via this auction "Manufacturer's description: The Blacet SS2800 Hex Zone is a microprocessor controlled 16 stage sequential switch with programmable extras such as 2 control voltage outputs per step, gate width per step (+ rest, hold, loop ) and dividable clock out. All programmable features are automatically stored in non-volatile memory. The memory holds 32 sequences and 60 “chains” of sequences. The module has an internal clock that may be programmed in BPM or TPS (Time Per Step) or an external clock may be used. External inputs are also provided for Gate and Reset. The sixteen switches are fully bidirectional so that the “Switch” jack can be an input or output. The active switch can follow the logical sequence or the module can be programmed to activate any switch on any step. A random function is also available. A high quality rotary encoder with a built in push button switch is used to select most programmable settings. The push button can be used in the sequence edit mode to step through the sequence, allowing fast editing. A backlit LCD display provides easy to read information. We designed the Hex Zone to get you up and running and having fun without having to plow through hundreds of manual pages of esoteric features and complex menus!"
YouTube via realfellow. Via Chris. "From the "ABBA in concert" DVD, live performance of Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) in Wembley Stadium."
This fun little device is a mini synth that uses two controls to make an interesting and diverse range of sounds.
The unit has two basic controls, Speed and Freq. The speed control has two functions; modulation and wobble. In Modulation mode the DinoAxe repeats the sound with a varying delay. In wobble mode the speed control varies the frequency in a sine wave pattern. The two functions are selected by rotating the speed control knob all the way counter clockwise. The Freq control varies the frequency of the sound, the first half of the control range is tones from low the high frequency, and the second part of the range is noise, noise, and more noise.
The output is via a 3.5mm stereo socket which can be plugged into earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier. I used a little vox amp in the video.
* The DinoAxe is powered by a 9v Battery which is not included due to shipping restrictions.
Happy noise making RareBeasts"
"The Wicks Looper is a small handmade device that allows you the create real-time noise loops and sound effects.
This fun little device will allow you to build up a sound loop in real time using the tempo, sound and write controls.
The wicks looper has 3 main controls; The sound control adjusts the frequency of the tone in the first half of the dial and the level of noise in the second half of the dial, giving two distinct sounds. The second control is Tempo, which controls how fast the loop is played. Write the loop at a slow tempo then speed it up for a great effect. The third control is the write button, when pressed it writes a sound to memory which is then replayed next time the loop is run. With the sound control knob adjusted anticlockwise, you can add a rest to the loop by pressing the Write button.
The output is via a 3.5mm stereo socket which can be plugged into earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier.
* Item shipped from Australia, all prices are in US$.
* The Wicks Looper is powered by a Common 9v Battery which is not included due to shipping restrictions.
Happy Shopping RareBeasts"
"The Wicks Looper – Acid Mix is a small handmade device that allows you the create very fast noise loops, by adding layers of sound in real time.
The wicks looper has 3 main controls; The frequency control adjusts the frequency of the noise, the first half of the range is tame, the 2nd half is uncut noise. The second control is Speed, which controls how fast the loop is played. The right hand side of this control plays the loop, forwards, turn the control to the left and the loop will play in reverse. Write the loop at a slow tempo then speed it up and reverse it, for a great effect. The third control is the write button, when pressed it writes a sound to memory which is then replayed next time the loop is run. With the Freq control knob adjusted anticlockwise, you can add a rest to the loop by pressing the Write button.
The output is via a 3.5mm stereo socket which can be plugged into earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier.
* The Wicks Looper Acid – Mix is powered by a Common 9v Battery which is not included due to shipping restrictions.
Q: What is the difference between the normal Wicks Looper and the Wicks Looper – Acid Mix?
A: The Acid Mix version plays loops about 4 times faster by making the sound played very short, it gives a ruff, out of control sound. The Acid Mix will also plays loops in reverse.
