NAMM: The Arturia MiniBrute Hardware Synth?

Larger pic & some initial details added to the teaser post here.

SHREDDER - iPad Synth for Guitar with Chordmaker

YouTube Uploaded by YonacSoftware on Jan 17, 2012

"Introducing SHREDDER - Synth for Guitar 1.1, now with Chordmaker! With Chordmaker you can create up to 4-interval chords for each note, or choose from 17 built-in chord definitions. You can also transpose on the fly and save progressions to file. To play full-on chords, you simply pick the root note on your guitar. Also use Chordmaker to also control other virtual MIDI compatible apps (such as ORGAN+ seen here) by sending out auto-formed chord messages. Visit http://www.yonac.com for more info.

On iTunes:
SHREDDER - Synth for Guitar - Yonac Inc.
Organ+ - Yonac Inc.
iPads on eBay

Angel Harp for iPad Trailer

YouTube Uploaded by controlzinc on Jan 16, 2012

"Angel Harp! Two instruments in one — turn your iPad upside down to access the Devil Harp!

App store link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/angel-harp/id490827417

The organ music is J.S.Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor," which is not included in the app yet ;)"


iPads on eBay

"*** Special low price! For a limited time! ***

A heavenly harp ... with a twist!

• Strum and pluck the strings
• Two instruments in one — turn upside down to access the Devil Harp
• Poke an angel, toss a demon into lava
• 32-bit physical modeling sounds great

Angel Harp can be played like a real instrument. Gently pluck a string, or strum rapidly, to create different sounds. The Devil Harp has a dark, unique sound, unlike any other instrument. Search for "Angel Harp" on YouTube to see our video trailer.

Follow us on Twitter for news:
http://twitter.com/controlzinc
Drop us a line: angelharp@controlzinc.com"

new synth demo

YouTube Uploaded by squeakyfromme69 on Jan 17, 2012

"seems to be an improvement. definitely tracks a few octaves.."

midi says what?

YouTube Uploaded by stylinghead on Jan 17, 2012

"pocket piano through vocalizer 1000 into x0xbox with mini kp"

Januar

YouTube Uploaded by Ebotronix on Jan 17, 2012

"Roland System 100
Sequencer Oberheim Cyclone
Kenton Pro 2000 II for Roland System 101 & 102
Moog MP 201 Midi LFO via CP 251 to System 100
Logic Master & Ultrabeat Drum"

Sonica Frank Evantoff # 477 of 650

via this auction
"extremely rare electronic synthesizer instrument by Frank Evantoff called the Sonica. Look at the marks from the carving tools the craftsman used to make the instrument. They neatly hold the battery! Only 650 of these strange instruments were made since their they began manufacturing them in 1979. Shaped like small lute with a guitar like neck and speaker inside that was the voice for the Serge designed oscillator inside ( Look for Serge's name on the hand printed circuit board! ). They player could sound notes by touching the frets on the neck that produce at between sitar and violin. It has very minor dings (see photos). Comes with case and original user manual/warranty certificate.

After Mattel had used the concept for the "Magical Music Thing," Frank Evantoff developed a more precise keyboard and incorporated it into this new instrument, which he called The Sonica. In 1979, the first Sonicas were produced, a collaboration with Larry Heller. There were 650 eventually built, but very few are seen nowadays. Serge Tcherepnin of Serge synthesizers (analog modular) did the oscillator design, and the oscillator inside the Sonica is indeed a Serge oscillator! The bodies have an interesting gourd/phallic shape, and were carved wood. The neck is incredibly comfortable, and easily fits into the hand, facilitating the sliding action used for playing the Sonica.

The sound of the Sonica can best be described as somewhere between a sitar and violin. When run through a simple delay, an amazing array of soundscapes are derived. The front panel features a Key/Pitch Knob, and an On/Off Volume Knob. It boasts 15 keys with additional half step notes. It also features three buttons. Analog “Slider,” which is a tremolo type effect, Analog “Tone,” which is actually a tonal boost, and “Half-Step,” which raises the note an octave. It features a built-in speaker, with an 1/8 inch output to connect to an amplifier or recording device. It runs on one 9-volt battery which is installed by accessing a plate on the backside of the device. The Sonica really shines when sent through a tube amplifier, producing a crystalline sound unlike anything I’ve heard before."

