deadmau5 Touch Mix

YouTube via perfumepod
"the app that listens, and mixes deadmau5 HOUSE tunes."
You can find deadmau5 on iTunes here:

MFB-SYNTH II setting

YouTube via denha
"MFB was attached to wooden rack."

Acid-face

YouTube via lazenbleep
"My modified behringer bsy 600 bass synthesizer pedal. now known as the acid face re housed with added feedback and envelope range controls.sounds triggered by the casio mt65. Smells like fish, tastes like honey"
Update: looks like some images are up on hahafresh.

My studio - 1981

flickr by Chris_Carter_ where you'll find a description of the studio. Be sure to click on the All Sizes link when you get there for the full size shot. This is also Chris Carter's MySpace page. Note the Gristleizer.

The synths:
"The modular system on the right consists of three Roland 190 racks and two 191J racks containing: two 182 Step Sequencers, 121 Dual VCF, 130 Dual VCA, 112 Dual VCO, 150 Ring Mod/Noise/S&H/LFO, 110 VCO/VCF/VCA, 172 Audio Delay/Phaser/LFO/Gate Delay.
Also included in the Roland racks were a number of my own self-built modules, including a: Digisound Dual VCO, Digisound Dual VCF, Digisound Dual VCA, Digisound Dual ADSR, Digisound Dual RM, Blacet variable clock/divider, a Gristleizer module and (in the top rack) a flanger/delay and a dual phaser/flanger/delay.
Under the modular system is a Boss DR-55 Dr. Rhythm (sitting on top of) a Roland CSQ-600 Digital Sequencer, a Roland TR-808 (one of the first in the UK I might add), a Sinclair frequency meter (for tuning) and a Roland 181 Controller Keyboard."

sent my way via Benge. BTW, do check out this post on Benge's Twenty Systems as well. The CD is a tribute to synths and comes with a very nice CD book on the synth used for each track. The CD received praise from Brian Eno.

Hithouse - Jack To The Sound Of The Underground (1988)

YouTube via DeeJayPT. via fischek. Casio SK-1 featured in the video.
"Videoclip from a classic oldskool acid house track dated from 1988.
The producer of this song, Peter Slaghuis (that's why "hithouse"), was a very well-known DJ/producer in the era 1985-1991. In the early '90's he had his own record company "Hithouse Records" on which came out early Dutch hardcore releases. Himself was involved in such groups like "Holy Noise" and "Epilepsia". He worked together with persons like Paul Elstak and Rob Fabrie, who both became popular (happy) hardcore producers in the '90's. Sadly enough, Peter Slaghuis would have never seen their succes and the succes of the genre hardcore because he passed away in a car accident in sept. 1991, just before "his" genre became more & more popular ..."

Metasonix R-52 Multimode Filter Eurorack Module

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Ok nerds. Here's the ultra-dork demonstration of the new R-52 module from Metasonix. We start with a square wave oscillator, the Analogue Systems rs95. The R-52 sounds great. It's the same filter as the discontinued Metasonix TM-6.

You can see when the first cable gets plugged in. That's when we start modulating the "Sweep CV In" with the A.S. rs200 sequencer. The second cable is another channel of the sequencer modulating the "Resonance CV Input". Don't ask about dB response. Just bask in the crusty warmth that is the R-52.

Update: I just talked to Eric. This is the prototype of the R-52. The actual production models will be revised and will self-resonate. Cool."

X0XWASP Overdrive prototype ready

YouTube via BIM0X
"remove c38 and place the overdrive circuit inside. it is an " inside the x0x overdrive ", not an external pedal ! you can hear the distorsion in the headphone too ! made with opamp and LEDs the more it is aggressiv, the more it blinks ! play it very loud (webcam sound, sorry"

GrooveAxe Vid2

YouTube via grandtippler
"More info here: http://www.gadgetgangster.c..."
"The GrooveAxe is a simple to build project that uses a Picaxe [PICSynth] microcontroller to make looping drum patterns."

