Neon Captain Radiator 30W

Published on Feb 25, 2020 Neon Captain

"We wanted to see how the Neon_Captain Radiator Laser Synthesizer played with big lasers so we took it to NY and hooked it up to a 30W RGB laser projector."

https://www.neoncaptain.com/

ASM Hydrasynth: self-playing patch

Published on Feb 25, 2020 Brittle stR music

Update: tutorial video for the above posted here.

"This patch is a serious edit of the 'first patch' in my previous video. I used all 5 LFOs on this one! Plus ENV5 is cycling to modulate the depth of ENV1 filter 1 cutoff. Another LFO slowly crossfades OSC1 and OSC2, each wavescanning modulated by its own LFO at two different rates. Then the arp is ratcheting at 44% Chance, giving extra unpredictability. There's a sine wave in the wave sequence for each OSC: this gives a bass timbre to mix in with the brighter waveforms.

The Hydrasynth gives more complex results than any other hardware synth I've ever used. This is just one chord arpeggiating, but it never seems to repeat, what with all the timbral modulations and ratcheting! It keeps spitting out irresistible little phrases that I might never have invented by playing manually.

All FX are onboard the synth."

Xonik Devices Midi to Roland PG-200 Protocol Converter Kit

You might recall the MIDI to JX-3P Protocol Converter from Xonik Devices posted back in 2015 here. Xonik Devices wrote in to let us know they have a new converter kit. Details follow.

"Hi everybody! Five years ago I made a small device that translates midi CC messages into the proprietary format that the Roland PG-200 uses to control the JX-3P, MKS-30 and GR-700, making it possible to tweak parameters on these synths without the rather expensive PG-200.

Quite a few people have asked if they could buy one, so I've decided to sell the device as a solder-yourself kit. Prices start at EUR 50 + postage without
an enclosure. I've got enough parts for 40 kits at the moment, sold on a first come first served basis. If demand is high I will probably order more parts, but there is a bit of a lead time.

If you want to order one, have any questions or just want to contact me, go to:

https://www.xonik.no/mpg200

PS: I do this on a hobby basis so it may take me a few days to get back to you!

About the MPG-200:

The MPG-200 is an affordable replacement for the PG-200 synthesizer programmer. It is a protocol translator for vintage Roland synths that use the PG-200 - JX-3P, MKS-30 and GR-700. It translates standard midi CC-messages into the proprietary PG-200 format necessary to control the synths, making it possible to use a DAW, hardware midi controller or other synth in place of the expensive PG-200.

No internal modification of your synth is necessary, as the MPG-200 does a direct translation into the PG-200 data format.

The MPG-200 comes with Midi thru, so you don't have to use a splitter if you want to control both playing and parameter noodling of your MKS-30 from the same midi source.

The MPG-200 is configurable and upgradable through Midi.

Read more about the MPG-200 at https://www.xonik.no/mpg200 and builders-guide"

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AE Modular ALGODRONE Overview // Modular Synth Bytebeats! #TTNM

Published on Feb 25, 2020 THE TUESDAY NIGHT MACHINES

"Here's an overview of the new AE Modular Synth ALGODRONE Bytebeat module. MORE INFO BELOW =)

♥ SUPPORT: http://bit.ly/ttnm-support ♥

The ALGODRONE is a byte beat player and -generator for the tangible waves AE Modular synthesizer format. It features plenty of manual adjustment possibilities and CV inputs, as well as a granular synth mode, which lets you sweep through small parts of the sounds. It also works great as a chaotic CV source!

My Beginner's Guide to coding Bytebeats:
https://nightmachines.tv/bytebeats-tu..."

ALGODRONE posts

The Synth Sounds of Parliament-Funkadelic's Bernie Worrell | Reverb

video upload by Reverb

Published on Feb 25, 2020

"Bernie Worrell is most known as the man behind some of the funkiest keyboard lines ever recorded. A musical prodigy from an early age, he went on to become the keyboardist for Parliament-Funkadelic, a collaborator with musicians like Fred Schneider of the B-52s and groups like the Talking Heads, and even had a prolific solo career. In the video above, we're digging into some of Worrell's famous keyboard and synth sounds and how he put them together.

Worrell was a musical prodigy from an early age. He was born with perfect pitch and was a quick study of classical music, even composing and performing a concerto by age eight. He continued on to Juilliard and then to the New England Conservatory of Music before meeting George Clinton. After joining The Parliaments, as they were then known, he'd forever change the future of funk as a player, composer, and sonic voyager.

Here, we look at some of his famous keyboard and synth sounds and how he put them together. Worrell played vintage Moog MiniMoogs, a Hohner D6 Clavinet, an ARP Solina string synth, and a Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, among other instruments. In our video above, we're using a Moog Model D Reissue, a Nord Piano 3's Hohner D6 Clavinet patch, the Arturia V Collection's Solina V soft-synth, and a Prophet-6."

Patch notes at here

Ambient Live Looping with Arturia MicroFreak

Published on Feb 24, 2020 Fahmi M.

Bob Moog Foundation 2019 Year-In-Review Recap & Minimoog Raffle Update

Published on Feb 24, 2020 moogfoundation

"2019 was a year of great accomplishment for the Bob Moog Foundation as Dr. Bob's SoundSchool expanded to teach and inspire 3,000 children a year through science, music, and innovation, and as we opened the Moogseum in Asheville, NC, hosted Moogmentum, our grand opening celebration, and much more.

Many thanks to all of you who have supported our innovative path forward.
You can support our work here: http://bit.ly/ContributeBMF

Music: "The Princely Hours", Erik Norlander"

And an update on the raffle which only has two weeks left to go:

"Our 2020 raffle for a 1972 Vintage Minimoog Model D signed by Herbie Hancock is off to an excellent start. Big thanks to over 1,000 of you from all over the world who have purchased tickets so far!

With Herbie's signature and inscription to Bob, this incredible synthesizer is truly a one-of-a-kind collector's item!!

You can read all about it and purchase your tickets HERE.

Our raffles provide important funding for the Bob Moog Foundation's educational and historic preservation work. Be sure to purchase your tickets and support our work at the same time. As we like to say, it's a win-win."

Acidchicken X Cutt Records Vol.1 - Miniature Synth Spotting

Published on Feb 22, 2020 acidchicken

Some miniature synth spotting in this one.

"Promo video for the first release of the limited edition vinyl series by Acidchicken Records & Cutt Records.

This release features tracks by:
HRDFLR
CITRIC ACID
BITING EYE
PURPLE KEY

Acidchicken X Cutt Records Vol.1
Limited edition colour vinyl
Available from acidchicken.bandcamp.com

Video Shot & Edited by Arne Venema.
Concept by Ben Bridges."

Roland D-50 61-Key Linear Synthesizer w/ Memory Cards

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"The D-50 is a very interesting digital synth that combines PCM samples with Roland's linear arithmatic synthesis method, a style of digital subtractive synthesis. The PCM samples are providing the attack sound and the LAS section will ring out or sustain. In practice some very lovely and complex sounds are easy to achieve with the D-50.

This synth is in great shape and works perfectly with just some minor cosmetic wear from its age."

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Anatek Pocket Products Lot Wind Machine Sequencer Power Pack

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You can find a demo of the Wind Machine breath controller here, and some additional info here. You can find a few posts featuring the sequencer here, but unfortunately no videos.

"Anatek Pocket Products Lot Wind Machine Sequencer Power Pack MIDI Synthesizer

Includes:

Wind Machine
Pocker Sequencer
Power Pack
256k Sequencer RAM"

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