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Thursday, September 16, 2010

korg ds-10 track 55

korgds10 | September 16, 2010

"This is a track I, Ugo Capeto, made with the Nintendo Korg DS-10 (I guess these days you have to mention it's the "original" DS-10). I've tried to use all 6 channels (2 synth + 4 drums) for synth voices. Can't say I miss the usual DS10 drums. For more pocket synth action, check http://korgds-10.blogspot.com"

DS-10 Construction

YouTube via LPChip | September 16, 2010

"This can very well be my best Korg DS-10 song. One of the things that I have in this song that I haven't had before is an insane good quality. The bass is really deep and the high parts are very crisp too. I build a very chill setting here, almost hiphop like. And if you think it can't be better, a very nice lead makes you think again.

I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do listening and making it.

If you want the mp3 version for off-line listening, feel free to get it here:
http://files.lpchip.nl/lpchip/LPChip%...

Enjoy! :) Comments and rating this one is always appreciated, even if its just an "awesome" :)"

Stylophones on Ebay

http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/search?q=rezfilter

Recording on iShred LIVE's Recorder

YouTube via FrontierDesignGroup | September 16, 2010

"COMING SOON...Record your guitar [or synth!] with iShred LIVE's new Recorder. Includes metronome sync'd recording, undo button to undo your previous recording, import backing tracks, export your song and unlimited overdubbing."

iPads on Ebay
iPod Touch on Ebay

EMS synthi hi fli footcontroller

jreeves47 | September 16, 2010

"Just noodling with some foot action."
Also added to this post.

YMO Synth Jam - Rydeen

YouTube via EnvelopeGenerator | September 16, 2010

"A slowed-down ambient-ish cover of Rydeen (ライディーン) by Yellow Magic Orchestra, written by Yukihiro Takahashi. Played on a Roland Juno-6 with a Korg Microkorg providing the 'percussion'."

An Unauthorized User Manual for the Serge Modular Creature

via Carbon111:

"A really cool manual for the Serge Creature by Ken Tkacs"

Also check out Carbon111's Serge page for additional resources.

Umbra and the Volcan Siege and the M4000

via Mi2N

photo: Brad Meese

"Chicago, IL September 14, 2010. Chicago-based psych-rockers Umbra and the Volcan Siege have a new weapon in their musical arsenal. Bandleader and mellotron enthusiast Jim Licka reports that he has just received the new M4000 from Streetly Electronics, the foremost experts in mellotron restorations, and the home of the all-new M4000.

Licka, who also plays guitar and Moog synthesizer with Umbra and the Volcan Siege, placed his order for the M4000 in 2007 after visiting Streetly's Staffordshire, England, headquarters and testing a prototype. An older model mellotron is featured on the most recent Umbra and the Volcan Siege EP, 2009's The Beginning of the End.

According to Streetly's official Website, the M4000 was designed as an homage to the original MKII mellotron. It has revolving drums, a chain-linked, failsafe cycling mechanism and includes the following features: 8 stations/24 sounds (equivalent of 8 tape frames in one instrument), inching facility in addition to factory presets, cycling optical failsafe to prevent damage to the tapes while the instrument cycles to the next station, a light and playable MKII keyboard feel, an MKII playing height for comfortable standing position, a positively pressurized cabinet to filter in clean air and protect the instrument from smoke and other contaminants, playback heads that are mounted in revolving collars so that each one can always be positioned for correct response and a standard 24 sound tape set based on Streetly's most popular tape sales over the last 5 years.

The M400 is the newest model of mellotron, an electro-mechanical, polyphonic keyboard that dates back to the early 1960s. Psychedelic and progressive rock bands used the mellotron extensively in the 60s and 70s and the instrument features on such classic albums as George Harrison's Wonderwall Music, King Crimson's In the Court of the Crimson King and Architecture & Morality by Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark.

In a recent interview with Novo Arts, Licka stated that he purchased his first mellotron in Toronto several years ago and is proud to be among a select number of M4000 owners, including Sir Paul McCartney, Arcade Fire and Medeski Martin & Wood."

Man In The Mirror (Moog Bass version)

YouTube via Geeljasjes | September 15, 2010
Mini comes in at 1:08.
"Me playing 'Man In The Mirror' on the Minimoog synthesizer, which was used on the original recording. The Minimoog is famous for its bass sound and boy, this synth produces some serious bottom end. I got the sound as close as I could get it to the original recording. Anyone who owns a Minimoog, Voyager or other clone, can send me a message, so I can send you this sound in the form of a patch-sheet.

