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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Making of a drum synth Videos
YouTube via linsoft23
"Video showing the functionality of the hi-hat emulating synth of my analog drum synthesizer project"
Tom Drum Demo Video
"Video showing the functionality of the tom drum emulating synth of my analog drum synthesizer project, more info on makingofadrumsynth.blogspot.com"
Crash Ride Module Demo
Be sure to see makingofadrumsynth.blogspot.com for more.
Jellinghaus DX Programmer
Knob box for the Yamaha DX7 series.via Aliens Project where you will find a full size shot and a description in German. You can find a Googlish version here.
Fourth Annual Austin Analog Synthesizer Party!
flickr by zonkout"Novermber 16th from 3-6pm
@ Salvage Vanguard Theater
2803 Manor Rd, 78722
Bring an analog synth, stand, headphones, and a power strip.
Open to all."
Photos from last year
4aaasp!
Tom Oberheim on Red Bull Music Academy
Lecture: Tom Oberheim (Barcelona 2008) from Red Bull Music Academy on Vimeo.
via the Red Bull Music Academy. via JB. Also see this post on Don Buchla."Tom Oberheim
Oberheim Electronics, San Francisco, USA
Starting out in the music electronics business in the late ‘60s, early ‘70s by building legendary devices for Maestro and using his storefront to sell ARP synthesizers..., Tom Oberheim went on to shape the development of music equipment – and the sound of popular music – like very few other people. Actually, for a time in the ‘80s it seemed like it was just about impossible to have a hit without an Oberheim DMX or OB–Xa, as anyone from Run DMC to Van Halen relied heavily on those machines. Sometime later the Oberheim company was sold, but Tom Oberheim went on to develop more groundbreaking products, like the Marion Rack Synthesizers and some groundbreaking soundcard systems with SeaSound. It seems like he never lost the enthusiasm he felt when he first started working with computers in the ‘50s, all while keeping a decidedly consumer friendly outlook: 'My philosophy in building music equipment has always been not to try to second-guess the musician.'"
nutcracker suite lp synthesizer 1977
YouTube via wb5oxq. "a london phase 4 recording"
Anyone know anything more about this one? What synths were used?
Update via Kittenpurse in the comments:
"It's Kraft & Alexander's Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture/Nutcracker Suite album, a brilliant release easily as good as any Walter Carlos classical interpretation.
See http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/peter_tchaikovsky/1812_overture___nutcracker_suite___kraft_and_alexander_/
The album cover states 'performed on the ARP synthesizer' I can't remember if there are any more details on the rear, but I don't think so."
Patch for Oct 20, 2008
YouTube via dkimcg
"LFOs and more LFOs making rhythms. I feed a random smooth signal out of the PlanB Heisenberg into the 1st oscillator in the Cwejman DLFO which makes it sound random, the LFO is the master clock which is divided and distributed to envelopes and other LFO syncs. About a 1/3 of the way in you can hear the randomness go away for a while and you hear a followable rhythm."
Orquestra Modular Dino Vicente BPM 2008 BH
YouTube via dinoboxe. KORG Mono/Poly. Sequential Circuits Pro-One
"Orquestra Modular(Dino Vicente) no Festival BPM 2008 Belo Horizonte.Live performance com sintetizadores e sequenciadores analógicos sem a utilização de computadores."
In Googlish:
"Modular Orchestra (Dino Vicente) BPM Festival in 2008 with Belo Horizonte.Live performance analog synthesizers and sequencers without the use of computers."
Angelo Metz patches On The Run by Pink Floyd
YouTube via angelometz
"The STG Sea Devils Filter sounds great!!!!
I'm not sure if I got all the right notes but I had a lot of fun anyway."
I-f, Alden Tyrell and Mono/Poly at Intergalactic FM Release
YouTube via MysticalDancer. via mono-poly's modular blog
"Official Launch of Intergalactic FM (tm), with I-f, Alden Tyrell, Legowelt and Mono/Poly (live Jam!). Located in the corridor of De Unie, Rotterdam. Date: 21-09-2008"
synthPond Demonstration
synthPond Demonstration from zach on Vimeo.
