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Friday, January 18, 2008
NAMM 2008 - Big City Music setting up on Tuesday
YouTube via bigcitymusic. Big City Music website Audio is low on this one so if you turn it up, be sure to turn it down after.
"This is the Big City Music booth (#6735) at NAMM 2008 in Hall A, two days prior to the Thursday opening."
NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - JoMoX XBase888 drum machine
YouTube via bigcitymusic. Big City Music website
"Here is the new Jomox XBase888 drum machine at the Big City Music booth (#6735) at NAMM 2008."
NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - Metasonix F@#%ing F@#%er amp!
YouTube via bigcitymusic. Big City Music website
"Here is the new guitar amp from Eric Barbour, the fiendish designer from Metasonix. His designs always raise some eyebrows, but this is the first name which we had to edit."
NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - Future Retro XS Demo
NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - Future Retro XS Demo - Part 2
naMM 2008 - Big City Music - Future Retro XS Demo - Part 3
YouTube via bigcitymusic. Big City Music website
"Here is the new creation from Jered Flickinger at Future Retro. He been working on it for quite awhile and his hard work has paid off. It is amazing!"
Switched on- Inside Mike Walters' Melloman!
YouTube via tarabusch
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://www.tarabusch.com
Mike shows us the glorious melloman, his Sony - Walkman based Mellotron."
Moog Prodigy Analog Synthesizer
YouTube via retrosound72
"synth demo by RetroSound
The Prodigy is Moog typically simply fat but the possibilities are limited. A marvelous bass and lead synth. In the sound nearly as Minimoog."
MusoTalk 112 -NAMM 08 Teil 1 - Access Virus TI Snow Kore
YouTube via musotalk.
"weiter Infos: www.musotalk.de ..Die ersten Highlights aus der Halle C: * Access Virus TI Snow präsentiert von Christoph Kemper (Gründer von Access und Entwickler des Virus)- Halbe DSP Leistung des Standard TIs, Erhältlich in wenigen Wochen, Listenpreis ca. 1200,-€ * Native-Instruments KORE Player - spielt die neue NI Soundlibrary ab und ist kostenlos.
in Teil 2 = Linn Drum, Prophet 8 Rack, und mehr"
NAMM: John Bowen Solaris and Radikal Technologies Hybrid Elements on fdiskc
Two you don't see often. John Bowen Design's Solaris and Rakikal Technologies Hybrid Elements in the flesh. Be sure to check out the rest of the NAMM 2008 shots on fdiskc. Be sure to click on each image after they load for the full size shot.
NAMM: MOOG Voyager OS on CDM
"All of that is technically true (and we are coveting), but — reality check. The Moog Voyager Old School as a left-brained compromise? A value buy? I don’t think so. You’re shelling out US$2600 on the most beautifully anachronistic synth keyboard from Moog yet. You’re going to use nothing but control voltage because you think digital makes people’s souls weak."Click here for the full post.
George Clinton - Atomic Dog
YouTube via joeyfanatic.
Sean wrote in and was curios if anyone out there knows what synths were used for this track. If you know feel free to comment.
Roland Juno-106 Analog Synthesizer
YouTube via retrosound72
"single sound demo with some self-made retro-sounds by RetroSound"
no. 14: overexposure (200 Röntgens)
YouTube via youshriek. Be sure to also check out http://weblog.youshriek.com/
"the caesium fallout series: 1 of 3
symptoms indicate moderate radiation poisoning.
convalescence period: december - february, 1994"
Sequential Circuits Pro-One, Akai AX60, MOOG Memorymoog
Custom Oberheim Modular
images via this auction. via andres. "modular built with parts from Obies donors and some diy solutions with a Doepfer MIDI/CV converter all cased in a strange eurorack cage with banana jacks. Seems the owners was Matthias Stock (Arpheton), googling the most informative page was: link.The English translation should be coming in the auction, but until then the following should give you and idea of what this modular consists of.
"3 VCO mit den Wellenformen Sägezahn, Dreieck und Rechteck (+ PWM, FM, Sync).
