Thursday, December 19, 2024
Melbourne's Synthtemple - 160+ playable synths, two studios, Atmos enabled, and available to hire!
video upload by mutech.media.australia
"Tony Osmond's Synthtemple is the ultimate destination for electronic musicians. This globally significant collection of more than 160 both genre-defining and rare synths is all patched and playable, enabling instant creativity. Its two studios, designed by acoustic engineers, are Atmos enabled, with top-end Genelec monitoring. Patching is both analog and digital, and recording via Logic or ProTools.
Highlights in the collection include the world's largest Roland 700 system, early Moog synths, rarities like the Buchla 406, three Yamaha CS-80s (and a DX1!) and much, much more.
Set in the inner-eastern suburb of Kew in Melbourne, Australia, and opening in early 2025, Synthtemple is set to be become a major international drawcard.
mutech.media's Paul Frech interviews owner and synth collector Tony Osmond about the collection, the studio, the long path to its creation, and what people can do with all this raw synth power!"
See the Synthtemple label below for more.
Meet POLYGENE by LA Priest
video upload by LA Priest
via LA Priest
POLYGENE is an all analog, class A, all-transistor polyphonic synthesizer.Inspired by the earliest polysynths of the 1970s, it is fully polyphonic (all 24 notes can be played at the same time), can be tuned to any scale or tuning, is multi-timbral and completely touch sensitive.
Touching any part of the synthesizer bridges connections in the circuitry and creates a unique sound.
Every area of the instrument's gold plated circuitry can change its tone. At the top, oscillator transistors can be synchronised by touching them, while below there are 24 pressure sensitive polyphonic pads and at the bottom a 24 note keyboard triggers a more familiar polyphonic synthesizer voice.
All of these can be played simultaneously and there are many more effects of the circuitry to be discovered, as each of the traces react differently to the touch.
12 tuning controls allow you to tune the 12 pairs of oscillators to any scale, from a standard equal tuning to any microtonal, non-western or even unison tuning.
The bottom 3 oscillators can go into the sub-bass range and using the oscillator sync method of bridging the transistors by hand, the bass oscillators can play a wider range of notes.
By using transistors as the only active components in the instrument, each oscillator passes through only a handful of sound shaping components before reaching your ears. Instruments that rely heavily on transistors (like the Minimoog and EMS Synthi for example) are famous for their raw, untamed sound that has much to do with this circuit topology.
The synthesizer is built into a hand-made cedar wood case.
Power supply not included as power supplies vary a lot from country to country but power is standard 9v effects pedal type power. Use a good standard 9v power supply designed for effects pedals.
Specifications
- 24 note polyphonic, mutli-timbral
- Hand made using quality through-hole components
- Discrete analog all-transistor circuitry (no ICs, analog or digital)
- 24 oscillators (12 tunable + 12 sub oscs)
- 24 VC Envelope Generators
- 24 VC Amplifiers
- Unique diode filter with attack, lfo and cross modulation via touch pads
- Oscillator LFO modulation
- Touch-sensitive pitch bend
- 2x 24 note gold touch sensitive mini keyboards
- 2.1mm 9v centre negative power input
- 6.35mm audio output
- 27 x 18 x 5 cm
Tiptop AutoPlay
video upload by Todd Barton
"A little automatic playing patch with Tiptop Buchla modules.
My Patreon: / synthtodd"
SOUNDMIT RETURNS TO TURIN FROM JULY 4 TO 6, 2025
Press release follows:
SOUNDMIT RETURNS TO TURIN FROM JULY 4 TO 6, 2025: THE 14TH EDITION FOCUSED ON INNOVATION AND PASSION FOR MUSIC After a one-year break, Soundmit – the international event dedicated to synthesizers, modular synth, professional audio technologies, and vintage instruments – returns for its 14th edition. From July 4 to 6, 2025, the Sporting Dora in Torino will host an unmissable three-day event with exhibitions, live electronic music performances, and opportunities for industry professionals and enthusiasts to meet.
