Elektron Analog Four - House sounds of Chicago

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by darenager

"I was messing around with the A4 and stumbled across the arpeggio sound from Frankie Knuckles seminal 1987 track 'Your Love' so here it is, I did not spend a great deal of time getting the other sounds correct, and this is just a basic demo, the original track can be found on youtube, if you are not familiar with it do check it out, it is one of my favourite classic house cuts."

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Roland System 100 Quad 2

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Buchla 207e - Mixer / Mic Preamplifier

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"The top section is the same as the mixer model 206e, but the bottom section (formerly a preset manager) has been replaced by a microphone preamplifier.

The top consists of a six input, two output mixer with controls for level and stereo location. Two of the locations can be voltage controlled; the remaining four can be continuously panned. VU meters monitor the output levels.

The preamplifier accommodates a wide range of input levels and provides phantom power to those mikes that need it. LED’s indicate the output level and an envelope follower output is provided.

The microphone gain and the headset level are not stored as part of a preset. All other settings can be stored with the aid of a 206e or a 225e preset manager."

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Synthetic Music Systems Dual VCO Module

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"Up for sale is a SMS Dual VCO Module.
Only 1 of 10 Lovingly built.

2 x 1V/OCT VCO's in a single 19" Rack Space.

Condition wise I would give it 95%

100% Functional and nicely in tune.

Here is a quick run down of it's features.

Two independent temperature compensated Voltage Controlled Oscillators as follows.
Excellent tracking and stability.
Each VCO has a dedicated sync In and Out socket (the out can be used as an additional Square output)
Completely compatible with all synthesisers using the 1V/OCT industry standard.
Dedicated 1V/OCT input Socket.
Modulation input with Bi-Polar attenuator.
Three way Octave select -2 Standard and Wide (approx 1HZ to 16K) on single turn.
Tune knob +/- 1 OCT.
Waveform morphing from Sawtooth (+10V) to 2% inverted Pulse wave.
Voltage Control of Wave Morphing input with Bi-Polar attenuator.
Built in PSU so need need for external PSU or room taken up in your Euro Rack.
PSU 230 and 110 switchable.

Please note this is for a single 19" Dual VCO Module Not the complete system shown in photo's..."

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Waldorf Studiologic Sledge Synthesizer NIB

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Sequential Circuits Drumtraks with Original Box SN 114

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ROLAND SH-1 with Original Roland Hard Case

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KORG POLY-800 II Reverse Keys with Case

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Roland Saturn SA-09 SN 992833

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Roland TB-303 with Original Roland Batteries

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Microtonal improvisation - Quarter tone - 24 tet

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by angelometz

"Two voice patch plus drums."

Angels We Have Heard on High: Orphion & Audiobus

Angels We Have Heard on High: Orphion & Audiobus from Orphion on Vimeo.

"Play Orphion and SoundPrism Pro through NLog to Loopy HD using Audiobus"

Apps used:
Orphion - http://www.orphion.de [iTunes]
Audiobus - http://www.audiob.us [iTunes]
NLog MIDI Synth - http://www.temporubato.com [iTunes]
SoundPrism Pro - http://www.soundprism.com/pro [iTunes]
Loopy HD - http://loopyapp.com [iTunes]

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DM1 for iOS is Now Free

"DM1 is an advanced vintage Drum Machine. It turns your iPhone into a fun and creative beat making machine.
Easy and fast to use, loaded with 64 superb electronic drum kits and beautiful hyper-realistic graphics, DM1 has been designed for a lot of instant fun.

As electronic musicians ourselves, we, at Fingerlab, have developed DM1 with the intention of delivering the perfect mix between fun playability and powerful sonic capacities. We always keep in mind the importance of a beautiful design with the right balance of powerful abilities while avoiding clumsy, overbusy interfaces.
Check our 64 electronic drum kits. 19 classic vintage drum kits plus 45 in-house produced electronic kits, edited and mastered at Fingerlab professional studio.

