Friday, November 14, 2014
G-STOMPER STUDIO 4.0 for Android Released
Published on Nov 12, 2014 G-Stomper Studio for Android
via @plant-h.com
G-Stomper Studio 4.0 is now online on Google Play, Amazon and SlideME.
"This major release comes with a complete new graphical user interface in addition to a huge list of feature upgrades."
Additional details at PLANET-H.COM.
HEXINVERTER.NET Mutant Clap Now Available as DIY Kit
"Fellow MATRIXSYNTHers and solder monkeys! I am pleased to say that the Mutant Clap module is now a DIY project. So here's some cool artwork by Hannes to entice you.
The Mutant Clap DIY project is finally in stock!
You can now purchase PCBs and panels to build your own Mutant Clap module. The Mutant Clap is capable of generating dynamic handclap sounds, as well as other sounds you've never heard before. It is the third installment in the Mutant Drum series, with more to come soon!
The project is available for purchase at...
//HEXINVERTER.NET//
//THONK SYNTH DIY//"
Beat707 XXL Pre-Release Video
Published on Nov 14, 2014 Beat707
via Beat707 on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"Beat707 XXL Pre-Release Video (sorry for the low volume and bad audio quality, I will improve this for the next videos. ETA around 10 days from today)"
https://www.facebook.com/beat707
http://beat707.com/
Let us know what you want: Full Kits, Bare-Bone Kits, Fully Assembled Units, ... A pre-release video will follow ASAP, just uploading it. Once I have better connectors here and can assemble more units, I will make a full-pro video using 4 units and better sound generators (still working on the software, which is fully open-source, but not the hardware)."
Programming the Kay DRM-1 Memory Rhythm Machine
Published on Nov 14, 2014 zibbybone
"Here's a rare box I forgot I picked up a few years ago. It is very similar to the Roland / Boss DR-55 in design both style and sound. The DRM-1 features fully programmable bass drum, snare drum, closed hi hat and cymbal. Instead of a cymbal, the DR-55 has a programmable rim shot and the closed hat can either be turned off or play 8th or 16th notes. Sorry, I goofed up the bass drum rhythm (what I want to trigger on 1st step actually triggers on the 16th step), I was a bit rushed filming this video and didn't want to redo. Sometimes you get happy accidents programming this way."
Ensoniq ESQ 1
Published on Nov 14, 2014 SSM Curtis
00:00 Stepping through some patches
02:14 Lead ESQ 1 and software sequencer
02:51 Nice pads
Mam MB33 Synth (TB-303 clone)
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"Mam MB33, full midi control of parameters, VCF in for filtering of external signals. This is the MK I, important as it can be modded as seen here- Circuit Benders MB33 Acid FM Mods
Has added function of being able to mix square and sawtooth waves instead of just one."
The listing also states the circuitry is an exact clone of the x0xb0x. I haven't heard of this before and according to Circuitbenders they are not the same. The x0xb0x is lady ada's exact clone of the TB-303's circuitry, while I'm guessing the MB33 was based on it.
via this auction
"Mam MB33, full midi control of parameters, VCF in for filtering of external signals. This is the MK I, important as it can be modded as seen here- Circuit Benders MB33 Acid FM Mods
Has added function of being able to mix square and sawtooth waves instead of just one."
The listing also states the circuitry is an exact clone of the x0xb0x. I haven't heard of this before and according to Circuitbenders they are not the same. The x0xb0x is lady ada's exact clone of the TB-303's circuitry, while I'm guessing the MB33 was based on it.
Emulator II Vintage Sampler/Synth with Case of Disks
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"Upon closer inspection, rummaging through the discs, it became apparent that maybe she had a much distinguished home prior to mine. Some of the discs were labelled "In Living Color," and "Pee Wee's Playhouse"--now I'm not saying the instrument came from the studios where these shows were produced, but it's a good possibility because the seller was from Hollywood. Once she got to me, I never toured with her. She either stayed in my studio, or in the case as my space was limited.
