Waldorf XTk Black & White

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Xoxbox ARP 2600 -

YouTube via equinoxoz | January 29, 2011 |

"Sorry, recording is bad quality as it is directly taken into the external computer pickup...
Arp 2600 controlled by XOXBOX, Xoxbox is great, have a CV and gate out so you can control any synth with Control Voltage IN, great for your modular as well... Analogue Systems provides a bit of envellop...."

TENORI-ON #03 (at the beach in winter)

TENORI-ON #03 (at the beach in winter) from Akira Yamasaki on Vimeo.

"Playing at the beach TENORI-ON"

TENORI-ON #04 (at the Snow mountain) from Akira Yamasaki on Vimeo.

"TENORI-ON played in the snow. Surrounded by the best feeling snow white!"

TENORI-ON #02 (at the Yoshino temple) from Akira Yamasaki on Vimeo.

"Yoshino-Shrine in plays TENORI-ON. But was told me to go out in the middle."

#01 posted here

Waveforms, harmonic series, FM, PD, LAS

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | January 29, 2011 |
Some light synth talk from TheSynthFreq. Comparisons between the Yamaha DX1 and CZ-5000, followed by Roland D-50. See TheSynthFreq link above for some of her performances previously posted here.

"Here is a short video on the synths that I use, the waveforms they have and a little about the harmonic content of each WF. I only discussed the very basics as to not bore everyone to tears. Lol

Please enjoy!
:) TSF and the synths!"

Roland D-50: TVF ( Filter: routings & LFO) Fc 60/res 30

TheSynthFreq | January 29, 2011 |

"A review of D-50's TVF and each of the 4 WFs in the LFO. (LFO 2) routed to TRI, SAW , SQU, and RND.
I have the Fc at 60 and the res at 30 for more dramatic effect so its easier to hear what the filter/LFO is doing.
Keep in mind that the recording is from an iPhone 3GS mic.
Please enjoy!!
:)"

Vintage Maestro Rhythm King Drum Machine MRK 1

YouTube via bobbybot2000 | January 29, 2011

via this auction

JACKSON POLLOCK (Moogist Commentary)

YouTube via timtsang3 | January 29, 2011 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"'When I am in a painting, I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It is only after a sort of 'get acquainted' period that I see what I have been about. I have no fears about making changes, destroying the image, etc, because the painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through. It is only when I lose contact with the painting that the result is a mess. Otherwise there is pure harmony, an easy give and take, and the painting comes out well.'

-Jackson Pollock

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While painting is not my medium, and I am not claiming to be Pollock in any way, studying him and his ideas has helped guide me through my creative process this week, and I wish to give him credit for sparking new ideas.

On a TECHNICAL level, I agree with Pollock when he says that when one loses contact with the "painting" the result becomes a mess.

On an EXPRESSIVE level, it does seem that the work has a life of its own, and it is through interacting with it that the final outcome becomes possible.

if one is "too" technical in his/her work, then it may not be expressive enough, and if one is too expressive, the vice versa may be true. Therefore it not really about "balancing" the technical and the expressive - i.e. 50/50, as this may often lead to mediocrity on both fronts...

Instead, it is better that one's technique be informed by his/her expressiveness, thereby having these elements not only running parallel to each other, but are one and the same toward the same goal, on the same path, as a rider and his horse are one and rushing to the same destination.

I am striving for this, and it is clear that Pollock knew this well, as he states:

"It doesn't make much difference how the paint is put on as long as something has been said. Technique is just a means of arriving at a statement." -JP
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moogist@gmail.com
facebook.com/moogistmusic"

techno son

YouTube via cray56 | January 29, 2011 |

"OSCar playing his first jam and first synth. Not bad!"

STUDIO-88 ...first steps on a new world....

YouTube via synthypnosis | January 30, 2011 |

"VELVET VOYAGE - "Synthesizers.com STUDIO-88 ...first steps on a new world..." performed live January 30. 2011 by Bruno Ender Lee.
Please note: This is my very first recording with the new "Studio-88"......far beyond music.....just experimental sounds with a bit delay & chorus.....
(many thanks to Roger Arrick & the Synthesizers.com-team)"

F - Snazzy FX in Euro

YouTube via snazelle | January 30, 2011 |

"B"

Snazzy FX in euro.

Quick dual dreamboats

Circuit Bent Barbie Jam With Me Guitar by freeform delusion

YouTube via eecouk | January 30, 2011 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Barbie Jam with Me Guitar
Mono mini jack output (speaker removed)
Green LED (round the back)
...
Pitch Up/Down Control
Two Way loop switch
Echo Feedback Control
Echo on board sounds switch
Grainy Echo Switch"

Barbie Jam on eBay

Update: via this auction
freeform-delusion on eBay

Roland System 100

YouTube via SyntheticMachines | January 30, 2011 |

"slow minimal synth pop demo of the Roland System 100. All sounds made with the Model 101 + 102. As always : multitrack + external FX.."

