Radikal Technologies SAC 2.2

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This one made me to a double take. It is not a synth, but is indeed from the synth company Radikal Technologies, as you can see here. I thought it was worth capturing for the archives.  It's always interesting to see what other products interest boutique synth manufacturers.

The SAC 2.2 is a "Multi-platform Moving-fader USB / MIDI Control Surface

Full info:
Gain instant hands-on control of your audio software with the SAC-2.2 Software Assigned Controller!

There's no need to install or program this sleek control surface for interaction with your favorite music software. The SAC-2.2 connects to your computer via USB bus, and you instantly gain a new operational surface. Then, the SAC-2.2 lets you perform all your essential audio production operations - EQs, dynamic processing, effects, etc. There are plenty of motorized faders, rotary encoders and buttons. The rotary LEDs of the 12 encoders and 2x40 symbol displays further facilitate your music production. And the USB bus gives you an enormous advantage in speed of transmission compared with MIDI transfer of data. It's compatible with Pro Tools, Cubase, MOTU's Digital Performer, Logic, and many others!

One of the coolest new features of the SAC-2.2 is that you can control several different programs simultaneously and switch between them in real time. The SAC-2.2 will automatically update itself with the correct operating mode and parameter settings as you switch between programs! In addition, this feature is networkable, meaning it will allow you to control different programs on different computers on your network! Got a great Mac-based sequencer and an awesome PC-based sampler? No problem. One SAC-2.2 integrated into your network means you can control them both at the same time - without the need to re-configure and re-boot! Save time and money with the versatile Sac 2.2 control surface!

• 9 touch sensitive motorized faders

• 12 rotary encoders with 31 step LED displays

• 3 2x40 symbol displays

• 1 locator-Display

• 9 track select buttons

• 8 mute/solo switches

• 10 buttons for selection of mixer-parameters (pan, send/insert selector switch, send/insert 1-4, 4 EQ select buttons)

• 6 buttons for track-selection (audio, MIDI, input, instrument, bus, group)

• 4 buttons for track bank selection (1-8,9-16,17-24,25-32)

• 12 software navigation buttons, which can also be used for numeric input

• 5 channel-strip buttons • 5 transport-control buttons (play, record, stop, rewind and forward)

• 1 jog wheel

• 4 location markers

• 1 scrub-button

• 1 system button

• 1 shift button

• USB port with one input and a 4 way HUB for connection of additional USB devices

• MIDI port with MIDI-in, out, thru and power jack"

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CASIO CZ-1

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"Truly MINT Condition. Works perfectly just never used and just bought piano. This unit has been well taken care of and ABSOLUTELY NO DAMAGE. Have original manuals and cover. Check out my other auctions for other Casio accessories for this.

The CZ-1 has the most advanced keyboard of all the CZ series synths. It has a full 61-note 5-octave keyboard with velocity and aftertouch sensitivity. Very professional features from a Casio synth! With the CZ-1 you get 8-stage envelopes, 2 oscillators per voice and a whole lot more with relatively easy programming."

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Miselu C.24 User Guide - Video

C.24 User Guide from Miselu on Vimeo.

"This is a quick start guide to the C.24 wireless piano keyboard for iPad."

Groovesizer TB2 - All Twelve Bits [DEMO]

Published on Dec 10, 2014 MoShang

"A demo of the TB2 synthesizer shield for the Arduino Due, available now from http://groovesizer.com

All sounds from the TB2 - hear the unprocessed component tracks at https://soundcloud.com/groovesizer/tb...

The TB2 is a 4 voice paraphonic wavetable synth shield for the Arduino Due development board. The TB2 features 2 oscillators per voice, an ADSR envelope, LFO, digital filter, arpeggiator, as well as a 16-step sequencer. For sound generation, the TB2 makes use of the pair of 12-bit DACs built into the Arduino Due’s 32 bit ARM processor. The TB2 uses an SD card for storing patches and sequences, and it also allows the user to load single cycle waveshapes for the two oscillators and the LFO.

Please Note – unlike our other kits which are self contained, the TB2 requires the additional purchase of an Arduino Due."

Korg iElectribe for iPad vs Korg Electribe ER-1

Published on Dec 10, 2014 Marcus Padrini

iTunes: KORG iELECTRIBE - KORG INC.

"Trying to replicate a Korg iElectribe pattern with the Korg Electribe ER-1, using almost the same settings on both. The kick drum is the most different sound. There is no way to make the same kick sound with subtle adjustments. The kick drum is always more "punchy" on the ER-1. The other sounds are very similar.

The iElectribe for iPad was inspired on the Electribe R-1, but it offers many exclusive features: more effects, cross modulation (great for FM sounds and available on Electribe ER-1 MKII), virtual tube distortion and the possibility to choose which parts are processed by the selected fx.

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Tentando reproduzir um pattern do Korg iElectribe com o Korg Electribe ER-1, usando os mesmos ajustes em ambos. O kick drum é o som mais diferente. Não há como fazer o mesmo som com ajustes sutis. O Kick Drum sempre soa com mais punch no ER-1. Os outros sons são bastante similares.

