Completed Jupiter-8 art, #3

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dave and logan,live at sonic circuits@artomatic 5-31-2009

YouTube via davevosh | December 09, 2010 |
"improvised live performance by logan mitchell,sr. and dave vosh from sonic circuits @ artomatic in washington d.c. on 5/31/09.
logan mitchell,sr. - modular synthesizer
dave vosh - modular synthesizer and radio"

via Dave: "i used a mixed euro-rack, doepfer, mfb, etc.. logan used a doepfer."

You might recognize the name Logan Mitchell from the Baltimore SDIY group featured here.

dave and logan, live at sonic circuits@artomatic 5-31-2009, pt 2.wmv

December song (Plogue Bidule + 2 Doepfer Dark Energy + Moog CP-251)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | December 09, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"My first album is now available at Ruralfaune (ruralfaune@gmail.com or http://www.myspace.com/disquesruralfa...
SYNTH018 FREDERIC GERCHAMBEAU "3 Suites" CDR - limited 90 - file under : french avant-garde electronic, GRM music for theoretical minds

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Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie. The music has been made in one take with Plogue Bidule (sequencer, granular synthesis, mixer and various delay effects), two Doepfer Dark Energy (one is sequenced and another one is played on keyboard) and a Moog CP-251. Enjoy !
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgercha..."

Yamaha CS-60, Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

"This is a classic. It is INTENSELY musical and features things that not many other old vintage synths have; including resonant low AND high pass filters, expressive aftertouch options, a super-usable ribbon controller, a ring modulator (typically only monosynths have this), and glissando....

1 VCO with SUB OSC as well
2 ADSRs (one for filter, one for amp)
HPF and LPF, both resonant
1 LFO, plus an independent LFO for PWM (Best PWM I've heard on a synth so far)
8 voices
Ringmod sections with various controls (This is how to achieve that Vangelis sound)
Ribbon pitch controller (Great for solos)
External input for LFO control (make it track to drum machines, etc)
Polyphonic portamento"

VINTAGE ARP 2600 SYNTHESIZER OWNERS SETUP MANUAL

via this auction

"This original 1970s ARP synthesizer setup and instruction manual is in excellent condition. 16 pages of patches and information. Hard to find and will add value to your vintage ARP synthesizer."

佐野電磁、KORG iMS-20を語る。第一回。

YouTube via KORGINC | December 08, 2010 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes

"株式会社DETUNE 開発本部長の佐野電磁が、KORG iMS-20の魅力について語ります。第一回は「SoundCloudとの連携」。「­でも、お固い内容なんでしょ?」いえいえ。楽しくKORG iMS-20を学びましょう。

SoundCloudへの登録/アップロード/ダウンロードについて、詳しくはiMS­-20のオンライン・マニュアル(http://bit.ly/dVaGRf)をご覧­ください。"

Googlish: "DETUNE Inc. is developing an electromagnetic Chief Sano, KORG iMS-20 talks about the appeal. The first "SoundCloud work with." "But You're the contents of your firm?" No, no. KORG iMS-20 fun and learn.

SoundCloud to register / upload / download for, online manual details iMS-20 (http://bit.ly/dVaGRf) please."


iPads on eBay
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iPod Touch on eBay
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Midiot.net edition custom built x0xb0x

YouTube via Altitude909 | August 11, 2010 |

"This is my custom built x0xb0x with original parts, custom aluminum enclosure, and SOKKOS 1.9.1 operating system. I do build these on commission so feel free to contact me with any questions."

Elektriber

707 303 303

YouTube via Elektriber | December 01, 2010 |

"these beats ROK!"

Acid Perception (EMX-1)

Elektriber | July 31, 2010 |
Listen to this one progress.
"Acid Track LIVE."

Groovalizer (ER1+2 x0xb0x)

Elektriber | July 29, 2010 |

"Short but groovy."

more videos here

The Rhizome Now Available

YouTube via Feeltune


"The Rhizome: the groove machine with and for VST has just been released.

The dream to combine the power of a PC and the ergonomic of a real musical instrument is becoming reality.

Feeltune announces the release of the Rhizome; one of the highlights of the MusikMesse when it was first presented last March. Many sites and magazines rated it best of the 2010 trade show! The Rhizome is the future of groove machines.

What are the differences with the competition? The Rhizome is a hybrid in which you install virtual instruments and effects in a VST/VSTi format (For Pc). No more limitations in terms of sounds and effects; with the Rhizome you choose the style of sound and instruments you want to play. Once downloaded you can mix your plug-in with the mixing desk; create your sequences, patterns and tracks with the multi modes and multi tracks sequencer which is the brain working behind the scene.

What are the differences with the other hybrids already on the market? The Rhizome is not just a keyboard with a Pc or a Pc Rack; it is a real musical instrument which has been designed for the pleasure to play and compose music and is equipped with software running an innovative interface with numerous displays and controllers.

The Rhizome is a real-time instrument: programming, recording, sampling, adding instruments and effects, tuning; all you do is live! There is no interruption when you play on stage or record in a studio. The objective: to free up your inspiration and creativity.

