OB6: 'Starsong #3' ("Orion's Belt")

Published on Sep 3, 2018 Kris Lennox

"The two uploads prior to the Liszt post from the other day I've added to Soundcloud under the title 'Starsongs'. Hence the title of this one as #3. I'm going for a really soft, gentle sound. Distant, like the stars in the night sky. The three LH notes/ascending arpeggio represent the three stars of Orion's Belt (Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka). Last night the belt was slanting upwards, hence ascending arpeggios. The first three melody notes represent Betelgeuse, Meissa, and Bellatrix, with the 5-note sequence representing 5 of the stars from the bow (there are 6, but last night I could only see 5).

I spend a lot of time under the stars i.e. overnighters up mountains/in valleys. If it is dry, I often don't bother with a tent i.e. just bivvy on the ground with a sleeping bag, looking up at the stars until I fall asleep. There's nothing better.

If you live in a city, it is definitely worth getting out into the wilderness - just for the sake of looking up. Awe-inspiring.

pS here's a link to the included piece on Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-736798162...

All best
Kris"

SynthMania: My favorite Joy Division song.

Published on Sep 3, 2018 SynthMania

"When I was a teenager in the '80s I was a huge Joy Division fan (still am), it was my favorite band during my 'dark' period. 'Decades' is the song of theirs that I've always loved the most. I used to put Closer on the turntable in my room at night, and fall asleep lullabied by this beautiful, gorgeous song. I'm prepping some songs for a gig at 'Knob Con' this weekend and I'm definitely gonna play this one. Played all live in one take following an inspiration, I programmed the drums on the Circuit, added the minimal bass in the Monologue, played the strings on the microSTATION and sang into a microphone live as the inspiration strikes, feedback and all."

06-The Landscape Stereo Field- Part 6: Sound Processing (Drums)

Published on Sep 3, 2018 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the Landscape Stereo Field where a beat I programmed is processed by the Stereo Field and re-performed by me."

AutomaticGainsay Landscape videos.

One Small Synth, Ep. 2: Bastl Kastle

Published on Sep 3, 2018 Aidan Burns-Fulkerson

"This is the second installment in a micro-series diving deep into my collection of minuscule synthesizers. Each episode will shine the spotlight on one little synth. There will be no talking, just music or noise, depending on the synth in question and your personal taste in sound.

This episode will listen to the always awesome and weird Bastl Kastle. This mini-modular synth can be screechy when angry, but harmonic and beautiful when calm. All the warm organic tones and patterns are rewarding to find and surprising in depth.

The next episode will feature one of the Pocket Operators."

Aidan Burns-Fulkerson One Small Synth

Moog Jet, Sub 37 + Digitech Nautila

Published on Sep 3, 2018 Moognificat

"What happens when you combine the flange side of the Digitech Nautila effects pedal with a Moog Sub 37 white noise generator and filter? A fighter jet flyby in your home studio! This video demonstrates the results. Listen in stereo for the best experience."

Rare Access Virus TI2 Keyboard - Whiteout Limited Edition SN 038 of 150

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"Own a piece of synth history !

This is unit #38 of 150 made in the very limited Whiteout Edition of the Access Virus TI2 synthesizer (full size 61 keys)

It is the very best looking version of this legendary synth you could ever own, and won't go unnoticed in your studio or on stage !
Numbered plate can be seen in the photos.
I'll be very sad to see it go, but I need the space and am downsizing to a Polar version.

Excellent condition with original box, manual and cables."

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Yamaha RM1X

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NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #4

NEW Z-DSP CARD: MARIANA TRENCH #4 from Station 252 on Vimeo.

Mariana Trench - a new card for Z-DSP eurorack module by Tiptop Audio.

Algorithm #4: FDN UNSTABLE 2

Simple FM patch synthesized using Tiptop Audio modules: 2x Z3000, 2x Z4000 and Z2040 running through FDN UNSTABLE 2 algorithm. Sequenced with Tiptop Audio Z8000, QuantiZer and Circadian Rhythms.

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A Few Updates from Todd Barton - New Releases, Collaborations, & Performances

A few synth related updates from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, Todd Barton:

Hi Friends,

Things keep being busy around here!

"Pre-order this upcoming cassette release of various composers (including me) exploring and moving beyond
my Krell patch."

My recent solo Buchla Music Easel album with the CD cover artwork by Ursula Barton. Download available now. Pre-order the CD here.

I'm delighted to have a couple of pages in this amazing new book which will be out in October. Check it out. It is unique and full of great information, interview, photos and beautifully opens the re-emerging world of modular synthesis to a wider audience. Patch & Tweak, Exploring Modular Synthesis

All best wishes,
Todd


Also: "Just a brief reminder of two upcoming concerts:

Saturday, September 8 at 7:30 pm at the DanceSpace in Ashland I'll be performing freely improvised electronic music with Bruce Bayard. Bruce's video of abstract figures filmed at SF MOMA is not to be missed. Tickets and more information here.

Friday, September 14 from 7:30-10:30 pm at the Butler Bandshell in Lithia Park
Silent Movement presents The Silent Discovery Series with Control Voltage Therapy:
Todd Barton & Bruce Bayard improvising on Buchla Music Easels with visuals by Michael Maag. You've got to see/hear this!! Opening live looping by Landen Griffith.
$5 donation - all ages.

The audio portion will be broadcast with the technical wizardry of Jordan Rose and Landen Griffith (organizers of The Silent Disco) sending separate and mixed channels of our musical improvisations to special wifi headsets (available at the Park), with video mapping on the bandshell by Michael Maag, resident lighting designer at OSF. You will be able to hear Todd in one channel, Bruce in another, and a mix of both in the third channel, with the ability to switch to any mode at any time and wander around and move! A truly unique concert experience.

Stay tuned for my next Notes from Todd with more album release dates and October tour dates in NYC, Krakow and London!"

ROLAND MSQ-700 SN 584675

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Could be SN 564675 or 534675. Hard to read the second digit. I try to capture them when I can for archival purposes.

"MINT CONDITION ROLAND MSQ-700 DIGITAL KEYBOARD RECORDER! COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL BOX!"

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