Radikal Technologies SAC 2.2

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This one made me to a double take. It is not a synth, but is indeed from the synth company Radikal Technologies, as you can see here. I thought it was worth capturing for the archives.  It's always interesting to see what other products interest boutique synth manufacturers.

The SAC 2.2 is a "Multi-platform Moving-fader USB / MIDI Control Surface

Full info:
Gain instant hands-on control of your audio software with the SAC-2.2 Software Assigned Controller!

There's no need to install or program this sleek control surface for interaction with your favorite music software. The SAC-2.2 connects to your computer via USB bus, and you instantly gain a new operational surface. Then, the SAC-2.2 lets you perform all your essential audio production operations - EQs, dynamic processing, effects, etc. There are plenty of motorized faders, rotary encoders and buttons. The rotary LEDs of the 12 encoders and 2x40 symbol displays further facilitate your music production. And the USB bus gives you an enormous advantage in speed of transmission compared with MIDI transfer of data. It's compatible with Pro Tools, Cubase, MOTU's Digital Performer, Logic, and many others!

One of the coolest new features of the SAC-2.2 is that you can control several different programs simultaneously and switch between them in real time. The SAC-2.2 will automatically update itself with the correct operating mode and parameter settings as you switch between programs! In addition, this feature is networkable, meaning it will allow you to control different programs on different computers on your network! Got a great Mac-based sequencer and an awesome PC-based sampler? No problem. One SAC-2.2 integrated into your network means you can control them both at the same time - without the need to re-configure and re-boot! Save time and money with the versatile Sac 2.2 control surface!

• 9 touch sensitive motorized faders

• 12 rotary encoders with 31 step LED displays

• 3 2x40 symbol displays

• 1 locator-Display

• 9 track select buttons

• 8 mute/solo switches

• 10 buttons for selection of mixer-parameters (pan, send/insert selector switch, send/insert 1-4, 4 EQ select buttons)

• 6 buttons for track-selection (audio, MIDI, input, instrument, bus, group)

• 4 buttons for track bank selection (1-8,9-16,17-24,25-32)

• 12 software navigation buttons, which can also be used for numeric input

• 5 channel-strip buttons • 5 transport-control buttons (play, record, stop, rewind and forward)

• 1 jog wheel

• 4 location markers

• 1 scrub-button

• 1 system button

• 1 shift button

• USB port with one input and a 4 way HUB for connection of additional USB devices

• MIDI port with MIDI-in, out, thru and power jack"

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Sequential Circuits Pro One Synthesizer Turbo CPU MIDI + CV

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"This amazing synth is in great shape for it's age and includes the Music Technologies Group Turbo CPU, MIDI and CV upgrade! Professionally installed.

Everything works perfectly. There is a slight mechanical noise on the lowest key when pressed but it doesn't effect the triggering. The filter caps were upgraded to polystyrene for stability and superior sound.

The MTG Turbo upgrade includes the following:

musictechnologiesgroup.com

The MTG Pro One Turbo replacement CPU Module is a drop-in replacement microcontroller for the Sequential Circuits Pro One's 8021 CPU (AKA P8021/8021H/P8021H). Features: Plug-n-Play! No soldering required! Supports the original functionality including the sequencer and arpeggiator. Each sequence can be up to 256 steps (compared to total of 40 steps on the original). Sequences are retained in memory even after power-down. The CPU module does not use a battery. Power-on settable parameters for clock start mode, arpeggio up/down end notes, arpeggio down mode and arpeggio gate time. Sequence Tie mode allows for a variety of note lengths. Sequence End mode lets you chain the two sequences. Optional: If you want to make your own MIDI interface, instructions are in the manual. If you want MIDI hardware included, see CPU+MIDI. The above plus a MIDI In/Out interface board that adds the following features*: Firmware update (“re-flashing”) over MIDI (using MIDIOX or similar). Settable MIDI channel. Receive MIDI note data. Monophonic MIDI output of arpeggiator and sequencer data. Polyphonic MIDI output of keyboard data. Arpeggiator and sequencer sync-able to MIDI Sync In (settable clock rate). Load/Save sequence data over MIDI. MIDI In, MIDI Out and optional MIDI Thru. Optional MIDI In/Out activity LEDs. Pads for optional DAC chip (see CV option below). Soldering and installation are required for MIDI. Turbo CPU + MIDI + CV (Beta) For the handy DIYers, add a tiny MCP4728 chip to the v2.00 MIDI board (soon to be available pre-installed as well) and analog control over MIDI will be yours! Simply connect it via 2 additional wires from the MTG Turbo CPU and then tie into the Pro one using 4 CV wires. No trace cutting or case butchering! See the firmware and manual(s) below. All you need is the MCP4728 chip, some wire and solder. Four 12-bit digital-to-analog converters. Supports MIDI Pitch Bend receive including setting the range/sensitivity using RPN. Control of Filter Cutoff and/or Resonance. LFO2 with multiple waveforms (Square, Saw, Triangle, Sine, including Sample & Hold). LFO2 range from 0.1Hz to 10Hz (10 seconds/cycle to .1 seconds/cycle). ... and more!?"

