andromeda 3

YouTube via pasgasman
"Andromeda, les possibilités du ruban et quelques presets"

Comparison of the Roland Juno 60 and the Alesis Ion

YouTube via se7ense7
"I put together these two galactic forces, one ancient but beautiful godess, one victorous tiran. I took away the distance between them, brought them close to each other, letting them smell each other, take a glimpse at one another... I never felt more sexual tension in one room. The love between Godess Juno and Tiran Ion that could not be...

For more sounds:
www.myspace.com/simonderycke
www.myspace.com/alienrobotdance

Grtz,
Alien Robot Dance"

live pa duopractice

YouTube via se7ense7
"Lazy live pa jam by myself (Alien Robot Dance) and my mate Parisian Goldfish (aka Canis).
more music:
www.myspace.com/simonderycke
www.myspace.com/canis09"

An even simpler theme

YouTube via attorks
"An even simpler theme; just 3 minor chords (Cm, Bbm and Fm) and an improvised solo. The first 8 step sequence you hear is the Synthesizers.com which later transposes to the bass line. The second 12 and 16 step sequence is a MFM VCO through the CGS Steiner filter only using the Band Pass input. The third 8 step sequence (but all notes are the same) is a MFM VCO through an Ian Fritz 5Pulser through an Oakley Equinoxe Phaser.
If you want a better audio quality, see or download the original video in the video section of my website."

EDP GNAT

via this auction

"Specifications are as follows:

KEYBOARD - TUNE : approx one and a half semitones up or down (preset to A=440Hz). GLIDE : rate adjustable up to 4 seconds for 2 octave sweep.

OSCILLATOR - Footage: 5 octave steps 32' to 2'. Waveform: Sawtooth, Square, Enhance (Pulse width mod)

CONTROL OSCILLATOR - Range: approx 0.5Hz to 500Hz (continuous). Waveforms: Sine, Sawtooth (ramp up), Sawtooth (ramp down), Square, Random.

NOISE: Digitally generated Pseudo-random noise.

FILTER - Type: 12dB/octave low pass with bass enhancement. Cut-off frequency 3 to 16KHz (continuous). Proportional keyboard control. Q Factor: variable (continuous) from flat to verge of oscillation.

FILTER CONTOUR - AD type envelope, fully variable from ramp up, through spike, to ramp down.

VCA Envelope Generator - AR type. Attack time 3ms to 4 seconds. Release time 3ms to 12 seconds.

Built-in Speaker.

Sockets comprise a quarter-inch line out jack, a bi-directional 'LINK' connector in the form of a 7-pin DIN socket for interfacing to other Gnats, Wasps, the caterpillar controller keyboard or the Spider sequencer. The unit can be interfaced to MIDI via its LINK connector and a suitable converter such as those available from www.kenton.co.uk.

9V dc power is applied through a 3.5mm jack or the unit can operate off 6 x 1.5V 'C' batteries for portable use"

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Ad Infinitum UMM402 Mixer Module

via this auction

"The UMM402, "Utilis Multis Mixus IV-II", is two four-way multiples with 3.5mm jacks and with an integrated two channel passive mixer, in a standard single-width Frac-Rak module..

The UMM402 has two four-way multiples, each of which is also routed to one side of a two channel passive (attenuating) mixer. The mixer adds a 10Kohm load to each signal. This module is great for mixing control voltages.

Due to maximum use of available panel space, this module fits a standard angle- rail-type Frac-Rak case (such as the Paia case), yet does not currently fit into a 'C'-rail type Frac-Rak case (such as the Blacet case.)

Please visit adinfinitummusic.com for more options and to see more of our products."

Moog Prodigy

images at this auction

Note the metal latch in the back.

Novation K-Station Demo

Novation K-Station Demo from Stuart Mitchell on Vimeo.
"A demo of the Novation K-Station VA Synth, no external effects or postprocessing (delay, reverb and distortion are internal effects)

Tweaking some patches I created myself, a fun little machine that is. (last patch is sequenced from the Midibox SeqV3)"

Moon Modular 565 Quad Quantizer

http://www.lunar-experience.com/

see it in action here

New Optigan Diagnostic Test Disc Samples

"These discs have various test tones, sweeps, etc on them, as well as some sound files taken directly from the “Rock & Rhythm” master tapes. They are identical except that one is at 8000dpi and the other is at 4000dpi. The 4000dpi discs are a bit cheaper to make, so we’re trying to find out if the savings is worth the difference in quality."

via optigan.com where you'll find samples.

