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Bastl Instruments Trinity XOR Synthesizer With MIDI

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"6 voice polyphonic synthesizer with MIDI Bastl module

Trinity is universal musical instrument and original sounding modular groovebox. It can function as any type of digital synthesizer, sequencer, controller, arpeggiator or almost anything that can be programmed into a micro-controller. Trinity is designed to be connected and combined with other Trinities of different functions in a chain, so you can create your own music making environment. It is ready to communicate with the outer world via MIDI and different sync and CV methods using MIDI Bastl. We are musicians passionate of exploring new fields of sonic experience - we already developed 4 different instruments for Trinity which work great together. They are sequencer, drum synthesizer, polyphonic synthesizer and monophonic FM synthesizer - and there is many more to come!

[XOR] is a logical statement but also bit operator which is sort of combination of & [AND] and | [OR] . By applying this modulation to the classical wavetables you can achieve very interesting harmonics added to the sound. Especially when more voices mix than it comes to really interesting dirty digital modulation artefacts. ^ [XOR] is intended to be used as a sound module for a MIDI keyboard and it doesn't produce any sound without the keyboard. It needs MIDI Bastl to interface the MIDI jack.

Features

6 voice polyphony
wavetable based - sine, saw, triangle, digi-noise
played ONLY by MIDI using MIDI Bastl
^[xor], &[and], [or] modulation
arpeggiator – gate and note modes, different shapes, adjustable speed, MIDI clock sync
8 different sound settings in one preset
6 presets
ADSR
LFO
full MIDI implementation (note, velocity, pitch bend, mod wheel sustain, CC, clock)"

Oberheim Xpander XP1 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

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Moog MINIMOOG Model D

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"Up for sale, a beautiful Minimoog model D from 1974. This is a 40 year old machine in "like new" condition. Fully refurbished a few years ago. Very clean panel, labels, keys, knobs and switches. Amazing woodwork, looks much better in real life than in photos.

This is an old oscillator version, needs some time to warm up, tunes well, sounds big and fat. No scratchy pots, no background noise or hum.

The pitch bend wheel has no spring (does not return to centre position like on most contemporary synths) and sometimes it detunes a little when in the centre. I don't know if thats normal for every Mini (never played another one) or if this is a mechanical problem or electrical (potentiometer??)..."

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monome white whale brings the monome to modular

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"we’re bringing the grid to the modular synth.

no computers to mediate. no complicated setup. plug into a front-mount usb jack and it’s ready to go. a new form of gesture, live performance, and deep data is now possible within this intuitive and expansive system.

we’re happy to announce white whale, the first in a series.

white whale
grid-enabled live probabilistic step sequencer

september 2014

retail price: $280
requirements: monome grid controller (see note below *)
format: eurorack
width: 6hp
depth: 40mm (“skiff friendly”)
power: 12v: 18ma, -12v: 17ma, 5v: 42ma (grid unconnected), up to 600ma (grid connected, see note below **)

white whale is the culmination of methods and experiments based on a decade of step sequencer design for the grid.

a monome grid is plugged into the front panel of the module, serving as a complete interface. the sequencer continues running when the grid is disconnected, facilitating both live performance and precomposed playback of generative systems.

a sixteen step loop is the foundation. 4 triggers can be toggled per step, along with two separate cv values. 0-10v cv can be dialed via a parameter knob, copied from other steps, and tuned up and down via the grid. a cv map mode is provided for creating scales, and preset scales are recallable.

a probability index is provided independently for the triggers and each cv channel. these can serve as step mutes (at 0 or 100 percent) or chance possibility per step (for fills, emergent melody generation, etc). each cv step can be set to have a choice of several values.

sixteen patterns are quickly accessible. for longer sequences these patterns can be strung together in any determined order, including chance possibilities between pattern selection.

sets of patterns are storable to internal flash memory for instant recall on power-up.

timing can be internal (controlled via a panel pot) or externally triggered. loop lengths and positions can be set intuitively on the grid.

many subtle additional features make this instrument incredibly versatile yet approachable, introducing possibilities far beyond the standard step sequencer."

monome modular grid comparison from tehn on Vimeo.

"a quick visual comparison of monome grid functionality on the modular.

full variable-brightness supported on grids produced 2012 and later."

white whale - possibilities from tehn on Vimeo.
http://monome.org

ROLAND UNVEILS SBX-1 SYNC BOX

"Universal Communication Hub for MIDI Instruments, Computers, and Vintage Synths and Drum Machines

SBX-1 Sync Box Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 2014 — Roland is proud to announce the SBX-1 Sync Box, a universal synchronization hub for electronic musical instruments and computers. Equipped with USB-MIDI, standard MIDI, and DIN sync ports, the compact SBX‑1 provides a convenient way for music creators to use modern production tools and legacy analog devices together at one time. Going far beyond simple synchronization, the SBX-1 also provides hands-on control of timing and groove, and includes CV/Gate outputs for triggering old-school instruments such as the SH-101, TB-303, and TR-808.

With support for a vast array of past and present devices, the SBX-1 lets computers and electronic instruments from different eras seamlessly communicate and synchronize with each other. Users can easily add analog and modular synthesizers to a computer-based production environment, or design totally new and innovative live-performance setups combining Roland AIRA gear like the TR-8, TB-3, and SYSTEM-1 with vintage rhythm boxes and synths.

The SBX-1 provides USB, DIN Sync, and MIDI I/O, and any connected device can be the master clock source. The SBX-1 itself can also be the timing master, allowing control of external devices with a rock-steady modern clock. Tempo and Fine knobs plus a Tap button offer deep control of the overall groove, letting users freely adjust timing to sync up with DJs or other performers in a band.

Also included in the SBX-1 is a Shuffle function for adding variable swing to patterns generated by external sequencers and rhythm machines. This is extremely useful for working with instruments like the vintage TR-808 and TB-303, which are not equipped with onboard shuffle capability. Users can choose between 16th-note and 8th-note swing, and are able to correct timing errors on the fly with the quick-access Sync button.

With its four CV/Gate output jacks, the SBX-1 also provides the ability to control analog and modular synths with MIDI data from an external device or computer. Incoming MIDI notes and CC messages are converted and output as CV/Gate information, opening up a world of creative possibilities for fans of classic electronic instruments. In addition to external data conversion, the SBX-1 can internally generate gate trigger signals from quarter notes to 32nd notes, including triplets and dotted 8th notes.

The SBX-1 is capable of generating LFO signals that are synced to either the internal clock or an external source. Users are able to register up to five types of LFO settings and output them as CV signals simultaneously from three channels.

The CV/Gate section on the SBX-1 also features an Aux jack that has been specially optimized for the TR-8 Rhythm Performer. This dramatically speeds up performance workflow, allowing users to check values on the SBX-1’s display as they set up a TR-8 tone for gate triggering."

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KORG's ARP Odyssey Remake Release Date Pushed out to 2015

"Updated ARP Odyssey release schedule

Tokyo, Japan - September 1, 2014 - KORG INC. announces an update for the release date for the reissue of the ARP Odyssey analog synthesiser.

New schedule : shipping in early 2015

The original shipping schedule was September 2014. We are sorry for this delay especially since the extraordinary reaction to the initial Odyssey announcement. We are refining the Odyssey to make this product even better. We appreciate your understanding regarding this delay and thank you for your continued interest in the reissued Odyssey."

Electric Orchestra

Published on Sep 1, 2014 MIxbern

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