K-Board Pro 4 Performance: Phil Bennett Playing the OB-6

Published on Dec 15, 2016 Keith McMillen Instruments

"Watch Phil jam on the OB-6 using KBP4 as a controller. For more info on KBP4 visit our Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

Also see this post with the OB-6.

K-Board Pro 4: MPE Control with the OB-6 & GeoShred from Wizdom Music

Published on Dec 13, 2016 Keith McMillen Instruments

"Playing the DSI/Oberheim OB-6 synthesizer with KBP4. Special thanks to Dave Smith and Tom Oberheim!
For more info on KBP4 visit our Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

K-Board Pro 4 meets GeoShred from Wizdom Music

K-Board Pro 4 First Impressions

Published on Dec 1, 2016 Keith McMillen Instruments

"Watch four musicians play KBP4 for the first time. For more info check out our Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

Interesting side note: the last person in the video is Jaron Lanier, a pioneer of VR. Via Wikipedia:

"Jaron Zepel Lanier (/ˈdʒɛərᵻn lᵻˈnɪər/, born May 3, 1960) is an American computer philosophy writer, computer scientist, visual artist, and composer of classical music. A pioneer in the field of virtual reality (a term he is credited with popularizing[citation needed]), Lanier and Thomas G. Zimmerman left Atari in 1985 to found VPL Research, Inc., the first company to sell VR goggles and gloves. In the late 1990s, Lanier worked on applications for Internet2, and in the 2000s, he was a visiting scholar at Silicon Graphics and various universities. From 2006 he began to work at Microsoft, and from 2009 forward he works at Microsoft Research as Interdisciplinary Scientist.[2]"

K-Board Pro 4 Performance: Colin Hogan at the Vintage Synth Museum & Matt Lebofsky

Published on Nov 23, 2016 Keith McMillen Instruments

"We took K-Board Pro to the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Emeryville, CA. Watch as Colin Hogan uses K-Board Pro to control the Prophet T8 and Rhodes Chroma synthesizers. For more info on K-Board Pro, visit our Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

K-Board Pro 4 Performance: Matt Lebofsky

K-Board Pro 4 Performance: Colin Hogan at the Vintage Synth Museum

Published on Nov 23, 2016 Keith McMillen Instruments

"We took K-Board Pro to the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Emeryville, CA. Watch as Colin Hogan uses K-Board Pro to control the Prophet T8 and Rhodes Chroma synthesizers. For more info on K-Board Pro, visit our Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

K-Board Pro 4 Performance: Matt Lebofsky

TSM2016 - Torino Synth Meeting - Video Riassunto - Extended

Published on Sep 6, 2016 Torino Synth Meeting

Torino Synth Meeting
28-29 Maggio 2016 - Sesta edizione

PATROCINI

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TSM2016 - Torino Synth Meeting 2016 - Video Riassunto

Published on Aug 21, 2016 Torino Synth Meeting

"Torino Synth Meeting
28-29 Maggio 2016 - Sesta edizione

PATROCINI

COMUNE DI TORINO
DAMS DELL’ UNIVERSITÀ DI TORINO
IMSTA (International Music Software Trust Association)

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NAMM 2016 Keith McMillen Instruments K Board Pro 4 MIDI Controller

Published on Jan 23, 2016 Kraft Music

http://www.kraftmusic.com

Morning Practise

Morning Practise from Andras Eichstaedt on Vimeo.

"Early early morning practise using my setup from my previous video, (MI Peaks + Ladik D-333 ROM Player Drums) but this time the drums are sequenced by Mutable Instruments Frames Euclidian Sequencer, wich is the part of the "Parasite" Firmware available for free.
You can see the description and full feature list + download here: https://mqtthiqs.github.io/parasites/frames.html
I used an MB-33 from MAM (Music And More) from 1996 to lay down some TB-303 Basslines, wich are sequenced by a Beatstep Pro via MIDI. The background pads are sequenced by the Beatstep as well, but via CV and they come from the 4VOX Wavetable oscillator from FLAME. The sleepy solo is also a 4VOX sound and i play it with the Keith McMillen QuNexus keyboard via CV.Roland Scooper is synced to the 1/8 division of the clock and is used for some scatter action on the fly.I Used the Halls of Valhalla Cartridges "Niflheim" Reverb algorithm with the Tip-Top ZDSP on the pads and the solo to give some ambience to the mix.The stereo master output from Makenoise Rosie is recorded via an Akai Z4 Sampler in 24bit 48Khz and inserted in the video without any processing except for normalising."

Fall in Love with my Modular (J.Dilla Theme)

Fall in Love with my Modular (J.Dilla Theme) from Andras Eichstaedt on Vimeo.

"Some afternoon impro based on the Fall in Love theme by J.Dilla - also adopted by Flying Lotus. All sounds are mixed in the Modular and recorded via an Akai z4 Sampler in 24bit 96khz stereo. The kickdrum and high-hats are from Mutable Instruments Peaks, snare is from the ladik D-333 Rom Player, the glitchy percussions are pre-recorded modular made sounds from Bastl Instruments GardPa. The kick and snaredrum are triggered by the "end of rise" (EOR) and "end of cycle" (EOC) outputs of a Makenoise Function.All other percussive sounds are triggered by the 4ms SCM (Shuffling Clock Multiplier). The Beat is sent through a DIY distortion/crusher box designed by my cousin Polyklinik. After that the beat is sent through the Roland Scooper that i occasionally use to create scatter effects. Bastl Instruments SKIS is used as a VCA and Envelope for all melodic sounds. I play the lead melody with a QuNexus from Keith McMillen."

