Roland JX-3P 61 Key Vintage Synthesizer

via this auction

iSteelPan with drumsticks

YouTube via aymanshamma — May 17, 2010 — "My winning entry for http://sf.musichackday.org/. This is an iPad app which makes a SteelPan Drum (complete with whack-a-mole tutorial). You can learn how to make your own sticks (they are cheap and simple to make): http://bit.ly/istick"

Oberheim Matrix-1000 + Roland JD-800 + Moog Taurus 1

YouTube via retrosound72 — May 19, 2010 — "vintage synth demo track by RetroSound

digital pad sounds: Roland JD-800
bassline: Oberheim Matrix-1000, sequenced by the MFB Step64 step sequencer
drums: Roland TR-606
deep bass: Moog Taurus 1 bass pedal"

What Audio Evil Can U Do_.m4v

YouTube via djangosfire — May 19, 2010 — 'What Audio Evil Can You Do?' was a quick and dirty project created to 'break in' my newly built Euro Modular expansion system.

Equipment used:

1x Zoom Q3 Handy Video/Audio Recorder
1x 4:22 minute Random Audio Clip (made w/ the Q3)

1x Doepfer A-188-1 BBD Analog DelayModule
1x Doepfer A-125 VCP Phase Shifter

1x Malekko Wiard Envelator Module
1x Malekko Wiard Noisering Module
1x Malekko Wiard Anti-Oscillator Module
1x Malekko Wiard Borg Filter Module

1x Synthesizers.com Q118 Instrument Interface Module
1x Synthesizers.com Q111 Pan/Fade Module
2x Synthesizers.com Q115 Reverb Module

Moments of near 'tape mangled' type tones strange clipping w/ underwater darkness. Had a blast!"

Four Tet on the Yamaha Tenori-On

YouTube via FutureMusicMagazine — May 20, 2010 — "Kieran Hebden talks about his love of the Yamaha Tenori-On and how it was used in his new album. For the full 'In The Studio With Four Tet' video pick up a copy of FM227 on sale now."

Modulation Light for "naotron" (monotron mod.)

YouTube via denha — May 20, 2010 — PWM is multiplied by LED in the voltage control.

Lod - Magnolia

YouTube via monotonmusic — May 20, 2010 —

"Studio-jam / testing some new gear.

Ms20, bass
Mono/poly, chords/arp
Yamaha A505, drone & melody
Gibson Les Paul special - some plucked notes
Yamaha E1010 & Roland Re201 effects"

YAMAHA MSX FM SOUND SYNTHESIZER UNIT II SFG-05

via this auction

Roland SH101 grey panel cover / case

via this auction

Korg Prophecy Solo Synthesizer

via this auction

click the image for the full size shot.

Roland PG-1000

via this auction

"for use with D-50 or D-550 synth Makes all parameters instantly accessible on sliders rather than tedious and limiting editing on the D50 itself. really does transform the D50 into a different animal - since you have instant and visual access to all waveforms, filter, and so on. if you have not used the pg1000 before you will be pleasantly surprised."

ROLAND MSQ-700 SEQUENCER

via this auction

The Science Behind Theremins

Game Trailers - E3 2010 - It's #&*%ing Science!

The theremin explained - a light history of the theremin and DIY. via CDM

Expert Sleepers ES-1 interface module

flickr set by expertsleepers
(click for more)

"Prototype of the Expert Sleepers ES-1 interfacing module.

This Eurorack format module serves two purposes:

- When connected to a DC-coupled audio interface, provides CV amplification.
- When connected to an AC-coupled audio interface, provides CV decoding for use with the Expert Sleepers AC Encoder plug-in. See www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/siwaacencoder. html"

moog recording

moog recording from nick oberg on Vimeo.

Soundplant 39 Released

"Soundplant 39 Released – Turns The QWERTY Keyboard Into A Playable Instrument & Instant Sound Triggering Tool

New York, NY – May 20, 2010 – Today Marcel Blum released Soundplant 39 for Windows and Mac, the first major update since 2004 of the popular low cost software sampler that turns the computer keyboard into a low latency digital audio performance tool and playable instrument. Ultra-optimized for the standard QWERTY keyboard, Soundplant allows the assignment of sound files of unlimited size onto 72 keyboard keys, for hours of instantly-playing audio with no need for extra hardware.

