Bert and Ernie Spotted at NAMM

No sites of Stromberg and Blofeld, but here's Bert and Ernie.

NAMM via fdisk

Title link takes you there. Keep checking back for more as Brandon Daniel updates the site. Click on NAMM Shows, Winter, and then 2007 when you get there.

The Arturia Origin pictured

PPG Realizer anybody?

KORG Nucleus!

Yeah, right...

This is obviously photoshopped.. or is it?

Here are the "specs" via synthforum.nl:

MINI MONSTER
"The new synth from Korg, dubbed the "Nucleus", is set to be unveiled at the winter Namm show. A raw nerve-centre of realtime analogue-esque and cutting edge digital waveform synthesis, it's a portable workstation powerhouse. A mighty gritty, rip-snorting, ear-drum obliterating, speaker-shreddingly aggressive lo-fi mean machine, fused with OASYS physical-modelling algorithms for the best in hardcore synthesis right across the board. Tame it, if you dare...

Specifications:-

Synth Architecture:-
* 8 x part multitimbral and/or combis;
* 64 note polyphony;
* 3 x Oscs, and 1 x Sub;
* Tri-filter™ - A new filter arrangement consisting of three filters per part configurable in Single, Series, Parallel, Series/Parallel hybrid, Dual-Split and Tri-Split modes;
* MS20/TB/Jupiter8/Moog/Oberheim-emulated self-oscillating filters, with selectable 1-to-6 poles, with additional tube saturation, tape saturation, and/or wave-shaping processing;
* Additional distortion/overdrive/valve-emulation/wave-shaping per part;
* 4 x LFOs with customisable/importable waveforms. Can also be used as 1-shot EGs;
* 4 x EGs, two of which have 8-stages. All EGs have selectable Attack/Decay/Release curves;
* 2 x Step/Karma sequencers per part;
* 3 x Modulation sequencers per part;
* Interpolation/smoothing between knob values, avoiding 'stepping' between discrete MIDI/knob values;
* Up to 16-voice patch unison with panoramic spread;
* 100 Comprehensive multi-timbral effects and algorithms;
---
Synthesis types:-
* Standard subtractive;
* Wavetable & vector waveshaping synthesis;
* Full Frequency Modulation;
* Oscillator-sync, Cross/Ring-mod;
* Formant/Vocoding modelling;
* Retro 8-bit synthesis/emulation including C64 SID synthesis, wave-sequencing, and individual oscillator sequencing and modulation per oscillator;
* Granular synthesis with compreshensive distortion and wave-shaping;
* UniOsc - upto 11-voices stacked using 1-note polyphony;
Physical modelling:-
* OASYS physical modelling algorithms, including STR-1 (Strings) and new releases: BRS-1 (Brass), ORG-1 (Organs), EP-1 (Electric Pianos), and BM-1 (Bass modeler - a brand new algorithm purely devoted for enhanced bass sound production and engineering);
PCM/Waves:-
* 256 onboard single-cycle PCMs and wavetables sampled from natural/instrumental sources, and vintage synths alike. The latter include the MS-20, PolySix, Pro-1, MiniMoog, TB303, Juno106, SH-101, Jupiter 8, Evolver, and many more...
* User-creatable/importable (single-cycle sampled) digital-oscillator waveforms, with onboard visual waveform-synthesis via TouchView™.
---
Hardware:-
* ±15° tiltable colour TouchView™ touchscreen;
* 3-Octave 37-note velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch;
* 25 Knobs, 35 buttons and Jog Dial for quick parameter/value selections;
* Kaoss XY-Pad style controller, with additional Z (depth/pressure) control;
* Over-sized Modulation wheels;
* Dual x 20-Bit audio inputs for internal oscillator/filter/fx manipulation.;
* OASYS Open platform for adding additional synthesis models at a later date via Operating System updates;
---
Other highlights:-
* VSTi functionality with sound-librarian;
* Firewire transfer of digital output/input audio + midi;
* 4-stereo (8-mono) x 24-bit ¼'-jack-socket balanceable outputs;
* Oscilloscope display for monitoring waveforms in realtime via TouchView™ menu;
* Unobtrusive carry handle inset (flush) with/into rear-panel;
* DVI/VGA output 'add-on option' to display screen on a PC monitor;
* 4 x Karma phrase-arpeggiator/step-sequencer with ability to import/program user-arp's;
* User-importable 'boot-up' screen visual-image greeting with user name-tag.

