"This is my Buchla. There may be others like it, but this one's mine. My Buchla is my life."No not actually mine.
flickr by verbos
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Monday, March 03, 2008
This is my Buchla.
"This is my Buchla. There may be others like it, but this one's mine. My Buchla is my life."No not actually mine.
flickr by verbos
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sherman1
flickr by esparticus"Promo slick for the original Sherman Filterbank. Was sent with the demo cassette."
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Sunday, March 02, 2008
6 Oscillators in Remittance - Cloudscraper
YouTube via STAKKERHUMANOID. via sendling. That would be an electronics kit breadboard that you are looking at.
"6 oscillators being triggered by light sensors reacting to the movement of the clouds across the sun - followed by a composed 16 min soundscape where each of the 6 oscillators are fed through echo's and reverbs - go to FSOLdigital.com for more info / free downloads / rarities / unreleased classics"
The Zen Riffer
"a custom, hand made, wireless-midi, vertical keyboard controller that can be configured to play sitting, standing or in 'guitar' mode in less than 2 seconds flat"More info here including videos and testimonials.
via Dave of umop.com
Also via this month's Keyboard Magazine that features Jordan Rudess and his custom Zen Riffer.
EMS sequencer MINIMOOG OSCAR
YouTube via emssynthi100. follow-up to this post.
"EMS trig the mini and oscar sequencer trig by tr 808. the ems seq also clocked to the tr 808"
Bach Sinfonia 15
YouTube via TatTwamAsi. No actual video in this one.
"Roland Sound Module U-110
ZX Spectrum 128
Recorded 1991"
image via wikipedia where you can find more info. "The ZX Spectrum is an 8-bit personal home computer released in the United Kingdom in 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd. Originally dubbed the ZX81 Colour and ZX82,[1][2] the machine was later renamed the ZX Spectrum by Sinclair to highlight the machine's colour display, compared with the black-and-white of its predecessor, the Sinclair ZX81.[3] It is affectionately known as the Speccy by its fan following."
Some info and samples of the Roland U-110
Analogue Systems rs310 Reverb/Chorus module (eurorack)
YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here is the Analogue Systems rs95 VCO being triggered by the rs200 sequencer. We are running the audio through the rs310 Reverb/Chorus module which is being modulated by the rs80 and rs85 LFO's. Crazy, huh?"
TR-606 + Prophet64
YouTube via lesingemonotone
"Using the Prophet64-application Bassline on a Commodore 128 computer and syncing the TR-606. This particular C128 features the MOS6581 rev3-chip, quite rare on C128s but more common on C64s.
The TR-606 is modded based on Geoff Waterston mods and features, among others, an envelop that is triggered from HT and can be set to sweep BD-pitch or HH-filter.
enjoy!
/Le Singe Monotone"
MOOG Polypedal for Polymoog
via this auctionNote this and the last four posts come from the same seller who sent these in. Be sure to check out his other auctions. There is a KORG VC10 Vocoder and an AMS DMX 15-80 studio delay in the set as well.
Matrix Patch Panel
via this auction"Here a nice extremly rare big Matrix patch panlel + a lot of different pins, very good for Synthesizer diy projects or recording studio setup."
I'm labeling this one as EMS for reference as that is where you commonly see patch panels like this. Not sure if this actually is an EMS patch panel. If you know feel free to comment.
KORG MS-02 vintage analog interface
via this auction"The Korg Interface MS-02 is designed for the purpose of connecting Korg MS-Series synthesizers with other synthesizers available throughout the world. This sophisticated signal processor greatly enhances the performance possibilities of the MS-Series. Among presently available music synthesizers, there are two different types of control system used for the VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) and EG (envelope generator). One of these systems is used by Korg and Yamaha; the other is employed by every other synthesizer manufacturer. The Korg MS-02 provides you with a way to change the control signals of one system into the control signals used in the other system. In this way, it acts as an interface so that any two synthesizers can be used together, provided that the synthesizers are equipped with the conventional input and output jacks for control voltage and trigger or gate signals."
Korg MS-03 Signal Processor
via this auction"Korg MS-03 vintage pitch to voltage converter interface. This unit produces VCO CV (control voltage) signals and trigger (gate) signals so that you can use an electric guitar, microphone, or other transducer output (from an acoustic instrument, for example) to "play" a synthesizer. A variety of remote control input jacks let you use foot switches for more freedom and flexibility during live performance. With this amazing unit you can instantly put together your own guitar synthesizer, vocal synthesizer, etc., by simple connection with any synthesizer equipped with VCO CV IN and TRIGGER (Gate) IN input jacks."
