Sunday, September 18, 2022
Knobcon 22: Circuit Happy Missing Link News
video upload by sonicstate
"Its true that the part shortage has made the original Missing Link Ableton Live Link to Modular Clock device difficult to make but, Ed has been working on some new designs to ensure the next desktop device - the Missing Link Jr. will be coming soon - however the Eurorack ML-2 is available and can still interface with your modular clock wirelessly from your Ableton session.
https://circuithappy.com/"
Not to be confused with Jabrudian Industries The Missing Link
New England Synth Fest - Bill T Miller Synthesizer Performance @ Museum of Science Boston - 08.11.22
video upload by Bill T Miller
"Bill T Miller Synthesizer Performance @ New England Synth Fest @ Museum of Science Boston - 08.11.22. This BTM stereophonic improv performance features a CLASSIC SYNTH array... Buchla Easel Command 208-C, Korg ARP 2600, Moog Mother-32, Make Noise O-Coast and 4MS STS Sampler & Toppobrillo MiniMix.
Video Produced/Directed/Edited by Bill T Miller
Cameras: BTM & Sheri Hausey & Beth Moguel
BILL T MILLER, a chameleon of sonic exploration, is a multi-instrumentalist musician, composer, recording engineer, producer, filmmaker, photographer, artist, instrument builder and cat lover. From toy piano at two years old to starting a "band" with tennis racket guitar and trash can drums in the 60s to becoming a professional recording engineer / producer / live sound tech after graduating from College for the Recording Arts in San Francisco in 1976, his paths are always unfolding and looping. At recording college he took synthesizer courses with ARP 2600 and Emu synths and then worked (as live sound and recording engineer) in California until 1980.
Eventually ending up in Boston working as a freelance recording engineer and live sound engineer and then starting his own Headroom Recording Studios. While much of his "professional career" was devoted to recording and photographing OTHER artists, he was always working on his own weirdo music bands in the shadows. Some of these adventures include Out of Band Experience (OBE), Kings Of Feedback, Drum Army, Kings Of Slack, Zonkulator, and Orgy Of Noise with over 25 full album releases on his own DIY labels as an artist.
BTM's quest has looped back around to a nostalgic look forward incorporating ALL of the past adventures while moving sideways in time in to an unknown future think void. Living in Boston for 37 years and giving every moment to this insatiable desire to CREATE and SHARE is focus of his true path.
SEE: http://btmtv.com (this youtube channel)
HEAR: http://billtmiller.bandcamp.com
MORE: http://billtmiller.com/
On the Second Thursday of every month of summer 2022, the Museum of Science teamed up with New England Synth Fest for an incredible fusion of live synthesizer performances that took over the Charles Hayden Planetarium. Experience some of the best synth musicians and visualizers from New England like never before in the immersive full dome environment of the Planetarium.
LOBBY MUSIC 7pm
BILL T MILLER = outer space trip out synths
20 minute set - PLEASE LISTEN CAREFULLY.
LOBBY SYNTHFEST VENDORS
ARP Foundation (Alan R. Pearman's daughter DINA will be there) & SynthCube & Stompbox Sonic & coolpix and MORE
7:30pm in the DOME three were 20 minute sets back to back for first show...
introduced by the host of MOS SUMMER THURSDAY SERIES... JAMES MONROE ! - Asha Tamirisa
- LIMBC with visuals by Solid State Entity - Bob Familiar with visuals by cskonopka
+ following 1st dome show were two 20 minute LOBBY sets...
- Vizzie / Oxalis (Ed Guild & Richard Tarantio)
- Build (Nick Solarz)
The three lobby sets are hosted by Richard Tarantio in conjunction with Modular On The Spot Boston. Richard provided LIVE SOUND for all three lobby sets and played in a duo for the middle set.
+ 9:30pm in the DOME there was a repeat of the hree 20 minute sets back to back for second show. (see above.)
Boston Museum of Science Polage Art by Austine Wood Comarow !!!!!
Mega Thanx to NEW ENGLAND SYNTH FEST HOST... KENT LUNDBERT !
Super Thanx to MOS SUMMER THURSDAY SERIES HOST... JAMES MONROE !
Ultra Thanx to BUCHLA GURU TODD BARTON for KRELL WISDOM & FLUTE APPEARANCE via morphagene sampler.
Super THANX to BETH MOGUEL for footage.
Eternal THANX as always to SHERI HAUSEY & Tippi Cat & Ziggy Cat & Mel the Cat !!!!"