A special PINK version will also be available for female synthesiser users!"



The real Nucleus? Here you go: link

Little Phatty OS Update

"Little Phatty Stage Edition

As you probably already know, the Stage Edition has the same great sound and appearance as the Tribute Edition, but at a lower price. The LEDs have an amber/red color scheme and the end plates are molded instead of wood. So, besides the price, what's new? The operating system! The Stage Edition's OS contains a host of new features that you requested (and a few we came up with), including built-in Sample & Hold and Noise modulation, a second modulation routing, and individual pitch up and down parameters. But here's the best part: presets now have their own 'Advanced' settings, so your can individually specify the number of filter poles, envelope release, filter sensitivity, etc., for each preset. And did I mention that we've added Pot Mapping, too? Now you can now program the four front-panel control knobs to any of the 128 MIDI Continuous Control parameters for internal or external control. Pretty cool, huh?

But wait, there's more! The new OS will soon be available for the Tribute Edition (free, of course), so TE owners can also take advantage of the new feature set!

We expect to be shipping the first Stage Editions by February."

via Andy_Squirrel

Matrixsynth Voyager!

Well, not quite. : ) How I wish. But... we can pretend. Via MOOG Space:

"Select Series Voyagers.

We're now offering customized Voyagers! You can choose from 8 types of wood cabinets, and 5 different backlighting schemes. For all those who ever wanted to own a truely unique Voyager, now you have one built to your own specifications!"

I *think* there will be a green one in there. I should make Matrixsynth stickers for them. ; )

Sent my way via Andy_Squirrel.

MOOG MF-107 Video on Gearwire

Title link takes you there. Keep an eye on Gearwire for more NAMM coverage. I'll be posting some of the synth content that comes in, but for the rest go there.

CHORUS SPACE-C CC300

via diablo quapo.

metasonix wretch machine processing jomox 999

"there is also a wiard noise ring plugged into the filter cv near the end....thanks grant!" Also note that "the last few seconds of the video is just the noise ring sending cv to the filter tuning."

Another via companyofquail.

Circuit Bent Boss Dr Pad III

YouTube via zioaxiom, aka Luca of Progsounds.

Midisticks

This one not via NAMM. It was sent in on the Synthsights alias, and I thought it was interesting. I couldn't find an image on site, so if you know of one feel free to comment.

What is it?

"Midisticks : A drum kit without drums. When you use the sticks, the World around you becomes the drums.

Confused? You're not alone. Children accept something out of the ordinary or unexpected as magic, and get on with the important task of playing.

Midisticks are an innovative electronic percussion MIDI trigger.

Midisticks are drumsticks that detect the material that they are being played on and generate MIDI messages.

Midisticks are sensitive: The softer you hit a material, the lower (quieter) the triggered MIDI velocity.

Midisticks are programmable. Many different materials can be programmed and mapped to MIDI triggers. Many of the materials recognized are found in the typical studio, household, rehearsal room or bar.

After programming, when a recognized material is struck again, the pre-assigned MIDI trigger is generated.

Example:

Tap on a drum practice pad, and train the sticks to generate a Snare Drum MIDI trigger.
Tap on a pad of paper and assign that to a tom tom.
Tap on a mouse mat and assign that to be a cowbell.

Each of the Midisticks behaves as a separate instrument - That's to say that each stick can be assigned to generate a different MIDI trigger for the same material.

Korg R3

Another nice image of the new Korg R3. Title link takes you to the product page on Korg US.

"A powerful yet compact synthesizer with sounds, form, and features that will attract all manner of musicians and producers. Introducing the new R3.

The R3 is a full-fledged synthesizer that provides an easy and affordable way to enjoy sophisticated synthesis and advanced sound creation. In a compact and light-weight body, it packs 37 full-size, velocity sensing keys, along with two-timbre/eight-voice performance power.