Sounds from Brazil goes analog

YouTube via rossanosnel | January 28, 2011 |

"Moog Slim Phatty + Vermona Kick Lancet + Korg Kaossilator
@
Sounds from Brazil STUDIO - Porto Alegre / Brasil"

AELITA 3-VCO RARE VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

"AELITA is a 3-oscillator monophonic synthesizer with 44 keys, produced by the Murom radio plant in USSR in eighties. The device is housed in a strong aluminum body. Sound control is performed with handy faders and buttons. The synth has really impressive analog sound - it is convenient for modeling of fat analog basses, classic rock leads, hard razor waves, various space FX`s, noises, ambient textures and much more... It is able to form both hard and soft timbres. By activating the UNISON function, the number of simultaneously sounding voices may be 5 or 6. Because you can detune the three independent oscillators, it is possible to create "one finger chord hits".

The Aelita synthesizer consists of 5 basic synthesis sections, which are the following: TUNING, REGISTERS/TIMBRE (osc wave switch), UNISON/VOICE LEVEL, TIMBRES CONTROL (filter), VOLUME CONTROL (amplifier). A wide range of modulation functions are available, including RING MODULATION. The synthesizer provides a three oscillator voice, with the addition of unison function, which adds extra timbres to basic sound. Respectively, there are separate controls for all oscillators in all sections.

The TUNING section provides the "global tuning" and separate DETUNE 1/2/3 knob for each oscillator. Below the section, three parameter buttons are situated: RELEASE, UNISON/VOICE and STRINGS. By pressing RELEASE, the "preset released" mode is activated independently of the RELEASE slider in the AMPLIFIER section. Next the UNISON/VOICE ON/OFF button - having entered the mode UNISON ON you will get aggressive layered strings sound (see demo sample1). By pressing the STRINGS button, you actually activate the modulation function, which imitates stringed instruments vibrato; but in conjunction with the UNISON ON mode, it provides "strings" sound with a complex modulated timbre.

The REGISTERS/TIMBRES section contains the timbres range (octave registers) 2`, 4`, 8`, 16`, 32` buttons and the WAVEFORM SELECT buttons (square, triangle and saw). The MODULATION/LFO FREQ slider, also called VIBRATO/TREMOLO, is situated below; four LFO WAVEFORMS selection buttons are situated at the lowest.

Between the REGISTERS and VOLUME CONTROL sections, the MODULATION switch buttons for all oscillators (called VIBRATO 1/2/3) and the button MOD1*3 activating frequency modulation of the first voice with the third one; actually, this is the RING MODULATION mode. Combined activation of the buttons MOD1*3and UNISON/STRINGS makes it possible to get a uncommon compound timbre of sound. The section UNISON/VOICE LEVEL contains three sliders 1/2/3/ and three buttons for controlling the volume level and for switching the oscillators ON and OFF. One of the sliders is designed to control the UNISON level in the range 16í. With the button UNISON/VOICE at ON, the sliders 1/2/3 perform the function of controlling the UNISON level of the registers in the ranges 2í, 4í, 8í. Below the section, the MODULATION DEPTH (vibrato) slider is located.

The TIMBRES CONTROL section has two buttons in the left part: KEY TRACKING ON/OFF and LFO (tremolo on/off). Near the buttons, 6 filter control sliders are situated, those are the following: FILTER CUTOFF (called RANGE), RESONANCE (SHARPNESS), MOD DEPTH, ATTACK, SUSTAIN/RELEASE, DECAY (called LEVEL). Below the section is the TREMOLO DEPTH. The VOLUME CONTROL (AMPLIFIER) section provides the following functions: ATTACK, SUSTAIN / RELEASE, DECAY (called LEVEL), MAIN VOLUME LEVEL and controlled with the respective sliders. At the rear panel, a 5 din OUT is situated for connection of the volume control pedal or an external mixer/amplifier."

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black finger beat optical theremin synth.avi

YouTube via drmoonstien | January 29, 2011
drmoonstien on eBay

Bursting

Bursting by starvelab
"Wiard Wogglebug controlling the Dewanatron Triple Slice and Wiard Borg Filter. A little LFO action from a Wiard Oscillator and a Moogerfooger CP-251. Everything is running mono into a Holy Grail Nano. Codeine pleasure orbs bursting along copper wire and honey-drops."

Andras Fox - Monome003 (Just Remember)

Andras Fox - Monome003 (Just Remember) from Andras Fox on Vimeo.

