SN 520514
Monday, January 02, 2012
Vintage Thomas Bandmaster 55 Rhythm Synth Drum Machine
"FEATURES:
On/Off Power Switch
Tempo knob with Downbeat Light
Rhythm buttons are as Follows: Downbeat Accent, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Jazz Waltz, Foxtrot 2/4, Boogie 6/8, Swing, Rock, Watusi, Samba, Beguine, Cha Cha, Rhumba, Tango, Bolero, Bossa Nova
Drum Switches are as Follows: Duo/On/Off, Crash Cymbals, Brush Cymbals, Bass Cymbals, Snare Cymbals, Drum Cymbals, Bongo l, Bongo ll, Block, Clave, Castane l
Volume Knoband 10 Bush Button for downbeat and upbeat of the Drum Switches"
SN 1086583
Sold for $150.55.
In-Line Effects DrumFire DF500 Analog Drum Synthesizer
via this auction
"These are getting harder to find as they have been out of production for a long time.
Similar to Vermona DRM, Simmons SDS and Tama Techstar line of drum synths. (Yes, I realize how broad that is :)
Each channel is identical with individual ins/outs and sensitivity, oscillator decay, noise decay, sweep, pitch, osc/noise balance, volume and pan controls.
Each channel also has a "click" function wich mixes the triggers click with the oscillator.
The unit also has stereo headphone outs, foot switch in and Stereo outs with individual level control."
Modded ARP 2600 analog synthesizer
via this auction
"ARP 2600 synthesizer with ARP 3604P keyboard (serial #'s 26888 & 36888, respectively). Restored & customized with really useful upgrades by Tim Smith of Weyer-Smith Labs/The Audio Clinic in 1995. Do a Web search for "ARP 2600" for various descriptions of this popular analog synthesizer. The ARP 2600 was used by a wide variety of artists including Genesis (Tony Banks), Edgar Winter (on "Frankenstein"), Weather Report (Joe Zawinul), The Tubes (Michael Cotton) and many others.
• replaced VCF wih 4072 filter (22kHz response), and added VCF input coupling modification to eliminated 'thumping' sound defect
• added +1/-1 octave switches for each VCO, and Multiples jacks
• added 4 mode envelope time extension modification for both ADSR & AR envelopes (X1-X5 modes)
• did "2600/3604/Oberheim" modification (CV1=standard; CV2=2nd voice)
• modified reverb system for better response and 14 dB less noise
• added saw/square-wave form switches to each oscillator to eliminator patch cords for this common patch
• installed standard (IEC-type) power cable interface
• replaced op-amps with BurrBrown AP2604 audiophile components, and in voltage processor section to fix Lag offset tuning problems
• replaced keyboard interface cable and cleaned jacks & plugs, and repaired, calibrated, timed & tested keyboard
Update: As always be sure to read auction descriptions on eBay in full. This one is being sold "As Is" and appears to have some issues. Thanks to sun butler in the comments for calling this out.
Logic Gate Trigger Processing via 1960s DEC Computer Lab
Logic Gate Trigger Processing by I Dream Of Wires
"Demo by Robert Fantinatto (/RUN): Gate signals from two different clock sources processed through a DEC Computer Lab Logic Trainer from the late 1960's, utilizing a series of flip/flop and Boolean logic gates to trigger envelopes on a Dotcom modular synth."
via I Dream of Wires on Facebook
http://www.indiegogo.com/I-Dream-of-Wires-film
HackMe Electronics Sprockit Mini-Synth
via HackMe Electronisc
"Rockit’s getting a little brother, Sprockit. My goal with Sprockit it to take a lot of Rockit goodness and compress it down to something smaller and a bit cheaper. I’m achieving both goals by having a very dense design and by reducing some of the features...
Sprockit will be fully open source just like Rockit.
Two oscillators – Just like Rockit, except there’s only one knob. I have initially made 32 oscillator settings which chooses both oscillator 1 and 2 and the oscillator mix at the same time. Oscillator 2 still has a detune knob.
