Saturday, December 13, 2008
Korg Delta polyphonic analog vintage synth
YouTube via abertronic
"This is a quick demo of the Korg delta synth 1979 soon to be up for sale on ebay"
KORG Delta search on Ebay
Flower Electronics Little Boy Blue
YouTube via drwolfer
"Flower Electronics Little Boy Blue Ad#3
Little Boy Blue, available now!
For more information please visit:
http://www.flowerelectronics.com/
The LBB Standard features:
2 voltage controlled sawtooth oscillators
1/4" input with high gain preamp
envelope follower with inverter
2 channel mixer
intermodulating output stage
runs on one 9v battery, power is switched by output jack."
Friday, December 12, 2008
KORG MicroKORG Review with Demos
on khoral's Cafe 80"First thing to notice about the MK is the nice retro design… Ok, maybe second thing… the first being the awful mini keys. Why O why? Let’s deal with that right away and move on : the biggest issue with the MK might be the keyboard, and no, making it black don’t change anything."
I like that intro. :)
Evolution EVS-1
eVoLuTiOn of some Synthesis
click for samples and more shots of the Evolution EVS-1
via swissdoc: "came across this today, a synth from back then using the French SAM chip as used in Quasimidi Quasar as well."
The Story Of Pop – Part 35. Synthetic Material.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/piao/
"Alan Freeman looks at the history of the synthesiser, from its origins over a century ago right up to the digital samplers."
There's a link on the right pane of the site when you get there. It appears to require Real Player.
via Ollie.
"Alan Freeman looks at the history of the synthesiser, from its origins over a century ago right up to the digital samplers."
There's a link on the right pane of the site when you get there. It appears to require Real Player.
via Ollie.
itouch guitar 2.0 + Ableton
"This video is a quick demonstration of my guitar with 2 itouch ipods mounted onto the body of the guitar.
The ipod closest to the guitar pick ups is running Itouch Midi's Martix app which im using to send midi to Ableton Live on my Macbook via wifi.
And the itouch near the bottom is running Bloom designed by Brian Eno and Peter Chilvers, Bloom is a generative music application.
Note: in this video bloom is just being run through my mixer when i play live it is run through various patches to alter it a bit.
The reason i shake the guitar is to clear bloom and start a new pattern, each time i shake it, it clears the boards and lets you start again.
Note: this video is just me messing around with a quick live set i through together just for the video its nothing real special but it shows kinda what im doing for my live sets, one thing that im not using in the video that is in my live setup is various Pd(puredata) patches.
More Videos Soon.
Thanks
-Brian Green"
Hand Made Synth 3 osc w/ Photocell's & Trem + Ableton Live + Itouch Midi
YouTube via BrianWilliamGreen
"This is a video of my hand made synth made by kyle evans and i am processing the sound through ableton live and controlling it with my itouch. More Info On My Projects Like These @ www.ihatebriangreen.com
Seeyouinsleep:
Myspace.com/seeyouinsleep
Kyles Link:
myspace.com/elliselectronics"
Muse Research Receptor 2 Thomas Dolby
YouTube via griffinavid
"RECEPTOR 2 PRO and RECEPTOR 2 PRO MAX
These new models of Receptor are faster, smarter, and better in all respects than the previous generation. They feature entirely new computational engines including incredibly fast dual-core processors that offer twice the power of the previous generation, new SATA-2 storage systems that offer three times more disc bandwidth, 10 times the networking speed, and 50% more memory that is twice as fast as before."
Cordless Synthesizer
scribbler, jomox t resonator and tube zipper
YouTube via spunkytoofers
"the scribbler.
a circuit bent crayola keyboard. features include a switch to toggle between two "basscapes" two completely different glitches that makes the keyboard spit out rhythmic figures of bass tones, beeps, squalls, screams, and general rhythmic backgrounds. the switch toggles between two different head sets of the bass thick rhythmic sound textures.. the two note polyphony of the lofi keyboard breaks up both sounds of polyphony into possible bassscape voices. with that kind of breakup of lofi sound it produces all kinds of interesting modulation with and against those two notes of polyphony.. to make things more interesting modulation wise the scribbler features an lfo with depth and rate to help modulate and coax sounds into different rhythmic backdrops. besides the bass scape settings the instrument functions as normal as a warm lovely square wave sound of piano and organ. there is a simple onboard sequencer and some cheesy demos. it tends to sound really great with analog filters and other types of modulation devices..