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MTG R100 Builder – Kawai R100 EPROM Builder Software & Expander Switcher

via Music Technologies Group

"This software will enable you to create your own custom EPROMs (BIN files) for the Kawai R100 legendary 12-bit drum machine/rhythm composer.

In a nutshell you collect/create a bunch of WAV files, one for each of the 24 instruments and then this software compiles and converts them into the compressed Kawai format. It’s been a pretty big undertaking, starting with the dissection of the Kawai ASICs. I will eventually include a User Manual and a bunch of WAV and BIN files to get you started.

Your WAV files should each be:

Mono (1 track)
Sample rate of 31.25kHz (you can resample easily in Audacity or similar)
16-bit linear PCM (standard WAV)
Should fit within the sample space of the pad you are targeting."

Kawai R-100 EPROM 3x Expander Switcher

"These are new "SoundSwitcher" boards for the Kawai R100. Each board includes copies of all 3 of the Kawai Factory ROMs that were released. (It is my understanding that these are the ROMs for the R100/R50, R50e and a jazz/fusion one.) You get triple the sounds and it's awesome.

Set-by-step instructions with photos are included. Don't miss this chance to fit your R100 with all the sounds made for it. The circuit board is silkscreened with the signal names, so all you circuit benders out there can bend your drum machine without messing with a fine vintage instrument."

Moogfest 2014 Presenters Include Makers Roger Linn, Dave Smith, Tom Oberheim, Don Buchla, Forest Mims & More

"Moogfest 2014 Announces Daytime Presenters Including Futurists, Musicians, Scientists, Authors, Filmmakers, and Pioneers of Electronic Music Instrument Design

Phase 1 tickets start at $199 for 5-Day General Admission, and $499 for 5-Day VIP Admission while supplies last through December 19 when Phase 2 GA tickets go up to $299. All prices exclusive of applicable fees.

ASHEVILLE, NC – November 14, 2013 – Moogfest is a five-day festival dedicated to the synthesis of technology, art and music. Since its inception in 2004, Moogfest has been a magnet for artists, engineers, and enthusiasts of Bob Moog. With an experimental lineup of daytime conference programming featuring cultural, artistic and technological luminaries and punctuated by a diverse line up of landmark nightly performances, Moogfest honors the creativity and inventiveness of Dr. Robert Moog and pays tribute to the legacy of the analog synthesizer. This is no ordinary festival.

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Sequential Circuits Pro One CPU/MIDI Upgrade

More pics and some notes on XBS. The kit is from Music Technologies Group.

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New MTG Kawai R100 ROM Swticher Expansion Boards

This is a follow up to this post.  You'll find full details on the Music Technologies Group blog.

"As you may have seen in my previous post, my Kawai R-100 Drum Machine came with a 3-EPROM 'soundswitcher'. Since this is no longer available, I thought I would make my own. It’s not an exact clone of the Drumware Inc board...

I did a 2-layer board compared to the old Drumware single-layer board that was probably taped up by hand. In fact this is how I used to make SRAM memory expansions myself in the late 80′s. I even advertised them in the back pages of Polyphony magazine (for JX3P, OB DX, Polysix and a few others)."

Note there are only a few boards available, so if you are interested click through sooner than later.

