MATRIXSYNTH

Thursday, June 24, 2010

ROLAND G-707 & GR-700 GUITAR SYNTHESIZER

YouTube via levelfour | April 25, 2010 | 3:26

via this auction
"Comes with the following:

Roland GR 707 silver guitar with 2 Bill Lawerance L-500 humbuckers
The Roland GR Hardcase
Original Roland Tremolo bar

Roland GR 700 synth floor pedal
Roland Memory cartridge
Roland Synth cable
Power cable
Instruction manual

Features:
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Finish Color: Silver
Pickups: 2 Bill Lawerance L-500 humbuckers
Controls: master volume, guitar tone, balance, cut off, edit, LFO mod, 3 way mode toggle/ 3 way selector switch

You can read more about this type of guitar and synth here:

http://www.hillmanweb.com/guitsyn.html
http://www.hillmanweb.com/hillgt13.html"

MiniMoog Model D - Oscillator Revision Boards SN 11877

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"This synth was owned at one time by Carding Cruz, Jr., a well-known keyboardist from the Phillipines. His name is still lightly visible on the wooden strip beneath the control panel.

All analog synths (esp. MiniMoogs) have their own unique character and sound - this one is marvelous, fat and full, with a nice 'bite' to it."

Serial Number 11877

Just prior to this post, I was curious how many revisions of the Minimoog oscillator board existed. I checked to see if anyone on the Analog Heaven mailing list knew and received the following replies.

"At least three:
1. Discrete - on the early RA Moogs and maybe some others.
2. Mostly discrete with 3046 array + temp co resistor
3. Op-amped with heated uA726 array (after s/n 10175)

The additional octave buffer board was added towards the end of the second revision.

Tony
www.oakleysound.com"

Followed by:
"- Orignal osc board (2N4058 expo) up to SN 1236
- Second osc board (CA3046 expo) from SN 1237 to 10174
- Third osc board (ua726 expo) from SN 10175 onward

I'd guess that over half the CA3046 boards have been replaced by ua726 boards but that is pure speculation.

-Cary"

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OBERHEIM DX

via this auction

Play Industries studio tour - Update

See the update in this post for just the synth walk-through.

PR: Kyma International Sound Symposium (KISS 2010)

Kyma International Sound Symposium (KISS 2010)
24 to 26 September 2010
Vienna, Austria
http://www.tonsalon.at

"Does Sound Have Meaning?
Sound Researchers & Practitioners Convene to Discuss 'symbolic sounds' at KISS 2010
Vienna, 24 June 2010: Can music and sound-effects be symbolic? Sound designers, composers, sound artists, film makers, researchers and others sharing an intense interest in sound will be convening in Vienna Austria from the 24th through 26th of September to discuss this and other, similarly controversial, issues at the annual Kyma International Sound Symposium (KISS2010): http://www.tonsalon.at.
[ PHOTO: View from the Stage at Casino Baumgarten ]

Lively discussions, electronic/computer music performances, interactive installations, demos, workshops, and paper sessions will be held in the newly renovated Casino Baumgarten, a spectacular ballroom built in 1890 (http://www.tonsalon.at/KISS2010/index.php/location), and the Rhiz Bar Modern, a showcase for experimental media in Vienna (http://rhiz.org/).

Join in the free on-line discussion
Anyone having an intense interest in sound is invited to join in the free on-line discussion at http://pphilosophyofsound.ning.com, a new forum created by symposium co-organizer, Peter Rantasa. Sign in and introduce yourself by sharing your earliest sonic memory. Discussions on sound, symbol, and meaning have already begun and will continue during and after the symposium. You can participate on line whether or not you are able to attend the symposium in Vienna.

To register for KISS2010:
The registration deadline for participating in KISS2010 is 13 September 2010. The participation fee of ¤ 90 (¤ 40 for students) includes the 3-day symposium, morning/afternoon refreshments, and 2 evening concerts. To register, please visit: http://www.tonsalon.at/KISS2010/index.php/registration/essentialreading before 13 September 2010.

Background
The Kyma International Sound Symposium (KISS) is an annual conclave of current and potential Kyma practitioners who come together to learn, to share, to meet, to discuss, and to enjoy a lively exchange of ideas, sounds, and music! Kyma is a sound design environment created by Symbolic Sound Corporation (http://www.symbolicsound.com). This year, the KISS symposium is being organized by Wiener Klangwerkstatt in cooperation with Symbolic Sound and with the support of Analog Audio Association Austria, Preiser Records, and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research.

