Node - Pliers (1996)

Published on Sep 8, 2016 baward

"A rare track from Node, which only seems to have been released as part of a cover-mount CD that came free with Future Music magazine, back in January 1996."

Based on this Sound on Sound article (via The Synthesizer Book), some of what you are seeing is the following "Going around the room, then, Flood's setup consists of an ARP 1613 sequencer, a Roland System 700 and a Moog 3C. 'Whereas Ed will have one common clock and then he'll have maybe half a dozen sequences all running in different time signatures,' he says, 'I'll tend to work on one sequencer as being the core and then others maybe I'll bring in. Ed will tend to be much more multi-sequence-driven, and then it's just how we listen to each other. A lot of the times I'll set a sequence going and then I'll be off noodling with some other thing somewhere which generally involves the Putney [EMS VCS3].'"

Yamaha DX 7 & DX9 1983 US Demo Flexidisc

Published on Aug 19, 2016 baward

"A soundsheet attached to 'Keyboard' magazine.

"1: DX7 & DX9 performances, by Gary Leuenberger and Don Lewis.

2: L'Dady (David Paich); The One (Steve Porcaro), performed by David Paich, Steve Porcaro and James Newton Howard.

All sounds except programmed rhythms were performed on the DX7 and DX9 FM Synthesizers."

Interesting to note that key members of the rock band Toto were writers and performers on this recording."

Korg Mono/Poly w/ Anvil Case SN 372319

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"This synth is in great condition. Everything works great and sounds amazing, the only issue i just noticed is the headphone jack is not working. All other aspects of the synth operate beautifully. It's all analog so it takes a few minutes for all four oscillators to warm up and then you can expect stable tuning from there on out. With 4 oscillators it's a monster!"

Not all oscillators have the same punch on vintage analog synths though. The Minimoog with 3 has much more oomph than the Mono/Poly for example. The ARP Odyssey and Sequential Circuits Pro-One, both with only two oscillators, also have a bolder, rawer sound. That said, the Mono/Poly does sound nice!

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Klazmath - Live Studio Jam (TR808, TR707, SH101, Mother32, Juno106)

Published on Sep 8, 2016 Peter Maas

"Making some techno in the studio. Juno106 is sequenced from ableton, rest is sequenced on the respective machines."

Weird Carnival

Published on Sep 8, 2016 PaulLawlerMusic

"Patch featuring the QU-Bit Chord Module, sequenced by the Kilpatrick K4815. The same sequence is also going out to the Verbos Harmonic Osc, and Rings. Telharmonic provides the wobbling drone, with the low drone coming from the Mother 32."

The Deluge by Synthstrom Audible - New Hardware Synth, Sampler and Sequencer

It looks like we have a new maker and a new synth coming to town.

via Synthstrom Audible

"Synthstrom Audible is a boutique electronics manufacturer from Wellington, New Zealand.

We'll be taking pre-orders for our first device, Deluge, from Oct 25th!

Photo coming September 20th, video and pricing in October, specs below.

Deluge by Synthstrom Audible.
Piano-roll-style sequencing on 128 full RGB pads (16x8) with scrolling and zooming.
Full-featured Internal synthesizer engine (subtractive and FM).
Plays samples from SD card (up to 32GB SDHC).
Sequencing limited only by device RAM (many thousands of notes).
Polyphony limited only by CPU. Typically around 48 synth voices or 64 unaffected sample voices may play.
64MB of sample ram - work with up to 12 minutes (if mono) of CD-quality samples at once.
Live adjustment of synth and effect parameters with two endless-turn encoders with LED level-meters. Easy buttons to select the functions these control.
Advanced syncing capabilities. Weird time signatures supported. Adjustable swing.
Dedicated volume and tempo knobs.
LFOs and envelopes on each synth / sample. Highly customizable patching matrix.
Synthesizer engine features LPF / HPF, arpeggiator, portamento, oscillator sync, ring modulation, unison detune, and more. Four basic waveforms, or select any WAV file from the SD card.
FX including delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, phaser, bitcrushing, sidechain effect, live stutter, and more.
Keyboard mode, where the pads become a live instrument on a 2d grid.
Internal speaker, rechargeable Li-ion battery, and microphone.
Mic and line inputs.
Two ¼” line outputs, and 3.5mm headphone output.
2x CV outputs. 0 - 10V, individually configurable to 1, 1.2, 0.26 or 0.32 volts per octave, or to hertz per volt.
4x gate / trigger outputs individually configurable to v-trig or s-trig, with shared voltage switchable between 5V and 12V. Trigger clock output configurable, up to 192 PPQN.
Trigger clock input, also with adjustable PPQN.
MIDI input and output via hardware connectors or USB.
Powered via USB or 9 - 12V centre-negative (pedal-style) power supply (500mA) (not included).
User-upgradeable firmware - expect updates from Synthstrom Audible.
Dimensions: 305mm x 208mm x 46mm (12 x 8.2 x 1.8 inches).
And much more."

Chordion App: Triggering Roland JP-8080

Published on Sep 8, 2016 APP SOUND

"Quick check of the great and timeless App 'Chordion' by Olympic Noise Co: The well-known Performance P11 'Chariots' of the Roland JP-8080 is played via MIDI."

iTunes: Chordion : Musical Instrument, Arpeggiator, Drum Machine, and MIDI Controller - Olympia Noise Co.

Hyve Synth Workshop Sep 24 at Lost Arts in Chicago

via Eventbrite where you'll find details on how to attend.

"Skot Weidmann designed the Hyve Synthesizer to be a beautiful, build-it-yourself musical instrument. Heralded by pros and beginners alike for its great design and playability, this synth is a fun, expressive device that responds to subtle movements of your fingers. And on Saturday, September 24th you can make one of your own at Lost Arts. Join Skot for a workshop where you’ll tinker, tune, and take home a handmade synthesizer."

We know know the Lost Arts connection in this previous post. :)

8 Modular Artists Featured on Soundfly

You'll find the full feature on Soundfly here.

"Today, we’re going to take a look at modular synthesis as it’s used in the modern electronic landscape, and highlight its flexibility in studying the way that a wide variety of artists use it in an equally wide variety of genres. While this isn’t really a piece to encourage you to buy a modular… be warned: By the end, you may have accidentally caught the synth bug!"

Featured:
Alessandro Cortini
Floating Points
Surgeon
Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
John Chantler
Lichens (pictured left)
Scanner
Richard Devine

Photo credit: Rodent

Roland JD-XA - Installing the new official overlay

Published on Sep 8, 2016 NOISECOLLECTIVE

"Short video tutorial to show how to install the new JD-XA's official overlay by Roland.

Step 1 - Prepare the JD-XA
Clean the JD-XA surface with a microfiber cloth and/or a soft brush

Step 2 - Prepare the overlay
The overlay is composed of five separate screen-printed panels

Step 3 - Remove the slider caps
With the help of a small lever, gently remove all the slider caps

Step 4 - Apply the overlay
Each part has four small stickers at the corners.
Remove the sticker protections, then place the part on the JD-XA panel. Repeat this step for the other 4 parts.

Step 5 - Put back the slider caps

DONE!!

A production by Noisecolletive.net and Synthmeeting.com

Footage: Francesco Lurgo
Hands: Francesco Mulassano
Music: Intercept by Space Aliens From Outer Space

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