J. M. Jarre - Oxygene 4 - extended version

YouTube via rfoshaug
"Original music composed by Jean Michel Jarre. Copyright recordings and music reproduced by kind permission of Francis Dreyfus Music and Jean Michel Jarre.

This is my version of Jean Michel Jarre's Oxygene Part IV. My webcam is not working so I couldn't make a "first person"-type video this time. Instead, I made my own version of the penguin video. ;-)

The penguin footage is from the documentary film "The march of the penguins", except for the last minute or so... (which is from an April Fools joke that BBC created). I decided to make a happier ending than Jarre's original penguin video. :-)

I have extended the song a little bit, both in the start and at the end. I wanted to create my own version of Oxygene IV as well as staying true to the original. The result is an 8-minute Oxygene Part IV.

Synths used:
- Korg M3 synthesizer workstation with EXB-Radias expansion card
- Korg Radias synthesizer

I hope you'll enjoy it.

:-)"

4 Tribes

YouTube via rudeog
"Every now and then I like to take these old folks out for some time in the sun. The samples on the ES are a 909 kit. Since I was holding the camera I didn't really do much tweaking except vol. level. But at least it shows these four old men doing their jobs. These are the original 4 plastic Electribes released by Korg before they started using the metal tops. It's fun to go back to the newer models after playing with these and their limitations. The biggest of these is the single effect that can be in play at any one time and the fact that you can't selectively send each sound to the delay bus. Still, you have to try to make the most of the tool you are using. And it's fun to imagine yourself in a time when these guys would have been "cutting edge"."

Synthesizer Meeting Kufstein 2009

The 3rd annual synthesizer meeting in Kufstein, Austria will be held this September.

When: Sat. 5th + Sun. 6th of Sept. 2009

Where: Gymnasium Kufstein, Schiller str. 2, A-6330 Kufstein, Austria

You can find more details in this PDF. See these posts for prior years' coverage. Note this is the huge Bluesynths annual gathering and there are some items listed for sale in the PDF.

edison.... new set up....!

edison.... new set up....! from edison on Vimeo.

"yo hoss!
so this is my new set up....
the monome is controlling ableton....
each button is a sound.....
the bottom right button is stop all noises....
introducing: the love...
a box of 16 arcade buttons...
made from an USB joystick....
it controls a looper and all effects...
on the far end is a native instruments audio kontrol 1...
(finally gotta audio interface!!!)
the big ass knob just sends the whole mix to an echo...
basically...
i have the melodic content run through a looper...
its is always recording.... so anything i play will repeat on a 2 bar loop
this is bypassable and erasable.....
all the drums are run through 4 effects....
all the melodic stuff is run though 8 effects... post looper...
and if all that aint nerdy enough for you....
then i aint trying hard enough....!
so to you and yours...... STING"

Very Cool MFOS WSG Modification

YouTube via heraywilsonshow
"If you've already built the MFOS WSG you may be asking yourself... what next? Well maybe the MFOS 10 Step Sequencer would be a good follow on project. This video shows how the MFOS 10 Step Sequencer can be used to control the WSG with a small modification to the WSG. For complete details about the mod go to www.musicfromouterspace.com."

Rhythmen ist the answer

YouTube via DayflightTrok
"Hello, this was a jam with the fantastic Spectralis."

Modular Electro

YouTube via zthee
"Bwoup, bweep, da, do, dra, bwoupa, bweep"

ARP SYNTHESIZER STUDIO WALL CLOCK

via this auction

"10" METAL AND GLASS LENSE ARP SYNTHESIZER WALL CLOCK.....USING 1 AA BATTERY"

Kent Rhythm Master Drum Machine Synthesizer K-110

via this auction

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Basky II MX-150 Bass Organ Pedal Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

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Akai LPK25 & LPD8 - Summer NAMM '09

YouTube via soundonsoundvideo. "Portable Laptop Controllers"

Sonic LAB: Doepfer Dark Energy Analog Synthesizer

see the write-up on Sonic State

Jürgen Haible 'Living' VCOs

flickr by ...photon...
(click for more)

DIY Steampunk modular

Folktek Art Keys of Gold

New from Folktek Art

"Delay/sample based glitchy effects unit . Features magnetic patch bay and 8 patchable keys."

Folktek on Ebay

Haunt Box by Mr.Ugly

flickr by theorderofstamina
(click for more)

"Haunt Box by Mr.Ugly. 2009.

