MOOG SUB 37 synth 1st UK user review/demo by MARK JENKINS

Published on Oct 15, 2014 MarkJenkinsMusic

"The new Moog Sub 37 duophonic analog synth, the first unit in the UK, put through its paces by MARK JENKINS author of the book/CD "Analog Synthesizers" (Focal Press) available through Amazon worldwide. More information, lecture and concert bookings - www.markjenkinsmusic.com"

Some bits of this video reminded me of the character of the Steiner Parker Synthacon in this video.

Moog Sub 37s on eBay

Moog Synthesizers 50th Anniversary! Live concert in London Saturday October 11th!

Published on Sep 29, 2014 MarkJenkinsMusic

"London celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Moog Synthesizer with Moog Theremin expert LYDIA KAVINA, electro-pop duo VILE ELECTRODES, and synth author MARK JENKINS playing music in the styles of Klaus Schulze and Tangerine Dream. Moog synths old and new on stage and on display, and a stunning setting near Denmark Street and the British Museum. Tickets £18.99 by PayPal from account moog50london@gmail.com or e-mail the same address for more details. Doors 6.45pm Saturday October 11th 2014, ends 10.15pm, tubes Tottenham Court Road, Covent Garden, Holborn, Russell Square. Facebook; www.facebook.com/groups/moog50london"

Last Weekend for Discount Tickets to Moog50London

via Mark Jenkins on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"It's the last weekend for discount tickets to the Moog50London event on Saturday October 11th. Tickets are now £16.99 by PayPal to moog50london@gmail.com (you can use your credit or debit card too, and e-mail the same address to confirm your order or with any other questions). In October and on the door, tickets are £18.99. We're very happy to add to the lineup the amazing Russian Theremin expert Lydia Kavina demonstrating the original Moog Theremin, and the new programmable Moog Theremini will also be there. If you yearn for the classic days of electronic music by Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze and Depeche Mode, this is a show you won't want to miss...

www.facebook.com/groups/moog50london
www.lydiakavina.com"

Last Call for Moog 50 London Event

"Last chance for discount tickets for the Moog50London event on
Saturday October 11th. Tickets booked this weekend are £14.99. PayPal to moog50london@gmail.com and send your details in an e-mail to the same address.

Live on stage are electro-pop masters VILE ELECTRODES plus the author of the acclaimed book "Analog Synthesizers" MARK JENKINS playing music in the style of KLAUS SCHULZE and TANGERINE DREAM. There'll also be recorded music by WALTER CARLOS, support from Moog's UK distributor and much more.

In September ticket prices go up to £16.99 and for October and on the door they're £18.99, so get yours soon. The fantastic venue St. George's is easily walkable from Denmark Street, the British Museum, and tube stations at Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Covent Garden and Russell Square. More info from moog50london@gmail.com.

www.facebook.com/groups/moog50london"

The Microskill AS32 Synthesizer - Britain's Answer to the PPG Circa 1985

An article from Electronics & Music Maker on the Microskill AS32 via noyzelab. You can find additional scans of Electronics & Music Maker at noyzelab's site here.

"From the wilds of West Yorkshire comes a new computer-based instrument that could be Britain's answer to the PPG."

Note this is the first Microskill post on the site.

Side note: I was curious what happened to Electronics & Music Maker and did a lookup on Wikipedia. There isn't an article on the magazine however it was mentioned in a number of other articles including one on Mark Jenkins who has been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH a few times. Mark was the Music Editor for the magazine.

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Anvil Synthesizers "The Anvil" Digital Percussion Synthesizer Circa 1985

1985 E&MM article scan in via noyzelab. You can find additional scans of Electronics & Music Maker at noyzelab's site here.

"You probably don’t need me to tell you that it takes a good deal of nerve to enter into the commercial arena of hi-tech musical instruments, especially if you’re an unknown name and attempting R&D on a shoestring budget. Yet that’s exactly what a new British company, Anvil Synthesisers, have tried to achieve with their advanced digital drum machine, the Anvil."

Note this is the first Anvil post on MATRIXSYNTH.

Side note: I was curious what happened to Electronics & Music Maker and did a lookup on Wikipedia. There isn't an article on the magazine however it was mentioned in a number of other articles including one on Mark Jenkins who has been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH a few times. Mark was the Music Editor for the magazine.

