Closet Live Jam 2018-05-03: "Rivers and roads"

Published on May 3, 2018 Level Cat

"A small mid-week jam.

Gear: Teenage engineering OP-1, Waldorf Rocket, MFB 522, Korg Volca Keys, Beatstep pro and a red little synth I forget the name of, I think its from bleep labs or somewhere else"

Bend Records
Audio-dwellers, Gothenburg, Sweden.

www.bendrecords.se

Bleep Labs Drum Machine BD001 Synth DIY Noise Glitch

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Insane Synths: Bleep Labs' THINGAMAGOOP (v2)

Published on Jun 1, 2017 daleturner

"THINGAMAGOOP v2: Handmade analog + digital synthesizer you control with light, made by Bleep Labs. About the size of your average "stompbox," Thingamagoop 2 generates digital or analog sounds from an analog VCO, and has an antenna--or LEDacle--sticking out the top, with a light at its end; point it towards or away from the sensor to change the frequency cutoff. Switches and knobs control the source and waveform, as well as an arcade style "kill switch" button on the side to cut audio in/out. But the beauty of this box is its sheer weirdness--white noise, odd frequencies, and sounds; one of the all time best noise machines. (Also has CV in/out to “communicate” with synths.)

In this video, you're hearing it totally "dry," with no effects (and, of course, in mono). Not sure why this "improv" has a couple audio anomalies/artifacts in certain spots. (Other "takes" didn't have this.)

Song: 'Things That Go Goop'
© Dale Turner 2017
http://www.intimateaudio.com"

The Shattering; Mind Wipe Phase 1 (Drumbrute, Circuit, Bitblob 2)

Published on Feb 22, 2017

Cool to see the Bit Blob used in this track.

"Download the audio track for FREE here-https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio...

New 2-part Hardtek track! The Arturia Drumbrute is playing the Kick & Crash Cymbal, the Bleep Labs Bit Blob is making all the annoying high pitched synth noises and the Novation Circuit is taking care of all the rest! The Drumbrute is being overdriven in the mixer channel for some nice analog clipping!"

DJ Hombre on the Dam Drum v3

Published on Nov 18, 2016 djhombre

"A brief but funky play with my old Dam Drum from Bleep Labs / Stones Throw / Dam Funk."

Bleep Labs Workshop Series Featuring The Spectroseq & Ganz-O

Dadgeek example - The Spectroseq

Published on Sep 12, 2016 Bleep Labs

via Bleep Labs: "I’ll be teaching a new workshop series for Dadageek starting next week. The classes are designed to be an absolute beginners guide to making light and sound with analog and Arduino. It will be once a week for 6 weeks with a final exhibition of what you create. The price is $250 and includes the materials, Arduino, bread board, components etc, that you get to keep!"

Video description:

"There's still time to sign up for my new workshop series! Starts Sept 20th!
http://www.dadageek.com/build-audio-v...

Here's a device I put together as an example for my classes at Dadageek.

It's a light painter where each row of 8 is read in order with the hue of the pixel controlling the pitch. Eight sine waves are independently controlled by the 8 rows while the eight columns are the steps.

This was a quick project to show what can be done with just a few components and some code.
More info on the class here.
http://www.dadageek.com/build-audio-v...

The 'screen is made of two pieces of thick Baltic birch that were cut on the cnc the have holes for each APA102. The from is just a piece of delrin. A teensy using its audio.h library is doing all the work.
You can check out the code here.
https://github.com/BleepLabs/dadageek..."

Dadageek example - Ganz-O


"Here's a device I put together as an example for my classes at Dadageek.
It's kind of a relaxation device that slowly changes color while lightning flashes and static swells. The rate is changed when it's touched.

This was a quick project to show what can be done with just a few components and some code.
More info on the class here.
http://www.dadageek.com/build-audio-v...

The screen is made thick piece of acrylic that's been CNCd with a simple pattern I made in blender. A teensy using its audio.h library is doing all the work.
You can check out the code here.
https://github.com/BleepLabs/"

Bleep Labs Moving Sale in Austin Texas

via Bleep Labs

"Bleep Labs is having a moving sale at our current location this Saturday, Sept 3rd. If you’re in the market for piles of electronic components, vintage whatsists, tools, office whatevers and who knows what else come by!"

Bleep Labs RAD-FI BUNDLE DIY Synthesizer Kit

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"Assembled and then disassembled, this kit is a great entry into building your own electronic instruments and effects! This is the entire bundle, so contains both the delay and oscillator packages. A great project with real results!"