Bruce Haack Play Toy psychedelic 1968

YouTube via aldosounds68. via Analog Suicide.
"Bruce Haack Play Toy psychedelic 1968"

BRUCE HAACK - intv w/ Philip Anagnos

"intv w/ Philip Anagnos director of "Haack: The King Of Techno"

FEATURING: bruce haack, esther nelson, praxiteles pandel, chris kachulis, starchildren, jean jacques perrey, money mark (beastie boys), mark oliver everett (eels), mouse on mars, cut chemist, peanut butter wolf, tipsy, dj me dj you, anubian lights, mister rogers (pbs), garry moore (i've got a secret), russell simmons (def jam)

http://www.haackmovie.com
http://www.documentarychannel.com"

AH 2008 vid 1

AH 2008 vid 1 from synthdood on Vimeo.
follow-up to this post

SunVox 1.1 and Bhajis Loops

YouTube via PalmSounds. via Palm Sounds
"A video about the new version of SunVox and a few of the new features. Then I export a sequence to the SD card and use it in Bhajis loops."

Andromeda 2

YouTube via pasgasman
"Exploration des filtres de L'andromeda, avec Maq 16/3, Microkorg et SH 32"

Deftaudio Crazytwins synth

YouTube via DeftAudio
"2 OSC synth with pulse modulation. Schmitt trigger based"

Wasp-like VCF sync demo

YouTube via synthmonger
"Here's a small clip featuring one of my latest VCF modules. This is a wasp-like filter using my voltage controlled oscillator variable resistors (vcovrs) to control the frequency and resonance of the state variable filter.

In the video I have a single oscillator running through the filter while another oscillator is syncing the vcovr which is controlling the filter frequency. The resonance is set at max and is self-oscillating, which is very unusual since state variable filters are not supposed to self-oscillate. I am just adjusting the frequency knobs and showing the different audio outputs. Not much to it! :)"

x0xb0x 824

images at this auction




YouTube via ohmstudiste

obama angst

via Baghead's sounds channel
"two Kjaerhaus Spectra soft synths one with AD replicant the other woth AD Dubstation against arturia moog modular low end woth Ableton reverb , all with a military drumbeat from Puremagnetik purplekit tweked with audio damage Automaton - not a finished song more of a mood for some one to add on to"

"I kind of thought it has a Twin Peaks feel to it of you remember that show , oh Lara where is the Log Lady???? if you can't tell I'm worried that sleeze McCain is gonna win, what a tragedy if that occurs... also because of the abrupt ending it works better as a loop , but then maybe that is part of the angst, i.e an abrupt ending"
BTW, what's up with Texas?

waldorf blofeld teil elf

YouTube via thegoacyst. Remember to see prior vids/posts you can search on thegoacyst on the top left of the site. Use search, it's your synth friend.
"some jazz session on the powerful little synth."

Total System Point Never - Power In That Which Compels You

"Total System Point Never is Daniel Lopatin of Oneohtrix Point Never / Astronaut / Infinity Window on polyphonic synthesizers and Vinnie Paternostro of Total System Failure and Sonic Suicide Squad on tenor sax. This disc sounds like John Zorn getting f'd up by Tangerine Dream, somewhere between free jazz skronk and future retro synth. This release represents the rebirth of snapped in half, the future is now."
More info on snapped in half
Photo by Bill T Miller

Navs' Modular Lab: New Blog!

http://navsmodularlab.blogspot.com/

You might remember Nav's from these various posts featuring sound tests and comparisons of different modules. He'll be transferring over the old tests to the new blog over the next couple of weeks so keep an eye out for them. For now he has a post up featuring the Bleep Labs Thingamagoop running through a Cwejman MMF-1 and a Roland Space Echo followed by a Cwejman VCO-2RM.

