Service Manual and Schematics via here.
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Making of a drum synth
Just in case you missed the links in the prior two videos by linsoft23, Making of a drum synth is a blog on... the making of a drumsynth. Well worth checking out. I'm subbed and will bring you updates.The following is an excerpt from the first post.
"Basic Concept
Before starting the first sketch of a schematic i put up a list of general features the drum synth should have. The basic concept is a step sequencer based drum computer with analog sound generator circuitry. The pattern control and programming is done with atmega8 microcontrollers. These are chosen because they are relatively cheap and they can be programmed with very little extra hardware required. The following sound modules will be built:
->Bass Drum
->Snare Drum
->Open and Closed Hi-Hat
->Tom
->Crash
The sequencer should have 16 steps, it should support 4 running modes:
->forward (the standard one)
->backward
-> forward followed by backward
-> random
Beside a clock is supports also a manual advance mode. A 'swing'-mode which enlarges every second note period is not planned currently. The sequencer will be able to control eight instruments whereof six are integrated in the drum synth. The sequencer will have a trigger output to control external equipment. One instrument control line is reserved for a digital sample player which might be added later on. Each trigger pulse will have a normal and an accentuated mode, the amount of accent will be tunable for each sound module separately.
There will be the possibility to store 4 patterns in the internal eeprom of the atmega8's. It won't feature a 'song-mode', i.e. the ability to store a sequence of patterns since it is designed as simple instrument which will be played as 'life' as possible. But we'll see, maybe i add that later on. However it supports playing one pattern while programming another one, as many things else this is shamelessly copied from the tr-808. Thats it so far. Next i will some sound clips of the prototypes of the snare and bass drum modules since i already built as well as some information on my finished synth projects, schematics etc. Beside electronics i play music solo and in a band."
GAKKEN SX-150 by S-CAT
YouTube via PHONICPOTION
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 6 MODIFICATIONS - INC. AUDIO TRIGGER INPUT."
Bass Drum Module Demo
YouTube via linsoft23
"Showing the bass drum module of my drum synth project, for additional info see makingofadrumsynth.blogspot.com"
Sequencer Demo Video
YouTube via linsoft23
"Video Demostrating the sequencer of my diy drum synthesizer project more info on makingofadrumsynth.blogspot.com"
Korg M1 Demo
YouTube via alphacode909
"Hi There Here's a demo of the great Korg M1 ,just a couple of patches i put together that shows the capabilities."
Blacet Products Fall Update
Note this image wasn't in the newsletter, I just found it on the Blacet site."Our MD2600 and MD2650 Scanner and Sequential Switch have been bundled as a dual kit or assembled package. This proved to be a popular and money saving feature of our Splitter/Buffer Kit so here it is once more.
Only $130 for the two module combo kit or $174 for the assembled version.
Order today as these are introductory prices.
Please note also that the extremely popular Splitter/Buffer is also on introductory special and will very soon cost a bit more!
Order both today and save!
http://www.blacet.com/store2.html
Check the "New" page in the upcoming days for a video link showing some of the uses of the Scanner and Switch.
Regards,
John Blacet"
FAME Digital KX 61 HC
Details in Googlish via Music Store:"FAME Digital KX 61 HC
The KX 61 HC Fame is the extensive master Midicontroller keyboard equipped for the price musician.
It offers an incredibly good price / performance ratio and sensational controller with endless possibilities knobs and faders. Equipment such as The Breath controller port looking else in this price class usually in vain. 5 einstallbare velocity curves allow the KX 61 to the best feeling personally set.
A split-function and remote control buttons for the sequencer make the KX 61 class thanks to the easy compatibility in a software DAW specify a hardware controller. So it requires no driver. `Genuine Plug'n Play - USB cable plug in - run! And Win XP 32 on Mac OS X to Vista 64!
