Monday, January 26, 2009
Yamaha MO6 perform mode demo
YouTube via Sytruss
"A demonstration of Yamaha MO6 perform mode."
Yamaha MO6 voice mode demo
"A demostration of Yamaha MO6 preset sounds.
Sounds in order:
Full Grand piano, PianoBack layer, Yama EP's, R&B Soft EP, Vintage '74 EP, Sweetness EP, TX802 EP, WurliTrem wurlizer, Nu Phasing clavi, E.PianoPad, Green Tea organ, Early Bird organ, St. Paul organ, Slippery guitar arpeggio, TouchWah, Feedbacker e-guitar, Mega Slap bass, Dee Tune pad, BigStrings strings, TrncHook trance pad, Growl Tekk lead, Feeling lead, Pad&Syn, BackPad MW pad, ChurchOoh choir, Tmpni+Cym timpani, Prisoner pad"
NAMM: The Beat Kangz Beat Thang: A Neo-Seussian Overview / Demonstration
YouTube via gearwire
"Since the Beat Kangz know a thing or two about drum machines
, it's not a shocker that their Beat Thang comes loaded with some of the most convenient, cutting edge features you'll see in a beat box. They gained massive street cred working on the sounds on the Zoom SB-246, and they're given even more control with the creation of Beat Thang.
See more on Gearwire.com."
You might remember the Zoom SB-246 from this Winter NAMM 2006 post.
Quad VCF for Casio SK samplers!
via gmeredith on this electro-music.com thread where you will find more info. "Well, I've just completed a huge project, which has been on my mind for a while now, ever since finding this forum - to build a true polyphonic, 4-voice VCF module, with CV input and resonance, running off 9V DC.It has taken me about 3 months of spare time to get this thing researched, thought out, breadboarded, built and optimised for the Casio SK sampler keyboards (I have an SK8). But it has finally come!!
Below are the results of my efforts.
But I wanted specially to post this message, in order to say a big THANK YOU to everyone in this DIY community; for both directly and indirectly helping me with this project by the way of advice, and links to circuits and information.
I especially want to thank Tim Escobedo, who designed the Q&D VCF, from which this quad VCF is wholly adapted from. Using it as a starting block got me half way there in one hit! Thanks to all the people here who put me on to it!!
I've written up a complete illustrated guide on how to make this quad VCF, which I call the "PHAT PHILTER BANK", and how to set it up for the Casio SK series keyboards. The guide is here, at the bottom of the page here:
http://www.jz-server.de/forum2/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?559
[Update: this original link appears to be dead. This updated link was added to the thread. Be sure to check the electro-music.com thread linked above for updates.]
There is also on that page an mp3 example of one of the SK presets with the filter applied. Makes the humble SK-8 sound like a real analog synth!!
You can also make it as a stand-alone unit, or adapt it to another type of keyboard, although another keyboard may or may not be able to take advantage of the full features that this VCF unit has - such as CV input. The SK samplers have separate internal envelope CV signals for their VCA's, which is particularly useful for driving this VCF. The guide shows you how to set it up in various ways.
Again, thank you all SO MUCH for sharing the knowledge that enabled this to happen!!
Cheers, Graham"
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Moog dreams - 2006
flickr by jannellandherNartfull size
"I've been real into Dick Hyman for awhile now. This was supposed to be an homage to him."
Electribe dubstep
YouTube via rudeog
"Using the emx, and the esx (for two samples only). Hope you enjoy."
Electribes
"Messing around with Electribe EA1 and ER1."
Clavia Nordwave
YouTube via tyroleankeyboarder
"Some sounds that I created on the Clavia Nord Wave.
The morphing function of the nord wave is controlled with the expression/volume pedal Yamaha FC9."
nordlead1 - arp and kinda slow rock atmosphere
YouTube via thhead. "actually a 4-track-recording, hand-played"
Moog Prodigy Analog Synthesizer "Sync-Mania"
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage synth demo by RetroSound
"Sync-Mania"
the sync-sounds of the Moog Prodigy Analog Synthesizer;
sequenced by the SCI Pro-One internal step sequencer and triggered by the TR-808;
drums: Roland TR-808"
eDIT#2 - Audiorealism bassline 2 [tb303 clone] drum machine [tr606clone]
YouTube via danmusicstoke. follow-up to this post.
'Second quick track i put together using audio realisms bassline 2 and drum machine softwear clones of some of the best analog gear.
