Q173 Gate math synthesizers.com

video upload by George B.

"Use BENTON10 code to get 10% off up to $500.00! at synthesizers.com Purchase $5000, get $500 off. ($6000, $500 off max) A one time gift so purchase wisely.

An overview of the Gate Math Module. It divides, multiplies, generates patterns, drum patterns, and random patterns. Fully programmable and programs are kept through power cycles.

0:00 Music Intro
0:14 Introduction
0:36 Overview of features
3:06 I made a Drum Pattern w/sequencer
3:29 Built in Drum Patterns
4:12 Random Gates
4:58 Built in pattern
5:24 Ratcheting a sequencer with Gate math
5:42 Example song using Gate math for varying speeds
6:23 Outro
6:41 Music playout..."

Modular Panning with Sequencer and LFO

video upload by George B.

"Use promo code BENTON10 for a 10% discount code. This is limited to one time use per customer and capped at $500.00. So if you spend 5k you get $500 off. If you spend 6k they get $500 off. There is no minimum purchase amount - get what you need - but it makes sense to make your one time purchase with code BENTON10 count.
Using a sequencer row as a control voltage to control panning. Also panning with an LFO. Adding two pan channels, LFO driven and Sequencer driven makes a beautiful stereo effect.
Modules used
Voice one - 2) Q106 Oscillators, Q107a Filter, Q109a ADSR, Q960 Sequencer
Voice two - Q106a Oscillator, Q107a Filter Q109a ADSR, Q119a Sequencer, Q173 Gate Math
Voice three - 2) Q106 Osc, Q107a Filter, Q157 S&H++ for LFO (Bass Drone)
Q156 Comparator used for LFO in panning.
Q148 and Q158 both for panning."

Making Modular Music

video upload by George B.

"Just wanted to make a sequence using all three and as many modules as I could. Nearly used all my cables!

Forgot to mention in the ending credits the use of 4 LFO's."

Creating Random Gates from noise!

video upload by George B.

"Q110 Noise generator into the Q117 Sample and Hold. Output of S&H to the Q156 Comparator.
The Sample and Hold is clocked by the Sequencer (Q960) clock output. Both Noise output level and Sample and Hold input levels are all the way up for maximum dynamic range. The output of the Sample and Hold is going into an envelope generator controlling a second voice. Adjusting the Threshold on the Comparator will control the density of random gates. The gates will always hit on the beat.
Since I'm triggering a second voice with this random gate, the pitch is controller by the Q960's second row. In the ending section, the random gated voice is being panned by the Q148 Panner/headphone module driven from the LFO++ Q167 creating a stereo effect.
Effects are Reverb from the DAW."

Modular Morphing (filters)

video upload by George B.

Referenced OB-X8 vs OB-6 video just posted here.

"A proof of concept exercise transitioning filter outputs using the Gate Math 4 step sequence, 4 Envelope Generators and 4 VCA's. Inspired by the Dave Smith OB-6 with it's State Variable type filter that can morph between filter types."

0:00 Intro
0:22 Andertons Synths video clip
0:46 Method explained
1:29 Sound Examples
2:57 Conclusions
3:30 Outro

MFB Dominion 1 Keyboard and Tanzbär Drumcomputer Details and Videos

This is a new post to capture all of the details and Musikmesse demos of the MFB Dominion 1 Keyboard and Tanzbär Drumcomputer. New videos by Sonicstate & Musotalk below.
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MFB - Dominion 1

- Analog Synthesizer with tricky Arp/Sequencer and weighted 3 Octave Keyboard

- Aftertouch and 2 Ribbon
Controls, Velocity Matrix, Preset Memory

- 3 powerful VCOs, 3 LFOs, and 3 Envelopes from fast to slow with Slider Control

- Extended Fm Mode, Double Osc Sync, Analog&Digital Ringmodulator, Noise

- Next Level Discrete SED Filter Modul with 12 Modes

- Patchbay with many In- and Outputs into Analog World

- Midi IN, Thru and Out, Midi Dump

- Valuable Knobs, Sliders and Chassis
* Analog drum machine with tight Step Sequnzer and 16 instruments
* Direct operation and integration via Midi and CV / Gate
* As an instrument different step length
* Accent and Pitch Bend programming
* 144 patterns with A / B and Fill-chaining operations
* 3CV/2Gate channels
* Roll and Flam Recording
* Individual and global Swing parameters
* Pots can be recorded by Step
* 12 individual outputs and a stereo output
* Midi and clock synchronization, midi dump
* Microshift via Midi (Future Update)
* Wood panels and metal housing
* Unverb.VK 840, - Euro

