Update:
Herbie Hancock (1984 Grammy Awards)
YouTube via wardog1967 | October 31, 2008
"This is Herbie Hancock's Grammy Awards version of 'Rockit'. Absolutely brilliant!"
previously pulled
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Herbie Hancock's "Rock It" Live at Grammy Award 1984
Update: Via ortho in the comments: "oh shit don't miss the other video on the page of HH and the Headhunters...towards the end Herbie whips out some Odyssey chops that are smokin. He ends it settin up the wind-whoosh sound that i think he's secretly controlling with a foot pedal. HOTT"
Update:
Herbie Hancock (1984 Grammy Awards)
YouTube via wardog1967 | October 31, 2008
"This is Herbie Hancock's Grammy Awards version of 'Rockit'. Absolutely brilliant!"
previously pulled
Update:
Herbie Hancock (1984 Grammy Awards)
YouTube via wardog1967 | October 31, 2008
"This is Herbie Hancock's Grammy Awards version of 'Rockit'. Absolutely brilliant!"
previously pulled
The Zawinul Pepe
One of a kind custom Korg, accordian influenced MIDI breath controller by Zawinul. Title link takes you to a scan of an old Music Technology article on the piece and Zawinul, sent my way via Matt Sauer. Thanks Matt!
Access Virus Ti Video on One Blue Monkey
Title link takes you there. Video link is right below title and date.
Moog Set to Announce New Product at Musicmesse
We all knew it was coming at the Musikmesse. Now we have confirmation. Title link goes to the Musikmesse website - no news on Moog as of this post.
Via the Moog News update:
"Moog Music Exhibiting at Musik Messe
Fast approaching is Europe's premier musical merchandiser tradeshow - Musik Messe. If you are in the Frankfurt area, drop by and see your friends at Moog Music, who will be exhibiting again this year.
Expect a BIG announcement about a little addition to our product line. Until then! , we will leave you guessing.
Musik Messe runs from March 29-April 2 2006"
Via the Moog News update:
"Moog Music Exhibiting at Musik Messe
Fast approaching is Europe's premier musical merchandiser tradeshow - Musik Messe. If you are in the Frankfurt area, drop by and see your friends at Moog Music, who will be exhibiting again this year.
Expect a BIG announcement about a little addition to our product line. Until then! , we will leave you guessing.
Musik Messe runs from March 29-April 2 2006"
Friday, February 03, 2006
Bleeps and Bloops
I almost missed this one thinking it was Corky Burger's synth.com project.
From the bio of Bleeps and Bloops: "This journal is a chronicle of me building a modular synthesizer over the next year through Synthesizers.com's "Module of the Month Club." It will be updated approximately once a month with pictures, observations, and sound examples as each piece (module) of the synthesizer arrives and is incorporated into the ever-expanding system." Title link takes you there. Originally via Music Thing. See synthesizers.com for more on the module a month plan.
MC2 SYNTHESIZER CUSTOM 0001
Interesting synth on the *bay. No title link; only one shot below in the auction. If you know what this is, please share and I'll update the post.
Vocaloid
This is kind of interesting. Supposedly you can type in whatever words you want along with the notes you want played, and this software will sing it for you using recordings of actual singers to sythesise the singing. I wonder what kind of crazy samples you can create with this for further processing. Think about that for a bit. There are some trippy samples on site. Title link takes you there. Demo version here: Zero-G "VOCALOID is a vocal-synthesizing software that enables song writers to generate authentic-sounding singing on their PCs by simply typing in the lyrics and music notes of their compositions. The software synthesizes the sound from "vocal libraries" of recordings of actual singers, retaining the vocal qualities of the original singing voices to reproduce realistic vocals. The software also features simple commands that enable users to add expressive effects - such as vibrato and pitch bends - to their synthesized vocals."
Korg PS3200
Title link takes you to shots pulled from this auction. Unfortunately most are a bit blurry this time around. Via Digital Music Mag.
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Apple Lemur?
Interesting. Music Thing has a post up on a patent filed by Apple for a multi-touch tablet device. With midi and the right software you basically have a Lemur. I wonder who if anyone owns the actually patent to a multi-touch screen. Standard tablet PC screens only allow one point pressure. Title link takes you to the post on Music Thing.
The Orb - Gear List and Sound on Sound Article
Title link takes you to the Sound on Sound article. Click here for their gear list. Via Mati on AH.