Booverb!

mruglysinstruments.blogspot.com/
www.myspace.com/mruglypresents"

Audio Damage Ronin Now Available

You can find it here.

"The original returns! One of the long-deprecated Audio Damage products, Ronin hails from a time not so kind nor gentle. This remade version features a new UI, full compatibility with current plug-in standards, and on the Mac side, the best news of all: Universal Binary VST and AU.

What we didn't change, however, is the sound. Featuring pairs of BBD-style delays, multi-mode filters, saturation, and LFOs, Ronin also is fully modular. You can route the effects however you'd like, including (if you feel like living dangerously) in to themselves. The audio path is entirely modular. Ronin also has an extensive control routing mechanism, including MIDI inputs.

NOTE: If you are an owner of Ronin V1.0, this upgrade is free, and is currently in your account in the Audio Damage store."

Improvised monome 40h performance with mlvr

Improvised monome 40h performance with mlvr from Monomeat on Vimeo.

"A little sloppy in places but it's just a quick demo to check all systems are go"

Binary Counts in Patterns 1 (2:30)

Binary Counts in Patterns 1 (2:30) from Monomeat on Vimeo.

"An improvised performance on a Temporary Music Machine.

Binary numbers create varying patterns of on and off. The device featured in this film (a "Temporary Music Machine") uses two binary counters controlled by the performer to map these patterns to chord structures and drum sequences (via MIDI). Other controls allow for additional elements of the music to be varied.

The device is only intended to be temporary. A handmade bespoke electronic musical instrument for a limited number of performances. It is based on the Arduino platform and realised through an iterative rather then planned process."

Binary Counts in Patterns 2 (5:20)

Binary Counts in Patterns 2 (5:20) from Monomeat on Vimeo.

Temporary Music Machine, concept and demonstration

Temporary Music Machine, concept and demonstration from Monomeat on Vimeo.

Official Moog MF-105M MIDI MuRF Press Release and Images

See the update in this post.

Keyboard Cat T-Shirt - Three Keyboard Cat Moon

Everyone... Give me an "Ahhhh Yeahhhh..."

via Threadless, via Boing Boing.

Sent my way via Phil Hendricks.

Vids below to get you in the mood.

Who needs a howling woof when you can have Keyboard Cat ...

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Paul Slocum Printer Music

Paul Slocum Printer Music from Joel on Vimeo.

sent my way via Alex. Be sure to see these posts for more.
I created a "mechanical" label for these for lack of a better label.
If you remember any posts that should get the label as well, as always let me know.

Introducing the Moog MF-105M MIDI MuRF

video upload by MoogMusicInc

"The evolution of the MuRF continues with the MF-105M MIDI MuRF. The MF-105M combines Bob Moogs classic MuRF and Bass MuRF to make one powerful Moogerfooger. Its warm, resonant, 100% analog Mid and Bass filter bands bring you everything from shimmering timbral morphing and rhythmic stuttering to deep bass grooves, and like all Moogerfoogers, its built like a tank to stand up to the toughest touring and studio use.

We didnt stop there. In addition to the full range of Control Voltage inputs, it also sports an extensive MIDI implementation. Create tempo-synced filter sequences with MIDI Clock Sync. Change patterns with MIDI Program Change messages. Control front panel knob settings with MIDI CC messages and play the filters in real-time with MIDI Note On commands.

Its equally at home on the floor, table-top or rack mount, and with all this sound and control in one package, the MF-105M MIDI MuRF connects you to a world of sonic expression, with tight integration into todays performance, production, DJ and remix environments."

Update: official press release and images.

"In sync with your sound: Moog Music launches the MF-105M MIDI MuRF
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (July 17, 2009) – Can’t decide between the MuRF and Bass MuRF? Get both in one package!
The evolution of the MuRF continues with the MF-105M MIDI MuRF. The MF-105M combines
Bob Moog’s classic MuRF and Bass MuRF to make one powerful Moogerfooger. Its warm, resonant, 100% analog Mid and Bass filter bands bring you everything from shimmering timbral morphing and rhythmic stuttering to deep bass grooves, and like all Moogerfoogers, it’s built like a tank to stand up to the toughest touring and studio use.

“MuRF” stands for "Multiple Resonance Filter Array". The MIDI MuRF has 8 filters - their levels are controlled by 8 sliders. It looks like a graphic EQ, but what is really unique is the ability to animate the filters with 24 user-editable sequence patterns. Like the MuRF and Bass MuRF before it, the rate of the patterns can be set by a knob, an expression pedal or with Tap Tempo. Rhythmic variations can be created by adjusting the levels of the filters and the Envelope control sets the shape of the modulation.

