Moogfest is Coming - Performances, Workshops, Panels and More

"That spooky time of year is quickly drawing near... It's almost Halloween and time for Moogfest 2011!

Moogfest is a weekend celebration of the creative vision of sonic pioneer Bob Moog, inventor of the Moog synthesizer and its offspring. The Flaming Lips, Moby, Passion Pit, STS9, Tangerine Dream, TV on the Radio, Special Disco Version: James Murphy and Pat Mahoney, Umphrey's Mcgee, Amon Tobin: ISAM, Chromeo, Crystal Castles, Flying Lotus, Suicide, Ghostland Observatory, Childish Gambino, M83, Neon Indian, and St. Vincent are just some of the mind-blowing artists gathering for this epic weekend, October 28th-30th in Asheville, NC.

Plus, in what can only be described a Moogfest coup, musician / producer / artist / visionary / thinker and all-round renaissance man Brian Eno will be coming to Moogfest this year. His amazing video installation, 77 MIllion Paintings, will be exhibited for the first time in the USA outside of the West Coast and Eno will also present a mind expanding "Illustrated Talk." (Separately ticketed events, specially priced for Moogfest attendees. Learn more here.

Also, Moogfest 2011 is expanding in a big way. In addition to concerts at the Asheville Civic Center Arena, the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, and the Orange Peel, new venues for the weekend will include the newly renovated Asheville Music Hall (formerly Stella Blue), the beautiful and intimate Diana Wortham Theatre and...we're going outdoors this year! That's right...stay tuned for more information to come via moogfest.com.

Of course, we've got tons more in store for your weekend pleasure...workshops, interactive experiences, discussion panels, costume competitions, art shows (hint: Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips is participating!)...and this year there will be a bunch of surprise daytime performances and events all over town on Saturday and Sunday. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for in-the-moment updates on the latest developments.

Weekend passes are still available while supplies last.

Can't come for the whole weekend? Check out the daily schedule and pick up your single day tickets here. These are currently being offered at a special price.

Visit www.moogfest.com for complete lineup, tickets, & more! And don't forget your costume..."

EE Times on Synthesis

The EE Times has an article up on synthesis. It's a decent primer for those new to synthesis.

Some exerpts:

"Making sounds with analogue electronics - Part 1: Before the synthesizer

3.1 Before the synthesizer
The use of electronics for audio started with the invention of the telephone in the last part of the nineteenth century. Before this, microphones were very insensitive and produced lots of distortion, and loudspeakers were very quiet! Since then electronics has developed enormously and now offers sensitive microphones with low distortion, as well as loudspeakers that are loud, plus many other inventions...

3.1.9 Performing
The environment for creating sounds using analogue audio equipment before synthesizers offers a wealth of possibilities, and this should not be overlooked even in a world of digital electronics and computers.

One notable example of what can be done with equipment as described earlier is the original theme music for the BBC television programme called 'Doctor Who'. This used audio oscillators adjusted by hand to produce the frequency swoops. The noise of the Tardis dematerializing is derived from scraping a piano string."

Also see http://120years.net/ for a list of electronic instruments more associated with synthesizers starting with the 'Clavecin Électrique'from 1759.

1976 or Earlier Moog P1 Patch Sheets From Bob Moog

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.

"Bob Moog's basic patch sheet diagram for customized P1 Modular Moog from approximately 1976 or earlier."

transient vs. renoise into kp3 live loop improvisations

YouTube Uploaded by tran5ient on Sep 22, 2011

"playing around with renoise running into a kaoss pad 3. everything live and improvised. enjoy!"



"With Renoise you create loops, beats and melodies efficiently step-by-step.

It's a complete, expandable Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with a refreshing twist.

Renoise is affordable, yet no corners have been cut in regard to features.
Renoise is based on mod trackers. Mod trackers are characterized by displaying and editing music in an easily understood grid known as a pattern. These patterns are akin to sheet music, but are displayed alphanumerically instead of with musical notation.
Whether you're an audio veteran or just starting out, Renoise is a fantastic addition to any bedroom or professional studio."

Couch Acid (50th Subscriber Video)

YouTube Uploaded by ccdm9 on Sep 21, 2011

"Doing some jamming before I move the Modular back up to the studio table. Also showing off my new Double Andore (Thanks Scott!). Rene cover main sequencing, Electribe R MKII For drums.

Thank you for subscribing! Please like and Favorite!"

Harmor | Introductory Tutorial

YouTube Uploaded by imageline on Sep 21, 2011

"Download Charles Deluxe project - http://forum.image-line.com/viewtopic.php?p=591940#p591940

This tutorial provides an overview of the various sections of Harmor and some of the not-so-obvious but powerful features.

News - http://www.image-line.com/documents/news.php?entry_id=1316674440

Credits: Thanks to Charles Deluxe for the 100% Harmor Demo used in this video.

SoundCloud - http://soundcloud.com/charlesdeluxe
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/chrdeluxe"

Modular fun with my new baby ;) [DSI Tempest Sighting]

YouTube Uploaded by LofiFreq on Sep 21, 2011

"Modular synthesis tiptop audio Dalek modulator Zdsp Z8000 Make noise maths & pressure points"

Etherodyne Synth::_ Modified Analog Theremin

YouTube Uploaded by ONhardwarehacking on Sep 21, 2011

"Etherodyne Synth::_ Modified Analog Theremin

features_

Analog Theremin + Volume Antenna + Notes Antenna + Granulator Effect + Embedded Echo & Delay + Tremolo + Pitch + Sensivity Volume

_On!

Very strange Heterodyne musical instrument !

Photo::
http://www.flickr.com/photos/onelectronics/sets/72157627601684449/"

flickr By On! Electronics
(click for more)

One more beat slicer

YouTube Uploaded by shaolinmonk01 on Sep 22, 2011
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Steinberg CMC Modular Controllers for Cubase Introduction

YouTube Uploaded by SoundsLiveShop on Sep 22, 2011

"Steinberg CMC Modular Controllers are the all new control surfaces built for use with Cubase. There are six different units in the range to pick from and they all offer intuitive control over different aspects of your Cubase projects including transport, channel controls, automation and more.

Find out more at www.soundsliveshop.com"