ARP PRO SOLOIST II SN 2712-056

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

Roland System 100m

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction
sir_analog (RSS)

"The classic 5 module J Unit system is made up of the following units:

112 Dual VCO: Two VCOs with sawtooth, triangle and variable pulsewidth, soft and hard sync. 3 CV ins, 2 outs


121 Dual VCF: Two 24dB low pass filters with resonance and fixed (3 levels) high pass


130 Dual VCA: Two VCAs with linear or exponential switching

140 Dual EG & LFO: Two ADSR envelope generators with inverted output, one LFO with delay, trigger and 5 waveforms

150 LFO/S&H/Noise/Ringmod: A module with LFO (5 waveforms with switchable range: x1, x1/10), white and pink noise generator, sample & hold (with lag), and ring modulation

191J Base rack for the 5 above modules, with patch bay and jacks for external keyboard/controllers."

SN 071892, 163136, 313148, 101928, 273418

CLICK FOR MORE »

Roland Juno-106 with Wood Side Panels & Lighted Bender

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

via the seller: "Sometimes customers can sell there boards thru The Synth Spa, like this one. But this one has something cool attached to it. A lighted bender and a 100.00 dollar coupon towards a custom color upgrade. The metal case has a bit of rust , but only a small amount, thus the reason for the custom color upgrade coupon. ( now the custom color will only cost you 150.00 with the coupon) .

This 106 received the total restoration package and it's serial number is recorded in the book of life! Where I guarantee its working ability and currently made parts for 10 years.

She a beast under the hood, I personally did the calibration and install of new electronics . The voice chips are guaranteed for life as well. The sliders have been taken apart , deoxidized , and resoldered back into the board. The power section was also rebuilt. Volume pot is smooth and clean, and the buttons are brand new tac switches. Keys have been cleaned. The internal memory now has the best of the best 106 sounds installed. Also there is a standard 3 prong power receptacle and cable that comes with this synth."

Cwejman Modules

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via the following auctions:

VCO2-RM
D-LFO
ADSR-VC2
DMF-2
VCA-2P

"The 2RM is equipped with seven waveforms, LFO mode, sync and waveform outputs are routed to a DC coupled ring modulator (RM). The oscillator's frequency is controlled by COARSE, TUNE knobs and FM inputs. TUNE finetunes the oscillators (± 6 semitones).
Frequency modulation (leveled FM1, FM2 and FM3 ) determinates the intensity of frequency modulation and/or pitch control. All FM inputs are carefully calibrated for 1Volt/octave sensitivity. Frequency modulation, by an audio signal, creates so called "side-bands" that consist of sum and difference of signals frequencies.
These additional frequencies do mostly have a non harmonic sound. Modulation, by low periodic waveforms, such as LFO or envelope generator creates momentary pitch shift of modulated oscillator common named vibrato (by LFO) or pitch bend (by envelope generator).
SYNC means that sync'ed oscillators frequency is tracked by the frequency of controlling oscillator;
OSC2's frequency is syncronized to OSC1's frequency. When the tuned frequency of sync-ed oscillator has the same or multiple of frequency of controlling oscillator then sync-ed oscillators waveform has no or very little "glitch" which results in a sync-ed smooth waveform (sinus waveform). The sync-ed waveforms (with additional FM modulation) are perfect for cutting edge lead sound and hard, funky basses.
PULSE WIDTH % adjusts the pulse width of the pulse wave from 5% to 95%.
WAVEFORM selects the waveform or a mix of waveforms from an oscillator. PULSE WIDTH control works also on the waveform mixes where the pulse wave is included.
Ring modulator (RM) is a classic audio effect device and due to the non harmonic character of the output signal, very useful to create metallic timbres such as bells, sweeping whistles and percussive sounds and tremolo effects (modulated by low periodic signal like a LFO). Two input signals are pre-patched to OSC1 and OSC2 outputs. Using the inputs X and Y, any other external signal can be routed directly into the ring modulator. As modulation source the ring modulator can produce a huge amount of complex waveforms both in the low and audio frequency range."

