Roland TR-330 Rhythm 330

Roland Rhythm 330 up for auction via Loscha: "Quite similar to the TR-77 (Roland_TR-77-SERV.pdf I got those schematics from burnkit2600's site, thanks to him and whoever scanned them in originally).

It's a big, wooden veneer cased organ top plonker with loads of bass and great analog latiny percussion - claves and such. I've got them tuned to sustain a bit longer than manufacturer intended, but, this is changeable on the voicing board on some trimmers.

The voice board also has a "Snappy" control which goes from very mellow to quite outrageously distorted and over-rides the rest of circuit to fizziness.

I live in Melbourne, Australia. The going rate seems to be between 300-450 Australian for these. Am asking for $350 Australian. Am not a greedy man. Based on units that have sold lately on ebay and privately, it seems this is the 2nd rarest TR drum machine, after perhaps the 77. No-one had sound samples online, which is something. I'm hoping to rectify, and to eventually make a more complete recording of the patterns at all tempi, etc.

I've made a modification to the unit which was needed and unobtrusive. The Metronome switch only had one function in real life; To convert "Swing" into "Metronome". I have used some spare terminals on this as a speaker cut switch. The only way you can hear metronome is through both the speaker and the output jack, in all other patches, the Metronome Off/On switch mutes the speaker. The speaker is quite loud, and pumps a lot of air (big old oval speaker). This allows you to hear the pure sound of the unit through your amp/ effects/ compressor/ Funk-A-Duck or whatever else you have.

If anyone has the service manual or schematic, I'd be indebted if they'd email me a copy or a link to it, also.

The front of the case. The damage on the top left of the machine is that the veneer has been pushed back and has creased a little bit, over a slight dent in the wood.

Front of machine is to the left. Big Speaker in the back. Power supply regulation board to the left. Transformer to the right. In the front we have the clock and divide down board. This is almost identical to the TR77 board, as above. The switching logic is below the metal plane everything is resting on. This is made up of diodes and such attached to the multi-pole switches. No roms are used, it's all discrete logic.

The Sound Board and obverse of Sequence Logic Board. You can see the trimmers here. The one on the top left all on it's own is "Snappy". The three on their own row are all kick drum related (tune, resonance of circuit, and mix volume). The kick is very useful. It sounds like an 808, with lots of sine-boom. It doesn't have a percussive attack noise burst like a 909. The other trimmers are tune and resonance and pitch for the tuned percussion (Claves, Toms). In my sound examples, I have the decays set quite long, mostly just before the point of resonance, as I was using it for slower pieces most recently. The circuit slides out of the wooden sleeve with 4 screws on the bottom.

I'm certain that the rubber feet on bottom of unit are not original, they are "chocolate" (square, beveled) kind, not round ones as I would imagine would have been.

A few last notes:
The tempo light only triggers on the first beat of the bar. It is red. A globe in a red filtered bezel, not an LED, although you could put a 5mm UV LED in there if you wanted, I think it might fit. In fact, I'm happy to throw one in if you want to try it. I've tried to get the tempo calibrated roughly to the markings on the front panel, however, there are 2 adjusters on the clock board, you can make it go uselessly fast if you so wish. A simple turn of the trimmer.

http://www.loscha.com/images/TR330-AllBeats.mp3
Quickly cycling through all patterns from left to right. About 2 bars of each.

http://www.loscha.com/images/TR330-Transitions.mp3
Slowly turning the balance knob from left to right, on "Mambo".

http://www.loscha.com/images/TR330-MamboSwingStack.mp3
First Mambo, then Swing, then both of them stacked on top of each other. You can depress multiple buttons for combinatorial sounds.

it's got switchable line voltage around the back along with Audio out and the Start/Stop Footswitch jack -- ."

Audio App Interviews: iOS Music Apps Makers

Published on Mar 9, 2018 MATTHEW FECHER

"Get to know the stories of the people who make iOS Music apps. We want to include tips on the entire process: Programming, Design, Marketing, Development, and more..."

Playlist:
1. Audio Programmer Interview, Ep1: Alex Buga, Top 5 app, Samplist

Samplist is an amazing success story. Developer Alex Buga built his first music app in just 3 weeks with free tools (Swift & AudioKit) and it shot to the Top 5 paid music apps in the USA.

In this interview, he talks about his motivation, design, and development tools. Making a music app from scratch can be daunting. However, Alex persisted. A developer and musician, he powered through to create the app he wanted.

You can download Alex's app, Samplist here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sampl...

Learn more about AudioKit here:
http://audiokitpro.com

Thanks for watching!

2. Audio Programming Interviews, Ep2: Dave Gibson, Music AUv3 plugin creator at FutureSonic

Audio App Interviews // Ep 02: David Gibson (Bristol, UK) creates inventive and fun AUv3 iOS plugins at FutureSonic. What's an AUv3 plugin? How do you get started in making audio apps? Dave answers those questions and more. Keep reading for a cheat-sheet of highlights in the video and links to FutureSonic apps...

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Musikmesse: Akai MINIAK

the product page is up.
"Create YOUR sound
The MINIAK is the first synthesizer from Akai Professional. Developed in partnership with the world-renowned Alesis synthesis team, the MINIAK brings together the control of the Akai Pro MPD, MPK, and APC series with powerful DSP sound-generation technology. The MINIAK is a perfect synth for producers in the studio and live performers on stage because, while it is extremely compact and portable, it’s a serious instrument for creating sounds for both performance and production.

