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Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Korg MS 20 Analog Synthesizer

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Roth Mobot Experimental Electronics News

"1. Upcoming Workshops
Introduction to Circuit Bending
Sunday, November 28th, 1:00 PM - 4:50 PM
The Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N Lincoln Ave
Register at 773-728-6000

Take apart your old toys and make a brand new musical instrument! Circuit bending is the art of modifying existing battery-powered electronics (like children's toys, guitar effects units, inexpensive battery-powered instruments, etc.) to create unique musical instruments by adding wires, knobs, and switches to control new connections within the device's pre-existing circuitry. Enjoy bizarre sounds, electronic loops, sampling, distortion, and other easy to create effects. At the end of this workshop you'll be able to identify and explore the basic components of a typical circuit board, install an output jack, switches, body contacts (and more!), and control a world of new sounds. No previous electronics experience is required! Tools and components will be provided. Students are required to bring one or two battery powered devices to the class.

How To Build A Simple Contact Microphone
Sunday December 5th, 1:00 PM - 2:50 PM
The Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N Lincoln Ave
Register at 773-728-6000

Contact mics are inexpensive, easy to build, and can be a source for fun and experimental ways of creating new sounds for recording, art installations or various live performances. In just two hours we will show you how to make a simple, effective contact microphone from surplus and discarded materials. Students are encouraged to bring random objects to amplify - sheet metal, cardboard boxes, acoustic instruments, slinkies, coat hangers, textured plastic objects, etc.
No previous electronics experience is required!

2. MEECAS 2010 Audio Tracks Ready for Listening & Downloading
Thanks to everyone who made it out to the MEECAS and helped make it such an awesome, constructive day/evening. The videos and pics are starting to roll in. If you have any please feel free to dump them into one of the many "groups" on the www.MEECAS.com site. Thanks to (steven) Buck, we have high quality recordings of the evening's performances that you can listen to online, or download the MP3s. Also, if you have a chance, check out Tom Young's excellent portraits from the evening.

Thank you for your time,

Patrick McCarthy
www.RothMobot.com
www.MEECAS.com"

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Terraza

Terraza from Abel Flaubert on Vimeo.

Native Instruments Launchpad, M-Audio U-Control, iPad

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Isotonik Octop4d - M4ster 1.1.3

Isotonik Octop4d - M4ster 1.1.3 from Darren E Cowley on Vimeo.

"This is the 8th scene, a simple step sequencer for Abletons Drumrack...

You can control up to 8 banks of 8 samples, either select the bank using the left and right arrows or have them triggered when you play a clip...

In the video the metronome doesn't show correctly as my mac can't keep up when i've got the screen recording and webcam going....

For more details on the Isotonik range head over to thestudiosessions.co.uk

Cheers
D"

Native Instruments Launchpad

Tenori on gets AIR PLAY!

YouTube via VJFranzK | November 24, 2010 |

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Arp Axxe and Sequencer Combo

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"Arp Sequencer and Axxe combo, with extras. Orginal manual and patch templates for Arp Axxe, no manual for Sequencer."

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9090 - Build Your Own Roland TR-909 Rack Clone

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"An Electronics Project With A Difference. Build Your Own tr-909!

If you've ever wished for the warmth and flexibility of an original analogue drum machine like the TR-909 and you're also handy with a soldering iron, then a real alternative could be to put one together yourself. The 9090 project starter kit contains what you need to get started. This is a project suited for more experienced electronics enthusiasts and requires a small number of obsolete components.

The 9090 Project is an authentic sounding, rack-mounted, MIDI controlled copy of the TR-909, that you build yourself. The starter kit being offered for sale in this listing contains the bare printed circuit boards and a small number of special components. The majority of the electronic components are to be obtained separately from your own preferred electronic components supplier.

"The advantage of using these boards is that the hard work has already been done: well thought-out, compact and extensively tested board layout design makes them an absolute pleasure to build, and the end result looks fantastic. These PCBs contain zero errors, therefore fitting all of the components and doing all of the wiring correctly can often result in something that works pretty much straight away."