All other instruments I recorded in Logic, using most of the original instruments that were used on MJ's Man In The Mirror, like the MPC60 for the drums, the MKS20 and DX7 for the piano and the D50 for the Calliope and intro sound.
The Minimoog is a tad louder than the rest, as it's being the centre of attention in this video."

via Jorge

And another cover:

Heathrow - Tribute to Level-42

Geeljasjes | July 26, 2010

"This track is the reason why I became a fan of Level-42.
I was 13-years of age in 1981 when I first heard this track when listening to their debut album at the record store.

Next to Mark King's signature bass playing L42 were also distinctive sounding because of Mike Lindup and Wally Badarou's keyboard parts.
I've seen many Bass players covering Heathrow on youtube and no one doing the keys, while this track is really a keyboard oriented track, so here it is.

PROPHET-5
The keyboard-synthesizer you see me playing is the unmistakable and legendary Prophet-5.
Level-42 have used this synthesizer extensively on their early records, on the hits they later had on Running In The Family and Mike Lindup was still using the Prophet-5 during the Retroglide tour.
He's replaced it with a Prophet-08 for their anniversary tour, but I'm sure he wishes his Prophet-5 was still in good working order, as the sound cannot be reproduced on anything else.

This particular Prophet sound used on Heathrow is probably its trademark sound.
These type of brass sounds are possible on other synths, but this is the original Prophet sound and its filters and envelopes cannot be emulated on anything else. I've tried clones of the Prophet, but I could not get that Heathrow brass sound. When I bought the P5 I instantly got that sound with little effort.
The P600 has that same sound, but its envelopes are not as accurate and the filter is not as smooth.

The Prophet-600 which sits above the P5 is Midi'd to the P5 and used to play a double octave in some parts.
You can see me turning up and down the volume on the P600.

Heathrow is on Level-42's debut album, which still is their best album ever.
It's 140-bpm and in a 6/8 feel, which makes it hard to play.

The backing track was recorded by myself in Logic-Pro.
Enjoy!!!!!"

EARS NYC Technical Mentor Program - Synth Repair Course

via Peter Pearson:

"http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/msg/1953854261.html
http://www.earsnyc.com/
http://www.earsnyc.com/blenkinsopp.html

Want to try a new career and learn to be a gear tech?
EARS NYC earlier this year successfully started the first ever Gear & Instrument Repair/Building course in the NYC area. A technical and complete hands on mentoring program for those individuals who have an interest in being a professional gear tech or gear designer. You will leave with a "real world" education that you can't get anywhere else!

We will be holding a free orientation this thursday the16th, at 7:30pm, at EARS NYC for anyone that is interested in this as a career and becoming part of the program.

There are no more than 6 students to a class so once the spots are filled we won't be registering anyone for the fall.

The program begins Mon Sep 20th at 7:30pm, so if you have thought about it in the past, don't waste time and start now!!!! "

YouTube via blusmoke88 | August 06, 2010

"Learn to repair, design and modify analog and digital musical equipment. In-depth and total hands on approach to repairing & designing electronic equipment. If you've ever wanted to do something with that piece of gear collecting dust in the corner, don't throw it out...learn to fix it!!"

modular spaghetti: the Malekko/Wiard Oscillator

flickr By Mr. Biggs
(click for more)

"Took a few pictures of my music junk this morning. These were shot with an iPhone and an app called 'tilt shift generator.'
More here."

Doepfer MS-404 Mono Synthesizer

via this auction

"This is a 100% analogue mono synth with basic MIDI functionality and external audio input... Doepfer produced the 404 in the mid 90's and continued production up to 2001, according to Wikipedia. It was marketed as a Roland TB303 clone, but it's an instrument with a sound all of it's own."

Roland MC-202

via this auction

with spider web

Korg O3R/W MIDI Synthesizer and RE1 Remote Editor

via this auction

"This is the 1-space rack mounted version of the popular 01W synthesizer used by many artists in the '90s. It has 32 voices, is 8 part multitimbral, and contains some of the best ROM-based samples and multi-effects ever used in a synthesizer. These sounds are so classic that Korg still incorporates them into synthesizers they are selling today... The RE1 connection cable is included so you can start using the remote editor right away. The 03R/W has slots for PCM and Program data cards"

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BugBrand Modular 1Frame System with External Joystick Controller

via this auction

"Finally! After 5 years in the dark dungeon that has been the BugBrand Workshop I have just moved to a better place! Over that time I have picked up quite a stack of bits'n'pieces and it is really time to have a serious clear-out -> to clear space, to pass on unused items and to generate some funds for setting up the new workshop.

