Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Audioxygen Gemini VSTi - Analog Software Synthesizer programming demo
YouTube via audioxygen
"Very fat sounding software synthesizer for only E19,-
Download free samples and demo at: http://www.audioxygen.com"
Sonic Charge - Synplant - Messing Around
Sonic Charge - Synplant - Messing Around from Bad Assembly on Vimeo.
"I just downloaded the demo of the plugin "Synplant" by Sonic Charge. After using it for just a few seconds I knew that I was on to something very interesting. This is a video of me playing around with it live. Go find out more: soniccharge.com/synplant"
via _Alex
More Teenage Engineering OP-1 Pics
via the OP-1 blog"Office meeting, fine tuning the cnc process, checking color codes, testing a very special type of input device + misc Panaboard drawings. It's boarding time for team 2. Blog updated ok! Now back to the frozen country of sweden..."
Sequential Circuits Prophet-10
via this auction"RARE and legendary - Sequential Circuits Prophet 10 Synthesizer with MIDI and the latest (and last) available software updates - completely restored to better than new condition by Wine Country Productions in May of this year. Dual keyboards, both completely rebushed, incredible playing action. This unit is cosmetically and electronically perfect in every way - with all original factory patches, sequencer, and MIDI."
my machine!
YouTube via lazenbleep
"Short film of my sonic installation, exete castle, uk, march09.
The piece is a sonic sculpture, using a former magistrates holding cell as a vessel for feedback.
Mechanical feedback was acheived with a copper wire web, using piezo pickups, coneless speakers as resonators, and was fed with room sound from directional microphones. The whole pickup sound was then fed into thre room with PA speakers, creating an evolving sound. The sound was modulated by, sound, touch and movement."
diy synth ::noise library:: by vtol
YouTube via Vtolus. voltage meter.
"custom synth/fx-machine made special for Richardas Norvila (Benzo). "Benzo" http://www.myspace.com/wwwb...
http://samoletuvvp.narod.ru..."
Dewanatron - Melody Gin Part 1
YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Brian from Dewanatron demonstrates the Melody Gin. The Melody Gin is an all analog synthesizer that has two oscillators, four LFO's, an envelope generator and a host of other unique features. The Melody Gin can be externally clocked too. These are absolutely beautiful looking and sounding instruments. All the designs are engineered from the ground up by Leon Dewan.
Dewanatron is a collaboration between cousins Leon and Brian Dewan. Dewanatron pieces have been shown in art galleries in New York and Germany. Now they're in Los Angeles! We'll make a higher fidelity video soon."
Dewanatron - Melody Gin Part 2
video upload by bigcitymusic
Introducing NIIO Analog and the Iotine Core
New via niioanalog.com. Be sure to see the site for more of their offerings. This post focuses on the Iotine Core."The IOTINE CORE is a dual in, 3 out analog processor that redefines what can be achieved in an outboard processor. The IC features 3 separate processing layers that each include a filter, vca, and a selection of saturation circuits. The dual channel SAT selection with variable DRIVE offers rich texture and intensity circuits designed to alter sound density through analog distortion and waveshaping techniques. Dynamic movement of frequency and amplitude of the layers is a base design feature of the IC. The movement is derived from envelopes that are triggered from the sound itself, resulting in organic and flexible modulation that conforms to the sound and creates a living animation that pulls out or pushes down elements of the sound. Further processing can be applied by separating the layers on output from the IC, allowing external mixing and effecting options that expand the unit into an incredibly flexible processing system." Be sure to see the video link on the Iotine Core page. Impressive. via mati
Boadicea intro on juno 6
YouTube via vintagesynthlover
"Enya - Boadicea intro played on juno-6. just want to show how close i get that original sound, the playing is Awful."
Roland Juno-6 demo: "twilight"
"only instrument used here juno-6. song: retropeak - 'twilight'"
Tom Oberheim High School Yearbooks
The fowlloing two Blue M yearbooks featuring Tom Oberheim are up for auction.