Features

□ Includes all analogue sound circuits from the original machine, and it sounds identical. Even better, in fact - because some of the sounds have more flexibility. The Bass Drum, for example, has a number of new additional control knobs that enable it to make a fantastic range of kicks. Take a listen to the Sound Samples on the right (mp3 format).

□ It does not have a sequencer of any form, but it has an excellent full MIDI interface. The PIC microcontroller that comes supplied with the boards is pre-programmed with embedded software that forms the heart of the MIDI interface (decodes the MIDI messages and translates them to trigger and velocity signals for each drum circuit). The drum sounds are velocity sensitive. How the drum sounds are mapped across the keyboard scale can be reconfigured via System Exclusive messages. LED indicates MIDI activity.

□ A 'bonus feature' is a Sync24 output, which enables you to sync something like a TB303 or MC202 to the MIDI clock via the 9090.

□ The boards are intended to be built into a 19” rack enclosure or a sloping-top box (or whatever you choose) to form a MIDI controlled 909 clone. It's entirely your call on what shape and size yours is going to be! You can also choose to only build some of the drum circuits if you don't need all of the drum sounds.

I kept most of the sound circuits pretty much as they were in their original form, and the project includes all of the sounds found on the original machine. Some of the sounds have been enhanced to expand their capability far beyond those in the original machine, the Bass Drum being a good example: it now has seven potentiometers instead of four, and sounds absolutely awesome. I think many people built their 9090s just for this sound alone. Some original components that have become long obsolete have been replaced by easily obtainable substitutes, without affecting the timbre of the drum sound in any way.

All of the sound circuits are built onto the two main large boards that are seen in the picture. The third long, narrow board is used to mount the rear output sockets onto (featuring individual and stereo summary outputs). I used two main boards instead of one because it means that you can stack the two boards if you want to build the project into a relatively small enclosure, and they’re just easier to work with. The boards also contain the MIDI interface, output mix amplifier, power regulation circuitry and even a handy DIN Sync output so that you can use the 9090 to synchronise your TB303 or MC202 to MIDI clock. The completed boards just need potentiometers and output sockets wired to them, power supply and MIDI input, and away you go – a fantastic analogue drum machine you built yourself."

Samples, manuals and more: http://www.introspectiv.eclipse.co.uk/
Also see the 9090 label below for all posts here.

Roland Saturn SA-09

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FROSTWAVE RESONATOR - MS-20 Analog Synth Filter Clone

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"Without question, the most famous beloved feature of the classic Korg MS-20 synth is its inimitable filter section - combining a low pass and high pass filter. The Frostwave Resonator replicates this effect in a convenient, portable pedal form. Now out of production, these are becoming more rare and more expensive. Get this now while it's still reasonably priced!

The Frostwave Resonator is a very versatile analog filter. It can take any weedy sample, loop, mix or instrument and give it some fat analog tone or some crunchy lofi grit.

It can create filter sweeps, from subtle to extreme, generate booming sub bass, and take any standard instrument or signal and give it an "analogue" sounding treatment- run a flat drummachine or sound loop via the resonator and you will get big analog drums and samples on the other side....

The Resonator can also self oscillate, creating spacey, atmospheric sounds on it's own without any input source. Combined with other effects some amazing and unique sounds can be generated."

Memotron by Manikin Electronic

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"like new Memotron by Manikin-Electronic. This particular example, serial number 07 2109, is in mint condition and includes; (3) original sound library CDs, the original CF data card, an original volume pedal, the original owner's manual, and an IEC power cable. With a combined retail value well over $3,000.00, take advantage of this opportunity to buy a fantastic keyboard for much less!

While digital-based Mellotron emulators have existed for over 20 years, nothing compares to the Memotron. Intuitive, practical and accessible, the Memotron is exceedingly easy to use. With a thoughtful controls layout and software with simple navigation, this keyboard functions just as sharp as it looks. The craftsmanship of the Memotron respectfully puts an original M400 to shame. The high quality cabinet nicely showcases the attractive hardware, keyboard and back panel. Plus, this magnificent keyboard only weighs 12kg!

