Friday, August 24, 2007
Annoying Pop-Ups
I've been getting a few reports on an annoying pop-up on the site. I've seen it twice so far. If you see it AFTER this post leave a comment. I made a change that might take care of it.
A Small Abuse of Technology
Fun with a Buchla 200e
Title link takes you to a new Buchla 200e doodle, RoundMirrorRolling, via Chris Muir. Scroll down to "The Examples" when you get there. For those of you new to Chris' 200e doodles, be sure to check out the rest there as well.BTW, Chris has two gigs coming up so if you want to see a 200e live, here's your chance. I wish I was in the area.
two gigs coming up at 21 Grand, in Oakland, CA.
Monday, August 27th with Mark Miller (drums), William Winant (percussion), Henry Kaiser (guitar) and Chris Muir (electronic music box)
and
Sunday, September 2nd with Weasel Walter (percussion), Danielle DeGruttola (cello), Henry Kaiser (guitar) and Chris Muir (electronic music box)
ToneLadder / TonLeiter
YouTube via starcodo.
"A household ladder extended with a sensor system transforms into a real musical instrument. The ordinary ladder becomes a ToneLadder.
Stepping on a bar of the ladder or touching it by hand creates a sound, tone or musical loop, which varies from rung to rung. You can create a piece of music by stepping up and down on the ladder. Together with a partner you can even play a duet. There is a ToneLadder for everyone: standard, dynamic or even wireless."
Genoqs Octopus Basic Demonstration 1
YouTube via DayflightTrok. Click here for all demonstrations.
"This is a short demonstration about how easy it is to make music with Octopus."
Update: if you are just catching this video, be sure to check out the follow up as well (via Trok in the comments).
PARTIKEL - Saturday Night, September 22, 2007
"The Partikel Series features electronic musicians and visual artists performing in a theatrical setting." Title link takes you to more info. via brian comnes.
Control Voltage Pedal
Title link takes you to shots via this auction. via Loscha."Linear and Oscillating Control Voltage for Analog Synths.
Performing with an Analog Synth, consists mainly of real time Timbre shaping. For this purpose 24dB Resonant Filters and Envelope Generators were created. The Analog performer will share his attention between the keyboard manual and the panel. Intended to release your hands to other tasks, this Control Voltage(CV) Pedal can control most synthesizers or other gear that has a Control Voltage input. This pedal can produce the following signals:
0 to +5V : As used in most current equipment both analog and digital. The current moog line works with this standart.
0 to +10V : Used in most vintage synths. Moog, Yamaha, Roland, Sequential, Arp etc...
-5 to +5 : Used by Analog Korg: Mono/Poly, MS-10, MS-20, MS-50, Polysix, PS Modular Series, Trident, VC-10 Vocoder among others."
Spaceman Technologies - Multitouch Tactile Sequencer
video upload by AndrewFentem
"Spaceman Technologies has pioneered multi-touch touchscreen research. Many different 'multi-touch' interfaces for both musical and general-purpose computer applications have been developed. These surfaces are capable of discriminating between (and tracking) multiple objects, human touches, and/or elements of a user-reconfigurable mechanical or graphical overlay in contact with that surface.
The images above show several different multi-touch touchscreens and multi-object-tracking interfaces developed for various musical applications in collaboration with Novation EMS Ltd - an electronic music equipment and synthesiser manufacturer.
IP status: Various patent applications filed. Since spring 2007 when Apple Inc announced their IPhone, and Microsoft announced their 'Surface', both products incorporating 'multitouch' touchscreen technologies, there has been considerable commercial interest in this field. Spaceman Technologies began this research project in 2002, prior to Apple Inc commencing the filing of their 'multitouch' touchpad patent applications in 2005."
"In 2003/2004 Spaceman Technologies developed quite a number of innovative sound synthesis and electronic music controllers, sequencers and interfaces. These efforts were mainly concentrated on developing tactile instruments, sequencers and mixing desks based around the Spaceman Technologies multi-object tracking and multi-touch sensor technologies, in collaboration with Novation EMS Ltd.
One of these interfaces - a multitouch tactile sequencer (shown above) was exhibited by Kinetica Museum, London, 18 May - 29 June 2007.