The MINIAK puts up to eight multi-timbral voices at your fingertips, each with three oscillators. You can create interesting and unique sounds and take advantage of the more-than-600 preset sounds and store up to 1,000 programs in the MINIAK. The synth also has two multi-mode filters, three envelope generators, two LFOs, stereo effects, and a 40-band vocoder. On top of all of this sound-melding power, the MINIAK has a comprehensive sequencer with step and dynamic real time phrase sequencing, a drum machine/rhythm sequencer, and an arpeggiator to aid in creating the landscapes and textures you’re after.

Rounding out this complete instrument are high-resolution, 24-bit balanced 1/4" inputs and outputs. The MINIAK has a 37-key semi-weighted keyboard with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch for all-in-one performance. It can also be used as a sound source for MPCs, computer software, and keyboards via MIDI.

UNDER THE HOOD
A MINIAK program is a sound built from the MINIAK’s internal oscillators, filters, and envelope generators. The MINIAK’s more than 600 preset programs span the range of classic analog synthesis sounds. If you’ve heard it before, you will probably find it in the MINIAK’s presets.

In a synth, oscillators generate raw sound. Their output is fed into the filters, whose output is fed into the amplifiers. As the signal moves along that path, you can manipulate the mix at several points and apply modulations, envelopes, and effects to create a custom palette of sounds.

SOUND GENERATION
The oscillators can produce different waveform types and shapes to create various harmonic structures, which our ears perceive as different timbres. Here are some of the waveforms you can create with the MINIAK’s oscillators:

Sine – Smooth, pure sound
Triangle – Fuller than a sine wave
Sawtooth – Harsh sonic character
Pulse – Harmonically rich, ranging from full-sounding square wave to a sharp impulse wave

The MINIAK’s oscillators can produce continuously variable waveforms, so it can can hit any point between these examples.

You can connect external audio sources – other synthesizers, mixers, guitars, and more – using the 1/4” inputs. The jacks accept either balanced or unbalanced cables. You can mix in the external audio sources with the MINIAK’s oscillators. The resulting combination is then sent through the MINIAK’s filters and effects. A special group of programs including vocoder programs exists just for use with the external inputs.

The outputs of the oscillators, the noise generator, the ring modulator, and the external inputs are fed into a virtual mixing board called the pre-filter mix. From here, the signal hits the filters. For each source, you can specify its level and its balance: how much is sent to Filter 1 and how much is sent to Filter 2.

FILTERING
The oscillators produce very raw sounds. To shape and fine-tune the sound, filters give you tools for dampening certain harmonics and boosting others. Filters alter the frequency content of the signal and can have a drastic effect on the sound. Each of the MINIAK’s voices contains two filters, and each filter can be one of the following different types, each with its own character and sonic flavor.

They are: Bypass, Low Pass: ob 2-pole, tb 3-pole, mg 4-pole, rp 4-pole, jp 4-pole, al 8-pole; Band Pass: ob 2-pole, al 6-pole, octave dual, band limit; High Pass: ob 2-pole, op 4-pole; three Vocal Formants, four Comb Filters, Phase Warp, Frequency, Resonance, Key Tracking, Envelope Amount, Offset, and Absolute.

After filtering, the signal is fed to the post-filter mix. For each filter output, as well as a pre-filter signal of your choice, you can specify a level and a pan.

OUTPUT PROCESSING
In the output stage, the MINIAK allows you to apply a drive effect and add some compression, distortion, or other amplification effects. The MINIAK allows you to set up twelve modulation routes. Each of these is a virtual connection between some physical or internally generated source and some program parameter. Basically, a mod route tells the synth to automatically grab a knob and tweak it while a note is playing. Although there are quite a few sources that you can use for your mods, the most common ones involve the LFOs and the envelopes.

LFOs
LFO stands for low-frequency oscillator. LFOs are not designed to produce sound, but instead to tweak a program parameter according to a looping pattern. For example, if you are looking to add vibrato, you need the pitch to continuously waver up and down. Each of the MINIAK’s voices contains two LFOs, each of which offers rate, depth, shape, and tempo sync. The MINIAK’s LFO can sync to the internal clock or any external source via MIDI.

ENVELOPES
If you hit a note on a piano, you hear a burst of sound energy as the hammer strikes the string, followed by lower level of loudness as you hold down the note and let the string ring out, which fades quickly as soon as you release the note and the damper is applied. Synthesizers model this behavior using ADSR Envelopes. ADSR stands for Attack, Decay, Sustain, and Release, and represents the different stages that the sound goes through over the life of the note. The MINIAK also has an envelope that is specifically designed for loudness, called the Amp Envelope. Envelopes are useful in all sorts of mod routes, which is why you can hook up any of the MINIAK’s envelopes to any modulatable program parameter. Each of the MINIAK’s voices contains three envelopes: Amp Envelope, Filter Envelope, and Pitch/Modulation Envelope.

SEQUENCING
The MINIAK has extensive sequencing and arpeggiation performance capabilities. Arpeggios and sequences both respond to a key-press by playing a series of notes over a programmed rhythmic pattern. An arpeggio loops over whatever notes you are holding down on the keyboard. If you hold down a chord, the MINIAK will generate a melody by playing each note of your chord individually. A sequence has a melody line built in so you can hold down a single key and the MINIAK will play back that melody relative to that key. Pressing another key will transpose the sequence.

