Sunday, June 14, 2009
ガジェット素人面接「KORG DS-10」編 Gadget Interview with an amateur girl "KORG DS-10"
YouTube via jetdaisuke
"ガジェットの達人が、ガジェット素人の水着ギャルを斬る！今回はKORG DS-10を女子に無理強いするが... なんとあまりの面白さ＆簡単さに「シンセサイザー」という言葉すら知らなかった女子 AKI でも曲らしきものが出来上がってしまった。"
Googlish: "The master of gadgets, girls swimsuit amateur斬RU gadget! KORG DS-10 will force women to have fun too ... and it is easy to "synth" girls even knew the word was made by AKI曲RASHIKI."
Lowpass gate adaptation
flickr by abovenyquist"My adaption of the lowpass gate circuit from the Buchla Music Easel, undergoing testing."
Doppler Sound
Doppler Sound from Retronyms on Vimeo.
"A quick demo of the dynamic loop instrument from the Retronyms. This is a prototype, but should give you some idea of what its all about.
I build a loop, and then combine with other loops, and play around in the mixer."
Roland launches Juno-DI synth at LIMS 2009
YouTube via musicradartv
"MusicRadar speaks to Roland about the latest in the Juno line: the Juno-DI."
Braun plays Schubert Moment Musical No 3
YouTube via Braun09tv
"Playing Schubert Moment Musical 3 on a Doepfer LMK2+ keyboard and Roland JV-2080 Synthesizer (note: sound was taken from speakers which results in lower quality!)"
David 'Fingers' Haynes rocks a Korg NanoPad
YouTube via MusicRadar
"The world's best finger drummer (reckons MusicRadar) rocks a Korg NanoPad triggering Toontrack's Superior Drummer 2.0 at LIMS 2009"
Descent From Digitana Sequences
YouTube via JeffreyPlaide
"This work was one of the first musical compositions composed almost entirely on the Alesis Andromeda synthesizer. A basic rhythm patch was programmed on the Andromeda, and this then provided the backing for the multi-part sequences using a short sustain and hard-synched oscillators. The sequences introduce the tempo of the melody with these being backed by a warm string-like pad. The optimism of the piece soon changes as darker pitch modulations come into play with a nightmare of surreal bird samples invading the scene. The Andromeda sequences die away to leave the bird calls and a very dark bass oscillation. This synthesizer experimentation was one of the first to bring about a complete phrasal change from the optimistic plucked sequences to the darkwave tones of the bird passages. The visuals for the music were entirely composed using pure video synthesis and transformational linear modulations created by the Adobe Premier software. This was done for the creation of analogue-like video modulations using entirely synthetic means. The result is an unusual interwoven synthesizer combination blending analogue and sampled sounds with pure electronic video animations. The composition represents a tribute to the EMS Synthi 100 audio synthesizer and the EMS Spectron video synthesizer."
Free Editors for the Oberheim Matrix-1000, Yamaha FS1R, and Waldorf MicroQ
You will find the following on this site in French. Googlish here.
* Editor for Oberheim Matrix 1000 and MacOS9
* Editor for Oberheim Matrix 1000 and MacOSX (native)
* MIDI Harmoniseur for MacOSX
* Editor for Yamaha FS1R integrated into JSynthLib, Print multi-tools in Java and running on Linux, Windows and MacOSX.Ceci said I do not stand over the code but as it is open source anyone can change .
* Editeur MacOSX (natif) pour Yamaha FS1R => en cours
* Publisher MacOSX Waldorf micro Q
via Joel, who used the Micro Q editor, on the Waldorf list:
"It really is very hard to grok the full power of an instrument when you can only see into it from a tiny window. Well designed synth editors really let you see the big picture. Thanks also to the free MQeditor I recently found here I'm now able to really get serious about making new sounds on my MicroQ - it was fine from the front panel, but now I've come to understand the Modulation and routing sections much better, and to get a better feel for what my synth is capable of."
* Editor for Oberheim Matrix 1000 and MacOS9
* Editor for Oberheim Matrix 1000 and MacOSX (native)
* MIDI Harmoniseur for MacOSX
* Editor for Yamaha FS1R integrated into JSynthLib, Print multi-tools in Java and running on Linux, Windows and MacOSX.Ceci said I do not stand over the code but as it is open source anyone can change .
