This one came through AH from someone searching the archives. This is real. Note the date.
"To: analogue........hyperreal.org,
From: 99_Effron_Aric.......ljhs.sdcs.k12.ca.us, (Aric Effron)
cc:
Subject: What are the best Moogs (non-modular)
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 13:46:04 -0700
Lets talk Moogs. Is the Minimoog the best choice for a good
sounding non-modular Moog synth? It doesn't seem to have that many
controls-- I want something I can really fool around with--- maybe I'm just
talking out of my rear-- I don't know-- I just need someone to reassure me.
:-) Also-- at the present, I am looking for a good working Moog synthezier
at the price of $200 or below. Thank you very much."
Friday, October 10, 2008
Nortec : Bostich+Fussible / The Clap
YouTube via pepemogt
"The Clap
Featuring Bostich+Fussible and The Tijuana Sound Machine
This was our place to have dinner in Paris, La page Blanche.
thanks Pascal!
Bostich: Ramon Amezcua
Fussible: Pepe Mogt
Tijuana Sound Machine: Juan Tellez, Martin Bernal and Gustavo Rocha(Das Trompet Player)
Video by: Ernesto Aello
Music By Bostich+Fussible"
Sound Lab Mini Synth
YouTube via Dovinia
"This is a brief demo of the Sound Lab Mini Synth. It's not a musical statement, just some tweaking of knobs :-)"
Cwejman S1 and the Voice of Saturn Sequencer
YouTube via vedicspaceprogram
"The Voice of Saturn Sequencer is driving the Cwejman s1."
Korg Wavestation Vector Synthesizer "Sky Waves"
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage synth demo track by RetroSound
Korg Wavestation - Vector Synthesizer
'Sky Waves'
...includes wave-sequencing and vector synthese...
no overdubbing, no sequencer software used"
Vermona Perfourmer
via this auction by noisebug
"The PERFOURMER is a true analog synthesizer, providing a nearly unlimited diversity of basses, leads, pads and effect sounds through its incredibly flexible sound generation circuitry and its easy user interface. In addition, the PERFOURMER can be used as a complex filterbank with its 6 filter inputs!
Even though the PERFOURMER is not a modular system, you can configure its structure as a semi-modular. The basic concept is reminiscent of classic synthesizers like the Oberheim 4-Voice or the Korg MONO/POLY.
The PERFOURMER consists of four voices. Each of them is a completely separate synthesizer which can be played and tweaked individually . You can link the synthesizer channels in any combination with each other and play them in three modes. The PERFOURMER's four synthesizer channels are identical and have the following structure:
* One VCO with six waveforms, which are divided into two different octaves and a noise generator which produces white noise. The pitch can be adjusted smoothly in a range of +/- 13 halftones.
* A 4-pole lowpass filter with resonance and variable keytrack.
* A fast ADSR envelope that can modulate the VCA and VCF.
* A LFO with four waveforms which modulates the VCO frequency and the CUTOFF frequency, as well as the VCA.
* One VCA that can be modulated by the ADSR envelope, a fixed GATE envelope or the LFO.
The synthesizer channels 1 to 3 can function as modulator for their neighbouring synthesizer channel. For example, synthesizer 1 can modulate the VCO frequency and the CUTOFF frequency of synthesizer 2. Or synthesizer 2 can modulate synthesizer 3, etc. The modulation intensity can be adjusted separately for VCO and VCF.
All four synthesizer channels can be linked in arbitrary fashion and can be used in one of the following three modes:
* UNISON: All combined channels work as one monophonic synthesizer.
* DUOPHONIC: This mode separates the PERFOURMER into a two-voice synthesizer. Synthesizer 1 and 2 are voice no. one and synthesizer 3 and 4 work as voice no. two.
* POLYPHONIC: All combined channels work as a polyphonic synth.
Depending on the selected mode and in which way the synthesizer channels are combined, the PERFOURMER can be used as a fat monophonic synthesizer with 4 oscillators, 4 filters, 4 VCAs, etc., but also as a two, three, or four voice polyphonic synthesizer.
All synthesizer channels, that aren't combined with any other, work as simple monophonic synthesizers.
The PERFOURMER has six filter inputs.
There is one filter input per channel. The input signal will be added to the oscillator's signal of the respective channel. On the rear panel of the PERFOURMER are two more inputs that are routed in parallel to all four synthesizer channels and which can be used alternatively to the oscillators' signal.
