"It's a CV generation application that I have written (not just a graphic - this baby moves, scrolls and loves to be touched!). Essentially there are 6 independent oscillators and a sequencer. You can choose the waveform for each osc (11 types including all the usual plus overall min, overall max + others - you can even draw in your waveform too), control amplitude, frequency, offset (midpoint), upper and lower clip levels (all by MIDI CC or touching the screen). Then you can choose which oscillators to route out through the tobacco tin and into the real-world modules." - RH
"I want a Blacet Binary Zone, but the module isn't available in Euro format. So, I've tried to recreate it using what I already have.
In this patch:
The Low Pass Filter in a Frostwave Resonator is set to self-oscillate. It's then sent to a ring modulator (a Frostwave Blue Ringer).
The Mix Out on a Doepfer A-143-1 is sent to the Frequency CV IN on a Plan B ELF LFO.
The Square Out from the LFO is sent to a multiple, and from there to:
1. the Trigger In on a Doepfer A-160 Clock Divider.
2. the Gate In on a Doepfer A-140 Envelope Generator.
The /2, /4, /8 and /16 outputs on the 160 are sent to Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 on a Doepfer A-138c Polarizing Mixer.
The out the mixer is sent to the top half of a Doepfer A-170 Dual Slew Limiter, and from there to the CV In on the Blue Ringer.
The /32 out on the 160 is sent to the CV In on the top have of the Doepfer A-150 Dual Voltage Switch. The 160's /64 output is sent to the first I/O jack (the second I/O is left empty). The output of this channel is sent to an attenuator, and from there to the Low Pass Frequency CV In on the Resonator.
The output from the ring modulator is sent to the top VCA in a Doepfer A-132-3 Dual Lin/Log VCA (the Lin/Log switch is switched for a moment at 2:00), and from there to an FMR RNC (which is not doing anything to the quiet notes) and then to the computer. No other outboard, besides the compressor.
The output of the 140 is sent to CV IN on that VCA, which you can hear at 0:44.
"1970s Moog Polymoog Keyboard model 280A serial #1706
The 71 note Polymoog Keyboard features presets like: "vox humana", "string 1", "string 2", "electric piano", "piano", "honky tonk", "clav", "harpsi", "brass", "chorus brass", "pipe organ", "rock organ", "vibes", and "funk". Control over these presets are octave balance, envelope attack, and LFO modulation depth and rate. The lower two octaves may also be split off to play a separate bass tone, with control over this tone allowed by a dedicated bass filter. Control of the main preset sounds are adjustable with an external controller(not included)."
"On 11th - 12th July 2009 Music Hackday took place at the Guardian Offices in Kings Cross, London. Some great music-based API's were released for the weekend including Songcloud.com, the.echonest.com, Songkick.com, Last.fm, en.tunesbag.com, Guardian Music, BBC Music and many more along with workshops from tinker.it and rjdj.
via Encore Electronics "The Nord Modular G2 DSP expansion board has the same functionality as the original out-of-production board. It adds 4 DSPs to your Nord Modular G2 based instrument. Installation is extremely simple. No soldering necessary. It comes with mounting hardware.
Note: This only works with G2 instruments: G2, G2X and G2 Engine.
It does not work with prior Nord Modular hardware."
"A vintage demo flexidisc for the Baldwin Fanfare Deluxe home organ."
Update via Milo Johnson in the comments: "I used to sell these at a Baldwin store in Daytona Beach back when they were new in the late Seventies, and as surprising as it might be, this was a monstrously good instrument that I would love to own today. Forget the "Fun Machine" rhythms and one-finger accompaniments, the actual sounds of the organ section, string section, and and in particular brasses, were fantastic. And I'm NOT an organ fan to begin with so for me to offer any kind of praise like this is way out of character, but this was a really complex, deep, and forward-thinking instrument and the last of the big Baldwin organ series made before they went to digital microprocessor instruments. I didn't notice any performer credits, but just listening to it I'd be willing to bet this was Baldwin demonstrator Bill Pedrick who played for this demo and Bill could make these things sit up and do tricks, truly a tremendous player that attracted customers to the store whenever he dropped by. Thanks for posting this!"
