IK Multimedia Uno Overview Videos by Marc Doty aka AutomaticGainsay

Published on Oct 22, 2018 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is an introduction to the IK Multimedia Uno demonstrative series. It features a short introduction, some exploration of preset sounds, and more timbral demonstrations through several instances of music created by multitracking the Uno.

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The theme was created using an IK Multimedia Uno for all sounds and parts except for the drums."

Playlist:
01-The IK Multimedia Uno- Part 1: Introduction
02-The IK Multimedia Uno- Part 2: Oscillators
03-The IK Multimedia Uno- Part 3: Filter
04-The IK Multimedia Uno- Part 4: Envelopes, Octaves, Glide, and Presets
05-The IK Multimedia Uno- Part 5: LFO
06-The IK Multimedia Uno- Part 6: Effects
07-The IK Multimedia Uno- Part 7: Arpeggiator and Sequencer

04-The Landscape Stereo Field- Part 4: Sound Generation with Patching

Published on Aug 29, 2018 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound-generation capabilities of the Landscape Stereo field through the use of patch cables connecting its inputs and outputs.

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AutomaticGainsay Landscape Stereo Field Videos

Polyend Dreadbox Medusa Overview by AutomaticGainsay aka Marc Doty

Published on Aug 29, 2018 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is part one of a two-part introduction to the sound and functionality of the three analog oscillators on the Polyend Dreadbox Medusa.

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01-The Landscape Stereo Field- Part 1: Introduction

Published on Aug 21, 2018 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a functional introduction to a multi-part series about the Landscape Stereo Field, an innovative and expressive sound generating and processing instrument.

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AutomaticGainsay Landscape Stereo Field Videos

A History of Synthesizer Polyphony

Published on Jul 14, 2018 AutomaticGainsay

Marc Doty aka Automatic Gainsay presents an exploration of the dynamic innovations in synthesizer history that allowed synthesizers to play more than one note at a time.

Part 1 is an introduction to the series and the concepts that will be explored.
Part 2 is an establishment of the definitions that will be used in regard to certain terms in the history of polyphony.
Part 3 is an exploration of how the Cahill Telharmonium, arguably the first synthesizer, created and employed polyphony.
Part 4 is an exploration of what could have been the first fully-electronic (not electro-mechanical) polyphonic device in 1915.
Part 5 explores the core interface, mechanical, and conceptual issues facing polyphony in regard to how to realize it with a synthesizer.
A History of Polyphony: Part 6- The Warbo Formant Orgel
A History of Polyphony: Part 7- Hammond's "synthesizers!"
A History of Polyphony: Part 8- Paradigm Shift... the RCA Mark II
A History of Polyphony: Part 9- Setting the Stage: the 1960s
A History of Polyphony: Part 10- The Dawn of Modern Polyphony
A History of Polyphony: Part 11- The First Modern Polyphonic- The Polymoog
A History of Polyphony: Part 12- The Modular Concept in Polyphony: Oberheim
A History of Polyphony: Part 13- Multiphonic Homogenization
A History of Polyphony: Part 14- Paraphony
A History of Polyphony: Part 15- Modern Nomenclature
A History of Polyphony: Part 16- Conclusion

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01-Analogue Solutions Treadstone- Song Demonstration 1

Published on Jun 27, 2018 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a musical example of the sound of the Analogue Solutions Treadstone. All of the synth sounds were created with the Treadstone, and are presented without effect or equalization. The drums and percussion sounds were created and sequenced on a Korg Triton LE.

The Treadstone is a shockingly powerful synthesizer for its size, and is also the smallest modern synthesizer with its level of vintage analog tone.

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Analogue Solutions Treadstone Videos by AutomaticGainsay

Roland SH-101 Overview Videos by Marc Doty aka AutomaticGainsay

Published on Mar 15, 2018 AutomaticGainsay

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Playlist:

00-The Roland SH-101-Introduction/theme

Here is the answer to the question posed by the last video... what synthesizer was used to make the music in that video? Well, it was the Roland SH-101. Here is the theme of the upcoming Roland SH-101 series wherein you can see each part of the multitracked performances that comprise it.