1 Mixer mit 5 Eingängen und 1 Ausgang
1 VCF - Filter mit 24 dB /Oktave und 3 Modulationseingängen (Env., Cutoff, Resonance). Selbstoszillation ist möglich.
2 LFO den Wellenformen Sägezahn, Dreieck und Rechteck. Der Regelbereich der LFO´s ist recht weit, für ganz schnelle Modulationen nimmt man ohnehin die VCO.
2 ADSR mit recht schnellem Attack. Nicht ganz so schnell wie Minimoog und ARP-2600, aber schneller als sämtliche digitalen Synthesizer-Hüllkurven. Für elektronische Perkussion sämtlicher Spielweisen ist es schnell genug.
2 VCA zu denen es wenig zu sagen gibt, also Standardausführung.Power-Modul hier sind Netzteil und Netzschalter untergebracht und als Besonderheit je ein 4-fach Splitter für ein oder ausgehende CV und Gate-Signale, was sehr vielfältige Verbindungsmöglichkeiten mit externen Analogequipment von früher oder heute bietet.
Döpfer Midi-Interface ein Vorbesitzer hat das Standart Midiinterface von Döpfer eingebaut. Neben der normalen spielbarkeit über ein Midikeyboard werden noch zwei zusätzliche Steuerspannungen ausgegeben, die beliebige Module des Instruments steuern können. Mit der richtigen Einstellung und Verkabelung hat man sogar Anschlagdynamik, etc.
1 Noise für Wind, Snares und andere Geräuschhafte Klänge ist dieses Noise-Modul zu gebrauchen.
1 RINGMODULATOR, für disharmonische und metallische Klänge zu nutzen. Dieser Ringmodulator gehört allerdings zur brachialen Sorte und sorgt für sehr verzerrte und böse Klänge. Eine edle Ringmodulation a la Vermona RM-1 ist hier nicht zu erwarten; hier gehts zur Sache.
2 x 4 MULTIPLES, dieses Modul dient zum Mischen und verteilen von Steuerspannungen und auch als Adapter zwischen den Bananensteckern des Instruments und den allgemein gebräuchlichen Klinkensteckern (6,3mm)."
Update via Moogulator in the comments:
"link: We had this system multiple times, so I'd like to give all german readers the chance to re-read about it. it's not really an oberheim, it's a DIY thing.. ask "feinstrom" on the sequencer.de forum if you like more info about it.. "
Inside My Korg Kaossilator
flickr by gary.kibler (click for more)
"This was easy to disassemble - just 5 screws and some smaller screws on the PCB. Got a bit excited when the metal frame was removed to reveal two phantom LINE IN (RCA phono jacks) until I remembered this is the same plastic body used for the MiniKP which obviously has these implemented. Disappointed not to find any obvious contact points that would indicate easy access to a MIDI IN/OUT nor any type of obvious programming mods or tweaks. Interesting autopsy nonetheless.
Also discovered that the plastic backplane of the touchpad has 4 very slight recessed vertical grooves. I sensed something was there - the touchpad itself did not feel totally flat - but I wasn't sure if it had something to do with the touch pad material itself or something else. I assume these are there to give your finger some placement reference as well as some guidance, helping you to remain on your sustained note while performing a vertical (Y) modulation. That could be one possible easy mod. As Kaossilator players become more proficient and desire more accuracy in hitting specific notes consistently, they could make additional grooves and markings on that backplane of the touchpad to help with this."
Mort Garson - Plantasia [1976]
YouTube via synthastia.
"Probably my favorite Mort Garson album which says alot considering how much I love his work."
Electronic System - Cosmos Trip
YouTube via toyzonzo.
"from Electronic System - Disco Machine (1977)
a cosmos trip in "I feel love"
from Dan Lacksman, Belgium, member of Telex!"
"Blue Moog #1" - Mike Holme (Moog Synth)
YouTube via michaeljholme
"A really simple 12 bar blues in C, ending prematurely second time round. Mike"
TOP SECRET PROJECT
YouTube via nevenen.
"testing sequencer thingy. i had to capture the groove it was spitting out."
what happens when you run a sequencer really fast.
"idm happens."
Roland Juno-106 + Juno-60 Analog Synthesizers by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"synth demo track by RetroSound
pads: Roland Juno-106
bassline: Roland Juno-60, arpeggiator is triggered by the TR-606
drums: Roland TR-606
external effects: a little bit reverb and delay
hand-played"
Tara Busch - Switched on Mellotron!
