Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Pixelh8 - Deben School Arts Week 2007
YouTube via Hiddenfortress.
"Pixelh8 does a presentation of circuitbending and chip tune music for students of Deben High School. It is an amazing school with a dedicated music technology block.
The original presentation was 45 minute but has been shortened down to just 10 for Youtube."
Suzanne Ciani on David Letterman
YouTube via specialkvi. Sent my way via Lars.
"After Suzanne's huge success of creating sound effects for the disco version of "Star Wars," she appeared on the David Letterman Show when originally broadcasted on NBC.
Let's watch the little "voice distorter" bring laughter to the audience. It was produced on August 14, 1980. We are sure that Suzanne will share some insight of her nine minutes of late-night fame."
Update: uploaded by Suzanne Ciani here.
Busted
flickr by zonkout.Korg Lambda and MOOG Multimoog.
Click here for the full size shot.
Title link takes you to the shot with a mouse-over of the broken part.
Studio Electronics SE-1X
Click here for shots via this auction.
Details:
"Seen where the sound of success was heard, the SE-1 recreated the power of the classic Moog tone and far more. The distinctive Oberheim filter and numerous additional features helped to make this Hiphop and R&B legend the serious professional's source for the boominest basses and smoothest, wormiest leads on the planet. The SE-1X continues in this tradition, remaining true to its roots, while stepping up its functionality and form; wide open to future expansion and exploration via its Flash-ROM operating system –not to mention the boundless creativity of our supernal sound designers!
SE-1X Improvements on an SE-1 Theme:
Zebranalogic Moving to Sweden & New Monster Gear
The synth makers from Peru are moving to Sweden."Zebranalogic is moving to Sweden. By now we are sending boxes and making the papers...but also, we are working in a new monster, a big one...we are thinking in get better control of the sound and extensive use of digital technology...we can't say more by now,we will return at 2008. We are answering the incoming mails, so if you have any question or comment please feel free to do send us a email...thanks a lot dear musicians, see you soon..."
Update: via the comments of this post:
"Hi dear friends i'm Eduardo form Zebranalogic...we really apreciatte your interest in our products. By now we are moving Zebranalogic to Sweden. A reference: the shipping from Peru to USA is US$45, until 6.61 lb (3Kg) adn US$65 until 11.02 lb (5kg). We are making papers and sending boxes to Sweden, but also we are working in a big monster,more pro, always with nice art in the case and special prices and security of our own domain www.zebranalogic.com and a lot of clients in the world. Now with analog and digital technology and maybe other one with Genetic Algorithms...we will be back at the first months of 2008...you can send us your questions or comments we will answer quickly...here some videos,sounds and pics from our work and country,please be patience and keep the contact:
http://eduardozebra.multiply.com/
http://zebranalogic.blogspot.com/
YouTube and Myspace too..thanks for read all this...is big "
Monday, July 09, 2007
Progsounds Program Switcher Beta 1
"This program let's you assign a Midi CC# (that will be filtered out) to send Program Change messages sequentally, giving a threshold value. It is recommended to use it with some kind of virtual midi ports such as Midi Yoke. Comes as stand-alone exectuable and VSTi.How it works:
- Select a Midi CC# to use as program change. Example: your sustain
pedal (midi cc# 64)
- Choose the Threshold level. When the value will be greater or equal
the Threshold, a Program Change message will be sent.
- Tune Start and End value to your needs. This is the range you will
cycle during the patch change. When the last value will be reached,
the next will be the first one.
- Use the Reset button to reset the counter."
Title link takes you there. Via Luca.
Optically Controlled Synth / Theremin
Click here for shots via this auction.
Details:
"This is an optically controlled noise maker (Sound Synthesizer). It comprises of three LDR's that control the sounds produced and the microprocessor controlled effects. There are three control knobs the forst is for LDR switching speed where the sound synthesis chip alternates between two LDR's measuring their values producing two different tones depending on the level of light falling on each. This effect creates strange sixties sci-fi sounds. The second knob controls the sine wave intensity which is handy when you apply effects like distortion and fuzz to the signal before amplification. The third knob controls the output volume.