The MINIAK has MPC-style step sequencing and recorder-style dynamic real time phrase sequencing. There’s also a drum machine/rhythm sequencer for the built-in drum sounds.

EFFECTS
The MINIAK has a full compliment of stereo effects including Chorus, Feedback, Theta Flanger (Phaser + Flanger), Thru Zero Flanger, Super Phaser, Notch Frequency, String Phaser, 40-Band Vocoder, Analysis Gain, Sibilance Boost, Band Shift, Synthesis Input, Analysis Signal In, Analysis Mix, six types of Delay, and three types of Reverbs.

With the extensive sound generating and manipulating power of the MINIAK, the sounds you dream up are as easy to create as twisting a few knobs. And creating complete soundscapes with the sequencer and arpeggiator couldn’t be easier. Step up to the only synth with the Akai Professional name… the MINIAK."

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::vtol:: driver

::vtol:: driver from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

http://vtol.cc/filter/works/driver

- arduino
- pure data

"Kinetic sound object. The mechanism is a system consisting of two sound circuits and auxiliary mechanical and electronic elements. The first sound circuit is a speaker emitting square wave. This speaker forces copper balls, served one at a time or several at a time through a dispenser, to bounce up and down on its membrane. Depending on the amplitude and frequency of the sound of the speaker, the balls bounce at one of the same height or at another height. As they are confined in a pipe, they either fall back to the speaker, or jump out of it. If a ball jumps out, it ends up in one of seven collecting vessels and subsequently falls into the pipe. An optical sensor is installed in each of the seven pipes attached to the vessels, detecting the passage of the balls through this pipe. Subsequently, the ball ends up in the collector and may, as and when the balls are used, be returned to the mechanical dispenser through the use of a robotic 'hand'. Depending on the number of times that a ball ends up in a vessel (pipe) and a particular vessel (pipe), the algorithm of the generated sound changes in the second circuit, which executes the generative composition. The frequency of the sound in the primary circuit is also affected by the number of hits.

To all intents and purposes, the object represents a complicated feedback machine, where the feedback doesn't have a direct impact on itself, but uses kinetic and mechanical elements -intermediaries. These intermediaries are nothing other than the generators of random numbers inside a complex and harmonious system. This results in a constant change in the sound and the spectator’s observation of the system's attempts to retain balance and continue its work. To a certain extent, we may assert that the object is performing a routine ritual, infinitely repeating its actions in order to extend its life cycle."

See the vtol label below for more.

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Synthesizer Synapse DUNE 3 - Cinematic meets EDM

Published on Dec 20, 2018 Kevin Schroeder

Music and Video by Kevin Schroeder

via Synapse Audio Software

"The best DUNE ever, now in Full HD!
DUNE 3 builds on the award-winning DUNE 2 synthesizer, adding frequently requested features and innovative ideas, to create the best DUNE experience ever!

DUNE 3 comes with many new patches crafted by expert sound designers. Since DUNE 3 is fully patch-compatible with DUNE 2, it includes its presets as well,
doubling the factory library size to more than 1000 patches.

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Dyna Sample XPression Box

via Steve Sciulli of Life in Balance

"Trying out the DynaSample XPression synth with my EWI 4000s while the Moog Voyager and the EML 101 wait patiently for attention.
http://www.dynasample.com"

via Dyna Sample:

"*** features ***

- sample based "acoustic modeling synthesis"
- unique "TDB" (true dynamic behavior)
- unbeatable dynamic response due to TDB
- superb sample quality
- analogue modeling synthesizer
- analogue plus sample layers
- expressive dynamic voice control
- dynamic / breath vibrato for wind instrument players
- direct aftertouch vibrato for keyboards
- no keyswitches necessary
- 8 voices
- keysplit function
- up to 4 MIDI inputs (2x MIDI, 2x USB MIDI IN)
- direct input for EWI-USB (incl. editor) and USB keyboards
- program change with EWI-USB possible
- 3x stereo out & SPDIF
- impressive 6 channel chord mapper
- monophonic voice synth (pitch to synth)
- stereo audioplayback engine (wav, aiff, mp3)
- external remote control unit
- inputs for 2 pedals & 6 foot switches
- (contact) mic input
- full midi control mapping
- VSTi mix editor for integration in DAWs
- 10 user preset banks
- many optimized factory preset banks
- updates via internet
- external USB storage and backups
- playable with all midi instruments in the studio and on stage"

Arturia Introduces iSpark for iPad

Published on Feb 18, 2016 ARTURIA

iTunes: Arturia iSpark - Arturia

And a set of Tutorials, including some by SYNTH ANATOMY.

iTunes: Arturia iSpark - Arturia

"iSpark is an all-inclusive beat-making solution allowing to create rich tracks from A to Z while experiencing an unequaled workflow. It includes a large variety of drum kits and individual instruments based on the most renowned drum machines and top-notch sound design.
It is the result of a simple recipe, care for rhythm, innovation and uncompromising ergonomics combined with the personality of the greatest drum machines.