YouTube via tarabusch.
"Tara gives us a giddy tour through the tummy of the magnificent beast known as the new Mellotron. Thanks to Big City Music!!!"
The Wonderful Wogglebug
YouTube via MAKEN0ISE. And Burt.
"The Wogglebug is an analog electronic instrument designed by Grant Richter, and inspired by Don Buchla. Grant has been kind enought to make the circuit available to the synth DIY community, and so some of us have built our own WOGGLEBUGS!"
Update via Ross in the comments if you want one: http://diy.czmok.de/Group-Buys.66.0.html
Oberheim Voltage Controlled Filter
via this auction"Oberheim Voltage Controlled Filter This is a rather rare pedal. It has modes for either an Envelope Follower Filter or a Sample and Hold Filter Made by one of the Original Analog Synthesizer Companies and Tom Oberheim! From the designers of the Oberheim: SEM Oberheim 8 Voice OB-8 The Expander and Matrix 12 as well as the rest of the Matrix Series. Please note... the filter in this pedal is made from discrete transistors and op amps not like the later Oberheims which used custom Chips (like the CEM series)."
Thursday, January 17, 2008
NAMM: LinnDrum II Prototype
"Update: January 17, 2008Happy new year! Today is the first day of the 2008 Winter NAMM Show and, for the first time ever, Dave Smith Instruments is introducing two new products. We'll be showing a prototype of the LinnDrum II Analog (previously announced as BoomChik). It doesn't do much yet, but it's finally more than just a nice Roger Linn rendering. As you might imagine, this is a very software-intensive project, so having hardware is just one step towards completion. But it is a step. And those pads with the blue backlighting are mesmerizing! Check out the LinnDrum II Analog product page for more information."
more info. via MG.
NAMM: Roland Fantom-G6 Workstation
"Reaching New Levels of Power and Luxury FeaturesIntroducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom-G is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL™ expansion bay, large-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer and more.
* Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstations
* 2 x ARXexpansion with SuperNATURAL — the world’s greatest performance-expression technology
* Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5” wide color LCD and mouse connectivity
* Newly developed onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks, including 24 audio tracks
* Multi-FX for each part; up to 22 effects routings can be programmed simultaneously
* Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel"
more info
The Sounds and Music of the RCA Electronic Music Synthesizer
via Orpheus Music where you will find more.
"Mark from The Reverse Time Page, your trusted source for "early radios, vacuum tubes, electric clocks, and unusual technological debris of the past" (www.uv201.com) posted all eight sides of this obscure record. Many many thanks Mark!
* Side 1: The Synthesis of Music-The Physical Characteristics of Musical Sounds (7:13, 3.3 mb)
* Side 2: The Synthesis of Music-Synthesis by Parts (Part 1) (5:55, 2.7 mb)
* Side 3: The Synthesis of Music-Synthesis by Parts (Part 2) (4:37, 2.1 mb)
* Side 4: Excerpts from Musical Selections (Part 1) (6:05, 2.8 mb)
* Side 5: Excerpts from Musical Selections (Part 2) (3:28, 1.6 mb)
* Side 6: Complete Selections-Bach Fugue No. 2, Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 1 (4:47, 2.2 mb)
* Side 7: Complete Selections-Oh Holy Night (Adam), Home Sweet Home (Bishop) (6:42, 3.1 mb)
* Side 8: Complete Selections-Stephen Foster Medley, Nola (Arndt), Blue Skies (Berlin) (7:49, 3.6 mb)"
Akai XR20
"THE PERFECT PORTABLE BEAT MACHINE.Inspiration can happen anywhere. The XR20 is loaded with pro-grade, industrial-strength drum, percussion, bass, synth, sound effects, vocal and instrument hit sounds and has the ability to lay them in a groove wherever and whenever you're ready.
Over 700 pre-loaded sounds, and an integrated effects engine for Reverb, EQ and Compression put you in full control of your beat production. A microphone input is even included for mixing vocals with your patterns. Brilliant backlit pads provide visual cues for added beat precision.