The sound generator section uses the same acclaimed MMT (Multiple Modeling Technology) used by the KORG RADIAS, delivering thick, gutsy, and crisp analog sounds. With quality that will satisfy both professionals and beginners, the R3 is a great choice for adding synth sounds on stage or in music production."

Korg M3 Karma Demos

Click here to launch video. Title link takes you to more.

SubtleNoiseMaker Ts

SubtleNoiseMaker has Ts. Title link takes you to them.

Also check out sascha's free cd, "seroton."

Waldorf Stromberg Plug-ins

I finally got around to looking at the Waldorf pdf in more detail. There's been a bit of buzz around the plug-in capability. This image shows you two hardware plug-ins in the back of the synth, the valve and the a-filter. According to the brochure these are fully analog, not digital VA plug-ins. Title link takes you to the pdf in case you missed it.

PDF and new Waldorf gear previously posted here.

Casio SK-1 Video Out

Title link takes you to the post on GetLoFi.

What Makes an Envelope Snappy

Florian posted the following to AH. I thought it was probably the most detailed explanation I've come across on what makes an envelope snappy. I asked him if it would be ok to put it up here for others and the archives, and he gave the thumbs up. He also mentioned that the following is basically a short resume from some chapters of his book "Synthesizer." You can find it on amazon. Unfortunately for those of us who do not speak German, it is in German only. I wonder if there's pictures. : )

What Makes an Envelope Snappy:
"There are several aspects:
1.) Speed, shape, of envelope
2.) envelope amount and offset value destination of destination
parameter, sustainlevel (in case of ADSR),
3.) characteristics of modulation,
4.) synchronisation with waveform.

First aspect:
In analogue envelopes (created by loading unloading a capacitor) speed
and shape are related to each other. If whe look at decay, the same
decay value at the beginning of the decayphase causes a much faster
change than at the end of the decay phase, because of the exponential
unloading characteristics of the capacitor.

Second aspect (All values in the following examples from
0=shortest/lowest to 100=longest/highest):
If we now modulate a filte with such an envelope like A=0, D=10, S=0,
R=0. If the cutoff frequency is already at 500Hz), and the envelope
amount is very high - lets say 5 octaves. THis will cause the filter to
open up to 16000 Hz and back to 500 Hz. The most noticable change will
happen between 2000Hz and 500Hz, all above is simply "bright". So all
the fast part of the exponential envelope will happen whil you don't
realize it. And only the slow end of the decay curve will cause a
noticable change. So even if your envelope in general is "fast like
hell", you will destroy this, by wrong modulation settings on the
destination.

Third aspect:
Next question is: how does the destination react on the envelope. A good
example are VCAs, which are available with linear and exponential
characteristics. Our loudness recognition is basically logarithmic. So
We need exponential controls for volume. Since analogue envelopes
already have exponential characteritics, you can use a linear VCA, which
translates the exponential change of the envelope direct to the signals
amplitude change. But for linear changing LFO waveforms you need a
exponentiator, which translates the linear changing waveform to a
exponentially changing waveform and then modulates the amplitude.
Now: If you use a exponential VCA for envelope modulation, you will have
a double exponential function, which will increase the "snappyness" of
the envelopemodulation (but will increase also the effect, which is
described in the second aspect).

Fourth aspect:
Whether a envelope is felt as snappy or has a click in the beginning,
depends also very much on the synchronisation with the waveform of the
VCO(s). Especially if the VCOs tend to eliminate by interference its
often a good idea to patch the gate to the Hardsync in, which causes the
VCO to start at each keypress at a dedicated point of the waveform.


Florian"

Sound Master Rhythm

Interesting little Rhythm pedal sent my way hino. Title link takes you to more images pulled via this auction.

MPC Analogue Drummachine

via this auction

"Super cool analogue drummachine from the 80's. Sounds a bit between a tr-808 and cr-78. Unit comes with a custom Kenton Pro Kadi witch also has a not to stop the sound of the ride. Here is a link to a little sounddemo."

