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Sunday, January 20, 2008

Korg M3 Radias Rock - NY To Barbados

YouTube via KidNepro
"Proto Rock 1.2 - Radias Rock for the Korg M3 is now available from Kid Nepro.
Music and Video by: Steve Proto
More info and demos at: www.kidnepro.com
2008 - Kid Nepro Productions"
Man, I remember the Kid Nepro ads in the back of Keyboard Magazine from ages ago - according to their site, they started in 1984. It's a trip seeing them on YouTube now. Hopefully more synth demos will come including some older gear they did soundsets for.

Roland TB-303 Tattoo

via anon:

"I've had myself tattooed with a TB-303 on my 22nd birthday this past August."

more images

NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - Analogue Systems modular noise

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here are some noises being generated from a monster Analogue Systems system 8500 with the new rs430 Distortion module. You can also see the new rs600 Performance Wheels modules which are more than just beautiful."

Update via REwire in the comments:
"Oh wait, those are my arms!

In short, the RS-430 Distortion Module has a distortion level that's cv'able as well as the mix ratio. The variations in the video are various CV sources like LFO, S&H and OSC's to the CV inputs. That makes all kinds of distortion sequencing possible, something you can't do with outboard pedals. Also, nothing else in Euro does this; previous distortions like Doepfer's are really Wave Multipliers you have to feed a Sine or Triangle. This takes any waveform and distorts cleanly. I've tried running my modular through guitar distortions and single cycle waveforms just turn to squares and disappear.

I think this video gives you an idea what your tone from a single OSC sounds like and what CV does to it. Make music or noise of that."

NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - LL Electronics RozzBox! (1)

namM 2008 - Big City Music - LL Electronics RozzBox! (2)

YouTube via bigcitymusic. You might remember the RozzBox from this post back in 2005.
"Here is the new RozzBox 5-voice synthesizer from Kilian Leonhardt at LL Electronics in Germany. It is truly unique with its tube driven filter (which sounds amazing) and its extremely compact size. These will be available by around mid-April at Big City Music."

NAMM 2008: Tara Buch Live @ Moog, Demo of MF-104z

YouTube via tarabusch
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://moogmusic.com
NAMM 2008: Tara Buch Live @ Moog With MF-104z"

WNAMM08: Snow On Show

See the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: MPC5000 On Video

See the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: Moog MP201 Expression Pedal

See the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: Percussa Audio Cubes In Action

See the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: Slice And Dice With Access TI

See the write-up on Sonic State. Access Virus TI Atomizer.

WNAMM08: Yamaha Get Their KX At NAMM

See the write-up on Sonic State.

NAMM 2008: AnalogSuicide - Tara Busch with Dieter Doepfer

YouTube via tarabusch.
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://www.doepfer.de
A quick peek at Doepfer Musikelektronik's modular system @ NAMM 2008"

Ensoniq SQ80 Demo

via Sir Ruff:
"I know there's other demos out there, but I thought none really showed the total breadth possible from this thing. This is a straight run through my patches-no effects, no processing, etc.. I tend to go for dirtier sounds, but there's some great string/soft patches in there too. It undoubtedly digital, but the filter really softens it up and adds some character. (I won't even claim any playing ability!)"

Update: you can dowload the mp3 here:
http://files.filefront.com/SQ80demomp3/;9468535;/fileinfo.html"title="SQ80demo.mp3

ETI 4600 Overview Part 1 of 2

ETI 4600 Overview Part 2 of 2

YouTube via lechaise
"Just playing around with the eti 4600, not trying to be a genius or even trying to play, just showing a few bits of what it can do."

NAMM 2008: Analog Suicide with Peter Grenader of Plan B

YouTube via tarabusch.
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://ear-group.net
NAMM 2008 Tara Busch with Peter Grenader @ Plan B"

Variation on a Theme by Paganini - Mike Holme (Moog Synth)

YouTube via michaeljholme
"Couple of little slips after first run through, but some interesting sounds."

