A petition for AKAI to make the MPK/MPD series compatible with Logic and Garage band

via DBM:

"I'm hoping we can get akai to produce an AU plugin for Logic and Garageband the way Korg Did for the Nano control."

You can find the petition here.

The infamous white faced Pro One

The infamous white faced Pro One from Logan Mannstrane on Vimeo.

"Mods, wood, and electronic restoration by Synthwood.com. Custom paint and printing by Customsynth.uk

High-Res pictures of the synth located here:

matrixsynth.blogspot.com/2009/12/customsynth-white-pro-one.html

Signal chain:

Pro-One --> Siemens 295b EQ --> Eventide 2016 reverb --> Prism Sound Orpheus

This Pro One is tuned 1 octave lower than stock. Bill Leeb used to own this Pro One. He is "kinda famous". Google his name. :P"

Synth-Project impOSCar 2 Hardware Controller

More pics at Synth-Project

"The company GForce from England has asked me to build them a hardware controller for its new software synthesizer impOSCar 2. Here the first Pics."

Synth-Project Pure-MC one Hardware Controller

via Synth-Project where you'll find more pics.

"The construction of a midi controller to control software synthesizers Pure-D 16/24 by TubeOhm."

You might recognize this one from this post.

Jomox XBase09 XBase 09 Analog Drum Machine

via this auction

For all specs, check out: [link]

" We'd like to think that the Xbase09 is the ultimate analog drum machine. Certainly, that's what we've tried to create. Yes, we have built the Xbase09 to offer the very best in sonic analog quality by using today's best technologies offering advanced parameter control. But we've tried to take the Xbase09 much further by including a knob-filled interface, each knob sending and receiving its own midi data. We've included storage memory for storing your favorite patterns, sounds and songs. We built 2 flexible, analog LFO's into each unit. We've included what we feel are advanced implementations of Groove/Shuffle and Accent functions. We've included control over 3 external midi tracks. And we've done this all in a compact casing which is just as much at home on the road as it is on your desk in the studio. And finally, yes, we've included the real wood side panels (no extra charge!). Rock on" Click the images for the full size shots.

AURORA - TENORI on SMARTPHONE! for Windows Mobile - Review and Demonstration Song

YouTube via VJFranzK
"Like Tenori-On on your Smartphone! As good as any synth app yet for iPhone, this is amazing synth power and fun usability in a small package you can take anywhere.

Just don't be surprised if you miss a few phone calls using your Windows Mobile machine to make music instead!

(Hopefully they will make this for iPhone / iPad after I get one of those! They could sell a million copies.)"

DISCOVERY: Garaj Mahal and Fareed Haque Present The Moog Guitar

"ASHEVILLE, N.C. (March, 2010) – Take the guitar considered by many to be the most innovative instrument of the decade; put it in the hands of a musical visionary and you’re sure to embark on a voyage of discovery. Moog Music did just that and the soundtrack to this musical journey has been captured on a new CD titled DISCOVERY, Garaj Mahal and Fareed Haque Present The Moog Guitar.

DISCOVERY was inspired by Garaj Mahal’s exploration of the Moog Guitar’s sonic palette and the limitless ways that it can be incorporated into traditional and modern playing and production styles. The result is a vibrant, eclectic yet coherent body of work from players at the top of their game. The songs span a range of styles from clubby euro/electro and jazz/rock to traditional jazz and classical. Whether overdubbing seven Moog Guitar parts to recreate a Vivaldi lute concerto or sampling, processing and remixing The Moog Guitar with Ableton Live (by Garaj Mahal keyboardist and Moog synth wiz, Eric Levy), Fareed and company never sacrifice musical expression for technical showmanship.

In addition to his work with Garaj Mahal, jazz, classical and world music virtuoso Fareed Haque has played with a stellar list of top artists including Sting, Joe Zawinul and Medeski, Martin and Wood. Throughout his career he has balanced a love of guitar tradition with a spirit of sonic exploration, making The Moog Guitar the perfect musical vehicle for him.

Introduced at the Summer NAMM tradeshow in 2008, the Moog Guitar has received numerous industry honors including Guitar Player Magazine's 2009 Reader's Choice Award, Electronic Musician Magazine's 2009 Editor's Choice Award, 2008 Summer NAMM "Best In Show" honors, a 2008 “Best of What’s New Award” from Popular Science magazine and a 2009 Mix Foundation TEC Award. The instrument’s unique ability to control string vibration opens the door to another musical dimension without sacrificing traditional guitar tone and playing techniques.

Along with Lou Reed and Vernon Reid, Haque was one of a handful of top musicians given access to The Moog Guitar prior to its launch. During a Garaj Mahal tour, a brief stop at the Moog factory in Asheville, NC led to his first encounter with a Moog Guitar prototype. After a short session in the Moog sound room, the band continued their tour and Fareed’s mind filled with musical possibilities.

By the time they reached Atlanta, plans were already underway to immediately secure a Moog Guitar for recording. When Moog could not ship their only prototype to Atlanta, the band did a 4 hour U-turn back to Asheville. Borrowed the Moog guitar prototype that evening and then drove all night and all day to their next gig in Florida. The song Moog Improv #1 from that session appears on the DISCOVERY CD.

The CD’s extensive liner notes paint a fascinating picture of the many ways that The Moog Guitar’s innovations were used to advantage in the creation of this work. In addition to Fareed’s offbeat performance notes, Moog synth wiz Eric Levy describes how he created many of the electronica influenced tracks by manipulating Moog Guitar recording clips in Ableton Live.

“I have long been a fan of Fareed, Eric and Garaj Mahal – both for their incredible musicianship and who they are as people.” said Cyril Lance, Moog Chief Technical Alchemist and resident blues guitarist. “As the Moog Guitar came to market, I knew Fareed would know what to do with this axe as he was instrumental in its development. I’m extremely proud of this CD by Garaj Mahal. It represents the best of collaboration and the unique link between us as inventors and the musicians who use our instruments. Fareed takes us on a seemingly effortless but breathtaking tour of the sonic landscape of the guitar supported by his colleagues. His ability to explore so many genres and bring new voices to each is extremely gratifying and inspiring.”

DISCOVERY is available on iTunes and other online music sources and on the Moog website at moogmusic.com/booksandmusic.

For more information, visit www.moogmusic.com/moogguitar

About Moog Music: Moog Music and its customers carry on the legacy of Bob Moog, the inventor of the synthesizer. Moog designs and manufactures electronic musical instruments, including Little Phatty® and Minimoog® Voyager® synthesizers, Moogerfooger® effects modules, Etherwave® theremins, Taurus Bass Pedals and The Moog Guitar. Founded by Bob Moog, Moog Music designs and manufactures its products in Asheville, N.C."

the Wilba MB-6582 SID Synthesizer

Synth DIY on Synth.nl

Moog

flickr by JohnKochmanski

Mixer section of the Moog Voyager

Adobe Demos Flash & Air on HP's Slate Device

YouTube via hpcomputers. No synths in this vid, but I'm sure you can make the connection - slate devices for synthesis. Note the iPad will not support Adobe Flash, this will. Some online synths like Hobnox's AudioTools require Flash. Note AngryOctopus requires Java. You'll also be able to run VSTs and Ableton Live native on this. Be sure to see this post and vote if you haven't already. The post is on the slate format and not solely on the iPad.