MATRIXSYNTH

The Beatles Got Synth

Of course the synths take care of themselves. Via the comments of this post. Too funny.

New XPander Sides by James R. Coplin

Via James R. Coplin on AH:
"I have been annoyed that my Xpander has to sit flat and takes up a bunch of
valuable horizontal surface in my studio. I do have extra vertical space so
I though it would be great to make some new sides for the Xpander so that it
could "stand up".

You can see the results here:

http://www.ticalun.net/Music/Xpander_up.jpg

Works perfectly! I made mine out of 1/4 sawn white oak and finished with a
Mission style / Stickley finish. The color is pretty much exact to my
original sides. The stainless screws are just temporary until the black
hardware arrives!

http://www.ticalun.net/Music/Xpander_side.jpg

Since I know people are going to ask, yes I will make these for folks and
they are super easy to install. The price is $75 plus shipping for standard
hardwood (oak, maple, etc.). If you want some funky colors, it's not a
problem but will run an additional $16 for the dye. You can see the
available color options at:

http://www.homesteadfinishing.com/htdocs/TransTint.htm

The color on mine is the Dark Mission Brown. The red desk you see in the
picture is the Bright Red dye.

This is not a chump finish either, it is a traditional oil finish with hand
cut shellac and a hand oil rub out. The look and feel is silky and perfect.

I can make these out of more exotic or highly figured wood as pretty much
anything is available to me but expect about a $25 additional charge
depending on the wood you are interested in. I can also make standard
Xpander sides if you just want to spice up your Xpander or replace a beat
set on your current. The price is the same as there isn't much less wood
and most of the cost is in the labor. I can also make sides for any other
synth you would want, just get in touch with me. Thanks!

James R. Coplin"

Gameboy Advance MIDI Interface

Title link takes you to the post on hackaday. Via underface.

Apple II Synth Editors

"For some screen shots of Apple II editors for the Chroma see:

http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=apple"

Dave Smith Instruments Factory Tour

Click image to launch video or title link to get to same on YouTube.
Also worth checking out: Is Dave Smith a Performing Musician.

Roland TR-505 Bends

Title link takes you there.
Via GetLoFi.

The ERWIK Matrix 12 Filtermodule

Features:

2 Audio inputs
2 VCA´s adjusting the input signals (manual or with CV)
Filter "cutoff" and "Q" controllable manual or with CV
1 VCA controlling the output signal (manual or with CV)
Filtertype can be selected manual or with trigger at input "UP" & "DOWN"

Very limited edition (12 )

Software:

Switching on your system you can choose between 4 different modes.

1. No button pressed - normal function.
2. Downbutton pressed - rotating filtertable.
3. Uppbutton pressed - faster triggering/swithing filtermode.
4. Both buttons pressed- rotating filtertable as well as faster triggering/swithing filtermode.

The display gives an indication of 'r' or 't' as well as both.

Filters:

1 pole Low
2 pole Low
3 pole Low
4 pole Low
1 pole High
2 pole High
3 pole High
2 pole Band
4 pole Band
2 pole Notch
3 pole Phase
2 pole High + 1 pole Low
3 pole High + 1 pole Low
2 pole Notch + 1 pole Low
3 pole Phase + 1 pole Low