Inside a Kawai R100 & the Drumware Inc. Soundswitcher

Some pics in via GrantB of the Music Technologies Group Blog.  Click here or here for what an R100 looks like on the outside.   There have only been two previous posts on the Kawai R100 Drum Machine and only two on Drumware, one featuring an Oberheim DX Drum Machine, and one a Sequential Circuits Drumtraks.

"Here are some photos of the ROM switcher board in my Kawai R-100 Drum machine. The expansion board is dated 1987. My unit contains three 4Mbit mask ROMs:

MN234000KAA, MN234000KAB, MN234000KAC

I think these ROMs are the original R100 and R50 and the R50e judging by what I’ve read elsewhere on the web. The sound format is 12-bit (non-linear) with a 32kHz sample rate."

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Beetle PR-7 Programmer for the Yamaha TX7, TX216, and TX816

Beetle PR-7 Programmer for the Yamaha TX7, TX216, and TX816 FM synthesizers

Published on Jul 17, 2012 ymarcc·23 videos

"This is a pretty rare Beetle PR-7 hardware programmer for the Yamaha TX7, TX216, and TX816 FM synthesizers. I posted the video in connection with an eBay auction (it's now sold).

I'll keep this posted for folks since right now this video seems to be the only one on YouTube of a PR-7. Too bad I didn't have a compatible synth to use it with.

From the manufacturer:

'The PR-7 is a control panel designed exclusively to control the Yamaha TX7, TX216 - TX816 FM tone generator systems. Programming of patches is now possible with a mock-up of a DX7 front panel including a backlit LCD adjustable display and ROM/RAM cartridge port. Other features include a midi in to allow key data to be sent for audible feed back while working with sounds, cartridge load/save to any module and is rack mountable if desired.'"




Pics via http://www.soundofmusic.se...

This one in via Grant of Music Technologies Group.

November Acid Patch Fun, BassJam & BitBlob Fun

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
"Bleep Labs Bit Blob being gated with Ustep through QMMG.
Korg Z1 choir
Delptronics LDB-1e and Din Sync Drum Dokta
Acidlab Autobot with TipTop Z3000 oscillators

Having fun with the November Acid patch from the Soundcloud Group of same name.

Found some cool little screen printing pre made screens (got the skull one) and some flexible paint / ink, the rear of my house jacket was the first test using the paint.

Just having some fun in the studio with the new acid pattern for the month."

Make Noise Rene and Synth Tech E350 - BassJam
Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
"Make Noise Rene sequencer controlling the Synthesis Technologies E350 MT which is set to a electric bass sound.

Backround sequence I think is from the Akai Miniiak if I remember correctly.

Drums from Korg electribe ER-1 mkII

Have photos of the settings on the E350 if anyone is interested in re-creating this sound, please leave a comment and I will contact you with the photos.

Thank you and ENJOY!!!"


Bit Blob Fun Jam
Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
Bleep Labs Bit Blob
Korg Z1 keys
Korg electribe ER-1 mkII drums
Acidlab Autobot and Tip Top Z3000 osc combo

"Having fun with the Bit Blob (one of my favs) and a little jam session."

Dodecaudion

Dodecaudion from Hedoco on Vimeo.

Follow-up to this post. The Dodecaudion is now available at hedoco.com. The first 100 customers will receive a 10% discount on their orders. The Dodecaudion is available as a DIY project or completed.

"A HEDOCO product. hedoco.com
A project by panGenerator. pangenerator.com

Traditional musical instruments rarely require the artist to engage his/her entire body. Dodecaudion, a Polish invention, challenges this stereotype and brings a new quality into the world of professional music.

What is Dodecaudion? It is the effect of collaboration of panGenerator group and the Hedoco brand. In a nutshell, Dodecaudion is a musical instrument – a spatial controller in the form of a regular dodecahedron. Each face of this device has an ”eye” with integrated infrared sensor which collects information on the presence and distance of the musician’s hands. Therefore, Dodecaudion is a gesticulative instrument which requires the artist to move his/her hands and the entire body, get the palms closer to the device and take them away, and shape them in various configurations. In this way Dodecaudion offers novel, extraordinary stage possibilities: while generating sounds, the user can dance and at the same time open a new dimension of music during a performance or concert.