Oberheim TVS
via this auction
"OBERHEIM SEM Two-Voice with built in step sequencer. Oberheim's first synthesizer was a single-voice mini-module called a SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module). However, in 1975, Oberheim created their first compact, programmable and polyphonic synthesizer by coupling two SEM modules to a 37-note keyboard and a simple analog sequencer. This was what became the Two Voice. Oberheim achieved a polyphonic sound not yet seen in ARP and Moog gear at the time by hard-wiring the two monophonic SEMs into the compact keyboard design. In 1976 Oberheim came out with another module, the Polyphonic Synthesizer Programmer (see SEM). This could memorize the control voltages of many parameters for up to eight SEM modules. When these were added to the Two Voice, Oberheim finally had one of the earliest programmable and polyphonic instruments! Released alongside the Two Voice also came the Four Voice which had four SEMs installed, and a larger 49-note keyboard. Two voices was great in 1975, and eight voices was pretty monstrous in the later seventies. But, a major drawback to these first Oberheim synths was that polyphony was achieved by having multiple modules. This meant that each voice had to be independently programmed. This also means that each voice has its own filter, making real-time filter sweeps of all your voices more than a handful! Fortunately the sequencer comes in handy for controlling each voice/module independently."
YUSYNTH EMS Diode Ladder Filter
via YuSynth where you can find more info:
"Well, here is another classical and very special filter : the EMS diode ladder filter!This filter has a sound of its own and is the signature of the classical Pink Floyd's song "On the run".
My aim here was to design a quite faithful copy of this mythic filter while using components that minimize the burden of selecting a great number of matched transistors. This is why I used transistor arrays (CA3046, CA3096). However, because the CA3096 has become a rare part and is now overpriced, I have also designed a PCB with discrete trannies to replace it. As for all the other filters of my YUSYNTH project, I have added an input and an output buffer to adapt this filter to the input and output levels of my modular system.
I also added an input for voltage control of the resonance : everything was there in the original module but was not made available, probably because of the limited size of the patch pin matrix of the AKS/VCS3...
Because, my power supply standard is +15/-15V, I have included a power regulator IC (78L12) to convert +15V to +12V and a single transitor voltage regulator -15V to -9V (I wanted to use a 79L09 but changed my mind when I realized that this voltage regulator is quite a rare part and is difficult to source)."
via this electro-music.com thread
Waldorf Blofeld Presets
YouTube via thekilon. via fischek. Audio comes it at :50.
"The audio was recorded separately to Ableton Live and then imported back to the video for extra Quality.
WARNING!!!!!!
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THE PRESETS OF THE BLOFELD ARE MONOTIMBRAL BUT THE SYNTH ITSELF USES UP TO 16 TIMBRES. THIS MEANS THAT THE SOUNDS YOU HEAR IN THIS VIDEO USE ONLY 1/16 OF THE TRUE POWER OF THE SYNTH!!!!"
Sequential Circuits Prophet VS + Pro-One by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage synth demo by RetroSound
vs choir and strings: SCI Prophet VS
bass-seq: SCI Pro-One, triggered by the TR-606
drums: Roland TR-606"
iLog Photo-synthesizer
Wood type; Laburnum & Mulberry"Decisions, decisions. Who needs ’em? Why should you have to choose what to make with your iLog? Collect sounds right out of the air, listen to the sound of the light all around you. The iLog touch display has stereo ambient light sensors that automatically detect "Amplitude Modulation" and the brightness of the of ambient light in your surroundings."
You can find more iLogs on Owl Project. via Analog Industries
"Visceral" - Head-explodingly fast ultra-prog synth rock!
YouTube via hamsterdunce aka dave of umop.com.
The White V-Synth.
"More music here: umop.com/parallax.htm Unreleased track written in 1994 with some really unusual scales and soloing techniques. Synths used: Roland V-Synth (custom Angelmuse mod), Korg 01/W, and Roland JD-800."
