Published on Dec 11, 2012 by rudeog
"This was a fun soldering project. It arrived from France on Saturday afternoon and by Sunday early AM I had sounds coming out of it. The synth has some really cool sounds.
This track's drums and bassline are provided by the trusty Electribe EMX which is also providing the MIDI sequence for the Shruthi-1 to play."
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Shruthi-1 kit assembly and first jam
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1976 Mellotron Promo Brochure
Waldrof RackAttack Videos
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Waldrof RackAttack - Demo Songs
Published on Dec 2, 2012 by tomahzo
"The three official demo songs for the Waldorf RackAttack percussion synthesizer."
Published on Dec 2, 2012 by tomahzo
"The three official demo songs for the Waldorf RackAttack percussion synthesizer."
4X4 Monotron-e Monotribe-e - Euroracked
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by FSK1138
"4monotribe euro racked
4pulplogic monotron-e
patch :
4monotrons vco fed into 4monotribe audio in
output of 4monotribes in to filter of 4monotron-e
output of the 4monotron-e are sent to Ensoniq dp4 quad fx unit
MFB seq02 is master clock
and provides 1/oct +vco+ vcf cv to the 4monotron-e
the 4monotribe-e are syned 1-2-3-4 with
unit 1 receiving clock from the MFB seq02
the Ensoniq dp4 is cv synced (delay+phaser and reverb+delay )
via the mfb seq02
patch ends there - i ran out of cables
special thanks to PulpLogic and Nicholas at erthenvar for custom building this unit and getting it out to me so quickly
monotron-E is currently out of stock
http://erthenvar.com/store/euromodules/monotrone"
circuitbenders.co.uk Circuit Bent Roland R5 with LED Patchbay
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Audio demo at the auction and further below.
"The Roland R5 was a late 80's / early 90's drum machine that was an extremely capable unit, and somewhat ahead of its time, but was overshadowed by its big brother the mighty Roland R8. As a result it was often neglected as a poor mans R8 and was probably never really as popular as it should have been.
The standard machine has 68 sounds, four individual outputs plus a stereo pair, extensive sound shaping capabilities, 16 velocity sensitive pads and a whole host of 'human feel' and groove editing capabilities. One additional feature that takes the R5 into whole new realms of percussion programming is the ability to record parameter changes into patterns in on the fly using the data entry slider. This may not seem like much these days, but other than the R8 and the Yamaha RY30, it was a feature that was pretty much unique at the time.
Theres no room for any decent mods inside the casing of the R5, so as you can see we've bolted an extra case to the side of the unit and mounted a patchbay in it. The case is made from transparent blue plastic and contains several LED's that light up when you power up the machine. This gives you a very cool and unique glowing blue patchbay.
The patchbay mods consist of a 20 way main patching area, 2 x patching multiples, 2 x patchable switches and 1 x patchable momentary button. You can find full details of our drum machine patchbay mods on our website HERE. but essentially each 3.5mm patchbay socket is home to a certain audio process or effect which either combines with the effect from another socket when they are patched together, or sometimes just produces an entirely new effect you've never heard before. Multiple simultaneous connections may also combine in unexpected ways to produce a brand new unexpected effect, giving you a virtually unlimited number of warped alterations and audio mutations.
Audio demo at the auction and further below.
"The Roland R5 was a late 80's / early 90's drum machine that was an extremely capable unit, and somewhat ahead of its time, but was overshadowed by its big brother the mighty Roland R8. As a result it was often neglected as a poor mans R8 and was probably never really as popular as it should have been.
The standard machine has 68 sounds, four individual outputs plus a stereo pair, extensive sound shaping capabilities, 16 velocity sensitive pads and a whole host of 'human feel' and groove editing capabilities. One additional feature that takes the R5 into whole new realms of percussion programming is the ability to record parameter changes into patterns in on the fly using the data entry slider. This may not seem like much these days, but other than the R8 and the Yamaha RY30, it was a feature that was pretty much unique at the time.Theres no room for any decent mods inside the casing of the R5, so as you can see we've bolted an extra case to the side of the unit and mounted a patchbay in it. The case is made from transparent blue plastic and contains several LED's that light up when you power up the machine. This gives you a very cool and unique glowing blue patchbay.
The patchbay mods consist of a 20 way main patching area, 2 x patching multiples, 2 x patchable switches and 1 x patchable momentary button. You can find full details of our drum machine patchbay mods on our website HERE. but essentially each 3.5mm patchbay socket is home to a certain audio process or effect which either combines with the effect from another socket when they are patched together, or sometimes just produces an entirely new effect you've never heard before. Multiple simultaneous connections may also combine in unexpected ways to produce a brand new unexpected effect, giving you a virtually unlimited number of warped alterations and audio mutations.
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circuitbenders.co.uk Circuit Bent AKAI S01 with 'Bend Bus' Switching Matrix
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Audio demos at the auction and further below.
"For over a decade we have been creating and supplying aural havoc with rewired childrens toys, modified drum machines, abused samplers and audio insanity machines. Our instuments have featured in both DJ magazine and Future Music cover CD and we have supplied and modified custom machines for:
The Chemical Brothers, Factory Floor, Pedigree Cuts, Raiden (renegade hardware / Off Key records), The Plump DJ's, Jacknife Lee, Bloc Party, Twisted Records (Hallucinogen, Shpongle, OTT, Younger Brother etc), Howie Miura (Island / Def Jam), matrix22 (12 Inch Thumpers, Brick records), Groove Criminals, Sweet Noise, Noise Inc and many many more.