1953 Tom Oberheim High School Yearbook Manhattan Ks
1954 Tom Oberheim High School Yearbook Manhattan Ks
AM Pro SoloVst
"The AM Music Technology Pro SoloVst is a simple virtual instrument that reproduces the monophonic analog preset synthesizer from the early 1970's ARP Pro Soloist."
récolte - Franck Vigroux
"unreleased track by D'Autres Cordes records artist Franck Vigroux was made using only Dave Smith Mopho and TR 808" see the post on MATRIXSYNTH-C
Optigan LED Disc Simulation Thingy
YouTube via peahix
"This is a quickie video I shot to demo the modulated LED thingy that Robert built so I can monitor sounds directly from my computer thru a real Optigan's signal path. This essentially tricks the Optigan into thinking there's an actual disc spinning inside it, though it only works on the very first channel (ie, the outermost soundtrack ring on an Optigan disc). There's a spreadsheet which automatically calculates a 10-band EQ curve for each of the 57 Optigan soundtrack rings, so if I'm trying to work on, say, the sound that goes on track 42, I EQ that sound using the settings for track 42 in the spreadsheet. These EQ curves are only for monitoring purposes through the Optigan. We did some tests, and it actually models the way a real Optigan disc sounds very accurately. This way I don't have to shoot in the dark and spend ~$200 on a test disc only to find out it the end result sounds terrible.
I also shot this video out of exasperation at the totally unreasonable amount of radio interference I get on Optigans at my house. Trying to discern subtleties in the sound through all the radio stuff is not easy or fun. Coming soon: the Orchestron FRENCH HORN disc, remastered. Stay tuned to http://www.optigan.com."
Pelican Case MOD - Live Setup
YouTube via autoflavour
"Inspired by lack of adequate space at clubs and venues for electronic musicians, this rig requires only floor space and a single power outlet.
The setup consists of a modified pelican case that enables the rack mounting of equipment. This means I can be setup and ready to play in under 4 minutes. Hardware includes Virus Snow, Virus C, M-Audio Audiophile, Numark CM200USB 5 Channel Mixer, Novation SL25 Compact, iPod + TouchOSC.
The custom patch bay includes XLR Lamp XLR & RCA OUT, RCA IN to Channel 5 fader, RCA IN to input on Virus C, RCA IN to line in on m-audio.
I decided to use the M-Audio Audiophile as the primary sound device over the the inbuilt USB audio in the Numark CM200USB. The reasoning for this was purely down recording latency and routing configurations.
I do however have the CM200USB and the M-Audio set up as a aggregate device in OSX, enabling me to speak to both devices from Ableton.
The TouchOSC patch is a custom one built using the beta TouchOSC editor.
A quick explanation of the Audio routing page in the TouchOSC template.
This page was created only yesterday as a way to easily route audio to the Atomizer on the fly. I simply created 2 Sends channels and routed all Audio to SENDS ONLY in Ableton. Then assigned the individual SENDS dials to each button, effectively creating on off switched. This enables me to easily select the output I would like a track to take.
Not shown in this video, Controlling the Virus C.
Basically I have split the Novation into 2 zones. The first zone (1 Octave) controls the Atomizer via direct MIDI cable between the devices, where as the second zone (rest of the octaves) are routed to the USB cable which is then passed through Ableton to the Virus C via the M-Audio. To switch between keyboard control of either device, I simply shift octaves.
For those interested, the case weighs approx 16kg and due to the bolts in the sides, it is no longer water proof, however the rubber washers do protect it from most water (It is just not submersible anymore)"
The Scuba Sequencer
YouTube via mimsey
"An 8 step analog sequencer built on the baby 10 design.
One of the instruments built for the upcoming Gannon album, Toy Volcano
For more info visit http://www.mygannon.com"
Update: build pics here http://gallery.me.com/pyatakposse#100274
Hordes of Chaos
YouTube via helitr0n
"Some playing around with my new DIY toys the "Hordes of Chaos" containing Wogglebug, ChaQuO, Noise Cornucopia, MFOS S&H and Plague Bearer and modified tr606"
Update via tuncay in the comments:"check the pics out on flickr!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/helitron/"
Alesis Micron Filtering & Pitch Wheel Demo Song 2009
YouTube via acaruso36
"Alesis Micron Preset Called Lighthouse with Filtering and Pitch wheel demo."
