Alesis Andromeda A6 Custom Soundset Demo

Published on Nov 21, 2017 Synth Love

Custom soundset demo by Synth Love. No details on whether it will be made available.

MFB Tanzmaus, Korg Monologue & Behringer VD400 Vintage Delay

Published on Nov 21, 2017 3rdStoreyChemist

"Jamming with the Tanzmaus drum machine & a Monologue synthesiser synced together. The VD400 has been placed on an aux send."

Native Instruments Maschine mk3 - hands-on

Published on Nov 21, 2017 Future Music Magazine

"Si Truss and Simon Arblaster get to grips with the latest Maschine from the NI stable.

The hotly anticipated Maschine mkIII is here and we have been loving its refreshed angular design, improved workflow and layout.

With a few things borrowed from Maschine Studio and its younger sibling, Maschine Jam, the mkIII feels like a more complete system. Much of this is down to the addition of an audio interface - definitely a welcome move in a world of ever-decreasing ports."

Endorphines - Life is a trip ✈ SHUTTLE tour

Published on Nov 21, 2017 TheEndorphines

"We are launching the ‘Life is a trip’ contest and sending one SHUTTLE System out to be on a worldwide tour.
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Artists who have always been interested in trying out our SHUTTLE System, can apply and may get selected for one of the 5 one month slots of pure Endorphin.es SHUTTLEness.
Starting from now until 6th of December 2017 you can apply to be part of this experience.
Simply send one demo track (electronic link please) and a short artist profile to the following email address trip@endorphin.es for a chance to become a SHUTTLE EXPLORER.
We'll then announce the 5 chosen artists from all over the world.
They will receive the SHUTTLE SYSTEM for 1 month to compose a track with it, and then pass it along to the next artist and so on.
We will keep you updated about the progress of the project the whole way.
After all five tracks of all SHUTTLE EXPLORERS are finished and have been delivered to us, we’ll put them up to the social media audience for them to vote for the best track.

The best vote wins a SHUTTLE System!

We're looking forward to your applications.

Please read the schedule and conditions of the campaign below.

Life is a trip! ✈

 
CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE:

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Waldorf Demos with Saga's Jim Gilmour at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in 1992

Saga - Jim Gilmour Demo - Musikmesse Frankfurt 1993 1992 Published on May 12, 2013 MadSevenFilms

"Jim Gilmour ( Saga keyboardist) in a demo at the Waldorf stand during the musikmesse in Germany.
Humble Stance, Wind Him up, Don't be late, Careful where you step, On the loose,etc ...."

Update: according the swissdoc, these videos are actually from 1992. That would make the appearance of the prototype Wave in 1992, not 1993. This post has been updated to reflect that. Note swissdoc's write-ups are from 1993 as you can see in the datestamps for the links, and I believe the production model Wave was indeed released in 1993.

Here's a blast from the past featuring a bit of Waldorf history in via swissdoc. This may very well be the only Waldorf footage from the event. Check out the non-working prototype of the Waldorf Wave in the background. 1992 was the year it made its first appearance to be released in 1993. Note the Microwave rack was released earlier in 1989. Further below you will find some notes on Musikmesse 1993 (the following year after these videos) from swissdoc, followed by a transcription of the Wave flyer. This is a fascinating look back on synth history. But first, one more video from the 1992 Musikmesse.

Update2 via swissdoc: "In addition, for those who can read and understand German, there is a big series of three articles available for download (email has to be provided) from the German Keyboards magazine. Inside Wave. Amazing level of detail plus in part three an interview with developers and users plus additional interviews with the people behind the Wave.

https://www.keyboards.de/heftarchiv/1994-10/inside-wave-1-wave-intro/
https://www.keyboards.de/heftarchiv/1994-11/inside-wave-2-tech-talk/
https://www.keyboards.de/heftarchiv/1994-12/inside-wave-3-wave-story/"

Update3: The following scans have been added to the bottom of this post:
Messe.1992.TSI.Messeinformation
Messe.1992.Preliminary.Wave.Info
Messe.1993.TSI.Show.Information
Messe.1993.Wave.Flyer

Saga - Jim Gilmour Scratching the surface - Musikmesse Frankfurt 1993 1992

Published on May 13, 2013 MadSevenFilms

"Jim Gilmour ( Saga keyboardist) in a demo at the Waldorf stand during the musikmesse in Germany.
Scratching the surface"

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The following is a Musikmesse 1993 recap via swissdoc aka George Mueller, who attended, from way back in 1993 (you'll find a transcript of the Waldorf Wave flyer text further below). P.S. for a quick look at the gear released at the 1993 Musikmesse see here and here, both from swissdoc.

