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Another Voyager XL Pic Surfaces

See the bottom pic in the original post. This one isn't as large unfortunately. If anyone has a higher res image, feel free to send it in.

MacBeth Mk1 Modular quicky!

YouTube via macbethsynthesizers | September 08, 2010

"Here's a quick vid of part of the MacBeth Mk1 Modular Synthesizer System setup...note these modules are essentially flat- this means that they can be laid down horizontally!
This was recorded direct- ie camera mic built in- so other noises included! Camera is Nikon D90- Lens is Sigma 10mm-20mm"

CIAT-LONBARDE Cocolase

via this auction
"The Ciat-Lonbarde Cocolase System dual 8 Bit Delay, a truly unique delay system not for the light of heart. I ordered this from Ciat-Lonbarde a few years ago, it's in great working order and in great shape. I know there aren't a lot of these floating around, you might say that they are extremely rare.

The Cocolase has two 8 bit digital delays, but it does not just delay sounds, it recontextualizes them in different pitches, directions, all broken up or all melded together. Each delay has sensing inputs to control its speed, direction, and location. In the center of the Cocolase is a woven nest of 8 oscillators called a Sidrassi. The Sidrassi manifests many varieties of movement with which to control the delays.

more info here" video below.

previously posted

Ciat lonbarde Cocostuber loop with wurlitzer 200

YouTube via theau61 | September 09, 2010
Ciat Lonbarde on Ebay
"Simple loop running backwards. Only one coco used as aux effect on cheap PA system"

KORG S3 by S-CAT

YouTube via PHONICPOTION | September 09, 2010
S-CAT on Ebay
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 8 MODIFICATIONS"

AS Oberkorn MK3 Tutorial #01 - Connecting a Synth

YouTube via rezfilter | September 09, 2010

"HOW TO: Make basic connections from your AS Oberkorn Analogue Sequencer [www.analoguesolutions.com] to your synth using: CV, Gate, & Filter.

This video shows the basic connections one can make to begin developing the elements of a sequence. In this video, the Oberkorn is using its internal clock and sending gate information to both the analog modular (Roland 100m) and the SCI Pro One monosynth.

CV (Pitch) and Gate information are used to develop a bass sound which is then enhanced by filter control via an Oberkorn voltage out strip."

touchAble -controller for Ableton Live & iPad - featured Artist: Arnaud Bertrand

YouTube via touchAbleapp | September 09, 2010

"Arnaud Bertrand was in Berlin for few days, rehearsaling a show with Sarah Trägner, a circus performer, previous to Solycirco 2010, Artistikfestival, Sylt, in Germany, where they won the inovation award few days after that...

Arnaud Bertrand is a sound designer, music composer, and audio engineer from France, he's been working with famous theatre, contempory dance companies, and contempory circus all around the world.

touchAble is available at itunes App Store

iPads on Ebay

more infos and details :
http://www.touch-able.com

check the others featured artist video on our channel."

Novation UltraNova: The synth engine

Video re-uploaded by Novation and added to this post.

Stimulating voltage - Don Buchla Interview & Live Performance Tonight

"The first Buchla Box, using touch-sensitive pads or ports rather than a standard keyboard, was funded with a $500 grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. Today it's permanently ensconced at Mills College. On a side note, Buchla estimates it would easily go for $30,000. Buchla still tackles new designs — he has a multichannel filter that can serve as a Vocoder coming out next month — and his instruments, it seems, "don't depreciate at all, so they're good investments."

'But I prefer to build them for playing.'"

You can find the full interview on sfbg. Note Don Buchla will be performing with Alessandro Cortini at the San Francisco Electronic Music Festival (SFEMF) tonight [previously posted].

Moog Modular Poll

Lorne, aka kidtronic, asked what all modular synth geeks and sound tinkerers (myself included), wonder each time a new Moog product is announced - why don't they just make modules again? The market is growing and they could make a killing off them. I could be wrong but I'm guessing it's a combination of time, physical resources (manufacturing and people), prioritization, and size of the potential market. Modules are currently limited to people that have and/or want to build modulars. How big is that market? What would be the tipping point for them to consider modules and if so, what format? Eurorack is gaining popularity, but would it be sacrilege to go with Euro vs. the classic and original Moog format? Could they afford to do both? Technically you could design the guts for Euro and then mount them in both. Heck, you could make Mini-Moogerfoogers for the non modular market.

Moog could put a poll up but in doing so, it would mean they are considering it, and if it didn't pan out, they would be disappointing those that voted for it. That said, I thought I'd put up a few polls for fun. I'm doing these on the spur without much thought, so if I'm missing something obvious feel free to comment or shoot me an email (contact info on the bottom right). I went with Eurorack and Moog for the formats for now. If there is interest for other formats, don't vote and mention it in the comments or email me. I will add them. I don't want to dilute the poll with them unless there is genuine interest.

Spread the polls around so people see them. I included links to the embed code for those on other sites. Note there is no link back to MATRIXSYNTH, so you are safe. :) The polls are hosted on Polldady and I have to embed them as well. In order for the numbers to mean anything across sites, it's probably a good idea to have only one poll for each question.

Now the BIG assumption of course, is that the cost of the modules would be relative to Moogerfoogers as far as functionality vs. price.