What you can do with iSpark:
iSpark allows you to play drum patterns in-real time and to tweak your sound on-the-fly. Its optimized and performance-oriented layout gives you a direct access to an extended range of sonic parameters.
It also integrates a powerful and flexible 64-step sequencer enhancing your creative freedom and effectiveness.

iSpark unites our multi-rewarded TAE® technology coupled with a modular engine and crystal-clear multi-layered samples. Beyond drum and percussive sounds, iSpark blasts the frontiers of beat-making through a range of singular sonic effects, warm analog synth textures and melodic elements.

Details:
Main screen
The main screen is all about performance. Its layout, inspired by our SparkLE controller, gives you immediate access to a comprehensive set of fundamental controls and parameters. Its lower part allows you to play and record your drum patterns in real-time, step by step, to jump between your patterns and to set their length.

Mixer
In the mixer, you can adjust the volume and panorama of your instruments, set two individual effects for each of them, and modify the sending levels to the return effects. The VU meters help you to balance effectively your instruments.

Studio
The Studio is the iSpark laboratory of sound. This is where you will customize your kits and all the instruments that compose it. For each instrument, you can choose the samples that are used and adjust a comprehensive list of parameters.

Sequencer
In the sequencer screen, all the steps of your different instruments are right in front of you. You can thus create your sequences in a flash. Besides, the automation tool allows you drawing modulation curves with a simple glide of your fingertip.

Song
The Song mode gives you the possibility to chain your pattern in order to create a whole performance. Organizing your song is as easy as a drag-and-drop. Switch to “Perform” and discover two large XY modulation touchpads that will bring your songs to life.

Connectivity:
iSpark offers a total and seamless compatibility with the existing Spark environment. Maintain continuously your creative flow by transferring in a heartbeat your projects, patterns, your kits and individual instruments between Spark 2 and iSpark.
Connect the dedicated SparkLE controller to iSpark and associate the flexibility of an app-based instrument to the effectiveness and comfort of hardware.
The compatibility with AudioBus and Inter-App Audio offers a smooth integration of iSpark in you iPad-based setup.
With iSpark, your mobile setup found its beat-making solution.


Main features:
Pristine quality sound engines including: TAE® analog synthesis, physical modeling, and multi-layered samples provided by our top-tier development partners
· 640 Instruments / 40 kits
- Classic drum machines
- Electronic kits
- Acoustic kits
· Shuffle and shift modes to humanize grooves
· Choke groups to mute instruments naturally
· Song mode with 16 segments
· Song segment triggering from hardware
· Performance master effects: repeat, tape, reverse, strobe, pan, mix, bit crusher, 8-mode filter and Roller
· 16-track mixer with high-quality effects: multiband compressor, bit crusher, multiband EQ, chorus, delay, reverb, distortion, phaser, plate reverb, destroyer, flanger, space pan, limiter, sub generator
· Real-time automation on all parameters
· Compatible with SparkLE controller
· Ableton Link integration
· Possibility to share projects, kits and instruments between iSpark and the desktop version of Spark 2."

Utopia Theme Sequence

video upload by boxoftextures

"When I was a kid growing up in New York City in the early 1970s I would listen to WNEW-FM all the time, but especially from 10pm to 2am when Allison Steele, the Night Bird, was on the air. WNEW was a progressive rock station, not really the same meaning as today's term 'prog rock,' but more that the DJs played what they wanted with no playlists. And one night in 1974 Allison Steele played a song from a new band I'd never heard of before, Todd Rundgren's Utopia. I was 14, and I was instantly hooked. The song was over 14 minutes long, and was from a live show. I was heavily into keyboards and they had three keyboard players, one with a giant modular. The bass and drums were incredibly tight. And on top of that was Todd Rundgren, abandoning his pop stylings and going full on prog. And then, after being entranced through the first half of the tune, they all stopped, and the sequencer started up. That was it for me. Instant favorite, and started me down the path to synthesizers. Where I still am today.

So that sequence has pretty much always been in my head, and in a way influenced my entire life. It was life-changing for me. And so here it is, recreated. A 'simple' six-note sequence, but super fast, and constantly shifting. Six notes, but that section of the song is in 4/4. Except that the main lines are on the ones but the answering lines start on the 3 before the one beat. So you have six against four, and your four is being interrupted by the answering refrain. You're constantly off balance, but then again things are also constantly being resolved. And then they all pause, back at the sequence, and he rips into the most amazing guitar solo I've ever heard. The whole thing is genius. Todd Rundgren, perhaps at his peak.

Featuring Multiphonics CV-1 from Applied Acoustics Systems

Video captured with CleanShot X
Audio recorded with QuickTime Player
Voiceover recorded in Sound Studio using an AudioTechnica BHPS1 Broadcast Headset
Audio routing done with Loopback

Edited in DaVinci Resolve 17 on a MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)

Twitter: @selgart
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/boxoftextures"

New Moog Mavis Semi-Modular Analog Desktop & Eurorack Synthesizer - Demos & Details

Priced at $349. The differentiator on this model is in the (East Coast) wavefolder - see video #6 & 12 in the playlist.

Update: New vids added.

