P7310439

flickr by JoeBenjamin

Yamaha CS50

"Olympus PEN E-P1 + M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6"

Video Synth Workout

Video Synth Workout from R. Lloyd Mason on Vimeo.

"The little video synth that could rides again. The frame rate on the (web)cam I filmed this with was really strange -- in reality the picture moves/flickers smoothly. Picture of the synth"
Music: Mist - side a (Certain Expansion c20). Note the synth is not producing sound.

Depeche Mode "Just Can't Get Enough" 101 version.

YouTube via DX5 — May 24, 2010 —

"This is my 101 video.
"Just Can't Get Enough" as DM performed in the Pasadena Rose Bowl. The crowd is a loop sample from that concert.

Keyboards:
Upper: Yamaha DX7 II FD
Mid: Roland JP8000.

Backtrack recorded in Pro Tools with Reason as slave.

Composed by Vince Clarke"

Update:

Me playing "Random Trust" (my own song)

"DX5 — May 24, 2010 —

First time I upload a song entirely composed by me. (I have more original tracks I will upload soon.)

I composed it influenced by Depeche Mode "Playing the Angel" album specially.

Keyboards:
Upper: Emu EMAX II HD
Mid: Roland JP8000
Lower: Kurzweil PC1x

Backtrack recorded in Pro Tools with Reason as slave.


Composed by DX5"

Molded Clay

Molded Clay from bar|none on Vimeo.

"Modular being sequenced by KLEE analog sequencer. Flame echometer adding drum fills on Spectralis. Monome controlling bass / pads on Spectralis."

A New Beginning

YouTube via MsMotif6 — May 24, 2010 — "Original composition written totally on the Motif 6.
A New Beginning represents a new way of thinking and how the future might be. Its positive with more major chords than I typically use.
I play the guitar live using the pitch-bend wheel for a nature effect and vibrato/modulation.
No software, no looping.
Please enjoy,
MsMotif6"

mtm05 personal report part1

YouTube via MMTAKEDA55 — May 24, 2010 — make: tokyo meeting 05 2010 05/22-23 東工大大岡山キャンパスにて

mtm05 personal report part2

Maker Fair

Happy Knobbing 2010 - More Pics and Video

See the update at the bottom of this post.

synthesizer sunday

flickr by easydriver

Pink Grease's Insanse DIY Keytar Modular

See the update in this post.

BMF Re-Configures Erik Norlander’s “Wall of Doom”

via the Bob Moog Foundation where you'll find more pics and the full story.

"Amos Gaynes [right] and August Worley [left] - To many of you, Amos Gaynes from Moog Music needs no introduction. He is well-known in the synth community for his clear and insightful articulation of all things that involve a Moog tech. Amos understands the contemporary Moog gear inside and out as a tech and as a creator of firmware for some of the newer products. A student of mechatronics at UNC-A, he is well on his way to becoming an engineering force at Moog Music, Inc.

August Worley is an electrical engineer who shares a unique qualification with Bob Moog. August is the only person to have worked at Moog Music Buffalo, Big Briar, Inc. and Moog Music Asheville. He was part of the engineering team who helped Bob develop the Voyager. August was uniquely qualified to work on this modular project, as he formerly toured with ELP as the keyboard tech for Keith Emerson’s Monster Moog Modular. He also developed the pyrotechnics for Keith’s Moog ribbon controller.

Between the two, Amos and August have donated over 60 hours of time to the completely reconfiguration of the Wall of Doom in to its new home." Be sure to see the full article for tons of more pics and the full story behind Erik Norlander's "Wall of Doom" and upcoming event with the system, at Moogus Operandi on May 27th"

Happy Knobbing 2010 Pics and Video

via moondust

Click on each of the following links for the full galleries. I picked two from each in the following order:

ovi set by moondust
flickr set by synth_mooger
flickr set by janvanvolt
picasa set by .

video of the Chimera bc9 below.










YouTube via moondustweb — May 24, 2010 — "it was a demo on the happy knobbing 2010 off the chimera synth" Update: be sure to see the sequencer.de link below for more images. Modular Synthesizer Meeting - Happy Knobbing 2010, Germany (Fischbach) Pt 1/2

 
YouTube via Moogulator — May 24, 2010 — "The Modular Synthesizer Meeting http://www.sequencer.de/blog/?p=7847 and Jams, Part 1 of 2 by sequencer.de synthesizer database Meeting Info: http://www.sequencer.de/synth/index.p... Next Meeting 10-12.June.2011" Modular Synthesizer Meeting - Happy Knobbing 2010, Germany (Fischbach) Pt 2/2

 

Jörg Schaaf - Sitting in a nice hot tub

YouTube via SCHAAFJOERG — May 23, 2010 — "Song:

"Sitting in a nice hot tub" by Jörg Schaaf
of the upcoming album "Indescreet".
Everything has been recorded from the sum-outs of a single Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2 synthesizer (http://www.raditec.de)."
Jörg Schaaf is the man behind Radikal Technoligies and formally Quasimidi.