Previous MPC Post

KORG VCF

Here's an interesting item up this auction. No title link. Just this image and details:

"Korg Synthepdal from the 70's. used in the maxikorg, minimorg 770 and the early ms serie's. It got lowpass and highpass filtering and a footnctroller witch works on some older Korg synthesizers to. Picture is from the web but the unit looks pretty good due it's age "

Doepfer A-100 System Expansion

Details:
This is a G6 case full of add on modules to the A-100 Basic System 2.
the modules included are as followed....
A-109 Voltage Controlled Singal Processor
A-114 Ring Mod
A-116 VC Waveform Shaper
A-117 Digital Noise / 808 Source
A-122 24db Low Pas II
A-128 Fixed Filter Bank
A-132 Dual VCA [x2]
A-135 Voltage Controlled Mixer
A-138c Polarized Mixer
A-139 Head Phone Amp
A-143-3 Quad LFO
A-144 Morph Controller
A-152 Addressed T&H/Switch
A-162 dual Trigger Delay

Update: Doh! This was supposed to go up on MATTRIXSYNT-B. Sorry. : )

Roland V-Synth GT

"Roland’s original V-Synth set a new standard in expressive synthesis and sound design. It won awards and acclaim around the world, as it forever changed the way sounds were created and performed. But just when you thought V-Synth technology had reached its peak, Roland raised the bar even higher with the new flagship V-Synth GT! This unique instrument injects the V-Synth’s famous Elastic Audio Synthesis engine with revolutionary Articulative Phrase Synthesis technology. Its expression and realism is unprecedented, as is its ability to make never-before-heard sounds.

* Multiple forms of advanced synthesis under the control of a friendly, icon-driven interface
* New AP (Articulative Phrase) SYNTHESIS technology models the performance behavior and nuance of musical instruments
* Includes Roland’s proprietary Elastic Audio Synthesis engine plus Vocal Designer, playable simultaneously
* Sound Shaper II offers incredibly easy and efficient user programming
* Futuristic, high-quality industrial design
* Color touch-screen display with wide viewing angle

Multi-core Synthesis
By integrating a new dual core V-Synth engine, the V-Synth GT can combine Elastic Audio Synthesis, Vocal Designer technology, and AP-SYNTHESIS in real time. Roland’s proprietary VariPhrase technology is also integrated into the V-Synth GT. Together with its analog-modeling engine, External Audio input, and digital sampling architecture, the V-Synth GT provides an incredibly wide and colorful foundation on which to capture, manipulate and create sounds.

AP-SYNTHESIS
The V-Synth GT is the first synthesizer in the world equipped with AP (Articulative Phrase) SYNTHESIS. This revolutionary form of modeling recreates the ever-changing behavior, nuance and sound of an instrument as it’s being played. The results are stunningly expressive and realistic, and can be applied to acoustic instrument simulation as well as new, never-before-heard sounds."

Title link takes you to more.

Previous V-Synth posts

Link to new products by Roland

New Korg Legacy Samples are Up

"Mono/Poly software synthesizer
The Mono/Poly, a four-VCO monophonic/polyphonic synthesizer that went on sale in 1981 was considered the culmination of Korg’s experience building analog synthesizers. It was released at the same time as the Polysix, and because of their capabilities as well as their price, these two instruments caused a revolution in the synthesizer world. Many musicians acclaimed the Mono/Poly as one of Korg’s best synthesizers, with a number of unique characteristics.

t provided four VCOs, each providing adjustable pitch, waveform, octave, and level, which could be stacked together for massive sounds, or cycled through one at a time for constantly shifting timbres. Together with one VCF, one VCA, two EGs, and two MGs it delivered a powerful yet accessible programming structure. But by far, its most signature characteristics were the Synchro and Cross Modulation functions that could run dual, or four-way cascaded modulation routings for creating revolutionary and aggressive tonal effects. It also featured the same futuristic Chord Memory and Arpeggiator functions as the Polysix. This diversity of parameters could be used to create an incredible universe of sounds ranging from thick and rich to sound-effect-like.

Along with being a complete reproduction of the original Mono/Poly, this new software version extends the Mono/Poly to its ultimate form. It features 128-voice polyphony with up to 16-voice unison, and a powerful eight-way virtual patching matrix. The virtual patch functionality lets you use 159 different modulation sources such as MG, EG, velocity, and keyboard tracking to modulate 35 different destinations such as oscillator pitch, level, filter, MG, or EG, giving you an awesome capability for creating complex and diverse sounds."