The dancing bear drum machine with 14 analog percussion instrument Populated, and he also has not ever a bass and melody. It has a running light programming and 144 can speichern.Die Patterns Patterns can via "fill" are concatenated, A / B can switch between A and B or alternieren.Desweiteren allows 16 different Flames and 6 Rollsaufzeichen or play. The step length is adjustable for each individual instrument, polyrhythms are now a breeze. 32 steps, 16th 16tel/8tel or triplets can be set as a metric. There are 3 different accents by instrument available. The Bend function can kick 1, kick 2, snare drum, Tom 2 and Tom 3 Glide or LFO produce similar sweep. The sound parameters can be recorded using step recording. Two tracks address external CV / gate to instruments, one with CV 3 dynamics, but they do also the internal bass-synth sound and melody, practically for quick previewing and programming without external equipment. The CV / gate sequencer can play 3 octave and programmed via two methods. A shuffle can be individually or globally adjusted continuously. The program publishes Midi out and can thus control other sound generator.
By an extra MIDI In port, you can control other functions such as Microshift (planned as an update), also is an editor adjustment provided. All functions are "on the fly" to operate. The drum machine can be synchronized via midi or clock. In addition to a master volume, each instrument has its own volume control and mute can be. There are 12 single outputs and a stereo output is available, the clap is in stereo.

The parameters of each instrument:
Bass Drum 1: decay, pitch, pitch, Transientvolumen, Transienttyp, noise volume, noise filter and distortion,
Bass Drum 2: decay, pitch and Transientvolumen
Snare: pitch, detune, noise volume, noise decay, sound mixing 1 and 2 tone, decay, pitch tone
Rimshot: pitch
Cymbal: decay, sound and mixing ratio and Ping Basin
Open Hihat: decay and sound
Closed Hihat: decay and sound
Claves: decay and pitch
Claps: noise reverberation decay, strength of claps, number and pattern of claps
Low Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Mid Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Hi Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Cowbell: decay and pitch
Cabasa: Decay
Bassline: filter and pitch
Melody: pitch

Next features are subject to a possible future update.



Musikmesse Videos:

Stereoklang TV: Audio Demo of MFB Dominion 1 & MFB Tanzbär Musikmesse Videos

Published on Apr 10, 2013 Steelberry·33 videos

"Live demonstration from MusikMesse of the new analog beast from MFB

SBC live @ MusikMesse 2013
Stereoklang Produktion"

Stereoklang TV: Live audio demo of MFB Tanzbär

Published on Apr 10, 2013

"More nice beats from the new drum machine from MFB - Tanzbär

SBC live @ MusikMesse 2013
Stereoklang Produktion"

via Môme Gormak on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

MFB Fricke Dominion 1 Tanzbär und Kraftzwerg 2 Musikmesse 2013

Published on Apr 11, 2013 musotalk·866 videos

"weitere Videos: http://www.musotalk.de - Viele neue Synthies aus Berlin!"

New videos as of this post:

MESSE13: MFB Dominion 1 and Tanzbär - Video

Published on Apr 11, 2013 sonicstate·477 videos

"MESSE13: MFB Dominion 1 and Tanzbär - Video We get a look at this new analogue synth keyboard and new analogue drum machine"

MFB Fricke Dominion 1 Tanzbär und Kraftzwerg 2 Musikmesse 2013

Published on Apr 11, 2013 musotalk·866 videos

"weitere Videos: http://www.musotalk.de - Viele neue Synthies aus Berlin!"