New version 39 adds several major features in response to user requests, including support for virtually all audio file formats in existence, a 'background key detection' mode that allows Soundplant to continue receiving key input even while minimized or hidden, waveform display, detailed playback progress indicators for all channels, precise fading control, and randomization settings. Soundplant 39 also marks the first official Mac release after several years in beta on that platform.

Since it’s debut as a free Windows beta in 1999, Soundplant has won multiple awards and gained a dedicated cult following in the DJ and pro audio worlds for its combination of simplicity, standalone sound triggering power, rock-solid stability for live use, low cost, and versatility as a multipurpose playback utility. The BBC uses it for sound design on Doctor Who. Breakcore producer Droon uses it during his raucous performances with a keyboard strapped around his neck like a QWERTY keytar. When John McCain won primaries during his 2008 presidential campaign, it was Soundplant playing "Johnny B. Goode" at his victory rallies. Electroacoustic composer Darren Copeland even created a composition for Soundplant (Letters To Our Names, for 1 or more laptop performers). Soundplant’s spread by word of mouth has been viral, with the $35 software challenging - and in some spheres overtaking - the dominance of expensive dedicated hardware; in Sweden, sound engineer Mattias Dalin of SVT calls Soundplant "without doubt the most used playback program in TV work over here, with great success."

Soundplant can be used to trigger sound effects or background tracks during a show, for music or loop creation, as a drum pad, as an educational aid, as a unique electronic instrument with an input device you’ve been practicing on for as long as you’ve been typing, and as a sound design sketchpad. It allows dragging and dropping sound files on to keys for quick and easy setup; playback from RAM for instant cueing or from disk for unlimited sound length; auto-pitch-assign to easily spread the same sound across multiple keys at varying pitches; auto-offset-assign to quickly slice up samples across multiple keys; and much more. Soundplant is a true performance program that allows playback and triggering to continue even while configuring, loading, and unloading sounds on the fly.

Availability and pricing
Soundplant is offered as a free download at http://soundplant.org/ which includes a 25-launch trial of the registered features. In unregistered mode it is free for non-commercial use and limited to playing uncompressed 8- and 16-bit wav and aif files. The registered version (USD $35, or a $27 upgrade from previous versions) allows loading all sound file types including higher bit depths, compressed formats like mp3, mp4, flac, wma, alac, audio from video files like avi, flv, mov, wmv, and more.

About the author
Marcel Blum is an independent software developer, musician, and vinyl archaeologist based in New York City. As a programmer, he develops educational software and custom realtime digital audio and video applications. As an improvising experimental musician, he performs on turntable and laptop in several groups. And as proprietor of ‘keymap records’, he peddles vintage vinyl rarities of early electronic and avant garde music.

Soundplant screenshots:
http://soundplant.org/macscreen1.png
http://soundplant.org/winscrn1.png

Product details:
http://soundplant.org/about.htm

Media contact:
Marcel Blum
marcel [at] soundplant.org"

If you've been coming to the site for a while, you might remember Soundplant from this post back in February of 2006.

Noise! 2010 - 8th Annual Noise! Festival - Victoria, BC

"May in Victoria, BC, Canada will never be the same again. Expect overflowing buckets of harsh wall, atonal skronk, greasy synth creep, piercing skree, power electronics and outsider freakout fuelled by a kick ass sound system - earplugs provided but fresh underwear you will have to provide yourself. This is the real deal so you snooze, you lose!"

Friday-Saturday, May 21-22
Open Space, 510 Fort
$15 two-day pass
industrial.org/noise for full details.

See Monday Magazine for a great article on the event. snip:
“What’s common with most noise/sound/harsh noise artists is their dedication to the sound itself and its different qualities of texture, volume, space, etcetera,” says Sam McKinlay of Vancouver-based harsh noise outfit The Rita. “In order to achieve individuals’ specific nuances that produce the exact sounds that they are after and want to further manipulate, the artists develop their own sound makers—from various mic’d metal cans filled with steel pieces, to homemade large scale reverb units, to homemade effects pedals and noise generators that create very specific effects.”

