Saturday, September 21, 2013
MMTA FALL SYNTHFEST Coming to Seattle on October 26!
Heads up everyone! The MMTA SYNTHFEST is currently scheduled at Shoreline Community College in the Music Building (800) Saturday, October 26. The event is Free! Full details will follow in future posts. Until then mark your calendar and make arrangements as needed. This is not an event you will want to miss!This year's previous Spring SYNTHFEST included the Synth Petting Zoo for people to check out and play with gear, a Tradeshow Room with local vendors & manufactures, a Presentation Room with lectures & performances, and a Jam Session room. Last year we had a rare look into the history of Yamaha from Dave Bristow. Mark Vail, author of Vintage Synthesizers, along with John Bowen and the Solaris, were also in attendance. For a full list of manufactures from that event, see this post.
Click here for all posts on last Spring's event including pics and video coverage.
Click here for coverage on 2012's event.
MMTA Fall SYNTHFEST Facebook Page
Check out the MMTA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mostlymodular
MMTA website & forum: http://www.mostlymodular.com
Book a table here
Update: some confirmed for the event via the table booking link on the MMTA forum above:
JohnLRice
infradead
Vsyevolod (stephen)
barto
danngreen (4ms)
synthwerks (james husted)
mattson mini modular
circuit abbey
sythrotek / antimatter
computer controlled
carbon111
lorne in canada
Malekko
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/LZDn4 - parking might be $3.
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This Tuesday in Seattle: An Engineer's Perspective on Analog Modular Synthesis
For those of you in the Pacific Northwest, Daniel Casado will be giving a presentation on modular synths. It will be held at Shoreline Community College (map) in room 818 of the Music Building. The talk is open to the public.
via http://www.aes.org/sections/pnw/
"AES MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.
AES PNW Section
September Meeting Notice
The Circuit Is The Sound
An Engineer's Perspective on Analog Modular Synthesis
With
Daniel Casado
Tuesday, September 24th, 7:30pm
Shoreline Community College, Music Building, Room 818
Directions to Shoreline Community College
Modular synthesizers offer endless sonic potential, but they require a deeper level of understanding than most instruments. The intuition of the musician must be complemented by the insight of an engineer.
In this presentation Daniel will briefly review basic electronics (so we're on the same page) and then apply those concepts to the operating parameters of a synth module and how it interconnects to others in the system. He will also discuss important points to be aware of when mixing modules from different manufacturers. Joins us for an evening of sources & signals, modules & modulators, controllers, sequencers, and patch cords, lots and lots of patch cords.
About the Presenter
Daniel Casado was a PNW AES Committee member until his job got in the way. He recently retired, having just completed a stint as Director of Engineering Support for McCauley Loudspeakers and is now able to serve again. Previous to that, Daniel was the N. W. manufacturer's representative for a number of leading audio manufacturers. With over 30 years in the professional audio industry, his experience includes front of house for national acts, mixing live performances for radio & television broadcast, sound system design & installation, manufacturing, R & D, and teaching electronics & audio theory. Daniel has extensive studio experience, and is a musician as well, with a life-long interest in electronic music."
via http://www.aes.org/sections/pnw/
"AES MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.
AES PNW Section
September Meeting Notice
The Circuit Is The Sound
An Engineer's Perspective on Analog Modular Synthesis
With
Daniel Casado
Tuesday, September 24th, 7:30pm
Shoreline Community College, Music Building, Room 818
Directions to Shoreline Community College
Modular synthesizers offer endless sonic potential, but they require a deeper level of understanding than most instruments. The intuition of the musician must be complemented by the insight of an engineer.
In this presentation Daniel will briefly review basic electronics (so we're on the same page) and then apply those concepts to the operating parameters of a synth module and how it interconnects to others in the system. He will also discuss important points to be aware of when mixing modules from different manufacturers. Joins us for an evening of sources & signals, modules & modulators, controllers, sequencers, and patch cords, lots and lots of patch cords.
About the Presenter
Daniel Casado was a PNW AES Committee member until his job got in the way. He recently retired, having just completed a stint as Director of Engineering Support for McCauley Loudspeakers and is now able to serve again. Previous to that, Daniel was the N. W. manufacturer's representative for a number of leading audio manufacturers. With over 30 years in the professional audio industry, his experience includes front of house for national acts, mixing live performances for radio & television broadcast, sound system design & installation, manufacturing, R & D, and teaching electronics & audio theory. Daniel has extensive studio experience, and is a musician as well, with a life-long interest in electronic music."
