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Thursday, April 14, 2011

1973 EDGAR WINTER FREE RIDE ARP 2600 SYNTHESIZER AD

via this auction

See the seller's other items for more.

via this auction
Video at the auction and here.

"more informations to the modules: www.trouby-modular.com

- masterclock generator: gives out a precision clock w/ lookahead tempo table for 8th, 16th, 32th.
- digital buffer & quint inverter
- math trigger sequencer: a unique pseudo-random trigger sequencer for 16 outputs based on an 4bit ALU, contains NEW operand switches

- trigger sequencer: 1 bar seq. for triggering something (narrow switches)
- trigger decay: a simple decay envelope generator
- LED FUZZ: a fuzz effect based on 2 green LEDs...
- black plate: will replaced w/ another trigger sequencer (wide switches) soon

technical:
- power supply: 90-260VAC, internal +-12V
- digital level is 3,5V at high, is incompatible to the TTL of vintage machines but works fine w/ LS-TTL & CMOS how you see in the video.
shipping is $100 from germany."

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Cat Stick Synth Controller Made By Octave Plateau

via this auction

"CAT STICK SYNTH. CONTROLLER. THIS IS MADE BY OCTAVE-PLATEAU ELECTRONICS OUT OF NEW YORK CITY. THE CAT STICK ALLOWS YOU TO CONTROL FOUR DIFFERENT MODULATION SETTINGS. ONE FOR EACH OF THE JOYSTICK DIRECTIONS. THIS WORKS WITH A MINI MOOG, CAT, ODYSSEY, 2600, OBERHEIM, OR ANY OTHER SYNTHESIZER WITH CONTROL VOLTAGE INPUTS."

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LYRICON WIND SYNTHESIZER BRILHART TENOR SAXOPHONE

via this auction

"This rare wind controller looks like a soprano saxophone, but actually uses a modified tenor saxophone mouthpiece(Brilhart 9). The Lyricon II uses the Modeified Boehm System fingerings(fingering chart included in owner's manual)."

Update: video added at the end of this post.

Update2: The pics appear to be of a Lyricon I. The manual is for the Lyrican II. You can see a Lyricon II pictured here. Thanks goes to Ricko in the comments below for catching this.

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andyware going offline

via Lorne:
"Andy J. Turner’s long running site shuts down permamnetly on april 16th.

I very highly recommend you download his two audiotoys chaser and ripple.

His 2004 audiotoy Chaser is unique, alien and brilliant. There is nothing like it anywhere ‘cept andyware. You have to cursor to find the menu. Stretch it full screen and crank the sound.

Ripple is harmonious but I wish it would stretch. The codes there as well. Lorne in Canada"

via http://www.andyware.com/:
"Analog Box is now archived at http://sites.google.com/site/analogbox2/
A Group can be found at http://groups.google.com/group/analog-box
Source Code exists at http://code.google.com/p/analog-box/

The page below will vanish in mid April 2011.
Please adjust your links and pass the information upstream.
Thanks for your support."

Roland Juno 106 Key Lot

via this auction
"These came from an original Roland Juno 106. 24 Keys, 2 octaves, springs, button pads and some misc screws. All 100% original Roland. All keys in exillent condition, no cracks! The keys should also work for 6, 60, JX3P, and SH101."

Native Instruments Announces MASCHINE Expansions

"Berlin, April 14th, 2011 – Native Instruments has just introduced its new series of MASCHINE Expansions, affordable high-quality download libraries for its acclaimed groove production system. All expansions provide new drum kits and instruments as well as pre-programmed patterns created by expert sound designers and producers, and feature a distinctive take on a contemporary sound aesthetic or musical style. The series debuts with VINTAGE HEAT and TRANSISTOR PUNCH, created by Goldbaby and Surround SFX.

VINTAGE HEAT was created by distinguished sampling artist Goldbaby, and specializes on warm, saturated sounds with typical vintage grit. The library includes 50 charismatic kits with analog, digital and acoustic origins, complemented through 50 matching synthesizer sounds ranging from bass and leads to brass, pads and strings. All sounds in VINTAGE HEAT have been sampled from vintage drum machines and sought-after analog synths, and have been extensively processed with Goldbaby‘s unique array of classic compressors, effect units and valve tape machines to achieve his special signature sound. Inventive sampling techniques, including the mapping of successive tape delay repeats to different velocity layers, further contribute to the original and distinctive character of the VINTAGE HEAT library.