This one in via Lorne

Noisemaker workshop at the Hack factory

Noisemaker workshop at the Hack factory from Michael Una on Vimeo.

"Some of the completed devices from the workshop that Talking Computron and I conducted at the Hack Factory in Minneapolis, on May 1 2010."

OLD TEISCO S-60P/ARP SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

"WORKING BUT NEEDS REPAIR. THREE INSTRUMENT BUTTONS NOT WORKING: TROMBONE,HORN & SYNTHSOUND. THE BACK LABEL READS: 'MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE FROM ARP INSTRUMENTS.INC.U.S.P.3 965 789'"

ZTAR Baby-Z * Starr Labs Z-Tar MIDI Guitar Synthesizer

via this auction
"The Baby-Z is a small, portable yet powerful, USB-MIDI guitar controller that allows a guitarist to enter a performance into their synthesizer, computer, or DAW. The Baby-Z contains all of the performance features of the higher-end Ztar MIDI controllers, but scaled down for compactness.

Features:
* 16 Fret Fingerboard. Touch-sensitive rubber strings offer a smooth linear feel similar to real strings.
* 6 Touch-sensitive rubber Trigger Bars for fingerstyle performance.
* 6 programmable Expression Pads
* 8 programmable Rotary Pots
* Encoder Wheel User Interface
* Sustain Pedal Jack
* Volume Pedal Jack
* MIDI IN, MIDI OUT
* USB 1.0 . The instrument may be powered by a USB 2.0 port.
* Internal MIDI Wireless optional
* Power supply unit

Dimensions: 26L” x 5″W x 3″D

Weight: 3 pounds 4 ounces

Download the complete specifications of the Baby-Z Here."

Haptic Audio

"Haptic Audio is a collaboration between Jeremy Goldstein and Patrick Campbell.

Our primary intent with the project is to provide royalty-free audio samples, kits, and instruments in (multi-format) 24bit audio, under a Creative Commons ‘Sampling-Plus 1.0′ license.

The concept for the project came after a few sessions and studio get-togethers spent sharing and creating sounds. We quickly realized that we both have a very similar approach and appreciation for music and sound.

While there will be ‘traditional’ music releases under the artist name ‘Haptics’, Haptic Audio will serve primarily as a platform for us to release both free and premium audio sample-content, limited-edition data/music releases, and other creative output.

We hope the site proves to be a useful resource for new and established artists, sonic-enthusiasts, and those who like strange noises."

"As a sidenote our next release (a 5 octave drumkit) 'HAPTIC04' will be released through www.twistedtools.com within the coming week and will be available in EXS/Kontakt/Battery/WAV as a 24bit/44.1 free sample pack."

Ruin & Wesen Ultimate Modded KPR-77 Update

Additional video added to this post.

Oberheim 2 Voice + Minimoog = Lobot

This one in via StarWars.com’s senior designer Craig Drake. Play the sounds on StarWars.com here. Then read how they were made with an Oberheim Two Voice and Moog Minimoog on the Star Wars Blog here. Cool stuff.

Laserdance The Big Cover part 3 by Yarosystems

YouTube via yarosystems — May 19, 2010 — "Yarosystems strikes with a vengeance! For the third time the best Laserdance themes in one special cover - The Big Cover Part 3! Enjoy!"

KORG X911 Monophonic Guitar Synthesizer

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction


"KORG X-911 Monophonic Guitar Synthesizer.. with rare original plastic cover film *see photo. Electric Bass, Tuba,Trumpet,Distortion Guitar,Violin,Flute as well as 5 sine waves.

1/4'' Input and Output
1/4'' Direct Output

Effects: Internal
Portamento
Hold
On/Off
---------------
1/4'' FM IN
TRIG OUT
TRIG IN
CV OUT
CV IN
SYNTHE VCF FcM IN"

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Lineup for Moogus Operandi Announced

via The Bob Moog Foundation where you'll find additional details. See this previous post for more details on the event and the headliner, Eric Norlander. As for the line-up Amos Gaynes of Moog Music will be on Voyager and MidiMurf. You might remember Amos from previous posts here.

