MATRIXSYNTH

Monday, January 10, 2011

Oberheim OB-8

via this auction

"Type: 8 Voices, 3 LFOs, Noise Source, Arpeggiator, 120 Patches, plus 12 Split and 12 Double Programs

Number of Keys: 61

Power Supply: 95 -240 Volts AC, 50i60 Hz, 45 Watts, standard power cord

Serial Number C32403"

via Kyle

Leploop kraftzwerg live jam...no overdubs...

Leploop kraftzwerg live jam...no overdubs... by spacebox720
"Live jam with the leploop...kraftzwerg and the MFB 522 (hihat + snare)

for the pad i used the plugiator Minimax

the leploop is also controlling the 2 envelopes of the kraftzwerg
i used the sample and hold outs (pitch and env.2) of the leploop and the seq cv out (env1 to the filter of the Kraftzwerg-
Release/catalogue number: unreleased"

via traumaduo in the comments of this post.

The NAMM List

This is just a reminder to check out The NAMM List daily. You can find the link under the Twitter, Facebook and RSS icons on top of the right section of the site. I posted some updates over the weekend and just posted an update for the KORG Kronos. Don't miss the Access updates and the Digitana Synthi AKS KS Expander Prototype. Just look for the red in the post.

Sunday, January 09, 2011

Vocoder Experiment 1

Vocoder Experiment 1 by chrisstack
"A quick-and-dirty recording of some dual vocal processors in action... simultaneously playing an Alesis Micron vocoder through a Moog MF-101 Low Pass Filter (controlled by an expression pedal) and a TC Helicon Voiceworks controlled by a MIDI keyboard. Background is Moog Voyager and Little Phatty, Yamaha MO8 and Korg MicroX (both non-Moog run through MF-101s)"
Update: Chris Stack is the Marketing Director for Moog Music

Update:

Vocoder Experiment #2

Vocoder Experiment #2 by chrisstack
"Further experiments in multiple vocal processors. Alesis Micron vocoder through Moog MF-101 Low Pass Filter w/ expression pedal, TC Helicon Voiceworks controlled by MIDI keyboard, bass is Moog Little Phatty. Rest is Yamaha MO8 through 2 Moog MF-101s and Kurzweil K2000 through Moog MIDI MuRF."

Tereshkova Synth Multi-Track Demo

Tereshkova Synth Multi-Track Demo from Calvin Cardioid on Vimeo.

"bit.ly/i2Gt3z
Visual accompaniment for Multi-Track Demo of Analogue Solutions Tereshkova Suitcase Synthesizer"

Luna cube

YouTube via grandtippler | January 09, 2011 |

"http://www.etsy.com/listing/65614630/ The Luna Cube is a small hand held synth that makes a large range of electronic noises."

"The Luna Cube is a small hand held synth that uses light to make a large range of electronic noises.

The light sensor inputs allow you to get a full range of sounds very quickly, they work as fast a you can move your fingers across the sensors.

Main controls:
Pitch: the pitch control allows you to make, 127 tones and 127 white noise variations using the right hand light sensor as an input. For crazy effect use a small LED torch that has a strobe function.

Chopper: The chopper control changes the frequency of the sound up and down. The speed of these changes is dependent on left hand side light sensor. The more light that enters the sensor the faster the sound moment, until the point where sound is chopped up.

The output is via a 3.5mm stereo socket which can be plugged into earphones, a computer sound card, mixer or amplifier.

I hope that gives you a basic idea about how the Luna Cube works, if you have any questions please feel free to convo me.

Happy noise making,
RareBeasts"

Vintage DIY Modular Analog Synth

via this auction

"I purchased this sweet guy at a yard sale and started working on it but I really have too many projects. It is a clearly homemade but nice quality modular analog synthesizer from the mid-1970's. This is an awesome piece for the collector! Vintage components are used throughout for maximum analog mojo. There are multiple components to this system. Here's a description of what is included:

1.) KEYBOARD CONTROLLER The keyboard controller is a two octave keyboard that is made from a chopped-off upright piano! This give it a really nice, unique feel. It has CV and gate outputs.

2.) TWO MODULAR CABINETS The two modular cabinets include three VCO modules (V/oct near as I can tell), a module with two summers and a noise source, a quad VCA module, a filter module, an ASDR module, a mixer module, and a power supply module (+/- 15V). The modules are chock full of vintage metal can CA3080 OTAs and other cool components. All jacks are RCA. The cabinets are made from pine and plywood for maximum 1970s homemade vibe.

3.) LARGE PILE OF RCA PATCH CORDS Various lenghts to match the RCA jacks used on the modules

Here is a list of what I have done to this synth since I bought it:
- Cleaned the keyboard contacts and set the keyboard potentiomenters for V/octave response.
- Cleaned all module potentiometers to remove nasty grease from pot shafts (I noticed when taking the pictures that a few (2-3) of the pots are still nto turning quite freeley. I managed to get the rest woring well with pot cleaner so I am sure that is all they need)
- Replaced a bad rotary switch in one of the VCO modules
- Verified the operation of the power supply, labeled power bus, and replaced some broken wires.
- Verified that all modules do not release any magic smoke when power is applied
- Verified that all modules work with the exception of the filter (lack of time on my part, plus I can't figure out the connections)
- Made some cool noises"