TODAYS VICTIM: AKAI S01 SAMPLE GRINDER
The fact that the Akai S01 exists at all is fairly baffling fact as to all intents and purposes it was obsolete before it was even released. A 16 bit mono sampler with 1MB of memory as standard expandable to a massive 2MB maximum, sampling at a maximum bandwidth of 32khz, with no storage options other than a floppy drive, with only one output and only a 3 figure numerical display to edit with. Even the rather odd addition of 2 MIDI in's doesn't save it from being a rather cofusing addition to the Akai range. EMU and Ensoniq must have been pissing themselves laughing when Akai released the S01 for £999 in 1993 (yes you did read that right - £999), but the S01 has the last laugh as our mods have taken its sound mangling possibilities way beyond any other rackmount sampler ever produced.
via this auction
Audio demos at the auction and further below.
"For over a decade we have been creating and supplying aural havoc with rewired childrens toys, modified drum machines, abused samplers and audio insanity machines. Our instuments have featured in both DJ magazine and Future Music cover CD and we have supplied and modified custom machines for:The Chemical Brothers, Factory Floor, Pedigree Cuts, Raiden (renegade hardware / Off Key records), The Plump DJ's, Jacknife Lee, Bloc Party, Twisted Records (Hallucinogen, Shpongle, OTT, Younger Brother etc), Howie Miura (Island / Def Jam), matrix22 (12 Inch Thumpers, Brick records), Groove Criminals, Sweet Noise, Noise Inc and many many more.
TODAYS VICTIM: AKAI S01 SAMPLE GRINDER
The fact that the Akai S01 exists at all is fairly baffling fact as to all intents and purposes it was obsolete before it was even released. A 16 bit mono sampler with 1MB of memory as standard expandable to a massive 2MB maximum, sampling at a maximum bandwidth of 32khz, with no storage options other than a floppy drive, with only one output and only a 3 figure numerical display to edit with. Even the rather odd addition of 2 MIDI in's doesn't save it from being a rather cofusing addition to the Akai range. EMU and Ensoniq must have been pissing themselves laughing when Akai released the S01 for £999 in 1993 (yes you did read that right - £999), but the S01 has the last laugh as our mods have taken its sound mangling possibilities way beyond any other rackmount sampler ever produced.
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12 Days of Modular 2012-Day 11-Phase Locked Loop
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths
"Day 11: A look at a Phase Locked Loop.Video series of 12 different scenes from the Modular World of Raul's World of Synths.Sound and Video by Raul Pena.©Raul Pena 2012"
All parts here.
Bleep Labs Christmas
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Modular Forest
"synthesis technologies E350 morphing terrarium controlled by the 4ms SCM and breakout. breakout modulated by the make noise wogglebug and tiptop z8000. field recording from a swamp in flaggler county florida at night. captured using the neumann RSM-191 and sound devices 722."
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Drawing of the Eminent 310/Solina String Ensemble Factory in the 1970s
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"The Eminent 310/Solina String Ensemble factory in the Netherlands during the seventies. Drawing printed on the back of the warranty certificate."
"If you call Eminent today and ask them about the 310 etc they will hang up the phone and say "go away with that Jarre Devils music..."
True or not? You be the judge.
How to make a nice TB-303 square on the Elektron analog Four
Published on Dec 11, 2012
"A quick how-to for making the transistor pulse just like a 303 square wave, I checked these on my oscilloscope and with these settings it looks (and sounds) exactly the same as the square wave on my 303. Of course the A4 is not just about emulating old synths, but it can be fun to do anyway, enjoy."
Elektron on eBay
"A quick how-to for making the transistor pulse just like a 303 square wave, I checked these on my oscilloscope and with these settings it looks (and sounds) exactly the same as the square wave on my 303. Of course the A4 is not just about emulating old synths, but it can be fun to do anyway, enjoy."
Elektron on eBay
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Novation MiniNova
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"The MiniNova 37-Mini-Key Compact Synthesizer by Novation has the same sound engine as the larger model, UltraNova. It includes 256 onboard sounds that you can tweak with five knobs, or totally warp with eight "animate" buttons. It has polyphony up to 18 voices with as many as five synth effects on each sound. MiniNova also has onboard VocalTune and classic vocoder effects, so you can recreate iconic vocal sounds from hip hop, urban and electronic music.
MiniNova has a powerful sound engine for a micro synth. In addition to its 256 onboard sounds, it has space to save 128 of your own sounds. You can quickly search for patches by selecting the style, or the type of sound. MiniNova has 14 conventional waveforms to choose from, 36 wavetables and 20 digital waveforms. Each of the 3 oscillators has density/detune, virtual sync, and an additional low-pass filter called "hardness." There are 14 filter types, 6 envelope generators, 3 LFOs and 20 modulation slots where you can link synth modules together. MiniNova can also add up to 5 effects to each sound; including distortion, reverb, chorus/phase, delay, compressor, EQ and Novation's unique gator effect.
MiniNova includes a gooseneck microphone, taking its vocal effects one step further. In addition to VocalTune and the 12-band vocoder, the mic input can be routed through the effects engine. The onboard 1/4" input can do the same with an instrument.."
