MATRIXSYNTH

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Alesis Micron Synthesizer Demo

YouTube via kerikino | August 07, 2010

via this auction
"quick and dirty demo of some of the sounds and functions that the Alesis Micron Analogue Modeling Syntesizer can perform. please leave rate and/or leave comments.

and while you're at it, download my demo for free at:
http://www.erikino.com/

or stream my music:
http://www.myspace.com/kerikino"

Day 156 / Double Bliptronome (all the way)

Day 156 / Double Bliptronome (all the way) from Charlie Visnic on Vimeo.

"Just a little test of the new Bliptronomes I just finished assembling.

This is the creative thing I did for my creative thing a day blog

theb-roll.com"

Squidfanny - Metallic Green VL-1

YouTube via squidfanny | August 10, 2010

"Love it or hate it, you gotta admire the elegance of the VL-1. This one's got a custom Metallic Green & Titanium paint job as well as flashing lights where the screen used to be.

Settled on 6 of the best sonic mods for the VL-1. Didn't bother with the pointless stuff or the silly side cheeks, as the vl-1's best feature is it's pocket sized shape.

Anyway, just been given another vl-1, so this one's destined for Ebay in a day or two....."

Jurgen Haible Son of Storm Tide Flanger

flickr by sduck409

"This is my build of the Jurgen Haible Son of Storm Tide Flanger. The knob and switch layout isn't ideal on this one, but everything's there."

Roland Juno-60 with Original Box

via this auction

# Serial #: 254270

Punksynth Circuit bent "Mini Synth" Dual oscillator with LFO

via these auctions

"This is one of the newer creations here at Punksynth land. It is a dual oscillator synth with a squaretooth LFO. The goal was to create something with a small form factor so that it could be affordable to everyone.

I have built hundreds of synths and sold them all over the world. You can be confident that it will be a well built little synth. This would be a great purchase for anyone curious about getting into synths or synth building. Take it apart figure it out, that would be encouraged.

The output jack is a 1/4 inch one and there is a DC jack to power it. This synth would fit in with a chiptunes repetiore quite well. It would also go quite well with any circuit bent item.

Who am I?

My name is Jeff and I run my own company called "Punksynth" I have been building synths and circuit bending for years now. I have built and sold hundreds of items that have shipped all around the world. This is my full time occupation. You can be assured that I have the time to spend all my attention on each build. I take pride in knowing my customers are getting a quality product that usually can't be found elsewhere. Most of the circuit designs are my own or my interpretations of others."

Minimoog Model D with Serial # 7745

via this auction
"The item, based on the date codes stamped on the parts is from the mid 1970's. This item is in very good shape and sounds excellent. Here at Analog Outfitters, we specialize in repairing and rebuilding vintage electronic instruments. In this case we recapped the whole unit. This required about 3 hours and over 30 caps. We only replaced the electrolytic type that fail with age, not any of the "coupling" caps that can impart good tone. We cleaned all the pots and faders and gave the inside a thorough cleaning. One problem that many instruments have is dirty interconnects between boards. In this case we cleaned all of those contacts and the unit sounds excellent!!! We have included a picture of the boards after they have been recapped. This procedure greatly improves the low end in any piece of gear and makes everything sound punchier."

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WALDORF Q+

via this auction

Sold for: US $2,600.05 via selectivepressure in the comments.

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Flame: Tame Machine (Eurorack)

flickr by Analogue Haven

"Eurorack's first truely "playable" quantizer is now back in-stock.

More details here: www.analoguehaven.com/flame/tamemachine/."

salamander003 1

YouTube via bluelantern320 | August 10, 2010

bluelantern on Ebay

salamander003 2

salamander003 3

via this auction

"THE THIRD VERSION IS FINALLY HERE! THE SALAMANDER SYNTH VERSION 3.

THIS IS A DESKTOP SEMI MODULAR SYNTHESIZER WITH BUILT IN POWER SUPPLY. THE WALL ADAPTER IS INCLUDED.

THESE ARE THE CIRCUITS:

(2) SAW/SQUARE WAVE VCO'S: ONE CAN SYNC THE OTHER BY A SWITCH, BOTH VCO'S HAVE A MODULATION KNOB AND YOU SELECT EITHER LFO OR ENV BY SWITCH.

(1) 3 CHANNEL MIXER: THE 3RD CHANNEL HAS A SWITCH JACK SO THAT YOU CAN AUX INPUT SOUND. BY DEFAULT A RING MOD IS ON CHANNEL 3.