* Editeur MacOSX (natif) pour Yamaha FS1R => en cours
* Publisher MacOSX Waldorf micro Q
via Joel, who used the Micro Q editor, on the Waldorf list:
"It really is very hard to grok the full power of an instrument when you can only see into it from a tiny window. Well designed synth editors really let you see the big picture. Thanks also to the free MQeditor I recently found here I'm now able to really get serious about making new sounds on my MicroQ - it was fine from the front panel, but now I've come to understand the Modulation and routing sections much better, and to get a better feel for what my synth is capable of."
12DECODE Waldorf Microwave Editors for Macintosh
http://12decode.de/"This page is about my system exclusive based sound editors for Waldorf’s MicroWave Synthesizers. The current version is 4.1
There is an editor for the original Microwave (aka Microwave I, with software version 2.0 installed) and an editor for the Microwave II (including the XT line).
The sound generating architecture of the Microwave II is very similar to the MicroWave I, except the different concept with the “modulation matrix” and the possibility to change many parameters simply by control change messages and by turning the little knobs manually, so system exclusive programming may not be so important."
Saturday, June 13, 2009
RMI Harmonic Synthesizer
via this auction
"The RMI Harmonic Synthesizer. This is serial number 128. There were under 200 of these made, and this one is in amazing condition and fully functional. It was recently calibrated and this unit comes with built in stand, owner's and service manuals, and lots of hard to find spare chips incase you ever need them. I would almost want to call this mint, but I have a hard time calling any 35 year old synthesizer mint.
From Sonic State [link]:Totally excellent,marvellous synthesizer. The very first digital, additive synthesizer on market.
Very rare (only about 200 ever made)
Notably user : Jean Michel Jarre on Oxygene,Equinoxe,Rendez-Vous,Oxygene 7-13
For more information about how it works, see here"
Jupiter 6 Track Demo
YouTube via JMPSynth
"In the tradition of my other videos, this is a short demo track made entirely with the Roland Jupiter 6. Reverb and a bit of delay added to some sounds otherwise no other effects. Drums are from the EMU ESI 4000 sampler."
APC40 Hack 1: Monome Emulator for the APC40
APC40 Hack 1: Monome Emulator for the APC40 from !INCLUDE on Vimeo.
"This video shows a max msp patch I made for Akai's APC40. It basically allows you to use all of the Monome apps with an APC40. Download the app for free at: trackteamaudio.com"
A Janko Musical Keyboard Project
Click here for another Janko DIY project. The following is a short blurb from the site: "Have you ever thought about why the keys are arranged the way they are on a piano? The piano keyboard is extremely well established and few people question if its a good or bad keyboard layout. It has taken quite some time for me to realize that the piano keyboard really couldn't be an ingenious device. From a historical viewpoint the key arrangement on the piano is actually a remodification of some really old designs that were used in the renaissance period. The Janko keyboard is named after its inventor Paul von Janko which was a hungarian matematician. Indeed I could spend all day and night just talking about the theory and background of the piano keyboard versus the so called Janko keyboard and I believe this wikipedia article explains it pretty good."
The site mentions the only manufacturer of Janko keyboards is a Japanese company called Chromatone. Although similar to the C-Thru Axis controllers it is different. I did a little digging and according to this site: "C Thru Music's harmonic table and the Shape of Music's Melodic Table are both based on Tonnetz by Euler and Riemann(http://www.thummer.com/blog/2007/06/eulers-tonnetz.html , http://members.cox.net/dysartp/traditionalTonnetz.html)." Be sure to see this thread for more info on alternate keyboard controllers. Also see the labels below for prior posts here on MATRIXSYNTH.Memorymoog Multisamples on a Waldorf Blofeld
via Boele of SCD:
"Well, here is a little example of the usage of a Memorymoog multisample in the Blofeld. Bare recording.
I combined the sample (sort of bellish bass) with a VA pulse waveshape from the Blofeld, added all kinds of modulation on that pulse waveshape, FM-ing one of the sample oscillators a little, added some noise, delay etc. etc.
http://www.synthmusic.info/mpdries/mm.mp3
Now one can argue if this sound isn't possible without the Moog's multisample which in fact is quite a basic one. I say no :-) At least not without a lot of extra programming. The characteristics of the Memorymoog's low end and overall EQ can't be simulated well on the Blofeld. Plus the randomness of pitch and other things of the Moog's samples.
