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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Moog Matriarch w/ Original Box & Extras

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via this auction

"The unit is in LIKE-NEW working condition and includes a bundle of helpful accessories such as the 'Patch & Tweak with Moog' book, 5 - 6” Modular Patch Cables as well as 5 - 12” Modular Patch Cables.

An amazing set in PRISTINE condition. Perfect for gift giving! Was a graduation gift for my son last year & he set it up and only played with it maybe twice."

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Friday, September 01, 2023

ALAN R. PEARLMAN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS



Press release follows:

The ARP Foundation Strengthens its Mission

Kingston, NY, AUGUST 31, 2023– The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation has welcomed three new appointees to its Board of Directors: Chris Meyer, Collin Russell, and Andrew Schlesinger.

Chris Meyer
As a teenager in the 70s, Chris Meyer took lessons on piano, bass, and modular synthesizers. He went on to write code and help design products for Sequential Circuits, Digidesign, Tom Oberheim, and Roland R&D where he was chief engineer. He is perhaps best known as the creator of Vector Synthesis. >

Chris also taught synthesis at UCLA Extension, wrote numerous articles for Music Technology Magazine plus a column for Keyboard Magazine, and was technical chairman of the MIDI Manufacturers Association where he authored several additions to the spec including MIDI Time Code.

After a two-decade detour in the video and film industry, he recently returned to modular synthesis, creating videos, courses, and articles under the name Learning Modular, and co-authored the popular book Patch & Tweak. Proving that one who teaches can also “do”, most recently he has been focusing on composing and performing sweeping, emotional electronic music under the name Alias Zone which combines synthesizers, samplers, field recordings, and percussion instruments.




Collin Russell

Collin Russell is a composer, sound designer, and educator specializing in modular synthesis and through-composed electronic music. In addition to creating sound libraries and scoring music for films, Collin releases his own personal music in genres ranging from ambient to harsh noise. His process is rooted in the melding of traditional harmonic and rhythmic structures with organic modulations, bridging the gap between familiar and explorative sound.

Synth Gems 1 and Inspire the Music – 50 Years of Roland History.




Andrew Schlesinger

Drew Schlesinger is a renowned professional sound designer who has been involved in creating patches for synthesizers, effects and software products beginning with the Casio CZ-101 in 1984. He’s developed internal presets for over two hundred devices from thirty different manufacturers including Roland, Korg, EMU, Kurzweil, Alesis, Sony, Yamaha, Eventide, Lexicon and Sound Toys among many others.

He's recognized as one of the most prolific and accomplished sound programmers in the MI industry and has created seminal sounds and effects that include “Crystal Echoes” (Shimmer), the “Black Hole” reverb for Eventide and “Prophetic Steps” for Korg’s Prophecy synthesizer.

Drew was recently presented with the Golden Knob Lifetime Achievement Award at the Knobcon 2022 for his work in synth sound design and the contributions to the electronic music community. He’s also included in NAMM’s Oral History Series and is a frequent podcast guest.


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"We’re very excited to welcome these talented professionals into our Board of Directors," said Dina Alcalay Pearlman-Ifil, founder and Executive Director of the ARP Foundation and daughter of Alan R. Pearlman. "These three new Directors are well-recognized in their fields and we’re looking forward to their contributions bringing the Foundation’s efforts to the next level.”

The ARP Foundation continues its work with contributors, collaborators, vendors, manufacturers, venues, and synthesizer owners to provide music students with access to vintage ARP synthesizers to explore the endless possibilities of electronic music. The Foundation relies on donors to continue its mission, and encourages everyone who understands the importance of music education to visit https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org to learn more and pledge their support.

Monday, March 20, 2023

Korg NTS-2 Oscilliscope Book & Kit


video upload by Korg

"The NuTekt NTS-2 is not just an oscilloscope, it can do much more including tuning and waveform generation. Here, one of our product specialists @talsounds builds & demo's the NuTekt NTS-2 combined with the volcafm. #nts2 #nts1 #build #tweak #patch #timelapse #synth #volca #korgsynth #synthjam #synthesizers #fyp #foryou"

Monday, May 09, 2022

KORG NTS-2 Oscilloscope Kit w/ PATCH & TWEAK


NTS-2 + PATCH & TWEAK with KORG: A message from Kim Bjorn video upload by Korg

"KORG, in collaboration with noted publisher Bjooks, ('PUSH TURN MOVE', 'PATCH & TWEAK' series...) is proud to present a fascinating KORG and ARP synth exploration experience in the form of this special, limited edition Bundle.