Perhaps most importantly, the Memotron sounds great. With a comprehensive collection of classic Mellotron sounds, instant access is available at the press of a button, as opposed to the ordeal entertained when changing a single tape frame. Having been conceptualized by one of the world's foremost Mellotron experts, the sound samples were meticulously crafted to honestly represent genuine Mellotron tape racks. All idiosyncratic characteristics included, the samples feature the unique sounds of a Mellotron without replicating it's inconsistent mechanical nature.

The Memotron's action is rather similar to a Mellotron's, well, the weight of the keys are consistent with the original. However, the touch sensitivity was not reproduced, nor was the sensation of resistance when played. Possibly considered an improvement by some, the action of the Memotron is more conducive for recording and accurate playing. While a Mellotron requires slight finessing and a particularized playing approach, the Memotron is straight-forward.

The Memotron is, without a doubt, the 20th century's Mellotron, and is perfect for both modern studios and live applications.

Check out this great article for an elbaorate review: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep09/articles/mememotron.htm"

Reactoscope Evolution Music Instruments

Reactoscope Evolution Music Instruments from evolutionmusic on Vimeo.

evolutionmusic.ru
reactable.pro

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Telemark iPhone fun.MOV

YouTube via ASUKLTD | November 24, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Analogue Solutions Telemark recorded on iPhone4"

iPad AURORA HD - Update Video Out! and Multitouch - Demo and Review

YouTube via VJFranzK | November 24, 2010 |

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Are Friends Electric by Gary Numan - live performance by Hyperdust

YouTube via hyperdust7 | November 23, 2010 | 2 likes, 0 dislikes

"I'm really enjoying working out cover songs on my synths of classic early 80's electro tracks. I think this one came out really well - Are Friends Electric? by Gary Numan and the Tubeway Army. Beats are on Korg Electribe with the fantastic synth line on my Moog Voyager Old School. I saw a video of the Tubeway Army playing on The Old Grey Whistle Test and it looked like they were playing the main synth line on a MiniMoog, so it should sound right."

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

SCI Prophet VS + Roland Juno-60 + Moog Source

YouTube via retrosound72 | November 23, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"vintage synth demo track by RetroSound

soundtrack theme: View in my Soul

analog strings and pad sounds: SCI Prophet VS
arpeggio: Roland Juno-60
deep bass: Moog Source
audio @ Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/retrosound/view..."

roland system 100 + dynacord.m4v

YouTube via polyvoks | November 23, 2010 |

"roland system 100 simple sequence with dynacord DRS78 delay"

Grendel Drone Commander Analog Mono Synth

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"very unique modern analog monosynth, the Grendel Drone Commander by Eric Archer. Lacking voltage control of oscillators or gate, this synth is designed for one thing, and one thing alone: analog drones. And it does them very, very well.

With a total of 9 knobs, the Drone Commander offers two manually-tuned oscillators and two LFOs, plus an unusually colorful and nasty filter. LFO1 is an analog variable-shape oscillator, and LFO2 is a pulse waveform that auto-synchronizes to LFO1 at a ratio of 2x, 4x, 8x, or 16x. Both LFOs can be routed to the filter for rhythmic patterns. A line-level output jack is provided for connection to amplifiers or effects.

The sound samples on this page are recorded with one Drone Commander plugged straight into a Fender Princeton Chorus.

Six of the Drone Commander’s nine knobs double as push-pull switches to control signal routing and waveform selection. Scroll to the bottom of this page to view the control layout.

red panel, black text, black plastic knobs
natural panel, black text, natural aluminum knobs
gold panel, black text, gold “marshall” knobs
black panel, no text, black aluminum knobs

The Drone Commander is housed in a dark green military ammunition case with engraved aluminum control panel. The case is welded steel with an easily removable, rubber gasketed lid. There is almost no plastic in the drone commander! It measures 10″(w) x 7″(h) x 3.5″(d), and weighs about 6 lbs.

The unit is powered by a 9V battery accessible through a slide-out drawer in the side, as well as a 9VDC adapter.

Filter CV input (0-10V) and clock pulse output (+8V) are now standard features."

See http://ericarcher.net/devices/drone-commander/ for samples and more. Video previously posted here.