We didn’t stop there. In addition to the full range of Control Voltage inputs, it also sports an extensive MIDI implementation. Create tempo-synced filter sequences with MIDI Clock Sync. Change patterns with MIDI Program Change messages. Control front panel knob settings with MIDI CC messages and play the filters in real-time with MIDI Note On commands. “It’s equally at home on the floor, table-top or rack mount” said Moog Applications Engineer, Amos Gaynes. “With all this sound and control in one package, the MIDI MuRF connects you to a world of sonic expression, with tight integration into today’s performance, production, DJ and remix environments.”

Available August 2009 For more information, visit www.moogmusic.com/moogerfooger

About Moog Music: Moog Music and its customers carry on the legacy of Bob Moog, the inventor of the synthesizer. Moog designs and manufactures electronic musical instruments, including Little Phatty® and Minimoog® Voyager® synthesizers, Moogerfooger® effects modules, Etherwave® theremins and The Moog Guitar. Founded by Bob Moog, Moog Music designs and manufactures its products in Asheville, N.C."

Tara Busch Box set release of Pilfershire Lane

YouTube via tarabusch. follow-up to this post. Love it!
"http://tummytouch.greedbag....

Free shipping to anywhere in the world. Strictly 100 only.
http://tarabusch.com
http://analogsuicide.com"

Change

YouTube via BeatKangz
"Beat Thang Virtual quick beat using sample chops"

Stylus RMX 1.8 Part 2a "All about Parts"

YouTube via thepluginguru. Part 1 here
" Full length Version of this video is available (FREE) at http://www.pluginguru.com - This is the first 10 min. of my Power Review for Stylus RMX's Parts. I cover the Edit Page and how you can modify any drum loop in Stylus RMX with the powerful synthsizer parameters that are built into Stylus RMX. You can watch full length and purchase my Power Pack for Stylus RMX, FM8 or my new drum loop library from my web site. Thanks for watching and feel free to embed this video to websites that are appropriate...."

The Jurgen Haible FS1a Frequency Shifter

YouTube via sduck409
"A short (well, too long) demo of some of the things it'll do.

Audio is recorded into cubase, only reverb added."

DUB mix practice

YouTube via electro303
"DUB mix practice
Roland RE-150 tape echo
Mu-tron Bi-phase phaser"

Sequential Circuits Pro-One

via this auction

The Prism Lazer Guitar Synth

PrismBasicDemo

YouTube via digitalfalcon00
"A short video demonstrating the basic functions of the Prism laser guitar. Triangle, Sine and Square wave frequency sweeps are shown. See the complete project at http://www.instructables.com/id/The-P..."

Prism Effects Demo

"Here I demonstrate the "effects" available on the Prism laser guitar. The Skew control distorts sine and triangle waves to add a metallic buzz. The Sync control creates some neat frequency deviations and wild sounds, especially when doing sweeps. The LFO (low frequency oscillator) can be changed to induce anywhere from a slow rise and fall in frequency, to a rapid modulation resembles vibrato. And of course, more than one can be used at once!"

Prism Music Demo

"OK, I admit, I'm a total newbie when it comes to playing the Prism laser guitar. What can I say? I played clarinet in grade 9 and my formal musical training ended there. Watch as I fool around with various functions and try to extract some neat sounds. This thing would be awesome with a delay or echo effect pedal."

DG-10 試聴PV

YouTube via 5pb. via the KORG DS-10 Blog
Promo for "Device Girls on the Analogue Synthesizer"
"KORG DS-10の開発者、佐野電磁プロデュースによる新生アナログ・シンセサイザー DG-10。
世界の音と接続・連動で、縦横無尽にサウンドをクリエイトし、VCO、VCF、VCA から発信する原色のテクノ・ユートピアを実現します。
----そして、早くもシンセサイザーDG-10を採用した音楽CDおよび、カセット テープが登場。
全曲、KORG DS-10のみで実現。名曲「ハイスクール ララバイ」のカバーを含む、DG-10初のオリジナル・サウンドトラックを発売いたし ます。

オフィシャルサイト
http://ex-project.com/DG-10/

CD製品情報
http://5pb.jp/records/release/detail/..."

