Rhodes Chroma w. MIDI, all upgrades, display, more

via this auction

"All of us synth doods know about the Chroma. Amazingly versatile architecture, the closest thing you can get to the ARP 2500 modular sound, beautiful weighted keyboard, and a nice flat top to stack other gear on as well.

Over the years, the Chroma has got some negative press due to some original design choices. Luckily, the Chroma is without a doubt the most supported vintage synth on the planet. Chris Ryan's www.rhodeschroma.com site has provided owners and potential owners help and support for many years. In addition, dedicated users and techs have come up with some essential upgrades over the years to make the Chroma even better.

This Chroma has all the updates plus more.

MIDI CC+ CPU board - replaces original CPU board (and leak-prone AA batteries) and adds full MIDI support.

SPSU - smaller, lighter, more stable universal power supply

CPS - polyphonic pressure sensor kit

In addition, using the interface provided by the CC+ board and latest OS, I added an LCD display to show you what you're editing!

Face it, one of the knocks against the Chroma is that the complexity of the synth engine is somewhat hidden by the very basic 2 segment LED displays and touch panel buttons. Programming it required you to keep the manual or at least the large parameter chart handy. No more!

Take a look at the display in the picture - you can see you are editing parameter 37 (LP/HP filter), the current value (LP), and all the modulations being applied to the parameter. Excellent!

So, at this point, you have a polyphonic pressure generating analog polysynth with an easy to use interface, stable power, and amazing MIDI capabilities. Where else can you find this? Maybe a Yamaha CS-80 with a MIDI retrofit. Good luck with that one though. More expensive, much heavier, and prone to breakdowns.

In addition, this Chroma has the dual footpedal, complete set of docs (I found the Performance manual after taking the pix), and 2 voice cards. At least one of the cards works (but doesn't pass auto-tune) and both cards are fully populated so you have backups of the CEMs and other stuff. There's a great tech in Canada (JL at Cantos) that fixes up cards for a reasonable price, so if you wanted working spares, you could send them off to him.

You won't find a Chroma with all these upgrades and extras anywhere else, so if you've been on the fence, now is the time to act."

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Synthesizer Treffen Ambient Jam Session Aarau

This is a follow-up post to the YouTube video of the session previously posted here. You can find two new videos of the event here and here (note these are direct links to .m4v files). You can find mp3s of the event on here and pics here. Tons of synth spotting.

via martin

Micah Frank's Tectonic - Free Compilation and Ableton Live Instrument

Free Sonification Compilation and Ableton Live Instrument. You might remember Micah's project from this video back on March 2, 2010.

via Micah:

"As some of you may know, I have been working on some sonification projects for the past 14 months. While some of these are still ongoing (and I have two more in the works using solar wind and regular terrestrial wind), I have finally put the earthquake sonification project to bed. This has all culminated in a full length compilation (album?) of really interesting granular and subtractive ambient material. I have also gone a step further and programmed all of the included sonifications into a 1GB multisample instrument for Ableton Live!

The whole project can be seen and downloaded here"

Yamaha CS80 Power Supply Unit

via this auction

Also see: Saving the Yamaha CS-80 The Power Supply videos

POKEY.synth demo jam 3

POKEY.synth demo jam 3 from Low-Gain on Vimeo.

"Pokey Osc 1 = Kick drum. Envelator 1 controls Osc 1 Vol Input
Pokey Osc 2 = Snare/HH's. Envelator 2 controls Osc 2 Vol Input
A-147 Saw output to V/O input on Pokey Osc 1.
Envelator 1 "end" out resest A147.

uStep + Shuffling Clock Multiplier OR combined through the Short Bus. Outputs sent to clocks of Z8000 Row 1-4 and Column 1-4, Also sent to Gate inputs of Envelators.

