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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

wiresq - turing complete sequencer for iphone

YouTube via jonbro | October 26, 2010

"http://heavyephemera.com/wiresq

the first turing complete sequencer for iphone.

buy now on the app store:"

iPod Touch on Ebay
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iAm-MS20

Avialable on Goldbaby here. You'll find samples and a link to the PDF. Be sure to see the rest of the site for more sample sets. You can find a free sample set featuring drum sounds filtered by the MS20 here.

"Legendary vintage analog synth the MS20 is a very special instrument. With loads of character and quirky controls, it has become a very sought after synth for its raw upfront sound and incredibly creative options for editing...

After finally finding a great example of this synth... it was put through it's paces and recorded via various tasty bits of studio hardware... things like the UBK Fatso, Otari 1/4 inch tape machine, Great River Harrison EQ32 (eq), A-Design EM-PEQ (eq), Boss Dimension C, E-MU E4XT, Mutronics Mutator...

A great deal of time and experimentation went into the development of this product.

The result... fantastic sampled instruments with the raw power and unique character that the MS20 is renowned for.."

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Access Virus Polar TI2 Keyboard Synthesizer

via this auction

"Top Features

The Access Virus TI2 Polar synthesizer takes the revered Virus TI to the next level, boasting 25% more calculating power, a more robust onboard effects section, a lighter weight, and a completely redesigned housing. At the heart of the Virus TI2 Polar is the new OS3 which comes with new effects - Frequency Shifter, Tape Delay, new Distortions, and Character. What's more, it now includes the enhanced Virus Control 3.0 plug-in, giving you even deeper control of the synthesizer and your many presets. Already a known Ferrari of a synth, expect even more from the Access Virus TI2 Polar.

Access Virus TI2 Polar 37-key Synthesizer at a Glance:
* The "Ferrari" Just Got Better
* Robust effects section, with new TI2 effects
* Total Integration - enhanced Virus Control 3.0 plug-in
* 3 main oscillators and one sub-oscillator per voice
* Two fully independent filters and 2-dimensional modulation matrix
* Robust effects section, with new TI2 effects
* Each patch contains its own arpeggiator pattern
* Premium redesigned enclosure, lighter in weight"

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Arp Avatar vintage analog synthesizer

via this auction

"Rare Arp Avatar vintage analog synthesizer in mint condition works flawlessly, is perfectly tuned and scaled, and comes with original manual, hex pickup, ARP voltage pedal, ARP switch pedal, even the template for installing the pickup! All charts and manuals are in pristine condition, too.
The sliders are smooth and clean. Switches are tight and accurate.
I used this synth under cv/gate control and have no reason to believe there would be any problem if you want to use as a guitar synth. Everything is included. There is also an original tech manual and setting charts also included.
The Avatar is a cool alternative to the 2600 or Odyssey synths, allowing you to control from a midi to cv converter such as the Kenton Pro-solo, and being able to stand upright for easier access to the controls."

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NORD LEAD 3

via this auction

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Analogical madness (Plogue Bidule + Doepfer Dark Energy + AS Semblance + Moog FreqBox)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | October 27, 2010

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie. The music has been made in one take with Plogue Bidule (sequencer, mixer and various delay effects), a Doepfer Dark Energy, an Analogue Solutions Semblance and a Moog FreqBox. Enjoy !
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgercha..."

Duran Duran - Night Boat (The Old Grey Whistle Test in 1981)

YouTube via picorhythm | June 02, 2006

"Duran Duran - Night Boat live"

Roland Jupiter-4 Compuhphonic and Sequential Circuits Prophet-5.

via David

Theremin by Theremaniacs

http://www.theremaniacs.com

"The Theremaniacs theremin is a simple and durable ANAOLG design made from readily available standardized parts. The end result is a lower cost product without future obsolete or hard to find components.

This is an instrument that is sensitive and stable enough to play a melody without having a coarse annoying tone that digital chip Theremins can produce."

Interesting side note: the Theremaniacs theremin was used in The Destroyer guitar featured here.

