MATRIXSYNTH

Friday, February 25, 2011

Free Presets from Audiovapor

50 free sequence presets for Absynth 5 from Audiovapor

Audiovapor | Feb 23, 2011 |

"Get them here: www.audiovapor.com"

70 free arp presets for LinPlug MorphoX from Audiovapor

Audiovapor | Feb 23, 2011 |

50 free arp patches for DUNE from Audiovapor

Audiovapor | Feb 23, 2011 |

Steve Cooley beatseqr arduino based drum sequencer plus reason & iPad + iMS-20

Steve Cooley beatseqr arduino based drum sequencer plus reason & iPad + iMS-20 from stevecooley on Vimeo.

"just bustin' out some jams with the drum sequencer I hand build, and my other tools of choice. Enjoy this improvised set."

KORG iMS-20 - KORG INC.
iPads on eBay

Beatseqr v3 interface tour

Beatseqr v3 interface tour from stevecooley on Vimeo.

"this is a short tour of the hardware interface I've built for midi sequencing. It works along with the software I've written and the software written by Derek Scott of Dobox Recordings. It works with the music software you already have. check out more info here: beatseqr.com"

This video is actually a year old. I missed it in this beatseqr videos post.
Spotted on CDM who has a post up Arduino based sequencers and the Meeblip.

SimplenZAR

YouTube via hannesder3te | Feb 5, 2011 |

"Midi Step Sequencer based on an Arduino and very few common parts.
More infos and detailed instructions: www.roebbeling.de/wordpress/"

monofon | wellenreigen

YouTube via M0N0F0N | Feb 24, 2011 |

"Another showcase of the Dark Time Analog Sequencer from Doepfer and (of course) my brandnew modular analog synthesizer which I am going to build up slowly over the next months and years...

The mellotron sounds in the end come from a vst-intrument called M-Tron (from GForce).

As one may immediately recognize this one was heavily inspired by Kraftwerk's "Franz Schubert", for me one of their most beautiful and subtl works... hm, maybe together with "Kometenmelodie 2"...!

For those of you who want to download the music here is the link to a mp3 file coded with 320 kbps: http://rapidshare.com/files/449760761..."

monofon | doepfer dark time

M0N0F0N | Jan 17, 2011 |

"This is just a little test run of the Doepfer Dark Time Analog Sequencer. It is running in 2x8 mode. The first row is driving the Doepfer Dark Energy Analog Synthesizer with a bass sequence via cv/gate outputs. The second row feeds the Waldorf Blofeld via midi."

The Versatile Virus TI2 Polar

The Versatile Virus TI2 Polar from Calvin Cardioid on Vimeo.

"bit.ly/gWUBAU
From CL516 Blog. Six minutes of various sounds from the Access Virus TI2 Polar."

Short Circuit - 021911

Short Circuit - 021911 - Square Wail from Low-Gain on Vimeo.

Short Circuit - 021911 - web dimension from Low-Gain on Vimeo.

Short Circuit - 021911 - Ostraka from Low-Gain on Vimeo.

Short Circuit - 021911 - Sputnik Viper from Low-Gain on Vimeo.

Cirklon tutorial 3 part 1 - get started

YouTube via sequentix | Feb 24, 2011 |

"A quick guide to getting a first pattern running on a new Cirklon.
Part 2 continues after the 15 minute Youtube limit."

Cirklon tutorial 3 part 2

sequentix | Feb 24, 2011 |

"...continues from a previous video, if you missed it.
I did this on the fly, so apologies for the roughness, and cheezy soundtrack.
I'll plan ahead on the next one so I don't end up with the wrong patch. After failing to demonstrate TIE, I just noodled for a while. There's a sneaky peak at drum edit in there toward the end, and I played with scene structure a bit."