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Dave Smith Mono Evolver Keyboard

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"The four oscillators all sound great. The analog oscillators are warm, with great sync and PWM effects. The digital oscillators are incredibly thick sounding -- they are 12 bit waveforms, and can sound tough, or very very warm when the analog filter is closed a little bit. And nothing at all compares to sequencing the digital waveforms from the internal sequencers. When combined with ring modulation and cross-oscillator frequency modulation, you have sounds that no other synth can possibly make.

One of the most amazing (and under appreciated) aspects of this synth is the analog filter and the tricks it can do. Two stand out: Audio Mod of the filter, and Lowpass split. Audio Mod allows the analog oscillators to modulate the cutoff frequency of the filter. This gives a really warm sound, which sounds fantastic when you set the filter and oscillators to the right frequencies. It really gives a new level of animation to the sound. The other secret, Lowpass split, allows the synth to sound like two different synths at once. It splits the lowpass filter, so that they cutoff two different frequencies. It really sounds like you have two sounds going, for example a lead and a bassline. This sounds incredible, and unbelievably it works even when you are running the whole synth from the same monophonic sequence. This is a trick no Evolver user should neglect."

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Kawai K5000S Additive Synthesizer

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pNORTNAOMI - 9o f2

YouTube via pNORTNAOMI | November 23, 2010 |

"Glitch Tech House? The arp and delay line in Logic is modulating Kontakts speed, grain and pitch controls. Individual channels are then fed into Buffeater."

Taurus Demo mix Computer

YouTube via suitandtieguy | November 23, 2010 |

Update: For sale via this auction

Tripping Beats with the 4ms Rotating Clock Divider

Tripping Beats with the 4ms Rotating Clock Divider from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Short experiment making some off time shifted beats with the 4ms Rotating Clock Divider, Shuffling Clock Multiplier, SCM Breakout module, and RCD Breakout Kit.

4mspedals.com/"

Mutant Mechanical Dub with the 4ms RCD, SCM, Breakout Module from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Short little rhythmic sequence test with the 4ms Rotating Clock Divider, Shuffling Clock Divider, SCM Breakout and RCD Breakout Module."

LZX Visionary - Introducing the Video Oscillator

YouTube via lzxindustries | November 23, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Conceptualizing the use of a Voltage Controlled Oscillator as an image generation tool is difficult. This demo attempts to explain a basic pattern synthesis technique using 3 Video Wave Form Generator modules and frequency modulation to generate a monochrome, animated video pattern."

Casio PG-300 MIDI Synthesizer Guitar Synth Flamed Maple

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Sorry, something this magnificent only gets blurred pictures.

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Pittsburgh Modular Timetable Demo

YouTube via amphonic | November 23, 2010 |

"This is a demo of the Pittsburgh Modular Timetable module. A combination of a basic clock divider and a voltage controlled pattern generator. The Timetable produces even divisions of the input signal and patterns that range from the simple to the convoluted.

In the video, the Timetable is generating the pattern that is triggering all the sounds.

www.pittsburghmodular.com"

"The Bleep Seq" a crazy 4 step sequencer

"Finally the return of a sequencer by Punksynth. We used to build a different version of this around a year ago. It was a great seller they have been sold all around the world.

We are now Introducing the Punksynth Bleep Seq. There are 4 steps to this wonderful sequencer. Each step can be turned off or on with the huge blue LED buttons that you see on the front. The jacks at the top enable you to select between a 2, 3, or 4 step pattern. Right above the blue LED pushbuttons are the pitch knobs for each step. Then above that from left to right you have clock speed, volume and pulse width knobs. There is a 1/4 inch output jack for the audio out. You also have a 1/4 input if you choose to use an external clock. That being said there is an internal clock if you prefer that. It gets its power from a negative tipped 9V AC adapter that is not included."

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DODDODO live @ a-musik

YouTube via mandlcoro | December 08, 2008 | 26 likes, 0 dislikes

"instore at a-Musik recordstore, cologne 2008-12-03"
Anyone ID what she is playing?