Googlish: "* Semimodular system with ten sections * Analog VCO with analog ring modulator * 12 dB multimode filter * Digital Delay * Modulation Sequencer * AHDSR envelope with loop function * Recommended Retail Price 345, - Euro
Although the MEGA DWARF with its many useful functions as an extension for the KRAFTZWERG or analog modular systems was designed, it is also an independent synths with a full sound production. Its ten sections can be used either in combination or singly werden.Hier an overview of the sections of the MEGA DWARF: The oscillator has the waveforms triangle, sawtooth and square. He can vote with a Tune-trimmer than + / - one octave, and are played on the CV input via a sequencer or keyboard. The output is internally connected to the input of the ring modulator. The ring modulator, which is in contrast to KRAFTZWERG ring modulator analogous structure, may have also used separately for two external signals werden.Das 12 dB multimode filter, state-variable) on operating low-, band-and high-pass and notch (band stop. The response can be to regulate the oscillation. The cutoff frequency and resonance can be modulated via the CV inputs. Also can be done through Key follow a pitch-dependent opening of the filter, this function is internal with the Key CV or MIDI pitch verbunden.Die envelope has five phases: Attack, Hold, Decay, Sustain and Release. In addition to the normal operating mode, the envelope can be looped over the first three phases, as long as a gate signal is. Thereafter, the envelope fades on release. In this section, is also housed a simple VCA, which acts as a CV-controllable audio output of the DWARF MEGA. The envelope signal is generated internally to the CV input of the VCA verbunden.Das 12-bit digital delay echo effect, not only simple but may change via a regulator or CV control the readout speed in an area of about two octaves. In addition, there is a freeze function, frozen with the effect signal can be endlessly reproduced. Send and return on another module, conceived as a filter or a ring modulator, ingrained in the Feedbackweg werden.de modulation sequencer is designed for simple, rhythmic modulations and can generate an adjustable pattern of two, three or four steps. Each step has determined its own regulator of the CV value. The pace can be set on the sequencer itself, or specified via the clock input werden.Die Dual Glide section offers two independent delay units with different characteristics. This can for example the steps of the modulation sequencer smoothed or portamento generated werden.Die two dual attenuator attenuator section not only allow a limited level of audio and control signals, but also act as a CV source. If the input is not patched, is an output control voltage output of up to 8 V. Thus for example can the maximum speed of the LFO KRAFTZWERG increased or the pulse width of the VCO at a specific value to constant change werden.de mixer has three inputs, which are regulated only inputs 1 and 2 can along the two multiples can be doubled CV and audio signals or triple. Useful if for example an LFO two or three goals simultaneously modulate signaling soll.Der VCO-VCF-VCA and the VCA Hüllkurvensteuerung are internally pre-wired, so that the MEGA DWARF can be played directly. All other used compounds are produced on the patch jacks, and can contain from MEGA DWARF itself and from external devices, or driven from werden.de MEGA DWARF has dimensions of 310 x 165 x 38/72 mm. The scope of supply includes the power adapter."
via VodPod: "Veronica Vasicka is a photographer, musician, DJ and founder of the epic record label and on-line music resource Minimal Wave. As one of the founding members of East Village Radio, she managed the station during its pirate days and began collecting obscure and long forgotten gems that fell somewhere between the Cold Wave, Post Punk and Minimal Synth genres. Not knowing what to classify these bands as, she coined the genre Minimal Wave and set up the website Minimalwave.org as an online resource to share her finds with the rest of the world. The response to the website was huge and shortly after its launch, Veronica began tracking these artists down and re-issuing their work on the Minimal Wave label. Most of these bands recorded extremely limited copies of their work in their basements and shared their work with the world via John Peel's radio show and a handful of underground music mailings. The music released on the label is a stripped down, DIY and purer approach to mainstream synth pop. Never-the-less, fans of New Wave acts, and bands like Kraftwerk, New Order, and Joy Division who are seeking something a bit different or looking to expand upon the familiar genre, will not be disappointed. In addition to running Minimal Wave, Veronica launched the Cititrax label as way to expose newer synth-based act as well as obscure House and Italo classics. She DJs bi-monthly around New York City and every Sunday night on her East Village Radio show, Minimal Electronik Plus."
"Minimal Wave: both a genre of underground DIY electronic music from North America and Europe in the late 1970s and 80s, and the name of the label devoted to unearthing these recordings. The Minimal Wave Tapes is the first official anthology (on CD, LP and digital) of Minimal Wave music from this label. Most of the songs were originally released on limited edition cassettes or vinyl by the artists themselves, and only a handful of people knew about them. They’ve been remastered from their analog source tapes and compiled here by Minimal Wave's Veronica Vasicka and Stones Throw's Peanut Butter Wolf. The double LP version is now exclusively available via Stones Throw and Minimal Wave. Purchase it here. Now available on CD. Release date world: January 26, 2010."
YouTube via FlametopFred "Spock deeply listens to the trance like tranquil wail of the singing Vulcan Organ Orchestra (Yamaha D-85 Electone) which Barry Warne composed."
YouTube via FlametopFred "some Vangelis-esque sounds, on the E-70"
Improv 031 Op.4178: Drone Collins 1
"E-75 Electone Organ / Synthesizer Hybrid"
Blade Runner Quickie
"Blade Runner end credits theme - quicky on the Yamaha Electone E-75."