Z8000 controlling Pokey Osc 2 V/O.
Envelator 2 + output also going to Borg 2 CV in.
uLFO Sine out to Borg input 1, Borg to A-132 (being CV'd by Z8000), to Pokey Aux INput. SR Input controlled via z8000. uLFO v/o input controlled via Z8000."

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Alternate Scales with the Moog Little Phatty

YouTube via experimentalsynth | February 22, 2011 |

"An exploration of non-Western tunings with the Moog Little Phatty. In this example, the Arabic scale, Maqaam Husayni is given a workout. Visit www.experimentalsynth.com to learn more."

The "artsy" version:

Taqsim Maqaam Husayni

chrisstackvideo | February 22, 2011 |

"An improvisation in Maqaam Husayni on the Moog Little Phatty and other synthesizers. Visit www.experimentalsynth.com for a more explanatory vesion of this video... and lots of others."

Update:

chrisstackvideo | February 22, 2011 |

"An improvisation for Moog and other synthesizers in the Arabic scale Husayni."
Taqsim Maqaam Husayni

Kawai K5000X

via brian c via Hudude Being on the k5000 Yahoo group.

using the thingamagoop RGB on a psych rock song

YouTube via hewstigator | February 16, 2011 |

"basically i am demonstrating using the thingamagoop to generate a rhythmic drone pattern on top of a psych rock loop...

although the thingamagoop has a CV output, i opted here to just apply an envelope follower to the thingamagoop's audio.

the amplitude of the thingmagoop audio is being used to drive drone tones on the moogerfooger freqbox (i forgot to turn on the ring modulator which is next to it) and a korg monotron.

the first thing you see me doing (perhaps lamely) is dialing out the thinamagoop's raw audio on the freqbox so you just hear its oscillator.

then i dial up the korg monotron on my beloved mattson mini modular quad vca (which has already become crazily handy in function as well as reducing a lot of clutter!), futz with the envelope follower (to get a less "gated" pattern on the monotron), and then mess with the ribbon controller..."

thingamakit and various modulars

hewstigator | February 01, 2011 |

"here are a bleeplabs thingamakit and a mattson modular sample and hold driving a monotron and two moogerfoogers. since the thingamakit doesn't generate CV by itself (unlike the new "thingamagoop 2") it is running through an analogue systems freq to CV converter."

4 Serge and Kyma tracks via cebec

familiar vending by cebec

Molten Drum Machine + ThumbJam on the iPad

YouTube via mvpadrini | February 20, 2011 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"A little Jam using these great music apps for the iPad.

More about Music Apps and Mobile Music at www.MusicApps.com.br

Pequena Jam usando estes dois bons apps musicais para o iPad.

Mais sobre Apps Musicais e Música Movel no www.musicapps.com.br"

Molten Drum Machine - One Red Dog Media
ThumbJam - Sonosaurus
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Tromine Z - Free VST analog drum synthesizer - vstplanet.com

YouTube via vstplanet | February 22, 2011 |

"Tromine Z - http://www.vstplanet.com/News/2011/Tr...
Developer: marvinpavilion.ojaru.jp/en/sound/vst.htm­l"

jbl32 v0.5 - work in progress

YouTube via JBLanteigne | February 21, 2011 |

"Oh don't mind the shitty music by the way... this is only a demo of the user interface.. it's not even halfway done..."

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Aardvark Synth ala Rudess

YouTube via JCRUDESS | February 21, 2011 |

"Just discovered this very fun synth on my iPad. It's an iphone app really. Highly recommended! Easy and cool."

aardvark synth - sonomatics
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Moog Minimoog D + DSI Mopho + iPad = Jam

YouTube via andreanjos | February 21, 2011 |

"I just got a mopho, so I wanted to try it out. Thanks DSI for hooking me up!

Ableton Live sending MIDI to Kenton CV to Minimoog D
Mopho running through MIDI.
iPad running Griid

http://remixartistcollective.com"

Custom racked Minimoog.

