Electro Harmonix Sequencer Drum

YouTube via Zolophile |

"Super quick sound demo for the Electro Harmonix Sequencer, adjusting pitch, decay, and rate."

via this auction
"The Sequencer Drum is one of the rarest Electro Harmonix pedals. Unlike some of the other EH obscurities, this one is actually useful and sounds amazing! Not only is it an 8-step CV/Gate sequencer, but it has a built in synthesizer and a mode that allows you trigger the sequence at a set decay! The leather pad on the front is meant to be tapped to activate the trigger (hence the "drum" in the title). This particular sequencer is the fully patched out version, with an input that allows you to clock the unit externally, and CV and internal Clock outputs for sequencing other synthesizers."

Moog visits Subject Matter Studio

YouTube via MoogMusicInc | February 17, 2011 | 9 likes, 0 dislikes

"Drew Findley of Subject Matter Studio screen prints Moog Etherwave Theremins for 2010 Moogfest artist."

Heavy Motion Machine

YouTube via zioaxiom | February 17, 2011 |

"Reaktor's Boolean Party"

Scapes - Tutorial | twistedtools.com

YouTube via twistedtools | February 17, 2011 |

"Comprehensive tutorial for Scapes, by twistedtools.com"

52 Reason / Record Tips - Week 48: Malström Filters, Shaper, Mods

YouTube via PropellerheadSW | February 17, 2011 |

"You understand the basics of synthesis and have mastered the Subtractor, you've learned about the Malström's unique "graintable sythesis" technique, and now all you need to know to master the Malström is to understand its special filters, shaper, and mods.

To those who have been following along since week one of Synth School, you'll see that I'm picking up the pace a little bit now that you've built a foundation of knowledge. Believe me, we'll need this pace starting next week when we tackle the Thor synthesizer!

But rest assured, by the time we're done you'll know every synth's capabilities, strengths, and routings. And most importantly, you'll be able to think of a sound you want to create, know which synth will get you that sound, and set about making it with skill."

Touchscreen Theremin

YouTube via ethnix73 | February 17, 2011 |

"Just a small test this evening...

Touchsreen theremin might be doable, by adding a gain parameter controlled by the other hand..."

Octatrack meets XoxboX

YouTube via erasemusic | February 17, 2011 |

"a quick jam with one Octatrack, one xoxio Xoxbox and one unmodified Xoxbox. no additional mixer nor effects used."

M-Z3R0 - circuit bent casio PT-87 mk II passed through an M-Z3R0 K-filter.

YouTube via manufacturedZ3R0 | February 17, 2011 |

"A heavily bent PT-87 running through one of my resonant filters. The combination of the two has suprisingly good sounding results. Up there with some £1000+ analogues i've owned and heard. It reminds me a lot of the korg ms20 in both tone and filter quality."

ether^ra DANSE

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | February 17, 2011 |

"an improv featuring my Buchla 200e. http://etherra.blogspot.com/"

Beat Meshing - Octatrack

Beat Meshing - Octatrack from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"First session with the Elektron Octatrack. Checking out some of the capabilities of this new machine. No drum loops used in this short jam. Just triggering single shot samples of nord percussion and analogue drum sounds. Using the three stages of LFO's for each track to control effects animation and various other parameters. Making some use of the re-trigger sample functions spanned across 4 patterns.

elektron.se/​"

The Unofficial Tod Dockstader and Musique Concrete

via The Unofficial Tod Dockstader
"The extent of Dockstader's experimentation with sound can be gauged by the fact that in the early 60s, when much of his work was 'constructed', there was no instant means of categorising such work. This was made more the case by Dockstader's straddling of the popular and high art cultural zones: working on the production of cartoons and sound-effects whilst scoring a Fellini film and having his pieces played alongside those of Varèse. Yet, in the mid 60s such 'musique concrete' experiments were more or less a very fragmentary and dispersed form a minor subset of avant-garde classical music. The centre of gravity may have been Schaeffer's Groupe de Recherche Musicales and there may have been other nodal points like John Cage's Fontana Mix and Steve Reich's Come Out, but what seems to be inflected in Dockstader's work, like that of Varèse, is just this sense of isolation and difference from the 'canon' of electronic music as it was becoming conscious of itself and establishing its paradigms."

