Beardyman using Korg's kaoss Pad 3

YouTube via djmagtv
"Beardyman & his duck using the Korg Kaoss Pad 3

boooo"

Piston Honda Drone Beat Session

YouTube via MrMakingsound
"Recording session of this track :
http://soundcloud.com/makin..."

"Tags: Synth Drone Ambient New Age The Harvestman Piston Honda Tip Top Audio Z8000 Analogue Solutions Vostok"

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More sounds for Korg X5D by JayB

YouTube via Hanni13579
"Title says everything. More sounds for the Korg X5D by me. I tried to cover a larger area of trance and house sounds. As always you can download the sound bank on my website: http://jayb.ath.cx/ --} "Sounds"

Order of sounds:
00: StateOfTrance
04: ShinyOrgan
05: TranceSt
07: TranzPiano
32: Space Age
33: 'TisMadness
35: PureTrance
37: Silence
40: ProgressiveLd
41: Buzzer
A27: Air4Life
A44: TouchUr303
A64: Long Ago...
A68: Feel Me..."

Casio RZ-1PLUS Drum Machine Circuit Bent Mod

YouTube via kenzie2029
"If you want to skip the explanation and hear what it does, skip to around 4 min.

This is the Casio RZ-1 Plus version. This is Casio stock version of this type of mod:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBvcXl... [below]
The kits are acoustic, electric and Latin. The number one best feature about Casio version is that its has four banks of sample memory giving you the ability of sampling 16 sounds.

The bends and mods to this drum are similar to this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVLQ0O... [below]
I painted this one white, redid the text, added wood panels, and upgraded the materials used.

Has a 30 point RCA patch bay that short circuits three of the eprom chips for a total of around 480 possible patches (if I did my math right). You can patch with in the chips and chip to chip. In addition to the patch bay there are five input / output on/off switch section with toggle switches and momentary buttons. Each toggle switch also has an LED indicator.

I also added a switch to bypass the RZ-1s main timing crystals with two getlofi 1799 precision oscillators to allow for some great pitch control. These also have LED indicators.

I've added 10k pots on the top to easier access the samples tone control. Also, I replaced the internal permanent soldered battery with a replaceable one.

Drums in the song you here are also the RZ -1

Also, tucked deep in the lab is a Commodore 64 that I'm working on."

CASIO RZ1 with my modification, TR909, DMX, RY30

YouTube via electromods

Casio RZ-1 Drum Machine Circuit Bent Part 2 Finished

YouTube via kenzie2029
"Casio Drum Machine Circuit Bent Part 2 (Casio RZ1 RZ 1 RZ-1)

Has a 24 point RCA patch bay that short circuits three of the four eprom chips. The different chips are for certain samples, so some patches effect only certain sounds. You can patch with in the chips and chip to chip. In addition to the patch bay there are four input / output on/off switch section with toggle switches and momentary buttons.

There is now a switch to bypass the RZ-1s main timing crystals with two getlofi 1799 precision oscillators to allow for some great pitch control. I still have a little bit of tweaking to do with some different pots and resistors.

I've added 10k pots on the top to easier access the samples tone control. Also, I replaced the internal permanent soldered battery with a replaceable one.

HUGE thanks to wotatwaat at http://www.exfade.org/details5.html for his help!

Also, tucked deep in the lab is a RZ-1 Plus that I'm working on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7VVUk..."

The Pico Commercial

YouTube via kirk95
"Had my very cute nieces in the studio last week.... They were doing how -o videos.. how to play drums, sing, dance and play Picos of course....."

This is the Night

YouTube via troysrob
"layers of [Steiner Parker] EVI. Video shot on tour with Nomo in France.
All sounds made with EVI. for more sounds visit:
http://www.myspace.com/MusicforScienc..."

Shruti-1 First H4ck

YouTube via EATYone. ET. Watch your speakers on this one.
"An Infrared proximity sensor pluged into an Arduino board. PWM Arduino out drive the Shruti-1 CV1 input..."

Musikmesse: Roland Lucina AX-09

"Los Angeles, CA, March 24, 2010 — Roland is proud to introduce the Lucina AX-09, a compact and affordable shoulder synthesizer designed to fit all musicians — even kids. Featuring an intuitive user interface, Lucina packs a heavyweight musical punch with its stellar sounds and expressive controls.

With a stylish body and 37 keys, the Lucina AX-09 is compact, lightweight, and loaded with 150 high-quality sounds that cover a wide stylistic range, from synth leads to solo violin. It can be played in either a standing position using a shoulder strap or in a traditional horizontal tabletop orientation. Find the perfect sound quickly with the Category buttons, and press the Preview button to hear the currently selected sound with a pre-programmed riff. Assign your top 12 sounds to the Favorites bank for instant, one-button recall. Volume, reverb, and patch edits can be stored with each Favorite.