Evolver vs. Freqbox
YouTube via Analogger
"This is a patch I came up with on the Evolver and synced it to my sequencer. Jomox M-Base for the bass drum, the snare and hi-hat are from a Roland SH-32. The Virus is used for a basic arpeggiation. Also included: Roland MKS-30 along with the Moogerfooger Freqbox oscillator thru the Moogerfooger Lowpass Filter. The Strat is thru a Damage Control Demonizer. The Korg Kaoss Pad is set to a synth patch.
For the Freqbox I patched the oscillator out into the Lowpass Filter. I tuned the oscillator to E and wrote a stepped pattern for the midi-to-cv converter which step-modulated the filter cutoff frequency. Control the voltage!
The idea for this started with the patch I created on the Evolver. It never ceases to inspire something musical and/or strange."
Waldorf Blofeld
images via this auction"Blofeld features:
Unbeatable price tag
sturdy Metal Enclosure
7 endless stainless steel Dials
Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels, b/w, white background LED
more than 1000 Sounds
3 Oscillators per voice
Frequency Modulation between the Oscillators
All Q Oscillator Models
All Microwave II/XT/XTk Wavetables
2 independent Multi Mode Filters per voice
Filter FM
2 Drive stages per voice with selectable Drive Curves
3 fast LFOs per voice
4 fast Envelopes per voice
powerful Arpeggiator
freely programmable Arpeggiator Pattern with up to 16 Steps per Sound"
Rhodes Chroma SPU Replacement Kit
"Switching Power Supply Unit Replacement KitThe purpose of this kit is to replace the existing power supply unit, subject to some component tweaks, with a new one, as detailed previously by Don Tillman"
click here for more info on the Rhodes Chroma site.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Keytars! On KAADA WRONGROOM
click here for more images on KAADA WRONGROOM.Top down (fill in the gaps):
Weltmeister Basset
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MOOG Liberation
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Yamaha KX5
I've seen the two I can't ID before, but I forget...
Richard Lainhart Releases A New Album on Ex Ovo
February 26, 2008 — Richard Lainhart, award-winning composer, performer, and filmmaker, is pleased to announce that Ex Ovo, founded in January 2006 for the love of dulcet drone music, has issued a release of his CD White Night. The disc is also available in the States from CDeMUSIC .An excerpt from White Night can be found at www.aalfang.de.
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Ex Ovo writes: Back in 1974, one year before Brian Eno's first landmark in ambient music, a young musician from New York wrote down a fragment of beauty's hidden story with the minimal vocabulary of sine waves on the young black skin of a Moog synthesizer. The first release on CD features Richard Lainhart's masterpiece in its original 29-minutes-version. There's no single second to add, after this time everything is told though nothing has been said.________________________________________
Richard talks about the work's origin:
" "White Night" was composed and recorded in the late fall of 1974 at the State University of New York at Albany in the Coordinated Electronic Music Studio (CEMS). CEMS was created by my composition teacher Joel Chadabe with design and custom fabrication by Robert Moog and was, at the time, the largest integrated Moog modular synthesizer studio in the world.
"The piece consists of a dense, continuous four-note chord, each note in the chord recorded in a separate pass to one track on a Scully 4-track studio recorder. Each track consists of a single sine wave oscillator which is frequency modulated by a group of eight additional sine wave oscillators. Those oscillators are all tuned to different tones, each harmonically related to the fundamental chord tone. The amplitude of each harmonic oscillator is continuously varied under the control of an individual sequencer, and each sequencer is free-running - that is, the sequencers are not synchronized to each other, but rather running in their own independent timebases.The result is a continuously-changing complex harmonic waveform which modulates the frequency of the chord tone oscillator, generating a continuously-changing complex timbre based on the fundamental pitch of the note.
"The center tone of "White Night" is 212 Hz, slightly higher than the G below Middle C. The other notes create a chord consisting of a perfect fifth below the center tone, a major seventh just below the center tone, and a major second above the center tone. "White Night" was composed without reference to the standard A-440 tuning system, as we had no such pitch reference in the studio; I just picked a center tone that felt right, and went from there. As such, "White Night" lives in its own pitch world.
"The title "White Night" came about so: it was late December in upstate New York when I was finishing the piece, and a blizzard passed through town the night of the final mix. As I sat in the glow of the sequencers and tape decks in the University studio listening to the final version, I looked out the window and saw a security light on a building opposite the studio illuminating the blowing snow as it drifted off the roof. All I could see was the snow swirling in the light against the blackness; a moving painting continually drawn, erased, and redrawn, always changing, but always the same. It may sound bleak, but it wasn't - it was beautiful. It seemed to me that the image of the dancing whiteness perfectly matched the sound of the piece, and so I called it "White Night" to commemorate that evening of wind and snow."
