Thursday, June 05, 2008
Clavia Nord Modular G2 SuperSaw -Short demo-
YouTube via digitalmonotone
"Sound is G2 Only at 7 x SAW. The filter is controlled by 16 step sequencer module."
bratigel analog step Sequencer
YouTube via heidibeerbel.
Anyone know more about bratigel? DIY and/or new/old brand?
"two analog step sequencers in a 19" 6HE Rackmount with 32 Steps (2 x 16 or 4 x 8)
3 Clocks ,4 Slew Limiter ,Divider, Gate/Trig .Interfaces full compatible with Moog or other Analog Synths" bratigel analog sequencer Part 1 - 5
Playlist:
bratigel analog sequencer part 1
"Country Rock with my analog Sequencer"
bratigel Modular Sequencer Part 2
bratigel analog sequencer part 3
bratigel Modular Sequencer Part 4
bratigel Modular Sequencer Part 5
bratigel Modularsystem
Playlist:
bratigel Modularsystem
bratigel Modularsystem II
4 Oscillators , Minimoog Filter,2 Envelope Generators, 2 Mixer , Noise, LFO, Ringmodulator, 2 Envelope Follower, VCA, 3 Slew Limiter, Dual 2 x 16 (4 x 8)Steps Sequencer with 3 Clocks,4 Slew Limiter,Trigger Divider and many Interfaces
dsi evolver + roland MKS-50 + Lexicon MX-400
YouTube via radambe
"putting myself to sleep. dave smith MEK + roland MKS-50 alpha juno rack + lexicon MX-400. hopefully the stereo audio upload worked"
Vermona DRM1 MKIII
YouTube via wiretotheear
"About two weeks ago I purchased a brand new Vermona DRM1 MKIII from Schnieders Buero in Berlin. I've had some time to play with it and am ready to report to you. These things are in demand and back ordered. It took almost three weeks for Vermona to deliver my DRM1 to Herr Schnieder. There is a good reason why: these sound smashing!
There is nothing like the Vermona DRM1. It is a fully analog drum machine done right. The super fast attack time on the kick and snare make them snap and crack in a way that will make you say "YES THIS IS IT!". The hi hats are so smooth, bright and shimmer without any EQ needed. The DRM1 has a real spring reverb built into it and when turned up on the clap and snare channels the clock turns back to 1980. There's are also multiple extra drum channels for lazer zaps or toms which can be manipulated to the extreme with FM. If I had to describe it's overall tone in one word I would say: chrome!
It uses standard midi but you can not record knob changes into your DAW. You will need to put your hands on the controls, start recording it as audio and capture your movements in real time. You can't save presets. Thank god for that. The main point of all those knobs is to focus in on each song your doing and tune each sound, the hi hat decay level, the snap of the kick. There is a pan control for each sound and individual outputs for each channel.
The unit is metal and feels very well built. Vermona is from East Germany. The reason you buy something like this is the sound.
http://www.wiretotheear.com/"
Adding the Optigan to the Opium Cartel
YouTube via RothHandle
"Adding more sounds to the verses using an old optical organ called the Optigan."
EFM VCF6c Diode Ladder Filter
"The Electronics For Music EFM VCF6c is a very distinct sounding filter. It will self oscillate nicely at higher resonace settings. Changing C9 to 100 uF (or more) will extend the lower range.It's a good idea to match all of the diodes for same forward voltage drop. I also matched Q1 and Q2 for hfe. In both cases take pains to make sure they are all at the same temperature! Let them sit in a thermally stable environment (away from drafts, windows, heat/AC registers, etc) for a while beforehand, and only handle them with tweezers or pliers. Don't hold the tweezers in your hand for long, either."
You can find more info including the schematics here.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Thingamagoop trying to contact home
YouTube via cinnamonjuly. via AnalogSuicide
"I plugged up my Bleeplabs thingamagoop to my EMS Synthi and it immediately started using the synthi as some kind of weird transmitter to contact home."
Circuit Bent Kawai R-50 Drum Machine
YouTube via anode8
"Kawai R-50 drum machine with added patchbay, and switches, programmed and tweaked live."
Yamaha RX-15 Circuit Bent Drum Machine
"Another of my modified RX-15 drum machines with switches and a noise filter."
Pulse Monger demo
YouTube via synthmonger
"This is a quick demo of my Pulse Monger pedal. A limited run of the Pulse Mongers will include an internal LFO. Later versions won't but I plan on building a control processor (that's very different than Moog's) to make up for that. ;D
Here is a description of what's going on in the video
00:19 Fundamental pulse width knob is turned from fully CCW to fully CW and back again.