"The D-LFO consists of two identical low frequency oscillators. The LFO2 can be internally sync-ed to LFO1 by an internal switch. The TRIP POINT control the voltage point at which the waveform is sync-ed; continuously from lowest to highest point of the waveform. Additionally the external signal can be used as sync source in two modes; the SYNC T converts the external signal to a very narrow pulse for a distinct sync and the SYNC G extract pulse width of the external signal for sync with a "steady state" sync-ed waveform. The RM/AM is a ring modulator / amplitude modulator. It is coupled to both LFO's outputs and has a separate output "RM-AM" and input for external signal (pre-patched to the LFO2's output)."

CLICK FOR MORE »

ROLAND SH-1000 SYNTHESIZER

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

capsule corp - Blood Party

Published on Dec by Enrique Franco

14, 2012
C.c Video-single
Directed by Enrique Franco
Cámera:Oscar Company
Palma de Mallorca 2012

Roland SH-101 keytar guitar rock.

Rytmik World Music (Nintendo DSiWare)

Published on Dec 14, 2012

http://rytmik-worldmusic.cinemax.cz/

"Rytmik World Music is a pocket music station for Nintendo DSi and Nintendo 3DS.

Rytmik World Music is an application for creating rhythmical and melodic themes and for composing whole songs. Library contains 117 carefully picked authentic sounds of ethnic drums, percussions, plucked, mallet, bowed and wind instruments, complemented with a selection of synth drums, basses and pads, creating together a strong and creative mix of sounds and rhythms for your compositions not just from the sphere of world music. Compositions being played are visualized on the upper screen in the classical demoscene style with 20 types of visualization to choose from."


DSis on eBAy - DSis on Amazon

Random Modular Snippets 2 & 3

Added to this post.

Exclusively Analogue E-mu Universal Active Filter

via Exclusively Analogue

"The quieter Winter period has meant more time to build the various systems and modules we have to offer and one of the most recent has been the Universal Active Filter. Below are photos of one that was shipped over to Belgium recently. This one uses a number of the same original components from the eMu UAF while our Belgian friend built the wood casing himself."

Novation Releases Launchkey for iPad

"Novation Launchkey is a powerful and unique analogue modelling synthesiser.

SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE: FREE!

Launchkey includes 60 exciting synth sounds for you to use straight away in your performances and productions.

Launchkey gives you a fast and fun way to play with sound. Change each sound instantly using the interactive and hands on graphics to take your music to new dimensions. Just play a note and start moving things!

Touch it. Move it. Hear it.

Launchkey is an iPad app and is not compatible with iPhone or iPod Touch.

Launchkey requires iOS5 and above and is recommended for iPad 2, iPad Mini and Retina iPad.

For more information please visit.
For support please contact.

Follow us on†Facebook and Twitter
www.twitter.com/weAreNovation
www.facebook.com/novationmusic"

iTunes:
Novation Launchkey - Novation

iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals

UVI Teases Virtual Kurzweil K250, Yamaha CS-M Series, & Rhodes Chroma

via UVI on Facebook

U1250 - "A little one for a light-hearted weekend"
CS-M - "Another one"
KROMA "Coming soon"

Korg All Access: Lance Tolbert demos the Korg Krome Music Workstation

Published on Dec 14, 2012 by KorgUSAVideos

"A Korg fan since the Trinity and Triton Workstations, in-demand keyboardist Lance Tolbert (Will.i.am, Mariah Carey and many more) recently stopped by Swing House Studios to demo the Korg Krome Music Workstation. Enjoy some great playing as Lance gives us a taste of Krome's impressive synthesizer, organ and grand piano sounds.

For more on Krome head over to www.korg.com/krome."

I should be sleeping...

Published on Dec 14, 2012 by ZerosumInertia

"Quick experiment with the 266e modulating D1000 before bed. I had to run the D1000 clock through a comparator to get it to trigger the 266e.
Here is the direct audio recorded straight to interface:
http://www.zerosuminertia.com/audio/metasonix/d1000/266ed1kexperiment.mp3"

New iMPC User Videos

iMPC Dubstep - iPad mini -
Published on Dec 14, 2012 by nakanosyun

"It tried trying with sound of pre-setting. It is splendid."

iTunes:
iMPC - Akai Professional

iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals

Fingerdrumming Episode 5
Published on Dec 14, 2012 by appsformusic

"http://www.appsformusicproduction.com/ 5th installment of the fingerdrumming series. A chilled beat with some cheeky hi-hat patterns using iMPC. Enjoy!"