The CUTOFF frequencies of the single synthesizer channels can be controlled by MIDI.
As well as the filter inputs, there are individual outputs per channel that can also be used as a channel insert. It's easy to connect the PERFOURMER to other equipment! It's also possible to tap the unprocessed VCO signal from each synth channel.
You can increase the sonic possibilities of the PERFOURMER by "internal patching" between the channels. For example, you can create a synthesizer that consists of two PERFOURMER channels with two envelope generators and LFOs. It's also possible to double the slope of the filters by connecting two of them in a row."
Oberheim OB-SX
images via this auction"This is a 4 Voice/56 program version in the original black/gray silk screening."
Decimort
"Low quality sometimes is desiredThe Decimort effect unit is from the SilverLine family of plugins. It is a premium grade bit crusher. The complex and advanced signal processing algorithms within Decimort simulate the behaviour of the whole sampling path which exists in every AD/DA converter.
Decimort has no internal aliasing. The only aliasing effect present in the system is the modelled aliasing of the classic samplers we modelled when creating it. Undesired artefacts are not present in the processed signal. Only wanted artefacts remain. A further very steep low-pass filter, synchronised to the signal frequency, can be applied at the end of the signal path to absolutely ensure that no unwanted out-of-band signals remain."
D16 Decimort page. via wire to the ear
audio_ Output: Surachai Modular Kit
"Earlier this year, I was commissioned to produce a pack of samples that would've been sold for about $40 a download. I would've been compensated with $1250 (that's about 12 Euros, 2 Pounds or 5 billion Yen) but after many months of spotty communication and general shady activity, I decided to step away and release the pack through Trash_Audio for a quarter of the price."See the write-up on TRASH_AUDIO
Prelude - The Quadatrix 4 x 4 step 1V/Octave Sequencer
YouTube via dolphinicus
"This is a minor preview of the 4 x 4 step 1V/Octave Sequencer for modular synthesizers, that I have designed.
This short video has only 2 of the 4 steps of Semitone rotary switches - each set playing a simple melody.
The completed sequencer will have 4 sets of 4 step semitone rotary switches and 4 sets of 4 step octave rotary switches sequencers. Steps will be accessible both horizonatally and vertically."
KORG ER-1
YouTube via mymy83.
via this auction. Note it is not clear if the ER-1 in the videos is the one in the auction or if it was just embedded.
"Korg Electribe ER-1 Rhythm Synthesizer drum machine (serial #016283). Korg ER-1 provides phattest and baddest groove with most aggressive analog synth sounds possible. Korg ER-1 is part of the ElecTribe series, which utilizes the ultimate in analog modeling to give you the richest, most versatile analog-style sounds. Korg ER-1 provides unlimited realtime control of every sound parameter. Features include:
# Sound Generation: Analog modeling
# Parts: 10 (4 synthesizer parts, 2 audio in parts, 2 hi-hat parts, 1 crash cymbal part, 1 hand clap part)
# Memory Capacity: 256 patterns, 16 songs
# Effects: Delay (normal, motion sequence, tempo delay)
# Others Sequencer: (Pattern) 64 steps maximum per part, motion sequence, 1 parameter per part, 64 events, (Song) 256 patterns maximum per song, event recording 35700 events maximum
# Connectors: PART 1/MIX, PART 2 (1/4" phone jack - mono x 2), Phones, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, Audio In
Tetris on Stylophone
YouTube via Dogpupkus
Note the vibrato and octave change at the very end.
"I got my Stylophone in today from Thinkgeek.com It's a pretty cool little device. Thinkgeek sells this remake of a popular 80's model used by many famous artists such as David Bowie."
Weather Report "Midnight Special" 1977 "Birdland"
YouTube via francky85. Spot the synths. I'm sure I missed some labels. Check out that Oberheim Eight Voice and the ARP 2600 of course.
opto_synth
YouTube via cretin4321
"Optical square wave synthesizer with 2x LED tentacle interface and amplitude modulation. Inspired by http://bleeplabs.com/
more info at: http://cliplead.blogspot.com/"
In case you catch this post in the archives, you can find the direct link to the post on cliplead here.
