MATRIXSYNTH

Thursday, March 03, 2011

MVI 2434

YouTube via Uploaded by krisp14u on Mar 3, 2011
Digisound modular in white. And of course Krisp1 DIY modules. Just a few labels for this post.

YouTube Uploaded by DrOctave1 on Mar 2, 2011

"a patch i made trying to test out the ASbd99 that evolved to this nice jamm. the first 2 mins is it self playing then i start to tweek it out and bring in some sweeps. enjoy. Rene doing the drums and one synth line the PP brains doing 3 other synth lines."

1984 KORG General Catalog

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the second page and write-up.

Doepfer eurorack modular synthesizer fixed filter A-128

via this auction
"You have a choice of knobs. I think the smaller ones feel better, but the original knobs are here if you prefer.....

Module A-128 (Fixed Filter Bank) is a filter bank, made up of 15 parallel band pass filters, all with fixed middle frequencies and bandwidth (50 Hz / 75Hz / 110Hz / 150Hz / 220Hz / 350Hz / 500Hz / 750Hz / 1.1kHz / 1.6kHz / 2.2kHz / 3.6kHz / 5.2kHz / 7.5kHz / 11 kHz).

Each band pass filter has its own amplitude control knob, with which that frequency band can be attenuated. The bandwidth of each of the filters is approximately half an octave.

The signal at the output of the A-128 contains a mix of all the filters, depending on the position of each one's amplitude control knob.

The filter bank's main job is to emphasize individual sections of the whole audio frequency range.

This module has a maximum current draw of 20mA. Requires 20 TE/HP worth of space to fit in a Eurorack frame."

Sympathy Networked Modular Synthesizer

YouTube Uploaded by metabog on Mar 2, 2011

"My BSc project. This modular synthesizer VST will have live network performance capabilities, allowing you to share the interface and controls with other users over the internet, by connecting to a central server (which I'm currently writing)."

Way Out Ware SynthX Now Available

"Beginner or pro, SynthX is great fun and candy for your ears and eyes.

You can chose to play using the intuitive XY mode that automatically makes every touch tuned to the selected scale, grid mode where you explore harmonies in a fun new way, and the keys mode that provides a standard piano keyboard.

Built using Way Out Ware's award winning virtual analog technology and heavily optimized for the iOS operating system, SynthX delivers a great looking and sounding analog experience to the iPad.

A mathematically modeled synthesizer, SynthX contains no samples. As a result, it is very small in size, yet it has an extremely large and professionally design sound library.

An effects chain including distortion, flanger, delay and limiter are included. Additionally, a separate identical effects chain is provided to process an external signal connected to the iPad's audio input.

SynthX has been designed from the beginning for the iPad and multi-touch. It has a comprehensive MIDI implementation using CoreMIDI including MIDI Note send and receive and MIDI Beat Clock LFO sync.

You can also record your performances within SynthX and use Sonoma Wireworks AudioCopy to share your performance with other iPad apps. It also supports iTunes file sharing which allows you to drag your performances in full quality into your favorite digital audio workstation.

Warning: SynthX can be habit forming. Please be sure to reserve time for it's use.

P.S. No natural sounds were harmed during the creation of this app."

SynthX - Way Out Ware, Inc.
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soome, stutter island & grainstorm - monome arc videos by Stretta

soome from stretta on Vimeo.

"Improvisation on piano and monome. I'm using a hand-built arc prototype, generously on loan from tehn, who is very busy building and shipping monomes, dealing with the transition to serialosc required by the new edition and finalizing the arc firmware. I'm sure he'd prefer to be playing with the arc himself.

hardware: monome arc2 (knobs) monome64 (buttons)
software: grainstorm

more information about monome can be found at monome.org

more information about grainstorm can be found at:
vimeo.com/stretta/grainstorm"

stutter island from stretta on Vimeo.

"stutter island is beat mangling software for the monome arc, designed for live remixing and dj-ing.

more information about the monome can be found at monome.org

more information about me can be found at stretta.com"

grainstorm demo from stretta on Vimeo.

"This video is a brief introduction to grainstorm, my granular synthesis application for the monome arc. Please take my enthusiasm as genuine, and not some marketing ploy by monome. They don't operate that way. I'm not trying to talk anyone into buying one. Quite the opposite as I think the initial production quantity is small enough benefit from a lower profile release to keep as many possible units out of the hands of people who wish to profit from the scarcity.