00:50 Mix knob goes from full Fundamental all the way to full sub-octave
00:59 Sub-octave pulse width is turned from fully CCW to CW and back again
01:15 Blend knob is set to noon (equal fundamental and sub-octave mix)
01:24 Fundamental and sub-octave pulse width knobs are adjusted from CCW to CW and back again.
02:54 Different settings are played with
03:38 The LFO is introduced at a standard triangle wave at a slow speed then high. LFO is then set to falling ramp wave from slow to fast speed, then the shape is set to rising ramp wave from slow to fast speed. Different settings are then played with.
Thanks to Leon Burnside for testing it out! ;D
**Extra notes**
This pedal has a high Overdrive type gain while it remains very quite. No background hiss or that mumbo jumbo.
The sub-octave tracks best with non-buzzy pickups. A perfectly clean line level signal sounds best.
The sub octave is great for solos and so-so for chords. Only strings parallel to one another come out clean. Otherwise it'll rattle and rumble like all non-digital octave pedals.
If you're after a truly unique fuzzy, synthy, squarey, polyphonicy and sub-octavey pedal then stay tuned as I'll have these in production soon!"
Simian Drum Scape #3=Drum, Drone, Noise Synth by Arius Blaze
YouTube via benpumpkin
"Created by Arius Blaze of folktek = folktek.com and ariusblaze.com...video one of three...This piece incorporates a wide range of textural sound scapes as well as straight analog drum synthesis...The synth is analog, the built in delay is digital."
Simian Drum Scape #1=Drum, Drone, Noise Synth by Arius Blaze
"Created by Arius Blaze of folktek = folktek.com and ariusblaze.com...video one of three...This piece incorporates a wide range of textural sound scapes as well as straight analog drum synthesis...The synth is analog, the built in delay is digital.
drum synth rare analog folktek arius blaze circuit bent sound art drone
Simian Drum Scape #1=Drum, Drone, Noise Synth by Arius Blaze"
Suzuki Qchord Keytar improv
YouTube via JorgeCortez01. "A little jam of using the Qchord as a keytar"
Oberheim DX
YouTube via spaceboyjosh
"Me playing around with my Oberheim drum machine, noodling with the pattern sequencer and then playing the drum pattern from New Order's 'Blue Monday.' Enjoy..."
Yamaha MO6, 'Devotion' by Dj Jaroon - NSFW
YouTube via mrjeroen21. "Relax and turn up your speakers! Enjoy :-)"
This one is probably Not Safe For Work, although I did work with a guy with tons of scantily clad images of Britney Spears on his wall for months and he got away with it.
PIF
via this auction"This is very rare little soviet synth "PIF". It has built-in speaker and line out. Sounding very funny." Demos apparently coming in the auction soon.
Roland TR-909 with ver 4 EPROM
images via this auction
"Most 909s have v.1, I should know as I've owned 3 of these beasts.
The v.1 eprom causes sync IN issues with MIDI and DIN sync... in "slave" mode.
With the version 4 installed, ALL sync issues are fixed. Just search the web and read for yourself.
Again, this 909 has version 4... installed.
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM"
Inside a 909
Beamz Now Available
via TlaB in the comments of this post:"I work with the manufacturer of the beamz, and they are now selling it direct on their website www.thebeamz.com for $499.95. You can download more genres/sounds to play from there as well."
The original video
The Spoof (the best free marketting ever)
HITACHI Lo-D HMS-30
via Yahoo! auctions Japan
"希少品の”HITACHI Lo-D HMS-30 メモリーシンセサイザー” １９８０年頃のアナログシンセサイザーです。作曲したものをデータで記録したり、呼び出したりすることが出来ます。動作確認済の完動品の美品です。取扱説明書が付いてます。付属品として別売品のスタンド”ＬＡ－３０ＭＳ”と”ダストカバー”とデータレコーダー接続コードが付きます。
ノークレーム、ノーリターンでお願いします。発送は、クロネコヤマト宅急便着払いになります。"
Googlish:"Scarcity of goods "HITACHI Lo-D HMS-30 synthesizer Memory" circa 1980 analog synthesizer. Composed and recorded the data, or you can call. End kind of dynamic behavior of beauty products product. With an instruction manual. Accessories sold separately as a stand-"LA-30MS" and "dust cover" data recorder and connect it to code."
via Chis
Isidore v1.4
YouTube via DamagedMeat
"Messing around with Isidore the robot.