Playlist (you can use the player controls to skip around):

1. Meet Mavis: A Moog Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer - Moog Music
2. Moog MAVIS Semi-Modular Synthesizer: A Beginner’s Guide + Demos - Sarah Belle Reid
3. 7 Fun Patches With the New Moog Mavis
4. Moog Mavis Semi Modular Analog Synthesizer Voice : DIY Standalone Synth + Eurorack Module - Perfect Circuit
5. Moog Mavis Semi-Modular Synth: Overview and Demo with 5 Patch Presets - Patchwerks
6. First Look: Moog Mavis semi-modular synthesizer - Marcus Schmahl
7. Review: MOOG's MAVIS goes west! // 18 modular and wavefolding patch ideas explored // Full tutorial - loopop
8. Moog Mavis Is More Complex Than Its Size Suggests - HAINBACH
9. Everything Moog Mavis. - mylarmelodies
10. Moog Mavis Sound Demo (no talking) with Empress Reverb - Limbic Bits
11. Moog Mavis Sound Demo (no talking) - Bonedo Synthesizers
12. MAVIS - The New Moog Synthesizer 🐸 - PanicGirlVids

The press release:

"Meet Mavis: The Newest Addition to the Moog Semi-Modular Family
Mavis, a new all-analog semi-modular synthesizer, delivers legendary Moog sound in an affordable and compact musical machine. An inspiring and expressive instrument, Mavis offers serious value to anyone looking to learn synthesis or explore Moog sound in a new way.

This build-it-yourself synthesizer kit is ready to come to life as a powerful, patchable analog instrument, either mounted in a Eurorack case or on its own. Mavis's intuitive design allows for immediate musical exploration (no patching required) and is ready to guide your journey through the expansive world of modular synthesis through its flexible patch bay and accompanying educational resources.

Mavis features the first-ever Moog wavefolding circuit, allowing for additive synthesis to sit alongside traditional subtractive synthesis, unlocking sounds never heard before on a Moog instrument. Mavis offers incredible value through its clever collection of circuits, including two oscillators, full ADSR, a ladder filter, sample and hold, attenuators, mixer, mults, and much more, providing all the tools needed for creative patching and sound design.

Mavis delivers huge depth of sound to any creative looking to begin their journey into synthesis, expand their Moog ecosystem, or enhance their Eurorack setup."

Additional details & pics:


"As one of their most affordable semi-modular synthesizers to date, Moog's Mavis is equally at home as a standalone instrument, companion to the Mother series, or active member of a bustling Eurorack system. Shipped as an easily assembled kit, the excitement of putting together your own instrument gives way to a wonderful journey of sonic exploration.

Mavis packs all of the essential elements of a full synthesis voice into a compact package—oscillator, filter, ADSR envelope generator, and VCA—as well as some special surprises, including Moog's first-ever wavefolder! Best of all, everything is accessible through 24 patch points, overriding the internal normalled connections and putting Mavis's signal flow under your control.

As with all Moog's best synths, Mavis begins with an all-analog VCO, with this particular design featuring a blend control crossfading between sawtooth and pulse waveforms. PWM and pitch modulation are available with independent level controls, and may be shaped by the LFO, envelope generator, or a mix of the two. The hallmark of any Moog synth, the resonant lowpass ladder filter, makes an appearance on Mavis, and may be similarly controlled with the LFO and/or envelope with positive or negative polarity. As for the VCA, leave it wide open for drones or shape it with the ADSR for lush swells or snappy plucks.

Mavis subscribes to the same modular philosophies as Moog's legacy instruments as well as their hit Mother series. With the 24-point patch bay, additional elements are available to coax more interesting patches out of Mavis. Split and distribute signals with the multiple, inject uncertainty with the sample and hold, and balance audio or control signals with the DC-coupled mixer. Most surprising of all is the inclusion of a diode wavefolder—the first such design on any Moog instrument—bringing a touch of West Coast-style waveshaping into their world of traditionally subtractive designs.

Though Mavis can exist totally independently, it shines in collaboration with others. Place it on your desk alongside your other patchable instruments, or remove Mavis from its enclosure and mount it in a Eurorack case as a 44hp module for highly nested interactions. Mavis ships with a handful of patch cables, overlay sheets, and a protective plastic dust cover for when the instrument isn't in use. Whether you're just starting out or looking for a fully-featured Moog synth voice, Mavis delivers in spades.

MAVIS FEATURES

Fully analog semi-modular synthesizer
Easily assembled
24 patch points
VCO with sawtooth and pulse waveforms
PWM and frequency modulation
Resonant lowpass filter
4-stage ADSR envelope generator
Analog VCA
Utilities section includes mixer, multiple, sample and hold, and more
First-ever Moog wavefolder design
Onboard keyboard with scale and glide controls
May be removed from enclosure and mounted as a 44hp Eurorack module
Includes patch cables, patch sheets, dust cover, and assembly tools"

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TranZen Music 2 - Open Labs with Omnisphere

YouTube via Neuron7777777 | October 06, 2010 |

"Synth Space Music a late night with William McNeely in the TranZen studio - Steve Sciulli of Life In Balance filming after a concert in the Crystal Center. http://www.TranZenmusic.com"

The TranZen Music Studio

ARP 2500

via Steve of Life in Balance:

"For some unknown reason I found this photo very interesting. I came across it while surfing synth stuff. Can anyone ID the woman. I think we know what the synth is."

ARP 2500 of course.
Also anyone know the source of the image?

Update via Mark in the comments: "That is the great Eliane Radigue." I ran a quick search and found this site which has more info on her as well as this shot.

Update via John Levin in the comments: "You can get her CDs from the Lovely Music label, www.lovely.com"

Eliane Radigue trailer from Anaïs Prosaïc on Vimeo.