This one in via Atomic Shadow

Note: I'm creating a Musique Concrete label for such artists. Musique concrete is in effect sound synthesis and the beginnings of sample manipulation. I'll see what blogger brings up for past posts but if you see any I miss the label for let me know and I'll add it.

Morton Subotnick in Vienna

via Noiseconformist

"Yesterday Morton Subotnick performed here in Vienna. Before that he gave us a lecture and talked about the origins of his work and of course about the San Francisco Tape Music Center.

When he spoke about those two Buchlas on stage he called them the 'the newest one' (200e) and 'the oldest one'.

'These modules right here are probably the first one (synthesizer) which was ever made.', meaning the modules saying 'San Francisco Tape Music Center Incorporated'. (Buchla's idea how to name it, something what S. obviously didn't like at all - '... this is not a business ...')
The slides said 1964-1965 but already showed a Buchla 100 Music Box.

I let the quotes speak for themselves, reading and listening to other sources gives a somewhat contradictory image.

Mr. Subotnick kept speaking about a 'music easel', in a metaphorical sense, he wanted to have.

This is not to be mixed up with the Buchla Music Easel we know. Which obviously came out much later.

The adaption of "Silver Apples Of The Moon" is wonderful, very vivid, powerful and gentle at the same moment. Lillevan's projections looked very organic and were a great part of the show. I'm looking forward to Subotnick's "Jacob's Room" on Saturday!"

See this post for recent video of Morton Subotnick at Transmediate 2011.

etudeEH

etudeEH from Giorgio Sancristoforo on Vimeo.

"Just after ubnoxing the EHX 2880 I've made a quick patch on the Buchla and started this improvisation.

Sorry it is a bit long, but time passes very fast when doing such stuff, but well.. it's nice to hear the soundscape going more and more chaotic and rich as minutes passes by.

In the EHX 2880 I've definitely found the perfect companion for my Buchla, hurray!

Any comment is welcome :)"

Abeem Live Technologies updates Rack Performer to 0.96-alpha

"Abeem Live Technologies has updated Rack Performer to version 0.96-alpha.

This update includes many stability improvements especially around VST support, and should address all reported issues. The keyboard mapper is now completely functional, including all submap types, new simplified mapping types (control focus vs action keys) and a brand new configuration dialog to select layout and numeric pad mode.

New features:
* Major rework of the keyboard mapping types (simpler, more consistent and uniform)
* New keyboard layout selection and configuration dialog allows to setup the keyboard mapper easily
* Keyboard follows and can also change module control focus (aka Keyboard control focus)
* Keyboard focus lock can force keyboard control focus to stay on a given module until manually unlocked
* Control combo mode for numeric pad keys adds extra controls to interact with the focus target

New modules:
* New mini blank GUI wrapper, smallest possible GUI while retaining full control focus ability

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USM SEMtex "S" Prototype

flickr by Moregeometrico
(click for more including other synths)

Curious if this is related to the Anyware Instruments SEMtex.

Update via Moregeometrico: "the one you see was the first prototype of the semtex series. I just reboxed and reknobbed it!"

Inside a Roland MC-303 and Other Synth Pics

Bryan Bowman 2011 synth kit pics

via

1977 ARP Logo Brass Buckle

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find two more pics and the write-up.

Mean Monos

flickr By Switched On Austin
(click for more)

Moog Sonic Six
Octave Cat
KORG Maxi-Korg

Abandoned Roland D-50 Found in a Park

flickr By geo3pea

"Found in the far corner of a car park on an industrial estate, wonder how it got there"

New Leploop Website

http://www.nazzilla.com/lep-loop/

"Laboratorio Elettronico Popolare (L. E. P. ) is proud to present to you a one-of-a kind analog synthesizer, sequencer and drum-machine: LEPLOOP!

Small in nature but aggressive in sound, the user will be able to create a variety of analog timbres and beats.

LEPLOOP was designed to be a minimalist electronic music live-performance groove-box, which can be used to create a variety of electronic musical styles.

The LEPLOOP can be synched via MIDI to another LEPLOOP for tempo-synched operation or to another MIDI device or sequencer to receive sequence stop & start i nstructions."

A bit more heavily crunched tape...

A bit more heavily crunched tape... from recue on Vimeo.