Bassline2 - clone of the legendary tb-303 bassline synthesizer by roland
Drum machine -clone of 3 fomous drum synths: tr606 [used in this vid], tr808 and tr909 also made by roland
myspace: www.myspace.com/danmusicstoke
last.fm: www.last.fm/music/Dani+[music]
the track is avalible as a free download @ http://www.last.fm/music/Dani+[music]..."
Solar Dreams - Jacintasizer
YouTube via pappy25. Vid clips from Electronic Six Synthesizer
"Solar Dreams - Jacintasizer w/Electric six's Synthesizer"
Blender vs Acces Virus
YouTube via Analogger
"I found this ancient blender in my mother-in-law's garage. She never throws anything away - only because the Salvation Army refuses to take it. I decided to use it for an audio "experiment." Enjoy. Here is my Myspace site: http://www.myspace.com/mrdithersnoisebox"
CWEJMAN Analog Modular Synthesizer VCO-2RM + MMF-1 + ADSR-VC2
YouTube via pepemogt
"I was just jamming with a simple patch of the Cwejman
VCO-2RM + MMF-1 + ADSR-VC2
enjoy!"
CLASSIC 1970's OBERHEIM OB-1 SYNTHESIZER
via this auction"My parents bought it for me back in the 1970's. It hasn't been played in over twenty years. I recently discovered it cleaning out the attic. It does have some wear on it as can be expected for it's age. Some of the screws have rusting on them. One of the keys has a slight burn mark on it. I plugged it in and it lights up and makes sounds, the volume knob had a lot of noise in it when turned, so I sprayed some contact cleaner in the pot and quietened it down a bit. All the keys work and are in pretty good condition. The back has some scratching on it. Not sure if everything is working quite like it should as all I could get it to do was make some wierd CP-30 star wars type sounds. This keyboard needs a good tech to bring it back to its former glory. I'm selling this item as is." Inside an Oberheim OB-1.
CRUMAR SPIRIT
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via this auction
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Auction has this video. Note sure if it's the actual one for sale.
via this auction
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Auction has this video. Note sure if it's the actual one for sale.
Electronic synthesizer drum pad
via this auction"Create your own music or let this gadget do it for you."
Never saw one of these before.
Mini Moog Model D Synth w/ MIDI & split kybd
via this auction"This early 1970s, vintage synth is rather unique, in that it has been outfitted w/ a MIDI interface, at the Moog factory and under the direct supervision of Bob Moog only a few years ago. At the same time, the latest, rock-stable oscillator cards were installed and the instrument is in PERFECT working condition. None of the keys stick, and all of the pots and switches work as well as the day I bought it. I am the original and sole owner. The keyboard was split from the body, again at the Moog factory circa 1974 and under the supervision of Bob Moog. Because the instrument was only a year or two off the production line at that point, and the factory was still creating these instruments for market, the wooden framing that the factory carpenters custom made after the split "surgery" was complete match the rest of the body just perfectly. The two halves are connected by a twenty foot, pliable snake, with “Jones Plug” connectors on each end. Unusual, now, but these were relatively common connectors of that period – and they work perfectly. Why the split? In the mid 70s, I heard and saw The Mahavishnu Orchestra perform on many occasions, and the keyboard player, Jan Hammer, wore a split Mini Moog keyboard around his neck and played it in guitar-like fashion. A “first” at the time, and I had to have it done, by the same technicians, at the same factory, and under Bob Moog’s personal supervision. The lugs for a guitar strap remain on the keyboard box to this day.
I had the pleasure of both meeting and performing for Bob on multiple occasions, as I had been asked to join the Moog touring electronic music ensemble in the mid 70s by the then Moog V.P. of Marketing, Herb Deutsch. He is the man who co-invented the instrument in the summer of 1964 with Bob, and who was/is, an excellent snyth player as well. The ensemble performed periodically for the next couple of years, so as a “road instrument,” it sustained multiple “car-door dings” if you will, but all of these were finished-over by a professional paint/stain restoration artist, and are now nearly imperceptible.For the last twenty-five years or so, the instrument resided in a major Manhattan recording studio. It was used near daily on some of the most major recordings of the last quarter century. The instrument was cleaned before and after every recording session, and was kept in PRISTINE working and cosmetic condition. The small, clear decals with the studio’s logo in black still remain on both sections of the instrument, placed there for security purposes.
This vintage instrument comes with a rather long and glorious history, and sounds - simply sensational! Of course, this totally in-tune instrument can now be controlled by another keyboard or computer, and that MIDI function works perfectly."