Features:* 61 leichtgewichtete keys with aftertouch
* 8 freely assignable infinite knob
* 8 freely assignable faders
* Master volume
* 5 velocity curves
* Keyboard split
* Remote control buttons for sequencer
* USB to MIDI and MIDI Out
* 2 inputs for sustain / damper pedal
* Input for Breath Controller
* GM / XG / GS mode for optimal control of a General MIDI-compatible device
* 10 function keys
* 10 presets
* Operating via USB or AC adapter (optional) possible
* Treiberlose installation under Windows XP and Mac OSX, Vista 32/64
* Dimensions (WxDxH): 1,000 x 340 x 100 mm
* Weight: 12 kg"
via Shepitology
Update via Bill C in the comments: "The english version of the Music Store's page is at [link]. It claims to be a hammer-action keyboard with velocity and aftertouch. Rather unusual for a 61-key synth?"
Modular synthesis: the Moog to reacTable
In SpanishIn Googlish
excerpt:
"The sound of generators
The synthesizer requires a module that is capable of generating some sort of initial sound on which amendments will be introduced later with other modules. The sound of generators, therefore, constitute the fundamental basis from which will synthesize a sound more complex. We could differentiate 4 basic types of sound generators:
* Oscillators: These are modules that allow generate a wave periodic simple. These were the essential element in the early analog electronic synthesizers, since there are electronic circuits capable of generating these waves simple (oscillators). In the world of electronics, these oscillators are called Voltage Controlled Oscilators (VCO), or voltage controlled oscillator, which let you control the pitch of the wave generated depending on the voltage of an external signal. I list below some examples of simple waves generated by the module oscillator Audio Architect.
* Table-wave oscillators (digital synthesis): The electronic analog only allows certain types of simple wave (sine waves, square, the sawtooth or triangular). In software synthesizers, however, it is possible to generate waves somewhat more complex simply "drawing" it with the mouse. The computer stores that drawing in what is called a "wave table" and then the module oscillator is capable of generating a wave of real agreement on how stored at that table. In the examples shown a subsequent wave of this kind.
* Schedule of waves or Samples: In electronic music, a "sample" is a piece of music or sound previously recorded, and also to be stored as a wavetable. Thus, we can record the sound of a drum battery or a musical note of a saxophone and incorporate them into our synthesizer, so that we can then use as a source of sound in our synthesizer, and apply changes of tone, phase, and so on. This is not unique to computers. The famous Mellotron (1960) and its precursor, the Chamberlin (1946) had a keyboard and a set of samples recorded on tape that was played by touching the keys of the instrument. These instruments were the parents of current samplers.
* Generators noise: Well, that generate noise, noise as it appeared acompañanado the "snow" in the old tels when it had not been tuned a program."
Friday, October 03, 2008
AH Bay Area 2008 official date
"http://www.fdiskc.com/ahcali/
Saturday, October 25th 2008 at the TechShop in Menlo Park, be there or
be square.
We'd like to have a Moog Foundation raffle as we have for the last few
years, so if anyone wants to step up and handle the
tickets/collection/etc for that, please contact me.
Actually, if you're planning on going, I'd like it if you signed up
for the AHCali list (link in url above) and RSVPed there, so we have
some idea the size of the crowd we'll have.
-Brandon"
Saturday, October 25th 2008 at the TechShop in Menlo Park, be there or
be square.
We'd like to have a Moog Foundation raffle as we have for the last few
years, so if anyone wants to step up and handle the
tickets/collection/etc for that, please contact me.
Actually, if you're planning on going, I'd like it if you signed up
for the AHCali list (link in url above) and RSVPed there, so we have
some idea the size of the crowd we'll have.