"Worked out this track to play live on 'The City Rises', a weekly radio show on 3RRR fm.

I'm using an older version of the software MLRV, soon to be released here: parallelogram.cc/​mlrv/​

Still a work in progress..."

andras fox monome 001 from Andras Fox on Vimeo.

"Trent, that wonderful Galapagoose, lent me one of his monomes. This is my first monome track. All done live, no edits, lots of errors."

andras fox monome002 from Andras Fox on Vimeo.

Roland PG-1000 Synthesizer Programmer with Original Box

via this auction

"Stock# 01282011-15 MH MH"

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Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard Synthesizer

via Noisebug on eBay

Theremin

flickr By Theron Trowbridge
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Minimoog Voyager XL MIDI & CV Controller Features

YouTube via experimentalsynth | January 29, 2011 |

"A quick look at a few of the many MIDI and CV control capabilities of the Minimoog Voyager XL. An XL prototype, Slim Phatty prototype, Moog Voyager, Moogerfoogers, Korg MicroX, Yamaha MU80 and more are used to test some of the XL's more advanced functions.

www.experimentalsynth.com"

World's longest in-service Polysix original battery?

via Russ
"Well, maybe not, but certainly has to be in the running. A buddy of mine brought another PolySix by the shop today to have the ORIGINAL memory battery replaced -- it had been in continuous service since the synth was newly minted in 1981. 30 year-old NiCad battery still going strong; It measured 4.02 volts when it was replaced today, strictly as a measure of precaution.

While the battery was still in great shape, there were some signs of the beginning of leakage on the negative terminal, but only if you knew what you were looking for.

Dated receipt in the photo to show when the battery was replaced.

We're thinking of submitting the battery to the Smithsonian or Ripley's..."

KORG Trident

Two pics via Russ

Second jam with Metasonix S- & D-1000

YouTube via henrikbjorkk | January 29, 2011 |

"D-1000 as clock and Wogglebug playing random notes.
Just getting to know these monsters..."

Adam's 285e Demo

YouTube via boobtube356 | January 29, 2011

mortonsubotnickalvinlucier

YouTube via cray56 | January 29, 2011 |

"buchla 200e morton subotnick"

Elektron Octatrack pitch shift and timestretch demo

YouTube via Allerian1 | January 29, 2011 |

"Here I demonstrate the potential of the Elektron Octatrack for alternate playback of songs using pitch change, time stretching and the FX of the OT."

too many

too many from t.gill on Vimeo.

"live @raob, melbourne australia

galapagoose.tumblr.com

hd-cam: cade
vhs-cam: andras fox
thks: a.tay, h.atkins, t.kamienko"

Aurex and Livid

Aurex and Livid from Livid Instruments on Vimeo.

"Belgium minimal techno / elektro artist Aurex reviews the Code, Block, and Ohm64. He also made some really kick ass sequencers for all of them. Thanks to TurnLab for the video."

Din Sync OSC303s on the Table

via Din Sync

"As you can see I'm on schedule for the planned February release of OSC303. Since this module is limited edition it will begin shipping next week for those already on the waiting/reminder list, the demand for which has been quite high. Once the list is completed I'll announce it for general release. "

ADDAC System Java Simulators

via ADDAC System

"What do they do exactly??
So these Java Simulators will behave the closest possible to the real thing.
Simulators have audio output, the simulated CV output controls a sine wave frequency as if a VCO was connected to the module output."

Korg PS3300 - Demo

flickr By rick403
"Sarah Davachi playing the 3300.

Sorry about the budget camera work and editing.. its m first video!
Recorded at the Cantos Music Foundation - December 2010"

EMS SYNTHI 100 & Putney in the background. Moog modular and mini down the hall.
That would be the Cantos Music Museum in Calgary, Canada.

micronaut - experiment two

YouTube via Cranda11 | January 28, 2011
follow-up to part 1 here
"http://micronaut.bandcamp.com

The second workflow exploration/live improvisation with this set-up. As with the previous video, the Apple //e with Roland CMU-800R is in the driver's seat. It is providing the drums with its internal sounds, and is controlling the modular synth, the Korg MS-20, and the Yamaha CS-5 (out of frame underneath the MS-20) via CV/Gate.

The main melody line that comes in after a bit is coming from a Reflex MeeBlip, which you can just see sitting on the desk. I'm controlling it with a Snyderphonics Manta controller.

Effects used: Roland RE-201 Space Echo, Eventide TimeFactor delay, Realistic Electronic Reverb delay, Audio Damage Eos reverb, Lexicon 300 reverb."

Quasimidi 309 MC303 by janokey(elec...ad...)