Fingerdrumming Episode 6


iTunes:
iMPC - Akai Professional

iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals

Tape + Modulars

Published on Dec 14, 2012 by RecoHead

Jolymods on tape

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."

All parts here.

iTunes:
FunkBox Drum Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC
Loopy HD - A Tasty Pixel
sir Sampleton - Paul Slocum
NLogSynth PRO - tempo rubato

iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals

Polysix Reboot p.42

Published on Dec 14, 2012 by Syntegrator

"I follow up on the part numbers required to replace the tact switches and front panel LEDs with a source and price for the tact switch frame assemblies. After this I discuss the good deals on replacement Juno-106 parts that I have found at Syntaur dot Com."

Banana Blippoo Box and Serge Modular vid #40

Published on Dec 14, 2012 by Phisynth

"These are my first experiments with the BBB (banana blippoo box, from Rob Hordijk) alone or together with the Serge.
It's a beautifully looking handcrafted device, extremely fun to play with."

BOSS DR-55 + KORG MS-20

Published on Dec 14, 2012 by FUGAMS20

BOSS DR-55 + KORG MS-20
synchronization

Dreamy ambient space drone music soundscape (Supernova II synthesizer)

Published on Dec 14, 2012 by synth4ever

Relaxing dreamy space ambient drone music soundscape demo (Supernova II synth) - PART 1



Relaxing dreamy space ambient drone music soundscape demo (Supernova II synth) - PART 2


"Performing a relaxing, dreamy ambient space drone musical soundscape on Supernova 2 keyboard synthesizer. Utilizing a repeating arpeggiator pattern, amplifier/envelope filter adjustments, LFOs, reverb and delay effects.

No external processing, performed live. Excerpt from a longer session.

=====

For more, visit:

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/synth4ever
SoundCloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/synth4ever
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/synth4ever.music
Bandcamp: http://synth4ever.bandcamp.com (buy music)"

Kick.S / X646 ACID Live [ XOXBOX × 4 ]

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by KickSenior

===== Kick.S Music =====
・iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/jp/artist/kick.s/id466224974
・Beatport http://www.beatport.com/artist/kick-s/219200
・Bandcamp http://kicks1.bandcamp.com/
・Discogs http://www.discogs.com/digital?artist=Kick+S
・Amazon http://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=ntt_srch_drd_B005NB29NW?ie=UTF8&field-keywo...
・TECHNO.TO http://www.techno.to/search.php?aff_id=679ae5e49008738d769b0dda89aee793&a... ===== Blogger =====
http://electronica-mini.blogspot.jp/

First look at WerkBench for iPhone/Touch (ft. Korg Monotron)

Published on Dec 13, 2012

"Here is a new jam showing off our latest release: WerkBench for iPhone/Touch!

It's a streamlined version of WerkBench, redesigned for a simple workflow on a small screen. We think it's really fun.

Some cool new features include: sample overdubbing, mix/replace option during copy, and s-s-stutter.

iPhone 3GS and up.

Available now."

on iTunes:
WerkBench for iPhone - Bolasol, Inc.

More info:
http://www.bolasol.com/werkbench

iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals

12 Days of Modular 2012-Day 12-Sequencing

Published on Dec 12, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths

"Day 12: A look at a Sequencing.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.

A LinnDrum Brought Back to Life

November Group "Put Your Back To It"

Uploaded on Jan 7, 2009 by tuneup89 - The track is from 1984.

Along the lines of the recent post in via Pea Hicks on the story of a Roland MC-8, we have a story of the actual LinnDrum used in the track for the video above by November Group.  That's the LinnDrum pictured to the left. This one comes in via XBS where you'll find the full post.

"The Linndrum we have has a long and illustrious lineage! It was originally owned by a good friend of mine who is now a great painter ( Alvan Long )! He is also a drummer and was in several boston bands long before my time! Here’s a Pure No Wave Gem from one of those bands called The November Group"

The bad news is it sat unused for 15 years with leaking battery and blown caps.  The good news is it was brought back to life by Forat.  Click through above for more pics and the full post.

