korg Z1 virtual analog synthesizer sounds

Published on Oct 23, 2014 bulishearth

"korg Z1 virtual analog synthesizer sounds..........bulis hearth

The Korg Z1 is a physical modelling sound synthesiser released in 1997. Touted as a polyphonic Prophecy, the Z1 implements 13 synthesis types, all derived from the original OASYS synthesizer

1 Standard Oscillator
2 Comb Filter
3 VPM (Variable Phase Modulation)
4 Ring Modulation
5 Cross Modulation
6 Oscillator Sync
7 Organ Model
8 Resonance
9 Electric Piano Model
10 Brass Model
11 Reed/Wind Model
12 Plucked String Model
13 Bowed String Mode

The MOSS system, as implemented on the Z1, offered 13 different synthesis algorithms in the form of programmable oscillators. The various synthesis algorithms employed various synthesis techniques such as physical modeling synthesis, analog modeling synthesis, and Korg's own VPM synthesis. Some of the various synthesis algorithms can be combined together to create a vast range of sound.

Standard Oscillator
A standard virtual analog oscillator, this oscillator generates the standard waveforms typically used by an analog synthesizer such as sawtooth waveforms, pulse waveforms, and triangle waveforms. Wave shaping is available to add various harmonic characteristics to the generated sound.[4]

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Alien Brain Pocket-Sized Analog Synthesizer

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"This is the Alien Brain, the pocket-sized 100% analogue synthesizer for covert operations in the field of electronic music! (until you switch it on and plug it in, then is screams, roars, rumbles and crackles and even lights up, just as you might expect an alien's brain to do when you put some electricity through it!)

Described as "The Ocarina From Hell" by a Reading Sound Engineer, It has three pulse-wave oscillators - each with a very wide frequency range from rhythmical clicking up to almost dog-whistle territory, a band-pass filter and a volume control
- all controlled by light-sensors. It is a loud, fun and very tactile little instrument, with a wide range of tones, textures and timbres available. It is powered by a 9v battery (included) and plugs in via 1/4 jack to any guitar/bass amp or PA, mixer, fx-pedals, computer etc. (It does not have an in-built speaker)

Each one is unique in appearance - as you can see in the photos, as I make each one individually. They are also very robust, and the first ones i made 7 years ago are still working fine today. Previous owners have used them in studio recordings and productions, performances, synthesis lectures, playing with their children, jamming with other musicians, testing sound-systems, and numerous other things. The one thing they depend on is a good bright light source, so you can have a lot of fun experimenting with flickering strip-lights (laser-like dive bomb sounds) strobe lights, candles, or just using your fingers to control how much light lands on each sensor."

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Ocarina 2 [X-Files]

Ocarina 2 [X-Files] from Ge Wang on Vimeo.

iTunes:
Ocarina 2 - Smule

Sound Scope Space for iPad

Published on Jan 16, 2013 Apps4idevicesMusic·334 videos

http://apps4idevices.com/read/sound-scope-space-for-ipad
"Sound Scope Space for iPad is a synthesizer (a noise machine) from the Strange Agency developer team. I'm really fond of their Synth Apps... So, this one allows you to "sculpt" the oscillator waveforms with your finger. It also comes with the Kuzmoscillator™ modulator which is an LFO control for pitch and volume and it also has an arpeggiator. You can store your own presets. Unfortunately you cannot record your performances. A Super App!"

An interesting look back. Sound Scope Space was out in 2010 as you can see in this video. The last updated was on Oct 21 of 2012. The Strange Agency also brought us Curtis [video below] and other apps.

iTunes:
The Strange Agency LLCiOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

"The famous waveform-sculpting synthesizer finally available for iPad!

The latest generation of our Sound Scope synthesizer, with a completely rewritten audio engine, Kuzmoscillator™ modulator, echo, arpeggiator, more range, and higher resolution!