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"The MiniNova 37-Mini-Key Compact Synthesizer by Novation has the same sound engine as the larger model, UltraNova. It includes 256 onboard sounds that you can tweak with five knobs, or totally warp with eight "animate" buttons. It has polyphony up to 18 voices with as many as five synth effects on each sound. MiniNova also has onboard VocalTune and classic vocoder effects, so you can recreate iconic vocal sounds from hip hop, urban and electronic music.MiniNova has a powerful sound engine for a micro synth. In addition to its 256 onboard sounds, it has space to save 128 of your own sounds. You can quickly search for patches by selecting the style, or the type of sound. MiniNova has 14 conventional waveforms to choose from, 36 wavetables and 20 digital waveforms. Each of the 3 oscillators has density/detune, virtual sync, and an additional low-pass filter called "hardness." There are 14 filter types, 6 envelope generators, 3 LFOs and 20 modulation slots where you can link synth modules together. MiniNova can also add up to 5 effects to each sound; including distortion, reverb, chorus/phase, delay, compressor, EQ and Novation's unique gator effect.
MiniNova includes a gooseneck microphone, taking its vocal effects one step further. In addition to VocalTune and the 12-band vocoder, the mic input can be routed through the effects engine. The onboard 1/4" input can do the same with an instrument.."
E-MU SP-1200 SN 4440887 with Stylefip Panel Overlay
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Note the styleflip.com logo on the bottom right. They make custom skins for various gear.
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Note the styleflip.com logo on the bottom right. They make custom skins for various gear.
Kawai K5M Digital Additive Synthesis Module
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"There is also a 'Fly' sticker on the front edge."
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"There is also a 'Fly' sticker on the front edge."
Studio Electronics ATC1 with MINI and 303 Filters
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You can catch videos of the unit at the auction or previously featured here and here. Great demos BTW.
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You can catch videos of the unit at the auction or previously featured here and here. Great demos BTW.
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Analogue Solutions VOSTOK V2 SN 4095
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"This is the V2 model from 2010 so it has all the factory upgrades and modifications. Not to mention rugged steel suit case design. Extremely well designed and perfect gateway to full EuroRac Modular Synthesis. Great labels and mapping and excellent PIN MATRIX for connecting modules. In addition 1/8" Jack for most all Audio/CV input / outputs. Comes with 3 cables and 10 Resistor Pins and 10 Shorting Pins. Set up for 220 lead. Can be switched to 110 for USA."
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"This is the V2 model from 2010 so it has all the factory upgrades and modifications. Not to mention rugged steel suit case design. Extremely well designed and perfect gateway to full EuroRac Modular Synthesis. Great labels and mapping and excellent PIN MATRIX for connecting modules. In addition 1/8" Jack for most all Audio/CV input / outputs. Comes with 3 cables and 10 Resistor Pins and 10 Shorting Pins. Set up for 220 lead. Can be switched to 110 for USA."
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360 SYSTEMS SPECTRE
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"For your consideration is this vintage 1979 360 Systems Spectre guitar synthesizer. This particular example is in very excellent original condition and was recently serviced to be completely studio ready. The Spectre guitar synth features the Oberheim 1180 "A" board which is the same board found in Oberheim's SEM synth module. This synth also features two analog oscillators, a single ADR filter, and an LFO. Producing incredibly rich fuzz, string sounds, octaves, envelope filtering, polyphony, phaser/flanger effects, etc., this unit makes the magic of Oberheim's SEM, also found within the TVS-1 2-voice, accessible to guitarists, other electrified stringed instruments, or even addition synths. A must have for the analog synth collector, inventive guitar players, and studios with an emphasis on vintage analog equipment, this is a really incredible piece."
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"For your consideration is this vintage 1979 360 Systems Spectre guitar synthesizer. This particular example is in very excellent original condition and was recently serviced to be completely studio ready. The Spectre guitar synth features the Oberheim 1180 "A" board which is the same board found in Oberheim's SEM synth module. This synth also features two analog oscillators, a single ADR filter, and an LFO. Producing incredibly rich fuzz, string sounds, octaves, envelope filtering, polyphony, phaser/flanger effects, etc., this unit makes the magic of Oberheim's SEM, also found within the TVS-1 2-voice, accessible to guitarists, other electrified stringed instruments, or even addition synths. A must have for the analog synth collector, inventive guitar players, and studios with an emphasis on vintage analog equipment, this is a really incredible piece."