In addition to these projects various DSP-based sound synthesis and spectrum analysis toys and gadgets were developed such as the SoundMouse and the OpticalMicrophone."
KORG Poly 61 Mods Site
Update: the site with details is no longer available. It contained:
- Direct parameter accesses to the VCF (volume days control LED filter, cut off and Resonance)
- Direct parameter accesses to the ADSR (envelope generator, Attack and Decay)
- Control inlets for cut off and Resonance, gate trigger (multiple gate Out)
- Suboszillator for DCO1/2 (different variants)
- LFO (Low frequency oscillator) to the modulation of the VCF (cut off/Resonance)
- Structure of a further envelope generator (application suggestion, not tested)
via sequencer.de
Wizoo Books - Visual VST/i-Programming - Programming with Synth Edit
"You want your very special VST effect or VST Instrument? This e-book will show you an easy way how to do it even without any skills in higher programming languages like C or C++. Thanks to SynthEdit it is so simple to connect modules via virtual cables like wiring a musician's setup or a modular synthesizer. This book will also provide you with various background info on how audio effects and synthesis work.This is the easiest way to start successful VST/i programming.
Required system for SynthEdit: Win 98/ME/XP"
Title link takes you there.
Yamaha SY77- 48 patches in 5 minutes
YouTube via grondo2001.
"Me going through 48 patches of "Best of DX" floppy on the SY77. For more go to shepit.blogspot.com"
Mutations - Free Ableton Operator Patches
"Mutations is a collection of over 100 racks specifically designed for Ableton's Operator synth. Programmed by some of Ableton's own sound designers exclusively for Puremagnetik, Mutations fully explores the sonic possibilities of Ableton's Rack format and FM synthesis. Mutations is a free download" via Sonic State.
DSI Prophet '08 Prototype
I totally missed this in this previous post, but the shots are apparently of the prototype Prophet '08. To start, note the panel graphics in relation to the pitch and mod wheels vs. the images on the DSI site. Thanks goes to one of the anonymous in the comments of the prior post.
How to use the Quasimidi Raven sequencer
YouTube via klausito1970.
"A short example on how to make a few quick and simple patterns with the internal pattern sequencer of a Quasimidi Raven"
Joker playing the Synthi-E at Chateau Sonore.
YouTube via waveshaper.
"Joker playing the Synthi-E Sundays in the sun at the lake. This was at the Chateau Sonore event of www.electro-music.com"
Synton SYRINX
Title link takes you to shots via this auction. Click on the image for the full size shot.• Synton Syrinx (SE) (Serial # 5)
• Special Synton CV/Gate Cable
This is the special edition without the keyboard that Synton released in 1994-1995. This mid-nineties reissue is a very rare rack-mount version with MIDI and external audio in. These units were mounted inside rack cases to assure maximum protection and to make transportation easier. Only 6 of this units have ever been produced.
DK Synergy
Click here for shots via this auction.
"This auction is for a DK SYNERGY. It's one of the first digital synthesizers, and it implements both additive and FM synthesis. It was created by Digital Keyboards with the consulting help of Wendy Carlos. Its technology is based off of the Crumar GDS Synthesizer."
Casio PG-380 MIDI Guitar Synth
Title link takes you to a few more shots of the Casio PG-380 MIDI Guitar Synth pulled via this auction.Previous PG-380 posts
Sequential Circuits Pro-One Modded
Title link takes you to shots via this Matrixsynth Forum post. It's currently for sale via intercorni. More info at the forum. Note the modded switches above the pitch and mod wheels. Not sure what they do. I replied to the post on the forum asking for more info.Update: "The two switches are for switching on/off CV and gate inputs."
Note the price was lowered as well.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Sequenox 5000 and MIDI Sphere
Sequenox 5000
MIDI Sphere below
via opticallightpipe.com. Not much info, just shots. When you get there mouse over the sections on the left. Third one down should be Tactile. Click on it. If anyone has more info on these, please comment.
This one in via Robert.
creamware Prodyssey
flickr by pac209.This one kept popping up on my blog reader so I guess it really wants a post. ;)
click here for the full size shot. There is one more in the flickr set.
Also, according to the description of the shot, it looks like it's actually for sale.
"the Prodyssey (sold only 2006 and 2007) is a VA remake of the Arp Odyssey II. It has 12 voices and 127x user memory. The filter is switchable between ARP and Minimoog style 24dB charakter."
