MATRIXSYNTH

Oxygene 8 Cover Featuring SonicProjects OP-X and Stringer

via Georges
opxstringer_oxy8poropat.mp3
"I made it only with VST’s. Mainly with Sonicprojects OP-X (OBX emulation), Sonicprojects Stringer (string ensemble emulation).

Otherwise I used GS201 (emulation of Roland tape echo), Waldorf Attack (for some drums),

Waldorf D-Pole (to filter), Audiodamage Phase 2 (emulation of the MU-TRON BI-Phase),

And Dasample glaceverb for reverb."

Clear Plexiglas Module

Ian sent this into the SDIY mailing list. I thought it was very cool and asked him if I could put up a post for others to check out and he gave me the OK. Thank you Ian.

"I had an idea quite a while back to make a modular synth with clear plexiglas panels because I love seeing everything. Well, it fell through back then because the drill bits I was using constantly cracked the plex. I got a step-up bit recently and peered at my pile of plex, grabbed a scrap and drilled a couple holes. No cracking this time. There was much joy. So, without further ado, I give you the front panel for a Baby 10 sequencer... I can't remember where I got the schematic, but the name on it is M. Herrmann."

As always, click the image for a larger shot.

SDIY UK 2008

Just a reminder that SDIY UK 2008 is coming up next weekend.

Arturia Origin final release almost there

via the Arturia news letter:
"Yes, we’ve said it several times, but today we are extremely close to releasing Origin. The synthesizer is now fully working and we are wrapping up the sound-design. Production of the hardware is nearly complete so shipping is just around the corner. Once again, thank you for your patience.
Future Music UK got its hands on the much anticipated machine earlier this year and had this to say in its July issue:
'The Origin is so much more than a hardware embodiment of Arturia's famous software. The ace up its sleeve is the ability to patch together the various components of the synths on board to build your own virtual hybrid. So now you can take the oscillators of the Jupiter 8 and filter them with an ARP 2600's filters. Each synth is broken down into modules, and these modules can be numerous and lashed together in whatever chain you like. It's this flexibility that is Origin's unique selling point... you really are building your own modular synth and one that's capable of sounds that no other synth could make. We were well aware of the synths power - and it certainly sounded superb at the demo.'

Musically yours,
the team at Arturia."

The "Hockey Organ" 2007

via Gord:
"I was recently in Halifax and was able to catch the last day of the 'arena: the art of hockey' show at the art gallery. One piece of synth-trest was this - link - that I thought you would get a kick out of.

The sk1 somehow had each key hooked up to each player (eg: A=goalie, C#=right winger etc...) and when the keyboard was played they would move around and such.

I tried to sample my own voice but forgot how to store and loop on the sk1 (I haven’t played with mine since I got it – stupid ebay impulse purchase/attempt at re-living my childhood)… but all the internal voices were still accessible." The device itself, and just the thought of leaving your own samples for others is absolutely hillarious. :)

xoxos Friction

"Friction VSTi combines a 2nd order mass-spring with a friction algorithm and two waveguide resonances. It is capable of elementary emulations of sounds produced by tangent surfaces, such as squeaky hinges and squealing tires.

This instrument is proposed for experimental music and low-budget foley sfx.

Friction is priced at $15, or $10 for current customers. The demo version removes some parameters.

listen to mp3, download demo" Check out http://www.xoxos.net/ for more including other VSTis.