Superbooth 2023: PWM - Mantis

video upload by sonicstate

"Paul from PWM gave a us preview of Mantis, which is the last synth designed by Chris Huggett [EDP Wasp creator] before he passed away. The Mantis is described as a Wasp Mark II with an Oscar- inspired dual filter, and two analog signal paths that make it duophonic. The oscillators are numerically calculated on power-up using then move into the analog domain, where everything is digitally controlled.

The Mantis mixer allows users to balance between oscillator one and two, add noise, and ring mod. It has a deep, but simple to use modulation section, two envelopes with a unique sustain fall feature and 100 factory patches and 100 user patches. The instrument also includes a few digital effects at the end of the signal path that help sweeten the sounds and make it more of an all-around performance instrument.

While the instrument is still in development, PWM showcased the circuit boards that are provide a preview of the final sound of the Mantis.

PWM Mantis Available: Late Summer 2023

Price 1,599 Euro. 1,349 GBP"

PWM Mantis // released today

video upload by Starsky Carr

"A brand new synth from PWM - a new company with lots of history. Paul has worked extensively in the industry. Most interesting here are his connections from his time at Novation as the BassStaion 2 product lead. You may know that the inventor of the classic WASP and OSCAR, Chris Huggett, was involved there, and before his unfortunately untimely death he was working with Paul on this new synth. Paul has brought it to life with his families blessing.

A great story, and a great little synth. Still has a couple of pre production hoops to jump through but will be available soon."

Duophonic Hybrid-Analogue Synthesiser

• 200 Patches
* All patches in RAM so can be overwritten
* Bank A: 100 Factory presets
* Bank B: 100 User presets (all set to initial patch)
* Compare function
* Initialise patch function

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BUGBRAND BOARDWEEVIL

via this auction
"BugBrand BoardWeevil. A portable, battery powered synth/noise machine unlike anything else.. Control is through dials, light sensors and touch-pads which allow for live circuit re-routing. This thing is capable of a massive range of crazy noises from clicky hi frequency electronica down to gut churning basses.

These things are handmade in small batches and tend not to be repeated - this version sold out over a year ago..

Manufacturers spec below:
Within the BoardWeevil are three oscillators and two (quasi)ringmods. Like previous Weevils, each oscillator has a wide-ranging Pitch Dial plus a Range Switch for selection of low-freq clickety or audio-rate drone tones.
Oscs 2 & 3 can be Syncronized to Osc1 with individual switches. The effect is most audible at audio rates where you get wonderful harmonic tones - Osc1 sets the base pitch and then the rates of Osc2 / 3 set the harmonic overtones.
Osc1 also has an LDR Light Sensor that can be switched in to affect the pitch - the more light falls on the sensor, the faster things run.
Osc1 and Osc2 are combined through the first ringmod (RM1) and then the output of this is combined with Osc3 in RM2. The Balance control is used to crossfade between the two ringmod sections.
Bend Features - it is these extras that bring the Weevil to life! Turning the Starve Dial strangles the power supply to the Osc/RM section sending things into areas where the oscillators fight between each other in chaotic ways. In a similar setup to Osc1, there is another switchable light sensor to control the power starvation.
The Stable/Instable mode switch provides some smoothing to operation - in Stable mode the Starvation appears something like an overall pitch-range-shift, while the Instable mode results in far great levels of cross-modulationary-fighting.
Fourteen Body Contact points hook you straight into the circuit - touching of different combinations allows signals to flow in unexpected manners. This becomes an extremely reactive and interesting means of control.
Output Section - a simple treble-cut Tone Control provides some signal shaping before the final Output Level master volume control.
1/4" Jack // Mini-Amp - the Weevil output is on a standard 1/4" mono jack socket or, if no plug is inserted, the sound passes to a mini amp and speaker for go-anywhere oscillation noises."

Waldorf Q -Synthesizer

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"The Waldorf Q is a 16 part multi timbral virtual analogue synthesizer with 16 voices, expandable to a total of 32 voices. In multi mode, up to 4 parts keep their 2 high quality effects, giving a total of 8 effect processors. Each voice offers 3 LFOs, 3 oscillators with all classic shapes plus new algorithms, 2 filters with a sophisticated routing method and all filter types that you expect from a virtual analog synthesizer.

Furthermore, the Q offers unique Comb filter types in two flavours.
This enables the Q not only to create polyphonic Chorus or Flanger effects but previously unheard athmos or pluck sounds with great life. To top things off, the Waldorf Q has a very powerful arpeggiator and an even more powerful step sequencer. And with 58 endless rotaries, the Waldorf Q easily doubles the number of controls of other synths.