My personal favorite
Official Orb Sites: http://www.theorb.com/index.html and http://www.backsideoftheorb.com/index.php
My personal favorite
Official Orb Sites: http://www.theorb.com/index.html and http://www.backsideoftheorb.com/index.php
Oakley Sound Systems Modular
Update: This unit is for sale by Tony Allgood of Oakley Sounds. You can find contact info here.
Nice shot of an Oakley Sound Systems Modular. Click shot for bigger image. Title link takes you to Oakley Sound. Specs for this unit below.
18 Modules:
Top row:
1 Noise/filter
2 VCO issue 4
1 VCO issue 3
1 SuperLadder [Moog variant] issue 4
1 Equinoxe issue 2
1 SVF issue 2 but with issue 1 front panel
1 Triple-VCA issue 2 but with older front panel
Bottom row:
1 3U power supply
1 midiDAC issue 2
1 4 x 3 multiple
1 VC-LFO issue 1
1 MOTM-380 Quad LFO
1 Control-3 issue 1
1 Comparator issue 1
1 Sample/Hold and Slew issue 2
1 Triple Little-EG
2 ADSR/VCA issue 2 [VC core]
Panels are standard black Scheaffer. All modules have Spectrol pots
except the midiDAC and Triple Little-EG.
Nice shot of an Oakley Sound Systems Modular. Click shot for bigger image. Title link takes you to Oakley Sound. Specs for this unit below.
18 Modules:
Top row:
1 Noise/filter
2 VCO issue 4
1 VCO issue 3
1 SuperLadder [Moog variant] issue 4
1 Equinoxe issue 2
1 SVF issue 2 but with issue 1 front panel
1 Triple-VCA issue 2 but with older front panel
Bottom row:
1 3U power supply
1 midiDAC issue 2
1 4 x 3 multiple
1 VC-LFO issue 1
1 MOTM-380 Quad LFO
1 Control-3 issue 1
1 Comparator issue 1
1 Sample/Hold and Slew issue 2
1 Triple Little-EG
2 ADSR/VCA issue 2 [VC core]
Panels are standard black Scheaffer. All modules have Spectrol pots
except the midiDAC and Triple Little-EG.
Moog Voyager in Band Pass Mode
Title link takes you to a 327k mp3 of the Voyager in band pass mode, courtesy of MC.
Inside a Moog Voyager
Title link takes you to a page on Till Kopper's website with shots and notes on the inside of a Moog Voyager. Enjoy.
Early PPG Mono Synth
Title link takes you to shots pulled from this auction. Notes from the auction below, in German and then translated to "English." Gotta love the translation tools. : )
Update via Yves in the comments:
"You will find some related information on this site dedicated to PPG: http://www.ppg.synth.net/1002_20/" Note the retractable patch chords in the shot above vs. the shots on the PPG site.
"sehr gut erhaltener analoger mono Synthesizer von PPG. Nach verschiedenen Fachauskünften handelt es sich um ein frühes modell des 1002 (located in Hamburg, Germany PPG stood for Palm Productions GmbH. Wolfgang Palm was the owner and chief designer at PPG. Palm started making synthesizers around 1975 and during these early days he became associated with members of the German proto-space-music band,... Other early instruments included the PPG 1002, which Palm called "the first programmable synthesizer")... das gerät ist funktionsfähig und kann auch vorort ausprobiert werden. EbayGebühren und Versand übernimmt der Käufer. Das Gerät kann auch abgeholt werden. ACHTUNG: Das Gerät bekommt Strom und gibt Töne von sich. Da ich nicht weiß, wie es funktioniert, kann ich keine einwandfrei Funkion garantieren!"
"very well received similar mono Synthesizer of PPG. after different specialized information concerns it an early model of the 1002 (located in Hamburg, Germany PPG stood for Palm Productions GmbH Wolfgang Palm which the owner and chief for designer RK PPG. Palm started making synthesizers around 1975 and during thesis early days he became associated with members OF the German proto space music bound... OTHER early instrument included the PPG 1002, which Palm called "the roofridge programmable more synthesizer")... that turns out is functional and can also for suburb be tried out. EbayGebuehren and dispatch takes over the buyer. The equipment can be also fetched. NOTE: The equipment gets river and gives tones of itself. Since I do not know, how it functions, I cannot guarantee perfectly to Funkion!"
Update via Yves in the comments:
"You will find some related information on this site dedicated to PPG: http://www.ppg.synth.net/1002_20/" Note the retractable patch chords in the shot above vs. the shots on the PPG site.