(1) ARP BASED RING MOD CIRCUIT

(1) VCA

(1) NOISE GENERATOR: THE OUTPUT MUST BE PATCHED TO EITHER THE MIXER 'IN' OR A CV FOR MODULATION.

(1) LM4250 FILTHY VCF WITH BRIGHTNESS SWITCH

(2) ADSR ENVELOPE GENERATORS WITH PATCHABLE OUTPUTS.

(1) MULTIWAVE LFO WITH PATCHABLE OUTPUT

(1)INTERNAL ADJUSTABLE REGULATED POWER SUPPLY

(1) 16AC WALL ADAPTER

THE MIXER HAS A PATCHABLE OUTPUT SO YOU CAN USE AN EXTERNAL DIFFERENT FILTER, THEN THERE IS A PATCHABLE VCA INPUT TO RETURN THE SIGNAL.
THE ENVELOPES EACH HAS THERE OWN PATCHABLE OUTS SO THAT YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR EXTERNAL GEAR.

SORRY NO INTERNAL MIDI CONVERTER ON THIS VERSION OF THE SALAMANDER, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN TOO EXPENSIVE."

Erik satie night 1 - Hartmann Neuron Videos

YouTube via Neuronaluniverse | August 10, 2010

"Algunos compases en la noche.Quelques mesures dans la nuit.soon on youtube with CD quality. Now with CD quality on iTunes neuronaluniverse.thanks for hear me."

Erik satie night 2

Erik Satie night 3

DX Manager - DXM3

via FM-Alive

"DX Manager is a general-purpose editor and librarian for the Yamaha DX7 and compatible synthesizers. DXM3 - Version 3 of DX Manager - is free to download for a 30-day trial period and costs $15 to purchase. Registering your copy of DXM entitles you to all future upgrades free for ever. DXM3 is Win 2000/XP/Vista/7 compatible. "

Roland SH-101 T-Shirts from The Dole Shirt

http://www.thedoleshirt.com/

Be sure to see their other synth Ts. Note how the size of the synth will vary based on the size of the T. The smaller the T, the more of the T the synth will cover. The top pic is a size small.

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Rare Teisco P100

via this auction

"rare Teisco synth. The P100 - made in 1979. Teisco were later bought by Kawai, so this synth was also sold later under the Kawai brand. Though it is a so-called 'preset synth' with 32 different sounds, there are a whole host of modulation possibilities including portamento, filter cutoff (bright/dark), growl, vibrato etc.

The synth has a built in spring reverb which lends a nice quality and is highly unusual in that it is an analog synth with aftertouch! Once you have played a key, you can press it harder to introduce effects like opening the filter, pitch bending, vibrato and more.

The Teisco 100P is a preset synthesizer featuring 32 different voices. Each voice can be modified through various effects and touch sensitivities.

Specifications:
Keyboard 37 keys, 3 octaves (C-C)
Preset voice selectors: Trombone, Tuba, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Mute Trumpete, Horn,
Shakuhachi, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Piccolo, Violin, Cello, electric Bass,
wood bass, fuzz guitar, hawaiian guitar, piano, accordion, sitar, banjo,
vibraphone, glocken, whistle, voices, wave, wind, synthe sound I - IV.

Effect levers: Hold/Sustain, Flanger, Repeat/reverb, portamento/glissando(long~short, 3 types).
Touch effect levers: Growl, vibrato, wow/brilliance, bend up/bend down.
Touch effect control: touch sensitivity.
General control: Volume, tune, transpose (up, normal, down).
Signal out: Headphone, high out(+4dBm), low out (-20dBm).
Accessories: Expression pedal jack (no pedal included)
Dimensions 830 x 295 x 116 (wxdxh).
Weight 10.5 Kg. "

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tracer wow filter sludge.MOV

YouTube via snazelle | August 10, 2010

"here is some afternoon rock on the tracer city and wow and flutter"

Update:

WOW DIST PITCH1

snazelle | August 10, 2010

JUPITER III + TIME MODULE

YouTube via chamberofsounds | August 10, 2010

"After hooking up the Jupiter III to the new Time Clock Module I was able to send alien transmissions to other galaxies while simultaneously shaking the foundation of my house... get your Jupiter Combo only from chamberofsounds.com"

Warpped MinD

YouTube via SlaughterClub | August 10, 2010

SID Sample Playback

The following came in via Rainer on the SDIY list:

"On the SID, samples are played back through 3 different methods:

(1) 4-bit playback abusing the volume register
(2) 8/12-bit playback using PWM (with nasty carrier beep-through...)
(3) stepping the triangle waveform using test bit (reset) and
incrementum (reaching the destination value within 1 sample)

The latter is a rather novel technique first presented in the "Vicious SID" and "Fanta in Space" demos, also demonstrating how this technique even outperforms the Amiga's sound capabilities (by being able to fully modulate the sample using ADSR, multimode filter, and final VCA -- plus having two SID voices in addition to the sample).