There are several toggle switches on the unit. On the left hand side the first sets the device either for high or low pitch sounds ranging from low rumbling drones to high pitch chirps and whines. There is a power switch in the centre to turn the synth on and off. And a switch to select the LDR switching effect. The knobs on the right engage the microprocessor which measures values on the first LDR and does one of two things. The first thing it does is only allow the device to produce sound when a certain level of light has been reached which is useful when you don't want the unit to play itself (Be silent until you interact with it). The second microprocessor controlled effect toggle again sets a threshold which keeps the device silent until a certain level of light has been reached but this time it pulses the sound on and off increasing the speed of the pulses when the level of light on the LDR increases sort of like a built in tremolo effect.
There are three LED's the centre LED indicates power on and the other two the state of the two microprocessor controlled effects.
The unit is housed in an antique (19th century) handmade French jewelery box stamped with the mark of Pierre Dujardin Paris. I restored the box to make it as robust as possible and left the weird repairs and different layers of paint that had been applied by the many previous owners that give this device an authentic aged vintage look sort of like an old piece of lab equipment or a prop from a mad scientists lab.
Various other visual garnishes have been added such as the leather straps that hold the lid open and the foam that lines the inside of the lid.
(the inside is coated in a latex based plastic like preservative and pine sections have been added to the interior corners using epoxy)
This synth/noise maker theremin thingy runs off a 9V power supply, I'm including a brand new Boss PSA-230P (Still in box) with the unit.
The output is loud as its at about line level when the sine wave intensity is at max and the volume fully on.
The unit can be played with your hands or with light sources. Bike light produce the best effects, techno like beats can be created by selecting the flashing settings on the light and by placing them directly over the LDR's. I've recently discovered that by running the unit into an Electro Harmonix Guitar micro-synth a whole range of other sonic possibilities were presented.
If you require other sound samples I will be more than happy to supply them just email me at johncavanagh(at)gmail.com just replace the (at) with @
Ill actually ship to Europe and the US I if you contact me first so I can figure out postage, just email me and we can discuss postage etc...
Ill be including a sort of guarantee of my work with the unit where I will agree to fix any problems with the device for free for a period of 18 months within reason. Like for example if you reverse your car over it it may be beyond my abilities to fix it other than that give me a call."
Daft Punk
Music Thing found this shot of the inside of Daft Punks pyramid. "It looks like: 4 x Moog Voyager racks, 2 x Behringer BCR2000 controllers, and possibly 2 x Lemur controllers in the middle (presumably there's also some computers involved). There don't seem to be any keyboards involved at all." There are some more links and info after the hop. Tom of Music Thing also put the following video together.Where Daft Punk got their samples from
YouTube via tombola2004.
"Here's where the samples on some of my favourite Daft Punk tracks came from. It's all legit, paid in full, above board. Still strange to hear, though.
The samples were spotted by http://www.ishkur.com/samples/ and the music was collected by http://palmsout.blogspot.com/2007/02/...
I just did the video editing. http://www.musicthing.co.uk"
retro Godzilla drum N bass music video
YouTube via timbo80. Music by DJ TOBI-WAN.
"we used Absynth 1.0, Battery 1.0, a few samples"
via Toho Monster
Recuerdos de la Alhambra played on a French Connection
YouTube via stretta.
"After watching the Jean Laurendeau Ondes Martenot video on youtube, I was inspired to seek out an Analogue Systems French Connection controller. It so happens that I came across a used unit, so I jumped on it. I received it two days ago and I was eager (perhaps too eager) to contribute a demo of my new toy to youtube. Yes, my intonation is questionable. My apologies.
All the music was generated exclusively with a (primarily Doepfer) modular synthesizer, one monophonic line at a time. This exercise is somewhat of a test balloon for a long form modular project I'm currently sketching out."
More Sonica Pics
Remember the Sonica? Title link takes you to more pics sent my way via BirdFlu. "Attached are some pics I took of my Sonica when I had it apart to fix it. You can see it really is a Serge board inside.
Note what also looks like a date of 6-79. The pics also includes documentation.
