STORYTIME IN DREAMLAND, PART III: LIVE @ EMEAPP FEAT. JOE DIMATTIA

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"Joe DiMattia (Lunar Philharmonic, Shaman) brings us this ambient composition titled Storytime In Dreamland, Part III. He performed it live on a vintage Oberheim OB-Xa, a pair of Roland D-50 with one controlling a JD-990 module. Both a vintage Korg and a Roland Space Echo were used as well."

The Ultimate Synth Rig: Michael Whalen's concert at EMEAPP

video upload by Michael Whalen

"Michael Whalen's streaming concert in April 2022 at EMEAPP is becoming one of the best-known electronic music events of the last decade. In this short video, Michael talks about how he chose the amazing vintage synthesizers he played at EMEAPP. Watch what inspired him and his connection to these instruments.

Watch Michael's full EMEAPP concert:"

Michael Whalen "Live In Concert" [NEW 4K Version. REVISED Titles]

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"PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE LINK TO LIVE RECORDING: https://michaelwhalen.lnk.to/liveinco...

This is Michael Whalen's FIRST streaming concert - ever. He is celebrating the music from his new album "Imaginary Trains" using a keyboard rig made up of historically significant instruments and one-of-a-kind instruments.

Combining Michael’s love of 70s and 80s German electronic music (Tangerine Dream & Kraftwerk) with Michael’s masterful sound design and his arcing romantic melodies, “Imaginary Trains” is a new creative high water mark for the award-winning composer and internationally renown recording artist. Enjoy this dynamic performance and exciting new electronic music."

See previous posts for additional videos and interviews with Michael Whalen.

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: ROLAND SH-09 Feat. DON SLEPIAN

video upload by EMEAPP

"Who doesn't love some fat 'n funky synth bass? We sure do! In this episode of Sonic Test Drive, join electronic music pioneer Don Slepian as he guides you through some tips and tricks for programming great sounding synth bass using analog gear. The featured instrument here is our Roland SH-09 mono-synth from the early 80s and it definitely packs a mean punch. We are massive fans of old Roland gear here and .

You can find us at www.emeapp.org where we invite you to join us as a FREE member."

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: OCTAVE CAT/KITTEN PLUS CAT STICK Feat. DON SLEPIAN

video upload by EMEAPP

"We are huge fans of Octave's 'feline' series of synthesizers here at EMEAPP. In fact, we have three Cats and a Kitten in our collection. But seriously, the Octave Cat, Kitten and the rare Cat Stick controller are definitely favorites around here for their flexibility and sonic punch. Hosted by electronic music pioneer DON SLEPIAN, he will take you on a guided tour of these two sibling synths as well as an overview of one of the most flexible control modules ever made."

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: MOOG LITTLE PHATTY (Bernie Worrell's) Feat. DON SLEPIAN

video upload by EMEAPP

"What's cooler than a demo of a Moog Little Phatty synthesizer? A demo on BERNIE WORRELL's Little Phatty by electronic music pioneer, DON SLEPIAN. Enjoy this edition of SONIC TEST DRIVE where Don shows us this analog synth with digital control.

Bernie was a funk monster who played with many acts including Parliament Funkadelic and the Talking Heads. We have a number of Bernie's pieces in our collection including his Minimoog."

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: YAMAHA VL1 feat. DON SLEPIAN

video upload by EMEAPP

"Why is the YAMAHA VL1 virtual acoustic synthesizer beloved by so many? What makes it unusual? Tune in to this episode of SONIC TEST DRIVE and learn about this amazing instrument. Hosted by electronic music pioneer DON SLEPIAN, this VL1demo might open your eyes to the world of virtual modeling.
You can find us at www.emeapp.org where we invite you to join us as a FREE member."