VERMONA Piano Strings - Vintage Analog Strings Synthesizer SN 292399
Elektronika EM-14 VENTA
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" It's a vintage synthesizer - organ (called synthorgan) with three sounds: Organ, Bass, Synthesizer. You can mix ratios of sounds between them or use only one of them. I really love bass and synthesizer sound which are unique and fat. It's not Moog, it's not Roland, neither Korg - it sounds it's own way (you probably know what I mean if you ever heard synthesizers like Elektronika EM25 or Polivoks). If you're looking for bubbling and dark bass with beautifull VCO filters (section of synthesizer is really creative, you have filters, modulations and ADS included!), absolutely vintage chorus and delay, massive leads and other here it is! As for organ sound - it's full, really dynamic sound, so if you like Hammond you'll like it very much! Ouch, it also have expression pedal which works fine! Please check this track which I made with this synth. The bass and this horror synth are straight from that machine!! - https://soundcloud.com/kirkkirk/pies-zdech Here's another preview of synth combined with one more device made by somebody else - www.kucz.net/sounds/VENTAPROMO.mp3. And another one, bass and organ plays here: www.giva.xf.cz/house_of_the_rising_sun.wma
Everything works fine except one thing - I have no idea why but chorus effect do not work. To be honest - I never gave it to specialist so it could be just time and dust . The rest works good. More photos you can find here: www.giva.xf.cz/venta.rar"
" It's a vintage synthesizer - organ (called synthorgan) with three sounds: Organ, Bass, Synthesizer. You can mix ratios of sounds between them or use only one of them. I really love bass and synthesizer sound which are unique and fat. It's not Moog, it's not Roland, neither Korg - it sounds it's own way (you probably know what I mean if you ever heard synthesizers like Elektronika EM25 or Polivoks). If you're looking for bubbling and dark bass with beautifull VCO filters (section of synthesizer is really creative, you have filters, modulations and ADS included!), absolutely vintage chorus and delay, massive leads and other here it is! As for organ sound - it's full, really dynamic sound, so if you like Hammond you'll like it very much! Ouch, it also have expression pedal which works fine! Please check this track which I made with this synth. The bass and this horror synth are straight from that machine!! - https://soundcloud.com/kirkkirk/pies-zdech Here's another preview of synth combined with one more device made by somebody else - www.kucz.net/sounds/VENTAPROMO.mp3. And another one, bass and organ plays here: www.giva.xf.cz/house_of_the_rising_sun.wma
Everything works fine except one thing - I have no idea why but chorus effect do not work. To be honest - I never gave it to specialist so it could be just time and dust . The rest works good. More photos you can find here: www.giva.xf.cz/venta.rar"
Pianocade Videos
Pianocade features teaser
Published on Aug 10, 2012 by PortmanteauDevices
"Demonstrating some of the features of the Pianocade, a chiptunes-style synthesizer and MIDI controller. More information (and preorder information!) at www.pianocade.com"
Published on Aug 10, 2012 by PortmanteauDevices
"Demonstrating some of the features of the Pianocade, a chiptunes-style synthesizer and MIDI controller. More information (and preorder information!) at www.pianocade.com"
Connecting Reaktor 5.8 with Konkreet Performer
Connecting Reaktor 5.8 with Konkreet Performer from Konkreet Labs on Vimeo.
"NI's 5.8 update to Reaktor makes connecting OSC much faster and easier.
Here we show how to quickly hook up Konkreet Performer to control the
Newscool Reaktor ensemble, running as a VST plug-in in Ableton Live 8.
Konkreet Performer is available through the iTunes store"
iTunes:
Konkreet Performer - Konkreet Labs
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals
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Sonic Touch 18 - Liine and Touchable - Ableton Control
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by sonicstate
"Gaz focusses on controling Ableton's Live software using Liine's Griid and Touchable, Nick takes a look at Caustic 2 for Android."
Caustic 2
iTunes:
Griid - Liine
touchAble - AppBC
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals
"Gaz focusses on controling Ableton's Live software using Liine's Griid and Touchable, Nick takes a look at Caustic 2 for Android."
Caustic 2
iTunes:
Griid - Liine
touchAble - AppBC
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals
Pikachu Keyboard
Published on Dec 10, 2012 by Kaseo
pitch control test
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Making Beats with Push
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by AbletonInc
"Ableton Push is specially designed for making beats, with step sequencing and pad modes that work side by side. Here, Ableton Product Specialist Dennis DeSantis demonstrates how to make a natural-sounding, nuanced beat using Push.
Learn more about Ableton Push: https://www.ableton.com/en/push/"
"Ableton Push is specially designed for making beats, with step sequencing and pad modes that work side by side. Here, Ableton Product Specialist Dennis DeSantis demonstrates how to make a natural-sounding, nuanced beat using Push.
Learn more about Ableton Push: https://www.ableton.com/en/push/"
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final - Restoring a KORG Lambda KLM 182a Circuit Board
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by thisisobsolete
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MacBeth - Slawson Avenue
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by macbethsynthesizers
"Inspired by visits to Santa Monica, and always seeing the 'turn right' sign for a place called Slawson Avenue- I did this track whilst experimenting with the Micromac-D pre factory model. I'm also using a Korg Prophecy as a controller keyboard and a 'scrapper' SH101 as an analogue sequencer. There's a Roland CR8000 on drums. My latest project Nexus 1 fits in here too! The Micromac series and the Nexus 1 basically complete my synth dream wishes!...I hope you enjoy.....Ken"
"Inspired by visits to Santa Monica, and always seeing the 'turn right' sign for a place called Slawson Avenue- I did this track whilst experimenting with the Micromac-D pre factory model. I'm also using a Korg Prophecy as a controller keyboard and a 'scrapper' SH101 as an analogue sequencer. There's a Roland CR8000 on drums. My latest project Nexus 1 fits in here too! The Micromac series and the Nexus 1 basically complete my synth dream wishes!...I hope you enjoy.....Ken"
Atari2600-chip dub cartridge
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by burnkit2600
"This is a prototype of a new music cartridge from Burnkit2600! It features two songs from our "Duke Dubious Digital Dub Selector" album. Lo-fi chip dub played on a real Atari! Contact us if you would like to pre-order a cart or stay tuned to burnkit2600.com for more details. Thanks to Paul Slocum and Ctrix for writing helpful software tools."
"This is a prototype of a new music cartridge from Burnkit2600! It features two songs from our "Duke Dubious Digital Dub Selector" album. Lo-fi chip dub played on a real Atari! Contact us if you would like to pre-order a cart or stay tuned to burnkit2600.com for more details. Thanks to Paul Slocum and Ctrix for writing helpful software tools."
Vintage Synthesizers I Logan String Melody II
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV
"A voyage into the heart of the Hohner (Logan) String Melody II from the year 1979.