Title link takes you to more info and samples.

Matrixsynth by...

Matrixsynth by Davide. Novation KS-5


Matrixsynth by Rob. MPC1000 running JJ OS 4.34.

No not new for NAMM. : ) I'll be posting my usual between NAMM stuff. I have a full inbox of stuff people sent in. I'm going through them now so if you sent me something, it's coming up.

P.S. Ccheck out this Failed Muso post for a video of his MPC 1000. Also he has a few Synth Babe posts running.

Waldorf Knob

Nothing new on the site. Just thought I'd grab the big red knob for posterity. Always thinking of the future. ; ) I'll be sure to put up posts to the photo sets that come in out there, so keep coming back.

New Waldorf Products

Edirol PCR-200 and PCR-500

New MIDI controllers from Edirol. PCR-500 pictured. Click image for larger shot.

Introducing the next generation of EDIROL’s popular MIDI keyboard controllers. In addition to providing more physical controls than previous models, the PCR-500 also offers new innovative and intuitive controls. This controller is solidly built, and optimized for both music production and live performance.

* 49 velocity-sensitive keys, now with aftertouch
* 50 fully assignable controls, and editor software (Mac & PC)
* 18 velocity pads
* New, unique crossfader feature
* High-quality keyboard mechanism, and durable, stable body
* “Dynamic Mapping” — intelligent assignment of controls
* Convenient location of connections on side panel
* USB bus-powered
* MIDI merge
* “Cakewalk Production Plus Pack” included (SONAR LE, Project 5 LE, and Dimension LE)

Roland MV-8800

"Since 2003, Roland’s MV-8000 has been a coveted centerpiece for many of the world’s greatest hip-hop and R&B producers. With its powerful hands-on features, and its ability to incorporate a VGA monitor and mouse, it brought the best of the hardware- and software-based production worlds together. Today Roland sets a new standard in production power and flexibility with the MV-8800.

Complete production solution, from beat creation and multitrack recording to mixing, mastering and CD burning

Tight integration of drum machine-style pattern recording and DAW-style linear recording

Realtime control of audio pitch and time, groove quantize, and pattern/song arrangements — great for both studio and stage

World-class sound library pre-installed on the internal hard drive

Legendary Roland instrument and effects models onboard, including TR-808, TR-909, SRV reverb, SDD-320 Chorus, SBF-325 Flanger, Boss BF-2 and HF-2, and RE-201 Space Echo

Three MIDI ports (IN x 1, OUT x 2) for connecting external MIDI devices

Color LCD with icon-oriented interface

Accepts external VGA monitor (optional) and optical mouse"

Title link takes you to more.

Korg Legacy Analog Edition 2007

Title link takes you to the press release in German, Google translated here.

"With the new KORG Legacy Collection - similar to edition 2007 (AE07) KORG starts perpendicularly into the new year 2007! The tradition always in the field of vision offers KORG with the similar to edition 2007 the legendary KORG mono/Poly, a classical author of the similar Synthesizerära, which brilliert with authentic sound quality however many new features and possibilities.

Technically the electronic is based mono/Poly on KORG' s of revolutionary CMT software, which considers all aspects of the original contrary to many other imitations, which emulate only the output signal, actually: The transistors, condensers, resistances and the other construction units as well as their specific peculiarities. Perfection in the smallest detail!

Thus also „the new " mono/Poly is “a genuine” original, whose sound offers the full range at warmth and pressure, like already the classical model.

In addition the mono/Poly of the similar to edition offers 2007 still another 128-stimmige Polyfonie and many new sound possibilities owing to two additional, independent MDE-X of effects, as well as four external sources of modulation. The Voice structure with 4 VCO' s, 1 VCF, 1 VCA, 2 EEC' s, 2 mg' s and altogether 256 Preset sounds does not leave desires open!

The new similar to edition 2007 contain beside the fire-new mono/Poly also the MS-20 and Polysix which are based on CMT technology, which represent a outstanding addition of the KORG Legacy Collection.

The new similar to edition 2007 like their other KORG counterparts the current Synchrosoft license technology, which Autorisationen can supplement existing KLC RTAS and KLC-DE registrations to already, needs.

