MATRIXSYNTH

Monday, August 22, 2011

Yamaha RX-7 Digital Rhythm Programmer Drum machine

via this auction

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Genome MIDI Sequencer Now Available

videos here
"Genome MIDI Sequencer (GMS) is a pattern based MIDI sequencer. It’s simply the best app on the iPad for controlling all your MIDI gear. You can sequence single patterns or an entire 16 track song.

GMS is fun, easy and portable. Whether you want to make music from the couch, a hotel room or on stage, GMS is the right tool for the job.

It is great for people looking to try an alternate studio setup, searching for a compact sequencer to bring to band practice or those who just want to find a way to ditch the bulky laptop.

GMS easily syncs your drum machines and arpeggiators by sending and receiving MIDI clock messages. General MIDI files are easily exported and imported for integration with desktop apps.

GMS is compatible with the Line6 MIDI Mobilizer and any interfaces that support CoreMIDI using the Camera Connection Kit or Network MIDI. Network MIDI allows you to send events to your Mac Desktop or to other iOS devices and apps.

NOTE: GMS does does not produce any sounds by itself. Some MIDI gear or software synths are required to use this app.

Features:
- CoreMIDI, Line6 Mobilizer Mk I & II compatible
- Supports Network MIDI
- Sends and Receives MIDI Clock Sync, Start and Stop events
- Also sends Note On, Note Off, Pitch Bend, Aftertouch, Channel Pressure and CC’s
- Pattern Based, pattern changes occur on bar boundaries so song stays in sync
- On screen keyboard interface
- Up to 16 simultaneous tracks, unlimited number of patterns
- Song / live modes
- Record incoming CC’s and Notes
- Undo / redo for most actions"

Genome MIDI Sequencer - White Noise Audio Software
iPads on eBay

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Bob Moog - A Personal Rememberance from His Daugher

Today marks the anniversary of Bob Moog's passing. Michelle Moog-Koussa, Bob Moog's Daughter and Director of The Bob Moog Foundation wrote in to let me know of a post she put up on her Facebook page. It is a beautiful and poignant tribute to her father. Click through for the full post.

"Most of all, thank you for giving me the guidance needed to be myself and to stand up for what I believe in. That ability has served me well over the past six years. I remember, as a little girl, the sense of strength that was transmitted when I held your hand, or when you held my face in your hands and kissed me on the cheek. I am grounded in that strength. That strength is my foundation."

We miss you Dr. Robert A. Moog. Thank you for everything.

Modded Arp Avatar Analog

via this auction

via the listing: "). This unit has a great additional modification, (please see picture w/ the 2 knobs) 2 knobs that control Osc #2. The bottom knob controls Osc #2 as an Octave switch (4 one octave increments), while the top knob controls (minor 3rd, major 3rd,4th (slightly flatted) , augmented 4rth, all by turning the knob 1 click at a time), these mods are really handy and very welcomed! The Avatar has some very cool features which include CV input into both Filter and osc #2. I have used my Euro modular to control these, and it can transform this instrument on to a whole new level. (By the way, the osc.'s track quite well from an external cv/gate/trigger keyboard (I was using my Korg Monopoly) as well as my Future Retro Revolution). You can also send external trigger/gate signals into it and also control it's LFO...I tried this using a Korg Monotribe, and it tacked beautifully! Of course since it is very similar to the Odyssey, it has that wonderful Arp ring modulator that can really sing! There are many other really cool things about this unit that can be said, these are but a few of it's highlights..."

Pics of the inside below.

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Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA PSS-470 FM Synthesizer (August 2011)

YouTube Uploaded by squidfanny on Aug 21, 2011
squidfanny on eBay
"quick mess around with another Killer PSS-470....

Pitch Mod, LFO, Phazer (!), Mean Oscillation & Wicked FM Glitch...

Use the glitch buttons to generate unique Chord & Bass sounds, Disrupted Rhythms, Twisted Drums and fragmented tones.
Use the Glitch Knob to generate rhythmic noise-scapes from drum damage.

Usual Glitch-Punk style with lots of shiney metal, Green PCB & Metal Keys. Sadly my old camcorder won't quite capture the detail."