The arc isn't for everyone. Also consider the software available at launch: very little. My advice to those on the fence: wait. Also, don't base an arc purchasing decision on grainstorm.

Speech is a rather poor example, and in retrospect, maybe it wasn't a great choice, but I figured I had the soome video to show the more musical side.

vimeo.com/stretta/soome

Another typical result:

soundcloud.com/stretta-samples/grainstorm-experiement

Grainstorm has four independent buffers that can be controlled with the arc. Primarily, you use the arc to scroll through the buffer. A push turn gesture on the same encoder widens the window from which grains are drawn. This isn't really evident in the video. A snapshot of various playback parameters can be stored on the grid monome where the it can be played like an instrument or sequenced with the on board sequencer. You can record live audio into the buffer, or load audio from disk. Meaningful support for the arc4 would be fairly easy.

more information on the monome can be found at monome.org

more information about me can be found at stretta.com"

Loopy 2 drum sequencer interface early preview

YouTube Uploaded by michaelrtyson on Mar 2, 2011

"Early preview of Loopy 2's new drum sequencer, built over the last three days.

No percussion type icons yet, but the rest is basically there:
- Full zoom/pan interface for use on an iPhone screen (although this was the simulator, operated with a mouse cursor).
- Two velocity levels available for each cell (127 volume levels supported in the back end, but not in the interface yet)
- 12 instruments
- Custom sound set support, so you can built your own kit from your own sample set and import it into Loopy

This is unlikely to be in Loopy 2.0, but expect it around version 2.1.

http://loopyapp.com"

Note Loopy was what Oliver Chesler used to record loops in this video.

Loopy 2 early preview

Uploaded by michaelrtyson on Mar 2, 2011

"Bear with me here - I'm a software developer, not a looper!

This is an early preview of Loopy 2 for iPhone (and soon iPad). Six tracks, simple touch controls. Tap a track to start recording, tap it again to stop. Tap in the middle to overdub, or elsewhere to mute the track. Drag one track onto another to merge instantly (not shown in this demo - another time!).

Inbuilt tempo settings (including live audio scaling, if you change the tempo mid-session), full stereo audio, volume and pan settings.

There's plenty more, and I'll demo them all in the weeks to come. Subscribe here, or over at loopyapp.com to stay tuned!"

http://www.youtube.com/user/michaelrtyson
Loopy - A Tasty Pixel
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Synthesizer-Magazin #23

flickr By Moogulator

http://www.synthesizer-magazin.de/

Waldorf microWAVE Wavetables

via Christopher Arndt on the Waldorf list:

"While we're speaking about the Mircowave [1], I have often searched the net for a comprehensive description of the ROM wavetables in the Microwave (and the newer Waldorf synths).

There are scattered descriptions [2] on the net of the wavetables and the excellent reference of the first 27 wavetables with waveform graphs but, surprisingly, apparently no document which describes all waveforms in one place (or I just couldn't find one).

So I compiled the available information into a table and added some of my own observations. You can download it here:

http://blog.chrisarndt.de/article/519

Please note that while the blog article is in German [Googlish here], the document is in English. Also available there is a small Python-Snippet that has the wavetable data in computer-digestible form for you hackers out there.

Though the document lists the Microwave wavetables only, it should be of interest to Blofeld and Largo Users as well, since their wavetables are basically the same, except that they have three extra wavetables from the Q/microQ and the PPG."

Basic Sound Synthesis with the Ensoniq ASR-10

YouTube Uploaded by TheDaydreamSound on Mar 3, 2011

"In this video we'll create a synthesized sound using a sampled recording as our single oscillator.

As Always Thanks For Stopping By!

Subscribe to me on YouTube!

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Definition: syn·the·siz·er

An electronic instrument, often played with a keyboard, that combines simple waveforms to produce more complex sounds, such as those of various other instruments

Traditional Sample-based synthesis:
One of the easiest synthesis systems is to record a real instrument as a digitized waveform, and then play back its recordings at different speeds to produce different tones. This is the technique used in "sampling". Most samplers designate a part of the sample for each component of the ADSR envelope, and then repeat that section while changing the volume for that segment of the envelope. This lets the sampler have a persuasively different envelope using the same note."

BugBrand ToggleTime

via the BugBrandBlog

"Soon it will be time to::::"

Sequential Circuits Split Eight/Split-8 or Pro-8

via this auction
"1985 Sequential Circuits Split-Eight,Split-8 or called Pro-8 in some markets. It is in working condition minus two keys one C key and one D# key are missing. All keys trigger as they should and all contacts have been cleaned including the data buttons and contacts. All voices sound as they should and this unit can be controlled thru midi note wise."