ROLAND LAUNCHES FREE JUNO-G WORKSHOP SERIES
"Los Angeles, CA, June 9, 2009 — Roland is proud to announce the JUNO®-G Workshop series of PDF booklets, now available for free download at RolandUS.com. The JUNO-G Workshop series will help customers take full advantage of features of this versatile workstation keyboard.
The affordable and friendly JUNO-G packs a studio’s worth of sound, sequencing, and audio recording into one amazing instrument. Sharing the same high-powered processor as Roland’s famous Fantom-X series, the JUNO-G puts first-class sound and performance features under musicians’ fingertips — and allows more sounds to be added via SRX expansion.
Each JUNO-G Workshop booklet will focus on a unique aspect of the JUNO-G and is intended as a companion to the owner’s manual. The first JUNO-G Workshop booklet, JUNO-Geography, provides a hands-on introduction to the JUNO-G workstation keyboard, providing a tour of its main features.
To download JUNO-G Workshop 01: JUNO-Geography, please visit:
http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=756&dsection=d_support"
The affordable and friendly JUNO-G packs a studio’s worth of sound, sequencing, and audio recording into one amazing instrument. Sharing the same high-powered processor as Roland’s famous Fantom-X series, the JUNO-G puts first-class sound and performance features under musicians’ fingertips — and allows more sounds to be added via SRX expansion.
Each JUNO-G Workshop booklet will focus on a unique aspect of the JUNO-G and is intended as a companion to the owner’s manual. The first JUNO-G Workshop booklet, JUNO-Geography, provides a hands-on introduction to the JUNO-G workstation keyboard, providing a tour of its main features.
To download JUNO-G Workshop 01: JUNO-Geography, please visit:
http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=756&dsection=d_support"
Headboggle with Hans Grusel 5/2/09 Watermelon Sugar SF
YouTube via greedmink
follow-up to this post.
"headboggle live set with special guest Hans Grüsel doing live mixing and electronics 5/2/09 @ Watermelon Sugar house show Portrero Hill SF. Thanks to Cactus, Bryan, Wynn, and Thomas for making this show happen. last few min. were unfortunately cut."
"live headboggle with micromoog and bugbrand. hansgrusel on blippoo box and ciat-lonbarde tranoe... we accompanied my prepared piano/birdsong backing"
http://www.niceassindustries.com/
_MG_0604
flickr by Jeremy Johnstone(click for more)
Yamaha KX5
http://www.myspace.com/lights
You can find a couple of videos and more shots of lights in this previous post.
Lights the band
Monday, June 08, 2009
1974 Paia Synthesizers Demo Record
YouTube via jafafah0ts
"Vintage 1974 flexidisc promoting Paia synths."
Update via Phil in the comments: "thats a picture of a 2700 with sound of a 4700."
Syrinx 6/6/09 Golden TrapperKeeper SF
YouTube via greedmink
"Yasi Perera completely undercover at Godwaffle Noise Pancakes . I believe all sound is coming from under the blanket. The PA was not used."
STUDIO ELECTRONICS SE-1X NOVA EDITION
via this auction"Featuring:
NEW Amp Overdrive for Saturated "Fuzz".
Ultra fast ADSR for ultimate SNAP.
Expanded wide range Filters. NEW added SINE WAVE GENERATOR for more BOOM.
With 2 new custom banks!
Now with 7 banks...for a total of 693 patches."
Line6 MIDI MOBILIZER AND RIG REMOTE for the iPhone and iPod Touch
"Line 6 and D'Addario, the world's leading producer of musical instrument strings, drumheads, reeds and accessories, announced today the development of MIDI Mobilizer™, a new portable MIDI interface, and Planet Waves® Rig Remote™, new iPhone™ software that will enable guitarists to control Line 6 guitars and amplifiers via Apple® iPhone and iPod® touch.
Marcus Ryle, Line 6 co-founder and SVP of research and development, demonstrated a prototype at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). He adjusted the tone of a Vetta™ II digital modeling amplifier and changed the tuning of a Variax® digital modeling guitar from the palm of his hand. 'With the MIDI Mobilizer,' he remarked, 'the iPhone becomes the most portable and versatile editor and tone storage device for your Line 6 gear. Finding the perfect tone has never been easier.'"
http://line6.com/news/general/840 (more info)
In this post Gizmodo makes it sound like you can plug your instrument directly into your iPhone to process audio real time. Everything I'm seeing on the Line 6 site makes it sound like the iPhone acts as a remote control to their hardware which does the actual processing. If anyone knows more, feel free to comment.