This video is a demonstration of the latest version of Isidore with a screen in the head displaying waveforms and Lissajou shapes comin' out from the MFB Videoscope module.
All sounds by Doepfer A100 except micromoog bass in the 1st part and little melody in the 2nd one. The theme is played live by the A100, MIDI sequenced by a protools. The red and white lights are controlled by MIDI and CV.
Feel free to rate and comment.
Txs to my mate Louis for the shooting.
Next version of Isidore will feature vocoder and lighting mouth, weee !
Stay tuned !§"
The LinkSynth & Recipe For Destruction: Two Homemade Synths
YouTube via gearwire
"We're hanging out with Rob and Kate Houle of Austin's Before Dawn. Rob has quite a knack for making synths out of household objects. Using a LinkSys router as an enclosure, Rob created the LinkSynth before moving on to his Recipe For Destruction, which we assume will also be the name of a Megadeth song in the near future.See more on Gearwire.com."
Anything Can Happen EMX-1 Cover
YouTube via Danfriend01
"Electribe MX-1 cover of Enter Shikari's 'Anything Can Happen In The Next Half Hour'"
Effectrix - the effect sequencer
YouTube via SugarBytes
"Effectrix is the ultimate effect sequencer plugin for your host."
Effectrix plug-in from Sugar-Bytes.
YouTube via wiretotheear
"Here is a Wire to the Ear video of an absolutely must have plug-in that has just been released. Effectrix is a VST/Audio Unit which sequences effects such as XLoop, Scratch, Reverse, Stretch, Tonal Delay, Stutter, Vinyl, Crush, Filter, Phaser, Chorus, Delay and Reverb. A 30 day demo is available at: www.sugar-bytes.de For more videos, tutorials and pro-audio articles visit www.wiretotheear.com."
"Effectrix 1.0.1 Update released!
-Vowel Mode fixed in Filter Effect
-FL Studio problems fixed
-Rtas Wrapper problems fixed
-Tempo control recall fixed
-Decay mode fixed in Looper Effects
-Size display fixed in Looper Effects
-Dry/Wet leveling improved in Looper Effects
-Retrigger behavior improved (now retriggers on seq-wraparound)
-Bypass fixed in Audio Unit
-Monotrack compatibility for Audio Unit
-Sync behavior improved in Stutter Effect
-Stop Mode improved in Vinyl Effect
-Wavescope fixed
-Grafical improvements
Effectrix is the perfect tool for sequenced sound manipulations.
Tweak your beats, create new rhythms, turn your stuff into colorful grainclouds....reverse parts, stretch others, apply delaylines or even create melodies out of atonal material.
Features:
-32 step sequencer matrix for effect activation
-2 Modulation sequencers per Effect
-12 subsequences, triggered via Midi note and host automation
-14 innovative effects:
XLoop, Loop, Scratch Loop, Reverse, Stretch, Tonal Delay, Stutter, Vinyl, Crush, Filter, Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb"
Syntho Saur
flickr by david™full size
Godzilla and Formant modular
BTW, if you like Godzilla, check out Toho Monster
Update via david™:
"I took the shots of these vintage synth at the synthesizer park of the recent spring festival. Here is some more info:
link"
Minimoog Voyager
flickr by david™(click for more)
full size
MOOG Voyager Jade
Update via david™:
"I took the shots of these vintage synth at the synthesizer park of the recent spring festival. Here is some more info:
link"
Filter doesn't work (part I)
YouTube via SMS303
"The patch i have used is: osc. cv input, gate input into the envelope generator (ADSR) and from the saw output to the VCA (this gives sound). When i put the saw input into the filter you only hear the envelope generator (the gate pulses) and no audio from the filter output section."
Filter doesn't work (partII)
"I patch from the filter (incoming saw, without sound from the filter, you hear only the envelope generator) into the VCA and there is the sound again."
korg 2069 vcf test
YouTube via k4e5n
"the black panel in the middle is a vcf with a korg 2069 chip from a dead poly800.
the cut off freqency and the resonance are controlled by separate LFOs.
drum groove: macbook-garageband
pad: roland jx3p"
sintetizzatore
YouTube via 14nairod92. via Nusonica.
"sint. yamaha cs-10 1981 che nonostante gli anni fa ancora il suo sporchissimo lavoro...ecco a voi il potere della sintesi!!"
DotCom, MFM, Doepfer MAQ16/3, RT-323 and Nord Lead 1
YouTube via attorks. via synthzoom.