"please listen with headphones on! otherwise you may not get the full effect.
A quick video of me demoing synthPond, a musical toy that I made for the iPhone. Should be released in a day or two for $1.99
apps.stfj.net/synthPond" Via Palm Sounds
You can get synthPond here:
Roland SVC-350 Vocoder
images at this auctionNot the sharpest images, but they are functional in that you can see all the front panel parameters and the diagram on top of the unit.
Multivox MX-3000
image at this auction"You're looking at the Multivox MX-3000 synth. Multivox gear is rare at the best of times and the MX-3000 was their high-end flagship model and these are like gold dust. Released approx 1975...
Combines 3 synths in one:- Monophonic bass section (in my opinion one of the fattest basses ever)
- Polyphonic "string" section (dont be put off, its more versatile than it sounds)
- Monophonic lead section (awesome screamy french house/prince style leads)
For reviews and more details on it check out sonic state and also matrixsynth"
MOOG MEMORYMOOG SERIAL 1009
images at this auction"This particular memorymoog is the one featured in Peter Forrest's "A-Z of Synthesiser Technology" books.. it's the one on the cover and in the colour center section. I have own it for 5 years and it has been serviced/tuned 3 times during my time, once at Synthrestore and twice through Kent Spong of KSR/RLMusic. It tunes all 6 voices pretty much all the time and after a few hours warming up it's rock solid, it would easily handle a recording session but I wouldn't take it out on the road.
6 voice polyphonic... 6 complete synth chains so you get 6 filters & 12 envelopes etc. not 6 voices going through 1 filter and 2 envelopes.
3 Oscillators per voice... hold all 6 notes down and that's 18 Oscillators playing!
Each Oscillator can have all waveforms operating at once... so that's Pulse, Sawtooth and Triangle all on, creating a huge depth to the sound.
Oscillators 1 and 2 can be synced and modulated for that great 'twang' sound as used by Jean-Michel Jarre.
All Oscillators range from 16' through 2' pitch and can be tuned using dual concentric vernier tuning pots for precise tuning... and Oscillator 3 can be modulated into low frequency allowing you to gain extra modulation possibilities (and emulate minimoog patches).2 separate modulation busses allowing LFO modulation of Oscillator pitch, pulse wave width (each oscillator can be modulated independently) and filter. Voice modulation in conjunction with OSC 3 can modulate OSC 1 and 2's pitch and pulse wave width, and also filter.
Famous discreet component Moog ladder filter matches the same controls as the minimoog model D including switched keyboard tracking, off, 1/3, 2/3 and full.
Full Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release envelopes for both amplitude and filter (not just ADS like on the mini) with multiple retrigering functions allowing you to legato the filter envelope or restart it on every new key trigger or make the envelope generator finish its Attack/Release cycle if you just touch a key etc.
Sounds can be stored in 100 preset positions and dialed in via an alpha-numeric keypad and display... a display which shows you the values of the parameter you are controlling live as you are turning the knob, something that was cutting edge 25 years ago and still not implemented as standard on all modern synths."
Thomas Henry SN Voice Synth Module SN76477
via this auction
"Thomas Henry SN Voice TI SN76477N Based Voice Module. 3U Front panel is from Bridechamber. This module is similar to the Blacet Dark Star Chaos module. The SN Voice has a more features, most importantly 1v/oct. The noise section can make all those great space invaders explosion sounds. A complete synth voice in one module!"
CGS Digital Noise Synth Module
via this auction
"Cat Girl Synth (Ken Stone the Genius) Digital Noise Module. Front panel is from Bridechamber"
ARP Odyssey Modded
images at this auction"Slightly modified by synth whiz GRANT RICHTER [of Wiard] for even greater playability. These mods do NOT affect the internal modules. They are extra control-voltage controllers.
Mod 1: a JOYSTICK has been added at the upper right of the panel, (see picture) which can control BOTH oscxillators at once, or one oscillator and the VCF at once. Incredible frequency swoops, or swirl the filter while playing. The joystick simply comes in where the foot-pedal jack used to come in.