DM1 offers 5 main sections:
1 - THE STEP SEQUENCER frees your imagination with a smart use of the multi-touch screen. Just turn on and off steps in your sequence with the tip of your fingers to create cool beats, or unexpected rhythms!
2 - THE DRUM PADS simply lets you play and record the beat that tickles your fingers. No need to be a first-class drummer, automatic quantize does the work for you.
3 - THE MIXER for quick and subtle sound mixing of your drum kits. Featuring settings for volume, pitch, sample length, custom drum kit element for each channel, mute and solo mode.
4 - THE FX TRACKPADS a creative FX trackpad to distort, modulate and transform your beats. The effects include: Overdrive, Delay, Phaser, Formant, Dalek, Filter and Compressor.
5 - THE SONG COMPOSER allows you to quickly make a song with the beat patterns you have created. Just drag and drop the patterns onto the timeline. Fast and easy.

DM1 for iPhone works on iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S."

iTunes:
DM1 for iPhone - Fingerlab
DM1 - The Drum Machine - Fingerlab - iPad
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RC CIRCUIT BENT 'THE LAB' RANDOM SOUND SYNTHESISER MACHINE

RC CIRCUIT BENT 'THE LAB' RANDOM SOUND SYNTHESISER MACHINE GENERATOR
Published on Dec 13, 2012 by djwidow420

"SCI-FI SOUNDS, CHIPTUNE NOISE, GLITCH RHYTHMS, DEMON DRONE SEQUENCERS AND ARCADE SFX

1 X AUDIO OSCILLATOR, 3 X LFO'S, 1 X BINARY COUNTER, 1 X ANALOGUE MULTIPLEXER"

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memory full

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by spunkytoofers

"deep modulations double andore harvestman, intellijel mutamix, synthesis technology morphing terrarium e350 to makenoise dpo and wmd microhardon filter"

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Dub Siren / Rasta Reggae Circuit Bent Analog Synth / FX Box w/ iPod In

Dub Siren / Rasta Reggae Circuit Bent Analog Synth / FX Box w/ iPod, Guitar, Mic Input !

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by DoctorBlankenstein

Dr. Blankenstein's Website: http://www.drBlankenstein.com

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This synth / fx processor starts out rather simple with 3 animal noises (elephant call, monkey screams, and lion growl) you can play from the sound bank. Each sound is looped and can easily be played from the red momentary switches. The sounds can then be pitch shifted by using the control knob in the "Pitch Kontrol" section. Located next to the pitch knob is TWO body contacts, touch the first one and add a low frequency oscillation to the sound.... touch both and also control the pitch! You can get amazing dub siren noises, strange synth drones and even BASS LINES out of performing with just the sample loops.

Next we have probably the most exciting part of this piece... The "JAH EFFECTS" section. Click the effects processor on and suddenly an entirely new sonic palette is opened up for the sound banks samples. The effects filter can be controlled by clicking the control switch to "TURN" and using either the knob or set of body contacts to change the amount and pitch of the filter. Click the control switch to "WAVE" and you activate the motion / light sensor! You can then use your hand or a light source to change the fx filters depth / pitch.

It gets even better! Next to the "JAH EFFECTS" section we see the "FX Ins" inputs... here we can use the 1/8" input to connect audio devices such as iPhones, iPods and cell phones to the "Jah Effects"! There is also a 1/4" mono input for guitar, mic, keyboard or anything else you want to plug in. Anything you plug into these inputs will then be filtered by the Jah Effects! Again, use the knob, body contacts or MOTION to control the effect!

Sadly, this piece will probably be a one off. I could build another one if I had to, but I had no intention when starting this piece for it to turn out so crazy. That being said, A LOT of time went into this piece... I feel it's some of my best work to date. I am excited someone will be adding it to their custom setup! Make sure to check out the demo video below, I try to cover most of the features and sounds pretty thoroughly. A truly one of a kind piece, indeed.

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Atari Punk Console "APC 2600" - Circuit Bent Analog Synth

Atari Punk Console "APC 2600" - Circuit Bent Analog Synth w/ Theremin Control !!

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by DoctorBlankenstein

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Atari Punk Console Deluxe v2.0... Pretty much a super Atari stylized APC with a TON of tricked out features. There are two photo Theremin style motion / light sensors to control the sound, as well as a control switches to use a classic APC knob setup. Each light sensor can be turned on and off independently.