KORG Legacy Collection - similar to edition 2007 is available for the following computer platforms:

Mac OS X (PowerPC /I ntelMac universal Binary), Windows XP

Condition alone; Mac VST/AU/RTAS, Windows VST/RTAS"

via sequencer.de. The US Korg site is still counting down. About 10 minutes to go as of this post.

Fruity Loops 7

Title link takes you to the official press release with a couple more screens.


Previously posted here.

KORG M3

One more via Future Music.se via jalvac. Translated

"The INVENTORS OF the concept workstation return to the load with another extraordinary keyboard. M3 represents the third generation of workstations Korg and offers characteristics similar to those of the prestigious OASYS. In fact, its main chip of 120 voices is inspired by OASYS chip HD-1, and in addition, provides a ROM of 256MB with the best sounds of that one instrument, compiled like a new specific set of patches for M3. Also the card of extension “EXB-Broadcast” will be available, that contributes a version of 24 voices of integrated sinte “MMT” in You radiate.

As you imagine, M3 comes filled with options for control, that include joystick, a tape controller, dual commutators, entrances for pedals and a fabulous touch screen. This one in addition works like controller “X/Y” to publish parameters of synthesis and effects, and changes of color before the actions of the user. In its eight base they appear pads sensible at the speed to shoot all type of sounds, from agreed batteries to and samples.

By the way, M3 offers 64MB of ram for sampling (expandable until 320MB with optional card “EXB-M256”) and is compatible with formats WAV, AIFF, Akai and Soundfont 2.0. M3 is available in three versions of 61, 73 and 88 notes - this one includes a ballast keyboard RH3 with a design for this launching totally to size; you already know that the boys of Korg are very lovers of detail…"

KORG MINI KAOSS PAD

Image and some details translated from Future Music.se. This one also via jalvac.

"AFTER SENDING the third incarnation of Kaoss Pad at the end of 2006, Korg releases 2007 with another smaller retort (and more reasonable) of its famous controller of effects.

Like his older brother, new the miniones offers a tactile Control Panel in real time, but bet by mobility thanks to a size more reduced and its operation with batteries. The main selector allows to choose between more than 100 effects (all of them sincronizables with the function “Tap BPM”), that are possible to maintain in active-duty to release your fingers if you press the button “Hold” - the same one of the Kaoss “great” Pad -.mini-KP also it includes two keys of memory that allow to store the effect selected at every moment (along with its state of “Hold” and the amount of applied effect) to rellamar your favorite adjustments right away."

Korg R3

More info on the new "micro" Korg. It's called the R3. Title link takes you to the source, Future Music.es, where you'll find more. The R3 is based on the Radias technology.

Google translated here.
"The MACHINE At issue, with an aspect so retro, takes to vocoder of 16 bands with control of level and panorama for each band, plus a function “Formant Motion” that records the formantes of words or spoken phrases to return to use them with facility.

Since it includes micro and entered of audio, it is possible to filter and to process those signals with the effects and parameters of synthesis of the own R3. The synthesis motor offers several filtrate ways, two oscillating, two LFOs and three surrounding ADSR, all of them encaminables by means of six virtual routes of modulation.

In addition, port USB facilitates the interchanges of data with a computer, where it is possible to manage and to publish the internal sounds with software including. The controller dowry includes two wheels of tone and modulation, more four knobs with indicators LED associate. Its price not yet has been announced."

via jalvac

Update: The US page is up.

Metasonix TM-7

And there it is. Title link takes you to more info on Muff Wiggler.

New Korg MicroKorg

Found this one on Chip Collection who found it on Gear Junkies. I can't seem to get to the link on Gear Junkies at the moment. Nothing at Korg yet.

Update: Details are up.

modular_upper.jpg

flickr by janvanvolt.

Title link takes you to more.

Roland MKS-70

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

Rack version of the JX-10/JX-8P.