"sehr gut erhaltener analoger mono Synthesizer von PPG. Nach verschiedenen Fachauskünften handelt es sich um ein frühes modell des 1002 (located in Hamburg, Germany PPG stood for Palm Productions GmbH. Wolfgang Palm was the owner and chief designer at PPG. Palm started making synthesizers around 1975 and during these early days he became associated with members of the German proto-space-music band,... Other early instruments included the PPG 1002, which Palm called "the first programmable synthesizer")... das gerät ist funktionsfähig und kann auch vorort ausprobiert werden. EbayGebühren und Versand übernimmt der Käufer. Das Gerät kann auch abgeholt werden. ACHTUNG: Das Gerät bekommt Strom und gibt Töne von sich. Da ich nicht weiß, wie es funktioniert, kann ich keine einwandfrei Funkion garantieren!"
"very well received similar mono Synthesizer of PPG. after different specialized information concerns it an early model of the 1002 (located in Hamburg, Germany PPG stood for Palm Productions GmbH Wolfgang Palm which the owner and chief for designer RK PPG. Palm started making synthesizers around 1975 and during thesis early days he became associated with members OF the German proto space music bound... OTHER early instrument included the PPG 1002, which Palm called "the roofridge programmable more synthesizer")... that turns out is functional and can also for suburb be tried out. EbayGebuehren and dispatch takes over the buyer. The equipment can be also fetched. NOTE: The equipment gets river and gives tones of itself. Since I do not know, how it functions, I cannot guarantee perfectly to Funkion!"
Waldorf Dreams
Update3: Via sizzlemeister and James of Retro Thing: www.waldorfmusic.de is registered to Joachim Flor, the former sales director for Hartmann. Hartmann designed the hardware look and feel for Waldorf as well as other manufacturer's. According to James, "Axel Hartmann is the interface designer responsible for such remarkable instruments as the Waldorf Wave and the Alesis A6 Andromeda. His list of clients include companies like Access, Alesis, Antares, Creamware, Korg, Line 6, Novation, Steinberg, and Waldorf." Exciting stuff indeed.
Update2: More on electro-music.
Update via the comments (this sounds like it's for real):
"from the waldorf-user-forum:
moreno>> Jurij, where did you see that rumour?
did not seen/read yet anywhere, i actually heard it. the "rumour" is _confirmed_ by mr.stenzel/ex.waldorf r&d, so, its not a rumour any longer. fact is waldorf has been sold to a new owner recently although the name is kept top-secret. details about the acquisition will be published "soon" in form of an official press release (hopefully) whitin 1-3 weeks."
Title link takes you to a post on Moogulator speculating rumors of Waldorf coming back. I haven't heard anything on this and would be pretty surprised (and obviously thrilled) if it turned out to be true. Apparently there have been some Waldorf's for sale in shops in Germany, including this one I previously posted on. Kind of odd as I remember not being able to find any Waldorf products shortly after they went into insolvency. I'm not sure what the rules are on selling new product from a company that hasn't been in existence for this long, if you know please share. In Moogulator's post there is a reference to http://www.waldorfmusic.de, which I haven't seen yet. It looks like a snapshot of the Waldorf site from Oct, 2003 and there are rendering issues in Firefox but not IE. The last date on the site's records are dated June 14, 2005. The FTP links on the site go to the old domain, which no longer exits. I knew about Paul Maddox's Waldorf Site and http://waldorf.electro-music.com, hosting the old files, but not this newer site. I'm guessing this is just a rumor but I don't mind dreaming. Waldorf was one of my favorite synthesizer companies and they had one of my favorite support lists. Here's a bit of trivia for you: When I got my XTk, I sent them a letter on my thoughts. They liked it so much they actually put it up on the XTk page as the only user impression/review. I was totally floored and obviously honored. I'll need to see if I can dig that up. Also check out the reference to Carbon111 on the bottom of the right pane of this XTK page. Man I miss Waldorf.
Universal Control Voltage Module DIY Modular & MIDIWall
For those of you not familiar with MIDIWall, it's Mark Pulver's synth site filled with synthesizer goodness. So what does this post have to do with MIDIWall? Click on the title link for more on the Universal Control Voltage Module DIY Modular, then go to MIDIWall. Notice anything in common? : ) Via the mighty Moogulator. Nice find Moogulator!
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
Nearfest 2006
"Armed with his full arsenal of vintage and modern keyboards, including his custom modular Moog, Emerson is sure to deliver an unforgettable NEARfest headline performance. " Nearfest 2006, June 24 & 25, Bethlehem PA. Title link takes you to more info.
