MATRIXSYNTH

Smoke On The Water Cover ~ Keytar & Melodica ~

YouTube via chuuta2003
"I give it to Mrs. Kusumi of my fan first(and last?) in the "REAL" world.
So,,Sorryyyyy,,,,
I'm a Foolish man in JAPAN......:("

"Inspired by the 1979 synth, the CS-5
Features.
1 VCO (saw/pulse) plus white noise generator
PWM
1 LFO - sine/saw/S+H
VCF - 12dB LP/HP 6dB BP
VCA - ADSR
21 banks of presets (thanks to all who contributed)"

click here

Curious if this and the others on site are based on Synth Edit. If anyone knows feel free to comment.

Modular Electroworks - Waves of Atlantis

"All tracks made on this album done only with a
Roland System 700 synthesizer and Roland DM-80 recorder. No external FX or proccesing used."

Be sure to see the rest of Modular Electroworks for more modular tracks.

New site for free ACIDized sample loops

"Palalab's Free Music Loops
July 21, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO -- Palalab's Free Music Loops is offering free multi-instrumental sample loops in a variety of styles designed to inspire songwriting and fill out a mix. All loops are royalty-free, properly ACID™ized for quality pitch and tempo transposition, and loop seamlessly.

The first sample pack is up right now. A new sample pack consisting of 5 loops will be posted every Sunday, and each pack will remain on the site for 4 weeks.

The site's address is http://home.comcast.net/~palalab/."

Quick Note: This is the way to send this stuff in! Keep it short and simple. It's easier to parse and it keeps from overrunning the site for those that aren't interested. I usually skip the longer submissions unless it really stands out.

Ran Kirlian Mystical Veil part III

YouTube via RanKirlian. part 2 here
"Part 3 of 3 live improvisation recordings based on Alesis Ion, Clavia Nordrack 2x and Doepfer modular system. Video combines images from the recording sessions and home takes with lot of effects.

Variation #3 - 22/06/2009: variations based on the same Ion pad and routed effects from previous parts, again the nordrack 2x sounds via midi while playing with a bit of delay. Doepfer plays again sequences held by LFO's and A-155 sequencer module. No post treatment on the audiotrack."

Younnat - Promo Video

YouTube via younnat. via http://twitter.com/wwwPLOGUEcom
No description at the vid. I'm guessing misc DIY and Circuit Bent gear.

Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog Museum Exhibit

"Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog Museum Exhibit Features Electronic Music Pioneer's Archives for the First Time

Carlsbad, CA/Asheville, NC – The Museum of Making Music and The Bob Moog Foundation announce Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog exhibition to run from August 29, 2009 – April 30, 2010 at the Museum’s facilities in Carlsbad, California. The exhibit is the first of its kind, marking the first public display of the artifacts from Bob Moog’s archives.

Bob Moog (1934-2005) was a pioneer in the field of electronic music, inventing the Moog synthesizer in 1964. His invention made synthesis accessible to musicians for the first time and in doing so provided them with new realms of sonic expression. The instrument revolutionized the face of music and was used by such early synthesists as Wendy Carlos, Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Stevie Wonder, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Jan Hammer, and more.

“The Moog synthesizer defined the sounds of progressive rock and was regarded as the best sound in synthesizers. ” – Keith Emerson(Emerson, Lake and Palmer)

The Moog synthesizer is widely used today in almost every genre of music and continues to be coveted for its rich, warm analog sound and high level of expressiveness.

“Bob Moog was one of the great visionaries of our time. His ideas far transcend just music, and to this day continue to have impact on everything from rock to rap to quantum physics” – Billy Corgan (Smashing Pumpkins)

Moog's career spanned over 50 years and his work left an indelible impact on music, musicians and music-lovers alike. Bob Moog's unique legacy is one of expanding musical expression through innovation and inspiring musicians to explore the boundaries of sonic reality. Tens of thousands of musicians worldwide were, and continue to be, inspired by Moog's work, and the sonic palette it provides.

Bob Moog was awarded two GRAMMYs for his work: the NARAS Trustee's Award in 1970 and Award for Technical Achievement in 2002. He also won the Polar Music prize in 2001 from the King of Sweden and numerous other awards that recognized his contributions.

The exhibition, which highlights the inventor's career and the impact that it had on the world of music, will feature rare vintage synthesizers and other related Moog instruments and memorabilia from the Bob Moog Archives and from various private collections. A custom video presentation created by Moog historian and exhibit consultant Brian Kehew will form a central part of the exhibit. The exhibit will explore the numerous musicians, engineers and colleagues who played a vital role in the evolution of the Moog sound and the relationship between and the inventor/toolmaker and the musician, as well as the genesis of a variety of musical interfaces.

