cs15 yamaha analog synthesizer

YouTube via abertronic
"ebay Item number: 220336501439. 2min external reverb added"

"Interesting article concerning the cs15 and links to service manual

cs15 manual" [via synthdiy.com]

ELECTROPLANKTON エレクトロプランクトン演奏

YouTube via jetdaisuke.

"The ELECTROPLANKTON is Nintendo DS music software made by Toshio Iwai known as the TENORI-ON producer"

And for those curious about jetdaisuke's shades (glasses):

カニエ・ウェストのシャッターサングラス


click here for prior posts on electroplankton.

New Interfaces for Musical Expression

"On behalf of the NIME 2009 Committee, we invite you to be part of the 9th International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, organized by the School of Music, School of Art, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Entertainment Technology Center and School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University.

We encourage contributions in the following categories:
* Papers (full papers, short papers, posters)
* Demonstrations
* Live Performances
* Installations

Complete submission guidelines are available on the conference website here.

TOPICS
We welcome submissions on topics related to new interfaces for music performance including, but not limited to:
Novel controllers and interfaces for musical expression
Novel controllers for collaborative performance
Novel musical instruments
Computational methods of composition
Augmented/hyper instruments
Interfaces for dance and physical expression
Interactive Game Music
Robotic Music
Interactive sound and multimedia installations
Interactive sonification
Sensor and actuator technologies
Haptic and force feedback devices
Interface protocols and data formats
Gesture and music
Perceptual & cognitive issues
Interactivity design and software tools
Musical mapping strategies
Performance analysis and machine learning
Performance rendering and generative algorithms
Experiences with novel interfaces in education and entertainment
Experiences with novel interfaces in live performance and composition
Surveys of past work and stimulating ideas for future research
Historical studies in twentieth-century instrument design
Reports on student projects in the framework of NIME related courses
Artistic, cultural, and social impact of NIME technology
Gesture measurement
Enabling music networks
Bio-music

IMPORTANT DATES
Submission of proposals (papers, posters, performances, installations):
January 24, 2008

Notification of acceptance/rejection (installations and performances):
March 13, 2009

Notification of acceptance/rejection (papers and posters):
March 20, 2009

Early registration:
May 1, 2009

Author registration (papers and posters):
May 1, 2009

Submission of final papers:
April 15, 2008

FURTHER INFORMATION AND CONTACT
For any further information/question/comment/suggestion, please send a message to the local organizing committee at http://www.nime2009.org"

PPG Wave 2.2

via this auction
"Very Rare...One of 300 ever made...this is the nicest I've seen!!

Polyphony - 8 Voice / 8 Part Multitimbral

Oscillators - 2 to 16 Oscillators per voice (using Digital Waveforms); 30 Wavetables with 64 waves per table

SSM Filters - analog 24 dB/oct lowpass VCF filters with ADSR envelope

The German made PPG Wave 2 series of synthesizers are incredibly great sounding analog/digital hybrid vintage synths. They use digital samples of wavetables and feature analog VCA envelope and VCF filter sections for a classic and warm sound. The Wave 2.2 (pictured above) has oscillators that can generate over 2,000 different single-cycle 8-bit digital waveforms! Covered by knobs, the Wave still looks analog and this comprises the "Analog Control Panel". More complex and new-wave editing of the wavetables and samples is covered by the "Digital Control Panel" where there are several key-pad buttons and an LCD screen. Another familiar treat to analog junkies is the inclusion of an 8-track sequencer which features automation of pitch, loudness, filter cutoff, waveforms and more. A cool feature - its onboard sequencer will also record any filtering and wave changes, in real-time!! The more commonly encountered Wave 2.3 followed the 2.2."

Installing Low-Gain's NESmod (Version 1.0)

YouTube via natemccoy
"This is a quick video I made outlining the installation of Low-Gain's NESmod. I hope you enjoy it.

Here is Low-Gain's Web documentation regarding the modification installation.
http://lowgain-audio.com/NESmod.htm
He has the modification available for purchase via his website, as well as some other cool music.

This modification allows for an amplified direct connection to the 2A03 allowing for greater sound output and quality from the NES.

This is ideal for anyone using the NES for sound and musical compositions.

Low-gain gave this modification to me at blip festival '08 so i made a quick and simple video. Thanks a lot man!

