MATRIXSYNTH

Stay in Sync

via Innerclock Systems

"Back in 2009 when the Original Sync-Lock was in the early prototype testing phase we had nothing like our new Sync-Gen II software available and we based our hardware conversion design on raw audio pulses because we knew we could guarantee 100% sample-accurate, external tempo-sync with zero-latency regardless of computer platform or host DAW application.

One minor drawback in generating sync using this method is the difficulty in providing seamless transport control.

Stopping the DAW means the audio pulses also stop causing any connected slave-sync devices to be left ‘hanging’ waiting for the next sync pulse.

As a workable solution we added a Footswitch Input on the Original Sync-Lock. Simply pressing the Footswitch once forced all slave-sync devices to Stop and Reset themselves ready for the next DAW Start command.

Necessary, totally functional but not entirely elegant.

In designing our new Sync-Gen II software we had two primary goals:-

Sample Accurate and Zero Latency External Tempo Sync

Seamless DAW Integration

At the end of June 2011 after more than eighteen months of intense software development, extended hardware trials and exhaustive real-world DAW testing we feel we have exceeded our original expectations.

Transport is now fully integrated and seamless between the DAW host application and your external hardware via Sync-Gen II.

Force Reset is now ancient history. The DAW Spacebar runs the show.

Rather than leaving the Footswitch Input to waste on the Original Sync-Lock we decided it could be put to better use.

The Original Sync-Lock Analogue Pulse Output generated fixed 16th Note 20ms Positive 5v DC Pulses to drive external sequencers, synthesizer EGs and drum-trigger inputs. We felt this was the most useful rhythmic interval to drive analogue clock-driven arps and step-sequencers too.

A factory hardware update to the Original Sync-Lock now provides a wide range of quantized, rhythmic pulse intervals – 1 : 1/2 : 1/2T : 1/4 : 1/4T : 1/8 : 1/8T : 1/16 – and these are simply selected by holding down the Footswitch. At the beginning of each new bar if the Footswitch is held down, the next rhythmic interval is selected.

Email us at info@innerclocksystems.com for more information on updating your Original Sync-Lock.

http://www.innerclocksystems.com/New%20ICS%20Sync-Gen%20V2.html"

tBit on the SH-09

via Christian

"My buddies offspring via @MerKaTroiD"

drone

YouTube Uploaded by bowmoneydrums on Jun 28, 2011

"just some noise for fun...the recording didn't pick up as well as i would have liked it to but it came out alright nonetheless"

Stratojets tweaky Casio DG20 solo extraordinaire by Mr. 9 Volt

YouTube Uploaded by Stratojets1 on Jun 7, 2011

"Stratojets' Mr.9Volt demo of his Casio DG20 / MFB Synth lite combo.The little MFB Synth is permanently mounted on top of the plastic body of the DG-20."

Stratojets vs. Kinect

YouTube Uploaded by Stratojets1 on Jun 5, 2011
new 8bit / synth project Stratojets (www.stratojets.de)
"the Stratojets are testing their new magic kinect to midi device. Captain Supreme, Mr. 9Volt and Stylotone 500 (order of appearence) are controlling their synthesizers by waving their hands. On the left you can see a projection of the kinect capture screen and the midi data being send to the synths."

Godwin Guitar Organ

via this auction
More pics at the auction and be sure to see the seller's other items for other unique instruments.

"Late 1970s Godwin Guitar Organ in perfect functional condition and excellent cosmetic condition condition.

This high end Godwin Guitar Organ is the best model of "guitorgan" ever made. It uses frets and whichever string you are playing to trigger circuits that output whatever note you're playing and produces a Hammond-like organ sound. It has 19 switches and 13 knobs. All knobs, potentiometers of the guitar and the pedal have been fully tested and have no scratching. Played like a guitar, it also even has guitar pickups and can be played as a guitar as well. Sounds incredible when fed into a Leslie.

This Godwin Organ works perfectly, and includes the original case and power supply/volume pedal, both in excellent condition.Cosmetically, the only flaw that is anything more than extremely minor is the little craquelure in the paint around the 1/4" jack. It is remarkably and convincingly Hammond-like when fed into a Leslie. The "impossible to find original schematics" are also included. Basically, the drawbar logic of a Hammond organ is incorporated into this guitar, except here the drawbars are rotary knobs, and each drawbar can be switched in or out. You can add or subtract as much "percussion" or tremolo as desired, You can also adjust the speed of the tremolo with fast/slow controls. The history of the Godwin Guitar Organ is that during the 1970s, Sisme, the Italian owner of Godwin Organs, aimed to attract guitarists with the ambitious Guitar-Organ. It looked impressive, with a bast array of controls, and was big on body dimensions, necessary to accommodate the copious electronics. As with the ill-fated Vox organ, frets were wired to tone generators and string completed the "circuit", creating the organ sound. Truly amazing, and truly rare. Don't miss this opportunity."

This one in via Dave Manley.

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Free Weekly Ableton Live Rack #14: Noises, Risers, Swooshes

YouTube Uploaded by AfroDjMac on Jun 28, 2011

"This weeks Ableton Live Rack is a collection of white noise swooshes, risers, falling synths, and other useful transitional sounds. They are great for adding tension or creating releases. Most were created with either virtual synths or sampled synths, and some sounds were sampled from old video games. These are some of the exact sounds I use during my live performances to add anything from anticipation, signaling a change, or creating atmosphere. I have added a bunch of useful effects. These are explained in the video, as well as a quick demonstration of how I might use them on a track, although for the sake of example, I may be slightly overdoing it. Enjoy and Share :)

**Non Live users: You can use the samples in your DAW of choice**

Download the rack here: http://bit.ly/freesynth14

Thanks for watching :)

-AfroDJMac

www.afrodjmac.com
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