MATRIXSYNTH

app preview

YouTube via ffoitl
"a very short preview of my upcoming iPhone/iPod-Touch app. the video quality isn't great. expect a better demo-movie soon...

http://joerg.piringer.net/"

Alwin Nikolais and the First Moog Modular

via vgermuse:
"2010 is the centennial celebration of the birth of choreographer, composer and visionary, Alwin Nikolais. See this New York Times article for more info on that.

Nikolais purchased the first Moog modular synth according to the book Analog Days by Trevor Pinch and Frank Trocco [link to book on Amazon]. In that book they quote Bob Moog saying, 'Alwin Nikolais, the choreographer who does his own scores…shows up (at AES in 1964) and then I heard the words, that I later realized were the magic words: ‘I’ll take one of this, two of this, and that one…’ We took two or three orders at that show.' Nikoloais, with the aid of a Guggenheim Fellowsip, purchased what would become the first ever commercially made Moog synthesizer.

Nikolais’ electronic music is quite amazing for, as I understand it, a sort of home grown, garage band studio of the mid 1960’s onward.

You can also see and hear Nikolais’ work at the Nikolais Louis Foundation for Dance.

Best,
vgermuse"

Tensile Involvement

YouTube via ValeBjork
"Choreography by Alwin Nikolais
Music, sets, costumes and lighting by Alwin Nikolais

The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago
From "The company" by Robert Altman"

You can find Alwin Nikolais' Electronic Dance Music on Amazon here.

Analog Impressions #023

YouTube via Dovinia
"Uploading this music for the second time to put it in it's proper context along with the other pieces. This is all multi tracked Roland SH-1000, nothing else."

Sound Of Lassence

via Melectroworks

"Here are some 'sounds' in collaboration with F.J.Dubusquiel (Creator of the Lassence ventury II). If everything goes as planned, we will be able to show off a glimp of the first new Laccence upgraded ventury range modules in a month or two (there already was an announcement for a new range of modules a long time ago,but some things where completely re-designed which explains the long delay).
[Regarding the sounds:] There is an delay extensively used (abused) in track 4 note and some reverb on other tracks.

Best Regards,
Melectroworks"
Update: regarding the format: "the format we use is the same as the height of the ventury, its 220cm (thats just a littlebit less as 5U),the modulles are 4cm large."

the synthplayed houswife and her son ;-)

YouTube via Synthiefrau
"Hi lovely synthfolk, this is all the same with the childs. I make musik and my son come in my studio and ask me: "mum, do you have 10.- Euros for me". Aaaaargh, this child cost me a lot of money;-))))

I try to play with my Synthesizer.com Modular, Minimoog and the Roland V-Synth, the effects comes from Roland Juno 60 and my little babysynth Deopfer Dark Energie.
Welcome and enjoy the analogue Sound universe."

YAMAHA C55N

YouTube via nacionskate.
"el sapo de nuevo, un poco mas chiflado" "the new frog, a little more nutty"
via Ralph: "was doing a bit of research about an organ I had just bought and came
across this masterpiece! I'm hoping the C55N has a bit of CS in it, (it was released in 1978, Yamaha's golden years), but it's hard to tell watching this video!"
If anyone knows, feel free to comment.

The Moog Guitar Adds MIDI

via the "All Thing Moog" 2/5 newsletter:

"The spirit of sonic exploration kindled by The Moog Guitar has led many intrepid guitarists to imagine the possibilities of combining its ground-breaking innovations with MIDI guitar technology. At Winter NAMM 2010, imagination became reality: introducing The Moog Guitar Model E1-M.

Works With the Latest MIDI Converters and Virtual Guitar Systems

Fast, Accurate Tracking, Low Latency Design

Industry-Standard 13 Pin Hex Output

Magnetic and Piezo Pickup Signals Still Accessible

Added Controls: MIDI Volume, Output Toggle & MIDI Patch Change Toggle

Existing Moog Guitar Players - Upgrades are available!

Visit the Moog website for photos, videos, specs and more."

Moog Taurus 3 Bass Pedals Now Shipping

via the "All Things Moog" 2/5 newsletter:

"Taurus 3 Bass Pedals have begun making their way to musicians worldwide. Things will never be the same.

Taurus 3 customers: the fact that we are shipping does not necessarily mean that we are currently shipping YOUR order. We have a 4-5 month backlog and each one is hand-built here in the factory. It will take some time to build all 1,000 pieces. Please be patient with us. For the most part, orders will be shipped on a first come, first served basis.

We will notify you in advance of shipping your unit if you purchased your Taurus directly from Moog. At that time, we will advise the total to be charged to your credit card. If for some reason, you cannot accept the unit at this time, please understand that with the demand we have for these units, we will not be able to hold any. A delay will cause your unit to be rescheduled towards the end of the build. So be prepared, your unit will be coming soon.

If you purchased your Taurus from one of our Authorized Dealers, we will notify them prior to shipping their order. Please contact your dealer for further information.

Thank you for your patience.

If you haven't ordered one yet, there are still a few left, but they won't last long. ORDER YOURS NOW."

Update: PEK Auction is actually MEK

See the update in this post. If you bid for this, contact the seller and ask.

Modified Suzuki Omnichord OM-84 electronic harp synth

via this auction
"Here, we have a modified and improved Suzuki Omnichord Om-84.

It features touch tone igniters for a variety of musical sound producing possibilities. Thick and juicy tones - -

Bottom pads are smooth and crisp, the top section is more clashy/crunchy/distortiony. Tones may also be tuned with the Sonic Strings voice knob. You can activate as many pads at a time, producing beautiful swarms of butterflying drones and harmonical noise. Possibilities are endless.