Here are some websites of my own personal music if you are interested.
http://www.rivel.org
http://mrspastic.googlepages.com"

1st Baltimore SDIY Group 2008 Christmas Holiday Party

"The 1st Baltimore SDIY Group 2008 Christmas Holiday Party on 12/27/2008 went extremely well. Jeff Brown came with his modular synthesizer, Art Harrison brought his new Theremin (www.harrisoninstruments.com), Dave Vosh brought his mini DIY modular & Doepfer modular systems, David Rickert brought his DIY mini modular system, Davis White brought his laptop system with the REASON program, Peter Blasser brought his DIY Theremin, Hal Schmulowitz brought his Korg R3/Roland SH32/Yamaha DX-200, my guest Mike Delvison brought his Korg DW8000 & I brought my Korg MS2000BR/Roland D-100/Yamaha DX-200/Doepfer A-100 series mini modular synthesizer." more info and pics here.

MIDImplant

"the smallest MIDI to Control Voltage (MIDI2CV) converter ever made*, and it's dual channel...

* if you find smaller one with similar functionality, I'll remove this claim and send you one MIDIMPLANT device for free"

MIDImplant

Oberheim Two Voice

click here for more images

via Shagghie

Roland TB-303 Modded

click here for more shots sent my way via Shagghie. Details:
"Blue *shaved* LEDs, such that they are flush with the surface, which is better for extended use as your fingers don't impact the LEDs themselves, and it also diffuses the LED's intensity too by adding a 'frosting effect' of sorts. Very trick!

The MIDI in and out cables are for the Colin Frasier midi kit.... and they connect via two custom, well-made mini cables (1/8", pictured). The Colin midi kit is the best on the market by far....you can play back any midi sequence from the 303's own sequencer later on, so you effectively have 'infinite memory' when used with your DAW's sequencer, etc. It's totally, completely, amazing. For production, it's insane to be able to recall a track you worked on a year ago, and replay the midi sequence back to the 303...it's comes back IDENTICAL to the 303's original sequencer...just make sure Logic's 'quantize' features are off when recording the original 303 sequence. For live perforamance, it's also awesome to clock off the MachineDrum, without need for any third converter boxes, etc. The MD can even 'play' this 303 with it's own midi machines, too...for a different non-acid vibe. Radical!"

Hand made analog modular synth and Max/MSP processing

YouTube via yakthekyle
"An excerpt from an improvisation on my hand built modular synth controlled by and being processed by Max/MSP. + Hand made photocell controller for Max."

KORG Poly Ensemble

via this auction

*** MS-20 + SQ-10 Analog Groove Machine ***

YouTube via Newueel
"This self explaining video shows a way on how to turn your MS-20 into a fat groove machine using a Korg SQ-10 analog sequencer.
Watch it, try it, enjoy it !!!

No patch settings included this time :P To try it yourself: Just start with the MS-20 default knob settings and follow the video."

Mattel SYNSONICS Analog Drum Synthesizer

via this auction
"vintage 1982 Mattel "Synsonics" electronic drum synthesizer. This analog device has four surface mounted drum pads, with controls for overall tune and volume mounted on each side of the housing. This machine is rigidly constructed, and it can actually be played with normal wooden drum sticks!

Power is by 6 "C" Batteries, or a optional 9-VOLT DC power supply. I have installed a new set of Duracell batteries, since I do not have the plug-in type of power supply. This unit can be plugged into a mixer via a set of stereo RCA outputs, or you can listen privately, through a pair of stereo headphones. I turned the power on, and tried all of the programs and functions of this amazing little drum box, and was instantly impressed with the really cool analog drum sounds built into this machine! This unit is fully functional, and is remarkably free from wear and tear, and is not dirty or dusty.

An original Synsonics owner's manual is included, it is terrifically helpful in programming this device . These manuals are extremely rare! This Sysonics drum pad system also comes with the original stand mounting clamp, that will allow you to attach this assembly to any modern Pearl, Yamaha Or DW drum stand. The bracket is easily removeable to allow you to use this drum machine as a tabletop system."

Roland PG-200

via this auction

Casio CZ-1

via this auction

YAMAHA CS01 ANALOG SYNTH RARE RED VERSION

via this auction

Moog Minimoog

via this auction

Leipzig-K Synthesizer (green)

flickr by stupid is the new clever
(click for more)

"Analogue Solutions Leipzig-K Synthesizer in custom green
www.analoguesolutions.com/"

Wavestation and Juno-1 demo

You can find the demo on khoral's Cafe 80. Be sure to see the root of the site for more including a Casio MT-11 demo that recently went up.

