Yonac Software Magellan Virtual Analog Synth for iPad

via Yonac Software:

"We've been hard at work this year, and are very excited to present our new synthesizer. Magellan boldly travels waters where others have not dared to sail: Two independent polyphonic synth engines, with a total of 6 configurable oscillators. Polyphonic unison mode giving 24 simultaneous wave generators. Two filter banks per synth engine, each bank with its dedicated envelope and 11 unique filter types to choose from. FM synthesis module with blend and dedicated envelope. Dual LFOs in each synth with 4 freely assignable destinations each. Complete FX rack with modulation, time-delay, reverb and wave shaping effects. Dual traditional keyboards, as well as dual touch pad performance interfaces with individual parametric control over each voice. Built in arpeggiator for each synth engine, allowing you to run two different arps simultaneously, as well as a built in analog-inspired polyphonic step sequencer, and much more!"



iTunes (not yet available at the time of this post but you can see some of Yonac's other offerings):
Yonac Inc.
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VBrazil Systems Modular Experiments

Modular Experiments by Point Source
"Just wiggling and tweaking my modules, came up with some interesting sounds."

Synthesizers.com Box 11 Configurations

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http://synthesizers.com/

De-Composite @ Time Machine 2012

De-Composite @ Time Machine 2012 from Alex White on Vimeo.

Documentation of video installation at Time Machine, Sydney, July 2012.


De-Composite

De-Composite exploits analog video encoding systems including composite video to produce a video form. These systems were ubiquitous and central to television, video and gaming production and consumption for decades and are now rapidly approaching obsolescence. There is a fluidity and immediacy to directly engaging and interrupting these analog systems and also an opacity of function encouraging a reliance upon cause and effect, trial and error rather than conception and execution.

De-Composite utilises movement and configurations of person(s) within the space of the installation as modulation sources to synthesise a real time generated hybrid analog / digital video projection with stereo audio.


Alex White

Alex has an intense interest in synthesis as applied to audio and video. For more than 10 years he has created his own software based instruments and more recently has begun utilising a modular synthesiser for both audio and video performances and installations. Alex is a co-organiser of Moduluxxx – Modular Synthesis Festival which debuted in 2012, Alex has also co-directed Serial Space, Electrofringe Festival (when it was a festival), Liquid Architecture Sydney and is the founder and project consultant for the Lion Mountain Studio project. Alex currently works for the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia on the Digital Radio Project.

Roland Model 181 Keyboard for System 100m Modular SN 101923

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Vintage 70s Pollard Syndrum Quad

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YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by cityexplodesbeef


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"Up for sale is a very rare Pollard Syndrum Quad w/ Original Pedal and Drum Pads. The Synthesizer and pads both work great. All channels are working great except the "Snare 1" setting on each channel is inaudible. The "Snare 1" is supposed to be a quieter, shorter snare than "Snare 2." "Snare 2" works great on each channel and is controlled by the sustain slider underneath of it. The Quad is also in great cosmetic condition, with only minor paint chips here and there. See pics for details. The slider caps have all been replaced with Arp-style rubber ones. (the original slider caps fell off a long time ago.) Included in this auction is:

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QuNeo with Z3ta+2 & Ableton Live

YouTube Published on Jul 9, 2012 by encanti

"Encanti demonstrates the QuNeo MIDI controller by Keith McMillen Instruments to program patches for Z3ta+2 VST synthesizer by Cakewalk, running Ableton Live Suite 8 using Windows 7 (via bootcamp partition) on an Intel MacBook Pro.

Each square pad is sending MIDI CC data on X and Y axes using "Latch" mode. The CC messages are sent to different synth parameters within Z3ta+2. The MIDI notes and drum loop are both pre-recorded in this example.

Do you like my sounds? My Z3ta+2 presets are available through Cakewalk. Check out "Mutant Rebellion" and "Mutant Revolution" available here: http://www.store.cakewalk.com/b2cus/category.aspx?categoryID=106

QuNeo: http://www.keithmcmillen.com/QuNeo/overview
Z3ta+2: http://www.cakewalk.com/Z3TA-2-Download
Ableton Live: http://www.ableton.com/
Encanti: http://www.encantimusic.com"

Keith McMillen on eBay

QuNeo with Ableton Live Suite 8: DJ Effects

Published on Jul 9, 2012 by encanti

"Encanti demonstrates using KMI's QuNeo to mix tracks and use effects with Ableton Live Suite 8.

Each square pad is sending MIDI CC data on X and Y axes. The pads that stay lit are using "Latch" mode, others are using "Grid" which snap the XY values back to a pre-determined value. The CC messages are sent to different knobs within Ableton Live. The crossfader determines the dry/wetness of several effects.

Encanti: http://www.encanti.com
Keith McMillen Instruments' QuNeo: http://www.keithmcmillen.com/QuNeo/overview
Ableton: http://www.ableton.com/

Download these FREE tracks here:
http://soundcloud.com/encanti/neurokinetics
http://soundcloud.com/zebblerencantiexperience/get-in-there"

Little Boxes ECAL/Joelle Aeschlimann

Little Boxes ECAL/Joelle Aeschlimann from ECAL on Vimeo.

Tutor: Alain Bellet, Gael Hugo, Christophe Guignard
ECAL / University of Art and Design, Lausanne Switzerland
Bachelor Media & Interaction Design
www.ecal.ch + vimeo.com/channels/ecalmid

Little Boxes is a music box concept for iPad. It consists of a tangible part composed of three separate music boxes that interact with an iPad and an application. When placing one of the boxes on the iPad, it recognizes it and activates. The idea is that each box contains its own universe revealed by the action of the crank with an animation and melody proper to each. The aim is to give a new dimension to the music box, and transcribe visual sensations that don't exist in a standard music box. This work reflects my desire to play with the physical and digital elements by making them interact. It allowed me to embrace different areas, and confront myself with creative and technical challenges. The result is the creation of a world through the music box, where everyone can enter and interact with it.

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I Dream of Wires MUTEK Montreal Pics

follow-up to these posts: 1, 2, 3.

You'll find pics of the event on Facebook here.

Pictured here:

"Keith Fullerton Whitman lets the machines do their thing."

"Chris Clark's live modular rig."

"Christina Sealey sets up the tower of synth."

Roland MV-8000 Fixes and Repairs

Roland MV-8000 Midi In Replacement & Fix For Under £10

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by FIXED1T
Second video below. Also see FIXED1T's DOEPFER MAQ16/3 Analogue Switch Modification

"I bought a MV-8000 from eBay fully working... well not quite. Then I set about bringing it back to life.

After buying the unit I bought the training dvd and the first thing it said was there was Midi In so you could play a keyboard into it. When I tried it didn't work. I went online and followed all the links thinking it was user error i.e. ME. But when nothing worked the electronics head engaged and it was time to go electronic fishing and open it up for a little investigation.

This video is how i fixed the problem without spending hundreds of pounds on a Roland repair. Don't even dream of attempting this unless you have a steady hand, have a good quality soldering iron or a father or friend who has the bits.

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