in this particular demo the scribbler is utilized with a jomox t resonator and a electro harmonix tube zipper is routed in a feedback loop within the jomox t resonator. the scribbler definately sounds good to my ears in envelope followers, filters, delay and anything to compliments its thick sounding evolving rhythmic ambient nature.
the keyboard comes with pitch knob, a switch to control two different glitch bass rhythmic textures. an lfo with depth and rate, a switched speaker with a quarter inch out. lfo indicator in red and a vintage green pilot lens to indicate power. all components, knobs, switches, etc match the keyboard and the look is to blend in with the color scheme of the keyboard's original design. the scribbler runs on 4 AA batteries.
the circuit bent scribblers are available by sale and commision. i'll have a small run of original stock crayola keyboards. keyboard is over 10 years old and out of market. new in the box keyboards ready to go."
MAESTRO UNIVERSAL SYNTHESIZER SYSTEM USS-1
YouTube via mygoditsfullofstars1
"I'M ON THE MAESTRO...FLIPPING THROUGH THE SETTINGS.. ONLY SCRATCHING THE SURFACE..."
Sound Lab does Pink Floyd - On the Run
YouTube via YpsiSynth
"Sound Lab does Pink Floyd - On the Run"
Numerology Techniques 1 : GettingStarted
YouTube via JimAtFive12
"Numerology Techniques #1 : Getting Started. A bit nerdy, but a good demonstration of the basics of using Numerology, including the MonoNote sequencing module, and how to use stack presets. For more videos (and larger formats), visit five12.com."
OXYGENE 2 Jean Michel Jarre Cover (New Version), S4K USER
YouTube via Space4Keys
"My first video was removed from Youtube, but now that Mr. Jarre has given his permission I hope this video will remain up...
In this new version I used Nord G2 for all the sequenced stuff (drums, bass, arpeggio) and the lead sounds, Access Virus Ti for pads and Moog LP for filter FX.
For all JMJ fans out there,
Enjoy!"
How High The Moon
YouTube via HD7100
"My crazy arrangement of How High The Moon played on the Lowrey GX365 synthesizer."
Carly Comando - Everyday (Gameboy Color remix)
YouTube via lasercicalone
"You can remix a little tunes with the internal synth of Gameboy camera"
TONAL PLEXUS TPX4s
YouTube via AaronAndrewHunt
"I was messing around with different tunings of a Gm7 chord and came up with this. The sounds are coming from the TPX internal synth, except for the drums. Check out the Tonal Plexus at http://www.h-pi.com"
King Capitol Punishment Sleep Drone Mini analog synth
via this auction"King Capitol Punishment Sleep Drone Mini. Out of production, this is the little brother to their flagship Sleep Drone. A killer noise, glitch drone analog box of joy! The only flaw is a few light paint scrapes near the row of switches. Works perfectly, powers off a 9V Boss Style DC jack. For full specs, see: www.kingcapitolpunishment.com"
Thowt
via this auction"Thowt is a sophisticated virtual analog (VA) software synthesizer. You can use it either as a VST plugin in other applications that use VST technology, such as Cubase, or as a stand-alone application. Thowt is very useful when you need hard synthesized sounds; the variety of sounds it can produce is incredible and the range covers simulation of classical analog systems, FM synthesis and a combination of both. It possesses incomparable power of 9 double-oscillators per 1 voice. Sounds for dance styles, techno, DB, hip-hop as well as dark booming sound and leads sharp as a knife can be easily found in Thowt. You can create an unlimited number of your own presets. The Thowt is unrivalled instrument for sound experiments!
When working in a studio, VST plugin Thowt provides you with a range of interesting sounds and it is great when combined with HDR studio Cubase.
It can be used very efficiently as a standalone application for instance for concerts – to get very flexible and a souped-up VA synthesizer, the only thing you need is a laptop, MIDI/USB keyboard or a converter. The price is a real bargain. In comparison with a common synthesizer, you will get an open system which can be configured and is fully upgradeable. You can plug in a second multi-octave MIDI keyboard or guitar MIDI converter.
