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AIRA -- The evolution of the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Machine

Published on Jan 14, 2014 RolandChannel·828 videos

"Roland Engineers discuss the initial concept of the TR-808 which was conceived and built in 1980. Although it was designed to create 'backing tracks', creative musicians started to use the Rhythm Machine as an instrument and music changed forever. Now the evolution begins again."

Follow-up to this post.

Some discussion on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge & the MATRIXYSNTH Facebook Page

Update: image, price and details of AIRA:

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New Roland FA-06 & FA-08 Music Workstations

Published on Jan 14, 2014 RolandChannel·828 videos

"Featuring a huge selection of Roland's best sounds, a 16-track sequencer, seamless DAW integration, an easy-to-use sampler, and much more, the new FA series completely reimagines the music workstation for effortless real-time power, ultra-fast workflow, and maximum versatility."

"Roland’s new FA series completely reimagines the music workstation, streamlining it for effortless real-time power, ultra-fast workflow, and maximum versatility. Ready to support any type of music you play, the FA-06 and FA-08 come packed with a massive sound collection inherited from the flagship INTEGRA-7, a ton of studio-quality effects, and expressive real-time controls, plus onboard sampling with zero load time for instant audio playback from the 16 backlit pads. The sequencer features simple operation and non-stop loop recording, letting you capture songs and ideas as they come and export them as multitrack data to use with your DAW. Flowing seamlessly into every part of your creative world, the FA series morphs instantly from standalone use to become the command center of your computer music studio, with USB audio/MIDI interfacing, powerful real-time controllers, DAW transport controls, and much more.

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3 synced drum machines (TR-77, KPR-77, CR-8000) with Evolver and Seiko DS-250

Published on Jan 14, 2014

"I modified the Roland TR-77V and built a circuit for the Dave Smith Instruments Evolver so that they can be clocked by trigger signals. More here: http://acreil.wordpress.com/2014/01/1... ‎

The Roland CR-8000 (hi-hat, handclap) is slaved to the Korg KPR-77 (bass, snare, hi-hat) via DIN sync. One KPR-77 trigger output clocks the TR-77 (miscellaneous patterns with spring reverb) in an irregular pattern, while the other is connected to the "register" input on the CR-8000 (switching between two different patterns). The CR-8000's accent trigger output clocks the Evolver (with Ibanez SDR-1000 reverb). I added two overdubs with the Seiko DS-250, processed by the SDR-1000 and Yamaha FX900. Recorded 2013."

zippering

Published on Jan 14, 2014 Ebotronix·915 videos

4ms Peg, QCD & Expander, RCD, VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS100²,RS110²²,RS 360²
Doepfer A114,A118, A134²², A143-2,A 149-1, A151²²,A156, 12x A185-2, A 138c
Flame Chord Machine²
flight of harmony choices
Make Noise PP, Maths², Moddemix²²,Optomix,QMMG,René, Wogglebug²
Malekko Anti Oscillator²² ,Uncle²
Moog Freqbox²²,B murf & CP251~ noise , MP201
SSL Modulation Orgy
Tip Top Audio Z8000 manual voltage source
Toppobrillo Quantimator²,Sportmodulator
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000² , QCD,Peg, RCD
FX :Boss VF1,Lexicon MX 400,PCM 80, Line6 echopro,TC M one XL
mackie the mixer³
Ultrabeat drums

"The Muse" for NI Massive

Published on Jan 14, 2014 VintageSynthPads·29 videos

"'The Muse' for NI Massive.
This is a showcase of some of the presets from, "The Muse", a collection of presets for Massive.
Although these presets cover a broad range including Bass, Pads, Leads, FX, Atmospheres, Keys. etc.
The Pads and Atmospheres dominate this collection and offer some outstandingly visual presets.
111 Presets are included in this collection available now from VintageSynthPads.com"

ARP 2600 2601 SN 0479

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Keyboard module is model 3620 ; serial number 0479.
The synth module is type 2601 ; serial number 0479.
Northern Michigan University 43803

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Metasonix TX1SE, TM6 & Frostwave Sonic Alienator Demos

Metasonix TX1SE TEST

Published on Jan 14, 2014 Brian Comnes·3 videos

Metasonix TM6 test

Published on Jan 14, 2014 Brian Comnes·3 videos

Sonic Alienator Test

Three demos via Brian Comnes.