YES Madison Square Garden 1978

flickr by Mike Black photos

"Scan of an old negative; Yes in concert Madison Square Garden 1978."

full size

I see two Minimoogs and possibly an ARP Odyssey or Prophet-5? If anyone knows, feel free to comment.

x0xb0x TB-303 Bassline Analog Synthesizer Clone

via this auction. Note I originally put this on up on MATRIXSYNTH-B. Larger pics came in and this one is from Division 6, so I decided to put it up here as well.

"The x0xb0x is a faithful reproduction of the Roland TB-303 Bassline synthesizer analong circuitry with some modern conveniences (such as MIDI) thrown in. If you're looking for authentic acid sound without having to mess with old / cantankerous gear then this is the box for you.
This x0xb0x was designed by Adafruit Industries and built / calibrated / tuned by Division 6.

Features:
* Analog circuitry cloned from original TB-303 for authentic sound
* MIDI / DIN Sync for connecting to your other gear
* Can transfer patterns to / from PC via USB
* Non-volatile memory; no backup battery required
* Can play notes directly from keyboard
* Extensive support community for bouncing ideas, mods and upgrades

Rear Panel I/O:
* MIDI In / Out / Thru
* DIN Sync In / Out
* CV Out
* Gate Out
* Line Out
* Headphone Out
* USB
* Mix In
* Power In"

Synthwood Custom Pro-One with Yellow Wheels

more images at synthwood

# November 2008 build
# Pacific Northwest Walnut
# Custom Prophet-5 style knobs
Theo Bloderer of http://bluesynths.com/

A Tour of Andy Whitmore's London Studio

YouTube via AndyWhitmore.

You might remember the studio from this prior post.

"A tour of Andy Whitmore's Greystoke Studios featuring the largest working vintage keyboard/synth collection in Europe. Andy is a top record producer with 14 UK top ten hits so far for artists such as Lemar and Atomic Kitten" Hmm... this collection is working and in Europe.

protective coloration

flickr by protective coloration

"My kitty on my synthesizer."

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5

via catsynth

Sensomusic Usine by Fractal

YouTube via jeremjerem
"A very very quick view of touch screen edition of Usine on my Tx2z.

I use it to control Ableton Live like a Lemur(only monotouch but in near futur , Usine go multi touch !!! )

Usine is a great software! Free Edition(on video) or pro for only 70 euros.
I think i use only 1% of Usine :) (Usine is full of add ons and other patch!)

Sorry for the bad video( record with one hand and play with other...not very comfortable...)

Music: next Fractal song... http://www.myspace.com/fractaldeath

Sensomusic software : http://www.sensomusic.com/usine/"

Flame Clockwork

more images on Aliens Project

take58 - ReBirth Videos

YouTube via rebirthlab. "ReBirth Thank you"
You can find more videos and images on ReBirth RB-338 Lab.
via philip

Moog Prodigy vs Moog Rogue

YouTube via lesingemonotone
"Head to head comparisson, trying to make them sound alike each other. The Prodigy is a cheater since it has been modded with synk-sweep capabilities, but otherwise a just fight. :) To synths that should sound a lot like each other, but still doesn't..."

Cwejman Res-4 Drumtest

YouTube via verstaerker
"i got asked to do a little test with the Res-4 on drums - here it is - nothing too fancy but u get an idea how it sounds"

First Viedeo

YouTube via lfoone
"Hi this is my first Speckivideo,... I hope you have fun"

Live@Artificial Soundgate

"Liveact from lfo-one and Olli with two Spectralis

The Full Liveact you can here on http://myspace.com/speckiman
(Liv@Artificial Soundgate)or you buy this on http://www.digital-tunes.net/search?s...

thanks
you have Fun"

Bentbag / Atari punk bookbag

YouTube via frostedminipete
"In this episode of PIMP MY BOOKBAG: I'm a big loser.

