"This is what the diagram sounds like applied to a Wiard Anti OSC being FM'ed
by the Unkle OSC in LFO mode.
Patch Details:
Moskwa Gate out with all 8 steps selected to MATHS Ch. 1 Trig in .
Moskwa CV out to MATHS Ch. 1 Fall, MATHS Ch. 1 Trig out to LPG CV in.
MATHS Ch.1 End of Rise to MATHS in cycle mode Ch. 4 Rise.
MATHS Ch. 4 End of Cycle to Moskwa clock In.
Random Gate to Moskwa Pause."
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"Haiku Portal Patch Diagram.
From the up coming PDF book that comes with the XAOC Devices Moskwa audio sketchbook."
"Logan String Melody II also known as Hohner String Melody II. Synthesizer is in excellent condition. It was made by Italian factory Melody String and distributed abroad by Hohner International, that's why there are two names for it."
"Two channel brain with sensitivity, decay, bend, pitch, noise (white) balance and level controls. Four of the knobs for channel 2 have lost their blue plastic tops. Power switch is finicky; though it always moves, the unit tends to be stuck in the "on" position. This requires you to remove the power adapter cord from the brain in order to power down. ****The problems with the power switch have NEVER resulted in the brain being without power.**** Aside from the above issue, this brain works perfectly.
If you're wondering what this thing sounds like, check out the beginning of LCD Soundsystem's song "Get Innocuous!".
Also included is a Roland PD-7 Dual Trigger 7.5" drum pad."
"Klang Werk:
Klang Werk is a high quality balanced (or “ring”) modulator with a number of built in features making it more versatile than the usual synth module. It’s more like an effect box, although it is right at home in any modular system. Klang Werk includes a voltage controlled sine to complex waveform carrier generator, a signal preamp, a signal envelope follower, and an output mix control.
Time Machine:
A balanced modulator takes two signals (“signal” and “carrier”) and multiplies them together, producing their sum and difference frequencies. The original signals are removed from the output. The result is often used to produce bell like clang tones. The world of the equally tempered scale seems to vanish, to be replaced by an alien sonic landscape filled with moments of unearthly beauty and savage cacophony.
Genuine BBD Analog Delay Line Technology for that "retro" sound.
Delays From 10 mS to 2 Seconds!
Bi-Phase Regeneration for Killer Flanging
Voltage Control of Most Parameters:
Darkstar Module:
This reissue of the Dark Star uses the same basic circuit and updates the design with expanded control ranges and CV inputs for the Noise Clock, Noise Filter, VCO and PWM. Use it as a standalone sound generator or interface it with a modular system for some truly wild sounds!
With the interest in chaos theory and fractals in the past few years, this unit provides an excellent means to explore the effects of chaotic (noise) modulation. The results cover quite a wide range from the haunting to the apocalyptic...
"The Photon X25 USB/MIDI Controller with Audio combines superior USB/MIDI control and high-quality recording in one cool looking product. With unique features such as the AXYZ Controller dome and ten 360° endless knobs, you’ll have powerful MIDI control of your software plug-ins. The Photon X25 is the solution for musicians that want new tools for their software as well as audio I/O for high-quality recording and playback from their computers."
"The CAT by OCTAVE Electronic Synthesizer MODEL 1853 - My Electronics Tech has just serviced this unit and it is in 100% complete working order and the following was done [ Cleaned Keyboard Control and Contacts - Cleaned VCA Control - Cleaned VCO1 Switch and repaired a broken Pin on - 15V Regulator ]. Physical condition is very good as shown. I noticed one of the little rubber feet on the bottom of the unit is missing and on 3 of the knobs the chrome centers gone. I took several photos in hopes of showing it's true physical condition. The CAT is monophonic/Duophonic Analog Synthesizer 2 oscillators capable of square and sawtooth Waveforms. VCO 1 also has a triangle waveform. Each of the waveforms can be played simoltaneously and mixed together and there are additional sub-octave oscillators to each oscillator to blend new and interesting sounds. An outstanding unit to say the least."