KORG ER-1
"Another take on the tape-head distortion introduced here:
vimeo.com/​19805122

More info:
recue.net/​?p=219"

Alesis HR-16:B Demo Song & Sony VX-2000 Demo Mode

YouTube via zibbybone | February 17, 2011 |

"Here's the internal demo song for the Alesis HR-16:B. To try to "spice up" this boring video, I put my VX-2000 into "Store Demo Mode" which showcases some of its built-in digital effects. The video is still boring, but at least it gives you an idea of this machine's "aggressive" sounds from 1989. My appologies for the loose audio connection in a couple of spots. Not significant enough for me to re-shoot. Enjoy!"

ROLAND MC-50 MkII Micro composer

via this auction

BOSS DR-202 Dr Groove

via this auction

BOSS DR-55 Dr Rhythm Drum Machines

via this auction and this auction

"Programmable analog drum machine DR-55 Dr Rhythm."

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Sharper Image Saxxy Synthesizer Kazoo Backbeats

via this auction

"Sharper Image Saxxy Synthesizer Kazoo. This instrument is played like a kazoo, but when you hum into the mouthpiece, it synthesizes the sound into that of a saxophone, clarinet or tuba. Features three synthesized backbeat options, adjustable pitch and volume, and a private play headphone option. You can play it through its built-in speaker or through an amp. Runs on 4 AA batteries..."

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS TOM with Latin and Contemporary Carts

via this auction

"'Latin percussion' and 'Contemporary'. These usually sell for around 50 bucks a piece."

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Sequential Circuits Drumtraks

via this auction

Inside a Sequential Circuits DrumTraks

via this auction

"Lovley 12 bit sampled drum machine, compliments other SCI synths with lovley wood cheeks.... The Sequential Circuits Drumtraks was the first drum machine that supported MIDI. (The Drumtraks can also send DIN sync and clock.) And while the drum pads were not velocity-sensitive, you can control it via a MIDI keyboard and trigger it with different velocities, the 13 8-bit sounds can be pitch-shifted dramatically, adding some flexibility."

Geoff Downes of Asia's Sequential Circuits Prophet Remote?

via this auction
"Sequential Circuits Prophet Remote Keyboard in very good condition, One small scratch as seen in pic (below the letter "e" in prophet) some of the key bushings could stand replace as do most prophet 5 j wire keybeds over time. Missing the cable , one can be made from the service manual obtainable from www.winecountrysequential.com . A rare piece of music history used by Geoff Downes of Asia, do a google image search and you will see a photo of him using it. This only works with the Prophet 5 with digital / analog ports. I believe 3.2 or 3.3"

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 10

via this auction
via the description:
"Sequential Circuits Prophet 10, Rev 3 with the Curtis Electronics IC chips. Analog 10 voice polyphonic synthesizer serial # 91 manufactured 1981 in very nice cosmetic but not mint condition, it has the expected very minor scuffs/scrapes here and there for a 30 year old musical instrument ,but no dents/dings or other damages anywhere. The Prophet 10 has the early basic MIDI circa 1984 in/out only retrofitted by SC, according to updated addendums to the original SC manual updated through 1982,83-84. This classic analog synth also comes with 5 original SC foot pedals and a custom Ultimate A-frame type adjustable height stand to hold the synth, and original SC owners manual dated Sept. 1981, and a very nice custom made Anvil flight case with heavy duty casters which protects the synth and the pedals. Included also are several replacement rare HTF Curtis chips for extra backups, that came with this synth when I bought it from the original owner who owned this synth since 1982. No dead keys or voices, and there are no broken or missing knobs, buttons or controls anywhere The synth functions 100% except for the onboard poly- sequencer and obsolete micro-cassette tape drive, which may work fine but, I have not used them at all so I, cannot really verify that this section of the synth is 100%..."

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Jimmy Swaggart's Sequential Circuits Prophet-10?

via this auction

"This came from Jimmy Swaggart Ministries in LA and has been fully tested. I was told he played it at the church over 20 years ago. It has been in the road case ever since and when we pulled it out to test it (it worked perfect). When I did research online it looks like this is a very valueable piece to own."

Sequential Circuits T8 Rolls Royce of analog synths

via this auction

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Kawai Teisco SX 400 Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

"This is a quite rare analogsynthesizer from the early 80ies.
It seems that Kawai used the Jupiter 4 from Roland as an inspiring example.
The synth is fully functional and has normal wear for it's age.
One of the poti-caps is not original anymore."