WAVEFORM EDITOR:

Use your finger to sculpt the oscillator waveforms! Try to draw a jagged shape for rich harmonics. Draw a smooth wave for smooth tones. Use a square shape to create hollow, flute-like sounds. Use the preset wave shape buttons as starting points for different timbres. The oscillators will morph to the preset shapes in time with the arpeggiator tempo.

New features: The flat lines silence each oscillator. The stair step lines turn on aliasing, for a harsher, more retro 8-bit sound.

PERFORMANCE AREA:
Simply touch the play area in the bottom third of the screen to play notes like you would on a keyboard. You can use a pinching motion on the ruler on either side of the screen to zoom into a particular pitch region for more precise control. Use two fingers to drag either ruler left or right to change the pitch region you are playing.

With the arpeggiator set to on, try using more than one finger on the central column; Space will step through all of the pitches you have pressed!

MODULATION AREAS:
Here you can change the arpeggiator and echo mode, and change their timing. With the arpeggiator on, you can use several fingers at once on the performance area, and Space will repeatedly step through these notes. With the arpeggiator turned off, you can play Space one note at a time like you would a keyboard.

The Kuzmoscillator™ modulator is an LFO control for pitch and volume. Drag across it horizontally, and you will cause the sound to go up and down in pitch. Drag vertically, and you will do the same to volume. The distance of your drag determines the AMOUNT of variation, while the speed of your drag determines the SPEED of variation.

For fans of Curtis, Sub Shredder, Ocarina, Leaf Trombone, and BeatMaker! For beat box maestros, drum machine programmers, 303 tweakers, synth heads, and analog junkies. If you love your Moog, Prophet, 808, 909, MKS, Juno or Jupiter, you will love Sound Scope Space!"


Curtis for iPad

Published on Jan 16, 2013 Apps4idevicesMusic·334 videos

iTunes:
The Strange Agency LLC

Clocks by Coldplay on Ocarina 2

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by smuleage

"Download Ocarina 2 for FREE! [Ocarina 2 - Smule]

Blow into your phone, play the notes, feel the magic as Ocarina 2 responds to your breath, touch and movement. Turn your phone into an ancient flute-like instrument with Ocarina 2, and play the songs you love. Ocarina 2 brings all the magic from the classic Ocarina - one of Apple's All-Time Top 20 Apps - and more!

From classical to pop, video game themes to traditional songs, there is something for everyone! New and free songs released weekly. Choose from songs including:

* X-Files Theme -- Mark Snow
* Theme from Zelda -- Koji Kondo
* Mario Brothers Theme -- Koji Kondo
* Apologize -- One Republic
* Baby -- Justin Bieber
* Bad Romance -- Lady Gaga
* Clocks -- Coldplay
* The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly -- Ennio Morricone
* Ave Maria -- Bach
* Clair de Lune -- Debussy
And much, much more!

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***MAJOR PROPS to Doug Larsen and EastMidWest Music for this awesome video!***

CHECK OUT DOUG and EASTMIDWEST MUSIC!
http://www.youtube.com/user/eastmidwestmusic

Thanks for watching, and stay Smulean!"

iTunes:
Ocarina 2 - Smule
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Ocarina 2 for iPhone, Nose Flute Style [Over the Rainbow]

YouTube Published on Jun 19, 2012 by smuleage

"Download Ocarina 2 FREE: http://bit.ly/O2RainbowYT

GoddessLynz shows us how Ocarina can be played beautifully with your nose! Awesome expressivity of the nostrils!

Blow into your phone, play the notes, feel the magic as Ocarina 2 responds to your breath, touch and movement. Turn your phone into an ancient flute-like instrument with Ocarina 2, and play the songs you love. Ocarina 2 brings all the magic from the classic Ocarina - one of Apple's All-Time Top 20 Apps - and more!

The sequel to the original, Ocarina 2 now includes a completely new song mode. Easily play and learn your favorite songs as scores light up to guide your fingers. You control the notes, speed and tempo, allowing your expressivity to shine..."

