MELLOTRONICS M3000 HD - 3 minute guide

YouTube via OmenieSoftware — June 09, 2010 — "Just like the previous 'Strawberry Fields for Ella', I set myself a challenge - can a total non-pianist have a shot at probably the most iconic Mellotron song ever (as opposed to the most iconic Mellotron intro ever!) using just one finger and the M3000's chord pads.

See what you think - the solo isn't quite right, but honestly, you have no idea how many takes I had to do to get it this close. Next time I want to make a video, I am renting me a pianist. And maybe some dancing girls too."

I'm not finding this one on iTunes. If anyone can, feel free to comment.

iPads on Ebay

Update via Omenie in the comments:
"On sale 14th June - update to fix a niggling issue is in the pipe before it goes on sale. Details at http://www.omenie.com

Thanks for blogging us!"

4ms Shuffling Clock Multiplier

via Big City Music

"The SCM is the perfect counterpart to the 4ms Rotating Clock Divider. Prepare to wield one of the sharpest tools available in the Eurorack format.

While the RCD divides the SCM multiplies and then some. The SCM starts by giving you straight and shuffled multiples of your original clock tempo. An "S" next to a number denotes a shuffled output. The rotate function is also available, allowing you to relocate the divided outputs to other jacks. This can be controlled via modulation sources like an LFO or sequencer track to give you more happy accident rhythms than you handle.

The "Slip" function allows you to drop out pseudo-random clock output pulses. This is done via a control voltage input and could also be sequenced. Paired with the RCD, the SCM will literally run circles around your music. The pulse outputs could trigger envelope generators or open VCA's and low pass gates directly. Incredible variations on a theme can also explode with the use of even a simple sequencer."

Oberheim Two Voice On the Way?

via Unfiltered on the Moog Music Forum:

"Just received an email from Tom Oberheim, he says a new two voice system including keyboard with his new SEM's should be available in fall. Awesome! Next thing you know there will be a new ARP odyssey. It's the 70's again!"

and via gazer:

"The new two voice will have an updated 16 step sequencer that can split and be used as two 8 steps or a 10 step and two steps, or... I asked him if the sequencer would have cv outs to control a third or possibly fourth patch panel SEM While you play the two voices of the synth with the keyboard and he said 'hey that's a good idea.' Tom O rules. I kept this secret for like six months but since the beans are spilled... I can't imagine he'd mind it has been his plan since the beginning and has been fairly open with us SEM owners. The mp201 works as a nice midi to cv converter for a patch panel sem plus then you have two cv outs left for what ever you fancy. Tom is so stoked about the two voice it's awesome. He's really funny. Like a nice grandpa that is super tech smart."

Studio Electronics Website Down

http://www.studioelectronics.com/

Domain expired on 6/3. I tried to pick it up to hold it from spammers but was unable to. It is currently pending renewal.

If anyone has more info, feel free to comment or shoot me an email.

This one in via Mr. Array.

Logos Foundation DIY Synth

via @mono_poly

I took a look at the Logos Foundation website and couldn't find any info. I sent mono poly a message to see if he remembers where he spotted it. Hopefully we will hear back. Until then, do check out the Logos Foundation for other interesting sound projects. BTW, if anyone finds this, and/or has any more info on this one, feel free to comment or shoot me an email - contact info on the bottom right of the site.

It definitely does have an EMS Synthi feel to it.

Update via metasonix in the comments: Deviant Synth tracked down some info here, complete with links to the nudist bits. For the archives, the synth was made by the founder of the Logos Foundation, Godfried-Willem RAES and is based on Texas Instruments gambling and arcade audio chips. Via this page on the synth: "To make the instrument I started of by using chips originally designed for gambling-machines and the sound subsystem of video arcade games. Looking through the specs and data-sheets provided by Texas Instruments, it became immediately clear to me that this chip contained virtually anything one would find in a large and very expensive analog synthesizer. Moreover, it came out that it even was ahead of the available technology on the synthesizer market of that time: it had a fully digital mixer/patcher section!

Adding a few more chips, gave me the possibility of playing live-music on it as well as of programming it as a sequencer. The 'Synthelog' was born: the smallest one measuring only 10cm x 25cm x 6 cm and costing only about 20 dollars...

As an instrument it contains 3 VCO's, 1 noise generator, 1 sequencer, digital mixer/patcher, ringmodulator, 1 VCA, 1 ADSR-generator."

Synth Babes label for the click through on Deviant Synth, not for Godfried-Willem RAES. Note Deviant Synth is technically safe for work, depending on how you look at it, but the male and female anatomy click through is not. Update: I heard back from mono-poly. He found out about it searching for stuff from Godfried-Willem RAES who is also a composer. He also sent in this Wikipedia link with more info on him.

The Man who brings ARPs back to life

The Man who brings ARPs back to life from Jochen Bohnes on Vimeo.

"SaintEric stooled by Jochen Bohnes."

The Sound of the Bushings in ARP keyboards from Jochen Bohnes on Vimeo.

"For building Your own Comparison-scale on keyboard noises. Here are 3 Arp Odyssey´s (2811/2821/2823). It is recorded and played extra loud."

bluelantern polivoks

YouTube via bluelantern320 — June 09, 2010 — 5 videos total
bluelantern on Ebay - if there is nothing listed, check back later, you can find a permanent link on the right under the More Stuff section - just hit ctrl+f or commant+f, type bluelantern and hit enter until you find it.

bluelantern noiselab

YouTube via bluelantern320 — June 09, 2010 — 5 videos total
bluelantern on Ebay - if there is nothing listed, check back later, you can find a permanent link on the right under the More Stuff section - just hit ctrl+f or commant+f, type bluelantern and hit enter until you find it.

Access Music announces Virus TI WhiteOut Keyboard limited edition

"Recklinghausen, 09 June 2010. Access Music Electronics GmbH, the company behind the award winning Virus TI series of synthesizers today released a new "WhiteOut" limited edition. The Virus TI WhiteOut Keyboard is a beautiful white keyboard based on the Virus TI Keyboard with an alternative color scheme. The production run was only 150 units and every keyboard features a laser engraved serial number showing of its exclusivity.
The Virus TI WhiteOut Keyboard is available for pre-order as of today. The Virus TI WhiteOut on the web: http://virus.info/?go=whiteout"

Click the images below for the full size shots.

Louie Louie

Louie Louie by Colin Sings the Bottom 40
"louie-louie
vltone chiptune cover louie c64 delay circuitbent

A classic, classically butchered
Thanks Kingsmen

beat and rhythm=bent Casio vl-tone
Lead=Cythcart c64
Release/catalogue number: 1
Release date: Jun 8, 2010"

Update:
band info and next show:
soundcloud.com/tinymummies

Live 6.11.10 @ Joey's Cafe, 10p, 19 East Main Street
Washingtonville, NY 10992. 1 hour north of NYC"

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