TRANSISTOR PUNCH takes its inspiration from contemporary European club music, and provides extremely crisp and punchy sounds for a wide range of electronic styles. Created by renowned sound designer Denis Gögdak of Surround SFX, the library contains 30 energetic drum kits as well as 50 new bass and lead sounds that integrate seamlessly with the factory library of MASCHINE. All sounds have been sampled from analog drum machines and synthesizers as well, to be meticulously processed with modern high-end outboard gear for an especially defined, forceful sound. TRANSISTOR PUNCH also adds 20 sophisticated multi-effect chains that provide instant sonic treatments for any groove, as well as a large collection of patterns by acclaimed producer Martin Buttrich.

VINTAGE HEAT and TRANSISTOR PUNCH are available for download purchase in the NI Online Shop for $59 / 49 EUR each.

Additional information on VINTAGE HEAT is available at
www.native-instruments.com/vintageheat

Additional information on TRANSISTOR PUNCH is available at
www.native-instruments.com/transistorpunch"

You might recognize the name Goldbaby from these posts.

Something here does not belong

flickr By Jam Master Jordan

Charles Cohen on Buchla Music Easel

flickr By corvussolus
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Click here for more posts featuring Charles Cohen including video and don't miss this.

DS-8 Clone Analog Drum Synth Machine Kit - Synthrotek - Vintage percussion beats

YouTube Uploaded by synthrotek on Apr 13, 2011

"http://www.synthrotek.com/category/ds-8-clone-analog-drum-synth/

The DS-8 was originally designed by Coron in the 80′s to be mounted on to a drum to in order to produce synth percussion sounds. Similar to the DS-7, which contained a VCO +VCA chain. The LFO modulated the VCO and the decay envelope is triggered by a piezz0 cell. The Decay Pot is really a release and the VCA is controlled by the LFO. The DS-8 added a colored noise generator with a balance pot, which allows more hi-hat and snare "sounds" to be achieved. PC Board measures 5 & 5/8ths X 2 & 5/8ths inches. This PCB is MADE IN THE USA and up to Synthrotek's fine specs. The Pots can be through-hole mounted, for an easy build."

Update:

DS-8 Clone Analog Drum Synth Machine Kit - Synthrotek - with TR-606 & Analog Sequencer

Boarduino in a synth module

flickr By Tom.Whitwell
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Also see:

Arduino-powered modular synth master clock

Drone Synthesizer

YouTube Uploaded by mike19822058 on Apr 14, 2011

"http://www.HandmadeElectronicInstruments.com

Six oscillators with individual pitch and volume control, global volume and LFO effect built inside an old slide case."

Win A Free Copy of Beat Thang Virtual!!!

YouTube Uploaded by BeatKangz on Apr 14, 2011

"Beat Thang Virtual Giveaway!!!
Like our page for a chance to win a free copy of Beat Thang Virtual.
One winner will be selected at the end of each month!!!

Go to the Facebook page! | http://tinyurl.com/3g8lzb5"

Musikmesse 2011: Craig Anderton's Keyboard Report

YouTube Uploaded by HarmonyCentral on Apr 14, 2011

"For some reason, there was a lot of keyboard action at Messe - huge synths, new workstations, groove-oriented keyboardt, keyboard controllers, even iPad piano methods wrapped around a controller. This video covers all the highlights."

borgmekanik-dw8000-deep_dub_minimal-techno@105bpm

YouTube Uploaded by borgmechaniker on Apr 13, 2011

"some deep techno loops from the KORG DW 8000 synthesizer.
All sounds from this video come from the DW 8000, recorded and sequenced with Ableton Live.
this is a track from the MM105 Collision Ethno Album."