ANTOINE BARIL'S ONE MAN ELP: Backstage Pass @ EMEAPP

video upload by EMEAPP

"After over two years in the making, we are proud to be a part of the One Man ELP project; the brainchild of the amazingly talented Antoine Baril of Québec, Canada. As with his previous "One Man" videos that he has released over the last 7 years (Rush, Genesis, Yes), his attention to detail and accuracy is second to none and it was amazing to watch him at work within our walls for an intense week of keyboard craziness in July 2022. Along with his amazing videographer Paul DiGiacomo, they captured some stunning footage and audio to make this epic video project one for the ages. It was a blast to play a supporting role in this, we gave full access of our Keith Emerson keyboard rig (as well as our extensive collection of vintage analog synths) to Antoine and it was like turning a kid loose in a candy store, a cornucopia of awesomeness! Join us for an exclusive backstage peek at some of the recording processes and video shoots during this one week period. The ELP material he performed and recorded runs Then EMEAPP's executive director Drew Raison will take you on an up close and personal tour of all the keyboards and synthesizers that were used in this project.

Complete list below:

Yamaha GX1 (6:55)
Keith Emerson’s Hammond/Goff C3 w/dual Leslie 122s (7:13)
Keith Emerson’s Split Moog Minimoog Model D (7:51)
Keith Emerson's Hammond L100 (8:09)
Moog Minimoog Model D Pair (Bernie Worrell's Minimoog on right) (8:45)
Keith Emerson’s Moog Modular Synthesizer (9:16)
Mellotron M400 (9:39)
Oberheim Eight Voice (9:58)
Oberheim OB-X/OB-Xa (10:20)
ARP Quadra (10:55)
KORG PS-3300 (11:06)
Moog Taurus I (11:22)
Hohner Clavinet L (11:34)
KORG M1 (11:55)
Keith Emerson’s Steinway Model D (12:10)"

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: UNIVOX MINI-KORG K-2 FEAT. DON SLEPIAN

video upload by EMEAPP

"Why are people so crazy about the Mini-KORG? It's more than just a boring organ-topper, the Univox Mini-KORG K-2 is a little powerhouse of a synth. Here again is electronic music pioneer Don Slepian taking this little vintage beauty on a little tour of it's very flexible and fluid functionality and the great tones that this little beast can pump out.

You can find us at www.emeapp.org where we invite you to join us as a member."

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: REALISTIC CONCERTMATE MG-1 FEAT. DON SLEPIAN

video upload by EMEAPP

"What do you get when you throw Moog into a blender with Radio Shack? The Realistic Concertmate MG-1, of course! Similar to the Moog Rogue, the MG-1differs in that it adds an organlike polyphonic mode that even routes through the synth filter. Some folks love it, others not so much, but electronic music pioneer Don Slepian will give you the intel so you can decide."

ARP 2500 MELODIC PERFORMANCE FEAT. VINCE PUPILLO JR.

video upload by EMEAPP

"This video features EMEAPP's associate director (and chief knob twiddler) Vince Pupillo Jr. taking our beautiful, fully-equipped ARP 2500 system for a melodic and rhythmic ride (along with a vintage ARP 1613 Sequencer). This performance was originally recorded for Alex Ball's amazing film "Electromotive-The Story of ARP Instruments" which chronicles the timeline of Alan R. Pearlman and the company and instruments which resulted, with the crown jewel being the 2500. Enjoy the blippy bloopies!"

ELP’s HOEDOWN: LIVE @ EMEAPP FEAT. MANTICORE w/KEITH EMERSON’S MOOG MODULAR AND HAMMOND/GOFF C3

video upload by EMEAPP

"As mentioned in past videos, EMEAPP feels a deep responsibility to share our historically significant collection of rare, unusual and artist-used musical equipment with the world. As a part of this, we have opened up our doors to several tribute groups that are dedicated to recreating the music of great acts accurately and with the utmost respect to the source material. We are heavily involved in preserving the legacy of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and we do get behind those who share a similar mindset. The Long Island based group Manticore for example is one of the primary acts that is dedicated to paying tribute to the music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and they have become a part of the EMEAPP fold. Here is the group (Rob Shepard on Keyboards, John Cristando on Drums and Ron Ponella on Bass) performing their high-energy rendition of “Hoedown” from ELP’s third studio album “Trilogy” (celebrating it’s 50th anniversary on July 6, 2022). The rig for this shoot prominently features Keith Emerson’s legendary Moog Modular Synthesizer and heavily modded Hammond/Goff C3 with dual Leslie 122 cabinets, as well as Greg Lake’s legendary stage used Persian carpet!

