Requix - Present Silence (Live on the Launchpad)

YouTube via requixx | August 19, 2010

"new launch-track with loops and one-shout mixing. Ableton Live + wac.Launchpadhandler + Automap
http://www.myspace.com/requixmusic"

Requix - Inflammable (Live on the Launchpad)

requixx | July 29, 2010

"This track is made with Launchpad running as monome emulator (wac.Launchpadhandler)."

Requix - Der Edi (Live on the Launchpad)

requixx | July 28, 2010

"See just what is possible with Novation Launchpad"

CASABLANCA

video added to this post

Native Instruments Introduces ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS

"Native Instruments Introduces ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS

Berlin, August 24th, 2010 – Native Instruments today introduced ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS, the third instrument developed together with the iconic British recording studios. With two expertly engineered premium drum kits for use in the free KONTAKT PLAYER and the KONTAKT 4 sampler, ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS allows musicians and producers to recreate the defining drum sound of the 80s with the highest level of sonic fidelity and authenticity.

ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS contains two characteristic instruments that significantly contributed to the sound of the respective musical decade – a vintage Yamaha 9000, one of the most groundbreaking and most-recorded kits in music history, and a Slingerland Magnum Chrome with single-headed concert toms and a full set of Octobans, the melodically tuned tubular toms that were popular among drummers of that time. Both drum kits were set up and sampled with painstaking precision in Abbey Road's Studio Two and Studio Three, taking full advantage of the acoustic properties of these famous recording rooms.

ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS features an especially sophisticated implementation of the typical "gated reverb" technique that enabled the distinctive huge-but-tight drum sound of the 80s. Different sets of ambient microphones were used at Abbey Road to capture additional, strongly compressed versions of the room sound, including a mono overhead signal recorded through a STC 4021 "Ball and Biscuit" microphone and a specially built replica of the SSL E-Series talkback compressor, utilizing a further popular recording trick of that time.

Selected Neve preamps, an analog 2-inch tape machine and other exclusive outboard gear further contribute to the genuine, powerful sound character of ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS. Up to 27 velocity layers per instrument, each with up to six additional variation samples, guarantee maximum authenticity both for rhythm programming and for real-time MIDI-controlled playing. The highly functional user interface offers convenient control over all articulation, sound shaping, mixing and routing functions, with envelopes and volume of the gated ambience individually adjustable per instrument group. Advanced randomization can even add subtle nuances to the tone and timing to make it virtually indistinguishable from a studio-recorded drum performance.

More information on ABBEY ROAD 80s DRUMS can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/abbeyroad80s"

Moogy Foogy

flickr by wondergrange

"Jebin Bruni's girlfriend"

ETI Transcendent 2000 vintage analog Synthesizer

via this auction

Yazoo / Yaz - 'Reconnected Live' trailer (2010)

YouTube via yazooinfo | August 04, 2010
Some light synth spotting - Fairlight, Roland Jupiter-4 and SH-101.
"A short reminder of how Yazoo's 2008 reunion came about, incorporating vintage Yazoo videos, interview footage with Alison Moyet and comment from Mute Records' Daniel Miller and journalist Paul Morley.

Yazoo's 'Reconnected Live' album will be released as a 2-CD set on September 27th (UK) and September 28th (US) in standard and deluxe editions.

www.yazooinfo.com"

Nobody's Diary - YAZOO

me8i25 | May 21, 2007
Roland SH-101

Yazoo - Nobodys Diary Live

dspa1 | June 22, 2008

"Yazoo perform Nobodys Diary Live Hammersmith Apollo London 19/June/2008"

If anyone knows were to find a better quality live version let me know. There was one other that started strong but ended up being a bit too distorted.

myVST Demo : basic 64

myVST Demo : basic 64 from myVST on Vimeo.

More VST on: myvst.com/

The World's Biggest Drum Machine

YouTube via PropellerheadSW | August 24, 2010

"We decided to build the world's biggest drum machine."

Italian Monosynth GRP A8 with his synthetic friends

YouTube via Synthiefrau | August 24, 2010

"Hi lovely Synthfolk, this is a new sequence of my lovely Synth GRP A 8, follow with the Minimoog, Moog Liberation.

I know, I am not a profiplayer but I have much fun with the wonderful instruments

Thank you for my synthesizerfriends for your friendship."

