Automated tape delay/reverse

Published on Feb 18, 2013

"I adjusted a tape recorder in such a way its playing direction can be controlled from my Doepfer system, this combined with an extra tape recorder that both records and plays back enables delayed tape reversing in a live setting. Quite nice for doing some minimal techno thingies"

Pittsburgh Modular at Control

Published on Feb 19, 2013 Oliver Chesler·70 videos

A seven second video via Oiver Chesler of wire to the ear.  I thought it was pretty funny, so I went with it. Click through for more pics and the full write-up. The event was announced here and here.  If you took any pics or video of the event as well, feel free to send it in.

Visit Control New York at http://ctrl-mod.com/ and Pittsburgh at http://pittsburghmodular.com.

Artiphon Instrument 1 hands on | Engadget

Published on Feb 9, 2013

"Special Thanks to ENGADGET.
Site: http://bbktech.net , http://bbkworld.net
Twitter: http://twitter.com/brianarmy"

See this post for another video and details on the Artiphon.

Alek Stark - TR808 SYNC Q960

Published on Feb 17, 2013 Alek Stark·10 videos

"Roland TR808 is connected to the SHIFT in Dotcom Q960

V V V

Dotcom 44 + Cynthia Zeroscillator + Q960 connected directly to DP4
TR 808: Bass Drum - Rim Shot - CH - HH - Hi Tom
Elektron A4: CH and addicional percussion
VP 330: Choirs"

Sub Phatty Demo Naked

"Naked Version Of PRO AUDIO STAR Demo of Moog Sub Phatty.  No Drums, Non EQ, No Compression, No Reverb, No DElay, No Nothing, just the naked tracks and a very soft limiter on the master. original demo [below and previously posted here].

EVEN WITHOUT FX THE SUB PHATTY SOUNDS GREAT!!!!!!!"

via Henry da Hoova on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"Hi Matrixsynth people, I just took the Ableton Project of the great Pro Audio Star demo, cut the drums and the FX to hear what was the real sound of the sub phatty. ! Enjoy"

Synare 3 original and clone comparison

Published on Feb 19, 2013 RuprechtM·43 videos

"Direct comparison of Synare 3 original and my clone.
Original is panned to left, clone to right.
Recorded into AW16G, no dynamics, no effects."

Synare 3 on eBay - you'll find the clone and originals.

263v Quick Test

263v Quick Test from Lyonel Bauchet on Vimeo.

"One Oscillator Left, one Right, and one centered… driven by 263v Shift Register/Quantizer. No Delay."

KORG MINI 700S Analog Synthesizer + Flight Case

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Studio Electronics Obie-Eight

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Rack mounted Oberheim OB-8.

RSF Kobol Expander I & II

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"Here is for sale a rare example of a perfectly working RSF Kobol Expander I, one of the most sought after synths of the 80s.  Only around 800 units manufactured! Probably one of the best sounding mono synths ever built. Note this is a 220-240v European voltage model. You must use a transformer to work with 115V US power (transformer not provided).


Some called it the French answer to the MiniMoog, among other great features it has :
1. An incredibly pure and powerful tone, due in part to its high quality components
2. analog morphing waveforms (UA726 Fairchild)
3. SSM filters and envelopes (2040 & 2050)
4. and many others (see below)

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RSF Blackbox Vintage Rare Synthesizer SN 13239

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"Up for sale is an (1) extremely rare RSF Blackbox, family of the RSF Kobol. It's a 18 keys synthesizer made in the seventies by Ruben and Serge Fernandez in France. The synthesizer works perfectly! Optical it looks ok for it age, the wooden sides are a bit damaged (see photo's). It's a 220V version and the serial number is: 13239..."

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70s Lyricon II Wind Synthesizer/Electric Sax w/Manuals

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Sanyo Synthesizer Card Player DP-10

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"Sanyo Synthesizer Card Player DP-10

Silver edition

Original box and instructions

Includes various leads/cords (adaptor not included, 12 V centre positive, readily available)

6 song cards (dancing queen, Londonderry Air, Little Brown Jug, Moon River, Chin Chin Cher-ee, When the Saints Go Marchin In)

1 head cleaning card

great condition"

This is the first Sanyo post.

Simmons SDS9

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"Simmons SDS9 Classic 80s Vintage DRUM Synth with MIDI (no pads) BRAIN Only. The Simmons SDS9 is a 6 voice drum synth: analog bass, digital snare, digital rim-shot A/B, and three analog toms. The digital voices uses 8k or 16k EPROMs with analog filters. The drum synth can be triggered by connecting external drum pad triggers (drum pads not included) or via any external trigger input... The installed PROMS are SDS9 Snare, SDS9 Rim A and SDS9 Rim B.."