"An ultimate collection of useful lyrical and dramatic pads, effects and soundscapes from a multiple golden and platinum record composer for u-he's Zebra 2 VSTI synthesizer.
"Last patch of 2012 on my modular system. First video I've shot with the new phone... audio level is a little low but oh well!
I had been neglecting my system for the past month as I've been (slowly) working on revising my oscillators ( http://electro-music.com/forum/phpbb-files/052820121570_504.jpg ). I started tinkering with the self-oscillation on a lowpass filter and ended up with this patch.
The primary sound generation is from the self-oscillating vactrol filter being fed into a wave folder and then back into itself. The folded output is mixed with the original output of the filter via a cross fader to allow for a sort of wet/dry mix (which really just changes the nature of the feedback into the filter's audio input). The audio is then fed through a vca and then a highpass filter. There is modulation across the board (folder, filters, vca) via lfo's and a sequencer. Timing and direction of the sequencer is derived from a complex little network of binary counters and an analog switch module.
In the video I just start with the end patch and just turn different portions of it on and off to show whats happening (which may or may be very clear in the video anyways...). Lots of great buchla-esque percussion! =)
Thanks for watching, and here's to another great year of synth noodling!"
Published on Jan 1, 2013 Alexander Zolotov·92 videos
From "Back To The Sources" music album http://www.warmplace.ru/music/btts
Made with SunVox http://www.warmplace.ru/soft/sunvox
Other albums: http://nightradio.bandcamp.com
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"With a new production in mind comes the time to start finding new sounds. I'll start by using the Folktek Innerspacial Navigator. It makes everything from really harsh drones to noisy little glitches. It's quite unpredictable. It also uses vactrols in the dome to allow manipulation of the sound through control of the light hitting the dome.
The surface is old brail paper covered with resin. Quite artistic and one-of-a-kind:-)"
"A video showing how the 303 and the Minitaur make really good musical friends. The Schippmann filter is being used to add just a little grit to the 303. The Kuzminorgel gives a wonderful boost to the low end.
"A quick vid on using the A4 to create mayhem from a very simple hat/kick pattern using parameter trigs on the delay sends as well as messing with filters and envelopes. Nothing too deep as far as programming... just good times making some noise. :)"
"http://www.joness.com/gr300/BX13.htm The BX-13-VC is a revision of the BX-13-VX. The "C" in VC stands for control. The BX-13-VC adds support for the resonance knob on a vintage Roland guitar to be used as a control source with modern Roland guitar synths like the VG-99 or GI-20.
This is accomplished by connecting a tip-ring-sleeve cable from the BX-13-VC to a Roland device with a EV-5 input.
In addition, the BX-13-VC allows processing of the hex fuzz signal from a vintage Roland G-202/303/505 or 808 guitar synth controller."
"This is often called a "Preset" synth, but that is deceiving as pretty much every function (Filter, Envelope, etc) can be overridden and set however you want. It shares the same gnarly diode-based dual VCF (and a lot more, I think) with the legendary mega-expensive GX-1 solo synth section and has Highpass and Lowpass filters, both with resonance. It also has the smoothest, most expressive optical aftertouch I've ever used. This is really one of the best sounding monosynths I've ever heard, and also one of the most characteristic. I'm probably crazy for getting rid of it but am desperate for some cash to fund other projects.
Cosmetically it's in nice, very clean condition with some minor scuffs and wear. One switch shaft (Vibrato Preset/Control) is slightly bent askew but functions 100% properly. The lid is missing one clasp and some of the tolex is starting to come unglued from the lid trim.
Functionally it's perfect, everything works as it should and the CV/Gate mod allows it to be played from a midi-CV converter or analog sequencer. I'm not too into acid, but the filter architecture on this makes it a really unique acid machine when sequenced."