Basic features
* combination of 3 types of synthesis: Virtual analog, FM, Vector synthesis
* 9 double VCO per each voice; up to 18 generators per a voice
* cross-mix for spectral morphing
* each VCO is independent of the shape of a wave (sine wave, rectangle, “analog” rectangle, triangle, saw, noise, the first oscillators enable vector synthesis), VCO frequency drift (±4 octaves, semitones, subtle frequency drift ±50C), FM and circular modulation
* vector synthesis – 2 oscillators, 256 factory specimen that can be freely used
* FM and circular modulation, 6 operators for VCO 1+2, 4 operators for VCO 3-9
* 2 VCF – LPF, BPF, HPF, Moog type filter, simulation of analog filter in the 80s, band reject, peak
* 4 ADSR – 2 for VCA and 2 for VCF
* 2 LFO + step LFO/SEQ
* effect unit – delay, reverb effects, chorus, phasing effect, flanging effect, parametric EQ, compressor
* polyphony: 1, 6, 11, 16, 21 voices – adjustments to the performance of a PC and simulation of playing analog instruments
* up to 400 basic presets
* get support from our downloadable stylistically distinctive add-ons
* unlimited number of user presets
More informations on http://thowt.com"
Anyone know if this is based on Synth Edit or other?
Thursday, December 11, 2008
VAZ Modular 3.03
STL Music VAZ Modular 3.03"This software is still a relatively undiscovered secret in the world of analogue software synthesizers. And yet, it's regarded by those in the know, as the best for analogue sound. With top awards from all the major worldwide music magazines, you'll be pleasantly surprised when you take 5 minutes of your time to download, use, and hear just what VAZ Modular can do.
Some Key Features
* Unbelievable High Quality Analogue Sound
* Can be used as a Stand-alone application or as a VSTi or DXi
* Multi-timbral: 16 Synths, each displayed in its own window, with its own module configuration
* 16 Note Polyphony per Synth (or per MIDI channel, if synth has multiple CVs)
* 255 Modules / Synth
* 65 fully-featured module types
* Sampler, allowing mapping of instrument and drum samples across keyboard range(s)
* Global Mixer window to set levels and apply effects to the synth outputs.
* Support for both DirectX and VST plugins in the mixer and as a module within patches.
* Real-Time, low latency using DirectX (typically 18-40ms, dependant on soundcard/drivers)
* ASIO support for low latency input and output
* Selectable audio output rates: 11, 22, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96 kHz
* 64bit filter algorithms for better performance at low cutoff frequencies
* 3 types of Sequencer: Notes, Control and Trigger.
* Extended sequencer pattern randomize dialogs.
* Arpeggiator
* MIDI controllable, play from Qwerty or MIDI keyboard/software in real-time
* MIDI control of onscreen sliders and switches.
* Loading of patches by a configurable patch menu and also by MIDI Program Change messages.
* Sample playback straight/voice/wavetable
* Multi-sampling support in Wavetable and WTVoice modules.
* Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger and Reverb effects.
* Connect outputs of any module to the inputs of any other module
* Loads VAZ+ patches and creates modules automatically
* Load/Save Banks of Synths, Synths/Patches, Sequences, Mixers.
* Much, much more... "
New Serge M-odule HEX VCA / MIXER
via carbon111"The Hex VCA / Mixer consists of the standard (dual) Audio Mixer, a
dual VCA and a (4-input) VC Stereo mixer. Just the ticket for mixing
that palete of Serge colors :)"
MATTSON MINI MODULAR ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER DEMO TWO
MATTSON MINI MODULAR ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER DEMO TWO from RED MARTIAN on Vimeo.
No video, just audio.
"Here is the B Side of the first demo [A Side here]. Its a weird tune that turned out really different. I wanted it to sound like "Path of Least Resistance" but it sounds like "A Stroll Through A Lovely Forest"
Same drum kit, more cowbell plus the kraftwerk electro knitting needle pulse.
Super Saw patch and a couple of Prophet-5 style sounds with the EG sweeping the filter."
Life In Balance - A fun little Jam
YouTube via bansuri
"Life In Balance from Pittsburgh, PA. Performing music for meditations and healing. Using Quartz Crystal Bowls, Japanese Shakuhachi Flutes, EWI 4000s, Korg M3, Moog Voyager, Hartmann Neuron and Korg Radias.
http://www.myspace.com/soundhealer
http://www.lifeinbalancemusic.com
We have been touring consistently since 1998 - from Anchorage to Key West, from the Delaware beaches to Denver and cities in between.