Bet you've never seen anything like this before though, huh? Side pouches on my bookbag were a bit dull... so, the one I keep my water in now has a switch to make the water glow, and the other side has an Atari Punk Console housed in it."

Beginning Synthesizer

via this auction

"Easy-To-Understand, musical approach to playing, programming, and performing keyboard synthesis.
With hands-on step-by-step lessons in a variety of styles including rock, pop, classical, jazz, techno-pop, blues and more.
ISBN 0-88284-353-2
By Helen Casabona and David Frederick.
Tom Darter, Exec. Editor.
Illustrated.
Soft cover,
88 pages.
Solos to play by Jan Hammer, Keith Emerson, Steve Porcaro and David Paich."
ISBN 0-88284-353-2 on Amazon

Casio VL-Tone - Synthesizer/Calculator

YouTube via saulocisneros. via this auction
"Some of the functions of the Casio VL-Tone,
this video made me laugh because it almosts seem like i'm banging the keyboard.
But no. It has been well taken care of. ; )"

Use Audio Plugiator

via this auction

"The 'Plugiator' is a table top synth containing up to 8 Creamware plugins It currently has the Minimax, B4000 and Lightwave plugs installed. A vocoder is available free from http://www.use-audio.com/plugiator.htm as well as other instruments. The unit is controlled through midi and USB."

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Roland MC-202

via this auction

Physically Modelling a Guitar

Chameleon electric guitar that changes digital chamber models based on physical sound boards.

The video isn't embeddable, so watch it here.

via David on Facebook.

Miniature Modular Synth by Matias

"This piece was made with crystal green leds, wood case, a keyboard controller and parameter sections like envelopes, amps, oscillators, etc."

Hans Zimmer and The Dark Knight

via John
"Here's a cool shot of Hans Zimmer's setup shown during a featurette on the Dark Knight DVD about how Zimmer designed the unique theme for the Joker. It's about a 6 minute segment, just about this. He does play it and also discusses how they brought in guitar, cello and pianos being played in unconventional ways (eg. with razor blades) then processed them together to get what he calls 'the sound of anarchy'. It actually made me want to buy the soundtrack which I almost never do." Moog modular and more. Note the modular wall behind the Moog. I believe he has some Roland System 500 and 100m in there. The Dark Knight on Amazon http://www.hans-zimmer.com/

Update via creekcree in the comments:
The Dark Knight (2008) The Sound Of Anarchy

note the Jazzmutant Lemurs

Update:

Hans Zimmer scoring The Dark Knight

YouTube via suatrilha — January 07, 2009 — http://www.jacarandaaudio.com/

Something Nice For Your Cat (part1)

YouTube via JohnLRice
"Just yer basic "turn on a RM1X factory patch and solo over the top". The performance and composition may be nothing to get excited about but I was really enjoying the sound qualiity of the modular synthesizer and I hope you will too! Featured are the wonderful sounds of MOTM-300 sine waves passed through MOTM-440 and MOTM-485 filters. For more information on MOTM synthesizers go to www.synthtech.com/

Thanks for listening!"

synthacon debug

YouTube via toxictv

Lights3

flickr by A.M. Images

full size

beat machine

flickr by aphexed

full size

"making the beats come

speaking of which let this rock your face off: saul williams - black history month"

JoMoX on MySpace

http://www.myspace.com/jomoxberlin

demos, pics and music.

Massive - Progressive Bassline in a Minute !

YouTube via wwwJoJoGocom
"PLEASE READ THIS ! MY TUTORIALS SHOULD GIVE IDEAS AND INSPIRATION HOW TO HANDLE MASSIVE ! I KNOW THAT SOME SOUNDS ARE POOR BUT THIS ISNT THE POINT OF MY TUTORIALS ! ENYOY THE MOVIES !"

