Title link takes you to shots via this auction.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Roland Juno-60
Click here for shots via this auction. Don't miss the video.
"The Arpeggio function is one of the Juno-60's sweetest features. You can hit the hold button and tweak the arpeggio on the fly. On the back you have an arpeggio clock input to sync the arp rate to other devices that output gate or trigger. There is also a VCF control input which allows you to sweep the filter with a pedal or do rhythmic step modulations with an analog sequencer. There is also a handy tune knob on the back. You can hear how this very synth sounds. I did a short video on You Tube with it...I triggered the Juno-60 with a JSQ-60 sequencer...just a random nonsense pattern but it demonstrates the fattness of the filters."Roland Juno 60 and JSQ-60 Sequencer YouTube via Analogger.
Oberheim OB-Xa
Title link takes you to shots via this auction. Shots include some of the inside and this one shot of a preliminary service manual.
The Thomas Henry 8038 Audio Generator
via Scott Sites on electro-music.com:"The Thomas Henry 8038 Audio Generator Page is up here. Its primary purpose is that of a bench generator. It's got a CV input so you can sweep the output. It could also be patched into your synth for synthy fun, though it's not designed to track keyboards. Schematics, parts list, PCB layout, parts placement, panel design, and drill pattern accompany the terse blow-by-blow commentary.
Cheers,
Scott"
Livewire Dual Cyclotron Demo
video upload by jamescigler
via felix inferious. "A demo and description of the Livewire Dual Cyclotron synth module. [Correction] During the video I mention that we're listing to the sine wave output of the Dalek Modulator...it was actually the square wave. :p"
Roland SH-5
Title link takes you to shots via this auction. "Roland SH5 - only for collectors - museum item.
No noisy outputs& inputs, she stays in tune, no scratchy pots, just SH5 Sound.
The case is also like new! (no scratches on it!)
Look at the pics...You can pick it up in our Studio. (Munich)
If you look for Memorymoog LAMM, Jupiter 8, so it will be here soon."
Visitors of Matrixsynth
I was just looking at my stats and saw this. Anything green means there was a visit to the site from that country sometime during the period of Jul 26 - Aug 25. These are real people, not bots. Pretty cool. Hello world!
Note the count is visits not pageviews. Pageviews are about double.
The AKS On The Run
Title link takes you to more info on how to patch the EMS Synthi AKS for Pink Floyd's classic "On The Run" on EMS SYNTHI.Update via the comments:
"I tried this a couple of different ways if anyone is interested.
1. The notes are E4 E3 G3 B3 A3 G3 A3 B3.
I programmed the notes into a Future Retro Mobius driving an Analogue Solutions Sub VCO and SY01 into a Sherman filterbank. It really opened this sequence up to a new dimension.
2. I also programmed the notes into FL Studio using the 3 OSC plugin added hihats with delay and it was practically an identical copy from the actual run on Dark Side of the Moon."
The Making of the genoQs Octopus
Title link takes you to a pdf on the making of the genoQs Octopus. It is also linked to on the genoQs documentation page. It was presented at the electro-music.com European Modular Event 2007.
KORG Wavestation on Celiar Structures
Title link takes you to a post on the KORG Wavestation on a Spanish synth blog, Celiar Structures. You can find a Google translated version in English here. This is a good follow up to this post on the Yamaha TG-33. Be sure to check out the rest of the site while there.
via sequencer.de.
The EVOS Modular is Coming
Remember the EVOS? Via Mike Peak on AH:
"Dennis contacted me yesterday:
'Mike,
I have no problem with you passing on what I discussed with you. I will be making some sort of announcement (sometime in early '08) about the web site and when the updated Evos Modular will be available.'....
The previous email:
'Mike,
Every few months, or so, I do some internet browsing, just to see what sort of things are going on in the synth world - especially concerning modular stuff. While doing so, I happened upon your post on the MATRIXSYNTH site (via AH).