Conference Contact Information:
Barbara Kopf
KISS 2010 Conference office
Email: office.KISS2010@tonsalon.at
Telephone: +43 (0)650 212 1646
Web: http://www.tonsalon.at/KISS2010"

PR: SONiVOX Announces Reggaeton Instrumento Virtual – the first Reggaeton Virtual Instrument

"Premier provider of virtual instrument technology rolls out first-of-its-kind virtual instrument for MAC & PC.

SONiVOX, Boston based virtual instrument manufacturer today announced the release of Reggaeton Instrumento Virtual, an innovative new virtual instrument plug-in for MAC and PC. For the first time, Reggaeton producers can enjoy a virtual instrument solely dedicated to their craft.

Designed for quick and easy professional beat construction, Reggaeton’s distinctive bilingual (English and Spanish) user interface affords effortless integration of midi keyboards and MPC pad controllers, bridging the gap between MPC style music creation and the computer-based virtual instrument environment.

Reggaeton Instrumento Virtual is packed to the brim with seven gigabytes of premium instruments forged by SONiVOX’s award-winning sound design team, as well as a selection of loop based construction kits by Reggaeton producer Michael Cipriano. Designed for maximum sonic and stylistic versatility, every instrument has been expertly crafted to yield the utmost in fidelity and performance.

Reggaeton Instrumento Virtual – Features at a Glance:

• 7 Gigabytes of Premium Instrument and Loop Content

• Over 300 Patches and Pad Layouts of Pure Reggaeton Pulse

• A Selection of Loops All Professionally Produced and Organized Into Easy To Use Construction Kits

• 16 User Programmable and Assignable Pads - For quick and easy MPC style beat construction

• Over 50 Pad layouts - Reggaeton Instrumento Virtual gets you going right away with its construction kit layouts, diatonic chord layouts & drum kits. It’s also easy and intuitive to build your own layouts for maximum workflow impact.

• MIDI Learn & Save Functionality - Reggaeton Instrumento Virtual is instantly compatible with any MIDI controller

• Independent Zone Tempo-Sync’d Variable Resolution Roll/Retrigger Mode

• Onboard FX and Graphic Equalizer

• Keys Mode – For standard keyboard play/performance

• PC Standalone, VST and RTAS Compatibility

• MAC Standalone, AU, VST, and RTAS Compatibility

Reggaeton Instrumento Virtual is available now with a MSRP of $149 and an introductory street price of $99.

For more information about Reggaeton Instrumento Virtual, including audio demos and videos, please visit www.sonivoxmi.com."

LinnDrum + Memorymoog demo

YouTube via SynthManiaDotCom | June 23, 2010 | 4:04

"Demo of Linn LinnDrum LM-2 & Moog Memorymoog.

In the 1980s Italo / Synth Pop style.

The LinnDrum plays all drum parts. The Memorymoog plays all synth parts."

SCI Prophet VS + Roland Juno-60 "Summertime"

YouTube via retrosound72 | June 23, 2010 | 3:37

"vintage synth track by RetroSound

intro, vs choir and strings: SCI Prophet VS
bassline: Roland Juno-60 Arpeggiator
drums: Roland TR-808

(no overdubbing, no sequencer used)"

Buchla beatz

YouTube via cray56 | June 24, 2010 | 1:02

buchla 250e test

Circuit Skills: Perfboard Prototyping

YouTube via makemagazine | June 24, 2010 | 8:37

"When you think - "DIY electronics", one of the first images that likely comes to mind is a bunch of parts and wire soldered to a standard piece of perforated circuit board - and that makes sense. Perfboard is super-versatile - essentially it's just a grid of potential solder-point connections. You can trim it down to just the size you need - or leave extra space for future enhancements ... or revisions, if need be."

