Devil's Deuce 4

Published on Jul 23, 2015 Joseph McGinty

"Improvised synthesizer noodling in 5/4 for an imaginary horror film set in 70s Times Square (title courtesy of Mike McPadden). Audio from phone. Instruments: Arturia MicroBrute, KARP Odyssey, Waldorf Streichfett, Moog Sub 37, Dave Smith PolyEvolver Keyboard."

Vintage Farfisa Soundmaker Analog Synthesizer

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Published on Mar 1, 2015 Joseph McGinty

"A demonstration of the Farfisa Soundmaker synthesizer, currently for sale."

via MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

"Basically it's a combination string synth, poly synth and mono synth. When you blend all three it sounds pretty huge!

Mono presets include: Tube, Trombone, Trumpet, Sax, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Piccolo, Violin, Accordion, El. Bass, El. Guitar and "Free". The filter can be controlled by the LFO and/or the ADSR. There's portamento control for the mono sounds. The LFO can also control pitch or the VCA for tremelo effects.

Poly presets: Piano, Harpsichord, Honkye Tonk, Brass. There's a filter for the poly section that controls brightness.

Strings: 8' and 4', with Brilliance, Sustain and Attack controls.

Cosmetically there are a few gashes where the music stand used to go (see pictures)."

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Dorit Chrysler Performance on François Chambard Theremin

via The New York Times

"Dorit Chrysler plays a theremin designed by François Chambard at the Judith Charles Gallery, where a dozen one-of-a-kind theremins are on display in the show 'Odd Harmonics.'"

The performance was at the Odd Harmonics Exhibit at Judith Charles Gallery New York running now.

This one in via Joe McGinty.

Odd Harmonics Exhibit at Judith Charles Gallery New York

via Judith Charles Gallery where you'll find additional details and pics.
16 OCTOBER - 16 NOVEMBER 2013
"Judith Charles Gallery is pleased to present Odd Harmonics, a collaborative exhibition with Butterscotch Records and Moog Music featuring work by François Chambard, Cassandra C. Jones and Tomory Dodge. Odd Harmonics is a month-long contemporary art show and performance series curated by label head Allen Farmelo. Centered around a series of custom-built sculptural Theremins, the show will feature performances by the likes of Butterscotch's own Mikael Jorgensen (Wilco), German classical Theremin virtuoso Carolina Eyck, performance artist Christen Clifford and more..."

This one in via Joe McGinty.

Update: apparently Leon Theremin's "Soloist Custom" Theremin , c. 1938 is on exhibit.

Electro-Harmonix 8 Step Program - "Get On The Bus"

Published on Jun 12, 2013 EHX·164 videos

Electro Harmonix 8 Step on eBay - It's less than you might think.

"The EHX 8 Step Program plugs into the expression pedal or CV input of other effects pedals and synthesizers delivering rhythmic sequencer control. With eight independent sliders, each controlling a sequence step, it can turn an ordinary auto-wah into a step filter, a tremolo into a syncopated pulse effect and a pitch-shifter into an arpeggiator.

This eye-popping video, shot less than a mile from EHX headquarters at Carousel Studios in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, provides a peak into the sound sculpting power of the new 8 Step Program!

Credits for: Get On The Bus video

Music by Polyvox, download:
http://itunes.com/polyvox
http://polyvox.bandcamp.com

Video by Amy Hobby and Tony Zajkowski

Filmed at Carousel Vintage Keyboard Studio, Brooklyn, NY
http://carouselrecording.com

Joe McGinty ~ Composer, Keyboards, Programming
http://www.joemcginty.com

Alyson Greenfield ~ vocals, Omnichord, keyboards
http://www.alysongreenfield.com

Tony Zajkowski ~ guitar, video editor
http://www.tonyzajkowski.com

With the Solid Go Go Dancers: Cindy Gold, Elektra Gold, Roxanne Gold
http://www.facebook.com/SolidGoGo

Choreography by Anna Copa Cabanna
http://www.facebook.com/annacopacabanna"

via Joe McGinty on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge & Scott Matthews

Chamberlin Music Master Sound FX

Published on May 23, 2013 Joseph McGinty·90 videos

"Demonstrating the Sound Effects bank of the Chamberlin Music Master 600."

