"My Dadio" Solvent feat. Iris on vocoder

YouTube via s0LVentCIty
"Iris Amm on vocoder. Music by Solvent, vocals and lyrics by Iris."

Buddha machine, FM3, , ...uh!? "Gristleism" !

YouTube via exhadley
"'Gristleism' is a sound generator in a box, that contains 13 loops. It almost like the FM3 buddha but with a different aproach ;)"

Korg Polysix + Yamaha SY77

YouTube via SpacehotelMusic
"Some examples of sounds from the SY77.. and just one sound on the Polysix (it wasn't a full synth demo). SY77 is *NOT* only a 'rompler'. The AFM synthesis system + RCM if you want it gives this synth immense depth and flexibility of sound.

Playing some 'you tube standards' here inc Axel-F and Take on Me for comparison. I wasn't trying to play things perfectly here so excuse timing mistakes and general randomness ;)"

Albert Glinsky - THEREMIN: ETHER MUSIC AND ESPIONAGE

I was just going through the Bob Moog Foundation 2010 Calendar in more detail. I noticed a couple of interesting bits I failed to mention in my previous post. For each month not only are holidays marked on the calendar, but interesting moments in Moog history are as well. In addition to this, each month appears to have a quote from Bob Moog. I noticed that many of the quotes came from Albert Glinsky's THEREMIN: ETHER MUSIC AND ESPIONAGE. From the website:

"Leon Theremin (1896-1993) led a life of flamboyant musical invention laced with daring electronic stealth. A creative genius and prolific inventor, Theremin launched the field of electronic music virtually singlehandedly in 1920 with the musical instrument that bears his name. The theremin--the only instrument that is played without being touched--created a sensation worldwide and paved the way for the modern syntehsizer... Its otherworldly sound became familiar in sci-fi films and even in rock music. This magical instrument that charmed millions, howver, is only the beginning of the story.

As a Soviet scientist, Theremin surrendered his life and work to the service of State espionage..."

You can find more on Albert Glinsky's website. The book of course is available on Amazon. You can find the Bob Moog Foundation Calendar on the Bob Moog Foundation website under the Shop link on the top right. Filing this one under Stocking Stuffers as well.

Making the MPC60 vol 3 sample pack

YouTube via GoldbabySamples. follow-up to this post
"A short promo clip for the MPC60 vol 3. http://www.goldbaby.co.nz/m..."

Renoise 2.5

Renoise is tracker software. What is tracker software? In simplest terms think of it as sequencing software that allows you to trigger either samples or VSTs via multiple tracks. Renoise 2.5 is taking it to the next level by allowing each step in the sequence to to do more than just trigger a sound.

via Renoise, where you'll find more detail: "Just in time for a new decade, Renoise gets an upgrade from executive suite to penthouse with a panoramic view. The Renoise Pattern Matrix, both a bird's eye view and a song editor, is the missing link that pushes Renoise's unique approach to music composition to the next level. It's the perfect companion to the "eyes on the details" appearance and capabilities of the Pattern Editor.

Renoise meta-devices (FX units that receive and transform parameters and other non-audio data) are now interconnectable across tracks. This opens the door to more modular approaches, like linking LFOs or key/audio signals all throughout your mix. Two new meta-devices round-up this "do anything" experience, giving the sound artist the freedom to connect and modulate all parameters with all others.

That's just the beginning. Vastly improved MIDI mapping, automated rendering of plugin instruments to samples, a native guitar & bass amp simulator FX, performance optimizations, GUI improvements and much more..."

Be sure to also see this CDM post for Peter Kirn's take on Renoise 2.5. He states, "imagine if you suddenly got the modulate-anything, script-anything, customize-anything, control-anything-with-anything, use OSC and MIDI and keyboards everywhere you’ve been asking for."

The following is the first user video showing Renoise Beta 2.5.

tonematrix

YouTube via patto2k

"enoise 2.5 beta test. thanks danoise for tonematrix" The following is Renoise 2.0 which should give you an idea of what the prior version can do. keith303 - stuck in the beehive - (polka/pop/trance drum&bass) renoise 2.0


YouTube via keithX303

"This is my entry for the soundevotion competition round 36 called "stuck in the beehive". (1st place) to maintain conformity to the competition rules, no VST / VSTi, midi hardware / synths were used. renoise internal fx + supplied pack of samples (few MB) only. renoise is a cute beauty, isn't it? :) more stuff: http://www.keith303.de http://www.myspace.com/k303 ps: if you like the song and are looking for a HQ mp3 version, get it here: http://www.scene.org/file.php?file=%2... pps. a cutted version of this tune has also been released at breakpoint 2009 streaming competition. (5th place"

Impressionist Drum Scape II

via the Folktek Arts blog where you'll find more pics and a video of the original, also posted here. Also see this post for some shots and a video of the original Drum Scape Sequencer version.

"This is a co-mission piece based on the original "Impressionist Drum Scape". Huge drums, big bass and beautiful waves."

Folktek on Ebay

x0xb0x with clear front panel

via this auction

Speak & Math Circuit Bent Glitch Synthesizer

via this auction
Circuit bent Speak & Spells and Speak & Maths are referred to Incators. Via suite101.com where you'll find additional info: "An incantor is the name given to a circuit-bent Speak and Spell or Speak and Math. The name was given by the incantor's inventor, Reed Ghazala. The name originally referred to instruments built by Ghazala, but the term has come to describe any Speak and Spell-type toy modified by circuit-bending. If you're unclear on what circuit-bending is, check out An Introduction to Circuit Bending. Because of their availability and ease of construction, incantors have proved to be one of the most popular circuit-bending projects. Even Mick Jagger has one."

You can learn how to make one in this Make: article by Reed Ghazala.

Korg MS-20 with 25 Pin Connector

via this auction
"The synth has an added 25-pin connector on the left side, which does not affect any normal functions, and if you know how to use it it could come in handy. I do not know what it was used for by the previous owner. Because of this modification I am allowing returns"

Returns? I think that is the first time I've actually seen that on Ebay. Anyway, anyone have any ideas what the mod would be for?