BugBrand Modular - 1Frame System with external controller
This is quite special! A complete BugBrand Modular setup in a desktop enclosure, made up of a good selection of modules which are mainly early/prototype ones but brought fully up to current spec. For more details on the BugBrand Modular and the different modules do have a check of the BugBrand Modular website, but I will give an overview of everything here. As you may be aware, I've been making the BugBrand Modular Systems available over the last two years, but because I'm only a small setup I've restricted myself to working with only a handful of people. Usually I build up systems with people over a number of months, but here is a chance to get a full compact system with a unique controller!

The Modules:

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A Synth for Self Defense - Mopho Saves the Day

via Alex Massad on Synthtopia:
"'This story begins with three elements.

First, I live in quite a lively part of downtown Ottawa, the ByWard Market. Home to countless restaurants, bars, a strip-club and many homeless people.

Second, I also work late very frequently when events run late at the art gallery.

Finally, I have just recently got a DSI Mopho synth that I was jamming around with, this thing sure sounds bad-ass! It’s like a single voice from a Prophet-08, sweet!

Last Friday I was walking home from work at 11 pm when I passed a group of about six people on both sides of me. Generally there are people waiting around here every night having a smoke outside the clubs, but this group was looking for something more. Just as I passed the group I saw one of them come up quickly from behind.

As I turned my head I saw him swing for my head. My first reaction was to duck and cover my head but I was holding both a pizza box and my synth. I freed one arm by dropping the pizza box, and with I swung my synth in self-defence.

Suddenly I felt another of the gang grab my laptop bag by the handle near my neck, but my reflexes led me to get out almost instantly as I dropped my weight to a crouching position. Obviously he wasn’t able to hold on, and I quickly turned so nobody was attacking me from behind, but the group was already running away.

The Mopho is by no means a heavy instrument. It’s compact, hand held and durably enclosed in a very sturdy case. It is however well enough made to do some serious damage in my angry hands. I guess I was swinging this “Killer Synth” around so much that I lost 4 knobs in the process, but on the upside the mob that attacked me backed away from my angry stance, preferring to keep their teeth that evening.'

Massaad adds that he thinks that Dave Smith Instruments – the company – is as bad-ass as their synths. When he told them about his unfortunate experience, they were kind enough to send him some replacement knobs for his synth."

GroovePacks FreeStyle 3 Instruments demo 2

GroovePacks FreeStyle 3 Instruments demo 2 from Groove Packs on Vimeo.

"This video is the second part of the demonstration of some of the instrument racks that come with the GroovePacks FreeStyle 3 Ableton Live Pack.

A live clip is played for each rack, and then the macro controls are manipulated in real-time, showing you the scope of sounds that you can take out from each rack, which are designed to be like a mini-synth in themselves.

Go to groovepacks.com for more."

Curtis iPad v1.2 Adds Stereo Playback & Grain Randomization Pinch Control

via @RichardDevine

"New update for Curtis iPad v1.2 now adding stereo playback & pinch to randomize grain position"

iPads on Ebay

MFB Microzwerg Videos by nirvanabeach

YouTube via nirvanabeach

Playlist:
MFB Microzwerg Half-Modular Analog Synthesizer vs MFB Urzwerg Analog Sequencer
MFB Microzwerg Half-Modular Analog Synthesize Bass Moves
MFB Microzwerg Half-Modular Analog Synthesize Rmod
MFB Microzwerg Half-Modular Analog Synthesizer Sync
MFB Microzwerg Half-Modular Analog Synthesizer Midi

XR-NoizBoxII + MarbleMachine

YouTube via denha | September 16, 2010

"The synth-drum was sounded by installing the sensor in the marble machine."

Side note: I've been watching denha's various contraption machines for some time now. I was curious if they would ever converge with his synth videos. It's cool to see they finally did! You can find more of denhas videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/denha. YouTube via link above takes you to all videos by denha posted here on MATRIXSYNTH.

BTW, anyone able to sub to YouTube videos at the moment? I'm still getting the "You have too many subscriptions compared to your number of subscribers" message mentioned in this post. I'm curious if everyone is getting it or just some.

Tenori-On and Nephew

YouTube via wickedcoolsafenice | September 16, 2010

"His 2nd go on the Tenori-On. Bounce mode is his preference.

He wants one, but not as much as the Macbeth M5N."
Yep, that's pretty much how I play...

