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Tuesday, March 01, 2011
SimpleMidiPad & More
via Analog Industries where you'll find the full post. The interesting bit:On the surface it's a simple MIDI pad controller for the iPad. There are a number of apps that can do this, but...
"Assuming it is approved and those of you that try it provide some good feedback, I'll adjust the framework accordingly and bang out a couple of the other simple ideas I have. Then we'll give porting the Axon sequencer a whirl, which is necessarily a much more involved process. If you have a request for a specific MIDI generator for the iPad, now is the time to bring it up."
Now an Axon sequencer on the iPad, well, that would be very, very cool. Until then, any simple sequencing features would be more than welcome.
New iPad gets announced tomorrow BTW. It will be interesting to see if it has an impact on the used market for soon to be last gen iPads.
iPads on eBay
K-N ChimerisM
YouTube via khnshs | Mar 1, 2011 |
"live jam with Chimera BC8 and Pigtronix Echolution... nothing else..."
The vOICe - Video to Audio - Seeing With Sound
Brian writes in with the following:"I came across this program while searching for a PC version of Metasynth. It can use either live video or a picture and converts it to sound. Lots of experimental stuff too - using the mouse position as input, sonifying a URL (?!), and much more. Very cool!...
It actually uses images (either video or still pictures) to generate sound. I've attached an AVI illustrating what was generated from a wolf picture. You can apply a filter for what colors to use - kind of a spectrogram ran backwards. Speaking of, I attached another AVI illustrating what a spectorgram (made in Audacity) of me saying "funky town" sounds like after running it through vOICe. There's even a mode for entrainment of brain waves (must register to use that mode)!" Videos below.
via http://www.seeingwithsound.com/
"The vOICe vision technology for the totally blind offers the experience of live camera views through sophisticated image-to-sound renderings. In theory this use of digital senses could lead to synthetic vision with truly visual sensations ("qualia") through crossmodal sensory integration, by exploiting the existing multisensory processing and neural plasticity of the human brain through training and education. The vOICe implements a form of sensory substitution where the goal is to bind visual input to visual qualia with a minimum of training time and effort, and improve quality of life (QoL) for blind users."
Update via Brian in the comments: "I tried to sonify the Matrixsynth page URL, but I got an error of "Too many links" :)"
The vOICe Wolf
YouTube via matrixsynth | Mar 1, 2011 |
The vOICe Funkytown
Collin's Lab: Monotron Hacking
YouTube via makemagazine | Mar 1, 2011 |
"The Monotron mini analog synthesizer was made to be hacked - learn how to add your own control-voltage inputs and check out some sample synthing played via strobe light."
M-Z3R0 - circuit bent - Yamaha DD-11 'HELLFIRE II' drum machine
YouTube via manufacturedZ3R0 | Mar 1, 2011 |
"My most heavily modded 8 pad Yamaha DD drum machine yet. Well worth the time put in to get it all working.
25 switch glitch matrix.
Version II 'destruction interface' giving access to:
Death industrial delay circuit with filter, rate & feedback.
K-Filter resonant low pass filter.
Distortion circuit.
Pitch control.
All the usual glitch mods found on most modified DD's are there but it can now do a lot more. Percussion, drones, ambience, rhythm loops.
A line input is also fitted so it can process external gear. Pre-amped mics, synths, other drum machines etc etc."
x0xb0x synthesizer w/ mods
via this auctionOther colors available. via the listing:
"I have added the following functions into the x0xb0x:
1./ Bass boost mod
2./ Env Mod Amount (Turning it all the way down)
3./ Env Mod Amount (Increasing the range by 3 times )
4./ Increased Filter Low End
5./ Resonance Boost
6./ Resonance accent increase
7./ Filter Modulation (VCO)
8./ Filter Modulation (VCA)
9./ Variable VCA Decay
10./ Devilfish Filter Overdrive
Panel color option : red , blue , gold.Case color option : Black
Other Case color option (additional USD$15 for paint) : white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, gold, silver
I have switches for all mods, so you can turn the effect On or off by using the switches.
