MATRIXSYNTH

Dave Smith Instruments Intros OB-6 Desktop Module [Summer NAMM Floor Video]

Published on Jun 28, 2016 Synthtopia

"At Summer NAMM, Dave Smith Instruments introduced the OB-6 Desktop Module.

DSI's Carson Day gave us an overview of the new synth, which he says has the exact same audio engine as the original OB-6."

https://www.davesmithinstruments.com

Chrysopoeia - Analog Keys, Octatrack

Published on Jun 25, 2016 Invisible Acropolis

"more music at: https://invisible-acropolis.bandcamp...."

A Collection of Fairlight History via Peter Vogel's YouTube Channel

The following is a collection of Fairlight videos from Peter Vogel's YouTube channel. The first two are on the original Fairlight. The third is a playlist of the Fairlight CMI30A reissue, and the final is a playlist of the Peter Vogel CMI App which featured a CMI30A splash screen. Note Fairlight and Peter Vogel Instruments are two separate companies. Via Wikipedia:

"After rebirthing Fairlight Instruments in August 2009[7] and releasing the CMI-30A, the 30th anniversary model of the Fairlight CMI,[8] and Fairlight iOS apps for the Apple iPhone and iPad,[9] Vogel renamed Fairlight Peter Vogel Instruments in July 2012. When announcing the name change, the company foreshadowed a new range of synthesisers was being developed.[10]"

And the videos:

Computers Are People, Too! 1982 Fairlight bit

Published on Dec 30, 2013 Peter Vogel

"This is a segment from a 1982 documentary about the use of computers in art and music. The Fairlight CMI is demonstrated in this clip by Gary Chang -- American film composer, synthesiser player and producer. Gary was Fairlight USA support in the early 1980s and moved on to film scoring, including films such as The Breakfast Club, 52 Pick Up, and Under Siege."

Fairlight1984 extract from doco about MICs

Published on Apr 17, 2014

"Fairlight1984 extract from doco about Management and Investment Companies"

A Peek at the Fairlight CMI30A

Playlist:

A Peek at the Fairlight CMI30A
UNDERCONSTRUCTION 4
CMI30A-sampling
cmi30aFX11

Introducing the Peter Vogel CMI App

Playlist:

Introducing the Peter Vogel CMI app [note Stevie Wonder was the first Fairlight customer]
Video Guide #1
Video #2 -- Player vs Pro
Video #3 -- Voice sampling

iTunes:
Peter Vogel CMI Pro - Peter Vogel Instruments Pty Ltd
Peter Vogel CMI - Peter Vogel Instruments Pty Ltd

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith & Suzanne Ciani - Closed Circuit

Published on Jun 28, 2016 RVNG Intl.

"Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith & Suzanne Ciani - Closed Circuit

Order from RVNG: http://smarturl.it/frkwys13-rvng
Order from Bandcamp: http://smarturl.it/frkwys13-bcamp

From FRKWYS Vol. 13: Sunergy. Out everywhere September 16, 2016. Visuals from Sunergy, the forthcoming documentary by Sean Hellfritsch. http://seanhellfritsch.com/

℗ and © 2016 RVNG Intl. / www.igetrvng.com"

via residentadvisor.net:

"Both artists, who are close friends, share a deep passion for the Buchla modular synth. Ciani's interest in the instrument stretches back decades—it's a newer obsession for Smith, who used it prominently on her recent album, EARS.

The Buchla instrument features prominently on Sunergy, with Smith performing on the Buchla 200e and Ciani using a Buchla Music Easel. The album was recorded in Ciani's home in Bolinas, California, which overlooks the Pacific Coast. According to RVNG, the record is "shaped by slow, pulsing forms and sinuous, melodic sequences that conjure both an oceanic world and the unlimited sound made possible by modular processing." An accompanying documentary on the album by Sean Hellfritsch will also come out when Sunergy sees release on September 16th."

Roland Juno 106 - Restored Voice Chips, New Battery and Recapped Power Supply SN 406603

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via this auction

"We are graced by the presence of this superior instrument, a fully functioning and lovely Roland Juno 106. The chips have all be refurbished by the eminent Synth Spa, so there are many years ahead for this glassy and diaphanous polysynth. We have had it additionally serviced on our end: replaced the battery, had the power supply recapped, and reloaded the factory presets. All sliders, switches and knobs are smooth and noise free, we're very pleased with this Juno."

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Presets Converter for Arturia V Collection 5

via Arturia

"As we have modified in the V Collection 5 the sound engines of our software instruments the presets from the V Collection 4 were not compatible. This new preset converter allows you to open in the latest versions all the sounds you made in the past.

Download it, scan your presets in a click, select the ones you want to convert and you're done!

https://www.arturia.com/v-collection/resources"

Rare Vintage Vermona Formation 1 Synthesizer Piano Organ

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via this auction

I believe this is the first time one of these has been featured on the site. You can see controls for Flutes 1, Flutes 2, Percussion, Solo, and Effects. The Solo section has sliders for Clarinet, Oboe, and Nasal.

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Mode Machines ADX1 Demos and Details

Published on Jun 28, 2016 acidjack303

ADX-1

ANALOG DRUM MACHINE

Mode Machines brought again the ADX 1, a powerful 5 channel Analogue Drum Expander with individual outputs, MIDI control and infinite amount of sound tones thanks to its generous amount of knobs to control its parameters.
The 5 Channels provide different sound palettes.

We saw mention of the Mode Machines ADX1 back in NAMM of 2015. I ran a quick search on the site for ADX1, and there hasn't been much between now and then. The following are some details via Mode Machines. The ADX1 is based on the original MAM ADX1.

"Mode Machines brought again the ADX 1, a powerful 5 channel Analogue Drum Expander with individual outputs, MIDI control and infinite amount of sound tones thanks to its generous amount of knobs to control its parameters.
The 5 Channels provide different sound palettes.

Metal: Metal is used to create cymbal sounds and consists of two different metallic-sounding Generators. Two filters, Envelope/modulation options, Decay and Release.

HiHat: HiHat consists of one metallic-sounding noise generator and one “clean” signal, Pitch control, mix, modulation, filter, Envelope modulation, Decay and Release.

Snare: The sound of Snare is created by one metallic-sounding noise generator through two band pass filters connected in parallel, Decay and Release.

Synth: Is used to create sounds like bells or synthesizers and consists of 3 sinus Oscillators. FM and Bend for a wide palette of sounds, Attack and Release.

Bass: Consists of one sinus oscillator, with pitch control. Additional Overtones can be created by frequency modulation. Attack simulates the 'Pluck' of a bass string, Release to control the length and Distortion available for dirtier sounds."

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New Barton Musical Circuits BMC46 Digital Noise Module

Published on Jun 28, 2016 boogdish

"This is a demo for a DIY synth project."

via Barton Musical Circuits

"This module is a PIC based noise source. It's capable of a wide variety of sounds while using only a couple of simple controls."

BMC45. Programmable Router demo 1

Published on Jun 28, 2016

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