BROTHER AUTO EMILLION

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via this auction

"Vintage 70's BROTHER AUTO EMILLION organ keyboard/synthesizer, made in Japan. features a wide range of sound options with both presets (Harpsichord, Marimba and Vibes); as well as user-controlled sounds via the separate mixers for Flute 8', Flute 4', Oboe and Violin. Additional controls are Vibrato and Sustain, along with various accompaniment options. Also included is a Rhythm Section/Drum Machine with a number of preset patterns which can be altered in Tempo and Output Volume in relation to the keyboard played sounds.

There is an onboard speaker, plus different input/output options on the back.

This unit is in excellent working order and very clean physical condition as pictured. It is a quality-built vintage portable organ - not a toy. The top and bottom casing panels are all metal, with plastic sides. The sounds are surprisingly good and the options are versatile for a range of uses - including stage. Dimensions of the organ itself are approx 76 x 30 x 10cm, and it weighs around 9kg"

You can find a video of one previously posted here.

Update via Joe McGinty in the comments: "Looks like a re-branded Baldwin Discoverer [posts here] (which is also very cool). Functions are exactly the same. Interesting."

Update2: you can also see one in this video with Tame Impala.

Joe McGinty: Mellotron & a MATRIXSYNTH T-Shirt

via Joe McGinty on Facebook

http://www.joemcginty.com

IDOW & MATRIXSYNTH Modular Pic of the Week - Week 22 Contest Winner!

"Our twenty-second winner of the Modular Pic of the Week contest goes to Joe McGinty & Michael Weintrob, for "InstrumentHead:Joe McGinty," part of Weintrob's InstrumentHead series.

Joe McGinty is a New York based composer, producer and keyboardist. He was a member of the Psychedelic Furs and has worked with The Ramones, Deborah Harry, Ryan Adams, Nada Surf, Ronnie Spector, Devandra Banhart, Martha Wainwright and many others. He owns Carousel Recording, a vintage keyboard studio in Brooklyn.

For more info on Joe McGinty: http://www.joemcginty.com/

We'd like to give a big thanks and congratulations to Joe McGinty & Michael Weintrob for their submission! This is the 22nd week of a 30-week contest, and we are looking forward to many more modular photo submissions, so please keep 'em coming! For details on how to submit and what you can win, see this post.

For more info on the upcoming 'I Dream of Wires' documentary, be sure to see the trailer and IndieGoGo fund raising campaign here.


See the IDOW label for all posts pertaining to the film including the weekly contest winners."

World's Biggest Synth Tonto - Malcolm Cecil & KiNo

"Presented by Sonic Wizard Jeff Blenkinsopp's Analog Lab;

Video Trailer No. 1 for the KiNo Exhibition INVASION FROM WITHIN, a music programme by KiNo with special collaborators.

9 special sets of KiNo's original music and sonic pieces will be performed throughout the month, combining the forces of the KiNo Live Rig* and TONTO.

Special-guest lineup includes the following artists:

Malcolm Cecil ("Godfather of electronic music")
Andy Rourke (The Smiths)
Joe McGinty (Psychedelic Furs)

KiNo is with
Shahla Atlas
Alec Signorino
Harlan Muir

- -

KiNo Live is produced by Jeff Blenkinsopp"

Also see:
Live! — Part 3

Invasion From Within — Malcolm Cecil - Tonto & KiNo [HD]

Invasion From Within — Malcolm Cecil - Tonto & KiNo [HD] from KiNo on Vimeo.

"Video Trailer 1 for the upcoming KiNo Exhibition at the World Monuments Fund Gallery — OPENING NIGHT on June 3rd. The Exhibition runs throughout the month with daily live performances by KiNo and 9 different sets of music.

For full schedule of live performances:
poetofsoundandimage.com/​june [Update: new link]

The gallery landscape will be punctuated by two-dimensional works from artists Bill Alpert, Bartus Bartolomes, Scott Alger, Astolfo Funes and Marjan Denkov.

9 special sets of KiNo's original music and sonic pieces will be performed throughout the month, combining the forces of the KiNo Live Rig* and TONTO.