A USB host port allows users to play WAV and MP3 music files directly from a USB flash drive, making it easy to jam along with their favorite songs. Audio from an external MP3 or iPod® music player can be played by connecting the device to the EXT jack.

Designed for mobile operation, the Lucina AX-09 runs for up to four hours on eight NiMH AA batteries. To get up and running, a tutorial DVD and quick guide is included, along with a handy panel sticker that helps users become acquainted with the keyboard’s various functions.

The Lucina AX-09 is scheduled to ship in May with a suggested retail price of $699.00. For more information, please visit www.RolandConnect.com."

".features

Who says keyboardists need to hide behind their gear? Liberate yourself and roam free with the Lucina AX-09 Synthesizer. Lucina is compact, lightweight, and loaded with great sounds, all easily selectable with the onboard Category buttons. Plug in a USB stick and add backing tracks to your performances with the Audio Player function, or plug in an MP3/CD player and jam along with your favorite songs. This ultra-light synth is designed to fit all musicians — even kids. It’s super easy to use yet it packs a heavyweight musical punch with its stellar sounds and expressive controls.

* Stylish, lightweight, compact design
* Easy-to-use, intuitive user interface
* 150 high-quality sounds that cover a wide stylistic range
* 37-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, 128-voice polyphony
* External-In Jack and USB-Memory Audio Player Function
* (You can enjoy playing your favorite songs)
* Runs on AC or battery power

In addition to standard Pearl White, premium Black Sparkle finish will also be available in 2010.
Great Sounds

Lucina is packed with dozens of high-quality sounds that span a wide stylistic range - from scorching synth leads to silk-smooth pads. Find the perfect sound quickly with the Category buttons, and press the Preview button to hear the currently selected sound with a pre-programmed riff. Assign your top 12 sounds to the Favorites bank for instant, one-button recall. Volume and reverb level settings can be stored with each Favorite.
Battery Power

Plug into traditional power with an AC adaptor (included) or roam free with batteries. Jam for hours* with eight standard AA batteries installed (Ni-MH AA rechargeable batteries). A battery-strength indicator lets you know when battery power is getting low so you never miss a note onstage.

*Approximately four hours of continuous use per 8-battery load.
Audio Player

The built-in Audio Player feature lets you sound like an entire band. Simply load up a USB stick with your favorite songs in MP3, WAV, or AIFF format, plug it into Lucina’s USB port, select the song you want, press Play, and jam along!
Hands-On Control

Put a personal stamp on your performances with the expressive controllers built into Lucina. Wave your hands over the invisible D Beam for dramatic effects, and dig your fingers into the Modulation Bar and Touch control to bend, twist, and sculpt each sound you play."

Remember to click on the Musikmesse label for all Musikmesse announcements.

Update:

Lucina AX-09 Synthesizer Introduction

YouTube via RolandChannel. Mischa Barton comes in at 2:15. via Aaron.
"http://www.roland.com/products/en/AX-09/
Who says keyboardists need to hide behind their gear? Liberate yourself and roam free with the Lucina AX-09 Synthesizer. Lucina is compact, lightweight, and loaded with great sounds, all easily selectable with the onboard Category buttons. Plug in a USB stick and add backing tracks to your performances with the Audio Player function, or plug in an MP3/CD player and jam along with your favorite songs. This ultra-light synth is designed to fit all musicians — even kids. Its super easy to use yet it packs a heavyweight musical punch with its stellar sounds and expressive controls."

Lucina AX-09 Synthesizer Demo


Lucina AX-09 Synthesizer Lesson Video

Musikmesse: Roland GAIA SH-01

via jalvac of Future Music Spain. Googlish here.

"37 keys of standard size, battery operation and no hidden options, these are the hallmarks of GAIA SH-01, a synth built on the great tradition of Roland's analog synths compact. Offers a 64-voice polyphony and a intuitive user panel where the faders and knobs are arranged from left to right to indicate the signal flow. This is a tool with which you can relive the joy and satisfaction they once felt when you put your hands on your first analog synth. Three oscillators per voice, multimode filters, envelopes nine generators and a system of meaning ... It comes equipped for the challenges of live performances, and other benefits of GAIA SH-01 include a phrase sequencer, input external audio (with a function to attenuate the sounds of speech) and the ability to record directly onto a USB key."

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Musikmesse: The New Dawn

YouTube via ElektronHQ. Remember to click on the Musikmesse label for all posts for the event. This is like NAMM but in Europe.
"24.3.2010
Era Vulgaris

Frankfurt Will Tremble
Hall 5.1, Booth A15"

via Mr. Array.