Sunday, July 27, 2008
KORG DS-10 SYNTHESIZER by super beginner
YouTube via Mikura3. Note plenty of DS-10s are popping up on Ebay now.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Transformer Girl at Apartment Music show #1 noise improv
YouTube via halmcgeevideo. KORG Microkorg
"The third performance at Apartment Music show #1. Transformer Girl (Camelia Carnahan of Jacksonville, Florida. Recorded Saturday, July 26, 2008, Gainesville, Florida"
Yamaha CS1x Demo by Failed Muso - Pt.1
YouTube via FailedMuso
"Part 1 of my run through of some of my favourite sounds from the Yamaha CS1x. Come back soon for further parts in this and other series."
Ohm Force Symptohm:Melohman programming
YouTube via joomzb
"Tutorial describing intriguing aspects of sound design using the Symptohm Melohman software synthesizer from Ohm Force. A simple pad sound with 4 metapatches is created. Like what you see/hear? Check it out at http://www.ohmforce.com/"
Quick Demo of PaklSound1 - Tenori-On for the iPhone
YouTube via wingeds
"A quick random button-pushing clip. For my first iPhone project I'm working on a musical button pad that is similar to the Tenori-on (but quite a bit simpler)."
You can get PaklSound1 here:
How 2.0: Build a Digital Wall Harp
How 2.0: Build a Digital Wall Harp from My Home 2.0 DIY on Vimeo.
"The techno-gurus of tech makeover show My Home 2.0 made this digital wall harp using a MidiTron and infrared sensors that track your hand movements. To see complete instructions, more great DIY projects, and their latest state-of-the-art home makeovers, visit: 2pointhome.com/"
1) Remove Your Knobs
flickr by Mellotron83(click for more)
"This is the story of how my impulse eBay purchase - a slightly less than perfect Micromoog was brought back to life
The synth made noises fine, but wouldn't stop when you took your hands off the keys "
REHBERG EMS Logic synthesizer
via this auction
"one on the first ever made serial 051, it also has the build in keyboard as you can find this only at the first versions. it's fully patchable and very awesome sound aspecialy effects are no problem to make! even powerfull basslines that blow out your speakers. it's build in a flightcase , only halve for this instrument , his brother synthi A has also the other half case with the sequencer. it's possible to connect a synthi keyboard on it or it can be used with cv-gate to control it externaly.
this unit comes with a original transformator only made for this unit, also some patchcables are included"
KORG microKorg Synthesizer - Blue LEDs
images via this auction"Most all LEDs (18 total!) have been upgraded to high brightness blue LEDs with the exception of the 2 tri-color keyboard octave range shift LEDs (red/yellow/green), the 2 Vocoder ON LEDs (green), and the 2 Audio IN LEDs. These were kept in place to facilitate easier operating mode identification in low-light studio and stage environments. The blue LEDs are clear in color when not lit."
P.M.S Swan Up for Trade
via Heath Finnie on AH:
"PMS S.W.A.N. if anyone is interested in trading for an EMS Synthi AKS which would be great for me in processing audio and FX. I'm just trying to become more practical in my studio. Here is some more info on the S.W.A.N. It has two oscillators and a straight osc output on the back. Oscillators are variable waveform. It has a SSM 2040 IC filter with LP, BP and HP and self resonance and audio input. S&H, Ring Modulator, ADSR and AR with repeat. LFO with variable waveform. It also has probably the nicest square wave sound I've ever heard. Outputs are: OSC 1, OSC 2, KYB, GATE, LFO, ENV 1, High and low output. Inputs are: CV, Gate, Audio. It's in excellent condition and works fully. As I mentioned in an earlier post, this is essentially a Syntar in a 'normal' keyboard. The only one ever built. It's great fun or me to have such a rare part of synth history, I just believe I would actually get more 'use' out of an AKS. Serial number is Prototype 1. I have some pictures of it up here [mirrored here]. Thanks, Heath"
Panel for JH String Filter
via Scott of tellun.com on the ModularSynthPanels list:"I've decided to add individual outputs for each of the bandpass filters. This adds an additional 40 jacks to the panel and requires 2.5U of width. I don't want to start making panels in multiples of 1/2 U, nor do I want to try to add an additional 2U and and try to make everything fit by squishing everything closer together. Instead I've added an additional 3U and added extra space between the three sections (jack field at the left, pot field in the middle, main controls on the right).