We are in heavy rotation on many radio shows and were featured in the Living Room Concert series on the National Public Radio program ECHOES. Our music has been aired on the syndicated radio show "Music From The Hearts of Space"
Life In Balance is a Pittsburgh-based nationally touring and recording duo committed to using sacred musical instruments merged with current technology to create an integrated sonic environment for transformation. We perform both Sound Healing Meditation (Inbreath) and Dance/Music Concerts using hypno-global rhythms (Outbreath).
We have personally grown and cultivated our audiences and venues through constant touring and meeting liked minded groups of people throughout the country. Our successes are measured in the connections that we make with the listeners as well as CD sales."
"For those in the Pittsburgh region, We're getting ready for our big Solstice party.
info below.
The Life In Balance - Winter Solstice 2008
Sunday, Dec. 21st: “OM FOR THE HOLIDAYS” Winter Solstice Show, @ Your Inner Vagabond, 4130 Butler Street. Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville) Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. $10 cover. BYOB. All ages. Call 412-683-1623 http://www.yourinnervagabond.com
The Second Annual Life In Balance “OM FOR THE HOLIDAYS” a Winter Solstice Celebration is on for Sunday, December 21st.
Join in for our annual Solstice Ritual as we all shine on, shining our light brightly into the longest night. Be a part of this ancient connection as we continue the time line that we call, “Om for the Holidays” at Your Inner Vagabond. Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. $10 cover. BYOB. All ages. Call 412-683-1623
The evening starts with a flowing ambient Life In Balance set followed by an audience participatory Solstice Space Ritual.
Life In Balance will be performing music of the spheres using quartz crystal singing bowls and electronic synthesizers giving a musical voice to the Dark and Light by developing a personal inner-rhythmic pulse that opens into an ecstatic dancing celebration. Joining LIB will be Jan Hamilton-Sota on violin.
Bring an open heart along with your open mind and let us share an experience that will continue to shine throughout the long Winter nights ahead.
Life In Balance
Websites:
http://www.lifeinbalancemusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/soundhealer
http://www.sonicbids.com/lifeinbalance"
MINIMOOG Soundmodul Nachbau aus DDR-Zeiten
via this auction
"Hallo,Ihr bietet auf einen Minimoog-Nachbau aus Zeiten der DDR. Wer das Gerät genau gebaut hat, kann ich leider nicht sagen. Auf jeden Fall kommt er dem original Bassklang ziemlich nah, macht aber auch ganz eigene schräge Sounds. Mir ist vor einiger Zeit die Tastatur kaputt gegangen und ich hatte nie Zeit und die Muse, es zu reparieren. Nach Aussage eines Freundes, sollte es aber kein Problem sein. Das Kabel ist mit vorhanden.CV-Gate Steuerung müsste dort mit angeschlossen werden. Das Gerät ist etwas für Nostalgiker, Bastler und sonstige Soundexzentriker, die was ganz eigenes haben wollen. Ich bin überzeugt, dass die Stückzahl nicht groß gewesen sein kann. Also, hier ist die Gelegenheit für etwas besonderes und im Studio macht er was her. Jeder will mal anfassen! Der Verkauf erfolgt von privat, keine Gewährleistung. Viel Spaß beim Bieten!"
Googlish:
"Hello, Your offer on a Minimoog-time replica of the GDR. Who built the device accurately, I can not say. In any case, the original bass he sounds pretty close, but it also sounds very own slant. I recently broke the keyboard and I never had time and the muse, to repair it. According to a friend, but it should not be a problem. The cable is vorhanden.CV gate control should there be. The device is a bit of nostalgic, handymen and other Soundexzentriker, which was very own wish to have. I am convinced that the number was not large can be. So, here is the opportunity for something special in the studio and what makes it forth. Everyone wants to touch times! The sale is done by private, no warranty. Enjoy bidding!"
via Robert
"It was produced in GDR by an unknown musican. Sound near the prodigy."
Kalman Filter Tilt Sensor Theremin Mock up
YouTube via stuckie27out1. See The Mountain Fold for more info.
"Here is a quick video of the project I have been working on with some other people. Source code and all that coming soon. Much of the code is based on previous work done by Mr. Pycke. So in the mean time check out his site over at http://tom.pycke.be/"
ARP Odyssey + MOOG Taurus 1 + Roland TR-808
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage synth demo by RetroSound
lead and sync sounds: Arp Odyssey III;
deep bass: Moog Taurus 1 bass pedals;
drums: Roland TR-808;
no external effects used;"
dg.avi
YouTube via Crashlander42
"This was originally intended to be a demo of the my tube VCA module, but it kinda turned into this weird sequenced thinger.