Critter & Guitari - Wasis for Organelle
video upload by Critter & Guitari
"Download this patch here: https://patchstorage.com/wasis/
We’d like to welcome you to “Wasis”– a drone-y oasis. A wave evolver, Wasis creates subtle and unique changes to waveform patterns manually, algorithmically, or with Evolve/Devolve options. Wasis is the etch-and-sketch of synthesizers as you can choose what shapes to add to the waveform that makes your sound. Choose how and when the next evolution will happen, or set to a regular interval. Fade between evolutions for maximal smoothness."
MakeNoise #XPO | Episode 01 | First Encounter
video upload by Cinematic Laboratory
"This video marks episode one of the new XPO video series. This first encounter has been love at first patch.
00:00 Prologue
00:41 I/O
01:26 Basic waveforms
02:11 Basics
04:20 Stereo waveforms
05:35 XPO + Optomix
07:44 XPO + QPAS
09:43 Frequency Modulation
10:53 Xtreme patching
13:48 Mono patching
15:45 The Krell vs Predator Patch
16:52 XLFO
18:42 Epilogue
This is the first time MakeNoise sponsored me a module, so this video officially has 'product placement'. But for me, MakeNoise modules don't count, they're in the DNA of this channel. It's more about passion, love and destiny. For the record, I pre-ordered a second one from retail. Alien modules used are the Doepfer A178 Theremin controller, the Tiptop Buchla 245T and the Making Sound Machines Stolperbeats."
Jams from the 80's : Recreated on Synthesizers : PART 2
video upload by Luke Million
Luke Million Jams from the 80's
"Part 2 of me jamming on some of my favourite songs from the 80's.
Dead Or Alive : You Spin Me Round
Michael Jackson : Thriller
The Buggles : Video Killed The Radio Star
The Alan Parsons Project : Sirius
Men Without Hats : The Safety Dance
Sylvester : Don't Stop
Europe : The Final Countdown
Icehouse : Electric Blue
Falco : Rock Me Amadeus
Kate Bush : Running Up That Hill
Visit https://www.lukemillion.com/
to keep up to date with new music and upcoming live shows.
Pre-Save my debut album "Gina The Synth Cat"
https://ditto.fm/ginathesynthcat
Equipment used in this video;
Arp Odyssey Mk 1
Digitech Talker
E-mu Emulator II HD
Hohner Clavinet D6
Korg MS20
Roland D50
Roland Jupiter 4
Roland JX-8p
Roland Juno 6
Roland SH2
Roland VP330
Moog Grandmother
Moog Multimoog
Oberheim DMX
Oberheim OB8
Sequential Prophet 5 Rev 3
Yamaha CP70b
Yamaha DX7"
Bastl Instruments Pizza - Review
video upload by Molten Music Technology
"This is the fascinating wavefolding and FM-modulating Pizza oscillator from Bastl Instruments. If, like me, you don't get on with FM in your rack, then this could be for you."
Wersi EX20 - rare 20 voice additive synthesizer with analog SSM filters
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
Pics of the inside below. You can find videos of the EX20 in previous posts.
"This is the rare 20 voice rack version of the Wersi MK1. The EX20/MK1 is a VERY unique additive, digital/analog hybrid synthesizer. It's an oddly complex, weird alien machine in every manner. It's notoriously one of the most difficult synths to master due to its cryptic language, design, programming methods and function. So if you enjoy taming the more deep and daunting synthesizers: you'll be in bliss with this. Fortunately I have the programmer overlays attached to the top for (much needed and convenient) reference. Adding to its outsider nature; it is also paraphonic, as the 20 additive voices feed into a single but glorious sounding analog SSM filter. The EX20 has been internally cleaned and well cared for. It is functioning as properly as a EX20/MK1 can be, with all the original quirks and charms it was born with. Definitely one of the most unique synthesizers made. The most stable and current OS proms have been installed."
via this auction
Pics of the inside below. You can find videos of the EX20 in previous posts.
"This is the rare 20 voice rack version of the Wersi MK1. The EX20/MK1 is a VERY unique additive, digital/analog hybrid synthesizer. It's an oddly complex, weird alien machine in every manner. It's notoriously one of the most difficult synths to master due to its cryptic language, design, programming methods and function. So if you enjoy taming the more deep and daunting synthesizers: you'll be in bliss with this. Fortunately I have the programmer overlays attached to the top for (much needed and convenient) reference. Adding to its outsider nature; it is also paraphonic, as the 20 additive voices feed into a single but glorious sounding analog SSM filter. The EX20 has been internally cleaned and well cared for. It is functioning as properly as a EX20/MK1 can be, with all the original quirks and charms it was born with. Definitely one of the most unique synthesizers made. The most stable and current OS proms have been installed."