The heart of Dodecaudion is Arduino, an electronic platform integrated with the device, which could be used thanks to the idea of open technologies (Open Source as well as Creative Commons and MIT licences). Arduino collects data from all sensors and transfers them to the computer, so they can be used not only during live concerts, but also in any other way, from sound processing and synthesis to creating visual effects.

The use of open Arduino platform gives artists an unlimited access to the functions of the instrument, and allows for its reprogramming and adjustment to individual needs. It is an asset of the Open Source which gives the users a possibility to find new solutions and applications by themselves.

Currently, we are working on the production of the first Dodecaudions intended for sale. The target clients are professional musicians from all over the world, DJs, performers, and people fascinated by this unique electronic instrument.

How was Dodecaudion created? The concept developed by four visionary artists forming panGenerator group emerged in autumn 2010. Six month later, Modern Arts Management company joined the project and the works accelerated. The financial support of the Hedoco brand owners brought results: in July 2011, Dodecaudion’s prototype was constructed, and in August, the first concert was held to test the instrument.

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SONiVOX Unveils Wobble – Dubstep Grime Generator

"New technology synthesis engine coupled with pattern sequencer modulation control serves up the first virtual instrument dedicated to Dubstep production

SONiVOX, Boston MA, based award-winning music software company today offered a pre-release preview complete with MP3 and Video examples of the newest instrument from their NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group, Wobble – Dubstep Grime Generator.

Premiering the next generation of the spectral synthesis engine that powers SONiVOX’s TWIST and VOCALIZER, Wobble offers up a whole new control paradigm designed to deliver time/pattern-sequencer control over modulation parameters. This results in unmatched control and flexibility in creating new, unique, and evolving sounds, perfect for dubstep as well as most other electronic music creation.

Wobble features:

- New Spectral Synthesis Engine creates traditional or blazing new dubstep sounds

- First of its kind Tempo-Synced Modulation Generator/Sequencer

- Over 200 fat & juicy dubstep presets that can be easily tweaked into thousands

- New interface design for seriously fast and easy sound designing

- Fully automatable via hardware or software control

- SONiVOX’s Intelligent Rhythm Control (I.R.C) putting your performance in perfect time in realtime

- Onboard chorus, tempo sync delay, and reverb fx

- PC Standalone, VST and RTAS Compatibility

- MAC Standalone, AU, VST, and RTAS Compatibility

Wobble marks the third release from SONiVOX’s NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group. Spearheaded by noted audio guru and scientist Jim Van Buskirk, pioneer inventor of the virtual instrument, modern computer driven sampling, and real-time low-latency convolution, SONiVOX’s NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group’s sole purpose is to discover, research, & develop revolutionary new enabling technologies for musicians everywhere.

Wobble – Dubstep Grime Generator is MAC & PC compatible and will work with most major DAW software as a VST, AU, and RTAS plugin.

Wobble – Dubstep Grime Generator is slated for a release date of October 1st 2011 with a MSRP of $149.99 and an estimated street price of $99.99

SONiVOX claims that Wobble must be heard to be believed and invites all to checkout the Wobble videos and mp3 examples at www.sonivoxmi.com

About SONiVOX

SONiVOX provides a multi-tiered suite of premier sound products that give voice to consumers ranging from professional musicians to over 100 million cellular users worldwide.

For years, SONiVOX, formerly Sonic Implants, has provided leading musicians and composers in the film and television industries with the tools needed to create world-class audio content for chart-topping movie, music and television projects.

Whether it’s high-end sound libraries & virtual instruments for leading Hollywood film composers, home-studio musicians, or millions of cell phone users, SONiVOX enjoys a worldwide reputation as a company producing "sound that rocks." For review copies and more information please contact SONiVOX at 617 718-0202 | info@sonivoxrocks.com. Follow SONiVOX on Twitter www.twitter.com/SONiVOX"

Karlax by DA FACT

Thomas Goguelin plays Karlax from da fact on Vimeo.

"Karlax is the first wireless controller to re-establish the artist’s body at the heart of the Digital Arts performance. This instrument’s revolutionary ergonomic design uses the artist’s own natural movements for an unlimited freedom in the creation and artistic expression."

http://www.dafact.com/
"Karlax, an instrument designed exclusively for digital arts

Karlax was introduced for the first time at the Musikmesse of Frankfurt in March 2010 and is available for sale since December.