Ocarina 2 for iPhone [Medley]


Ocarina 2 for iPhone [X-Files]

Bach: Sonata in A major, BWV 1015 - III. Andante un poco

YouTube Published on Apr 30, 2012 by ScrollingMusic

"Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Sonata No. 2 for violin and harpsichord in A major, BWV 1015 - III. Andante un poco.

This is the beautiful slow third movement of Bach's Sonata BWV 1015 for violin and harpsichord. The sonata is notable for its intricate canonic counterpoint. This movement, in particular, features a canon at the unison between the violin and harpsichord, offset by a bar, accompanied by a near-perpetually moving bass line. The canon has been visually represented by the scrolling red and green bars (red is the violin part; green is the echo at the unison by the harpsichord). The movement modulates to its dominant minor key before returning to its home tonality of F-sharp minor.

For this video, we synthesized the harpsichord part with our existing guitar and vibraphone sounds; we feature a new sound sampled from a recorder/ocarina for the violin part. The accompanying visualization consists of both a spectrogram and our usual scrolling bar visualization."

Remix Your Life with MadPad - Smule's Latest App

"Smule, the creators of top ranking social music apps including Magic Piano, I Am T-Pain, Ocarina and Glee Karaoke are unveiling their latest app - MadPad. This app turns everyday sights and sounds like your car, an empty soda can, or your friends into the ultimate percussive instrument.

See it to believe it – watch a 1991 Honda transform into a mad beat boxing video soundboard:

MadPad for iPhone and iPad [Car Remix]

Uploaded by smuleage on Sep 8, 2011

Get creative! Remix your friends, local café, or bike…the possibilities are endless. With the tap of a finger, turn your iPhone, iPod or iPad into an interactive video soundboard. Record a series of video clips to create your own set, then tap the clips to make a beat from any sound. Record your remixes and share them for the world to enjoy on YouTube.

Get a taste of the local ‘house blend’:

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Donut vs Ocarina

YouTube Uploaded by TheStrangeAgency on Aug 19, 2011

"Donut™ lets you record loops in two dimensions.

You can use it like a phrase looper, by recording horizontally while using the step controls to step through vertical recording position. You can use it as a realtime processor by using ThruRecord mode. You can record and playback at completely differently speeds. You can even record backwards! You can record and playback diagonally across the Donut™ surface, creating glitchy staccato sounds. You can record and playback with multiple heads, recording or playing multiple positions at once. You can spread the heads vertically to access different portions of the Donut™, or you can spread them horizontally to create an echo effect.

Imagine two dimensional time!"

The Fingerist - Keytar for your iPhone / iTouch

"There have been numerous iPhone/iPod touch applications released, and musical instrument application is one of the popular categories among users.

Guitar, bass, piano, ocarina, the list goes on and on.
EVENNO introduces The Fingerist which is a music adapter that allows you to play those applications on iPhone/iPod touch like a real guitarist.

The Fingerist is a new style iPhone/iPod touch accessory that enables you to play your applications as if you are actually playing musical instruments.
This music adapter has a built-in speaker that operates on 3 AA batteries which will enable you to perform 6-hour stage live."

Smule Magic Piano for the iPad

"Inspired by the world-renowned pianist Lang Lang, Magic Piano was conceived and designed exclusively for the iPad by Smule, creators of Ocarina, Leaf Trombone, and I Am T-Pain.

Play timeless pieces on spiral and circular keyboards, or follow beams of light – mastery requires only imagination.

Play alone, or travel through a warp hole and duet with other Magic Pianists across the world.

Available exclusively on the iPad. Limited sale of $2.99 (expires on Mozart's birthday).

