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Sunday, August 22, 2010

soundythingy

YouTube via 3plans | August 15, 2010

"pre-schoolers are introduced to iPad app 'SoundyThingy'."

supercoddler

3plans | April 18, 2009

"Toddlers play with SuperCollider"

Soundythingie - Beer turns good music into a futile luxury

YouTube via hansiraber | February 16, 2010
more vids here
"My latest soundythingie song:
Beer turns good music into a futile luxury."

via wire to the ear

Metasonix KV-100 "The Assblaster" demo.

YouTube via asktehdust | August 21, 2010

"Demo by Nicolas of the band Ask the Dust of the Metasonix KV-100

The Assblaster is a one of a kind tube multi-effect for guitar, synth, drum machine... really anything.
I believe this is the only video demo on youtube that shows what it sounds like with a guitar.

It's composed of 4 indepedant modules : a preamp, a filter/ring modulator, a pulser and a VCO. There's also a built-in gate that can trigger a really cool envelope follower effect with the right settings of filter and input level. Like a ll Metasonix devices it takes quite some time to see how all parts interact with each other, but once you get familiar with it there are literally thousands of possibilities.

People usually know about how great Metasonix products are to destruct any kind of audio source, and of course they are,, but there is a lot more to them. Actually I find them really usable in a recording context, cause the one of a kind texture they bring to an arrangement never fails to lift a song .
It's the exact opposite of harsh digital distortion, the fact that it's tube based makes the tones really organic and warm...perfect for fuzzy walls of sound, synth like guitars, etc...

Official description :
The Metasonix KV-100 is not called the "Assblaster" for nothing. We've taken all of our knowledge of extreme vacuum-tube audio processing and combined it into a single convenient, easy-to-use package. Inevitably, the end of the TM series will cause shit-eating, ass-fisting guitar players to whine about how "underappreciated" they are. So, we're feeding them a foot-long fecal sandwich of audio penis.

It's complete with disgusting and juvenile cartoon art by Dave Lovelace, of Retarded Animal Babies fame.

The KV-100 contains the following:

--five goddamn real new-old-stock VACUUM TUBES.
--the basic preamp stage of our TM-7 Scrotum Smasher, driving:
--the waveshaping (pulser) and ring modulation functions of our TM-1, minus the ring-modulator carrier oscillator, which then drives;
--a VCO derived from our TM-3 (it is NOT intended for use as a synthesizer pitch source, only as a special effect for signal degradation), leading to;
--an all-new wide-sweeping bandpass filter, with envelope filter function plus wah capability (external pedal);
--plus an envelope follower, which also makes a gate signal;
--and a noise gate on the output, which is always active and is driven by said gate signal.

Plus relay-based true bypass for the main circuit, plus relay controlled activation of the VCO and pulser. Controllable with manual switches or external Fender-type amp footswitches.

Plus plenty of processing inputs and outputs for control voltages. No MIDI, dammit.

Only 8 knobs allow for vast ranges of distortion and effects, from subtle to flaming-enema. It's for those filthy, nutsack-sucking guitarists. Because they deserve, and love, flaming enemas.

Yes, you can plug your damn guitar into it, Yes, you can plug line-level sources into it. Yes you can run the output to a guitar amp or any mixer. Yes, all the inputs and outputs are compatible with modular synthesizers.

Full dealers list on metasonix.com
This pedal is used by the french band Ask the Dust
Become a fan to download 2 free tracks, as well as most of our first records.
Our last EP is available on this same facebook page for 4€.

Recorded with a 63 Fender Jaguar through a Fractal Audio AXE-FX with a Shiva emulation then in a RME Fireface 400 soundcard." Metasonix KV-100 "The Assblaster" demo.

Synth-Project Pure-MCone - Demo of the Poly Gater

YouTube via SynthProject | August 22, 2010

"Little Demonstration of TubeOhm´s Pure-Rack Poly Gater. Played on the Pure-MCone Hardware Controller.

http://www.synth-project.de

visit

http://www.tubeohm.com

for the Pure-Rack too.

Have fun !"

franck vigroux - judas (humans)

franck vigroux - judas (humans) from dautrescordes on Vimeo.

