MATRIXSYNTH

Jupiter-8 Demo - Arpeggiator Madness

Title link takes you to details on Mok's Twango space.

miJam Minis

I skipped posting this the first time I heard about these as I dismissed them as silly toys you hook up to your mp3 player to play along with, but then it occurred to me, why limit it to that. You could technically run anything through these and play them as preset instruments; you might even be able to play them directly. Might also make for some good circuit bending if they are too drab out of the box.

"Each mi Jam Mini can be played using headphones or with external speakers.

The mi Jam Mini Drumpad has icons for snare drums, bass drum, tom tom and cymbals In standalone mode you can just turn it on, plug in your headphones or external speaker, activate the built-in rhythm, set the tempo and volume and tap away at the icons with your fingertips to create your own sound. Or plug in your music device and play along with your favorite music…either way ..its your music ..your way.

The mi Jam Mini Keyz is a miniature keyboard with key icons. It can also be played as a standalone keyboard or with a music device. Just turn it on, select the built rhythm, tempo and volume and tap the keys to create your masterpiece. Or plug in your music device and play along with that.

The mi Jam Mini Guitar is a mini guitar which plays riffs and chords. Each sound is built-in and like the other mi Jam Minis. The guitar can be played standalone or with a music device. The mi Jam Mini Guitar is played by placing a finger on the mini fret board and then strumming the strum bar to produce a sound…the strum bar works in two directions and can play a chord or a riff.

Last but not least is the mi Jam Mini Mixer. This is a super DJ mixer right in your pocket with a range of built in sound effects. Just like the other mi Jam Minis, the Mixer can be played on its own or with a music device and with headphones or external speakers. The mi Jam Mini Mixer is played by switching it one, selecting the effects and the scratching the two discs in either direction with your thumbs or fingertips."

Title link takes you there. Via CDM where you will find more thoughts.

Roland System 100 x 4 + More

via this auction.

2 x Expander 102
2 x Mixer 103
2 x Sequenzer 104
PPG Sequential Switch 313
+ Clocked Sequential Control 314
1 x Keyboard
Patchbays, several cable

via sequencer.de

Continuum Control of the Moog Voyager

Title link takes you to more info including audio.

"In these audio examples the [Haken Audio] Continuum is being used through the CVC to control the Moog Voyager without the use of Midi. A collection of STS Serge CV modules were used to process the voltages coming from the CVC before they were sent to the Voyager. This approach allows unique blend mixtures of the Gate, X, Y, and Z voltages from the CVC into the voltage inputs of the Voyager."

Popforge TR-909

Title link takes you there. It requires the latest version of Flash. When it loads, just click start, followed by the instrument you want to edit and program away. What's trippy is you can actually save and load your patterns right here. Must be stored in you cookie for the site. via brian comnes

reKon audio Nord Editor

"Total Control Where You Need it Most... in the Host!

The reKonT VST Nord Editor is a realtime MIDI synth editor that allows you full control of every sound shaping parameter found on the Clavia Nord Lead rack and keyboard synthesizers. Control your Nord from within your DAW to build lasting and meaningful patches that will bring new life to your Nord, and more importantly, your music. You also maintain all your patches on the computer itself without the hassle of manual dumps. All parameters are fully automatable and you can even use your favorite VST host (see Important Host Information for support), This ability to model your synth patches in realtime, inside your main music production environment is part of what makes the reKonT VST Nord Editor unique when compared to other hardware synth editors.

Now available is the ability to save and load your patches to and from the editor in the native, standard sysex format. Load up all your old libraries and recraft them with visible control!"

Title link takes you there. You might recognize them via their Access Virus and Waldorf Pulse editors.

Acid Jamming

YouTube via RobbieNerve.

"Jamming with the Akai MPC2000xl, Roland TB-303, Future Retro 777 and some FX"

NOTRUF

flickr by doctorgonzo.

Skinny Puppy's Prophet 5 signed by Cevin Key

I was checking out PLAN B on MySpace. No, not the modular synth company, Plan b, but Alex Productions music project. I was looking at the gear pics and noticed the Prophet 5 was signed. I asked Alex and he replied with the following:

"That and the minimoog belonged to Skinny Puppy. The Prophet, was Dwaynes, and the mini was Cevins. Cevin signed the P5. They are a huge influence for me, so it really was amazing to have that done. :)"

In the shot:
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5
Oberheim Matrix-6
Korg Prophecy