Monday, December 03, 2007
iPod touch Step Sequencer
YouTube via cappelnord. via Nusonica.
"I wrote a little step sequencer for my jailbreaked iPod touch. (inspired by the awesome Monome 40h Controller) The sounds are quite crappy (also my chair sqeakks likke hell!!!), but you could do better sounds in SuperCollider or even trigger a Software/Hardware Synth/Samplers via MIDI.
I used SuperCollider as a programming language (http://supercollider.sourceforge.net ) and the aka.iPhone Application (http://www.iamas.ac.jp/~aka/iphone/).
Sometimes OSC messages get dropped, so it isn't 100% perfect.
If someone needs the SuperCollikder code, then please leave a comment.
More german information on my blog: http://blog.cappel-nord.de/2007/12/ip..."
Controlling Doepfer modular synth with a Wiimote
YouTube via DamagedMeat.
"This video is about controlling a modular synth with Nintendo's wiimote gamepad, using Doepfer A-100, Doepfer MCV24, Wiimote and computer. Softwares used are Bluesoleil, Glovepie and midiox. This video is not an artistic demonstration but a technical explanation of this system (that can be used for making music ofc). Musical jams and stuff coming soon... Thanks for watching and sorry for approximative english."
Isidore, the modular robot with CV lights
YouTube via DamagedMeat. via Nusonica.
"My friend Louis shot this video while I was testing the voltage controlled lights with some 16 steps sequence MIDI running in cubase, then converted to CV by Doepfer MCV24. All sounds by Doepfer A100 modular synth."
Roland JP-8000 JP-8080 DVD Video Tutorial Demonstration
YouTube via ProAudioDVDs (click for more).
"This is an excerpt from a full length DVD available at www.ProAudioDVDs.com.
Host David Wills has toured with major artists such as Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston, Chicago and Diana Ross and provides you with a professional's perspective but always demonstrated in an informal, easy to understand way."
Re: Machinedrum jam session No1
YouTube via electronicvibes.
"All sounds were synthesized by my beloved Machinedrum, except for one lofi sample caught from master outpouts..."
Roland JD-800 Synthesizer by RetroSound (audio part2)
YouTube via retrosound72.
"part2 of the Roland JD-800 Digital-Synthesizer demo by RetroSound. The JD like pads! ;-) more info: www.retrosound.de" Part 1 here
Circuit bent Ibanez Pm-7 part 2
YouTube via Vtolus.
"My new project - Phase Modulator from Ibanez bendet by me (light bending - it can be modified match more deeper)"
Christmas at Bob Moog's House
Yep... Don't shoot the messenger.via nickb2009 on this VSE post:
"We believe this may be a candidate for the worst use of a Moog Modular V "softsynth" and possibly violates Arturia's Terms & Conditions on the proper use of their software.
But imagine the scene, it's December 25th 1968 and Wendy Carlos has dropped in at Bob Moog's house with her latest album 'Switched On Christmas'." [link to blasphemy - enter at your own risk]
Waveform and Juno
Cardboard Keyboard and Amp with Fotosis No. 003
YouTube via lavieenjaune.
"Here are two more devices we have just completed.
The little keyboard you see in the center is based on a simple 555 timer circuit, the keys come from a busted kids keyboard and the housing was created by laminating about thirty layers of cardboard together with glue and wood screws.
The little amp is actually three amps in one. There are three LM386 2.5 Watt circuits, one for each instrument we plan to plug into it. Each amp has its own 100mm diameter 8 Ohm 10 watt speaker. The housing was constructed using a laminate of MDF and cardboard all held together with glue and wood screws.
In this video the little keyboard was being played into another of our instruments, Fotosis No. 003. The keyboards output was fed into the ring modulator of Fotosis No. 003 and modulated with a weird bleeping carrier signal.