Trash_Audio & Xart Synth Meet 7

YouTube via thedeepelement — May 24, 2010 — "Our last meet was so populated that we decided to half the rsvp list to make it more gear orientated rather than people oriented. The result was less people, more gear, more time with gear." http://trashaudio.blogspot.com/

Bitmod Monome 40h Enclosure Kit

via Bitmod

"Looking for an enclosure for your Monome 40h kit?

Look no further!
We offer a standard monome 40h enclosure and will soon be offering more designs.

Only $49.99, a fraction of other available 40h enclosures!

Kits include:

Top & Bottom Plates
Standoffs
Screws
Feet
And assembly instructions (Click Here) [link above]"

$49.99 at the time of this post.

Bitmod LT-1 Eurorack Module

via Bitmod

"Now you can use your modular in the dark without holding a flashlight! Our module is perfect for dark stage use and for that "lights out in the studio mood"

The Bitmod LT-1 Eurorack Module comes with a detachable gooseneck lamp. This 4H Eurorack module has standard Doepfer power connector. Module has High/Low/Off switch to control the included white LED light."

$54.99 at the time of this post.

Expert Sleepers announces first hardware product - ES-1 Audio/CV Interface

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/

Expert Sleepers are proud to announce details of their first hardware product - the ES-1 Audio/CV Interface.

The Expert Sleepers ES-1 Audio/CV Interface is a Eurorack module designed for use with software such as Expert Sleepers Silent Way (http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/silentway.html). It connects to an audio interface using standard 1/4" jack (balanced or unbalanced) or DB25 (aka DSub) connectors, and outputs CVs to analogue synths/effects on standard 3.5mm jacks. When used with the Silent Way AC Encoder software (http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/siwaacencoder.html), there is no requirement for the audio interface to be DC-coupled.

The ES-1 offers the following advantages over directly connecting an audio interface to analogue gear for CV control:

* No requirement for the interface to be DC-coupled.
* No need for special cables (e.g. TRS to TS 'floating ring' cables).
* No danger of damage to the interface - the ES-1's inputs are
completely standard balanced audio inputs.
* Much greater output voltage range - up to 9x more than directly
connecting a DC-coupled interface via a 'floating ring' cable.

For more details, please see the ES-1 page at
http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/es1.html"

"operator" ring modulator by properboy

YouTube via theproperboy — May 24, 2010 — "telephone touch tone decoder being used as a carrier signal for this lo-fi pedal. vintage components used in construction. more info and noise can be found at: www.properboy.com"

properboy oscillators with modifications

"theproperboy — May 24, 2010 — based on the 556 mims circuit. more noise and circuits available at: www.properboy.com"

Roland SH-1000

via Ben, listed on Craigslist UK

Headboggle 5.12.10 [pt.1]

YouTube via DavidRussellSnake — May 13, 2010 —

"Part 1 of Headboggle's set at 'Poodle Sound Effects #3' at The Lab in San Francisco, CA on May 12th, 2010."

Headboggle 5.12.10 [pt.2]


"live instrumentation is Micromoog, Bugbrand Weevil, and Ciat-Lonbarde Tetrazzi. prerecorded backing is EMS Synthi, Moog Little Phatty, and field recordings of dogs and a cheese factory."

Update via HeadBoggle in the comments: "It should be noted that the backdrop is the art-install by Bonnie Banks for the May Series at the Lab. Look it up if you're in S.F."

Workspace and Environment: Magnetic Stripper on TRASH_AUDIO

Full interview on TRASH_AUDIO.

On the modular:
"An ever expanding DIY modular with modules designed and/or layed out by:
John Blacet: - Link
Yves Usson (YUSYNTH): - Link
Ken Stone: - Link
Thomas Henry: - Link
Ray Wilson: - Link
Tom Wiltshire: - Link
PAIA: - Link
Marc Bareille: - Link
ACSynth: - Link
Grant Richters: - Link"

Yamaha SY-1 Synthesizer

via this auction

Synton Fenix Modular Synthesizer

via this auction

Access Virus Ti Desktop Synth

via this auction

"Access Virus Ti synth running OS 4. The Ti has supersaw where the Virus C doesn't. It also features wavetables, format and granular synthesis. The Ti also has 80 notes of polyphony and is 16 part multitimbral."