MFB Dominion X Preview Demo

MFB Dominion X Preview Demo by mfb instruments

Audio³ playing with Percussa Audiocubes @ Shots & Dreams (14/08/2010)

YouTube Uploaded by djaudiocube on Feb 6, 2011

"Audio³ playing live at Shots & Dreams, on the night of Aug 14th, 2010."

via Percussa

"Audio³ did a great live performance with the AudioCubes at Shots & Dreams on the night of Aug 14th, 2010. He’s an international DJ from Portugal, but not a DJ in the traditional sense of the word. He’s an “AudioCubist” as he describes himself on his Facebook Page: mixing his sounds using the AudioCubes.

Please check out the video of the event. He’s using 8 AudioCubes for mixing all his tunes!" [above]

"_www_" Musical instruments | iPhone

YouTube Uploaded by kikumanji on Jan 27, 2011

"This is a musical instruments."

_www_ - OKAHON - iTunes

"www is a musical instrument of new type.
Lets you create new sounds.

_www_ manual
Videos
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

* The main (smal “+”)button of the faint color at the bottom left corner opens a set of buttons(Rec, Play, Stop, repeat, sub"+").
Please Touch at the bottom left corner.
* Sub “+” button opens a set of multi-function buttons.

Features;
- Adjust the property of waves (strings) : mass, constK, drag, attack force, tension, access force.
- Adjust the property of sounds (strings) : wave form, filter (cutoff, Q), access pan, portamento, pitch transpose.
- Adjust the tempo : tempo, frequency of tempo modulation, depth of tempo modulation
- Adjust the wave color and UI color
- Record the touch track
- Sequencer"

808's first night home

808's first night home from Low-Gain on Vimeo.

"Just picked up my 808. Got a temp start/stp button installed so i could play with it. So much fun! Nothing truly touches the sound of a real 808. WOW BOOOOOOM. Yes, i'm gitty as a school girl. Deal with it."

808 booty booty from Low-Gain on Vimeo.

"boooottttyyy hhhooouuussseee"

The Daydream Sound - Freek Your Ensoniq ASR 10

YouTube Uploaded by TheDaydreamSound on Apr 14, 2011

"What more can a say but Thanks For Stopping By!

Subscribe to me on YouTube!
http://www.youtube.com/thedaydreamsound

Join me on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/tds.drums"

Quadra version 2 1

YouTube Uploaded by SPFXsynthesisers on Apr 13, 2011

vector test

YouTube Uploaded by meatlog on Apr 13, 2011

"harvestman hertz donut and piston Honda"

Retuning Reason 5 with LMSO

YouTube Uploaded by iranief on Apr 14, 2011

"Propellerheads Reason is not a microtonal-friendly application so you have to force it into it and LMSO does it beautifully.
Read my blog for details: http://www.seraph.it/blog_files/6922a35a831772a53f57b965990cc1a8-96.html"

early Prototype of SoundPrism running on a Jazzmutant Lemur

YouTube Uploaded by Audanika on Apr 14, 2011

"This is what SoundPrism looked like in 2009. It was a MIDI controller running on a Jazzmutant Lemur.

http://soundprism.com/"

Audanika GmbH - iTunes
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Roland MKS 50

YouTube Uploaded by SyntheticMachines on Apr 14, 2011

"This demo was made with the Roland MKS 50. All sounds from the MKS, except the BD, SD and the claps ( LinnDrum ). And a little wirily sound from 1:18 - 1:35 was played by the Korg MicroX.
As always multitrack recording + some effects"

RC CIRCUIT BENT MYSTIC SOUND GENERATOR SYNTH

YouTube Uploaded by djwidow420 on Apr 14, 2011
Resonance Circuits on eBay
"UNIQUE ONE OFF DRONE/GLITCH SYNTHESISER BY RESONANCE CIRCUITS"
A bit steampunk in look.

Farfisa Polychrome

YouTube Uploaded by scienceforce on Apr 14, 2011

"This is a long notes quick demo of a rare Farfisa Polychrome vintage synthesizer.
It's a magic polyphonic keyboard with adjustable aftertouch.
Cool unique ambient pads due to his magic Vocal Chorus mixed with Strings, Ensemble, Percussive sounds & modulation combinations. Great phaser that can process also external sources. It's Fully working and tested"

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Daedelus - Far From Home

YouTube Uploaded by ELESNEM on Dec 16, 2010

Extreme Granulator Control Experiment

Extreme Granulator Control Experiment from bar|none on Vimeo.