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Thingamagoop 3000 - Voice modes

Published on May 4, 2016 Bleep Labs

"Friday, May 6th is the last day to order a T3k from bleeplabs.com. After that we won't be doing another run until at least next year but there will be limited stock available from our retailers.

Hear more absurd sounds and order your very own noise friend at http://bleeplabs.com

All sounds direct from the T3k."

Moogfest 2016 Announces Modular Marketplace Synth Event with Neuronics (ex Dewanatron) Debut

This is a bit of a double post. The press release from Moogfest follows further below. A number of known manufacturers are listed, however there is a new one you might not be familiar with, Neuronics. This will be their debut. I am curious what they will show as one half of Neuronics is Leon Dewan of Dewanatron, makers of the Swarmatron and other eccentric synthesizer creations. P.S. Great Make Noise T-shirt on the left! They are my favorite synth T, aside from mine of course. :)

"See, Hear, and Experience the Future of Music at the Moogfest 2016 Modular Marketplace

Free interactive bazaar gives everyone a chance to discover and test-drive next generation electronic musical instruments

Durham, North Carolina (April 27, 2016) - The Modular Marketplace at Moogfest 2016 reimagines the traditional trade show by creating a fun, interactive, educational space where electronic instrument designers connect directly with musicians, technology innovators, and the general public.

Over 25 companies selected for their cult status or game-changing ambition will demonstrate their instruments and offer a glimpse into the future of electronic music. Many of the entrepreneurs and designers behind these products will be in attendance, and almost all items are available for purchase.

Moogfest programming partner Kickstarter has ever curated a selection of three instruments, supported through its crowdfunding platform, to exhibit at the Modular Marketplace: the Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1, Sensory Perception by Sunhouse and Kilpatrick Audio.

The Modular Marketplace is one of the many highlights of Moogfest 2016, which celebrates the legacy of Bob Moog, the visionary engineer who pioneered the analog synthesizer and other technology tools used by artists like Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, and Kraftwerk. The four-day festival from May 19-22 will feature over 250 innovators in music, art, and technology -- from Gary Numan, GZA, Grimes and Laurie Anderson to virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier and transhumanist visionary Dr. Martine Rothblatt. For the first time, Moogfest takes place in Durham, North Carolina, a fast-growing capital of technology, culture and entrepreneurship.

'The Modular Marketplace is free and open to the public, giving everyone from school kids to technology influencers an opportunity to participate,' said Moogfest Festival Director, Marisa Brickman. 'A new generation of engineers and circuit designers are building on Bob Moog's legacy by creating new tools that are shaping the future of music and sound.'

The Modular Marketplace features product launches, daily demonstrations, sound experiments, exclusive discounts, and other special events. It takes place at the American Tobacco Campus at 318 Blackwell Street from 10am - 6pm from May 19 - 22.

Some highlights of the Modular Marketplace include:

Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1: Developed at The New Museum's NEW INC incubator and funded through a Kickstarter campaign that raised $1.3 million, the Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1 will make its public debut at Moogfest 2016. The groundbreaking instrument allows users of any skill or style to strum a guitar, tap a piano, bow a violin, or loop a drum beat -- all on a single interface. By connecting to iOS devices, Macs and PCs, this portable and durable musical tool can make any sound imaginable.

Audulus: Audulus is a virtual modular synthesizer environment for iOS, Mac, and Windows platforms. Throughout the festival, Audulus will be giving away copies of the deep and beautifully designed software to curious sonic voyagers. Simply come by the booth and get signed up.

Bastl Instruments: Based in the Czech Republic, Bastl Instruments in a community-driven company focused on producing handmade electronic musical instruments. Bastl Instruments will be displaying an eclectic robotic percussion set controlled by their Eurorack format synthesizer modules. Additionally Bastl Instruments will be offering 10% off discounts on their tabletop granular synthesizer - The Micro Granny.
Bleep Labs: Bleep Labs will launch the Thingamagoop 3 at Moogfest 2016, a light controlled synthesizer, effect and noise friend. Simple controls give musicians access to rich and diverse sounds, from simple square and triangle waves to FM laser battles.

Neuronics: Neuronics is an exciting new adventure in synthesis helmed by Leon Dewan and producer Josh Humphrey. Dewan is best known for the unique and visually striking analog synthesizers available with his company Dewanatron, whose flagship device, the Swarmatron creates the effect of a swarming hive of bees. Neuronics makes its debut at the Modular Marketplace.

Electric Objects: Electric Objects is the creator of E01, an Internet-connected screen designed specifically for art, capable of playing more than 10,000 works of digital art including video, animations, GIFs, high definition images, or web-based work. Electric Objects will be featuring works by performing artists and speakers at Moogfest 2016.