New NAMM 2006 Sonic State Videos
New set of synth videos up.
Access Virus OS Update TIOS 1.1
Future Retro XS
Native Instruments KORE
Future Music Store in Hollywood
That last one on Future Music reminded me of many a synth dream I've had thinking if I grab the synth before I wake up, I'll have it. They even have the loft with unknown goodies.
Access Virus OS Update TIOS 1.1
Future Retro XS
Native Instruments KORE
Future Music Store in Hollywood
That last one on Future Music reminded me of many a synth dream I've had thinking if I grab the synth before I wake up, I'll have it. They even have the loft with unknown goodies.
Synth Demos on Harmony Central
The thread started in Jan 2005. Currently at eight pages of nothing but individual synth demos. Title link takes you there.
Andromeda A6 Demos
Sizzlemeister put up a post on HC asking people to post demos consisting only of the Alesis Andromeda A6. Pix posted a nice long one that covers a wide range of the A6. Title link takes you there. Enjoy.
Shot of the limited Red Panel A6
Shot of the limited Red Panel A6
Optigan Sighting
Found an Optigan listed in the Seattle Craigslist for $400. I have no idea what these usually go for.The Optigan is a groovy piece of gear by Mattel that came out in the early 1970s. Similar to a Mellotron, but it uses optical disks instead of tape. Check out this post for a good site with some samples. Title link takes you to the Optigan site.
Notes pulled from Craigslist:
"Optigan for sale with 6 disks, manual and 2 songbooks. It has been recently refurbished/overhauled so it has rock solid speed and and is clean inside and out.
works perfect
Disks include:
1. Big Organ and Drums
2. Pop Piano Plus Guitar
3. Latin Fever
4. Guitar in 3/4 Time
5. Folk and Other Moods-Guitar
6. Nashville Country "
Update via the comments: "there was one on Craig's list LA just recently, too, for $225."
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Metasonix TM-6 Filter
Samples and thoughts via Michael Weeks. Thanks Michael!
"Overall impressions of the filter: I don't have any experience with the TM-2 Filter, so I can't make direct comparisons. This is the same filter basically as what is in the new S-1000 Wretch Machine synth, but in a standalone case and with an additional CV input for Resonance. The CV controls are ALOT of fun, and the filter responds very well to every source I've tried through it.
It's character is DEFINITELY different, there is a sort of "huh, never heard that before" quality to the sound and the resonance, and the filter types really do offer up a rediculously wide (and, dare I say, close to conventional?) amount of tone shaping.
Overall it's been a blast having it here to do audio demos with - I love me some filters, and have abused a sherman filterbank for a number of years now. Overall this thing is a fun fun fun box with a very unique sound, but not as alien as some other Metasonix boxes. Worth demoing for an hour or so :D
Here's some audio demos of the Metasonix TM-6 filter (also up on the product page http://metasonix.com/index.php?opti...id=31&Itemid=62
Run a Guitar through it
http://thewretch.com/tm6_demos/TM_6_GuitarDemo.mp3
Ibanez artcore, run through the TM-6 using the Moog CP251 to send an LFO to control the CV
Run Drumloops through it
http://thewretch.com/tm6_demos/TM_6_DrumDemo.mp3
Drumsamples overdriven and run through the TM-6, tweaking throughout
Run a Synth through it
http://thewretch.com/tm6_demos/TM_6_SequenceDemo.mp3
Mam MB33 sequenced by Future Retro Mobius, overdriven through the filter and tweaked throughout
Michael Weeks
www.endmusik.com"
Video Synthesis Pioneer Nam June Paik Passes Away at Age 74
Title link takes you to his official site. Also do an image search for his name to see more of his amazing work. Click here for an article in Synapse that mentions his influence on Steve Rutt.
Doppelgangers of the Synth World
I kind of knew there was a huge organ fan base out there with the likes of Michael Leicher. As Mathew states below, they are indeed just as insanely obsessive as us. What's interesting is Wendy Carlos made the move to organs. Title link takes you to the transformation of her studio. As an aside, there recently was an auction on the Seattle Craiglist for a Minimoog for $350 by a guy that stated he was more into organs. The post has been pulled and I haven't heard back from my inquiry. Anywhoo... More organ links below. Thanks Mathew!
"You should check out what Theatre Organ hobbyists are doing.