Exploration by Marko Ettlich (RetroSound)
fully polyphonic analog string keyboard made in Italia
three basic sounds: Violin, Viola and Cello + Bass and Perc
ensemble effect
49 keys
used by The Twins, Neuronium, Yello and more"
"A voyage into the heart of the Hohner (Logan) String Melody II from the year 1979.
Exploration by Marko Ettlich (RetroSound)
fully polyphonic analog string keyboard made in Italia
three basic sounds: Violin, Viola and Cello + Bass and Perc
ensemble effect
49 keys
used by The Twins, Neuronium, Yello and more"
Intellijel Planar vector mix drone
Intellijel Planar vector mix drone from Peter Speer on Vimeo.
Vector mixing with the Intellijel Planar:
Planar input A: Cyclebox Lead out
Planar input B: Cyclebox Lag out
Planar input C: e350 XY out
Planar input D: e350 Z out
Planar mix out --> Dr. Octature LPF --> Z-DSP
www.theshamblers.blogspot.com
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Proppellerhead Announces PX7 FM SYNTHESIZER
Published on Dec 11, 2012 by PropellerheadSW
"The PX7 FM Synthesizer is a six operator FM synth for the Reason rack. As a faithful recreation of the popular DX series keyboards, it provides a wealth of new sounds, ranging from classic 80's bass and brass to modern textures, leads and growls."
"The PX7 FM Synthesizer is a six operator FM synth for the Reason rack. As a faithful recreation of the popular DX series keyboards, it provides a wealth of new sounds, ranging from classic 80's bass and brass to modern textures, leads and growls.
But PX7 is not only an emulation of a classic keyboard. With an easier interface, macro controls for quick and powerful tweaking of sounds, stereo spread, and full integration with the Reason rack, it takes FM synthesis into the age of Reason.
In FM synthesis, or Frequency Modulation, sounds are generated by layering or modulating the frequency of sine wave oscillators, called operators. The 32 selectable algorithms decide how the operators are connected, and which modulates what.
The envelopes, one for each operator, are more advanced than those you typically see in synths, with a number of different breakpoints for extremely precise control over the modulation.
With the new macro controls you get tons of new tones out of a single patch — even without a full understanding of FM synthesis.
PX7 includes a great set of new patches and Combinators with sounds ranging from modern to futuristic. But perhaps best of all: the PX7 FM Synthesizer is patch-compatible with the classic it's based on—and faithfully reproduces its trademark tone. A ton of patches from the original is included with PX7. Our online patch converter takes Yamaha DX7 patches and converts them to PX7 format, giving you access to tens of thousands of presets for all styles of music.
DX7 ➔ PX7 Patch Converter:
http://www.propellerheads.se/support_area/dx7-px7-converter/
PX7 FM Synthesizer. A six operator frequency modulation digital synthesizer for Reason.
Features:
- Six operator classic FM synthesis for the Reason rack
- 32 selectable algorithms
- Advanced envelope generator
- Includes tons of classic and vintage presets, ranging from 80's bass to keys and brass
- Comes with a set of new, exclusive patches for modern music productions
- PX7 does not require a full understanding of FM synthesis—the macro controls make tweaking sounds fast, easy and fun.
- Propellerhead's online patch converter lets you convert any Yamaha DX7 patch to PX7 format.
- CV control of operator levels lets you apply modulation from any device in the Reason rack.
- Combine two PX7 synths with the Combinator to easily create layered sounds that never was possible with the hardware it's based on"
"The PX7 FM Synthesizer is a six operator FM synth for the Reason rack. As a faithful recreation of the popular DX series keyboards, it provides a wealth of new sounds, ranging from classic 80's bass and brass to modern textures, leads and growls."
But PX7 is not only an emulation of a classic keyboard. With an easier interface, macro controls for quick and powerful tweaking of sounds, stereo spread, and full integration with the Reason rack, it takes FM synthesis into the age of Reason.
In FM synthesis, or Frequency Modulation, sounds are generated by layering or modulating the frequency of sine wave oscillators, called operators. The 32 selectable algorithms decide how the operators are connected, and which modulates what.
The envelopes, one for each operator, are more advanced than those you typically see in synths, with a number of different breakpoints for extremely precise control over the modulation.
With the new macro controls you get tons of new tones out of a single patch — even without a full understanding of FM synthesis.
PX7 includes a great set of new patches and Combinators with sounds ranging from modern to futuristic. But perhaps best of all: the PX7 FM Synthesizer is patch-compatible with the classic it's based on—and faithfully reproduces its trademark tone. A ton of patches from the original is included with PX7. Our online patch converter takes Yamaha DX7 patches and converts them to PX7 format, giving you access to tens of thousands of presets for all styles of music.
DX7 ➔ PX7 Patch Converter:
http://www.propellerheads.se/support_area/dx7-px7-converter/
PX7 FM Synthesizer. A six operator frequency modulation digital synthesizer for Reason.
Features:
- Six operator classic FM synthesis for the Reason rack
- 32 selectable algorithms
- Advanced envelope generator
- Includes tons of classic and vintage presets, ranging from 80's bass to keys and brass
- Comes with a set of new, exclusive patches for modern music productions
- PX7 does not require a full understanding of FM synthesis—the macro controls make tweaking sounds fast, easy and fun.
- Propellerhead's online patch converter lets you convert any Yamaha DX7 patch to PX7 format.
- CV control of operator levels lets you apply modulation from any device in the Reason rack.
