stranger weather

MOOG Little Phatty

Click here for some trippy music by stranger weather. "The second song is all done with a Casio Cz-101 and a Line 6 Delay Pedal."

Admin: Note on YouTube Vids

Not sure if this is happening to anyone else, but I'm noticing that once I start a video, if I do not move my mouse it stops loading and once the video reaches the last part loaded it hangs until I move my mouse again - you can see the little grey load progress bar stop and start based on your mouse movement. Anyway, I just thought I'd throw this out there in case anyone else was seeing the same.

How we get girls (To leave the room)

YouTube via justjustjustmcg. via trash_audio.
"Surachai and Justin, masters at getting girls....to leave."
Thought this was pretty funny.
Update via jm in the comments: "Surachai is rocking an 808 (On the left, it's not an MS2000), I am rocking gmedia's oddity soft synth."

Hapkit - a virtual drum

YouTube via peterdbennett.
"A haptic force feedback device that simulates the feel of a drum. Was designed as part of my MEng in Cybernetics at the University of Reading."

BeatBearing demo

YouTube via peterdbennett.
via Nusonica.

"A tangible rhythm sequencer. Ball bearings are used to trigger drum sounds. Visual feedback is displayed from underneath to indicate the current time and the state of each ball bearing."

Beatbearing

"First working prototype of the BeatBearing sequencer system. When a ball is placed in an indent a sound loop is triggered. The body of the device is fashioned from clay and wire, and the software is written in Processing and MaxMSP."

christopher cross - ride like the wind

YouTube via bweyne. Sent my way via Dustin. Oberheim 4 Voice and OB-X.

- KLAUSS - Analog synthesizer jam session

- KLAUSS - Analog Synthesizers jam session Part2

YouTube via wutierson
"Excerpt from the jam session of Ernesto Romeo + Sergio Koval + Lucas Romeo, playing with analog synthesizers and no digital control, only hands and analog sequencers. This was done on 08-10-2005 in Cadi hall, Esplugues (Barcelona)"

Sequential Circuits Prophet-10, MOOG Minimoog, EMS Synthi, Roland System 100, ARP 2600. Spot the rest.

Bob Moog Fairlight part 3 and 4

Part 3 and 4 have been added to this post.

Playing the Moog Minimoog

YouTube via Kernelproject.

PAIA Modules

images via via this auction

Modules include:
PAiA Modular 2720-3B Band Pass Filter
PAIA 2720-4 FUNCTION GENERATOR
PAIA 2720-12 INVERTER/BUFFER
PAIA 4711 4/2 MIXER (pictured)
PAIA 2720-3L LOW PASS FILTER
PAIA 2720-5 CONTROL OSCILLATOR

KORG Z1

images via this auction

"This is a stunning example of a wonderful physical modeling synthesizer that originally came out in 1997. Unlike some others you might find for sale, this particular unit contains the additional 6 voice polyphony expansion board (an expensive option). The Korg Z1 has a great, fat sound. It's very expressive, with a lot of control capabilities (including a very nice arpeggiator). Construction is VERY solid (i.e. this is not a light, flimsy piece of equipment like some products on the market)."

KORG MS20 With Wooden Sides

images via this auction

KORG EA-1 MkII

via this auction

click the image for the full size shot.

Roland MKS-70

images via this auction

"The Roland MKS-70 is an identical rack-mount version of the JX-10 synthesizer. Released in 1985 it combines two individual JX-8P synth engines for an outstanding warm and analog sound which is used in many modern studios all over the world. It comes with on-board effects like Chorus and Delay and offers a wider range of programming using the optional PG-800 Programmer."

How Many Chroma?

via Chris Ryan on the Rhodes Chroma list: "An update on this old topic. I have put together an index of all the instruments in the registry, more than 225 in total.

Across model numbers, there are now seven overlaps between Chromas in the registry, and fourteen between Chromas and Expanders (and this out of a known population of only about twenty-five Expanders). This would seem to prove that the models all had their own number series. Given that the 2101 series reaches to 305; 2102 to 10; 2103 as high as 936; 2104 to 12; along with about 10 model 1631 and 135 1633 Expanders, it would seem that, assuming that there were no gaps, approximately 1400 instruments were produced in all. (There are also a few instruments with out of range or absent serial numbers, but the number doesn't seem to be significant.) This is not close to the 3000 that Philip Dodds claimed in the Mark Vail Keyboard interview.