They're insane, like us. :)
http://theatreorgans.com/
http://www.artisan-instruments.com/riac.html
http://www.virtualorgan.com/RunScript.asp?p=ASP%5CPg0.asp
http://www.otheroom.com/namm/techno.html
FWIW, the only reason I know anything about this theatre organ
business is because it is Wendy's current obsession.
http://www.wendycarlos.com/wurlynew/rhwing.JPG
details here:
http://www.wendycarlos.com/wurlynew/index.html#before"
"You should check out what Theatre Organ hobbyists are doing.
They're insane, like us. :)
http://theatreorgans.com/
http://www.artisan-instruments.com/riac.html
http://www.virtualorgan.com/RunScript.asp?p=ASP%5CPg0.asp
http://www.otheroom.com/namm/techno.html
FWIW, the only reason I know anything about this theatre organ
business is because it is Wendy's current obsession.
http://www.wendycarlos.com/wurlynew/rhwing.JPG
details here:
http://www.wendycarlos.com/wurlynew/index.html#before"
Vintage Georges Jenny's ONDIOLIN
You don't see these every day. Title link takes you to shots pulled from this auction. Notes below in French and then translated to English via Google. More on the Ondioline on 120 Years. Via Music Thing.
"Tres rare Ondioline de Georges jenny, premier synthe analogique, conception de la fin des annees 30 Modele probablement apres guerre, complet et d' origine, a remettre en ordre et en etat: celui çi s'allume mais les sons sont difficilement cernables; de plus , il semble y avoir un probleme avec le commutateur de volume au genou A SAISIR. . ."
"Very rare Ondioline of George Jenny, first synthe analogical, design of the end of the Thirties Model probably after war, complete and of origin, has to give in order and state: that çi ignites but the sounds are difficult to identify; moreover, it seems y to have a problem with the switch of volume to the knee TO SEIZE. ."
"Tres rare Ondioline de Georges jenny, premier synthe analogique, conception de la fin des annees 30 Modele probablement apres guerre, complet et d' origine, a remettre en ordre et en etat: celui çi s'allume mais les sons sont difficilement cernables; de plus , il semble y avoir un probleme avec le commutateur de volume au genou A SAISIR. . ."
"Very rare Ondioline of George Jenny, first synthe analogical, design of the end of the Thirties Model probably after war, complete and of origin, has to give in order and state: that çi ignites but the sounds are difficult to identify; moreover, it seems y to have a problem with the switch of volume to the knee TO SEIZE. ."
Silver Shiny Things on GetLoFi
I haven't put up a post on GetLoFi in a while. Title link takes you to one which includes this interesting looking DIY Synth which utilizes an 8038 waveform generator and some OP-Amps for filtering.
Evollulaby MEK Sample by Stefan Trippler
Title link takes you to a 1.9M mp3 of the Dave Smith MEK by Stefan Trippler.
Hugging the Moog
Too funny. Title link takes you to the original post. Grabbing it here just in case this one dissapears. It's too goog to lose.
"Hugging the moog.
So here I am.
A Brand new Moog synthesizer. It is black with lights, and bob moogs signature. (you make music with it, and weird sounds)
I am about to enjoy myself, and have friends over for a chill out. I then make a bad choice of eating mushrooms. Ya know, it always seems like a fun thing thing to do. Then all of a sudden, it becomes too much to handle. You start to get paranoid, and do stupid shit.
Well I am in the habit of doing a lot of stupid shit on mushrooms. For some reason, the logic of locked doors did not exist, nor did I realize that you could keep things in your apartment locked, and away from someones reach. Even though my friends left and I was still alone, I felt that it was very necessary to keep the moog next to me while I went to sleep.
So I go up stairs, grab my moog from the studio, and carry it to my bedroom. Both hands hugged around it like I am carrying a girl to my bed. I place it next to the bed on the floor between the window, and myself. So there I am sleeping with one hand touching the moog.
I wake up the next day, looking at my moog thinking WTF was going on in my head.
Mushrooms have to be the most sadomasticistic drug in the universe. It's comparable to jumping out of an airplane. At first you are like Wow, this is great..... we are going up into the sky, in a plane.
Then you look out ready to jump, and you do jump! squirt your pants, dribble some wiz, or scream like a fairy princess.
Either way you fall fast. Very fast. You panic. Then the chute opens, and that feeling of relief fills your body. The same relief you get from coming down on mushrooms. Knowing that you are going to be ok, and that introspective mind fuck is over.