Click here for all makemagazine posts.

animalvideo - HIY HIY DANCE [KORG ELECTRIBE-MX]

YouTube via churulin | June 24, 2010 | 4:40

●website
http://sound.jp/airechoes/animal_video/ (PC)
http://pksp.jp/animalvideo/ (Mobile)

●MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/animalvideo

NAMM: Studiologic Numa Organ - Summer NAMM 2010

YouTube via soundonsoundvideo | June 24, 2010 | 3:27

"Organ Emulation Keyboard"

Note, Summer NAMM is on. For synths, it's no where near Winter NAMM. Remember you can click on the NAMM label below for all posts (only two so far). Note all NAMM posts will come up, so just note the date of the post to know which NAMM.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

"Its alright"

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | June 23, 2010 | 4:41

"Hi! :)
This is a new composition written 6-19-10.
We have a special guest joining us, our best friend Rachel is performing the synth strings patch using the Roland D-50 (original patch) controlled through the Roland A-90. She has only played synths for 4 DAYS, she's awesome!! :)
Crystal (msMotif6) is playing the Motif6, the organ,cymbals, and synth patch are played by her.
I am playing the lead on the Roland Alpha Juno-1. The track on the Motif6 , the Rhodes, and the drums were written and sequenced by me. :)

Please enjoy!! :)

:) TSF MsMotif6 and Rachel"

DOUP 1, 2, 3 Musical Machines

flickr set by armenws (click for more)
"Doup1 (top right) being used for the speaker. The voltage levels of the DOUP2 and 3 are too hot for it to handle. Each one has a speaker now, and the Doup2 even has a modular feedback mic on the plugbank.

Also I might add the mixer bottom right was found at the Vancouver Flea Market for the reasonable price of 15$. And it works. What are the odds...

Top left is a little blue box that just has a few 100k potentiometers, resistors, and converts phone plugs to the phono more common audio plugs that the mixer is fitted for. Needed something to adapt the plugs.

DOUP3 (top-center-left) has a lot of voltage range, more than DOUP2.

Also more speed variation since I put in a 100k pot parallel with the 1m pot (the flipswitch next to the blue patch cord taps it in). So it can go very slow to very fast.

Now I just need to put in a volume control for the built-in speaker. It's deafening."

LZX Visionary - Korg MS-20 as Video Controller

YouTube via lzxindustries | June 23, 2010 | 8:00

"In this clip control voltages from the Korg MS-20 are sent into modules in the LZX Visionary video synthesizer to control parameters of the video. The control voltages used are keyboard voltage, mod wheel, envelope and LFO. We apologize for the audio quality in this clip. For more information please visit http://www.lzxindustries.net"

Yamaha CS80

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ARP 1613 ANALOG SEQUENCER

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"Sequential or Random sequencing. 16 or 2x8 voltage settings. Triple gating capability on each voltage output stage. Built in LFO, with FM Clock, and Pulse Width Modulation, a Multiple Field for flexibility, bias control voltage inputs, quantized and un-quantized outputs, footswitch control jack, VC PWM, a lot more inputs and outputs."

Transcendent 2000 monosynth

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Roland System 100m + SCI Pro One + Oberkorn Analogue Sequencer

YouTube via rezfilter — June 23, 2010 — "The Oberkorn analog sequencer is controlling the Roland 100m's filter and amplifier and creating a pseudo-noise hi-hat and snare (CV B). The Pro One's accepting a CV IN from the Oberkorn, as well as a FILTER IN to control the filter amount via the third row of CV (Oberkorn, CV C). The bassline on the Pro One was dialed in via Oberkorn row CV A.

No F/X or outside gear used (dry), only the unprocessed analog machines.

YouTube audio limitations have stunted the output of the 100m's hi-hats - audible aliasing is present."

Buchla 18 #1.mov

YouTube via Oxix52 — June 23, 2010 —

"I just received my new cabinet with the 250e and 227e yesterday. I have only scratched the surface of the sequencer, but I can tell is is very deep and fairly intuitive once you get past a couple of confusing spots. I love this system. I am still amazed by the complexity and variety of sounds one can extract from a single 261e oscillator."

Novamusik.com - NEW FLASH! - Access TI2 Keyboard Whiteout Edition

YouTube via Novamusik — June 23, 2010 — We just got Whiteout Edition TI2 Keyboards! Get them while they last!
http://novamusik.com/

リズミックス RYTMIK Music Sequencer Nintendo DSi ware

YouTube via jetdaisuke — June 23, 2010 —

http://bit.ly/bw0Xwg
ニンテンドーDSiウェアで提供されている本格的ミュージックシーケンサー「リズミック（RYTMIK）」がついに日本発売ということで、早速購入して試奏してみました。懐かしのQY20を彷彿とさせる良ソフトであります。

Googlish: "Nintendo DSi Myujikkushikensa real hardware is available in "rhythmic (RYTMIK)" mean that Japan is finally released, I immediately purchased and trial purposes. QY20 nostalgia reminiscent of a good software Dearimasu."