Motus Mavis Star Shaped Synth
Another shot of the Star Shaped Synth by Motus Mavis. This one via Daily DIY, via Califaudio.BTW, you might remember the name Motus Mavis from way back in 2005 in this post for the buzz saw style knobs of their prior synth. Be sure to check these shots out full size. I'd link to the Motus Mavis website, but they are currently exceeding their bandwidth, so I'll hold off on this post.
via nonymous in the comments of this post.
JoeLMutantE DRUMTANT Project Frontpanel Design
flickr by JoeLMutantE"JoeLMutantE DRUMTANT Project Frontpanel Design 280x190mm size. Ready to be made on acrylic or aluminium surface for a desktop TR-909 clone."
full size
Acidcode Bassline Rack Camo View
flickr by JoeLMutantE
(click for more)
"Acidcode Bassline Rack Camo Inside DIY Finished By JoeLMutantE View Aluminium Black Knobs"
full size
camouflage
Waldorf Blofeld on Sound on Sound
You can find the interview by Paul Nagle here."In 2004 it looked like game over for Waldorf, but the German company are back, and with a hardware synth that more than lives up to their former reputation..."
ALAN HAWKSHAW BRIAN BENNETT SYNTHS AND PERCUSSION 1974. 4 TRACKS
YouTube via scorpiosview. Anyone know what synths were used?
"here are 4 songs composed and performed by the hawk and bennett from the 1974 sound library record synthesizers and percussion.its a funky little album with great bass lines and brill drrumming.hope u like.
tracks are-auto pilot
daytripper
oddball
pacesetter"
cow bell
Roland GP-100
YouTube via hvrhd1000u
"Roland GP-100 Guitar Preamp/Effects Processor triggered by Voyager OS"
Kaossilator Sound Demo
YouTube via KotroLaszloLehel
"Korg Kaossilator Sound Demo recorded with Ableton Live"
Quick Demo Synthesizers com
YouTube via MIxbern
"Rápida demostración de un síntetizador modular. Claro que no he podido mostrar todos los módulos, pero es interesante tanto para el estudiante en sonido como para quién quiera comprar un síntetizador modular. Si desea un vídeo más específico me lo puede hacer saber.
Salu2 a todos los amantes del campo Analógico ;-)
Micbern"
Googlish:
"Quick demonstration of modular synthesizer. Certainly I could not show all the modules, but it is interesting both for the student who wants to sound like a synthesizer buy modular. If you want a specific video, I know you can do.
Salu2 all lovers of the field Analog ;-)
Micbern"
Modular synthesizer
Randgrid iphone synth (www.randgrid.com)
YouTube via randgridsynth
"This is a short demo of some of Randgrid synthesizer for iPhone. Unfortuenly youtubes compression degrades the audio quality alot, it even convert it to mono.
Visit www.randgrid.com a better version of the video and for more information.
(this is a dry recording from an iPhone to a MacBook, no additional processing of the sound)."
You can get Randgrid on iTunes here:
http://randgrid.com/
Tapestri for iPhone - Synthesizer
YouTube via HuffSound. Not listed in the iTunes store at the time of this post.
Update: it's now listed. You can find it here:
"Tapestri version 1.0 is a sound sample-based synthesizer that uses the iPhone / iPod Touch touch screen interface to crisply control the playback of recorded sample material. With this innovative tool, recorded sounds can be quickly transformed into rap or electronic beats, synthy "clouds" of sound textures, or syncopated, improvised drum beats. Sounds are recorded by pushing the red record button to start and stop the recording process. When a sound is recorded, its waveform displays on the screen, and wherever you touch on the wave, the playback will rapidly jump to that location, allowing you to loop and cut up the sounds instantly!"
"Tapestri version 1.0 is a sound sample-based synthesizer that uses the iPhone / iPod Touch touch screen interface to crisply control the playback of recorded sample material. With this innovative tool, recorded sounds can be quickly transformed into rap or electronic beats, synthy "clouds" of sound textures, or syncopated, improvised drum beats. Sounds are recorded by pushing the red record button to start and stop the recording process. When a sound is recorded, its waveform displays on the screen, and wherever you touch on the wave, the playback will rapidly jump to that location, allowing you to loop and cut up the sounds instantly!"
Saturday, January 24, 2009
A CS80 Bass noodle.
YouTube via noddyspuncture
"This is the same patch as the first noodle video.. only this time there is no RingMod and I am playing with the filter levers and footages, whilst trying to maintain a 'sequence' or 'arpeggiator' like line... (patting the head and stroking circles on the belly springs to mind...;^) The sound is *Fat* - not Moog *Fat* - but *Fat* in it's own right... you gotta love it..!"