It's always pleasing to me to know that people are still interested in my modular and also, that they seem to understand and appreciate what I was trying to accomplish. While I have no objections to the documentation being disseminated, I often have mixed feelings about this. Firstly, (and most importantly) because the system has gone through a number of refinements over the past few years and secondly, republishing them only perpetuates the grammatical and typographical errors which appeared in the originals. To rectify this situation, I am (slowly) compiling data on the latest version which will appear in an upcoming web site dedicated to my modular system. Eventually, I plan to include some historical information tracking the development of the various versions of the system through time.
...I have been making plans to release the new version of the modular early next year. It will be, initially, limited to a set of what I consider to be the most essential modules, with gradual additions over time.
I genuinely want to see the modular in the hands of people who might put it to good use...
Take care.
Dennis'
This is great news. Especially if it sounds like it looks."
"Dennis contacted me yesterday:
'Mike,
I have no problem with you passing on what I discussed with you. I will be making some sort of announcement (sometime in early '08) about the web site and when the updated Evos Modular will be available.'....
The previous email:
'Mike,
Every few months, or so, I do some internet browsing, just to see what sort of things are going on in the synth world - especially concerning modular stuff. While doing so, I happened upon your post on the MATRIXSYNTH site (via AH).
It's always pleasing to me to know that people are still interested in my modular and also, that they seem to understand and appreciate what I was trying to accomplish. While I have no objections to the documentation being disseminated, I often have mixed feelings about this. Firstly, (and most importantly) because the system has gone through a number of refinements over the past few years and secondly, republishing them only perpetuates the grammatical and typographical errors which appeared in the originals. To rectify this situation, I am (slowly) compiling data on the latest version which will appear in an upcoming web site dedicated to my modular system. Eventually, I plan to include some historical information tracking the development of the various versions of the system through time.
...I have been making plans to release the new version of the modular early next year. It will be, initially, limited to a set of what I consider to be the most essential modules, with gradual additions over time.
I genuinely want to see the modular in the hands of people who might put it to good use...
Take care.
Dennis'
This is great news. Especially if it sounds like it looks."
Metasonix Wretch Machine Vids
Remember this Wretch up for auction? The following are some vids of it.EM-bizarre-hard-6c.mov
EM-bizarre-hard-7c.mov
EM-bizarre-hard-8c.mov
EM-bizarre-hard-9c.mov
Two Tracks via Computer Controlled
"Some more noodlings from the Bunker...
http://acid.experimedia.net/ComputerControlled-Mnml_Freq.mp3
Old style Minimal Techno.
SH-101
TR-707
Xbase 09
Alesis Bitrman (processing the 101)
http://acid.experimedia.net/ComputerControlled-PowerSurge.mp3
Mid-tempo Acid
SH-101
TB-303
TR-707
Xbase 09"
http://acid.experimedia.net/ComputerControlled-Mnml_Freq.mp3
Old style Minimal Techno.
SH-101
TR-707
Xbase 09
Alesis Bitrman (processing the 101)
http://acid.experimedia.net/ComputerControlled-PowerSurge.mp3
Mid-tempo Acid
SH-101
TB-303
TR-707
Xbase 09"
Yamaha TG-33 Welcome Message
Title link takes you to shots via this auction."Nice to meet you"
A little synth history: The TG-33 is a direct descendant of the SCI Prophet VS, vector synth. It is different than wavetable synthesis found in the PPG and Waldorf synths. When SCI folded, Dave worked for Yamaha and the technology used in the Prophet V went into the TG-33 and eventually the KORG Wavestation when Dave moved on to Korg. The Prophet V had analog filters, the TG-33 and Wavestation were all digital and of course they all sounded different. BTW, if anyone has more to add to the story, feel free to comment. The one thing I always wonder was who owned the technology and how it moved from Yamaha to Korg. You'd think Yamaha would have held onto it if they could. I'm sure I heard the story at one point, but it's all a blur...
Update: MP3 demo via smackos in the comments.
