5 P. M. SUNBEAM (feat. Michael Geyre, Olivier Grall)

video upload by AbigobaMusic

"This is the return of Abigoba! New EP 'Future Legacy' featuring many greats musicians is now available.

'5 P.M. SUNBEAM guests 2 greats Keyboardists /sound designers/artists : MICHAEL GEYRE & OLIVIER GRALL, for a tribute and the project of playing as possible the same keyboards that the great Herbie Hancock used in 1978 on the album 'Sunlight' (the legendary album backcover picture). Olivier opened his temple of electric keyboards (Synthégrall) to us in order to share is great synthesizers, and record the title.'

Michael Geyre : Fender Rhodes 1975, Clavinet D6, Minimoog D, Synkey and CS80 (and Drums programmation)

Olivier Grall : Oberheim 4 voices, Solina Strings Ensemble, ARP 2600.

Jean-Luc Briançon : ARP Odyssey, Minimoog D, Yamaha CP30, Polymoog.

Additional shaker part by Franck Boutin-Albrand.

Composed by Michael Geyre, Recorded at Synthégrall Studio (Andernos) by Olivier Grall, Mixed at Nuage7 - Domaine de Sourzy by Jean-luc Briançon

Video direction & edition by Quentin Geyre (Groseille video)

Produced by Jean-Luc Briançon for Nuage7

EP available on all plateformes (Spotify, Deezer, ect.) :

https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/trac..."

Bastl Instruments | SynthFest 2023

video upload by SynthFest France

"SynthFest France - Edition 10 - Bastl Instruments
https://bastl-instruments.com

Thank you Adrien Perinot, Alaskam, Algam, Aodyo, Arkhazium, Arturia, Chris Calcutt, Christophe Martin-de Montagu, Baloran, Bastl Instruments, Berhnard Rasinger, BVR instruments, DeLaurentis, Dreadbox, Eowave, Eric Mouquet, Deep Forest, Erica Synths, Euterpe Synthesizer Laboratories, Expressive E, Faselunare, Alphalab, FCpro.Audio, Francis Rimbert, Frédéric, Riblen, Frederik Rousseau, Fulgur audio, Heritage Synthesizers, Ina, Ina-GRM, IRCAM, Joachim Garraud, PModular, Jean-Philippe Rykiel, Jérôme Bridonneau, Joranalogue, KR Home Studio, Kiviak technologies, Kodamo, Korg, La touche musicale, La Voix du Luthier, Larix Elektro, Laurent Evain, Laurent Juillet, Les Sondiers, Maman Küsters, Matthias Puech, Marc Caro, Marc Sirguy, MOK, Media Overkill, Michael Geyre, Michel Geiss, Modular Square, Moonya, Muse, Ovations, Nairod, NRSynth, Oberheim, Olivier Delevingne, OMMA, SyntheGrall, Olivier Grall, Officina del Malista, oZoé, PH Modular, Christian Foucaud, Projet, Home Studio, PWM, Quentin Feuillard, Sifasile, Serge Perathoner, SynthR, Jean-Luc Briançon, Sequential, SoundMIT, Studio Playtronica, Synth Anatomy, SynthFood, Tim Blake, TouellSkouarn, Thierry Demougin, Thierry Rochebois, Tinhu, T-Steel, Tony Quedeville, SACEM, Vacuum, Eliane Blaise, Emmanuelle de Héricourt, Vanessa Bertran, Vika Yermolyeva, Vintage Synths & Co, UNAC, Willow Whisper, Dalai Lama, Xodes, Yamaha, Yusynth, Yves Usson.

Copyright Association SynthFest France - Tout droits réservés."

démonstration Yamaha SynthFest France 2023 Olivier Grall Michael Geyre Jean-Philippe Rykiel

video upload by Olivier Briand

"Yamaha CS80, CS01, DX-1, SY-1, GS80, etc, live improvised @ Synthfest France 20023 avec Olivier Grall Michael Geyre Jean-Philippe Rykiel"

arnold and freddy CS80 SynthFest France 2023

video upload by Olivier Briand

"Improvisation sur le CS80 yamaha d'Olivier Grall lors du SynthFest France 2023 avec Arnold et Freddy Angel...."