To add even more weird control to this sucker I have added SIX BODY contacts that allow for some pretty cool sound manipulation (see video below). Two of the body contacts are running through a specially designed Germanium Diode circuit that you will ONLY find on Dr. Blankenstein's APC Deluxe V2.0.

There is also a 1/8" Control Voltage (C.V.) Input so that it can be sequenced with an analog sequencer / modular synth setup or even modulate the sound by connecting a piezo trigger to it... fun stuff! :)

Another exciting addition to version v2 is the On / Off Momentary switch on the top of the piece, this allows the player to rhythmically stutter in the sound in! Of course there is still the standard On / Off power switch by the Atari logo as well. The side knob controls the master volume, and their is a 1/4" output jack on the back of the unit.

All in all... this is one of the nicest built, most feature stocked, MOST PLAYABLE VERSION OF THE ATARI PUNK CONSOLE out there today. But don't take my word for it... watch the video. Point is, this is NOT your grandmothers APC! :)

- 2 Motion / Light Sensitive Theremin like top mounted sensors
- 2 Light sensor On / Off Switches
- 2 Square Wave Synth Control Knobs
- Momentary Stutter ON/OFF switch
- Standard ON/OFF switch
- Cool Color Changing / Randomly changing how it flashes mounted power LED
- 1/8" Control Voltage Sequencer / Piezo Input
- 6 Body Contact points for pitch change and other glitch effects
- 1/4" Mono Output Jack
- Volume Control knob
- 9V Battery Powered
- Original PCB Design / Etching
- Quality / Professional build
- Classic ATARI 2600 Graphics
- Limited Edition Numbered Piece!"

Ted the Spaceman

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE

"Showing off the new machined base plates I made for the ABG and Nebulaphone kit builds.

Had some fun syncing the IR units on these two.

Nebulaphone is going thru the Synth Tech E560, modded by the Wogglebug slow CV.

ABG is going thru the Korg KP3 effect with a motion pad recorded.

Wogglebug woggle audio straight out.

Doepfer R2M to a single square wave voice, no filter.

For my friend Ted the Spaceman."

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Technosaurus Synth Fun

Published on Dec 13, 2012

"Technosaurus Microcon I, Microcon II, Effexon and Cyclodon small wonders series syths, effects and sequencer.

All Technosaurus, no effects other than the Effexon in the first segment.

All analog synths from Swiss creator Juerg Oldani. Late 80's to early 90's manufactured.

Had this set up for sale on ebay, no bidders, so I am gonna keep them. Don't they sound great?"

Dub Siren DX - Ultimate DJ Mixer Synth with Reggae and DubStep Radio

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by Apps4idevicesMusic

http://apps4idevices.com/read/dub-siren-dx-ultimate-dj-mixer-synth-with-regga...

"This App is for Reggae lovers. DubSiren DX is an iTunes Music Player, a Radio (Reggae), a Soundboard (12 little Pads allow you to play Samples from the built in Library. More are available by App Purchase). You also have 3 other little Pads that allow you to play waveforms and an Fx section. DubSiren is very well done, fun, even if you are not fond of reggae. A Super App!"

"Dub Siren is the world's best selling Reggae,Dub & Dubstep app used by Gorillaz and many Professional DJs.


Key Features:

★Includes both iPhone and iPad versions (Universal App)
★40+ Reggae Dancehall Dub Radio Stations
★20+ Dubstep Radio Stations
★10+ Jungle DnB Stations

★Delay Effects on Radio and iTunes Songs
★Filter EQ for Radio and iTunes Songs (iPad only)
★iTunes library access
★AirPlay ready
★Sample Chop/OFF setting for One Touch Sample Play

★Vintage Synth Oscillator Mode for Dub and Dubstep
★Sampler Mode includes 80+ sound effect samples
★The World's Famous Artist's Sound Packs are available

Sound Pack List (*Paid Sample Pack)

Classic Sound
Weapon
U-Roy
Yellowman
Sci-fi
Pro DJ
Selecta Tools
Cultuaral Warriors
Lee Perry*
Mad Professor*
VP Records 1&2*
Jahtari 1&2*
Ninja*
Big Youth*
Zion Train*
DJ Vadim*
Max Romeo*"

iTunes:
Dub Siren DX - Ultimate DJ Mixer Synth with Reggae and DubStep Radio - Sawa Digital LLC
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no-drums by gieskes.nl

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by ggijs

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TM404 - 202/303/303/303/808

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by repeatle

LP/CD out february 2013 (Kontra-Musik)
Preview and read more about the project here: http://kontra-musik.com/index.php?id=239

Using Koushion with Moog Animoog, Alchemy, and more.