This bundle combines the NTS-2, a powerful new tool optimized for a variety of studio tasks, and the “PATCH & TWEAK with KORG” book, a comprehensive look at semi-modular synthesis through the lens of KORG and ARP’s iconic synthesizers. Along with a multitude of artist interviews, patch tips, tutorials, historical explorations, and more, this book will teach you how to put the NTS-2’s power to work in your studio as a companion to your synthesizers and audio gear.

Synth beginners and seasoned musicians alike will find the journey not just educational, but also inspirational and full of new discoveries."

Nu:Tekt NTS-2 Oscilloscope Kit - Assembly Tutorial

video upload by Korg

"Easily build the NTS-2, analyze sounds, and create—it's fun, and functional!

The NTS-2 offers a four-channel input oscilloscope to monitor and analyze audio and CV signals, a flexible dual wave generator, an FFT spectrum analyzer, as well as a tuner.

*All parts and tools are included; no soldering.

More Information here:

https://www.korg.com/products/dj/nts_..."


Monday, October 04, 2021

Moog Matriarch Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer w/Decksaver Cover & Hercules Stand

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via this auction

"Includes the following:

Moog Matriarch
Original box
Power cable
Factory patch cables
Additional patch cables purchased separately
Hercules KS400B Z-Style Keyboard Stand (pictured)
Moog Matriarch Decksaver Cover (pictured)

I'll even throw in the book "Patch & Tweak with Moog" by Kim Bjorn"

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

PATCH & TWEAK with Moog: Some music, and a patch explanation by Kim


video by

You can find the book here.

"In this video, I'm explaining some patch tips and tricks from PATCH & TWEAK with Moog. The setup consists of a Eurorack case combined with the Moog Mother-32, DFAM, Subharmonicon, and Grandmother. Everything is recorded to the 1010 Music BlueBox.

00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Musical example
13:43 - Explanation of setup
14:39 - Moog Grandmother voice
19:14 - Moog Mother-32 sequence
20:40 - Moog Mother-32 mix of waveforms and noise
22:44 - Moog Subharmonicon chords
25:51 - Moog DFAM (and Subharmonicon VCA EG to DFAM)
27:09 - 1010 Music Bitbox drum sounds (very low though)
27:50 - Clank Chaos
28:07 - 4MS Spherical Wavetable Navigator (SWN)"

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

New PATCH & TWEAK with Moog Synth Book


"Introducing PATCH & TWEAK with Moog

Now available for pre-order worldwide, PATCH & TWEAK with Moog is the ultimate resource for Moog synthesizer enthusiasts and all artists interested in an immersive modular synthesis experience.

Author, designer, and electronic musician Kim Bjørn has inspired thousands to explore the world of modular synthesis with his 2018 release of PATCH & TWEAK. Inside PATCH & TWEAK with Moog, readers can expect to embark on a new journey of discovering and understanding electronic sound.

The new hardcover book focuses extensively on all five members of the Moog semi-modular family—Mother-32, DFAM, Subharmonicon, Grandmother, and Matriarch—and features 200 pages full of…

Basic, intermediate, and advanced synthesizer techniques
Creative patch ideas and sound design tips
Inspiring interviews with artists like Suzanne Ciani, Trent Reznor, Lisa Bella Donna, Paris Strother, Hannes Bieger, and Moog synthesizer co-inventor Herb Deutsch
In-depth discussions with Moog engineers and never-before-seen photos from the Moog factory
Stories behind vintage Moog instruments, the history of Moog Music, and the incredible legacy of Dr. Bob Moog
Whether you're new to modular or looking for creative perspectives to expand your process, this book will inspire you. We feel honored to have been a part of its creation, and we can't wait for you to read it."

https://www.moogmusic.com/news/patch-tweak-moog-now-available-pre-order

Saturday, April 13, 2019

Super Jupiter Custom Sounds


Published on Dec 16, 2017 wedream2

Playlist:

1. Super Jupiter custom sound effects
I created a Super Jupiter patch program book, recording the parameters for 192 sounds. This facilitated the synthesis of new sounds, and through repeated tweaking of parameters, helped continually refine them. Each page contains data for 2 tones, and the patch parameters for split, dual, or 2 separate single tones. This video is part one, and showcases 31 sound effects produced in this manner. Best heard with stereo headphones.
2. Super Jupiter Custom Sounds Part 2
Being mainly a synth programmer rather than a keyboard player, I'm not the best person to showcase my own sounds, so pay more attention to the sound itself, rather than my playing. On some sounds I go up and down the keyboard to show the entire range. Occasionally I get inspired and carried away (as on my favorite lead sound "Lyricon." which has an accompanying water video). Toward the end, I provide a page from my patch book (introduced in the first video of this 3 part series) that shows the tone and patch parameter settings for 2 sounds: Keith Emerson's "Lucky Man" and Rick Wakeman Lead. If you have an MKS-80, pause the video and copy the settings and tweak to your taste.
3. Super Jupiter Custom Sounds Part 3
This is part 3 of 3 of MKS-80 custom sounds: Strings, Brass, Pads, & Keyboards. Pads are my favorite synth sound, so I spent a lot of time on these. The "Super Jupiter Pad" is my favorite, and I got carried away playing this one. It has an accompanying video. The pianos took a lot of time, because they are difficult to synthesize into useful, playable sounds. Velocity sensitivity makes all the difference, and is sorely lacking on the Jupiter 8. The MKS-80 is one of my favorite analogue synths.
4. Super Jupiter revisited: More custom Sound Effects
In my 4th Super Jupiter video, I demonstrate 17 new Sound Effects I recently programmed. Many of the sounds employ Xmod and a parameter rarely found on polysynths--adjustable pitch tracking for either VCO. This allows sound design typically only possible with modular synthesizers. New sounds were inspired by actual events, as on my first video (e.g. thunder sounds and babbling brooks, seashore with gulls, and insects). Check out swamp things, raceway, and flyby (propeller plane passing low overhead). In addition, there are numerous sample and hold variations and a few percussion sounds. IMO, as a sound designer, the MKS-80 module is Roland's best analog polysynth.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Patch & Tweak Interview with Kim Bjørn


Published on Oct 25, 2018 Ask.Audio

"Whether you're just becoming interested in modular synths or an experienced veteran the new book by Kim Bjørn and Chris Meyer, Patch & Tweak, is an interesting read! We interview Kim at Elevator Sounds in Bristol, UK about the making of this unique book."

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

The path to Patch & Tweak & Eurorack patching in the bushes


Published on Oct 17, 2018 DivKidVideo

"I had a great time meeting Kim Bjørn of Push Turn Move and Patch and Tweak. Unfortunately that chat was on a cold and windy day at the side of the M606 on an industrial estate. Still, we had some fun chatting background, the book, his book tour for Patch and Tweak, the path to Patch and Tweak and I had the chance to do some Eurorack patching in the bushes, or on the bushes, or modular in the leaves (comment with a funny/silly title) with Kim's USB power bank powered skiff. Good fun, nice to speak to Kim, cheers for watching go to Kim's channel and check out more of us having a casual interview and chat."

PATCH & TWEAK's video:

Chat and patch with DivKid

Published on Oct 17, 2018 PATCH & TWEAK

"Co-author of PATCH & TWEAK, Kim Bjørn, met with DivKid outside the M606 motorway north of Sheffield after Synthfest'18 to have a chat about his contribution to the book, his background, getting into modular, and more."

Monday, September 03, 2018

A Few Updates from Todd Barton - New Releases, Collaborations, & Performances


A few synth related updates from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, Todd Barton:

Hi Friends,

Things keep being busy around here!

"Pre-order this upcoming cassette release of various composers (including me) exploring and moving beyond
my Krell patch."


My recent solo Buchla Music Easel album with the CD cover artwork by Ursula Barton. Download available now. Pre-order the CD here.


I'm delighted to have a couple of pages in this amazing new book which will be out in October. Check it out. It is unique and full of great information, interview, photos and beautifully opens the re-emerging world of modular synthesis to a wider audience. Patch & Tweak, Exploring Modular Synthesis

All best wishes,
Todd


Also: "Just a brief reminder of two upcoming concerts:

Saturday, September 8 at 7:30 pm at the DanceSpace in Ashland I'll be performing freely improvised electronic music with Bruce Bayard. Bruce's video of abstract figures filmed at SF MOMA is not to be missed. Tickets and more information here.

Friday, September 14 from 7:30-10:30 pm at the Butler Bandshell in Lithia Park
Silent Movement presents The Silent Discovery Series with Control Voltage Therapy:
Todd Barton & Bruce Bayard improvising on Buchla Music Easels with visuals by Michael Maag. You've got to see/hear this!! Opening live looping by Landen Griffith.
$5 donation - all ages.

The audio portion will be broadcast with the technical wizardry of Jordan Rose and Landen Griffith (organizers of The Silent Disco) sending separate and mixed channels of our musical improvisations to special wifi headsets (available at the Park), with video mapping on the bandshell by Michael Maag, resident lighting designer at OSF. You will be able to hear Todd in one channel, Bruce in another, and a mix of both in the third channel, with the ability to switch to any mode at any time and wander around and move! A truly unique concert experience.

Stay tuned for my next Notes from Todd with more album release dates and October tour dates in NYC, Krakow and London!"