LinnDrum Samples

via cl516 where you'll find more images and the write-up. Be sure to see the rest of cl516 for more.

elKTroFusl liVe

YouTube via elektrofusl
"elektrofusl playing the sherman filterbank 2.
Also playing:
1st HH, BD and SD = TR 606 clocked by Shift-Sync Mark II
, Synth = Futurertro XS sequenced by MFB Step64
, 2ndHH = XBase09 sequenced by Flame Echometer"

"Disco medley" - on Technics SX-C600

YouTube via organfairy
"For many years this was my favourit kind of music: So it was natural for me to learn how to play these three songs "Grease", "Night Fever", and "You're the one that I want". Some people might argue that the third title is not really a disco song. But I play it in a disco-fied version!"

LPK25 Video Brief

YouTube via AkaiProVideo
"This video provides a quick look at the remarkable LPK25 laptop performance keyboard from Akai Professional."

LPD8 Video Brief

YouTube via AkaiProVideo
"This video provides a glimpse into the all-new LPD8 pad controller."

ARP Odyssey III + SCI Pro-One + Prophet VS

YouTube via etrosound72

vintage synth demo by RetroSound

digital sounds: SCI Prophet VS
bassline: SCI Pro-One
add seq bass: ARP Odyssey III, sequenced by the SCI Pro-One internal sequencer
drums: Roland TR-606"

Flame Clockwork Eurorack

via this Analogue Haven auction
"Flame Clockwork (Eurorack Format)
individual generator for experimental grooves
easy soundmachine on your analog filter
create new patterns with analog stepsequencer
funny tool for modularsystems and analogsynth

specifications:
analog clock + cv-outputs
3 channels with beat-, gate-, shift / cv-control
beats included triplet and punctuated notes
clock shift forward and backward
lfo (synchronized), 4 waveforms: saw, up, down, up-saw-down
shuffle control (8 or 16th parts)
integrated midi to cv interface (5 octaves, 1v/oct operation)
midi-sync (internal/external tempo via midi-clock)
complex random functions
record functions
midi-controller
outputs 3,5mm mono jacks (1/8th inch): gate, cv + sum, clock/gate, midi-
cv/gate, sum cv, 16th clock
cv voltage: 0..5v
clock voltage: 0..5v
midi input / output
euro rack format size: 3 HU, 28 HP"

see this post for a couple of videos of the Flame Clockwork in Eurorack format.

Vermona DRM1 MKIII with CV Triggers

via this Noisebug auction
"The DRM1 MKIII is an eight-channel, completely analog drum synthesizer. It gives you total control over every parameter through its 72 controls. The trigger option allows you to integrate voltage control to cue each sound plus open and close the hi hats.

The new version has following changes:
- KICK channel instead of the DRUM1 channel. The Kick channel has some different parameters and can create fatter and deeper kick sounds.
- The DRUM channels have a WAVE parameter which transforms the oscillator's waveform from sine to square
- The oscillators of the DRUM channels will be started with each trig signal.

The DRM1 Mk III is a flexible 8-channel drum synthesizer, which gives you the ability to create your own sounds, as well as many other classic analog drum sounds. Every sound parameter of the DRM1 Mk III has its own controller, so its easy to use and you'll always have a clear picture of the settings.

Features
Control Features and Connections:

· MASTER: Sets the main output level of the DRM1 Mk III

· TRIG: Button for triggering the sound.

· TRIG LED: Flashes when the sound is triggered

· SOUND: Programming parameter controls

· PAN: Places the sound in the stereo field

· VOLUME: Individual volume control for each channel

· OUT: Individual output/insert jack

· PHONES: Jack for connecting a headphone

· OUT RIGHT/OUT LEFT: Master output right and left

· MIDI THRU/MIDI IN: MIDI jacks for connecting a MIDI source and for putting the MIDI signal through the DRM1 Mk III

· POWER IN: Power jack with integrated fuse"

Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution

via this Noisebug auction
"Manufacturer's Description:
The RaveOLution is a stand alone groove box that has taken the techno world by storm. Very popular among DJ's for live performance and interaction with the audience! It features a very advanced sequencer and a host of excellent analog and electronic drum and bass synth sounds. The 309 is very intuitive and easy to get started using. Play with the patterns or make your own. All real-time tweaks can be recorded into your sequence for later playback!

