Laurie Spiegel's "The Expanding Universe" Extended Release in the Works

See the update in this post.


[Re-posted. This one was a casualty of the recent Blogger outage.]

Yamaha SW1000XG sound device and synth

via this auction
[Re-posted. This one was a casualty of the recent Blogger outage.]
"This auction is for the legendary Yamaha SW1000XG soundcard which has served me faithfully for many years. WHen it was launched it was regarded as something special compared to anything else in the price range. It not only allowed to mix and record with professional quality sound, it also can with a fantastic soft synth with XG works - This is the best digital synth I've ever used -

Here's something i recorded almost completely with the soft synth - dig the hammond sounds!!"

Catch Your XG

Uploaded by monkeywithoutthee on May 12, 2011

The original press release from the auction:

"YAMAHA SW1000XG AUDIO AND MIDI PRODUCTION CARD BREAKS NEW GROUND

-PCI Board Delivers a Complete Production Studio on a Card-

BUENA PARK, CA - Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio and Combo Division, has announced the SW1000XG Digital Audio and MIDI production card with XG Works Music Software. When installed in the PCI slot of a computer running Windows 95, the SW1000XG provides a totally integrated music production studio including a professional-quality 64-note polyphonic synthesizer, 12 tracks of digital audio playback, four tracks of simultaneous audio recording and seven independent 24-bit effects processors.

XG Works, included with the SW1000XG, is a complete suite of music software applications integrated into a single package, featuring: sequencing, sound editing, notation, built-in style libraries of music data and full mix control over effects processing, digital audio and MIDI tracks. This revolutionary collection of features is the first of its kind to be available in a single, affordable, computer-based package.

"The SW1000XG delivers on the age-old dream of the 'studio in a box,'" states Athan Billias, marketing manager, Digital Musical Instruments (DMI) Department. "With the SW1000XG and XG Works software, Yamaha has put an end to the chaos and confusion normally associated with assembling a studio by integrating all the components needed for professional-level music production into a single affordable product." The SW1000XG is currently shipping.

The synthesis section of the card features 64 voices of polyphony which can be divided among 32 timbral parts. Yamaha's Advanced Wave Memory 2 technology provides a selection of 1,267 different voices derived from 20 Megabytes of sample ROM.

Also on-board is the same expansion connector found on Yamaha's MU100 tone generator. This port allows for the quick connection of optional expansion plug-in cards that offer new synthesis technologies. Cards currently available include the PL100-VL Virtual Acoustic board, which delivers the sounds and features of Yamaha's VL70m physical modeling synthesizer.

The optional PLG100-VH Vocal Harmony Board can create up to three-part harmonies from any input signal. Complete control over pitch, gender, pan, vibrato and other parameters is provided for each individual harmony part. This allows for the quick creation of rich, expressive, natural-sounding harmonies.

By selecting from the SW1000XG's Input Presets, a stereo analog connector on the card can be used to directly connect microphones, guitars or line-level signals. Once a signal enters the SW1000XG, a high-powered, custom Yamaha DSP chip is used to shape and sculpt the sound. This custom chip translates into seven internal effects "blocks," each of which can be assigned to perform one or more independent effects from the SW1000XG's massive selection.

Available effects include everything from standards such as reverb and chorus to amp simulators, rotary speaker emulation and 70 types of "variation" effects. This powerful processing architecture allows for the production of completely finished works using only the SW1000XG card, eliminating the need for costly external effects processors.

Although the SW1000XG is shipped with XGWorks, it is also fully supported by most major sequencing packages including Steinberg's Cubase VST, Emagic's Logic Audio, The Cakewalk Company's Cakewalk Pro Audio, and Sonic Foundry's SoundForge.
For more information on the SW1000XG PCI Audio card, visit www.xgfactory.com, a Web site that is completely packed with useful information on SW1000XG, including product information, FAQs, compatibility issues, latest news and more. Or write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Digital Musical Instruments, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; or e-mail info@yamaha.com.
Yamaha Corporation of America manufactures a complete line of musical instruments, professional audio products, customer-driven support products and computer-based products targeted to both the amateur and professional markets."

Roland GR 500 Guitar Synthesizer Module

via this auction
[Re-posted. This one was a casualty of the recent Blogger outage.]

Roland Jupiter 6 Synthesizer with Europa Upgrade

via this auction
[Re-posted. This one was a casualty of the recent Blogger outage.]
Sold For: $2625.00
"It has been upgraded with the latest Europa firmware from Synthcom. They also replaced the battery. So you get the tons of extra midi features, expanded arpeggiator, and everything else listed here."

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Reaktor Loupe for TouchOSC on iPad

Reaktor Loupe for TouchOSC on iPad from Peter Dines on Vimeo.