Doepfer A106 Xtreme Lowpass/Highpass Filter Modulation and Resonance - 2

Doepfer A106 Xtreme Lowpass/Highpass Filter Modulation and Resonance Part Two
Published on Dec 13, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths

"Part Two of an Audio Demonstration of Modulation and using the resonance insert of the Doepfer A106-1 Xtreme Lowpass/Highpass Filter.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

Switched On Walk-Through feat. Slugbug

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by Switched On

"A walk through of our store front in Austin, TX to allow you (the viewer) to quickly glance at some of our inventory.

If you see anything and have questions please contact us at:
switchedonaustin@gmail.com
or call
(512) 782-8806 (12-6pm Central)

This week's walk through features the musical stylings of none other than Slugbug!
First song: Shirtman (I am working)
Second Song: Layer of Abstraction
Both songs are off the upcoming LP entitled "Truck Month".Follow Slugbug here: http://www.facebook.com/SlugbugATX


Online Store:
www.switchedonaustin.com
Updates on events and new inventory:
www.facebook.com/switchedonaustin
Twitter Handle: @SwitchedOnTX"

KrassesZeug - Tweaking the knobs of my DIY Synthesizer

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by KrassesZeug

"The knobs of a home-made synth are tweaked while it plays a sequence of notes (Syncuino DIY 16-step sequencer, see link below)."

-----------------------------------------------------------------
https://sites.google.com/site/synthaquarium/
http://chemiker1981.blogspot.de/

Eurorack Modular with Oberheim Voice Board & Moog 24 dB Ladder Filter

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"This synth is pretty rare, sounds great and contains Oberheim technology. It uses the same chip set found in early Oberheim synths like the OB-Xa. The Oberheim logo is printed on the voicecards inside the synth. It also sounds like a 'real Oberheim'. If you like using modular gear, and like the sound of classic vintage synths like OB-1, OB-Xa, OB-8 etc, you won´t be dissapointed.

2 x VCO
Coarse & fine Tune, range from ultra-low to ultra-high-(non-audible)frequency
PW & PWM knobs
Output: Saw, Triangle, Pulse
Input: CV, FM, SYNC, PWM
- Curtis CEM 3340, from Oberheim OB-Xa

1 x MOOG VCF
Cutoff, Emphasis, CV, Contour knobs
Output: Signal
Input: Signal, CV, Modulation, Envelope
- Great sounding 24db MOOG Clone, self-oscillating

1 x OBERHEIM VCF
Cutoff, Resonance, CV, Env. knobs
Output: Signal
Input: CV, Res. CV, Modulation, Envelope
- I´m not a fan of this filter, it doesn`t fully cutoff the signal, doesn´t quite reach self-oscillation. Does have voltage controlled resonance, though.

2x LFO
Frequency & level knobs
Output: Saw, Triangle, Square

2 x ADSR
- very fast, snappy attack, great for percussive sounds

2 x VCA
- Curtis CEM 3310, from OB-Xa

1 x RINGMODULATOR
Level knob
X & Y Inputs, Signal output

1 X SPEECH-MOD
Frequency & Intensity knobs
Range, Chop-on, Mod-on, triangle/sine and FM-Source Switches
2 Signal In, 1 Output
- great for extreme, weird, screaming, metallic sounds

2 X MIXER (3 in 1)

1 x BINARY DIVIDER
= Sub-oscillator, 4-way switch

1 x NOISE (white noise only)

4 x MULTIPLE/INTERFACE
- two of these are hardwired to the CV and GATE-channel of the MIDI Interface
- the other two allow interfacing with standard 6,3mm cables.

1 X SLEW LIMITER
= Glide

1 X MIDI INTERFACE
= Doepfer A-191, modified with banana-jack output for CV 2. CV1 and Gate are internally hardwired to multiples 1 and 2.

Things that don´t work as they should:
1. the level knob on LFO 2 only levels the triangle output
2. the Y-input of the ringmodulator doesn´t work. Not a big problem since I will include a spare RINGMODULATOR Module. Identical to the one installed in the System. It used to sit where the MIDI-Interface is now. It comes untested, and you have to install it yourself

optical condition: a few scratches are visible, on sides and top.

One more thing, not a problem but something you should know:
both oscillators offer SYNC. When syncing VCO 2 to VCO 1 you get the "classic" hardsync sounds you might remember from synths like Prophet 5, Jupiter 8, OB-8 etc. When syncing VCO 1 to VCO 2 you get a different sound - more like cross-modulation. So both inputs are labeled "sync", but seem to offer different kinds of sync - maybe one offers hard-sync, the other soft-sync.