Smule’s newest app is a playful whimsical musical experience designed to delight iPad users. Impress your friends with how quickly you’ve mastered “Flight of the Bumblebee” and “Fur Elise”, or just amuse yourself playing “Heart and Soul”. You get to determine what your keyboard looks like – if a standard piano has too many keys, you can reduce the number to what works for you. And why does the keyboard have to be a straight line, when a circle is much more fun?

You can play preloaded songs by following beams of light – and set the difficulty level depending on your Magic Piano expertise or your mood. Want to just practice timing without working about key position? Go for it. If you want a slightly more traditional experience, you can set the Piano to respond to your hand placement. And if you’re tired of playing alone, you can venture into the world.

Travel around the Smule Globe to find other Piano users. Simply select “duet mode” and Magic Piano will create warp holes, and connect you with Pianists. You can play back and forth for a bit, and then the roulette wheel will spin again and you’ll meet another new person. If you want to stay connected to a single individual, just say so, and you can play back and forth to your heart’s content. And if you’d rather just listen into other player’s duets, you can do that too."

It looks like the third app in the video in this post was the Magic Piano after all.

Magic Piano on iTunes

iPad (and Smule)

Three music apps in this video presented by Smule co-founder Dr. Ge Wang.

Their upcoming Magic Piano [see this post], and Ocarina [albeit the iPhone version].

Realize this is behind doors at an Apple store for a private screening for ABC news about the iPad in general, and the one showing the demos is the creator of probably the most popular music (synth based) apps for the iPhone. Smule sent in videos to post here on MATRIXSYNTH before their fist apps took off.

Here's one for Ocarina from Dec 2008 and one for Sonic Vox from Oct of 08. It's pretty cool seeing them get the spotlight here.

Smule on iTunes Magic Piano on iTunes

The first app, or rather book I plan to pick up? It's not a synth, it's this. Be sure to see Boing Boing's review on the iPad here and the 3:47 mark in the video below [the Marvel comics app will probably be second - see 3:37 below - I've always wanted to re-read X-Man 94 on]. Also be sure to see this post and poll when the iPad was first announced. It's an interesting look back and it will just get more interesting over time.

PCMag: Apple iPad video review from PCMag.com Reviews on Vimeo.

"PCMag's Tim Gideon takes an in-depth look at Apple's first tablet, the iPad, prior to the April 3rd launch. Check out iWork, Maps, iBooks, and other apps and read the full review at pcmag.com"

DREAMSCAPES Composed & Performed by Herbert Deutsch

YouTube via scootermccrae
"DREAMSCAPES for Ancient Instruments and Computer-Generated Sounds -- Composed and Performed by Herbert Deutsch.

For shofar, rainstick, mbira, Peruvia ocarina, didgeridoo and computer-generated sounds.

Composed in 1995 and dedicated to Albert Tepper."

Smule's Songbook Featuring Folk Sounds from Around the World

"On Monday, Smule, creator of the popular iPhone Ocarina application, will release its Ocarina songbook featuring Folk Songs from around the World, written by Debbie Cavalier, the Dean of Continuing Education at Berklee College of Music and award-winning children’s musician with “Debbie and Friends”.

The Ocarina is one of the oldest instruments known to man, dating back 12,000 years. Ocarinas have been made of different materials over the years including wood, clay, bones, metal, plastic, and well, yes….iPhones! Perfect for children or adults with little or no musical background, Smule’s songbook will teach you to play eight different folk songs like Kumbayah or Amazing Grace in no time. You can quickly become an Ocarina master and begin to develop a solid foundation in basic music theory along the way.

The Ocarina literally transforms the iPhone into a real instrument where sound is generated by the notes, gestures and nuance of the individual performer. It allows users to hear live performances from around the world, see exactly where they come from. Because of this, over a million users of all ages, ability and musical background, have practiced and performed their Ocarinas, shared their melodies and been brought one step closer to each other with this worldwide musical network.