Mod 2: a PITCHBENDER strip has been added to the upper left of the panel (see picture). Slide your finger up and down, and bend the pitch. Tap your finger on and off it, and you can even "toggle" between two notes.
Mod 3: a RHYTHM SEQUECER has been added just above the keyboard (See picture, more detailed instructions included). This does not disrupt normal functioning of the Odyssey if not used.
Program it by holding down the black keys in a certain patterns while pressing the "step" button. 8 channels of 5 volt trigger outputs, by 8 patterns, by 16 beats per pattern. Use it to trigger drum effects, dimmer packs, or what have you in performances! Includes a tempo control.
To activate during a performance, touch the metal touch pad, then one of the first 8 white keys. No note will sound, but the sequence will start. Subsequent notes will sound normally.
For an extra $30, the auction winner can add two high-quality analog drum synths (see picture)... an awesome bass drum, and snare drum, in a mini-rack. All drum parameters adjustable, and it plugs right into the Odyssey and is triggered by the sequencer.
INCLUDES THE HARD-TO FIND ORIGINAL ARP ODYSSEY PATCH BOOK, WITH 75 PAGES OF PATCHES AND SETTINGS."
Folkteck "Arachnid"
images at this auction"Welcome to the work of Folktek. Please also see our other auctions.
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The Arachnid is a part of the filanthropod, meanogaster and bug series.
There is a video of the arachnid being played here:
-Arachnid- Folktek instrument by Arius Blaze
"Patchable synth from Folktek going mad chaotic. This is one example of what any of the patchable folktek filantropoid/bug series is capable of...These works are incredibly vast and full of possibility for strange and beautiful sounds on the chaotic end of things - more video examples of other instruments within the same series on our vid page. Note the blue tri-speaker in this video - a custom job by Ben Houston that sounds delicious and looks beautiful! see website for more details Folktek.com and ariusblaze.com"
This piece is part of the bug series, an ongoing body of work. Also in the series is the dronescape sequencer, the growling insect, the bug, walking stick and a many others. The sound is phenomenol and continues to amaze us. It is a sonic symphony of nasty and grimy sweetness, endless layers of sound possibilities emenating from High quality OSC originally based on high tech speech synthesis. Seemingly random bits can be rediscovered time and time again and then there are those moments that you will most likely never rediscover.
The main controls for altering the synthesis are 4 patchable knobs, 2 alternate knobs to control voltage and primary patch sensitivity, 2 patch points per knob with two having a common which allows the player to patch one or both sides, and a 12 point patchbay to arrange your controls however you'd like allowing extreme flexibility over the controls and sound. The battery pack is built into the box. The box is at least 100 years old and was originally designed for shock therapy.
You'll be able to cipher through waveform and textures with extreme sensitivity in thousands of ways. Waveforms (individual, or multiple layers) can be captured and maintained, often intermodulating in beautiful and/or disturbing ways. Albums are waitng to be created here as the sound is quite different from anything else you'll find.
People have also had results using these works as control voltage in modular synth setups.
There are 2 switch button combos that are the primary activating and wave lock controls. One is intended to activate waves either as a button or a switch, the other to capture waves or change the mode. This piece has a 1/4" output, battery pack, eye lamp.
This is one of the more extensive pieces and a fine work for generating some of the strangest sounds imaginable. This series of synthesizers make sounds that no other synth does. period.
The work in the photo is the original arachnid. There have been three total arachnids created by request. This is number three and looks slightly different but has the same 100 year old shock therapy box and same general layout. It has exactly the same controls and potential."
Mochika 2 Atomo Synth
images at this auction"Make insane effect loops, cool phrases, fat basslines or crazy percusion rhythms, change the sound in real time by tweeking the knobs on stage or in studio or connect it to your favorite effects (delay, flange, etc, etc)and create a wide sort of rhytm textures and soundscapes with this beautiful lighted analog sequencer synth box... And now sync it to any midi device like a drumbox midi sequencer or computer and play live!!!
This synth features one analog square and saw waveform VCO (voltage controled oscillator) with a huge pitch range, from subsonic to ultrasonic sound.