Update: Some more comments via BirdFLU in the previous post. Also I disabled comments here to keep them all in the other post.
"I forwarded some photos of the Sonica innards and the Sonica manual to matrix. I'll try to forward some sound samples too. It's just a simple buzzy kind of triangle wave. A very pleasing mellow tone. Pressing on the Tone pad sort of opens the filter a tiny bit more. It's not some amazing synth, but it wasn't meant to be. It's easy
and fun to play and that was the intent. Also, when I got mine, I was surprised how small it is, it's only 18" It doesn't need to be any bigger, I just thought it would be for some reason. Somebody somewhere has got ot have video of Donna Summer's band playing 24 of them. I've really got to see that!!"If anyone finds it post a comment.
Atomo Labs
Title link takes you to a new blog by Atomo Labs, makers of some interesting gear including the Medusa Analog Sequencer previously posted here, and the Eclipse Synth pictured. Like Zebranalogic, they are based out of Peru.
EA-1 + HoneyTone Mini Amp
YouTube via Denkitribe.
"Danelectro HoneyTone Mini Amp [link]. It looks like a toy gadget. But its sounds are plenty dirty and radio-ish."
1969 RA MOOG Modular System 901
Click here for shots via this auction.
Details:
"A vintage R.A. Moog modular synthesizer system. Components are dated 1969 and 1970. Included are: 904-C Filter Coupler serial #886-2-70, 1169. 904-A Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter serial #720-12-69, 1252. 904-B Voltage Controlled High Pass Filter serial #873-2-70, 1183. Two 911 Envelope Generators serial # (765-1-70,1614) and (765-1-70, 1615). 901-A Oscillator Controller serial #222-6-70, 1327 C. Two 901-B Oscillators serial # (082-4-70-S, 2203 B) and (082-4-70-S, 2201 B). 901 Voltage Controlled Oscillator serial #051-4-70, 1237. 903-A Random Signal Generator serial #021-4-70, 1076. 912 Envelope Follower serial #702-1-70, 1148. 910 power supply serial #1162. Also included are several cables. Size of the unit is 18" x 25" x 9 1/2"."
1969 RA MOOG Modular System 960
Click here for shots via this auction.
Details:
"A vintage R.A. Moog modular synthesizer system. Components are dated 1969 and 1970. Included is a 960 sequential controller serial #1035, Jan 20, 1969. A 961 Interface serial #628-1-70, 1206 S. Three Model 902 Voltage Controlled Amplifiers including serial #'s (973-3-70, 1577), (973-3-70, 1558) and (973-3-70, 1579 D). Size of the unit is 18 1/4" x 24 3/4" x 9 1/2"."
Siel DK-70
Title link takes you to shots via this auction.Details:
"This keyboard can run on batteries or power adapter, and has carrying strap hardware on the sides for a great 'keytar' setup. Keyboard features pitch/modulation wheel, cartridge expansion slot, sequencer, parameter controls for VCA/VCF/LFO 1 & 2, and chorus effect. Has midi in, thru & out, pedal and sequencer clock input jacks, stage set socket (looks like a serial port), 2 outputs and stereo headphone jack."
Poll on Negative Anonymous Comments
So I've been thinking about where to draw the line with negative Anonymous comments. Note that I will not be removing Anonymous comments in general, and note this does not apply to negative comments from registered users. This ONLY applies to negative comments from people that do not sign in. Also note you can remain anonymous signing in with an alias. The reason Anonymous comments are questionable is because there is no way to tell if it's from the same or different people. That said, should I remove them or leave them up? Let me know your thoughts via the poll below. If you do not care either way, obviously do not take the poll. I'm curious what you all think. Feel free to comment as well.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Formant Modular
Title link takes you to more shots of Georg's Formant Modular, previously posted here.
YMO Plays Live Earth
Update: Rydeen added (and War and Peace):
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Live Earth Kyoto - Rydeen 79/07
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Live Earth Kyoto - Ishindenshin
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Live Earth Kyoto - Rescue
YouTubes via MonkeyMechX.