4-pole Analog Low Pass Filter – Instead of Rockit’s three-mode filter, I’ve given Sprockit a 4-pole Low Pass only filter. I’m experimenting with automatic gain control, but I’m making no promises and there are some reasons not to have it. Filter envelope control is accessible externally. There is no external audio input like Rockit.
1 LFO with 3 waveshapes and 3 destinations, with more shapes and destinations accessible externally.
ADSR envelope with Attack and Decay control on board and everything else externally accessible
MIDI Input – No MIDI output."
1973 DIY Modular Juan Bermudez Costa & Befaco
"This year we are again with a tremendous impetus. Our participation in Hangar Sound has crystallized in the transfer indefinitely its own space, a place for workshops and designing a tube all types of ewes.
In addition to our standard modular workshops (in Barcelona and Madrid), which also function as open days on topics of DIY advice sound, offer an advanced course in analog synthesis imparted by the very Juan Bermudez Costa (pictured, 1973!) , introduction to electronic noise (construction of a Mini-Theremin or analog touch micro battery), and construction of a monstrous unit of 'chorus' seventies style and 100% 'Made in Spain'.
All information in our section of workshops. We wait!"
If anyone has a better translation of paridas, let me know.
NodeBeat 1.6.5 testing
"Testing the features in the next update. This video demonstrates the new "Blues" scale and background keyboard.
NodeBeat.com"
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay
Rheyne - 1/1/12 - Live Jam #30 (Fender Rhodes, Moog Prodigy, and Lemur)
YouTube Uploaded by RheyneMusic on Jan 1, 2012
"Improv jam with a Fender Rhodes and Moog Prodigy, along with Lemur on an iPad 2 and iPhone 4 wirelessly connected to Ableton Live. Lemur on the iPad 2 is triggering drums from NI's Kontakt, along with filters and effects from Ableton Live. The iPhone 4 is controlling Ableton's reverb and delay on the Rhodes and Prodigy. The Akai APC20 is controlling the recording and playback of loops in Ableton. The Rhodes is running through an MXR Wylde Overdrive. All loops are recorded live. MIDI input from Lemur is quantized. The audio interface is a PreSonus AudioBox 1818VSL, connected to a Macbook Pro. Video shot with a Zoom Q3HD, and audio was captured through its line input from the mixer."
New for 2012...Modular experiments & Pez.
YouTube Uploaded by RothHandle on Jan 1, 2012
"A first little video greeting for 2012...Modular synths and Pez...kind of chunky looking and beardy...possibly a glass or two of yesterdays champagne still in orbit in my blood.
Anyways...2012. A fresh year without any of the bad stuiff from 2011...maybe even a Necromonkey release, a Akaba album, A Änglagård album or even a Nanook of the North album...A Molesome album as in my own stuff ? Norwegian collaborations ? Bring it on !!!"
ARP 2600 auto-sequence
YouTube Uploaded by equinoxoz on Jan 1, 2012
"ARP2600 no sequencer, few patches to use the electronic switch and try to patch it in stereo...I tried to make a separate snare by inverting the ADSR and using the VCA as a stand alone...
the 2600 is definitly well conceived..."
That What Remains (Instrumental Eigenharp Alpha)
YouTube Uploaded by gbevin on Jan 1, 2012
"This is an original composition on the Eigenharp Alpha using only the U-he Diva virtual analog synth.
Many thoughts of what remains after people have left this earth.
This music can be freely downloaded from SoundCloud here:
http://soundcloud.com/gbevin/that-what-remains"
Scroll - Lords of the Realm II / Riva
YouTube Uploaded by Stereokromatik on Jan 1, 2012
"Wx7 Yamaha
Scroll - Lords of the Realm II
EWI
Wind Controller"
Oberheim DMX W/ MIDI
YouTube Uploaded by intromix on Jan 1, 2012
"This DMX is for sale on Ebay from 1/1/12 to 1/8/12... The demonstration of useage and condition of this Vintage DMX drum machine with the ease of MIDI sequencing."