-Brandon"
Mirror of the Creator
flickr by djthomaswhite(click for more)
full size
"Buchla Lopass Gate Clone Revision 2.0 has arrived for testing!!!"
natural rhythm music
x0xb0x - Best Roland TB-303 Synthesizer Clone
images via this auctionFeatures:
* Pure analog voice circuitry
* Critical analog components including:
o 2SC1583, 2SC2291, 2SC945P transistors
o 2SK30AO and 2SK30AY JFETs
o AN6562 and BA6110 Op-Amps
o LA4140 Power Amplifier
o 1% Thin-film resistors
* Calibrated with high-end oscilloscope
* High-quality Lexan overlay
* Clear back panel
* Un-modded (original sound)
* Contact us for x0xio I/O and Overdrive kit
* Other features:
o MIDI Play
o PC hookup (software included)
o EEPROM for 128 banks of track memory/64 banks of pattern memory
o Computer download and upload of saved tracks/patterns
o Upgradeable firmware (preloaded latest v1.05. Will be upgraded to sokkos at customer's request)
Input/Output:* DINSYNC (in/out)
* MIDI-in
* MIDI-out
* MIDI-thru
* CV (⅛")
* Gate (⅛")
* MIX-in (¼")
* Headphone (¼")
* Line-level out (¼")
* USB for computer interface & control
WERSI Bass Synthesizer
images via this auction
"This is a vintage synthesizer from the German company, Wersi. As you'd expect from German engineering, Wersi is the BMW of synthesizers and organs.
FEATURES & CONTROLS
36 keys cover the C below a bass guitar open E string up to the B on the 16th fret of the G string without using the glide control. Push buttons select 2 bass guitar synthesized tones: 1) bass guitar, 2) damped bass guitar. Then there are eight synthesized pipe organ tones: 3) 16' sawtooth wave, 4) 8' sawtooth wave, 5) 8' square wave, 6) 16' sine wave, 7) 8' sine wave, 8) 4' sine wave, 9) 2' sine wave and 10) 1' sine wave. Any or all voices can be combined together. A pitch control on the rear panel 'tunes' the unit to different reference frequencies, if desired (say, when your guitarist thinks he's SRV and tunes his guitar half a step low).
SOUND
As mentioned, the bass guitar sound is excellent. Add in some of the deep, growly pipe organ sounds of the 16 and 8 foot pipes with a rotating speaker effect and you can mimic some of today's sounds easily."
CONNECTIONSThere is a high and low output, both TRS 1/4" and a 'pedal' input to control this unit from bass foot pedals. See photo of rear panel. Of course, a power cable is required and I will include the rather unique one that came with the unit."
The Wersi Bass Synthesizer YouTube via AutomaticGainsay
"The unit in the video is a Wersi prototype of this model; it looks smaller and has different switches and knobs, but the sounds are the same.
Event Arranger
Synth: AFG vs SH-2 vs Massive.
via VAC where you'll find the sample. "Sh2 pulse, saw, and sine with sub osc. Afg pulse, saw, and sine with sub osc. I used the rs 60 env, i plugged the afg into the polivoks, set the polivoks and the sh2 with the same env settings to the filter etc. Runs through the doepfer vca a131. on both the sh2, and afg, i left the filter wide open. I think they both sound good, but i prefer the sh2, it has this fatter sound i think. more smooth. What do you think? I recorded these through my mackie onyx mixer, and into my rme fireface 800 into logic 8."
Korg MicroPreset M500 MS10 MS20 PRESET
YouTube via tretretretretretre6
"The Korg MicroPreset M-500. Classic 70s analog synth. The first section has no effects/processing. The second part with the phaser has reverbs on all channels."
images via this auction
"A classic Korg synth which has gained popularity for its big sound, it's small footprint and it's ease of use. A great synth when you need to include fat analog basslines and crisp filters in your live set or in your studio. Comes with original preset cardboards. These have sounds like 'Steam Locomotive' and 'Morse Code'. You recall these sounds by following the instructions and the markings on the cardboard. "Steam Locomotive Use the MICRO-PRESET for enjoying the sound of a running steam locomotive. Move the TRAVELER knob slowly to the left, and Micro Preset reproduces the sound of a steam locomotive entering a tunnel. Move the MODULATION RATE knob for speed control." Exatcly the kind of sound you were looking for in the 70's when steam locomotives had long gone. A great synth for steam locomotive fans to recall those old days of coal and steam, and a great synth for those of us who has never heard a real steam locomotive. Now you can enjoy it in your own home, without all the smoke. This is a serious instrument and very fun to use. It has white and pink noise, and you can switch the keyboard five different octaves, to get deeb bass notes, screaming leads and high bells and whistle noises. Run the white noise throug a phaser and you're suddenly in what 70's outer space sounded like, and bring on the old steam locomotive and you're in Hitchaikers Galaxy territory. It comes with original manual. Also included is an old Korg product catalog of 1983. Did you realize that the Poly 800, the PS3200, the MS 10 / MS 20 were all beeing sold back then? And did you know that there was a remote control for the PS3200, the PS3060? Well, here is the proof."