For those interested:

Vicious SID:
http://noname.c64.org/csdb/release/?id=72678

Fanta in Space:
http://noname.c64.org/csdb/release/?id=72563

If you run them on the VICE emulator, make sure to switch the reSID engine to floating point, otherwise you won't hear much...

Rainer"

Roland TB-303 Devil Fish w/ MIDI in Aluminum Case

via this auction

"Serial #178, Version v.4.0B

In December 2003 I purchased my very first TB-303 via Peter Forrest’s VEMIA auction, it was immaculate and functionality perfect. In the next couple of years I purchased several TB’s, but it was clear that the first was the nicest, and so, in 2005, I sent it off to Robin Whittle to undergo the Devil Fish treatment.

In a stroke of luck, I happened to be lucky enough to acquire one of the revered and totally gorgeous alu cases that Martin Rothlisberger designed in his spare time and sent this to Australia so that Robin could built the Devilfish into it.

The fitment into the case is a very tricky affair, they are carved from solid blocks of aluminium by a computer, and thus super accurate; the problem lies in the TB itself, which hailing from the 80’s is not so accurate! Some of the potentiometer positions can subtly vary, and there are other pitfalls, for example the wires can get pinched in different places. This TB has been fitted to the highest standards possible. There are crazy aspects to it, like 2 by 2 carbon fibre washers, an even larger capacity lithium battery than the one Robin uses as stock for the bank memory back up and the rear of the case attaches via precision machined titanium bolts. It’s a functioning piece of design / art.

Robin strikes me as the classic genius engineer and in implementing the modification, I guess his priority is in making sure everything works, not necessarily whether it looks beautiful. As a result, I have expertly implemented a host of cosmetic amendments myself to make things like the LED’s shine more attractively, the knobs sit at a comfortable height and, perhaps most practically, I have implemented a delightfully simple but important idea that buffers the main PCB board, in the event that the machine ever falls face flat, which due to the design by Roland, does leave the machine quite susceptible to a cracked PCB. Some of the ideas I have shared with Robin (to his interest!), others I have not as yet, but I suspect he and other TB enthusiasts would find them interesting, if not a touch obsessive :-)

As the numerous pedantic personal touches might indicate, I never foresaw parting with this machine, but am contemplating it primarily for two reasons, I have another Devil Fish (non MIDI version) so I wouldn’t miss this one all that much, principally I am interested to acquire something entirely different for my studio, which would entail raising the necessary funds.

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Moogfest - Hot Chip, Pretty Lights, Girl Talk and More Added to Lineup

See http://moogfest.com/ for full details on the event.

MakeNoise modules going solo...

YouTube via henrikbjorkk | August 10, 2010

"Only using MakeNoise modules;

2 x Maths (clock, lfo, osc and env)
1 x QMMG (lpg)
1 x Wogglebug (for direction of seq)
2 x Pressure Points with Brains (as seq)

PP´s housed in a modified IKEA Molger case."

Custom Transcendent 2000

via this auction

EKO P15 EKOSYNTH

via this auction

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trouby modular - math trigger sequencer

via this auction

"Why math? This module is based of an 4bit arithmetical-logical unit (ALU). It has clock and Start/Stop inputs and 16 trigger outputs - for each value of the 4bit result. In case of the output value they're numbered from 0-15, not 1-16 as usual. some combinations give a trigger at each output, but in different sequence ;) How it works: The ALU has two 4bit operands, which values you select by the two rotary switches. It has a 4bit operation selector itself and a arithmetical / logical switch; and a 4bit result output. The operation itself is clocked by a 4bit counter - does the 16 notes in 16th for a bar - and the result of each step goes to a line decoder (4bit to 16 lines), visualized by a 4x4 LED matrix and out to 16 separate outputs (4V TTL, near 1ms puls width). PS: don't look at the 'cooler' at the pcbof the proto ...
power is curetronic, i can do a DotCom Adatper."