Synth 1 -
XRVCO Triangle to wavefoler, XRVCO square -1 octave both go to MS20 VCF and then into the pentode tube VCA.
Synth 1 - SNVoice 25% square to Polivoks VCF into pentode VCA. Sounds strangely syncish.
Synth 3 - VCO 1 into Wasp filter and then into boring old VCA.
meh."
KORG DS-10 GATTOBUS DEMO, space4keys user s4k
YouTube via Space4Keys
"Little demo of this truly incredible piece of software for Nintendo DS.
It sounds amazing!
So at last I can play a synth also when I go to the toilet..."
Spectrasonics Omnisphere Demo
YouTube via Neyowolf
"Demonstration of Spectrasonics Omnisphere. Multi Patches only!"
Gazdatronik The Coventry
YouTube via Gazdatronik
"Brit-ish sounding sound...New(OLD) reciever...My roommate Bob is not pleased.
Video Processed by The pioneer VSX-4000 Stereo Reciever(has a video enhancer for some reason)
JX-3P on high part
DW-8000 on filter sweeps
Tx81z as farfisa organ
Emu-6400 on drums
Matrix 6 on BASS"
Yamaha KX-25 Controller Keyboard Overviewed
YouTube via gearwire
"The fairly unassuming look of the Yamaha KX-25 USB Controller Keyboard belies a solid unit with a sophisticated built-in arpeggiator. Being that he'd demo a broom-handle if it had an arpeggiator on it, Bill was more than happy to tear into this dapper controller.
This first clip on the KX-25 features an in-depth look at the arpeggiator, as well as some of the controls that make this the perfect partner for Steinberg Cubase, which, hey guess what, it comes bundled with.
See more on Gearwire.com."
NORD WAVE TIPS AND TRICKS 2
YouTube via MusicmarketingCanada
"The Nord Wave isn't your typical lead synth, check out these tips and tricks on how to personalize your sounds, use it as a live performance tool and get the most out of the instrument."
Spectrasonics Omnisphere HQ Demo
YouTube via Stekkkkkk. sent my way via fischek.
"This is a short demo of the brand new virtual instrument "Spectrasonics Omnisphere".
It's really an amazing piece of software.
The sound quality of this VST is the best I've ever heard.
This VST is usefull for every music genre.
It contains everything, from very clear sounding orchestral patches to really dark and intense sounds.
I had to record @ low FPS for performance, but the sound is recorded very good. That's the most important:)
Tech. specs:
Sound in this video is recorded trough an Edirol FA-66
The MIDI keyboard is a M-Audio Oxygen 8
I used FL Studio as host for Omnisphere
NOTE:
This video is just a short demo of some patches.
It just features a quick look at the interface and some patches that Omnisphere came with.
At this time there are a lot of new video's @ YouTube that go in-depth with Omnisphere.
They will give you a better idea of how great this synth actually is.
I'm using it over a month now, and it has become my first-choice VST for making ambient and experimental tracks.
For more about producing and my music, visit my website:
http://www.crystalskulls.nl"
Wakes Chemistries
YouTube via gennargiu. via the forum. See Pierecall Music for more.
"Arturia Jupiter 8v- Micron-Microkorg-Imac 24 Alu"
Atari Punk Console... gone wrong
flickr by The Bottomless Paddling Pool(click for mouse overs)
"I'm taking a paper in the first semester coming up on making your own synth from scratch and I thought that I'd better polish up on my electrical knowledge as it's been a while since I've done anything that needed any real effort. As I've never made an audio circuit before I thought I should start simple and progress to the harder stuff. So I decided to start on the popular and simple Atari Punk Console (APC). Anyway, I made it and I was getting sounds from it, but nothing like what I should have been getting. The sounds I was getting sucked, mainly just static mooshed up with high pitched whines. It was bad for the ears, especially as I had the volume up and my headphones on! I eventually found out what was haywire, the chip I was running it off was wrong, as in one letter different in the code from the proper chip. Not a big problem, frustrating at most. I'll make the APC soon and put it in a nice case. I have the neck of a violin that it'll look cool in. The body I'm saving for a bigger project, perhaps a Weird Sound Generator.
view large for best results
Bye!"
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