You can find us at www.emeapp.org where we invite you to join us as a member."

Vintage HEM Electronic Music Machine

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via this auction

This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.

Google translated from the listing: "Estate : H.E.M. Electronic music machine 60s 70s for hobbyists and collectors approx. 60x48x16cm weight approx. 27 kg (what is that? Origin? Think what for musicians. Function? Plug and cable are missing. So what for collectors and hobbyists See pictures for condition!"

Not finding anything else about this machine out there. It appears to be a preset organ expander with rhythm mahcine. They also made a STRING-PHASING, chorus/vibrato effects pedal pictured further below. If you know anything about them feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this post.

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ARP 2500 ÉLIANE RADIGUE TRIBUTE: LIVE @ EMEAPP FEAT. OMBIENT

video upload by EMEAPP

"Here again performing on our complete ARP 2500 modular synthesizer is our regular collaborator and good friend, electronic music artist Ombient. His previous performance featured on this channel was a 21 minute melodic ride of "ARPic" proportions featuring the 2500, 2600 and Pro-Soloist. For his second recorded effort on this system, Ombient wanted to present a performance done exclusively on the 2500 as a tribute to the compositional style of legendary French electronic music composer Éliane Radigue. Sit back and soak in this endlessly evolving, expertly guided journey on this wonderful instrument.

You can find us at www.emeapp.org where we invite you to join us as a member."

ARP 2600x2=ARP 5200: DUAL ARP 2600 MELODIC PERFORMANCE FEAT. VINCE PUPILLO JR.

video upload by EMEAPP

"The iconic ARP 2600 is an undeniable classic, 50 years old and going strong. Here in their full glory are our pair of Tonus-era ARP 2600 semi-modular synthesizers (the 2600 on the left was formerly Jack Bruce's) running in tandem with our ARP 1613 Sequencer along with the Arturia KeyStep, KORG SDD-3000 digital delay and Roland MX-1 performed by EMEAPP associate director and sound designer Vince Pupillo Jr.. This performance was created for and featured in the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation's ARP 2600 virtual 'Synthposium' on September 18, 2021 which celebrated the 50th anniversary of this legendary instrument. Both of our organizations are dedicated to preserving the legacies of electronic music pioneers and we are proud to be a partner with Dina Pearlman and her dedicated team who do wonderful work in uplifting the life and legacy of Alan R. Pearlman. This one's for you Dina! Enjoy!"

https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/

ARP 2500: LIVE @ EMEAPP FEAT. OMBIENT

video upload by EMEAPP

"The ARP 2500 is just one of those incredibly special machines that is so flexible and so widely open to the interpretation of the artist who uses it. Here is electronic music artist Ombient (who is a frequent collaborator and volunteer here at EMEAPP) with this wonderful melodic performance on our 2500 system along with some other ARP goodness (ARP 2600, Pro-Soloist, 1613 Sequencer and 8 channel mixer). Enjoy the ride and the VFX generated by Ombient.

You can find us at www.emeapp.org where we invite you to join us as a member."

Functional and Audio Demos of the Ultra Rare Con Brio ADS 200R Synthesizer

Those of you who have been coming to the site over the years should be familiar with the ultra rare Con Brio ADS. There was a keyboard version and a remote, or rather desktop, version. They are identical in function and sound. There is only one known ADS 200R in existance and that is it in the videos above (and farther below). Note the placeholder image is the ADS 200 keyboard version but you will see the videos feature the 200R. Brian Kehew wrote in to let us know he is working on a website that will cover the history of this rare synth. He also made the set of functional and audio demos. Above are the functional demos and farther below are the audio demos. You will find video titles and descriptions for each video in the playlistbelow, but before that, here's what Brian had to say:

"I've been making a website for the Con Brio synth history. Will be ready in a few more months. But meanwhile I've uploaded some video of how the thing worked. Primitive now, especially to younger musicians. But for anyone who lived through the days of floppy discs and early digital synthesis will see how advanced the Con Brio's design was.