Another 250e Sequence

YouTube via dkimcg | September 15, 2010

"Same sequence from this previous recording, same patch, slightly different settings.

http://soundcloud.com/ibdk/momelodee"

WELSON SUPER-MATIC S12 vintage drum box

YouTube via AnalogAudio1 | September 16, 2010

"Playing around with the WELSON SUPER-MATIC S12 analog drumbox from the seventies.. It's an old Italian analog drumbox with 12 preset rhythms. It has 4 pads to trigger 4 sounds: Roll Drum, Claves, Tom 1 and Tom 2."

AS Oberkorn MK3 Tutorial #03 - Creating Random Sequence Patterns

YouTube via rezfilter | September 16, 2010

"HOW TO: Create 'random' patterns using the AS Oberkorn [www.analoguesolutions.com] analogue sequencer.

Use the binary INs on the Oberkorn to randomize a sequence pattern. Plug a GATE OUT into one of the Positioning Binary INs to create an interesting result - a "random" pattern.

Also, patch the Binary INs into the TRANSPOSE INs to mangle or sculpt your sequence in musically pleasing ways."

Two More Synthi Hi Fli Videos

See the update in this post. Remember to check the Updates label above at least once a day and go through the last two days posts. I only put a new post up on updates like this if the post is more than a day old. I almost didn't put this one up but figured it was time for a reminder on the Updates label.

theremin cello - ma l'amore no - giulio escalona

YouTube via giulioescalona | September 13, 2010

"'ma l'amore no' (Galdieri, D'Anzi) with homemade Theremin Cello.
sorry for the bad quality of audio resolution!
http://giulioescalona.weebly.com/
http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma_l%27a...
www.peterpringle.com"

Listen to the music by DJ Galactic (Dance / Electronica 2010)

YouTube via djgalactic | September 16, 2010

"Here is my new music "Listen to the Music" with 2 grooveboxes (Roland MC 909 and Korg EMX + Kaoss Pad 3)I Made it yesterday, with this live mix. The goal is to create live music. It's not the final version, just a test to see how people are reacting about it...Comments and rates are more than welcome! http://www.djgalactic.com
DJ Galactic (Electronic Music) All Rights Reserved"

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

New Mattson Mini Modular Wiki

http://www.mattsonminimodular.com/wiki

BTW, today is the three year anniversary of the first post on the MMM. It's a fun look back at the comments.

Nay-Seven_Works_Compilation .wmv

YouTube via tikitpok4Usine | September 07, 2010

"Some recent works, patches and workspaces , made with Usine from http://www.sensomusic.com/usine/ using a multi touch screen , working on graphics and music"

Movement and Music with Usine software

tikitpok4Usine | May 05, 2010

"Here a patch made with Usine ( http://www.sensomusic.com ), working on the movement , Using the computer and the multitouch screen as an instrument . With a graphical response from the balls in the center .
( second part is record with a screen capture software , red stars are mouse/finger actions )"

Démo_of_the_Draw_Module.wmv

tikitpok4Usine | September 11, 2010

"Little quick démo of an example of what can be done with the new features of the draw module in Usine from sensomusic.com. here i draw some notes directly on the center panel ,. The 4 little ones controls the circles objects who are linked to some parameters of the VSTI"

More videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/tikitpok4Usine

via Create Digital Music which has a post up with more info.

Klaus Schulze KORG PS3300

flickr By Alik Leto

Vintage Hammond Solovox

via this auction
"1940s Hammond Solovox with tone cabinet in working condtion. This was made in the 40s or 50s. It was made to accompany a piano. It would attatch to the piano and has a knee control, it was one of the first Synthasizer ever made. It is a model L series A (cabinet also)Its kinda odd looking thing and it actually works, it takes a while to warm up and a few keys you have to push down harder than others. When I bought it one of the buttons was broken, I bought another keyboard model j and replaced the broken button, so whoever buys this will get the 2nd keyboard for parts. On the front of the instrument below the keyboard there were a series of large thumb operated buttons for oscillator range (switch-able +/- 3 octaves: 'soprano', 'contralto','tenor' , 'bass'), vibrato, attack time, 'deep tone', 'full tone', '1st voice', 2nd voice', 'brilliant' and a switch for selecting woodwind, string sound or mute. The Solovox was able to create a range of string, woodwind and organ type sounds."

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KORG MS-10 SETTINGS EXAMPLE BOOK

via this auction

"This setting manual is a must for the MS10 owner. It contains great factory and non-factory patch settings for the unit. Comes in great condition with no tears, rips or missing pages. Very Rare!"

see the seller's other items for the user manual.