Yossie Singing Love Revolution 21 with a Voice Changer
YouTube via arey365. Roland VP-550.
"On her show, Yossie decides to sing Love Revolution 21 through a voice synthesizer. I think it sounds pretty cool."
Tom Oberheim Supports BEAM Foundation
YouTube via bthrew
"Tom Oberheim, synthesizer pioneer, shares some thoughts on why the BEAM Foundation's efforts are vital to the future of music."
One-handed CGS DIY Modular Techno
YouTube via neandrewthal
"Wogglebug clock is mangled by pulse divider/xor/boolean logic/gated comparator/burt generator and sub-oscillator. The result is techno. No sequencers involved.
Apologies for the poor camera work. I forgot I was filming at times."
Waldorf Blofeld browse the presets
YouTube via lasercicalone
"Today arrived a Waldorf Blofeld, I'm trying some presets sequenced by Monomachine"
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Roland System 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."
MOTM uVCA
via this auction
" From: http://www.synthtech.com/motm190.html
The MOTM-190 is a dual VCA in a compact 1U format. VCA #1 can also be used as a Ring Modulator.
Voltage Controlled Amplifier #1 - Ring Mod
The top knob (marked BLEND) and switch (marked V and R) control VCA #1. If the switch is in the 'V' position, the circuit is a linear VCA. The BLEND control acts as an Initial Gain control, normalized to unity. If BLEND is all the way to the left (the IN position), the gain is unity ('1') and there is no modulation (the output equals the input). As the BLEND knob is turned clockwise, more and more of the CV modulates the signal. Fully clockwise (the RM position), the CV changes the gain from 0 to 1. This is 'standard' VCA operation.
If the switch is in the 'R' position, the circuit is a Ring Modulator. The BLEND control acts the same way as a Yamaha CS-80: all the way to the left, the output = the input. As BLEND is turned to the 'RM' position, the depth of the Ring Mod effect increases.
Voltage Controlled Amplifier #2
The second VCA is switchable between Linear and Exponential responses. The GAIN control sets the initial gain from 0 to 1. The CV MOD control ajusts the depth of AM for the VCA (in normal operation, the GAIN is set to '0' and the CV MOD is set to '10').
Although 'micro' in size, the MOTM-190 is a low-noise, low distortion, high dynamic range (better than 100dB) dual VCA. The Ring Modulator BLEND control is not found on any other modular.
Audio Demos using the uVCA"
Diabolical Modified TR707
Diabolical Modified TR707 from Meadows Ling on Vimeo.
"Circuit bent Roland TR707 drum machine with pitch controls, modified by Diabolical Devices/Class A Electronics." images via this auction.
Threshold - Lainhart Performance in New York City October 16
via Richard Lianhart:"Friends: on Thursday, October 16, at Judson Church in New York City, I'll be performing the premiere of my EMF-commissioned piece "Threshold", for electric guitar and Kyma, as part of the Ear To The Earth 2008 New York Soundscape festival.
Here are the details, and an excerpt
More about New York Soundscape
"Threshold" creates its soundscape through a process called cross-filtering, which runs on the Kyma system. In cross-filtering, the tonal characteristics of one sound, called the impulse response, are imposed on another, called the source, so that the end result is a sound that contains only the characteristics common to both. In this case, ambiences recorded in and around New York provide the source, and my guitar playing provides the impulse response. You hear neither directly, but only the result of the interaction between me and my environment.
Recording sources and locations: street traffic during a cab ride from 53rd Street to 89th Street; the lobby of the Museum of Modern Art, and a floor buffer in a side gallery; the lobby and galleries of the Guggenheim Museum; a trash compacter in the mid-50s; an air-conditioning compressor in the mid-50s; an industrial document shredder in the mid-80s; Olafur Elliason's New York Waterfall #4 at Pier 35; traffic on the FDR Drive at South Street; nocturnal insects and thunderstorms in Rockland County.
In addition, I'll be showing my short film LUX while performing a new live soundtrack consisting of the same NY sound sources used in Threshold, but this time processed with realtime spectral transformations to create a unique new ambience.
Those interested may download my original environmental sound source mix here, to do with as you wish:
http://www.otownmedia.com/ThresholdSource.mp3
Thanks, and I hope to see you there."
electro moog
YouTube via ladorade84860. Moog Prodigy. I'm guessing that's a Novation V-Station keyboard in the beginning. Note the purpose of posting these videos is to get a sense of the sound character of the synth however large or small that may be. It's never about the performance, although sometimes they can be entertaining. ;) Squint those ears!