We still don't know much about the workings, as all known manuals are gone, and the designers can't recall everything of how it did work. Here are some simple explanations and demonstrations of the main functions.

It's also a true 16-bit synthesizer, which was rare and expensive at the time. It also used an iron output transformer (like good studio consoles) which somehow also helps it sound (in my opinion) better than the Fairlight, DKS and Synclavier designs.

The two instruments I had are now at the EMEAPP Archive Project in PA, they may be able to make better headway figuring out more of the system and it's operations..."

Be sure to see the Con Brio label for various bits of info that have come in over the years. Also see the exclusive label for the rare of the rare in the synth world.

Playlist: 1. Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #1: Loading the O.S. and Light Show

This is the basic beginning, to load an Operating System for the Con Brio synthesizer from an 8" floppy disc. First, the Light Show disc is used, then the standard OS disc that allows for music synthesis.

2. Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #2; Panel lights show relevance.

One of the most-brilliant and unique aspects of the Con Brio design is the implementation of panel lights; they guide you to work much faster and more accurately.

3. Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #3: Loading Sounds onto the keyboard zones.

Finding sounds on the 8" floppy disc directories, and then assigning them to the two keyboards in various combinations.

4. Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #4 - Speed of Disc Access

One of the notable aspects of the Con Brio systems is a custom-written code to make disc access practically instantaneous. This demonstration shows the rapid access speed when loading from the floppy drive.

5.

Further demonstration of loading sounds from disc and sequences to play them.

Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #5 - Basic Loading 6. Con Brio Synthesizer Instruction #6 - Ensemble

Loading and using the Ensemble feature; the Con Brio could store a combination of sounds, layers, outputs, and sequences - and then save the whole set as an "Ensemble" preset - which loads nearly instantaneously.

7. Con Brio Synthesizer Instruction #7 - Loading and Stacking

Bringing in two sounds and layering them together.

8. Con Brio Synthesizers #8 - String Sequence with Tempo change

Basic Tempo control of a string sequence with the panel Tempo knob.

9. Con Brio Synthesizer Instructional #9 - Tuning and Synthesis modes experiment

As none of the Con Brio Owner's Manuals survived, it's very difficult to understand how they were supposed to operate. With a little guidance and help from the inventors, some methods produce results. This video is an experiment with saved alternate Tuning Tables and the Synthesis modes.

1 Con Brio Audio Demo One

A really nice wide-ranging set of sounds, changing across time, yet just a beginning demonstration of what the instrument could have done with more time and exploration.

2 Con Brio - String Section

Some string section sounds, very detailed and shimmering timbres.

3 Con Brio - Pipe Organ

Mussorgsky's Pictures At An Exhibition using a basic pipe organ program.

4 Con Brio - Wine Glasses

Digital synthesizers excel at this kind of crystalline ringing sound.

5 Con Brio - Sound 67

Playback of a sound with glitching, jittery elements; a fairly complex layered tone with some noise components, too.

6 Custom Con Brio Sounds

These tones are quite ahead of their time for 1980, and still sound quite modern. Easy enough to do them today, but back then, these were exceptional tones.

7 Random Number demo

Very similar to the randomness of a Sample/Hold on an analog synthesizer, but quickly becomes more layered and deep, a complexity that would take many analog synths to generate.

Con Brio Synthesizers #8 - String Sequence with Tempo change

Basic Tempo control of a string sequence with the panel Tempo knob.

9 Con Brio - Clear and Bright sequence

Demonstrates the sharp and detailed sound of these instruments.

10 Con Brio - Short Latin sequence

Just as the title suggests...

11 Con Brio - Dramatic

Dramatix, suspenseful set of sounds.

The Alan R Pearlman Foundation's Year In Review

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"The Alan R Pearlman Foundation has been busy this year of challenges and changes. This review includes clips of our projects including ARPs for ALL, The ARP Synthposium, now starting to be an annual event and a sneak-peak of never-before seen video from The Lost ARP tapes.

Music by permission of Vince Puppillo of EMEAPP for The ARP 2600 Synthposium that took place in September 2021

https://bit.ly/arp-foundation-donation"

EMEAPP Synthesizer Museum Featured on the FOX 29 Philadelphia News

Synthesizer Museum: Musician creates home for iconic instrument video upload by FOX 29 Philadelphia

"A former musician has created a home for the synthesizer -an instrument with a sound that defined 80's pop music. Philadelphia news, weather, traffic and sports from FOX 29, serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Watch breaking news live or see the latest videos from programs like Good Day Philadelphia."

It looks like they picked up Rick Wakeman's synths as well as Keith Emerson's Moog modular.

You can find additional posts mentioning EMEAPP here.

The ARP 2600 Synthposium (Trailer)

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"TICKETS: bit.ly/2600-event

Join the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation online Saturday, September 18th, for a virtual Festival and Fundraiser honoring the 50th anniversary of the mighty ARP 2600, hosted by The Record Co. in Boston, MA!

This online celebration will feature live performances, live panel discussions, a 2600 synthesizer clinic, premiered videos of performances and interviews, special guests, a silent auction, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation and the ARPs For All project. (For schedule please see below.)

Panelists include:
Alsún Ní Chasaide, Alison Stout, Antonio Guitterez (Antonus) BT, Brian Kehew, David Baron, David Friend, David Frederick Jr, David Mash, DJ CherishtheLuv, EMEAPP, Jack Hotop, Jennifer Hruska, Jean-Michel Jarre, Jon Carin, Korg, Lisa Bella Donna, Marie Ann Hedonia, Michael Bierylo, Michael Brigida, Richard Boulanger, Richard Devine, Steve McQuarry, Tom Piggott

New and exclusive content by:
Alex Ball (video performance), Berklee Ensemble (video performance), Bill T. Miller (video performance), David Van Pelt (video performance), DJ CherishtheLuv (video performance + interview), Don Slepian (video performance + demo), EMEAPP (video performance + Live Stream), Ernesto Romeo (video performance + demo),Renzo Torti Forno (video performanc),, Glen Harlock (2600 video patchbook)*, Jennifer Hruska (video performance with ensemble), Jim Mitchmerhuizen (interview excerpt), Lisa Bella Donna (video performance), Marie Ann Hedonia (video performance + interview), Steve McQuarry (video performance + interview)

The ARP 2600 is one of the most influential synthesizers ever created and has been played by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Edgar Winter, Joe Zawinul, and sound designer Ben Burtt (as the voice of R2D2). Recently brought back into production by Korg, the ARP 2600 is once again a beacon of unlimited possibilities for a whole new generation of musicians.

The event will live stream from Boston’s own The Record Co, a community music workspace with professional recording and rehearsal studios. The event will focus on the ARP 2600, the iconic synthesizer that brought semi-modular synthesis to performers and educators around the world. It will feature panel discussions, performances, and interviews with world-renowned artists, technicians, engineers, and more. Participants will be able to interact live with panelists via Zoom.

Proceeds will benefit ARP Foundation initiatives, including The ARPs For All project, a joint effort by The Record Co. and ARPf, enabling anyone who rents studio or rehearsal time to use these incredible instruments at no additional cost.

Come join us!

CREDITS
Video Editing by Margot Bennett
Music by Omer Berger"

Reminder: THE ARP 2600 SYNTHPOSIUM is Coming Saturday, September 18TH

This is a follow-up to this post. You can purchase tickets at the event page here. For Group rates and free scholorship tickets see the admission section below.

"Join the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation online Saturday, September 18th, for a virtual Festival and Fundraiser honoring the 50th anniversary of the mighty ARP 2600, hosted by The Record Co. in Boston, MA!