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Ex Ovo shows that ambient music is alive and well. I applaud their good work spreading the word -- and the music -- worldwide. — Richard'2008 marks my 40th year as a musician.'"
Vintage Roland Xperience
YouTube via eljuanlux. Audio starts at about 1:17 and picks up.
"This track has been made with the following Gears and devices:
- TR 909
- TR 808
- TR 707
- TB 303
- Mixer Mackie Onyx 1640 Firewire
- Alesis Multieffects 16 bit digital signal processor
I hope u enjoy with this acid track.
The Bassliner"
Crumar Multiman demonstration
YouTube via sounddoctorin.
Follow-up to these posts.
"Bob Weigel demonstrates the Crumar Multiman and discusses some technical aspects that might give people a better feel for what this machine is capable of. http://sounddoctorin.com . Visit the site for a virtual studio tour with sound clips from many of the synths there including Akai AX80, AX60, AX73, ARP Pro-Soloist, Axxe, Omni, Alesis D4, DM5, Crumar DS1, Multiman, Performer, Trilogy, Composer, Bit One, Casio CZ-1, SK-1, HT-700, Farfisa VIP345, Fender Chroma Polaris, Kawai SX-210, K1m, K5m, XD-5, K5000R, Korg Sigma, Delta, Lambda, LP10, Mono/Poly, Polysix, Poly61, Poly800, DW8000, DSS-1, DSM-1, Wavestation EX, Karma, Kurzweil K1200pro, Moog Polymoog, Opus 3, Memorymoog, Oberheim OB-8, Octave Cat, Peavey DPM SI, Roland SH2000, SH3a, Jupiter 4, Juno 6, Juno 106, MKS30, MKS10, MKS7, MKS-70 w/PG-800, JV-1080 w/ kb's of 60/70 exp, Sequential circuits Prophet 600, Prophet T8, six-trak, multi-trak, Siel OR400, DK600, Expander, DK70 keytar, DK80, Yamaha CS60, CS15D, CS20M, PC1000, DX7, DX21, CS2x, S03, and the mighty Conn Electric band! :-)"
EMS sequencer
YouTube via emssynthi100
"256 universal seq +minimoog+TR808 just testing the ems seq i bought. trigger and clock work fine."
Jomox Resonator Neuronium with Mike Part I
YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here a are some tasty little nuggets of neural network goodness from our friend Mike. This is the Resonator Neuronium from Jomox / Jayemsonic. The six resonant "neurons" bounce off one another and the control knobs are touch sensitive too. More ResNeur videos on the way! bigcitymusic.com"
Pamela Kurstin on TED
Pamelia Kurstin: Theremin, the untouchable music
"Virtuoso Pamelia Kurstin plays and discusses her theremin, the not-just-for-sci-fi electronic instrument that is played without being touched. Songs include the classic "Autumn Leaves," Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life" and a composition by David Mash, "Listen: the Words Are Gone." Piano: Makoto Ozone."
via TED where you can find Pamela's full bio. via vgermuse.
Synthasonic Eight Stage Phaser Now Shipping
"The Synthasonic Eight Stage Phaser is a liquid sounding phaser that will definitely "stun" you! Check out the audio demos below and hear the sound of our amazing eight stage phaser for yourself!"click here for more info including samples. There's a good video on installing frac rack modules there as well.
VANGELIS "Chung Kuo" Cover
YouTube via gattobus
"This is one of my favorites Vangelis themes.
So simple, yet so intense...
Enjoy!
Just a note: I used the Nord Modular G2 modules to build a virtual CS80, with the same structure and signal path (It took me about two weeks to build and refine it...)"
Speak and Spell Sell-Off
click here for the auctions.Pictured: a Circuit Bent Talking Teacher!
Kinda looks like a mini Haken Continuum.
Description:
"Up for auction is a circuit bent Coleco Talking teacher. His name is FREAKENTEACH. This unit is similar to the circuit bent (FREAKENSPEAK) Texas Instruments speak and spell/math/read. It can make amazing loops and bent sounds and random words. The unit will still function as a normal Talking Teacher unit when all the bend switches are in the "off" position.