Another important thing with multisamples from other instruments: the level-curve from a whole keyboard range is not easy (if not impossible) to simulate on the Blofeld.
Boele"
"Well, here is a little example of the usage of a Memorymoog multisample in the Blofeld. Bare recording.
I combined the sample (sort of bellish bass) with a VA pulse waveshape from the Blofeld, added all kinds of modulation on that pulse waveshape, FM-ing one of the sample oscillators a little, added some noise, delay etc. etc.
http://www.synthmusic.info/mpdries/mm.mp3
Now one can argue if this sound isn't possible without the Moog's multisample which in fact is quite a basic one. I say no :-) At least not without a lot of extra programming. The characteristics of the Memorymoog's low end and overall EQ can't be simulated well on the Blofeld. Plus the randomness of pitch and other things of the Moog's samples.
Another important thing with multisamples from other instruments: the level-curve from a whole keyboard range is not easy (if not impossible) to simulate on the Blofeld.
Boele"
Reason 4.0 CV/Gate Controlling an Oberheim S.E.M.
YouTube via PeffTV. volta
"http://www.peff.com/journal/2009/06/1... Reason CV signals converted to audio signals via the THOR Polysonic Synthesizer, will send a DC voltage through the Mark of the Unicorn 896 HD audio interface. In this manner Reason 4.0 can be used to control a variety of analog synthesizers that comply to the traditional CV/Gate voltage protocols. I tested this configuration with the ARP2600, which also works very well."
The Emu Vintage Pro some sample sounds
YouTube via TheCosmos53
"Using an Axiom controller to play the Emu Vintage Pro modual."
Emu Vintage Pro Rhodes
"The Emu Vintage pro modual sounds great."
Wall mounted gear Jd-800 , Emu, Korg, and Roland moduals .
YouTube via TheCosmos53. "Just playing around with the gear ."
The Korg MS 2000 Clavinet Synth Solo
YouTube via TheCosmos53. Korg MS2000 in custom case.
Spacey Blonde Synthesizer
"A Mini Moog style wood case on the Korg MS-2000 . JD-800 and EMU vintage Keys sounds."
MPC 5000 SoundsForSamplers Patch Phrase Tutorial
YouTube via griffinavid
MPC 5000 SoundsForSamplers Tutorial DVD sample
NI Maschine Introduction
YouTube via griffinavid
Playlist:
NI Maschine Introduction
NI Maschine Step Sequencer
NI Maschine Browser Library
NI Maschine live recording
NI Maschine Sampling
NI Maschine Slicing samples
NI maschine Scenes Performing II
NI Maschine Overview
Control Ableton Live with your iPhone
YouTube via musicradartv
"Novation gives MusicRadar the lowdown on their Automap for iPhone app at LIMS 2009. CC control and learn, scene select and clip launch in live and more."
Redsound Dark Star XP2 Synth
via this auctionRedsound DarkStar XP2,
Yamaha GX7 Digital Sequence Recorder
Key Fax Phat-Boy Midi Controller
Decent shot of the GX7 Job Guide.
Friday, June 12, 2009
What's this?
A teaser via Teenage Engineering"Custom built machine, ready for delivery. It's heavy, and it looks great. More details soon."
"Could you be loved" - on ELKA Panther 100
YouTube via organfairy. Search for organfairy on the top left search box here on MATRIXSYNTH for more.
"I recorded this melody - originally played by Bob Marley - 5 years ago when I had a couple of old Elka organs in my possesion. I don't have the Panther 100 anymore so I have made a video about something else. The other sounds are played on the Elka Preludeo 22L, EP-8, Cappricio 33L."
Korg SQ-10 Analog Sequencer / Point Loma / Nortec
YouTube via bostich1
Note the Orgon Systems Enigiser.
See the Orgon label below for more.
"Point Loma (bostich) jamming.
instruments:
Korg SQ-10 Analog Sequencer
ROLAND TR-606 ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS MODDED
ORGON SYSTEMS ENIGISER
ELECTRO HARMONIX MEMORY MAN DELUXE
http://www.myspace.com/tijuanasoundma..."
ye pinni
YouTube via comemelinhos
"radio fm circuit bending inside a plant with photocell. loop sound buda machine bent"
KORG MS-20 (2) fat sync sound!