Wiard 300 Series 391 Sequantizer

via this auction
"This Sequantizer , a sequencer-quantizer module, is a voltage stage-selectable eight step voltage source with semi-tone quantizer, lag processor, control voltage mixer and transposer. The unit implements most of the stage performance controls from a Roland TB-303 including octave transpose up, octave transpose down and slide on/off. Each stage has a diode isolated gate output which can be multipled together for an accent bus.

The quantizer has an external transpose input for a keyboard. The quantizer and 0-10V outputs are available simultaneously. Also, the digital counter and flash A/D input are X-ored together so adjustment of the "Select" input during sequencing permutes the sequence pattern. (like the random switch on a ARP sequencer, only more controlled.)

The Sequantizer module contains:
* An eight step analog sequencer. Stage selection is by voltage or by counter
* A voltage quantizer
* A control voltage mixer and transposer
* A jack multiple"

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Wiard 300 Series 361 Dual Mixolator

via this auction "The "Super VCA" developed for the Wiard -- the Mixolator -- is a switchable two or four quadrant multiplier. Four quadrant multiplication is also call "balanced modulation" or "ring modulation"

This module contains two identical units. It begins with a high quality DC coupled dual input VCA with individual volume controls (labeled X1 and X2). A "Y" input and output are included so that any combination of mixing, panning, crossfading, gain control, phase inversion and ring modulation are possible. The voltage control curve of each VCA is smoothly pannable from linear to logarithmic response. The output of the each VCA is displayed on a four LED VU meter.

The Mixolator module contains:
* Two Multi-function circuits that provide VCA, crossfade, seque and balanced modulator functions
* A jack multiple

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DK Synergy Synthesizer

via this auction

"DK Synergy Synthesizer. This mid-80s keyboard has 24 voices channels, 5 program channels, pitch modulation joystick, and a variety of other synth functions. 74 keys in great condition. Very minor scuffs on on the top of the casing, but other than that, this keyboard is in excellent shape. Included is an original Synergy cartridge, the Carlos Orch. Set "Orch-Plus" WC-1. Comes with flight case and sustain pedal."

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Ensoniq ASR-10 Advanced Sampling Recorder Synthesizer

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Novation Drumstation sequensed with Sonar le demo

YouTube via JVGmidi | October 27, 2010

"bassdrum is on output 1 and in a different input on my emu1616 so i have some distortion on it. further no effects where used. sounds are from 909 and 808. thanks for listening"

Fundamental Mixing: Snare Drum Processing - Part Two (of 3)

YouTube via rhythminmind | October 27, 2010
Sherman Filterbank processing drums.

"AFRIQUE" For Gravikord & Theremin

YouTube via copperleaves | October 27, 2010
Theremin comes in at 2:24.
"The "gravikord" is an electroacoustic instrument that is the brainchild of inventor and musical instrument builder, Bob Grawi. It is based on the traditional west African double harp known as the "kora". This piece of music is a short improvisation designed to show some of the things that the gravikord can do (things that are not possible on the kora). I had to cut my head off when I filmed myself playing the gravikord because I was singing the part that I would eventually play on the Moog Ethervox theremin and it looked a bit silly!

For more about the gravikord (tuning, construction etc.) Wikipedia has a very interesting and informative article at the following URL:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravikord"

Invisible Drum Set - iPhone App

Invisible Drum Set - iPhone App from Kevin Schlei on Vimeo.

"Invisible Drum Set is the drumming app for iPhone 4 and iPod Touch (4th generation) that lets you play 16 drums out of thin air. This performance demos some of the preset drum sounds and effects.

All sounds are generated live from the app. There are built-in recording / looping features.

You can also load your own sounds! I'm curious to see what strange instruments people will make with it.