Alesis Air Synth Synthesizer D-beam

via this auction
"I've controlled this Air Synth with my foot to excellent effect - though it helps to have white socks (even gloves, MJ) for best results, or lighter-bottomed shoes. You can play and control it barefoot as well. It also triggers with pieces of white paper/drumsticks/whatever. It likes to see a human hand / foot / or white surface to make the sensors work best. You can think D-Beam - it is similar to that technology, only this has 3 axis beam controls whereas D-Beams and theremins really only have 2 axis control - near and far. They don't respond to the 'left-right' axis, where this whacked machine does - often in stereo, which is really great. If I didn't have two of them, I'd be keeping it, but I am thinning the herd so take it away, eBay! I've used it nicely in reggae situations - excellent for spacey, echoed accents - and also to accompany silent films into a loop pedal. It really is sick. Fantastic device, still ahead of its time, the formant/vocal programs and weird sci-fi sounds are super useful and totally worth the price of admission, imo.

The only real interface you have (besides the XYZ sensor) is a round silver knob that selects, turns on or off, bypasses, holds and releases sounds plus an LED readout that shows you the selected program number (you can easily turn and press the knob with your foot as well). Incredible. To play the Alesis Air Synth you press the knob to turn the selected effect or pattern generator on, and then move your hand or foot through the infrared sphere to create sounds. This instrument would be great for a children's museum or music class; it is played without touching so it's not like sharing a recorder with little Billy Sickmaker."

Diabolical Devices Modded Yamaha SHS-10 keytar

via this auction

"Yamaha SHS-10 keytar, Electronically altered by diabolical devices. Includes patch cables and 12 volt adapter. Keytar has been altered with blue leds under the keys. An arrangement of patches and switches allow for and infinite number of sounds. Keytar is also equipped with midi capabilities and works great as a control device."

Diabolical Devices on eBay

Zebranalogic Oscillator III synthesizer sound generator

via this auction

"Go here to see details and the demo: http://zebranalogic.com/oscillatorIII.html"

Zebranalogic on eBay

Radikal Technologies Spectralis Hybrid Synthesizer

via this auction
As always, via the auction description: "The synth has a tiny problem where is asks for the date/time on boot it will not remember the date/time upon reboot. You can skip this by pressing the exit button on boot. I contacted Radikal Technologies about this and they replied that its probably a goldcap capacitor that feeds the clock. This goldcap capacitor is only used for the clock and does not affect operation of the synth. It is just used for file dating created/modified files in the memory and possibly as a random number generator seed for the Randomizer. Your data will NOT be lost on reboot. Your saved projects and saved sounds will NOT be lost on reboot. The ONLY thing that is lost is date/time... again this does not affect the synth operation unless you want to use this as a beastly clock which I don't recommend, then you will notice that the UI is not built for clock operation!

The synth has also been updated to the latest firmware available from Radikal Technologies Firmware 104k be sure to check there website for updates as they still update this device. This firmware is a complete firmware with all features working not like the factory 97L firmware which still had some of the features being developed."

Quasimidi 309 Synth + Drum Machine w/ Audio Expansion

via this auction
"This unit, in excellent condition, has the Audio Expansion upgrade (2 extra ins, 2 extra outs) fitted,...

A great little groovebox with bass drum, snare, open/closed hihat, percussion and monosynth engines. Does your 808, 909 and plenty of other kits very well and has many presets, and many knobs to control the parameters in realtime (which would be great for live work).

Plenty of synth options, MIDI control and a built-in sequencer make this an extremely versatile unit. "

Simmons SDSV, SDS5, SDS-5 Analog Drum Synth

via this auction

"Simmons SDSV analog drum synth brain with two sound modules/cards, Bass and Snare.

The Simmons SDSV was introduced in the late 70s and can be heard on many popular recordings of the 80s. The SDSV drum brain could hold up to 7 analog sound modules. Two modules, Bass and Snare, are included with this auction.

Each sound module has a factory preset, and 3 user adjustable presets that can be recalled using the four square push-buttons on each of the sound modules.