Karlax is the result of 10 years of research and development in the best french laboratories. It is the first wireless intrument to play and interpret electronic music on stage.

With revolutionary ergonomics and a wireless technology, Karlax replaces the artist at the center of the performance, granting a simple and intuitive access to natural gestures and bringing a new dimension of expressivity to the electronic performance, letting the artist break free from the limits of traditional controllers and other computer related interfaces.

Karlax fits naturally into the chain of creation and digital expression and allows to operate and expand the potential of all existing software and hardware for composition, recording, editing and interpretation.

The use of Karlax does not require any special technical training and is therefore accessible to all who are attracted by the new digital ways of expression.
The community

In a few months, a community of users and supporters has started to emerge. Its diversity surprisingly reflects the potential of the instrument: artists ranging from musicians and DJs to dancers and composers, from many different countries, from electro-acoustic to electronic music, have shown their interest in Karlax. For instance, in June, as part of the Tom Mays's class "New technologies applied to music composition" at the National Conservatory of Paris, a new group has started to work on writing electroacoustic music for Karlax."

Hervé Diasnas dances with Karlax from da fact on Vimeo.

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SONiVOX Releases TWIST Spectral Morphing Synthesizer

"SONiVOX Unveils TWIST – Spectral Morphing Synthesizer
New technology synthesis engine coupled with intuitive GUI design delivers new control paradigm & unmatched sonic possibilities

SONiVOX, Boston MA, based award-winning music software company today announced the release of the newest instrument from their NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group, TWIST – Spectral Morphing Synthesizer.

TWIST™ is a new tool for musicians, producers, and sound designers that combines a brand new type of synthesis, intelligent performance controls, and an intuitive GUI designed to give the user control over a new and unique sound engine which sounds can easily personalized to meet each user’s individual needs.

TWIST – Spectral Morphing Synthesizer - Features:

New Patent Pending Spectral Morphing Synthesis engine

Ultra-user-friendly graphical user interface that makes sound creation and personalization easy

Over 200 factory presets that can be easily personalized into thousands

MIDI Learn & Save Function – Lock TWIST’s controls up with any midi controller.

Onboard tempo-synced variable resolution pattern generator

SONiVOX’s Intelligent Rhythm Control (I.R.C)

Onboard chorus, tempo sync delay, and reverb fx

PC Standalone, VST and RTAS Compatibility

MAC Standalone, AU, VST, and RTAS Compatibility

TWIST marks the second release from SONiVOX’s NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group. Spearheaded by noted audio guru and scientist Jim Van Buskirk, pioneer inventor of the virtual instrument, modern computer driven sampling, and real-time low-latency convolution, SONiVOX’s NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group’s sole purpose is to discover, research, & develop revolutionary new enabling technologies for musicians everywhere.

TWIST – Spectral Morphing Synthesizer is MAC & PC compatible and will work with most major DAW software as a VST, AU, and RTAS plugin.

TWIST - Spectral Morphing Synthesizer is available now with a MSRP of $149.99 and an estimated street price of $99.99

SONiVOX claims that TWIST must be heard to be believed and invites all to checkout the TWIST video and mp3 examples at www.sonivoxmi.com/twist

About SONiVOX

SONiVOX provides a multi-tiered suite of premier audio technology products that give voice to consumers ranging from professional musicians to over 100 million cellular users worldwide.

For years, SONiVOX, formerly Sonic Implants, has provided leading musicians and composers in the film and television industries with the tools needed to create world-class audio content for chart-topping movie, music and television projects.

Whether it’s high-end sound libraries & virtual instruments for leading Hollywood film composers, home-studio musicians, or millions of cell phone users, SONiVOX enjoys a worldwide reputation as a company producing "sound that rocks." For review copies and more information please contact SONiVOX at 617 718-0202 | info@sonivoxrocks.com. Follow SONiVOX on Twitter www.twitter.com/SONiVOX"

Reactable Mobile for Android

"Reactable mobile now for Android

Create your music on the go!

On June 16th Reactable Systems releases the Android version of it’s award winning music application Reactable Mobile.

Barcelona, Spain - June 16, 2011

The upcoming Sonar electronic music festival in Barcelona will be the setting for the much awaited release of the award winning Reactable Mobile for Android!