Sequential Circuits Drumtraks Drum Machine

via this auction

Roland CN-20 vintage midi controller

via this auction

"Roland CN-20 Music Entry Pad. This table-top device allows you to generate easy, MIDI chords using a specially designed keypad. Most types of chord variations are single-key accessed, which greatly helps entering those odd guitar chords. Also part of the keypad is an actual velocity slide control, as well as a programmable slide control (control, vol, pan, mod, bender,a.t.)."

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Roland CP-10 vintage digital midi fader controller

via this auction

"The CF-10 is a midi "fader" module with 16 membrane type "faders" each controlling midi volume (fixed) for that channel. In addition, a fine control, and panning are supported."

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Bluelantern Diode Ladder Filter

via this auction
via bluelantern:
"This is my new Diode Ladder filter. It has an 8 Stage 1N4148 Diode Ladder. It sounds very nasal and vocal. I built and had the PCB CNC made for me.

The resonance is very stable and does not screech or suffer from scratchy pot syndrome. It has a LP, BP, and HP input. There is a FM Bi-polar input also.

The module is Euro Rack standard size. It has a surgery green color panel made of Aluminum. I calibrated the Cutoff range under a 12v Powersupply. There is a Trimmer that can change the cutoff range to your liking."

bluelantern on eBay

Diode004 by Blue Lantern

::vtol:: live @ ncca 02.03.2011

YouTube via Uploaded by Vtolus on Mar 3, 2011

"http://vtol.tk"

Update: some pics:

RC CIRCUIT BENT PLANETARY DELAY SPACE ECHO MACHINE

YouTube Uploaded by djwidow420 on Mar 3, 2011
Resonance Circuits
"UNIQUE ANALOGUE DELAY FROM RESONANCE CIRCUITS"

Keyboard Solo - first improvvisation on Iphone 4 + Morphwiz + Wailing Lead + grooves

YouTube Uploaded by Space4Keys on Mar 3, 2011

"Keyboard Solo - First improvvisation on Iphone 4 + Morphwiz + Wailing Lead + grooves.

Performed by Sion

http://www.space4keys.com"

Jordan Rudess: Wizdom Music, LLC
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"Regeneration" making step-4 : PE-2000, Juno-6, Moog IIIc

Added to this post. Don't miss the IIIc. Part 3 also added.

Carl Thomas-Meditation

Carl Thomas-Meditation by Kármen
"Roland E-30 Intelligent Synthesizer"

UAD-2 opens up to 3rd Party developers! And some beatboxing fun...

"Firstly, UA are proud to announce that the UAD-2 platform is now opening up to third party developers! The announcement is marked by the unveiling of their first collaborators - Brainworx and SPL. See here:

http://www.uaudio.com/press/releases/2011/SPL_Brainworx

Combined with the imminent arrival of the Satellite, things are really going from strength to strength at UA.

Lastly, UK beatbox champion Shlomo seems to have dropped his long-loved SM58 in favour of the mighty RODE M1-S, and was spotted on ITV’s Daybreak show alongside Lenny Henry, who gives the mic a whirl live on TV:

http://www.itv.com/daybreak/entertainment/coolbeforeschool/humanbeatboxer/

We have more to come from Shlomo, so keep your eyes peeled for future updates…"

A FUNKY CELEBRATION - APPETIZER

YouTube Uploaded by blackdiamondsberlin on Mar 2, 2011

"This is a short solo-action excerpt by The Black Diamonds.
Recorded at Chester's Music Inn (Berlin), 06.11.2011
Solo artists: Sabine Wenzl (sax), Sebastian 'Ray' Strahl (keys)
Check out the Black Diamonds on their next concert: 12.03. 2011, Chester's Music Inn (Berlin)
The Black Diamonds - feinster Funk und Soul aus Berlin
www.theblackdiamonds-music.de"

Via Stephen:
"this is "The Black Diamonds" - a Funk & Soulband from Berlin / Germany.