YouTube via derpirata | August 04, 2008 |

"MC303 Rave-o-lution 309"

Groove Janokey

derpirata | December 04, 2008 |

"MC303 Roland Rave-o-lution 309 and Sirius Quasimidi Kaoss mini pad Korg"

http://www.youtube.com/user/derpirata

Davey Jones theme from Pirates of The Caribbean on synth

YouTube via JingleJoe | December 26, 2007 |
Teisco 60f
"Better sound :D finally!
This is Davey Jones's theme which he plays on an organ in pirates of the caribbean, played on my synthesizer :)

Also, If anyone has tips on putting sound and video thats out of sync back into sync please share your information :)

P.S. also notice my Synth's trademark discombobulated middle E note, sometimes it gives a nice edge to my synth making it sound old and wobbly like an old record but when you dont want it to sound like that its a problem... I need an external "KCV" (Keyboard Controll Volatge; I think thats the correct term)"

Roland SH 09 - I bet you never thought it could do this!

YouTube via JingleJoe | January 20, 2011 |

"This synth has huge potential for creating sounds, putting the headphone output into the external input yeilds strange and incredible noises, I didn't use the sample and hold/random LFO to make any of these sounds, I didn't connect that other synth either, it's just the Roland on it's own! They are all due to the feedback loop and sonic weirdness!"

Roland Sh09 APOCALYPSE (eat your heart out Moog)

JingleJoe | October 21, 2010 |

"Some improvisation and playing with an amazing sound on my new (old) synth. Sawtooth waveform first, then pulse width modulated square wave.
Acheived by putting the output back into the external input."

Makenoise René vs Elektron Machinedrum

Makenoise René vs Elektron Machinedrum from Veqtor on Vimeo.

"Did small jam in the middle of a day, inspired by the recent aquisition of a Makenoise René and a lot of coffee. Everything was done in one take. Loads of stuff going on, really enjoying René."

3D Buchla

via Giorgio

"with red/cyan anaglyph"

click the image for the full size shot.

Vostok ::: MIDI to CV + Patches

Vostok ::: MIDI to CV + Patches from arthur joly on Vimeo.

"Creating some music."

Roland SH 2000 Vintage Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

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Korg Polysix Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

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KORG RHYTHM KR-33 Analog Drum Machine

via this auction
"rare analog drum machine from the late 70s or early 80s... this is one of the not-so-frequently-seen KORG KR-33 "RHYTHM 33", made in Japan of course. it's the older but bit smaller brother of the KR-55, which we see for sale more often than the 33's. it's almost the same thing, actually, but these are light gray in color, 16 rhythm-select buttons and the 3 colored buttons to select the rhythms from either the orange, black or green "selection". so it's basically 16x3= 48 sounds/rhythms available. but you can also push 2 of the gray buttons at the same time... AN UNIVERSE OF POSSIBILITIES!!! oh yeah!"

KORG KR-55B

via this auction

Korg SQ-10 Analog Sequencer

YouTube via dadiscodad | January 24, 2011 |

"Korg SQ-10 triggering a Korg MS-50"

via this auction

Korg MS03 - Analog Pitch to Voltage

via this auction

"Analog pitch to voltage converter. Outputs Hz/Volt, V/Oct CV signals for pitch tracking, Envelope follower and two different types of trigger outputs as well as various inputs and a direct output."

Korg Polysix with midi

via this auction

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2 x KORG Vintage Drum Machines - DDM-110 and DDM-220

via this auction

"1x KORG Super Drums Programmable Digital Drum Machine DDM-110

AND

1x KORG Super Percussion Programmable Digital Drum Machine DDM-220"

COLUMBIA Rhythm Box Drum Machine ANALOG

via this auction

"Basic preset style analog drum machine. Very warm with a fat thumping kick drum!"

ROLAND TR-606 Drumatix classic analog drum machine

via this auction

SONY Drum Pad DRP-2 Rare handheld drum machine

via this auction

"'Sony "Drum Pad' DPR-2 drum machine and electronic drums, 13 sounds, 2 user pattern (4/4 and 3/4), 8 preset patterns, fill-in mode, pads for real time play/record."

Instructions on use from the internet;

BEFORE turning on the DRP2, press A, B or C (turn on the unit pressing the pad at the same time).
Then press 1, 2 or 3 : you'll have preset rythms.
Finaly, use the "tempo" + or -
You can play with the pad at the same time.
Changing pattern : press 1, 2 or 3.
Changing banks : turn off then replay.
Record your own rythm : press "user beat" 4/4 or 3/4 before turning on the unit (turn on the unit pressing the pad at the same time) : you'll hear a "click" on rythm. Play with the pad, it will be recorded."

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ROLAND MC-50 Micro composer

via this auction