A Wanderin On Home

YouTube Published on Jun 20, 2012 by davidryle

"More tinkering with the Dual Analog Shift Register module from Cat Girl Synth. I used a quantizer to an Synthetic Sound Labs Ian Fritz Double Dekka VCO but the other six vco's are un-quantized to show the tuning instability of the ASR.
The two ASR's are in series and clocked together. The voltage source is a Q119 step sequencer from synthesizers.com. Modulation is mixed with the sequencer voltage from a MegaOhm Audio LFO2 module at one point in the video. This makes the "wandering" feeling to the otherwise droning sequence.
I forgot to use the looping portion of the Dual ASR. It is not working correctly because of a voltage droop nature which makes the pitch voltage rise on each loop pass. The effect is pretty novel but not exactly stable."

Aether System One Modular Demos

via Vinicius Brazil on modular.br on Facebook

Darklight IIx | Official trailer UVI© - Fairlight

YouTube Published on Jun 21, 2012 by UVIofficial



"http://www.uvi.net

Download • http://bit.ly/darklight-iix_download
Buy DVD • http://bit.ly/darklight-iix_DVD

Further info, artwork & audio demo • http://bit.ly/uvi-darklight-iix

UVI Darklight IIx is the latest UVI product, inspired by the most mythical Computer Music Instrument of the 80's.

Costing upwards of $100 000, the dream machine of the 80's was unattainable by most. Used by countless prominent artists including: Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Kate Bush, Herbie Hancock, Jean Michel Jarre, Thomas Dolby and many more, it remains a highly regarded and sought after instrument.

Nearly thirty years later, no one has accurately captured the essence of this digital monster.

Today, UVI is proud to say all of that is about to change... Introducing UVI Darklight IIx.

We took our obsession to the next level, creating a complete set of instruments, sounds and sonic tools deeply inspired by the original digital monster. A unique, hybrid process of exhaustive multi-sampling, analysis, and advanced audio processing allowed us to not only capture the original character of this machine but to enhance its ability with a host of today's most powerful analog modeled filters, LFOs, envelopes and effects--packaged beautifully in an old-school interface.

Darklight IIx offers several 'Pages', each an instrument on its own :

PAGE P - "Organic" Digital Sound
• Immediate access to hundreds of sounds and instruments including: Bass, Brass, Bells, Strings, Guitar, Orchestral Hits, Synth, Drums, Percussion, FX, Keys, Piano, Organs, Winds, Reeds and Voices
• Efficient and versatile control set allows for everything from quick tweaks to deep sonic exploration
• Accurate reproduction of aliasing characteristics
• More than 250 ready-to-play presets
• A multitude of effects, including the new UVI SparkVerb™, allow you to create sounds like the original machine and process them to sound like your favorite cult records from the 80's or something totally new!

PAGE B - Digital Drum Machine
• 80's-style beatbox with step sequencer
• Hundreds of authentic vintage drums and percussion sounds

PAGE U - Creative Multi-Phraser
• UVI exclusive multi-phraser; 3 parts with 3 sounds and 3 smart step sequencers
• Create 3-track arrangements or moving drones, let your imagination run!

All of these combine to present you with the authentic sound and soul of this mythical machine. Packaged in an easy-to-use interface with modern controls for enhanced expression and musicality, Darklight IIx gives you control over one of the most coveted computer musical instruments ever.

- YOUR TIME HAS COME -"

Mini-documentary on 'sampling' circa 1989

YouTube Uploaded by KevinIntensity on Jan 12, 2011

"Broadcast on Australian television circa 1989 when sampling was still relatively new and controversial.
Is it art or stealing?
Debbie Gibson, Tom Petty and Richard Wilkins' hair know best."

via Computer Music Guide

EMS VCS3 Torture Device on MacGyver

via Computer Music Guide

"Here’s a bit of synth spotting I did last night while watching MacGyver on Netflix. This VCS 3 made an appearance in S.2 Ep.13 as some sort of electronic torture device in the episode. A KITT-esque scanner bar was added to the bottom left of the synth for visual effect."

Someone mentioned it in the comments of the Synths In TV and Film post. We now have a picture. :)

Update: It's featured in this trailer as well.

Arturia Minimoog V Original Is Free Today June 21

Follow the steps here. You have to Like the page on Facebook, submit a user name and email and then they email the download link to that address. I'm still waiting for mine after 20 minutes or so... Hmm... If anyone gets it to work, let me know.

willzyx.com 10% off x0xb0x kits until June 30th

via willzyx.com/

"Just letting you know that I am running a 10% off promotion until the end of june. Just use the coupon code: june acid at checkout for 10% off your order."

This one cross-posted on MATRIXSYNTH-P as well.

Phased Reverberated Chords

Phased Reverberated Chords by Banyek

"Another one with the new custom built spring reverb and the Doepfer A-125 VC Phaser
Chords (as usual) are from the Elektronika EM-25 Russian String Synth into the Slim Phatty's Filter sequenced by my MFOS 16-step.

50% of the audio is "dry" another 50% is a phased channel sent into the Spring Reverb.
"Singing" tones are achieved by tweaking the shift knob (gently).

Don't worry, you know that I come up with "real tracks" too... :)

Donations are always welcome: http://banyek.bandcamp.com"

via Hargitai András on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

New intellijel Modules - Rubicon, Audio Interface, Dixie II & Ctrl, Quadra

Spotted these on modular.br on Facebook

They are not currently listed on the intellijel site.

Pictured: RUBICON, AUDIO INTERFACE, DIXIE II, Dixie CTRL, QUADRA, ?

Update: Details in via intellijel:

We have been hard at work getting a bunch of new and exciting modules developed and finally into production.

1. RUBICON – Full featured Through Zero FM Triangle Core VCO
2. QUADRA – a quad multimode function generator (aka envelopes)
3. QUADRA EXPANDER – Adds VC control of Attack/Decay, Quadrature modes and Analog OR processing
4. AUDIO INTERFACE – Stereo 1/4″ TRS balanced line in and line out module with true rms VU meters
5. DIXIE II – Compact Triangle core VCO/LFO
6. DIXIE CTRL – Expander module for DIXIE I & II

KORG Releases Polysix for Reason

"Korg USA Announces Polysix for Propellerhead's Rack Extension Plugin Format

MELVILLE, NY, June 21, 2012 - Korg's original Polysix programmable six-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer was introduced in 1981. With a full-sounding voice structure, classic effects and performance functions, the Polysix became a world-wide hit. Its distinctive string and pad sounds are still often heard to this day.

Now Korg announces the Polysix for Reason, a software version developed for Propellerhead's new Rack Extension Plugin format for Reason. In addition to faithfully replicating the original sounds, the Polysix for Reason also adds enhancements such as 32-voice polyphony (max), up to 16-voice unison (with detune/spread function), flexible external modulation settings, MIDI clock synchronization, and a spread function that adjusts the spaciousness of the effects. This new functionality brings the classic Polysix up to date for use in modern music production.

The software interface provides reorganized knobs and switches that resurrect the Polysix in a contemporary "rack-mountable" form for intuitive operation and sound-creating versatility.

Polysix for Reason will be available for download at Propellerhead's web-shop shop.propellerheads.se on June 21st for U.S. $49.00 (additional product information can be found at: www.korg.com/polysixforreason)."