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Speak&SID - CPC MIDI IN SID + AY Synth

Published on Dec 4, 2019 Michael Wessel

"Turn your CPC into a powerful MIDI IN SID + AY Synthesizer!

A new mode has been added to the Speak&SID firmware - the MIDISID mode.

In this mode, Speak&SID can receive MIDI messages over its UART header to which a 10 $ MIDI breakout board is connected via Dupont cables. The Microkorg is used solely as a MIDI controller here (no sounds from the Microkorg). The incoming MIDI messages are then received by the CPC by reading the Speak&SID serial buffer byte by byte, and analyzed and translated into (polyphonous) notes for the internal CPC AY 3-8912 soundchip. At the same time, these notes are also sent to the (ARM)SID chip on the Speak&SID card, which is then also playing the received notes (currently only 1 voice - but for the AY we are using all 3 voices). With a little bit of additional work on the CPC machine code program, all of the SID's capabilities will be controlled via MIDI and/or the CPC keyboard keys in the near future, hence turning a CPC with Speak&SID into a powerful and inexpensive, versatile SID + AY 3-8912 MIDI IN realtime synthesizer. It is even possible to add one more soundgenerator to the mix - the SpeakJet chip is also a 4channel sound synthesizer! Interestingly, as you can hear, the SID and AY sound chip are slightly detuned from each other. Not sure why this is... maybe I need to tune the SID or AY frequencies a bit? Or maybe that's an ARMSID inaccurarcy? Have to try with my real 6581."

Speak&SID CPC - 2nd Demo, Line Out Recording + LEDs!

Published on Nov 9, 2019 Michael Wessel

"This time, a line out recording of Speak&SID CPC. Last video was taken from the camera's mic. Speak&SID's GPIO LEDs are controlled by the CPC, not the firmware. The 4 LEDs, from left to right, are the GATE bits of the corresponding SID cannels, and the 4th LED indicates changes in filter resonance. As the LEDs are controlled by the CPC / SID Player software, it is also possible to turn this LED display into a volume level indicator display, or other kinds of "lightshows". It is easy to patch the ASM for that (all the SID registers are modeled in software there).

In the meantime, the 2nd PCB revision boards arrived. So I should be able to ship out the first Speak&SID cards early December."

Jean-Michel Jarre sounds on Yamaha Motif XF7 Keyboard - Part II

Published on Dec 5, 2019 adnmusic

"Sound demos rather than real covers
Everything is played or triggered live, thanks to the Motif's custom arpeggios.
No talking, no additionnal tracks (except for the choir in Rendez-Vous III and the drums in London Kid).
Thanks to moessieurs and Zozole for some of the sounds.
Thanks to JMJ and his crew for the music (Guy Delacroix forever !)"

adnmusic Jean-Michel Jarre sounds

Ambient Chaos at Spectrum (Brooklyn, New York)

Published on Dec 5, 2019 CatSynth TV

"We visit Spectrum, a home for experimental and adventurous music in Brooklyn, for the November edition of Ambient Chaos.

Portions of video by Jewel Chaudhary.
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Ambient Chaos Returns with four very special acts and Sofy Yuditskaya on live video!

1) Public Speaking/Gabriel Zucker Duo

Brooklyn's Public Speaking is the soulful noise project of sound artist and songwriter Jason Anthony Harris. Live, he uses voice, found objects, radio, synth, and tape recorder, poring over pedals to loop, warp and augment these sources.

https://www.facebook.com/publicspeaki...

Gabriel Zucker is a pianist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist from New York, whose work combines maximalist compositions with the progressive improvisation of New York’s creative music scene. His music has received two ASCAP composition awards, and has been praised in Downbeat (4.5 stars), All About Jazz (4.5 stars), Stereogum, Jazzwise, and the New York City Jazz Record. A Yale graduate and Rhodes Scholar, Zucker has performed throughout New York at such venues as Carnegie Hall, The Stone, Roulette, and the Jazz Gallery, as well as in 22 countries around the world.

http://www.gabrielzucker.com/home.html

2) The Tony Curtis Experience

The Tony Curtis Experience is
Damien Olsen's approach to Lounge and Exotica from the old school tradition of electronic music.

Influenced by the music of Let's Baxter, John Barry and 60s and 70's TV shows, elaborating a romantic and intricate sonic poem,.
Joined by the talents of Neb Ula the Velvet Queen on Theremin and Jeremy Slater on various electronics.

https://damienolsen.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/jeremyslater-1
www.soundcloud.com/Nebulaandthevelvetqueen

3) Amanda Chaudhary

https://amandachaudhary.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fab7...

4) 4 Airports

4 Airports is a collaboration between guitarist Craig Chin and synthesist Nathan Yeager. Together they create improvised electronic soundscapes, exploring weird sonic terrain and deep ambient textures.

https://4airports.bandcamp.com"

Modular Synthesizer Ensemble, Jugend am Werk - MakingOf

Published on Dec 5, 2019 Modular Synthesizer Ensemble

"Ein Projekt mit Jugendlichen der Produktionsschule STAR, Jugend am Werk, Wien."

"A project with young people from the Production School STAR, Jugend am Werk, Vienna."

The Arpeggiator Analog Groovebox - Introduction and Circuits

Published on Dec 5, 2019 Andreas Remshagen

"This is an Introduction of my DIY-Analog Groovebox, the little Beast.
Here is a Link where you can Download the Description and the Circuits.
Most of them based on the Cirquits from Yusynth.net and Ray Wilsons Music
from outer Space. I made some Modifications customized for my own usage
Plans and Cirquits: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1AQt...

The originals you can find here:
http://www.yusynth.net
http://musicfromouterspace.com/
https://www.schmitzbits.de/"

Rainbow from Prism (4MS SMR) - VCV Rack Tutorial

Published on Dec 5, 2019 Omri Cohen

"There's so much to explore with this one...

If you like what I do and want to support my work, consider joining my crew on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/omricohen

Here is the patch - https://patchstorage.com/rainbow-from..."

EMS VCS 3 Cornwall with Mods and Extras

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"EMS vcs 3 it comes with lots of mods done professionally at the factory in Cornwall,It is in mint condition and comes with all the associated leads for the mods Fully working in every way it’s like new,Also comes with 18 white pins ,8 Grey pins,4 red pins 30 in all Extra,Plus you get Digitana matrix interface,and Digitana Quad midi-cv, these two pieces add loads more options,The keyboard that goes with this Vcs3 Is on order been three years now Don’t know when it will come whoever buys this as the option of getting the keyboard , I also had a case made specially for it when I shipped it from UK to Malta. Better safe than sorry I will ship in case obviously adds to the Cost to shipping,"

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Oberheim Xpander

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"Serviced about six years ago by Tone Tweakers, all functions work perfectly (see pictures for Voice Test results).

In great shape - LCD display plastic has slight superficial dullness/hairline marks consistent with age. Case and graphic panel overlay in terrific condition, with original stickers on back. A few very light scuffs and one tiny dent to wooden endcaps (see pictures). Includes original box (in rough shape) and power cable."

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Yamaha SS-30 STRINGS Synth SN 2493

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"This Polyphonic ensemble from Yamaha is in excellent condition, though it does show some tiny signs of age. It is fully working, have been cleaned and refurbished. All the knobs have been cleaned and lubricated. Thekeyboard has been rebuilt, every keys are working correctly without double triggering. The unit has been calibrated following the factory specifications."

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