- Combine two PX7 synths with the Combinator to easily create layered sounds that never was possible with the hardware it's based on"
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LABELS/MORE: Audio, Featured, Propellerhead, Soft Synths, Video, Yamaha
LABELS/MORE: Audio, Featured, Propellerhead, Soft Synths, Video, Yamaha
Monday, December 10, 2012
Airböurne Laserharp ALH-03 RGB
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From the maker of the incredible Airböurne Modular Synthesizer and curator of the Synthorama Synth Museum in Luterbach Switzerland (click here for posts from my visit), comes the Airböurne Laserharp ALH-03 RGB.
"The Laserharp ALH-03 RGB is developed and produced by Airböurne Synthesizers in Luterbach, Switzerland in November 2012.
It features the following functions:
- high sensitive light receiver directly built-in in the main cabinet.
- 4 user programmable presets
- up to 33 diferent colours
- selectable beam number from 8 to 14
- user programmable note scale over 7 octaves
- selectable MIDI channel and playing mode
- octave shift up and down over pedals and also over the beams top left and top right
- lasers and receiver are covered with protective glass.
Scaled mode full octave with 13 beams. The semitones are orange, the whole tones are green. All colours can be defined by the user." Click here for more pics.
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LABELS/MORE: Airböurne, Alternate Controllers, Featured, Laserharp
LABELS/MORE: Airböurne, Alternate Controllers, Featured, Laserharp
Mystery Rhythm Machine - Barns & Mullins Percussionet 20
"I recently picked up an old rhythm machine at an estate sale, It's called a Percussionet 20, made by Barns & Mullins, London, England.I think it may be rare because I could not come up with any info about this unit online anywhere, even tried Emailing Barns & Mullins twice, but they never responded.
Perhaps one of your readers may have some info about this oddity.
It will play all of the rhythm styles such as ( Fx - Foxtrot, Tw -Twist, Ch - Cha Cha, Tg- Tango etc.) at the same time, so you can combine various rhythms, also you can select and de-select the individual instruments in the rhythms such as: Snare, Tom Tom, Side, Bass, Bongo etc.Rear has Hi and Lo output and ¼ " footswitch input that starts and stops the rhythms.
Add some verb and delay or modulation effects and it sounds pretty incredable.
As usual, Charlotte the cat has her own thoughts about my Percussionet 20, see attached photos."
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LABELS/MORE: Barns n Mullins, exclusive, Featured, Synth Cats
LABELS/MORE: Barns n Mullins, exclusive, Featured, Synth Cats
Roland EF303 Groove Effects - TB303 Emulator + Step Sequencer + Effects
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via this auction
"For sale is my much loved Roland EF-303 Groove Effects. Much more than just DJ or studio effects box. I used it mainly as a step sequencer. It’s also a TB-303 emulator as well. Unusual piece of gear that has 3 main uses. The effects have great real-time control and are very usable. The step sequencer is great for adding that analogue sequencer feel to your MIDI gear. It’s in good condition..."
via this auction
"For sale is my much loved Roland EF-303 Groove Effects. Much more than just DJ or studio effects box. I used it mainly as a step sequencer. It’s also a TB-303 emulator as well. Unusual piece of gear that has 3 main uses. The effects have great real-time control and are very usable. The step sequencer is great for adding that analogue sequencer feel to your MIDI gear. It’s in good condition..."Doepfer MAQ16/3 MIDI Sequencer SN 201456
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via this auction
"Amazing analogue MIDI & CV sequencer designed in conjunction with Kraftwerk! Wanna make your synths groove like Jeff Mills, then this is a must! Ditch your stupid computer and software and make electronic music the real way."
via this auction
"Amazing analogue MIDI & CV sequencer designed in conjunction with Kraftwerk! Wanna make your synths groove like Jeff Mills, then this is a must! Ditch your stupid computer and software and make electronic music the real way."
Linn 9000 Vintage Drum Machine SN 350898 Sequencing Minitaur
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Linn 9000 Linndrum Drum Machine and MIDI Sequencer w Minitaur
Published on Dec 10, 2012 by ar2jr - Minitaur comes in after 3:47.
"Showing off the legendary Linn 9000 currently for sale and showing the not much discussed sequencer side of it which is incredible. Listen to that lively timing! This was what eventually led to the MPC. This has the 6.62 Forat OS which gives you an additional 60K for sampling from the floppy."
This one in via Matia.
via this auction
"This one is packed with lot's of amazing features. It has the FORAT 6.62 OS which allows this machine to load samples into memory and FIXES ALL THE BUGS normally associated with the Linn 9000. It's been furnished with brand new batteries and all of the pads work completely. They are quick to trigger and feel incredible. This is what an MPC should feel like. This unit has the trigger inputs and also the SMPTE card but it does NOT have the sampling A/D card HOWEVER you can load samples via floppy or burn EEPROMS. Contact bruce Forat and he can make you a custom Linn LM 1 set.
The kick drum is also not the standard Linn 9000 kick but is instead Kick 7 which is the superior kick that was put in after the machine had been on the market and people complained about the lackluster factory kick.
Also, because this is the Forat OS, the sequencer is GREATLY expanded and is basically what the MPC sequencer should have been with better timing and FEEL than anything else out there. The sequencer includes comprehensive sequencing over 16 channels, step edit mode or live record, and a comprehensive song mode. MIDI SEQUENCES CAN BE DIFFERENT LENGTHS THAN DRUM SEQUENCES! What this means is that you could come up with a drum groove and play a melodic arrangement that is of a different bar count than your drums!"
Published on Dec 10, 2012 by ar2jr - Minitaur comes in after 3:47.