There's a nice video with some serious synth-madness on a Virus TI Polar"

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Arp Odyssey MKII 2813 Demonstration

YouTube Uploaded by mtpsounds on Mar 2, 2011

via this auction
"* 2 VCOS, each with Coarse and Fine Tuning
* VCO2 Sync
* Square, Saw switching
* LFO
* Sample and Hold with output lag
* Portamento
* Transpose 2 Octaves Up/Down
* Ladder Filter with cutoff and resonance with self-osc
* Pink/White Noise Generator
* AR and ADSR Envelopes
* VCA Gain
* CV/Trigger/Gate : in/out
* High/Low gain out

* External Audio in
* HPF
* Envelope Repeat"
flickr set here

Synsonics 5300 Drum Synth and 5 Pads

via this auction

"Vintage 1980s drum synth
- 5 channels
- 5 pads
- mounting brackets (pearl style pipe)
- Power supply
- 1 xlr f to xlr f cable to connect one of the pads.
Replacement cables can be ordered from a company like markertek.

Each channel has the following parameters:
-decay
-bend
-pitch
-noise tone balance
-volume

Everything functions properly. Wooden sides are missing on synth box."

M4L : One minute synth Pt 2 : the ADSR~ envelope

Part 2 added to this post.

MATRIXSYNTH on iPad

No, it's not a forthcoming app. Just a cool pic sent my way via Mike. :)

"Here is a photograph I just took to prove to all the people who bought iPad ver1 that there is an easy upgrade to make it perhaps not work faster, but at least make it look amazingly better!"

DIODE VCF 004

YouTube via bluelantern320 on Mar 2, 2011

bluelantern on eBay

ZeNeRyC - DEMO -Demo Presets

YouTube Uploaded by TekTooG on Mar 2, 2011

"ZeNeRyC - Demo Presets;
This is the original patch bank coming within the synth"

ZeNeRyC - DEMO - MIDI pattern select.avi

Uploaded by TekTooG on Mar 2, 2011

ZeNeRyC - DEMO - MIDI pattern select;
This is how to select the sequencer options thru midi learn.
Independant pattern selection for pitch seq and groover is possible using 2 different CCs.
Independant On/Off activation for both modules uses the same principle...
The StepLFO has the same features..."

Additional Info on Barry Schrader: Moon-Whales

See the update in this post for some additional notes via Barry Schrader.

ether^ra ROCKS AND SMOKE

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | Mar 2, 2011 |

"a Buchla 200e improv w/delay. http://etherra.blogspot.com/"

This Second Sleep - Hopper Eye

arthurpainter | Mar 2, 2011 |

"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/
A live improv using my two Buchla 200e boats, with particular emphasis on my two Arbitrary Function Generators and Quad Dynamics Manager."

Flower Electronics Little Boy Blue Semi-Modular Synth

via this auction

"Flower Electronics Little Boy Blue semi-modular synthesizer. This is a 100% analog, hand built synth with tons of character... this is an older version of the Little Boy Blue (this one runs on two 9v batteries), but sounds just the same as the last production line.

2 voltage controlled ramp (sawtooth) oscillators
1/4" input with variable gain
envelope follower with optional inverter
2 channel mixer
intermodulating output stage
powder-coated aluminum case
single 9V battery
power automatically disconnected when output cable is unplugged"

Live at Loft 21

Live at Loft 21 from Giorgio Sancristoforo on Vimeo.

Phat Philters

YouTube via sduck409 | Mar 2, 2011 |

"I made this too long demo video maybe a year ago(?), but never uploaded it here because it was too long. Now that they've increased the allowed time, I can post it here.

Basically this is a long, boring, methodical demo of the basic sounds of several filters. The original idea was from a recipe for a basic "fat" sound by Mark Pulver, using 3 vco's. I controlled this sound using a simple pattern from a Music From Outer Space 16 step sequencer. Just basic filter operation is demonstrated - no added modulation from envelopes or lfo's - otherwise it would get too confusing and take too long. I'm just sweeping the frequency knobs on the various filters at varying resonance settings."

Yamaha V2 - The DX11 from Japan

YouTube via DrSqu | Mar 2, 2011 |

"This is a lazy song with 11 tracks of Yamaha V2 pure.
Pure means: No external help like Fx, Eq etc.. All sounds comes directly from V2 into the soundcard without any plugins.

Yamaha V2 brings an 4OP FM-Synthesis without samples. You listen only FM. No layers. The panning is realized by the internal panner. Filterölike sounds are simply by FM ... theres no filter inside. I recorded every sound as a stereo file.

Here in Europe is the V2 a rarity from Japan, we only know the DX11 - the same synthesizer just with another naming."

more pics and samples on deepsonic.ch

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Starr Labs Z6S Ztar in Silver

via Starr Labs where you'll find more pics.