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Robert Schroeder's Vintage DIY Synth Designs

An article via 1982's E&MM in via noyzelab. You can find additional scans of Electronics & Music Maker at noyzelab's site here.

Robert Schroeder composed his own electronic music, was friends with and worked with Klaus Schulze. The following are a couple of excerpt on the article regarding his designs which you can see pictured:

“The synthesizers and sequencers used on “Harmonic Ascendant” were all designed and built by Robert. All the synthesizers were monophonic. I asked him if he had ever designed or built a polyphonic synthesizer or had any plans for doing so in the future; his answer was a very definite ‘No!’”

“After the release of his first album, Robert wrote a book entitled “Sequencer - Ein Musikcomputer(?)”. Available only in German, it gives full details on how to build a complete 30-note sequencer, including component lists, PCB patterns and circuit diagrams, all designed by the author himself. He claims it can be built for a tenth of the price of commercially available sequencers in Germany.”

Note this is the first post to feature Robert Schroeder as a maker.

Side note: I was curious what happened to Electronics & Music Maker and did a lookup on Wikipedia. There isn't an article on the magazine however it was mentioned in a number of other articles including one on Mark Jenkins who has been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH a few times. Mark was the Music Editor for the magazine.

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MOOG50LONDON

"MOOG 50 LONDON celebrates the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Moog Synthesizer with live music in central London, Saturday October 11th 2014. Tickets on sale now.

Price is £14.99 for August orders, goes up to £16.99 in September.
PayPal to moog50london@gmail.com and send a direct e-mail also to the same address with your order details to receive your tickets.

On the bill - Walter Carlos (recorded), Vile Electrodes (live), Mark Jenkins "Klaus Schulze" and "Tangerine Dream" sets (live), Moog UK distribution demos, lights, lasers, video projections and more...

www.facebook.com/groups/moog50london"

Custom Roland SH3a Desktop Unit

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via this auction

via the seller: "hi your looking at reluctant sale of unique rolandsh3a analog synth.converted into modile form with the removal of supply into separate casing with captive connector cable. used as sound effects synth with single oscillator with multiple footages and different waveforms.sample and hopd capsble of creating complex glissando and arpeggio patterns voltage inputs for fillter and oscillator on rear ,white noise and various modes for bendng the pitch. the 32' footage has been repaired. check out you tube. this was owned buy sound maker mark jenkins author of analog synths [previously listed here]. this was also on the gadget show. check out mark s site and you will come to video of this item [posted here] being used when he was selling not to long ago. selling along with other stuff now gone to fund car. grab a one off bargain superb item with amazing sound and uses. will be well packed. thanks for looking. all works as it should all pots nobs work and in great nic also have spare slider.rare bit of roland history.also has paper manual copy"

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ZW BASSMACHINE rare Wasp style analog synth with Moog style filter

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via this auction

"ZW BASSMACHINE
Rare Swiss/Italian monophonic analog synth.

Good cosmetic condition example of the incredibly rare ZW-Electronics Bassmachine, which as far as I can find out is a Swiss-Italian design made in extremely small numbers.

I have heard this one working, but it's currently silent, and so sold as in need of repair. This may be as simple as a loose cable in the power supply, so possibly an easy fix.

Two oscillators can be tuned apart or transposed, and there are 10 preset buttons. The sounds are strong and analog, resembling a Wasp or Roland Bassline - while there are no controls for filter etc, the presets vary these settings for you. Internally you can see the distinctive transistor ladder of a Moog-style lowpass filter design.

Intended for collection in NW London and payment in cash. I will ship, cost will be around £20 with Parcelforce in the UK, more overseas, but I don't acceot payment methods which are subject to unexplained delays and fraudulent reversal. Other methods properly regulated by UK banking authorities are fine - bank transfer for example shows up in 15 minutes, is completely secure and creates a permanent record of your transaction. All my 100% positive feedback comes from transactions using either cash on collection or bank transfer, and no other method.

Listed as internally complete but non-working so absolutely no returns. Feel free to make contact with any questions while the listing is running.

Happy Synthesizing!

Mark Jenkins
Author, "Analog Synthesizers" (Focal Press)"

QUASIMIDI POLYMORPH Demo Video

Published on Apr 16, 2013 MarkJenkinsMusic·26 videos

via this auction. Note this is a five day listing only. You can contact Mark below. Note I have a strict policy of only listing eBay items on the site and recommending Paypal only so you have buyer protection, however this one is in via Mark Jenkins who has been featured a number of times on the site. I'm guessing he is safe.