A treasured special-guest lineup includes the following artists:

Malcolm Cecil ("Godfather of electronic music")
Andy Rourke (The Smiths)
Joe McGinty (Psychedelic Furs)
Jesper Kyd (composer: Hitman, Assassin's Creed)
DJ Jonathan Peters
Ilhan Ersahin (Wax Poetic)
Jonathan Haffner (Bill Friser)
Juini Booth (McCoy Tyner/Sun Ra)


Curated by Belen Bosch & Ana Rita Da Piadade.
Live Production by Jeff Blenkinsopp.
Exhibition Production by Ana Rita Da Piadade, Jeff Blenkinsopp & KiNo"

Also see: TONTO Video by The Analog Lab
And the TONTO label below for more.
via KiNo

Malcolm Cecil's TONTO Coming to Town - Live Event

"B2Art and EARS (The Analog Lab) present KiNo block

Poet of Sound and Image KiNo in Exhibition and Live Performance

New Vague: Invasion from Within

June 3 - 29, 2011

Featuring performance version installation of the world's largest synthesizer, TONTO

and two-dimensional works by artists Bill Alpert, Bartus Bartolomes, Scott Alger, Astolfo Funes and Marjan Denkov.

New York, NY - Poet of Sound and Image KiNo will unleash a programme of sonic and visual ephemera in line with his psychedelic live musical performances for the month of June at the World Monuments Fund Gallery (15 East 27th Street.) The landscape will be punctuated by two-dimensional works from artists Bill Alpert, Bartus Bartolomes, Scott Alger, Astolfo Funes and Marjan Denkov.

KiNo uses images, sounds and words to comment on the fundamental aspects of human beings and their behavior. With unwavering intimations of conscience, his work strives to stimulate the emotional intelligence of his audience. During his 27 day residency, KiNo will present a universe of sound, film, and live installation.

"Sonic wizard" Jeff Blenkinsopp (Pink Floyd, Vangelis, The Secret Machines) invented an analogue processing device especially for KiNo known as the KiNo Live Rig. This one of a kind machine will join forces with the world's largest synthesizer, T.O.N.T.O. (The Original New Timbral Orchestra). Created by Malcolm Cecil (credited for electrifying Stevie Wonder), the performance version of TONTO will be installed at the gallery. For video footage of TONTO, click here. [embed below]

Nine special sets of KiNo's original music and sonic pieces will be performed throughout the month, combining the forces of the KiNo Live Rig and TONTO. A treasured special-guest lineup includes the following artists (for more information on them, click here):

Malcolm Cecil ("Godfather of electronic music")
Andy Rourke (The Smiths)
Joe McGinty (Psychedelic Furs)
DJ Jonathan Peters
Jesper Kyd (composer: Hitman, Assassin's Creed)
Ilhan Ersahin (Wax Poetic)
Juini Booth (Sun Ra/McCoy Tyner)
Kenny Wollesen (Tom Waits)

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Please RSVP for the June 3 opening by clicking the link below.
*RSVP CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT, JUNE 2*
www.poetofsoundandimage.com/rsvp


For the full programme and more information visit: http://www.poetofsoundandimage.com/junecom

Curated by Belen Moreno Bosch & Ana Rita Dà Piedade &
Produced by Jeff Blenkinsopp, Ana Rita Dà Piedade and KiNo"

TONTO & Stevie Wonder

YouTube Uploaded by analoghell on Aug 2, 2006

"Documentary extract talking about TONTO's collaboration with Stevie on 4 classic 70's records. CD of classic TONTO now available on www.tontosexpandingheadband.com"

See the TONTO label below for more.

Tubular Bells by the Brooklyn Organ Synth Orchestra

YouTube Uploaded by rastro2 on Mar 3, 2011

Originally posted on 3/04/2011 10:09:00 AM but the video was taken down. It's back!
"Filmed and Directed by Amy Hobby.
Edited by Tony Zajkowski.

Over 20 different NYC female keyboardists playing vintage keyboards at Joe McGinty's Carousel Studio in Brooklyn, NY.

Available on iTunes!