Short blurb and the full list of participants:
"By combining the influences of blues, soul, funk, electronica, african music and bluegrass genres from local musicians into his original symphonic rock compositions, Norlander has at once created a one-of-a-kind musical exploration that is unique to Asheville and serves as a fitting tribute to Bob Moog’s pioneering legacy that hinges on unlimited sonic expression.

Moogus Operandi happens at the Orange Peel on May 27th, 2010, from 7-11pm. Blind Boy Chocolate and the Milk Sheiks open the show, followed by a set by Woody Wood. The evening includes a Moog-inspired art auction, a multi-media presentation based on Bob Moog’s archives and a raffle for an iPod Touch, Moog Mulit-Pedal, a day of recording at Echo Mountain Studios, 2 tickets to Bonaroo, 2 tickets to the Orange Peel and a case of Moog Filtered Ale. Tickets are on sale at the Orange Peel (www.theorangepeel.net)."

Strings
Woody Wood – Acoustic Guitar
Andy Pond (CXS-1) Banjo
Ellie LaBar – Electric Violin

Percussion
Adama Dembele (Afromotive) – African percussion
Shen Hunt – African percussion
River Guerguerian – percussion

Horns
Greg Hollowell (Asheville Horns) – Saxophone
Derrick Johnson (Asheville Horns) – Trombone
Simon Goldbert - Trumpet

Vocals
Lana Lane – Female Vocal
Debrissa McKinney (Laura Reed and Deep Pocket) – Female Vocal
Oso Rey (Soulgrass Rebellion) – Male Vocals
Woody Wood – Male Vocals

Synthesist
Amos Gaynes – Voyager, MidiMurf

I 'Love Acid' T-shirt

flickr set by Electric-Sun
(click for more)

"Pics of ElectricSun's 'I love Acid' T-shirt, based on the legendary Roland TB-303.

Some shots of the T-shirt in production, and the happy smiley faces of those who bought one. A big thank you to those who have participated!"

T-Shirt originally posted here.

GetLoFi Kaoss Pad Pitch Modification with Internal Controls

on GetLoFi

I just like the crazy face pad overlay mod. Click stare at them for a while. Kawazy!

Parker Steam Synthesizer - www.electricwestern.com

YouTube via sheepslinky — July 18, 2008 — "Steam powered synthesizer by Lorin http://www.electricwestern.... for more info"
Click here for more posts featuring sheepslinky's creations.

minimoog Voyager - Analog Synthesizer (by Eekkoo)

minimoog Voyager - Analog Synthesizer (by Eekkoo) from Eekkoo on Vimeo.

"Having fun with Ableton Live and the Voyager from moog Music."

Thingamagoop waves using WMP's Scope

YouTube via H4NDCRAFTED — December 13, 2007 — Thingamagoop's waves through WMP scope visual.

sequencomat v3 meets nord modular G1 and G2

YouTube via erasemusic — May 19, 2010 — "a simple test with the sequencomat v3 running its own clock and sequencing a nord modular G1 on the first 4 channels and the G2 on the 4 following. check http://music-interface.com/ for more info on sequencomat v3"

MBrane ANALOG ACOUSTIC DRUM SYNTH from Jomox - now at NoiseBug

YouTube via VJFranzK — May 19, 2010 — "STRANGE Organic Drum Sounds! Synth Notes and Sci-Fi Noises... this new device makes them all. What's unique is this is a MIDI, CV or sound trigger controllable ANALOG ACOUSTIC DRUM SYNTH! Yes, it's unique circuitry can imitate the sound of congas, bongos, cowbells, etc. ( as well as various synth madness )"

zippers and mudd

YouTube via DrOctave1 — May 19, 2010 — "a complex patch noodle that has loose structure and modulation all over it. all modular nothing used outside the case in view. all sequenceing done with the doepfer 154-155, 160 152 combo."

Tags: bubblesound doepfer make noise tip top audio eurorack analog modular

Cage the Elephant :: Live At Moog

YouTube via MoogMusicInc — May 19, 2010 — "Cage the Elephant descended on the Moog Factory in Asheville, NC and massacred the Sound Studio with their sheer volume. See the full 3 song set exclusively on liveatmoog.com"

Waldorf PPG Wave 2.V Techno Sound

YouTube via vinyljunkie07 — May 19, 2010 — "For the people that don't think this synth is any good for the techno or deep goodness here is your proof..no I won't tell you how to use it thats what manuals are for, no I wont give you a torrent after all I paid for it and Waldorf need the cash."