The Harvestman Interview on VICMOD

"The Harvestman is one of the most unique euro modular companies out there today. Expect the unexpected seems to be the rule , be it the Tyme Sefari, a bendable loop sampler/delay, the Zorlon Cannon an Atari style noise generator with random gates, or the Malgorithm the world's first voltage-controlled bitcrusher and much more.
I fired questions his way....."
You can find the full interview here. Be sure to check out the rest of VICMOD for more interviews.

EMS VCS3

YouTube via cinnamonjuly

Emrls Box - G.E.N.E. [Factory]

YouTube via emrls
"I cant explain the music for this lvl cause it'll spoil my game. Just know that its intensity is there for a reason.

Also note, this is an entire playthrough of the song. Theres no loop for this vid. Look at the time span for this vid n relate it to gameplay. Oh yea... you'll be here for a while."

avrsynth

YouTube via linsoft23.

See the AvrX label below for some prior posts on the chip.
"Demo Video of my 4-voice polyphonic AVR Synth Project"
Update: you can find more info on Making of a drum synth.

ClockBox testing

YouTube via fibranijevidra
"Just a quick demo of some ClockBox features.
Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fibra/se..."

SPACE : ''Running in the city'' (1978)

YouTube via Gazebo83. Spot the synths.
"This is really rare! I love this French group"

New video:

MecanicBionic | August 12, 2009

KRISP1 MODULAR CONSTRUCTION Update

via KRISP1 on the AH list:

"First I would like to thank all the people that have supported me in my first year as a manufacturer of Oakley modular as some of you know not the easiest of jobs but for me the most satisfying job I have had

I hope to be bringing you all Tony's new moduels in 2009 and beyond

The Transition to 5U Bridechamber panels is now complete with the addition of the OMS-820 companion module and the triple Little Lag module

Both new moduels are discounted by 15% along with other modules in our on line store the sale runs to the end of the year 31st December

Cheers
Paul Darlow
http://www.krisp1.com/"

FIRST PRODUCTION MATTSON MINI MODULAR SYNTH DEMO SIX SE IO M'ACCORGO

FIRST PRODUCTION MATTSON MINI MODULAR SYNTH DEMO SIX SE IO M'ACCORGO from RED MARTIAN on Vimeo.
"One of the most beautiful pieces of lute music - on the MMM."

Throbbing Gristle's Gristleizer On Boing Boing

Check out the post on Boing Boing.

MATRIXSYNTH got a mention as well. Pretty cool...

For those not familiar with Boing Boing, see this article on Wikipedia. They started in 1988 as a zine. They have a huge reader base and cover a myriad of topics ranging from politics to medicine, to drunken partying snowmen. :) You can find a few posts featured here including a tribute to Raymond Scott and a visit with David Byrne by Xeni Jardin. I've been reading Boing Boing since before I started MATRIXSYNTH. It's my favorite non-exclusivly-synth centric site. It's cool seeing them cover this.

The Sweeps Studio

http://www.myspace.com/thesweepsmusic

flickr set

"Elkatwin, Logan String Melody 2, Crumar Performer, Moog Prodigy, Roland RS-09, Yamaha CS-01"

via marko

Buchla at SUNY Stony Brook in New York

more images here

link via tj

follow-up to this post

Absolute Deviation

"The mission of Absolute Deviation is continue support and development of the Marimba Lumina-–the only truly revolutionary mallet controller."

via Johan
"Longtime Buchla associate Joel Davel has started his own business offering support to Marimba Lumina owners. It looks like he'll be building new ones as well."

Happy 2009 - Waldorf Blofeld Track

via Boele of SCD on the Waldorf list:

"My last Blofeld sound

for this year that is... :D

http://www.synthmusic.info number 339. [top left when you get there]

Believe it or not, after the first sound, it is just one other sound from the Blofeld. I like it so much that I decided to put it online. There is NO additional FX. No external reverb, no external delay. Just a little distortion from recording it too loud... Will correct that soon.