Featuring:
Kaia Wong (Mixel Pixel)
Kelly Rae Kerwin (Private Income)
Natasha Bartolf

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Joe McGinty's "Tubular Bells" Video Screening & Mellodrama: The Mellotron Documentary

"For those in NYC:

Tubular Bells is an 8 minute video, directed by Amy Hobby, edited by Tony Zajkowski, featuring female keyboardists playing Joe McGinty's arrangement of Tubular Bells, performed on the vintage keyboard instruments at Carousel Studios, Brooklyn, NY.

Featuring (in order of appearance):
Kaia Wong (Mixel Pixel), Kelly Rae Kerwin (Private Income), Natasha Bartolf, Joanna Choy (Spray Paint Star), Amy Merril (Mia Riddle)
Greta Gertler (Universal Thump), Supercute!, Anna Copacabanna, Rolyn Hu (True Primes), Sondra Sun-Odeon (Silver Summit), Michi Turner (Crash Diet Crew, Jacques Detergent), Katia Floreska (The Tall Pines), Natalie Weiss (Unicornicopia), Wendy Ip, Alice Cohen, Kelley Vaughn-Kauffman (Winston Troy), Yvette Perez (H.E.R., Birdbrain, Peter Zummo Group), The Hula Hoop Harlot, Melissa-Anne, Alix Brown (Golden Triangle), Leah Cary (Girl Crisis), Caitlin Jemeson (Queen Of Sibyls).

Instruments (in order of appearance):
Hammond M3 Organ, Fender Rhodes Stage Piano, 1914 Steinway Vertigrand Piano, RMI Keyboard Computer KC-2, Jenco Celeste, Baldwin Solid Body Electric Harpsichord, Mattel Magical Musical Thing, Bebot, Thingamagoop, Hohner Clavinet D6, Casio CZ-101, Wurlitzer Electric Piano Model 700, Conn Electric Band, ARP 2600, ARP Omni, Suzuki Omnichord, Roland Keytar/Yamaha TX802, Yamaha CS01, Vox Continental, Farfisa Combo Compact, Fender Starmaster, Buzzing Bee, Stylophone, 360 Systems Digital Keyboard, Hammond Synthesizer, Gibson Clavioline, Yamaha CP60, Moog Little Phatty, Moog MiniMoog, Mellotron, Maas-Rowe Vibrachime.

Also screening: Mellodrama: The Mellotron Documentary
View the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCabuis6t2w [first posted here]

At IndieScreen
289 Kent Avenue at S 2nd Street, Williamsburg
Advance tickets here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/130664"

Emu Modular for Sale

via Joe McGinty

"I am selling a gigantic Emu modular that belonged to Mark Lindsay (Paul Revere and The Raiders). After leaving the Raiders, Lindsay worked on television and movie soundtracks and commercials. This modular was used most notably for the Shogun Assassin soundtrack. There are over 70 modules in this system, including 11 VCOs, 8 Filters, and 8 Envelope Generators. There is a full list of modules below.

It has been in storage for 30+ years, and is in good to excellent cosmetic condition. There are no cables included, so at the moment it is not tested. NYC modular synth expert Steve Masucci will be testing the modules, and will have more information by Monday. You can find more details about Emu Modulars here.

Pictures are here: Emu Modular Pics [archived in this post]

We are not interested in breaking this apart, and are only selling the entire unit, 4 cabinets + keyboard.
This instrument is a museum piece, and an important part of analog synthesizer history. Please send serious offers only. If we don't get any reasonable offers it will go on eBay. We are not interested in any trades.

Item is in Piermont, NY, about 40 minutes outside of NYC and is available for local pickup only.

Please respond to joemcginty7 at gmail.com

Thanks,
Joe"

Module Inventory E-mu Modular Synthesizer 9/13/2010
11 #2200 VCO
5 #2210 Sawtooth/Pulse VCO
8 #2000 VCA
2 #2010 Quad VCA
8 #2100 Low Pass Filter
1 #2110 High Pass Filter
4 #2140 Resonant Filter
1 #2145 Filter Controller
2 #2120 Universal Active Filter
8 #2350 Dual Delayed Transient (envelope) Generator
1 #2450 Quad Inverter
3 # 2355 VCTG Input (controls envelopes)
1 #2400 Noise Source
1 #2410 Sample and Hold
1 #2420 Dual Preamp
2 #2430 Ring Modulator
2 #2340 Lag Processor
2 #2451 Potpourri (Summing Amp, LFO, etc.)
2 #2455 Mixer
`1 #2440 Envelope Follower
1 Dual One-Shot
1 Hex Digital Inverter
1 Triple Or Gate
1 Triple Latch
2 Analog Switch
3 Mult Panel
3 Power Supply/Keyboard Output Panel (with power supplies)
1 #4060 Polyphonic Keyboard/Sequencer w/ Output Panel