Read more on our blog: fotosis"
Roland JV1080 Player Organ
"This is a faux 'player' organ that contains a JV1080, and plays back classical fugue and other creepy organ pieces via midi using the awesome Cathedral patch on the 1080.. The boxes up to the left and right of the pipes contain speakers and the amp is hidden inside as well along with a subwoofer and the 1080 on a custom rack.I built this for use in a commercial haunted house, which folded before it even opened. Their loss, my gain! I have the coolest house on the street for halloween!"
via MetroSonus
Elby Designs CGS Pather Series Modules
Modules include:CGS735 Synthacon Filter
CGS758 Utility LFO
CGS721 Super Psycho LFO
ED103 MIDI2SDS
ED102 Octave/Volts/Hertz Converter
ED104 Dual Lin/Log VCA-Panner
CGS747 Cynare Drum Simulator
BugBrand BugCrusherMicro
" BugCrusherMicroReleased Dec07
The new Micro squeezes the lovely sample-rate-reductions of the BugCrusher line into the most compact form yet - just 120 x 65 x 40mm (about the size of MXR pedals).
A single dial sets the Rate for sounds from fizzly-fuzz highs to distruct-o-gurgle lows. There's no need for level controls - the signal going in is neither amplified nor attenuated. The Micro works well on low level signals (such as guitar) or line level signals (perfect for mixing desk - and the output is in-phase with the input). Bypass is now done electronically (still true-bypass) with a strong stomp switch and silent operation. The Micro runs off either an internal 9v battery or standard Boss-style DC Jack.
No sound samples yet, but it has the characteristic BugCrushing sounds of previous pedals, so check mp3 examples further down the page."
"Batch of 10 released today and available through the BugShop
This is the most compact BugCrusher yet, measuring in at just 120 x 65 x 40mm (about the size of MXR pedals). Lovely Rate-Reduction sounds from fizzly highs down to gurgley lows. The Micro is happy operating with low level signals (eg guitar) or line level for desktop / mixing desk work. The redesign has eliminated the need for level controls - there's no amplification or attenuation of the input signal. Bypass is now done electronically - still true-bypass with a chunky stomp switch (but a lighter action than previous stomps) and totally silent. The Micro runs off 9v - either internal battery or Boss-style DC Jack.
The Micro costs £75 plus shipping (inc battery, instruction sheet and 3 year guarantee) Beware - this batch won't last long, but I will be making more early next year to meet demands. Hopefully this design can become a regularly stocked item."
Baldi Sintetizadores - Synth Repair and More
Hernan Baldi, from Buenos Aires, Argentina is an electrical engineer who offers vintage music equipment repair and restoration in South America. On his website you will find details on his services and more.Also check out his flickr sets under the moniker sintetizadores. I pulled this ARP Solina image from the set. Do check out it out, there is quite a variety in the various sets.
NIN Modular System
image posted by Trent Reznor on the official Nine Inch Nails website.Analog Solutions Vostok
Schippmann ebbe und flut Filter
Mixed Modular (spot the modules)
Cwejman S1 mkII
via Davide
Advent Blofeld
via Till Kopper on the Waldorf list:"today most German light the first candle. We light one more candle each sunday till Christmas eve.
We name this time 'Advent' here. The very same name is used in english. It is the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Christ, also known outside the Church as the season of Christmas. It origines from the latin "adveniat" (= he will come).
And this year it does look like this"
BTW, feel free to send in your holiday synth shots and I'll put them up.
Poesboes World of Sound Adventures
click here for Poesboes. You'll find some synth experiments including a KORG MS-20 style oscillator, the Hand Cranked Wobulator and more.
keybdwizrd - Plugsound Demo #1
YouTube via keybdwizrd.
"All sounds created using Plugsound Pro from Ultimate Sound Bank (software instruments). Sequenced using MOTU Digital Performer."
New Box of Fun
YouTube via drjackohollious.
"This is the a capella off of a Dj Vadim track called "Edie Brikell" feat Slug. I am syncing the Yamaha AN200 to the record. All of the beat is on the machine. I am also using the kaoss pad to add some effects to the beat only. Let me know what you think."
1980's Midi Series (7)
YouTube via DIGITALSCREAMS.
"Learn all about midi....the 80's way LOL ;)"
Anyone remember the previous video I put up featuring this guy? I couldn't find it.
Exploring Quadrasynth+ sounds1
YouTube via loonytunes1234.
"Exploring the Quadrasynth Plus presets and generally messing about with my new toy. This thing has an ace prog rock feel to it, i think we are going to get along. And what a lovely key action I left my camera running whilst playing around with this thing trying out the different presets."