On Monday, you can download a free version of the songbook on Smule’s website at www.smule.com"

iPhone App by Smule: Ocarina [Zeldarian]

YouTube via smuleage

You can find Ocarina on iTunes here:

Apple WWDC09 Dr. Ge Wang From Smule

YouTube via kentarothebest. via CDM
"Apple WWDC(Worldwide Developers Conference)09 Dr. Ge Wang From Smule

Their application - Leaf Trombone: World Stage

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZ...

For more information:
http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/iphone/"
You can find Ocarina on iTunes here:


The Spirit of Ocarina here:


Leaf Trombone here:


You can find the lite version of Leaf Trombon here:

One Million Users Sound Off with Smule's Ocarina

Fun bit of trivia:
"Today, at the Apple WWDC, Dr. Ge Wang will present “The Story of Smule, So Far” during a lunchtime session. During his talk, Dr. Wang, the cofounder and CTO of Smule, will announce that the Ocarina, the first app to transform the iPhone into an expressive musical wind instrument, has now more reached than 1 million users.

In fact, the millionth user downloaded Ocarina to an iPhone 3G, and connected to the Smule network from Japan. The user, who has nicknamed his / her Ocarina “Yuka”, (map) has listened to 58 snippets of performances from fellow Ocarina users around the world.

You can hear it here at: http://174.129.201.233/app/ocarina/render/C91/1BD1/yuka_2009-05-31_21-23-23_EA425.m4a


Ocarina, one of Apple’s all-time top 20 iPhone apps, has brought millions of people together across the globe. To date, more than 40 million performances have been observed and appreciated. A passionate Ocarina community has also formed and, using an online composition tool at smule.com, users have uploaded over 1,500 compositions for fellow Ocarina enthusiasts to learn and perform.

If you’d like to see the Ocarina in action, there are many clever, creative videos created by users and posted to YouTube, including http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhhtFAT2HqM"

You can find Ocarina on iTunes here:

Lewellen: Frog Guitar iPhone App

YouTube via smortage
"Smort Co-founder Lewellen shares his perspectives on technology and shows the Frog Guitar.

Git yerself one of dem from the iTunes Store:


Smort homepage:
http://www.smort.com/"

via Lewellen:
"I was getting a little tired of all of those tree-hugging musical apps for the iPhone like Pocket Guitar and Ocarina. Plus, who isn't tired of Tap-Tap-Tapping? Come on! I figured it was time for someone to step up and create something truly awesome- so I built a guitar out of Frogs.

It's very simple to use:
• pluck, strike, or strum the frogs
• stretch the frogs with the rope and pegs to change pitch
• ignore the flies -- they are just for decorations
- and be careful how you treat those frogs or things might get messy

You can actually play chords and stuff with multi-touch although the fingerings are inverted from a standard bass guitar. My home-made video shows you a basic song."

Leaf Trombone Lite & Free

"Today, Smule releases Leaf Trombone Lite & Free, a simplified version of Leaf Trombone World Stage that gives users the ability to play the instrument and experience the game’s features before purchasing the full version. Available now for the iPhone and iPod touch, this new version of the massively multi-player musical game enables users to try the Leaf Trombone, learn a new song, and observe the happenings on the World Stage.

Leaf Trombone Lite & Free can be found at Apple's AppStore™ at:


Following up on the hugely popular Ocarina, Smule takes the “iPhone-as-instrument” concept to a whole new level with the Leaf Trombone, one of the broadest, deepest games now available on the iPhone platform. Using Leaf Trombone World Stage, users can learn an instrument, perform it for people around the world, judge their fellow players, and compose and publish their own work. This, new, free edition is designed for users who are interested in getting to know the Leaf Trombone before purchasing the product.

Leaf Trombone Lite & Free features include:

FREE PLAY: Play the leaf trombone, either by blowing air into your microphone or just sliding the leaf (our Touch mode).

PLAY GAME: Test out the game by practicing on the default track (that’s right, only one default track because this is the free version). Just follow the floating leaves on the screen.