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Dewanatron at Carousel

YouTube via rastro2
"Leon and Brian Dewan playing their Dewanatron Dual Primate Console at Carousel Recording Studios, Brooklyn, NY"

Dewanatron at Carousel #1

"The Dewans are playing their Dewanatron Dual Primate Console, and McGinty is playing a RMI Keyboard Computer and an Oberheim Xpander (controlled by a Casio keyboard)."

Space Nutz!

YouTube via rastro2

"Created by Bob Kathman and Joe McGinty, The Space Nutz are an outer space rock band from the planet Blorp. Music: "Space Age Road Song", by Joe McGinty"

via Joe: "Just wanted to let you know about some recordings I did in the early 90s, for a cartoon project--Space Nutz! The cartoon series never came to fruition, but the tracks are now available online. The recordings were inspired by Perrey & Kingsley, and other fun "Switched On" records. There are some wacky covers ("Smoke On The Water", "Blitzkrieg Bop", "I Think I Love You") and some originals as well.

On-topic content:
Analog synths used were Minimoog and Oberheim Matrix-12, sequenced with one of those Akai ASQ-10 Sequencers. Recorded into a Tascam Porta One.

Other synths: Roland S-550 sampler, Yamaha TX-802, Alesis HR-16B, Kurzweil K1000. Also, some cheap toys bough on Canal Street.

You can listen to some examples here
And here

While you're at the blog, you can check out my combo's cover of Jean-Jacques Perrey's "Moog Indigo", performed at his concert in NYC last October (and JJP's new video!):

that's all for now!"

Disclaimer: I have a hard rule only posting stuff that showcases a specific synth, meaning you have to be able to ID it in the track, video or imagers. I'm making the rare exception on this one so do not flood me with requests unless you can showcase the synth.

Circuit Parade

via Joe of Circuit Parade:

"Circuit Parade is playing on Wednesday night at the Luna Lounge in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Analog content: I'll be playing my PolyEvolver Keyboard, and Leon Dewan will be playing his home-made analog synthesizers: the Swarmatron (pictured) and the Melody Gin (for more info, check out Dewanatron.com). The band also features woodwinds by Mike McGinnis (The Four Bags) & cello by Julia Kent (Antony & The Johnsons). Incidentally, I've been enjoying the PEK immensely, and it plays an important role in this new "band".

Actually, I put together the whole night, and the other bands are very cool as well.

Info:
Unicornicopia 8 PM (Natalie Weiss' one woman set, with tape loops & samples, somehow melodic & noisy at the same time). Click on the link for a nice vocoder & ARP 2600 track that I produced.

Circuit Parade 9 PM (My band, don't have any mp3s yet)

Spray Paint Star 10 PM (My good friend Julian Maile's new band--features a Juno-60 and SixTrak)

Padre Pio 11 PM

Luna Lounge
361 Metropolitan Ave.
Brooklyn, NY

Thanks for the bandwidth,

Joe McGinty

http://www.joemcginty.com
http://www.myspace.com/joemcginty
http://www.carouselrecording.com
http://www.loserslounge.com"

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Michael Iceberg In Concert - Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade

Uploaded on Dec 28, 2006 Joseph McGinty

Update: 28 minute version added below.

Dineyland Main Street Electrical Parade. Man this brings back memories... YouTube via rastro2. Sent my way via Joe McGinty . BTW, I hope everyone has a very safe and Happy New Year!

"Michael Iceberg plays a medley of "Star Wars", "Close Encounters", and "Baroque Hoedown". "Now, here's somebody crazier than me"--Hunter S. Thompson. For more information and booking, check out http://www.michaelicebergmusic.com"


Michael Iceberg - In Concert from Disneyland