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PAiA FatMan DYI mono analog synth

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"PAiA FatMan DYI mono analog synth midi or CV controlled"

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WMD Synchrodyne - A la recherche de "sweet spots"

Published on Feb 19, 2013 modularsquare·42 videos

"Un sweet spot est la zone d'écoute idéale pour un paramètre en particulier.

Certains modules, comme ce Synchrodyne, regorgent de "sweet spots". Ils ne sonnent pas forcément harmonieux sur tous les réglages, mais seulement dans certaines configurations bien précises. Tel des petits trésors, l'intérêt consiste à les dénicher en essayant divers réglages jusqu'à trouver des textures qui sortes du lot.

Cette recherche est bien entendu subjective, mais cette vidéo donne néanmoins une idée des sonorités que l'on peut sortir de ce fantastique module.

Le Synchrodyne combine un oscillateur, une PLL et un filtre reliés par défaut dans cet ordre, mais il propose bien entendu les entrées et les sorties nécessaires pour passer outre et tenter d'autres configuration. Un module fascinant et particulièrement profond.

C'est un module WMD au format Eurorack, à venir tester et écouter chez nous :
http://modularsquare.com/fr/WMD-Synch...

Pour cette vidéo j'ai utilisé le module Function de Make Noise (une enveloppe AD connectée au VCA du Synchrodyne), la séquence est générée par un XAOC Moskwa, qui déclenche également l'enveloppe.

Si cette description vous laisse de marbre mais que les synthétiseurs modulaires vous intéressent, ne passez pas à côté de nos rencontres mensuelles et de leurs initiations. L'agenda se trouve sur notre blog, mais vous nous trouverez également sur Twitter et Facebook :

http://www.modularsquare.com/blog
twitter.com/Modularsquare
Contact : cyril (at) modularsquare.com"

unomodulo Buchla Verbos Dual VCO

Published on Feb 19, 2013 Stephen Drake·35 videos

"Ok, theres nothing vaguely musical going on here - it's just a bunch of noise. Some of us like this sort of thing. Anyway, a challenge was posted to create some sort of sonic event that just used one module, and perhaps document it with a video. This is that. No other musical devices were used besides the one module you see in the video."

Added to the knoobz.com "one module battle" post here.

MONOTRIBE - ELECTRO PUNK / INDUSTRIAL - IT GETS IN YOUR WAY

Published on Feb 19, 2013 VJFranzK·579 videos

"This is a live improv recorded with synthesizer and voice, I made up the song shortly before filming this in 2011. The MonoTribe was still new at that time - consider what can be done with the MS20 Mini will be when it arrives soon?

Instrument is KORG MonoTribe. Sound wave display on the screen is Modul8 VJ Software by Garage Cube..."

monotribes on eBay

The Yamaha CS-50- Presets

Published on Feb 19, 2013 AutomaticGainsay·139 videos

"Here is a demonstration of the preset sounds that exist on the CS-50."

All parts here.

testing electribe sequencers with analog synths

Published on Feb 19, 2013 thevco·60 videos

Vintage Synthesizers I Oberheim Matrix-1000

Published on Feb 19, 2013 MusicMarketingTV·452 videos

"A voyage into the heart of the Oberheim Matrix-1000 analog synthesizer from the year 1987.
Exploration by Marko Ettlich (RetroSound)

6 voices
2 oscillators per voice saw, triangle, square variable pulse width, fm
resonant filter 24dB/oct lowpass filter
2 LFOs
1000 sounds

used by Apollo 440, Moby, Fatboy Slim, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Faithless and many more"

Storm 3003 & 4TeK - Escape From Cybertron [Korg, Roland & Waldorf Live Set]

Published on Jan 9, 2013 tHeStOrM3003·33 videos

"Check Out The New Shock-HRz Video = "KRAKATOA":
http://youtu.be/PbKthLjT6yk
Read description below for equipment details!

ESCAPE FROM CYBERTRON

Live performance by Storm 3003 and 4TeK

Equipment for this video:

Simone Ciacci a.k.a. "Storm 3003":
- Roland MC-505
- Korg KaossPad 3
- Korg Kaossilator Pro
- Waldorf Microwave XT

Francesco Salvatici a.k.a. "4TeK":
- Korg Electribe MX

PLEASE: IF YOU LIKE - THUMBS UP AND SUBSCRIBE! :)

Check Out "KOBRA 7":
http://youtu.be/AaG7T7hyWoM"

Shock-HRz - KraKatOa [Korg, Roland, DSI, Waldorf, Akai & Yamaha Live Set]
Published on Feb 19, 2013

"Select HD for a better experience!
PLEASE: IF YOU LIKE - THUMBS UP AND SUBSCRIBE! :)
Read description below for equipment details!