ARP 2600 Pro-One Quadrasynth "STELLAR NURSERY pt1"

"After Craig Padilla & Skip Murphy had viewed a few "Mr. Hands on synths" videos on YouTube, they decided to elaborate on that concept. They invited their friend and cameraman, Bart Hawkins, to help create a video showcasing a live performance on their numerous vintage analog and digital synths. Padilla and Murphy had not performed together with most of their synthesizers for a few years, and they were still plugging in their instruments when Hawkins arrived! This video is the end result, and is a lot of fun to view and hear! It's available on their CD release "ANALOG DESTINATION" which is due for release in 2008.

Due to the track's length of time (28 MINUTES!), the track is divided into four parts.

Enjoy the music!
www.CraigPadilla.com"

Korg MonoPoly MiniMoog ARP Sequencer "STELLAR NURSERY pt2"

"This is PART TWO of the "Stellar Nursery" performance by Craig Padilla and Skip Murphy featuring most of their synthesizers."

ESQ-1 Roland Alpha Juno SH32 U220 D50 "STELLAR NURSERY pt3"

"This is part three of the 28 minute track "STELLAR NURSERY" performed and recorded live in the studio by Craig Padilla and Skip Murphy, and videotaped by Bart Hawkins.
(See the description in "Part One" for more information.) www.CraigPadilla.com"

ARP 2600 Kurzweil Emu UltraProteus "STELLAR NURSERY pt4"

YouTube via synthwiz
"This is the conclusion of the 28 minute electronic music piece "STELLAR NURSERY" by Craig Padilla and Skip Murphy.
(See the description in Part One for more details.)"

sequencer finished

YouTube via nevenen. Follow-up to this post.
"more sequencer masturbation based on baby 10 design"

Waldorf Microwave Shadow XT

via this auction. via swissdoc.

TUNEFISH ALIENSYNTH

via this auction. vis swissdoc

"2 VCOs, soft / hard-sync , slide, env.mod
Filter: 12dB SSM-2045 , Moog 24dB, Feedback VCF1>VCF2,Balance,VCF1>VCF2
FAST LFO ( AUDIO RANGE ,vcf1+2,Q1+2,VCO1+2,PWM1+2 )- RANGE SWITCH FM möglich
FAST ADSR
Midi in,thru , EXT.CV VCF1,EXT.CV VCF2,AUDIO OUT, AUDIO IN
built : 28.04.1998"

RedSound DarkStar XP2

images via this auction

Nameplates

via this auction
"Nameplates for Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev 3.x
There are four kinds of nameplates
1. Sequential Circuits, small
2 Sequential Circuits, large
3. Prophet-5, small
4. Prophet-5, large

No Prophet-5 extra large nameplate for Rev. 2 is not available.
No Prophet-10 nameplate is not available."

MOOG Minimoog Nameplate

PAiA 2720-3B

via this auction

"Voltage Controlled Band Pass Filter
more info and schematic available here"

PAiA 2720-5

via this auction

"Paia 2720-5 Control Oscillator/Noise Source schematic available here"

ARP Solus

images via this auction

"Awesome two oscillator synth with ring-mod and sync-w/adsr control of freq., pwm, etc. All controls are smooth and quiet."

Anyone know how these compare to the Odyssey?

ARP Odyssey with Custom Wood Sides

images via this auction

Roland Juno-106

images via this auction

"Technical Specifications (www.rolandus.com Knowledge Base ID: 102570)

Product: Juno-106

JUNO-106 6 Voice Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer

Discontinued 1985.
Original Retail Price: $1195.

KEYBOARD
61 Keys, 5 Octaves

DCO
LFO Modulation Knob
Pulse Width Modulation Knob
PWM Mode Switch (LFO / MANUAL)
Pulse Wave (ON/OFF) & Indicator (Waveform)
Sawtooth (ON/OFF) & Indicator (Waveforms)
Range Selector Buttons (16", 8', 4')
Sub Oscillator Level Knob
Noise Level Knob

HPF
Cutoff Frequency Knob (0/1/2/3)

VCF
Cutoff Frequency Knob
Resonance Knob (0~Self Oscillation)
ENV Modulation Knob
Polarity Switch ( normal / inverse)
LFO Modulation Knob
Key Follow Knob (0~100%)

CLICK FOR MORE »

Elhardt Synth Sounds Dissected

via Elhardt on AH. This is a follow up to the previous Elhardt posts.