SynthFest France 2023 #SFF_EDITION_10 Set for 21/22/23 April 2023 in NANTES / FRANCE

SYNTHFEST FRANCE 2023 #SFF_EDITION_10

IN BRIEF
The coolest French festival entirely dedicated to synthesizers. The annual meeting of synth addicts in Nantes with exhibitions, concerts, workshops, demos, and the biggest synthesizer raffle ever made in the world.

FOCUS
. 10th edition of the festival.
. Concert Joachim Garraud.
. Concerts Olivier Delevingne / Marco Caro / Maman Küsters
. More than 50 exhibitors.
. Showcases Moonya / Alaskam / Nairod.
. First official tribute to Vangelis organized by Frederick Rousseau.
. UNAC / SynthFest Awards.
. Demonstrations / DIY workshops.
. Immersive 3D music experience.
. Huge synth raffle.


RAFFLE
The SynthFest France offers this year a particularly exceptional raffle. With more than 12000€ of prizes, this contest is simply the biggest synthesizer giveaway ever organized.

Tickets at 10€ and number of tickets limited to 2000.
Raffle open online until April 19th 2023, and on site until April 23rd 2023.
Drawing on Sunday April 23, 2023 at 4pm, French time.
It is not necessary to be present at the draw to win a prize.

Tickets: https://www.synthfestfrance.com

1 - Expressive E - Osmose
2 - Kodamo - Mask1
3 - Paire d’enceintes Adam Audio - A7V
4 - La Voix du Luthier - La Voile
5 - Arturia - MiniFreak
6 - Korg - Drumlogue
7 - Paire d’enceintes Nord - Monitor V2
8 - Aodyo - Anyma Phi SE
9 - Ina-GRM Tools Complete II
10 - Dreadbox Erebus Reissue
11 - Novation - Circuit Rhythm
12 - Joranalogue - Eurorack Step 8
13 - Faselunare 4 - Vega Eurorack drum module
14 - MOK - Pack VST - Waverazor / MiniRaze / Filtryg
15 - Bastl Instruments - Microgranny
16 - Yamaha Audio card / mixer AG06mk2 BK
17 - Yamaha Audio card / mixer AG06mk2 WH
18 - Erica Synths - Eurorack module surprise
19 - Bastl Instruments - Kastle Drum
20 - Bastl Instruments - Kastle 1.5
21 - La Touche Musicale - Licence logicielle


JOACHIM GARRAUD
The 10th edition of SynthFest France strikes hard, with Joachim Garraud in concert, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9 pm. The French producer and artist will be back in Nantes, his hometown, for this exceptional evening. Joachim Garraud will present a preview of the film "Modular California Vibes", a documentary on electronic music creation on board his solar mobile studio where 4 producers will record 4 original tracks in 4 unusual places during 4 days, thanks to the sun. A debate will follow the unique screening of this film in France, to then give way to a concert. Joachim Garraud at SynthFest France, the musical event in Nantes not to be missed.


EXHIBITORS / PARTICIPANTS / PARTNERS
Alaskam, Alexis Faucomprez, Algam, Aodyo, Arturia, Christophe Martin-de Montagu, Baloran, Bastl Instruments, Berhnard Rasinger, BVR instruments, Dreadbox, Eric Mouquet / Deep Forest, Erica Synths, Euterpe Synthesizer Laboratories, Expressive E, Faselunare /, Alphalab, FCpro.Audio, Francis Rimbert, Frédéric Rible, Frederik Rousseau, Fulgur audio, Ina-GRM, IRCAM, Joachim Garraud, PModular / Jérôme Bridonneau, Joranalogue, KR, Home Studio, Kiviak technologies, Kodamo, Korg, La touche musicale, La Voix du Luthier, Larix Elektro, Laurent Evain, Laurent Juillet, Les Sondiers, Matthias Puech, Marc Caro, MOK / Media Overkill, Michael Geyre, Michel Geiss, Moonya, Muse Ovations, Nairod, NRSynth, Oberheim, Olivier Delevingne, SyntheGrall / Olivier Grall, Officina del Malista, oZoé, PH Modular / Christian Foucaud, PWM, Sifasile, SynthR / Jean-Luc Briançon, Sequential, SoundMIT, Studio Playtronica, SynthFood, TouellSkouarn, Thierry Rochebois, Tinhu, Tony T-Steel / Tony Quedeville, SACEM, Vacuum – 3D project / Eliane Blaise / Emmanuelle de Héricourt, Vkgoeswild / Vika Yermolyeva, Vintage Synth @ Co, UNAC / Union Nationale des Auteurs et Compositeurs, Willow Whisper / Dalai Lama, Xodes, Yamaha, Yusynth / Yves Usson.