:)"
"Hugging the moog.
So here I am.
A Brand new Moog synthesizer. It is black with lights, and bob moogs signature. (you make music with it, and weird sounds)
I am about to enjoy myself, and have friends over for a chill out. I then make a bad choice of eating mushrooms. Ya know, it always seems like a fun thing thing to do. Then all of a sudden, it becomes too much to handle. You start to get paranoid, and do stupid shit.
Well I am in the habit of doing a lot of stupid shit on mushrooms. For some reason, the logic of locked doors did not exist, nor did I realize that you could keep things in your apartment locked, and away from someones reach. Even though my friends left and I was still alone, I felt that it was very necessary to keep the moog next to me while I went to sleep.
So I go up stairs, grab my moog from the studio, and carry it to my bedroom. Both hands hugged around it like I am carrying a girl to my bed. I place it next to the bed on the floor between the window, and myself. So there I am sleeping with one hand touching the moog.
I wake up the next day, looking at my moog thinking WTF was going on in my head.
Mushrooms have to be the most sadomasticistic drug in the universe. It's comparable to jumping out of an airplane. At first you are like Wow, this is great..... we are going up into the sky, in a plane.
Then you look out ready to jump, and you do jump! squirt your pants, dribble some wiz, or scream like a fairy princess.
Either way you fall fast. Very fast. You panic. Then the chute opens, and that feeling of relief fills your body. The same relief you get from coming down on mushrooms. Knowing that you are going to be ok, and that introspective mind fuck is over.
:)"
Moog Voyager Emulating Moog Taurus 1
Michael Caloroso recently posted the following on AH. I aksed him if it would be ok to post it here for people not on AH and he said go for it. Here it is. Enjoy.
"Moog Voyager get pretty damn close, better than Moog Source. I cloned the "Taurus" preset on my Taurus I pedals. Simple dual ramp waveforms with unequal mix levels for minimal phase cancellations, just like the original. No waveshaping. mp3 and Voyager patch provided. Watch the word wrap.
http://www.retrosynth.com/~analoguediehard/studio/keyboards/moog_voyager/taurus-pedal-voyager.mp3
http://www.retrosynth.com/~analoguediehard/studio/keyboards/moog_voyager/taurus-pedal.syx
If you wanna hear meaty waveshaping in action:
http://www.retrosynth.com/~analoguediehard/studio/keyboards/moog_voyager/isthereanybody.mp3
MC"
"Moog Voyager get pretty damn close, better than Moog Source. I cloned the "Taurus" preset on my Taurus I pedals. Simple dual ramp waveforms with unequal mix levels for minimal phase cancellations, just like the original. No waveshaping. mp3 and Voyager patch provided. Watch the word wrap.
http://www.retrosynth.com/~analoguediehard/studio/keyboards/moog_voyager/taurus-pedal-voyager.mp3
http://www.retrosynth.com/~analoguediehard/studio/keyboards/moog_voyager/taurus-pedal.syx
If you wanna hear meaty waveshaping in action:
http://www.retrosynth.com/~analoguediehard/studio/keyboards/moog_voyager/isthereanybody.mp3
MC"
Prophet V Video on Sonic State
Title link takes you there. The guy giving the demo uses a CME keyboard controller.
PSP Sequencer
Via CDM.
File Description
Ethan has released his PSPSeq. PSPSeq is a port of the basic synthesis environment he wrote for the ADSP-218x, with a simple UI. Details from the readme:
usage of PSPSeq
when none of the action buttons (x, o, square, triangle) are pressed, the
directional keys are used to move either one step left/right, or up/down one
track. pushing the analog stick to the left or right moves the active
step to either step 0, 8, 16, or 24; whichever is closer in whatever direction
the stick is moved.
when x is pressed, this enables the trigger and volume functionality. moving
the analog stick up/down increases and decreases the likelyhood that this track
will retrigger. a trig of 100 means that this track will always retrigger when
the sequencer reaches that hit, while a trig of 50 means there is a 50% chance
of a retrigger and a 50% chance of the hit not occuring. moving the analog
stick left/right decreases or increases the volume of this particular hit.
