MATRIXSYNTH

Redshift - Hampshire Jam 9

YouTube via filbyhyde22 | December 01, 2010 |

"The opening section of Redshift's recent concert at the Hampshire Jam 9 electronic music festival in Liphook, UK on 13-11-10.
By kind permission :-)
http://www.redshift.biz/"

Altered space echoes (Novation XioSynth 25)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | December 01, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"My first album is now available at Ruralfaune (ruralfaune@gmail.com or http://www.myspace.com/disquesruralfa...
SYNTH018 FREDERIC GERCHAMBEAU "3 Suites" CDR - limited 90 - file under : french avant-garde electronic, GRM music for theoretical minds

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Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie. The music has been made in one take with a Novation XioSynth 25. Enjoy !
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgercha..."

Doepfer MS 404

YouTube via SyntheticMachines | December 01, 2010 | 2 likes, 0 dislikes

"Smooth synthpop demo made with the Doepfer MS-404. This is really a little 1 VCO beast. Multitrack + external FX."

Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder Trailer

YouTube via UniversalAudio | December 01, 2010 | 12 likes, 0 dislikes
No synths, but I'm making the exception on this one. Fascinating bit on the subtleties of tape.
"The Studer A800 Multichannel Tape machine remains the most popular tape machine ever made, and can still be found in studios all over the planet. Universal Audio's Studer A800 plug-in faithfully replicates this machine with multiple tape speed, tape formulations, calibration controls, and the ability to adjust multiple instances with one control. In this video we demonstrate the Studer A800 Plug-in, and artists and engineers give testimonials about how much they love working with tape and the plug-in."

2011 zircon Album Preview in FL Studio (Breaks/glitch vox)

YouTube via zirconst | November 22, 2010 | 117 likes, 0 dislikes

"http://www.zirconmusic.com/ - Subscribe and LIKE if you enjoyed this!

This is a YouTube EXCLUSIVE preview of a work-in-progress track for my upcoming album, to be announced + released in 2011. It's going to be very much in the style of Antigravity (http://www.cdbaby.com/zircon3) with a mix of progressive breaks, trance and house, except with better production values, more epic vocal tracks, and an overarching theme.

I'm really excited about it and hope you enjoy this little preview. Keep in mind this is an EARLY wip and the final version will be even better :D

Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/ZirconMusic
Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/zirconST
Awesome Vocals! http://www.JillianAversa.com/
Pro Sounds & Samples! http://www.ImpactSoundworks.com/"

"Dr. Bob's Modular" Benefit Sample Library for Bob Moog Foundation

"Acclaimed Sound Designers Drew Neumann and Kevin Lamb Create Dr. Bob's Modular Sample Library to Benefit the Bob Moog Foundation

December 1, 2010 – Asheville, NC/Los Angeles, CA – California-based sound designers Drew Neumann and Kevin Lamb have joined forces to create a sound library entitled Dr. Bob's Modular as a benefit for the Bob Moog Foundation. Sounds from Dr. Bob's Modular were sampled from a vintage modular Moog System 15 belonging to collector Dr. Howie Shen. The sample library of unique modular synthesizer sounds is available in the Native Instruments Kontakt 3.1 format at http://www.droomusic.com/dn_prodbundles.php.

The complete library of over 120 sounds is available for $50, while smaller bundles of 13 sounds each are available for $10 apiece. Purchase of the entire library offers significant savings. All bundles come with a special BMF electronic drum kit. Two compositions made with sounds from the library, “Bad Monkeys” and “BMF Carol of the Bells,” can be heard at www.droomusic.com and SoundCloud:

[Bad Monkeys get loose in the house. A short demo...

This was done entirely with one analog synth, a vintage Moog System 15 Modular loaned to me by Dr. Howie Shen. All sounds were generated on the synth, sampled using Redmatica software and loaded into Kontakt. Sequence written using Digital Performer. No monkeys were harmed.]

[Another one--this was also done entirely with the vintage Moog System 15 Modular loaned to me by Dr. Howie Shen. All sounds were generated on the synth, sampled using Redmatica software and loaded into Kontakt. Sequence written using Digital Performer. This showcases a sound set that will be sold at www.droomusic.com starting December 1, 2010 as a fundraiser for the Bob Moog Foundation. 50% of all proceeds go directly to the foundation. Happy Holidays!]

Fifty percent of all proceeds from the purchase of the library and bundles go to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation.

Dr. Bob's Modular is a downloadable-only sample library created to honor synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog's memory and to support the Foundation's mission of igniting creativity at the intersection of music, history, science, and innovation. Kontakt was chosen because it is a widely supported platform with powerful synthesis capabilities of its own. Kontakt supports monolithic file formats that make Web downloads and installations easy. There is a free downloadable Kontakt Player available at Native Instruments' website.

The full version of Kontakt is recommended for users who would like to dig deeper and want to edit and create their own new sounds using the raw waveforms.