Hands on Synthsound
via seqencer.de where you'll find order links.German Synth DVD
Details in Googlish:
"Never again sounds from the pole - with "Hands On Synthsound."
Synthesizer, whether hardware or software, for many musicians are unknown nature, often destined to end their days Factory play. It is now closing!
In this Videolernkurs learn in over 150 lessons everything you need to successfully create your own synth sounds have to know. Besides useful bases for sound production while we explain all the important elements of construction and popular synthesizers and light show numerous examples of sound with various synthesizers the official compilation of sounds from all major genres. All topics are the aspiring sound designers so conveys that knowledge in any conventional synthesizer (subtractive synthesis / hardware and software) is transferable. Even those who do not have a synthesizer, can supplied with the demo versions for PC and Mac right away and "mitschrauben."
Author: Moogulator
Synthesizers and sound synthesis specialist Moogulator is the author of several trade publications (formerly Keys, Beat, today synthesizer magazine), musician and synthesizer operator of the database in the network (Sequencer.de). Which he has regularly conducted workshops synthesizer helped in the conception of this Lernkurses. It is a slightly looser style and other help, the engineer slang for musical goals in the escape to beat and to stimulate join.
From the contents
• oscillators and waveforms
• Spectra and overtones
• voice and formants
• Working with envelopes
• ring modulation
• Frequency Modulation
• Sync sounds
• Waveshaping
• filter types and their application
• modulation sources and targets
• Working with effects
• synthesizer building in practice
• Creation of Bass, Lead, drum, percussion and Padsounds
• outlook for further sound synthesis techniques
• bonus lessons, including Mixing and to Wavelab
Suitable for owners and users of
• synthesizer (hardware and software)
The Tutorials offers this DVD for PC and Mac:
• More than 15 hours of video tutorials
• razor sharp video in full resolution
• Integrated Lesson Descriptions
• Set your own bookmarks
• Search function to quickly find desired topics
System requirements:
• Windows PC from 1.6 GHz, min. 512 MB of memory
• Mac OS 9, min. 512 MB of memory
• min. 1024 × 768 screen resolution,
• sound card and DVD drive
Authors: Moogulator, Gavin Lucas
Duration: more than 15 hours
Price: 59, - € incl. [D]
ISBN: 978-3-9811987-8-2
From 15:09 to your dealer or in our shop."
Android FX - iPhone App
YouTube via jetdaisuke.
"http://webdog.be/archives/081003_2006...
ロボットボイスのテルミンみたいなものです。タッチしてグリグリするとサイロンみたい な音声が出て楽しめます。ライヴの飛び道具なんかに良さそうです。でも、それだけです ね（笑）"
Googlish:
"Theremin - An Electronic Odyssey of a robot-like voice. Touch and grinding against the SAIRON enjoy some sort of voice. I live in the good of the missile. But I do it (laughs)"
You can get Android FX here:
Korg Wavestation SR StereoVocoder1 Demo #1
YouTube via hoeppc
"Hello,
this is a Wavestation SR playing the StereoVocoder1 effect on its own without sequencer and external FX.
I use four rhytmic wavesequences as modulator beeing x-faded via vector-synthesis ('joystick-ac'-midi-cc-slider), a choir-waveseq as carrier (chord).