Friday, June 15, 2018

SoundMiT 2018 Announces First Exhibitors

The following is a list of the first exhibitors coming to SoundMiT - International Sound Summit. The second edition of SoundMiT will be held on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 November 2018, at the Teatro "Lavanderia a Vapore" - Corso Pastrengo 51 Collegno (Turin).
You can click through the links below for additional details on each.


"For the first time in Italy, Schmidt Synthesizers!

Soundmit exclusive, for the first time in Italy the famous no-compromise analog eight-voice polyphonic Schmidt-Synthesizer!

After selling more than 50 units of this exclusive instrument and just starting the production of the third batch of 25 new ones, german manufacturer e:m:c will show the Schmidt-Synthesizer for the first time at Soundmit - International Sound Summit in Torino, 3-4 November 2018.

"We are very excited to show the Schmidt at Soundmit in Italy" says Product Manager Axel Fischer. "Italy is one of the leading countries in electronic music and has a long history of very successful electronic instruments. We are looking forward in meeting the Italian synthesizer scene on location."

Schmidt, one of the most coveted modern analog synthesizers, comes to Italy with his eight-voice polyphony with unison and true multitimbrality mode.
Full MIDI implementation with a USB port and complete programmability. The signal path is fully analog with precise digital control. Schmidt´s sound generation engine features virtually everything that subtractive synthesis is endowed with – and even more: Schmidt gives you truly unique features that have never been implemented in an analog synthesizer before, not to speak of polyphonic units! Think of Multi-PWM and Multi-Ring Modulation.

Every single parameter – even for the most complex modulation routings you might envisage – can be accessed directly using dedicated front panel controls and switches. No more browsing through mind-boggling and confusing menus.

Thanks to programmable high-quality real-time controls (pitch and modulation wheel, stick controller, and aftertouch, as well as several inputs for footswitches and expression pedals), Schmidt has become a real performance synthesizer that feels as good as it sounds.

Schmidt is made to match the highest production standards – it has entirely been hand-crafted in Germany. The casing, made of metal and carefully selected wood, keeping a close eye on environmental sustainability, is as beautiful as it is sturdy and robust.

And we can admire it in November at the Soundmit 2018!"

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Patch & Tweak Live Chat with Kim Bjørn (Push Turn Move) & Chris Meyer (Learning Modular)


Streamed live 1 hour ago DivKidVideo

"Live chat at 8pm UK time this Sunday with Kim Bjørn from Push Turn Move & Chris Meyer who are both responsible for the new book Patch & Tweak currently on Kickstarter here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

Friday, May 04, 2018

Superbooth 2018: PATCH & TWEAK - New Book For Eurorack Enhusiasts | SYNTH ANATOMY


Published on May 4, 2018 SYNTH ANATOMY

"Kim Bjorn (PUSH TURN MOVE) and Chris Meyer (Learning Modular) presented at Superbooth 2018 PATCH & TWEAK, a new book for Eurorack enhusiasts.

Join the Patreon page to get access to free sound content (sample & preset libraries, free plugins... & participate on exclusive giveaways) https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy"

See this post for details on PATCH & TWEAK.

Tuesday, May 01, 2018

PATCH & TWEAK - Exploring Modular Synthesis Book on Kickstarter




via Kickstarter:

"The new book about modular synths, their makers, and masters. Patching secrets, performance tips, history, modules, and techniques.

'Hello!

My name is Kim Bjørn – welcome to the PATCH & TWEAK Kickstarter campaign! Following our book PUSH TURN MOVE about electronic music instruments - we are now creating a book on modular synthesis.

We want PATCH & TWEAK to provide an opportunity for new and experienced users to become true masters of their modular systems. In the style of its predecessor, PATCH & TWEAK contains inspirational interviews with significant creators and major artists who all share their passion for modular. Explore their systems, philosophies, patching secrets, and performance tips.

Besides a comprehensive introduction to synthesis and its history, the book covers systematic sections on concepts, purpose and creative possibilities of specific modules. Enjoy colorful diagrams, presentations of both popular and rare modules, semi-modular and software, as well as techniques for patching and how to get started.

PATCH & TWEAK has a foreword by Suzanne Ciani, is written by Kim Bjørn and Chris Meyer, and edited by Paul Nagle.

So what exactly is PATCH & TWEAK? Watch the video, take the tour below, and please support the book by selecting a reward if you like the idea.'

Kim Bjørn, Copenhagen, May 2018

About the book

Meet the makers, and artists

Apart from systematic sections and general subjects PATCH & TWEAK features interviews with the passionate makers of modules and systems, and the artists who use them, and influence them. We have already started interviewing - and when more artists are confirmed, we will keep you updated!

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