MATRIXSYNTH

Monday, January 21, 2008

The Harvestman Polivoks Filter Demo

This one via Adam.

"It's a great filter with a ton of character and grit. For me, the real test of a great filter is how it performs as an FM carrier (assuming it can self-oscillate). Many filters do a good job here, but the Polivoks really takes the cake... it even beats out my rev 2 prophet 5."

NAMM: Richard Devine acid @ AH booth

YouTube via bdufdiskc
"Richard Devine playing at the Analog Haven booth @ NAMM2008"

Anchorsong - Devils Clap

YouTube via yohage.
"Anchorsong is the solo project by Masaaki Yoshida from Tokyo, Japan.

He creates music with sampler (AKAI MPC2000XL) and keyboard(KORG Triton) right in front of the audience.
In other words, he re-creates the process of composing on stage. Some people say, "It's like watching a painter drawing on a white canvas."

His 1st EP "The Storytelling EP" was released as a double disc (CD & LIVE DVD) in Japan on 16/05/2007.

After making his career for 3 years in Tokyo, he has moved to London. He's been playing at many live venues and night clubs."

Cyber Psychic vs. Pigtronix Echolution

YouTube via Analogger
"The Csyber Psychic is a strange pedal that contains an analog lowpass filter with a pre-amp along with two oscillators that modulate the filter, input audio, and each other in bizarre ways. One of the basic ways to use it is with a guitar...but the Cyber Psychic is also capable of making insane noises by itself. I fed the Cyber Psychic into a Pigtronix Echolution which is a magnificent analog delay. It has a series of tap switches that can divide the echo into different rhythmic permutations. It is the best sounding analog delay I've ever heard. I was intending to put something up on YouTube with my guitar thru the Echolution but I got distracted when I plugged the Cyber Psychic into it. I had my little Marshall set up and miked, but once I started droning I set the guitar aside for another day. This is all recorded with my 30 watt Marshall on the clean setting using a Shure SM-57."

"Chapel of love" - on Viscount RBX-850

YouTube via organfairy
"The Viscount RBX-850 is a little organ with a limited amount of PCM voices. In this song I use the Roland CR-68 drum machine for the rhytm and the Yamaha HE-8 organ and Roland JX-8P synthesizer (outside the picture - controlled by the Yamaha via MIDI) for the chords. The Viscount is used for the bass and the melodi. On top of it is a little Hohner PK40 keyboard that I use for the in-between notes."

Dance to the Digital Death March!!

YouTube via inducejack.
"Electribe MX and SX arping crazy like with the yamaha pss 480"

AKAI S01

YouTube via wbxds202. "AKAIの初期の製品のＳ０１です！"
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VELVA "Charm My Snake"

YouTube via velva9000. via BlipBlaster.

Roland SH-101
"Chicago's Velva performs Charm My Snake at the Double Door with The Most Dangerous Race and The Countdown. Belly Dancing, Snake Charmer, Opium Den, Naughty School Girl, Knee Highs, Electroclash, Frank Eventoff Sonica"

One more:

VELVA @ Double Door, Chicago IL

"Chicago's Velva, performing Electric Derelict at the Double Door in Chicago with the Most Dangerous Race and The Countdown. Circuit Bent, Theremin, Space Prog Rock, Ambient, Experimental, Nanoloop, Atari, White Noise, Lord Lofgren, Dreamdaze, Cybernaut, 8 bit, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Ween..."

via Blip Master: "There is an electronic experimental rock band in Chicago called Velva www.velva9000.com I've seen a couple times. They use ElectroKraft Space Axes and I think one of the guys plays a Frank Eventoff Sonica."

Kindred Lost - Right English

via David Ryle on the Waldorf list:

"Here is an ambient piece constructed from the Blofeld, XT, and MicroQ.

http://iacmusic.com/songs.aspx?SongID=54210&ArtistID=75075
(click the play icon when you get there)

What was fun was that there is no arpeggiators or single notes played. I simply held down two note octave chords for minutes at a time. The only keyboard entry changes are the key signature changes.

The Blofeld does the entry sounds and some of the pitch-shifted tonal bendings are a Blofeld patch. The bass line is the XT and the main moving part is the MicroQ. What makes it sound like a slow arpeggiator doing the motion is actually the LFO's in square wave timed to modify the pitch. All three synths are doing the same thing essentially. This idea came from the Blofeld factory patch G014 Comb Tree. That patch is included at the beginning and towards the end.
The whole piece consists of four tracks.

There is a track with a string and noise modulated patch from the Korg R3 and Clavia Nord Lead 2X that underlies the background. It is almost completely masked by the Waldorfs and can only be heard at the very beginning and just after midway. I could make a Waldorf patch to do the same thing but was playing around during the track writing when I came up with this mullti-patch so I left it in."