Griid - Liine
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joystick analog synth demo: jamisha

YouTube via puffhandy | February 21, 2011 |

"This is an analog synth that I made. there are two main oscillators that are controled by the X and Y axis movement of the joystick to affect pitch. it also has a main oscillator that has a LDR (light dependent resistor, light sensor) and an LFO which also has a light sensor and the big grey knob on the side. I took out the spring that returns it to center and added a huge cap paralell to ground so it makes all kinds of twazy sounds even after you shut it off. I used the original "auto fire" switch for power."

"Regeneration" from "Juma/Legend" / part-1 Piano 1 & 2

YouTube via btpro | February 22, 2011 |

"from Album "Juma/Legend" (columbia record).
"Juma/Legend" is famous SF comic written by "Wakako Mizuki".

Part-1, I played piano twice."

(Mellotron Strings, Crumar Stratus, Piano) / "Regeneration" step-2

btpro | Feb 27, 2011 |

"I played Mellotron (strings part), Crumar Stratus (Pipe Organ part) and Grand Piano."

"Regeneration" making step-3 : Mellotron Choir, Korg PS-3100, Bell Tree

Uploaded by btpro on Mar 1, 2011

"Making Scene from "Regeneration" (step-3)

I added Mellotron Choir, Korg PS-3100 (Percussion Effect), Bell Tree."

"Regeneration" making step-4 : PE-2000, Juno-6, Moog IIIc

Uploaded by btpro on Mar 3, 2011

"Making Scene from "Regeneration" (step-4)

Next, I added Moog IIIc (with Ribbon Controller) bass, PE-2000 Chord and Juno-6's auto arpeggio."

"Regeneration" complete

Uploaded by btpro on Mar 7, 2011

"Final composition of 'Regeneration'."

harmclaw vs korg EMX-1

YouTube via tremorcore | February 22, 2011 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
custom silver EMX-1
"pitch tracking input... huzzah."

ether^ra ENHARMONICISM

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | February 22, 2011 |

"a Buchla 200e mprov, live and looped. http://etherra.blogspot.com/"

ether^ra UNA CITTA(PREVAILING)


This Second Sleep - Cue Apparition

arthurpainter | February 22, 2011 |

"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/
A live (Buchla 200e) and looped (EML 200) bit of active dronery featuring the Buchla 259e (Twisted Waveform Generator) as the primary player."

XoX Box mods jam tb 303 devilfishlike ACIDsounds

YouTube via semtxx | February 22, 2011 |

"i've done some mods to my xoxbox:
cutoff to zero,
env. to zero,
env. increase 3x,
acc boost,
endless slide,
devilfishlike overdrive,
muffler distortion,

just showing what they do with my xox!
the quality is poor, i'll do a betther one soon when i've done all my mods
i recorded it by night with my cellphone and headphones"

A-143 RAVE

YouTube via popitem | February 22, 2011 |

"A raw 4 track patch. No sequencer, all is based on 2 Doepfer quad LFO A-143-3, a Complex env. generator/LFO A-143-1 and a Bananalogue Serge VCS."

organfairy's first DIY synthesizer keyboard upgrade

YouTube via organfairy | February 22, 2011 |

Steiner Masters Touch vintage analog filter modular cv

via this auction

"The Masters Touch is an awesome, breath controlled resonant analog filter designed by the legendary Nyle Steiner. It is also a unique CV controller, putting out voltage from breath, bite, and touch (from the touch pad). The Masters Touch was a favorite tool of the Moog Cookbook.

This Masters Touch works perfectly. It needs some plastic tubes for the breath and bite control, but those are easy to find. The tubes just slide onto the ends that stick out of the front of the unit. It has some marring and wear to the finish on the faceplate."

LINN 9000 vintage MIDI digital drum machine sequencer

via this auction

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Oberheim Xpander

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EMU Drumulator

via this auction

"original, rare EMU Drumulator machine.
This is the early model. As pictured.
It is fully functional.
It comes with the owners manual, pictured.
This unit has NO MIDI.
It's the early model."