THE GRITTY:
This keyboard/synth/sampler is used. She's seen better days. But she works. The discs (those horrendous 5 1/4 ones that scream old school) take their merry time to load. It's a miracle bands could even tour with this thing back in the day. You need a boot disc (this is the data disc required to boot up the unit--it goes in the bottom slot). The top slot, or drive, uses the many, many discs that are shown in the case. It's archived by sound/type, but I've rummaged through it so many times that many are in no particular order. Some are actual Emulator II discs--the famous "Marcato Strings" disc is in it--you'd recognize that off the Pet Shop Boys' hit "West End Girls." Others are 3rd party (Northstar) and some are studio formatted discs. I never really dove into using the sampler on it, or editing sounds. The discs that I bought after I got the keyboard pretty much did the trick. The backlight on it (the light from the display window so you can read what you've selected) is out. It worked, faintly, when I first got her, but with time they do fade away. You can see this in the photos I've included.
Both drives work; they load discs--but slowly as I mentioned previously. The infamous "clicking"it gives off when loading is like Chinese water torture. Some discs in the case gave me "error" messages when trying to load, but on other times they loaded fine. It's a hit or miss. I do know there is an Emulator site online that gives detailed information on how to convert the top drive to a 3.5 size disc format and also how to change out the backlight. By doing so, you eliminate the need for the aging top drive. You still have to get the sounds transferred to 3.5 from 5.25 discs, and the speed of the loading process isn't increased. It's the same, just a more of a dependable drive. The bottom drive on these particular models (This is a standard Emulator II Software Rev 2.3/3, NO built in hard drive, all sounds come from the included discs and NONE can be stored to the keyboard as there isn't any memory to do so) is there to stay. I don't have a manual--I do know there are manuals available online for many of the vintage synths in existence.
via this auction
"Upon closer inspection, rummaging through the discs, it became apparent that maybe she had a much distinguished home prior to mine. Some of the discs were labelled "In Living Color," and "Pee Wee's Playhouse"--now I'm not saying the instrument came from the studios where these shows were produced, but it's a good possibility because the seller was from Hollywood. Once she got to me, I never toured with her. She either stayed in my studio, or in the case as my space was limited. THE GRITTY:
This keyboard/synth/sampler is used. She's seen better days. But she works. The discs (those horrendous 5 1/4 ones that scream old school) take their merry time to load. It's a miracle bands could even tour with this thing back in the day. You need a boot disc (this is the data disc required to boot up the unit--it goes in the bottom slot). The top slot, or drive, uses the many, many discs that are shown in the case. It's archived by sound/type, but I've rummaged through it so many times that many are in no particular order. Some are actual Emulator II discs--the famous "Marcato Strings" disc is in it--you'd recognize that off the Pet Shop Boys' hit "West End Girls." Others are 3rd party (Northstar) and some are studio formatted discs. I never really dove into using the sampler on it, or editing sounds. The discs that I bought after I got the keyboard pretty much did the trick. The backlight on it (the light from the display window so you can read what you've selected) is out. It worked, faintly, when I first got her, but with time they do fade away. You can see this in the photos I've included.
Both drives work; they load discs--but slowly as I mentioned previously. The infamous "clicking"it gives off when loading is like Chinese water torture. Some discs in the case gave me "error" messages when trying to load, but on other times they loaded fine. It's a hit or miss. I do know there is an Emulator site online that gives detailed information on how to convert the top drive to a 3.5 size disc format and also how to change out the backlight. By doing so, you eliminate the need for the aging top drive. You still have to get the sounds transferred to 3.5 from 5.25 discs, and the speed of the loading process isn't increased. It's the same, just a more of a dependable drive. The bottom drive on these particular models (This is a standard Emulator II Software Rev 2.3/3, NO built in hard drive, all sounds come from the included discs and NONE can be stored to the keyboard as there isn't any memory to do so) is there to stay. I don't have a manual--I do know there are manuals available online for many of the vintage synths in existence.
ROLAND Juno-106 Vintage Analog Synth w/ Hard Case SN 505963
Roland TB-303 Bassline Synthesizer
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"Includes original operator's manual and troubleshooting guide."
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"Includes original operator's manual and troubleshooting guide."
RMI Rocky Mount Instruments KC-II Synthesizer Original Brochure
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" Up for sale is a Brand New pristine condition, RMI KC-II Synth Brochure. Original Print from 1978."
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" Up for sale is a Brand New pristine condition, RMI KC-II Synth Brochure. Original Print from 1978."
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