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Thursday, November 24, 2016

20 Synthesizer by Axel Hartmann - Renders, Demos, Details & Availability

A few pics and some info in via Peter M Mahr who has a post up on the 20 by Axel Hartmann here. Do check it out for more.

According to Axel Hartmann & 20:

"We have 4 weeks left, until Christmas 2016 will be here. And one more year of hard work lies behind us. The 20 is working and sounding fine now. And per today, I am very proud to announce, that for everyone, who is willing to purchase one of the rare machines, the day has come. Right in this moment, I opened the 'reserve' button on our website“

Note the 20 was previously set to ship in June.

And the Sound Designers:
– Kurt Ader
– Dr. Peter Jung and Dr. Guido H. Bruch [boiling down Neuron samples to fit the 20]
– Peter Gorges
– Wolfram Franke
– Erik Heirmann

An interesting side note: Wolframe Franke was previously with Waldorf. He was the developer behind Largo, PPG Wave 2.V & 3.V, Attack and Steinberg's V1. He also released Stroke Machine for the iPad. Axel Hartmann of course was the hardware designer of Waldorf's synths and many other brands.

midierror Fundraising for Youth Music with new EP

midierror who has been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH numerous times, has a new fundraiser EP out to benefit Youth Music. The following are some details on the project:

"midierror has been going without alcohol for the whole of 2016 in order to raise money for Youth Music, who fund valuable workshops with youngsters who would otherwise have no access to musical expression. From organising, running and evaluating music workshops - he cannot emphasise enough the incredible impact that these music sessions can have on young peoples lives.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/midi-error

But he has raised a pitiful amount of money so far! So he decided to create an EP featuring four tracks which he's enjoyed making and playing live over the past year. Described as dark and sort of cinematic, he says they loosely based around the idea of the human race moving out into space. Expect to hear some electronica, jungle and idm..BUT if those aren’t to your taste there is a secret, more poppy bonus track for people the rest of you!

https://midierror.bandcamp.com/

The EP has four tracks and a bonus chemical brothers cover, with Emma Harrop on vocals. Please name your own price (above £2), and give generously!"

Mine - Modular Controller from Special Waves

Mine - Modular Controller from Specialwaves on Vimeo.

This one in via SYNTHMEETING, who let us know Spcial Waves will be showing the Mine at the next SYNTHMEETING event. Also, Mine seek funding on Kickstarter in January.

"A modular controller highly customizable, expandable and reconfigurable designed for DJs, producers and musicians!

For more information visit our website: http://special-waves.com/"

"Specialwaves is a new brand with the goal to give DJ’s, producers and musicians something new, original, customizable and updatable.

We are focused on passion, research and innovation, continuous improvement.

Mine is designed for those DJ, producer and musicians who are looking for a highly customizable, expandable and reconfigurable product. Mine is a modular midi controller composed by a case suitable to accommodate modules made of single electronic interfaces in order to offer the maximum flexibility in the creation of its configuration. Not always the solutions available on the market fulfill the user’s needs.

Mine is the controller that adapt itself to the user, not the contrary!"

Roland System-8 Audio Track Demo

Published on Nov 24, 2016 JMPSynth

"Received my Roland System 8 synth a week ago and very impressed with it.

This is a track demo of custom and some preset sounds using only the System-8 engine (not the Jupiter 8 or 106 built in). Drums are from an XP80.

Internal effects used plus a little external reverb. Great machine."

Latronic Notron Step Sequencer

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

via this auction

"One of the rarest pieces of studio equipment ever made.

I bought this from The Human League in 1997. (my Dad designed their studio) Since then it has had about 5 hours use, spending most of its life stored in its original box.

So this is as close to a brand new Notron as you will ever find. As you can see from the photos apart from a couple of very minor surface marks it is like new both aesthetically and mechanically.

The unit was factory upgraded to version 1.3 and so has most of the cool features of the Mk2 blue version. So you get the iconic design of the original and the feature set of the Mk2.

From Wikipedia

'The Notron is a British-designed MIDI step sequencer used by Björk, Howie B etc. Produced in two models, the Mark 1 was available between 1996 and May 1998. The Mark 2 was a slim blue box produced until about 2001. About 100 Mark 1 units were sold and a similar number of Mark 2s. The Notron is no longer produced.

It was designed by and developed by Gerard Campbell and the software was written by Dave Spowage of Concourse Systems (UK). The original model bodywork was designed by Martyn Seiles. It was sold under the company name Latronic.

In 1999 it won a Millennium Award from the Design Council and was exhibited at the Millennium Dome during 2000. For some time the Notron was on display in the London Science Museum.

Only about 150 Notrons were made, and production on them has been discontinued. So, already, it is a collectible instrument and will surely increase in value as time passes...

It does different reset points for each sequence, can output 4 different sequences, It does LFO shapes, weird stuttering things, step length stuff, pitch bend and mod wheel macros, chords on steps, some time-stretching emulation sort of tricks, delays, strums and reversals. Some of the other neat stuff was being able to group changes across multiple steps, and all of it in real time. A very cool machine!'"

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ELECTRIC MUSIC STORE Black Friday Sale on PCBs

ELECTRIC MUSIC STORE is having a Black Friday sale on PCBs. Click through for details.

New Erica Synths Pico SEQS, Logic, A Logic, DSP Details

via Erica Synths

"4 new Pico line modules: SEQS, Logic, A Logic and DSP

November 24, 2016

Erica Synths Pico series is expanding! Four new modules have joined this line: Pico SEQS, Pico Logic, Pico A Logic and Pico DSP. Price range is from 70€ to 120€!