Reactable mobile is a versatile synthesizer that allows you to generate, play and process your own sound samples and audio input. Change the sound as it flows with a great variety of effects and filters. Generate melodies with the sequencer modules. Load and store your sessions and share them with your friends. A complete and flexible live performance instrument with professional audio quality in your pocket.

The Reactable Mobile is now part of the ever growing range of products which use the Android platform. With this version of Reactable Mobile dozens of Smart phones and Tablets with various sizes and features can be converted into a portable music making tool for musicians, Dj’s and sound artists. It is also one of the first music applications which have a version for Android tablets as well as for Apples iPad.

Exploring the revolutionary Reactable concepts has never been easier than this. Learn more about the Reactable mobile at: http://www.reactable.com/mobile/

About us
Reactable Systems is the company founded by the same team which six years ago created the Reactable. It is a spin-off of the Music Technology Group at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, in Barcelona, one of the world's largest and most recognized research lab in music and audio. The company’s mission is to redefine the ideas of conventional Human-Computer Interaction by developing interactive technologies and entertainment products. Our products will focus on the development of creativity and the mediation of culture and knowledge, with a special emphasis on musical creation."

M-Audio Venom Review and Interview with Product Manager Taiho Yamada

A quick note: This review is long. You can jump to sections that interest you vs. reading it straight through if you prefer. This review focuses primarily on the synth engine for one single patch on the Venom. The Venom supports Multi mode with up to four multitimbral parts. Not only can you layer sound programs but you can set global parameters for the set. Be sure to see the Multi mode section of "Tips and Tricks via Taiho Yamada" at the end of this post. Taiho is the Lead Project Manager of the Venom and served as my contact during the review. I want to thank Taiho for his help and enthusiastic generosity. He is a true synthesist and the Venom is his baby.

Synth connections: Taiho previously worked at Alesis on the Andromeda A6. The DSP developer of the Venom worked on Radikal Technologies' Spectralis and the Accelerator. People that contributed to the presets via sound design include Richard Devine, Francis Preve, Mark Ovenden (Avid's AIR Instruments, ProTools VIs), Joerg Huettner (Waldorf, Access, Alesis), and of course Taiho Yamada.

*Don't miss the "Q&A with Taiho" section towards the end of the review. Also keep an eye out for "Taiho's Tips and Tricks" throughout the review in grey. You can find the consolidated list below the Q&A section.

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Abeem Live Technologies updates Rack Performer to 0.96-alpha

"Abeem Live Technologies has updated Rack Performer to version 0.96-alpha.

This update includes many stability improvements especially around VST support, and should address all reported issues. The keyboard mapper is now completely functional, including all submap types, new simplified mapping types (control focus vs action keys) and a brand new configuration dialog to select layout and numeric pad mode.

New features:
* Major rework of the keyboard mapping types (simpler, more consistent and uniform)
* New keyboard layout selection and configuration dialog allows to setup the keyboard mapper easily
* Keyboard follows and can also change module control focus (aka Keyboard control focus)
* Keyboard focus lock can force keyboard control focus to stay on a given module until manually unlocked
* Control combo mode for numeric pad keys adds extra controls to interact with the focus target

New modules:
* New mini blank GUI wrapper, smallest possible GUI while retaining full control focus ability

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Music Technologies Sequential Circuits Pro One Turbo CPU

via this auction "This is a newly developed (modern) replacement CPU for the Sequential Circuits Pro One 8021. Bring that old Pro One back to life or simply have a spare for the "unobtanium" 8021.

MTG Turbo CPU Features:
* Plug n Play. No soldering required.
* Supports the original functionality including the sequencer and arpeggiator.
* Each sequence can be up to 256 steps (compared to total of 40 steps on the original).
* Sequences are retained in memory even after power-down. The CPU module does not use a battery.
* Power-on settable parameters for clock start mode, arpeggio up/down mode and arpeggio gate time.
* Sequence Tie mode allows for a variety of note lengths.
* Sequence End mode lets you "chain" the two sequences.
* Optional: If you want to make your own MIDI interface, instructions are in the manual. If you want MIDI hardware included, see my CPU+MIDI eBay ad."