"from the album Camera Police 2010 (D'autres cordes records)
franckvigroux.com
dautrescordesrecords.com"
= ARP Odyssey , Elekton machine drums

We Miss You Bob

flickr by brotherloco

AKAI S1100 Sampler OS V4.3 EPROMs

via this auction

"This is a pair of 27C512 EPROMS containing the last release of the Operating System for the AKAI S1100 Sampler, Version 4.3.

The original Eproms are 32 pin types, these are 28 pin types. They fit into the lower 28 pins of the sockets, pin 1 of the Eprom to pin 3 of the socket."

Synth Shop Hieber-Lindberg, Munich, Germany

via cheater cheater:

"I thought your readers could be interested that there's
such a nice place in Munich for synths.. it's not exactly Five G but
then they don't have to fly to Japan for it.. :)

Hi guys,
Last Saturday I have visited the music shop Musikhaus Hieber-Lindberg
in Munich, Germany. I was tipped off by Florian, who said it could be
interesting. You can find their website at
http://www.hieber-lindberg.de (unfortunately only in German, but it's
easy to find your way around, and Google Translate works well)

The Shop

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Ordovician-Alnitak

YouTube via Kobolnova | August 22, 2010

"I wanted to start a new series of videos about the geology of time:Cambrian,Ordovician and later i wil create:Silurian,Devonian,..etc,but this is the second part:"Ordovician",i time ago, i made "Cambrian" that video is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh94RL...
So this is the second part:"Ordovician"
c2010-Alnitak
(Next week on sunday i wil upload:"Dream Age Part 5-Alnitak")"

Heavy Synth

via FFFFOUND!

ROLAND MC-500 PLUS

via this auction

"Unit is in nice condition and all worked well untill the floppy drive failed... includes ROLAND BULK LIBRARIAN SYSTEM GENERATOR MRB 500 for MC-500. Factory kit contains 6 factory floppys,5 manuals, and 1 quick operation manual."

Roland Drumatix TR-606 with Bag and Original Box

via this auction

"# Serial #314200
# Runs on 4 "C" Cells
# Includes drum machine, vinyl carrying case, instruction card, and original box with styrofoam insert.
# Does not include instruction booklet (I do not remember it coming with a booklet, only the two-fold card)
# Does not include optional power cord."

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Custom Blue CIRCUIT BENT ROLAND TR-626

via this auction

"this device has a patchbay mounted on the top which activates the bends. this machine behaves oddly in the sense that it randomly scrolls thru patterns as its playing. this means its ideal for sampling as opposed to live use unless you just want random screeching bubnling noises. there might be ways of correcting or controlling this but i'm unaware of that. as far as looks go it has a custom blue sparkle paint job. the machine has some scratches and such in the paint mostly from being in storage. i will list more pics and upload a video in a couple days so you can get a better idea."

Roland Compurhythm CR8000

via this auction

Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter + MPG-80

via this auction

more pics at the auction while up.

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Roland Compumusic CMU-800R With Original Box

via this auction

"Up for sale is a Roland CMU-800R which comes with its original box and Apple interface card. Neither the manual or the software are included with this auction, I assume these went away with our old Apple computer at a yard sale many years ago."

The software for these is difficult to find. If anyone knows where to find it online, please comment or shoot me an email.

KAWAI Phm "POP Synth" Sound Module

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via this auction

"200 preset sounds, 50 Patches (Combinations) and 32 drum patterns.

2 Line Out Sockets Left/Mono Right,

MIDI IN--OUT--THROUGH SOCKETS

Voices can be layered Comes with Instruction Manual + Some Extra Sheets & Original Power Supply Adapter.

Multi-timbral (number of parts): 4"

Waldorf Microwave XT Shadow Ltd edition 666

via this auction

8 step analog sequencer synth

via this auction

"8 step analog sequencer. Create patterns and even trigger other analog synths. Uses 9v battery(included) or 2.1mm 9v(negative center) adapter."

The Motels' Vintage Hohner String Performer / Clavinet

via this auction

"History Piece, This was owned and performed and played by Martha Davis of the Motels. These Keyboards are really cool, Very Rich sounding and very versatile. A great Keyboard to fit on top of a Piano. It will give you that great Vintage sound you need. This one comes with the Power Supply. Very Clean unit for it’s age.

German Built in the early eighties string keyboard Hohner String Performer"

Update: You can find more info on the Hohner String Performer on Till Kopper aka Qwave's site here.

