Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Improvisation in The Ballroom, Smallcleugh Mine Update
See the update in this post. Fascinating stuff!
Two More Demos of the Upcoming CS80 Rack, Deckard's Dream
Superbooth 2017 - Frap Tools Sapel & Fumana
Published on Apr 25, 2017 DivKidVideo
"Simone from Frap Tools gave us a great walk through the Sapel random generator. Lots of random, lots of control and lots of output. The new module is Fumana which sounds great but I thought it was another 16 band fixed filter bank. However, it's a 32 band filter bank as there's a second hidden layer you can input to which allows full 16 band vocoding. Nice!"
via Frap Tools
"fumana / ˈfuma:na / s.f. [dialect of Modena, from fūmus, ‘smoke’] – ‘fog’. Like spectres use to lie into the thick fog (which the Modenese countrisyde is pretty rich of), so many spectral capabilities and functions do within the thick bands of the ‘fumana’.
The FUMANA is an all analog dual filter bank with various control to access dynamically these bands. Each filter bank is composed of an array of 16 independent 48dB/oct bandpass filters. Having two identical filter arrays, allows you to use one of those for spectral analysis (of a modulator signal) and the other for spectral re-synthesis (of the main signal). Each array is sub-grouped in odd and even bands (numbering these increasingly from 1 to 16 from left to right). It is possible to apply different signal to odd and even bands, both for main and/or modulator arrays. This, together with the 16 envelope followers connected to each band of the modulator filterbank, and the 16 VCA connected to each band of the main filterbank, allows the FUMANA to perform a single 16 bands or a dual 8 bands analog spectral transfer.
While the upper section provide access to each main filter’s direct output, the lower section has 4 voltage controllable parameters to manage two independent functions for further spectral editing: tilt and scan.
The tilt, as the name suggest, tilts the spectrum, adding and subtracting amplitude to the 16 bands, emphasizing lower or high bands, and attenuating high or lower bands: this is managed only with the green potentiometer.
The scan, instead, works with three parameters: peak/notch, band selector and width. Like in a parametric equalizer, where is possible to set peak/notch gain, frequency and slope, the FUMANA uses three parameters to set which is the center band to perform this manipulation, then if that band should be emphasized or attenuated, and how this action is extended to nearby bands.
In addition to the 16 bandpass outputs, there are other 4 outputs provided: the all bands output, the all envelope followers output, the odd bands and the even bands output. These two have the options to be inverted in phase with two switches, in order to obtain even more combination when summed together, maybe/also with the “all bands output”, using, for example the 333 module.
Since a spectral transfer tool may be used as a “vocoder-like-effect”, the FUMANA provides an input for an external noise which may be used for unvoiced (fricative/sibilants) sounds as words containing or starting with s, f, z, ch and other fricative sounds ([s] [z] [ʃ] [tʃ] [dʒ] [ts] [ʂ] [f] [v] [ɸ] [θ] [ʒ] etc etc)."
LABELS/MORE:
eurorack,
Frap Tools,
New,
New in 2017,
New Modules,
New Modules in 2017,
Superbooth,
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Reactable Releases Steps - MIDI Sequencer for iPhone
iTunes: STEPS - MIDI Sequencer by Reactable - Reactable Systems SL
"Steps by Reactable is a small yet powerful MIDI sequencer that allows you to create complex rhythmic patterns in a surprising new way. Forget piano rolls and experiment with Steps’ inspiring dials. With Steps you can control any MIDI compatible app, send MIDI over network to your laptop or any other compatible device, and even synchronize external hardware analog synths such as Korg Volcas or Pocket Operators via an audio cable.
Features:
- Plug and play MIDI-out system automatically sends to all available MIDI input ports and our own virtual port.
- Connect your iDevice with an external MIDI interface and control MIDI hardware.
- Synchronize external hardware synths such as Korg Volca or Pocket operators via the audio output.
- A carefully designed user interface that allows you to quickly switch between performance to editing mode.
- Play together with Ableton Link and sync multiple apps and devices over WiFi.
- Global Swing function (50% - 75%) - applied automatically to eight and sixteenth notes.
- Save and recall sequences, seamlessly during playback.
- Global bpm control ranging from 20 to 999 BPM.
- Global Gate level allows global control of note duration.
- Global MIDI velocity control.
- Global Glide function applies pitch bend to small distances between adjacent steps (if the synth being controlled supports pitch bend).
- Global transpose ribbon allows for easy transposition of the entire pattern.
- Step pitch preview function (available while transport is stopped)."
