Title link takes you to shots via this auction. Note the sliders.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007
Audio Damage Liquid
New product coming from Audio Damage."Told you it'd be quick. We've saved up a lot of ideas in the time it took to do Dr. Device. This is Liquid. It'll be done Real Soon. What does it do? As the name implies..."
Plan B Model 15 VCO Audio Clips and Images
via Peter Grenader on the Plan b list:"I've added pictures and audio clips of the various outputs of the Model 15 VCO to it's product page on the EAR site. Go here, scroll to Waveform Images."
MX4 Layers
YouTube via stretta.
"An early demonstration of MX4 from 2003. Four instances of MX4 are layered to produce the final result which was performed in real time and controlled from the DPM-C8 controller."
More info on Stretta's blog
Edgar Froese of Tangerine Dream's PPG 340/380
Title link takes you to shots via this auction."340 A Generator Unit
340 B Prozessor Unit
380 Event Generator
2 Terminals
2 Computer Keyboards
all racked in a silver aluminium flightcase.
This system is former owned by Edgar Froese from Tangerine Dream (s. label on flightcase)"
via swissdoc
Steelphon S900 synthesizer demo
Darkbeat
via Mark: "Darkbeat: An Electro World Voyage aims to recognize the genre of music known as Electro. [...] The film expands on the past, present and future uses of technology and its influence that have defined sounds of groundbreaking acts and future generations of producers. [...] From the underground raves to the continuous use of sampling in today’s popular music, machines such as Roland 808 Drum, MPC60, & Moog are shown as staples of creating the captivating beats of Electro and live performances."
Title link takes you to the Darkbeat website.
Darkbeat: An Electro World Voyage Trailer
There's another one prior to this called "Electro Dziska"
Electro Dziska
Title link takes you to the Darkbeat website.
Darkbeat: An Electro World Voyage Trailer
There's another one prior to this called "Electro Dziska"
Electro Dziska
PARASITES by the squarewave parade
"i would like to introduce the PARASITES. the PARASITES are intended to be used as both "circuit bending plugins" ( think VST's for speak & spells and casio's) as well as "lo-fi mini synth modules" that will all run off of a wide range of readily available power supplies. the first batch of PARASITES are now available in the store. i have pages, photos, details and some rough samples posted for them as well. you will find links for everything from the main page.i have also added a PARASITE section on the new message board to help everyone figure out how to use and install them, so put it to use. there is a little added spam protection during the registration, the extra authorization code it asks for is: +!Ck73dP1nK
tons of new stuff on the way !!!"
Turn an analog modelling synth into a drum machine - MS2000
YouTube via williamenroh.
Update: renamed: Episode 1:Turn an analog modelling synth into a drum machine
"This is the first episode of Inside Synthesis. It's a tutorial on how use a Korg MS2000 as a drum machine, but you'll still be able to play bass and lead lines over it."
Be sure to check out inside synthesis
Phenomena (Goblin)
YouTube via aemmezero.
Do not miss the Steelpone S900 Synthesizer. Great sounding synth and a great performance.
Sent my way via insektgod who had the following to say:
"It's in Italian but the music is universal...
Steelphone S900 Synthesizer
Roland 505
Korg PolySix
Ensoniq ESQ-1
Yamaha Motif
There's even some oscilloscope thrown in. I really like the "I nailed it" move at the end."
Gear Addict Clothing - Synth Ts
via Jordan:"I've always had a hard time finding cool t shirts and stuff to wear so I went on some forums and started talking to people-- and found out that people have a hard time finding cool gear too. I hate all the generic t's I see in trendy stores...so we started brainstorming, put together some ideas, and i made some designs.
Our designs range from microphones and recording related, to analog gear, vintage and modular synths, theremins and other fun stuff. I am constantly talking to people in the community on forums and making new designs. We are a small community so why not help each other out.