01-The Roland SH-101-Part 1-Oscillators Part 1

Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the oscillator on the Roland SH-101.

02-The Roland SH-101-Part 2-Oscillator Part 2

Here is part two of a two-part demonstration of the sound and functionality of the oscillator found on the Roland SH-101.

03-The Roland SH-101-Part 3-Filter

Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the Roland SH-101 filter.

04-The Roland SH-101-Part 4-Modulation

Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the modulation section of the Roland SH-101.

05-The Roland SH-101-Part 5-VCA and Envelope

Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the VCA and envelope present on the Roland SH-101.

06-The Roland SH-101-Part 6-Automation (sequencer, etc.)

Here is a demonstration of the functionality of the digital sequencer, etc. present on the Roland SH-101.

The Buchla 250e: When testing turns into music-making...

Published on Mar 3, 2018 AutomaticGainsay

"As many of you might know, I work for Buchla now. Part of my job is to test modules. As a synthesist and composer, my testing procedure can occasionally take on a shape that is a little more creative than practical (but always effective, of course!).

In the midst of testing this 250e, I discovered that my somewhat-random initial knob twists to test the outer ring voltages implied a melody that I liked. So, I tuned it to be a little more specifically to that melody. Then I added a counter melody in the second of the voltage outputs. I created some interesting and complimentary timbres out of what started out as sine waves coming from the 259e and 261e.

Once I had created the sequence, I started messing around with Stage Addressing, because it will create new and different musical outcomes from your original creation.

Keep in mind that this is a test, and is a bit rough around the edges... but I found that the melody and countermelody stuck with me after the test, and felt like I needed to record it in some way. I figure if a test is musical enough that it gets stuck in my head, I should probably preserve it.

I hope you enjoy my first posting of a Buchla product!

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02-The Moog Rogue-Part 2-Oscillators

Published on Dec 28, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the oscillators present on the Moog Rogue.

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All parts here.

The Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1 Overview Videos by Marc Doty aka AutomaticGainsay

Published on Oct 17, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

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Playlist:

1. The Stylophone Gen X-1: The Theme from Toast of London

"Here is Matt Berry's 'Take My Hand,' otherwise known as the theme from Toast of London realized entirely via multitracking an analog Stylophone Gen X-1 over drums.

The Gen X-1 is a shockingly versatile Stylophone at the same time as being a delightfully fun analog synthesizer.

Of course, you should also check out Toast of London if you can view it on television, or on Netflix if you cannot. Not only is it sublime comedy, but Matt Berry's accompanying music is fantastic... and not just because it is often analog-synth-laden.

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2. 02-The Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1-Stylophonic Function

3. 03-The Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1- Filter

4. 04-The Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1- Envelope

The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 11: Interval Generator and etc.

Published on Oct 6, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the Interval Generator functionality on the Analogue Solutions Fusebox. Some other functional elements are included in this demo.

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All parts here.

The Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1 Overview Videos by AutomaticGainsay aka Marc Doty

Published on Sep 26, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

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Playlist:

01-The Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1-Introduction

"Here is a song created with multitracked Stylophone Gen X-1 analog synthesizers. All tonal elements, including effects, were created with the Gen X-1. The drums are the same tired loops from GarageBand that I like so much."

The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Overview Videos by Marc Doty aka AutomaticGainsay

Published on Aug 25, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the Analogue Solutions Fusebox, a fully-analog three-oscillator monosynth.

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Playlist:
The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 1: Oscillator 1

More to come...

The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Videos by Mark Doty aka AutomaticGainsay

Published on Aug 2, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

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Playlist:

1. 01- The Analogue Solutions Fusebox- Introduction

"Here is a piece of music created with the new Analogue Solutions Fusebox. All of the tonal aspects were created with the Fusebox. The song is based on a live performance of the bass line using a combination of the Interval Generator and the Patternator. These two functions, when used together, can create extremely expressive, changing, and changeable sequences.
An entire series on the Fusebox is forthcoming.