... 010112
YouTube Uploaded by STATIX4321 on Jan 1, 2012
"messing with an iphone app called imaschine."
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay
"Five miles out" - on Technics SX-C600
YouTube Uploaded by organfairy on Jan 2, 2012
"Finally I found a use for the airplane sound on the Casio toy keyboards!
But this melody actually used to give me nightmares. When I was 10 years of age I found it scary - maybe because I couldn't understand the words - so it sort of became the soundtrack for a nightmare back in 1982.
I play it on the Technics organ and Roland SH-2000 synthesizer"
Pocket Piano MIDI - Critter & Guitari
YouTube Uploaded by CritterGuitari on Nov 2, 2011
"The new Pocket Piano MIDI from Critter & Guitari. All the great sounds of the original Pocket Piano, now with MIDI capabilities!
Chain them together to create complex arpeggiations and/or multitimbral synthesis! Also works as MIDI controller or slave to other MIDI devices. Make music with it on stage, your front porch, in the studio and outer space!
An intuitive interface and sleek design complement the six unique sound modes:
• Vibrato Synth
• Harmonic Sweeper
• Two-Octave Arpeggiator
• Octave Cascade
• Mono FM Synth
• FM Arpeggiator
The Pocket Piano is housed in a sturdy aluminum and hardwood case and also includes MIDI In/Out/Thru, a built-in speaker, a 1/4" output jack, and wooden keys made for a refined touch. It can be powered both by a 9V battery or a wall wart (not included). Each mode is indicated by its own color LED.
Assembled by hand in Philadelphia.
Directed by Antonio Santos.
Many thanks to Phil Pinto, Fast Ashleys Studios, Kit, Erika, Nytyly, Mendeley Wells, Ross, Devin!
www.critterandguitari.com
www.facebook.com/critterandguitari
www.twitter.com/critterguitari"
Korg Monomania Sound Contest - Camel Shuffle - Experimental Beat Weirdness
YouTube Uploaded by VJFranzK on Jan 1, 2012
"Nonstandard sync signal from iKaossilator WITHOUT using W.I.S.T. ! - a specially made drum beat fed into both the Audio In and Sync In produces an unusual shuffle rhythm like a galloping camel, and a tune that reminded me of a desert trek in search of an oasis! The Noise Knob and Filter Cutoff were used to create a "sandstorm" sound, along with the analog bass drone. ( Compression and reverb added in Ableton Live. )"
monotribes on eBay
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State Shirt - IIc [video song feat. Apple IIc]
YouTube Uploaded by stateshirt on Jan 1, 2012
"More video songs here (please subscribe!): http://youtube.com/stateshirt
On Facebook: http://facebook.com/stateshirt
On Twitter: http://twitter.com/stateshirt
My website (lots of free music): http://stateshirt.com
I just got an old Apple IIc and wanted to see what kind of music I could make with it. I'm using 8-bit Weapon's DMS (digital music synthesizer) for all of the sounds you see coming out of the IIc. I recorded this in a "video song" format—what you see is what you hear, all video captured during the creation of the song. :)"
Octatrack: New Years Day 2012
YouTube Uploaded by dkimcg on Jan 2, 2012
"Much simpler patch than the last video, but with the same setup in the Octatrack as previous with some alterations in the patterns and an added FX track for the Buchla on Track 8. They snuck in a Comb Filter I didn't know about until recently. There's also a Space Echo kinda delay (SoundToys Echoboy) and some subtle whooshy modulators added in Logic (SoundToys PhaserMistress and GRM Tools Doppler).
Machinedrum plays back some Buchla samples I recorded and gave away a while back. You can find them in the downloads at the Elektron-User website.
Vocals by George W. Bush.
Maybe a little better as a piece of music? I dunno...
Happy 2012! It's the end of the world as we know it, but I feel fine."
Gotharman's Little deFormer Sample Section, Filters and Obscembler Effect
YouTube Uploaded by gotharman on Jan 2, 2012
"A video of my little deFormer showing a little sample edit, the filters of the sample section and the new Obscembler effect.