Buchla Sighting - DJ Heather Heart
Buchla Music Easel. This one sent my way via vgermuse.
"Here's a little clip from the DVD Better Living Through Circuitry by Jon Reiss. The clip is of the DJ Heather Heart and has a brief but nice panning shot of what looks to be a pristine Buchla Music Easel."
Update: found the DVD on Amazon
More info on imdb.
If anyone has an official website for the DVD, post it in the comments and I'll update the post.
Roland JP8000 Jarre
Roland JP8000 Demo
YouTube via oxygene65.
"Crap demo of the JP8000 doing the solo to Jean Michel Jarre's Overture, from The Concerts In China. Massive apologies for the really bad solo. This was using the Soaring Mini patch. You can listen to my proper cover version of Overture on my soundclick page."
jp 8000 jarre
"concert in china jp 8000"
YouTube via graal7.
YouTube via oxygene65.
"Crap demo of the JP8000 doing the solo to Jean Michel Jarre's Overture, from The Concerts In China. Massive apologies for the really bad solo. This was using the Soaring Mini patch. You can listen to my proper cover version of Overture on my soundclick page."
jp 8000 jarre
"concert in china jp 8000"
YouTube via graal7.
Design: Fotosis No. 005
"Fotosis instrument No. oo5 will be a hybrid guitar / synth, but not 80's keytar style. Actually it will have everything our previous instruments had with a special sort of experimental guitar added to the control panel. That means square wave noise maker section, optical theremin, passive ring modulator and a weird stringed instrument all in one. The picture on the left is my first drawing of the proposed device. I suppose it'll look and play a bit like a lap steel guitar."Title link takes you there.
Podcast: Sonic TALK 057 - Prophet 08, Logic 8 Leak
"First we get excited about the new synthesizer from Dave Smith Instruments - the Prophet 08, then Noneric gives us some second-hand but reliable information on the new Logic Pro imminent update, then we're off to the world of quad core laptops, OS upgrades ain't what they used to be, and as Jazz Mutant demo their first mulit-touch PC, how do we feel about using that as an interface?"
Title link takes you there. The Prophet '08 talk, actually doesn't come in for bit but the talk leading up to it is entertaining as usual. There is some mention of the Waldorf Blofeld and the recent Musotalk vids. Great podcast and... Matrixsynth got a plug. : ) Very cool. Thanks guys.
Title link takes you there. The Prophet '08 talk, actually doesn't come in for bit but the talk leading up to it is entertaining as usual. There is some mention of the Waldorf Blofeld and the recent Musotalk vids. Great podcast and... Matrixsynth got a plug. : ) Very cool. Thanks guys.
MOTM 300 Ultra VCO
Title link takes you to some words and a sample of the MOTM 300 Ultra VCO on My Synthesis Technology.
Cwejman Res-4 Quad Resonator Demo
via REwire"Tune/Demo using the new Cwejman Res-4 Quad Resonator exclusively. It is four BP/Notch Resonant Filters in array with knob controls for Freq, Bandwidth and Level of all four filters and 14 CV ins as well for all controls and Master Freq and Level. It acts as a Filter Bank, Formant Filter and stereo effects processor as the BP and Notch outputs are available simultaneously to create cool stereo effects.
Every sound in my demo is through the Filter and nothing else except a little Reverb in my DAW. I ran drum loops through the filter and just a Pulse from a Plan-B Model 15 and Saw from an ASys RS-95 Osc. All the Modulating was done by LFO's and Envs to the filters but the most useful module here is the Cwejman PH-4 Phase Modulator which sends four phased LFO's to all four Resonators for swirling Flanging and Chorus effects. Many of the ghostly ringing sounds are the Resonators Self Oscillating and me playing it by Keyboard CV. The Res-4 really allows any sound to be dialed in easily and twisted to hell."