when triangle is pressed, this enables configuration of a single parameter for
the hit and the left/right panning of the track. moving the analog stick to
the left/right controls the panning on the track. note that panning is a global
parameter; all hits on a track have the same pan value. moving the analog stick
up/down controls the unqiue parameter value for each track. these parameters
are customizable for each hit on a track. these values are as follows:
BD0:
SFREQ: starting frequency of the squarewave bass drum
BD1:
SFREQ: starting frequency of the trianglewave bass drum
HH0:
SAMPHOLD: number of samples to hold before a new sample is outputted
HH1:
SAMPHOLD: number of samples to hold before a new sample is outputted
HH2:
SAMPHOLD: number of samples to hold before a new sample is outputted
HH3:
SAMPHOLD: number of samples to hold before a new sample is outputted
HH4:
FILTFREQ: cutoff point for lowpass filter. 0-100 indicates maximum
frequency range, DC to nyquist
HH5:
FILTFREQ: cutoff point for lowpass filter. 0-100 indicates maximum
frequency range, DC to nyquist
SQ0:
FREQ: frequency of square wave
SQ1:
FREQ: frequency of square wave
if a track already has one trigger point in it and the current selected step has
never had any trigger/volume data written to it, it will assume the
characteristics of the previous initialization in this track.
pressing the o button controls the tempo of the loop. moving the analog stick
to the right slows the tempo while moving it to the left increases the tempo.
installation of PSPSeq
the zip file PSPSeq000.zip contains two main subdirectories; 1.0 and 1.5. if
you are using firmware 1.0 copy EBOOT.PBP from this directory onto your memory
stick and execute it like you would any other PBP file. for firmware revision
1.5, copy the PSPSEQ and PSPSEQ% directories to the /PSP/GAME/ directory on
your memory stick.
File Description
Ethan has released his PSPSeq. PSPSeq is a port of the basic synthesis environment he wrote for the ADSP-218x, with a simple UI. Details from the readme:
usage of PSPSeq
when none of the action buttons (x, o, square, triangle) are pressed, the
directional keys are used to move either one step left/right, or up/down one
track. pushing the analog stick to the left or right moves the active
step to either step 0, 8, 16, or 24; whichever is closer in whatever direction
the stick is moved.
when x is pressed, this enables the trigger and volume functionality. moving
the analog stick up/down increases and decreases the likelyhood that this track
will retrigger. a trig of 100 means that this track will always retrigger when
the sequencer reaches that hit, while a trig of 50 means there is a 50% chance
of a retrigger and a 50% chance of the hit not occuring. moving the analog
stick left/right decreases or increases the volume of this particular hit.
when triangle is pressed, this enables configuration of a single parameter for
the hit and the left/right panning of the track. moving the analog stick to
the left/right controls the panning on the track. note that panning is a global
parameter; all hits on a track have the same pan value. moving the analog stick
up/down controls the unqiue parameter value for each track. these parameters
are customizable for each hit on a track. these values are as follows:
BD0:
SFREQ: starting frequency of the squarewave bass drum
BD1:
SFREQ: starting frequency of the trianglewave bass drum
HH0:
SAMPHOLD: number of samples to hold before a new sample is outputted
HH1:
SAMPHOLD: number of samples to hold before a new sample is outputted
HH2:
SAMPHOLD: number of samples to hold before a new sample is outputted
HH3:
SAMPHOLD: number of samples to hold before a new sample is outputted
HH4:
FILTFREQ: cutoff point for lowpass filter. 0-100 indicates maximum
frequency range, DC to nyquist
HH5:
FILTFREQ: cutoff point for lowpass filter. 0-100 indicates maximum
frequency range, DC to nyquist
SQ0:
FREQ: frequency of square wave
SQ1:
FREQ: frequency of square wave
if a track already has one trigger point in it and the current selected step has
never had any trigger/volume data written to it, it will assume the
characteristics of the previous initialization in this track.
pressing the o button controls the tempo of the loop. moving the analog stick
to the right slows the tempo while moving it to the left increases the tempo.
installation of PSPSeq
the zip file PSPSeq000.zip contains two main subdirectories; 1.0 and 1.5. if
you are using firmware 1.0 copy EBOOT.PBP from this directory onto your memory
stick and execute it like you would any other PBP file. for firmware revision
1.5, copy the PSPSEQ and PSPSEQ% directories to the /PSP/GAME/ directory on
your memory stick.
Korg X50 Video and Impressions on One Blue Monkey
Title link takes you there. Video link is right under the date, under the title.
The Muse
Title link takes you to shots pulled from this auction. Notes from the auction below. Via David. Thanks David!
"14 trillion musical note combinations
It has been claimed that the Triadex Muse was the first digital device for making music. The original Muse was designed by Edward Fredkin, now at Carnegie-Mellon; and Marvin Minsky ( http://web.media.mit.edu/~minsky/ ), now at the M.I.T. Media Lab; in the late 1960's.