"Since I am trying to reassemble my MOTM tracks of a train passing by to sync up to video of real trains, I might as well put up an MP3 where the separate tracks/sounds can be heard by themselves for those who are curious as to what makes up the final recording. It was all done on the MOTM modular synth plus about 5 different effects devices.

MOTM train dissected is here.

MOTM train with all sounds mixed together (has been posted before, but here for reference or new to those who haven't heard it).

Also, I was in the middle of a dialogue on another synth forum talking about the Alesis A6 when some people interrupted our conversation and also mailed to my inbox saying they didn't believe my A6 sounds (liquids and sitar) were synthesized, accused me of being a possible fraud, and they were going to spread the word that I fake synth demos unless I proved otherwise by posting the patches. I didn't have patches on my computer to send, nor did I really want to, so I recorded those sounds with me turning random knobs on the A6 to prove they're from the synth just to shut them up. I might as well get more use out of that mp3 before I pull it down in a few days since I've had some on this list make the same ridiculous accusations, so if you want to hear it, don't delay.

Here were the original demos they heard and questioned:
http://home.att.net/~synth6/MOTM_A6_Indian.mp3
http://home.att.net/~synth6/A6_Pouring_Water.mp3
http://home.att.net/~synth6/A6_Boiling_Liquid.mp3

Here is me turning knobs and showing they're synthesized. Note that the sitar sounds kind of out of tune as I had just turned on my A6:

Saturday, January 19, 2008

NAMM 2008 Pics via Moose

click here for the set.

DSI Prophet '08 Rack

Note Novamusik has it listed for $1499. I don't see it listed on Analogue Haven's site yet, but I'm sure it will come soon.

Rolamtech Synth Stuff

Click here for some details and samples of the following:

PEAVEY PARADOX – The Synth that Was Not
Paia Fatman Page
MFB Synth Lite 2
Cheetah MS6
Evolution EVS1
Novation Bass Station
Ensoniq ESQ1
Oberheim Matrix 1000

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Jean-Jacques Perrey - E.V.A.

YouTube via CWroyal88.
"From his 1970 'Moog Indigo' lp here is the French artist Jean-Jacques Perrey with 'E.V.A.' used for Pete Rock's 'Fairground'"
More Jean-Jacques Perrey

Update via the world of next tuesday in the comments:
E.V.A. by Jean-Jacques Perrey

YouTube via happymoogman
"Here's a hard to find video of the legendary Jean-Jacques Perrey, with his song "E.V.A.""

NAMM: AXON / AX50&AX100 Guitar Synthesizer

YouTube via chuckyambe.
"AXON / AX50 to MIDI & AX100MK2 Guitar Synthesizer"

MusoTalk 113 - NAMM Report 2 -Linn Drum 2 -AKAI MPC 5000

YouTube via musotalk.
"weiter Informationen:LINN Drum 2 präsentiert von MIDI Erfinder Dave Smith, AKAi MPC 5000 - das neue Flagschiff mit 8 HD Spuren, Moog Multi Pedal MP 201"

The NAMM Show 2008 -- Korg Tech - Kaosillator and Karma

YouTube via TheNAMMShowChannel
"Two amazing pieces of hardware from Korg. The first is called the Kaosillator, and it puts a whole synth in a tiny little box. It's pretty freaking amazing. Karma is a software component of their hardware. It allow for randomization of certain elements of creating beats. Sweet."