Keytek CTS 2000

Two sites sent my way via swissdoc:
cts2000.html
m_keytek_e.htm

"The Keytek line was an attempt at reviving Siel around 1987. There were several models produced, the CTS-1000 (boring 8 voice synth, preset only), CTS-2000, CTS-5000 (piano-style keyboard), CTS-400 (4-octave keyboard, similar to CTS-1000?), and at several home keyboards (I know of the K-50 and K-60, perhaps there were more). As far as I can tell, the CTS-2000 is the only interesting model. The Keytek line didn't last long, as Siel went out of business and was bought by Roland. It's a fairly ugly synth, Obviously influenced by the DX7 design with membrane buttons and nasty 80's colors accenting its gray case. And it's fairly heavy considering the case is plastic."

Also see previous posts here.

Waldorf XTk

images via this auction

Access Virus B

via this auction

As always, click the image for the full size shiot.

The Publison KB 2000

via this auction

"Here is a vintage brochure original ( not a copy) from the French Synthesizer designed PUBLISON AUDIO PROFESSIONAL Paris France.

The brochure measures 8 1/2" x 11". The brochure is two sided in color. One side shows the Synth KB 2000 and the other side shows the audio computer model DHM 89 B@ Stereo unit. This unit has a dual digital delay, pitch shifting memory latch."

Update via Qwave in the comments: "Here is a scan of my original leaflet I got from an early eighties Musik Messe in Frankfurt.

I was a schoolboy then."

Roland 100 101

images via this auction
"The Synthesizer 101 section is a fully self-contained analog mono-synth. It features a 37-note keyboard (with no performance controls, velocity or aftertouch), and lots of sliders to tweak. Its design is similar to the SH-series analog synths. Controls for the VCO, LFO, VCF lowpass/highpass filters, VCA with ADSR, Noise, and Portamento/Glide effects are all within hands reach. There's also a handy A-440Hz tuning oscillator, like on the Minimoog.

220-250VAC 50/60Hz 10W
Fitted with original Australian 240V plug. Serial number 480622"

Studio Electroncs SE-1

images via this auction

Krzysztof Antkowiak records the Yamaha GX-1 Pt 1

Krzysztof Antkowiak records the Yamaha GX-1 Pt 2

YouTube via RothHandle.
"I am currently producing the thirs album of the polish artist Krzysztof Antkowiak and today we started working on song number seven for the album. It turned out to be a slightly dancey track with drummachines, VP-330+, synkits and other nonsense...

Well anyway I had a feeling that one of the Yamaha GX-1 sounds just might fit the track. The sound you can hear is coming from the two massive tone cabinets left and right of the three manual keyboard.

This Yamaha GX-1 belongs to Benny Andersson of ABBA and used to be located at the Polar studio. Now it is at Roth Händle studios. It is the same machine John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin used on In through the outdoor.

If you are interested in similar artefacts the Roth Händle studio might be of interest...So please consider us for your next recording project, wedding or funural.

For more info, blogs, articles and booking please drop by...

www.roth-handle.nu"

CS70M VCF filter demo

CS70M with FC7 and FC4 pedals

YouTube via meastempo.

Machinedrum UW live tweaking - IDM in a box!

YouTube via pixmusic.

Update via Moni in the comments:
"originally posted previously here on matrixsynth as a high quality mov"
I thought I put it up! I couldn't find it searching on the YouTube title. Thanks Moni!

Depeche Mode Black Celebration Cover

YouTube via DX5.

"Music: DX5. Lyrics: Luckyboy (from www.dmforever.tk)

Yes. Notice that I DON'T SING. It is a pre recorded voice. Some mistakes due to the set configuration (the Roland should be below the Emax, not in L configuration).

Played over a backtape recorded by myself. Top: Emu Emax. Right hand: Roland JX8P.

Backtape recording was also done with a Yamaha DX7 and DX7IIFD, Roland D10, Reason."

Sunday, January 20, 2008

JMJ Faux Pas

Some of you might have known that in this Sunday's UK Newspaper 'The Mail On Sunday' Jean Michel Jarre's Oxygene was given out for free with the price of the paper. Apparently the liner notes are as follows:

"Original score re-recorded (sic) and mixed by Jean Michel Jarre at JMJ Studio in High Definition 24 bits/96KHZ. "This album is dedicated to the following people without whom OXYGENE would never have existed: Pierre Schaeffer, who taught me everything in electro- acoustic and electronic music, Peter Zinovieff, who conceived the first European synthesizer and my first one, the VCS3, the Dutch company, Eminent, who built the fantastic string ensemble Eminent 310, Alan R. Pearlman, who created the ARP 2600 and 2500, Les Bradley, who developed the Mellotron, Ikutaro Kakehashi, founder of Roland , who gave us the Minipop (sic) and so many other marvels, Mike Matthews, who imagined these crazy pedals such as the Small Stone and the Electric Mistress, and my friend Robert Moog for obvious reasons."

Yep... That would be KORG that brought us the Minipops. If anyone can confirm this please do. This one via Benjamin Ward on the AH list.