General Features
* 16 voices, expandable to 32 voices
* 16 part multi timbral
* 300 single programs
* 100 multi programs
* 100 step sequencer patterns
* 20 drum maps
* card slot for optional RAM card
* 58 endless dials
* 39 buttons for editing
* 2 x 20 character display
* 5 octave keyboard with aftertouch
* 1 Pitch Bend Wheel, 1 Modulation Wheel
* 2 Control Buttons
* 6 analog outputs (3 stereo outs)
* 2 analog inputs (1 stereo in)
* 1 coax S/PDIF output (44.1kHz)
* MIDI In/Out/Thru
* 2 Switch Inputs (e.g. Sustain Pedal, Gate In etc.)
* 2 CV Inputs (e.g. Foot Pedal, external controller etc.)
* built-in universal voltage power supply
* Dimensions: Width 995mm, Height 135mm, Depth 360mm
* classic blue

Per Voice:
* up to 5 Oscillators per voice
o Pulse with Pulse Width Modulation
o Sawtooth
o Triangle
o Sine
o 2 wavetables with 128 waves each plus Sub Oscillator per Alt Wave
* FM and Oscillator sync
* Noise generator
* Ring Modulator
* Mixer with Balance, each signal source (oscillator, noise, ringmod, external audio material) can be balanced individually between filter 1 and filter 2
* 2 Filters, different types, all including FM and distortion
o Low Pass (12dB/24dB)
o legendary PPG filter
o Band Pass (12dB/24dB)
o High Pass (12dB/24dB)
o Notch (12dB/24dB)
o Comb Filter (positive/negative feedback)
* Modulation Matrix with 16 slots, freely routable
* Pre-routed Modulation destinations, sources selectable
* modulation update frequency in audio range to allow the oscillators to be used as modulation sources
* 4 Modifiers
* Arpeggiator with user pattern, including accents, timing information, swing, glide, chords and more
* Step Sequencer with 32 steps, polyphonic, different controller values per step
* 3 LFOs up to audio range (> 5000 Hz)
* 4 envelopes, enhanced ADSR configuration with loop and one shot function, bipolar
* Poly, Mono, Dual, Unisono modes
* HMT for realtime tuning
* 2 individual high-quality effects per sound
* Effect Types:
o Reverb
o 2 x Surround Delay
o Tap Delay
o Chorus
o Flanger
o Phaser
o Distortion
o Delay
o 5 FX
o Vocoder with 25 bands
* and lots lots more..."

UltraMini | Official Trailer UVI©

Published on May 30, 2013 UVIofficial·39 videos

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Music by Clem B
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Two revered analog synths spanning a 4 decade legacy make sweet love with the UVI Engine™. The result: a 3-oscillator subtractive synth with devastating sonics and supreme ease-of-use. Experience the power of authentic overdrive, dual-filters and more in this ode to the arbiters of analog!

The Minimoog was made available to the public in 1971 and continued to be produced with very little change over the next 10 years. Considered the most popular synth ever by some, there's no doubt the instrument has led a prolific life, leaving a massive wake in its path -- changing perceptions and influencing synthesizer design to this day.

The Minimoog has a near-perfect balance of simplicity and sonic beauty.


HEART OF A HYBRID MONSTER : 2 ANALOG SOULS

One of our specialties is making hybrid instruments to get the best of both worlds.

We started with a beautiful 1971 Minimoog, sampling every waveform of every oscillator across every key -- and we did this for multiple overdrive settings. UltraMini seeps with a thick and immediate analog sound produced with the same 3-oscillator configuration as the Minimoog.

But we didn't stop there. In 2002 the Minimoog had a second coming in the form of the Voyager. This synth has its own wild character. Taking a 2011 Limited Edition Voyager XL, we performed the same comprehensive session, creating an identical sample footprint.

UltraMini includes two fully independent instruments with uniquely skinned GUIs, giving you the choice of vintage analog or crushing new school grit.


MAIN FEATURES

3-oscillator configuration, amplitude and filter key follow, unrestricted polyphony, mono retrigger, per-oscillator amplitude, stereo, color and drive control, a built in bit crusher, phaser, delay, limiter and our advanced algorithmic reverb -- SparkVerb, built-in phraser and arpeggiator assignable per-oscillator, step and LFO modulations and a huge library of expertly crafted presets.

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 SN 1808

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"If you are reading this, you already know what you are looking at. What sets this synth apart is the fact that it has been kept in a clean, smoke-free, studio environment for the first 8 years of its life and then in a music room unused for the balance of the time.

It has never been taken to a live gig, had drinks spilled on it, or been dropped or sweated all over. I am mainly a guitarist and producer. It has been lightly used for bass lines or fill parts in music I was producing in New Orleans in the early 80s. Since then, it has been sadly unfulfilled... sitting on an acoustic piano in my music room. It works fine, and is a one owner piece. The serial # illustrates the classic nature of this vintage piece. It is original and unmolested... not hacked, or customized in any way."

iKazoo: Game Controller, Music Composer, Fitness Monitoring, Stylus Pen, ...

Published on Mar 20, 2013 OGACOGadgets·2 videos

Update: this will support MIDI, OSC and Audiobus. I asked the makers and they replied:

"Yes, this is one of the main topics from the iKazoo. It will come with an APP, which contains a look-up table to link incoming iKazoo signals to MIDI or OSC.  We also plan to link the sound to Audiobus. iKazoo will be a very versatile MIDI controller, as any of its sensors will send data to the look-up table.
You will find XYZ2MIDI (Gyro) Tap2MIDI (Shocksensor) Touch2MIDI (Touchsensor for 2Octave chromatic or any-scale keyboard).  Flute and Kazoo will create MIDI pitch, note and velocity signals; while any sensor can also change MIDI channels.  Also, the two RGB LEDs, once received from an IOS or Android camera will create Cam2MIDI values.  The look-up table will have a "SimpleLearn" function to allow users the link and combine iKazoo signal to almost any application (Music, Games, Fitness, Office etc.) Their settings can be saved in scripts and shared with other users."