You might remember Trouby Modular from this post.

Chimera Synthesis bC16

via Noisebug on Ebay

"The bC16 miniature patch synthesizer packs a fully featured VCO, LFO, envelope generator, analog VCA, analog VCF, noise sources & ring modulator all in a CD sized case CNC machined from 10mm high-grade acrylic plastic.

Fifteen color coded potentiometers control key functions, connections between synthesizer sections are done using twenty-five 2mm mini-banana sockets.

Powered by either six AAA batteries or by an external (not supplied) 9 to 12v source, the bC16 can be used free standing (internal headphone amplifier), linked to an external keyboard/sequencer or MIDI-CV converters, combined with other bC16's, etc...

Now with a 2 year warranty, advanced v3 firmware (arpeggiator, NRPN MIDI support), a price of £300.00 +delivery (& VAT in UK/EU) and hundreds of (seriously) diverse bC16 customers across the world ranging from award winning composers, industrial/electro/punk/rock/ pop/soul/new-age bands, games designers and film/TV to drone artists.

bC16 sections:
VCO: The complex VCO (actually two linked VCO's) waveshape can be adjusted through sine/triangle/sawtooth and square wave (with adjustable dutycycle). The VCO can be CV modulated (log response), FM modulated (linear response) or can be driven by MIDI NOTE values. The two linked VCO's can be offset using a control knob, CV or MIDI for rich complex tones.

LFO: Like the VCO the LFO is actually two linked low frequency oscillators with a host of modulation possibilties and waveshapes. Like the VCO the LFO can also be controlled via MIDI.

VCF: An all analog 24dB discrete ladder filter with variable cuttoff (knob and CV), adjustable resonance, specially designed to work from the low voltage busses in the bC16.

EG: The bC16 envelope generator is very easy to use, four knobs (or via MIDI) control the Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release parameters of the envelope. Set sustain to zero and the EG enters repeat mode for long VCS3 style modulation possibilites.

VCA & HEADPHONE AMP: An analog voltage controlled amplifier is provided along with an built-in headphone amplifier (volume control via grey knob).

MIDI INTERFACE: An enhanced internal MIDI interface allows control (monophonic) of:
NOTE to VCO FREQUENCY
ENVELOPE triggering (patchable trigger output)
PITCHBEND (including pitchbend amount via RPN)
PORTAMENTO on/off
PORTAMENTO rate
MODULATION (bC16 has modulation output)
REMOTE/OVERRIDE control of 12 of the 15 knobs via CC# and/or NRPN

ARPEGGIATOR: An internal arpeggiator allows you to control arpeggio's (rising, falling, rising/falling, ordered) via either an internal clock (20 to 6,000 BPM) or via an externally supplied MIDI CLOCK (BPM/2 to BPM x24).

WHITE acrylic plastic
Each bC16 is built from 3 layers of a high-grade acrylic plastic , each layer is CNC machined on both sides in-house. The sandwich is then assembled and seven bolts hold the entire unit rigidly together. Recent improvements in machining technology have improved the fit and finish."

DEITER DOEPFER STRING - PHASER

via this auction

"DR. Doepfers earliest work. 3 phase LFO driving 3 phase shift cards. Unit works, I tested it at +/- 15v, the LFO rate was high, so maby its +/- 12v? Auction includes module and original paperwork/ schematic in German. This is a rare unit, I have not seen another. It was my intention to repackage this as MOTM, bot I have TOO many projects."

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VINTAGE STEINER MASTERS TOUCH FILTER

via this auction

"Rare Vactrol based filter. Breath controller, bite and touch modulator. Perfect working order, very good cosmetics. Auction includes original owners manual, schematics and breath/bite tubes."

CASIO CZ-1000 with RA-3 RAM CARTRIDGE

via this auction

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STG Soundlabs VCA for Moog or Synthesizers.com modular

via this auction

"The Signal Amplifiers has 3 independent VCA elements. Two logarithmic-response AC-coupled VCAs with an initial gain control, and one linear-response VCA. The linear section is calibrated so that 5v on the control input is unity gain and 0v is null. On the logarithmic sections, 5v will achieve unity when the dial is around 3 o'clock, and distortion will be presented above that.

This module has a standard Synthesizers.com-compliant power connector and will physically mount in Synthesizers.com or Moog system cabinets and rack frames."

Click the image for the full size shot.