Heavy Wood Improv 019 Op.4166: Fool's Gold: the Alaska Overture [Ode to Electone] E-70
"by vamping on some UK and Supertramp, came up with this new composition that fuses the two ideas behind "Alaska" and "Fool's Overture" Found this E-70 for $150 locally. Finding that the Yamaha E-70 home organ is a very inspirational (and fun) music making machine. Everyone should have one. Some assembly required. Well, not really. Just heavy. You need two or three good friends, including one with a small truck or large van. Heavy. But fun."
YouTube via tobisama. Roland SH-101 as a keytar. Via Ade in the comments of this post.
Update: Re-Published on Jan 11, 2013 The Arkive
"Freeez was a UK dance music group from London, initially known for its emergence as one of the UK's leading jazz-funk bands of the early 1980s. Founded by John Rocca, Freeez consisted of various musicians, originally with Rocca and other members such as Andy Stennet (keyboards, Peter Maas (bass) and Paul Morgan or Everton Mcalla (drums).
Source: WIKIPEDIA"
YouTube via znshn "Zn'shñ member Franck Smith testing analog pulses & glitchy patterns w/ Sleepdrone 5 as sound source + Moog Bass Murf and 2x Sherman Filterbank 2 (filterbank n°1 direct to filterbank n°2).
Contents: electronic pulses, glitchy patterns, analog electronics, bird chirping, bass w/ arco, signal trajectory, glitch, clicks, analog oscillators, alternative beat making, noise manufacturing...
IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.
Material in this video: - Sleepdrone 5 (by King Capitol Punishment) - Moog Bass Murf (MF-105b) - 2x Sherman Filterbank 2 (tabletop versions) N.B.— separate direct outputs 2 & 3 of Sleepdrone and main output are routed to Filterbank 2 via Nobels mix-41-C active mixer 4 in 1 (not shown on screen).
"Keyboardist/Songwriter Gary Wright performing "Love Is Alive" on the Midnight Special TV show, 1976. Featuring a young Steve Porcaro {keyboards for TOTO, Michael Jackson, Herb Alpert, Pablo Cruise, Brothers Johnson, etc.} on synthesizers along with rockin' ladies on cowbell + tambourine ;-) Awesome Minimoog bass. Enjoy this great song from the 70's decade of musical innovation & legendary songwriting."
Update via Brandon: "Looks like a [Oberheim] TVS-1 in Pocaro's rig, too. And a white painted ARP SE-IV in the other guy's rig."
YouTube via cosmohelectrastudio "Sequenced with the Korg poly 800 via Philip Rees midi to CV converter. These added CV/Gate (+ filter control) imputs are a great mod."
YouTube via astkidontheblock "the sound quality is terrible, sorry! The glitch lab isn't finished yet (battery holder is missing). check diysynth.blogsport.de for better sound samples."
YouTube via shaolinskater "Just a simple sequence again. I was playing around with a Digital Delay pedal and found some neat sounds. With this particular configuration I found that the pedal created some really thick undertones to the sequence. The SH 101 is running the Paia 9700 which is then sent through the Digital Delay. The delay is set at the 80mS range and has it's feedback and Dry/Wet set to 100%. The feedback gives a sort of swelling or floaty type of sound. Because it is set to 100% wet, turning on the pedal also changes up the sound of the beat structure giving that Philip Glass-ey sort of arpeggio change. Pretty cool stuff. Hopefully you can hear what I am talking about, though the sound quality always seems to get a little compressed after uploading. Thanks for watching!"
YouTube via attorks "Thanks to YouTube user audibleobsession I managed to program Ableton Live to be able to control the Doepfer MAQ16/3 sequencer with the Novation Launchpad. There are still 2 problems with that: 1- When I push the buttons in user1 mode I can hear the MAQ16/3 going a little out of sync with the Live tempo. I managed to work around this by disabling the MIDI output to the Launchpad in Live. Disadvantage is that all the LEDs are disabled in the user1 and user2 modes so there is no visual feedback. 2- When I push a button (e.g. first step = 2) for sequencer row 1 and then switch to sequencer row 2, when pushing the same button the MIDI message does not seem to be sent. I first have to push another button (e.g. first step = 3) which then transmit OK and then push the button I intended to push which then also transmits OK. I guess it has something to do with AutoMap.