"Showing off the legendary Linn 9000 currently for sale and showing the not much discussed sequencer side of it which is incredible. Listen to that lively timing! This was what eventually led to the MPC. This has the 6.62 Forat OS which gives you an additional 60K for sampling from the floppy."
This one in via Matia.
via this auction
"This one is packed with lot's of amazing features. It has the FORAT 6.62 OS which allows this machine to load samples into memory and FIXES ALL THE BUGS normally associated with the Linn 9000. It's been furnished with brand new batteries and all of the pads work completely. They are quick to trigger and feel incredible. This is what an MPC should feel like. This unit has the trigger inputs and also the SMPTE card but it does NOT have the sampling A/D card HOWEVER you can load samples via floppy or burn EEPROMS. Contact bruce Forat and he can make you a custom Linn LM 1 set.The kick drum is also not the standard Linn 9000 kick but is instead Kick 7 which is the superior kick that was put in after the machine had been on the market and people complained about the lackluster factory kick.
Also, because this is the Forat OS, the sequencer is GREATLY expanded and is basically what the MPC sequencer should have been with better timing and FEEL than anything else out there. The sequencer includes comprehensive sequencing over 16 channels, step edit mode or live record, and a comprehensive song mode. MIDI SEQUENCES CAN BE DIFFERENT LENGTHS THAN DRUM SEQUENCES! What this means is that you could come up with a drum groove and play a melodic arrangement that is of a different bar count than your drums!"
Frostwave Fat Controller CV/Gate MIDI Synthesizer Sequencer
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via this auction
"Forget paying 2k for an ARP Sequencer. The classic and rare Frostwave Fat Controller sequencer is similar and has all of its features and way more and is much more rock solid time wise and sync wise. The last one on here went for $700, they've sold for up to $1000 given their rarity and popularity. These are long out of production.
The reason that this one is only 550 is that one slider cap is missing and one nut in the back is also missing. This was the condition I bought it in. But it works and comes with its power adaptor which is important as it's not your standard power adaptor. And while it's not in absolutely perfect shape it is still in very good condition..."
Image of the power supply specs below.
via this auction
"Forget paying 2k for an ARP Sequencer. The classic and rare Frostwave Fat Controller sequencer is similar and has all of its features and way more and is much more rock solid time wise and sync wise. The last one on here went for $700, they've sold for up to $1000 given their rarity and popularity. These are long out of production.The reason that this one is only 550 is that one slider cap is missing and one nut in the back is also missing. This was the condition I bought it in. But it works and comes with its power adaptor which is important as it's not your standard power adaptor. And while it's not in absolutely perfect shape it is still in very good condition..."
Image of the power supply specs below.
Clavia Nord Modular Patches and Presets Audio Demos
"Here are some patches [RossT] created around the late 90's and early 2000's on the Clavia Nord Modular. These were created on the 1st generation of the Nord Modular. Some examples are single presets, while others are layers of presets. Some examples use external signal processing such as flanging delay etc.
This set contains 13 sounds, total time: 19.32"
MATHS X4
Published on Dec 10, 2012 by Jordan Bartee
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Featured, Make Noise, Video
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Featured, Make Noise, Video
RITM-2 (Rhytm-2) Soviet Analog Synthesizer Video Demo
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Published on Dec 10, 2012 by Strangesoundful
via this auction
"The RITM-2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer. Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release..."
Published on Dec 10, 2012 by Strangesoundful
via this auction
"The RITM-2 is an one-voice keyboard synthesizer. Control parametrs name: pitch wheel, modulation slider, modulation frequency, registers (4'8'16'32'), tuning modulation on, modulation amount, modulation waveform, noise, square waveform level, select waveform, wave level, cutoff, key track (1/1-1/2), resonance, modulation form/depth, phone, contour osc, output, memory, filter - attack, decay, sustain, release..."
MINT.io - Improvisation #4
Published on Dec 10, 2012 by AmidioInc
"A quick imrovisation using our new groovebox app MINT.io, shot with the "glasses" camera. Audio has recorded in the app with no post-processing. The whole jamming session with these sounds took about 10 minutes so the video just shows the beginning and the end."
iTunes (not yet released at the time of this post):
Amidio Inc.
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Elektron Analog Four dirty techno jam
Published on Dec 10, 2012 by Jimmy Myhrman
"Just a really quick video filmed with the phone while having lots of fun processing the Machinedrum though the Analog Four. Turning a beat into mayhem in seconds =) Just one synth voice was used to add some spice over the beats, and one synth voice was used to trash the incoming audio with LFO-filters and overdrive."
"Just a really quick video filmed with the phone while having lots of fun processing the Machinedrum though the Analog Four. Turning a beat into mayhem in seconds =) Just one synth voice was used to add some spice over the beats, and one synth voice was used to trash the incoming audio with LFO-filters and overdrive."
Zerosum Inertia Module Module 03 Details
Details added to this video post.
Spectralis Waveforms
Spectralis Waveforms from J. C. on Vimeo.
"This is a look at the Radikal Technologies Spectralis 1 raw waveforms. The Osc1 is routed directly out (bypassing all filters) and is swept through the complete wavetable."
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LABELS/MORE: Featured, oscilloscopes, Radikal Technologies, Video
LABELS/MORE: Featured, oscilloscopes, Radikal Technologies, Video
Circuit Bent Yamaha PS-400 Tracks by Han Alone
Han Alone - Chifonier from NormanBates on Vimeo.