Update1:

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410)

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410) from ICON on Vimeo.
Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410)

Update2:

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Tanzbär and MFB Dominion 1

Published on Apr 11, 2013 DeBugVideo·6 videos

"Uwe George from MFB gives a quick walkthrough of the MFB Tanzbär and MFB Dominion 1 at Musikmesse 2013."

The first recording with Minimoog synthesizer - Sun Ra – ‘My Brother The Wind’ (1970)

video upload by George Greene

"The first recording with Minimoog synthesizer (Model B prototype) - Sun Ra And His Astro Infinity Arkestra – ‘My Brother The Wind’ (1970)

In 1969, Sun Ra had recorded on Moog Modular synthesizer at the New York midtown studio of Gershon Kingsley. Those recordings were issued on My Brother the Wind, Vol. 1 (although it was not titled 'Vol. 1'— it only achieved that reference after 'Vol. 2' appeared). The following year, drummer Tommy Hunter arranged a meeting between Sun Ra and synth pioneer Robert Moog in upstate Trumansburg, New York. Bob and his crew were testing prototypes of the Minimoog at that time, inviting Sun Ra to explore its sounds. A recording of this test session was made and, although not originally intended for commercial release, partly released many years later in 1992 (My Brother the Wind, Vol. 2, CD tracks 7-11: The Wind Speaks, Sun Thoughts, Journey to the Stars, World of the Myth 'I', The Design - Cosmos II). But more significantly, it was during this visit that Moog loaned Sun Ra a prototype Minimoog (Model B), several months before the commercial instrument (Model D) was introduced in March 1970. Ra immediately added the instrument to his repertoire of keyboards, later acquired a second, and featured the Minimoog prominently on many of his recordings of the early 1970s. Sun Ra sometimes played two Minimoogs at the same time to achieve a duophonic synthesizer sound.

#ElectronicMusic #SunRa #Minimoog #MyBrotherTheWind #BobMoog #Synthesizer

All rights belong to their respective owners."

You can find dditional posts mentioning Sun Ra and the Minimoog here.

You can find Sun Ra – ‘My Brother The Wind’ on Amazon here.

Found this one updating this old post, after posting AutomaticGainsay's The History of the Minimoog Prototypes. Down the rabbit hole I went...

MMTA SYNTHFEST 2012 Walkthrough Video by MATRIXSYNTH

YouTube Published on Jun 3, 2012 by matrixsynth

http://www.mostlymodular.com/

More will follow tomorrow. Be sure to see the MMTA SYNTHFEST label below for all coverage of the event.


On display (if I missed anyone let me know! This is from the sign-up list):
Update: Larry Kleinke aka Computer Controlled and Mr.AcidMachine as well as the table map. Note the center tables were spaced apart at the event.

A - NARAS
B - John Bowen & the Solaris - Carbon111 (Facebook)
C - Chris Lehfeldt
D - Synthwerks
E - Scott Rise / Division 6
F - George Mattson / Mattson Mini Modular & the Mattson EML
G - John L Rice YouTube | Vimeo | Facebook | SoundCloud | Grooveshark
H -Steve Turnidge's Desktop Mastering
I - Moog Music
J - Lunchbox Audio
K - Madrona Labs
L - Lorne Hammond & George Welsh
N - Guitar Center
Q - Vidgod aka Gary Bauder and the Cosmic Tumblers
O - Mr.AcidMachine
P - Hans Lindauer / Jabrudian Industries LLC / The Missing Link
S - Jordan Passmore
T - Larry Kleinke aka Computer Controlled

The Harvestman - on foot.

EML sequencer refurbishment update

via George Mattson of Mattson Mini Modular. This is a follow-up to the EML Modular Restoration Project.

"The first pic is a repeat of the left module panel I'm making to add to the Sequencer compilation. The second pic is the cosmetically completed left module panel.

I had to take the 16" x 24" aluminum panel, lay out the module arrangement and find a point where I could gracefully cut the panel into two pieces. My oven isn't big enough to hold a 24" long panel. That makes the left panel two parts 'A' and 'B'.