NAMM 08: AnalogSuicide.com with Dave Smith & The Prophet 08

YouTube via tarabusch.
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://www.davesmithinstruments.com

NAMM 08: Tara Busch and AnalogSuicide.com talks with with Dave Smith about The Prophet 08"

NAMM 2008: AnalogSuicide.com asks - New Vox Continental?

YouTube via tarabusch.
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://www.voxshowroom.com
http://www.korg.com
NAMM 2008: Tara Busch / AnalogSuicide.com asks - Is there New Vox Continental?"

THANK YOU TARA!!! That was awesome! :) Totally unexpected. If you all remember, in this post, I mentioned there would be a little something from MATRIXSYNTH at the Analogue Haven booth. It was the MATRIXSYNTH business cards you see at the beginning of this video. They will be handing them out at NAMM and later at their store so if you want one be sure to drop by either.

Equinoxe 2 jean michel jarre cover

YouTube via fischek.
"Equinoxe 2 jean michel jarre cover on Hypersonic 2 (Eminent sound) and NL2X. This vid. dedicated to my very good friend Milos who helped figure out the bass line which is actually a key for this piece."

Jordan Rudess Continuum spectacular

YouTube via aristarry.
"This is the best video out there of Jordan Rudess burning on the Haken Continuum. Great sound and excellent footage. Enjoy!"

WNAMM08: Solaris Shines

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: Arturia Origin Keyboard Demonstrated

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.

AMM08: M-Audio Reveal The ProKeys Sonus

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.

NAMM: Livewire Chaos Computer

via felix inferious where you will find a couple more NAMM shots.

http://www.livewire-synthesizers.com/

Novation Remote SL Compact

I don't believe this one is NAMM new, but I haven't put it up yet, so here it is.
"The ReMOTE SL COMPACT MIDI controller is the first keyboard to provide an affordable route to automatic, instant and intelligent control of all major sequencers and all automatable plug-ins. The SL COMPACT’s giant 144-character screen displays up to eight assigned parameters at once, with the essential data laid out logically right before the user’s eyes.
Automap Universal software ensures that little or no user setup is required. Sequencer controls are automatically mapped to the SL COMPACT the moment the sequencer boots up, whilst all VST or AU parameters are intuitively assigned as soon as a plug-in opens. In addition, an instant click and control ‘learn’ function is available for quick custom assigning, providing personalised plug-in control. The SL COMPACT’s unique PAC (pointer-assigned control) technology combined with its ‘speed dial’ also help to maximise efficiency by providing tactile control of any parameter on which the mouse pointer rests in Automap Universal mode."

You can find more info on the Novation Remote SL Compact site.

NAMM: Novation Nio 2/4

"nio 2 | 4 is a 2 In / 4 Out mobile USB interface for the modern music maker. Nio 2 | 4 features Novation’s unique ‘Direct FX’ technology, placing a powerful multi-effects engine within nio 2 | 4’s custom drivers. These effects rest close to the core of your computer, working independently of other software and providing powerful ultra-low latency effects for hassle-free, real time jamming and recording. This same unique environment ensures rock-solid, lightning-fast performance, making it the ideal interface solution for home recording, live performing and DJ’ing alike; one size fits all. With two headphones outputs, it’s also an ideal solution for the classroom environment.

nio 2 | 4’s multi-effects engine includes a selection of the world’s finest guitar amp and distortion pedal effects, as well as filters, delay, chorus and phaser effects derived from Novation’s synth classic, the Supernova II. Finally, nio 2 | 4 features EQ, compression, gating and reverb solutions from signal processing experts, Focusrite."

You can find more info on the Novation Nio site.

NAMM: Novation Nocturn

"eaturing the latest Automap Universal 2.0 software, exclusive to Novation controllers, Nocturn provides automatic, instant and intelligent control of all automatable plug-ins within every major sequencer, including Pro Tools.

Nocturn features eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders, each equipped with a bright eleven-LED ring (ideal for laptop DJ’ing in a dark club environment). These are accompanied by eight user-assignable illuminated buttons and a smooth, professional 45mm cross-fader. The finishing touch is Novation’s unique ‘speed dial’; a touch-sensitive rotary encoder that instantly takes control of whatever your mouse is focused on!

Featuring a revolutionary new 'heads-up transparent control GUI', Automap Universal 2.0 places a transparent control map across your computer screen, to be recalled or hidden at will. Little or no user setup is required and plug-in control can be exactly the way you want it, no matter what music software you use. Just boot up the plug-in and you’ll see at a glance how the parameters are automatically assigned to each of Nocturn’s controls. An instant click and control ‘learn’ function is also available for quick re-assigning of controls, or for creating your own controller map in seconds. Multiple page options mean that you can assign a potentially infinite number of parameters for each plug-in."

You can find more info on Novation's Nocturn Page.

Sequential Circuits Six-Trak on Aliens Project

Image via the Alien's Project blog. The Six-Trak was featured with samples as the Aliens Project Toy of the Month for June of 2004.

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."