SFF2022 - Démonstration PPG par Olivier Grall

video upload by Les Sondiers

Plus d'informations sur PPG : https://www.ppg.synth.net/
Plus d'informations sur Olivier Grall : http://olivier-grall.yusynth.net/home...

Update via Hugo in the comments: "You can spot the Geiss RhythmiComputer use by Jean-Michel Jarre on the top right of the screen :)" Pic here.

olivier grall's grallophone & SynTesla Synths

video by Grall Olivier

You might remember the SynTesla II here. "first demo of my one of a kind synth the GrallOphonE

conception Pierre Jean Tardiveau and Olivier Grall .

realisation Pierre Jean Tardiveau

no talk"

And some pics of various models via Pierre Jean Tardiveau's Insgagram. Very steampunk in design. See the pics for features. It appears Olivier Grall is playing the SynTesla IV above.

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SynthFest Intro 2020 Videos

As you might have noticed I've been posting manufacturer videos for SynthFest 2020 as it gives you both a chance to see the makers in person as well as some of their gear. Along with the maker videos there have been artist videos as well. I thought I should share them to pay tribute to the event during the global lockdown. The above is a running playlist of what's gone up so far. As new maker posts go up I'll link back to this post for the full list of videos. It's great to see some of the people and personalities that would have attended the event. Enjoy. :)

Playlist:
Frédérick Rousseau | SynthFest 2020
Jean-Michel Jarre | SynthFest 2020
Yoshi et Etienne - KORG Inc. | SynthFest 2020
Les Sondiers | SynthFest 2020
Roland France | SynthFest 2020
ARP - The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation | SynthFest 2020
Modularsquare | SynthFest 2020
ARP - The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation | SynthFest 2020
ALB | SynthFest 2020
La Briche Audio | SynthFest 2020
Space Art | SynthFest 2020
Christophe Martin-de Montagu | SynthFest 2020
Wally Badarou | SynthFest 2020
Laurent Baloran | SynthFest 2020
Sébastien Moumon - MOS-LAB | SynthFest 2020
Jean-luc Briançon - Kurtz Mindfields | SynthFest 2020
Kosima | SynthFest 2020
Francesco Mulassano - Soundmit | SynthFest 2020
Gilles Lacaud - Hansy Synth | SynthFest 2020
Zirante | SynthFest 2020
Jean-Bernard Emond | SynthFest 2020
Edmund Eagan - Haken Audio | SynthFest 2020
Dan Phillips - KORG | SynthFest 2020
Kodamo | SynthFest 2020
Stéphane Cavi - Boodaman | SynthFest 2020
Eric Mouquet - Deep Forest | SynthFest 2020
Coralie Ehinger - Therminal C | SynthFest 2020
Idir Derdiche - Dub Inc | SynthFest 2020
Zanov | SynthFest 2020
Michel Pebreuil - Les passionnés des claviers | SynthFest 2020
Alain Gillièron - Wavelicker | SynthFest 2020
Ronaldo Lopes Teixeira ROLT | SynthFest 2020
Rémy Wasselin - SynthR | SynthFest 2020
Nairod | SynthFest 2020
Sophie Griffon - Odalie | SynthFest 2020
Richard Raffaillac - Kryfels | SynthFest 2020
Martha Bahr - Panic Girl | SynthFest 2020
Olivier Grall - SynthéGRALL | SynthFest 2020
Faselunare | SynthFest 2020
Akhenaton - IAM | SynthFest 2020
Kurt Ader - KApro | SynthFest 2020
Joué Music Instruments | SynthFest 2020
Steve - Shaka Ponk | SynthFest 2020
Yves Usson | SynthFest 2020
Harpe Laser | SynthFest 2020
Hélène Vogelsinger | SynthFest 2020
KORG International Vice-President | SynthFest 2020

Un samedi matin à Grenoble...

