single black knob. By turning this knob you are rotating the cassette spindle moving the tape across the internal tape head. The knob plays a regular cassette in the forward direction and a homemade cassette loop in either direction. The blue switch is a momentary mute for both stereo channels. There is no motor in this device. It does not record, only outputs pre-recorded audio from a cassette."

"SPECIFICATIONS:

Etched aluminum enclosure (4.7" x 3.7" x1.5")

Large "playback" knob (directly moves a regular cassette in the forward direction and a homemade cassette loop in either direction)

Cassette tape opening along front edge (lift playback knob, slide in tape, reseat knob shaft into cassette spindle)

Blue momentary mute switch with spring return

Stereo L/R volume knobs

1/4" outputs (Stereo L/R)

1/8" outputs (Stereo L/R)

9v power supply

Shipped with one randomly selected old cassette tape"

Moog Sub 37 Free Presets

Published on Jan 8, 2016 HelloSamples

"Here's our set of 35 presets for your Moog Sub 37!

Download them for free here: http://bit.ly/HS-FREESUB37
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Creating sounds with the Moog Sub 37 is something natural for me. From the first day I got this little monster in 2014, I could not resist experimenting with it and applying all my knowledge of sound design to it.

As a beta tester for Moog, I’ve been building these presets while testing their new OS and software editor.

The result is a collection of 35 presets containing Bass, Leads, Percussions, FX and other amazing sounds!. Some of these sounds have been created to be also played with the modulation wheel and aftertouch. If you’d like to experiment beyond and also learn the logic behind, these presets are a good starting point for it.

Check out the video to get a more accurate idea of how they sound like.

And please, feel free to leave your thoughts about them and suggest presets you would like me to do in the near future.

Borja Ruiz - Head of Product
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This library contains:

35 Presets for Moog Sub 37 including:
- 7 Basses
- 1 Duo Sound
- 5 Evolving Sounds
- 12 Leads
- 4 Percussions
- 6 SFX

Moog Sub 37 Firmware 1.1.13 Updater

For more info visit our website: hellosamples.com"

Maestro Phase Shifter Demo w/ A Synthesizer

Published on Jan 8, 2016 gstormelectro

"All audio and video by G-Storm Electro c.2016
http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
http://soundcloud.com/gstormelectro

Demo of the Maestro PS-1B Phase Shifter. This is the rarer version with the Variable Speed knob. The knob does exactly what the switches do, with the ability to set the speed anywhere in between. The knob only works when the slow phase switch is set. As the switches OR knob settings are changed you will notice a smooth and gradual transition in speed.

The synthesizer is the Korg reissue ARP Odyssey. If you're interested in the patches hopefully the footage shows the patch settings to some degree. I added a small amount of delay for stereo widening. During one section I use the Moroder delay trick to change simple 8th notes to stereo-panned 16-th notes, and then apply the phaser. I was recording levels pretty hot, sorry there is some clipping in parts of the audio.

Thanks for watching and if you haven't done so already just go ahead and subscribe."

Ed's Minimoog model D restoration (by synthpro)

Published on Jan 8, 2016 synthpro

"Hi Everyone,
Here at it again....another ninimoog restoration. This video is for Ed but for anyone else watching, this is a 10,000 range serial # mini making it a very late production somewhere around late 1978.

Thanks for watching and take care,
Jareth"

Peavey Muse Research MuseBox

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via this auction

You can find a 2010 NAMM video on the MuseBox here.

"An effects processor, sound module, synthesizer, amp modeler, virtual piano and electronic drum kit all in one compact box!

MuseBox takes advantage of virtual instrument and effects software for cutting-edge sounds and unprecedented flexibility. Portable, compact, and completely self-contained - just plug in, and play!

Simple Sound-Finder based user interface lets you find that just right sound or effect FAST.

Tweak and program instruments and effects by simply connecting a mouse, monitor and keyboard directly to the MuseBox. Or edit and program remotely by connecting the MuseBox to your computer and running the exclusive Muse Remote software.

Two pro-grade mic/instrument inputs on the front panel allow you to connect your mic and guitar so you can handle any performance situation.

MIDI jack and line inputs on the back let you compliment your existing keyboard sounds with exciting new software-based instruments.

Hardware

Intel Dual-Core Processor
2GB of DDR-2 RAM
8GB Flash IDE disc module
2 channels line level balanced inputs OR 2 channel mic/instrument inputs
2 channels line level unbalanced outputs
Passive mix mode for connecting external CD or MP3 player, drum machine, etc.
Front panel headphone output
Full Size MIDI input
Four USB ports
VGA video output for viewing / editing software interface of plug-ins
Phantom power
Dedicated mic/instrument input volume control and 3 segment LED meters
Ethernet port
Software

New, two channel "DUO HOST" VST plug-in host environment running on Linux
SoundFinder preset structure for easy selection of presets, "Advanced mode" for using as a normal RECEPTOR
A variety of essential high quality keyboard sounds are included
Peavey ReValver HP guitar amplifier modeling software
Assortment of effects, including Reverb and Chorus
RECEPTOR Remote control for control from a computer
MuseControl software interface for controlling individual plug-in GUIs
Installed Software

Instruments

MusePlayer - maker of the UVI engine that powers Spectrasonics and MOTU. over 4GB of premium sounds
AAS Player - Muse Research Edition with custom "premium" presets, killer EPs and Wurly
Alchemy - Muse Research Edition with custom "premium" presets, amazing PAD synths
Free Alpha 3 - Virtual Analog lead synth
U-he Triple Cheese - Karplus Strong algorithmic synth with some killer sounds
RECEPTOR Remote control for control from a computer
True Pianos Amber Lite Combo sampled / physically modelled piano, Muse Research Version"

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