"QUASIMIDI POLYMORPH rare polyphonic virtual analog MIDI synth/sequencer

Up for sale is my excellent condition QUASIMIDI Polymorph. Designed with input from Klaus Schulze, this basically simulates a Moog Modular synth and multi-channel sequencer. It's four-note polyphonic and multitimbral, playing four different virtual analog synth sounds created from a huge variety of waveshapes. With MIDI In and Out and effects, the Polymorph can create huge synth sounds, multiple steptime patterns, percussion patterns and much more. Sequences can be chained into Songs and edited live while performing.

This unit's in very good condition complete with rack ears and a UK power supply. Some slight front panel and rackmount scratches.

I'd prefer collection in London but I'll ship to the UK, Europe and the USA, after full cleared irreversible payment. I don't accept any payment method which allows unscrupulous buyers to have funds deducted from the seller's bank account while still in possession of their goods, specifically I DON'T ACCEPT PAYPAL, as I only accept payment methods including bank transfer which are subject to UK and international banking regulators.

Feel free to contact me any time while the auction's running to discuss payment, collection or shipping options.

Happy Synthesizing (and Sequencing!)

MARK JENKINS
www.markjenkins.co"

MFB 502 demo

Published on Apr 28, 2013 MarkJenkinsMusic·26 videos

"For sale, MFB502 drum machine. Analog sounds, MIDI In to play from keyboards and computers, programmable memories. UK power supply included if sold in the UK, overseas buyers need a local 12V 500mA DC power supply, standard connector.

Cash on collection in London, or I will ship anywhere but I DON'T ACCEPT PAYPAL IN PAYMENT.

Mark Jenkins
www.markjenkins.co"

MARK JENKINS "EX1T STRATEGY" from "EX1GENE"

Published on Jan 13, 2013 MarkJenkinsMusic·23 videos

"The second promo video for the latest Mark Jenkins CD "EX1GENE" recorded on the Yamaha EX1 polyphonic synthesizer. "EX1T STRATEGY" is more typical of the CD's ambient/world synthesizer content, with comparisons to the music of Brian Eno, Cluster, Ashra, Klaus Schulze and Tangerine Dream. The CD is available worldwide via Amazon and www.markjenkins.co"

Follow-up to:
MARK JENKINS "Peter Gunn" from the CD "EX1GENE"

MARK JENKINS "Peter Gunn" from the CD "EX1GENE"

Published on Jan 5, 2013 MarkJenkinsMusic·22 videos

"MARK JENKINS 'Peter Gunn' from the CD 'EX1GENE'. Composed by Henry Mancini, arranged by Keith Emerson, performed by Mark Jenkins on the Yamaha EX-1. Drums, sound effects, fx, mixing; Apple Mac. Filmed and edited by Mark Jenkins. CD "EX1GENE" by Mark Jenkins out now through Amazon and www.markjenkins.co"

"'Peter Gunn', an award-winning TV detective show theme composed by Henry Mancini, became a staple of Emerson Lake & Palmer's live concerts in the late 1970's and Mark Jenkins first performed the piece in 1985. 'I liked my 1980's version but the opportunity to recreate the piece effectively using the same instrumentation as Keith Emerson but with the added benefits of the latest computer editing techniques and sound effects was very exciting', Mark explains. 'My most recent albums and live performances have all been of sequencer-based iPad music, so multitracking a quite demanding piece played entirely by hand again was a great experience'.

'Peter Gunn' is the first video track released to promote Mark's new CD 'EX1GENE'. 'A lot of the other tracks owe more to world music, krautrock and Brian Eno's ambient style, so this progressive rock piece makes a rousing end to the album. I'll be creating some more abstract videos though for the more chillout oriented tracks on the CD'.

Mark Jenkins will be in concert in the UK and overseas during 2013, though the EX-1, which weighs something over 480 pounds, will definitely not be appearing on stage...

www.markjenkins.co
facebook.com/markjenkinslondon"

MARK JENKINS "EX1GENE" CD Composed on Yamaha EX1

MARK JENKINS "EX1GENE" (AMP-CD060)

MARK JENKINS has released his latest CD “EX1GENE”, performed entirely on the giant triple keyboard Yamaha EX1 synthesizer, the theatre version of the GX1 played by Keith Emerson (ELP), Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin and Hans Zimmer.