Massive Tutorial - Sequenced Synthline


Massive Tutorial - Trance Gate Hook

Vintage Synth Demo - Moog System 55 Analog Modular

YouTube via triumphthruxton
"Vintage Synths Vol 1 - Moog System 55 Modular, German synth historian Matthias Becker produced a CD series back in 1990 with tracks made with one synth only. The CDs were named "Synthesizers Von Gestern Vol 1/2/3". This track was recorded at Originalton West Studio / Köln."
You can order the CD here.

Vintage Synth Demo - Yamaha CS-60 Part 1/2

YouTube via triumphthruxton
"Vintage Synths Vol 1 - Yamaha CS-60
German synth historian Matthias Becker produced a CD series back in 1990 with tracks made with one synth only. The CDs were named "Synthesizers Von Gestern Vol 1/2/3". This track was recorded at Originalton West Studio / Köln."
You can order the CD here.

Vintage Synth Demo - Yamaha CS-60 part 2/2

Vintage Synth Demo - PPG Wave

YouTube via triumphthruxton
"Vintage Synths Vol 1 - PPG Wave
German synth historian Matthias Becker produced a CD series back in 1990 with tracks made with one synth only. The CDs were named "Synthesizers Von Gestern Vol 1/2/3". This track was recorded at Originalton West Studio / Köln."
You can order the CD here.

Vintage Synth Demo - Roland Jupiter 8

YouTube via triumphthruxton
"Vintage Synths Vol 1 - Roland Jupiter 8,
German synth historian Matthias Becker produced a CD series back in 1990 with tracks made with one synth only. The CDs were named "Synthesizers Von Gestern Vol 1/2/3". This track was recorded at Originalton West Studio / Köln."
You can order the CD here.

Atari POKEY Noise Kit for LSDJ Game Boy Music Program

YouTube via littlescale
"Atari POKEY Noise Kit for LSDJ Game Boy Music Program"

Nortec: Bostich+Fussible @ Bigcitymusic / Modular Synthesizer / analog /

YouTube via pepemogt
"We were testing the Frequency Shifter from Analog Solutions and the Resonator from Cwejman, thanks to Roger and Josh from bigciymusic."

Serge dark forrest at night

Serge dark forrest at night by b3nsf

"A frightening walk thru a dark forrest at night .....All Serge Modular Creature and Quad Slope with 4 live takes, a tiny bit of reverb was added and some panning..No external cv gate or triggers..."

Cyndustries DarkStar Chaos Module

via this auction
"info from cyndustries web site

Discontinued by it's own Master, and ever shrouded in mystery is this John Blacet enigma: The Dark Star Chaos.

The Cyclops Blue LED is the window to the soul of this module's highly prized noise modulated oscillator and filter combination. Like a one-panel mini synthesizer of it's own, it's incredibly useful as an independent chaotic voice in a system because it features voltage control of it's pulse width, noise clock rate, and oscillator & filter frequencies. The built-in envelope generator is also modified for voltage control, and there is a separate filter output modification as well.

Due to scarcity of parts, these are no longer manufactured by Blacet Research. Occasionally we find one of these, although they are scarcer than dragon's teeth... Best to capture your own Dark Star Chaos Module and send it to us - if it is ever to learn the Modcanian ways..."

Bear Attack!

flickr by e-325

full size

"Bear Attack is coming back...

www.myspace.com/0bearattack0"

Broken Sails by Khoral

"It was essentially done with the Prophet 08 as main instrument... if you listen to tracks 1 or 4, for instance, that's pretty much the fantastic synth from Dave Smith Instruments all the way through...
Save for that... well, whenever you hear bass, that's the Moog Little Phatty...
The strings on "The Fortune Song" are Gforce Virtual String Machine and there's some Roland Alpha Juno-1 as well on the instrumental parts for this track.
The opening chords on "Empty the Boat" are Korg Wavestation."

You can find more info including the full album download link on khoral's Cafe 80.