Internal clock (100 bpm) is used to sync the waveseqs to. I'm also having a Midi-Switch to send a Note (A-0) triggering the beat-loop (tune-slope = 0). So I am able to play live with both hands. The Filters are controlled via MIDI-1- and MIDI-2-cc (sliders).
Btw. I used the small two-line display for all editing work which, in my opinion, is a faster way to achive results than SoundDiver or MidiQuest."
KORG DS-10 Synthesizer - Four Units
YouTube via XSEEDgames. "Four Units Nintendo DS Wireless Communications"
my 1st Session with doepfer
YouTube via eicheph
"Rhythm Track is from Ableton Live.
Synth sound is from Doepfer.
A100BS/2 without Multimode Filter Module.
and I installed Analogue Systems RS-120 COMB FLITER module.
I'm a big fun of Comb Filter and got to do this."
NPC tutorial #1
NPC tutorial #1 from peterflat on Vimeo.
"this is the first in a series of videos that attempt to explain some software i wrote called npc. npc is loosely based on the akai mpc and uses any of the hardware available at monome.org. npc is also short for non-player character in advanced dungeons and dragons."
via The Stretta Procedure where you will find a couple of screen shots of NPC.
DEPECHE MODE KEYBOARDS AND OTHER TECH STUFF
Aleksandar wrote in with this link to a website that lists the synths Depeche Mode used throughout the year.
Excerpt:
"Concerts during 1981:
1 Moog Source synth
1 PPG Wave 2.0 synth
1 TEAC A3440 Tape Machine (w/ D.B.Y. Unit)
1 REVOX A77 Tape Machine
+ some other stuff
Some shows in the beginning of 1982 (See You Tour):
Martin: PPG Wave 2.0 and a Yamaha CS-5.
Fletch: Moog Source
Alan: Roland Promars ( it's a monophonic JP-4, without the arp. and less keys. It also has CV/gate in and outs.)
In the article named "The New Sythesizer Rock" (Keyboard Magazine 1982) the following equipments were listed: ARP2600, Moog Source, Roland Promars, Roland SH-1, Roland MC-4(early digital sequencer), Korg KR55 ( preset drum machine) Roland TR808 (programmable drum machine)
A Broken Frame Tour:
Alan: Roland Jupiter 8
Martin: PPG Wave 2.0)+ a small keyboard thing (! Martin's small keyboard had "Fairlite" (compared to the 100.000 USD Fairlight CMI sampler) written on the back of it:)). The small keyboard could actually have been Yamaha thing (Yamaha 5), which guys used when they started playing synths.
Fletch: Moog source"
Excerpt:
"Concerts during 1981:
1 Moog Source synth
1 PPG Wave 2.0 synth
1 TEAC A3440 Tape Machine (w/ D.B.Y. Unit)
1 REVOX A77 Tape Machine
+ some other stuff
Some shows in the beginning of 1982 (See You Tour):
Martin: PPG Wave 2.0 and a Yamaha CS-5.
Fletch: Moog Source
Alan: Roland Promars ( it's a monophonic JP-4, without the arp. and less keys. It also has CV/gate in and outs.)
In the article named "The New Sythesizer Rock" (Keyboard Magazine 1982) the following equipments were listed: ARP2600, Moog Source, Roland Promars, Roland SH-1, Roland MC-4(early digital sequencer), Korg KR55 ( preset drum machine) Roland TR808 (programmable drum machine)
A Broken Frame Tour:
Alan: Roland Jupiter 8
Martin: PPG Wave 2.0)+ a small keyboard thing (! Martin's small keyboard had "Fairlite" (compared to the 100.000 USD Fairlight CMI sampler) written on the back of it:)). The small keyboard could actually have been Yamaha thing (Yamaha 5), which guys used when they started playing synths.
Fletch: Moog source"
Audiocubes arpeggio in Ableton Live by Fractal
YouTube via jeremjerem. via the Percussa blog.
"A very quick example(all improvisation...) of new features of the lovely cubes!
Note control(here in Ableton Live with Plasticz ,arpeggio and Effectrix)"
Audiocubes arpeggio "Simpler" in Ableton Live by Fractal
" A quick improvisation...