What is iKazoo? "A wind instrument [and more] that adds a 'buzzing' timbral quality to your voice when you sing into it. The kazoo is a type of membranophone – a device which modifies the sound of a person's voice by way of a vibrating membrane. In this way anybody can produce any sound using just their voice.  By replacing the membrane with a piezo microphone the sound can be amplified and alternated. Tunes can be converted into numbers [midi]. These numbers can control electronic instruments on your Smartphone, Tablet, PC or Laptop. Making such an electric kazoo might be cool for awhile, but probably it would get boring pretty quickly. That is why,we introduce the iKazoo."

"iKazoo is extremely versatile with tons of amazing functions! The flute side is a breath synthesizer. That's why iKazoo looks like a flute from one side.

The complete surface is touch and shock sensitive, so you can tap on different positions with different intensity to get a super drum computer or beat box. Plus, if you hold iKazoo in your hand instead of between your lips, the built-in microphone can record and alter your voice, while the tunes you have created previously are automatically looped. This will give you an unbelievable performance.

A bi-directional bluetooth transceiver connects wirelessly with your smartphone or tablet.

The iKazoo's built-in Arduino platform is equipped with optical and motion sensors. This turns the iKazoo into an Optical Game Controller. So just move the iKazoo around and play your favorite games easily.

The two multicolour LEDs allow you to connect to any device that has a built-in camera, such as your Phone, Tablet, or a PC.

Just hold the iKazoo in front of the device, and our driver application will search and sync up! You will never have to use a touch screen again. Connect your device to your TV and you have a game console, a presenter or a chat assistant to bring fun into your video calls.

iKazoo's sensors monitor all your movements! Use it as a step counter or check the impact on your joints when you do workout! Even compose music while jogging."

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Kurzweil K250 SN 10004404 with New Display & Rare RAM Cartridge

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"Up for auction a Kurzweil K250 synthesizer in fully working, fully RESTORED condition. it looks awesome, works the same. All 12 voices are incredible.

Keyboard:

K250 has an unique full weight wood keyboard which is built on the same way as a piano with balance-beams. It was cleaned with the passion, every wooden key was checked, adjusted and lubricant was added to the mechanics. It fills like new when you play it with right action and the response.

Technical:

Keyboard is running OS6.2 (latest OS6) and has all motherboard sockets populated with sound banks. These are Soundblocks A, B,C, D.

It has SUPERRAM-II option installed, (extremely RARE) which 4x increases the capacity of original CGP Digitizer. It's fully checked for the operation and very easy to use.

Also hard to believe but the RAM Cartridge, which is another RARE option, is included too.

It also has QLS interface installed, and QLS -to- Macintosh cable is included. I can make an Apple Macintosh with the programs and sound sets for K250 if required.

Front panel has all sliders cleaned up and the LCD display was replaced to VFD one. it looks nice and bright. I'm also including blue color filter, but understand you may not like a blue color, so it's not mounted. It comes with 3M adhesive, easy install in 1 sec. See the pic, it's awesome look.

Power Supply was also cleaned. It's a second revision, runs stable.

Finally, a set of K250 DEBUG chips are included too. That's for the future needs and hope you never need it.

Other details:

K250 comes with the ORIGINAL shipping box which has a palette directly attached(yes, it's fun box). It was stored in the box most of its life and has minimal wear. This also means that I can ship it anywhere without additional packaging. But the shipment will come in two packages anyways, - huge box on palette with K250 and Power supply (incl. manuals) in another separate box.


You'll receive:

1. Kurzweil K250 with Soundblocks A-D, SuperRamII in the original box

2. RAM Cartridge

3. Power Supply (combined with foot pedals)

4. Many Manuals and some spare parts such as original LCD.

5. QLS cable to connect it to a Macintosh"

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Synth in the House

flickr By Geoff Peters 604

"Concept still life of a Roland JX-305 synth and a Japanese stuffed animal bird."


YouTube Uploaded by geoffmobile on Oct 19, 2011

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A behind the scenes look at my recent photography session. Concept still life of a Roland JX-305 synth and a Japanese stuffed animal bird.

Photo details:

Concept photo for Intermediate Photography class at Langara College in Vancouver BC Canada, October 2011.

Taken with available light (no flash). Silver reflector was used to bounce light onto synthesizer. Tripod, long exposure, timer, and mirror lockup were used. Grey card used to set manual white balance and get initial exposure. Some exposure bracketing and in-camera-histogram/blinking highlights on camera were used to find the final exposures.

No post-processing beyond a simple RAW conversion to Jpeg was done; this is all done in-camera.
Used Adobe RGB Color Space.

Suggested music to go with this photo:"

Music Thing on Hiatus

And this is what I woke up to today. This is a sad day for us fans. Music Thing along with Create Digital Music and Analog Industries were the first music blogs I visited and still the top three in my opinion.

They also helped me during rough times - site issues and figuring out how to find the balance in blogging. I will always be thankful of Tom for his support, guidance and of course a few beers in London last summer! :)

Read Tom's post on why he is taking and indefinite break. Although, I am definitely crossing my fingers that MT will come back one day, I congratulate Tom on his success and wish him the best. Sometimes you just need a break and a change in perspective. Family and life should always come first.

Tom, thank you for Music Thing, your support and the great memories. I wish you the best of luck and hope to see you online or in person again one day.

cheers,
matrix