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NAMM: New Corsynth C102 VC LFO

"Corsynth is proud to introduce a new module, the C102 VC LFO, voltage controlled low frequency oscillator with five waveforms available simultaneously.

With three frequency ranges ( L, M, H ) the VC LFO can oscillate from one cycle every 7 minutes up to 1KHz. Thanks to this wide frequency range the LFO can be used to produce really slow and subtle modulations to audio frequency modulation (FM sounds).

Another important feature is that the oscillation frequency can be voltage controlled using the FM input. You can modulate the frequency with an envelope, other LFO , sequencer etc. Using the FM input, it’s also possible to get extra waveforms like hyperbolic sine wave, hyperbolic cosine wave and more.. Just connect one of the VC-LFO outputs to its FM input and turn up the FM level potentiometer.

The module will be available in February but all pre-orders made before the official release will have a 10% discount."

More info : http://www.corsynth.com/home/modules/c102-vc-lfo

NAMM: Arturia NAMM 2012 Teaser - The MiniBrute?

YouTube Uploaded by tomesoTV on Jan 17, 2012
[New video below]
"Arturia NAMM 2012 Teaser
More information on Thursday January 19th
Weitere Informationen am Donnerstag den 19. January"

Update:

The Arturia MiniBrute Hardware Synth?

"Key features:

Voltage controlled oscillator
25 key keyboard with aftertouch
Steiner-Parker multi-mode filter
Innovative analog Ultrasaw , Metalizer , Brute Factor technology
14 faders and 29 knobs
Rich interface, CV , Gate , USB , MIDI
Advanced arpeggiator
Rugged metal housing"

via KVR, via hpsounds.



Arturia MiniBrute Tour
YouTube Uploaded by Arturiaweb on Jan 18, 2012

Steiner Parker filter, and according to hpsounds, "the analog design was made by on of the french SDIY specialist Yves Usson. [aka Yusynth]" Nyle Steiner, Yusynth & Arturia. Amazing.

via hpsounds

Update: some additional pics including CV Ins & Outs via an anonymous reader:

Update 1/18/12 5:37 PST: Flyer scans added (click on each for the full size shot):

Update 1/18/12 8:30 PM: I should note The MiniBrute is an appropriate name. Listen to the Steiner-Parker filter in the original Synthacon here. The filter is also popular in the modular community include clones by various manufacturers and the new Steiner Synthasystem modular by Nyle Steiner himself. See the Steiner Parker label below for more.

Update: 1/19/12:

Introducing Arturia MiniBrute Analog Synthesizer

Uploaded by Arturiaweb on Jan 17, 2012

"MiniBrute is Arturia's new analog synthesizer. With a pure analog signal path and innovative new features it sets a new standard for what a hardware synthesizer should be. The pure analog, multi-wave oscillator combined with a huge sounding classic multi-mode filter, and wide range of modulation capabilities will bring new life into your recordings and stage performances. Add to that outstanding features like the Ultrasaw, Metalizer, Arpeggiator, LFO with sample & hold, full USB/MIDI/CV connectivity; all of which are housed in a rugged metal enclosure and it is almost too brutal to think about!"

ProAudioStar.com First Look : Passion Pit on The Arturia MiniBrute !

Uploaded by proaudiostar on Jan 18, 2012

"We check in with Passion Pit while working on their new album to see what they think of Arturia's brand new all analog synth. Arturia lent us a demo and once we showed it to the guys with Passion Pit we knew we werent getting it back. They liked it so much they had to put it on some of the songs they were doing and even re-recorded some bass parts with it. With is robust sound and ease of use this keyboard will no doubt be a must have!"

NAMM: GEDDY LEE ON THE TAURUS PT.2

"Moog visited Geddy Lee in his Toronto studio to get his take on the Taurus pedals, old and new. This is the second of a 3-part series relaying touching stories and musical innovations from the start of Rush's reigning fame to now. In this installment, Geddy talks about learning to play with his feet and attempting to get MIDI like capabilities out of his Taurus 1."

Added to part 1 here.