Scott Worley Modular Demo at Control Voltage PDX
Published on Sep 21, 2013 synthrotek·101 videos
"Scott Worley squeezing out some thick ambient toothpaste at Control Voltage Portland, OR
This set dropped me into a morphine haze"
http://controlvoltage.net/
http://www.synthrotek.com/
"Scott Worley squeezing out some thick ambient toothpaste at Control Voltage Portland, OR
This set dropped me into a morphine haze"
http://controlvoltage.net/
http://www.synthrotek.com/
Threeler VCF MOTM - MS-20 Style VCF
via this auction
"Threeler VCF Modular Synth Module in MOTM Format
""A mighty and flexible filter, capable of Korg MS-20 sounds and a whole lot more!""
Details:
Panel is made from Schaeffer in High-quality aluminum with white inlay
All components selected and carefully assembled.
Pots are alpha pots
Switchcraft Jacks
Switchable Modes (see Picture 2)"
Steiner MICROCON Eurorack Sound Module
via this auction - learn how to sell on eBay here
"A professionally assembled Steiner Microcon voice module in euro format.
The circuit/PCB was recast by David Ingebretsen in 2012, with permission from Nyle Steiner, and is of the highest quality.
The euro format panel is designed by Clarke Robinson, produced by synthCube and is 22hp wide.
The module measures 51mm (2 in) behind the back face of the panel.
Power cable and mounting screws included"
MALEKKO WIARD JAG Joystick Axis Gen. eurorack module
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction - learn how to sell on eBay here
via this auction - learn how to sell on eBay here
Drum Box: Boss DR-110 & Yamaha MR-10 Video Demos
Drum Box: Boss DR-110
Published on Sep 21, 2013 my4trackmachine·113 videos
"The last analog Roland drum machine, the DR-110 came about midway through the rise of the digital sample machines era. While it sported a readable screen and was easy to edit, it lacked the "authentic" sound quality of its digital brothers making it not very popular. Compared to the rest of the TR-X0Xs it has a thin whimpy kick without an accent. The snare did have some snap to it though. Today it stands as a decent alternate to its often compared 606."
Drum Box: Yamaha MR-10
Published on Sep 21, 2013
"The only analog drum machine to come from Yamaha, the MR-10 was a limited preset machine with a solid kick and tunable snares and toms. The presets are a pretty standard affair but where the MR-10 shines best is its playable plastic pads. Armed with a solid kick and fairly unique analog sound it is a largely over looked machine. Even though it is limited it is still quite playable. If you want to step away from the popular and familiar analog sounds of Roland then give a listen to this underrated machine."
Drum Box: Roland TR-606
Published on Sep 21, 2013
"Before the 808 and 909 there was the 606. A capable analog little drum machine with a great sound. Though now over shadowed by other machines with more editing and routing options, the TR-606 holds its own because of its strong sound design and easy programability."
Published on Sep 21, 2013 my4trackmachine·113 videos
"The last analog Roland drum machine, the DR-110 came about midway through the rise of the digital sample machines era. While it sported a readable screen and was easy to edit, it lacked the "authentic" sound quality of its digital brothers making it not very popular. Compared to the rest of the TR-X0Xs it has a thin whimpy kick without an accent. The snare did have some snap to it though. Today it stands as a decent alternate to its often compared 606."
Drum Box: Yamaha MR-10
Published on Sep 21, 2013
"The only analog drum machine to come from Yamaha, the MR-10 was a limited preset machine with a solid kick and tunable snares and toms. The presets are a pretty standard affair but where the MR-10 shines best is its playable plastic pads. Armed with a solid kick and fairly unique analog sound it is a largely over looked machine. Even though it is limited it is still quite playable. If you want to step away from the popular and familiar analog sounds of Roland then give a listen to this underrated machine."
Drum Box: Roland TR-606
Published on Sep 21, 2013
"Before the 808 and 909 there was the 606. A capable analog little drum machine with a great sound. Though now over shadowed by other machines with more editing and routing options, the TR-606 holds its own because of its strong sound design and easy programability."
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