To find out more and get the app:"

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Beatseqr beat-tweaker inna dub garage stylee

YouTube via jonathangolub | October 26, 2010

"This is me playing around with Steve Cooley's amazing beatseqr hardware controller. I'm running it through a Macbook Pro, with Roxor and Steppa, the open-source software designed specifically for the hardware. The Macbook is sending MIDI out to an Emu ESI-32, and I'm also adding Space Echo, spring reverb and digital delay to individual tracks. I spent about 10 minutes beforehand programming the step sequencer, otherwise everything is live."

via @stevecooley

This Second Sleep - Annulus Two

YouTube via arthurpainter | October 27, 2010

"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/
A longer, slightly different version of the previous Annulus video. This has a bit more EML 200 interplay to it."

Update:

This Second Sleep - Annulus One

Crumar Bassman - Freerun LFO & Filter Cutoff

YouTube via SacherStudioTV | October 27, 2010

"Un piccolo esempio di come un LFO freerun - nello specifico quello del Bassman di Crumar - possa dare luogo a una modulazione sottile ma strategica: quella del taglio del filtro.

Maggiori informazioni su www.sacherstudio.splinder.com"

NoteGraphica - Free VST synth - vstplanet.com

YouTube via vstplanet | October 27, 2010

"NoteGraphica - Free VST synth http://www.vstplanet.com/Instruments/...
Developer: g200kg.com"

GMedia (Keyfax) PHAT BOY v2 Midi Performance Controller with Original Box

via this auction

Note GMedia, now GForce, makes the acclaimed impOSCar, Oddity, Minimonsta, M-Tron and Virtual String Machine soft synths.

Odd note: You can see the Phatboy has GMEDIA.COM printed on it. That URL goes to the "Global Media Capital" website.

Auction description on the Phat Boy:
"The Phat Boy is a midi performance controller that can be used to enliven GS/XG synths and soundcards and a perfect companion for Roland's JV synths, soft synths, Steinberg's Rebirth and so on. The new version 2 has twice as many options as the original.

Also comes with:
• Power adaptor
• CD software/manual
• 4 overlay cards

For a full review go here.

The Phat Boy's six modes are as follows:
• Mode 1: Roland GS, Yamaha XG and compatible sound modules.
• Mode 2: Creative Labs AWE32, 64, 64 Gold, Soundblaster Live! and Platinum soundcards.
• Mode 3: Standard MIDI Controller numbers (Continuous Controllers 1-13).
• Mode 4: Roland JV1080, 2080, 1010, XP30/50/60/80.
• Mode 5: Standard MIDI Controller numbers (Continuous Controllers 40-52).
• Mode 6: 'Classic' Mode (various Controller numbers)."

ARP PRO SOLOIST

via this auction

"MOOG FILTER (4034). Like the CS80, it also boasts a very rare PRESSURE SENSITIVE KEYBOARD making it an extremely expressive machine. Has that classic ARP sound - angular, dirty and warm. As used by Joe Zawinul, Tony Banks & Gary Numan."

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Arp pro Soloist

via this auction

"Vintage Arp Pro Soloist analog synthesizer Model 2701 Serial 27-1029... The voices respond but sound like crap in my opinion. They dont sound accurate like if you press trumpet or piano etc it doesnt really sound like a trumpet or piano."

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EDP Wasp Synthesizer

via this auction

"Wasp 2 oscillator synthesiser from around 1980 made by electronic dream plant. Runs on batteries..."

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Moog Memorymoog Featured in A-Z of Analogue Synthesizers for Sale

via this auction

"First version, original EU Export model, works natively @ 220v.

Serial number: 1009, one of the first 10 made.

Comes with Flightcase and original Moog pedal.

This is the actual Memorymoog pictured on the famous Peter Forrest' "A/Z Encyclopedia of Analog Synthesizers" book."

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MOOG MF-107 Moogerfooger FreqBox

via this auction

REALISTIC by MOOG MG-1

via this auction

Click on the images for the super sized shots.