"Circuit bent Yamaha PS-400, danelectro pepperoni, boss dd7 -as looper- moogerfooger MF102.
Listen to the full record here: www.normanbates.bandcamp.com"
Han Alone - Robert Glitchum from NormanBates on Vimeo.
"Circuit bent Yamaha PS-400, danelectro pepperoni, boss dd7 -as looper- moogerfooger MF102.
Listen to the full record here: normanbates.bandcamp.com"
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LABELS/MORE: BOSS, Circuit Bending, danelectro, MOOG, Video, Yamaha
LABELS/MORE: BOSS, Circuit Bending, danelectro, MOOG, Video, Yamaha
ToqaSeq Turntable Mechanical Sequencing with Moogerfooger Ring Mod
ToqaSeq from NormanBates on Vimeo.
"La Universidad Nacional de Oslo vino especialmente a nuestros Laboratorios de experimentación para estudiar los sistemas de precisión utilizados en esta pieza. No escuchamos el timbre, así que no pudimos atenderlos."
Googlish:
"The University of Oslo came especially our experimental laboratories to study precision systems used in this piece. Not hear the bell, so we could not serve them."
Cheboli Grasse from NormanBates on Vimeo.
"Record player, knitting needle, hand harp, various objects. Contact mics, Ring Modulator MF102, Danelectro phaser. Casio Rapman, Cosmos Vibe, Boss dd7 (as a looper) First tests here: https://vimeo.com/53498622
Tocadiscos, aguja de tejer, cítara, objetos varios. Mics de contacto, Ring Modulator MF102, Danelectro phaser. Casio Rapman, Cosmos Vibe, Boss dd7 (como loopera) Primeras pruebas: https://vimeo.com/53498622"
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LABELS/MORE: Art Installations, DIY, Featured, mechanical, MOOG, Video
LABELS/MORE: Art Installations, DIY, Featured, mechanical, MOOG, Video
New Vacoloco Aurora VCF Tests
High pitched whine is from having wires everywhere whilst testing.
no resonance (0 seconds)
pole sweep at 4pole
pole sweep between 4 pole an BP
polesweep at BP
pole sweep between BP and 1P
pole sweep at 1P
A little resonance (34.5 seconds)
pole sweep at 4pole
pole sweep between 4 pole an BP
polesweep at BP
pole sweep between BP and 1P
pole sweep at 1P
Half resonance (1:09)
Make Noise Echophon Sound Design Demonstration
Make Noise Echophon Sound Design Demonstration from joseph fraioli on Vimeo.
demonstration video of how to create intereting sound effects with the make noise echophon.
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Featured, Make Noise, Video
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Featured, Make Noise, Video
Forat 9000
Published on Dec 10, 2012 by jbfairlight
"Quelques exemples de sons de la Forat 9000. Merci a Eric (Synthwalker) pour les séquences ;)
Ont été utilisés :
- Une Forat 9000
- 2 Distressor EL8-X (1 sur le kik en mode opto 10:1, l'autre sur snare / sidestick / clap en mode nuke + british mode)
- 1 Ensoniq DP4+ avec 2 in 4 out (double reverb ultra courte sur kik et reverb+chorus large sur mix)
- 6 pistes / 2 inserts / 2 départs / 4 retours d'une Mackie 32/8"
Googlish:
"Some examples of sounds Forat 9000. Thanks Eric (Synthwalker) for sequences;)
Were used:
- A Forat 9000
- 2 Distressor EL8-X (1 on kik 10:1 opto mode, on the other snare / sidestick / clap + british nuke mode mode)
- Ensoniq DP4 + 1 with 2 in 4 out (double kik on ultra short reverb and chorus reverb + wide mix)
- 6 tracks / 2 inserts / 2 departures / 4 returns a Mackie 32/8 "
"Quelques exemples de sons de la Forat 9000. Merci a Eric (Synthwalker) pour les séquences ;)
Ont été utilisés :
- Une Forat 9000
- 2 Distressor EL8-X (1 sur le kik en mode opto 10:1, l'autre sur snare / sidestick / clap en mode nuke + british mode)
- 1 Ensoniq DP4+ avec 2 in 4 out (double reverb ultra courte sur kik et reverb+chorus large sur mix)
- 6 pistes / 2 inserts / 2 départs / 4 retours d'une Mackie 32/8"
Googlish:
"Some examples of sounds Forat 9000. Thanks Eric (Synthwalker) for sequences;)
Were used:
- A Forat 9000
- 2 Distressor EL8-X (1 on kik 10:1 opto mode, on the other snare / sidestick / clap + british nuke mode mode)
- Ensoniq DP4 + 1 with 2 in 4 out (double kik on ultra short reverb and chorus reverb + wide mix)
- 6 tracks / 2 inserts / 2 departures / 4 returns a Mackie 32/8 "
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LABELS/MORE: Forat, synth guts, Video
LABELS/MORE: Forat, synth guts, Video
Jordan Rudess Plays QuNexus
Published on Dec 10, 2012 by Keith McMillen Instruments
"We met up with Jordan Rudess in his New York studio. "I really enjoyed spending time with the Qunexus and am excited about it's development and being unleashed on the world!! I think it's great that you guys are making products that push the boundaries," says Jordan Rudess."
www.keithmcmillen.com/qunexus
"We met up with Jordan Rudess in his New York studio. "I really enjoyed spending time with the Qunexus and am excited about it's development and being unleashed on the world!! I think it's great that you guys are making products that push the boundaries," says Jordan Rudess."
www.keithmcmillen.com/qunexus
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