YouTube via attorks "This is a somewhat melancholic theme so I hope you won't get depressed ;-) The ring modulator sounding 8 step sequence is produced by the Synthesizers.com Modular using a MFOS Dual VCA and the faster 16 step sequence comes from the self-build Modular. The Waldorf Q Keyboard produces an AKAI-AX80-like string sound. The first solo comes from the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and after that the volume is turned up for the Creamware MiniMax ASB which is also controlled from the Clavia keyboard. The Roland XP-80 produces a Mellotron Violins sound."
"Favorite Hardware Predictably it has to be my euro rack modular, two years ago I would have said the DSI Evolver, but the modular has eclipsed that. Patching is akin to playing chess, or raking a sand garden, it’s a blank slate with a kazillion options and if you manage to explore every option just swap out a module with another one and suddenly you are back to option 1 with a kazillion to go, oh and it sounds good too. The resurgence of modular synthesis has to be an indicator that humanity is getting better."
"hoyman's art is in this video, some synth stuff, creatures rockin, excellent"
The USA is a Monster "No More Forever" music video by Imaginary Company
YouTube via imaginarycompany
"An epic tale of Tom and Colin singing to a gathering of creatures and plants. All the while they are recorded by Lemurs who broadcast their recordings to all the magical forest animals and ultimately across time and space. Lyrics from Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe. Features over 150 original drawings by Kevin Hooyman. Directed by Peter Glantz. Produced by Imaginary Company. Supported in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. Buy this at iTunes store. Say hi at myspace.com/imaginarycompany. Donate $1.50 and download the video in HD at imaginarycompany.org. Or steal it... just share it and comment if you are into it!"
"THIS SYNTHI COMES WITH ITS SEQUENCER ASWELL AS THE ONLY 3 PRESTO PATCHES EVER MADE... ROBIN @ EMS HEAD QUARTERS IN CORNWALL SERVICED THIS EMS 2 YEARS AGO AND AT THE SAME TIME ADDED SOME FANTASTIC MODIFICATIONS TO MAKE THIS DREAM MACHINE EVEN DREAMIER!!!!
AMOUNG OTHER THINGS THIS SYNTHI IS READY TO BE CONTROLLED FROM YOUR FAVOURITE MIDI CONTROLLER WHICH MAKES IT SOOOOO MUCH MORE USER FRIENDLY(SEE PHOTOS FOR FULL LIST OF THESE MODS)"
"Polivoks had been produced since 1982 by Formanta electronic factory (one of the biggest at the time); it was sold exclusively in the USSR. Polivoks has its own particular electronic parts, reliable keyboard (49 notes F to E) made in magnetically controlled contacts; synthesis modules consist of independent boards, which is convenient for maintenance. The synthesizer has 2-voices polyphony; each oscillator works with a keyboard note independently; two types of filters - bandpass/lowpass and external input for cutoff control. In addition, Polivoks is housed in an original body of uncommon design with handy controls. Being closed with a cover, the synthesizer turns into a strong aluminum case.
Click here for a page covering the synths used by Rick Wright of Pink Floyd. Be sure to see the PDF link when you get there. This one sent in via fischek.
YouTube via JohnLRice. follow-up to this post. "his is just one minute of my previous peice "Spirits Of The Temple Electric" stretched out to be four minutes long. The images and music play four times slower although I kept the audio pitch the same. Please see the notes on the previous peice for more infomation.
There will be a third installment coming soon subtitled "Still Waters" and will be a selection of some of the better still captures of the previous peice with probably a new soundtrack.
Thank you are taking the time to watch, rate and comment! Category: Music Tags: psychedelic modular synthesizer oscilloscope alternative dimensions electronic life forms spiritual religion icon MOTM COTK Synthesizers.com "
Googlish: "KORG DS-10 up there! KORG DS-10 PLUS features new in, Dual DS-10 Song mode is enhanced by utilizing a demonstration mode. This is so easy to compare with previous work, D S-10 song demo was recorded with two to play reading at the same time. Song Track Mute and the maximum number of pronunciation and using a mode of 12 RIARUTAIMUEDITTO Please enjoy the sound ray program.
YouTube via ChrisLody "I had some fun making this!