Concierto de Theremin en Santiago de Chile

YouTube via airmusician1 | August 24, 2010

"Esta es una muestra del Concierto de Theremin y Piano realizado en Julio de 2010 en la Sala SCD del M. P. Vespucio, la cancion se llama "Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix" de Camile Saint-Saens, de la Opera "Samson et Dalilah", en piano Freddy Ogalde y en Theremin Cristian Torres tocando un custom A7 de Thereminchile"
Googlish:
"Here is a sample of the Theremin and Piano Concert held in July 2010 in the MP Sala SCD Vespucio, the song is called" Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix "from Camille Saint-Saens, the Opera" Samson et Dalilah "on piano and Theremin Ogalde Freddy Cristian Torres playing a custom Thereminchile A7"

Acid Fusion

YouTube via SlaughterClub | August 24, 2010

"ReBirth RB-338 ESX EMX Future Retro Revolution UA-25 EX"

New Products debut in Roland CONNECT Sept. 1, 2010

YouTube via RolandChannel | August 24, 2010

"http://www.rolandconnect.com/
On September 1, 2010, Roland launched a new and innovative lineup of musical products via a unique web exhibition called Roland CONNECT."

Photoresistor Theremin

"Arduino + Processing + Csoundo The full description can be read at The Csound Blog: http://csoundblog.com/2010/08/photoresistor-theremin/"

ether^ra FRACTUAL

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | August 23, 2010

"an improv, live & looped, featuring a VTOL Cramola, a Critter and Guitari Pocket Piano synth, and some FX. http://etherra.blogspot.com"

Drum machine (pd + gem)

YouTube via shaolinmonk01 | August 23, 2010
on Linux

FL Studio - Lifetime FREE Updates!

YouTube via imageline | August 23, 2010

"Video celebrating over 12 years of Image-Line's Lifetime FREE Update policy (since 1998). For more info click on -

http://www.image-line.com/documents/n...

or visit our shop here -

http://shop.image-line.com/

Music for this video was made in FL Studio by Madeon -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op7ljm...

Enjoy!

PS: Yes we realise that after Thomas Mahler the count is 1 year short (we updated Thomas' free update years but forgot to change the count). But 1/1285680 = 0.00000008, what's that between friends :)"

The Midi-Fighter DIY Kit (Introduction)

YouTube via eangolden | August 23, 2010

"Visit this page for more info on this controller: http://techtools.myshopify.com/produc..."

ARP Solus

via this auction

"The Solus is an awesome portable analog monosynth with the delicious late-model Arp filter. It has two sync-able oscillators, and ring modulation. Additionally there are jacks for full CV/Gate control."

Loop Skywlkr

flickr by Joce GaMo

www.myspace.com/loopskywlkr

Roland MC-202 with semi modular modifications

via this auction

MC-202 with Analogue Solutions mod

"Personally the most useful part of this mod is the added cv and gate inputs. These inputs bypass the 202's cpu. By doing this you can then send cv and gate into the machine without the lag an unmodified unit would experience. This means you can control this beast very easily with a cv based synth or even over midi with a Kenton. You can also patch the second channels cv and gate out into the channel that is already playing allowing for more than one sequence to be usable."

Rare Moog Modular CP control panel

via this auction

"Rare Moog Modular CP control panel. Has passive High and Low Pass filters along with Control Voltage and Trigger outputs. Several light surface scratches but otherwise functional."

Anyone ID this one?

SH

flickr by darklorddisco

Update via DARKLORD in the comments: "It's from the 12" for Casablanca - Angel of Night. For a serious time warp, check out the music video [below]"


CASABLANCA - Angel Of Night
YouTube via kmunzert | July 10, 2008
Sequential Circuits Prophet VS

EXP1 DIY Expansion Box for the MFB Kraftzwerg

flickr by kb6402000
(click for more)

"My DIY expansion box for the Kraftzwerg. It features 3 multiples and 4 attenuators.
Since this is a passive box, not PSU is required. It adds some missing features to the MFB. Total cost for parts including box: $20 (+6 hours labor). A similar box using Doepfer modules would have cost about $225."


Update 3/11/12: pic of the underside added. You'll also find a link to the schematics and additional details in the comments below.

Rack Mount Casio SK-1 Circuit-bent glitch synth

via this auction
"Circuit-Bent Casio SK-1 professionally modified Diabolical Devices

The Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 circuit-bent glitch monster from Diabolical Devices. Create vast sound-sacapes, unique synth sounds and total chaos, all packed inside your favorite childhood toy. The Casio SK-1 is loaded with original features, sampling capabilities, and great sounds (for what it was....)
Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices

Rack MIDI Casio SK-1 Circuit bent by Diabolical Devices:
Here we have an awsome custom SK-1 by Diabolical Devices it has been cut down and modified to fit into a standard 19" rack and is about 4-5 rack spaces wide (top to bottom). This is a custom modification and will not be duplicated (by us....) In addition to custom rack ears two plates were custom made to house modifications.