This x0xb0x is original x0xb0x default setting when all the mod switch is at "Off" position
110V or 220V power supply is incl"
YouTube via djnorythm | Oct 26, 2010 |
Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 with Highly Liquid MIDI
via this auction
"The Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 custom version is the new and improved circuit-bent glitch monster from Diabolical Devices. Create vast sound-scapes, 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....) **When no modifications are engaged this will behave as a 100% stock Casio SK-1 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
Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 Features: 16 point circuit-bending interface: Heavy-duty 1/8" jacks on hand made turret board panel. This patch-bay allows you to scramble sound data as the synth addresses it, and the result is an endless variety of weird effects, noise, filtered and modulated bends, and one of a kind sounds (seriously, you might one hear some things once). It's a mixed bag of playable bends and bends that play themselves. These patch locations will affect each preset sound differently and also affect samples and chord/auto-play functions. This patch-bay also allows you to cross-patch with other bent devices for more ROM scrambling goodness.4 Hard wired toggle switch bends: Preset circuit bent points at the flip of a switch
Clock/Pitch mod: An external clock generator has been added. When engaged you have control over the master pitch of all keyboard voices, drum sounds, and bent sounds ranging from well above to WAY below original pitch. This modification has a bypass switch, pitch control and LED status indicator.
MIDI input: www.highlyliquid.com
1/4 audio output: Original speaker has been removed."
Maps & Atlases' microSAMPLER video.
YouTube via KorgUSAVideos | Mar 1, 2011 |
"Check out this video from rising artists Maps & Atlases, where they show us how they use their Korg microSAMPLER. To learn more about the band, visit www.mapsandatlases.org!"
Hollow Sun Oscillosine Sample
Sine by Hollow Sun
"Demo of 'Oscillosine', a new Kontakt 4 instrument from Hollow Sun using the valve generated sine oscillator samples from a Hewlett Packard test oscillator thought to date back to the 50s. Demo created by Atomic Shadow."
See this post for screens, details and comments.
"Demo of 'Oscillosine', a new Kontakt 4 instrument from Hollow Sun using the valve generated sine oscillator samples from a Hewlett Packard test oscillator thought to date back to the 50s. Demo created by Atomic Shadow."
See this post for screens, details and comments.
Re-Flex ' Politics Of Dancing' 1983
YouTube via AGESOFTHEROD | Apr 2, 2007 |
Some synth spotting in via Ben.
"live on The Tube UK TV show 1983"
Graphic Editor for the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP & Audio Numberz
http://itijik.com/zdspde.html"Display text editor for use with TipTop Audio Z-DSP, and TipTop Audio Numberz.
The editor is able to open and save .txt files, for quick text recall with Z-DSP screen formatting. It also exports .hex files if needed. But the coolest part is...it now writes directly to Numberz! Just one application for all of your text editing. No more using pickit2 and having to select devices or eprom parts. Just click the write button, confirm and its done!
Please donate to show your appreciation for our programmer. He has made an awesome tool for our Z-DSP projects!...and has done it on his own time!
This donation will not only help with the continuous stream of Mountain Dew needed to keep the code flowing, but it will also encourage future development for the modular community. Thank you."
Winter Soundscape
Winter Soundscape from Travis Thatcher on Vimeo.
"This is what happens when I have free time"
"This is a recording of a self-playing patch (I did tweak the cutoff on the VoS filter slightly throughout though) made using:
VoS VCF, VoS Sequencer, Steiner VCO, MFOS VCO x 2, Buchla 292c LPG Clone, Banalogue VCS, Blacet: Stonez, Dark Star Chaos, Klang Werk, Mini Wave, Binary Zone, Audio Divider, Doepfer LFO and Roland Space Echo RE-201"
This is via Travis Thatcher of Voice of Saturn.
LABELS/MORE:
Bananalogue,
Blacet,
Buchla,
Doepfer,
Featured,
MFOS,
Roland,
Steiner Parker,
Video,
Voice of Saturn
new michael nervous - korg ds 10 - "ohm" for new album day 23
YouTube via michaelnervous | Feb 28, 2011 |
"song called ohm gets it's first upload - long way to go on this and the patterns are not quite done- but I liked it and decided to upload early."
