MATRIXSYNTH

Anyware Instruments Semtex XL

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"Anyware Instruments Semtex XL semi modular analog synthesizer"

Robert Mathy: Light Frequency Fingertips, Sound Instrument 2009

YouTube via MediaArtTube — May 17, 2010 — "'Light Frequency Fingertips' is composed of four fingercaps, each containing light sensitive phototransistors. The fingercaps (made of bicycle tubes) are especially customized for the thumb and forefinger of both hands, and transform light frequencies into acoustic signals. Light, emitted by the displays of activated mobile phones, functions as the origin of the sounds. As each mobile phone's display generates a different light frequency, each results in an audio signal with a different pitch. In addition, other electronic devices, such as flashing bicycle lights, can be used to generate rhythmic tones.

Performance: If the sensors are connected to 3 volt button cell batteries and the stereo jack is plugged into an amplifier, it's time to play! Any subtle movement of the fingertips creates a slightly audible change in sound. Fading and mixing is also done by moving the fingers. Naturally some mobile phones switch into sleep mode while others stay active, so this adds a extended visual feature to the performance. In order to avoid interference or a disturbing hum, the instrument should be used in dark environments.
More info: http://www.robertmathy.com/lightfrequ..."

Yamaha CS80 Ambient Improvinization Video Montage

(LONG) Yamaha CS80 Ambient Improvisation Video Montage from Logan Mannstrane on Vimeo.

"Yamaha CS80 Ambient Improvinization Video Montage

17 minutes of CS80 improvinization thrown together with video clips I had of the studio and my trip to Europe. (Germany, Prague, Amsterdam)

Signal flow is: CS80==>SRE-555 Tape Echo==> Siemens 245b EQ ==> Eventide 2016 Reverb==> Prism Orpheus AD/DA

Left Channel is SRE-555 Output A, Right channel is SRE-555 Output B. Chorus is output from A+B. Spring Reverb is output from B. Tape Delay is Output B. Direct Signal is output A.

All video shot with a Nikon D90 using a Nikkor 1.4 Aperture 50mm lens.

(I ran out of video, but kept the audio going to the end.)"

Kaleidophone!

via Brian Kehew

"One of the weirder ones from my catalog collection. Never found one or any history of it... looks cool though!"

Benge in B&W

via It's Full of Stars where you will find more images.

Image: ©Pierre Ruiz - Pierre at GreenFishLab.com

Audio Here

made on:
Roland 100M modular [including analog sequencer]
Doepfer A100 modular [pictured]
Roland JX3P and PG200
Roland SH101
Korg Monopoly
Casio MT400
Electro Harmonix 2880 looper
Ibanez AD80 analog delay
Boss DD3 digital delay

Waldorf Blofeld Soundset Part 1

Available for download here
YouTube via RLSoundDesign — May 17, 2010 — "Brand new soundset for the Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer programmed by Rob Lee"

Waldorf Blofeld Soundset Part 2

Available here.

Moog Satillite Users Manual/Registration Guide

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Elby ASM2 PCB

via this auction

"Read all about this exciting DIY analog Synthesizer PCB here... Please note that I removed both ADSR envelopes from the board but each section of the pcb is independent so this wont affect the other modules."

"The ASM-2 expands upon the popular ASM-1 with a number of new features and enhancements as detailed below. The ASM-2 brings the process of building a complete analog synthesiser closer to fruition."

Features:
VCO (x2)
VCF 1 - state-variable filter
VCF 2 - transistor ladder filter (Moog style)
VCA (x2)
ADSR (x2)
VCLFO (x2)
Noise
Glide
Sample & Hold
Power Supply
Ring Modulator
Main PCB