1978 Aries Music Ad

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

"Aries Music Inc. 1/4-page black and white modular synthesizer advertisement from page 38 in the February 1978 issue of Contemporary Keyboard."

FL Lemur tweaking code for performance improvement

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YouTube Published on Jul 7, 2012 by IPadTouches

"Tweaking code to improve the performance mode of Fl Lemur, the (i) Lemur template for controlling FL Studio.
More info : www.ipadtouches.com"

iTunes:
Lemur - Liine
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FL Studio 10.5 Lemur Test 02

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dOubLe heaDeR

DSI Roger Linn Tempest, Moog Voyager, Prophet 08, Mopho, Evolver, Roland TD-9KX2

YouTube Published on Jul 12, 2012 by luchomolinarixxx

"'dOubLe heaDeR' is the name of this awesome track i composed for all of you boys and girls down the pipe lines!... enjoy

luCho moLinari"

Poly Modular Synth

YouTube Published on Jul 12, 2012 by Ebotronix

"4ms Peg
Alesis Metavox ( 261e main in , 4 voice unkle synth in)
Buchla 261e 281e & 292e ( CV by Wogglebug)
Analogue Systems RS 100 RS 110 RS 360
Doepfer A 134 pan by Moog MP 201
Flame Chord Machine 2x
foh choices
Make Noise Maths Moddemix QMMG Wogglebug
Malekko 4 x AO 4x Uncle
Moog 4x FreqBox via
2xDoepfer A 156 2x Quantimator ( diatonic chords)
Moog CP251
Roland System 104 Sequencer ( chords CM 2)
SSL Modulation Orgy
Toppobrillo Quantimator Sportmodulator
Master Clock Logic via Kenton Pro 2000 II and 2x 4ms RCD
Korg SQ10 Panning ( Freqboxes)
Drums Logic Ultrabeat
FX Boss VF-1,Lexicon PCM 80 Line6 echo pro,TC M3000"

Leftfield - Win a Gaia Competition: Roland & Boss TV

YouTube Published on Jul 12, 2012 by rolandukltd

"Click "Show more" for all the details on how to enter this giveaway.

We caught up with Neil Barnes of Leftfield and we decided to give you the chance to impress us with your synth skills. In return you could be the lucky owner of a brand new Roland Gaia SH-01 Synthesizer!

All you need to do to enter this exclusive competition:
1. Film yourself playing any Roland Keyboard (past or present).
2. e-mail us the link to your YouTube video at comps@roland.co.uk
3. Neil Barnes will choose the winner of the Roland Gaia SH-01 on the 10th August 2012
4. We will announce it via the Roland UK Facebook and Twitter channels.

To find out more about the Roland Gaia SH 01:
http://www.roland.co.uk/products/productdetails.aspx?p=1074"

The Arturia MiniBrute Part 4- The Arpeggiator

YouTube Published on Jul 12, 2012 by AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a particularly small portrayal of the functionality of the Arturia MiniBrute Arpeggiator."

All parts here.

Summer NAMM: Korg Exhibits microKEY Family of USB Powered Controllers

"- 61-key model bundled with the exclusive Korg Legacy Software Suite –

SUMMER NAMM SHOW, NASHVILLE, TN, July 12, 2012 - Korg is showing the latest models of its microKEY USB Powered Keyboard and MIDI Controller family. The microKEY-37 is now joined by the highly portable microKEY-25 and the five-octave microKEY-61 for the studio musician. As an added bonus, the microKEY-61 comes with the exclusive Legacy Collection Suite - the acclaimed collection of software versions of some of Korg's most coveted synthesizers, including the iconic M1 Workstation, plus effects plug-ins - to add to musicians' sonic arsenals.

For budget-minded computer musicians seeking portability and power without sacrificing keyboard feel and function, the microKEY is an ideal way to create a compact and customized MIDI command center. Free editing software and a selection of included software bundle licenses and discount coupons make the microKEY even more cost effective.

For added flexibility and control, the microKEY 37- and 61-key models both serve double-duty as a USB hub. Two USB ports (Type A) allow users to expand their control center by adding on a Korg nanoPAD2, nanoKONTROL2 or any other USB device. The Mac and PC-compatible microKEYs also run on USB power, making them well-suited for on-the-go laptop musicians. For iPad musicians, the microKEY-25 can be used to control apps such as the Korg iMS-20 via MIDI (see korg.com for details).

All microKEY models feature velocity-sensing mini keys, using the same Natural Touch keybed found on the Korg microKORG XL and microSTATION. This keybed has been designed with careful attention to the touch and feel: the proportions of the black keys and white "waterfall" keys have been adjusted for optimal playability, with a key touch that makes it easy to play chords, glissandos and rapid-fire phrases. The microKEY also accurately conveys the dynamics of the user’s performance to any software package.

Octave Shift buttons, when used in conjunction with the Key Transpose function, enable the full range of notes in the MIDI specification to be covered. For added expression during a performance, the 37- and 61-key models feature a pitch bend wheel and modulation wheel. The 25-key model features a built-in arpeggiator, a sustain/tap button, and an assignable joystick for pitch bend, modulation, or any other control change.