"YMO/Yellow Magic Orchestra finally officially reunites on stage at Live Earth Kyoto, 07-07-2007. I had to purchase a program to get everything set up right video wise, but I know everyone deserves to see this. You'll have the entire concert as I get them up. I'd also like to point out that besides The Police with "Message in a Bottle", YMO was the only band I saw at LE that had songs that were appropriate to the Green message of Live Earth!"
Previous YMO posts
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Live Earth Kyoto - Rydeen 79/07
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Live Earth Kyoto - Ishindenshin
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Live Earth Kyoto - Rescue
YouTubes via MonkeyMechX.
"YMO/Yellow Magic Orchestra finally officially reunites on stage at Live Earth Kyoto, 07-07-2007. I had to purchase a program to get everything set up right video wise, but I know everyone deserves to see this. You'll have the entire concert as I get them up. I'd also like to point out that besides The Police with "Message in a Bottle", YMO was the only band I saw at LE that had songs that were appropriate to the Green message of Live Earth!"
Previous YMO posts
Clavia Nord Lead 3 Dropped?
Title link takes you to Clavia's website. If you go to the products page the Nord Lead 3 is no longer listed.
Throat synth
flickr by Leadtowill."This started life as a toy voice changer circuit and got a few tweaks. A microphone element is mounted on an ex-chair leg, this can be pressed into the throat to allow un-mouthed vocals to be processed separately from mouthed vocals.
An output selection can be made from an internal speaker, line level and amplified outputs."
Title link takes you to one more shot.
The BroadWave Synthesizer
"3 x VCO - 3 x CV Mod inputs, 1 x Linear FM input, 2 x PWM CV inputs, Sync in/out, Saw, Square, Triangle, Sine outs1 x 24dB Low Pass VCF - 4 x Signal inputs, 2 x CV Mod inputs, 1 x Resonance CV Mod input, VCF out
1 x 12dB State Variable VCF - As above but with Low, Band and High Pass outputs
2 x VCA - Signal in, 2 x CV Mod inputs, Log/Lin select, VCA out
2 x ADSR - Gate in, Trigger in, Short/Long Time switch, Gate indicator, ADSR out
2 x Voltage Controlled LFO - 2 x CV Mod in, 1 x PWM CV Mod in, Saw, Square, Ramp, Triangle outs
1 x Noise Module - White, High Pass, Low and Grainy out, Random Trigger out
1 x Sample & Hold with Lag - Sample in, CV for Clock Rate, Trigger out, Sync in, CV Out
2 x Ring Mod - 1 x AC Coupled, 1 x DC Coupled
4 Channel AC/DC Mixer/Inverter - Each channel has 3 inputs, Inverted output available
2 x Lag Processor
4 x Buffers (1 in 4 out)
4 x Passive Multiples (4 groups of 5, normalised for 2 groups of 10)
2 x MIDI CV Converter - 1 x Low Note, 1 x High Note"
Title link takes you there. via Georg.
Another Evolver Track from Stefan Trippler
I haven't posted on of Stefan Trippler's tracks in a while.
He recently sent one to the AH list. Title link takes you to the mp3.
He recently sent one to the AH list. Title link takes you to the mp3.
The Sonica - Serge
Title link takes you to one more shot via this auction and this auction.Details:
"Up for auction is the extremely rare Sonica, built by Frank Eventoff. Only 650 of these were ever produced, making it a highly collectible electronic device. Very few are now known to exist, and listed below is some information I discovered when researching the history behind this unique instrument.
In 1979, the first Sonicas were produced, a collaboration with Larry Heller. There were 650 eventually built, but very few are seen nowadays. Serge Tcherepnin of Serge synthesizers (analog modular) did the oscillator design, and the oscillator inside the Sonica is indeed a Serge oscillator! The bodies have an interesting gourd/phallic shape, and were crafted of carved wood. The neck is incredibly comfortable, and easily fits into the hand, facilitating the sliding action used for playing the Sonica.
Creator Frank Eventoff's neighbor in Silverlake was a modelmaker and carved the bodies - they produced them in runs of 24 at a time.