Me playing the Roland JX3P

YouTube via williamc99.
"This is just me playing with the Roland JX3P Synthesizer. I am not trying to be good or anything, this is just for fun, so there might be some mistakes in the playing of it, but that doesn't matter =P"

Formanta EMS-01 soviet synth demo

YouTube via dergach11
"Just my formanta ems-01 synth-station in action"

Native Instruments to Release KORE PLAYER for Free

"Free, advanced instrument with access to the best NI sounds
KORE PLAYER is a free software instrument designed for use with KORE SOUNDPACKS. Built on the same principles as the flagship KORE 2 Super Instrument, KORE PLAYER includes six Native Instruments sound engines under the hood and provides ready-to-play sounds that can be browsed and tweaked via the ultra-intuitive KORE PLAYER interface. Adding new sounds is as easy as purchasing and downloading affordable KORE SOUNDPACKS.

Whether used stand-alone or within your favorite sequencing environment, KORE PLAYER brings world-class Native Instruments sound within the reach of any musician or producer.

KORE PLAYER will be released in March as a free download."

more info

I wonder if it will come with any soundpacks out of the box.

Old School at NAMM

YouTube via MoogMusicInc.
"Eric Levy of Garaj Mahal demos the new Minimoog Voyager - Old School at NAMM 2008. Visit www.moogmusic.com for more information."

NAMM 2008: Tara Busch @ Fender Rhodes

YouTube via tarabusch.
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://moogmusic.com
NAMM 2008 Tara Busch @ Fender Rhodes"

MusoTalk 114-Namm Report 2008-Omnisphere-Euphonix MC

YouTube via musotalk
"weitere Informationen: www.musotalk.de Der neue Spectrasonics Megasynth Omnisphere kommt Ende des Jahres. Die Euphonix MC Control war einer der kleinen Hypes der Messe."

WNAMM08: Perfect Prophet Pair

See the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: MTron Pro Makes its Debut

See the write-up on Sonic State.

Drumfire DF-500 Drum Synthesizer

via this auction. This one in via Bryan K who was previously featured in this post. The Drumfire was used on most of the tracks for that release. Some details from the auction:

"This is what is also known as a "drum brain"... a synthesizer for drum sounds made to be triggered by contact mics (drum triggers) attached to a regular drum kit or pads or whatever you want, like regular audio signals.

In the picture you'll see some contacts that I'll include for those that want to make their own triggers. I have a bunch, so within reason I'll include however many you need.

The Drumfire is in great shape, everything works well.

Here's the lowdown... there are five channels that can be triggered independently and each has controls for the trigger input sensitivity. You can take audio output from each track individually or just use the stereo master output and have the sounds panned however you want.

The sounds on each channel: there's a triangle wave and a noise source with the addition of a "click" sound which adds attack. There's a "balance" setting for mixing the amount of oscillator or noise sound you want. Individual settings for oscillator and noise decay which vary in length from a short "click" to a long decay (longer than you'll want for percussion). You can adjust the pitch/frequency of the oscillator from sub-audio to midrange. There's a sweep setting for making the sound either sweep up or down in frequency (think disco toms).

Oh no, it's not just for disco toms.... it's fun for experimenting with by feeding the trigger inputs with different sounds. I made a ground loop by connecting the trigger IN of channel one to the footswitch IN and then taking the output of channel 1 into channel 2. By chaining them together and keeping the decays very short some interesting crackly sounds can be had, a low frequency noise source. Listen here to track 3 here. I used this thing to get sounds on other tracks there as well.

I've heard the electronic group Pan Sonic had one of these, and I recognize some of its sounds on their first album. Also, David Tudor used a percussion synth on his piece "Phonemes" and I could swear he used this model. Like I said, fun for experimenting with... for more than just drum sounds."

The Bubblegum Sequencer - Making Music With Candy

YouTube via theberlintable. Sent my way via Michael. Reminds me of a better version of this. More info on the gumball here. "The Bubblegum Sequencer is a physical step sequencer that lets you create drumloops by arranging colored balls on a tangible surface. It generates MIDI events and can be used as an input device to control audio hardware and software. Finally, people can't claim anymore that electronic music isn't handmade."

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