"Synsonics Drum Machine (Model 5450) with Box and Accessories. This Synsonics "Drums" drum machine/synthesizer is in excellent working order and very clean (seems to have been never used). This machine was marketed as a toy, but can produce some really cool sounds with the tone wheel and other features, and has the audio outputs of a upper-level drum machines (1/4 in. headphone jack, stereo jacks, ACC jack, and input for a 9 volt DC power source -- was not originally included, nor included in auction) plus on-board speakers. Comes complete with original stereo cables, users manual, and Synsonic brand drumsticks. Original box with flip open window is included, but has some wear (creases, window is slightly loose, etc). This item, especially this model, is very hard to find with everything here, would be awesome for any collector of 80's/90's toys, but also an amazing instrument for any musician making new but rarely heard vintage beats..."
"A solid & practical metal box. The spacey decals are a tough vinyl.
The base of the unit screws on with 6 screws & if powered by mains is ideally left in place. If you want to power it with a 9v battery, the base can be left off for easy access to change the battery. See the image of the internals from underneath. The base has felt pads on for a soft seating.
A brief explanation of controls etc.. The front panel pots from left to right....1. Sensitivity, adjusts the sensitivity of the trigger pad & determines how hard it needs to be struck.
2. Decay, Sets the length of the phrase/note, from a short sound to a long decaying sound.
3. Sweep, you can sweep the pitch if the vco for hands on effect.
4. Rate, The frequency of the modulation.
5. Mode, The shape of the vco. 6. Nz/Pan, Adjusts the amount of noise to be mixed with the output signal. (Linked to a switch on the rear of the
unit to select noise colour)
7. Level , The volume knob.
The rear panel from left to right.... 1. C.V in, control voltage in, 2. noize tone switch , 3. trigger input , 4. On/Off switch , 5. 1/4" jack output, 6. 9v dc power input."
"This is a handmade Rockit synthesizer designed by Hackme Electronics and built from their circuit board. It is a monophonic digital-analogue hybrid using two 8 bit VCO's through a digitally controlled analogue filter and VCA (with 2 LFO's thrown in for good measure). All parameters are directly controllable on panel (and via midi cc). It is powered by 6 x AA batteries (rechargeables are fine). It weighs 1.8kg.
http://hackmeopen.com/rockit-build-info/
Rather than use the standard Rockit case, I have housed the synth in a wooden box with brass front panel. All controls are securely attached to the panel rather than PCB mounted. Leaded solder was used throughout.
The controls are:
Back row
Drone switch, volume, on/off, midi-in, midi-thru, audio-in (to use filter and VCA), audio-out
Left block of controls (from back to front)
VCO1 waveform, VCO2 waveform, VCO mix, VCO2 pitch
A, D, S, R for VCA
Filter cutoff, filter resonance, filter ADSR depth, low/band/high pass filter selector
A, D, S, R for filter
Right block of controls
LFO routing matrix
LFO waveform, LFO rate, LFO amount, LFO sync
And at bottom are the patch save/recall controls..."
Uploaded on Nov 22, 2011 creativegallerysynth·19 videos
"The first test of the Magic Ceramic Theremin lamp. It is developed as a peculiar piece for the opening of the Exibition of several ceramists in Gallery Artibrak. from november until 28th of December 2011.
A theremin is normally stepless, but in this case an A-156 is used as a quantizer..
Small explanation for those who are not familiar:
In this magic piece of ceramic two antenna's are integrated. One antenna for the volume and one for the pitch. The instrument does not have to be touched. The volume can be controlled by your left hand (when approaching it the volume increases), the pitch can be controlled by your right hand (when approaching it, the pitch of the sound goes up). By approaching the antenna's you are influencing the potential difference. Just like the antenna of your transistor radio which functions well or not when approaching it.