The left ('A') side has two Syntar board PMS1's, a Syntar PMS4 and an MMM VC Filter.

The right ('B') side has another Syntar PMS1 board, two EML exponential amplifier modules, two EML VCO modules, an EML VCF module, an MMM 4x Mixer module, an MMM noise module and two MMM Buffered multiple modules.

The graphics were laser printed in reverse image onto Lasertran and applied to the panel. After baking for about 3 hours, I drilled the component holes then, applied 2 coats of satin spray-on polyurethane. After a day of curing, I added the panel components. I didn't melt off the decal this time with IPA. It was a PITA last time and I rubbed off large sections of graphics. The decal adds another layer of protection and totally disappears under the polyurethane.

Most of the circuit boards are attached. I ran out of mounting hardware and am waiting for their arrival.

The Syntar PMS1 boards consist of a Pratt-Read keyboard driver circuit, a gate generation circuit, a glide circuit, an exponential amplifier, a VCO and a slave VCO.

I made provisions for interrupting the keyboard driver and gate circuitry to allow patching of external 1V/O signals and external gates. I also provide 1V/O outputs pre and post glide simultaneously.

The Syntar PMS4 board contains a VC LFO and a sample and hold. The board will be mounted on panel 2-A and the LFO signals routed to Panel 1-A.

Once I have all of the boards mounted, I'll start wiring up the panel controls. Then, get started on the right panel.

G "

THEREMANIA

For those of you in Washington D.C. This one via George Mattson.

"Friends of El Possible--Mark your calendars and prepare yourselves for
THEREMANIA!!

Sunday January 7, 2007--THEREMANIA!!
All-theremin show with Coven of One + Rupert & Art + Echolalia + Dave Vosh

You know the SOUND of the theremin, even if you've never seen one: the Beach
Boys used one on "Good Vibrations" and it's featured on the soundtrack to
more than one science fiction B-movie (like Forbidden Planet). The theremin
is a unique instrument that the musician plays without touching it. It's all
done with electric currents coming out of two antennas. You have to see it
to believe it. And at THEREMANIA you will see and hear what the theremin is
all about! Five DC-based experimental musicians bring their theremin chops
to the stage!!

THEREMANIA!! featuring:
Coven of One--Solo project of Nicoletta Stephanz incorporating
voice,theremin & other instruments. Nic has played theremin with Legendary
Pink Dots, Daevid Allen (Gong), and with three groups at the recent Gong
Reunion Festival in Amsterdam. Check these props: "Thank god we had a REAL
thereminist!" - Wendy Carlos; "Nic is one of the most creative people I
know." - Bob Moog. link

Rupert & Art--Duo of Ruppert Chappelle & Art Harrison plays homemade & Moog
theremins plus other electronic gadgets. Formerly known as legendary late
70's group Jobs for America. Art currently plays theremin for The Cassettes.

Echolalia-- Scene favorite doing lots of shows & collaborations of late,
bringing the latest advance in her solo theremin + electronics experiments.

Dave Vosh--Analog electronics improvisation with a set up that includes a
theremin module.

more artist info and weblinks on website!

$5--all money goes to the artists!
8:00 pm, Sunday, Jan 7, 2007
Phillips Hall, 801 22nd St, NW
Rm B120 (in the basement)
(22nd and H Streets/GW Metro)
George Washington University
703/533-3423"

Image via this site.

Synth-DIY Southern California - April 3, 2010

YouTube via thisfear — April 03, 2010 — "A rough drive-by shooting at the Synth-DIY analog/digital synthesizer gathering in Sante Fe Springs, CA. See the Synth-DIY mailing list and the Analogue-Heaven mailing list for more info. If you see yourself here, (a) sorry for the vid quality, (b) please make a comment so others can find you."

Update: Two pics of Jim Patchell's modular via George Mattson. Note these images are from the PNW SDIY gathering a few years ago. steelydang in the comments asked what modular it was so I thought I'd update the post with these images.

New SYNTH-WERK 3P-2020 Modular System

"Price: 19.500 Euro + optional Sequencer Complement B: 5.560 Euro"

Click the pics for full size.


