Silicon Dance

Published on Mar 27, 2013 Ruud Wiener

"Ruud Wiener plays Simmons Silicon Mallet
Concert Amsterdam Percussionists
Loano, Italy 18-7-1990"

via Ruud in the comments of this post, who had the following to say:

"I own two of these instruments and both are in good shape. I made some live recordings in 1990 and recorded a CD (Inner Voice) [video above]. I learned to know about the Silicon Mallet when I worked together with Bill Bruford while he was using the Simmons Drums."

Casio SK-1 vs. Korg Monotron Delay

Published on Feb 1, 2017 Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them

"The Casio SK-1 is a sampling keyboard from 1984 with built-in mic and great envelope options. I paired it with the Korg Monotron Delay for some spacey 5 dollar jams"

Nozoïd OCS-2 Semi-Modular Now Available

You might remember the OCS-2 Digital, Semi-Modular, Analog Style Hardware Synthesizer by Nozoïd.

Nozoïd wrote in to let us know it is now available:

"I'm glad to announce that the OCS-2 synthesizer is finally ready for delivery!
Find more infos (order/documentation) on our dedicated website: http://nozoid.com

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Steady State Fate Entity

Published on Feb 1, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"The Entity, from SSF, is a module designed for low frequencies. It can function either as a bass synthesizer, or be morphed to work as a kick drum voice. It contains all the components for a full synthesizer voice, with controls to morph it from harmonic lines to epic thuds. There are CV inputs for every parameter, which includes a filter, envelope, saturation, ring amount, and frequency modulation."

MATRIXSYNTH members get a %10 discount at Perfect Circuit Audio! See the membership page for details.

Electro Harmonix Superego

Published on Feb 1, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio
Update: video is back.

"A synth engine that performs fluid glissandos, and creates oscillator like synthesizer effects.

The Electro-Harmonix Superego Synth Engine effects pedal is a new and unique product that combines elements of sampling, synthesis and infinite sustain. The Superego allows you to freeze sound, gliss between frozen tones, layer sounds and place an external effects loop on only the effect. In addition, the Superego can detect new notes or chords and sustain them automatically without requiring you to step on the footswitch. It even lets you tweak attack and decay, or use its effects loop to invent novel synth patches.

The Superego has three modes: Latch, Momentary and Auto. A toggle switch at the center of the Superego chooses between the three. Momentary mode is not labeled in the artwork; it is the center (or eye) position of the 3-position toggle switch."

MATRIXSYNTH members get a %10 discount at Perfect Circuit Audio! See the membership page for details.

Roland JD-800 Synthesizer (1991) Dark Wave by RetroSound

Published on Feb 1, 2017 RetroSound

"(c) 2017 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all sounds: Roland JD-800 Digital Synthesizer (1991)
all sounds self-programmed.
recording: multi-track

For me is the JD-800 one of best digital synthsizers ever. Unique sound character and easy to use. A real classic."

The Modular Patchcast #004 Reverselandfill Noise

Published on Feb 1, 2017 Jurgen SONICrider

That be some noise. Note this is the first post to feature Reverselandfill!

"Collection: THE MODULAR PATCHCAST
Track: The Modular Patchcast #004 Reverselandfill Noise
Module in focus: Reverselandfill Noise Stand Alone

Recorded: January 2017
Relaesed (SoundCloud): February 1 2017
Playtime track: 12M16S
Released (YouTube): February 1 2017
Playtime video: 12M15S

SoundCloud
Patch info: Reverselandfill Noise Stand Alone output splitted into 3 signal flows / 1: direct out / 2: reverb fully wet / 3: wave shaper fully wet. 3 signals mixed & recorded with no other gear.

Module in focus links. (Eurorack module with additional CV controls also available)"

Arp Odyssey vs Korg Odyssei app on iPad Pro

Published on Jan 26, 2017 Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them

"Dialing in and comparing some patches on the Arp Odyssey and the newly released Korg Odyssei app available on the App Store. They both sound great, but as you might expect there is something of raw living sound to the true analog nature of the Odyssey, but I am so impressed by the expanded feature set on the app!"

iTunes: ARP ODYSSEi - KORG INC.

Introducing the Nick Semrad Banks for Nord Stage 2/2 EX and Nord Lead A1

Published on Feb 1, 2017 NordKeyboards
Update: audio fixed Feb 2, 2017

"US keyboardist/producer and sound designer Nick Semrad (Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Miss Lauryn Hill, Bilal, Gabriel Garzon-Montano) has created a bunch of amazing signature patches for the Nord Lead A1 and the Nord Stage 2 / 2 EX. All available for free download at nordkeyboards.com.

Musicians: Nick Semrad (keys), Grace Weber (vox), Taron Lockett(drums), Joe Cleveland (bass).
Song: Crush - Jennifer Paige"

http://www.nordkeyboards.com/news/nick-semrad-sound-banks

The Korg Monologue- Part 4- Envelope Generator part 1

Published on Feb 1, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is part one of a two-part demonstration of the sound and functionality of the envelope generator of the Korg Monologue.

http://www.patreon.com/automaticgainsay"

All parts here.