I figure Matrixsynth would be a great place to get ideas and suggestions from people, as well as great exposure for the kinds of people we are trying to design shirts and other accessories for. Above sales is the community-- we design shirts by and for our small little niche, and would like to try to extend out to more people."
If you have any ideas feel free to comment or shoot Jordan an email at gearaddict at gmail.com.
http://www.cafepress.com/gearaddict
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev 1 Samples
The following in via an anonymous reader:
rev1-response-to-pro8.m4a (2.1mb)
rev1-response-to-pro8.aif (9.4mb)
This is a 54 second 5 note chord performed on a rev 1 Prophet-5 as a response to the 10 (or so) 2 minute demos featuring the prototype Prophet-8. I feel it sums up many of the beautifully subtle features of the SSM revs that helped make the Prophet-5 the legend that it is.
Some technical notes:
Chord: F1,F2,F4,Ab4,C5 held for ~53 seconds (F2 is released ~ 0:18 for LFO mod) OSC 1 tuned to a 4th above OSC 2 (~3), both SAWs Filter EG A8 D10 S6 R4 (1 voice has a faster EG for effect and because it can) Cutoff 1, Resonance 7, E Amount 4 Amp EG A0 D0 S10 R5 LFO FREQ 6, TRI mod FREQ 2
Only a plate style reverb (t.c. electronics) was used, no external dynamics. Note the harmonics through the sweep and low end (if your speakers can render it!)"
rev1-response-to-pro8.m4a (2.1mb)
rev1-response-to-pro8.aif (9.4mb)
This is a 54 second 5 note chord performed on a rev 1 Prophet-5 as a response to the 10 (or so) 2 minute demos featuring the prototype Prophet-8. I feel it sums up many of the beautifully subtle features of the SSM revs that helped make the Prophet-5 the legend that it is.
Some technical notes:
Chord: F1,F2,F4,Ab4,C5 held for ~53 seconds (F2 is released ~ 0:18 for LFO mod) OSC 1 tuned to a 4th above OSC 2 (~3), both SAWs Filter EG A8 D10 S6 R4 (1 voice has a faster EG for effect and because it can) Cutoff 1, Resonance 7, E Amount 4 Amp EG A0 D0 S10 R5 LFO FREQ 6, TRI mod FREQ 2
Only a plate style reverb (t.c. electronics) was used, no external dynamics. Note the harmonics through the sweep and low end (if your speakers can render it!)"
Roland SH-09 Analog Synthesizer
YouTube via AutomaticGainsay. Previously...
"Here is a demonstration of the functionality and sound of the Roland SH-09."
Roland System 100m
Title link takes you to shots via this auction.This system has 2 VCO's, 2 VCF's, 2 VCA's, 4 EG's and 2 LFO's
Includes:
112 Dual VCO
This module contains two independent VCOs with expanded features; both have a range from 32' to 2', three modulation inputs, and a sync input and output. Three waveforms are available, as is Pulse Width Modulation. These VCOs are pretty stable, with a very wide range. If they are cross-synced at their higher ranges, they make a nice impersonation of FM synthesis
121 Dual VCF
Each VCF is a -24dB/octave low pass type with a built-in, fixed, high-pass filter that's switchable between three cut-off frequencies. Each VCF has cut-off frequency resonance sliders that can send them into oscillation. With a beautiful high end and a gut-rumbling low end, these VCFs sound incredibly rich and musical compared to most digitally generated filters. Use two in series, set to a different cut-off frequency, for an even deeper effect
130 Dual VCA
Each VCA can be switched between linear and exponential modes for different amplitude curves and percussive effects when used with the EG. Each has an initial gain control, which also allows the VCAs to be used without a modulation input
& Two 140 Dual EG + LFO's
This module provides two ADSR EGs and a single LFO (with five selectable waveforms)
& 191-J Five Module Rack
Originally, the racks came as self-assembly units. The rack contains the power supply, connectors and front-panel 36-jack patchbay. The front panel also featured two pairs of lined mini and standard jack sockets that are connected to two phono sockets at the rear. The sockets on the rear of the racks often get overlooked but can be very useful for linking signals to other racks and saving on patch cords
Also includes the Screws for mounting the Modules to the Rack & The Hard to Find 8 Pin Din Cables to connect the Modules to the Rack (may not be original Roland cables)"
System 100m on Matrixsynth
MOOG Multimoog
Title link takes you to shots via this auction."It is one of the most rare Moog synths-less than 1,000 were ever manufactured. (They were made in the late 1970's, maybe until 1980 or 81 at the latest.) It's an awesome sounding synth , with that unmistakabley rich warm analog sound you get from Moog oscillators and filters. This synth has 2 oscillators, and tons of routing possibilities for the modulation and ribbon controller. The ribbon is a very cool feature, as are the touch sensitive keys which allow you to vary the amount of modulation you bring in depending on how hard you depress the key. This model was loaded with a surprising amount of features for a synth this size, and some of them, such as the keyboard touch feature or the ability to morph from one waveform into another, are definitely unique to the Multimoog."