YouTube via AnalogAudio1. follow-up to this post.
"Here is the second MS-20 movie - this time with a fat sync-style sound.
The MS-20 has no osc sync function. But if you try hard - really hard, you'll get similar results... it's a matter of patching and experimenting. I give you a hint: for this sound, I also used the internal "signal processor".
No additional effects where used."
Richard Lainhart @ Baltimore Electronic Music Fest 2009 June 27
"Friends: on Saturday, June 27, at 10 PM, I'll be headlining at the Baltimore Electronic Music Fest 2009, a 12-hour festival of live electronic music with 15 performers on indoor and outdoor stages sponsored by the Baltimore SDIY Group. The festival will be held at Hexagon Space (http://hexagonspace.com), 1825 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201; for more information and a complete list of performers, go to: link
I'll be performing with my Buchla 200e/Haken Continuum system, and the festival promises to be a fantastic day of knob-twisting, circuit-bending, cable-tangling, and sonic mayhem. I hope to see you there."
Richard Lainhart Streaming Live Online @ Summer Solstice 09
Info on MATRIXSYNTH-C. Note this is different than the post above.
KRV - LIVE -
YouTube via esteticaesotericaele. Analog Solutions Red Square and Moogerfoogers.
"KRV PERFORMS LIVE AT CASA DELLA MUSICA 05-22-2009
a KRV live performance during modular synthesizer workshop held at casa della musica genova"
Manufacturers Page
This is just a reminder. Be sure to check out the MORE MANUFACTURES link on the right of the site. Click on each image and see what they are up to. I've added a few to the list. These are the makers of our passion folks. Also, ALL of them visit MATRIXSYNTH and are readers just like you. Support them because they support us - they are us. Without them we would not have all the cool gear that we currently have available to us. It is interesting when you think about it. We sometimes pine about the old days of vintage analog, yet we probably have far more to chose from now than we did back then. And for A LOT less. We really are in a bit of a synth renaissance and we have these manufacturers to thank for that.
OMFGBBQ, Swine Flu! - Muzik 4 Machines Brand New Song with the Micro Modular
YouTube via muzik4machines. Be sure to see muzik4machines' YouTube channel for more.
The synth notes in this are great. You can follow what is doing what.
"MP3: http://muzik4machines.com/y37xxz
booking: http://muzik4machines.com/book.html
Twitter: http://twitter.com/muzik4machines
Podcast: http://muzik4machines.com/2ztc7w
gear used
Korg ESX1: All Sequences/Drums
Yamaha TX81z: Reverby/Pumpy Sawtooth Bass (chain:TX81z-Boss V-Wha-Akai MFC42-DBX266 ch2 (Compression/distortion)-Alesis Nanoverb-DBX266 ch1 (pump)--Mixer)
Roland MKS50: Hoover/Saw/Lead/Pumpy Synth (Chain MKS50-DBX266-Boss SL20-Zoom RFX2200-Mixer)
Clavia Nord Micro Modular: Synth, bass, arpegios, pads, chords
Redsound SoundBite Pro: Vocals/looping
Korg Kaoss pad 2: Tempo Delay
Korg Kaoss Pad 3: Loops, Looper(snare rolls), Grainshifter
Korg Kaossilator: Noise Sweeps (path: K01-Mini KP(Delay)-Mixer)
Korg ER1: Distorted Beatbox AND sidechain signal (Chain: left out-ProCo Turbo Rat-Dimebag Wha-Mixer)
DX200: Fm E-piano, pads, 303-esque sequences, etc (Chain: Left Out-Boss DD5 delay-Mixer)
Motu Midi Mixer 7s: My mixer, controlled by the BCF2000)
Kawai Midi Patchbay:Guess
DBX MC 6: Output Compressor
NOT used:
a computer, besides recording it; no edition "
Jupiter 8V Demo
YouTube via slices09
"Performed by http://flickr.com/photos/is...
Drum loops from Loopmasters, arrangement with Ableton Live"
Jupiter 8V Features
"Performed by http://flickr.com/photos/is..."
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