Introducing K-Board Pro 4 by Keith McMillen Instruments

Published on Oct 19, 2015 Keith McMillen Instruments

"K-Board Pro 4 Polyphonic Multidimensional Controller developed by KMI Labs."

Follow-up to Keith McMillen Instruments K-Board Pro 4 Sneak Peek.

Keith McMillen Instruments K-Board Pro 4 Sneak Peek

Published on Oct 15, 2015 Keith McMillen Instruments

"KMI Labs has been hard at work developing innovative music technology. Take a look at one of our projects!"

A standard keyboard style controller using Keith McMillen's touch pad technology. Note the two styles of pressure sensitivity in the video - vibrato with slight horizontal movement and modulation with vertical movement. Curious if there is also standard aftertouch or if that was the vibrato and the horizontal movement was more for effect. Also curious if this will support the equivalent of poly aftertouch for each.

QuNexus CC to Note Project

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Keith McMillen Instruments

"QuNexus CC to Note is a MaxForLive MIDI effect designed to be used when using the QuNexus as a CV to MIDI converter but it can also be used for any application where CC values need to be converted into MIDI notes within the Pitch-CV / Gate-CV paradigm.

find the project files here: http://www.keithmcmillen.com/projects..."

Quneo Controlling the Analog Rytm

Published on Apr 6, 2015 Keith McMillen Instruments

QuNeos on eBay | Elektron Analog Rytms on eBay

"Introducing the Rytm Control QuNeo Preset. You can now tweak FX tracks, trigger the sounds in your kit, and play chromatically on your Electron Analog Rytm Drum Computer with the Rytm Control QuNeo Preset."

Full details and template download here.

New Synth Gear and Makers in January 2015

After this year's massive New Years post, I thought it might be interesting to see how many new makers and new gear announcements we received in a single month.

This may or may not become a monthly theme on the site depending on interest.  If you think it's worth while, leave a comment.

At a high level we had 12 new makers, one new old maker previously never featured on the site, and a whopping 193 new synth related products. Check out the module list below.  The list is a combination of what was either announced or released this month.

The list in order of appearance:

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Nova Musik - Keith McMillen Instruments K-Mix NAMM 2015

Published on Jan 24, 2015 Nova Musik

"Check out great deals on Keith McMillen Instruments K-Mix and more at Nova Musik:
http://www.novamusik.com/keith-mcmill..."

QuNeo has Smart Fabric Under Every Key

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Keith McMillen Instruments

"Demonstration of the smart fabric that senses pressure, tilt, and velocity on QuNeo."

Keith McMillen Instruments Announces SoftStep2 and K-Mix Controllers

Keith McMillen Instruments Published on Jan 22, 2015 Keith McMillen Instruments

"An introduction to some of the functionality of the SoftStep 2 made by Keith McMillen Instruments."

Introducing K-Mix

Published on Jan 22, 2015

"K-Mix is the next generation audio interface and programmable mixer for studio and stage from Keith McMillen Instruments."

"K-Mix is an unbreakable 8 in 10 out audio interface and programmable mixer with 2 ultra accurate low noise μPre preamps, and a precision opto-tactile control surface that was designed from the ground up for an unprecedented level of control.

The new μPre preamps provide superb high efficiency, ultra accurate gain. K-Mix is a go anywhere, fully programmable, audio multi-tool with integrated 8-channel surround sound. Because it has no moving parts, K-Mix can be transported without the fear of breaking off a fader or knob. For home recording enthusiasts and artist on the go, K-Mix fits in your backpack and allows you to fine tune your sound in the studio or on stage."

Make Noise System Tutorial: System 0 as a Monosynth w/ KMI QuNexus

Published on Nov 12, 2014 MAKEN0ISE

"Demonstration of patching the Keith McMillen Instruments QuNexus to the Make Noise System 0 for a monosynth bassline. Uses a custom QuNexus Preset designed to work well with modular synthesizers. Get the preset here: http://makenoisemusic.com/media/SS%20Control.qunexuspreset

Patch diagram:
https://www.modulargrid.net/e/patches/view/9369

http://makenoisemusic.com/system0.shtml

http://www.keithmcmillen.com/qunexus/tour"

QuNexus on eBay

MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO 2014 Pics

Some pics of this year's MMTA SYNTH PETTING ZOO. A great time was had by all! Huge thanks to everyone that attended and the MMTA, Decibel Festival and EMP for making this happen! Videos will follow.

In attendance: SYNTHWERKS, George Mattson (Mattson Mini Modular & Division 6), Lorne Hammond aka sealion with a Roland Jupiter-4, ARP Odyssey, Minimoog and various mini noisemakers, Larry Klinke aka Computer Controlled with his rhythm machines, ), Bryan O with an Akai Rhythm Wolf,  Vsyevolod with 8 panels of Serge, Keith McMillen Instruments with Dreadbox Murmox, Madrona Labs, Lunchbox Audio with a Moog Sub 37, effegee with a TTSH (2600 clone) and modded YOCTO (808 clone), John Bowen Synth Design with the Solaris, Jeff with an OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) with TamTam SynthLab, Roland with the new AIRA gear & more.  Thank you!

Side note: if you are on a Mac and your mouse pointer disappears, click off screen to get it back. Based on what I can find out there I believe it is due to a bug with Flash on Mac. If anyone knows of a solution, let me know.