Roland VP-330 MKII Analog Vocoder Synthesizer

via this auction

DOEPFER MS404

via this auction

"The sound generating section of the MS-404 is 100% analog (VCO, Noise, VCF, VCA, ADSR, 2 LFO's). Even the envelope and the LFO's are pure analog and not simulated by software. The immediate access to all sound parameters is realised by 15 knobs and 6 switches. The external audio input enables the subsequent sound modeling of other sound sources like samplers, digital synthesizers or expanders.

On top of that the MS404 works as a monophonic MIDI-to-CV interface to control another analog synthesizer. The MS-404 is capable of controlling VCF frequency and VCA envelope amount (accent) via MIDI.

MS-404 Features
- VCO
- - real VCO (no DCO)
- - switchable between sawtooth / off / rectangle (pulse)
- - pulsewidth of rectangle adjustable, pulsewidth modulation with LFO1
- - glide time adjustable, glide on/off via MIDI-Controller #65 (Portamento)
- - frequency modulation with LFO1, even in audio range for producing typical FM sounds
- NOISE
- - white noise as alternative sound source (switcheable instead of VCO)
- VCF

- - 24dB resonance filter (low pass), resonance/emphasis adjustable up to self oscillation
- - frequency may be controlled via any MIDI controller and/or MIDI velocity
- - frequency modulation with LFO2, even in audio range for metallic/FM sounds
- - keyboard tracking switchable off/half/full
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- VCA
- - envelope amount (accent) controllable via MIDI volume (ctr.#7) and/or velocity
- - effect of accent adjustable (accent knob)
- Envelope
- - full ADSR type (Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release)
- LFO1 and LFO2
- - 3 frequency ranges from sub-LFO (some minutes oscillation period) up to audio (max. 5kHz)
- - waveform triangle
- - frequency and level adjustable
- - LFO1: to VCO frequency or VCO pulsewidth modulation switchable
- - LFO2: VCF frequency
- External Audio Input
- - level adjustable
- - alternative sound source instead of VCO or Noise
- MIDI-CV Interface (internal):
- - MIDI channel and transpose (reference note) selectable via learn button
- - retrigger on/off (new trigger if playing legato)
- - controlling of glide on/off via Controller #65
- - controlling of VCF frequency via any Controller and/or Velocity
- - controlling of VCA envelope amount via Controller #7 and/or velocity
- - two 1/4" jack sockets for CV und Gate Output (may be changed to CV/Gate Input when changing jumpers inside by authorized dealers)
- light grey 19" housing, 1 unit"

New Fonitronik: mh31 VC Modulator Details

See the update in this post.

MINIMOOG EARLY VCO-Work In Progress

flickr By TUOETTORE

"Work in progress on the early minimoog vco board, redrawing with autocad, same tracks and holes as theoriginal, just trying to re-create old fat sound for fun!"

buchla tilt

flickr By citizenmori

"a little shot of a few bits of one of my buchla systems."

Harlem Nights - The MAN (80s Breakdance Tribute)

YouTube via harlemnightsmusic | October 27, 2010

"This time an electric boogie tribute - new song

Drums: Korg Electribe SX (TR808 sounds)
Bass: Realistic Moog MG1
Synth: Roland Juno 106
Arps, vocoder: Korg MS2000R
Strings: Crumar Performer
Fx: Boss GX700, Lexicon LXP5 (intro)
Choir: Kraftwerk (Uranium)

Enjoy
HN"

Playing with Moog Filtatron

YouTube via hanklepstein | October 24, 2010

"Just messing around with the Filtatron with my new Peavey Ampkit Link. Also some other fun toys like kp3, ds-10, xr20, lpk25 not hooked up to anything, and stuff. Also my favorite game."

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GAIA

via leave luck to heaven

Roland GAIA wallpaper

Fejld - Shoppingmall - Through a Kaleidoscope

Fejld - Shoppingmall - Through a Kaleidoscope from Rasmus Nyåker on Vimeo.

"A tune by the ambient/electronica duo 'Fejld'. The video is just Copenhagen Noise Lab through a kaleidoscope glued to the lens of the camera. Some gear-pr0n / gear-spotting to be done! Feel free to use the 'add a comment' for gear-spotting."

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