This System uses the 1/Volt Octave standard, so interfacing with most other modular gear is no problem. However this system uses banana jacks. Cables are included (as seen in the pictures). Connection with 6,3 mm standard cables is possible when using one of the four interface/multiple modules..."

CLICK FOR MORE »

Lionstracs Groove X-R Rackmount Sampler Synthesizer

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"Small package, full set

The Groove X-R 19 inch rack modules provide the full set of features as the Groove keyboards. Optimized for the work space in your rack, the integrated LCD touchscreen of the X-R gives you the same intuitive control as the TFT touchscreen of the Groove keyboard models.

The front panel include the all realtime buttons recall engines and intuitive navigation.

INSTRUMENTS: 4 dedicated buttons for the realtime recall: Giga Sampler, Synth, ASIO Host ( 8 sentence), VSTi Host ( 1270 VSTi)
COMPOSITION: 4 dedicated buttons for the realtime recall: COMBI ( 8 layered sounds), ARRANGER ( Energy XT transport&markers) PLAYER ( dual Midi-audio player), PERFORMANCE ( for recall complete shoot system of sounds, players, Effects and so on..)
SCREEN NAVIGATION: 8 dedicated buttons for simple navigation OS, Page changes and Confirmation/Cancel functions.
CONTROL E1 to E4: Realtime encoder pages function with relative BAR LED Value status for each Interface recalled in realtime.
VOLUMES: 3 dedicated master Volume control encooders, with push to Mute/Unmute mode.
POWER: push button for startup and booting the PC system, used also for turn OFF and RED led for Hard Disk data status.
RESET: fast push for Midi CC reset and Press+Hold for 4 seconds for the complete Restart Groove OS application.
LCD 240X64 pixel multicolor display, with precise TouchScreen features."

Russian Vintage Analog Synthesizer ALTAIR 231

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"ALTAIR 231 SOVIET SYNTH RUSSIAN MINIMOOG Vintage 3VCO.

RARE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER, MADE IN CCCP BY "ESTRADIN" MILITARY PLANT AT 1985 YEAR Synthesizer is based on 3 VCO (any can work as the modulator), 1 VCF (lowpass 24dB/oct) with ADSR, 1 VCA, 3 LFO, noise generator (white/pink), portamento. Consist of 5 main sections - MODULATION, OSC'S, MIXER, FILTER and AMP (called Contour)..."

Additional pics at the auction. Pics of the inside below.

CLICK FOR MORE »

1977 Univox Maxikorg Korg K-3 800 DV Analog Synthesizer SN 770024

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

Korg SQ-10 Analog Sequencer SN 152217

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

KORG MS20 SN 147677

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

ROLAND SH-101 Analog Synth + MGS-1 Mod Grip

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

CLICK FOR MORE »

Akai EWI USB XPression Rotator Improv

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by Bernie Kenerson

"An impromtu afternoon improv using my Akai EWIUSB into my XPression by www.dynasample.com with the new Rotator feature. My audio and MIDI/thru from the XPression are going into my MacBook Pro with Live 8. Live 8 has the jazz drum loops on a track, an XPression audio track, and a MIDI thru playing a Live factory preset with Instant EWI on a MIDI track. I change from the Rotator patch to a Synth Trumpet patch (still mixed with the Live Analog Synth) on the XPression from the Programmer 3 & 4 buttons. I can't wait to do this live with a real drummer! XPression is a must have for any EWI (wind/breath controller) player and it just keeps getting better!"

Angry Z-DSP filters

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by GM1ify

http://www.tiptopaudio.com/

Psycho Friday X6 with GlitchBreaks & Magellan controlled by Lemur

Published on Dec 13, 2012

"How much Psycho is your Friday??? This week too much (I load 2 video)...
It's time of GlitchBreaks and Magellan controlled by Abreakpoint sequencer...all recorded at much better audio quality....thanks to discchord the advice...
Good Watching

info: http://www.overthreshold.com

PS: if you are in Rome, saturday 15.12.2012 i play live at Exp.On Festival"

iTunes:
GlitchBreaks - Alex Matheu
Magellan - Yonac Inc.
Lemur - Liine

iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals

We Have Lift Off by synthjunk

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by synthjunk

"Robot launches into space with a Modular Synth & a Commodore64 saves the day.
All sounds & sequences was created with the modular synthesizer except the drums and the space effects which was made with a Roland Jupiter 8. Recorded with Ableton Live.
Wishing all a Merry Christmas and electrifying new year."