Oberheim OB1

via this auction

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Oberheim Matrix 12

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EMS Sequencer 32

via this auction

"The Sequencer 32 is one of the earliest digital sequencers made by EMS. It has a built-in speaker. Complete or begin your EMS collection!"

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Teisco 60f

via this auction

Jen Synthetone SX2000

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Oberheim 2 voice sem synthesiser

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Modular analogue synthesizer in 6U case

via this auction
"Modules included:
Doepfer A-119 Ext In. Envelope follower.
Analogue Solutions M2CV Midi-CV 16 bit. Midi to CV converter
Analogue Solutions EG01 - Envelope. Full ADSR Envelope generator
Analogue Solutions VCO - RING MOD VCO and separate ring mod
Analogue Solutions VCO - DUAL VCO/LFO Dual VCO with wide range
Analogue Solutions SY02 - MULTIMODE FILTER A Korg-like filter (Diode ladder)
Analogue Solutions MX61 MIXER Patchable mixer, audio or control voltage
Analogue Solutions LFO1-VC LFO / S+H / NOISE Multifunction oscillator with wide range and many waveforms. Two additional outputs added.
Analogue Solutions LFO-NZ (modified to include /100 switch for ultra slow waveforms). Oscillator and noise generator
Analogue Solutions LFO-NZ, unmodified. Oscillator and noise generator
Doepfer A148 DUAL S+H. Two independent sample + holds
Doepfer A151 SEQ SWITCH. 1:4 or 4:1 pulse stepped multiplexer
Doepfer A149-1 RCV Quantised/Stored random voltages. Advanced randon control generator
Analogue Solutions MX224 MIXER INVERTER BUFFER, audio or control voltage
Analogue Solutions MX224 MIXER INVERTER BUFFER, audio or control voltage
Analogue Solutions SY01-SYNTH VCF/EG/VCA VCF, (Like EMS VCS3 design) and separate VCA with envelope follower
Doepfer A134 PAN Panning module, Dual complimentary VCA"

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Sequential Circuits Pro-One Synthesizer

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BugBrand StringThing DIY

via the BugBrand Blog where you'll find full details.

"Five years ago, back when I was making a load of Contact Mics, I soldered some guitar string offcuts onto the back of a C-mic and enjoyed the plinky fun sounds that resulted. Recently someone reminded me of these and I thought I'd make a new version mounted in a little box. Here's a simple DIY guide to make your own"

Lady Gaga Born this Way remix

YouTube via djgalactic | February 22, 2011 |

"Live remix of Lady Gaga Born this way by DJ Galactic.
Electronic music, with Roland MC-909 + Korg Electribe MX-1; I created this beat last week, and the idea was to make a funky gaga groove. http://www.djgalactic.com
Lady Gaga Born this Way remix (DJ Galactic)
I hope you will enjoy it, and don't forget to send comments and rating!

Official Website
http://www.djgalactic.com

Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/deejayg...

Blog
http://djgalactic.blogspot.com/"

Blahoslav Rozbořil playing the physiophonograph

via Lucky Psychic Hut via f*mass

Moog!

flickr By electrofreeze

"Makes of my favorite synthesizers"

Movement DEMF (Detroit Electronic Music Festival)

Sonic LAB: Extra- Novation Ultranova Audition

via Sonic State

"Under Pressure" - iZotope Stutter Edit

"Under Pressure" - iZotope Stutter Edit from Keenan Gaynor on Vimeo.

"testing out iZotope's new "Stutter Edit" plug-in with Ableton Live and David Bowie/Queen's "Under Pressure."

Very impressed so far (even just with the presets), and look forward to using this in actual projects in the future.

keenan.gaynor.org"

Thicket for iPad (via Ableton Live, Novation Nocturn)

Thicket for iPad (via Ableton Live, Novation Nocturn) from Keenan Gaynor on Vimeo.