More info:
www.gotharman.dk"
DS7 CLONE ANALOG DRUM SYNTH TECBUG
YouTube Uploaded by tecbugdemos on Jan 2, 2012
"DS7 CLONE ANALOG DRUM SYNTH,WITH V.C.A INPUT MOD
BY TECBUG"
IDOW & MATRIXSYNTH Modular Pic of the Week - Week 10 Contest Winner!
Scooter McCrae has been playing with electronic music devices for the last 25 years, and most especially loves the modular system he's been able to finally put together in the last four years, after dreaming about a set-up like this for as long as he can remember. Update: "If anyone is interested in hearing the Modcan system in the photo in action, please follow this link to my soundcould page. I'm adding and deleting things all the time, so please enjoy if you choose to check this out."
We'd like to give a big thanks and congratulations to Scooter McCrae for his submission! This is the 10th week of a 30-week contest, and we are looking forward to many more modular photo submissions, so please keep 'em coming! For details on how to submit and what you can win, see this post.
For more info on the upcoming 'I Dream of Wires' documentary, be sure to see the trailer and IndieGoGo fund raising campaign here.
See the IDOW label for all posts pertaining to the film including the weekly contest winners."
Sunday, January 01, 2012
2012 Atomic New Year
2012AtomicNewYear from Atomic Shadow on Vimeo.
"A short improvisation featuring HP and BK sine wave generators, prepared ambient recording, ring modulators, tape echo and a dash of reverb."
And an additional note from Atomic Shadow just for us:
"Happy New Year Matrix and everyone in Matrixland!
I have finished the Full Moon album for 2011 and thought it would be nice to do a New Years piece with some of my vintage gear. This piece features a prepared recording of a machine room ambiance with live improve on the B&K and Hewlitt Packard sine wave generators. The generators are running through an Akai MFC42 filter module, Moog Ring Mod, and a Strymon tape echo pedal. The lab coat is for my friend Stephen Howell at Hollow Sun who urged me to have some standards."
Update via Atomic Shadow: "I have two albums for free download at BandCamp and you can find pictures and the latest news at the Atomic Shadow FB page."
Points of Inspiration: From Bob Moog's Former Home
YouTube Uploaded by moogfoundation on Dec 30, 2011
"Michelle Moog-Koussa gives us a peek at Bob's former home in western North Carolina and talks about how this very special place inspired his work."
http://www.moogfoundation.org/
Creative uses for FoH V'Amp
YouTube Uploaded by joel1088 on Dec 30, 2011
YouTube Description:
"Modular tip video, how to get rid of bleed when using amplitude modulation on the V'Amp.
Pre-order my upcoming EP for only $5 on Kickstarter now!
http://kck.st/tHKsKO"
DX5 playing DM "Shake the Disease" 101 version
YouTube Uploaded by DX5 on Jan 1, 2012
"Happy 2012 everyone. Updated "Shake the Disease" version, more 101 oriented. Yes, I used Alan original samples in my EMAX II :) The sample allocation is the same alan used on tour.
You can find some mistakes as this was recorded at the first take, first time I played the whole track (once assigned samples and levels).
More covers coming soon, also my next new album with original tracks (reworking on some demos these days).
Gear Used:
Upper: Emu EMAX II HD
Mid: Emu Emax I
Low: Kurzweil PC1x
Backtrack recorded in Pro Tools. Grid metal effect was recorded hitting a pipe on a grid door.
Composed by Martin L. Gore."
Roland JX-10 Super JX Analog synthesizer
More pics at the auction while up. Some preset names you might recognized captured here.
ROLAND VP-330 MK1 VOCODER PLUS
"very rare Mark 1 version with rocker style switches (only 2000 MK1's were made worldwide)"
CRUMAR COMPOSER PARAPHONIC SYNTHESIZER
via this auction
"Very rare Crumar Composer Paraphonic Synthesizer, made in Italy, serial number U1/00471, model CPS... less than 500 produced, it is a very rare unique synth using the same cem chips to vca filters and envelope as the Oberheim OBX, the SC1 profit 5, memeory moog etc..."