Pico SEQS is an advanced 4 channel sequential switch with sophisticated control over switching the channels – it combines clock and/or CV signals to advance to next step and define number of steps. Use it for switching CVs or audio sources in order to achieve distinct modulations and soundscapes!

Main features:
 Number of switches – 4
 Simultaneous switches ON - 1
 CV control over sequence direction and length
 External clock input
 Chanel status indication LEDs

Price: 70€ (ex. VAT)

Pico LOGIC is Boolean logic module that allows to manage several Gate signals in advanced ways. As per Pico design concept, we managed to squeeze 2x8 logic algorithms in just 3HP module!

Main features:
 2 independent sections of 2xIN and OUT
 8 logic algorithms in each sections
 Internal connection of inputs of both sections
 Mode indication via RGB LEDs
 Output signal status LEDs

Price: 80€ (ex. VAT)

The third one is Pico A LOGIC – our CERN Hadron Collider for CVs! It takes two incoming CVs and outputs momentary SUM and DIFFERENCE of both CVs, as well as follows curves MAXIMUM and MINIMUM values of both CVs. Try to patch audio signals into both inputs and get distinct ringmodulation and waveshaping effects!

Main features:
 2 CV/audio inputs
 Simultaneous outputs of sum, difference, maximum and minimum
 levels of both inputs
 4 output signal control LEDs

Price: 70€ (ex. VAT)

The last, but not least, Pico DSP [video here and here], which is a small brother of our recognized Black Hole DSP module. It features 8 custom effects with two adjustable parameters and CV control over the first parameter.

Main features:
 8 great sounding stereo custom effects
 2 adjustable parameters per effect
 CV control over the first parameter
 Dry/Wet control
 Stereo output
 Colour coded effects selection

Price: 120€ (ex. VAT)

First Press Release for SUPERBOOTH17 at FEZ-Berlin

"Berlin, November 2016: SUPERBOOTH17 at FEZ-Berlin

SUPERBOOTH is the first European trade fair for electronic musical instruments. The second annual edition will be held from April 20th-22nd, 2017 at a new location, FEZ-Berlin.

At its basis, SUPERBOOTH17 remains what made the last event so special in 2016: a colourful, lively, passionate organized trade fair, with workshops for beginners and advanced users, round tables and product presentations. In addition to the exhibition stands, there will once again be around 30 daily concerts and live performances with artistic representatives of all musical genres.

In the coming year, the focus will be on the encouragement of the competence and capabilities for the next generations. The FEZ-Berlin was built as the "Pionierpalast" during the GDR time and contains various specialized designed rooms, studios, lecture and concert halls which make the FEZ an ideal venue for this purpose. In addition to a flexible event space, there is an integrated modern technical equipment, allowing ease for planning.

As opposed to last years venue, with the well-organized design of the FEZ-building and land, the paths for visitors and exhibitors are shortened, as the exhibitor areas, studios, workshop rooms and food performance court are closer together and spread barrier-free over three floors. With the rooftop restaurant, several bars and larger outdoor area, there are endless opportunities for a communicative gathering. Of course, again we will provide our culinary mile, where you can enjoy a wide range of food and drinks while listening to experimental sounds from the Sea Side Stage.

Through workshops, lectures, performances and the fair, SUPERBOOTH17 has set out the goal of providing young people and inexperienced users with specialized expertise. For this purpose, the entire lower foyer and outdoor areas will be freely accessible and offer individual workrooms, educational stands and outside facilities for meeting, eating and experiencing a high level of live performances.

Further details on the three-day program can be seen on our website and will be regularly updated until the beginning of the fair. You can also keep up to date by subscribing to our newsletter at www.superbooth.com

SchneidersLaden presents: SUPERBOOTH17
20. – 22. April 2017
FEZ Berlin, Straße zum FEZ 2, 12459 Berlin-Wuhlheide

Daily Program:
10 am - 6 pm Registered Workshops (Concert Hall 2)
10 am - 2 pm Trade Fair Exhibitors & Registered Trade Visitors (Mezzanine, 1st Floor) **
12 am - 2 pm Trade Fair Public Entry (Ground Floor, Outdoor Areas)
2 pm - 7 pm Trade Fair Open (all areas) *
12 pm - 11pm Concerts, Presentations, Evening Program * *= with valid Visitor Ticket **= only Trade Visitor Ticket

Arrival

Boat shuttle – Ex Jannowitzbrücke
Daily - 8 am (Exhibitors), 9 am (Registered Trade Visitors), 11 am, 2pm & 5pm (All participants) Daily return travel from the Yoga Hotel Essentis is available from 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm. The nightly return shuttles are at 9:30 pm and 12:00 am. (reservations recommended)

S-Bahn
Line 3 from Ostkreuz until Station Wuhlheide (direction Erkner). From the station one can enjoy a pleasant 15 minute walk or go directly onwards to the venue with the:

Pionierbahn
(at S-Bahn Station Wuhlheide) Daily 10am through 2 pm in 10 minute intervals. 2pm through 7pm every 20 min.
Superbooth Berlin GmbH / Ritterstraße 3 / D-10969 Berlin / press@superbooth.com"

DiscoverSoftware // Native Instruments - Monark

Published on Nov 24, 2016 DiscoverNoise

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In this video we're taking a look at some of the dozens of presets from Native Instruments "Monark" plugin for Reaktor."