The Simmons SDSV drum brain is confirmed 100% working, knobs, preset buttons, preset knobs, mixer, external trigger, and outputs are all functioning properly.

PLEASE READ: There are some minor scratches and corrosion on the exterior of the SDSV brain as shown in the photos. Otherwise the SDSV is in good shape for its age.

...recordings of the Simmons SDSV in this auction here: http://www.box.net/shared/041jerrgs0

You can view and download the Simmons SDSV Operation Manual here: http://www.box.net/shared/kup0rio0qp

You can read more about Simmons SDS-1 on the web here:
http://www.simmonsmuseum.com/?area=devices&view=details&id=4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simmons_SDS-V"

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Alesis A6 Andromeda Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

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Roland CompuRHYTHM CR-5000-NR

via this auction
"DIMENSIONS:
13" x 11 1/2" x 4 1/4".
Total weight: approx. 8 lbs.

DESCRIPTION:
Vintage drum machine.
Roland CompuRhythm CR-5000. Circa 1980.
More info here, including owner's and service manual:
http://www.estecho.com/gear/Roland_CR-5000.php"

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Daft Punk Something About Us Electribe EMX & TC HELICON VOICETONE

YouTube via VJFranzK | Feb 25, 2011 |

Singing DAFT PUNK Something About Us with TC HELICON VOICETONE SYNTH

VJFranzK | Feb 24, 2011 |

""some kind of secret I will share with you...""

vst plugins

YouTube via UPROAR24 | Feb 25, 2011 |
vst plugins video 1

vst plugins video 2

Learn Max For Live (M4L) controlling Ableton Live device parameters via step sequencer

YouTube via eameres2 | Feb 25, 2011 |

"A new review and walkthrough for those wanting to learn max and max for live as well as just find some great devices out in the max for live community.

If you liked controlling device parameters with an LFO, you're going to love controlling them with this simple step sequencer created by www.maxforlive user prebentious. http://www.maxforlive.com/library/dev..."

Fur Elise on the AXiS 49

YouTube via JLMoriart | Feb 25, 2011 |

"A performance of Fur Elise on my Jammer, an isomorphic keyboard with the "Wicki-Hayden Note Layout", converted from an AXiS 49 from C-Thru Music. It's a little less polished than I'd like, but I need to move on to new projects- so here it is!

I've rearranged my keytops to fit the W/H layout, and I'm software freely available from Ken Rushton (aka MusicScienceGuy) whom you can email for more information.

More information on...

The original Jammer, a Thummer:
http://thummer.com/

The note layout:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicki-Ha...

The keyboard I've modified:
http://c-thrumusic.com/

MusicScienceGuy:
http://www.musicscienceguy.com/"

Eigenharp Pico Demo for 70's Rock

YouTube via kaizokuhousou | Feb 25, 2011 |

"Do you like Rainbow? Steve Hackett? For those who like Slide Guitar play."

Kaseo USTREAM → Modular Synth

YouTube via unyo303 | Feb 25, 2011 |
Modular comes in after :36

Ingo Weidner's "Analog vs. Digital" Soundset for Waldorf Blofeld

"This soundset from Ph.D. Ingo Weidner contains various classic analog and digital sounds, similar to well known synthesizers such as PPG Wave 2.3, PPG 2.V, Yamaha DX7, Moog Minimoog, SCI Prophet 5, Roland Jupiter 8, ARP 2600, Elka Synthex or Hammond Novachord. There are also some completely new sounds with a complexity far beyond the limitations of such archetypes.

The set includes one SoundDriver-Library with 128 sounds and 8 midi files. Each midi file contains the same sounds, offering the possibility to replace any of the eight soundbanks in Blofeld with these 128 sounds.

Listen to all 128 sounds in 8 audio examples here" German page here

Thursday, February 24, 2011

YMO - Firecracker (Budokan 1980)

YouTube via tfgts10 | Dec 7, 2006 |
I spy and EMU modular.
"music by Martin Denny
"Yellow Magic Orchestra World Tour '80 From Tokio To Tokyo"
Live at Budokan (Dec.27,1980)

a.k.a. "Computer Games" in U.S.