Multimoog on Matrixsynth
Thursday, August 16, 2007
The Prophet '08
"The rumors are true. (Well, most of 'em, anyway.) Dave has emerged from his underground lair (the Dave Cave?) with a fresh take on a classic, the all new Prophet '08. It is an eight-voice synthesizer with a 100% analog audio signal path. And it will be shipping very soon. More details will be available here on the Web site in a few days. Following hot on its heels will be the Prophet '08 Special Edition, each of which 
will be hand-signed by Dave and which will feature lighted wheels (RED!) and exotic leopardwood end panels. And for those of you who are wondering what happened to BoomChik, stay calm. Do not panic. Development is progressing nicely. Stay tuned!Dave Smith Instruments: Celebrating 30 Years of Great Synth Design (a little early...)"
Title link takes you to the official site.
Previous posts
Early Recordings to Feature the MOOG Synthesizer
This one in via Micke on AH, posted here with permission. If you can add to the list feel free to in the comments. "Here follows a number of early recordings that feature the Moog modular synthesizer, all of them from 1967.
The first commercial recording to feature a Moog Modular is afaik Cosmic Sounds by Zodiac which was recorded in the around the summer of 1967.
[image source]
The first pop/rock album to feature a Moog modular is I believe either "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, & Jones, Ltd." by The Monkees or "Strange Days" by The Doors, both of which were released in October/November 1967.
[image source : also see front]
The Byrd's "The Notorious Byrd Brothers" was also recorded in the same period (i.e. fall of '67) but wasn't released until Jan '68.
[image source]
The first record to be entirely recorded with a Moog modular is most likely Beaver & Krause's "The Nonesuch Guide To Electronic Music", released at the end of 1967.
[image source]
Electronic music pioneer Paul Beaver was involved in all of the above recordings, programming and (in most cases) playing the Moog, an early 1966/67 model "Synthesizer III": Moog synthesizer III (1967). This early model came with a different module configuration and was slightly wider by 4 inches than the later model IIIC. [image source]
Have I missed any other album from 1967, or earlier, that features the Moog modular? if so, feel free to add to my list."
Micke"
Note: you can probably pick these up on Amazon or maybe even Ebay. I did not include affiliate links in this post as I thought it would be disrespectful to Micke and the post, but... if you are planning to pick any of these up and you want to support this site, feel free to scroll down to the album section on the right and click on any of the links to search for these.
The first commercial recording to feature a Moog Modular is afaik Cosmic Sounds by Zodiac which was recorded in the around the summer of 1967.
[image source]
The first pop/rock album to feature a Moog modular is I believe either "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, & Jones, Ltd." by The Monkees or "Strange Days" by The Doors, both of which were released in October/November 1967.
[image source : also see front]
The Byrd's "The Notorious Byrd Brothers" was also recorded in the same period (i.e. fall of '67) but wasn't released until Jan '68.