Douk Audio Mini Digital Theremin w/ Display Screen
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction, also on eBay
Warm tips
1. Because the antenna is small, you may feel that the piano is not sensitive enough. You can buy a large antenna (3.5mm), or connect the original antenna to a metal sheet or metal rod to increase the control range, or directly press the metal block on the original antenna.
2. The pitch control will be relatively stable after the instrument is turned on for 5 minutes.
Features
Variety of function settings: It is equipped with a color screen display, which can display the waveform/time frequency/volume, as well as a pitch indicator and a corresponding piano pitch display, and various function settings can be realized through the panel keys.
Many Voices: There are more than 70 kinds of voices for you to choose from, including more than 20 kinds of traditional Chinese national musical instruments. It's extremely playable and perfect as a gift for a friend.
Self-contained speakers and pluggable antennas: In addition to connecting to audio equipment such as headphones, it can also play sound through the speakers that come with the host. When the audio device is connected, the external speakers will be automatically turned off. The equipped antenna can be unplugged, stretched and retracted, and it is very convenient to store.
Small appearance, easy to charge: The overall appearance is small and exquisite, easy to hold and play. Powered by Type-c interface, you can play anytime and anywhere by plugging in the power bank. It is very convenient to use and has a high cost performance.
Parameter:
Dimensions: 98*70*16mm/3.86*2.76*0.63in
Net Weight: 107g/0.24lb
Package Weight: 300g/0.66lb
Packing List:
1* Theremin
1*Type-c USB cable
2*Antenna
via this auction, also on eBay
Warm tips1. Because the antenna is small, you may feel that the piano is not sensitive enough. You can buy a large antenna (3.5mm), or connect the original antenna to a metal sheet or metal rod to increase the control range, or directly press the metal block on the original antenna.
2. The pitch control will be relatively stable after the instrument is turned on for 5 minutes.
Features
Variety of function settings: It is equipped with a color screen display, which can display the waveform/time frequency/volume, as well as a pitch indicator and a corresponding piano pitch display, and various function settings can be realized through the panel keys.
Many Voices: There are more than 70 kinds of voices for you to choose from, including more than 20 kinds of traditional Chinese national musical instruments. It's extremely playable and perfect as a gift for a friend.
Self-contained speakers and pluggable antennas: In addition to connecting to audio equipment such as headphones, it can also play sound through the speakers that come with the host. When the audio device is connected, the external speakers will be automatically turned off. The equipped antenna can be unplugged, stretched and retracted, and it is very convenient to store.
Small appearance, easy to charge: The overall appearance is small and exquisite, easy to hold and play. Powered by Type-c interface, you can play anytime and anywhere by plugging in the power bank. It is very convenient to use and has a high cost performance.
Parameter:
Dimensions: 98*70*16mm/3.86*2.76*0.63in
Net Weight: 107g/0.24lb
Package Weight: 300g/0.66lb
Packing List:
1* Theremin
1*Type-c USB cable
2*Antenna
Davoli Krundaal Musical SRL Davolisint
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
Back from the dead.
"The Davolisint is Italy's first analog synth.
First released in 1972 by Davoli Krundaal Musical SRL. This model is a hard to find piece of synth history!
Full working order, just needs a little cleaning.
On the left-hand side of the keyboard are rocker switches to engage the various footages of the oscillators, from 32' all the way up to 1/2'.
The rocker switches on the right side turn on or off VCO1, VCO2, Vibrato 1, Vibrato 2, T1 and T2 (which engage increasing amounts of portamento) and C—a sort of constant drone of the low C note.
In the middle there are sliders to adjust the tuning of VCO1 and VCO2, and the rates and depths of Vibrato 1 and Vibrato 2.
On the far left, the "Extend" lever is a spring loaded pitch bend—pull it down and the pitch bends upward one full octave, and then the lever slowly returns to its default position."
via this auction
Back from the dead.
"The Davolisint is Italy's first analog synth.
First released in 1972 by Davoli Krundaal Musical SRL. This model is a hard to find piece of synth history!
Full working order, just needs a little cleaning.
On the left-hand side of the keyboard are rocker switches to engage the various footages of the oscillators, from 32' all the way up to 1/2'.
The rocker switches on the right side turn on or off VCO1, VCO2, Vibrato 1, Vibrato 2, T1 and T2 (which engage increasing amounts of portamento) and C—a sort of constant drone of the low C note.
In the middle there are sliders to adjust the tuning of VCO1 and VCO2, and the rates and depths of Vibrato 1 and Vibrato 2.
On the far left, the "Extend" lever is a spring loaded pitch bend—pull it down and the pitch bends upward one full octave, and then the lever slowly returns to its default position."
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