Final Production Panel for the Upcoming Rossum Electro-Music Morpheus Module

via @RossumElectro

"Behold the final production version of the Morpheus panel. Won't be long now."

Vergers by Sarah Davachi on the EMS SYNTHI 100

"Released (LP) November 2016 by Important Records

Composed, performed, recorded, and mixed by Sarah Davachi
Mastered by James Plotkin
Layout by Konrad Jandavs
Special thanks to Richard Smith

Vergers is Davachi's third full-length release following Barons Court (2015, Students of Decay) and Dominions (2016, JAZ Records), and her second appearance with Important Records following 2014's August Harp cassette on the Cassauna imprint. In this work, she meditates on a single electronic instrument, the EMS Synthi 100 synthesizer, while also weaving sparse acoustic elements – her own voice and violin – into a series of three long-form, muted gestures.

Elements of distance and alienation are certainly at play in the textural quality of these compositions, a feeling that is further defined by track titles that reference the spirit world and an album title that calls to mind the solitary tasks of the church orderly. The record opens with the aptly titled, 'gentle so gentle', a side-long movement that harkens the glacial character of Davachi's previous efforts. 'ghosts and all' and 'in staying' suggest a more disjointed path, with the latter culminating in a subtly dissonant dirge that leaves little absolve between the organic, the artificial, and the impermanent.

released November 25, 2016"

Sarah Davachi - Vergers Promo Published on Nov 29, 2016 Shasta Cults

In the video above Sarah Davachi plays with a SYNTHI AKS.

Update: via Sarah Davachi's bio page:

"Sarah Davachi (b. 1987, Calgary, Canada) holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Calgary, and a master's degree in electronic music and recording media from Mills College in Oakland, California. As a composer of electronic and electroacoustic music, Davachi is engaged in practices of analog synthesis, psychoacoustic manipulations, and studio composition. Davachi's compositional projects are primarily concerned with disclosing the antiquated instruments and forgotten sonics of a bygone era in analog synthesis, with concurrent treatment of acoustic sources – particularly organs, strings, and woodwinds – often involving de-familiarization through processing. Her work considers the experience of enveloped sonic dwelling, utilizing extended durations, gradual transformations in texture, and simple harmonic structures that emphasize variations in overtone complexity and natural phasing patterns.

Her work as a music researcher concerns aspects of experimentalism, organology and archival study, and phenomenology and perception, and has been published and presented within Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom..." You can find her full bio here.

Be sure to check out some of her other releases here: http://sarahdavachi.bandcamp.com

THEREVOX ET-4.1 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER ONDES MARTENOT CLONE

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via this auction, and on Reverb

"A truly inspiring and unique analog synthesizer utilizing the kinetic interface of the rare Ondes Martenot synthesizer from the 20's and famously used by Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead. This synthesizer features dual oscillators that track pitch through the wire and pulley system capable of wholly distinct sounds and expression of vibrato and glissando. This is a hauntingly gorgeous sounding instrument and comes with a built in spring reverb unit and comes with an ATA travel case. These are hand made in Canada and have a 3-4 month turnaround and are very rare to see used. This is an instant inspiration in the studio and will add an otherworldly element to your performance or recordings. We pack perfectly and ship fast!

Features:

-Two independent temperature compensated analog oscillators with sync function
-Six octave positions for each oscillator covering C0 to C8
-Six waveforms (sine, triangle, rectified sine/octiviant, 50% pulse, 30% pulse, 10% pulse (white noise on Osc 2)
-Adjustable ring with metal reinforced wire
-Replaceable reference keyboard with alternatives available (ex: lapsteel, specific scales, microtonal)
-Dual wooden pressure-sensitive intensity keys with approx. 3/4" travel
-Low-pass filter with adjustable cutoff frequency (can be controlled by expression pedal or external CV)
-Internal spring reverb with dry+wet mix control
-"Silent" tuner output, switchable between oscillators
-Line-level (+3db) output with volume control
-Control Voltage (CV) outputs for ring position (1V/octave) and both intensity keys (0 - 10V)
-16VAC power input
-Dimensions: 30 x 11 x 4"

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Strymon Big Sky vs Boss RV6 Reverb (Korg Minilogue)

Published on Nov 29, 2016 3rdStoreyChemist

"Comparison of the Big Sky and RV6 reverb pedals with the Korg Minilogue synthesiser.

No further processing used except for normalisation."

Korg Volca FM into the Mattoverse Warble Swell Deluxe Delay

Published on Nov 29, 2016 mattoverse

Rheyne - Sequenced Jam #6 (Moog Mother-32, Make Noise 0-Coast, TC Hall of Fame, Roland Demora)

Published on Nov 28, 2016 Rheyne

"Triggering Mother-32 and 0-Coast synthesizers with the Mother-32 sequencers. Reverb is from a TC Hall of Fame. Delay is from a Roland Demora. Audio is directly from the mixer."

DJ Wool - Booty From The Future (Live Music Video)

Published on Nov 23, 2016 Dither Down

Some interesting synth spotting this one including two Twisted Electrons Acid 8s, an OTO BIM 12-BIT Delay, DSI Tempest & Akai MPC 1000.