"Row 1 of the MAQ16/3 drives the DotCom which sequence you hear prominently. Row 2 drives the MFM doing the bass. Rhythm by the Zoom RT-323 from which I also transpose the Modulars. Chords are done on the Nord Lead 1. The DotCom's output is going through a Behringer VP-1 vintage phaser and a Akai Head Rush E2 for the delay. The Lexicon MPX-100 is for the overall reverb."
DotCom, MFM, Doepfer MAQ16/3 and RT-323
"My first video. Sequences tempo is driven by the Zoom RT-323 from which I also transpose. The Doepfer MAQ16/3 drives the DotCom and MFM (My First Modular; self build)."
Sequential Circuits Pro-One + Prophet VS by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage synth demo track by RetroSound
bells, fx and pad sounds: SCI Prophet VS
bassline and some fx sounds: SCI Pro-One, triggered by the TR-606
drums: Roland TR-606"
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Malekko Sequencer Demos
YouTube via malekko1. Note the blinky knobs. The sequencer is driving a Roland SH-101.
Malekko Sequencer Demo 1
"Malekko Sequencer Live Mode, Quantization Tables and Presets"
Malekko Sequencer Demo 2
"Malekko Sequencer Daisy Chain, Tap Rhythm and Edit Preset"
Malekko Sequencer Demo 3
"Malekko Sequencer Random controls"
via Josh Holly:
"Here are some videos of the new Malekko sequencer. The first one is a little long and boring but two and three get into some features that have never been offered in a sequencer before.
This is a joint effort between Malekko and John Loffink from http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com [and Wavemakers].
The sequencer features:
24 presets,
CV gate
as many as 24 steps per sequence
quantizer with multiple scales
variable random note step and note length
tap tempo and tap rhythm
variable slide per step
its a small and very powerful sequencer, it's one of those things that 2 hours have passed while you're messing with it.
this is the prototype, the production model will have a 2 digit display for keeping track of what sequence you're on. and will have graphics.
www.malekkoheavyindustry.com"
Be sure to check out the prior Malekko posts by clicking on the label link below.
Over 10GB of FREE Samples – for The Children of the World
here via ladyada's ranting."Loops, Grooves, Licks, Stings, Hits, Pads, Melodic Motives/Themes/Phrases, Sound-Effects, City and Country Soundscapes, Motors, Machines, Toys, Guns, Explosions, Swords, Armor, Cars, Jets, Pot & Pans, Acoustic and Synthetic Noises, Acoustic and Electronic Drums, Voices, Western and World Instruments, Real and Human Animals, Industrial and Natural Ambiences, Film and Game Foley, and more, more, more! This huge collection of new and original samples have been donated to Dr. Richard Boulanger @ cSounds.com specifically to support the OLPC developers, students, XO users, and computer and electronic musicians everywhere. They are FREE and are offered under a CC-BY license for downloading and use in your teaching, your demos, your research, your music, your remixes, your songs, your games, your videos, your slideshows, your websites, and your XO activities. Each of the 7000+ samples is 16-bit, WAV, Mono, normalized to -3dB, and provided at 3 sample rates - 44.1K, 22.5K and 16K."
Elektron Monomachine SFX60 MK2
images via this auction. box shot"Product Info
Monomachine SFX-60 - the one and only BeatBox synthesizer. Five different types of specialized synthesis methods ensures a deep and versatile sound creating machine. Try out the SID-chip emulation, feel the strength of the SuperWave basslines or create beat box style drum patterns. This machine can even talk!
The six available tracks can be loaded with any of the featured synthesis methods, and three LFO's, an adjustable filter, a delay and an advanced arpeggiator per track will guarantee a wild synthesis experience!The world class step sequencer brings man and machine closer to each other. Rediscover the fun in making music!
Features
· 6 Independent Synth Engines
· 6 Track Internal Sequencer
· 6 Track External MIDI Sequencer
· 5x Mono Synths
· 6x Tape-style delays
· 18 interlaced LFO's
· 24 dedicated Track Effects
· Full real-time control
· Dual DSP System
· 6 separate Audio Outputs
· 2 separate Audio Inputs
· Compact high-quality design
· Large backlit LCD
· Full MIDI implementation
· Man-Machine potential
Check Out the Manufacturers Website"
Paia modular synth
images via this auction
"Here is what this particular suitcase has in it: Side 1 -
4781 - Transposer module
4711 - 4/2 mixer module
4720 - vco module
4720 - vco module
'power supply' module
4720 - vco module
Side 2 -
4780 - Sequencer module
4780 - Sequencer module
4730 - VCF
4730 - VCF
4761 - Wing multipliers module
4770 - watt block module"
Doepfer A-100
images via this auction"The A-100 Mini System is a very useful minimal configuration of the A-100 system.