ARP 1612 Sequencer SN #0001
Title link takes you to shots via this auction. via jeffc. "This wonderful unit has serial number 0001. It’s in full working order and near mint condition. Some minor cosmetic flaws are visible. A photo copy of both Owner’s and Service manual will be included with the sequencer. A classic sequencer of the 70's. You create your sequences with the 16 sliders. Adjust the sliders to change pitch while each slider represents a sixteenth note. It uses Control Voltage (CV) and Gate protocols to play your sequences on a connected analog synthesizer. The ARP Sequencer works perfectly with the ARP 2500, 2600, Odyssey, Avatar and other ARP synthesizers as well as Roland, Oberheim and Sequential Circuits. To interface the Sequencer with other types of CV/Gate capable synths like fx the Mini Moog or the Korg MS 20 would require a CV converter box. The ARP sequencer is fun and easy to learn. Use it to create continuous arpeggios or simple sequences of patterns for your vintage analog gear. Tweak it in real-time as you create or perform, it's very hands-on. Product description from the manual: The ARP Sequencer, model 1612, is a 16 step sequential voltage generator. A voltage slider is provided for each of the 16 steps to adjust the voltage output from 0 to +10 volts. The sequencer may be used in a “8 x 2” mode so that outputs 1 through 8 (Bank A) and 9 through 16 (Bank B) sequence in parallel. The outputs of banks A and B are prewired to a voltage quantizer which effectively “rounds off” the sequencer’s voltage to the nearest whole twelwth of a volt. This allows for precise tuning. A low frequency voltage controlled oscillator governs the stepping speed of the sequencer and can be started, stopped, gated, or speeded up either manually or externally. Serious bidders and Paypal only. WILL SHIP WORLD WIDE, but buyer will pay for shipping. Item location is in Drammen, Norway - Europe."
modular synth + speak and math
Doepfer A-143-2 and Plan B model 13
video upload by jamescigler
"A quick demo of the Doepfer QuadADSR and Plan B Dual Timbral Gate. The first two modules that I have purchased for my modular synth. http://felixinferious.blogspot.com"
Mardi Gras 031 Edit
flickr by Knuckledragger.click here for the full size shot.
Roland JP-8000
KORG MS2000
Guess the third synth.
Plan B Model 24 Heisenberg Generator Demo
video upload by jamescigler
via felix inferious where you will find more info and another demo at the end of the post.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Starburst - The Venus Hunters
YouTube via Sharpblue.
"Neil Morissey and Martin Clunes star as musicians in the ficticious band "The Venus Hunters" in this Channel 4 comedy about a new wave revival show on the BBC. Presented by Jools Holland. Look out for guest appearances of Gary Numan, The Human League and Spandau Ballet. 1996"
MOOG Minimoog, SCI Prophet-5, SIMMONS drums.
Admin: New Template Coming - Adding a 3rd Column
Update: OK, we are back to two. That was easy. I'm not a big fan of change myself when it comes to websites. Just wanted to see what it was like with the labels on the right. New poll below. Leave the right nav on the right or move it over to the left.
Update: I just flipped the columns so the main blog in the center with the main column on the left and the labels on the right. Let me know if this is better or worse in the comments. The votes were 19 for two columns and 3 for three. If you voted and changed your mind on your vote mention in the comments. Also see if this grows on you.
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Just wanted to let you know that I am going to try three columns on the site instead of two. If you see any funkiness, this is why. Please bear with me. The overall look and feel will remain the same.
Almost done. Off to go cook dinner for the family. Let me know what you think. I put the labels on the far right. I'll be renaming them so each one only takes a single line.
OK, made a poll out of this. You decide. Note the site is set to three with the right being relatively thin. It will remain that way with three. I need to crop some of the labels so each one will be a single line.
Update: I just flipped the columns so the main blog in the center with the main column on the left and the labels on the right. Let me know if this is better or worse in the comments. The votes were 19 for two columns and 3 for three. If you voted and changed your mind on your vote mention in the comments. Also see if this grows on you.