Nintendo DSi on eBay
Nintendo DSi on Amazon
KORG DS-10 on eBay
KORG DS-10 on Amazon
Evila Modular
New pics via this auction(2) 'BLUE DEMON' VCO'S WITH: SAW/RAMP/SQUARE/TRANGLE/SINE AND LINEAR,FM,SYNC,PWM, AND 1V/OCT CV INPUTS.
(1) MODULAR PORTABLE BI-POLAR POWER SUPPLY WHICH HANGS OFF THE PANEL WITH BUILT IN MULTIPLE CV BUFFER.------>16VAC PWR INPUT(WALLWART) 2.1mm JACK
(1) NOISE GENERATOR : 4 NOISE FLAVORS!
(1) AC MIXER.
(1) LFO WITH S&H AND TAP TEMPO. SAW/RAMP/SQUARE/TRIANGLE/SINE/S&H
(2) ADSR ENVELOPE GENERATORS WITH MANUAL TRIGGER BUTTON.(1) POLIVOKS LM4250 BASED VCF WITH BRIGHT SWITCH AND BI-POLAR INPUT.
(1) MIDI 2 CV CONVERTER WITH (2) PITCH CV OUTS AND (1) GATE OUT, (1) TRIG OUT, (1) CC #100 MIDI --> CV CONTROLLER OUT
(2) JACK TYPE CONVERTERS SO YOU CAN CONNECT TO YOUR MIXER OR AMP.
(2) ATTENUATORS."
BUGBRAND Weevil08 synth oscillator touch
via this auctionDescription via BugBrand where you'll find samples.
"Released Feb08
Here's the new Weevil08 - three lo-fi oscillators quasi-ringmodulated together, with PowerStarve, Filter, 9-point-TouchPlate and internal MiniAmp.
While the core Weevil circuitry is similar to the Postcard, the sonic results are quite different - for one, each Osc has a range switch for Hi tones or Lo clickety, and the output levels are much more stable due to a comparator circuit (don't worry - there's still loads of chaos within!). The combination of PowerStarve and responsive TouchPlate opens up a vast array of sounds that are played in a way unlike any other instrument. The internal MiniAmp is now a standard feature and gives a pretty different tone/response from the output jack. Plugging in a jack conveniently disconnects the internal MiniAmp.
This is a newly standardised version built with pro-PCBs for improved feel and replicatability, available in Green or Red with chunky knobs in a sprayed plastic case and running off a single 9V battery.
You can check the block diagram for details of the internal arrangement, but it may be best just to listen to the mp3 demo (11MB) that wobbles through some of the wide-ranging sounds available!"
BUGBRAND Micro BugCrusher
via this auctionDescription via BugBrand where you'll find samples.
"The BugCrusher effect comes from using a Sample & Hold circuit clocked at audio rates - this Sample Rate Reduction is an analogue process and should not be confused with BitCrushing [most BitCrush plugins will have Sample Rate and Bit Depth controls]. Rate Reduction sounds somewhat like RingModulation, but tends to appear more musical - at high frequencies you get a fizzle to the sound while maintaining most of the original audio, and at low frequencies any high notes will seem to wrap-around and the overall sound is much more chaotic. You could read about Aliasing and Nyquist for further technical details.
The Micro or μCrusher features two simple controls, one to set the Sample Rate and one to Blend between the Dry and Effected signals.
There is a button to Engage/Bypass the effect with a status LED. As the case and switch are not designed to be stompable, an external footswitch can be attached via the front jack socket. This should be a simple momentary switch such as keyboard sustain pedal. Switching is achieved electronically and is noiseless - the effect is not true-bypass and audio always passes through an input buffer amplifier even when bypassed. The devices has a unity gain structure and applies no amplification to signals.
The Micro is happy with instrument or line input signals. Input and Output connections are on the rear with standard Mono 1/4" Jack Sockets - note that Mono cables should always be used as inserting a jack plug into the Input socket serves to apply power to the unit in typical stompbox manner.