DX5 playing Depeche Mode "Fly on the Windscreen"

YouTube via DX5 | November 23, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"* No sound was sampled from the original song. Composed by Martin L. Gore

Includes a brief soundcheck before playing. Note the "tine" sound was previously recorded on the backtrack, not being sequenced live (the eq is slighty different from the sound check to the live playing)

Gear used:
Upper: Emu EMAX II HD (with Roland D10 , Kurzweil PC1x and my own voice samples)
Mid: Emu Emax I (Library and JX8P sampled sounds)
Lower: Kurzweil PC1x

Backtrack recorded on Pro Tools with reason Re-wired."

ether^ra FLUX ROOT OF ONE

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | November 23, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"an improv featuring my Buchla 200e and a Doepfer Dark Energy. http://etherra.blogspot.com/"

Division 6 Multiplicity VI Jenga

via Division 6 on Facebook

"I wonder if you can play Jenga with Multiplicity VI panel boards?"

http://www.division-6.com/

22 Sawtooth Animator

YouTube via 7thDanSound | November 23, 2010 |

"This video is a showcase of the Cyndustries Sawtooth Animator module. It turns one sawtooth oscillator into seven! And under voltage control too! Hold on to your hats people for some voltage controlled fat :)"

mini-modular squarewave digital synth

YouTube via lacolumnadurruti | October 27, 2009 | 3 likes, 0 dislikes
via this auction
"the technological terror is a one-off, cmos-based, digital synth. there are nine patchable modules that include a number of single oscillators, a dual input oscillator, two synchronized oscillators, a 4-stage shift register (summed output), a resonant low-pass filter, simple arpeggiator, two external inputs (one for low level instruments [e.g. guitar, microphone, etc] and one for other square wave devices like atari punk consoles and photo-theremins), a 4-channel mixer, and a master ouput/volume.

this clip demonstrates the 4 of the 6 single oscillators, the dual input oscillator, the two sync'd oscillators, and the 4-channel mixer.

no external effects were used. output goes directly into a roland 15x cube practice amp."

mini-modular squarewave digital synth (demo 2)

mini-modular squarewave digital synth (demo 3)

synsonics model 5300 electronic drums

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"vintage 1980s drum synth"

syndrum drum synthesizer

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"this is a rare drum synth from the 70s very aggressive sounding."

iOS Audio MultiTasking Quick Demo (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)

YouTube via mvpadrini | November 23, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Just my first impressions playing with Music Apps using iOS multitasking (new feature of iOS 4.2 for iPads).

Apps: Beat Vibe, ThumbJam and miniSynth PRO.

More about Music Apps and mobile music on www.musicapps.com.br

Primeiras impressões tocando com aplicativos musicais usando o iOS Multi-tarefas (novo recurso do iOS 4.2 para o iPad).

Apps utilizados: Beat Vibe, ThumbJam e miniSynth PRO.

Mais sobre aplicativos musicais e música móvel em www.musicapps.com.br"

Beat Vibe:

ThumbJam

Minisynth

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Space Exploration. Interactive RjDj scene by Reactify Music

YouTube via reactifymusic | November 13, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Demo of an interactive RjDj scene for iPhone and iPod Touch. Go to http://www.reactifymusic.com/n8/space for more info and the download link."

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Roil 2.0 - UCSB CEMEC Performance w/ Touchboard

YouTube via AdamRSomers | November 23, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Performed using custom touch controller In Spring 2010: https://ccrma.stanford.edu/~adam/250b/

Recorded version: http://soundcloud.com/plusplusaudio/roil" [below]

Nice T-Shirt! :)

Roil by ++Audio

"FM synthesis and spectral filterbanks played in real time on my custom instrument: https://ccrma.stanford.edu/~adam/250b/"

Expert Sleepers ES-2-2 demo

YouTube via expertsleepers | November 23, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Demo of the Expert Sleepers ES-2-2 Eurorack module in conjunction with the Expert Sleepers Silent Way CV Input software.

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/es2....

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/sile..."

For Cello and Ems Synthi E (Aigli Drakou).

For Cello and Ems Synthi E (Aigli Drakou). by Georgios Karamanolakis
"Live improvisation at 12/11/2010

Cello: Aigli Drakou
EMS Synthi E: Georgios Karamanolakis

It was a rainy night...
In this piece, the cello provides proportional voltages which control various modules of the EMS Synthi E and at the same time is being filtered through it.
Throughout the recording the cello is also mixed with the Synthi E in real time.
No post/effects or editing , strictly one take.
Note that this is our first meeting."

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