15 Sec Gear Demo : Atomic Mochica XL

Published on May 14, 2012 by allthegeardotnet

"15 Sec Gear Demo : Atomic Mochica XL"

http://www.allthegear.net

AtomoSynth on eBay (RSS)

PMM Hardware Knob Box Controller for Minimoog V For Sale

You might remember the PMM featured in this post.  It was made for Mark B, Producer/Owner of International Feel Recordings.

He's currently looking to sell it for £500 sterling + postage. If you are interested, you can reach him at info at internationalfeel.com

CLICK FOR MORE »

"BUCHLA BONGO" PATCH TUTORIAL USING AN ARP 2600

"BUCHLA BONGO" PATCH TUTORIAL USING AN ARP 2600 from Kip Kubin on Vimeo.

"The idea was to create the classic Buchla Bongo patch using My Arp 2600 with no external sequencer or patch cables

NOTE: If you lover the amount of the filter going to the envelope it gets real Raymond Scott real fast."

Thomas Henry MPS = Mega Percussive Synth

via Mr.AcidMachine

"Here are a couple shots of a mr.acidmachine version of the Thomas Henry MPS. There are 8 1/4-inch jacks on the back for Noise Filter CV, Shell Pitch CV, Noise Trigger IN, Impact Trigger IN, Shell Trigger IN, Impact OUT, Noise OUT, and Shell OUT. Tons of controls! Cool and spacey synth drum sounds."

Link above takes you to Mr.AcidMachine where you'll find the second shot.

Elektron Analog Four Acid

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by Jimmy Myhrman

"Acid jam with Analog Four and Machinedrum. Running some 303-like sounds on the first two trackss, and then utilizing the third track to distort one of the 303-lines such that the distorted version runs in parallell with the undistorted version."

Elektron on eBay

Random Modular Snippets

RMS No.1 - Featuring ALM's Pamela's Workout, SDS8, SH-101 and Doepfer Modules from Random Modular Snippets on Vimeo.
Featuring:- ALM - Pamela's Workout, Roland SH-101, Simmons SDS8, various Doepfer modules and a touch of the Strymon El Capistan.

RMS No.2 - A Simple Self Generating Patch - Part 1 from Random Modular Snippets on Vimeo.

Featuring:- Doepfer A-110, A-114, A-124, A-143-1, A-143-4 a few utility modules and a Strymon El-Capistan.

RMS No.3 - A Simple Self Generating Patch - Part 2 from Random Modular Snippets on Vimeo.

Featuring:- Doepfer A-110, A-114, A-124, A-143-1, A-143-4 a few utility modules and a Strymon El-Capistan.

A follow on from Part 1, Obviously. I tried adding more CV modulation to it and triggered the Complex Envelope (A-143-1) with the VCLFO/VCO (A-143-4).
It's more random now, but it's not as nice as the simpler Part 1.

1979 Yamaha CS-5/15 Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the rest of the scans and the write-up.

"Yamaha CS-5 and CS-15 "Turn yourself loose on a Yamaha synthesizer" brochure from approximately 1979."

Livid Announces Alias 8 MIDI Controller

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by lividTV

"The Livid Alias 8 delivers the quick and dirty control you need in a durable, compact package with high-quality controls. Perfect as a portable mixer control, the Alias 8 is designed to satisfy the essential needs of every studio or a live rig. Eight "channel strips" of knobs, faders, and buttons, and a full-size master fader easily adapt to traditional mixing."

Retronyms Releases Major Update to Tabletop for iPad

"December 14, 2012 — San Francisco, CA

Today Retronyms released a major new update to Tabletop for iPad. This free update adds several new features including a Timeline Editor, MIDI support, and Session Sharing. Retronyms also announced that iMPC will work inside Tabletop as the first Tabletop-Ready App.