Power is supplied on a standard external 'Boss-type' 9V Regulated DC Supply with 2.1mm centre-negative barrel plug. A simple battery connector is also supplied with each unit. Max. power consumption is 10mA and the device is polarity and over-current protected.
The MicroCrusher features PCB material panel and end-cheeks and is enclosed in a metal case measuring 12 x 8 x 4.5 cm. Some of the metal cases come in black dependent on supply. Each device comes in a stamped cardboard box with instruction sheet. The Micro is covered by a 1 year parts & workmanship guarantee."
Pollard Syndrum Quad electronic drum module
YouTube via technomantra | Sep 7, 2010 | 1 likes, 0 dislikes
"Recorded on September 2, 2010 using a Flip Video camcorder."
via this auction
Note the date of the video. The video was just linked in the auction for demo purposes and is not the one for sale. The following is from the description: "The build quality of the Syndrum is typically seventies American ( moog Arp) but seems to do all that's needed occasionally you get a sticky slider or switch but most of us can deal with that if you want to fully restore it is is thankfully fully discreet circuitry and all parts are available i haven used the pads ( loom is included ) i was triggering this from voltage triggers or sound sources i don't think the 4 pads are working properly but its probably only a minor issue with leads or connections it has been describes as 4 Moogs in a box? http://electro-music.com/forum/post-15480.html i can tell you it has a very wide range of sounds and extremely wide range LFOs at times it can get out of control but if you can control it then huge subsonic kicks . crispy snares and melodic toms toms are all there all 4 voices are identical this has a far wider range of sounds than other electro drums of the late seventies ( like Simmons SDS5 - i have owned all of them at some stage ) the book had not been written yet and rules were broken"
Cheetah MS6 Analogue DCO Rack Synthesiser
via this auction
"Works great with something like a Behringer BCR2000 [or iPad]. New memory back-up battery. Some power supply improvements that are detailed in the schematic, but missing from this example when I got it. 2 New Voice IC's(£15 each)"
Waldorf Pulse Analogue Monosynth with Original Box
via this auction"Waldorf Pulse Analogue Monosynth running the updated 2.01 EPROM sourced directly from Waldorf... Have also included the old 1.42 EPROM"
ROLAND EP 09 vintage analog electric piano
via this auction
Roland ep-09 Electric Piano (vintage)
YouTube via abertronic | Apr 27, 2010 |
"This a demonstration of the Roland ep-09 Electric piano. Please come check my shop at http://stores.ebay.com/abertronix"
Ultimate Percussion ONE UP Analogue Drum Synth
via this auction "There are 7 controls on one side Decay, Sweep, Pitch, Balance, Noise Filter, Bite and Output Level. It takes a PP3, 9 volt battery. It has a XRL connector"
Hohner bass pedals
YouTube via organfairy | Mar 1, 2011 |
"This set of bass pedals is quite special. Instead of a VCO, VCF, and VCA it has a capacitor controlled oscillator, a fixed filter, and a light modulated amplifier.
I show the inside of the instrument and play a piece of music where I use it for the bass line.
The other instruments are Böhm Station One workstation and Roland E-15 keyboard."
Orion Pro-9
"The new Pro-9 generator is a complete overhaul of the former XR-909 generator. The Pro-9 offers virtual-analog drum sound modelling of breathtaking quality and accuracy, not only making it indistinguishable from the analog reference hardware, but also providing that analog "feel" which mere sample-based recreations lack.The user interface comprises controls for each drum sound, as well as a classic drum machine step sequencer, for quick and easy pattern programming. There is a total of 11 sounds that can be synthesized, including Bass Drum, Snare, Toms, Clap, Rimshot, Hihats and Cymbals. The Pro-9 is fully compatible with the General MIDI (GM) drum map, so it can be played via MIDI gear as well."
"Unlike most other software drum machines, the Pro-9 is not sample-based, but offers virtual-analog modelling of a breathtaking quality and accuracy."
Monolith Low latency guitar Synth plugin Preview
YouTube via Sentientfx1 | Feb 22, 2011 |
"Monolith is a very low latency, guitar driven VST plugin Synthesiser.