I have been making strange electronic instruments and circuit bent creations for over 24 years. I have been selling on Ebay for 7 years. I only use high quality new switches,wire and other electronic components in my circuit bent units. So if you are looking for a quality circuit bent instrument, look no further, you have found it.
Here is a list of circuit bent controls:
1 loop switch that will "catch" a sound and repeat it. Endless loops to be discovered!!
1 loop advance pushbutton, push to advance to the next loop.
2 bend/glitch switches that bend the sounds and makes the unit spit out random words.
1 photo sensor with on/off switch, to vary the pitch when you move your hand over the sensor. It is similar to playing a theremin because you don't have to touch the sensor to change the pitch of the sound.
1 reset pushbutton to reset unit if it crashes.
1 volume pot to turn down the volume of the internal speaker.
1 pitch change pot to vary the pitch of the sound from high to low. The pitch of this unit goes way further down than any of the speak and spell/read/math units. Amazing low drones!
1 1/4" audio output to send the signal to FX or an amp. The internal speaker is switched off when the audio jack is plugged in.
1 brass knob for body contact. You can control the pitch of the sound by touching the pitch knob! Touch the holographic foil label with your other hand to drop the pitch even more.
1 pitch change holographic foil front label. One of the coolest features is the added pitch control that touching the holographic front label gives, you won't find this feature on any other bent unit, or as many ways to control the pitch.
This unit will work as normal with all bend switches off . It will work with 4 "C" batteries or with a 6 volt power adaptor.(not included) This unit is designed for live performance, but it also works great for recording sounds in the studio. It can make some amazing sounds and loops! It makes sounds that you can't get from any other instrument! It can sound like a theremin or a spaceman on speed! Great for techno, electronic music,sound FX."
UP Ultimate Percussion Super-Analogue Drum Synthesizer
via this auction"very-rare ONE-UP "Natural Response Super-Analogue Synthesizer System" made by Ultimate Percussion (UP). . , with the following controls (all knobs): Decay, VCO (sweep & pitch), Balane (VCO to Noise), Noise Filter, Bite, and Output Level. It is fully functional and works perfect! sounds amazing! It takes a 9-volt battery and an XLR cable."
What I don't understand about this auction is that it includes the video below which looks like an Alesis SR-16 repackaged. I watched it and don't understand the connection. If you do, feel free to comment. In regards to the repackaged Alesis SR16, what's up with that? I remember the ZOOM drum machine being repackaged here? What the hell is that? Hows does that work? I'd never expect to see the Andromeda repackaged. If anyone knows how that works, feel free to comment.
YouTube via ionAudio
"Ever wish you could play drums without the whole neighborhood hearing you? ION delivers with the Electronic Drum Kit. Simply plug your headphones into the state-of-the-art sound module and pound away on the ultra sturdy drum pads. The sound quality is pristine and allows you to perfect your chops in privacy. The output of the sound module can be directed into any auxiliary stereo port or PA system when it's time to get loud! "
Thomas Dolby's TED Rig
via Thomas Dolby's blog.You can find Thomas Dolby on TED here.
BTW, if you are not familiar with TED, do check TED out here.
Surachai - Form Twenty-Five
YouTube via thedeepelement
"after receiving a couple of harvestman modules today and a cd ready for my european tour, i decided to incorporate the two. video of me assembling the modular for my live setup and a track from the cd. artwork credit goes to byonic."
iPhone ad - iBand plays on Drummer
YouTube via HirnW
"iPhone commercial remake. iBand uses MooCowMusic Drummer.
www.moocowmusic.com
www.iband.at"
Weird Sound Generator
YouTube via IINewIIVirusII
"Can be purchased at www.circuit-benders.com. Please visit the designers site at www.musicfromouterspace.com"
magnetic fields part 2 solo (nord wave)
YouTube via graal7
"the solo to the magnetic fields part 2. vibrato with aftertouch on nord wave"
Voice of Saturn (Sound Generator Kit)
YouTube via CuriousInventor. via this auction
http://www.curiousinventor.com/kits/voice_of_saturn
"Loosely based on the Atari Punk Console with some custom tweaks and an LFO front end, this box makes a ridiculous amount of different sounds (mp3 coming soon), all from three 555s. Watch the video or download the mp3 for some samples. Comes as a bare-bones kit, an everything-kit with knobs and case, and a fully-assembled and tested version. It's open source and has small area on the pcb for easy circuit bending. Skill level: Beginner / Intermediate"
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