The CD which features nine tracks including a cover of Henry Mancini’s Emmy and Grammy award-winning “Peter Gunn” theme as played by ELP, plus sound samples for musicians to create their own EX1 textures, is available worldwide through Amazon, selected mail order outlets, and direct from Mark’s website.

"After recording the world's first CD created entirely on an Apple iPad, which must be about the smallest synthesiser system available, I thought it would be fun to create an album entirely using one of the largest", Mark explains. The CD features music in the styles of Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze, Ashra, Cluster and the other "Berlin School" musicians, as well as ambient/world pieces more comparable to the music of Brian Eno, and of course that storming prog rock cover of Henry Mancini's "Peter Gunn" theme which became a favourite in the Emerson, Lake and Palmer live set.

The album also features the voice of poet Walter De La Mare, and one of the tracks was assembled retrospectively from EX1 sound samples which are also included on the CD for other musicians to create their own EX1 textures. "As an all-analog synth the EX1 has some great rich synth sounds, huge pedal basses and classic drum machine patterns, and it's great to be able to make some of these available to other musicians".

"EX1GENE" is now available worldwide. Since the EX1 weighs 485 pounds, Mark promises he will be sticking to iPads for concert performances...

www.markjenkins.co

Mark Jenkins' "El Monstruo" Modular Synth for Sale

You might remember "El Monstruo" from this video.

Via Mark Jenkins:

"My huge custom analog/MIDI polyphonic modular synthesizer system "El Monstruo" is now on sale.

The system comprises a Delta Music Research four-note polyphonic analog modular synth with microprocessor controlled polyphonic keyboard, two Moog Taurus 2 monophonic analog bass synth brains, two Korg MS2000 polyphonic MIDI synthesizer/ sequencers, a Quasimidi Polymorph polyphonic MIDI synthesizer/sequencer, a Quasimidi 309 Groove X Klaus Schulze Limited Edition drum machine, a FutureRetro Mobius MIDI/CV sequencer, a modulised Roland SH3a monophonic analog synthesizer, two Pro Muzer dual analog drum synths, a Nobels 4-channel and TASCAM MM1 MIDI mute programmable 20-channel mixers, quarter inch jack patchbay, a Roland MKB200 splittable MIDI controller keyboard, and a Synare PS1 analog drum synth (non-working), plus extensive power supply, MIDI/audio cabling and mounting accessories.

The system is mounted in custom cabinets designed to match the Delta Music Research synth and is located in London (UK) for collection.

"El Monstruo" featured late last year on "The Gadget Show" on Channel 5 TV (UK), from which a clip is included at the start of this YouTube tour around the system [previously posted here]

Offers accepted from 4995.00 pounds. Collection in London only, no shipping. The system is now stored in three suitcases plus smaller boxes and will fit in any saloon car.

www.markjenkins.co
markjenkins2008@gmail.com"

ANIMOOG - MARK JENKINS full review

YouTube Uploaded by MarkJenkinsMusic on Oct 17, 2011

"ANIMOOG the first polyphonic synth software app by Moog reviewed in detail by Mark Jenkins, author of "Analog Synthesizers: Understanding, Performing, Buying - from the Legacy of Moog to Software Synthesis". Mark performs using Animoog and other iPad apps at the BIRMINGHAM THINK TANK SCIENCE MUSEUM PLANETARIUM (UK) on Saturday November 26th 2011, tickets on sale now, and on the EAST COAST USA in March 2012. www.markjenkins.co"

Animoog - Moog Music Inc.
iPads on eBay

Horizon synth for iPad Now Available

"Horizon synth is a virtual analog synthesizer that takes the definition of iOs synthesizer to the next level.
Thanks to carefully designed architecture and heavy usage of coprocessor it blurs the boundaries between iOs and hardware synthesizers.
Horizon was built to perform and works perfectly with any MIDI keyboard or sequencer. A lot of research has been done in order to achieve unheard warmth and clarity.

* Introductory price - 50% off for limited time only *
[Horizon synth - BeepStreet
iPads on eBay]

HIGHLIGHTS
· True SuperSaw sound emulation, first found in the legendary Roland JP-8000 synthesizer. SuperSaw is a layered waveform consisting of multiple saw waves which are detuned to create an extremely full and epic sound. It's possible to use 2 supersaw oscillators per voice * 7 polyphony = 98 saw oscillators playing the same time!
· Two independent filters per voice with configurable routing. You can select between various filter types including classic resonant LP,HP,BP,Notch and less common like Comb and Formant.
· The Morph Group function lets you continuously morph of up to 30 parameters in a sound (including effects), using only the modulation wheel.