Zon Vern Pyles on Synthesizers.com and Moog Modular

The Mystics - Zon Vern Pyles

YouTube via TheSynthguru — May 02, 2010 — "The Mystics" - original electronic music by Zon Vern Pyles composed on a synthesizers.com modular analog synthesizer.

http://www.zonvernpyles.com

You can buy my CD "Looking Forward" at:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/zonvernpyles

or on iTunes [link].

Thanks for listening :-)

synth synthmusic moog electronic"

Zon On Moog - 1999

TheSynthguru — May 13, 2010 — "Impromptu video taping of Zon Vern Pyles playing an original tune for a visiting friend in 1999.
Zon plays his Moog modular synthesizer and other synths.
Audio captured from camcorder microphone.

http://zonvernpyles.com/

"Looking Forward" CD available on iTunes [link] and CD Baby:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/zonvernpyles"

Some info on Zon from his website:
"Zon Vern Pyles is an award-winning synthesist known throughout the world as a premiere sound designer and programmer. He has composed music for film, television and radio, and programmed factory patches for Clavia/Nord, Quasimidi, Korg, Alesis and Moog (including 128 factory patches for the Minimoog Voyager Performer Edition)."

Spear Demonstration

Day 065 - Spear Demonstration from Charlie Visnic on Vimeo.

Details: http://theb-roll.com/day-065-spear-demonstration/
"This is a small part of my One creative thing a day blog which you can find at
theb-roll.com"

A Sampling Of Past Patches on The B-Roll

via Charlie Visnic of the B-Roll:
"For the past three weeks I have been involved in intensive late night editing for Toy Story 3’s release. We didn’t get our interviews with the director and producer until pretty late in the schedule so hence the many late nights. It has been 1 to 2 pieces delivering each week.
Anyways, tonight, as I prepare for sleep on my office sofa I’ve decided to take a cue from yesterdays post and continue to share things from the past. This time I decided to share some of my favorite patches from the old modular. " You can listen to them on The B-Roll.

Be sure to check out The Year So Far on the B-Roll. The concept of the site is to post one creative thing a day.

Native Instruments Introduces DEEP FREQ

"Berlin, May 19th, 2010 - Native Instruments today introduced DEEP FREQ, a powerful effects processing suite for use with KORE 2 and the free KORE PLAYER. Complementing the acclaimed DEEP RECONSTRUCTIONS and DEEP TRANSFORMATIONS packages, DEEP FREQ focuses on intense and intricate frequency manipulation to transform audio material in innovative and inspiring ways.

Created by expert sound designer and producer Denis Gökdag, DEEP FREQ provides 150 sophisticated multi-effect combinations based on the powerful sound processing engines of ABSYNTH, GUITAR RIG and REAKTOR integrated in KORE. Through complex combinations of filters, resonators, frequency shifting, resynthesis, granular synthesis and other advanced algorithms, DEEP FREQ can fundamentally alter and reshape the tonality of beats, melody lines, vocals and any other audio material with spectacular and unconventional results.

Despite the complexity of the underlying effect configurations, the operation of DEEP FREQ is entirely straightforward due to the KORE user interface. The unified parameter mapping within KORE 2 and KORE PLAYER gives immediate, intuitive control over the sonic characteristics of the effects, making DEEP FREQ an especially efficient and immediate sound shaping tool for musicians, producers and DJs.

DEEP FREQ available for download purchase in the NI Online Shop for $79/69 EUR.

Additional information on DEEP FREQ is available at
www.native-instruments.com/deepfreq"

Brett Domino: What Would You Do (If A Shark Started Eating You)

YouTube via brettdomino — May 17, 2010 — "The new single. Performed by Brett Domino and Steven Peavis.
Available to buy worldwide from all good online stores. (iTunes, Amazon, etc).
*Quick link to the single at Amazon UK: http://tinyurl.com/buyfromamazonuk. [US Amazon link]

http://www.brettdomino.com
http://www.facebook.com/brettdomino
http://www.twitter.com/brettdomino"

All Brett Domino posts here.