Jennifer Lopez "I'm Real""

Thanks goes to @Chris_Randall for this one.

Update: via the world of next tuesday in the comments: "Actually "Computer Games - Theme from The Circus" is the intro piece before "Firecracker". It's made up of "The Circus" arcade game sounds which then segue without a break into "Firecracker". Though I'm thinking it's likely that some non-Japanese singles might combine the two as "Computer Games" rather than name the single "Firecracker" or use a longer title. In Japan it wasn't a single.

Also the New York Post made the claim that Mariah Carey was working on a track featuring YMO's riff as a loop only to discover J-Lo had just completed her song with the same riff and that it might have precipitated her big breakdown back then."

FM madness with TONE

YouTube via JCRUDESS | Feb 24, 2011 |

"This is Tone, a tone generator for the iPad. It's not really meant to be a musical instrument, but it is pretty cool for generating cool sounds.
It's sonic madness so if you are faint of heart please go listen to a mellow piano improv of mine!"

Tone is currently free:
TONE: The Ultimate Tone Generator - Zombies & Robots
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

"TONE plays sine waves with frequencies from 7 Hz to 10,000 Hz. TONE also plays sawtooth, triangle and square waves based on additive formulas. These formulas only generate the lower harmonics of the real waves. The last waveform is called FM and involves a carrier and a modulator.

Using the waveform marked "FM", some new controls and displays will appear. The slider below FM Index will adjust the amount that the modulator modulates the sine wave carrier. A higher index will produce a brighter or harsher tone."

This Digital Forest

YouTube via cray56 | Feb 24, 2011 |

"I love audiomulch"

Drifting away (Clavia Nord Modular G2)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | Feb 24, 2011 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgerchambeau

michael nervous 3d video new album day 17 meramec cave korg ds 10

YouTube via michaelnervous | Feb 24, 2011 |

"3d footage filmed in a cave about 1 hour west of st. louis mo.

pansnc song recorded direct no effects.

korg ds 10"

Buchl ZOe Videos courtesy of minimoog56

Buchla ZOe 1 of 3 from matrix on Vimeo.

Buchla ZOe 2 of 3 from matrix on Vimeo.

Buchla ZOe 3 of 3 from matrix on Vimeo.

http://cyndustries.com/
http://buchla.com/

"ZAO" by Doping Olympics

YouTube via TorigoyaSound | Feb 6, 2011 |

"'ZAO' by Doping Olympics

Doping Olympics are:
Yuichi Onoue(尾上祐一) : Kaisatsuko(回擦胡), overdubed Bass
HAL Motohashi(本橋HAL彦) : TAO
Kuritez(クリテツ) : Theremin and Percussion

Recorded studio live on May 2010(Tokyo).

"TAO" is Motohashi's original electric musical instrument.
More TAO video clips
http://youtu.be/SvrYNQMEEK8
http://youtu.be/AtDPOsbTG-E

"Kaisatsuko" is an electric two strings upright fiddle. But it is not performed with a bow. The rotating wheel (which is rotated by my handling) rubs strings and makes sound like Hurdy-Gurdy.

See here for detail about Kaisatsuko.
http://www.oddmusic.com/gallery/om200...

More Kaisatsuko Video
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list..."

Speak and math + sequencer

YouTube via Ahlynsky | Feb 22, 2007 |

speak and math + sequencer 2

speak and math + sequencer 3

"speak and math + CV = AWSOME!"

Oscilloscope Wall

YouTube via Ahlynsky | Oct 17, 2010 |

"Project ive been working on. HD version coming soon."

audioMIDI Presents The M-Audio Venom, Part One

YouTube via audiomidicom | Feb 24, 2011 |

"Synth expert Mitchell Sigman talks about M-Audio's new Venom virtual analog synth with integrated audio interface. Part Two with computer editor review/demo coming soon! Get Venom at www.audioMIDI.com!" product page Part 2 video to follow.