pictured: Steve Nolan's Chroma

CalArts Plan B Modular

"Here lies the Plan B system which will be delivered to the California Institute of the Arts Music School tomorrow afternoon. (see this post)

DImensions: H: 11.75" W: 22.5" D: 17"
Weight: <50 Lbs
Power System: Dual +/- 12 VDC @ 1.5A each
(separate supplies for Audio and Control modules)
Case: 3/4" MDF with textured water-based black lacquer finish
Rear Panel: Power switch, fuse, IEC plug, Stereo Main Outs (1/4" phono)
System Topography (L to R):
Top Row:
Model 15 x 3
Model 9
Model 13 x 2
Custom Stereo Panner

Middle:
Patch Panel (yet to be punched)
Model 10 x 3
Model 11
Model 12
Model 14
Model 24

Bottom:
Model 25
Model 26
Patch Panel (will become M27 as that's released)
Model 28
Prototype Milton Grande"

Synth.nl - New Studio Shots

New studio shots are up on synth.nl. Click on the Studio link in the header when you get there.

Roller Chester 1: Dr. Synthesizer

YouTube via drewtoothpaste
"New videos from Drew (author of daily online comic toothpastefordinner.com.)"
Be sure to check out these previous synth vids by drewtoothpaste and of course Dr. Synthesizer.

Human League Seconds Cover

YouTube via analoguecrazy4. Roland JP-8000 and Jupiter-4.
"Here is my cover of 'Seconds' by The Human League"

Waldorf Microwave 2 "Wavetable Synthesizer"

YouTube via retrosound72

"single sound demo by RetroSound with some typical Microwave II sounds my Microwave 2 inserted the XT-board with extended functions no external effects used, some patches uses the built-in delay and chorus effects"

Monome 256 flin into v-synth xt

YouTube via sidecars.

Access Virus TI Snow Demos

Virus TI Snow factory bank A demos

Contemporary electronica patches

Virus TI Snow factory bank D demos

Ambient and experimental sound design patches


Two demos via the Access TI Snow site.

x0×515’s custom acrylic case

via ladyada's ranting where you can find more shots.

verstaerkers audioexperiments

Click hear for a new blog by verstaerker. You'll currently find a ton of synth samples and studio shots. via verstaerker on the Matrixsynth Forum.

Aliens Project Studio

Click here for the Aliens Project blog where you'll find more shots including a sweet yellow hot rod.

Zwei Dunkel Jungen

YouTube via Schwiiing. KORG MicroKorg. via Ray.
"Richard Dunn interviews Zwei Dunkel Jungen, "2 Dark Boys" from Germany who have been playing together for 20 years."

And...

Cinco Midi Organizer

YouTube via neomerge. Don't miss Sports! for a Synth Babes post.
Note these are from the Tim and Eric Awesome Show on Adult Swim.

HM1973 Tyme Sefari

flickr by nakedintruder

full size

The Harvestman I973

"Voltage-controlled audio buffer/digital delay/1-shot sampler - come see it at namm (analogue haven booth, room 210 upstairs from the main lobby)"

NAMM: BIG CITY MUSIC

"Big City Music is going to NAMM, booth 6735 Hall A. We will have Eric Barbour from Metasonix unveiling his latest new piece at our booth which we're very excited about and it should keep our booth at a comfortable temperature with the heat it will be giving off. We will also feature the new Jomox prototype of the T-Resonator which will only be at the BCM booth. F-yeah. We are also really excited to have Jared and the new Future Retro XS semi-modular synthesizer on display which looks amazing. Wait, there's more! We will have a fully-functioning, 6-voice polyphonic modular synth thanks to Bob Williams of Analogue Systems in a massive dual 8500 cabinet. Here's a picture of one half of the system!
Josh"

What Synth is This?

Anyone know what the desktop synth is? I thought it could be a Roland MSQ-700, but it doesn't quite match up. The shots are small unfortunately. Here's a link to the source which appears to be Timbaland's studio.

via Nayyar

Roland Jupiter-6 Bender Circut Board Modification PXL2000

YouTube via redmartian
"A pretentious video demonstrating a Jupiter-6 with a modified bender board which allows the LFO-2 to have a much larger and useful range. See http://roland-jupiter.org/bender/ for further details."

Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 Analog Synthesizer

YouTube via retrosound72

"single sound demo with some self-made retro-sounds by RetroSound"

Equinoxe 2 J. M. Jarre cover by Synthyaro

YouTube via synthyaro
"Playing Equinoxe 2 on Korg R3."