I've posted a couple of layouts of this 8U wide monster. The first puts the jack field in the standard MOTM grid. The second uses a staggered grid. I think I prefer the staggered grid.
string_filter_panel3.gif
string_filter_panel4.gif
I've got the PCBs all soldered together and tested. I'll be cutting the panel today (plastic prototype), then I'll need to hook up all those pots and jacks, that could take a while."
JH String Filter
http://tellun.com/
Garfield Electronics Doctor Flick
via this auction"Clicks are produced in 24 frames per second calibration for American and European film scoring when the VIDEO switch is off. United States models will operate in 30 frames per second calibration for video scoring when the VIDEO switch is activated. European models produce 25 per seconds calibration when the VIDEO switch is on.
Tempo in the selected calibration is set thru the three digit rotary switch assembly which indicates tens of frames, frames and 8ths of frames. Additionally, click rates of 1/16th or 1/32nd frame resolution may be specified by the +1/16 and + 1/32 switches. When either or both of these switches are active, the tempo indicated by the rotary switch assembly is augmented by these frame values.
To sync the internal metronome place all sequencers and drum machines in Play mode. All instruments will commence to play upon the beat which follows the pressing of the DOCTOR FLICK PLAY switch. To stop, press the PLAY switch again.
To synchronize to a click track on tape, activate the SYNC switch, connect the click from tape to PULSE IN, and set DOCTOR FLICK tempo controls to match tempo. PLAY switch will cue in or out on the beat as with internal sync operation, and the START switch will cue in or out immediately.The metronome is started or stopped with the START switch. Optionally, the metronome can be started by application of a pulse of at least 0.7 Volts to the front or back panel EXT TRIG input.
Click output is available at both front and back panel OUT jacks. Loudness is set by the LEVEL control. Both outputs are low impedance and can drive headphones directly.
Sequencers and drum machines are synchronized thru their Clock or Sync inputs by connection to the appropriate DOCTOR FLICK output.
To create individual triggers from audio, connect audio source to PULSE IN jack. Connect TRIGGER to arpeggiator, gate, or individual drum trigger inputs. Adjust audio input level for compatibility. Plug all the way into the TRIGER jack to obtain rising edge triggers, half way for falling edge triggers.This device can be switched for AC power sources from 115 to 230 Volts.
The cap of the Level-rotary is missing as well as the LED of the PLAY switch."
Garfield Electronics Digital Click
via this auction"Metronome clicks are produced in 24 frames per second calibration for American and European film scoring while the VIDEO switch is off. Activating the VIDEO switch will select 30 frames per second calibration for American video scoring when the internal jumper plug is located to the “30” position, or 25 frames per second calibration for European video scoring if the jumper is in the “25” position.
Tempo in the selected calibration is set thru the three digit rotary switch assembly which indicates tens of frames, frames, and 8ths of frames. Additionally, click rates of 1/16th or 1/32nd frame resolution may be specified by the +1/16 and +1/32 switches. When either or both of these switches are active, the tempo indicated by the rotary switch assembly is augmented by these frame values.The metronome is started or stopped with the START switch. Optionally, the metronome can be started by application or of a pulse of at least 0.7 Volts to the front or back panel EXT TRIG input.
Click output is available at both front and back panel OUT jacks. Loudness is set by the LEVEL control. Both outputs are low impedance and can drive headphones directly.This device can be switched for AC power sources from 115 to 230 Volts.
The cap of the Level-rotary is missing as well as one Switch of the Frames-per beat-Dial."
ThingamaHAT
flickr by Jackscrewmore pics here
"the Thingama kit is easy and fast to build. The instructions are detailed with lots of pics and all the parts are labeled. You don't have to know one thing about electronics to build one, you do have to know how to solder though.
I should also mention that the noises emitted by the Thingamakit seems to hypnotize squirrels and make Jack Russell Terriers angry."
ThingamaKIT
Roland Jupiter-8
via marcelsome tags for search:
Roland Jupiter-8
Analog Power
Lightning
Update: Oberheim Matrix-12 and Moog Memorymoog added below.
Update: Oberheim OB-Xa added
KORG DS-10 Synthesizer 2nd test - And How to Buy It!
YouTube via KGKGKG
KORG DS-10 Synthesizer first test
"You can order here
http://www.play-asia.com/SO..."
EMS Synthi-E Try out
YouTube via kubistah
"Just checking some sounds. The sound is dry and played thru the internal speaker."