Update:

audioMIDI.com Presents The M-Audio Venom, Part Two

YouTube Uploaded by audiomidicom on Apr 8, 2011

"Synth expert Mitchell Sigman talks about M-Audio's new Venom virtual analog synth with integrated audio interface. Get Venom at www.audioMIDI.com!"

Yumi:synth for iPad (First Look)

YouTube via mvpadrini | Feb 24, 2011 |

"YUMI:synth is a bowed string simulator for iOS. All sounds generated are completely synthesized. No samples are used. Here is my first look.

More about Music Apps and Mobile Music at http://musicapps.com.br

O YUMI:synth é um simulador de instrumento de corda com arco para o iOS. Todos os sons gerados são completamente sintetizados. Nenhum sample é utilizado. Este foi meu primeiro contato com ele.

Mais sobre música móvel e apps musicais no http://musicapps.com.br"

YUMI:synth - Chris Wolfe
iPads on eBay

49 TB303 Square Impersonation

YouTube via 7thDanSound | Feb 24, 2011 |

"The envelopes of the synthesizers.com system can be used as audio waves if trigged from an oscillator. This yields short spikes with a special sound. If you take to and invert one you get pretty close to a TB303 square wave."

PPG HDU

via this auction

DEWTRON Apollo vintage analog modular synth

via this auction

"Maybe it's an Apollo, I'm not sure by the descriptions. It was a DIY project from some ready-made modules of Dewtron at the ver early 70's. It was commonly known as an affordable alternative of the EMS synths as: VCS-3, AKS, and Synthi-A. This one was bought from the first owner, the one who built it in his youth. I'm sorry but I can't even start the process of renewing the instrument due to my duties and the lack of time. The machine needs reparation and I can't tell you much more. There's a huge stack of tech-description of each circuits as oscillators, noise generator, ring modulator, LFO, and specs and many original Dewtron product description booklets come with the machine. At least 100 pages. I can't test it, so take it as is. Wonderful mirror-cap potis and vernier dial knobs like on the EMS synths. Later I can offer you a very nice pin-matrix module."

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Edgar Froese of Tangerine Dream's Mini for Auction?

via this auction
via the seller's description: "Not only do you get a remarkable instrument in its own right I am including a few bits as well. such as Two foot switches for Glide and Decay. And a rare Moog sample hold device. All together this package makes this quite unique and something special. Also with it I am including a Polymoog pedal and a Taurus II foot pedals. The Taurus II pedals are just that nothing else no cables or anything just the pedals. Observers will note this package was sold on ebay about three years ago, I bought it. But now I am selling it, After a RTA I have been out of work since before xmas so sadly its needs must, and I am skint so I need to raise some income. This Moog system was used by Edgar Frosse of Tangerine dream fame for his only solo London gig. However I have lost the paper work to prove it so its just an everyday Minimoog for sale. "

Modcan Modular Synthesizer

via this auction

"Modcans are rich warm thick analog modulars with super Oscillator stability, highly advanced design, build quality is A+ and perfection is the overall key word for Modcan. This Modular can create warm multi harmonic chord constructed melody's to space ships coming in from mars or sound quite dark and industrial with the Phase/Timbre mod. Sound creation is endless and varied.

This unit offers 4 Filter Modules and 5 filters overall if you count the Bandpass that can be made out of the LP and HP filters. VCA's there are a total of 4 and one ADSR. Three Oscillators, Dual Mixer, Phase\Timbre, Noise\S+H\Ring Modulator, Vector Fade Module and the Super Delay! The filters are quite diverse and meant to be. You get the 4 Pole Low Pass, 4 Pole High Pass, Diode Filter, and Cem Low Pass. For detailed design information I would suggest checking the Modcan website http://www.modcan.com/. All of these filters are first class, very clean in function and smart in design. You will find a full listing of all modules in this Modular below."