Korg Wavestation SR "Vector Synthesizer"
YouTube via retrosound72.
"some typical wavetable and vector synthesis sounds from the Korg Wavestation SR more info: www.retrosound.de"
Oberheim Matrix-6R
images via this auction
Remote? Anyone know what that is?
Update via Xavier in the comments: "there was a remote programmer planned for the matrix 6/6R. I am not sure whether Oberheim ever released such a piece of hardware but Access (from the later Virus fame) went on business manufacturing such an accessory.
Here is a picture
Btw, there is also a very nice bit of info here:
http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/2006/10/access-matrix-1000-programmer.html
Cheers
Xavier"
Roland SH-101
via this auction"What’s wrong with sh-101 analog synthesizers? Absolutely nothing. Their rich, warm sounds are sought after by musicians from all genres. There is one problem however, memory. Up for auctions is one overlay template that you can store your custom created sound on so you will not be wasting your precious time trying to re-capture your original sound. It’s simple, you use permanent marker to draw lines on the durable clear plastic template to your specifications without damaging or writing on
your expensive classic analog synth. This clear template is a custom fit for the sh-101 top level settings. Great for studios and performing musicians. Keyboard not included. Pat. Pending."
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Allen & Heath AHB Inpulse One
images via this auction
"Allen & Heath's records suggest only 140 of these instruments were completed, some with MIDI functions, some without, and some with 64K RAM as specified in the handbook.
This example has MIDI and 256K RAM.
AHB released this machine in the early 80s - you can read my article about it in the August 2004 issue of Sound on Sound, which is available online. I'm also including this issue of the magazine with the drum machine. (Incidentally, at some point during creating that article I was given the wrong name for one of the project members - it should be Simon Bohanon, not Simon Jones, as the sound engineer).
Features:The Inpulse One is exceptionally pleasant to program - if you look at the pictures you'll see the zoned, large control panel, and the step-sequencer method of programming in action. The pads are velocity sensitive, and designed to be played with sticks - former Argent drummer Bob Henrit was a consultant during the development of the Inpulse One.
The sounds are quite compressed, very early 80s Cure in feel.
MIDI implementation is patchy. You can assign each pad (16 voices in all theoretically) to a range of keys and play the pad across that range with pitch variations, but it doesn't send MIDI note data - it appears to send MIDI timecode. It has a timecode display as well; I haven't fully explored this feature since I have no use for it.
It has 256K RAM, which should allow for some fairly impressive sounds!
It has individual outputs, trigger inputs, mix output connections, as well as tape I/O, pedal and MIDI interfaces. Stereo placement can be adjusted per pad (copy one sound to another pad, pan them left/right, and make sequences with panned drums!), volume and accent can be set in programming mode as can pitch. Patterns can be chained into songs and it has a substantial memory for these.
Built like a tank - as you can see, the PSU is an example of how well made this drum machine is. There is nothing else like it, and probably never will be again."
SYNTHI A CLONE
Remember the Synthi A clone? Steve, who made the clone, wrote in to let me know he finished updating his synthi A page. You will find new pics of the final project and 8 samples.
Synthesizers.com Q119
images via this auction"Synthesizers.com Q119 - Analog modular sequencer
* Very flexible analog step sequencer. For info and specs, take a look
* Built in a very nice wooden box with ends in solid oak.
* Power supply included. 230V.
* Contains everything you need, so it's ready to go as it is. You don't need a Synthesizers.com system to use it. An excellent alternative to old sequencers like Korg SQ-10, Arp Sequencer and more, but this one is newer and a lot more reliable. If I may say it myself, it is also a lot prettier. :)"
5G Synths 2.jpg
flickr by AE Paterra
Click here for more images of FiveG in Tokyo.
Update via teak in the comments:
"i went there a few years ago and spent around 6 hours playing on various synths...
it was very hard to find, had to go the end of one arcade[through a rack of clothes] to an elevator and up to a floor with no signs and found a door to which lead to the room of synths... to my surprise i wasnt told to leave, instead when asked they said they enjoyed the sounds..."