Remember to use the search box on the right of the site for more info on any given synth.
Lorenzo Electric Keyboard/synth
This is what I do... by ElvissaBarks
YouTube Uploaded by ElvissaBarks on Jul 9, 2011
"A short film/music video of an original improv performance in my garage. Shot, directed and edited by me.
Instruments used: Korg MS2000B, Monotron, KP-3, an instrument I built called TheThing and various pedals and effects, mainly the Loopstation.
Also featured at the end, are my three dogs, The Dude, Maude and Judah.
That's Duder that walks up to me at the end."
Nattefrost live at Klub Golem, Odense, Denmark 17th December 2011
YouTube Uploaded by NattefrostDK on Dec 19, 2011
"This is an excerpt from the Nattefrost concert done in Odense, Denmark on the 17th December 2011."
ALBA ECSTASY - 2012
YouTube Uploaded by adimsimion on Jan 1, 2012
"I wish you a Happy New Year 2012!
AE"
Remember, holiday posts go up whether you can ID the gear or not. Feel free to send them in. Email icon is at the bottom right of the site. See the label below for more holiday posts.
DSI Tempest by inforlk
YouTube Uploaded by inforlk on Nov 20, 2011
via Emil on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
Thingamagoop 2 from Bleep Labs
"The Thingamagoop 2, an amazing "handmade, analog and digital synthesizer you control with light" from Bleep Labs.
This is definitely the most bizarre "instrument" I have ever played, and one of the most fun, and I look forward to making some random noise symphonies.
This little robot is very 2012-ish."
Aliens Project Toy of the Month 87 - Arturia Origin
The description in German, but the samples are universal. Click on the "GO" icons at the bottom of the post to listen to each.
Korg Monotron CV salad.
YouTube Uploaded by tremorcore on Dec 31, 2011
"Finally doing some CV mods to my Korg Monotron.
CV inputs to gate, pitch and cutoff. . . controlled by ableton via MOTU Ultralite. It seems that the Monotron likes a 35K resistor in series with any incoming CV. Next, will hit the LFO Rate (monotron's "hidden" second oscillator), Resonance CV, and some feedback loop switches/pots."
Super-Jay updated to 1.3.wmv
YouTube Uploaded by manxsynthesizers on Dec 31, 2011
"Checking out the newly updated Manx Super-Jay version 1.3.
All Manx Synths significantly updated for the start of 2012, including the 'Gigmate'"
http://www.manxsynthesizers.com/
Circuit Bent Casio PT-10 keyboard by freeform delusion
YouTube Uploaded by eecouk on Jan 1, 2012
freeform-delusion on eBay
"Casio PT-10
Mono mini jack output (speaker removed),
Pitch Up/Down Control with red knob and switch to choose up or down,
Centre off switch to choose blue knob for bass feedback or LDR bass feedback,
Centre off switch to choose two different types of distortion/feedback controlled by grey knob,
Switch on the side for rhythm random notes mod."
the newest year [monotribe ambient]
YouTube Uploaded by donaldjasoncrunk on Jan 1, 2012
Audio comes in at :27.
"live composition for modular synth, glockenspiel and Korg Monotribe. all sounds recorded live, etc etc."
Buchla meets Koma
YouTube Uploaded by henrikbjorkk on Jan 1, 2012
"Improvisation using Buchla 200e and Koma effectpedals."
Welcome to the Other Side
Just getting situated and ready to start the morning's post. Note this isn't my official New Year's post, you can find that directly below, or here for those coming in directly to this post via RSS, Twitter or Facebook. To get a taste of the MATRIXSYNTH audience, I thought I'd put up the following poll. Please take it as it is of the utmost non-importance. Don't worry, it is completely anonymous.
New posts for the year will commence now...
Any new year's resolutions?
New posts for the year will commence now...
Any new year's resolutions?
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