From the PDF:

"A TRYPTICH OF SONIC SUPERIORITY - DEDICATED TO KLAUS SCHULZE

In 1969 Robert Arthur Moog transformed his mighty and complex 3C studio synthesizer system - due to popular demand - into a stage ready triptych of extraordinary beauty and sonic superiority. No wonder the roadworthy Tolex covered 3P rose immediate attention among artists worldwide, and therefore found its way into the hands of artists like George Harrison and bands like The Rolling Stones or Tangerine Dream. One of the most famous 3P users of all time and pioneering founder of berlin school, Klaus Schulze, bought his system in 1975 from German Artist Glorian Fricke and used it for several years for live performances as well as studio recordings. Kindly dedicated to Klaus, we considered it is about time to reengineer and resurrect this wonderful instrument to the very last detail to bring back the authentic sound and feel of the highly sophisticated beauty. With greatest respect to the spirit of the old Trumansburg days, there will be a pristine model but no such thing as a stock 3P-2020, since everything remains customizable to your very own personal taste."

List of modules per block:

SEQUENCER SYSTEM

SW960 x2
SW961CP
SW962CP x2

SYSTEM SW-3P-2020

SW914 Fixed Filter Bank
SW905 Reverberation Unit
SW994 Multiples
SW991 Filter and Attenuator
SW901A Oscillator Driver
SW901B Oscillator x 6
SW901A Oscillator Driver
SW CP3 Mixer x 2
SW904B Voltage Controlled High Pass Filter
SW904C Filter Coupler
SW904A Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter
SW992 Control Voltages
SW912 Envelope Followr
SW901A Oscillator Driver
SW901B Oscillator x 3
SW901 Voltage Controlled Oscillator
SW903A Random Signal Generator
SW CP3 Mixer x 2
SW902 Voltage Controlled Amplifier
SW993 Trigger and Envelope Voltages
SW911 Envelope Generator x 3
SW911A Dual Trigger Delay
SW984 Four Channel Matrix Mixer
SW CP Multiples & Attenuators
SW Control Interface
SW Balance Output
Power Switch

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electro-music 2012

"The electro-music festival, known as the "Woodstock of electronic music," is the world's premiere event for experimental electronic music. Now in it's eighth year, this year's gathering features three mind-bending days of innovative electronic music concerts, seminars, workshops, demonstrations, jam sessions, video art, a laptop battle, and a swap-meet. Action starts at 1pm on Friday, September 7 and runs until midnight on September 9. Musical activities will be running continuously throughout the three days of the festival.

electro-music 2012 takes place at the Greenkill Retreat Center in Huguenot, New York. On-site lodging and meals are available. Tickets range from $35 for a single day to $385 for a 3-day pass including meals and lodging.

More information, including a complete schedule of events can be found on the web site at: http://event.electro-music.com/ You may also contact us at event@electro-music.com

A wide variety of instruments and musical styles will be represented, ranging from theremin to analog modular synthesizers to home made devices, from classic space music and ambient to abstract electronica, glitch, electro-pop and beat-oriented music.

The following artists will be performing:

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KORG KRONOS Details

via Hispasonic, translated to Googlish from Spanish:

"We have the first data and images of Kronos, the new Korg workstation. The Japanese brand has pulled the house out the window, bringing to market a synth with more than 12 GB SSD hard disk samples, 9 synthesis engines together, 16 units of effects and KARMA technology.

Features in detail

There are 9 synthesis engines on a single workstation, available in 61, 76 and 88 keys. The engines are:

* SGX-1 Premium Piano: German piano with more than 4 GB in samples. 8 layers and the choice of opening angle of the tail of the piano.
* EP-1 MDS Electric Piano, electric pianos (with sound "signature" by George Duke, Herbie Hancock Rodan Rudess or others)
* CX-3 Organ Tonewheel: integrating technology famed CX-3 in the Kronos. Drawbars controllable from its faders. Leslie Posilibidad to adjust the joystick, from speed to the position you just rotate.
* MS20-EX Legacy Analog Collection: emulation of vintage Korg MS20 synth.
-EX * Polysix Legacy Analog Collection: Polysix emulation.
* AL-1 Analog Synthesizer
* NOD-7 Waveshaping VPM Synthesizer
* STR-1 Plucked String Synthesizer: a new generation of modeling. You can choose from the material of the rope, until the tension, the execution (if pick, rub with your finger ...)
* HD-1 High Definition Synthesizer: A portion of all types of samples.