The 5 part multitimbral feature is the secret to this units power for live and interactive performances. The 5 separate parts are Kick, Snares, Hi-Hats, percussion and bass synth. During your performance you can mute any of these parts to drop the beat or isolate the kick, thus building or lowering the groove and your audiences energy! A plethora of knobs offer quick and easy access to filter and envelope modulation for shaping and morphing the music. The 309 is also well suited for studio work with complete MIDI implementation that includes all real-time controls and knobs.
The 309 is truly an instant dance machine! It sounds great for analog emulation synthesis! It looks pretty cool and comes from a company that knows all about Trance and Techno music. The RaveOLution 309 is an obvious choice for anybody seriously looking to get into dance music with an affordable all-in-one box that will grow and remain useful in your studio and music for as long as techno is still around!"

ROLAND MSQ 700 MIDI DCB DIGITAL SEQUENCER

via this auction

Atari Punk Console Sequenced

YouTube via nathanielscott. follow-up to this post with a Minimoog.
"This is my variation of the APC. The video starts showing what looks like a normal APC with a built in speaker. Then the voltage output from a sequencer is plugged into the APC. The general schematic can be found on my website: http://owyheesound.com/sequencer.php"

cmos noise lab? lunetta? u dealin with the heat ok

YouTube via horchacha
"cmos lab / lunetta
10 x gated oscilaltors (transistor), two outputs,
2x4017, 2x40106, 2x4030, 2x4077, 2x4025,
2x4051, quantizer, 2x4069, 2x4046, hole ton of
other crap wild times

dave wright
www.notbreathing.com"

Ensoniq mr-61 demo live song play

YouTube via synthmaniak
"The song is preformed & comp. by Mitch K.(for friends) On Ensoniq MR-61 key 64Voice music workstation( no exp.board's) For more videos visit My side on YouTube go search : synthmaniak & meke your comment's"

Roland Jupiter-6

via this auction

Rare 1974 Roland SH-3 Synthesizer SN 240400

via this auction

Note this is not the the more common SH-3A model. Surprisingly a few have come up in the past.

Update: see this post regarding the Moog filter. Apparently the SH-3 does not have a Moog filter as stated below.

"Vintage 1974 Roland SH-3 Synthesizer - one of less than 50 [see update below] made. First model. (Lawsuit model)...

The following is a blurb I found at the wikidot forums (wikipedia):

The Roland SH3 was produced in 1974. It is more rare than the SH3A which was put into the market after Moog sued Roland for the original SH3's filter design. It is believed that less than 100 of these were ever made. The replacement SH-3a is a monophonic analog synthesizer manufactured by Roland from 1974 to 1981. It is unique in that it is capable of both subtractive synthesis and additive synthesis. Two LFOs and a unique S&H section provided capabilities not found in contemporary self-contained synthesizers of the time. The rhythmic pulsing in the Blondie song "Heart of Glass" is an example of its sound." SH-3 vs. SH-3A

Updates via otto in the comments:
"info on SH-3: here"

"There were probably closer to 700+ of these made. The less than 50 seems to be a myth spawned from a sound on sound article. Still not all that common."

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70's ARP QUADRA SYNTH

via this auction

Not the best shot, but you don't see these often.

70's 360 Systems Spectre Guitar Synth - Oberheim SEM A

via this auction

"360 Systems Spectre Guitar Synthesizer circa 1978... The boards are original Oberheim SEM"

click here and scroll for some prior posts with more info.

Don Martin Moog Modules

images via this auction

The infamous Don Martin Moog modular. For those that do not know the story, Don Martin obtained the rights to the MOOG name after the company went under and while Bob Moog was doing business as Big Briar. Bob Moog eventually won his name back, but not without having to fight for it. You can see a letter from Bob regarding the name in this post. Be sure to click on the Donimoog or Don Martin link at the bottom of this post for more. The "Donimoog" refered to the Don Martin Minimoog. You can see some in the prior posts.
The modules in these auctions are an interesting bit of synth history.

Modules listed (note the first 901A nd 910 power supply are genuine RA Moog):

1 x '71 Moog Modular 901A Osc Controller Module
1 x RA MOOG 910 power supply
2 x MOOG 901A / Don Martin 9501B
2 x MOOG 911 / Don Martin 9511
1 x MOOG 902 / Don Martin 9502
1 x MOOG 904A / Don Martin 9504A

Note the Don Martin modules added the 5 after the 9. Also note the 901A is a 9501B? Not sure if that was a typo in the auction or the correct labeling per Don Martin.

Roland SH-09 Vintage Analog Synth

via this auction

Vintage Synergy DK Digital Keyboard

via this auction

You can find more info on the Synergy at the Digital Keyboards Synergy Preservation Page. Also see the Synergy link at the bottom of this post.

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