KRAKATOA

Live performance by Shock-HRz

Equipment for this video:

Simone Ciacci a.k.a. "Storm 3003":
- Korg KaossPad 3
- Korg Kaossilator Pro
- DSI Mopho
- Roland Juno D

Francesco Salvatici a.k.a. "4TeK":
- Korg Electribe MX
- Korg Mini-KP
- Korg Monotribe

Gabriele Marini a.k.a. "ReD":
- Akai Miniak
- Yamaha RM1X

Also Check Out "LIVE SET ONE (CRITICAL RMX)":
http://youtu.be/2Q83p_JQnNQ"

http://www.youtube.com/user/tHeStOrM3003/videos

Instrument-a-day 18: teensy drone

flickr By ranjit

"I took the teensy screamer (day 12) and hooked it up to a computer to get a slightly less horrible sound."

Accelerometer, via moonmilk.

24 light sensitive sensors 'lightefface' - arduino + max/msp

24 light sensitive sensors 'lightefface' - arduino + max/msp from kaziem on Vimeo.

"This is an interface that has 24 light sensitive resistors. It is built with Arduino and 3 multiplexers. In these examples it sends data to MAX/MSP and controls sound, but can send data to any software (Processing, Reactor, Suppercollider, Junxion etc) that talks to Arduino. So this is like having 24 light dependent faders, you can do whatever you like with the data. These are just two simple examples, but I'm going to make more patches in MAX, possibilities are endless. I'm also going to try to raise money and turn it into a product, Let's see how it goes. For now enjoy this little documentation."

KORG MS-20 Hands On at CDM

See the write-up at CDM and thoughts on an A/B test with an original MS20 here.

Korg Mini MS-20 random tweaking testing NAMM 2013 direct audio!

Published on Jan 28, 2013 flux302·107 videos

"I took a second to jack direct line out of the mini ms-20 to give you all a feel for how it really sounds. I will be including a full right up of my thoughts on this synth over at Http://Fluxwithit.com you may be surprised what I have to say. [Note the video above is with the filter set to highpass]
http://fluxwithit.com/2013/01/28/korg...
also don't forget the Dystopia Maschine expansion pack is available exclusively through fluxwithit.com at http://fluxwithit.com/flux302-dystopi...
and is on sale while I am still doing NAMM coverage. for only $29.99"

Mellotron @ NAMM 2013 - Poly Aftertouch on the M4000D

Published on Jan 30, 2013

"Http://Fluxwithit.com for more articles and videos like this."

Mellotron at the Big City Music booth. MIDI out & poly aftertouch on the M4000D.

http://www.mellotron.com/digital-mellotron.html

Moog Sub Phatty tweaking and audio demo

Published on Jan 28, 2013

"I demo the Moog sub phatty and push the multi drive to get it sounding gritty and nasty.
for more info check out http://fluxwithit.com/2013/01/28/sub-phatty-tweaking/"

Mode Machines @ NAMM 2013 Fluxwithit.com

Published on Jan 30, 2013 flux302·107 videos

"Mode maschines was on hand to show off it's new filter boxes and drum machines."

Note he states the x0xb0x2 has a Commodore 64 chip in it. I wonder if he mixed it up with their SID box or if the 2 denotes an extra SID chip. Note the Alkex controller for Arturia's Prophet-5 and the Surfin Kangaroo sequencer and of course the Juno-106 and EDP Wasp filter clones.

Stylophone S2 tweaking and sound demo NAMM 2013

Published on Jan 28, 2013

"I tweak out on the stylophone s2 why? cause thats what synths are for!
check out more info over at Http://Fluxwithit.com
remember the Dystopia Maschine expansion pack is on sale with a special namm price go pick it up at http://fluxwithit.com/flux302-dystopi..."

Stylophone S2 NAMM 2013

Published on Jan 28, 2013

"I get the low down on the new stylophone S2 at winter namm 2013"

Stylophones on eBay

DSI prophet 12 overview @ NAMM 2013 Fluxwithit.com

Published on Jan 30, 2013 flux302·107 videos

"We speak with Dave smith instruments about their new Poly synth the Prophet 12
Please sign up for the free newsletter at Fluxwithit.com"

NAMM 2013 DSI Prophet 12 tweaking and sound demo
Published on Jan 28, 2013

"direct audio of some tweaking and presets on the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12.
Head over to Http://Fluxwithit.com/Namm
to get the written article and info on my impressions.

also check out the Dystopia maschine expansion on sale right now for NAMM. http://fluxwithit.com/flux302-dystopi..."