Generic Front Panels for DIY Kits

via Synovatron

"I now have stock of a range of 4HP and 8HP front panels to suit the Synovatron DIY Prototyping Kits. These can be purchased with the kits as an option or separately..."

Two Performances on The Ondioline

YouTube via BeeldenGeluid | Oct 16, 2010 | 4 likes, 0 dislikes\

The Ondioline
"De Fransman Jenny heeft een electronisch muziekinstrument uitgevonden. Hij komt, toetsenbord onder de ene arm, draagbare versterker in de hand van de andere, een geluidsstudio binnen, installeert het toetsenbord en sluit de versterker aan. Daarna demonstreert hij, samen met drie andere musici
(saxofoon, banjo, viool), hoe goed zijn uitvinding echte muziekinstrumenten kan nabootsen en speelt tenslotte samen met een violist een duet op de melodie van 'Plaisir d'amour'.
Jouw TV-favoriet op DVD bestellen?
Ga naar: http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/tvfavoriet"

Googlish:
The Frenchman Jenny has an electronic musical instrument invented. He comes, keyboard under one arm, portable amplifier based on the other, a sound studio in, install the keyboard and connect the amplifier. Then he demonstrates, along with three other musicians (Saxophone, banjo, violin), how good can mimic real musical invention and finally with a violinist playing a duet on the melody of 'Plaisir d'amour.
Your favorite TV on DVD order? Jump to: http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/tvfavoriet "

via elgauchoandres in the comments of this post on Oskar Sala and the Mixtur-Trautonium.

And via Andres: "The video on BeeldenGeluid channel [above] shows a very early model of the Ondioline like the one is on the Museo de Ureña in Spain [here].

This other video: [below] shows three different models of Ondioline on minute 8, featuring Jean-Jaques Perrey and Gershon Kingsley. As here.

In the case of interest here's the schematic: http://www.danacountryman.com/Jenny/Repairs.html and lots of info in http://www.ondioline.com/"

Electronic Musician Jean-Jacques Perrey on "I've Got a Secret"
YouTube via rrgomes | Mar 20, 2010 |

"Electronic music pioneer Jean-Jacques Perrey appears on "I've Got a Secret" (November 21st, 1966) with host Steve Allen and panelists Betsy Palmer, Bill Cullen, Bess Myerson, and Henry Morgan.

After several other musicians are introduced along with their instruments (violin, French horn, bagpipe, clarinet) we learn that Perrey's secret is "I play one instrument that can sound like all of these."

After the game, that instrument is revealed to be the Ondioline, an early synthesizer-like keyboard instrument. He demonstrates that it can indeed mimic the sounds of the others and make unique sounds of its own.

Perrey and his collaborator Gershon Kingsley, with whom he recorded the 1966 album "The In Sound from Way Out", then play one of their compositions."

Also see this post and of course the Ondioline label below for more.

Apogee's Jam for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

"Meet JAM
JAM brings the legendary sound quality of Apogee to iPad™, iPhone®, iPod touch® and Mac for just $99. Now guitarists can have a pocket-sized, plug in and play interface at an unprecedented price and experience ultimate tone with the guitar amps and effects in Apple’s GarageBand software or other compatible applications.

Pristine digital sound for ultimate guitar tone
JAM is a premium digital converter featuring PureDIGITAL technology which delivers your guitar’s true tone to your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac without compromise. JAM is the first high quality interface that makes a digital connection to both iOS devices and Mac. You will notice the sonic difference between JAM and other similar products immediately.

JAM Highlights
* PureDIGITAL instrument connection for pristine sound quality
* Designed specifically for electric guitar and bass
* No configuration, just plug in and play
* Easily adjust input levels for any instrument
* Multicolor LED for status indication and input level monitoring
* Made for GarageBand, Logic, and MainStage

Price: $99 Availability: March 31st"

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/jam.php
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Note: Apple is offering the old iPad model for $100 off. Make sure to research compare prices on eBay before committing.

This one in via Andres.

Roland Juno 6 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

via this auction

Click these for the full size shots.

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Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA RM1x GrooveBox

YouTube via squidfanny | Aug 20, 2010 |

"20 Rom Scrambling mods, which provide industrial Glitch for the drums & synth.