The development of the Rhizome took several years of R&D; 50 engineers and the validation of around 10 user groups. Today the Rhizome is an aggregate of the best technology and know-how.

For the Audio it is RME that does the job; it has been chosen because of its stability and sound quality which is recognized by everybody.

For the display; forget the small monochrome displays; the Rhizome offers 4 large displays (24 bit colors)

For the controllers; the Rhizome has 102 controllers in which you find 16 dynamic pads and 32 endless knobs

You get the Windows XPE which is a version of Windows XP Pro that has been redesigned and compiled especially for Feeltune. It offers a better stability and a total compatibility with VSTs.

For the effects and instruments; some of them have been developed by Ohm Force, well know key player of the market.

A Design and solid ergonomic; a size and weight that allows bringing the Rhizome with you as hand luggage when you travel by plane.

For its embedded system; you get power and reliability: Intel processor and mother board, server AC, silent fans.

Software, proprietary electronic card and box: build, assemblage and control in France.

Connections: The several in/out allow you to connect and use screens, mousse, midi controllers; hard disk and/or additional audio card.

Communication: The Rhizome is the first instrument to totally implement CopperLan; a new protocol that above the Midi transcription really revolutionize the communication between audio-video machines.

Technical Specifications

Rhizome SE :
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2,93 GHz x 2
- RAM / HD : 2 Go / 250 Go
- Plugs : 1 FireWire, 6 USB, 1 DVI, 1 HDMI, network Gigabit 100/100
- Audio : 1 headset, 2 balanced analog inputs and 2 balanced analog outputs, 1 ADAT, 1 SPDIF/AES, 1 E/S MIDI
- Feeltune software :
o Multitrack sequencer
o Virtual mixing desk
o VST/VSTi Host
o Drum Sampler
o Program Sampler
o Effects: Vocoder, Reverb, EQ, Distorsion, Filter, Flanger, Chorus, Delay, Compressor, Limiter, Bit Crusher, Pitch shifter, Stereolizer, Auto Pan, Enveloper, Multiband distortion, Deeser
o Synths : AcidLiner, SimpleSynth, Napper, TR 8s8, TR 9s9, TR6s6, TR 7s7, TR 7s27, L1nn Drum, DrumLator
- Ohm Force Sympthom synth
- CopperPlug LE (over lan control)

Dimensions : 52,4 x 42,7 x 14,1 cm (20.63 x 16.81 x 5.55 in)
Poids : 12,5 kg (27,55 lb)

Rhizome XE :
The same than SE with :
- Intel Core 2 Duo 2,93 Ghz x 2
- RAM / HD : 2 Go / 250 Go
- 6 balanced analog inputs
- Gforce Oddity
- Gforce Minimonstra
- Tight VNC
- CopperPlug MAX (over lan control)

Rhizome UXE :
The same than XE with :
- Intel Core 2 Quad 2,5 Ghz x 4
- RAM / HD : 4 Go / 500 Go
- Gforce Oddity
- Gforce Minimonstra
- Tight VNC
- CopperPlug MAX (over lan control)
- Other software sequencers or VST host compatible
More informations, medias and customer forum at www.feeltune.com"

Gorillaz to Make First iPad Only Album?

via MTV
"Though the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am has been touting the wonders of recording on an iPad, Albarn said he was keen to record the world's first iPad-only album."

There have been plenty of iPad only tracks, but an entire album? I forget if any have been made. If you know, feel free to comment or shoot me an email.

Update: We might have found one. iMatik previously posted here on March 15, 2010. Thanks goes to soh_la in the comments for the reminder. Note it obviously depends on how it's defined. iPad vs. iPhone, use of any external samples and/or mixing, etc...

Update on iMatik: "[We] did use an analog bus compressor and plugins on my iPhone album, my main rule was that all sounds originate from the phone, but that I could process them a little if needed..."

Update via UK in the comments: "The first iPad album is 'The iPad Album' released worldwide by Mark Jenkins in October 2010. This was pretty widely publicized at the time and the album performed live in Holland.

The CD has been available since then internationally through

www.groove.nl

and through

www.markjenkins.co (not dot com. - this is a dot co domain)"

Update: new post on MATRIXSYNTH-C

Update: the Gorillaz iPad only album is titled THE FAll.

"iPad Applications Used: Speak It! / SoundyThingie / Mugician / Solo Synth / Synth / Funk Box / Gliss / AmpliTube / Xenon / iElectribe / BS-16i / M3000 HD / Cleartune / iOrgel HD / Olsynth / StudioMiniXI / BassLine / Harmonizer / Dub Siren Pro / Moog Filatron

Produced by Gorillaz and Stephen Sedgwick. Recorded by Stephen Sedgwick and Gorillaz, except track 11 with additional recording by Mike Smith. Mixed by Stephen Sedgwick at Studio 13. Mastered by Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road Studios. Published by Chrysalis Music Ltd / Copyright Control."


YouTube via gorillaz | December 22, 2010 |

"Phoner To Arizona the first track from 'The Fall'
Head over to http://gorillaz.com from the 25th to hear all 15 tracks!
Happy Crimbo! x"