CS80 a quick noodle.
"Just a quick CS80 noodle. Using just the *Piano* and *Bass* patches - with some RingMod giving some shimmer. This '80 needs a tune up... I only just got her working. Tuning is next on my to-do list..!"
Another quick CS80 noodle.
"Here's another noodle - I'm always in awe of the beast when a new patch - (in this case I just changed footages from the last one) - suggests a different riff to me..."
4th Brandenburg Concerto on the MoPho analog synthesizer
YouTube via syntesen
"After having realized other Bach pieces on very diverse gear, I decided to try and do a full scale electronic realization of a movement of a Brandenburg concerto on the Dave Smith Instruments MoPho analog synthesizer, in the style of Wendy Carlos.
This is the result - the third movement of the fourth concerto.
The MoPho was controlled by a Novation ReMOTE 61SL, and everything was recorded straight into Ableton Live 7 as audio (24-bit, 48 KHz) - no MIDI sequencing. Effects (mild phasing on some sounds, reverb and delay), equalization and mastering was also applied in Live.
All the patches were programmed by me, and there is a lot more timbral variation to the individual instrument voices than in my earlier realizations."
Analogue Systems rs110 Multimode Filter Trick
YouTube via bigcitymusic
"The Analogue Systems rs110 Multimode filter has the unique ability to process the resonance externally.
Bob Williams with Analogue Systems showed us this trick where we send the "Notch Out" back into the "Res In". Sending the filter resonance to a phaser or some modulation effect can yield very cool results.
We're using the Low Pass output to our speaker."
Serge Creature Scarey Alien Space Sounds
YouTube via b3nsf
"I made this outer space freaky alien squeals and rumbles patch, and I dig it. Check it out!! Serge Creature and Quad Slope M-odules..."
Serge Creature and Quad Slope Fun patch
"Me and Judah tweak the first patch on my serge, very fun stuff!!'
Integrated Circuits for EDP Wasp Synth - Complete Set
via this auction"You're looking at a complete, new set of integrated circuits which will enable the life of your EDP Wasp to be sustained well into the future. This comprises 47 parts in all, including all of the digital and analog devices, power regulator, and amp IC. Some of these ICs, in particular the CA3080's, 4006 and 40174 are now obsolete and becoming increasingly difficult to source within the UK. Alternatively you could just add a few resistors, capacitors, pots, and make your own Wasp from scratch."
OBERHEIM TWO VOICE TVS-1
via this auction"Specifications * Polyphony - 2 voices * Oscillators - 4 VCO's (2 per voice) with sawtooth or variable-pulse waveforms * LFO - LFO is triangle wave only * Filter - (x2) Lowpass filter with cutoff and resonance. Can be modulated by the LFO, envelope or external sync * VCA - (x2) Attack, Decay and Sustain * Keyboard - 37 keys * Arpeg/Seq - Mini Sequencer (with 8 steps and 2 voices) * Control - CV / Gate * Date Produced - 1975-1979"
Oberheim OB-X
via this auction
"BONUS ITEMS:1. Calzone case is included.
2. Two factory tape cassettes – both sides contain factory patches, plus patches that I created
3. The original owner's manual, First Edition July 1979
4. A copy of the service manual, Second Edition Feb 1980 Second Printing June 1980
5. OBX pin – the actual size is 2cm X 2cm, and is best viewed small.
HISTORY OF THE OBX ACCORDING TO VARIOUS INTERNET SITESThe OBX was the first fully programmable polyphonic synth built by Tom Oberheim. This machine was only in production for about 12-months, from 1979 until late 1980. It is estimated that less than 1000 total units were produced in 4, 6, and 8 voice configurations. The 4 voice originally retailed for $4595.
It's the direct successor to the famous SEM based units. The secret of the OBX is that it still has the old discrete 12db SEM-filters (instead of 24db filters). Each voice card in the OBX is in essence an expanded SEM controlled by a common user interface. All later units such as OBXa, OB8 and Matrix as well as many competing products made the use of the more sterile Curtis filter chips. The OBX has a warmer sound than the OBXa and OB8 (which are both CEM based). Tom Oberheim also said that the OB8 is too perfect, lacking the earlier models' grit, and that he prefers the sound of the earlier Oberheims (the SEM and OBX) to the later models. In addition, the Polymod (Xmod, Crossmod) feature never came back on the later machines.
WHAT USERS SAY ABOUT THE SOUND OF THE OBX (WHY YOU WANT IT!)