[image source]
The first record to be entirely recorded with a Moog modular is most likely Beaver & Krause's "The Nonesuch Guide To Electronic Music", released at the end of 1967.
[image source]
Electronic music pioneer Paul Beaver was involved in all of the above recordings, programming and (in most cases) playing the Moog, an early 1966/67 model "Synthesizer III": Moog synthesizer III (1967). This early model came with a different module configuration and was slightly wider by 4 inches than the later model IIIC. [image source]
Have I missed any other album from 1967, or earlier, that features the Moog modular? if so, feel free to add to my list."
Micke"
Note: you can probably pick these up on Amazon or maybe even Ebay. I did not include affiliate links in this post as I thought it would be disrespectful to Micke and the post, but... if you are planning to pick any of these up and you want to support this site, feel free to scroll down to the album section on the right and click on any of the links to search for these.
Emu Audity - Samples
This one in via swissdoc.
Click here for the E-mu Audity page on the Emulator Archive where you will find samples and notes on the E-mu Audity. When you are done there, also check out the E-mu Audity page on Synthmuseum.com. You can also find the samples on theGerman Keyboards.de. Google translated version of the description:
"1977 hangs well-being and blows the modular system handbuilt of E-mu system still from only one product. In order to generate additional incomes, Dave Rossum works as an advisor for other Synthesizer companies and develops one-off productions for different musicians as for example the volume Grateful DEAD…"
E-Mu
Plan-B Model 25 Demos from REWire
via REwire:"All the Demos feature one or two Oscs (Sine Wave mostly) into the Waveshaper or Ringmod independently and a set from the Ringmod into the Waveshaper and into the VCA for all sounds. I added a bit of reverb to the whole batch as well to give them space. I used LFO's, ENV's and a Theremin Controller to modulate mostly the Waveshaper's CV input. A few of these have audio going onto the CV of the Waveshaper or no input, creating a noise output that can be modulated by the CV input. The Ringmod has a Feedback switch that dirties it up quite a bit.
Sine to Waveshaper - LFO to WS CV input: click here
Saws to Waveshaper - Theremin Control of WS CV: click here
Sine to Waveshaper - Fast LFO to WS CV: click here
Waveshaper Noise - Triangle to WS CV: click here
Ringmod - Flip Feedback Switch: click here
Ringmod Sequence - Env to Freq of Sine: click here
Ringmod to Waveshaper: click here
Ringmod to Waveshaper - Sync LFO to WS CV: click here
Ringmod to Waveshaper - Repeating Env to WS CV: click here
Ringmod to Waveshaper - Env and LFO to WS CV and OSC CV: click here
Ringmod to Waveshaper - Theremin Control of WS CV: click here
Ringmod to CV input of Waveshaper - Triangle to WS Audio Input: click here
Ringmod to Waveshaper - Env to WS CV - Flip Feedback Switch: click here
Sine to Waveshaper - WS to Ringmod - LFO to WS CV: click here"
Plan B
Daft Punk's Magical Pyramid/Spaceship: Infiltrated!
"Yep, there it is. The view from within the technicolor dream pyramid inhabited by those rascally robots Daft Punk. The innards of the very vessel Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo use to make tens of thousands of people all jump in unison and gyrate their hips in some grand, cosmic harmony. Pretty sweet, although it doesn't hold a candle to the view from the outside."They definitely like their MOOG Voyager RMEs. via antonio. Title link takes you to the full article.
Stretta on the Tenori-On
Title link takes you to an interesting perspective by Stretta on the Tenori-On. Of course this is all speculation, but it is interesting nonetheless. BTW, note the red lighted Tenori-On in this shot. "Most of the unit is dominated by the button grid with a handful of extra buttons around the frame and an LCD. This suggests a limited opportunity to tweak the sounds or process. I suspect the LCD and associated navigation system is best suited to mundane tasks like selecting patches, loading samples from the card slot, and setting preferences - not editing. Perhaps software is included that will allow the user to more extensively edit using a computer."