Most of the drums in this song were sequenced on an Ensoniq EPS-16+ using a combination of drum samples from a variety of sources, including the Alesis SR-16.

Chords, melodies, harmonies, sound effects, automated arpeggiation, and one drum fill were all multitracked after-the-fact."

2. The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 1: Oscillator 1

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of oscillator 1 on the Analogue Solutions Fusebox, a fully-analog three-oscillator monosynth."

3. The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 2: Oscillator 2

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of oscillator 2 on the Analogue Solutions Fusebox, a fully-analog three-oscillator monosynth."

4. The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 3: Oscillator 3-LFO 2

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the 3rd oscillator on the Analogue Solutions Fusebox synthesizer."

5. The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 4: Filter Types

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the filter present on the Analogue Solutions Fusebox."

6. The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 5: Filter Functions

"Here is a demonstration of the sound of the functionality associated with the filter of the Analogue Solutions Fusebox synthesizer."

7. The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 6: Mixing

"Here is a demonstration of the Mixing functionality present on the Analogue Solutions Fusebox."

8. The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 7: Low Frequency Oscillator

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the LFO present on the Analogue Solutions Fusebox."

9. The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 8: The Patternator

"Here is a demonstration of the functionality and resultant musical effects of the Patternator function on the Analogue Solutions Fusebox. The Patternator is the combination of a four-step CV sequencer with an 8-step gate sequencer."

10. The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 9: Envelopes

"Here is a demonstration of the envelope functionality of the Analogue Solutions Fusebox."

11. The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 11: Arpeggiator... or Sequencer?

"Here is a demonstration of the arpeggiator/16-step sequencer functionality of the Analogue Solutions Fusebox."

12. The Analogue Solutions Fusebox Part 11: Interval Generator and etc.

"Here is a demonstration of the Interval Generator functionality on the Analogue Solutions Fusebox. Some other functional elements are included in this demo."

Jen Synth Tone SX1000 Synthesizer w/ Patch Overlay

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via this auction

"This is a rare SX1000 4 octave mono italian synth. In good working condition for it's age"

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The Arturia MatrixBrute- Part 24- Arpeggiator

Published on Jul 22, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the arpeggiator function present on the Arturia MatrixBrute.

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All parts here.

The Arturia MatrixBrute- Part 15- Sync

Published on May 29, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the Sync function on the Arturia MatrixBrute.
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All parts here.

The Arturia MatrixBrute- Part 13- Polyphony

Published on May 22, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the polyphonic aspect of the Arturia MatrixBrute.

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All parts here.

The Arturia MatrixBrute- Part 12- Audio Mod

Published on May 19, 2017 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the 'Audio Mod' section of the Arturia MatrixBrute.

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All parts here.

RIP David Alan Luce - Former President of Moog Music & Creator of the Polymoog

News is in that Dave Luce passed away yesterday, April 15, at the age of 80.  That's him working on the Polymoog back in the day.   I spotted the image and news in this tweet by @casadistortion.

"RIP David Luce, designer of the groundbreaking Polymoog."

You can find a video interview with Dave Luce in NAMM's Oral Histories site here.

See here for a polymoog promotional film featuring David Luce.

via The Buffalo News:

"After a brief stint at Sperry Rand, where he worked on high-speed digital circuitry, Mr. Luce joined Moog Music in 1972 and invented the first commercial polyphonic synthesizer, the Polymoog.

He became head of engineering, was promoted to president of Moog in 1981, and became a co-owner in 1984. He oversaw and contributed directly to the development of Moog synthesizers and other products.

In developing those instruments, he worked with Keith Emerson of Emerson Lake & Palmer and many other artists on whose music his innovations had a significant impact.