Sonic madness

You can listen to this Plogue Bidule track on Plogue Bidule Experiment

New Rhodes Chroma Registry Page: Model 1611 (Computer Interface)

via Chris Ryan on the Rhodes Chroma List:

"The instrument registry has been a popular part of the site; in addition to the more than 500 Chromas and Expanders listed (over 200 of which were supplied directly by owners), it accounted for over 5500 page views during the last twelve months, more than 7200 if the Polaris registry is included.

A lot of the instruments in the registry came from Fender's warranty list, a copy of which was supplied by Ken Ypparila [21030229]. This list also includes the serial numbers of the computer interface kit, Model 1611, which were registered by owners. This kit comprised the Fender Music System and the interface card for the Apple II computer. I thought it would be interesting to start a new page for this part of Chroma history. For now, the list contains the interfaces for which registration cards were returned to Fender, along with the serial number for my interface (which was stolen along with my computer over twenty years ago), 27 in total. The highest serial number in the list is 16110219, which was mine; so it seems that this was a production run far more limited than even the Chroma--which is perhaps not surprising, as this was among the first computer interfaces for any such musical instrument.

If you have, or had, the Chroma Computer Interface, feel free to send me the serial number, if available (as I no longer have my interface card, I'm not sure whether the number appears on it; but it is shown on the diskette), and some information about it. It would be interesting to know how many of these kits still exist, and if any of them may even be in use. (If any are, I have one or two diskettes I could supply with some original patches I haven't heard since the 1980s.)"
http://rhodeschroma.com/

Sugar Bytes Consequence

"CONSEQUENCE is the new member of our product family and it will make your tracks get a move on. Consequence is a chord groovebox, with a surprising depth of possibilities while being easy to use, due to an intuitive workflow. Chords are alternated, split up to custom arpeggios and turned into leg-driving basslines, amazing melodies or dreamy sound textures. The internal audio recorder keeps your ideas when they come or records loops or even full tracks. The allround soundlibrary contains all possible kinds of instruments, from thick basslines to gentle violines. Combine these with individual triggering options for unheard sequences full of joy and groove! Combine sound-presets and sequencer-presets, an unlimited source of inspiration. CONSEQUENCE is a composition tool which can create chordlines or whole songs on the fly, but also chords which are played via MIDI can be supersized using the innovative sequencing engine."

Formant Modular Docs

You can find them on this electro-music.com thread.

mirrored here

The Harvestman: Stilton Adaptor

"Now available from Analogue Haven:

The Stilton Adaptor is a 4-channel amplifier and attenuator for sending modular synthesizer signals to guitar effects pedals. It is the first module in The Harvestman's "feedback console" design, and can function as a feedback controller with no other modules present. Simply connect four effects pedals and tune finely. The vermin have inherited the earth. The quickstart guide is now available, containing partial manual text: link"

PNW2008: George Mattson Demos the MMM Part 3

YouTube via matrixsynth

"George Mattson demos the Mattson Mini Modular at the Pacific Northwest Synth Gathering 2008"

Note this is the last part of George Mattson's talk. Remember you can click on the PNW2008 link below for all posts on the event including the first two videos on the MMM.

Whats wrong with my 1V/oct single bus controller?

YouTube via topekadiyver2. follow-up to this post.
"I'm lost. I can't figure out whats going wrong with my 1V/oct controller. This video shows some of the behaviors of the unit and my soundlab. Any help would be greatly appreciated!"

waldorf blofeld teil zehn

YouTube via thegoacyst. "strings and piano...simple play on blofeld synthesizer."

PASY02 Demonstration

YouTube via pankakuinc. "Demonstration movie of PASY02."

my first Buchla

YouTube via cray56. "a quick patch and a quick video"

Note: Cray released a CD featuring a solo improv session with only the EMS SYnthi AKS. You can find info on that here.

THE "DUBSTER" by S-CAT

YouTube via PHONICPOTION. S-CAT/PHONICPOTION on Ebay
"CIRCUIT BENT DIGITAL DELAY WITH 3 MODIFICATIONS. SHOWN WITH VOCAL, BOSS HC-2, MC-202 & TR-606."