Published on Dec 13, 2019 yusynthman

"Un bref extrait de ce qui se passe quand des fondus des synthétiseurs d'un âge certain se retrouve autour de bonnes vieilles (et nouvelles) bécanes analogiques, avec Olivier Briand au lead sur MatrixBrute, Adrien Duchemole au Roland System 700, Olivier Grall à la caméra et votre serviteur au commandes du PPG100 modulaire...."

Googlish:

"A brief extract of what happens when fades of synthesizers of a certain age are found around good old (and new) analog bikes, with Olivier Briand at the lead on MatrixBrute, Adrien Duchemole at Roland System 700, Olivier Grall at the camera and your servant at the controls of the modular PPG100 .... "

Kurtz Mindfields Live Synthesizer Studio Sessions

Using Modular Synth, Part 2: Moog Modular (Journey Through The Analog Adventure)

Published on Mar 13, 2015 KurtzMindfields

"Composing with vintage legend Keyboards,a little bit about the process from place to place to get a real old school Title Influenced by "Phaedra" or "Rubycon" albums from TD. Big Thanks to Olivier Grall, Alain Potelle, Raphaël Cartellier, Didier Moreau.
Title: "Death Of The Centaur", Using Moog Modular IIIP, Ems Synthi A, Mellotron M400S, Korg PS 3300, PPG Wave 2.2, Yamaha CS80, MInimoog D."

Kurtz Mindfields - Using Modular Synth, Part 1 (Final project album)

Published on Oct 18, 2014 KurtzMindfields

"The Dark Canticles Of Hyperion, Vol.2; will be the final album, using for compositions modular & Semi-Modular synth: Roland System 700/100m, Korg MS50/MS20 & SQ10, Oberheim OBX-m .
Moving Sounds & Sequences for a dreaming musical adventure!
Special Thanks to Alain Potelle."

SynthFest 2015 - Moog Modular - Olivier Grall

Published on Apr 12, 2015 Nani Sound

"SynthFest 2015 - Nantes. Présentation Moog Modular par Olivier Grall."

Les rencontres Modularsquare : avec Olivier Grall et le Moog Modular

Published on Jun 18, 2015

"Première partie de la rencontre avec Olivier Grall, musicien, ingénieur du son, et collectionneur de synthétiseurs, qui était venu nous présenter son système Moog Modular original ainsi que plusieurs accessoires Moog très rares."

Les rencontres Modularsquare : avec Olivier Grall et le Moog Modular (2/2)


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Nous sommes Modularsquare, une boutique spécialisée dans les instruments de musique électroniques, ainsi qu'une communauté d'artistes qui se réunie une fois par mois.

Pour consulter l'agenda de nos rencontres c'est par ici
Notre blog : http://www.modularsquare.com/blog

Les photos de nos rencontres :
http://www.flicker.com/modularsquare

Retrouvez-nous sur Twitter et facebook

http://www.modularsquare.com
Notre showroom est ouvert au public du lundi au vendredi
Lundi-Jeudi : 13h45 - 18h45
Vendredi : 14h45 - 19h45"

Résumé du Synthfest 2015 à Nantes

Published on Apr 27, 2015 blackflag35

"Festival sur les synthétiseurs modulaires, organisé par l'association Patch Work Music, à Nantes le 3, 4 et 5 avril 2015. Démonstration de synthétiseurs Korg, Arp, Moog, Arturia, et bien d'autres.

Conférenciers et démonstrateurs présents : Frederick Rousseau de l'IRCAM, Michael O'Connor Electribe KORG, Francois Marcaud (Strings Machines), Sylvain Bezia (harpe Laser) avec Nanisound, Olivier Grall (Big Moog Modulaire), Cyril (Modularsquare), François Marcaud (string machines) Sylvain Bezia et Nanisound. Le tout "orchestré" par Olivier Briand."