Roland MPG-80

via this auction

"Controller for SUPER JUPITER MKS-80

Serial # 491224"

Mnemesys (Sebastian Arnold on Drums and Nord Modular G2 Synthesizer)

YouTube via batzberlin — May 17, 2010 — performing a track from the 2008 Album "mad scientist drummer" live and uncut. Download this song for free or get the full album: http://www.beeah-music.net/releases/005/
Sebastian Arnold is a drums & synthesizer one-man-show from Berlin/Germany.
Clavia Nord Modular G2: vocoder and sequencer, Nord Lead Rack 2: bassline, Wahan drums and some triggers. Check out http://www.myspace.com/sebastianarnold for more information."

iSequence for iPad test

YouTube via perfumepod — May 19, 2010 — "my sample tune is too bad...however, this iPad APP is very very interesting!!!!!!!
Large keyboard!! Large keyboard!! Mixer!!"

iSequence on iTunes
iPads on Ebay

Ohm64 Ableton Live Remote Script

YouTube via lividTV — May 19, 2010 — "Here is a quick video of the Ohm64 remote script for Ableton Live. This script was created by Mike Chenetz from max4live.info and it gives you APC40 style control over Live including the red box. No midi mapping required, total plug and play. If there is something else you like to see let us know and we will include it in the final version."

roland space echo 501

YouTube via electricmistress100 — May 18, 2010 —
KORG MS20 through a Roland Space Echo 501

Carlos Moog Bach... Sinfonia 35

YouTube via cloudhop — October 24, 2008 — "This is the Sinfonia to Cantata 35 'Geist und Seelle wird verwirret' by J S Bach. It is played on a home constructed Moog Modular 3C I built from schematics about 15 years ago and am still completing. Some of the sounds have been sampled direct from the 3C when the tuning became an issue and the piece was not recorded onto tape, as was the original S.O.B's, but directly to digital multi track. Paul Glover"

Carlos Moog Bach Little Prelude E BWV 937

"cloudhop — January 03, 2009 — The second of my interpretations in the style of W Carlos. One of the Six Little Preludes for keyboard by J S Bach. A lively Allegro full of the joys of Spring here transcribed onto my home built Moog Modular
3C."

Carlos Moog Bach....Goldberg V

"cloudhop — May 13, 2009 — A third small piece, this time the 5th item from the Goldberg Variations..... short but sweet and performed on Moog Modular Synthesizer"

Carlos Moog Bach ...Jesus Christus,Gottes Sohn...

"cloudhop — May 24, 2009 — Taken from the Cantata "Christ lag in Todesbanden" BWV4 by J S Bach. A pre mix arranged and performed on a Moog Modular Synthersizer."

Serge TKB and Tr-909 House

YouTube via b3nsf — May 18, 2010 — "Hello...Tr-909 rim shot triggers the right side of the TGO which clocks the TKB... ÷N-comp pulses (÷4) the TKB's vert clock... Enjoy!"

Ultimate Modded KPR-77 2

YouTube via psyingo — May 18, 2010 — "Better sound quality this time.

this is perhaps the most extensively modded kpr-77 on the internets! not entirely done either. im still constructing a second breakout box for trigger outputs/inputs.

this is just a quick run through of the mods with the crappy internal mic on the camera. i hope to do another video showcasing the mods a bit better.

i still need to fix some things as well, some of the knob responses are backwards. this gets very close to sounding 808/606ish and beyond.

please visit http://ruinwesen.com for mod info!"

Update:

Ultimate modded KPR-77

Vintage 1980 Korg Trident Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

"This Korg Trident synthesizer is from the same era of great analog polysynths as the Oberheim OB-X, Memorymoog, and Roland Jupiter-8. It's often overlooked compared to those giants...but sonically it's just as much a heavyweight: Eight-note polyphonic synth engine featuring 2 discrete VCOs per voice (a rarity among polysynths) Beautiful SSM2044 analog filters as used in the PPG Wave 2.3 and Fairlight CMI Lush analog BBD chorus effect on string section for classic string ensemble layers Incredible on-board analog flanger...revered by many as the best flanger ever, period."

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