A RENEWED EVENT, A STRATEGIC NEW DATE
"After over a decade of success, Soundmit took a pause in 2024," says organizer Francesco Mulassano. "This break allowed us to work on an even richer and more engaging format. The new timing in July is not coincidental: the proximity to the Kappa FuturFestival, one of Europe's most renowned electronic music events, creates an ideal context for Soundmit. The presence of an already targeted audience increases visibility and visitor attendance, while still maintaining our autonomy as an independent and unique event."
A STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY FOR VISITORS AND EXHIBITORS
Situated just 100 meters from Kappa FuturFestival, Sporting Dora is located in one of the most vibrant areas for festival-goers, offering Soundmit's exhibitors exclusive access to an audience already passionate about electronic music and audio technologies.
For exhibitors, this strategic location represents a valuable opportunity to reach new contacts, expand their network, and showcase their products in an international and dynamic setting.
INNOVATION AND A PASSION FOR VINTAGE
Soundmit remains the meeting point for international exhibitors and enthusiasts, offering spaces dedicated to the latest innovations in synthesizers and professional audio technologies, as well as vintage instruments that have shaped the history of music. This edition will also feature live electronic music performances, providing participants with a more immersive and complete experience.
AN UNMISSABLE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Soundmit is a unique opportunity to discover cutting-edge instruments, immerse oneself in the allure of vintage gear, and experience electronic music from every angle. Industry professionals, artists, and curious attendees can engage in an interactive and stimulating environment that has earned Soundmit a central role in the international music community.
JOIN US FROM JULY 4 TO 6 AT SPORTING DORA IN TURIN!
Don’t miss the 14th edition of Soundmit: three days dedicated to music, technology, and the passion for sound.
INFO & CONTACTS
For more information, program updates, and ticket purchases, sign up for our newsletter at soundmit.com/en/soundmit-newsletter and visit our official website: www.soundmit.com
Tangible Instruments Arpeggio Now Shipping
You might remember Tangible Instruments Arpeggio from back in 2020. After a few delays, Arpeggio is now shipping! Details follow:
"Arpeggio is a portable, wireless, battery powered arpeggiator, sequencer, and synth with a built-in speaker that lets you easily compose, save, and perform melodies. It creates a looping sequence of the notes you select in real time. It’s a new musical instrument designed to give you the freedom to make melodies with nuance and distinction. Save hundreds of melodies and create millions of arpeggiator styles and rhythms. Control your gear wirelessly with MIDI over bluetooth or go old school with control voltage and gate. Arpeggio retails for $379 USD. We are now taking orders on our website (https://tangibleinstruments.com/). Limited quantities shipping January 2025"
Below you'll find images of the arpeggiator, sequencer, and synthesizer overlays from the user guide. These are included with Arpeggio.
Ambient w/ Moog One, Prophet-10, Modular Synthesizer | Snow Crystal 2024-12-19 by atnr
video upload by atnr
"A composition using the @MoogSynthesizers Moog One, @SequentialLLC Prophet-10, and a modular synthesizer. While the Moog One and Prophet-10 are played manually, the modular synth produces drone sounds with Plaits and clicking sounds with the STO.
The clicking sounds are randomized using the @4msCompany Quad Clock Distributor and Monome White Whale."
Wonderful Christmas Time ☃️🌲 Paul McCartney ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound
video upload by RetroSound
"(c)2007-24 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi
❤️ Support #RetroSound channel: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com
One of my favorite christmas songs from the late 70s.
Wonderful Christmas by Paul McCartney and The Wings
Written by Paul McCartney (1979)
Featured the Moog Source and the Oberheim OB-X.
(Original SC Prophet5)
This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks. My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers. Check out the original songs with the original artists here on YouTube. Thank you. RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007. Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise stuff or my music. Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/ Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/album..."
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