The OBX blows away every single virtual analog or modern digital synth ever made. It sounds huge, wonderful, and very much alive. It has so much more life, character, and sonic power than any of the modern synths I've owned or heard, I swear it's got a life of its own! I can just mess with it for hours, totally captivated by the sounds it can make. Comparing the X with the Xa in 12db mode the X sounds less transitory and closed in with better bottom end warmth and sweeter resonance. Don’t expect an Xa in 12db mode to give you an OBX. Knocking the Xa into 24db mode gives that famous Xa Punch no doubt helped by its faster EG’s but still gives that "Curtis 3320 VCF " pinched effect despite OB doing an excellent job of making the best use to date of a mediocre chip. OBXa is NOT smooth, it’s agressive and ballsy. The OBX sounds like true Oberheim, not like a "Jump"ed up Prophet 5. For big lush pads and Sweeps IMO the OBX trashes the OB-Xa every time. OBX is one of the smoothest, warmest, biggest sounding synths out there. The sound of the OBX is absolutely superb. It's crystal clear, full and very open. The sound of the filters is second to none - no other programmable polyphonic analog synth will give you such rich sweeps. The fact that every voice board's settings differ a bit from each other makes the sound very lively - a chord never sounds stiff. In short words: the OBX is THE pad-monster."
inside an OB-X
yr3wk32 with john sinclair
yr3wk32 with john sinclair from longcat on Vimeo.
via longcat on the forum
"the return of john sinclair to the longcat weekly improvisation...
me on moog & hammond organ...
john on the poems, "fatboy" and "scuze me while i kiss the sky" for the 1940's atom bombs and for jimi hendrix respectively...
recorded the day after the inauguration of barack obama x"
"moog opus 3 and the creamware B4000 ASB Hammond Organ module.."
Update: moving this one up for the afternoon.
You can find more info on John Sinclair at his official website and of course Wikipedia.
Marc Marc TD Cross Generator
"The TD Cross Generator is a modular analog device based on classical synthesizer techniques and featuring 'rare' options which intend to stimulate the joy for exploring experimental concepts in electronically generated music. This application is fully hand made (BTW: a XX Cross Generator also can be made with dull colors ;-)." More info on Marc Marc. via Tipper via Boing Boing Gadgets.
Roland D-Beam Insanity
YouTube via RetroSoundsDA
"[-I'm Not A Skilled Keyboardist-]
Messing Around With The Roland Fantom G6's D-Beam (On "Solo-Synth" Mode) At The Local Guitar Center. Also, A 'Suprise' To All Those Van Halen Fans Out There ;)
Notice All The Other Keyboards/Synthesizers In The Background :D ."
Voyager OS with FreqBox
YouTube via hvrhd1000u
"This is Voyager OS routed through the FreqBox and Roland GP-100 Guitar Effects Processor."
KORG DS-10: How to change chords in 1 looping pattern
YouTube via jetdaisuke
"I tell you the way to change chords in only 1 loop pattern. very easy.
At a SYNTH PATCH, connect a SQUARE WAVE to a PITCH IN. And synchronize a MG to BPM.
http://webdog.be/archives/09124_19334...
KORG DS-10 ひとつのループパターン内でコードチェンジする方法。
矩形波をピッチINとつないで一定間隔ごとに音程を変化させ、ループしているパターン 内でのコードチェンジを実現する。"
BOSS DR-55 by S-CAT
YouTube via PHONICPOTION S-CAT/PHONICPOTION on Ebay
"CIRCUIT BENT (PROTOTYPE) WITH 8 MODIFICATIONS... 1. TOTAL OVERDRIVE, 2. SNARE SNAPPY, 3. KICK DECAY, 4. KICK TUNE, 5-8. INSTRUMENT MUTE"
The Touchables
YouTube via analoguecrazy4
"Here is my cover of 'The Touchables' by 'The Human League. This song is off thier second album 'Travelogue'. All sequencing by Roland W-30 and all sounds except drums from Roland Jupiter-4."
Handmade Music Night
YouTube via Popscivideo. via brian c
You can find some previous posts on the event here.
"Part party, part mixer, part Science Fair, and part performance, this is an informal chance for geeksters and the geek-curious to come together, relax, and discover new sounds and drink complimentary cheap beer. The evening is a gathering of inventors of new instruments and music technology. Featuring circuit-bent toys, custom software and patches, interactive digital and visual instruments, custom electronics, electricity-powered noisemakers, DIY robots, and new acoustic instruments. And it's open to everyone from hard-core hackers and newcomers to music lovers who want to learn about the DIY music scene."
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