"playing around with THICKET for the iPad -- one of the most unique audio iPad apps with a great user interface. also controlling FX through ableton live & a novation nocturn."

Thicket - Interval Studios
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Polychord Bossa Nova

YouTube via mvpadrini | February 20, 2011 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes

"First time playing with Polychord for the iPad. Really nice app! Easy to play and great interface.

More about Music Apps and Mobile Music at MusicApps.com.br

Tocando pela primeira vez com o Polychord para o iPad. Muito bom aplicativo! Fácil de tocar e com ótima interface.

Mais sobre Apps Musicais e Música Móvel no MusicApps.com.br"

polychord - Shoulda Woulda Coulda
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How to Make a Noise: iPad Synthesizers Edition

YouTube via noisesculpture | February 22, 2011 |

"How to Make a Noise: iPad Synthesizers Edition looks at how to create and control sounds using iPad synthesizers. The book introduces sound creation from first principles focusing on each element in turn: sound sources, filters, envelopes, low frequency oscillators and other modulation sources, FX, frequency modulation synthesis, and brings the pieces together as you begin to create and control your own sounds. It illustrates each aspect with examples using five synthesizers available for the iPad: BassLine, ReBirth, iELECTRIBE, iMS-20, and NLogSynth Pro."

BassLine - finger
ReBirth for iPad - Propellerhead Software AB
KORG iELECTRIBE - KORG INC.
KORG iMS-20 - KORG INC.
NLogSynth PRO - tempo rubato
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minimal techno modular session

YouTube via martinHETERJAG | February 22, 2011 |

"Just doing my thing...
sorry for the resonance fail in the end ^^

synthsounds from the modular drums/precution from monomachine"

buchla 200e 259e 291e

YouTube via doctorwatanabe | March 22, 2010 |

"buchla 259e twisted waveform generator. buchla 291 triple morphing filter. together they demo."

buchla 200e series

doctorwatanabe | March 22, 2010 |

"buchla my face. happy wonderful buchla time."

Vintage Simmons SDS-9 Drum Synth

via this auction

"The SDS9 is a 5-drum kit, comprising bass, snare and 3 tom-toms, triggering up to 40 complete “drum kits” (20 factory and 20 programmable presets). Hitting a specific pad triggers the corresponding channel on the ‘electronics’. A microprocessor controls the dynamic (or volume) of each individual ‘hit’ giving a sensitivity to playing previously unheard of in electronic drums: a ‘real’ drum feel, in fact! The Simmons SDS9 gives you the sounds, feel and control of acoustic drums plus all the sounds and advantages of electronic drums. The SDS9 electronically synthesises the sounds of each drum. The bass, snare and toms use different methods of synthesis – each the most appropriate for the sound and control you require. The bass is software generated directly by the computer. The snare/rim are digital samples of acoustic drums. The tom-toms are synthesised using analogue circuitry. The tom also have unique ‘second skin’ switch to match the sound and response of a double headed acoustic tom. The program/store memory facility allows you to build up your own drum sounds. These programmed sounds can be saved to tape, giving you almost limitless capacity to store new sounds, or recall previously stored sounds. There is also a sophisticated automatic trigger that allows sounds to be reviewed without hitting pads, and a mode where the drums can be triggered by button tapping. The SDS9 is the first drum kit that has a built in MIDI interface. This is completely assignable in terms of voice changes and note values. By using the MIDI interface you can directly interface with many available keyboard synthesisers and play their voices from pads. You can also use MIDI real time recorders/sequencers to record your playing and then playback the SDS9 exactly as you played it. Another interesting feature of the SDS9 is its built in programmable echo. This programmable effect can be used for single slap-back echo or for long repeating echoes to produce stunningly unique rhythmic-ic-ic patterns and eff-eff-ects-ects.

ARP ODYSSEY ANALOG KEYBOARD SYNTH

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