Rudolf Haken "Quinquagenarium" - Continuum Fingerboard, Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra

YouTube via DidelphisVirginiana — March 09, 2010 — "Quinquagenarium for orchestra and Haken Continuum Fingerboard, composed by Rudolf Haken for the 50th anniversary of the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, Feb 19th 2010, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois. Conductor Steven Larsen. Haken Continuum sound setup and performance by Mark Smart. Continuum invented by Lippold Haken. Harpist Shirley Blankenship. Audio Engineer Jon Schoenoff. Director of Cinematography Kristen Johns. Video editing and design by Rudolf Haken. Videographers: Dave Cohen, Kevin Coulton, Lippold Haken, Megan Johns. Thanks to Armgard Haken for the name "Quinquagenarium". Program notes and sheet music at http://www.rudolfhaken.com
Haken Continuum site: http://www.hakenaudio.com
Mark Smart site: http://www.marksmart.net
Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra site: http://www.cusymphony.org
Kristen Johns video site: http://www.youtube.com/champaignunder...
Krannert Center site: http://www.krannertcenter.com/
The Champaign-Urbana Symphony is in residence at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois."

Tesla Coil Music

Tesla Coil Music - "Risky Business: A Tribute to Nikola Tesla"

YouTube via marksmartus2
"This piece was composed by Scott Wyatt and Mark Smart and was performed during the SEAMUS (Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States) conference at Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 18, 2009."

Tesla Coil Music - "Let's Go" by The Cars

"This tune was was played as an encore to "Risky Business: A Tribute to Nikola Tesla" (also on YouTube) at the 2009 SEAMUS conference at Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 18, 2009. Credits: Tesla coil parts arranged by Mark Smart; coils built by Steve Ward, Jeff Larson, and Terry Blake; control system designed by Steve Ward and Mark Smart."

ARP Omni and Omni 2 Resource Page

Click here for an ARP OMNI page by Mark Smart. The page includes:
* Common failures on the ARP Omni and Omni 2
* 4075 Filter modification
* Power supply modification
* Imitating ARP string sounds
* ARP slider caps

Mark Smart's ARP Axxe

ARP Axxe modded to work better with the Haken Continuum.

click here for the list of mods and more info on this unique ARP.

Blade Runner - The Dream

YouTube via eisdorne. According to Mark Smart on the AH list, this clip features the Roland VP-330 choir sound. The soundtrack of course is from Vangelis and is know for his use of the Yamaha CS80.

Haken Audio Continuum Site updates

Via Edmund Eagan on AH:
"Hey gang, just thought I'd mention that the Haken Audio site has been updated with some new interesting analog info:
More detailed info on how the Continuum Voltage Converter works can be found at: link
Complimentary comments from Lippold Haken about analog and the analog mindset: link
And two new cool demos performed by list member Mark Smart: link
As well, there is a new page which compares controlling a Moog Voyager via Midi and via the CVC: link [previously posted here]
Thanks for the bandwidth!
Edmund Eagan
www.twelfthroot.com"

RC-1324 Bus Converter

"Converts 13-Pin Signals to 24-Pin Format and Expands Synthesizer Controls

• Incorporates circuitry and design concepts by GR-300 authority Mark Smart!


• Use any Modern Roland-Ready, GK-1, GK-2/GK-2A, GK-3, or RMC equipped guitar to play any Vintage, 24-pin Roland Guitar Synthesizer


• Complete Vintage 24-Pin Synth Controls recreated on the front panel, including Pitch Bend, Mode Switch and More!


• Tested for use with the Roland GR-100, GR-300, GR-700, GM-70, Ibanez MC1 and the Korg Z3


• Unique Built-In Hex Fuzz adds G-303/G-808 Style Hex Fuzz with Separate Output


• Front Panel Hex Fuzz Filter Switch for Normal or Bright Tone


• Works with Roland US-20 Unit Selector for Multiple Synthesizer System


• Foot Pedal Control over Vibrato/LFO depth replaces difficult-to-use LFO Touch Pads


• Adapts standard 13-Pin Synth Volume Control for 24-Pin Synth Volume Control,
including Synthesizer/Guitar Balance Control

• Electronically Buffered Outputs for Volume Controls and Modulation


• 6 Front Panel Control Knobs for 24-Pin String Output Levels


• Powered by 24-Pin Synthesizer so there is no need for External Power Supply


• 2-space, Rack mountable Enclosure with Detachable Rack Ears for Rack mount or Table-Top Operation


• Laser-Etched, CAD Designed Front Panel"

PLATO IMS Synthesizer

Now this is interesting. Mark Smart put up a site on the PLATO IMS Synthesizer. If you don't know what it is, check out the site via the title like to this post. The site is made to use the amber on black font of the PLATO. The site has history, samples and details on it's sythesis. Really impressive.



"I put up a web site about the IMS synthesizer which was developed at the
University of Illinois for use with the PLATO computer system. I went kind of
nuts and wrote PHP scripts to generate characters that look like a real PLATO
plasma screen."

How to Make Choir Voices without Samples

From Mark Smart who brought us How to Make Arp Strings. The site gives you an example of how to create choir voices, sometimes referred to vox waves, on a JD-800, which can be applied to other synths with similar architecture. Amazing. I'm really impressed with Mark Smart's technique not only in creating these patches but also in how clearly he shares them via his website. Title link takes you there.

How to Make Arp Strings

Mark Smart posted this on AH. Super simple walkthrough with samples for each step. Really nicely done. Title link takes you there.

Taps for Bob Moog

This came through on AH via Mark Smart. Taps done via modular at Pogo Studio. Abolutely beautiful.