This ceramic version of the instrument has a much more variety than it's original. You can make the sound stepless or let it be quantized, so that you hear a real tonescale/musical scale. The sinus-tone of the Magic Ceramic is quantized (chopped in pieces), and in the way it is presented now only the Minor notes are heard. (like the black keys on a piano) In this way the steps between the notes are bigger and easier to distinguish. Other possibilities are just Major notes or the complete tonescale, quantized or not. There is also a small sampler added, so when you reach the highest note a spoken voice can be heard.
more info here: http://www.creativegallery.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&a..."
As promised, here is the video from my visit to George Mattson's studio. George gives us an overview of the Division 6 eurorack Mattson SQ816 sequencer. You'll find pics here.
Published on Dec 6, 2012 via Robert Shipe·16 videos
"The incredible bass sounds of the Analogue Solutions Telemark-K/Oberheim SEM clone. Run through it's Notch Filter, sequenced with Ableton. AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" bass-line.
Gear:
Analogue Solutions Telemark-K, Mackie ProFX12 Mixer, BBE Sonic Maximizer, Lexicon MX200, M-Audio 610 FireWire/Octane Pre-Amps, Ableton Live, Tannoy/M-Audio Monitors and a Peavey Synth Amp."
"ON THE APP STORE: Sound Wand Harp - A Magical Motion-Based Musical Instrument - Club 15CC
Introducing the Sound Wand app for the iPhone 4+. Sound Wand is one-of-a-kind on the app store - a motion-based musical instrument that simulates plucking invisible strings in the air around you. It's part of a project to merge the dynamic feel and performance energy of traditional instruments like guitars with the unlimited possibilities created by digital music technology...
GET SOUND WAND HERE: http://club15cc.com/sound-wand-yt"
"'A very unique and sophisticated virtual musical instrument' - The Next Web ♫ Create sublime music by moving through the air ♫ Enchant yourself and bewitch your friends with this easy yet sophisticated virtual instrument ♫ With Sound Wand you can create heartfelt music straight away, and it gets better the more you play
"I've tried a lot of 'anyone can make music' apps in the past, and they've not always lived up to the hype...but I should have been more optimistic...I rather like Sound Wand..."
- Cult Of Mac ♫
"Can't put it down - the sound is amazing! This is more than just a fun app - it's also an amazing stress release. Turn down the lights sit back and relax…" - UK reviewer ♫
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MORE THAN A TOY: A REAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
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✱ Intuitive, sensitive and sophisticated yet easy enough for the youngest child
✱ Lush, hi-definition sound professionally sampled from a real harp
✱ Jaw dropping app wow-factor - never fails to make everyone smile
✱ Crisp, sparkling graphics and vivid colors make it beautiful to play and to watch
✱ Liberates you from hyper-focus on a tiny screen. The “play zone” is all around you
With Sound Wand you can...
✱ Experience that secret satisfaction normally reserved only for trained musicians
✱ Relax and unwind after a stressful day or long night
✱ Serenade your friends and loved ones
✱ Provide endless enjoyment and a rewarding learning experience for children
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LOTS TO DISOVER
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♫ Play musical harmonies and learn about scales from around the world in an intuitive way, including
♫ Blues
♫ Oriental
♫ Bebop
♫ Major/Minor
♫ Pentatonics
♫ Spanish Flamenco
♫ Hawaiian
♫ Indian Raag
♫ Arpeggios
♫ Special scales that for centuries have been used for specific moods and times of day
♫ Jam over top of Apple’s Music and other audio apps
♫ An app which is only possible on the Apple platform. Can’t do this on Android!"