Blocs Wave | Make & Record Music. Now a free download for iPhone & iPad
Published on Apr 25, 2017 Blocs x Novation - Launchpad & Blocs Wave for iOS
Getting started video below.
"Get the app free now:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blocs...
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Artist: MyPandaShallfly
Suren Seneviratne has established himself as a dynamic and unique artist within the electronic scene – having graduated from the world-famous Fine Art degree course at Goldsmiths University, as My Panda Shall Fly he went on to release his debut EP on Dam Mantle’s Growing Records (℅ Wichita Recordings). This saw support from the likes of Pitchfork, Dazed Digital, Clash Magazine, XLR8R, The Fader, The Independent and Dummy Mag.
Following that came remix invitations from the The Weeknd, Fink, Psychologist, Terror Danjah and Little Boots, and more recently he’s appeared on Rinse FM, NTS, played at the BBC Hackney Weekender, Outlook and Boiler Room, and released “Let’s Vibrate Together” – a collaborative 12″ with Benjamin Jackson on Five Easy Pieces that quickly sold out in Rough Trade/Boomkat.
https://soundcloud.com/mpsf
https://twitter.com/mypandashallfly
https://www.instagram.com/mypandashallfly/"
Blocs Wave | Getting Started Overview
Blocs Wave | Getting Started Overview from Blocs for iOS on Vimeo.
Modular Drum and Bass
Modular Drum and Bass from Rodrigonzalez on Vimeo.
Video: BassShapes App for MacOs
Main Synth: Moog Mother32
Background Synth: Mutable Instruments Braids
Drums: Ableton
Boards of Canada sound on Arp Odyssey | Vox Humana sound on Roland JP-8000
Published on Jan 30, 2016 Mistaken For Robots
"Having a go at making a BoC sound on my Korg Arp Odyssey analogue synth"
And super short but nevertheless cool:
Vox Humana sound on Roland JP-8000
Published on Apr 3, 2016 Mistaken For Robots
"Recreation of Polymoog preset Vox Humana on Roland JP-8000"
STEIM Cracklebox | 2005 edition #287 of 500
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via this auction
"From the STEIM Website, by way of introduction:
'Welcome to the world of Crackle.
Michel Waisvisz designed and built the very first Crackle circuit in the late 60ties together with Geert Hamelberg. This was simply a wooden frame with some print boards mounted rear-side up to be touched by the fingers. The circuits were ‘malformed’ oscillators that were very unstable and highly sensitive for finger connections. The Crackle circuit, as well as the powered speaker box, were battery powered to avoid hum and repeated exposure to dangerous electrical shocks. In 1973 Michel Waisvisz joined STEIM and started working on more touchable electronic instruments together with Peter Beyls, Nico Bes and Johan den Biggelaar, and by the mid-seventies they had created both the ‘Crackle Synth’ and the ‘Crackle Box’...'
I bought this item from STEIM in 2005 when I was in a band, doing this kind of stuff. I'm not anymore but I do need cash to pay the rent, so I'm going to let this delightful and crazy machine go to someone who'll use it for what it's meant for, which is making weird electronic music.
The cracklebox is a beautiful thing. The wooden case feels amazing in the hand, and this example, mine, is in perfect nick. I treasured it and kept it safe from knocks or scratches. The playing surface is so tactical. Anyone who sees it, has to touch it. And anyone who touches it, smiles when they do as it responds to every nuance of movement. Now, I used to mic this up and run it through an ableton channel - I've seen folks add an audio out for a 100% wet line, I always meant to do that but never did, it worked just fine in the air - this cracklebox is 100% original and unmodded. It's lovely the way it's meant to be.
It's also 100% functional. It takes a little learning what that means; the cracklebox is a strange beast, but she'll reward your investment and give you back more than you give.
If you're looking for a way to set yourself apart, then this box will turn heads wherever and however you play it."
via this auction
"From the STEIM Website, by way of introduction:
'Welcome to the world of Crackle.Michel Waisvisz designed and built the very first Crackle circuit in the late 60ties together with Geert Hamelberg. This was simply a wooden frame with some print boards mounted rear-side up to be touched by the fingers. The circuits were ‘malformed’ oscillators that were very unstable and highly sensitive for finger connections. The Crackle circuit, as well as the powered speaker box, were battery powered to avoid hum and repeated exposure to dangerous electrical shocks. In 1973 Michel Waisvisz joined STEIM and started working on more touchable electronic instruments together with Peter Beyls, Nico Bes and Johan den Biggelaar, and by the mid-seventies they had created both the ‘Crackle Synth’ and the ‘Crackle Box’...'