ARP SOLINA SE

via this auction

"VINTAGE ARP SOLINA ANALOG STRING ENSEMBLE SYNTHESIZER

Made for Arp by EV Eminent / Bodegraven Sweden
Series 33
Serial: 0096974"

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Roland SH-2000

via this auction

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MarkBass Super Synth Pedal

via this auction

"The SUPER SYNTH turns your bass into a synthesizer—with seriously cool sounds and no tracking delay! It also doubles as a digital octaver, with both octave up and octave down layers. The parameters of the pedal’s presets can be modified using the Markbass Pedal Controller software. Simply install the software, connect the pedal to your computer using a USB cable, modify the presets as desired, and then load them back onto the pedal. Like all our pedals, this unit features true bypass."

RING MOD License Plate

flickr By helloitabot

"ring mod license plate!"

via Charlie

Check out the License Plates label below for more.

BTW, if the driver of this car sees this pic, send another in. I'll keep it anonymous if you like.

the search for sound

YouTube via DrOctave1 | September 15, 2010

"3 ulfos 1 sem20 filter. one qmmg and a sos just makeing great beautiful range of noises and melodies."

MOTM E350 Morphing Terrarium 'semi-kits' available

www.synthtech.com/euro/e350
"$250 domestic, $275 foreign. PayPal to: synth1@airmail.net
or for questions.

E350 demos are located here:
www.synthtech.com/demo/e350

Please note the render is not to scale (the knob positions are slightly off) but the PDF file of the CAD panel is exact.

Paul S."

YouTube Woes and Clean-Up

Just a heads up. YouTube either has a bug on their end or they are rolling out limits on how many people you can subscribe to. Currently I am getting the following message when trying to subscribe to anyone new:

"You have too many subscriptions compared to your number of subscribers"

That said, my list really is way too long. I subbed to every single account that ended up with a post on the site. Quite a few of my subcriptions haven't posted in over a year and a ton haven't really posted new synth content. That said, I'm cleaning house. If you use your account for non synth videos and I unsub, just send the synth videos in directly moving forward. My contact info is on the bottom right of the site. BTW, if you have or know of any good YouTube channels with synth content that I haven't posted before, send it in. Just do a search for the YouTube account name on the top left of the site first. Any videos previously posted will come up. Note only videos that showcase specific gear goes up here on MATRIXSYNTH, general synth vids go up on MATRIXSYNTH-C. BTW, if your vids have been featured here numerous times, don't worry, I won't be unsubscribing.

iPhone Audio Sequencer Prototype

iPhone Audio Sequencer Prototype from Marek Bereza on Vimeo.

"A basic sample sequencer for the iPhone. 9 different sounds, 16 divisions to the bar. There's also real-time DSP effects: filter, delay, pitch control. And a channel mixer, so you can control the volume of each sample.

Built with openFrameworks and ofxiPhone.

Currently only goes up to 22050kHz/Mono, but I'm working on it."
iPads on Ebay
iPod Touch on Ebay

Physical Sequencer

Physical Sequencer from Marek Bereza on Vimeo.

"'Physical Sequencer', part of Yamaha/RCA's "Making Fun Serious" exhibition at Chappell of Bond Street (a big old music shop).

The software is based on my iPhone app, thump ( mrkbrz.com/thump/ ), but this time, controlled physically rather than via a screen. There were 8 steps in the sequence and 7 different sounds. Each cell has a depth sensor with which you can turn the cell on or off. The cells each have a light indicating whether they're active or not and a light indicating the which part of the sequence you're on. It kind of makes you want to dance.

The concept belongs to Giuseppe Guerriero ( giuseppe-guerriero.com/ ) and the electronics hardware was done by Stefan Dzisiewski-Smith ( bycgwtsf.com/ )

Built with openFrameworks"

iPads on Ebay iPod Touch on Ebay

Speakatron

Speakatron from Marek Bereza on Vimeo.

"Here's the project I submitted for music hack day (it won!). It uses your webcam to look to see if your mouth is open and then plays a sound if it is.

Go here for source:
work.mrkbrz.com/node/33"

Movement MCS-2

YouTube via waveterm | September 13, 2010

"FIrst Internet appearance of the Movement MCS-2 running its software."

Club of the Knobs Wire with Style

via COTK

Custom Synth Prophet-5 Panel Case

via Custom Synth on Facebook

http://customsynth.co.uk/

Minimoog at 40

via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook

"The Minimoog at 40 - Interested in the Minimoog Voyager XL and want to see the big picture? Check out the cover of the October 2010 issue of KEYBOARD Magazine.

The issue is devoted to the 40 year history of the Minimoog and the cover is a special double-wide, foldout. That was the only way they were able to fit the XL on it!"
http://keyboardmag.com/

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