OBSERVE: Witness judging of actual performances by a live panel of judges by using the observe feature. If a Leaf Trombonist has Tweeted a performance update, Twitter followers can download the app and search on the performance ID to see how their friend did."

When the Saints Go Marching In (with Leaf Trombone)


You can get Leaf Trombone Lite & Free here:


and the full version here:

Smule™ Launches Leaf Trombone World Stage

iPhone App by Smule: Leaf Trombone [Tutorial 1]

YouTube via smuleage

iPhone App by Smule: Leaf Trombone [Tutorial 2]


iPhone App by Smule: Leaf Trombone [Tutorial 3]


You can find Leaf Trombone on iTunes here:



Update:
iPhone App by Smule: Leaf Trombone [Composer Tutorial]


Update: The press release:
"Smule™ Launches Leaf Trombone World Stage

First Massively Multi-player, Musical Game for the iPhone and iPod touch

Menlo Park, Calif. – April 15, 2009 – SonicMule, Inc. (Smule), a premier developer of interactive sonic applications for the iPhone platform, announced today the availability of Leaf Trombone World Stage, the world’s first massively multi-player musical game for the iPhone and iPod touch.

Smule, the company behind Ocarina and Sonic Lighter, presented a sneak peek of the Leaf Trombone World Stage at Apple’s iPhone 3.0 event last month. As the name suggests, anyone can perform a tune on the Leaf Trombone before a global audience. A player can also request a panel of self-appointed judges, randomly selected from anywhere in the world, providing an instant critique of the performance, using a combination of emoticons and text. Judges can reward a performance or veto it mid-note.

The World Stage will separate the Music Gods from the Wannabes. “People can play at home, alone, as badly as they want. It’s like singing in the shower. Where’s the challenge? The thrill?” asks Smule CTO and co-founder Dr. Ge Wang. “We are inviting people to abandon their egos and put it all out there, before a global audience and a potentially merciless tribunal.”

Inspired by traditional Chinese leaf instruments, Smule’s Leaf Trombone is ideally suited to both the iPhone and iPod touch platform. Users move the slide up and down to change pitch, and, with iPhones, blow into the microphone to create sound. Leaf Trombone ships with a group of songs already loaded, so users can immediately begin learning how to play the instrument. A music box provides accompaniment, and floating leaves show beginners where to place the slide to achieve the correct note. Once users have mastered a song, they’re ready to perform on the World Stage.

“Leaf Trombone was developed to unleash people’s creativity and their inner rock star.” said Wang. “Now, with the Leaf Trombone, anyone can perform on the World Stage.”

About Smule
SonicMule, Inc. (Smule), is a premier developer of interactive sonic applications for the iPhone with headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Founded in June, 2008 and backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, Maples Investments and Granite Ventures, Smule has created an innovative mobile audio platform, enabling a new generation of applications for the iPhone. More information about Smule can be found on the Internet at http://www.smule.com/. Smule, Sonic Network, and Sonic Lighter are trademarks of SonicMule, Inc. Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer. iPhone and Appstore are trademarks of Apple Computer."

Smule Ocarina Now Available for iPod Touch

"Today, Smule, a premiere developer of interactive sonic applications for the iPhone, released an enhanced version of the acclaimed Ocarina. With Ocarina 1.3 you can now play it using touch or wind. This feature enables the product to have compatibility with 2nd generation iPod touch devices.

Users of the iPhone will have access to both modes -- wind via blowing against your microphone, or touch. In touch mode, you only need to hold down holes to create sounds and music."

The key here is you no longer need to blow into your iPhone to play Ocarina. Good for us germaphobes. :)

You Raise Me Up on Ocarina for iPod Touch

YouTube via docjazz4
"This is just me testing out the newest update for the Ocarina App from Smule...Touch Mode! This now enables Ocarina to be used on iPhones AND the iPod Touch and you can find it here: http://ocarina.smule.com"
And on iTunes here: