GAKKEN HACKING, DUOBLEE LOOP. ANALOG SINTHESIZER

Published on Sep 10, 2012 by double loop

"HACKING GAKKEN SX 150."

Gakken SX-150s on eBay

Gakken NSX-39 : Unboxing and Test Drive

Published on Apr 3, 2014 karenevil·330 videos

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"Gakken NSX-39 "Pocket Miku" (Singing Synthesizer : http://www.otonanokagaku.net/nsx39/in... ) .
The voice of NSX-39 is the same voice as " Hatsune Miku ", famous commercial singing synthesizer engine by Crypton.
This NSX-39 is using Yamaha's NSX-1 synthesizer chip ( really amazing chip : you can find English info at http://www.yamaha.co.jp/english/produ... )

Anyway I got this amazing small synthesizer unit and shot this video, recorded with ZOOM Q4, direct recording from NSX-39's headphones jack to Q4's line in, and no sound effect was added.
I was surprised because NSX-39 has reverb effector.
Also demo with KORG Kaossilator2 is starting @ 5:00 ;-)"

Gakken NSX-39 and KORG M01 - ICONOCLASM

Published on Jun 1, 2014 Masami Hashimoto·90 videos

"Use, Gakken NSX-39, KORG M01, BOSS PS-6, NF1.
ポケミクとM01でBuck-Tickを試みる。"

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KORG volca and Gakken NSX-39 - マッチョドラゴン

Published on May 23, 2014 Masami Hashimoto·86 videos

"Use, KORG volca (bass, beats), Gakken NSX-39.
マッチョドラゴンをvolcaとポケミクで試みる。"

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Gakken NSX-39 : Pocket Miku Application

Published on Apr 10, 2014 karenevil·332 videos

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"NSX-39 has five of lyric slots, holds up to five lyrics and comes with five factory preset lyrics. Each slot can hold maximum 64 characters.
And you can rewrite them, you can store your own lyrics with "Pocket Miku Appli" a web application that runs with Google Chrome web browser on the Gakken web site.

More detail (Japanese only) : http://otonanokagaku.net/nsx39/app.html
Actual Application :
http://otonanokagaku.net/nsx39/appli/01/

Unfortunately NSX-39 can only sing in Japanese, so you have to write and enter your own lyric in Japanese (as you seen in this video, only Hiragana characters are accepted) with this application ;-p

But maybe she can sing in Engrish or Japanish if you hardly train her :D"

I Am a Cat : Gakken NSX-39/KORG Volca/MS-20mini/microKORG

Published on Jun 11, 2014 karenevil·342 videos

"Far east taste synthesizer improvisation with Gakken NSX-39 (Pocket Miku)
The lyric is taken from Natsume Soseki's ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natsume... ) novel 'I Am a Cat'"

Gakken Synths on eBay | Volcas on eBay

Premium Theremin on Maker SHED

MakerSHED
"Invented in 1920 in Russia, the Theremin is the original electronic instrument and has been used in albums by artists from the Beach Boys to the Flaming Lips to add a unique sound to their track. It's easy to handle, but difficult to master, as you use your hands proximity to the volume and pitch antennas to create music. The new Gakken Premium Theremin is a compact version that produces quality sound at a reasonable price. Use your right hand to adjust the tone, and your left to change the volume, but no need to touch! The small speaker will provide ample sound, but you can also connect the theremin to external speakers, or even mix it with other instruments such as Gakken's Analog Synthesizer!

This kit is easy to build and play! Instructions are in Japanese but feature highly detailed assembly pictures (sorry, no English translation at this time). MAKE is proud to be the exclusive distributor in North America for these brilliant kits from Gakken.

Features
* Includes: Body kit, antennas, earth band, adjusting driver, manual (Japanese)
* Size: W220 x H36 x D120mm (8.5 x 1.5 x 4.7)
* Weight: 345g.
* Power: AA battery x 4"
via https://twitter.com/Miaousse
Also see these posts - scroll when you get there...

Gakken NSX-39 : Iroha

Published on May 23, 2014 karenevil·336 videos

"Gakken NSX-39 solo improvisation with the looper (Vox DelayLab). NSX-39 is controlled by MIDI from the keyboard ( KORG KROME88), PC is required for this connection."

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The joy of techno part 3

YouTube via darenager. click here and scroll for more.
" 3rd installment of the series of 10 parts.

Using a Gakken SX-150 with the Machinedrum, the MD is controlling the pitch of the Gakken which is fed back into the MD input for gating and filtering as well as a bit of reverb, delay and distortion.

No mods are required to the SX-150.

The mix levels of the Gakken are a bit inconsistant as I did not use any compression.

Check out my other videos for some similar stuff and a how-to.

Thanks

Daren"

Gakken NSX-39 & KORG DS-10 Plus - NIJI

Published on Apr 7, 2014 Masami Hashimoto·73 videos

"Use, Gakken NS-39, KORG KP3, Nintendo DS LL + KORG DS-10 Plus
, BOSS NF-1.
ポケットミクで電気の虹を試みる。
オケは昔ニンテンドーDSソフト KORG DS-10 で打ち込んだものを使いました。
一カ所ミスってるのは許してください。"

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TUCKER/80年代の和風シンセサイザー「曙」（あけぼの）どこを触っても和風な音しか出ないこの楽器で作曲する試み。

video by gamakatsu

"A synthesizer for traditional Japanese music made in the 80s.

An attempt to compose with this instrument that only produces a Japanese sound no matter where you touch it"

1973 japanese electronic project KIT （MYKIT 50） GAKKEN学研　マイキット50 ハードオフで見っけた
video by gamakatsu

I didn't realize GAKKEN went that far back. See the Gakken and SUIKO labels below for more. Not sure if that's a SUIKO in the first video above, but it looks like one.

And a non synth video by gamakatsu: TUCKER/ 子供が投げた一斗缶の音をループして音を加えて作曲する試み
video by gamakatsu

Gakken sx-150 and diy sequencer

YouTube via noizetoyze | August 25, 2010

"Here is a clip of my nearly finished sequencer running a Gakken sx-150 that i got a week ago.
Sorry about sound and picture quality, all done on my trusty N95. Will put some better vids up when its all finished...."
Gakken SX-150 on Ebay

Gakken SX-150 Synth - Controlled with MIDI and Ableton Live through Arduino

YouTube via kbroom. Note this is the Gakken SX-150 in this post.
"Here is my hacked Gakken SX-150 synth. I added MIDI input and a 1/4' input plug, to make it more universally compatible with mixers and soundcards.

more music at:
http://www.nextdoorninjamusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/nextdoorninja

Cheers,

H"

Some Music Using the Gakken SX-150

via John Levin
"I finally got it together to make a piece with the Gakken SX-150. My basic idea was to treat the Gakken the same way I treat my Arp Odyssey: run it through a Line 6 DL-4 in looper mode, with a long repeat time, to emulate tape delay with feedback. Much of the work I do with the Odyssey involves modulating consonant intervals in the filter with a combination of envelopes, sample and hold and the LFO."



You can find more info including another track featuring the ARP Odyssey on John's Things that go him in the night.

gakken SX-150 CV in et gate in

Uploaded on Sep 12, 2011

"GAKKEN SX-150 modifié qui joue des séquences envoyées par des séquenceurs de type roland équipés du CV out et Gate out."

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Build: Mini-Theremin in under a minute

YouTube via makemagazine
"Assembly of the Gakken Mini-Theremin kit @ warp-speed - complete with error correction!
http://www.makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKGK"
Note this is from the magazine Gakken, who brought us the Gakken SX-150. Each issue comes with a DIY kit that requires no soldering.

Getting to know the Gakken Premium Theremin

Getting to know the Gakken Premium Theremin from make magazine on Vimeo.

"The Gakken Premium Theremin is an affordable and highly playable battery operated theremin instrument. Unlike most theremins, it uses an armband contact instead of a connection to earth ground. It also features -
- coarse and fine controls for both pitch and volume antennae
- master volume
- 1/8" audio output jack
- instrument stand mounting thread

makershed.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MKGK20

Video & Music by Collin Cunningham"

Machinedrum Gakken Acid Jam

YouTube via darenager
"Poor Timmy wanted a TB-303 for Xmas to go with his shiny new Machinedrum, but his mummy could only afford a Gakken SX-150.

It looked like Timmy was doomed to playing out of tune stylophone cover versions, instead of the funky fresh acid of his dreams.

Then one day whilst getting his acid fix on youtube, Timmy discovered that all was not lost, and that the Gakken may work out after all......

Timmy, you owe me a beer."

gakken teremin

via jan

"Gekken Teremin. a 'small' DIY project i bought in asia."

more images here

You might recognize the name gakken from this post. I added a label for gakken as well.

Gakken SX-150s Available via MAKE

$45.99 via MakerSHED

BTW, the magazine that comes with it is top notch. Amazing images, but... It's in Japanese. Still worth it though.

Description:
"This cool little synth kit is easy to put together, requires no soldering and is easy to hack (see links below). There are no English instructions included (book and kit are in Japanese but beautifully done) but the detailed illustrations are more than enough to easily put this kit together. Check out our blog links below to see our review and hacks. Imported from Japan in partnership with Gakken. 4 AA batteries (not included)

Make Blog Posts:
Review by Collin Cunningham
How to Control via MIDI

Features
* Size: 4.5 x 6 inches
* Controls for LFO, pitch envelope, frequency cutoff, resonance and attack/decay
* Slide controller (pen type electrode)
* Output and external input 1/8" Jacks
* Small built-in speaker"

And of course you can find them on Ebay.