"DJ Wool – A Life In Breaks Out Now On Dither Down Records

DJ Wool – A Life In Breaks is an album that perfectly reflects the era, records and sound that inspired Glen Brady to start making beats and DJing in the 1990’s. Replacing some of those iconic samples with warm modular and analog soundscapes, this album comes across as a classic breakbeat document evocative of the NYC and Berlin music scenes that have shaped Wool’s sonic evolution. From Breakdance and 808 workouts engaging the smoothness of all night Neukölln House clubs to Florida breaks influenced funk phenomena and downtempo musings, this is breakbeat culture that harks back to pre-Jungle UK Rave but still has the flair, simplicity and minimalism to fit smartly into the headphones and sets of today's tastemakers with a retro vibe reminiscent of such seminal labels as Mo’ Wax, Wall of Sound and Pussyfoot Records.

Glen ‘DJ Wool’ Brady is an Audio engineer/Music Producer & DJ with over 20 years in the game. He has a massive resume with mixing and production credits for a vast array of styles and artists including Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries), Spoek Mathambo, Todd Terry, Far East Movement, REM, Herbert Gronemeyer, Jagz Kooner, Howie B, Andy Rourke (The Smiths), Tittsworth and so many more... Beginning his career as a DMC champion in his native Ireland in the 90's, Glen spent most of the 2000's touring and releasing as co-founder of NYC based Indie dancers The Glass before returning to his 90's moniker as DJ Wool releasing on Discobelle Records, Top Billin', Sounds of Sumo, Plant Music and many more from his base in Berlin.

In 2012 he relocated to Northern California and has spent the last several years as an audio engineer in the Symphonic and Classical music world, the realization of a childhood dream. With an ever expanding Modular synth set up and a plethora of Remixes, DJ mixes and Live videos about to drop, it seems ‘A Life In Breaks’ is an appropriate title for this groundbreaking debut album and the enigmatic yet immutable artiste, DJ Wool."

Elastic Drums update 1.9.4 featuring Moog Model 15

Published on Nov 28, 2016 Oliver Greschke

"Elastic Drums update 1.9.4 comes with several improvements and bugfixes and 80 high quality samples by Berlin musician Phon.o (http://www.phon-o.com). The Moog Model 15 just plays some background notes sequenced via the built in arpeggiator. It is synced with Elastic Drums via Ableton Link. The original preset is by Red Sky Lullaby, where I replaced the samples with some new ones."

iTunes:
Elastic Drums - O-G-SUS
Model 15 - Moog Music Inc.

"What's New in Version 1.9.4
- 80 new samples from Berlin musician Phon.o (http://www.phon-o.com)
- Improved knob and automate behavior in song mode
- Bass synth was playing 1 octave too high in old presets with pitch modulation
- When changing the master tempo X in song mode (mix screen), the sequencer could act weird, repeating or even stopping
- Fixed copy seq+instr bug with copying channel data to another pattern
- Reworked XY control - please double check, if effects and jam page still work as they did before"

New KRM-100 MIDI-CV-Arpeggiator Module - Demo

Published on Nov 28, 2016 Synthesizer Keith

"This video give a tech demo of the KRM-100 MIDI-CV-Arpeggiator module (Eurorack format).

In addition to MIDI-CV, it includes an arpeggiator, mini-sequencer, extra LFO, and other features"



via KRM Music Systems

"The [KRM-100] MIDI-CV-Arpeggiator module updates your Eurorack modular with an arpeggiator, mini sequencer, additional LFO, portamento, multi-trigger, aux CV source, and other functions that modern electronic music producers expect.

Use the mini sequencer to program your own arpeggiator pattern, or select one of the 7 built-in ones. Modulate the pitch or aux CV with with the built-in LFO (9 different waveforms). The arpeggiator, mini sequencer, and LFO can be synced via MIDI.

For fine performance control, map MIDI velocity or pressure to the aux CV value, or the LFO modulation channel. In addition, there are two types of portamento (constant rate, and constant time), to match your playing style."

Vintage Oberheim DS-2 Digital Sequencer S/N 004 - Museum Piece

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via this auction

"This was the first product produced by Oberheim. This particular unit was among the first batch made. This it truly a collector's item.

Fully tested using a Kenton Pro Solo MkII to provide Gate and CV while driving a Dotcom Modular Synthesizer. Requires a minimum Gate voltage of about 8V.

All sequencer functions were tested and proved to be working as designed. A photo copy of the DS-2 user manual will be included.

Please note that the sequencer provides a Trigger output and does not sustain the notes. The amount of sustain is controlled by the sequenced synthesizer's envelope generators using the decay and release controls. This sequencer records Keyboard CV voltages and the time between Triggers. During playback the sequence rate can be modified with the clock rate control and the pitch can be modified with three selectable transpose controls. This is a hands on type musical tool and is a lot of fun to use.

Cosmetic condition is extremely good. All control pots, switches, push buttons, push button lights and indicator lights are working. The gas discharge display is working and in fantastic condition.

It is very rare to find one without broken switches and buttons. This is a rare collectible piece of electronic music history."

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