"Hot For Teacher" - tutorial for keyboard/piano
YouTube via hamsterdunce. "More music on umop.com/parallax.htm!"
Speak & Spell Glitching Without Circuit Bending
YouTube via stenophonic
"This is a simple vid that i slapped together to show you how to get some good glitchy speak and spell sounds without having to circuit bend it."
DotCom, MFM and Doepfer MAQ16/3
YouTube via attorks
"Rhythm sequence with an 8 step sequence on row 1 of the MAQ16/3. Row 3 controls the dynamics of row 1 which results in a switch on/off for each step. The Synthesizers.com Modular on top produces the high RM type sound, the MFM below produces the low noisy sound."
JH. Subtle Chorus
via JH on AH:"Hi, just wanted to give you a quick update of my upcoming (fall 2008) "Subtle Chorus" PCB project, which, among other things, will be able to emulate a Dimension D, (using original ICs and all), plus "Dim T" (Same topology but with two 20-stage phasers instead of BBDs), plus generic true-stereo, dual-BBD chorus. Depending on what configuration you want, this will use one, or up to four PCBs. (Dim D emulation needs two PCBs.)
The "Subtle Chorus" is a variable project consisting of 3 different PCBs that can be combined for various functions.
a.. You can build a rather simple, true-stereo, dual-BBD Chorus with voltage controlled Chorus Rate and voltage controlled Chorus Depth, using a single PCB.
b.. You can emulate the famous "Dimension D" (Trademark of Roland / Boss) sound with it's unique filtering and presets, using two PCBs, the "Dim D" (You even have the choice between vintage HA1457W opamps, or more common TL071 / TL072 opamps.)
c.. You can build a similar effect that uses 20-pole all pass filters instead of BBDs, using three PCBs, the "Dim T".
d.. And you can build an overkill effect device that allows to choose between the Dim D and Dim T effect, using 4 PCBs, the "Dim TD" version. So far, the BBD board design is finished; main board will be the next.
Documentation is here:
http://www.jhaible.de/subtle_chorus/jh_subtle_chorus.html
The BBD board needs 2 x MN3007 and 2 x MN3101. These are quite easy to get, compared to other vintage BBDs. The Dim T version doesn't need any BBDs, of course...
Forgot to mention:
BBD board also needs 2 x NE570 (or NE571, or SA571) companders."
The Solar Module MIDI Demo ElectroKraft.com
YouTube via orphiusflux. via sendling
"This is a demo of some of the MIDI functions of the Solar Module. The Solar Module is an 8 bit synth and a MIDI controller. You can plu the Solar Module into any MIDI device, such as a drum machine, keyboard, synth module, or PC/Mac MIDI software. Anything that accepts MIDI input!
ElectroKraft.com"
Solar Module by ElectroKraft.com
"The Solar Module is a combination MIDI controller and 8 Bit synthesizer.
Moving your hand above the photocell sensor, the Solar Module behaves like a Theremin. MIDI output and synth output, it's 2 instruments in one.
Notice how the synth can sound very much like an 80's video game? That's called the 8 bit sound.
Enjoy.
Tony Amendolare
ElectroKraft.com"
CGS sequencer/programmer 1
flickr by kay_wrad(click for more)
full size
via electro-music.com where you will find more info and other people's designs of this DIY sequencer by Ken Stone's Catgirl Synth.
"An 8-step analogue sequencer/programmer, newly-built, not quite working 100% as yet. It's an iteration of Ken Stone's excellent design, and a set of PCBs is available here, if you want to build one yourself. Recommended, but not for a first electro-music DIY project, there's a lot of wiring up involved."
Friday, July 25, 2008
Weird Sound Generator
Weird Sound Generator from dalas verdugo on Vimeo.
"I built this synthesizer kit. At first I thought it was broken, but after Jason helped me troubleshoot the circuit I realized that the audio jack was just wired wrong.
This panel is just temporary for putting the whole thing together. I'm going to build a better enclosure to stick everything inside of that will look better than cardboard and ink jet printout.
musicfromouterspace.com/"
New Serge m-odule released: CV Matrix Mixer!
via Bakis:
"a new Serge M-odule has just been announced: the 'CV Matrix Mixer' m-odule. price is 1600 USD and photos are attached. (actually, the photos are of my m-odule) :-)
it includes a CV Matrix Mixer module and two Active Processor modules."
Rush on Colbert
YouTube via magicjewball. sent my way via Khoral.