The instruments featured in the exhibit will trace the history of Moog’s work. The exhibit begins with vintage theremins and a prototype of the first modular synthesizer which originally belonged to Herb Deutsch, an experimental music composer from Long Island whose 1963 meeting with Dr. Bob Moog would help define the synthesizer as a musical instrument, and set a course for the future of electronic music. Other excellent examples of modular instruments from the late 1960s and early 1970s will be on exhibit, most notably Keith Emerson’s famous “Monster Moog” will be featured for the first time as a part of the museum display.

The exhibition will highlight and explore crucial steps that were taken in the advancement of the Moog synthesizer during the years following the development of the modular system. The display will showcase a sequence of models that led to the emergence of more compact instruments, such as the Minimoog. The main impetus behind this tremendous work was Moog’s vision to create a portable electronic music studio on which musicians could compose and perform.

The opening weekend (August 29 -31) will kick off with a launch of the Moog exhibition featuring an intimate musical performances by Keith Emerson and Erik Norlander and talks by Larry Fast and Brian Kehew.

Tickets for the opening weekend events can be purchased on the Museum's website beginning August 3, 2009. The Museum is planning an array of exciting programming throughout the seven month exhibition with panel discussions featuring people who collaborated with Moog throughout his lifetime, and concerts featuring top synthesists. The ultimate goal of this exhibition and its programs is to highlight Moog's career while celebrating synthesis as a whole.

This exhibition is funded in part by The Norris Foundation.

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The Museum of Making Music is a division of the NAMM Foundation.

Founded in 1998 under NAMM’s organizational umbrella and with its sponsorship, the Museum of Making Music explores the multifaceted history of the American music products industry from its beginnings in the 1890s to today. Housed at NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California (north San Diego county), the Museum tells stories of hard work, challenge, inspiration and pioneering innovation, and reveals the profound relationship between the industry, popular music, and global culture. For more information see www.museumofmakingmusic.org.

The Bob Moog Foundation is a non-profit organization founded upon Moog's passing in August 2005. The mission of the foundation is to educate and inspire children and adults through the power and possibilities of electronic music and through the intersection of science, music and innovation. The foundation has three main projects: preserving and protecting Bob Moog's archives, creating a Student Outreach Program that brings electronic music into the schools, and its hallmark project, the creation of a Moogseum in Asheville, NC, for which it was recently awarded a $600,000 lead grant by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. The Moogseum is planned to open late 2012.

For more information see www.moogfoundation.org."

The Retronyms DopplerPad

Update: video added:

The Doppler Effect

YouTube via retronyms

"The Retronyms Release DopplerPad Expressive Touch Instrument for the iPhone and iPod Touch

July 21, 2009 - San Francisco, CA

The Retronyms, makers of popular iPhone applications Recorder and FourTrack, released the DopplerPad expressive touch instrument for the iPhone and iPod Touch today. DopplerPad is a live performance music production application that was inspired by tools such as the Korg Kaosscillator, Yamaha Tenori-on, and DJ mixers. Synthesizers, samplers, and drum pads combine with stunning visual displays to create a powerful and portable instrument that is still intuitive enough for recreational use.

DopplerPad's interface imitates the standard DJ setup of a mixer with turntables on either side, but replaces the turntables with music-producing touchpads. The app launches to the mixer, where the user can access the two touchpads, their playback controls, a crossfader, and a loop bank that stores up to 14 loops.

The framework for a loop on one of DopplerPad's velocity-sensitive touchpads begins by adjusting the tempo and number of beats. Thirty-seven instruments [top image] are available to design melodies and harmonies with bass, percussion, and additional sound effects, while four samplers allow users to record snippets of any audio to add to the mix. The gate/arpeggiator and scale editor polish the loop with unique rhythms that are always in tune.

Using DopplerPad's musical tools, users can infinitely layer sounds and phrases to create complex loops with vibrant visualizations at home or on the go. Dan Walton, co-founder of the Retronyms, says "DopplerPad encourages musical improvisation by making its features easily accessible and visually integrated. Because you can remix your musical phrases, there are endless possibilities for both professional musicians and music enthusiasts to create audio-visual masterpieces anywhere."

The Retronyms are holding a video contest coinciding with the release of DopplerPad to see who can create the best DopplerPad track. Submissions will be accepted until August 21, 2009, and the prize for the winner is an iPhone 3GS.

Details of the contest rules, screenshots, and tutorials are available at http://dopplerpad.com, and the video trailer for DopplerPad can be found at http://dopplerpad.com/video.

DopplerPad

Expressive Touch Instrument for the iPhone/iPod Touch

Available in the App Store for the introductory price of $9.99

About the Retronyms: The Retronyms are a small band of programmers and designers based in San Francisco that write software for the iPhone, Mac, PC and Unix. They try to blur the line between tool and game, creating entertaining tools and games for consumers, especially in the multimedia space. They are very design driven and work hard to create software that looks great and works as smoothly as possible. Their iPhone application Recorder was the only business application to make the top ten list of iPhone apps sold for 2008. More information on the Retronyms can be found on their site: http://retronyms.com."