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by kudzucreative

"A quick overview using the Koushion MIDI step sequencer iPad app to control a variety of synthesizer apps including WaveGenerator, Alchemy, Animoog, and more. Koushion is on sale for the holiday season until Dec 31. Buy it now for $4.99 in the App Store!"

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Psycho Friday X5 with AudioBus

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by Sinapsya

"This week is time of AudioBus....It's one year that I weaing the exit of this fantastic app....and this is my first jam recorded entirely on my iPad 2 through AudioBus. Before I recorded 4 loops on Loopy (2 FunkBox and 2 Nlog through JamUp SpaceEcho) then after I record Loopy on Multitrack DAW and record Sunrise & Nlog ON & ON & ON :-) GOOD WATCHING"

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Reactable Gui Boratto

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by marcosalonso

"Gui Boratto's new interactive Album powered by Reactable
Available now
Track: Beautiful Life by Gui Boratto
www.reactable.com"

iTunes:
Reactable Gui Boratto - Reactable Systems SL

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Dave Smith & Ikutaro Kakehashi to Receive 2013 Technical GRAMMY for MIDI

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"December 12, 2012—The Recording Academy® announced today that Dave Smith and Roland Corporation's Ikutaro Kakehashi will receive the 2013 Technical GRAMMY® Award for the development of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). The MIDI protocol and interface design were co-developed by Dave and his original company, Sequential Circuits, and Japanese instrument manufacturer, Roland. The first MIDI-equipped synthesizer, the Prophet 600, was designed by Dave and started shipping thirty years ago this month. It was at the NAMM show in January of 1983 that MIDI communication between two instruments from different manufacturers—Sequential's Prophet 600 and Roland's Jupiter 6—was publicly demonstrated for the first time. Congratulations to Dave and Mr. Kakehashi!"

Pictured: "John Bowen (Sequential tour jacket), Roland's Jim Mothersbaugh, Dave, and others breathe a sigh of relief that MIDI actually works at the first public demonstration of the then-new technology at the NAMM show in January of 1983."

Yes, that's this John Bowen in the jacket. The Sequential Circuits Prophet-600 was the first synth to have MIDI.  Via Wikipedia: "Sequential was also instrumental in developing MIDI, and introduced the first MIDI synthesizer: the Prophet 600 in 1982. At the January, 1983 NAMM convention, this instrument successfully communicated with a Roland Jupiter-6 synthesizer in the first public demonstration of the MIDI protocol."

The Roland Jupiter-6 and JX-3P both came out in 1983.

Using FunkBox with Audiobus

Using FunkBox with Audiobus. Part 1: Recording and effects

Published on Dec 12, 2012 by syntheticbits

"This is a demonstration of how to use the Audiobus iOS app to send FunkBox audio to other music apps. First we demonstrate how to record a FunkBox beat into the Multitrack DAW app. Next we jam those retro beats into some JamUp Pro effects, including our new friend the flanger, and then record all of that into MultiTrack too."

Using FunkBox with Audiobus. Part 2: MIDI synced loops

Published on Dec 14, 2012 by syntheticbits

"This is a demonstration of how to use the Audiobus iOS app to record perfectly synced loops of FunkBox beats into the Loopy HD app. First we demonstrate how to record a FunkBox beat into Loopy using MIDI sync. Next we add some MIDI-synced effects courtesy of the NLog Synth app, and record another loop through that. Finally we record some really unfunky melodies using the Sir Sampleton app and FunkBox's MIDI bass sequencer."

iTunes:
FunkBox Drum Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC
Audiobus - A Tasty Pixel
MultiTrack DAW - Harmonicdog
JamUp Pro XT - Positive Grid LLC
Loopy HD - A Tasty Pixel
sir Sampleton - Paul Slocum
NLogSynth PRO - tempo rubato

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The Joyous Sounds Of Christmas - Johnny Largo at the Optigan

Published on Dec 12, 2012

"Original promotional recordings made for Sears to promote the Optigan during the 1971 holiday season. Johnny Largo shreds at the Optigan! You can buy this album on CD here: http://optigan.com/shoptigan/music-cds/the-joyous-sounds-of-christmas-johnny-..."