"7-16-08, Tom Sawyer performance till commercial break"
Roland SH 7 Vintage Analog Synth
YouTube via angelometz
"I got this synth yesterday. Looks like it hasn't been played in years. It's coming back to life slowly. It sounds great too!!!."
I For One Welcome Our New Digital Overlords
flickr by _mpd_. full size"I sold the Moog LP and bought a Waldorf Blofeld. It seems to kick major ass.
The modulation matrix is pretty insane in that you can do weird things like route the pitch bend amount to FM amounts and have the sustain pedal increase LFO speed. (Actually it's a lot more powerful than that). Fun."
E.Rebus on the MS-20
E.Rebus on the MS-20 from Makingsound on Vimeo.
"A friend show me how he works with his MS-20.
Blog & sound design : makingsound.free.fr
E.Rebus = hypatia.club.fr/index.html"
One of the Rarest Moogs
No not the modular or the vocoder. The little synth on the floor under the modular - the Minitmoog. This image was taken at the Synthorama synthesizer museum in Luterbach Switzerland. Click on the synthorama tag for some updates sent in via Martin Hollinger, the curator of the museum. If you asked a question or took the time to comment in any of the prior posts, you should find some more info.
Puremagnetik Vector
YouTube via Puremagnetik.
"Vector instantly turns Ableton Live into a full blown production workstation that includes a huge library of wave sequences, attack transients and vector morphing."
Press release:
Puremagnetik has released Vector - a sophisticated collection of Live Racks that turns Ableton Live 7 into a powerful wave sequencing instrument reminiscent of the legendary KORG Wavestation. Vector includes a library of wave sequences, attack transients and vector morphing as found on the original. Users can load up any of the 50 included patches and performances or create their own unique presets from the library of included waveforms.
Overview
Enormous Sound
Patch layering, wave sequencing and vector modulation all contribute to the huge epic sound of this sophisticated Micropak. Use the preset library of over 50 patches and performances or create your own sounds from the library of over 300 included waveforms.
Complete User Control
All Vector Racks have been specially programmed for easy editing with limitless tweaking possibilities. Edit the most common parameters on the first layer of Macros or dig deeper into the rack for more fine tuned controls.
Endless Sound Design Possibilities
Each patch and performance rack has been carefully programmed with unique settings that fully employ the vast potential of Ableton Live. Explore new sound design techniques within Vector's advanced array of sonic components.
Additional Features Include:
• Nearly 500 single cycle and complex waveforms
• Huge library of attack transients
• Library of "Vector Envelopes" as Ableton Live clips
• Modular structure for creating huge layered performance patches
• Collection of Wave Sequences
System Requirements
• Requires Ableton Live 7
• 500 MB of physical RAM
Please visit www.puremagnetik.com for more info.
Nintendo Entertainment System: Finding New Ways To Entertain
YouTube via gearwire
"Alex from GetLoFi.com shows us a modified Nintendo system that may not play games, but it does play some nostalgia inducing eight-bit noises. I'd like to see a Nintendo DJ use one of these explosions to rile up a crowd.
Check out this video to see what goes into such a transformation, and get an idea of what kind of planning is involved in Nintendo manipulation.
See more on Gearwire.com."
Arturia Origin Debut in Canada
YouTube via MusicmarketingCanada
"An interview with Frederic Brun the President of Arturia on their new hardware synthesizer "Origin".
Origin is the first Arturia Hardware synthesizer. It is a modular system of a new generation opening innovative avenues in sound design.
Loaded with modules extracted from the best synthesizers of all time (Moog Modular, ARP 2600, CS-80, minimoog and Prophet VS) Origin lets you combine these modules and benefit from the additional possibilities put onboard. The result: a new type of sound accessible through an extremely intuitive interface."
Yamaha VP-1
images via this auctionsent my way via adrien
According to the seller, only 10 were made. You can find more info on the VP-1 here
Waldorf Wave in Garage Band?
via the Waldorf list"there is a Waldorf WAVE shown in the new GarageBand version for the Mac OS 10.5."
Update via Qwave in the comments:
"One might notice the missing disk drive. And the label above the mixer section (just left of the gray center section) is missing like on most WAVEs.
My 15 year old son found the WAVE in the GarageBand software on his Mac. And he told me about it. He knows the look of a WAVE, because he saw mine so many times.
There is also a Minimoog in the new GarageBand version. Another synth my son is able to name. Here is a snapshot done by my son showing the Minimoog:http://www.till-kopper.de/Minimoog@GarageBand.png"
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