Donna Summer bought one of the runs of 24 and created a Sonica Orchestra !!! They performed live in Hawaii, with all the musicians in her band equipped with Sonicas at some point in the show!
The body is made from finely hand carved mahogany.
The sound of the Sonica can best be described as somewhere between a sitar and violin. When run through a simple delay, an amazing array of soundscapes are derived. The front panel features a Key/Pitch Knob, and an On/Off Volume Knob. It also features three buttons. " Slider ", which is a tremolo type effect, " Tone ", which is actually a tonal boost, and " Half-Step ", which raises the note an octave. It features a built-in speaker, with an 1/8 inch output to connect to an amplifier or recording device. It runs on one 9-voly battery which is installed by accessing a plate on the backside of the device. This device includes the original carrying case, and original owners manual. The Key/Pitch Knob seems to adjust the key only intermittently. This may be solved by fine tuning the Key Knob, which is explained in detail in the owners manual. All other functions operate perfectly. This device is guaranteed to work upon arrival, but due to the vintage nature of this instrument, it must be sold as is. Winning bidder to submit payment via Paypal, Cashiers Check, or Money Order within 5 business days of auction end, to include $ 20 insured shipping within the continental U.S."
via Lost Signal.
Update via elgauchoandres in the comments:
The Sonica has been around in others sales ie. this auction [shots added to the flickr set]
And there's a webpage with all the info you need to know it a bit more"
Update: Be sure to check out this post for more images and documentation.
Doepfer, MOTM, Plan B, Metalbox and Bananalogue
Click here for additional shots via this auction
Blacet Quad VCA - customized to 5v operation for compatiblilty with the MOTM Envelope Generators.
Blacet Micro LFO
Metalbox Wave Multiplier
Synthesis Technology Envelope Generators - quantity 2
Doepfer A-176 Control Voltage Source
Doepfer A-138 Linear Mixer
Plan B Model 15 VCO
Doepfer A-138 Exponential Mixer
Doepfer A-111 High End VCO
Doepfer A-118 Noise/Randon Voltage
Bananalogue 3P Mixer
Doepfer A-174 Joystick Control
Doepfer A-180 Multiple
Doepfer A-143-3 Quad LFO
Doepfer A-127 Trile Voltage Controlled Resonance Filter
Doepfer A-105 SSM Filter
Doepfer A-135 Voltage Controlled Mixer
Doepfer A-175 Voltage Inverter
Doepfer A-180 Multiple
Other items Included:
Doepfer A-100G6 Case with the newer PSU2 power supply.
Blacet Case with Power supply and distribution card.
34 Mogami Patch Cables
Kenton Electronics Pro Solo Midi to CV Converter
Saturday, July 07, 2007
MOOG Voyager Cherry Electric Blue
Title link takes you to shots via this auction
There are some amazing shots. Make sure to check them out full size.
Details:
"Serial Number: EB0263. This is a rare cherry wood cabinet electric blue model with V3.3 software. No major blemishes, like new condition, works incredibly. Taken out
twice this year, once for dress rehearsal and once for live performance at international progressive rock festival (ROSFest, Rites of Spring festival http://www.rosfest.com ) where its keys were delicately massaged by a few very respected and well-known prog keyboardists. (contact me via email if you want to know who, there are some incredible photos of it in action online if you search on 'rosfest 2007 photos' , it was the only moog voyager used at the concert :-))."If anyone does, post back. : )
soundlab front
flickr by mirzaa.
click here for the full size shot.
Title link takes you to more shots including some from the inside.
More Soundlab below.
Pierre Henry "Psyché Rock"
YouTube via nightwatch01.
"from the album "Variation" 2000, originally from 1967 (my year of birth). Hope you like it."
Previous posts on Pierre Henry including some of the instruments he probably used in this recording."
E-Mu Emulator II Fonts
I thought something looked off about the font on this emulator. I just passed it off as me not having seen enough of them, until someone asked about it in the comments of the post. I did a quick check and sure enough it is different. Compare it to the one below. I'm guessing the + version just had a different font? If you know, feel free to comment.
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