Arturia MiniBrute Tricks and Tips by Fluxwithit.com

Published on Feb 6, 2013 flux302·107 videos

"I show you some interesting quirks with the arturia minibrute.
Don't forget to sign up for the free newsletter to get free drums and what not over at http://Fluxwithit.com
The Amazing Dystopia Maschine Expansion is on sale now at http://fluxwithit.com/flux302-dystopi..."

Minibrutes on eBay

Reaktor Tutorial: x0x Kicks

Reaktor Tutorial: x0x Kicks from FlipMu on Vimeo.

"This tutorial looks at building Kick drums based off the classic TR-808 and TR-909. The tutorial goes over how to calculate Freq and Q (Quality Factor) from reading schematics. The video also shows how to modify the Core static BP filter to use Q values instead of Resonance. To see how to do the same thing for BandWidth (BW), see our previous video on Vocoders vimeo.com/59133221

The video also points out the excellent tutorials for building a TR-909 Kick at http://www.nireaktor.com/reaktor-tutorials/how-to-make-a-909-kick-in-reaktor/"

Yamaha Dx1 Samples on DM1 for iOS

Published on Feb 18, 2013 Chad Vollrath·24 videos

iTunes:
DM1 - The Drum Machine - Fingerlab
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Yusynth LFO Sync

Published on Feb 18, 2013 GoldenCardiganCult·8 videos

"The Golden Rule of LFO sync. The LFO Rate has to be quicker than the trigger or gate that you are syncing to.

The LFO is synced to the gate of the lead arpeggio (the green LED toward the bottom left). The LFO 's rate is also controlled by the Joysticks X-axis via it's FM input. You will notice that when the rate of the arpeggio is doubled, the LFO can no longer sync to it because it's rate is slow than the incoming gates. When I increase the LFO rate with the Joystick you will see the LFO grab sync again."

Buchla Improv: Buchla Blip Beats

Published on Feb 18, 2013 djangosfire·93 videos

"A few patch details:

- Channel "C" of 292 is in a feedback loop... creating an LFO that I'm using as a clock source.

- Clock source from 292 is sent and split into 2x channels of the 230.

- Clock pulse from 230 Ch A is sent to QRV of the 266.

- 2x separate outs of 266 QRV are sent to their own CV input of the 258

- 258 sent out through 2x channels of the 292.

- 230 Pulse Outs from Chan A & B are sent to Ch A & B of the 292

- 292 channels 1 & 2 (the 258 VCO outs) are sent to the 207 - one channel input #1 and the other to input channel #6 (these 2x 207 channels allow fro voltage controlled panning).

- same pulse from 230 Ch A is sent to 266 SRV.

- SRV is sent through the 266 Integrator (for glide/slew) then off to the 207 CV panning of CH 1 & 6.

- 258 VCO#1 is sent into FM of VCO#2... adjusted to taste.

- Noise +3 out for 266 is sent to FM in of 258 VCO#1... adjusted to taste.

- manual switch flipping and adjustments of the 230/207 real time to crazy rhythms

Blips and Bleeps ensue..........."

Jam: Ceephax Acid Crew's Sidneys Sizzler

Published on Feb 18, 2013 fuckingharpsichord·93 videos

"Sound and image not the best, just havin' fun with tha:; S612 and 606"

Roland TR-626 & Akai's first sampler, the Akai S602.

Soundcanvas and Ax60 doing Sidneys Sizzler (Ceephax Acid Crew)
Published on Feb 18, 2013 fuckingharpsichord·93 videos

"i mess up a lot but its fun"

PixiVisor for iOS Now Available

Videos posted here.

"Prepare to see what you've never seen before!

PixiVisor is a revolutionary tool for audio-visual experiments. Simple and fun, cross-platform application with unlimited potential for creativity!
It consists of two parts: Transmitter and Receiver.

* Transmitter converts the video (static 64x64 image or 10FPS animation) to sound, pixel by pixel (progressive scan). This lets you listen to the sound of your image. But the main function of the Transmitter is to transmit the signal to the receiving devices.
* Receiver converts the sound (from microphone or Line-in input) back to video. You can set the color palette for this video, and record it to animated GIF file.

Key features:
* file formats supported by Transmitter: JPEG, PNG, GIF (static and animated);
* real-time video export to animated GIF;
* 64 predefined color palettes;
* iTunes File Sharing;
* Wi-Fi Export/Import (in the File menu of the Transmitter);
* it also available for Android, Windows, Linux and OSX;
* more functions in the next PixiVisor updates...