Mattson / Divsion 6 SQ816 Sequencer Power Up

Published on Dec 12, 2012 by mmmodsynth

"First of a series of videos to focus on the functions of the Mattson/ Division 6 SQ816 sequencer. In this video, I just show the power up routine and show how to get it sequencing. There's no audio. Subsequent videos will be short demonstrations of specific functions."

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REWORK_ App (Philip Glass Remixed)

Published on Dec 12, 2012 by ssnibbe

"REWORK_ (Philip Glass Remixed) is an interactive tour through the amazing new REWORK_ album that remixes Philip Glass' music. The app includes eleven interactive visualizations for the remixed songs, along with an interactive "Glass Machine" that lets people create their own music inspired by Philip Glass' early music.

The idea for the REWORK_ album came together during a conversation between Philip Glass and his friend and new collaborator Beck. The pair recruited producer Hector Castillo (David Bowie, Björk, Lou Reed) to help assemble a collection of remixes of Glass' works by a list of critically acclaimed artists including Beck himself, Tyondai Braxton, Amon Tobin, Cornelius, Dan Deacon, Johann Johannsson, Nosaj Thing, Memory Tapes, Silver Alert, Pantha du Prince, My Great Ghost and Peter Broderick.

To complement the album, app developer Snibbe Studio (creator of Björk's Biophilia app) created the REWORK_ app to give fans an interactive musical experience."

iTunes:
REWORK_ (Philip Glass Remixed) - Scott Snibbe Studio, Inc.

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Larry Fine on Helping Bob Moog with his Yamaha MTS Keyboard

The Bob Moog Foundation has an interesting post up on the personal account of Larry Fine being called up by Bob Moog to work on his Yamaha CP-80 electric grand.

Pictured: "Moog and Fine with completed Yamaha MTS keyboard. Photo credit: Bob Moog Foundation"

"From 1986 to 1988, I worked with electronic-music pioneer Robert Moog (rhymes with vogue), custom-building experimental keyboard instruments. In 1993, I wrote this account of our work together, and an abbreviated version was published around that time in Piano & Keyboard magazine, no longer in business. This is the first publication of the unabridged version. A Postscript with updated information about Moog and his family follows the article.—L.F."

"Had I known then how complicated the job would be, and that it would last not three months but two-and-a-half years’ worth of Saturdays (and sometimes Sundays, plus three months of full-time work), I never would have signed on. It’s a good thing I didn’t know, because it turned out to be one of the most fascinating and enjoyable jobs I’ve ever had."

You'll find the full story at The Bob Moog Foundation here.

Arturia MiniBrute & MIAMI & Dark Time

Published on Dec 12, 2012 by AudioCentralMagazine

"A dirty test for Arturia MiniBrute under CV/Gate and MIDI Control: (analog) notes from Doepfer Dark Time Step Sequencer are firing the synthesizer, who's arpeggiating - under MIDI Clock - the sequencer's notes thru the internal arpeggio pattern. An Acidlab.de MIAMI Analog Drum Machine is filterer thru MiniBrute and MIDI synched to Dark Time."

Vermona DRM1 MKIII Analog Drum Synth

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1978 Muson Synthesizer / Sequencer by Mego

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SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS 'PRO-ONE' Color Brochure

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Roland MC-09 PhraseLab TB-303 Emulator & Looper

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Korg BPX-3 & Bass Pedal PK-13 SN 230051

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"Korg BPX-3 Ultra Rare Analog Bass Synth & Korg PK-13 Pedal.
This is a Bass Pedal that come comes with the control foot keyboard PK-13, Original DIN Cable that connects the Bass Synth Module and the BPX-3.