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WKE Stylosynth B

flickr by asmo23
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"WKE Stylosynth B

I bought this on Ebay a couple of years back.
It is an extensively modified Stylophone, it has a second oscillator, variable vibrato speed, envelope and mixer section.
It only partly worked when when i got it but has now completely stopped working. I plan to repair it to it's former glory.
I have no idea who modified it or when, but the circuitry looks very old.
One question springs to mind, it is marked WKE Stylosynth B, who has the Stylosynth A?"

Get it hard!

YouTube via hartig1967 | August 22, 2010

"little sunday afternoon session with a TR-606, two x0xen and a delay.
hope you're enjoy ;)
cheers"
x0xb0xes on Ebay

korg ds-10 and korg monotron house

YouTube via stylinghead | August 22, 2010
KORG Monotrons on Ebay

Master Looper Test 1

YouTube via grandtippler | August 21, 2010

"http://www.etsy.com/listing/52860975/...
The Master Looper is a small handmade device that allows you the create real-time noise loops and sound effects at various speeds from x4 to x64."

Master Looper test 2

Master looper test 3

Traktor + faderTouch + TriggerFinger

Traktor + faderTouch + TriggerFinger from VJFader on Vimeo.

Click here for the full set of posts here on MATRIXSYNTH.

DXi FM synthesizer for iPhone version 2 new features

YouTube via mizuhiki | August 21, 2010

"Please visit the URL for more information: http://itunes.apple.com/app/dxi-fm-sy...

DXi is a FM synthesizer application inspired by 80's most popular synthesizer. Enjoy making music and creating sound by FM synthesis engine easily.

The movie show you the new great features about DXi version 2. DXi version 2 loads new powerful synthesis engine and brushed up preset voices. enjoy!"
iPads on Ebay

Lofi Tip - Hidden Monosynth Mode on Yamaha pss-480 pss-580 pss-680 pss-780

YouTube via ChrisLody | August 22, 2010

"Here's how you can make your yamaha pss-480, pss-580. pss-680 or pss-780 play like a monosynth. Its a great way to get yourself a super cheap FM monophonic synth for solos and basses.

Just to recap the work around works like this:

Hold 'Record' and press 'Chord 1-5' then turn off 'Rhythm'. Then press 'Start/Stop' and 'Start/Stop' again. Press the same 'Chord' button again and then 'Start/Stop' to run the recorded blank sequence. Turn on 'Duet' mode and your keyboard will play monophonically.

Yeay :D

It has lowest not priority and it also fully retriggers it envelopes on every note so aviod mixing long attack and release times (on the front panel Sustain=Release)

To deep edit the internal sounds by accessing all the hidden parameters download 'Pss Edit' from the downloads section here: http://members.chello.at/bobby100/"

Nord Lead Rack 2 -KCAR 2DRON CONSTellation - (What the Nord can be)

YouTube via aresoltero | August 22, 2010

"All sounds are from the Nord Rack 2 This is a demo i've composed using the Nord and a software st.delay&reverb. No EQ no Compression, no Mastering.
The only additional element in this track is the Choir Pad."

AtomoSynth

YouTube via atomolab | August 22, 2010
AtomoSynth on Ebay
"AtomoSynth video"

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Unicorns and Synths!

Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song
YouTube via NettwerkMusic | August 18, 2008 Lyrics
And some synth art... and unicorn penis.
via Chris via Kat von D

EML POLYBOX

via this auction

Unisynth XG-1 Electronic Guitar Suzuki

via this auction

"vintage 70's - 80's era SUZUKI UNISYNTH XG-1 GUITAR SYNTHESIZER, these are somewhat hard to find, uses (6) C batteries or power pack (not included), the strings are actually some kind of rubbery plastic rails that you fret like a normal guitar, it also has a tremelo bar that produces some pretty wacky sounds. It works perfectly and has a great sounds.