1 funky sample ,the arpeggio of Live and : The Cubes !(ok and a little bit of me ;) )
Poor video but i have put all my money on my cubes lol
If you want, my myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/fractaldeath
Art beside cubes :
http://www.famouswhendead.com
Audiocubes Percussa :
http://blog.percussa.com/
http://www.percussa.com/
Bye ;)"
blofeld SOUND DESIGNER
http://jemap.ifrance.com/
Googlish:
"blofeld Sound Design is an editor for the synthesizer blofeld of Waldorf.
L'éditeur est un fichier exécutable autonome sous Windows. The editor is an executable file in Windows. La version actuelle est 0.79. The current version is 0.79.
Il ne s'agit pas d'une émulation du synthétiseur, mais d'un éditeur qui échange des messages midi avec le synthétiseur. This is not an emulation of synthesizer, but a publisher who exchange messages with the synthesizer.
L'éditeur permet de contrôler et afficher de très nombreux paramètres à chaque écran. The editor can control and display many parameters to each screen.
La version 1.04 du système d'exploitation actuel du blofeld n'autorise pas le contrôle par midi de certaines fonctions du menu Utility (Store, Compare, Recall, Init, Randomize), ni l'accès individuel aux paramètres du menu Global. Version 1.04 of current operating system does not blofeld of control by noon on certain menu functions Utility (Store, Compare, Recall, Init, Randomize), or individual access to Global Settings menu.
Pour être conservé, un son édité depuis le blofeld SOUND DESIGNER doit être sauvegardé directement sur le synthétiseur via la fonction Store du menu Utility. To be retained, a sound edited since blofeld SOUND DESIGNER must be saved directly onto the synthesizer via the Store menu Utility.
Les développements futurs envisagés sont: Future developments are planned:
* sauvegarde / chargement des configurations multi sur ordinateur ; saving / loading configurations on multiple computers;
* accès aux paramètres du menu Global ; Access to Global Settings menu;
* clavier et pads contrôlables par souris ; keyboard and mouse pads controllable;
* import / export de fichiers sysex Waldorf ; import / export files sysex Waldorf;
* version vst ; vst version;
* aide française et anglaise intégrée ; using French and English integrated;
* traduction anglaise du présent site ; English translation of this site;
* liste des sons avec différents tris (banque, catégorie ...) ; list of sounds with different sorts (bank, category ...);
* émulation de la fonction aléatoire Randomize, avec sélection de tout ou partie des paramètres et choix de l'amplitude des modifications aléatoires ; emulation function Randomize random, with selection of all or part of the parameters and choice of random amplitude changes;
Cette liste n'est pas exhaustive. This list is not exhaustive. Les développements ne suivront pas forcément l'ordre de la liste. The developments do not necessarily follow the order of the list.
Certains développements n'aboutiront peut-être pas. Some developments will come maybe not. D'autres nécessiteront peut-être des applications séparées. Others may require separate applications."
Different Skies 2008 Daily Media Log
images of this years' event are currently up here. There is a video section, so hopefully some will come. via Dr. Tomorrow who pointed out this shot of an iPhone running through a Mini. Hopefully no one called during the event. :) Hmm.. Actually that might have made for a pretty interesting performance. Have members of the audience dial in.
D/A A/D doom lab
image sent my way via Alexdadmakesnoise
Also see this post for the Mini Case Synth with mp3 also sent in by Alex.
Arturia Ships Origin
"Origin is the most powerful synthesizer on the market.As a matter of fact, it goes beyond the traditional definition of synthesizers. It is a hardware DSP system that houses several synthesizers in one machine. Some of these synths come from the past, such as the Minimoog, some are totally new and innovative.
Loaded with modules extracted from the best synthesizers of all time, Origin lets you combine these modules and take advantage of the additional possibilities put onboard. The result: a new type of sound accessible through an extremely intuitive interface.