Logan String Melody Vintage String Synth

via this auction

Deja vu. Same couch, different Logan.

"This is the first and original String Melody, not the more common String Melody II which had some additional presets."

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Blue ROLAND SH-101

via this auction

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Roland Jupiter 6 Analog MIDI Synthesizer

via this auction

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Crumar Bit One 1984 Rare Italian Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

"A very rare & smooth sounding Italian made, 6 voice analog synthesizer, often compared to the Juno 106 for it's similar parts/features. To me it has a more unique sound than the Juno, a little less less fat, but smoother & creamy - a little more toward the Oberheim sound."

Analog Universe: Memories - Alesis Andromeda A6 Sample Set

Analog Universe: Memories

You'll find a sample player on the right of the site.

"The sound demos have been rendered with neutral settings so they sound just like the original patches on Andromeda (minus the delay and reverb)."

Rechner7's modded Stereo Memory Man w/ Hazarai

via navs.modular.lab where you'll find a shot of the inside and additional details.

"Deluxe Memory Boy modded with trigger inputs for the tap clock, tap divide and expression mode..."

Dmmb tapdiv by rechner7

Synthrotek showing off my Barbie Jam Box and Circuit bent drum toy

YouTube via synthrotek | February 16, 2011 |

"Kinda a silly video, but I have fun walking around my hood today with my portable jam box, made from out lofi amp kit and a messup up toy drum machine."

Rhizome @ PMT online (Manchester) @ Digital Village Clapham (London)

YouTube via Feeltune | February 17, 2011

Rhizome @ Digital Village Clapham (London)

Feeltune | February 17, 2011 |

"what salesman and users are telling about what they saw !!!"

ROLAND CR68 DRUM MACHINE

YouTube via PianoVintage | February 16, 2011 |

"Roland CR68 vintage drum machine from late 70's
Its tiny but massive with amp or fx :D
More infos on : http://www.pianovintage.fr
Enjoy !!!"

Part 2 of The Daydream Sound Reviews The Ensoniq ASR X Sampler & Drum Machine

YouTube via TheDaydreamSound | February 17, 2011 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
Part 1 here
"Here's part 2 of my review of the ASR-X sampler by Ensoniq.

The ASR X followed by the ASR X Pro were the last samplers produced by Ensoniq.

In this video we'll take a look inside of the ASR X a discuss how to modify the machine so that it will accomodate an internal zip drive or any internal SCSI storage device.

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http://www.youtube.com/thedaydreamsound

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Hip Hop producer Khrysis on Maschine

YouTube via NativeInstruments | February 17, 2011 |

"Producer Khrysis, one half of The Away Team and recognized for his work with Little Brother, Talib Kweli, Hall Of Justus, Jean Grae, and more, makes a beat, from start to finish, using Native Instruments' Maschine."

AtomoSynth Krakken YMO Rydeen cover

YouTube via atomolab | February 16, 2011 |

"Hello, it is my version of YMO Rydeen played on the AtomoSynth Krakken keyboard analog synthesizer."

And a KORG KAOSSillator on the side.

Korg Delta electronic and cosmetic repairs

YouTube via sounddoctorin | February 16, 2011 |

"Bob Weigel of http://www.sounddoctorin.com shows the insides of a Korg Delta and explains the overview of operation, and plays a few sounds to give a feel for this great synth. The delta is all knobs and sliders. And a joystick that can both be set for a bend amount and filter modulation amount on the x axis. The y is modulation up and noise mod down. Made in 1979 along with the Lambda and Sigma. Lambda is a fully polyphonic machine with simpler controls but 3X the oscillators and dividers! Both are great to have around! The sigma is a monosynth with a very useful performance interface. I'll try to cover these in another video soon!"

THE MISSING LINK 2-way OSC/MIDI demo

YouTube via armatronix | February 16, 2011 |

"http://wifimidi.com

Testing out OSC-MIDI and MIDI-OSC using the Missing Link connected directly to a Yamaha O1V mixer's MIDI IN and MIDI OUT (no laptop needed).

The iPhone is sending OSC to the Missing Link, which is converting it to MIDI CCs to control the mixer. The reverse happens when I move the mixer's faders.

Now the next time Golden Ears tells you how to run your mix, you can just hand him your phone and let him do it."

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