The first plate which is located were the speaker once was consist of 1/4" main audio output, 1/8" sampling input, MIDI input (www.highlyliquid.com) and 1/8" individual outputs for Drums, Bass, and Lead, when one of these jacks is used that voice is removed from the main mix, these jacks can also be used to mute a particular voice from the main output by inserting a cable into corresponding jack.

The second plate which is located were the lowest 7 keys once were has a 15 point 1/8" patch-bay. These are the circuit-bending points, linking patch locations with provided patch cables will unlock an endless variety of crazy effects, playable bends and outright bizarre sounds. the video below should give you some idea of what this devices is capable of.

This custom modification also includes front access DC power connector (this device runs off DC power adapter only) and blue LED color change. There are custom painted buttons and the keys got a cool reverse paint job." Also see this one.

Chicago - August 2010

YouTube via thedeepelement | August 23, 2010

"http://trashaudio.com/?p=3683
Some days in August I had my camera with me."

Vermona Perfourmer Drum Loops

via cl515

Perfourmer as a Drum Machine by Calvin Cardioid

AELITA 3-VCO RARE VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

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MONOTRON vs RADARHEAD - Weird Sound Explorations!

YouTube via VJFranzK | August 23, 2010

"Radarhead, available very soon on the App Store!"

Scanner

Scanner from Johannes Bochmann on Vimeo.

"A scanned synthesizer for max for live.
© 2010 JoboMusic GmbH"

Last Sonic Explosion Winner!!

YouTube via MoogMusicInc | August 23, 2010

"Tom, Moog Music's Shipping Manager, announces the LAST WINNER of the Sonic Explosion Giveaway. The winner got their Moog Guitar Demo at Bananas At Large in San Rafael, CA."
See all Sonic Explosion posts here.

Circuit Bent Yamaha PSS-30 by freeform delusion

YouTube via eecouk | August 23, 2010

"Yamaha PSS-30

Switched Mono mini jack output (speaker still inside and working)

Pitch Up/down Control

Two Types of Feedback/distortion controls

Switchable Feedback controlled by an LDR (photocell)

Distortion Switch"

trial - KORG OASYS

YouTube via Space4Keys | August 23, 2010

STG Synthesizers.com format system

STG Synthesizers.com/MOTM format system from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Hanging out with with Eric (suitandtieguy) and Surachai today playing around on the STG MOTM format system. Awesome sound!

stgsoundlabs.com/"

Update via suitandtieguy in the comments: "technically there's no MOTM format in there, it's all Syntthesizers.com/Moog format.

there _is_ an MOTM-490 behind a P-L/LPF faceplate though. it's the "Lawsuit Lowpass Filter" LOL"

Simple Sequence Featuring Strymon El Capistan

YouTube via JohnLRice | August 23, 2010

"I was just testing out my new Strymon echo pedal with my modular synth and I liked this sequence so I thought I would share. The El Capistan is patched into the effects loop of a Roland M-120 mixer.

Thanks for watching!"

Cappuccino Synth

YouTube via ggijs | August 23, 2010

http://gieskes.nl/instruments/?file=c...

Circuit Skills: Surface Mount Devices

YouTube via makemagazine | August 23, 2010
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010...
"Join Collin Cunningham as he explores the oh-so-tiny world of surface mount electronics. Follow along as he constructs what may be the world's smallest phototheremin all in super-macro detail - plus learn why adhesive poster putty is so darn useful."

Day 168 / A Rather Abrasive Patch

Pics, words and audio on The B-Roll

nanoloop 2.3 comps by CatchyNameRecords

CatchyNameRecords at SONICSQUIRREL.NET
(scroll when you get there and click on the small version of the image on the left to start)

Also see...
CatchyNameRecords at archive.org

track @ home

YouTube via alex13211 | August 23, 2010

"techno track live"
Elektron Machinedrum, DSI Evolver

Oberheim SEM + Mini Sequencer

flickr by Switched On Austin

s w i t c h e d o n a u s t i n . c o m

Vends Synthétiseur Analogique Exagone Polyless

via this auction
"C'est à contre coeur que je m'en sépare. J'aime particulièrement ses basses au LFO, les motifs rythmiques qu'on peut faire tourner fitrés genre TB303, et les nappes brillantes.