One square and triangle waveform LFO (low frequency oscillator), that modulates the VCO for the vibrato effect creating old school arcade Atari-like sounds.
White noise generator that triggers the VCO and can create percussion like sounds.
8 step Sequencer with note on/off switch and pitch knob for each step
It features a 1/4 inch audio output, 1/4 inch CV Output (to control other analog gear).
The Mochika2 features a MIDI input to sync the Mochika with any midi device sending midi clock signals, the mochika can sync 1, 2, 4 and up to 8 times the tempo of the master clock midi device, also it can be used as a midi to gate converter to sync other analog gear using the CV output of the Mochika2.
Also the instrument is ligthed with 1 ultra bright red led that indicates the LFO Rate, and 8 red leds to indicate the step that is being played. Very useful when you play it on a dark stage.
The Analog Sequencer is packed in a cool laser cut clear acrilic case that shows all the hand made analog circuitry.
The instrument is powered directly from 110V or 220V AC.
Dimensions: 230mm(W), 170 mm(D), 80mm(H. incuded rubber feet and knobs)
Sound Samples , Video and extra large Pictures
Visit my blog: www.atomolabs.blogspot.com"
Oakley System Analog Modular
images via this auction
"The system includes the following modules:
- VCO x2
- Superladder filter
- ADSR/VCA x2
- VC LFO
Modules in MOTM format."
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Roland TR-606 with modifications
images via this auction
"Being of 'pre-beast' era, this individual has a variation of the v1 mods found at thebeast.co.uk, with some of the v2 mods thrown in.
Specifically it has -
# 16 voice editing controls
# 7 trigger inputs (for external triggering of voices - ie form a modular synth or compatible midi>>cv unit)
# 5 normalised pre-mixer individual outputs
# All new tact switches at time of modification (2004 end)
# Blue LEDs throughout"
Note this is from the same seller as this TB-303 Beast which has recently been re=listed. The auction link in that post has been updated with the new link.
Twenty Systems - Benge
Twenty Systems is a new album by Benge, released October 20th 2008.
"A brilliant contribution to the archaeology of electronic music" - Brian Eno
http://www.expandingrecords.com
Be sure to also check out the Twenty Systems MySpace page for tracks featuring the following synths:
1969 EMS VCS3
1973 Roland SH-2000
1975 Moog Polymoog
1981 Yamaha CS70m
1984 Oberheim Xpander
1987 Kawai K5
Update: now on Bancamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com/
AH Bay Area and PNW Synth Gatherings This Saturday
AH Bay Area Gathering Info
"There *will* be a raffle with the proceeds going to the Moog Foundation, and they have some goodies that they're sending out as raffle prizes. If you have anything you'd like to donate to a good cause, please bring it, I [Brandon] will have Moog Foundation thank you notes that can be filled out if you need proof of donation. Bring some cash for raffle tickets!
There will be a few new modules making their debut at this event, so don't miss it!"
It will be at:
TechShop
120 Independence Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
10AM-7PM
PNW Synth Gathering (Pacific Northwest in the Seattle Area)
"This year the meeting will be in the K-Quad, K203 and K204. Original post updated."
The Mattson Mini Modular (MMM) will make an appearance - a few systems will be there.
"There *will* be a raffle with the proceeds going to the Moog Foundation, and they have some goodies that they're sending out as raffle prizes. If you have anything you'd like to donate to a good cause, please bring it, I [Brandon] will have Moog Foundation thank you notes that can be filled out if you need proof of donation. Bring some cash for raffle tickets!
There will be a few new modules making their debut at this event, so don't miss it!"
It will be at:
TechShop
120 Independence Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
10AM-7PM
PNW Synth Gathering (Pacific Northwest in the Seattle Area)
"This year the meeting will be in the K-Quad, K203 and K204. Original post updated."
The Mattson Mini Modular (MMM) will make an appearance - a few systems will be there.
CASIO VL-1 "MIDI NOTE INPUT" by S-CAT.
YouTube via PHONICPOTION
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH FILTER, PITCH MOD and MIDI INPUT. DEMO USING Q-80 SEQUENCER AND ROLAND TR-909."