I've never seen this unit sold complete, nor have I ever seen any in near mint condition. Few Companies designed these Analog Bass Synth Pedals, the most common was the MOOG Taurus and less popular Cummar versions, I had no idea that KORG had produced any Analog Bass Pedals, so I was taken back when I purchased this.

I'm a Synth Guy, But I'm not great with my feet."

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HR GIGER THEREMIN SYNTH

Published on Dec 12, 2012 by DoctorBlankenstein

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System 100 quad

Published on Dec 12, 2012 by Ebotronix

Roland System 101 & 102
Kenton Pro 2000 II
Korg Micro X arpeggiator
Logic Sequence & Ultrabeat Drum
FX Boss VF-1 Line6 echopro TC M 3000
4 Tracks

Update:

Roland System 100 Quad 2

Moog Guitar - NI Absynth Sound Scape "2"

Published on Dec 12, 2012 by Anthony Distefano

"Moog Guitar being processed with Absynth's Aetherizer effect."

Elektron Analog Four + Machinedrum Live Techno

Published on Dec 12, 2012 by Jimmy Myhrman

"Techno track performed live on elektron analog four and machinedrum. All drums are MD, and all other sounds are A4. Keyboard is used to play the strings manually on top of the sequenced bassline and arpeggios."

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Low-Gain Electronics Binary Sequencer + 4UX prototypes

Published on Dec 12, 2012 by LowGainElectronics

"Messing around with some new module designs coming soon from Low-Gain Electronics."

Make Noise Records Shared System MNR001 Richard Divine

Richard Devine wrote in to let us know his new EP Shared System Series MNR001 on Make Noise Records was officially released today.  It is the first EP composed on the Make Noise "Shared System" Eurorack modular pictured below.   Additional releases featuring the system will be coming from Alessandro Cortini, Robert A. A. Lowe, Keith Fullerton Whitman and Surachai.

Some info via Richard:

"I am happy to announced my new EP on MakeNoise is officially released today, 'Creature I & II –7' Clear Vinyl, Limited to 500, Letterpress Cover. Includes downloads to alternate takes & stickers."

And via TRASH_AUDIO on the concept of the Shared System releases:  "The Shared System Series compiles the separate recordings of several artists utilizing the same electronic musical instrument, the Shared System. At times it feels as though electronic music has become an overly automated form driven by simplified genre specific apps and software. What happens when the signal path is not pre-defined or optimized for a popular result? The Shared System is a modular synthesizer developed by Make Noise. It has no pre-determined signal path, and is not designed for any particular musical destination. In limiting the artists to this one instrument, we hope the Shared System Series of records will purely illustrate the intentions of the artists.

Mastered for vinyl by Audible Oddities, etched into high quality master lacquers made by SAE Mastering, and shipped to URP for pressing. The result is a high fidelity 7″ record. Like the Shared System instrument, the sleeves for these records are a combination of digital and analog technology. They are designed using computer software and printed using a hand-cranked letterpress called the Vandercook 4."

EMW - Playing with the VCF-M101 self oscillation

Published on Dec 12, 2012

"A simple demonstration of our new 24db/oct self oscillating VCF. No external effects or any other resource was used."

http://www.electronicmusicworks.com/

1st Mattson SQ816 Sequencer & Division 6 Eurorack Panel Layout

via George C Mattson | Mattson Mini Modular on Facebook

"The first SQ816 sequencer and expansion module has left the building on it's way across the US to a customer who has promised to give it a good workout and report back. It's like sending your kid off to his first day of school....."

http://mattsonminimodular.com (SQ816 here)
http://www.division-6.com

Uphase+ Updated with Recording, AudioCopy & More

What's New in Version 1.1.0
Solo Mode Improvements :
-Record a stereo mix and AudioCopy ( choose from Sonoma or general pasteboard)
-4 displays (3 before)
-Pan slider for each display
-Minor improvements and bug fixes(listed on uPhase.wordpress.com)

iTunes:
uPhase+ - Gregorio Zanon

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Strange Modes - A Wiard Compilation