Main features
* Create your own synthesis patch by connecting independent modules. These modules are either innovative modules we introduced (such as Galaxy) or taken from the best synthesizers ever made (such as the Moog Modular, the Yamaha CS-80, the Roland Jupiter-8, the Minimoog, the ARP 2600, the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 and Prophet VS).
* Alternatively, use an existing synthesizer recreation: the Minimoog, the ARP 2600*, the Jupiter-8* or the Prophet 5*
* Superb audio quality with TAE® engine in a hardware chassis. 24 bits/44.1 kHz supported.
* High-Quality Real time Effects: Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Distortion, Parametric EQ*, Bit Crusher*.
* 500 presets created by a selection of international sound designers
* 16/32 step advanced sequencer allowing you to program three sub-sequences at a time and to perform live.
* Multi mode allowing you to play 4 instruments at a time, for example a Minimoog, a Jupiter-8*, a modular patch and an ARP 2600*.
* Creative Macros, advanced LFO’s, innovative modulation sources, different Joystick modes.
* Advanced Preset browser.
* Analog Audio Connectivity: 2 audio ins, 10 audio outs.
* Digital Audio: SPDIF out, USB 2.0
* Built-in expression pedal and footswitch control inputs
* MIDI : In, Out, Thru or USB 2
* Up to 32 voices of polyphony
* Also a MIDI controller offering 33 encoders, 21 potentiometers and 1 joystick
* Ergonomic hardware design and quality manufacturing in France and Germany.
* Origin lets you open dedicated software on your Mac and PC in the form of Origin Connection an ergonomic application allowing to archive preset, exchange data, upgrade firmware.
* 160 pages manual in English."
More info including video, audio and images here.
AES08SF: Exclusive: Cakewalk Goes Hard - In a BIG Way - Synth Included
This includes the Phantom VS - 128 note polyphony Phantom class synth plus expansion slot.
see Sonic State for the write-up.
Synth DIY Woodwork
flickr set by djthomaswhite(click for more)
Homemade Juno-106 Wood Sides
"Here is a view of my home brew wood side panels for my Roland Juno-106. They are from Maple and just gorgeous in with the natural finish! (or so I think)"
natural rhythm music
Homemade Sixtrak Wood Sides"Home made wood sides for my Sequential Circuits Sixtrak synthesizer. A bit thicker than the original but I like how they look. Maple with a wipe-on poly stain/varnish coat."
Phantastron Processing Voice
YouTube via sheepslinky. You are welcome. You can thank Music Thing and Deviant Synth for this one.
"The mic is being fed through the Phantastron pentode tube circuit. Thus, it controls pitch, sync or distortion depending on the settings."
DSI MoPho Feedback Loop (Dave Smith Instruments)
YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Run one audio out into the external audio in. Make a weird patch. Push the button."
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Pacific Northwest Synth Gathering
via David W. Skinner on AH:
PNW Synth 2008
I just heard from John Marshall. The date and time are: October 25th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
As before, it will be at Renton Technical College, 3000 NE 4th St., Renton, WA. But, it will no longer be in building "C". This year the meeting will be in the K-Quad, K203 and K204..
Great people, great synths, great pizza. Be there!
David W. Skinner"
click here to see some images and video of prior years' events.
Search tip: if you search on events plus a location, posts for events in that location should come up. In this case "PNW events", not "Seattle events", so if the first search doesn't work, try an alternative.
PNW Synth 2008
I just heard from John Marshall. The date and time are: October 25th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
As before, it will be at Renton Technical College, 3000 NE 4th St., Renton, WA. But, it will no longer be in building "C". This year the meeting will be in the K-Quad, K203 and K204..
Great people, great synths, great pizza. Be there!
David W. Skinner"
click here to see some images and video of prior years' events.
Search tip: if you search on events plus a location, posts for events in that location should come up. In this case "PNW events", not "Seattle events", so if the first search doesn't work, try an alternative.
Doepfer A-100 Vactrol BP - Live Sampler patch
via Hielo Patagonia Sounds:
"New free patch for ableton Sampler module !