Account with a set of 16 "sets" may be, from Programs, to vans, to sequences. What makes the live performance much easier and full of possibilities. One of the most exciting new features is that you can move from one set to another without interruption of sound (so if you keep notes of the previous set, still playing).

It eliminates the concept appears rompler and integration / provision of more than 12 GB of content hosted on a hard disk SSD.

Has integrated USB connection to your computer, not just save / edit, but also as a USB interface with 2 inputs and 2 outputs.

Section 16 effects available. 9-band equalizer general. Flexible Routing. Mastering tools. 16-track sequencer."



Update:

Korg KRONOS Music Workstation- Official Product Introduction video added below.

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Snap - Rhythm is a Dancer (Live synth cover)

Published on Aug 24, 2015 Synt5

"This is our live performance of the classic 1992 eurodance hit Rhythm is a Dancer, by German group Snap!

Every synth line was played live, without resorting to computers or sequencers. No midi. Our syncing was based on a revolutionary metronome-to-earphones system :)

From left to right, gear list and synth players were:

Korg M1 - França Guimaraes - Choir pad, strings lead, piano solo
Sequential Sixtrak, Sp404 - Guillermo Caceres - Bass, drums triggering
Korg Microkorg - George Frederick - 16th note synth
Yamaha An1x - Anderson Freitas - Main synth phrase, synth solos
Clavia Nord Lead 2x - João Marcos - Bell-like synth line
Vocals - Quésia Carvalho

The arrangement was based on a combination of the Radio Edit and the 12'' versions. We decided to leave out Turbo B's rap verses to favour the instrumental lines.

This time we had available one of the original synths known to have been used in the original track - the Korg M1. This allowed us to recreate the voice choir, the strings and the piano exactly as they appear on the original recording. The original bell-like sound played by the Nord Lead could also be found on the M1 library, but we would've run out of keyboard space to map the sound appropriately.

The versatile Microkorg was programmed with a sixteenth note repetition, which prevented the player from dying of muscle cramps and helped to keep us in sync during the instrumental interludes.

The drums were reconstructed with 909 samples using Reaper, bounced to audio, and played back by the Sp404. The only sample was the hit sound that can be heard during the intro and instrumental parts.

Again, please forgive the grainy quality, the shaky hands and the few misplaced notes, we were just having fun."

Newbeat live tribute to Brussels terror victims, w Minilogue Machinedrum Volca etc

Published on Mar 23, 2016 Shimanski Beats

"This Newbeat live performance is dedicated to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22 2016. No to terrorism!

The track with the title "SMOKE 'EM OUT" is part of the Newbeat Revival movement, located in Belgium but open to join and contribute for everybody! Music against violence!

Instruments used:
Elektron Machinedrum: Drums
Electribe Sampler: sequencing the other instruments, vocal samples (George W B.)
Volca Bass: bassline
Microbrute: pwm-sequence
Minilogue: synth guitar / lead
Streichfett: strings
MAM MB33 retro: acid line

external effects: TC Electronic M350, TC Electronic M One XL, Lexicon MX200

Thank you for watching! Comments, likes and subscriptions are always welcome!

(c) Shimanski Beats 2016"

2012 Decibel Festival Full Lineup Announced!

"2012 Decibel Festival Full Lineup - 30+ new performers added!

30+ performers have been added to the 2012 9th Annual Decibel International Festival including the legendary DJ Shadow, MiMOSA, Tycho, Star Slinger, Tipper, Dam-Funk, Clark, Jimmy Edgar, Sepalcure, Public Lover, Machinedrum, George FitzGerald, Peter Van Hoesen, Objekt, Braille, Jeff Samuel, Groudislava, Eprom, AntiVJ, B.Bravo, Keyboard Kid and more.