- sample based polyphonic plaback (6 voices)
- 8 fully adjustable sounds for each preset that can be triggered by midi or by built in sequencer
- microsampling features to adjust the sound ( loop length, shift speed, start, cut)
- bitCrusher, pitchDown, softVolume
- sample rate knob
- step sequencer with record feature, tap tempo, pattern length and shuffle
- it can store 6 double-patterns (32 steps = 8 beats) in each preset
- 4 presets
- jump button
- mute button for individual sounds
- metronome
- optional double pedal input 3.5mm stereo jack connector for shift and monome button
- various sample banks available (TR-808, 8-BIT, BASIC)
- size: 11 x 7 x 4 cm
- 5 knobs
- 3 switch menu buttons
- 4 big performance buttons
- 3 side hack buttons for aditional features
- 1 volume knob
- input voltage: 9V
- MIDI input( MIDI through by special cable)
- jack 3.5mm output"
4ms Peg RCD
Analogue Systems 4x RS 110
Doepfer A 134 pan by Moog MP 201
Flame Chord Machine
Make Noise Maths Optomix QMMG
Malekko 4x Uncle 4x AntiOscillator
Roland System 104 Sequencer
SSL Orgy
Tiptop audio Z 8000 (CM chords)
Toppobrillo Sportmodulator
Logic Master clock and Sequence to Kenton Pro 2000 II
Drums 12/8 Clavia D Drum 4 se
FX Boss VF1 Lexicon PCM80 Line6 Echopro TC M3000
Roger Linn Adrenalinn 2 Akai MFC 42
As usual there was an abundance of fireworks which left the streets littered with the empty shells that used to house the explosives.
So how about using at least the sticks from the skyrockets to something? I haven't come up with something yet. But I have collected a handfull of sticks in various conditions so the materials are there now.
The music is something I recorded back in 1999 and is the old Elton John classic Daniel played on Yamaha HE-8 and Technics SX-C600 organs."
This year, Korg celebrates its 50th anniversary! Since it was founded in 1963, Korg's goal has been to create new experiences in music and performance. That was what drove the creation of Japan's first disc-based rhythm machine, the Doncamatic, and then led to the development of Japan's first synthesizer, the world's first needle-type tuner, followed by numerous unique instruments that have brought the enjoyment of musical performance to many people all around the world.
Korg is resolved to continually create innovative and uncompromising instruments of high quality that inspire professional musicians, yet are still approachable enough for anyone to play.
The musical instruments Korg will deliver are reflections of the ideas and values of the many artists and users who love Korg products - now and into the future.
We look forward to the next 50 years and what the future will bring."
"Introducing st.erling. Here he presents a cover of the classic The Cure song, "A Forest" (original by r. smith and s. gallup). All original production and arrangement by the saint here. Music composed on the Teenage Engineering OP-1 entirely, then dumped into Logic Express and rearranged. Vocals added into Logic and all post effects and production completed in that DAW environment. Movie shot at a park by his house on iPhone 5 and edited in iMovie.
The Cure were one of st.erling's biggest musical influences growing up and this version combines affection for their original song with modern influences by other bands such as The Presets, Cut Copy, LCD, and Radio Department among many others. This all-electronic version clearly pulls from the original while trying to establish a unique direction at the same time. I think he pulls it off.
Stay tuned for more from st.erling and thanks for stopping by to check out another one of my videos.
Note: Song production and final adjustments continue. Mastering not final at this time."
And a live version of the original from 1979 with different lyrics (anyone ID the synth?):
"Featuring:- ALM - Pamela's Workout, Roland SH-101, Roland TR-626, Simmons SDS-8 and various Doepfer modules. This is a simple sequence courtesy of the SH-101 with the Simmons SDS-8 being triggered by the Roland TR-626, and various S&H and Gates being triggered by the ALM Pamela's Workout."
"unit was serviced and cleaned recently. all sliders function perfectly. keyboard was entirely rebuilt. unit has been modded for CV, GATE and TRIG in (the MKI did not have CV control). It was also modded for VCF in. That is a really cool feature that lets you sync the filter to whatever you want. the filter on the MKI is really harsh. i love it. it sounds nothing like a MKII or MKII..."
Side note: check out my review and exclusive interview with the Venom's product manager Taiho Yamada here. You'll find some trips and tricks. Also see this post for some alternate color designs of the Venom and a link to Taiho's Venom blog where you'll find additional tips.
via the listing:
"New and unopened M-Audio Venom Synthesizer/Midi controller/USB Audio Interface...