C.M.S. Patched-out ARP Odyssey

via this auction

"In the mid 90s C.M.S. began offering an extensive patch-point overhaul of the ARP Odyssey that essentially turned it into a junior ARP 2600. Check out their continuing work here. However, within a short time they stopped doing the patch-point mods to the white-faced Odysseys because the design of these earliest models made it very difficult compared to later (gold & black, orange & black) Odysseys. As a result, a scant handful of white Odysseys ever got this full treatment, and it looks like no more will ever have it done."
note this one does need work.

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Sequential Circuits Pro-One Analog Synth

via this auction

Prophet-5 SSM 2030 OSC Chips

via these auctions

"These six chips were recently removed from my working prophet 5 rev2. They have the resister on the top and three of the chips have one pin bent out (thats how they were in the synth). At least 3 say phil on the back meaning made in the philapines with number 22 and another 18 or 13 ,hard to read and the third no number. The chips have been stored in a static proof bag and will ship that way."

ELEKTRON MACHINEDRUM SPS-1 UW MK1

via this auction

Roland SH-101

via this auction

ARP 2600 GREY MEANIE

via this auction

"rare ARP 2600 Grey Meanie.It has all the same functions as the usual 2600 grey face including the Moog filter ladder,but this was the second batch of the 2600 run.First was the Blue Marvin about 20 of these were made next was the Grey Meanie 35 or so were made so this really is the real deal of vintage and rare synths."

Rekon VST-AU JUNO-106 Editor™

"The VST-AU JUNO-106 Editor™ is a real-time MIDI synth editor that allows you full control of every parameter of the sound on the Roland Juno-106™ synthesizer. Now you can utilize your JUNO-106 to its full potential and build lasting and meaningful patches that will bring new life to your music. You can manage, view and edit all your patches on the computer itself without the hassle of manual dumps. All parameters are fully automatable and you can even use your favorite VST or AU host, or use it stand-alone, giving you the ability to visually program the JUNO-106 to your music via the host sequencer. This ability to model your synth patches in realtime, inside your main music production environment is part of what makes the VST-AU JUNO-106 Editor™ unique when compared to other hardware synth editors. You may also use the standalone application if you do not need to work inside the host or if your host is not supported." full details here

TEDxCardiff - Tara Busch - 04/14/10

YouTube via TEDxTalks — May 21, 2010 —

"It was great news that US artist Tara Busch did a special performance just for us. Tara is a music maker, producer and, in her own words, a gear pornographer. Her acclaimed blog about analogue synths has thousands of readers, and her recent album was very warmly received by critics and fans alike. You can find out more about her here, and heres what the press have said about the album:

Kate Bush for the modern age; ethereal, sinister but strangely sweet. The torch has been passed. More than just another new Kate Bush. NME

With her debut album, the California-based Busch invites us to enter her strange and wonderful universe: ethereal, morbid but also poetic its a sort of musical and feminine equivalent to the films of Tim Burton. The Independent

Pilfershire Lane is an epic experience from beginning to end, and one of the odder pop albums youll get to hear not just this year, but probably ever Artrocker

The album hums with vintage analogue sounds and contains some fine moments for fans of experimental music. ..quite addictive TUNERAKER.COM

Taras own remarkable vocal range have ensured one of the most interesting records in a long time. With her poetic lyrics and understanding of the craft of making music this is an album of special quality. SUBBA-CULTCHA

About TEDx, x = independently organized event

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)"

Tara Busch of Analog Suicide with vocals on Moogefoogers and Suzuki Omnichord (6:05). Click here for all posts featuring Tara Busch.

Relentless Machine

flickr by Masonic Boom

"VIEW FULL SIZE FOR BEST EFFECT

So I decided to illustrate the video that Michel made for Sandy P's Relentless Machine Dream*. I wanted her to look equal parts Wonder Woman, Maria from Metropolis and a heavy dash of H.R. Giger. (Also slightly inspired by the cover of the Tonto's Expanding Head Band album that's propped up on top of my CD case.)

It's funny, that is actually what my fingers do on the rare occasion that I remember to do a reality check in order to try and provoke lucid dreaming.


*If you don't know what I'm talking about, never mind, they are characters from a story. Hey, leave me alone I've been listening to Aphex Twin's Drukqs for about 48 hours straight at this point and my head has gone really funny and I'm having erotic daydreams about synthesisers. I mean, as you do..."

MInd diffuser

flickr by Jahaho Oby Juan visuals

Roland AX-Synth