Reason for Guitar Synthe .4（参考動画）
YouTube via SyntheProgrammerKATO
"ReasonとCubaseのMIDIエフェクト機能を組み合わせ、1本の弦の1つの ノートだけで、2パート以上の伴奏をさせる工夫です。ここではエレピのコード白玉弾きとウォーキングベース風だけですが、何パートでも増や せます。"
Googlish:
"Reason and Cubase MIDI effects of a combination of features, one of the strings of single notes, but more than two parts is designed to accompany.
White Jade electric piano in this code is the only player to the wind and walking bass, and the increase in part-time."
d.v.d live pinball visualisation
d.v.d live pinball visualisation from PingMag on Vimeo.
"Processing animation by Japanese VJ and band project d.v.d playing live with 2 drum sets. dvd-3.com/" via synthtopia
What Does a Comb Filter Do?
"Although it is not an especially common type of filter, if you have a decent number of softsynths, you may have come across what is called a 'comb filter' (so named, because if you look at its frequency response, it looks like the teeth of a comb). Casual mucking about usually results in flanging type effects, which is all well and good, but why would you need that when your plug-in folder probably already has a dedicated flanging effect or two? While it is true that comb filters can be used for flanging type effects, where it really becomes useful is in doing a sort of basic physical modelling."See the full post on Waveformless for a short tutorial you can try and a sample.
Real Drums the iPhone Drummer
YouTube via ArminSZ
"This shows the 'RealDrums' Live Drummer app for the iPhone. The app is full stereo - YouTube video is played mono by default - check www.soundside.de for full stereo."
You can get RealDrums here:
The -hard plAYer-
"-hard plAYer- is an 8 bit tunes hardware player, which allows you to listen to the same melodies you could listen to in some of the 80's home computers and videogame consoles. In next versions It will also work as MIDI synthesizer. It's audio sound generator porcessor is the General Instruments AY-3891X the same one that was used in vintage computers like the Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Spectrum ZX, MSX, Oric, or Colour Genie, and consoles like the Intellivision or Vectrex. The YM-2149 was a Yamaha's licensed version of this processor."
more info including more video here
hard plAYer's hardware overview
YouTube via Tolaemon
"This video shows hard plAYer's hardware : the microcontroller, the SD card slot, the power supply, MIDI adaptor, AY-38912 PSG, the LCD and the simple mixer."
Access Virus TI Snow
images at this auction"Main Features:
* 11" x 6"
* Same Virus TI sound engine and software integration
* Can edit sounds with Virus Control, a VST/AU/RTAS compatible plug-in
* 16 patch select buttons for fast access to edit menus
* Three main oscillators and one sub oscillator per voice
* Virtual analog, hypersaw, wavetable, graintable, and formant oscillators
* Two fully independent filters (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, bandstop)
* Saturation module located between both filter blocks
* Two-dimensional modulation matrix with six slots
* Independent delay and reverb per patch (even in multi mode)
* Distortion, lo-fi algorithms, phaser, chorus, flanger, analog boost, ring modulator
* 3-band EQ and global vocoder
* patches sound the same between single and multi mode
* Each patch has its own arpeggiator with 32 programmable steps
* Two 1/4" outputs (R/L) with 192/24 D/A converters
* Two 1/4" inputs with 24-bit A/D
* Over 1,000 presets
* More than 6,000 free patches available
* MIDI I/O
* USB can send MIDI and audio signal to computer at 12 MB/s
* Winter-white finish, white LED and display, wood rail beneath the front panel
* Every part can be panned dynamically between two stereo outputs
* 6 knobs, 21 buttons, 18 LEDs
* Between 10 to 50 voices, depending on the complexity of the patch
* Multi programs can have fully-independent embeeded singles without links to single banks
* 512 RAM and 512 ROM patches
* 52 embedded multi-patches, 4 part in multi mode
* Adaptive control-smoothing makes easy parameter changes
* Knob quantize can make parameter changes at set intervals for step sequencer-like sounds
* Sample-accurate integration with multiple DAWs"
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