Created on a Doepfer A-100 analog modular synthesizer. Sampling done with AutoSampler software and a Metric Halo MIO 2882 audio interface.
Modules analogiques utilisés | Eurorack analog modules used
# A-111 High End VC Oscillator
# Plan B Model 15 Complex VCO
# A-138 Mixer
# A-140 ADSR
# Doepfer A-101-1 Vactrol Filter
# Cwejman VCA-2P"
Audio and live set on Hielo Patagonia Sounds.
"New free patch for ableton Sampler module !
Created on a Doepfer A-100 analog modular synthesizer. Sampling done with AutoSampler software and a Metric Halo MIO 2882 audio interface.
Modules analogiques utilisés | Eurorack analog modules used
# A-111 High End VC Oscillator
# Plan B Model 15 Complex VCO
# A-138 Mixer
# A-140 ADSR
# Doepfer A-101-1 Vactrol Filter
# Cwejman VCA-2P"
Audio and live set on Hielo Patagonia Sounds.
"Silent Rage" - Rhodes Chroma Compositions
Via Chris Ryan on the Rhodes Chroma list:
"I've posted a couple of recordings contributed by Chris Smalt [21010280+], who recently rejoined us after an absence of many years. An original composition, 'Silent Rage,' is '13 tracks of Chroma, [Update via Chris: "Just to be clear, it's not 13 tracks in the sense of separate compositions or audio files; it's 13 tracks in the sense of multitrack. Worth hearing! "] all mono, no chorus, just reverb and some delay added. Some rhythm provided by rubbing hands, snapping fingers and tapping the mic stand with my foot. The sounds are a mix of factory presets and custom patches. The track was originally published in 1999 on a 7-CD compilation called 'Bohemian R.A.P. CD', that included tracks recorded by various contributors to the rec.audio.pro usenet group.'
Also an audience recording, possibly of Peter Vettese, from the 1984 Musicom trade show. Chris writes, 'almost 20 minutes of non-stop live playing two Chromas and a Polaris (and briefly a Rhodes), straight into the PA, no effects, no sequencing. ... At a time when everyone was looking to sound digital and sequenced, here was someone improvising live, just hopping through some presets, retuning the instrument by ear, using a musical idiom and sounds that weren't hip at all. What he showed off in particular was the flexibility of the Chroma when played live.'"
"I've posted a couple of recordings contributed by Chris Smalt [21010280+], who recently rejoined us after an absence of many years. An original composition, 'Silent Rage,' is '13 tracks of Chroma, [Update via Chris: "Just to be clear, it's not 13 tracks in the sense of separate compositions or audio files; it's 13 tracks in the sense of multitrack. Worth hearing! "] all mono, no chorus, just reverb and some delay added. Some rhythm provided by rubbing hands, snapping fingers and tapping the mic stand with my foot. The sounds are a mix of factory presets and custom patches. The track was originally published in 1999 on a 7-CD compilation called 'Bohemian R.A.P. CD', that included tracks recorded by various contributors to the rec.audio.pro usenet group.'
Also an audience recording, possibly of Peter Vettese, from the 1984 Musicom trade show. Chris writes, 'almost 20 minutes of non-stop live playing two Chromas and a Polaris (and briefly a Rhodes), straight into the PA, no effects, no sequencing. ... At a time when everyone was looking to sound digital and sequenced, here was someone improvising live, just hopping through some presets, retuning the instrument by ear, using a musical idiom and sounds that weren't hip at all. What he showed off in particular was the flexibility of the Chroma when played live.'"
Oberheim SEM Modded
images via this auction"Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module model CPS-1, S/N 508. The SEM was Oberheim's first official analog synthesizer. It was conceived with the notion of being used as a backup synth connected to a sequencer for layering or beefing up your existing monophonic analog synths. The SEM itself is a keyboard-less module with two analog oscillators, a 2-pole filter, ADR envelopes, and an LFO. Each of the two oscillators offer triangle or rectangular waveforms."
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