Kilpatrick Audio: Using both new and vintage circuits and cutting edge software, Kilpatrick Audio creates unique and interesting musical equipment designed to sound great, be fun to use, and to inspire musical ideas in the exploration of new sounds.

Luisa Perera & The Counterpointer: The Modular Marketplace will feature an auto-composing musical installation by coder and instrument designer Luisa Pereira. The counterpoint method Bach will be expressed through her instrument the Counterpointer and 3 Moog Mother-32 modular synths. This alludes to the work of the composer who made the Moog Modular famous, Wendy Carlos.

Make Noise: Based in Asheville, North Carolina, the home of Moog Music, Make Noise designs and builds Eurorack format modular synthesizers that incorporate "West Coast" design philosophies associated with synth pioneers Don Buchla and Serge Tscherpnin. Make Noise is presenting a demonstration of their new 0-Coast device during daytime programming.

To view the full list of Modular Marketplace exhibitors visit:
http://www.moogfest.com/program/talent/modular-marketplace"

The Thingamagoop 3000 - CV i/o

Published on Apr 20, 2016 Bleep Labs

"The Thingamagoop 3000 has extensive CV i/o functionality. Here's a few examples.
The pre-order is ending soon. Get your noise friend at http://bleeplabs.com"

Thingamagoop 3000 - MIDI i/o

Published on Apr 18, 2016 Bleep Labs

"The Thingamagoop 3000 has extensive MIDI input and output functionality over USB and DIN using the included dongle.
Preorders for the first run end May 1st.
https://bleeplabs.com"

Thingamagoop 3000 Update From Bleep Labs

via Bleep Labs

"The stickers and PCB are almost ready! Just need to order one last test of each and it’ll be off to assembly.

The last revision of the board works and sounds great but the controls need to be moved around slightly so we need to do one more prototype.
The stickers have been a surprising amount of trouble but after 6 proofs we’ve finally got the colors we’ve been after.

By the end of the month we’ll have the final images online so you can pick your color combos!

This shouldn’t put us too far behind the original schedule as most of the work is machining enclosures in house and that can begin next week."

Merry Bleeping Christmas (Octatrack & Bleep Labs)

Published on Dec 23, 2015 HardtekStudios

"Download the audio track for FREE here-https://soundcloud.com/hardtek-studio...
Getting a little festive with the Electron Octatrack processing some Bleep Labs Instruments/electronic kits. Blinky lights like a Christmas tree & blipity bloopity music that sounds like a crackling fire with a snow flurry outside... on Saturn. Hope you enjoy!"

Bleep Jam

Published on Dec 17, 2015 Bleep Labs

"There's still time to get a Bleep Labs kit or fully built synth by xmas!
bleeplabs.com"

The Thingamagoop 3000 - First Look

Published on Nov 22, 2015 Bleep Labs

bleeplabs.com

"The Thingamagoop 3000 is a light controlled synthesizer, effect, and noise friend.
After years of development, the next Thingamgoop is here with all new sounds and effects modes."

Daedelus compares the Roland TR-808 vs. TR-8

Published on Oct 27, 2015 Roland U.S.

"Daedelus, one of LA's most-loved electronic music producers and performers, showcases the evolution of the TR-808-inspired Roland TR-8 Rhythm Performer and also gives a brief overview of alternative beat structures in a talk originally delivered for the 2nd Low End Theory Festival on 8.08.15."

http://www.roland.com/aira/airamodular/

Update: Bleep Labs Delaydelus in there as well!

live loops - op-1 with bleepdrum

Published on Oct 22, 2015 j. tomes

http://bleeplabs.com

"another jam using the teenage engineering op-1 and bleep labs bleep drum. using the tape function to layer sounds on the fly.

check out:
----- for all my music
http://soundcloud.com/j-tomes

----- for beats made using only the op-1
http://soundcloud.com/speckdrum"

Bleep Labs Delaydelus

Cool pic of the Bleep Labs Delaydelus via Control Voltage on Instagram, available here.

Quirky Beat on the Dam Drum 3.0 from Stones Throw & Bleep Labs

Published on Oct 20, 2015 djhombre

"A little late night mess about with the Dam Drum 3 while nothing was on TV.

I'd forgotten how tricky it was to get these patterns to line up, I have a feeling that a couple of the buttons start their sequences on different beats...adding to the random nature of whatever happens with the unit!

While I enjoy playing with the Dam Drum, it is very difficult to get a recording onto youtube that doesn't sound bad - I think Youtube compression gets a little over-eager with the 8bit grunginess of the unit."

http://www.bleeplabs.com/