All the sound originates from the sound activated flower in the centre of the screen. The little black blob on top of it is a little interference pickup coil that I made. I found the flower made noises I could detect when it moved with this coil. The coil goes to a little battery powered amp as a sort of pre-amp. From here they go to an Alesis Guitar Fx (Stupid name!) multi fx pedal for manipulation and then out to my monitors.
The flower is triggered by sound so as long as there is a delay somewhere in the fx it constantly re-triggers itself for more manipulation.
YouTube via copperleaves "Here is a theremin rendition of one one of the late, great Michael Jackson's early hits, BEN (1972), played on the Moog Etherwave Pro theremin. The volume configuration of my E'Pro has been recently improved by the addition of a module designed by French electronics wizard Thierry Frenkel and I am really pleased with the results. This song seemed like a good way to show off Thierry's modification and, at the same time, celebrate Michael's amazing but very troubled life."
YouTube via SoundsAndGear "http://soundsandgear.com today we take a look at native instruments super drum sampler battery 3. I want to see if it can replace my akai mpc samplers. You be the judge."
YouTube via QuadraPolyphonic "Greeting movie for KORG Electribe Christmas Party!!"
Season's Greetings from Monomachine #2
"Greeting movie for KORG Electribe year end Party 2008!!"
Elektron Monomachine Study #3
"emo movie for Monomachine users BBS in Japan. audio recorded by Logic Express through Presonus FireStudio Tube interface. external fx added on Logic and t.c.electronic M-ONE XL. visual recorded by cheap webcam :-) "
Monomachine study #4
"demo movie for Elektron users BBS in Japan. audio recorded by Logic Express, visual recorded by cheap webcam. external fx added on Logic and Lexicon MX300."
YouTube via Quadraphonicsoul "This is my dual ribbon controller based off of http://www.geocities.com/tpe123/folku... designs. I added a second ribbon as well as two fine tune pots and a pot to control the voltage going to the IC in order to create more glitching. There are two outputs one for ribbon A and one for AandB. Runs off standard boss 9V supply. There is a problem with the oscillator design that causes it to randomly go on and off at a low freq. that is the clicking that is hear in the beginning."
YouTube via griffinavid "Check out this quick video showing you how easy it is to get started using the Beat Thang Virtual software. In this vid, we chop up a sample and make a beat within 10 minutes. Doesn't get any easier than that."
A bit blurry but interesting to look at. You can find the write-up at ASIA SYNTH STATION. Be sure to see the blog for more. It is primarily "focussed on synth in HK + Asia."
"Piano standard demo sound on Ensoniq MR 61. (single prog.piano sound, no midi Inst.conected & no exp.board,s) Author info. - Play Preform By Mitch K."
YouTube via zebranalogiczetangas http://zebranalogic.com/ "Testing my voltage controlled frequency this unit comes with a LFO with 4 wave forms and an AR."
"Short demonstration about the new important function for Live jamming or studio works.
Have fun, it´s sequencing time!"
Update: an image and some info on the genoQs Octopus from Analogue Haven: Update via lars in the comments. The Octopus is at OS v1.6. See their site linked above for more info. The following pertains to features in OS v1.0 which are still relevant and interesting to me at least. Also, according to lars it should be "hyper steps" not "super steps." "GenoQs have now released their amazing OS v1.0, which adds many new features to the Octopus sequencer. All new Octopus sequencers ship with v1.0, and older units can be updated by following the update procedure on GenoQ's Downloads page.
In the following, we use the following mark convention:
(***) for new features,
(**) for evolved functionality, and
(*) for minor changes.
FREE TRACK CHAINING (***)
Tracks in a Page may be chained according to any configuration desired by the user.
TRACK PROGRAM CHANGE (***)
Tracks now retain the MIDI program change information as a track specific value.
EDIT TRACK DIRECTIONS (***)
Directions 6-16 are freely editable by the user, including re-trigger and randomize options.
STEP GROOVE ATTRIBUTE (***)
A step may be delayed at playtime by a random amount of time in multiples of 1/192 of a note.
GRID-TRACK MODE (***)
Up to 90 tracks are mapped to Matrix buttons and act as virtual track selectors allowing for direct track operation.
STEP-NOTE RECORDING (***)
Notes may be recorded directly on pre-selected positions in a page, irrespective of timeline and chase-light position.