KORG MS-04 Modulation Pedal

images via this auction

"This is more than just a footpedal though as it has it's own LFO built into it. The MS-04 is a foot pedal designed to be used with a synthesizer to control various modulation effects. Possible applications include: LFO modulated vibrato, pitch-bend "choke" effects, and sample-and-hold controlled glissando and random note effects. With the MS-04 you have foot control over these and other effects so your hands are free to play the keyboard. The MS-04 can be used with Korg and other synthesizers equipped with external control jacks.

LFO: WAVEFORM
Use this to select one of four LFO output waveforms: Cyclic sawtooth and rectangle waves for vibrato, a random noise waveform for random pitch and tone color variations, and a "glissando" waveform which is used with "bend" for stepped variations.
LFO: SPEED
This knob adjusts the LFO frequency or "speed" of variation. Turn clockwise to increase speed.
LFO: LEVEL
This adjusts the range of LFO variation. Press the pedal all the way down and set this knob to determine maximum variation.
BEND: WIDTH
This adjusts the range of (pitch) bend variation. Turn clockwise (+) away from the center click-stop for an upwards bend; turn counter clockwise (-) for a downward bend.
Press the pedal all the way down and set this knob to determine maximum variation.
LED indicator
This flashes on and off to indicate LFO speed when cords are plugged into output jacks. Useful for judging speed of vibrato, glissando and other effects.
Pedal
Controls depth of modulation. Press all the way down for maximum modulation effect.
OUTPUT-1 Mode Selector
Use to select output mode for OUTPUT-1 jack. Can be set for LFO, BEND or a combination of the two.
OUTPUT-1 (x 1) jack
This is usually connected to the synthesizer VCO (FM IN) to control pitch variation. A maximum 1-octave variation is possible (+-1V maximum variation.)
OUTPUT-2 Mode Selector
Selects output mode for OUTPUT-2 jack.
OUTPUT-2 (x 4)
This is usually connected to the synthesizer VCF (fcM IN) to control tone color variation. Maximum variation is four times that of OUTPUT-1 (+-4V maximum variation.)
Output Selector
This determines which jacks will provide an output signal. It can be set for both outputs 1 and 2 together, or for just output 1 or just output 2 alone.

ARP Odyssey MKI

images via this auction

"model 2800 (Mk1) with the first 4023 filter. This is a rare black and gold MK1. There were a few 2800's that were made with the black and gold casing. The insides though are identical to the white faced MK1.

Here is a sound clip of this particular odyssey: ARP Odyssey"

OSCar

via this auction

"OSC(oxford synthesizer company) synthesizer with latest software and midi. it was completely restored with new pots, latest software e.t.c in the UK by synthrepairservices. this synth is in perfect condition and sounds great.this synth has an amazing filter, arpeggiator, sequencer, glide."

reacTable

flickr by ChrisAC

full size

"The reacTable synthesizer system from Music Technology Group at Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona."

korgm00g

fickr by adapt™ (click for more)

full size

Korg MS20

Thighpaulsandra's Clisto Modular

via Thighpaulsandra:

"Here's a pic of part of the modular setup I used for the Clisto EP.

Synths L-R from top
2 ARP 2600s
Synthi AKS
2 Synton Fenix
Plan B/Doepfer/Cynthia racks (all Doepfer modules modified with Plan B style knobs)
Oberheim Dual SEM/MiniSequencer Modularised with midi
STS Serge Panel
Kenton Pro 4
Roland SPV-355
Oberheim DPX-1
There's a few holes in the racks made by my sick RSF Kobol which has gone for repair and my old Serge system which is being rack mounted." follow up to this post.

CalArts Plan B Analog Synthesis Symposium Jan 14-25

"Peter Grenader will be teaching a six-class course at California Institute of the Arts during the upcoming 2008 Winter Interim in room B-305. Schedule as follows:

Week 1: M/W/F 4:00–6:00
Week 2: TH/F 4:00–6:00

Credit Hours: 15

This class is limited to CalArts student body. Alumni may contact the CalArts School of Music to determine if you are eligible.

Curriculum will include a detailed overview on the operation of CalArts' new Plan B system, as well as in-depth instruction on the principles and practices of additive and subtractive analog synthesis which will include both theory and analysis of various electronic works which utilize analog technology.

Please note that Morton Subotnick will be returning to CalArts during the interim to teach two multi-session classes. One is 'Creating with New Media', and another entitled 'What Music really Is" which is also in B-305 and precedes the Plan B classes the first week. As well, Barry Schrader will be teaching an electro-acoustic flavored single session class which runs after mine next Friday

Photos the new CalArts system wil be posted here next week. It's nice, we think you'll like what you see!."