Moitié presets, moitié VCO/Filtre/LFO... Mixage des signaux etc. (voir photos)

Fabriqué en France au début des années 80, ce synthé ne court pas les rues. Clavier accordéon vite apprivoisé. C'est un très beau synthé, et une pièce de collection.

A part un peu de nettoyage de certains potards qui crachotent un TOUT petit peu, il est nickel. Livré dans son flight-case.

Remise en main propre sur Paris."

Googlish: "It is against my heart that I let it go. I especially like his bass to the LFO, the rhythmic patterns that can be turned Fitr TB303 kind, and bright tablecloths.

Half presets, half VCO / Filter / LFO ... Mixing signals etc.. (See photos)

Made in France in the early 80s, this synth does not run the streets. Keyboard accordion quickly tamed. It's a great synth, and a collector's item.

Apart from a little cleaning up some knobs that a WHOLE crachotent little, it is nickel. Arrives in a flight case.

Hand delivered to Paris. "

via vito mf

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SK50D Yamaha Multi Synth

via this auction

"According to the Owner's Manual… The SK50D is basically composed of six sections: upper and lower organ, poly-synth, strings, bass, and solo synthesizer. Each of these sections can function as a completely independent instrument, or they can be combined and mixed to any desired degree of balance to create ensemble effects.

According to SK50D Users... It has got a [Hammond-like] 9 drawbar organ, monophonic bass synth ; a woofer killer bass with sine 3 oscillators . It has got a monophonic solo synth that can be layered with the bass synth for even more power (and it responds to aftertouch!). There is a fully programmable 7 note polyphonic analog synth with VC LPF and resonance and it has three presets, and a 7 note polyphonic analog string synth It is a very rare instrument. Very playable with lovely key action...

Each section has separate outputs, plus there's a mixed output, and a headphone output. There's even a direct Leslie tone cabinet connection that makes for a truly unbelievable combination (see the video links below)! [at the auction or see this post and this post]

Here's a link to the Owner's Manual. Here's a band [natural sympathy orchestra] that uses the SK50D extensively in performance [bottom pic]"

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Elka Rhapsody 610 Keyboard Synthesizer

via this auction

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KORG 770 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER UNIVOX

via this auction

"It has a very unique "Traveler" filter design with stacked high and lowpass filters that can be manipulated together with one hand. Also features a ring modulator and an external input for filtering external sound!"

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goodmorning theremin 3 with my cats

YouTube via fatern | November 21, 2008

"goodmorning theremin 3
play in japan.
saijyo wataru & fatern's song.
song call[shirouma]"

And one more version:

good morning theremin in JAPAN(watafei songs)

YouTube via fatern | October 03, 2008

"morning theremin play in my house at Osaka.
I Love JC77&moog sounds!!!
http://www.myspace.com/watafei.
written by SAIJYO WATARU"

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev 2 with MIDI

via this auction

"The Immortal Rev 2 Prophet-5 - with Kenton MIDI Retrofit in excellent working order and pretty clean condition. Serial Number = 507

Extensively serviced and calibrated. New Battery installed, new tantalum power caps on voice board. Most of the analog Op-Amps and many CMOS logic chips were replaced with new and socketed for ease of service in the future. All 5 voices sing and in tune. The Casette Interface works properly. A Powerful MIDI interface is independent of the on-board processor and provide control over
Wheels, filter Q and Rez, Volume, Prgm Change, and, of course, Notes."

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YAMAHA CS-10 Analog synthesizer 1977

via this auction

Note the seller has one more and a CS15 listed here. CS-15 captured on MATRIXSYNTH-B.

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Yamaha CS 5 analog monophonic synth

via this auction

Mellotron overdubs for Anima Morte

YouTube via RothHandle | August 22, 2010

"Another little teaser from the Anima Morte sessions...This time it is the Mellotron # 563 that gets a beating using the Sonic Alienator, Moogerfooger low pass filter and the Boss PS-2...I think the Echoplex is involved as well...

The original sound is the MK I moving violins and celloes as well as an effect sound from the BBC.

This little snipet was filmed and edited by Martin Gustafsson, the bands official photographer and film maker. They are working on a small documentary that will come with the album...a sort of how-we-did-it thing"

real time speech synthesizer

YouTube via EA78751 | August 23, 2010

"Designing a phonetic speech synthesizer with real time input from PC keyboard. Lattice CPLD interfaces kbd with vintage SP0256-AL2 speech chip. Not connected to anything else."