Timeline Editor
The brand new Timeline Editor is designed from the ground up to provide a fast and powerful way to create and edit notes using intuitive multi-touch gestures:

Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, and create notes.
Correct note timing with Fix to Grid.
Edit note length and velocity.
Undo any changes and edits with Tabletop’s History Menu.
MIDI Controller Support

Users can control Tabletop devices with their favorite hardware MIDI controllers. Connect with USB via Apple’s Camera Connection Kit and use Tabletop’s “MIDI Learn” mode to painlessly map controls and set up MIDI devices:

Features Core MIDI Support.
Works with any MIDI-compatible hardware.
Control Tabletop’s keyboards, drum pads, knobs, faders, and other parameters.
Customize control mapping with Midi Learn mode.
Connect multiple devices.
Share Sessions

Tabletop users have shared thousands of songs on CloudSeeder, the in-app community built on SoundCloud, and with session sharing users can now share complete song projects. After a user uploads a track, another can download, remix, and post it back to the community. All building blocks are included in the shared session - from synth presets to custom samples to sequencing data.

Tabletop-Ready Apps
An important milestone in the evolution of music apps on iOS, Tabletop Ready Apps are stand-alone apps that work inside Tabletop. When users purchase a Tabletop Ready App, a free version is automatically unlocked inside Tabletop. Users can place apps from top music brands in their Tabletop sessions, seamlessly integrating with the dozens of devices already available.

Two Tabletop-Ready Apps are soon to be released including the iMPC from Akai Professional.

About Tabletop
Tabletop is a modular music creation environment for iPad. Mix and match over 25 different devices including samplers, mixers, effects, sequencers, turntables and more. In-app purchases allow users to get the new gear they want from an expanding catalog."

iTunes:
Tabletop - Retronyms
iMPC - Akai Professional

iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals

Akai Releases iMPC for iPad

iMPC Music Production App for iPad

Published on Dec 13, 2012 by AkaiProVideo

"Download the iMPC App here: [iMPC - Akai Professional]

We've teamed up with Retronyms to bring the MPC to your iPad. With more than 1,200 samples, 50 editable programs, 80 editable sequences, and iconic MPC workflow, iMPC is the first app to bring all the functionality of a classic Akai Pro MPC to your iPad.

To learn more and download iMPC visit: http://akaiprompc.com/impc"


iMPC 
MUSIC PRODUCTION APP for iPad
Developed in partnership with Retronyms — www.retronyms.com

Limited time $6.99 introductory price!

Turn your iPad into an MPC. With more than 1,200 samples, 50 editable programs, 80 editable sequences, and iconic MPC workflow, iMPC is the first app to bring all the functionality of a classic Akai Pro MPC to your iPad. iMPC includes everything you need to create a beat quickly and easily, including built-in effects, plus the ability to create new sequences and record and overdub beats. Time correction from 1/8 note to 1/32T with variable swing, and Note Repeat from 1/8 note to 1/32T with latch control are also built in. The app’s built-in sampler can record samples three different ways: using the mic on the iPad, using the line input on the iPad, or using the multi-touch turntable interface in iMPC to record samples directly from iTunes or other music libraries.

• More than 1,200 samples, 50 editable programs, and 80 editable sequences
• Exclusive iMPC sound set and classic Akai Professional sound library
• Sample from iPad mic, line-in, or music library using multi-touch turntable interface
• Export tracks to MPC Software for use with MPC Renaissance and MPC Studio
• In-app SoundCloud community, powered by CloudSeeder
• Share on SoundCloud, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or export to your computer
• 16 Levels mode: 16 levels of attack, velocity, length, and tuning
• Note Variation slider: adjust attack, velocity, length, and tuning as you play
• Trim and categorize samples, undo takes and erase samples
• Create new sequences, record and overdub beats
• Live Sequence queuing for real-time performance and playback
• Simple drag and drop program creation
• Built-in effects: delay, bit crusher, master compressor/limiter
• Time correct: 1/8 note – 1/32T with variable swing
• Note Repeat: 1/8 note – 1/32T timing, with latch
• Supports WIST, wireless Sync Start protocol from Korg
• AudioCopy beats and sequences to compatible apps
• AudioPaste samples from compatible apps
• Tabletop Ready iMPC is free for for iMPC owners
• Route to and use with your favorite Tabletop Effects and devices
• Line-in allows you to resample Tabletop devices
• Use with Tabletop's Timeline Editor"

iTunes:
iMPC - Akai Professional
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Daily Tech Deals