MESSE 2016: Theresyn - One Unique Theremin Inspired Instrument!

Published on Apr 7, 2016

"MESSE 2016: Theresyn - One Unique Theremin Inspired Instrument! Nori Ubukota takes us through his instrument"

Update: I did a little digging and it turns out the circuit design of the Theresyn is from none other than Yves Usson, of YuSynth and of course the Arturia MiniBrute, MicroBrute and MaxiBrute.

via ETHERMIN.COM

Project conceptor : Nori Ubukata (left)
Circuits’ design & developement : Yves Usson (right)
Wood craft : Chris Dubier (middle)

"You love theremins and synthesizers? Then, you’re bound to love the Thérésyn, a new hybrid instrument !

As stated in the name, the Thérésyn is a mixture of a theremin and a synthesizer. To be more specific, it is an analog theremin, with various synthesizers adds on, as well as other interesting functionalites.

The Thérésyn has been imagined by Nori Ubukata (Japanese sound designer, composer and thereminist, ex. ARTURIA sound and specification designer) and all the circuits has been designed and developped by Yves Usson (French scientist in cellular and molecular biology, well-known creator of the ARTURIA Minibrute synthesizer).

Originally, the theremin part of the Thérésyn was to be made with Theremin.Uno, but for technical reason, Yves Usson finally designed his own circuit, using the heterodyne principle.

Here is a small technical overview :
- 7 octaves range
- Foldable antennas
- Touch trigger pad with pressure sensor (inspired from Konstantin Kovalsky’s theremin)
- Resonator with Jawari (inspired from the Palm du diffuser of the Ondes Martenot)
- Built in speaker
- Power supply by AC outlet or battery
- Headphone output
- Tuner output
- Two audio outputs (one for the instrument and another one for the resonator)
- Mute switch
- Pitch tracking Multimode Filter
- Envelop generator (available in pad trigger mode)
- Possibility of mixing the Thérésyn OSC with VCO waves
- VCO with several waveforms (saw, square, pulse, white noise and tri-saw with metalizer)
- Volume antenna mode, pad trigger pressure mode and pad trigger EG mode are switchable"

Buchla Easel-K Synthesizer

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MPC Electronics MPC-1 SN 4-03

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"Very few truly special pieces like this ever come through any shop, and this MPC Electronics MPC-1 is one of those cases. Introduced by the Cambridge, England based MPC Electronics in 1983, this unit is a eight pad drum analogue synthesizer with integrated sequencer for beat making. This machine booms and thwacks like something akin to an 808, and can be played with sticks with all edits at the musician's fingertips. This bears very little resemblance to what would come after, as AKAI bought up MPC Electronics in 1984 and repurposed the name for Roger Linn's MPC60. This unit is in pretty incredible condition, and has been in the possession of the same owners since the 1980s. Indiviual voice outputs and DIN Sync functionality (this drum machine comes in just before MIDI) connect this unit to the studio effortlessly. All pads trigger fantastically, and it includes the original manual, and the keys for the case it is built into. The unit needs a little bit of attention, though, namely the foam on the inside of the lid is disintegrating, and the decay knob for the snare is nonfunctional. We suspect there may be an internal battery which needs replacement as well. This MPC-1 is a not only a piece of history but a functioning and impactful percussion tool for contemporary music production."

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Easel Euro Moves

Published on Apr 7, 2016 Todd Barton

"A rough, quick demo of some Easel possible performance moves just for fun . . . better audio here: https://soundcloud.com/user7621213/ea..."

Shoom Preview

Published on Apr 7, 2016 Yuri Turov

"Full audio range triple-synth playground for iPad
http://yuriturov.com/shoom"

From the maker of: Xynthesizr: 32-step matrix sequencer/synthesizer with generative features and MIDI

Verbos Electronics - Superbooth16

Published on Apr 7, 2016 DivKidVideo

"Here's the first of what will be many videos from Superbooth16. A truly amazing event that's left my sulking like a stroppy teenager for the few days that have followed the event. Mark Verbos was great to speak to and it's a pleasure to say that he'll be on a future Modular Podcast show too. So watch out for that one!"

Native Sessions: Play. Patch. Build. - EuroReakt Blocks with Michael Hetrick

Published on Apr 5, 2016 Native Instruments

"Take a deep dive into the world of REAKTOR with highlights from Native Sessions: Play. Patch. Build. events in Berlin, London, LA and Amsterdam. http://native-instruments.com/nativesessionsreaktor

Watch modular DSP whizz and educator Michael Hetrick present some working examples using his incredible EuroReakt Blocks – 100+ Blocks inspired by decades of modular synthesizer innovation."

AIRA FX – Tweaking Bitrazor with the Customizer App

Published on Apr 7, 2016 Roland U.S.

"This video shows off different ways to customize Bitrazor using the Modular Customizer App.

BITRAZER is a unique modular effect combining intense bit and sample rate crushing effects and unprecedented control and flexibility. Able to be used as a tabletop unit or as a Eurorack module, and with an array of CV/Gate inputs, this compact 21 HP unit has a wide range of uses from studio production to live performance."

Korg - New Music Always OKGO contest - "Tats up the Volume"

Published on Apr 7, 2016 Arrayzable

"This is my entry for the Korg - New Music Always OKGO contest.
The trackname is 'Tats up the Volume'
As always live play with synths and sequencers.

Used in this track:
Korg Volca Bass
Korg Volca Keys
Korg Electribe EMX-1
Korg Minilogue
Korg MS-20 mini"

The Micro Live Series

Micro Live 25th October 1985 part 1

Published on Mar 14, 2016 VHS Video vault

A new upload of the Micro Live series. Clips have been posted here in the past, however these recent uploads appear to be more extensive. Enjoy!

"'If I Had a Hammer' is a fascinating look at the growing use of technology in music, including interviews with producer Martin Rushent and Robert Moog, synth pioneer."

Micro Live 25th October 1985 part 2


Micro Live 1st November 1985 part 1


"Fred looks at music recording software available for home micros, and there's an explanation of how MIDI works."