Did some small corrections on the website as well, added two new songs, one old movie, a possibility to add my own comments on a song and in the "various" section it might be interesting for people to look if they:
a. own a Novation Remote 25 and a Microwave 1
b. own an Alesis Andromeda A6
c. own a Roland TR-808 and are Dutch or Belgian ;-)

Regards, Boele"

Midibox Clockbox

Two shots of Mike's Midibox Clockbox with some updates to the code. You can find more info in the update to this 1x ClockBox, 3x x0xb0x post.

Note in that post I asked if anyone had more info on the ClockBox. It turns out it's a project from uCapps.de/MIDIBox, makers of the MIDIBox SID.

Comments disabled here to keep them on the previous post. I primarily put this one up to let people know the prior post has been updated.

Sequential Circuits Prophet-10

via this auction

note the tape interface

link sent my way via swissdoc

Baba O'Riley covered on Casio SA-5, SA-8 and SA-9

YouTube via frostedminipete
"With GREAT vocals, too. Jennie does a pretty good Roger Daltrey, huh?"

8 Bit Death

YouTube via tenderstems. "Getting back into things with a new circuit."

Moog Etherwave pro Theremin

YouTube via cinnamonjuly

Sequential Circuits Studio 440 Part 1 - 4

YouTube via WISSJE

Symphony Number 9 in the New World

YouTube via AmericanJumpCut. Roland X7
"ASM Intermediate Synthesizer Orchestra performing at Festival 2008"

akai xr10 drum machine

YouTube via abertronic "ebay auction"
I'm not seeing it listed yet. Here's a search on akai xr10.

Blender 3D Model - The Korg Electribe MX

YouTube via wax78. No audio.
"This is an attempt to model the Korg Electribe MX with Blender."

Blender 3D Model - The Korg Electribe MX Version 2


Electribe MX Blender 3D Model

Studio Electronics ATC-Xi Review

German review on Amazona.de
Googlish version here.

"In recent times offered different versions of their SE geplegten good models SE1 (SE1X), Omega 8 and the present test subjects ATC to Xi. Structurally, these are not very far apart. The most important difference is: The Omega 8 is polyphonic, the SE1 and ATC are monophonic. The ATC is the smallest and cheapest model, and differs from SE1 by a slightly different on the Minimoog-oriented user interface with knobs.

In addition to two (!) MIDI jacks are two ring modulator connections (!) And an additional input for external signals on the back of the instrument. The ring modulator is externally beschickbar, and the modulator signal is outside tap..."

via sequencer.de

Playing with my new e-toy under the x-mas tree

Plogue Bidule track. Via Plogue Bidule Experiments where you'll find more in in French. Googlish here.

Ex-Mess Electro

You can hear the track on Isotope of Me, via the forum.
"I finally had a few moments to spend in the headphones this weekend, and this little electro piece is what happened. It’s pretty cheery and a bit, um… chill, I guess (god I hate that term, but I guess it fits). DSI Evolver and Doepfer are working on bass, while various soft synths play the other parts. Samples are being played by the fantastic Short circuit 2 soft sampler. Wurlitzer EP samples and ARP string synth samples are thanks to Hollow Sun."

PICSynth V2

via picsynth on this electro-music.com thread: "PICSYNTH V2 chip is available. This allows variable pitch adjustment of oscillator 1 as well as having very accurate higher note frequencies.
Frequency modulation is now possible.

New samples on the picsynth site.

variation1.wma
This was made by varying pitch of oscillator 1 using the new detune control, a little inspiration followed around the beating notes. Oscillator 1 is also being fed into filter cutoff frequency for interesting peaky filter effects.

spooky.wma
I fed a LFO (sine wave) into PIN2.

The new pic18f1220 chip is cool and performs the task much better than the 16f628 did ! I hope to have a few pictures of other peoples picsynths soon.

Kevin
picsynth"

Setup_12_2008

flickr by psproject

full size

"Roland System100M, Sequential Circuits Prophet5, Synthesizers.com, ARP 2500, ASR10, ARP 2600, Yamaha 01V/96, (Yamaha CS-15 and Moog Minimoog not visible on the right)."

Pro One feedback with Marshall and Steiner

YouTube via b3nsf. follow-up to this post.
"A real heavy drone with the audio routed back into the Sequential Pro One after going thru the Marshall Time Modulator. Steiner Parker Synthacon and its little sequencer doing bug sounds, while the Roland SH-7 does a resonant howl."