MATRIXSYNTH

Inaugural Hexaphone Jam

YouTube via hexaphonejam — May 19, 2010 — "Featuring Sam Gilman (right), Organist, Otis Grove (http://otisgrove.net)"

Hexaphone Recording and Playback

"hexaphonejam — June 21, 2010 — Hexaphone is the most playable musical instrument for the iPhone. Built for improvization, it lets experts and novices alike experiment with musical scales, intervals, rhythms and progressions."

Anyware Tinysizer Demos

via monokit on electro-music.com:
"It has 2 VCOs, 3 LFOs (slow, fast, audio), 2 EGs (normal, fast), 4 VCAs, a great SEM based filter (LP, BP, HP), and audio input stage (preamp, env follower and gate trigger), a digital FX unit (delay, reverb, mixable), wave processor, mixer, ring, S&H, noise (white, pink), built in MIDI->CV, 10 external in/outs, and a ton (300+) of patch points. Check out the block diagram here. [below to save the hit on Anyware Instruments and for the archives.]

Patching this synth is totally different from patching my MOTM with its big fat quarter inch cables. On the Tiny everything is under your eyes, no arm stretching. It a bit like patching a VCS3 matrix with tiny cables. No normalled routes, you have to wire the whole thing yourself. It's lots of fun. On the MOTM everything is more physical."

"Anyware Tinysizer filter and overdrive demo.
Two OSCs driving the LPF. A slow LFO is opening the LPF cutoff.
Over time the filter inputs are opened from 5 to 10, and filter RES is opened from 0 to 10.
Some internal delay used.
No external FX, straight into AD."

"Cheesy drum loop from QY700 into Anyware Tinysizer using built in preamp and envelope follower. Input volume cranked up. :)"

"And finally a demo of the filter at breaking point, modulated by two slow LFOs (tri and square)... I really like the filter, which can be sweet, but I like it most for its raw power. A single VCO source will start to overdrive the input around 7 or so on the pot. The lowpass sound is nice and fat, and the bottom end stays when turning up the reso."

http://www.anyware-instruments.de

Buchla 200e modular analog synthesizer

via this auction

"Package includes
- 200e system in mint condition
- Shipping & Accessories cases
- Pile of Buchla audio cables
- Kit for making your own Buchla Audio cables (Canare wire, plugs)
- LED screen for 291e which currently has an LCD screen - can be optionally be replaced with LED screen
- NO banana cables- it wasn't ordered with banana cables (I use my own)

System Details
201e - 12 12-panel Powered Cabinet
207e Mixer / Mic Preamplifier
210e Control and Signal Router
225e MIDI Decoder / Preset Manager
261e Complex Waveform Generator
266e Source of Uncertainty
281e Quad Function Generator
291e Triple Morphing Filter
292e Quad Dynamics Manager
258v Verbos Dual VCO
201e-SC12 - 22"x17"x11"

Beep-It, Seeq-It, and "Speaking in Code"

Beep it Deluxe from Michael Una on Vimeo.

"Beep-it is an optical theremin. It outputs a square wave whose pitch is controlled by the amount of light striking a photoresistor. You control the pitch by casting shadows over the light sensor, or by pointing it towards/away from a light source. The Deluxe version comes in a fancy bamboo case with more knobs and functionality. $35-$65" on fractalspin

Seeq-it from Michael Una on Vimeo.

"Seeq-it is a square wave synthesizer with a built-in stepped sequencer. There are 8 steps to the sequence, and each step can be set to a different pitch or turned off. LEDs on the front panel indicate the position and speed of the sequence as it moves in a circle. A 2nd low-frequency oscillator can be used to modulate the output pitch, resulting in additional tones and rhythms. A built-in resonant lowpass filter allows for fat frequency sweeps and tone control. Seeq-it's sound is reminiscent of both 8-bit video games and classic techno sequencers. The pitch output ranges from very high to very low, earth-shaking bass frequencies. $195" on fractalspin

Speaking in Code Trailer from sQuare productions on Vimeo.

"URB Magazine calls Speaking in Code "One of the most need-to-watch music docs in recent memory." It's an intimate account of people who are completely lost in music. A heartbreaking and lighthearted documentary, it's a vérité glimpse into the world of techno. Captivating and entertaining, the film takes you around the world, following the people who make electronic music ... their lives. $19.95" on fractalspin

Abylight - Retro and Electronic Kyboard for the Nintendo DSi

Note these are two separate apps for the Nindendo DSi.

Music on: Retro Keyboard - DSiWare - Abylight

YouTube via abylight — May 17, 2010 — "Release date: June 25th (Europe&Australia). America: TBA
Price: 200 Nintendo Points

Turn your Nintendo DSi into a full electronic keyboard with a carefully chosen selection of sounds and rhythms from the mythic computers and consoles of the 80s.
Perfect for retro-lovers!
Either if you are already an expert or if you are taking your first steps, Retro Keyboard will help you capture your inspiration wherever you are.

Characteristics:
- Interface inspired by the 80s,
- Selection of keyboard, console and computer sounds from the 80s,
- Rhythms inspired by the first generation videogames,

And also featuring:
- Automatic accompaniment function with chord recognition,
- Up to 8 user definable chords,
- 5 different styles, each one with 4 variations,
- Independent drum, bass and chorus parts,
- 6 octave keyboard (2 visible),
- Pitch bend function,
- 16 instruments,
- Integrated sequencer,
- Metronome,
- Recording and replay option."

Music On: Electronic Keyboard - DSiWare™ - Abylight

"abylight — May 21, 2010 — Music on: Electronic Keyboard gives you your very own electronic keyboard to take with you everywhere you go. Get creative, transforming your Nintendo DSi™ into a complete electronic keyboard: with a great variety of instruments, rhythms and sound effects. This is the perfect way to have fun and impress your friends with your musical creations. Whether you are already an expert or if you are taking your first musical steps, Electronic Keyboard will help you capture your inspiration wherever you are.

Characteristics:
- Automatic accompaniment function with chord recognition
- Up to 8 user definable chords
- 5 different styles, each one with 4 variations
- Independent drum, bass and chorus parts
- 6 octave keyboard (2 visible) with pitch bend function
- 16 different instruments
- Integrated sequencer
- Metronome
- Up to 8 sessions can be saved and loaded

Now available for America, Europe and Australia.
Price: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™"

http://www.abylight.com/