Etiquette Demo 1
YouTube via doublewah. More info on CDM and the Etiquette installation.
This is pretty cool, so do check it out the post and the site.I know this isn't reactable, but I'm labeling as such so it is easier to find in the archives.
8x16 monome by david phipps (sts9)
YouTube via sts9phipps. via CDM.
"The diy 8x16 monome controller, built by david phipps, kit by monome.org. music is 'b-nice' (monome version), live versions with the full band sts9 available at sts9music.com."
Rebel Droid
Title link takes you to a track "rebel_droid_-_a_single_voice" by Rebel Droid. See if you can guess the synth used."Last night I was working on my synthesis chops with a particular synth and when I struck upon a fun little idea that is the polar opposite of the way I normally work. I make nu-skool breaks most of the time and tend to make things extremely complex and densely layered but tonight I made a complete little song using just 3 oscillators, a ring mod and a noise source from a single mono patch. It was recorded on the fly in one take with no overdubs and no multitracking and no rehearsing. There are also no effects whatsoever except for a small delay and a convolution reverb. There isn't even any eq.
It's basically me playing an arp pattern mostly with one hand while tweaking knobs with the other but don't let that fool you.. it's kind of surprising how well it turned out. It's a little unpolished of course but it is just about a complete song and, yes, it is a single mono patch! I particularly like when the first bassline comes in and how I only turned the noise source on once near the beginning for percussion and it did the rest on it's own! There's a lot of randomness and little bleeps and squeals in there that I can't fully explain. It's also interesting that if you played the patch normally without the arp and with all the oscillators it doesn't sound anything like this!
It's not an earthshattering concept by any means but it's kind of a testament to what you can do with limited resources, some strict constraints and a little creativity.
Anyway.. I deliberately left out what synth it is to see if anyone can guess or at least guess what they think it sounds like."
noiseprofessor's Xpander Demo
download here
"Moody demosong made with an Oberheim Xpander only. Recorded with multitracker to show off the possibilities for doing percussive sounds, which is often said that the Xpander can`t do this. Sure used some Delay in mixing process. Note: Even the drums & percussions are made with this synth."
Previous tracks by noiseprofessor
Dual x0xb0x Demo
YouTube via october71.
"Here I am demoing the two x0xb0xes I built, #117 (my personal one) and #329 (for a customer). This isn't intended to be a real song, just a demo of the two of them together. Equipment used: 2 x0xb0xes, Korg ER-1 Sequencing my Novation Drumstation, Alesis Ineko, Ibanez SM7 Distortion Pedal, Behringer UB1622FX-PRO Mixer."
via october71:
:and here's a couple of pictures:271964814.jpg
3675255/271964799.jpg
More of my electronics/circuitbending projects can be found here:
http://www.picturetrail.com/october71:
Modular 2003
YouTube via liquidcolor.
"This is a short video of the modular from 2003. There is a Tama Techstar drum brain in the top right, but I don't recall if it was wired in. Sounds like it could have been. Wiard, Blacet and DIY EFM."
Sequential Circuits Split 8
Title link takes you to shtos via this auction."he Sequential Split 8 is Japanese produced analog synth marketed by Sequential Circuits. It is very similar in voice architecture and sound to the MultiTrak and SixTrak. All of these synths as well as the Akai AX 60 use one Curtis SENTE (CEM 3394) chip per voice. The Split 8 has eight voices where as the others mentioned above only have 6. The Split 8 seems to be designed for more use as a traditional analog poly synth like the Prophet 5 than as an analog workstation like the SixtTrak and MultiTrak. The Split 8 is capable of doing splits and layers and this is really its strength. As it has 8 voices, you can double up the oscilators and still have 4 note polyphony! By creating a split you can basically have a 4 voice synth with two oscilators per voice that can be detune really thickening up your pads. In split mode the Split 8 is also capable of Poly Mod like the Prophet 5 which uses once voice in the stack to modulate the other. Neither the SixTrak or MultiTrak have this ability. The Split 8 can also stack up all 8 voices to have one massive monosynth; great for supper thick leads and weighty basses!"