I bought this item from STEIM in 2005 when I was in a band, doing this kind of stuff. I'm not anymore but I do need cash to pay the rent, so I'm going to let this delightful and crazy machine go to someone who'll use it for what it's meant for, which is making weird electronic music.
The cracklebox is a beautiful thing. The wooden case feels amazing in the hand, and this example, mine, is in perfect nick. I treasured it and kept it safe from knocks or scratches. The playing surface is so tactical. Anyone who sees it, has to touch it. And anyone who touches it, smiles when they do as it responds to every nuance of movement. Now, I used to mic this up and run it through an ableton channel - I've seen folks add an audio out for a 100% wet line, I always meant to do that but never did, it worked just fine in the air - this cracklebox is 100% original and unmodded. It's lovely the way it's meant to be.
It's also 100% functional. It takes a little learning what that means; the cracklebox is a strange beast, but she'll reward your investment and give you back more than you give.
If you're looking for a way to set yourself apart, then this box will turn heads wherever and however you play it."
Sonica #269 of 650 by Frank Eventoff of Serge 1979
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via this auction
"Much has been written online about this unique, rare, beautiful piece of electronic music history.
Sonica #257 sold at Bonhams auction house in 2011 for £2,671. Thats a lot, but like a Minimoog, this instrument is WORTH that much money. It's so beautiful.
I'm not going to copy and paste other people's words here. OK, just two links:
Some Sonica Info (matrixsynth.blogspot.com)
History of the Sonica (alsrecordsandtapes.com)"
And of course, check out the Sonica label at the bottom of this post for more.
via this auction
"Much has been written online about this unique, rare, beautiful piece of electronic music history.
Sonica #257 sold at Bonhams auction house in 2011 for £2,671. Thats a lot, but like a Minimoog, this instrument is WORTH that much money. It's so beautiful.
I'm not going to copy and paste other people's words here. OK, just two links:
Some Sonica Info (matrixsynth.blogspot.com)
History of the Sonica (alsrecordsandtapes.com)"
And of course, check out the Sonica label at the bottom of this post for more.
Hexinverter Orbitals Eurorack Synthesizer Module
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via this auction
"Orbitals is a 42HP Eurorack analogue step-sequencer that offers a lot of useful features in a very playable and affordable sequencing package. Of all the features offered by this design, perhaps the most interesting are bipolar output modes as well as the voltage controlled step select features.
There are two different modes of voltage controlled step addressing: In both modes, the step is selected from a 0-4V control voltage (in 8 step mode, each step is in 0.5V increments. 0.25V increments for 16 steps then, of course):
Mode 1: Voltage Control (clocked)
In this mode, it works somewhat like a sample and hold. That is, the step only updates and generates a new gate/CV based on the input control voltage each time a new clock pulse is received. That is, the voltage control of steps is slaved to the clock source you input. If the voltage stays the same, but it keeps clocking, you'll get the same CV and gate each time the clock input pulses.
Mode 2: Voltage Control (quantized)
This mode differs from mode 1 in that it is not clock-driven. The clock input for the sequencer basically does nothing in this mode, and instead, each time the input CV steps into a new voltage increment, the sequencer will go to the relative step and generate a new CV and gate for that step. In this way, it basically derives a clock from whatever CV source you input. If you are using a ramp wave to generate a linear sequence with CV, and you increase the frequency of the ramp wave LFO, your sequence speed will automatically follow along with it."
via this auction
"Orbitals is a 42HP Eurorack analogue step-sequencer that offers a lot of useful features in a very playable and affordable sequencing package. Of all the features offered by this design, perhaps the most interesting are bipolar output modes as well as the voltage controlled step select features. There are two different modes of voltage controlled step addressing: In both modes, the step is selected from a 0-4V control voltage (in 8 step mode, each step is in 0.5V increments. 0.25V increments for 16 steps then, of course):
Mode 1: Voltage Control (clocked)
In this mode, it works somewhat like a sample and hold. That is, the step only updates and generates a new gate/CV based on the input control voltage each time a new clock pulse is received. That is, the voltage control of steps is slaved to the clock source you input. If the voltage stays the same, but it keeps clocking, you'll get the same CV and gate each time the clock input pulses.
Mode 2: Voltage Control (quantized)
This mode differs from mode 1 in that it is not clock-driven. The clock input for the sequencer basically does nothing in this mode, and instead, each time the input CV steps into a new voltage increment, the sequencer will go to the relative step and generate a new CV and gate for that step. In this way, it basically derives a clock from whatever CV source you input. If you are using a ramp wave to generate a linear sequence with CV, and you increase the frequency of the ramp wave LFO, your sequence speed will automatically follow along with it."
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