"Modules:
VCO 01A (3 Units), Dual Mixer 27a, 4Pole Low-pass14a, 4Pole High-pass 15a, Diode Filter 23a EMS type filter, CEM Lowpass Filter 29a, Phase Shifter/Timbre Mod 06a, Noise/S&H/Ringmod 07a, Vector Fade X/Y Contoller 34a, 4VCA 31a, Super Delay 30a, Envelope Generator 04a, Rack Chassis (7 modules wide)X2, Power Supply (max 21 modules).

-20 Gauge Nickel plated steel construction with black anodized aluminum mounting brackets.
-Built in Power Supply with locking power connectors.
-Modcan supplied custom power supplies provide 1.5amps of noise and hum free linear power with a better than +/-0.05% regulation for a 10% change in line voltage.
-Load regulation is +/-0.05% for a 50% change in load.
-Built in short circuit /over current protection.
-PSU uses instrument grade toroidal transformer which can be configured for 110V or 230V operation.
-Module power connectors on PSU board for minimum voltage drop and ease of wiring.

Dimensions:
Length 19"
Height 10.5" (frame)
Depth 9" (allow room for power cord)"

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Alpha Products VS-100 Voice Synthesizer

via this auction

TRS-80 voice synthesizer. Via this Tandy Computers site: "VS100 voice synthesizer for the Model III. Comes with text-to-speech software. Plugs into the expansion bus at the back of the system. The VS100 is based on the Votrax SC-01-A CMOS Phoneme Synthesizer chip."

Boarding Gate

Boarding Gate from Lyonel on Vimeo.

MicroWave iPad Editor

YouTube via statevariable | Feb 24, 2011 |

"MicroWave iPad Editor"

iPads on eBay

Roland CR-78 vs Moog FreqBox (Solvent demonstration)

YouTube via s0LVentCIty | Feb 24, 2011 |

"Hello my name is Solvent, and I like my electro funky.

This funky little setup consists of a Roland CR-78 drum machine, a Moogerfooger FreqBox VCO, with some help from an MFB Urzwerg analog sequencer, and Ableton Live.

The CR-78 and Urzwerg are synced to Ableton's midi clock. The CR-78 is going into the FreqBox's audio input. Initially you hear the dry CR-78, but then I fade the mix, from 100% source to 100% VCO. The FB's VCO pitch is being sequenced by the Urzwerg, while at the same time it is hard Sync'd to the CR-78's audio signal. Then I bring in a audio loop of the same CR-78, recorded into Ableton just a few minutes before.

If you enjoy analog electronic music &/or gear demos, please be sure to check out my channel for more."

20110212 - 200e uncertainty 04

20110212 - 200e uncertainty 04 from zweitesystem on Vimeo.

"My 5th patch with the Buchla 200e.

Randomness generated by the 266e.

I run out of Pomona cables, probably as well because of the highly messed+unorthodox connections...

Thanks to dougcl for the hints."

Zerosum Inertia Metasonix Jam

On Zerosum Inertia

"Felix: Modular Monster, guidance.
Eric Barbour: Big Ass GREEN Modular,Acid bubbles.
Zerosum: Voltage Controlled Amplifier, Patch wrecker, Super dork."

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Trogotronic Valkyrie

TR-VALKYRIE

"Death from above with a high voltage shriek."

TR-Valkyrie Four Tube Analog Annihilator

The ARP 2600: Oscillators Part 3 (high quality)

3rd video added to this post.

Update: Part 4 added.

Sequential Circuits Model 700 Programmer

via this auction

"Sequential Circuits Model 700 Mark 1 Programmer. This is a very rare item and only a few were made in 1977. Wine Country link is here. This programmer will give you 64 preset memories for your older modular synth (like an Arp 2600). Here's a really great link that explains in great detail what this unit does"