The XR20 features sounds of standard and electronic drums, single (one-shot) hits, bass and synth sounds to easily create your maximum mix in minimal time."
more info
NAMM: Akai MPC5000
"The MPC5000 is the first MPC ever to include 8-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, 3-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 ppq resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64 continuous sample tracks. There's even a new FX engine with 4 FX buses and 2FX per bus.In addition, the MPC5000 features a 64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory Ð expandable up to 192MB. The display is twice the size of the MPC2500 and MPC1000 so waveforms appear crystal-clear. Integrated Chop Shop 2.0 now supports stereo chops and Patched Phrases. The MPC5000 is the first MPC to include Random and Cycle sample playback in addition to velocity Zone Play. A turntable preamp is also included.
The MPC5000's virtual analog synth eliminates need for external analog synth modules or buggy software based synthesizers. The new 8-track direct to disk recorder lets you produce your whole song in the MPC and then mix it down with the internal sequenced programs and any input thru material. Add the optional CD/DVD drive and you can then burn an audio or data CD or your mix. Over 650MB of premium-quality sounds from Loopmasters are included to get you up and running with pro-quality production in seconds."
more info
NAMM: DSI Prophet '08 Rack
"Prophet '08 Synthesizer Module—Coming Soon!The Prophet '08 Synthesizer Module is a tabletop "knobby" module with all of the features and controls of the Prophet '08 Keyboard (minus the keyboard, of course) in an even more compact enclosure. Includes rack ears for optional rack-mounting." It's real.
TipTop Audio: Module One Beta Test
via TipTop Audio:
"I am looking for beta testers and more precisely, four of them. I have questionnaire for you to fill out and send back so we can make our decision. If you are chosen, we will ship you the module for free. Try it out, let us know what you think, and if it becomes a valuable part of your system, keep it for a small fee or send it back."
The e-mail address is: sean@tiptopaudio.com
Feel free to change the language a little to fit your posting style, but I would like to make sure that everyone knows that we will send the module free of charge and that if they like it, they can keep it for good chunk off of retail."
"I am looking for beta testers and more precisely, four of them. I have questionnaire for you to fill out and send back so we can make our decision. If you are chosen, we will ship you the module for free. Try it out, let us know what you think, and if it becomes a valuable part of your system, keep it for a small fee or send it back."
The e-mail address is: sean@tiptopaudio.com
Feel free to change the language a little to fit your posting style, but I would like to make sure that everyone knows that we will send the module free of charge and that if they like it, they can keep it for good chunk off of retail."
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The New MOOG Voyager OS
via the MusicPlayer forum. via Sushi for 2 in the comments of this post. Thanks Sushi!Update: below is the original MOOG Voyager prototype at the MOOG factory. Note the similarity with the panel layout. Thanks to pac for pointing it out in the comments.
Bob Moog Tribute in Barcelona
"The Tribute will be held on Sunday February 3rd.Place: Sala Apolo II - Barcelona
Address: Nou de la Rambla, 3
Time: Opening at 6:00pm
Contact: Jordi Sampe. info@gdrecords.es
Phone: +34 93 736 86 71
-Francisco Isla performing the Theremin Pro.
-Local Minimoog and other Moog instrument Performers.
-Moog, A Documentary Film.
-The incredible Moog museum by Joan Cerezo.
-There will be a raffle for an Etherwave Standard.
This Tribute is organized by:
GDRECORDS
www.gdrecords.es
SYNTHETIKDB
www.myspace.com synthetikdb"
Keyboard Zipper Pouch
flickr by [m]ichellelikesittootooI'm not seeing the new Voyager on the MOOG site yet, so I figured I'd put this up instead. You can use it to stash your gold (synth) bouillon.
Note the pedal is up.
Doepfer Modular
Note this one is for sale."1: eurorack with power supply in a road case with handle. 2:: plan b model 15 complex vco. 1: frequensteiner multimode filter by live wire. 1: a-105 ssm monopoly filter by doepfer. 2: a-140 doepfer adsrs. 1: a-143-3 quad lfo, 4 lfos, by doepfer. 2: a-180 mutlis. 1: a-125 doepfer phaser. 1: a-119 doepfer input amp. 1: a-118 doepfer noise generator. 1: analog solutions 4x attenuator. 1: a-138 doepfer mixer. 1: harvestman malgorithm cv bitcrusher. 29 mogami patch cables! included."
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