Moog Modular 3P Demonstration at Synth Fest 2014 à Nantes, France

Published on Apr 22, 2014 Klair Zaki·12 videos

The video starts with the 3P followed by others presentations and performances:

Playlist:
Synth Fest 2014 - Démonstration du Moog Modular 3P par Olivier Grall
Synth Fest 2014 - Demonstration MOS-LAB de Sébastien Moumont (Extrait)
Synth Fest Nantes - Démo du modulaire Cwejman S1 mkII
"Merci à Pierre FTS pour cette très intéressante démonstration :o)"
Synth Fest 2014 - Performance percussions électroniques de Nomad Hands (1)
"Merci Mourad Aït Adbelmalek et Olivier Briand pour cette étonnante performance :o)"
Synth Fest 2014 - Performance percussions électroniques de Nomad Hands (2)

Prototype R.A. Moog 702 Percussion Synthesizer Module

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction - learn how to sell on eBay here

The seller also has an R.A. Moog 701 Percussion Synthesizer Module listed, previously posted here.

"This is an R.A.Moog "702 Percussion Synthesizer" module hand made by Bob Moog himself back in the late 60's...!

It was more than likely going to be built for Eric Siday, one of Moog's first customers, but it was never finished! It is still only half built... and as such isn't functioning to any degree.

This means I haven't been able to get it to make any sounds, and I don't have any video's to show (unlike the '701' module)

The 702 module was a 'prototype' and didn't ever get to the production stage. Not many were made - in fact there are even less of these on the planet than the ultra scarce 701 Drum module. There is however one in the "Museum of Music" in Paris.

Here is a link to more info and photo's of the Paris system...

http://olivier-grall.yusynth.net/Moog%20drum%20synth/page%252520moog%252520drum.html

I cannot call this *rare*... because that isn't an accurate description. It is basically a completely unobtainable one-off and a true piece of Moog history and obviously also analogue musical instrument history, which the price here reflects (...as a starting point)

Very vintage, very interesting, very collactable - but obviously sold 'as is'..."

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GRALL: Studio Synth Spotting with Olivier Grall Music CD Release

Published on Mar 20, 2013 Grall Olivier·23 videos

"og prodcutions present a music cd 'grall improvisations live 1995' ,
electronic music made with vintage synthesizers recorded during a live performance"

You can find the new release GRALL here.

clip random control - ARP 2500, Moog Modular, RSF, EMS Synthi & More - Video

Published on Feb 4, 2013 Olivier Briand·3 videos

"Pendant l'enregistrement de "Random Control" en Février 2009, dans le studio d'Olivier Grall.....
Le CD est enfin disponible en Février 2013 sur le site www.pwm-distrib.com !"

via Olivier Briand on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Micronome 40h - Pocket-sized Monome 40h clone

Micronome 40h - Pocket-sized Monome 40h clone from Thibaut / Grevet on Vimeo.

"Antoine : Here is a piece of video my friend Thibaut did for me, introducing the Micronome, my new Monome 40h clone. I made the sound using SevenUp and Ableton. Find out more infos about the Micronome on antoine.grall.free.fr/monome.htm

Many thanks to Thib for this awesome work and don't forget to have a look at his website to discover his whole world : thediggest.com"

Synth Meeting in Clermont-Ferrand France with a Moog Modular

flickr set by popman88us
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via electraumatisme: "Last Thursday was the opportunity to join a synth meeting organized in a shop and I must admit I was not disappointed because amongst the classic vintage synths you can see more often now (Korg Mono/Poly, ARP Odyssey, Prophet 5 and so on) we had the chance to see and HEAR one (or perhaps the only one) Moog Modular in working order in France. What an amazing sound machine !!!"

Update via Adrien in the comments: "according to olivier grall, it was that particular moog modular who's been used to make arturia's pluggin
while talking about olivier, he has a moog modular too (a 3P + 1 box with 2 sequencers) you can view it on his page (he no longer has 6 boxes)"

Olivier Grall's Waldorf Wave Page

"One of the best sounding and powerful synth ever made . Designed and made by ex. PPG team , this synth is a hybrid of digital oscillators including analogue filters, coming directly from the heritage of the PPG Wave with the wavetables.

Released in 1994 around 300 have been made. This one is from July 1995.

The solution to get a DX7 + a VS + a JP8 + a PPG in the same box !
Warning ! Wall of sound !"

click here for the page with samples and more images.