MATRIXSYNTH

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

Oberheim Xpander with Oddernmart Xpansion

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"This synth also has the Oddernmart Xpansion (see picture) which lets you plug in any audio source and process it with the Xpander's great 15-mode filters and control sources. This turns your Xpander into a 6-channel analog audio processor."

Vintage CRUMAR D-S

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Xenon for iPad Gets Core MIDI Support

"XENON is a universal binary for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.

XENON includes polyphonic hybrid synthesizer, 2 x VA monophonic synthesizer, polyphonic PCM synthesizer, rhythm machine, sequencer, mixer and a number of sound presets(363) are also included. All parts of xenon allow you make sound, song, and enjoy performance anytime, anywhere. Please visit our website for checking out a demo video and detailed usage instructions.

http://iphone.icegear.net/xenon/

* Hybrid Polyphonic Synthesizer
(V.Analog, FM, Formant, PCM(112))
2OSC + FILTER + AMP + 4LFO + 8ENV
- 210 factory presets

* V.Analog Monophonic Synthesizer x2
2OSC + FILTER + AMP + 3LFO + 6ENV
- 45 factory presets

* PCM Polyphonic Synthesizer
OSC (112 PCM sounds) + FILTER + AMP + 3LFO + 6ENV
- 108 factory presets

* Rhythm Machine for six tracks
- 185 PCM rhythm sounds

* Pattern Sequencer
- 16 step Pattern Sequencer
- Real-Time Recording
- Pattern export as a wav file or copy to clipboard.
(compatible with Intua Beatmaker)

* Song Sequencer
- Make your own song using pattern.
- Song export as a .wav file or copy to clipboard.
(compatible with Intua Beatmaker)

* Mixer

Support for external MIDI input via CoreMIDI compatible USB MIDI keyboard (e.g. KORG NanoKEY, AKAI LPK25) with the iPad Camera Connection Kit (iOS 4.2 required)"

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The Glimpse - Don Muro

YouTube via jdwallpub | February 02, 2011

"Recorded in 1979 using the Sequential Circuits Model 700 Programmer as a step sequencer controlling an ARP 2600 and an ARP Odyssey. Sounds were enhanced using a Roland Space Echo and heavy tape saturation."

Oberheim DMX quick demo

YouTube via SynthManiaDotCom | February 02, 2011 |

"Very quick, preliminary demo of the Oberheim DMX to test its main functions. I will upload a better one later.

The DMX was famously used on New Order's "Blue Monday", Herbie Hancock's "Rockit", Madonna's "Into The Groove" and many other classic songs of the early/mid 1980s."

New Abre Ojos Chakras - AV DVD Featuring all Eurorack Modular

"Abre Ojos - Chakras DVD
Seven tracks based on the Chakras created using a Eurorack modular synthesizer and some vocals with reactive visuals made in Quartz Composer. The audio has been professionally mastered by Gregg Janman at Hermetech Mastering and you get DVD quality 16:9 video. The cover includes a link to download high quality FLAC or 320k MP3 for your computer or portable audio device. Over 90 minutes of immersive drones and visuals.

The DVD is a hand numbered limited edition of 100 copies and every disc comes with an Abre Ojos sticker. They are $20USD each including shipping to wherever you are in the world. Purchase at http://abreojos.net via Paypal." You'll find more videos there.

Moog Little Phatty, Prophet 08 PE, Elektrom MD, Roland SPD-30, Poly Evolver, Mopho Keyboard

YouTube via luchomolinarixxx | January 31, 2011 |

"'fisherTon' is the name of my new track. Fisherton is the name of my neighborhood ware i grew up and lived form about 3 decades. To compose this track i have used a Moog Little Phaty and a Voyager RME, a Dave Smith Prophet 08, a Poly Evolver Rack driven by a Mono Evolver Key, a Mopho Keyboard, an Studio Electronics ATC-Xi, a Roland SPD-30 and a Elektron Machinedrum(the drum sounds are from the Machinedrum but not the percussion ones). Enjoy"

Parallel / Process - Ensoniq DP4

via obsolete components

"This is a great machine for modifying sound. It has four independent efx processors that can be configured in a multitude of ways to make new combinations of efx. The flexibility and modular architecture of this machine actually makes it cross over into the synthesis category..." more pics and info linked above.

Parallel / Process by obsoletecomponents
"2 tracks utilizing Ensoniq DP 4 effects processing."

Ensoniq DP4s on eBay

ELECTRO HARMONIX MICRO SYNTHESIZER

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BUGBRAND Weevil08

via this auction

"Weevil08 Released Feb08

Here's the new Weevil08 - three lo-fi oscillators quasi-ringmodulated together, with PowerStarve, Filter, 9-point-TouchPlate and internal MiniAmp.

While the core Weevil circuitry is similar to the Postcard, the sonic results are quite different - for one, each Osc has a range switch for Hi tones or Lo clickety, and the output levels are much more stable due to a comparator circuit (don't worry - there's still loads of chaos within!). The combination of PowerStarve and responsive TouchPlate opens up a vast array of sounds that are played in a way unlike any other instrument. The internal MiniAmp is now a standard feature and gives a pretty different tone/response from the output jack. Plugging in a jack conveniently disconnects the internal MiniAmp.