It contains 10 modules including a MIDI interface:
2x Standard VCO A-110
1x Ring Modulator A-114
1x Noise/Random A-118
1x VCF1 A-120 (24dB low pass 1)
1 x logarithmic VCA A-131
1 x logarithmi Mixer A-138b
1 x ADSR A-140
1 x LFO A-145
1 x MIDI-to-CV/Gate/Sync Interface A-190
3.5mm mono audio jack patch cables
The modules are assembled in a 3U frame with built in power supply and bus board."
Serge Modular Synth w/1st & 2nd Gen Panels
images via this auction"Extremely rare serge synth with first a second generation panels (circa 1973-1978). This would make a great item for collectors or anyone looking for a piece of synth history.
First Generation Panel
Top Left (Left Half): Oscillator, Oscillator, Oscillator, Comparator
Top Left (Right Half): Schmitt Trigger, Triple Wave-Shaper, Dual Mixer
Second/Early Third Generation Panel
Top Right (Left Half): Stepped Function V.C. Generator/Smooth Function, Dual Universal Slope Generator, Variable Q VCF (1978 Era)
Top Right (Right Half): Positive Slew, Negative Slew, Dual Processor (1973-75 Era; Unlabled)
Unknown Generation Panel
Bottom Left (Left Half): Mults, Filter, Filter, Ring, Gate, Gate
Bottom Left (Right Half): Gate, Dual Mixer, Bi-Directional Router, Send
Unknown Custom Panel
Bottom Right (Left Half): Unknown Custom
Bottom Right (Right Half): Unknown Custom
I have the label for the 1973-75 era (2nd/3rd gen) module in pdf format if needed (Positive Slew, Negative Slew, Dual Processor). I also have the "Introduction the the Serge Modular Music System" in pdf format."
Sequential Circuits Prophet-600
images via this auction"This is the legendary Sequential Circuits Prophet 600, the first synthesizer to incorporate MIDI control. This one is marked with the serial number 049, which I was told by Wine Country SCI makes it one of the first fifty ever made. The chips and sound banks in these first generation synths actually differ from the second and third generation Prophets, which may be desirable for those trying for a different sound." Anyone know more about this statement?
Mellotron Mk.II Part 2
More Mellotron Mk.II goodness via Brian Kehew of The Moog Cookbook.If you haven't yet, see this prior post for more including a great story.
Update: Shaft added above and some info via Brian Kehew:
"So - those three tracks are the last ones of the quick demos I did before a wedding. They were done with the Mk.II (pronounced "mark two") seen here; I played a live rhythm track and then one melody track after. No punch-in's or fixes - it was just a demo for fun. Shown in the other pic is Markus Resch of the Mellotron company. He's been very helpful, working with me to rebuild this machine and load new tapes (not done yet at the time of the recordings).
I'll attach another photo of the Mk.II that I play at home (in the living room, as they were intended!) which is the nicest of the three, in original brown wood finish. I also have this white Mk.II machine which is almost done being rebuilt - a long, long process.These are (by far) my favorite instrument in the world. Incredible idea, it's a wonder they ever worked well at all, and what a history! They failed in their intended use (home entertainment) to become one of THE defining instruments of a style of music that wasn't even born yet... There is a Chamberlin and Mellotron documentary that is supposedly almost done, it should make a nice film when it comes out.
Thanks -
Brian Kehew" You can find more images here.
At home with AnalogSuicide.com- Farfisa, Talkbox & MF104Z.
YouTube via tarabusch. Be sure to see the write-up on AnalogSuicide.
"Tara checks in to say hello while working on a tune with a Farfisa Compact Deluxe, Talkbox & Moogerfooger MF 104Z..."
EBNC Black Box WSG
YouTube via arratik
"Ray Wilson's Weird Sound Generator circuit (http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/) housed in a black box. This is a fun weekend project."
Machinedrum esx emx - Brainz In Jarz live
YouTube via PaPyKoG. via synthzoom.
"PaPyKoG and AnaLoGMunKy performing a live electronic tune! to hear more live recordings go to www.myspace.com/brainzinjarz"
G-media VSM - Virtual String Machine (with minimoogV)
YouTube via LF0
"This is a short (because my cpu can't handle a lot of shit going while the screen is recording) burst with the G-media VSM, with the Minimoog doing the sequence in the back. Yes the video goes out of sync the video and audio are separate so compression is different. I will upload a solo track with the g-media when I get round to it."
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