YE OLDE MOOG
"The list of more or less notable composers who dipped into the novelty Moog scene either before they started their "serious careers" or to cash in the moog hype reads like a list of actors/actresses with early secret outings into porn.Mike Batt (the man behind Synthesonic Sounds) is one example: While his career is peppered with some success stories in mainstream music (most recently he produced the excellent British-Georgian singer Katie Melua) his two Moog albums remain a well-hidden footnote in his biography."
Click here for more including a download of the album on Orpheus Music. Be sure to track back to the root of Orpheus Music for more.
A1910
DIY modular via Dan. I received this one via email a couple of days ago. I emailed Dan back asking for more details but haven't heard back. If anyone knows more about this one feel free to comment. It definitely looks nice.Update:
Some more info from Dan:
"here are some more info on my synthproject.
its completely analog of course and most part of it is built
from discrete circuits. the sound character is typical oldschool analog.
it has that nice and warm character that i think new digital synths lack.
the system on the picture has two modules of everything vital
so it may be configured as one or two voices or one voice
with two of everything.
there are four LFOs in total.
a similar but smaller modular system was sold to a
swedish techno duo.
this is actually an old project that I designed ten years ago."
And via Segerfalk in the comments:
"Swedish DIY, for sale at: http://www.tradera.com/Analogt_modul_system-auktion-52530745
15000 SEk = approx 1650 euro....
2st Dual LFO,
2st Oscillatorer : 1V/oktav input. PW, PWM.
2st Filter : Low pass, band pass and high pass.
2st Envelope generator : ADSR.
2st VCA :
Noise generator, sample & hold, 2st slew limiter."
The Mighty Boosh, Series 1, Episode 7 - Electro
This is the full episode of the clip posted here. via kryptum.
Cynthia Twin Wasp Filters In Stock
"Delight in the double sting of the Twin Wasp Filter!This is actually two complete Multimode Wasp filter circuits joined together at the hip in a fascinating yin-yang relationship. There is only one input and one output to and from the pair of filters, so they work as a single Super Wasp with a variable internal signal relationship control that can be dialed from serial to parallel and all of the fascinating sonorities in between.
We've combined the really novel features of two different filters originally from the creators of the imaginative WASP and Oscar keyboard synthesizers manufactured in Oxford England back in the late twentieth century.
Unique to the delightfully quirky WASP is it's clever use of a CMOS logic chip in place of traditional op amps to form its 12db state variable type filter. They have adjustable resonance, but will not self-resonate. They do however have variable distortion controls!"
More info here
Evolver Drone with ER1 and Bitman
4 oscillator Evolver drone, ER-1 drums through a Bitrman and a tad of Jomox M-resonator
via brian c.
Nena - 99 Red Balloons demo Oberheim OBX-a SCI drumtraks
YouTube via lewisjp8young.
"me playing a short demo clip of Nena - 99 Red Balloons using a Oberheim OBX-a and a SCI Drumtraks. the sounds are all custom program by myself. note that i play a couple of extra bars of the Oberheim bassline."
Ultimate Percussion K2
via this auction"This is an interesting electronic drum brain that can be triggered and sequenced. It has some cool synth drum sounds and even has a stereo mixer as well as a micro sequencer. Also has a mount on the bottom to attach to a mike stand or similar."
PAiA Gnome
via this auction
"Vintage PAIA GNOME micro-synthesizer circa 1978, with instruction book and related technical book.
GNOME has two function generators, VCA, VCF, and VCO (i.e., voltage-controlled amplifier, filter, and oscillator). Normalized design eliminates patch cords and simplifies operation. Includes a novel integral controller strip, which allows control of sound parameters by sliding a probe on a conducting strip of vinyl. See PAIA web site for details about the GNOME.
Includes original 32-page instructional book Using the GNOME Micro-Synthesizer, which explains music theory and gives numerous example patches (knob/switch setting combinations), such as WIND, SNARE DRUM, ELECTRO-SAX, etc. Concludes with schematic and description of each circuit. Booklet is in good condition, except that the staples have been removed from the binding.
More detailed information on the same subject is covered in the INCLUDED book:
Electronic Music Circuit Guidebook by Brice Ward - published by TAB Books - Softcover, second printing (1977) - ISBN-100830647430 - 223 pages. Covers electronic music theory and practice, with many examples of circuits from the PAIA Gnome Micro-Synthesizer, as well as other circuits.
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