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
EMS DK1 Cricklewood Keyboard
Title link takes you to shots via this auction."The Cricklewood is a Velocity sensitive "Dynamic" monophonic Keyboard for use with the Synthi VCS3. Cricklewood has 1 VCO and 1 VCA, and the VCO can be used as a mod source or a second voice making the synth Duophonic. This example is really in amazing shape for almost being 40 years old! as you can see in the pictures, there are some very minor wood scuffs. Playing wise this keyboard practically feels new! absolutely no clickity clack that can be felt on keyboards of this type that have worn brushings. includes 8 way cinch-jones cable for connection to Synthi."
DSI Prophet '08 Demo - p8l.mp3
Title link takes you to one more via Stefan Trippler.
BTW, click on the DSI link below for all previous posts.
BTW, click on the DSI link below for all previous posts.
What The Future Sounded Like - EMS Documentary
Remember this video? Title link takes you to the official site."Documentary, 27 minutes
HDV and Digital Betacam
16:9 Anamorphic Widescreen
Stereo and 5.1 Surround Sound
From Dr Who to the Dark Side of the Moon, the members of the Electronic Music Studios used pioneering technology and ideas to create a radical new soundscape for the 20th century."
More Prophet '08 Demos
Title link takes you there. Via HarriL
Funny side note. I wonder if it will be the Prophet '08, Prophet 08, or Prophet 8 in the end. And... with or without a dash? It's interesting to me in that how will people search for it?
Update: Looks like the link is currently down. Some more info [below] though.
Update: try this link. Not sure if it takes you to the same samples, but there you go. Thanks goes to Steven in the comments.
"The P8 has some other new features, too, such as a nice arpeggiator (with latch), a loopable third envelope (try modulating envelope stages while it's looping!), much easier modulation of oscillator mix (you can set up a four way analog vector using the wheels!), and the whole "two Programs in one"
thing, where each Program is really two Programs, and where the "Part B" can be stacked/layered, or split with Part A, or just used as an "alternate take" if you will (similar to the EX5 "Scenes", except Part B is a completely different Program). Hey, when stacked/layered, you have 4 analog osc, 2 filters, 2 amps, 6 env, 8 LFOs, 8 assignable mod source/destinations,
8 seq tracks, and 2 arps at your disposal! Analog bliss."
Funny side note. I wonder if it will be the Prophet '08, Prophet 08, or Prophet 8 in the end. And... with or without a dash? It's interesting to me in that how will people search for it?
Update: Looks like the link is currently down. Some more info [below] though.
Update: try this link. Not sure if it takes you to the same samples, but there you go. Thanks goes to Steven in the comments.
"The P8 has some other new features, too, such as a nice arpeggiator (with latch), a loopable third envelope (try modulating envelope stages while it's looping!), much easier modulation of oscillator mix (you can set up a four way analog vector using the wheels!), and the whole "two Programs in one"
thing, where each Program is really two Programs, and where the "Part B" can be stacked/layered, or split with Part A, or just used as an "alternate take" if you will (similar to the EX5 "Scenes", except Part B is a completely different Program). Hey, when stacked/layered, you have 4 analog osc, 2 filters, 2 amps, 6 env, 8 LFOs, 8 assignable mod source/destinations,
8 seq tracks, and 2 arps at your disposal! Analog bliss."
YuSynth Filter Bank
"Although this module is often missing in many modular set-ups, I think a fixed filters bank (FFB) is a really useful module and personally I could not imagine a decent set-up without one. The reference FFB is the 914 module from Moog .