"This is a fun test of the monome arc app platesHD controlling parameters of Robert Henke's M4L patch Granulator.

platesHD is basically a drawable LFO that is controlled by the monome arc. The HD version produces high resolution control ranges suitable for precision control way beyond midi's 127 CC values.

This works nicely for slowly scrubbing through a long sample or controlling things such as grain duration.

Thus was a quick iPhone grab, so the audio and video quality are not good. But that was not the goal here."

Extreme Granulator Abuse Part 2 from bar|none on Vimeo.

"This one you can't see the monome arc unfortunately, but we are scrubbing through a very long sample and exploring different treatments applied by plates HD controlling granulator, controlled by the arc.

Once you get some nice control curves and save them as presets, you can cycle through the presets. So your sweet spots become entire animated sequences of the grain synthesizer.

credit to Robert Henke for this amazing Granulator plug, Tehn at monome.org for the monome arc and original plates app. Stretta for this long sample from his modular that we are scrubbing."

JOHN BOWEN SOLARIS video demo [Musikmesse 2011]

YouTube Uploaded by audiofanzinetv on Apr 13, 2011

Installing the KiwiTechnic's JX-3P Upgrade

via Burncards where you'll find the full post and more pics.
"Applying the chip-bed socket for the actual 3P Upgrade chip assembly is a breeze if your cleanup was thorough. The little guy will pop right into the pre-existing JX3P main board, and with a little solder flux, some soldering skill, permanently affixing the socket is pretty straightforward. One tip not mentioned (because this kit really is for technicians and/or experienced folk) is to match up the little half-circle divot in the chip-bed socket with that printed on the board, which incidentally, matches a similar marking on the chip itself: nothing good comes from installing chips upside-down!"

You can find the KiwiTechnic JX-3P upgrade kit here previously posted here.

Silent Strike - Fir (homestudio)

YouTube Uploaded by ststionion on Apr 13, 2011

"Silent Strike : http://www.facebook.com/silentstrikemusic
Dan Basu - live visuals

from "alb" album ( Lastrada music 2009 )"

"Gear : Clavia Nord Modular 1, Korg Kaoss Pad 3"

The Unreleased Quasimidi Polymorph Demo CD

via Zon Pyles on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"In the late 90s, I was hired by Quasimidi – a synthesizer manufacturer from Germany – to produce a demonstration CD they would use to promote their new synthesizer called the Polymorph.
At this time – at least for the US market - Quasimidi had decided to switch to a direct-marketing approach where musicians would buy these synthesizers direct from the US distributor rather than buying them from music stores.
With this change in marketing, since musicians could no longer go down to the local music store to check out the synth, Quasimidi needed a way for musicians to hear what their new synthesizer, the Polymorph, sounded like.
This is where I come in.
I programmed a new bank of sounds and composed new sequences for the purpose of producing a Polymorph Demo CD so potential customers could hear how this synthesizer sounds and understand how the built-in analog-style step-sequencers worked and fit into the overall design concept of the instrument.
But, the plot thickens.
Right about the time when the Demo CD was finished and about to go to duplication and to whomever requested it from Quasimidi US, I get word that Quasimidi is no longer around.
They are kaput – closed –no longer a synthesizer company.
So, this Quasimidi Polymorph Demo CD was never released.
There is continued interest in this unique synthesizer/sequencer combination so I decided that putting the Demo CD tracks up would help those understand a bit more about the Polymorph and hear how it sounds.
Plus, it’s a nice little bit of synthesizer history that adds another chapter to the long-discontinued Quasimidi Polymorph.
On the first two tracks, my narration explains the features of the instrument and all consecutive tracks are original compositions I played live – with no overdubs – on one Polymorph.
I hope you enjoy them!
Cheers!
Zon Vern Pyles"

$297 iMSO-104 Mixed Signal Oscillscope for iOS Devices

$297 via Oscium

"iMSO-104 is the first mixed signal oscilloscope designed specifically for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Not only is it the smallest mixed signal oscilloscope in the world, it is also intuitive and easy to use, which is why it's the preferred scope for the next generation of inventors.