Main Features:
* 6 short strings with piezo pickups to detect volume

* Soft touch sensor fret board
* Pitchbend (Tremelo) lever
* Sustain mute button below the strings
* Soft touch keypad containing all other buttons:
* 6 OBS preset sounds/voices {guitar I, guitar II, synth, vibes I, vibes II, bass}
* 4 Functions {Chord, Attack, Rhythm, Demo}
* 8 OBS preset rhythms
* 3 OBS preset sounds for auto/bass accompaniment {piano, electric bass, string bass}
* knobs for master, bass & rhythm volumes and tempo
* main tuning adjustment coil
* built-in loudspeaker
* jacks for AC- adapter and sound output
* Power button
* demo tune (that can be accompanied live)
* Original XG-1 Operation Manual with Warranty and Accessories
* Leatherette Gig Bag & matching Leatherette Guitar Strap"

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R0010740

flickr by unyo303

Roland GAIA Videos by cresshead

YouTube via cresshead

Playlist:
roland sh-01 gaia playing save a prayer by duran duran
roland gaia sh-01 3 osc gary numan electric
roland gaia sh-01 3 osc gary numan electric prt2
gaia_numan_version2.MOV
roland sh01 gaia plus nanozwerg and blofeld pattern
roland gaia gm sound chip

blofeld doctor who theme

YouTube via cresshead | July 19, 2010

"doctor who lead line seq played on the blofeld synth, recorded straight into the camera, no mixer...just raw signal."

MFB Nanozwerg Videos by cresshead

YouTube via cresshead | July 17, 2010

Playlist:
part1 MFB nanozwerg analogue synth demo blu monday/cars
part 2 MFB nanozwerg analogue synth demo cars/blu monday
part3 MFB nanozwerg analogue synth demo numan electric
part4 MFB nanozwerg analogue synth demo gaga phone
part 5 nanozwerg synth demo [doctor who lead line]
part 6 nanozwerg synth demo [doctor who lead line]
nanozwerg look around

MFB Nanozwerg demo

YouTube via sichwieeininsekt | June 19, 2010

"MFB Nanozwerg. Monophonic analogue synthesizer."

electronic instruments late night session (acid/IDM)

YouTube via michal23pl | August 21, 2010

"mpc 60 (drums and whole sequencing) + s2000 (main synth) + korg esx (modular-like sine bleeps) + cheetah ms6 (chours strings) + fat fb383 (acid bleeps)
everything synthesized except drums sampled into mpc. recorded live on 1/4" tape."

Little Fugue No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach

YouTube via mmachinibarra | August 21, 2010

"I played this fugue with the Majestic Pipes' Keyfax library on a Yamaha Mitif XS7. The pictures are from the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City. I hope you like it."

The MorphWiz team!

YouTube via JCRUDESS | August 21, 2010

"The Creators of MorphWiz, Kevin Chartier and Jordan Rudess along with chief technical guru Richard Lainhart jam at Richard's studio in a rare in person meeting of all the morphing minds. MorpWiz is an Ipad and Iphone/Ipod app found here: http://bit.ly/d8Ru2N"

iPads on Ebay

ProbabilityDotCom.mov

YouTube via davidryle | August 21, 2010

"A lame attempt at trying a patch challenge. The idea was to have the third row of a Q119 sequencer to set the probability of an event. This was partially successful but still isn't quite 100%.

Basically, the output of the first row is for pitch, 2nd row is for gate on/off and 3rd row is for probability.
The use of a Q118 Instrument Interface was key. The "threshold" allowed me to fine tune in when an even t would occur. I used a Q110 Noise source to a Q107 filter in low pass mode before sending it to an amplifier which was controlled with the 3rd row of the sequencer. The voltage of the 3rd row was sent through a Q125 Signal Processor and then a Q117 S&H to derive useful voltage for the amplifier. The amplified/filtered noise was sent to the Instrument Interface which produced a gate to send to the Q128 Switch. The Switch was controlled by the 2nd row and allowed the "probability randomized" gate to come through when a step was selected by the 2nd row of the sequencer.

Whew!

Don't ask why it works, but it does as you can see. The steps that are active (most of the time in the video) are 1, 3 5 & 6. Step 3 is 50% probability, and step 5 is 30%. Steps 1 & 6 are 100% (or close).

The whole thing is not quite perfect. I tried many combinations to get this one. I had plenty of ideas such as using the filter and S&H to limit the noise selection, and most of the real problems occurred because of trigger problems.

The astute will notice the second step will fire regardless of whether there is a "probability" of it or not. Of course this is controllable with the 2nd row voltages and can be prevented.

I think someone could use the Q118 Instrument Interface and the S&H modules to get a better go at this, but I ran out of time."

MTG Pro One Turbo CPU+MIDI+CV - LFO2 MIDI Filter Cutoff S&H

YouTube via thisfear | August 21, 2010

"LFO2 is being applied this time to the Filter Cutoff. Reonance is also controlled over MIDI here. Demo shows sample and hold stuff. Sorry for the audio/video -- it's just a flipshare cam with an internal mic.