This is just a preview of the prototype.
Monolith is planned for release in the spring of 2011."
ARP 2600 with MOOG 3 Band Parametric EQ
ARP 2600 No.1
YouTube via vcf4012 | Feb 28, 2011 |
"ARP 2600 with MOOG 3 Band Parametric EQ
shot on HTC Desire HD."
ARP 2600 No.2
YouTube via vcf4012 | Feb 28, 2011 |
"ARP 2600 with MOOG 3 Band Parametric EQ
shot on HTC Desire HD."
ARP 2600 No.2
D.C. Systems module
flickr By bliepelt(click for more)
Anyone know what this is? Via the flickr set: "Basically I am trying to figure out what this thing does. I think it's some kind of a clock divider or sequencer, but I'm not even sure of that. No information found from the search engines."
See this post for an update.
monotron
flickr By timnh
"#ds470
Make a photograph illustrating a sound that catches your ear today.
Ah, an assignment to my liking... ;)
Track of the day:
soundcloud.com/user288070/day16"
Day16 by timh
"day 16: I was in a bad mood today (and I did not like yesterdays track to be honest...). Todays track somehow mirrors all that I guess."
Promoshot FEJLD
flickr By mushboy(click for more)
Snyderphonics Manta & monome
"Promoshot for the soon to be released debut-album by the ambient duo "Fejld".
The full album can be heard at SoundCloud already: [below]
Fejld - Illiterate Poetry (album-preview) by KUF Records
"A preview set of the album "Illiterate Poetry" by Fejld.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fejld/205200019495024"
DePatch
DePatch from Klaus Gstettner on Vimeo.
"until the next project is finished -
Ever wondered how to de-patch an analogue synthesizer?
Here is how it's done, quick, ultimately and irreversible, there is no
'control-Z' "
2nd Interlude for Moog Guitar
YouTube via chrisstackvideo | Feb 28, 2011 |
"An improvisation for Moog Guitar and synthesizers. Visit www.experimentalsynth.com for more on the Moog Guitar."
Buchla 255 Used for Automated Voice Dynamics
YouTube via dkimcg | Mar 1, 2011 |
"Another rare dry track from me. No reverb at all, I forgot to turn on the Eclipse, so dry it is. Changing envelope lengths attacks, and other stuff so that the voiced don't compete with one another, levels are screwy, but you can hear the proof of concept. The 255 inverts (around 5v) which is weird, but makes perfect sense in the Buchla boat. Gotta figure out how to record in stereo, you're missing the swirlies and I think the ZOe cancelled itself out a little bit, it was louder in person."
Jupiter - JV Reactable live
YouTube via JVreactablelive | Feb 28, 2011 |
Reactable Systems SL - iTunes link
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay
iPad NOTEPLEX App - Revolutionary Synth Reviews
YouTube via VJFranzK | Mar 1, 2011 |
"Hexagonal Beats and Bleeps - Here is another great App for making music in a unique and visually beautiful way - NotePlex"
noteplex - mode of expression, LLC
iPads on eBay
Springtime: Dual Korg ESX + MFB Nanozwerg
YouTube via Betterburg | Mar 1, 2011 |
"This is last from 3 videos with 2 ESX and Nano. Now I have only one ESX.
Nanozwerg on the bass."
Pure-POne4free by tubeohm
YouTube via UPROAR24 | Mar 1, 2011 |
"Pure-POne4free comes with an amazing 60 presets filled to the gunnels with great sounding pads lead arpegators and stab amount the usual sounds of piano, strings instrument sounds etc, with the insentive to buy the full version that comes with ore voices as this version mainly has monophonic keyboard controls.
has my musical skills are virtually non-existant, just imagine the possiblities you could create with this amazing synthesizer.
Pure-POne4free is the same than Pure-Pten but it has only one voice. Free version with one voice. That it's only limitation
for more information vist
http://www.tubeohm.com/TubeOhm/HOME.html
http://www.tubeohm.com/TubeOhm/Freewa...
or visit
http://www.vst4free.com/free_vst.php?..."
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