This is a newly standardised version built with pro-PCBs for improved feel and replicatability, available in Green or Red with chunky knobs in a sprayed plastic case and running off a single 9V battery.

You can check the block diagram for details of the internal arrangement, but it may be best just to listen to the mp3 demo that wobbles through some of the wide-ranging sounds available!

See older versions in the Weevil Archive"

Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Synth Module & WX5 Controller

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"The VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator is a compact Virtual Acoustic Synthesis module, which offers incredible flexibility and range for greater personal musical expression..."

"The Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller is simply the most advanced, most versatile, most playable and most expressive MIDI controller of its kind... With precise, responsive wind and lip sensors, a choice of single-reed or recorder type mouthpieces, and a range of fingering modes, the WX5 makes expressive wind control more accessible than ever before. The WX5 gives experienced wind players a new medium and vastly expanded sonic possibilities in a familiar format, playable enough for beginners. The WX5 provides expressive control and nuances that are simply not available with keyboards or other MIDI controllers."

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Taikai Live APC40

YouTube via CreativeDisplacement | February 02, 2011

Akai APC40s on eBay

Twisted Tools - Scapes | Sneak Preview

YouTube via twistedtools | February 02, 2011 |

"Scapes is a feedback based effects processor and sound generator by Twisted Tools. Pre-sale order now at twistedtools.com | Available. 2/8/11
Details and more video/audio to follow...stay tuned!"

octatrack jam after one week

YouTube via kidysputpikii | February 02, 2011 |

"I received my octatrack exactly one week ago, here is my first jam using it o//

- intro & outro filtered with xone vf1 (the blue button on the bottom left)
- some juno 106 on input A-B triggered with a thru machine and sequenced in Ableton Live in the begginig and at the end.
- very little out of sync 909 directly mixed on inputs C-D
- a lot of tracks have their own time signatures / lengths"

Shruthi-1 in the dark

flickr By stuartmitchell
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AtomoSynth Krakken Keyboard Now Avialable in Germany

via AtomoSynth

"Hello, Now the Krakken keyboard is available from ScheidersBuero, it is also available for testing in their Scheirdersladen showroom in Berlin... Welcome!!!

www.schneidersladen.de/en/atomosynth-krakken-2

www.schneidersladen.com

www.schenidersbuero.com"

AtomoSynth on eBay

synth pillows by softmachines

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Noodling on an Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synth

YouTube via theantistudios | February 01, 2011 |

"Being the synth nerd I am, I couldn't help but bust out one of my favourite synths when Chris stopped by the studio. The Ensoniq ESQ-1 has digital waves with analog Curtis filters that give it a very unique sound that, in my opinion, still sounds modern and interesting today. We're just browsing through some of my custom patches, noodling around here, but this is a really powerful synth that's addictive to program."

Roland SH09 demo by syntezatory.prv.pl

YouTube via Jexus | February 02, 2011 |

"Demo of 1980 Roland SH-09. Video editing by WC Olo Garb.
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No, the sounds are not FXed in any special way, nor is it a customized SH09. The "weird" sounds you hear were done with the use of feedback loop (have a look at the sockets at the back of any sh09).

Syntezatory.prv.pl Videos: showing you not what a synthesizer can do, but what a man can do with a synthesizer."

Babbitt: "Vision and Prayer" - 1st Recording of Vocals with RCA Synthesizer

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Urusei Yatsura BGM-5 Complete

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52 Reason / Record Tips - Week 46: Subtractor LFOs and Mods

YouTube via PropellerheadSW | February 02, 2011 |
follow-up to this post.
"After watching the first two Synth School videos you've probably realized that the entirety of synthesizer sound design is simply about taking a basic sound wave and reshaping it with basic tools like filters, amp envelopes, phase, other oscillators mixed in, etc. This week we'll look at the final piece of the SubTractor puzzle: LFOs and Performance Modifiers. When you're done this video you will have everything you need to start creating some seriously unique SubTractor patches. More importantly, you'll be ready to tackle the more complicated Malström Graintable synthesizer.

Next week I think you'll be surprised with how much you already know about it having built a strong foundation in a fundamental synth like SubTractor."

Mamiya ZE

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Roland AX-7...My chick magnet

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Roland JP-8080

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op-1 for iPad!!!!!

flickr By Chris Bridge!

"The new upcoming op-1 iPad app!"

OTO Biscuit Tracks via Bridge

Latest tracks by Bridge.
Tracks processed by the OTO Biscuit.

Modded Roland TR-606 with Carrying Case

via this auction

"The 606 has been modified with separate outputs for the toms and bass drum, which can also be used as triggers for external sound sources."

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VINTAGE ACE TONE RHYTHM PRODUCER

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Vintage Seeburg Rhythm Prince Drum Machine

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KASTAM SS-102 Echo Chamber 8-track vintage delay

YouTube via abertronic | January 30, 2010 |

via this auction

"A great little tape delay utilizing the 8-track tape. Very nice sounding. Baby brother of the ss-102 ,(see youtube demo below). Capable of self-oscillation. 6 speed settings. Comes with one 8-track cartridge."

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YAMAHA MU-50 tone generator XG

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"Compact desktop XG module that really started the XG ball rolling. Featuring a staggering multi effects processor that set the world alight coupled with hundreds of fully programmable sounds, in an easy to use user interface made this a ground breaking unit in more ways than one."

Yamaha MU-50 Manual