Intuitive hand gestures are used to navigate:

Trigger Level - Setting the analog trigger level is as easy as touching the right side of the screen and swiping either up or down. Buttons and knobs on test equipment are going the way of the horse and buggy.
Zooming – Changing the vertical & horizontal scales can be done by moving two fingers away from each other. And to zoom out, simply pinch the screen moving two fingers toward each other.
Repositioning Channels - Both the analog and digital channels are also easy to reposition. Touch and swipe the desired channel to any position on the screen to customize your display.

But don’t take our word for it. Download iMSO in the App Store and test drive our interface for free! Oscium is making test equipment more intuitive so that the inventor can spend more time debugging than fumbling with the test equipment interface.

Includes:

iMSO-104 Mixed Signal Oscilloscope Hardware
1x/10 Analog Probe
Logic Harness (4 Digital + 1 Ground)
SMD Grabbers (4 Digital + 1 Ground)
Screwdriver for Analog Waveform Compensation Adjustment
Analog tip covers (2 pieces)"

iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

synthi aks + moog frogger = psy sound

YouTube Uploaded by cores303 on Apr 13, 2011

"synthi aks + moog frogger = psy sound"

Alesis Ion Analog Modeling Synth

via this auction

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Korg Mono/Poly

via this auction

via the description: "I have sampled the Mono/Poly quite extensively, to get an idea of how this particular synth sounds, check out this free sample set"

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Lunetta - First Run

YouTube Uploaded by borisandfef on Apr 13, 2011

"Finally got my Lunetta (partially) built. What is hooked up at the moment is:
3 40106 clocks/osc with range switch
3 40106 VCOs
2 4015 shift registers
1 4024 divider
1 4011 ring mod

thanks for watching!"

SPECTRASONICS OMNISPHERE 1.5 [Musikmesse 2011]

YouTube Uploaded by audiofanzinetv on Apr 13, 2011

ROLAND JUPITER 80 video demo [Musikmesse 2011] (french)

YouTube via Uploaded by audiofanzinetv on Apr 13, 2011

New Schmidt Analog Video with Audio Demos

See the update dated today in this post - currently at the bottom.

Jupiter 8 Dual mode layer noodling

Jupiter 8 Dual mode layer noodling by CoolColJ
"I haven't tried the dual/split modes on the Jupiter 8 much in the 10 years I've owned it! :)
So I decided to try it out today, and man does it sound silky, rich and lush!

Hard to believe it's vintage analog sometimes, it's so refined sounding.

I'm guessing this is what Roland is going for in the Jupiter 80...."

The Mush Orchestra - Live-Improvisation-Jam-001

The Mush Orchestra - Live-Improvisation-Jam-001 from KUF Records on Vimeo.

"A live improvisation jam by The Mush Orchestra. Recorded at Copenhagen Noise Lab on the 13th of April 2011. No processing, just straight out of the mixer.

Equipment used:
Nord Modular G2, DIY midi-controller, Elektron Machinedrum UW, Korg Kaoss Pad 3 and a Mackie 1202 vlz3 mixer.

Every sound is made with the Nord Modular G2, the Machinedrum UW is only playing samples from it.

The Mush Orchestra is a project by Rasmus Nyåker who is also oone half of the ambient duo FEJLD. Their album is availible as a free download - more info at:
kufrec.com/webshop.html"

Musikmesse Frankfurt 2011 OTO Biscuit NEU

YouTube Uploaded by MusicStoreTV on Apr 10, 2011
http://www.otomachines.com/
"OTO präsentiert erstmals die Weltneuheit "OTO Biscuit" auf der Musikmesse in Frankfurt

Schauen Sie auch unsere anderen Videos über die Musikmesse 2011, denn keiner berichtet so zeitnah über alle Neuheiten!

Das ganze gibt es natürlich besonders günstig unter

http://www.musicstore.de/de_DE/EUR/

Mehr Informationen gibt es wie immer unter:

http://news.musicstore.de/

Musicstore TV bringt Ihnen die Musikmesse 2011 nach Hause

Viel Spaß!"

Dementia Labs circuit bent theremin machine

via this auction

YouTube Uploaded by SuperRoss007 on Apr 13, 2011

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