I brought this machine because I needed a decent hardware sequencer. . . . Sadly Yamah (Multi-million doller international company) chose to ship these machines with a DODGY Operating System!!! This makes the machine essentially useless in a Midi enviroment........ What a bunch of cunts...."

via this auction

"Now Nicely Circuit bent with 20 x Industrial Strength Glitch Modifications, which Scramble the Sound at it's Digital Source and unleash a arsenal of Bit-Busted Tonal Ring Mods, Noise, Oscillation, Filtered Waveforms, Busted Beats & Damage Drums.
All in Rich Sounding High-Fidelity Stereo.

There are a couple of minor limitations with the Glitches.
Switches need to be turned OFF before powering up the machine, and also switches should be turned OFF when changing between Kits / Styles."

Boss PC-2 Percussion Synthesizer

via this auction
"PC-2 Percussion Synthesizer

All types of percussion sounds, from synthesizer drums to castanets
# The mini-size PC-2 creates a wide variety of percussion sounds from synthesizer drums and castanets to metallic and wood-tapping sounds

# Built-in attack-generating circuit allows production of realistic drum sounds, from strong to delicate tones

# The perfect sound effect machine for recording sessions, giving extra variation possibilities 77 to drummers.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power: 9V Battery, AC Adaptor (PSA Adaptor)
Current draw: DC 9V, 9mA
VCO range: 85Hz to 3kHz
LFO range: 2Hz to 400Hz
Decay time: 30ms to 5 sec
Output level: 0.5Vp-p (at 1kHz)
Output load impedance: 10kOhm
Residual noise: -80dBm or less (IHF-A)
Dimensions 94(W)x64(H)x136(D) mm
Weight: 470g. (1.03 lbs)"

MeeBlip hackable digital synth / synthesizer

via this auction
"This desirable portable digital synth was imported imported as a kit from Canada and built in the UK. It is in excellent cosmetic condition and full working order, and is capable of producing a wide range of retro/chiptunes style lead sounds, as well as drones and basses. It is surprisingly versatile, and I am only selling it due to now my analogue modular synth rendering it somewhat redundant.

There is a MIDI in socket on the back of the unit, alongside a 1/4" audio out jack, and a USB socket - the synth is powered by the USB cable (USB cable included), but can be easily adapted for a 9V power supply if desired.

As an open source synthesizer, all details of the MeeBlip are publicly available, and both the hardware and software can be modified (i.e. hacked) if you so wish. There is a large and active community of users and modders.

More information and sounds can be found at:

http://meeblip.noisepages.com/

http://soundcloud.com/cdm/sets/meeblip-demo"

OLSON XX-100 RARE Beat Box Drum machine

via this auction
"1970`s Olson XX-100 Rhythm Beat.This unit is getting harder to find all the time.It is in nice, slightly used condition and comes with it`s origional sholder strap.It measures 5 1/4 inches tall,11 3/4 wide and 10 inches deep.It is a component type unit, needs to be hooked up to an amp.The locking rhythms range from waltz to cha-cha, with adjustable volume and tempo speed from fast to slow.The playable, or non locking selectable buttons add bass drum, tom-tom,conga,claves,snare drum,maracas and cymbals . It works fine, ready to make noise or a good piece for the collector. it is a real flashback to the days gone by."

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The Future of Music V: The Craft of iPad Music-making (Short Version)

YouTube via tekserve | Mar 2, 2011 |

"A new breed of software with innovative graphical interfaces powered by touch is bringing futuristic musical interaction to your fingertips.

Check out the best moments from Tekserve's "The Future of Music V: The Craft of iPad Music-making" event, held on February 3rd, 2011.

At this special evening event, attendees heard and saw the musical and visual results as leading electronic artists performed live. Harry Allen returned to moderate discussion between four cutting-edge artists: Peter Kirn, Oliver Chesler, Steve Horelick, and Joshue Ott.

For complete footage of the event, visit www.youtube.com/tekserve"

Peter Kirn of Create Digital Music with the MeeBlip and Little MIDI Machine free step sequencer.
Oliver Chesler of wiretotheear with VoiceJam, TweakyBeat, iVoxel recorded with Loopy
Steve Horelick of http://stevehmusic.com with I think S1MIDITrigger - if anyone knows feel free to comment or email me.
Josue Ott of intervalstudios.com with his own Thicket

Little MIDI Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC
TC-Helicon - VoiceJam
TweakyBeat - Rodrigo Yanez
VirSyn - iVoxel
Loopy - A Tasty Pixel
Miura Acoustic - S1MIDITrigger
Interval Studios - Thicket
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