OSCILLATORS
· 2 warm-sounding analog modelled oscillators per voice + 2 sub-oscillators (except SuperSaw). Available waveforms: Saw, PWM pulse,Triangle, SuperSaw.
· Oscillator 2 hard-sync and configurable routing
· Osc-mix, ring modulator
· White noise oscillator

FLEXIBLE MULTI FILTERS
· Two independent filters per voice with configurable routing. You can select between various filter types including: resonant LP,HP,BP,Notch, Comb and Formant.
· Configurable routing: serial or parallel with bypass option.
· ADSR envelope, keyboard tracking and full LFO control

MODULATION
· Two LFOs per voice. It's possible to assign each LFO to almost any parameter. 3 LFO running modes: trigger, 1 shot, global. 6 waveforms, phase and fade-in knobs
· The Morph Group function lets you continuously morph of up to 30 parameters in a sound (including effects), using only the modulation wheel.
· Two Modulation ADSR Envelopes for amplitude and filters cutoff
· Pitch and modulation wheels

EFFECTS
· A number of effects are built in: distortion, chorus, equalizer, stereo delay. All parameters can be modulated using mod-wheel.

ARPEGGIATOR
· Horizon incorporates very powerful programmable arpeggiator. You should think of it more like a small step sequencer.

OTHER FEATURES
· Over 200 presets
· 7 voices polyphony
· Playback modes: poly, solo, arp
· Built-in recorder supporting AudioCopy and iTunes file sharing.
· Supports CoreMidi and MidiMobilizer. MIDI key velocity can affect up to 3 parameters.
· Configurable piano keyboard size
· Hold button allows you to to keep notes sustaining until you play new notes.
· With Chord Memory function you can play the chord by only pressing single keys.
· Tube soft saturation on output

Visit www.beepstreet.com for audio demos.

'Horizon is the first truly mature polyphonic synth for the iPad, a real, smooth and powerful sounding option for all sorts of stage and studio performances. Horizon offers a huge range of analog-style and complex digital-sounding textures with sound quality which is absolutely uncompromised".
Mark Jenkins, author 'Analog Synthesizers'"

This is the Roland JP-8000 style VA for the iPad.
Also see video here and audio here.

Horizon synth - BeepStreet - iTunes
iPads on eBay

MARK JENKINS "Supernova" Planetarium show

YouTube Uploaded by MarkJenkinsMusic on Jun 14, 2011

follow-up to this post

"MARK JENKINS performs two shows live at the VANDERBILT PLANETARIUM, CENTERPORT N.Y. on Saturday July 23rd 2011. Tickets from www.vanderbiltmuseum.org and more information from www.markjenkins.co

The show "Supernova" is a 48-minute space fantasy with live narrative voiceover. The two performances also include music from the world's first all-iPad CD "The iPad Album" including some well-known sci-fi soundtrack music.

Seen and heard; EMS Synthi Aks, Sequential Prophet 600, Ensoniq SQ80, Roland JD900 and various modules. This track is "Starless and Bible Black" originally from the CD "Mexico Rising" which is available by mail worldwide through Amazon (click the link at the bottom of my YouTube profile page to order)."

MARK JENKINS live synth music "Touchdown"

YouTube Uploaded by MarkJenkinsMusic on Jun 13, 2011

"'Touchdown: Pegasus RA22h35m47.64sD28*09'' from the CD "Mexico Rising" by Mark Jenkins, performed live in London. Images mixed in from the original projected backing video.

Instruments seen and heard; Ensoniq SQ80, Sequential Prophet 600, EMS Synthi Aks, Super Wasp (custom EDP Wasp, Spider Sequencer and keyboard combination), Roland System 104 Sequencer, Roland JD990 and various other modules, Casio toy keyboard, custom perspex electric guitar. Starfury fighters on loan from Commander John Sheridan.

CD "Mexico Rising" available through Amazon worldwide. Live concerts in the USA this July (Vanderbilt Planetarium NY Saturday 23rd, Bethlehem PA Soundscapes concert Sunday 24th) and in London in September.

www.markjenkins.co"