After Moog closed in 1987, Mr. Luce embarked on a new career, helping to develop and refine ophthalmic diagnostic instruments at Reichert Technologies. In 2000 he made an important discovery relating to properties of the cornea, and in 2005 he published a now widely cited paper that earned him recognition as the 'Father of Corneal Biomechanics.'"

And via Marc Doty, aka Automatic Gainsay:

"Dave Luce has passed away.

Bill Waytena, the guy who bought R.A. Moog and turned it into Moog Music in the early part of the 70s, hired Dave to create a polyphonic synthesizer. The synthesizer he created was the Polymoog.

The Polymoog was a complicated design that tried to cope with the issues involved in creating an articulated polyphonic design. Polyphonic electronic keyboards had been created for years, going back to 1937, when Harald Bode created the Warbo Formant Organ. But the problem with applying Bob Moog's synthesis concept to polyphony was that the user was probably going to want each voice to be fully articulated... and that was complex and expensive.

Dave's design essentially addressed the challenge by creating an IC chip for each key that gave each key a synthesizer.

The Polymoog was riddled with challenges and failings, but overall, it was a huge success... being the first, and most effective, application of voltage control to polyphony.

Of course, it couldn't have a ladder filter per key, which meant that the Polymoog had great presets, but fell short when it came to polyphonic synthesis.

Bob described Dave as pursuing overly-complicated designs. Anyone who has ever owned or repaired a Polymoog, should probably agree.

But still... the Polymoog got us started in the modern age, and it was a popular and useful design. Dave Luce worked hard for Moog Music, and is responsible for a lot in regard to that which was created by that company in the 1970s.

Thank you, Dave, for all of your great work.

http://buffalonews.com/…/david-alan-luce-moog-president-pi…/

P.S. We should also thank Keith Emerson... because his input on the Apollo design led to the improved Polymoog."

You can check out the Moog Apollo in the Bob Moog Foundation Archives videos posted here.

Update via Ben Luce in the comments:

"This is Ben Luce, Dave Luce's son. I appreciate the commentary above very much.
Thank you for posting it. I would like to comment though that I have never agreed
with Bob Moog's characterization of my father as pursuing overly-complicated designs.
As your good commentary above notes, my Dad was struggling with very complicated design issues
with the polymoog, and was doing so in era where integrated circuits and instruments of the complexity
of the polymoog were quite new and unexplored.

But perhaps more to the point, to my understanding the primary failing of the poly was that the individual
circuit cards for each key were not soldered down: They were intentionally left removable because
there was some well grounded concern that voltage spikes from bad power on the grid
could cause the special chips that each carried to fail occasionally, necessitating
occasional replacements. As it turned out, these chips almost never failed, which I think is a testament to
the careful design of the chips in terms of component tolerances and such, and of the circuitry
that supported them. So in fact, the failure was really an engineering problem, not
a failure of my Dad's design work per se. Moreover, my Dad worked on all sorts of synthesizers for
Moog Music after that, and created some before that, and in no way were these generally plagued by some
tendency towards over complicated design. The same holds for his subsequent work on
ophthalmic instruments, which led to him finally to be recognized widely as "The Father
of Corneal Biomechanics".

In truth, my father actually loved and sought simplicity in
his work wherever it could be found. He was a true physicist, and physicists are steeped in the
virtues of simplicity and symmetry and mathematical beauty from the get-go.

Finally, it should be mentioned in this context that Bog Moog only worked directly with my
father for a few years, and I don't believe he worked very directly with him on
detailed circuit design issues, except perhaps when my Dad was first involved with improving
some of Bob's older designs. Bog also made those comments long after having left the company for
reasons that had little to do with my father, and that these may reflect some overall bitterness
about that not related to my Dad. For my Dad's part, I never heard him say an ill word about Bog.
He greatly admired Bob's work, and was proud to worked for him and for Moog Music in general."

Update: see this post for a recent restoration of David Alan Laces Polymoog.