Free "Korg KONTROL Editor" software enables users to customize microKEY for their production or performance system. Eight velocity curves plus fixed velocity (nine total types) are provided, as well as options for specifying the control change number of the modulation wheel or joystick and the maximum and minimum values.

In addition to the Korg Legacy Collection software included with the microKEY-61, all microKEY models ship with the following software licenses and discount coupons so users can start making music right away:

1. A license to download "M1 Le," a limited edition of Korg's M1 software synthesizer that brings the sounds of the M1 Music Workstation to computer musicians. Users may also upgrade to the full "M1 software synthesizer," "Wavestation v1.6 software synthesizer," or "MDE-X v1.2 multi-effect plug-in" bundles (included with 25- and 37-key models only).

2. A license to download Toontrack's software drum sound module "EZdrummer® Lite," giving users access to numerous high-quality drum sounds. Visit www.toontrack.com for details.

3. A discount coupon for Ableton's "Live," "Live Suite," or "Live LE" DAW software, widely popular for its sophisticated functionality. For details on this software, please refer to www.ableton.com or www.h-resolution.com.

4. A license for "Lounge Lizard Session," the physical modeling sound module from Applied Acoustics Systems, famed for its richly expressive electric piano sounds. For details on this software, please visit www.minet.jp/aas/lounge-lizard-session.

5. A license for "Ultra Analog Session," the analog modeling synthesizer from Applied Acoustics Systems, acclaimed for its fat, powerful sounds. For details on this software, please refer to www.minet.jp/aas/ultra-analog-session

Korg microKEY keyboard and MIDI controllers will be available as follows:

Model Availability Pricing Info

microKEY-25 September 2012 U.S. street price $69.99

microKEY-37 In stores now U.S. street price $79.99

microKEY-61 August Summer 2012 U.S. street price $179.99

For more information, please visit www.korg.com."

Summer NAMM: Korg USA Announces Kronos X Music Workstation

"SUMMER NAMM SHOW, NASHVILLE, TN, July 12, 2012 - Korg USA (Booth 906) announces the arrival of the Kronos X Music Workstation. Since the debut of the original Kronos music workstation in early 2011, Korg has continued to release system updates and additional Sound Libraries. Now, the Kronos family has expanded with the new Kronos X, which features hardware technology enhancements, including a boost in the internal memory capacity and the size of its SSD, plus enhanced sampler functionality.

The Kronos X doubles the PCM RAM capacity to approximately 2GB and the SSD capacity to 62GB, enabling musicians to take full advantage of all the Kronos Sound Libraries. In addition, Kronos X contains Korg's EXs 10-13 expansion sample series of Kronos Sound Libraries pre-installed in its demo mode. Users can obtain full versions, plus additional Sound Libraries, by simply purchasing a license key from the Web Shop at www.korg.com/kronossoundlibraries.

Along with Kronos X, Korg announces Kronos OS v2.0, coming soon for all Kronos and Kronos X models. For models that do not already have OS v2.0 installed (visible during boot), users can download it for free from www.korg.com/Kronos, then easily install it via USB.

New to OS v2.0 are user Sample Banks for creating high-capacity, custom sample libraries. Players can load and play many gigabytes of their custom or converted samples at once, using the internal Kronos SSD. Improved disk and memory enable the creation of User Sample Bank subsets, as well as mixing and matching parts from different banks, without duplicating samples on disk. Programs, Wave Sequences, and Drum Kits maintain links to the User Sample Banks even when samples are moved on disk or loaded onto a different Kronos instrument, making it easy to share sounds with friends and collaborators. Players can also create their own samples or import Akai and SoundFont 2.0 libraries using new, improved conversion features.

Additional Kronos System Version 2.0 Highlights

A second internal SSD can be added to support massive sound library expansions, including Korg and third-party Sound Libraries
USB Ethernet support enables high-speed data communication between Kronos and a computer

The Kronos X Music Workstation will be available Q3 2012, with U.S. street prices as follows: 61-key: $3199; 73-key: $3699; 88-key: $3999.

Additional product specs can be found at: www.korg.com."

GForce EMS Synthi Emulation in the Works?

via the GForce Diary

"I haven't had so much fun at work in a very long time. It's rare that I find time to immerse myslef in something so warm and truly interesting. Dave and me look at one another and say 'WOW', then batter our ears black and blue."

via Computer Music Guide

U-he Diva Oberheim & Roland Comparison Demos

U-he Diva - Oberheim style voice spread
U-he Diva - Oberheim style voice spread by CoolColJ
"Excuse the bad playing :)

Emulating Oberheim and SE Omega/Code voice spread in U-He Diva
Used the state variable filters - which I guess are modelled after the Oberheim SEM"

Roland Jupiter 8 vs U-He Diva - Filter wide open
Roland Jupiter 8 vs U-He Diva - Filter wide open by CoolColJ