This online celebration will feature live performances, live panel discussions, a 2600 synthesizer clinic, premiered videos of performances and interviews, special guests, a silent auction, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation and the ARPs For All project.
Who
Panelists include:
Alsún Ní Chasaide, Alison Stout, BT, Brian Kehew, David Baron, David Friend, David Frederick Jr, David Mash, DJ Cherish the Luv, EMEAPP, Jack Hotop, Jennifer Hruska, Jean-Michel Jarre, Jon Carin, Korg, Lisa Bella Donna, Marie Ann Hedonia, Phil Cirocco, Richard Boulanger, Richard Devine, Steve McQuarry

New and exclusive content by:
Alex Ball (demo), Berklee Ensemble (video performance), Bill T. Miller (video performance), David Van Pelt (video performance), DJ Cherish the Luv (video performance + interview), Don Slepian (video performance + demo), EMEAPP (video performance + Live Stream), Ernesto Romeo (video performance), Glen Harlock (2600 video patchbook)*, Jennifer Hruska (video performance with ensemble), Jim Mitchmerhuizen (interview excerpt), Lisa Bella Donna (video performance), Marie Ann Hedonia (video performance + interview), Steve McQuarry (video performance + interview)

Why
The ARP 2600 is one of the most influential synthesizers ever created and has been played by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Edgar Winter, Joe Zawinul, and sound designer Ben Burtt (as the voice of R2D2). Recently brought back into production by Korg, the ARP 2600 is once again a beacon of unlimited possibilities for a whole new generation of musicians.

How
The event will live stream from Boston’s own The Record Co, a community music workspace with professional recording and rehearsal studios. The event will focus on the ARP 2600, the iconic synthesizer that brought semi-modular synthesis to performers and educators around the world. It will feature panel discussions, performances, and interviews with world-renowned artists, technicians, engineers, and more. Participants will be able to interact live with panelists via Zoom.

What
Proceeds will benefit ARP Foundation initiatives, including The ARPs For All project, a joint effort by The Record Co. and ARPf, enabling anyone who rents studio or rehearsal time to use these incredible instruments at no additional cost.

Come join us!

When

EVENT SCHEDULE:
There will be an approximate 5-minute break after panels.

11:00am – Berklee Synth Ensemble (opening music)

11:30am – Opening Address

12:00pm – Panel 1 - ARP 2600: The First 50 years

1:00pm – Intermission (videos)

1:30pm – Prerecorded- The Next Fifty Years (remaking, restoring and reimagining)

2:00pm – Panel 2 – Maintaining Vintage 2600s in a Modern World

3:00pm – David’s 2600 Tutorial/Demonstration – A comparison of the original ARP2600, the new Korg ARP2600 FS, and the upcoming Korg ARP2600M Module. Demonstrations of some of the more esoteric capabilities of the 2600.

3:30pm – Intermission (videos)

3:45pm – Lisa Bella Donna

4:15pm – Panel 3- Artists using ARPs

5:15pm – Jennifer Hruska Group

5:45pm – Finding a New Voice

6:15pm – Live Stream from EMEAPP

6:30pm – Results from Silent Auction and Closing Remarks!

ADMISSION:
Students (Only): $10.00

Access to the Synthposium
Price of admission will increase to $12 on Sept 15th
General Public:

$20.00

Access to the Synthposium
Price of admission will increase to $25 on Sept 15th
$50.00

Access to the Synthposium
10% Discount off a t-shirt at our store
Special access to full length interviews & concerts
$100.00

Access to the Synthposium
10% Discount off a t-shirt at our store
1 ARP CD Download
Special access to full length interviews & concerts
Special access to tutorials

Synthposium Scholarship: In light of our challenging times, we can provide access to free scholarship tickets if circumstances dictate. Please send an email to dina@alanrpearlmanfoundation.org

Group Rates: For group rates, please email dina@alanrpearlmanfoundation.org

Interested in being a sponsor: For inquiry please email dina@alanrpearlmanfoundation.org"