More info at Music Technologies Group Blog
Tiny pics. If anyone has a bigger one, feel free to comment or send it in.

KORG Poly-800 Midi Dump Kit Upgrade

via freetmol:

"I wanted the Midi Dump Kit uprgrade for my Poly-800 Mk1 and it's not available anymore... So I gathered some informations about it and found a guy that had the upgraded firmware and schematics. Emailed him. This is his site: Music Technologies Group, he can burn and send the eprom very neatly.

I uploaded all instructions to build one at korgpolyex under Files/4)Modifications/MIDI DUMP KIT."

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Club Bit Map

"Circuit Bent Dance Club for those with limited attention spans.

Monday, October 25, 2010 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM PDT

Puka Bar (Ages: 21+)
710 W Willow St
Long Beach California 90806

Three hours then out.
Age Requirement: 21+

Read more:
http://events.myspace.com/Event/7336180/Club-Bit-Map-#ixzz1243t6Hfb

http://www.myspace.com/phogmasheeen

Drum machine culture + circuit bending club = Club Bit Map.

Possibly will include Dancers to train the dance-phobic to move to noise.

The appeal of Club Bit Map is:

1. It is Monday night. (no competition)
2. It is a short 3 hour burst of dancing.
3. It is free
4. There will be trained professionals to show you how to dance to noise safely!
5. It could be fun!
6. Alcohol is available!"

via GB of Music Technologies Group

SONiVOX SHIPS VOCALIZER

"SONiVOX SHIPS VOCALIZER – Vocal Production Synthesizer
SONiVOX ships new technology synthesis engine coupled with input based synthesis delivers creative new tool for vocalists and non-vocalists alike.

SONiVOX, Boston MA, based award-winning music software company today announced the immediate worldwide availability of the first instrument from their new NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group, VOCALIZER - Vocal Production Synthesizer.

VOCALIZER is a completely new concept in modern music production that couples a new technology synthesis engine with an open input based architecture. VOCALIZER is one part effect plugin and one part virtual instrument. Vocalists, non-vocalists, & producers feed VOCALIZER any audio source, and it re-pitches, effects, and re-synthesizes the original source into a whole new sound.

Primarily designed for vocal use, vocalists will enjoy the vast options afforded by VOCALIZER to add previously unattainable dimensions to their voice. Inversely, non-vocalists will enjoy the opportunity to use their voices in musical ways that they previously thought impossible.

VOCALIZER also works well with other types of inputs. Drum & percussion tracks fed through VOCALIZER result in complex synth lines that perfectly sync to the original dry drum & percussion parts. Other input sounds afford a powerful and flexible new approach to sound design. VOCALIZER users can take any sound and use it as a shaping tool to be VOCALIZED.

The VOCALIZER marks the first release from SONiVOX’s NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group. Spearheaded by noted audio guru and scientist Jim Van Buskirk, pioneer inventor of the virtual instrument, modern computer driven sampling, and real-time low-latency convolution, SONiVOX’s NEMESYNTH Audio Research Group’s sole purpose is to discover, research, & develop revolutionary new enabling technologies for musicians everywhere.

VOCALIZER - Vocal Production Synthesizer is MAC & PC compatible and will work with most major DAW software as a VST, AU, and RTAS plugin.

VOCALIZER - Vocal Production Synthesizer is available now with a MSRP of $149.99 and an estimated street price of $99.99

SONiVOX claims that VOCALIZER must be heard to be believed and invites all to checkout the VOCALIZER videos and mp3 examples at www.sonivoxmi.com

About SONiVOX

SONiVOX provides a multi-tiered suite of premier sound products that give voice to consumers ranging from professional musicians to over 100 million cellular users worldwide.

For years, SONiVOX, formerly Sonic Implants, has provided leading musicians and composers in the film and television industries with the tools needed to create world-class audio content for chart-topping movie, music and television projects.

Whether it’s high-end sound libraries & virtual instruments for leading Hollywood film composers, home-studio musicians, or millions of cell phone users, SONiVOX enjoys a worldwide reputation as a company producing "sound that rocks." For review copies and more information please contact SONiVOX at 617 718-0202 | info@sonivoxrocks.com. Follow SONiVOX on Twitter www.twitter.com/SONiVOX"