Demo (mp3 4:06):
http://www.REwireMusic.com/Audio/Demos/REwire_-_Cwejman-Res-4_Demo.mp3
REwire (http://www.REwireMusic.com)
Previous REwire posts
New monomes are Coming
No that actually isn't the new monome. Via the monome site:"this mold is used to make the little conductive rings in the new keypad design. we were optimistic and a bit ahead of ourselves with our projected release date (posted vaguely and quietly on the forums some time ago.) we currently expect to ship the two fifty six (256) mid-october. we will take pre-orders two weeks before. the good news is that the 128 and 64 will follow close behind (6-8 weeks.)
pricing (USD):
* two fifty six: $1400
* one twenty eight: $800
* sixty four: $450"
Via CDM where you will find more monome goodness including images, video and some pretty nice DIY.
KORG KAOSS Guitar
Yet another custom design by §ILLON§. A KORG KAOSS pad built into a guitar. Title link takes you to two more shots.
The Rentals: Friends of P
YouTube via Cloudburst. Guess the MOOG. The Rentals.
Update: One more via BetterButler in the comments. Note this one gives the MOOG away.
Answer also in the comments.
SID 6581
via this auction." This is a hand made Analog Synth with SID 6581 as the sound engine. It has a 2x16 Blue LCD, blue LED power and midi in indicator There are (6) Big Black Buttons to select menu functions. There are midi in and outs on this unit.
-All internal wiring is CAT5 and hot glued down at the solder locations to survive a very long lifespan
-the front and back panels are very thick clear and Transparent Blue plexiglass.
-12v AC power adapter is included WALLWART
-a HEATSINK is on the SID6581 for cooling and heat management.-It can be edited via CC midi messaging."
Inside the First Drum Machine - The Wurlitzer Sideman
Or rather rhythm machine. Title link takes you to some posts on Deviant Synth. Be sure to check out the posts here as well for a video of one and some shots pulled from an auction.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Custom Creamware Prodyssey
Another beauty via §ILLON§, who brought us the custom KORG Legacy MS20 controller below, as well as the custom Casio SK5 posted here."Note that this is however not the final version. Nice woodside panels will be used and there is a paint job to do on the keyboard metal panel. But basically you'll get the picture and it's fully working.
For the tech part:
- change the sliders caps to match colorful original Arp Odyssey caps- added a 25 keyboard with aftertouch (originally a E-mu Xboard 25).
- Unit has now its dedicated volume slider.
- The three led switchs under pitch and mod wheels correspond to: Octave - / Latch / Octave +
- The three little pots next to volume sliders correspond to: pitch bend range / aftertouch to filter range / aftertouch to pitch range.
- The 2 switchs next to the pots correspond to: env retrigger / last note mode
It was very easy to do the job actually. The E-mu is a great controller and very resistant. I unsoldered most of the pots and while doing that I had a strange feeling: I was here unsoldering knobs from a midi keyboard because I had too much of them, and I remembered those days when you would have sold your mother to get a midi keyboard with just two real time controllers."
The thin wood side panels remind me of the Orange and Black Odyssey. Very nice work. I love it. Click here for one more shot and be sure to click on the images above for the full sized shots.
Custom KORG Legacy MS20 Controller
Title link takes you to shots via this auction. via §ILLON§."This is your chance to get a unique piece of gear. It's a modified KORG MS20i USB MIDI keyboard. Originally part of KORG LEGACY COLLECTION bundle. The keyboard has been cosmetically modified in order to get a more compact and vintage looking little beast. Wooden side panels have been added, replacing the original plastic ones (which are included in package too)
It is possible to go back to the original design at any time because no hole has been drilled or metal parts bent. In less than fifteen minutes of unscrewing/screwing you're back to the original design (see last picture).
In excellent condition and of course working perfectly. Comes with patch jacks, USB cable and original parts. NO SOFTWARE INCLUDED. Keyboard should work with main virtual instruments. No driver is required to use the keyboard under Windows XP.
This is a great looking 37 velocity sensitive USB powered MIDI keyboard with 36 knobs to control your favorite software or hardware. It doesn't produce sound on its own, you need a computer and software to use it."
Genoqs Octopus Sequencer - Quick Tip
Genoqs Octopus Sequencer - Quick Tip
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Realize this demo is to show just a little bit of what the Genoqs can be used for. It is not to be viewed as a piece of music. Realize what it is doing and think of the potential when using it to trigger your synths. via the comments of this post.
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Realize this demo is to show just a little bit of what the Genoqs can be used for. It is not to be viewed as a piece of music. Realize what it is doing and think of the potential when using it to trigger your synths. via the comments of this post.
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