CASIO KX-101

via this auction

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Yamaha CS01

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

Details:
"This is a Yamaha CS01 Analog Synth. This is a monophonic synth(only 1 note at a time). These were only manufactured from 1982-1984.
This was the last analog synth Yamaha synth made according to most websites before moving to all digital with the DX-7. A very cool little synth with lots of sliders to play with. It has pitch bend and modulation wheels, breath control(if you can find one of those rare breath controllers). There are 5 waves to choose from as well as resonance. Everything works great and it's totally fun to play with. This may look like a toy, but it's got a lot of neat sounds to work with. By the way there is no memory to store sounds, so you have to move sliders to change the sounds, but it is easy to make up new sounds.It can use a DC9-12 power adapter with center pin postive, but it does not come with one, even though i tested to make sure it works. It also has a 1/4 inch headphone jack and a 1/4 output jack on the right side."

Don't forget MATRIXSYNTH-B for the b-sides.

John Arnold and Jeremy Ellis Live!!!

YouTube via defusionist. Title link takes you to more.

Features a Waldorf Micro Q Keyboard, Akai MPC, and Godin Guitar with MIDI.

FuzzyWuzzyModo

And the Chinchilla won.

If you are wondering why the heck I'm posting this. Click here.

They removed the number of votes, so who knows how much Moogy lost by.

Little Phatty with a littler not-so-fatty.

flickr by Maggie Osterberg.

Casio Vl-1
Moog Little Phatty

DIY Ribbon Controller in 15 Minutes via Muff Wiggler

Title link takes you to the post.

D.A.M.I.A.N. DIY Modular

Remember the Damian wooden modular? Here's another shot of it via sequencer.de I love the colors on it.

Korg MS-20 SQ-10 Set-up

flickr by micromoogman.

KORG MiniKP

"The family has expanded with its newest and smallest member, the mini-KP. It offers the same interface and realtime fingertip effects as other KAOSS models, plus many features taken from the new KP3, along with a compact body and battery operation for shirt pocket portability. Mini-KP is ideal for DJ club performances, home studio applications, as well as outdoor live events or for use with a portable audio player."

On Nova Musik's website. Via SIGHUP.

Arturia Origin Synthesizer

BE ORIGINAL

Origin is the first Arturia Hardware synthesizer. It is a modular system of a new generation opening innovative avenues in sound design.
Loaded with modules extracted from the best synthesizers of all time (Moog Modular, ARP 2600, CS-80, minimoog and Prophet VS) Origin lets you combine these modules and benefit from the additional possibilities put onboard. The result: a new type of sound accessible through an extremely intuitive interface.

MAIN FEATURES:

* More than 500 presets created by talented musicians and synthesizer specialists
* Up to 32 voices of polyphony for a typical patch
* Create your own patch or use an existing audio structures: an Origin patch made by connecting independent modules, or the minimoog V, the ARP 2600, the CS-80, the Moog Modular.
* Superb audio quality with TAE® engine. 24 bits/96 kHz supported.
* Compatibility with most of the presets from the Arturia Classic virtual Analog synthesizers.
* Origin lets you open dedicated software on your Mac and PC and use it as an AU or VST plug-in. All the sounds are calculated on the machine while you work on your computer as you would do with a native application.
* Analog: 2 audio ins, 10 audio outs. Digital: SPDIF out, USB 2.0
* Large selection of effects: Phaser, Chorus, Delay, FX Reverbs, Distortion, Param Eq, Compressor, Bitcrusher
* 16/32 step sequencer
* Innovative Macro, Advanced LFO, modulation modes, Advanced Joystick modes.
* MIDI : In, Out, Thru or USB 2

Title link takes you there.

via diablo quapo

Arturia Does Roland

Introducing the Jupiter-8V

CRYSTAL CLEAR PHATNESS
Arturia announces Jupiter 8V, the software recreation of Roland’s famous Jupiter 8 which was in production from 1981 to 1984. The Jupiter 8 was a synth that not only inspired a generation of musicians ranging from Prince to Howard Jones, from Depeche Mode to Moby, it was also a unique machine that offered a sharp and crystalline sound while being uniquely phat.

The Jupiter-8V is the latest born in the Arturia family of analog synthesizer recreations. Offering the unique sound palette of the Roland Jupiter 8 with a bass that can bring down the house.

Based on the latest version of TAE®, the Jupiter 8 V also brings to you an advanced step sequencer, a new line of dynamic effects and a module combining LFO’s called Galaxy. All in one, the Jupiter 8 V comes with a perfect blend of classicism and modernity.