----- OLD POST -----
Just wanted to let you know that I am going to try three columns on the site instead of two. If you see any funkiness, this is why. Please bear with me. The overall look and feel will remain the same.
Almost done. Off to go cook dinner for the family. Let me know what you think. I put the labels on the far right. I'll be renaming them so each one only takes a single line.
OK, made a poll out of this. You decide. Note the site is set to three with the right being relatively thin. It will remain that way with three. I need to crop some of the labels so each one will be a single line.
Summer at Highland (music clip)
YouTube via htkn.
"this music was making by inspiration from the trip of Highland in Japan. I made five tracks, please check here." Be sure to check out this exclusive interview on Matrixsynth as well.
MiniMOOG
flickr by danielsrama.Click here for the full size shot.
It's tagged with German and museum. Anyone know where this is?
Waldorf Wave Demo
Title link takes you to a demo of the Waldorf Wave on Audio-Workshop.de. The following is what Till Kopper had to say on the demo via the Waldorf User Group, posted here with permission:
"This is the WAVE demo that was released in november 1994 in the german KEYBOARDS magazine as a starter for the 3 issue long special about the big WAVE. And the WAVE on the front cover of this magazine and the one heard here are now owned by a long time Waldorf list member. The name of this track is "Ultimate WAVE".
The recording was done by the german Peter Gorges (BTW: a very friendly person). Waldorf also released a WAVE demo track on the demo CD named "Planet WAVE" in 1995 (?). This track there is named "Planet WAVE" and also features a synthetic voices of the Macintosh computers. Is it a rather funny track because of the lyrics. And full of nice WAVE sounds.
On the track "Like a WAVE" also featured on this CD you can hear Axel Hartmann (Waldorf special designer then and stil designer for Waldorf and some other well known synth companies) sing !!! And it is not bad. Again WAVE sounds. If you listen to this track, you might think this could be an unreleased track of the "Top-Gun" or other US movies to be used at the end credits. It is so "uplifting" in the sound and harmonies.
If only the artist of these track and Waldorf would agree on releasing these tracks on the Waldorf pages on day ...
keep on turning these knobs
Till Kopper"
"This is the WAVE demo that was released in november 1994 in the german KEYBOARDS magazine as a starter for the 3 issue long special about the big WAVE. And the WAVE on the front cover of this magazine and the one heard here are now owned by a long time Waldorf list member. The name of this track is "Ultimate WAVE".
The recording was done by the german Peter Gorges (BTW: a very friendly person). Waldorf also released a WAVE demo track on the demo CD named "Planet WAVE" in 1995 (?). This track there is named "Planet WAVE" and also features a synthetic voices of the Macintosh computers. Is it a rather funny track because of the lyrics. And full of nice WAVE sounds.
On the track "Like a WAVE" also featured on this CD you can hear Axel Hartmann (Waldorf special designer then and stil designer for Waldorf and some other well known synth companies) sing !!! And it is not bad. Again WAVE sounds. If you listen to this track, you might think this could be an unreleased track of the "Top-Gun" or other US movies to be used at the end credits. It is so "uplifting" in the sound and harmonies.
If only the artist of these track and Waldorf would agree on releasing these tracks on the Waldorf pages on day ...
keep on turning these knobs
Till Kopper"
Yamaha SK20
Images via this auction."Its a combination of FM based organ, fully analog polysynth and string machine.. The organ section is without a doubt the best hammond sound you can get for a low price and it has many other charms too. The synth section is 7voice polyphonic, with dual detunable VCOs, and has a lovely warm juicy tone. The resonant filter has a good gritty and squelchy sound, and a beautiful ring to it. The ensemble and tremolo effects are superb too.. The string section is nothing to write home about but in small doses adds some nice character to the overall mix.
Made famous by Sigur Ros. When you get to know the sound of this synth you will hear it all over Sigur Ros recordings. Read what they have to say about it here.