PAGE SCALE CAD (***)
Changes to a scale may be set to affect the pitch values of the tracks in the page. Whenever the scale is modified, the track pitches are aligned to the new scale, modifying the harmonic structure of a page in a musical way.
VAST MIDI-IN CONTROL (***)
Apart from recording MIDI data, MIDI IN ports can be used to control various functions of the machine via MIDI IN signals. This includes selecting grid sets and toggling grid pages via program change messages, or even creating and modifying scales on the Octopus - all at runtime of course.
VIRTUAL MIDI CHANNELS (***)
Provide an internal wiring of tracks to the Octopus MIDI in. In this way, Octopus tracks may be used to leverage the capabilities of MIDI IN control, right on the Octopus.
MAP FACTORS (***)
Each relevant attribute map now has a map factor, which indicates the amount to which that map is applied to the current output.
EXPORT CONTENT TO SYSEX (***)
Memory content may now be exported as MIDI system exclusive streams, providing a means to store machine state data outside of the Octopus.
PITCH BEND HANDLING (**)
Now pitch bend data can be recorded and worked with, similarly to any other MIDI controller data.
TRACK FLATTENING (**)
The FLT mutator has evolved to new semantics. It is now applied to two or more tracks to create a "stacked" version of that track selection into a single track.
NEW EFFECTOR STATE (**)
Tracks can now take on an additional state with regard to the Effector. In addition to being unaffected, a sender, or a receiver, tracks may now be receiving senders.
CC MAP LEARNING (**)
In addition to programming CC maps, you can now have them learn by listening to MIDI IN input. Saves time and comes in handy.
FORCE TO SCALE INPUT (**)
Externally played notes can be passed through the Octopus and forced to the scale of the current page.
TRACK SPEED MULTIPLIERS (**)
Octopus now features additional track speed multipliers. These include: 1.5 (for direct creation of triplets), as well as the following: 1/1.5, 1/8, 8, 1/16 and 16.
BANK CHANGE MESSAGES (*)
In addition to sending program change messages Octopus now also sends bank change messages.
Sequencer Specifications:
FRAMEWORK
Sequence grid: 144 pages - popularly known as 'patterns'
Tracks per page: up to 10, with up to 16 steps each
Track resolution: up to 1/192 of a note
USER INTERFACE
Elements: 258 pushbuttons, 21 endless encoders
Front panel: 630 x 270 mm
PERFORMANCE
Concurrent play: up to 9 pages or chains thereof
Editing capabilities: full during play, seamless saving
Track play: polyphonic, shuffle, groove, roll
"Have a new hobby, i film clouds :)
The sound is made with the Quasar from Quasimidi, only for the background you listen 1 track which i made with Novation's X-Station."
YouTube via Synthiefrau "Synthesizers are my life. If I can two Synths take on a loneley Island, I want my Mini and my Dot.com Modular. The two are the best. I want to marry a synthesist;-)))"
YouTube via irestARTerFHolle "Touchzillator Proof of concept
The Touchzillator is a waveform oscillator with the ability to draw the waveforms via a touchscreen. This is a proof of concept, realized with a PIC24 prototype board, a GLCD with touchscreen and a 12bit DAC. Waveform playback with 44,1 KHz and waveform resolution 5 bit at the moment (limited to the GLCD/Touchscreen right now).
The Touchzillator is part of my Synthesizer project.
"A portable handheld , battery powered mini music workstation from the early 90's. A lot of fun for quickly sketching out music ideas while sitting on the train or toilet... OR use it as part or your live setup for great cheesy sounds and sequences. This example is in great condition and comes with its VHS case."
"chiptune composer? 8-bit music maker? U want cheesy 80's sounds? This could be your new creative tool and killa live machine!
Korg PSS 60 Programmable Super Section Updated version of the PSS 50 circa 1989. Very similar with expanded sounds and capabilities. Also build quality (aluminum casing) and styling is sleek and understated ... I guess the 80's were coming to an end when this thing was made. Condition of this unit is excellent . Unmarred except for a few scratches to the top face. Works 100%. Originally a simple rhythm and sequencer to create arrangements /sketches of songs and to use as a live sequencer. Today I think it has far more potential to be used creatively in song production and live performance.
No manual available online , but it took me about 30 minutes to work out its capabilities and limitations. Works with a standard 9v adapter (not included)
via RH
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