Fast-forward to 2:00 for typical usage (the good stuff)."

MTG Pro One Turbo CPU+MIDI+CV - LFO2 MIDI Pitch Synthi Drums

thisfear | August 21, 2010

"Falling ramp LFO2 synced to key down provides a simple synth drum effect. Sorry for the audio/video -- it's just a flipshare cam with an internal mic."

MTG Pro One Turbo CPU+MIDI+CV - LFO2 MIDI Pitch Modulation

thisfear | August 21, 2010

"New LFO2 modulating the osc pitch. LFO2 is controlled using MIDI. Video shows various waveforms and stuff. Sorry for the audio/video -- it's just a flipshare cam with an internal mic."

MTG Pro One Turbo CPU+MIDI+CV - MIDI Pitch Bend

thisfear | August 21, 2010

"Simple pitch bend demo showing the CV option at work. Sorry for the audio/video -- it's just a flipshare cam with an internal mic."

Seline HD for the Ipad

YouTube via JCRUDESS | August 21, 2010

"My very creative friends at Amidio have created Seline HD, a new music app for the Apple Ipad. It's a very cool new way of playing melodies and leads! What is really cool is tthat there is an automatic chord (drone) generator that plays random chords in the key of the scale you are playing in! This is the same company that I worked with for my JR Hexatone app! Always fun stuff! Stay tuned for it's coming release! www.amido.com"
iPads on Ebay

20100807171856

YouTube via panote09 | August 21, 2010
panote09 on Ebay

20100807171248

ManAttenPortaVidNmbr2-Aug2110.AVI

YouTube via dolphinicus | August 21, 2010

"This is the 2nd video giving an example of my latest module, the Manual Attenuator Portamento module, with a Quad XOR Gate. All together they're known as 'The Jazz Singer', for the modulation abilities that they have.

Most of the video is explaining things as it goes, so I'll leave it to that.

This is the 2nd video from my new and growing:

Deathlehem 101010 Noise Machine."

Five Years Since Bob Moog's Passing

[Update below] It's been five years since Bob Moog passed away. The following are some links worth checking out to reflect on the man that brought so much to us. Be sure to play your synths today. Thank you Bob for everything you gave us and the world. We miss you.

Visit the Bob Moog CaringBridge site to read comments recently left by his late wife, Ileana Grams-Moog (also at the Bob Moog Foundation link below). You can leave a comment at Caring Bridge here and the post linked below. Of course feel free to comment in this post below as well.

The following is from the Bob Moog Foundation who is helping spread the word on everything Moog to kids for new generations to come.

"August 21, 2010: Fifth Anniversary Tribute

Written and Visual Reflections from Musicians, Colleagues and Family on the Fifth Anniversary of Bob's Passing

Tomorrow, August 21st, will mark the fifth anniversary of Bob Moog's passing. Today we pause to Reflect, Share, Listen and Thank through four very special posts dedicated to the occasion.

Reflect: Ileana Grams-Moog, Bob's widow, has posted a reflection about Bob and the importance of giving in our every day lives.

See Ileana's post here and leave your own reflection below her post.

Share: Seva David Ball, Grammy nominated audio engineer and the preservationist working on transferring the reel-to-reel tapes from the Bob Moog Foundation Archive, shares his first encounter with the Moog synthesizer.

Read Seva's "What is That Thing and Where Can I Get One?" post here.
Listen: We searched the archives for some rarely seen photos to share today and we found a wonderful series of three snapshots of Bob that speak to the core of his work ethic: Reflect. Share. Listen.

View these rare photos of Bob here.

Thank: We also found a wonderful image of Christoper Franke (Tangerine Dream), which was sent to Bob almost 40 years ago. On the photo, Christopher wrote a short message to Bob, which summarizes our sentiment today.

Check out the very cool photo of Christopher here.

Many thanks to all of you who have sent in kind words regarding the anniversary date, and to all of you who have lent your support to the Bob Moog Foundation over the past four years. We are grateful for your dedication and we are honored to be working with you to carry Bob's legacy forward.

The Bob Moog Foundation
August 20, 2010"

Update: A Message From Cyril Lance, Moog Chief Engineer, to All Moog Employees