The Muse is a music composer machine or digital
synthesizer and melody composer, involving early
logic modules in a unique circuit that allows the
possibility of 14 trillion musical note combinations.
Manufacturer: Triadex Inc., Brookline, Massachusetts
Inventors: Edward Fredkin and Marvin Minsky
Original Price: $249
The Muse is an algorithmic music generator: it uses digital logic circuits to produce a sequence of notes based on the settings of various parameters. The four small sliders in the lower-left control Volume, Tempo, Pitch, and Fine Pitch. The switches to either side are used to start and stop the sequence, or to step through it note-by-note.
Of the eight larger sliders on the right, four control the musical intervals used (labeled A, B, C, and D), and four control the theme (labeled W, X, Y, and Z). A rest can be substituted for the lowest note by flipping a toggle switch. The exact logic behind the composition engine is rather technical, and not exactly intuitive. The tempo clock can be slaved to that of another Muse, allowing for multi-part compositions.
Their patent abstract of this electronic music composer reads as follows:
In the apparatus disclosed herein, a note generator is controlled by a long term, quasi-periodic function which is in turn generated by applying digital feedback in preselected combinations around a digital register. The register comprises means for holding a plurality of bits of digital information in a given order, e.g. a shift register or counter, the held information being changeable according to a predetermined pattern in response to input signals applied thereto. Digital feedback is provided by applying to the register at least one input signal which is obtained according to a preselectable or adjustable code from bits of information obtained from various points in the register itself. The apparatus thus, in effect, composes music as distinguished from merely synthesizing sound.
It is not known exactly how many Muses were made, but they are very rare, and were not available in stores."
"14 trillion musical note combinations
It has been claimed that the Triadex Muse was the first digital device for making music. The original Muse was designed by Edward Fredkin, now at Carnegie-Mellon; and Marvin Minsky ( http://web.media.mit.edu/~minsky/ ), now at the M.I.T. Media Lab; in the late 1960's.
The Muse is a music composer machine or digital
synthesizer and melody composer, involving early
logic modules in a unique circuit that allows the
possibility of 14 trillion musical note combinations.
Manufacturer: Triadex Inc., Brookline, Massachusetts
Inventors: Edward Fredkin and Marvin Minsky
Original Price: $249
The Muse is an algorithmic music generator: it uses digital logic circuits to produce a sequence of notes based on the settings of various parameters. The four small sliders in the lower-left control Volume, Tempo, Pitch, and Fine Pitch. The switches to either side are used to start and stop the sequence, or to step through it note-by-note.
Of the eight larger sliders on the right, four control the musical intervals used (labeled A, B, C, and D), and four control the theme (labeled W, X, Y, and Z). A rest can be substituted for the lowest note by flipping a toggle switch. The exact logic behind the composition engine is rather technical, and not exactly intuitive. The tempo clock can be slaved to that of another Muse, allowing for multi-part compositions.
Their patent abstract of this electronic music composer reads as follows:
In the apparatus disclosed herein, a note generator is controlled by a long term, quasi-periodic function which is in turn generated by applying digital feedback in preselected combinations around a digital register. The register comprises means for holding a plurality of bits of digital information in a given order, e.g. a shift register or counter, the held information being changeable according to a predetermined pattern in response to input signals applied thereto. Digital feedback is provided by applying to the register at least one input signal which is obtained according to a preselectable or adjustable code from bits of information obtained from various points in the register itself. The apparatus thus, in effect, composes music as distinguished from merely synthesizing sound.
It is not known exactly how many Muses were made, but they are very rare, and were not available in stores."
Monday, January 30, 2006
PSP OS 2.6 Hack is Out
Looks like PSP OS 2.6 has been hacked by Fanjita. What does this mean to us? PSPRhythm of course!
Update: Via PSPRhythm: "It is good to go! I heard some people tested it and 3.0 works. The eLoader Fanjita wrote for the 2.01, 2.5 and 2.6 firware require the game grand theft auto to run, so if you have that check out pspupdates.com or fanjita.org and get the loader!"
Update: Via PSPRhythm: "It is good to go! I heard some people tested it and 3.0 works. The eLoader Fanjita wrote for the 2.01, 2.5 and 2.6 firware require the game grand theft auto to run, so if you have that check out pspupdates.com or fanjita.org and get the loader!"
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