"Before I go into this Wave stuff, I'd like to tell you a little about the Frankfurt Musik Messe. Those restless gear junkies, skip the next 24 lines.

The Frankfurt International Music Fair was held for the 14th time and was attended by a record number of exhibitors: 1194 from 40 contries. So it's the leading event for the music business.

The Messe Frankfurt has 10 halls of different sizes, three of them are used by the Musik Messe. Hall 9.0 is the most interesting, it's for electronic instruments, 9.1 is for guitars and amps, 9.2 is for stage light, sound and mixers. These halls are middle in size, rows range from A to F, with booth numbers up to 90 each. Hall 8 is for acoustic instruments and publishers; it's funny, all that noise from test-playing violins, flutes and so on. This is the biggest hall, rows from A to P. The monster booth of Yamaha is in the back of this hall with all their synths, FXs and personal keyboards. So it's a long walk to Yamaha. It's a bit risky in this hall, if you enter one booth, browse thru the pages of some book, after talking to the salesman you probably lost your orientation. Hall 10.1 is reserved for grand pianos and uprights. No elctricity allowed there.

It's funny, when you change from 9.0 to 9.1, all those long haired heavy metal guys. One amp or guitar company has a Hard Rock Cafe at their booth, evertime overcrowded with guys drinking cocktails or beer.

So, here we are, the promised report on the TSI shows WAVE MUSIC DEMO and INSIDE THE WAVE.

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Hologram Electronics Infinite Jets

Published on Nov 20, 2017 Perfect Circuit Audio

"Building on its literary namesake, Infinite Jets is an unconventional pedal that follows a player's dynamics and subsequently samples notes and chords before conforming them to entirely new sounds. In addition to two separate channels with infinite sustain, Infinite Jets features four sampling effects: Blur, Synth, Glitch, and Swell. Using these effects, users can transpose Jests into Jets through the generation of sustained ambient compositions with chords that seamlessly blend into one another, granular passages, beautiful fuzz and swells, delays, vibrato, and much more.

Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/i..."

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Kawai K3m Digital/Analog Hybrid Polyphonic Synth Module

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via this auction

"The K3m is a 2 oscillator 6 voice digital/analog hybrid polysynth. The oscillators feature 33 selectable digital waveforms. The filters are the classic SSM 2044 4 pole that can be found in various other synths of that era- Korg Polysix, Mono/Poly, PPG Wave, etc."

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Analogue Systems Sequential Controller Demo

Published on Nov 20, 2017 Fluffy Momo

Bit Beat Bot - 1 line code synth

Published on Nov 20, 2017 TheJesterN

Note this is the first product from JesterN. Previous posts featured various performances from JesterN.

via Etsy

"Bit Beat Bot is a Expressive, Portable and Inexpensive sound engine.

It uses one line code formula to generate music/sounds that encompass: drone, noise, ever changing melodic patterns, rhythms, sweeps, video game scenarios etc.. All with the distinctive digital distortion sound. Game-boy like.

It has a power inlet, that can be powered via mini-usb cables (computer or phone charger).

And has 5 pots to control the sound generation:
-the code formula
-the pitch/speed
-parameter 1 of the formula (if included in the formula)
-parameter 2 of the formula (if included in the formula)
-parameter 3 of the formula (if included in the formula)

It is open software so you can put your favourites code formulas or experiment and customize your Bit Beat Bo with new code.

Ships as is, without cables or chargers."

VINTAGE MOOG 203a POLYMOOG Synthesizer Stand & 285a Pedal

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"This rare working Polymoog was a recent purchase and it's by far the cleanest one you've likely to find. Comes with Poly pedal 285a and the (6-pc support legs). Also includes a binder with printed copies of Owners Manual and schematics sheets. I've been advised to have it "gone over" thoroughly by a technician. But I'm not investing nearly $1k on an item I'm not keeping."

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