Studio Electronics ATC-1 x 2

via this auction

SIEL CRUISE

via this auction

"This keyboard has definite European sounding chips and it's what King Crimson, PFM, or Emerson Lake and Palmer, etc would have used. It's polyphonic and/or monophonic, has a centre-split keyboard that allows great combinations. Included are the original stand and volume pedal."

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ROLAND JX-8P ANALOG SYNTHESIZER W/PG800

via this auction

Sold For: US $699 via selectivepressure in the comments.

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Owlbeemoth

via CatSynth

Noise Creator and Drone Ring FX Synth

YouTube via lastkidontheblock | August 10, 2010

"Just some knob tweaking."

You might recognize the Drone Ring FX Synthesizer from this auction post.

via diysynth.blogspot.de where you'll find some samples and pics.

chiptune: tycho bear

chiptune: tycho bear from Philip Cunningham on Vimeo.

"i decided to create a patch in pure data for my live chiptune performance. i wanted to trigger effects & receive visual feedback on the arduinome to avoid having to look at my laptop. sorry for the slightly rubbish audio/video sync drift. i'm still working on getting that more accurate on linux."

chiptune: rollox heights from Philip Cunningham on Vimeo.

"this is me attempting to integrate my arduinome into a live chiptune performance. still a long way to go but a good start."

GRP-A8 Synth/Sequenzer goes Tangerine Dream

YouTube via Synthiefrau | August 10, 2010

"Hi lovely Synthfolk, I try to make a Sequenz a la Tangerine Dream, it `s a favorite Synthband from me. The Sequenz and Synth comes from the GRP A 8 Synth. I love him and his sound very much. Excuse the f....soundquality;-)))"

Machinedrum Chinese language vinyl resampling

YouTube via Allerian1 | August 10, 2010

"In this video, we explore a record using a live resampling technique. The audio is transformed from Chinese language instruction into a gated wash of sound, just like Mother used to make."

Tetra 4 / Tetr4 quick analog power action.

YouTube via Janoise | August 10, 2010

"Some quick hands on action on the Tetra 4.
Beats from a Roland MC909.
Bad sound quality with my camera, sorry folks!"

Expert Sleepers Silent Way in Logic Pro

YouTube via expertsleepers | August 10, 2010

"Setup and calibration tutorial for Expert Sleepes Silent Way Voice Controller in Logic Pro."

Virtual Buddha Machine

YouTube via SacherStudioTV | August 10, 2010

"Una visionaria parentesi di relax all'insegna della Buddha Machine per iPod/iPhone/iPad sviluppata da FM3 Production LTD.

Maggiori informazioni su www.sacherstudio.splinder.com"

iPads on Ebay

Circuit Bent Pikachu Talking Calculator by freeform delusion

YouTube via eecouk | August 09, 2010

"Pikachu Talking Calculator

Switched Mono mini jack output

Both (eye) Knobs Control the extreme Pitch Up/Down

Red LED Tongue

Green and Yellow LED Cheeks"

Circuit Bent Barbie Island Princess Singing Head by freeform delusion

YouTube via eecouk | August 10, 2010

"Switchable Mono mini jack output

Green and Blue Ultra Bright LED eyes

Pitch Up/Down Control

Switchable Pitch Up/Down LDR

Mute the voices Switch (constant low noise synth sound)

Two Noise Synth switches - these noises react to Barbies voice and mounth movements, they add extra bass and noise to her voices and when Barbies voice is switched off it just leaves these sounds which are really good!"

Monday, August 09, 2010

Audio Damage Axon Introduction...

YouTube via AudioDamage001 | July 28, 2010

"This is a quick demonstration of the various features of Axon, the new abstract science sequencer/synth from Audio Damage.

Axon is available at http://www.audiodamage.com"

Synton Syrinx monophonic analog synthesizer

via this auction

"incredibly rare Synton Syrinx. Very few were ever produced and it is an absolutely unique and amazing sounding monosynth, due primarily to its unusual but extremely powerful filter section: a low pass and two band pass filters that can be routed in a variety of different ways."

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ARP Analog Sequencer

via this auction

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Vintage Roland MSQ-100 Sequencer

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

via this auction

"Many current MSQ-100 users use it as a MIDI-to-sync converter for the popular Roland TB-303, TR-606, MC-202 and TR-808."

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icegearnet | August 06, 2010

"Here is a simple tutorial for xenon users.

Please visit our website for checking out a demo video and detailed usage instructions.
http://iphone.icegear.net/xenon/"

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