Tag Team Patch 020709

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here we are with our friend Don just messing around. We're using a Plan B Dual Timbral Gate (Sounds good!), Cwejman RES-4, Analogue Systems rs290 Delay/Sampler among other random modules. Don's starting to get some great formant sounds out of the RES-4 and the rs-290 is being clocked with a trigger signal from our sequencer. Thanks Don!"

Cwejman RES-4 Sequence

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Yes, it's another Resonator video. This thing is badass. These are just sounds from the RES-4. We're just sending a trigger into it's input and a control voltage from the sequencer to the master CV!"

Wham Last Christmas Video feat. Yamaha SHS10 Keytar for keyboardists with guitar-envy

YouTube via 123synthland

"That's right, after many years of being vintage synth dealers, we're trying to break into the music video business. Considering the high quality of this video, it may shock you to learn that this was our very first attempt at making a serious music video! We would like to personally thank George and Andrew for their patience. But seriously, this video was really meant to show you the beautiful Yamaha SHS10 Keytar we're about to offer up for sale. For some reason, hardly a day goes by when we don't get an email from someone looking for a keytar. We find this quite annoying considering, although we sell 'tars once in a while, we really specialize in vintage analog synths like Moogs and ARPs and don't usually cater to keyboardists who wish they were guitarists. (No offense) But back to the video! This SHS-10 is unlike most keytars in that it's got built in sounds. A couple of them are actually pretty good. And the analog drum patterns are really cool too! But you might not know it from listening to this clip of the onboard demo tune, a cover of Wham's "Last Christmas". If you don't like the internal sounds, there's a MIDI out so you can control external synths with it as well. We hope you enjoyed getting your Wham on like we did. Email us anytime at minime123@onebox.com"

Roland JV-2080 playing around with pads #2

YouTube via hoeppc. follow-up to this post.
"This is a Roland JV-2080 sound module in Performance-Mode playing some ambient, drone-like pads."

x0xb0x OVERDRIVE

YouTube via BIM0X
"early stage of development for the Overdrive on x0xb0x.
Just 1 OpAmp and 2 blue LEDs !
Circuitry will be adapted to fit the circuit of the x0x ; stay tuned !"

Samples Back Again!!!!!!

YouTube via ArhythmticProduction. beatles
"Arhythmtic Myspace- http://www.myspace.com/arhythmticprod..."

Mattel Synsonics w/ Speakers

via this auction
"You can hit its pads with your fingers or drumsticks to trigger 4 sounds - snare, hihat, and two tom toms. One of the toms has a variable pitch control wheel on the side so you can either tune it to your liking or better yet vary the sound as you play. so, sounds like fun, right? But wait... THERE"S MORE!!!!

What made this thing so wiggy back then was the ability to RECORD phrases and use them to make songs. I actually used the Synsonics when I made demos on my 4 track cassette way back when. The way it works is, you turn on the bass drum, which serves as a steady beat - then you can record 16 beats on any of three channels. It can get crazy, and onplayback, you can actually switch between "loops." Hope all these words help, it really is just loads of fun and sounds cool too. You can adjust the rhythm, theres an accent button to "close" your hihat, you can use the buttons on the front to set rhythms by instrument if you don't play drums (my choice) . All of these options are explained clearly on the sticker on the back. Instructions are long gone.

And, this model has STEREO speakers - unbelieveable!!! Plus there is a midi plug (NEVER USED IT) [It's not actually MIDI - via craig m in the comments: "it's for footpedals for accent/bd and two flavors of sync."] left and right stereo RCA plug outputs for direct connections, headphone jack, and power adapter jack (never used it either, do not have the plug). I use the batteries, they seem to last a long time (6 "C" batteries not included). Oh, yeah, there is also a jack for "CASSETTE INPUT" - more old school opportunities, but never used that either.

A GREAT fun vintage retro analog drum machine. Sold as a toy (why do I remember this being expensive back then?) but way better than anyone ever expected."