The FFB makes it possible to greatly enrich the sonic palette of a modular system. It is also a key element for the recreation of "natural" and environmental sounds, or of conventional music instruments. Although it evokes the principle of a mere graphic equalizer, it has marked differences. Mainly, the filter Q is higher and the BP slopes are steeper than in a graphic EQ. Furthermore when a control is set to zero, the corresponding spectral band is completely muted. Complex/entangled rhythms can be created on the fly by multi-band filtering a simple sequence."
via YuSynth
ARP 2600
Click here for shots via this auction. Note the cartridge modules on the inside shot.
Update via John Levin in the comments:
"For what it's worth, this one has the Tonus logo on it, as opposed to the Arp w/ cable logo. This means it's the first cut at the grey meanie after the blue meanie."
Update via Micke in the comments:
"It appears to be a model 2600P V2.0 (in production between 1972-72).
This model differed to the 2600P V1.0** (1971-72) in that the front panel was increased in height and that the VCOs changed from 4027 to 4027-1.
** the first version after the Blue Marvin and Grey Meanie
Micke"
Suzuki Nobara
via this auction
Click on the image for the full size shots.
"NOBARA(means wild rose) is extremely rare and one of the most strange japanese electronic musical instruments
it was originally made for playing japanese traditinal music and made by SUZUKI(home of omnichord,tronichord)
but this is most strange & bizzare instrument SUZUKI ever made...
no need to search NOBARA on google because there are no info on the net
first of all it's very beautifull!
built in exotic shape designed dark wine red case
with strange shape 37 key keyboard(look like key of vintage computer) and 2 string bridge and 3 assignable drum pads
it has 16 sounds(including exotic japanese traditional instruments like koto,shamisen,shakuhachi etc)
and 21 exotic percussions
plus you can access more hidden sounds by using MIDI prgramm No. from external midi keyboard(I don't know why) internal speaker,audio output,headphone output and surprisingly it has MIDI IN & OUT!
you can play NOBARA by keyboard(polyphonic) or 2 string bridge(monophonic) and 3 drum pad
this unique 2 string brdge can play by usual guitar pick
hold one key of the keyboards and play 2 string bridge by pick like guitar
2 string brdge is monophonic, it sumilate taisho koto(japanese peacock harp)
japanese harp musician often uses fast trill play so it needs 2 strings with same sounds
and there is metall mute plate to mute sound decay by finger touch
string is touch sensible with verocity and totally electronic device,
it's not just simply electrical amplified like usual electric guitar
NOBARA has MIDI so you can play another MIDI synth by this 2 string brdge!
it's very effective for guitar,bass kind of string instruments
it's like guitar synthesizer feeling
3 drum pad is also touch sensitive and can playing by your fingers
assign drum sounds to pad is very easy,just hold one key and hit the one pad in drum mode
of course drum sounds consists of many exotic japanese traditional percussions
it including some ordinary drum sounds,especially bass and snare is cool electronic sound like KRAFTWERK's drum sound of course in drum mode you can play all of them on keybord
NOBARA's sounds are hi quality,exotic and strange!,very unique original sounds
and playing by 2 string bridge wiyh pick is very funny
NOBARA has MIDI so you can play these exotic sounds from your sequencer or another MIDI device
NOBARA was very expensive and made very limited quantities those days
so i'ts very hard to find even in Japan these days
this is your first and last chance to get this bizzare exotic gem!"
Update via the comments:
smetenan + nobara + taborda (video)
YouTube via smetenan.
DSI Prophet '08 Prototype
via JZ.Click on the DSI link right below. Note this is different than the other shots of the Prophet 8.
Update: And this one was photoshopped folks. I didn't think it could be real considering how the others looked. Seemed a bit too far from it. The original image below via: link. Via HarriL in the comments.
monome 40h running stepfilter
YouTube via stretta.
"It has been a while since I posted anything 40h-related. Here is a quick video of my step sequencer Max app sending data to a Doepfer MCV24, which is controlling eight band pass filters on a Doepfer vocoder. Slew limited.
Tip of the hat to Dan Deacon, who is 100% pure awesome."
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