49 full-size keys with velocity
12-voice polyphony
Features 512 single patches and 256 multi-sound patches
41 oscillator waves and 53 drum sounds sampled from vintage analog and digital FM synths and drum machines
Three oscillators per voice
FM, sync, and dynamic wave-shaping
Three LFOs and three AHDSR envelopes
Four-part multitimbral
Four independent MIDI-syncable phrase sequencers
Two global bus effects and one inset effect per part
Classic arpeggiator
Tap tempo and top-panel BPM control
Built-in USB 2.0 2-in, 2-out 24-bit audio interface
Microphone, instrument, and stereo line level inputs
MIDI in and out via 5-pin DIN connections
Large custom LCD display
Four rotary encoders for editing and performance control
Assignable pitch bend and modulation wheels
Vyzex Venom software editor for Mac and Windows included"
"The Waldorf Pulse is a monophonic synthesizer equipped with three oscillators and an arpeggiator. Its 100 patch programs are divided into 59 presets, 40 user sounds and one random sound. In addition to some standard modulations, four freely routable modulation units with selectable source, amount and destination give almost unlimited possibilities for analog bass and lead synth sounds.
There are up to 16 modulation sources, 4 routable modulation units with adjustable source, amount and destination parameters, 6 knobs and 4 buttons for convenient editing. This and a lot more puts the Waldorf Pulse a class of its own."
"This auction is for an Oberheim "One Voice" custom modular synthesizer, which consists of a patched out vintage SEM, Mini-sequencer, 4 Voice output mixer and 4 Voice power supply in a wooden box with laser etched front panel. The power supply is running on 120V North American power and will include the original Oberheim power cable...
If you've been thinking of starting a modular system you could do a lot worse than this as it contains:
2xVCO
2xEG
VCF
VCA
LFO w/reset
2x8 step analog sequencer with both quantized and unquantized outputs
noise source
Sample/Hold with lag
VC Clock
4 channel stereo mixer
headphone amp
4 way multiple
case/power
Add that up in the modular planner and you're talking classic vintage analog for Doepfer prices."
This one was put together by Larry Church. You can find additional details and pics of the inside here.
Some additional details via the auction: "The only thing worth noting functionally is that the individual step trigger outputs for the sequencer, while wired properly, are very low voltage (~1V) and are S-trig (short to ground, normally open instead of closed) so they really need additional amplification and/or logic inversion to work with most things… not so useful in the context of this closed system, but very handy to have if you are using with a larger modular setup that has basic utility modules to handle these functions.
The SEM has had the LED replaced with a cool, non-blinding blue one... and is very clean cosmetically, as is the Output Module. The mini-sequencer has inexplicably had the front panel paint stripped by a former owner (legending is taped on there for reference) and the knobs are missing their inserts. The wood box won't win any furniture craftsmanship awards but it's made well and overall looks nice. The power supply had a recap and has enough juice to drive more SEMS should you choose to expand it in the future. The fuse holder is a bit loose but not in danger of falling out.
I've tweaked the semi-normalizations a bit and have it in what I think is the optimum routing configuration in regards to external CV/sequencing/transposition to the SEM.
The CV1 and Gate1 jacks in the lower right hand corner are where you plug in your external CV (like a keyboard, my Mini-Brute works perfectly) and the toggle switches route it for you. When in the upper SEQ position, the unquantized CV output of sequencer row #1 is routed directly to the SEM oscillators and gates to Envelope inputs so you can play the SEM from the sequencer without any patch cables. If you switch it to the lower EXT position, it transposes the sequencer from your external keyboard. If you want to bypass the sequencer and drive the SEM directly from your external source, you'd use EXT and then set the left routing switch on the Mini-sequencer to "Keyb". I've also run the main audio output of the SEM to input 4 on the Output Module.
Of course any of these semi-normalizations can be overridden by front panel patch points, but these help it become a self-contained, play-and-play from the sequencer, no patch cables necessary for immediate gratification instrument."
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