5 Experience Pulse Online Synth
Click here and playBe sure to see the rest of Fivexperience.com for more.
Also available for the iPhone and iPod Touch as "Quoids" here:
Moog Voyager RME Free Drum Sample Set
via http://signaltonoize.com/ where you'll find the sample set and an audio demo."The Minimoog Voyager RME is an analog waveform sculpting masterpiece, especially with the add-on CV breakouts. Unlike many classic analog drum machines, the Voyager with its dual filters can create wonderful stereo imagery. I’ve taken the time to program detailed percussive patches & from these i’m creating sample sets. This is the 1st “Moog Drum One” Drum Rack for Ableton Live 8."
Update via Eric in the comments: "[correction]
This sample set is via http://signaltonoize.com/"
initially spotted on steelberry clones
The XILS 3
"The XILS 3 is a virtual instrument based on the of the architecture of a classic matrix based modular synthesizer. Matrix connection brings modularity and sound design to a new dimension. More than 450 connections (audio signal, controls signal, trig signals) are available on the XILS 3, much more than any other type of modular synthesizer!"You can find more info including samples on xils lab
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Samples and update
Remember the Teenage Engineering OP-1? The are making progress. The following are some samples via their official blog and an image via their OP-1 Asia Production Meeting.
CS80 Tuning Videos
CS80 tuning PREVIEW from rj krohn on Vimeo.
"this is a little preview i put together for a recent taping of a cs80 tuneup. watch first.
WARNING: all of these cs80 tuning videos are going to be BORING AS SHIT if you dont own a cs80. they are not "cs80 demos", or meant to showcase the sounds or features. im not making a "fun times" thing here, merely decided to let the camera roll as i touched up the tuning."
cs80 tuning, pt.1 from rj krohn on Vimeo.
cs80 tuning, pt. 2 from rj krohn on Vimeo.
cs80 tuning, pt. 3 from rj krohn on Vimeo.
cs80 tuning, pt. 4 from rj krohn on Vimeo.
The Überorgan by Tim Hawkinson
via Cynthia"The audio harmonics shape the actual form of the blown plastic balloons!
These are like three-dimensional envelope generators..."
You can find more info at http://www.gardendome.com/uberorgan/Uberorgan.html
"Tim describes it as a giant self-playing reed organ. Located in the museum's largest gallery, 300 feet long. Twelve large reservoir balloons are collectors of pressurized air that is computer regulated into the reed - resonator assemblies from whence comes endless varieties of periodic low tones. The reeds are electronically controlled by a player console which acts like a player piano with a 250 ft long loop of mylar painted with dots and dashes that triggers light sensitive switches...."
images via
http://www.isama.org/conf/isama00/wlms/moca-org.html
Triadex Muse Digital Synthesizer
via this auction
"This is an incredible opportunity to purchase a rare piece of history.
According to synthmuseum.com, "This unique machine [Triadex Muse] is regarded by some as the first digital musical instrument. Designed by Edward Fredkin and Marvin Minsky at MIT, the Muse is an algorithmic music generator."
Engadget writes "[The Triadex Muse] had impeccable geek credentials. It was designed by two MIT professors, Marvin Minsky and Edward Fredkin. At the time, Minsky was moonlighting on the set of 2001 A Space Odyssey, teaching Stanley Kubrick about Artificial Intelligence as he created Hal."
"The Muse even had an even rarer accessory, the Light Show, which flashed coloured lights in time to the music... Only 280 units were ever manufactured. Unlike vintage analog synths, a Muse won't generate a fat bassline for a hip hop record, but they are very collectable."
This particular Tridex Muse is in good condition. There is a small scuff mark on the stainless steel front near the Muse logo. A control toggle switch is imperfect and loose, and will not stay in the 'down' position. Besides these issues, the wood is in superb condition, as are the stainless steel face and sides. The sound works perfectly as does the light show.
SPECS: Serial number: 00731-113. AC 115-125v. 60 CPS. Model: Muse 01"
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