"Strange Modes is a Wiard Synthesizer centric release. All sounds were created electronically with Wiard System 300 / 1200 or Malekko/Wiard Modules. All donated funds will go to supporting Muffwiggler.com

credits
released 04 December 2012
VoltageCtrlR, Rico Loverde, Mark Griffiths, Roycie Roller, Ryan McRyhew, Michael Ford, Kuxann-Sum, Dave/Gas Anorex, sandyb, Numan7, Bactene, Zerosum Inertia, Olivier Gerber, Norman Fay, Elektrograd, Levitating, Otoskope, Robert Efroymson, Diffuse."



via ryan

Synth Talk with Richard Burgess of Landscape

LANDSCAPE: 'European Man'

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Landscape's 'European Man', featuring Barbie Wilde.

Pea Hicks who runs Optigan.com and the MC-8 blog, has a great post up on Richard Burgess and the use of the Roland MC-8 Micro-Composer.  The following are a couple of excerpts and videos for reference.  Along with synth talk there are some interesting historical bits on the time including the origin of the New Romantic label and scene.  Richard Burgess worked with Rusty Egan who in turn was in Visage, a band consisting of him Billy Currie and Midge Ure of Ultravox, John McGeoch of Magazine, Siouxsie &  PIL (Johnny Rotten of The Sex Pistols), and others.  Lot's of cross collaboration at the time.  If interested you can start with Visage on wikipedia and click through the names.  The post-punk New Romantic followed by New Wave movement brought synthesis to many.  In Pea Hicks' interview you'll find a great audio snip with some geeky synth talk on setting values for the MC-8 - this is in an actual track.

"Pea: I’m sure to you it probably seems like a head-scratcher why anyone in this day and age would voluntarily subject himself to the hassles of dealing with ancient sync dilemmas, but for me that’s part of the fun and also it’s a way of working that inevitably produces some idiosyncratic results that you wouldn’t get by doing things the “easy way.” I’m definitely after that metronomic Human League type groove.

Richard: I think the machine definitely influences the result so I don’t see it as odd to want to use the MC8. I have thought about it myself.The same thing applies to analogue sequencers. Like I said, we synched the MC8 to the CR78 by programming a square wave to come out of the mulitplex outputs and then we adjusted the level through a console until it ran the CR78. Most of those old drum machines run on simple square waves with no flags. Getting them to run in the same time is less of a problem than getting them to start at the right time. I used the MC8 in preference to later machines because of the timing. I found early Cubase to be shaky (it’s fine now) and SMPTE Track from Hybrid Arts was very sensitive to processor load. I always liked the timing of the Linn 9000 and I still have mine. I don’t know about the DMX but the 808 should lock tight – it’s only one machine later than the CR78 if I recall correctly."

And on Shock's Angel Face:

"Richard: Oh yes, that was all me. Rusty Egan brought the group and the song and I programmed everything in my home studio and recorded it at Mayfair Studios in South Moulton St. with John Hudson engineering. It was the System 100Ms with the 10x gate modification on the bass line for sure. I did all their recordings and I wrote the rest of the songs with various members and Rusty."

Shock - ANGEL FACE - Shock

Anyware Instruments SIMPLESIZER Gallery

via Tommy Welsch of Anyware Instruments on Facebook (click through for more pics)

"The SIMPLESIZER. In memory of my old old DIY synth project. The start of some people into the modular world. The name was invented from my daddy (because he don´t know about synth´s)"

One went up for auction here in 2011 and one was featured in a video here.

I Love The 1970s - Documentary on The Stylophone

I Love The 1970s - The Stylophone (BBC2?, 2000)

Uploaded on Aug 6, 2010 by GuildfordGhost

"Not sure what channel this was on, so feel free to correct me. Smashing old Stylophone footage for you techno-geeks!"

Don't miss the recently announced Stylophone S2

And some tracks featuring the original:

David Bowie- Space Oddity Original Video (1969)


Kraftwerk - Pocket Calculator


The White Stripes - 'Icky Thump'


Update: correct videos embedded. Apparently if you embed individual videos from a playlist the embed for the first video shows regardless, so Bowie was embedded three times.  Thanks goes to daden in the comments for catching it.  Typically when I publish a post, I'm already moving on to the next, so if you see mistakes, let me know!  :)