Another limitation is the Ableton Live version that comes with the Launchpad which has a maximum of 8 MIDI and 8 audio tracks. I used 5 MIDI tracks in Live to control the MAQ16/3 in nearly the same manner I did in the last video. I am only using the top 4 rows in user1 mode. The buttons on the first row turns step 1 to 8 off and the second row turns step 1 to 8 on. The third row sets the first step of the 8 step sequence and the forth row sets the last step of the 8 step sequence. Also the top 4 arrow buttons on the right are used. The first one turns all the steps off and the second all the steps on. The third one chooses the first row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer and the forth one chooses the second row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer. You first have to choose the row on the sequencer whereafter the buttons apply for that row.
The first row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer drives the Synthesizers.com Modular and the second row the self-built Modular. The MAQ16/3 is also synchronized with the tempo from Live. Vertical row 7 controls the Creamware MiniMax ASB which does the bass notes. The other rows contain samples from Live and some of my own.
I intended to also capture the Ableton Live screen to give you a view whats going in Ableton Live but that AVI file turned out to be corrupt after the recording was finished. The full video is about 13 minutes which I will upload soon to my website."
via Jori Hulkkonen of Acid Symphony Orchestra: "you may remember a small documentary about my Acid Symohony Orchestra project [see these posts and scroll]... ever since the first show almost three years ago we've played a few gigs a year all over Europe, including opening up for Kraftwerk last year. Here's a nice video from our latest gig, club Babylon in Istanbul. 10 TB-303s, one TR-707 and one TR-606, 100 minutes of acid."
Video Description: "Acid Symphony Orchestra performed for a full 100 minutes at the Babylon club in Istanbul on February 19th 2010. Here are a few highlights.
V8.3 offers following new features which are a clear improvement in comparison to previous old systems:
* Comfortable handling of the extensive V8.0 SysEx functions directly accessable form the PPG panel * Accelerated MIDI timing due to improved MIDI code * ANALOG-panel shows the value of the modulation wheel; essential for sound programming experts * Extended V8.0 SysEx implementation for storing sounds on an external computer device * PPG bus emulation over the MIDI interface; for PPG extremists and future applications * During the boot process the display shows the version and serial number * Extended user´s manual with new "quick start guide"
Additionally in V8.3 we improved the program code of the old official PPG release V6.0 and removed engraving software bugs:
* Arpeggiator bug of Wave 2.3 solved * Initialisation problem of the Upper Wavetable solved * Correction of the defective waveforms in Wavetable 13 * Several minor bug fixes (Sequencer quantization, arpeggiator mode, etc.)"
YouTube via DubSpot "Michael Hatsis shows off one of the many uses of Ableton's Vocoder. In this Video, he demonstrates how to thicken up a snare - Dubstep style. Subscribe to be notified of new tutorials. Also, Check out dubspot.com for More production tutorials and tips." more vid here
YouTube via zealtv "http://zealousy.com How to play chords with a MIDI enabled Guitar Hero axe using Guitar Hero to MIDI app AXIS. Get axis for free from http://zealousy.com"
AXIS Guitar Hero to MIDI app for Windows and OSX
"AXIS available now from http://zealousy.com AXIS allows your Xbox USB Guitar Hero controller to be played as a MIDI instrument while simultaneously navigating any MIDI compatible software to trigger samples, loops and effects. Works with any MIDI capable hardware or software.
AXIS was built in MAX/MSP. If you'd like to play with the source just hit me up! I'm working on a max for live versionbat the moment. http://zealousy.com"
"Don Muro plays a synthesizer arrangement of J.S. Bach's 'Gigue Fugue' in tribute to Wendy Carlos' groundbreaking album 'Switched On Bach,' released as an LP in 1968. This video is from the DVD 'An Overview of Electronic Instruments.'"
YouTube via gang1ion "The SynPad is a position sensitive midi drum pad that you can build yourself using simple materials and tools for around 50 UK pounds (depending on what materials you already have, and how many pads you want to make.) The pad can detect where you have hit it as well as how hard, so that the synth it is driving can change the sound continuously as you strike the pad in different places.
YouTube via Heavyocitymedia. "EVOLVE MUTATIONS 2 features over 300 presets of completely new and unique instruments for the modern composer and sound designer. MUTATIONS 2 is more than a 'sequel' to the original EVOLVE MUTATIONS. In addition to the newly designed user interface, there are radical new effects available to tweak and shape your sound." more vids here
"The Grid of Elasticity composed by Leung Kei Cheuk, Keith a.k.a. GayBird. It was composed for 3D Fabric, monome and two video projections. This is a studio version archive."
The Gris of Elasticity II
"The Grid of Elasticity II composed by Leung Kei Cheuk, Keith a.k.a. GayBird This piece composed for 3D fabric, block puzzles , ping pong balls and plastic sands and two video projections."
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