Roland VP330 Vocoder Plus + Juno-60 + Moog Taurus
YouTube via retrosound72
Roland VP-330 Vocoder + Moog Taurus jam
"vintage synth demo by RetroSound
bassline: Roland Juno-60 arpeggiator (hold mode) triggered by the TR-606
analog strings and human voice sounds: Roland VP330 Vocoder Plus Mk2
deep bass: Moog Taurus Mk1 bass pedals
drums: Roland TR-606
no overdubbing, no sequencer software used"
genoQs Machines: Oktoberfest - Launching OS v1.60
via the genoQs newsletter:"Dear all,
many months of hard work were needed to bring you the latest and greatest OS to your machines.. And now, here it is: we proudly present OS v1.60 for Octopus and Nemo!
The new OS is a significant leap forward and it includes numerous new features, and workflow improvements. Too many to list here really, but all minutiously captured in the latest release notes document. Our main page links to all that information and more: www.genoqs.net
Remarkable about OS v1.60 are the significant contributions provided by our users, which include those in a "source code" way! Without those, the machines simply would not be, what they are now. Or, as soon as you update yours..
Happy Oktober everyone!
Marcel and Gabriel
---------------------------
www.genoqs.net"
Bloom, iPhone ambient app by Brian Eno
YouTube via koyamatsuo. "generating ripple-like sound by tapping iPhone."
You can get Bloom here:
Highly Liquid VL-1-MIDI
"Features
* Adds a standard MIDI IN port to your Casio VL-1 "VL-Tone"
* Control VL-1 keyboard with MIDI notes 55-83
* Notes triggered with MIDI are functionally identical to local keypress
* Does not interfere with "stock" functionality of keyboard
* Power and activity LEDs
* User-selected MIDI channel
Kit Contents
* Printed circuit board
* All required components
* Standard MIDI jack
* Hook-up wire
* LED panel bezels" http://highlyliquid.com/kits/vl-1-midi/
Pepepe at the "Reactable"
YouTube via mannauseisen
"Lautstark (Star TV) war in Barcelona an der Red Bull Music Academy. Und in einem der Studios stand der unglaubliche "Reactable" (welchen übrigens auch Björk auf ihrem letzten Album -Volta- verwendet hat) ...
Pepepe war der einzige, der den Tisch so richtig im Griff hatte, was er uns hier mal schnell demonstriert."
REACTABLE IBIZA 2008
YouTube via SeductorDJ. via synthtopia.
Slakrz Tangitable
flickr by SHIFTLOCK"One of two (known) tangitables. This one controls a modular synth, while the other controls a beat-sequencer using pennies and fiducials."
Okita_layout
flickr by synthmonger"This is a slightly slimmed down Okita Vocoder. I built it from an old school kit. Much time went into this! I had to etch the boards and drill every hole. I built it per schematic and there were a few errors in the original design that have been removed or corrected. After having fun with it for a couple months I've decided to get rid of it and build one that is completely me design and does exactly what I want it to do.
If you're interested in this I will be selling it for a fair amount. mshaner84@gmail.com for details."
Drawdio - a Pencil that draws sounds
YouTube via wakeupsilver. via ladyada's ranting where you'll find one more info including one more video.
Synthmonger "mini"-guitar synth
via synthmonger on this electro-music.com thread."I've been working on a guitar synth the past few days. I'm building a mini and mega version. Basically the mega version has more sub-octaves, pwm, and a vca for A/D controls.
I'm stuck on the layout. I just can't decide how I want things laid out. Ideally, I want each section (mixer/pwm/EF, etc) together but trying to lay them out symmetrically has been difficult for me. The posistion of the knobs must follow to the layout in order to fit in the case properly. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Just to let you know I'm not using 1v/oct frequency converter to control the vco's and it tracks pretty darn well. I'm sync'ing 40106 vco's that are based around my design. It's a fairly simple circuit that is a helluva lot of fun to play with!
The layout doesn't have the stompswitch or led indicator on there yet, but it'll go in the middle towards the bottom. The back will have vc inputs for each pwm, vco freq, and vcf." See the thread for updates.
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