Perfourmer Retube

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here's a response to Radambe's comment here on youtube. This is the incredible analog Vermona Perfourmer run through the Vermona Re-Tube-Verb."

GOA TRANCE (Test demo)

YouTube via PrototypeZZ
"GOA TRANCE Tast Demo throught Midi interface

Keyboard ORLA
FL Studio

Presented by Prototype Pictures"

Minimoog Serial #1001

There are actually two of them. :) One at the Eboard Museum and one at the Audities Foundation. There is a reason for this.

see Sequence 15 for more.

x0xb0x Kit

via this auction

"944 from run 8
This is an original x0xb0x kit produced by ladyada from adafruit industries. It is from run number 8, which was rumored to be the last run due to parts shortages."

Fragments Of Memories - NES FF8 Remix

YouTube via ArbiterCLVII
"A remix of Fragments of Memories from FF8 in NES synthesizer."

MOTM-190

via this auction

"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"

Moog Micromoog

images at this auction

Custom Waldorf Blofeld Rack/Stand

images at this auction

"This is a custom rack for your Blofeld in a high gloss polar white finish for a professional finish look."

AllYourThoughtsAreBelongToUs

flickr by WillowBear

"A contemporary version of what we were building late 60s/early 70s. (This one uses PC board for keys. Mine heh used hair-pins on resistive tape!)

p.s. courtesy MusicFromOuterSpace.com"

Sync Beat

YouTube via bluecolor3k. Spot the synths. Shake it.
"Japanese Synthesizer Music (Karaoke).
Best keyboard player - Daisuke Asakura"
Anyone ID the keytar at 3:55?

Vermona DRM1 mkiii Stereo Test

YouTube via zibbybone
"I just purchased this used DRM1, but only half of the drums seem to pan correctly. Also, the clap output is very low. Is that common with this machine? BTW, drums are being controlled by TR-909 external instrument mode."

after party

YouTube via vonhaulshoven. Note the two Yamaha AN1Xs. The AN1X was one of the first virtual analogs release shortly after the Clavia Nord Lead. It actual does a good job at covering the Yamaha CS series. Be sure to see these videos for more vonhaulshoven.

Cowboy and the Vocoder Too

YouTube via AnalogVocoder1. follow-up to this post. "Cowboy "listening" to me using my Roland SVC-350 Vocoder with my Korg Poly-800 Synthesizer as the carrier input."

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Native Instruments Reaktor Equinox: Bill In A Padded Room

YouTube via gearwire
"Bathe yourself in soothing sine waves. Get lost in swirling pads. Give yourself over to sweeping atmospheres. Breath deeply this demo of the Native Instruments Reaktor Equinox soft synth.

Your sensory-guide on this image-journey will be none other than Bill Holland, recognized spiritual medium and level-seventeen empath in World Of Wacraft. Let his synth textures transport you to a time before "electronic music" was ever "cool."

See more on Gearwire.com."

KORG Nano Controllers in Black

via Shipitology

Dracula_ The Blood Is The Life

"Here's a little cue from a score I did for a stage production of Dracula back in 1983 at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Instruments: the KRONOS Quartet, grand piano, and a lot of multi-tracked Roland JP-8. Enjoy!

Happy Halloween,
vgermuse"

Velva at Circuit Bent Chicago

http://velva9000.com/

via brian c

new (Optional) Serge Knob Colour Scheme for new shop Panels and M-odules

via Bakis:

"hello,

from now on, Serge can offer their shop panels and M-class series M-odules with a more colourful knob scheme.

as Rex says:

"The colour coded knobs are an option for newly ordered M-class m-odules and Shop series panels and are provided to our STS clients at no additional charge.

Retrofits to systems already in the field will be handled by payment &
exchange arrangements between STS clients and myself addressed on per case
basis."

look at the photos section of the SMOG yahoo group (in the m-class series folder) for my CV processor and Wave Processor m-odules that follow this knob colour scheme.

in detail:
Black knobs are for offsets and audio (AC) attenuators, and Blue Knobs are for cv (DC) attenuators.
(the Red knobs are just added to my m-odule for fun, they are not included in the new knob colour scheme.)

thanks,
Bakis."