Previously announced headliners for this trend-setting festival, known as the SXSW of electronic music, include Orbital, The Cannabinoids featuring Erykah Badu, Kimbra, Carl Craig, Shpongle, Matthew Dear, Ariel Pink and Star Slinger. See lineup of over 130 artists on flyer below or artist bios on the festival website. STILL more to be announced.

ABOUT DECIBEL FESTIVAL
Decibel Festival is an annual Seattle festival of electronic music, performance, visual art and new media. Generally taking place the last week of September, it has booked over 800 artists ranging from experimental, to leading-edge electronic dance music and visual art. With a focus on live performance, interactive multimedia art, state-of-the-art sound and technology-based education, Decibel has solidified itself as one of the premier electronic music festivals and promotional organizations in the world.

For the 9th Annual Festival, Decibel expects to hit 30k attendees this year with over 130 artists from 19 different countries, plus dozens of educational speakers, making Decibel Festival an oracle for the growth of the entire international electronic music scene. The entire festival will takes place from September 26-30 at over 14 venues in Seattle, Washington.

The schedule, venues and line-up can be found below and on the Decibel website. 2nd Tier discount passes are available online and at various outlets until they sell out."

Yamaha DX7II FD TX802 SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

note the pull out. I know the TX81Z has one as well. I'm curious how many other Yamaha racks had them.

Details:
"The TX-802 is the rack mount version of the DX-7II with a few added touches. It is an FM synth, so it excellent at re-creating Hammond organ, electric pianos, brass, analog sounds, and bells. It is in a whole new class for percussive sounds and ethnic sounds as you can change the tuning and get out of the 12 tone box. It is not too good when it comes to, acoustic pianos, and saxophones, but that's why the gods made samplers. A required piece of gear in my opinion since the DX7 is such a legendary synth. There are thousands of patches available online for this synth (can take DX7 and DX7II patches).

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Nyle Steiner on IMDB and Philip Dodds of ARP

Peter Grenader of Plan B sent this one into AH. Title link takes you to Nyle Steiner's (of Steiner Parker fame) IMDB page. The following is the list of credits. Click here for previous posts on Steiner Parker.

Miscellaneous Crew:
* 1990s
1. Merry Christmas, George Bailey (1997) (TV) (musician: E.V.I.)
* 1980s
2. Mississippi Masala (1991) (musician: ewi)
* 1970s
3. No Way Out (1987) (musician) (as Nyle A. Steiner)
4. The Mosquito Coast (1986) (musician: synthesizers)
5. Enemy Mine (1985) (musician: electronic ensemble)
6. Apocalypse Now (1979) (musician: synthesizer)
... aka Apocalypse Now Redux (International: English title: longer version)

Self:
1. One Voice (1986) (TV) .... Synthesizer

For fun I checked on Philip Dodds of ARP. He has a page as well.

Filmography
Actor:
1. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) .... Jean Claude
... aka CE3K (USA: informal short title)
... aka Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Special Edition (USA: reissue title)

Additional Details
Genres:
Adventure / Drama / Sci-Fi
STARmeter: ?
^ 4% since last week why?

$199.99 EMS "Synthi and the Composer" Album

This one is not an April Fools joke. You can actually find this album for sale behind the counter at Silver Platters Seattle. Call them if interested.

From the back cover
(note Peter Zinovieff is the man behind EMS):

"Synth and the Composer

Extracts of music realized with EMS Synths equipment.

SIDE A

Concert Music by:

Harrison Birtwistle
Peter Zinovieff
Tristram Cary
Delia Derbyshire
George Whitman

SIDE B

Television, Radio and Computer Music by:

Dudley Simpson
Delia Derbyshire
Malcom Clarke
David Vorhaus
Peter Zinovieff
Brian Hodgson

Demonstration record - Not to be sold or performed in public.

Stereo 33 1/3 rpm"

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