O iElectribe foi inspirado no Electribe ER-1, mas apresenta vários recursos exclusivos, mais efeitos, cross modulation, dirstorção de válvula virtual e a possibilidade de escolher quais partes são afetadas pelo processador de efeitos.

http://musicapps.com.br"

Mogees+Phonogene+Octatrack | Ultraviolet Cloud Formations

Published on Dec 10, 2014 A Box In The Sea

"I'm really loving the Mogees (http://mogees.co.uk) and I'm constantly looking around my house and studio for simple ways to grab some unique sounds. I love water, and found a few vessels to began experimenting. The screws ended up being the perfect hit on the water and the bottle. Then I used a magnet to move the screws around inside the plastic bottle. The tin container was stunning to play with and pouring the water sounded the most resonate with rich harmonics (this is the one I sampled into the Phonogene).

I used 2 samples in the Octatrack with 3 variations of each sample being faded between. The Midi tracks on the Octa are being used to send CC's to the Expert Sleepers ES-40 and then distributed throughout the modules. Timing is from the Analog 4 via the Grayscale Synapse.

Let me know if you have any questions and thanks for watching!

GEAR:
Mogees, Elektron Octatrack & Analog 4, and Eurorack Modular (Phonogene, Echophon, ZDSP, Maths, Pittsburgh Modular Filter, SSF Positronic Transient Gate, Circuit Abby G8 & ADSR Jr, 4ms SCM, Expert Sleepers ES-40 & ESX-8CV

LINKS:
Suscribe: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_...

Soundcloud Sonic Sketch Pad: https://soundcloud.com/a-box-in-the-sea

Instagram: http://instagram.com/paulnormandlebel

Street Photography: http://paulnormandlebel.com"

midiSequencer for iPad Update

iTunes: midiSequencer - anthony saunders

"What's New in Version 1.10
Ability to filter Input/Output device - filter notes, CCs and/or FX
Use MidiSequencer to add midi fx to midi note input.
MidiFx improvements & Ostinato.
Per step %probability, swing, humanise(note or vel)
latest Audiobus sdk 2.1.5
Various bug fixes & performance enhancements"

Photophore | Flock Synthesizer for iPad

Published on Dec 10, 2014

iTunes: Photophore Synth - Taika Systems Ltd.

"**Now available on the App Store at special introductory price of only $4.99!**

Photophore is a unique instrument for iPad that uses flocks of up to 100 sound generators to create rich, organic synthesizer sounds. By controlling the behavior of the flocks you can make Photophore sound like a choir of synthesizers or, at more extreme settings, a swarm of angry insects."

"Photophore is a unique instrument that uses flocks of up to 100 sound generators to create rich, organic synthesizer sounds. By controlling the behavior of the flocks you can make Photophore sound like a choir of synthesizers or, at more extreme settings, a swarm of angry insects.

Unlike other digital synthesizers, Photophore creates warmth and character in a completely new way. Instead of modeling analog circuits, it models animal behavior. Photophore’s sound engine is made up of flocks of oscillators that move through a virtual three-dimensional environment. Their motion is controlled by a special behavioral algorithm and physics simulation that keeps the oscillators in tune with each other, but allows for a certain amount of natural drifting and detuning. This creates rich timbres that are perfect for crafting massive bass sounds, complex pads and searing leads.

You can interact with the oscillator flocks by controlling their behavior – how much they try to flock together, how much they avoid each other, their speed, and how much turbulence is in their environment. Oscillators will flee from your touch, so you can create extreme pitch modulation and more chaotic effects by simply swiping across the screen.

Key Features:

• Unique flock synthesis engine
• Up to 100 oscillators per patch
• Monophonic or polyphonic operation (up to 6 voices)
• 6 oscillator waveforms (saw, square, pulse and more)
• Low pass/High pass filter with resonance
• Dedicated amplitude and filter envelopes
• Stereo echo effect
• Arpeggiator

Connectivity:

• Use any iPad-compatible MIDI keyboard to play notes and perform pitch bends
• AudioBus and Inter-App Audio support for streaming audio to other apps
• Control Photophore from other apps via CoreMIDI

Tech Requirements:

• iOS7 or later required"

Before iOS

Handera 330 running baby hedgehog driving a Yamaha MU15

Published on Dec 10, 2014 Ashley Elsdon

Before iOS there was Palm OS. I remember having a Handspring Visor and a color Palm m505. The internal battery on the Palm eventually died. The Visor however runs on AAA batteries and is still going to this day. You could buy a MIDI adapter for it which you can see allows it to drive external gear in these videos from Palm Sounds. The software apps are still available at the miniMusic website. Palm OS was first to essentially have both the iOS layout and the simplicity of having your device morph into a singular specific tool depending on the app loaded. Apple basically turned it into a phone. I always wondered what the logic was behind Apple dismissing Android when Palm was first. It's curious that the comparison rarely comes up in the iOS vs Android wars.

Handera 330 running ThereMIDI for Palm OS, driving a Yamaha MU15

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Oh Holy Night (Synth Carol 2014)

Published on Dec 10, 2014 MotiveMakesaMan Music

"Free Download Here: https://soundcloud.com/motive-makes-a...
Facebook: http://facebook.com/motivemakesaman
Twitter: http://twitter.com/motivemakesaman

I wanted to make sure you all had plenty of time to check out my holiday song for this year. I want to start a new tradition of making a synth heavy, personal arrangement of a classic carol song every year. I hope you enjoy this years Synth Carol, one of my personal favorites, Oh Holy Night.

Download the song here for your Holiday Parties: https://soundcloud.com/motive-makes-a...

GEARLIST:

Arturia Microbrute - Arpeggio
Moog Little Phatty - Bass Pattern
DSI Prophet 08 - Crazy Lead
Arturia Keylab/UHE Diva - Vocoder
DSI Tempest - Drums
iPad - TNR-i
Sleigh Bells"