Examples of use:
* wireless Lo-Fi video transmission over audio;
* video signal transmission through audio cable; you can then modify that signal by some mixers or audio FX processors;
* VJing;
* sound visualization;
* save any sound to animated GIF;
* hide some images and animation in your music;
* searching for hidden messages in the ambient noise; EVP;
* something else; reveal it first!

Official PixiVisor homepage + test broadcasts + more videos:
http://warmplace.ru/soft/pixivisor"

iTunes:
PixiVisor - Alexander Zolotov
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

PongFu - MonoMach 2

Published on Feb 18, 2013 PongFuTube·38 videos

"Sunpilot Raydeo
MonoMachine Tetr4 Tenori-On Space
Recorded in 1 take no overdubs no edits no hostages

harmoniousthunder.com
pongfu.bandcamp.com
soundcloud.com/pongfu"

Aliens Project - 2013-02-16 Walhalla 4

Published on Feb 17, 2013

"modulares Gedudel
Created with MAGIX Video deluxe 17"

Konkreet Performer v2 controlling iPulsaret

Published on Feb 18, 2013

"KP v2 controlling via virtual midi iPulsaret, on my Mac there is Madrona Lab Aalto."

iTunes:
Konkreet Performer - Konkreet Labs
iPulsaret - apeSoft
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Hausfrauentrips

Published on May 24, 2012

"Brain Operating System at work ;-)"

knoobz.com "One Module Only" Modular Battle

You might have seen a few videos cropping up with a "one module only battle" theme. It turns out the challenge was hosted by Knoobz.com. The following were the rules and the submissions. Note there is a second battle just starting, this time allowing the use of two modules.   This is open to everyone.

"The first modular battle took place this past weeked and we are happy to present some really nice & crazy tracks.

The rules:
one module only
no external CV, click or audio
track must be no longer than 2 mins
track as video or audio
no additional edits or effects

And here we go:

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Arturia Minibrute, Moog Slim Phatty, Korg Monotribe and Sunrizer for iPad

Arturia Minibrute, Moog Slim Phatty, Korg Monotribe and Sunrizer for iPad (MusicApps.com.br)
Published on Feb 17, 2013 Marcus Padrini·145 videos

"Trying some analogue equipments playing together.
Testando alguns equipamentos analógicos tocando juntos.

http://musicapps.com.br"

iTunes:
KORG iPolysix - KORG INC.
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

Minibrutes on eBay

Monsterbass! 4 x MacBeth Micromac-D

"This is the sound of 4 x MacBeth Micromac-D Analogue Synthesizers playing together- sequenced via an Ensoniq ASR-10! Micromac-D is for official release to distrubutors in early March '13"

1978 Steiner Synthesizers Microcon Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.

"Steiner Synthesizers Microcon vertical black and white half-page advertisement from the left side of page 52 in the January/February 1978 issue of Synapse Magazine."

LM-1229 - Vintage Delay, USSR

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated. Published on Feb 18, 2013
"demo for ebay item

LM-1229 - vintage delay manufactured in USSR at end of 80-s"


via this auction

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DIABOLICAL FISHES

Published on Feb 18, 2013 HOX808·38 videos

ACID JAM

Heat Synthesizer for Android - browsing some presets and editing

Published on Feb 16, 2013 Lyve1981·15 videos

"Heat Synthesizer will be released as Demo and Pro version in the Google Play Store soon. A virtual analogue subtractive synthesizer with online Preset Browser, everyone can share sounds directly from within the app. The synthesizer has full VST integration, use the Heat Android App as a controller for your VST plugin, design patches while on the way and use them later in a VST sequencer of your choice.

Everything you hear is recorded straight from the line out of a Google Nexus 7 Android 4.2 tablet.

For more info visit http://heatvst.com"

Update: via Nils in the comments:

"Heat Synthesizer is now live!

https://t.co/Q7oLbUrC"

Nord Modular G2 Engine

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"The rare and sought after Nord Modular G2, in a convenient 1U rack space. This unit is working with a brand new USB port installed (common failure point on these devices). It has some cosmetic flaws, see scratches on panels, but not too bad for a 10 year old synth. It DOES include the original printed manual (which is also cosmetically flawed), however it does not have the original software disc...but that is a free download and you'll want the latest version anyway from Clavia's website.

With this auction you will receive the Nord Modular G2 Engine, rack ears, 1 power cord, 1 USB cord, and the original printed manual (minus the software disc). It does not include original packaging or any accessories not listed."

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