"Coming soon - a new version of Loupe with bidirectional OSC mappings for TouchOSC - the slice / note settings update as you play each note so you see the settings at a glance. Grab all three filter parameters with your fingers and drag them around, navigate the waveform with your ears instead of your eyes.
Re-posting. Look like this one was a casualty of the recent Blogger outage.
More here:

modulations.noisepages.com/​2011/​05/​loupe-1-5-for-reaktor-now-with-bidirectional-osc-mappings-for-touchosc/​"

hexler - TouchOSC
iPads on eBay

Laurie Spiegel 1971

via Laurie Spiegel's Photos
(see link for additional details in the comments)

"The photo was taken by Stan Bratman in the apartment I had in New York for about 5 years before moving into my loft in 1971."

Electrocomp system.

Update via Spiegel's Reflections in the comments:
"A greatly expanded CD re-release of "The Expanding Universe" is in the works thanks to this excellent fairly new label http://unseenworlds.net

It is currently planned as a double cd with about 2 1/2 hours of music from that period all created on the BTL GROOVE system.

Due to the ongoing craziness of life it could take a few months more before it's out."

[Re-posted. This one was a casualty of the recent Blogger outage.]

Voltron Meets Moog

And I'll Form The Head - Voltron Music by Praxis Axis

YouTube Uploaded by PraxisAxis on May 8, 2011
[Re-posted. This one was a casualty of the recent Blogger outage.]
"Voltron. Yeah! This video proves once and for all that Chuck Norris *can* be beaten. Original music by the Axis of your Praxis. Don't forget to subscribe, you PUNKS.

Dedicated to Sprinklerhead.

Gear I used:
Little Phatty
Voyager
Electribe S mk II
TX81Z
MU80
Casio SK-1
Some other stuff I've forgotten.

By the way there's some fairly straightforward arithmetic encoded in this tune... 10 points to anyone who can figure it out."

Powerup Happytime

Uploaded by PraxisAxis on Nov 25, 2010

"This track is just one from our upcoming album; it's not available yet but it will be soon. If you had fun, please subscribe... we'll be doing more videos.

Info:
"Powerup Happytime" Performed by Praxis Axis.
Composition/recording/mixing/editing etc Thomas Green
Video and artwork by Thomas Green
Trumpet: Clint Allen
Guitar: Paul Henderson
Keys: Thomas Green
Bass: Sam Vincent
Drums: Mark Henman

Principle Artistic Concept Advisors, and additional artwork:
Charlie Green and Toby Green

This track has not yet been professionally mastered. If you like it, stay tuned for its online release on an upcoming album by Praxis Axis. Note that this video's audio quality is better at higher definition settings (bottom right of the video screen).

Synths used:
Moog Little Phatty
Nord Stage EX 88
Korg Electribe SMKII
Roland EM-101 Sound Plus
Hammond Autovari 64
Yamaha TX81Z"
And the gear candy:

Just Stay Home (and play synthesizers)

Uploaded by PraxisAxis on Mar 7, 2011

"A line out of the song Inner City Pressure by Flight of the Conchords served as the inspiration to this tune. The Flight of The Conchords is a totally rad duo from NZ. You can see their song here http://www.youtube.com/user/FOTC0123

For fellow synth geeks here are the ones I used:
Moog Voyager Electric Blue
Moog Little Phatty
Korg Electribe ES-1 mk II
Yamaha DD-7
Yamaha Portasound PC-50
Yamaha TX81Z
Roland Sound Plus EM-101
The delay, reverb and vocoder are audio plugins.

Starring:
Thrusterhead and Friends"

Yamaha SY77 Patch Demo: MKS-80 Bass

YouTube Uploaded by derekaggs11 on May 11, 2011
[Re-posted. This one was a casualty of the recent Blogger outage.]
"Trying to remake that gritty MKS-80 Synth Bass 1 preset (I-77) featured on Madonna's Into The Groove. Composed & sequenced on the SY77. Used Oberheim DMX drum samples. Not too bad, huh?"

Roland JD-800 + Korg Wavestation "Voyager"

YouTube Uploaded by retrosound72 on May 11, 2011

[Re-posted. This one was a casualty of the recent Blogger outage.]

"vintage synth track by RetroSound

Roland JD-800 digital synthesizer (1991)
Korg Wavestation SR vector synthesizer module (1992)
Yamaha DX7 II is only masterkeyboard"

KORG WAVESTATION - DEMO - FOIREXPO POITIERS 2011

YouTube Uploaded by PianoVintage on May 17, 2011

"Here's demo of my Korg Wavestation during Foirexpo event in Poitiers (FR) 2011
Enjoy
More info : http://www.pianovintage.fr"