Access Virus TI Snow

link

via Mr. Array

Ultravox 1984 setup jpg

via gcoudert on VSE.

CHOPPA ELECTRIC IMPROVISED MUSIC FESTIVAL

More info on this Singapore event on SoNiCbRaT.

The Pluto 3000

via vout:

"It shows an amazing (DIY?) synth, the Pluto 3000, I've never seen or heard of it before, but it has some great features, including the enormous patch panels, 4 mod wheels, ribbon controller etc. There's lots of other good stuff on this site, unfortunately (for me) it is in Czeck.

Cheers, vout"

If anyone can read Czeck, please comment or shoot me an email with more info on what the page says. I'm most curious as to the story behind it. You can find the page with more images and info here. The following is the module list:

" * 3x VCO s PWM na bázi CEM 3340
* 1x Low Frequency VCO
* 1x Ring Modulation
* 1x VCF 24dB HP/LP
* 1x VCF 12dB HP/LP
* 4x ADSR
* 1x ADSR Control
* 3x LFO
* 2x VC-LFO
* 1x Envelope Follower
* 1x Sample & Hold
* 1x Wave Form Processor
* 1x Color Noise Generator
* 1x 6in MIX
* 2x 3in MIX
* 3x VCA
* 2x Interval Divider
* 1x MIDI -> 6xCV+portamento/1xGate
* 1x 3oct. Keyboard
* 4x Modulation Wheel
* 1x Joystick
* 1x Ribbon Controller"

Roland GR-500 on Aliens Project

More images here via sequencer.de.

KX25, KX49, KX61, AND KX8 USB KEYBOARD STUDIOS

Keyword is "STUDIOS"
"They also feature a range of drum, guitar, bass, keyboard and other musical phrases built in, minimizing the need for complex manual MIDI data programming. Complete compositions can easily be created with just one finger. Of course Yamaha keyboard know-how acquired and refined through years of experience offers feel and response that provide optimum musical control and comfort for smooth production."

More info on Yamaha's site here. Under the specifications and features I see reference to a 342 type arpeggiator which I'm guessing is the implementation of the above.

"The KX Series features a built-in arpeggiator with more than 500 pre-programmed phrases. Select an instrument and style, then simply hold the appropriate notes on the keyboard to play or enter the MIDI phrase data. For example, a guitarist could create a demo by entering all the required parts other than guitar by using the arpeggiator, and then overdub the actual guitar tracks. The KX Series makes it easy to create background music for your home page, backing for solo practice, and much more."

You can find the arpeggio list type here. Now we just need a built in multitrack step sequencer.

Pro One Session

via Resofreak's public channel. via sequencer.de.

microKORG vs Moog Minimoog

YouTube via nickeax. via Nusonica.
"A sound off between two great synths. The Mini is my 1974 D model."

Update via Nick in the comments: "Here's some images of the waveforms: link"

Roland TR-606 The Beast

images via this auction, via the Matrixsynth Forum.

"Roland TR-606 with 'The Beast' modification. This is by far the best 606 mod available, implemented to the highest quality by the designer. This mod doesn't come cheap. I'm gutted to let this go, but one of my monitors died over christmas, and I need to raise funds fast for a new set. Amazing condition, and awesome sounds.

Separate outs and kill buttons for all sounds, as well as the following tone controls:

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modular synth circuit bent sequencers

YouTube via bubagoo
"This video shows two casio keyboards, a drum toy, switch sequencer, mini modular synth and analog sequencer all linked together.

I built the modular synth and sequencer based on schematics from
http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/
If you want to get into building analog synth gear, but don't know where to start, go to this site!!! Super helpful, tons of info and he has lots of circuitboards for sale.

The switch sequencer is the blue box second from the left. This is the central brain for this whole operation. Schematics for this piece can be found on my website:
http://www.casperelectronics.com/fini...

This is used to trigger the drum toy (rehoused in the brown box to the left) and is also triggering the casio keyboards which are pretty quiet in this video. The switch sequencer is also outputing a clock pulse which is being fed to the analog sequencer which is controlling the analog synth. What you get is a link between circuit bent instruments and analog synth gear."

Sequential Circuits Prophet 600

YouTube via ludwigtrap
"In 1982 Sequential Circuits introduced the worlds first commercially available MIDI synthesizer; the Prophet 600. This noise maker was built for slasher films, prog-rock and is a riot to play."