Some user reviews here [HC]
and info here [VSE]"
via Loscha
Vintage MOOG Albums for Download
This goldmine in via swissdoc. Title link takes you to a load of old MOOG albums for download. The site includes minor details for each album including an image, the artist, number of tracks, etc. But most importantly each one contains sample and full download links.
Mini ponies: North Sea Dune Ponies
YouTube via salamandos707.
"North of The Hague, In the barren marshes of the national dune park on the North Sea coast we can find savage mini ponies living in the wild, this is a little movie about them. WARNING: They are SAVAGELY CUTE. Music by Legowelt, played on a Yamaha DX7, DX7IID and a Roland Juno 6"
If you enjoyed this also check out the following video:
Mysteries of Marine Biology - The Northern Elephant Seal
"In the footsteps of Jacques Cousteau I made a small nature documentary about this intriguing sea creature. I filmed these creatures in the Pacific Ocean on the Californian coast. Music by Legowelt using a Roland MKS20 electric piano module, Korg Mono/Poly and Roland Juno 6 synthesizers."
Demo of Korg Prophecy synthesizer
YouTube via kimsacramento. Note this is for sale, click through the video if interested.
Demo of Roland SH3A vintage synthesizer
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YouTube via kimsacramento. Note this is for sale, click through the video if interested.
YouTube via kimsacramento. Note this is for sale, click through the video if interested.
Billy Preston - struttin
YouTube via newblackmusic.
"Hear is one for the gear heads. Check out the old school synths. Check out that big bad ampeg on stage, thats the amp i rock with to this day. it feels so good to see musicianship!"
ARP Odyssey
Vermona MARS
Title link takes you to shots via this auction."Rare rack mount synth with a knob for everything. Has unique features like LFO Attack/Decay envelope before LFO wave kicks in, typical LFO shapes or stair-stepped (semitone-quantized) LFO. Etc. More info is available online at http://www.vermona.com/ Can hit pretty hard and low. Ring mod and noise, 2 VCO, 2 LFO, 2 ENV. Aside from LFO/ENV/etc, additional modulation assignments for: Pitch bend, mod wheel, footswitch, aftertouch, keyboard mode."
Build a Transistorized Theremin by Bob Moog
via this auction."1961 Electronics Magazine
Increasingly hard to find, this nearly half-century-old issue of Electronics World contains a fascinating how-to on building that special effects staple of scores of classic sci-fi flicks, the theremin, by none other than electronic music pioneer Robert Moog. The feature article contains a complete schematic and parts list, as well as chassis layout and photos of the completed unit. There are even tips on how to play the ethereal instrument. You get the entire original 1961 magazine, not a couple photocopied pages like you find elsewhere on Ebay.
Also in this issue is a homebrew stereo balancer using 6FG6 magic eye tubes and a look at beam power tubes in VHF oscillators, plus an article on early computer logic circuits, both vacuum tube and transistor-based."
voice coder machine
YouTube via monotonmusic
"Somekind of "prehistoric" vocoder using telephone-circuitry."
More info and a samples on AudioLemon.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Poll: How Many Posts Should I Have on the Front Page
I just set the site back to 3 days worth of posts on the main page. I switched it from 3 days to 40 posts a while back but so much is coming in now I think I want to go back to 3 days. I'm already at 28 posts today. The idea behind three days is that's about as much time it takes for a post to get fully seen and commented on. The concern of course are the load times and scrolling vs. paging through the site. Another option would be even fewer posts but then you would have to click on the "Older Posts" link at the bottom of each page. Also if you are submitting something, with 3 days set you are guaranteed to have the post up for at least that long. Again, the site is currently set to 3 days, so see how you like it. Majority wins on this one.
OCTOPULSE
YouTube via shootthestylist. via Music Thing.
"an alien bag pipe, creating analogue sound synthesis according to the movement of the tonetacles. this project was developed with the royal college of art and yamaha, but as it is just a prototype it is not produced."
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