Volca Sleaze Free Sample Library (Link Below in Description)

"Volca Sleaze is a 42 sound one-shot library featuring the Volca Keys analog synthesizer by Korg.

This machine has many great "key" sounds. As usual, our aim is to think "hmm… what if..."
We took the Volca and ran it through multiple analog filters, LFOs for texture, multiple gain-staging, and parallel ring modulation for a gritty spatial tone. To take it even further, we focused mainly on drum sounds. Yes, drum sounds. But, never fear there are filthy sound effects, bass, and keys too.

All sounds are offered in 16 and 24 bit resolution, 44.1kHz wave files.

If you would like to contribute to the hard work it took to make these samples, please visit our store at www.darksideofthetune.com and purchase one of the many sample libraries available.

Direct Link to Samples: drive.google.com/file/d/0BzLbZ1FM…edit?usp=sharing"

via Shawn Shirey on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

YAMAHA A4000 PRO SAMPLER

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via this auction

I almost posted this one on MATRIXSYNTH-B, but decided to do a quick search here on MATRIXSYNTH for A4000. Turns out there were only three other posts mentioning the A4000 in passing. That make this the first proper A4000 post on the site. The following are some details on this older sampler from the listing and I'm guessing the original product blurb:

"Features:

A New Breed of Sampler is Born

Ever since the introduction of sampling technology, virtually every rackmount sampler on the market has been just that — a sampler — and nothing more. Sure there have been advancements in sound quality and the addition of digital effects, but the basic concept has remained the same — UNTIL NOW. Announcing the arrival of the revolutionary A4000 — professional samplers with the power not only to create sounds, but to shape them in a way never before dreamed possible.

Impressive Specs

The A4000 have impressive specs for a sampling unit. Both models are expandable with up to 128 MB of RAM and can accommodate an Internal Hard Drive and Internal Zip® Drive simultaneously. The A4000 provides 16 Multitimbral Parts and 64 Notes of Polyphony. And for ultimate flexibility and convenience, these samplers are compatible with a wide range of sample formats, including AIFF and WAV among others, and are bundled with special Sample and Parameter Editing Software.

Not Merely 'Samplers'

The A4000 are not merely "samplers" — they are advanced synthesis tools that let you process samples creatively...and easily. The A4000 provide abundant features for versatile sound production: 16 Types of Ultra Fat Filters that deliver powerful resonance, 96 Types of Effects for creating never-before-heard sounds, a MIDI Syncable LFO with fully programmable waveforms, unprecedented Loop Divide/Remix and Resampling functions, Direct-to-CD Burning capability and much, much more! And with their Large LCD Panel, heavy-duty Real-time Control Knobs and Intuitive User Interface, these samplers are incredibly easy to operate, allowing you to give full concentration to creating your own unique sounds music.

Powerful Filter Section

The A4000 feature an elaborate filter stage, providing 16 different filter types with complete control over the parameters. Many filter types feature a Q (resonance) setting that can be controlled by keyboard velocity — great for creating expressive acid leads and basses. Along with the standard low-pass, high-pass and band pass filters, these samplers feature many unusual filters such as band eliminate, peak, and dip filters. Also included are several unique multi-mode filters, which let you assign two independent filters to a single sample; a low-pass and high-pass filter for example.

96 Outstanding Onboard Effects

The A4000 are not just high-quality samplers, they're also highly advanced digital multi-effect processors, exceeding the capability of many professional stand-alone effect processors. Each effect block can be assigned any one of the 96 onboard effect algorithms, which include a huge selection of reverbs, distortions, modulation effects and delays, as well as several truly unique effects such as Auto Synth, Tech Modulation, Digital Scratch and an extensively programmable Lo-Fi effect. Most effect types can be applied during the sampling process — combine this capability with the Resampling function and you'll have virtually endless effect processing power at your fingertips. You can even have the A4000 double as a high-end studio effects processor by assigning effects to the stereo analog inputs."