MAIN FEATURES:

* More than 400 high quality and innovative sounding presets
* Up to 32 voices of polyphony, and a Unison mode
* A unique audio structure featuring 2 oscillators per voice (16 oscillators in total), 2 LFO’s, 2 filters and 2 envelopes.
* Keyboard split and layer
* A set of Analog Sounding Effects: Dual Delay, Phaser, Flanger, all three being largely modulable by any audio source in the synth.
* 2 digital effects, X and Y.
* Additional Live-oriented Step-sequencer, additional Galaxy module for advanced modulations
* Set to Control with your external MIDI keyboard in just a few clicks.
* Full compatibility with major formats and hosts on Mac OS X and Windows XP (VST, AU, RTAS)

Title link takes you there.

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Nord C3 Combo Organ

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The dual manual Nord C3 Combo Organ emulates three types of vintage organs carefully modeled from B3, Vox* Continental and Farfisa* Compact Deluxe originals.





Features ...
- Dual 61-note manuals, same keybeds as Electro 61
- New 2nd generation tonewheel organ model
- Two transistor organ models
- 3x vibrato, 3x chorus, unison function
- Tube-style overdrive
- Three types of amplifier simulations (including rotating speaker)
- Delay with tap-tempo
- Reverb (5 algorithms)
- 3-band EQ
- Louder outputs
- Dedicated bass pedalboard MIDI input
- Trek II String Bass emulation, with controls to activate sustained & "pluck" bass

Really cool features ...
11-pin rotary speaker connector - connect a Leslie, Motion Sound, or other rotary speaker with an 11-pin connection, and control it using the C3's rotary speaker controls; includes a high-level output & options for sending just the B3 to the external rotary speaker, and the transistor organs to an amp connected to the L & R 1/4" outputs

Half-Moon Switch accessory (optional) - a physical switch that takes the place of the panel controls for rotary speaker; controls external rotary speaker or internal emulation

33 pounds - yep, 33 pounds ...

Other:
Availability - shipping in the United States in April 2007 (subject to change)
Pricing - List $3,600
Accessories - Half-Moon Switch, Legs (same as Stage), music stand (same as stage), gig bag
"C3" - C = "combo", 3 = three organ models

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Jam: "It's a small world" for machines (mini-tour of studio)

And one more sent my way via shagghie.

"A rare mini tour of Shagghie's studio. Kind of like "it's a small world" for machines. I'm just letting them talk here...haven't done much to tame them or get them all to speak the same language, even if at the least they are all on the same clock. :)"

SunSyn meets Magneto-Tube Random Noise Gen!

Another sent my way via shagghie.

"Went by the surplus store today and scored a gem of a module...a vintage HH Scott model 811-B Random Noise Generator... This thing is sick. So of course I ran it through my SunSyn and let the noise modulate the LPF Cutoff Freq. Here's the lofi version..hifi version up shortly after. Thing has ASA, RF, AF, and LF noise modes...anyone know what those stand for?"

Update: Shagghie's MySpace Page

Post War Jam (Cyndustries Entry #1)

YouTube via shagghie.

"This mini performance came in 3rd place in the cyndustries.com 'War and Peace' bug music competition. Tries to capture the sorrow and distortion of life after WWIII, yet the need to still express no matter what the world's circumstance. All live, no samples, no loops. Wish camera mic picked up bass freqs better...the mp3 on Cynthia's site has 'proper' audio, fwiw.
Gear used:
MachineDrum fed through Micromoog filters.
MEK (2 seqences internal, 2 send via midi to SunSyn)
SunSyn - Pad sequence.
KP3- Used for grain delay treatment on treated MachineDrum beat through Micromoog.
Spectralis- Backbeat and light bass synth line
MEK - Dischorded bass line intro"

"For the curious: Ran some of the machinedrum through the micromoog's filter, while the MEK takes care of sequencing itself and one of the SunSyn voices. The Spectralis handles some backbeat and basic bass accents. I don't think a lot of folks realize just how powerful that micromoog can be in the hands of a noise freak. There's a 'pure' audio .mp3 on the Cyndustri's site, too: link"