Droomusic.com is a work of collaboration between award-winning and renowned composers/sound designers Drew Neumann and Kevin Lamb, who have nearly 70 years of combined experience working with analog synthesizers, both as builders and as players. The website offers extremely affordable sounds ready for immediate download.

Neumann and Lamb state, “Both of us became interested in electronic music through Dr. Moog's wonderful instruments—a passionate interest that led to our careers. We feel that this is one way we can give something back, to help a new generation discover music technologies, and to honor Dr. Moog's highly influential work.”

Drew Neumann (www.drewneumann.com) is an L.A.-based musician and composer of film and television scores for Disney, Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network. He created the soundtrack of the science fiction animated series Æon Flux and has composed music for many other shows including The Wild Thornberrys, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, and Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. He studied film, animation, and composition at the California Institute of the Arts. In addition, Neumann has contributed sound design and music composition for a variety of synthesizers, sound libraries, and software and computer products.

Kevin Lamb (www.premeditatedmusic.com) has worked as a keyboardist, synthesizer programmer, keyboard tech, and engineer for a number of notable international acts such as the Temptations, Chad Hugo (Neptunes), Guitar Legends, the BBC, John Wetton, Phil Manzanera, Tam White, Boz Burrell, Heitor Pereria, Steve Goodman, Simply Red, Thompson Twins, Icehouse, Vitamin Z, Take 6, The End, The Doors, Al Jarreau, Device, Tavares, and the Four Tops. He is an Ivor Novello-nominated composer for UK/European television. Kevin also creates sounds for synthesizer manufacturers and libraries, including Moog, Arturia, and Native Instruments. He is the designer of v4 firmware for C-Thru Music's AXiS-64 MIDI controller.

The Bob Moog Foundation (www.moogfoundation.org) honors the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog through its mission of educating and inspiring people with the intersection of music, history, science, and innovation. Its projects include its MoogLab Student Outreach Program, which brings electronic musical instruments into the schools to teach children science through music; the Archive Preservation Initiative, an effort to preserve and protect the inventor's extensive and historic archive; and the future Moogseum, an innovative educational, historic, and cultural facility to be located in Asheville within the next five years.

The Bob Moog Foundation is an independent, donor-driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is not formally affiliated with Moog Music, Inc."

MoogLab

YouTube via MusicThroughScience | August 30, 2010

Update vid DRFRESH in the comments: "Anyone else notice that that Twelve year old kid is wearing a Moog Filtered Ale t-shirt?"

Diabolical Circuit-Bent Casio SK-1 Custom Modular

via this auction

"The Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 (Version 3) is the new and improved circuit-bent glitch monster from Diabolical Devices. Create vast sound-sacapes, unique synth sounds and total chaos, all packed inside your favorite childhood toy. The Casio SK-1 is loaded with original features, sampling capabilities, and great sounds (for what it was....) Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices.

This is the latest in our series of custom modular SK-1s by Diabolical Devices. A incredible amount of labor and materials have gone into make this one of our most extensively modified, and visually appealing SKs to date. Circuit-bent SK-1 are famous for their seemingly endless variety of unique glitches and soundscapes, we have designed the features on this SK to let you get the most out these one of a kind devices. Inspired by the MS-20 and other early modular synthesizers this is a functional art piece with amazing sounds and stunning visual effects. Hand made wooden enclosure and 100% custom panels are loaded with multi-colored LEDs which shine through patch-bay and connectors. Check out the features below. This SK is one of a kind and its specific features will not be duplicated.

Modular SK-1 #0010 Features :
Solid wood enclosure: A lot of time went into the finishing of this cabinet. It is constructed of stained Red Oak. It as been hand sanded and 4 coats of polyurethane have been applied to give it more gloss and higher durability.

Custom fabricated and labeled panels with LED backlighting

Bending interface: 21 point bending patch-bay using 1/8" phono connectors. When these points are linked directly using provided patch cables or routed through bending accessories a wide variety of effects, glitches, drones, and other unique sounds can be generated. Everything from playable effects to circuit-bent madness. These points also interact with the onboard LFOs and square-wave generator, as well as some CV and audio signals. Experimentation is the key to unlocking some of the most unique audio and soundscapes you will ever hear.

Bending Accessories: The bending points, and the reaction they will generate can be altered and further manipulated using the selection of patchable electronic components located next to the main bending patch bay. Four silicone diodes, two potentiometers, and two (4) point multi-patch banks keep the unique sounds coming.

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Syncuino - Stability at different MIDI clock speeds

YouTube via KrassesZeug | December 01, 2010 | 0 likes, 0 dislikes

"Build your own Syncuino: http://chemiker1981.blogspot.com/

Syncuino is an Arduino Mega based home-made MIDI step sequencer playes a synthesizer (also DIY). In this video the clock speed of the MIDI master (Roland TR-505) is changed. The Syncuino stayes synchronous."