Sharing Sounds With Omnisphere 2 - Spectrasonics Releases Omnisphere v2.1 Update

Published on Aug 4, 2015 SpectrasonicsVIDEO

"Learn how to import user audio and share your own patches using the new sharing capabilities of Omnisphere 2.

Click on this link to download the files for this video.

http://bit.ly/1hhYy9c"

Update: And the press release for the v2.1 update:

"Spectrasonics Releases Omnisphere v2.1 Update
Power Synth adds simplified user sound sharing and Library Publishing for third-party development

Burbank, CA - August 4, 2015 - Spectrasonics has released Omnisphere 2.1 with a streamlined 'Sharing' feature for sharing user sounds and a new Library Publishing capability. Version 2.1 is an update to the company's recent v2 upgrade of its flagship software synth. In May, Omnisphere Version 2.0 was released with vastly expanded new synthesis and creative capabilities for sound design, along with significant user interface innovations, and thousands of new sounds. The new v2.1 update, a free download to Omnisphere version 2 users, includes refined patch and project sharing features for easily exchanging custom sounds between end-users directly or over social media, a Library Publishing feature allowing third-party sound developers to create easily installable sound sets for Omnisphere 2 users, as well as a much improved boot time for the plugin itself. Both the Sound Sharing and Publishing features can contain 'User Audio,' offering new horizons in patch creation and simplified collaboration.

"It's exciting to see the Omnisphere universe expanding with so much great sound development work in so many areas, from EDM to rock, and film and TV scores to games," says Spectrasonics' Founder and Creative Director, Eric Persing. "And now third- party developers of patch sets for Omnisphere 2 have a simple way to create and offer custom libraries that can include their own soundsources, and are easy to install for customers. There's no need for installers or complicated instructions for moving files around directories deep in the system folders. And because it's so easy to share sounds and ideas now, we feel this will be a huge boon for social media user groups discussing tips and patch creation. This is a big opportunity for our users everywhere. We look forward to seeing and hearing what develops!"

Sharing sounds is simplified in Omnisphere 2.1, the end-user can simply shift-click on a few Patches or a few Multi-patches and then save them to be transferred to a friend or musical collaborator who also has Omnisphere 2. Sharing patches automatically includes any user audio, which is especially convenient with custom patches. Sharing multiple types of Patches, Multis and user audio all at once is easier too, with Project sharing; the end-user can just collect a set of sounds in a project, and then share the project.

The new "Publish Library" feature in v2.1 was created for third-party developers of Omnisphere libraries. It allows developers to easily export, or "publish" a library of Multis and Patches, along with any associated user-created Soundsources, as well as graphic images for the custom library in a single .omnisphere file format. End-users can then easily install this package into their systems with a single step.

Beyond the new sharing features in v2.1, the Version 2 upgrade released in May, includes a host of new capabilities including the most requested Omnisphere feature: Audio import for user-created soundsources-along with major new oscillator features including over 400 new DSP Oscillator waveforms, morphing Wavetables, new granular synthesis options, over 4500 unique new sounds created by Spectrasonics' acclaimed sound design team-bringing the total to over 12,000 total sounds and patches, 25 new FX units, an enhanced User Interface, and innovative production/browsing features such as Sound Match(tm) to instantly locate any related sounds in the library, and Sound Lock(tm) to create endless useful patch variations by locking sound aspects while browsing other patches-among many other innovative features.

Omnisphere 2.1 Feature Overview

New Sound Sharing and Publishing capabilities in v2.1:
• Easily share patches and projects between users, which can include User Audio
• Publish a library of patches and Multis including User Audio, graphics and more
• Share Sounds over social media

Faster Boot Time for Omnisphere 2.1:
• Opening the plugin inside any DAW on Macintosh or Windows is much speedier

Vast New Synthesis Possibilities in Omnisphere 2:
• Audio Import - Users can import their own audio file as a soundsource in Omnisphere
• Over 400 New DSP Waveforms for the Synth Oscillator - an increase of 100X
• Wavetable Synthesis - Each Waveform is now a Morphing Wavetable
• Powerful New Granular Synthesis algorithm
• Deeper FM/Ring Mod capabilities for aggressive timbres
• 8 New Filter Types - New Power Filters, Vowel, Resonators
• New Unison Drift models Analog Polysynth behavior
• Expanded Modulation with new sources and many more targets
• Polyphonic LFO and Modulation Envelope options
• Soundsource Reversing

Now includes over 12,000 sounds:

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Mutable Instruments CLOUDS + SHELVES // WAVEFORMS // REPETITIVE // miniature 39

Published on Aug 4, 2015 LESINDES

"MUTBALE INSTRUMENTS CLOUDS & SHELVES can do for PITTSBURGH MODULAR WAVEFORMS"

quick&dirty dub (excerpt)

Published on Aug 4, 2015 Auxar Netlabel

"Patched something up to test the new Doepfer a-160-2 clock divider II as a dub chord generator and I liked it so did a quick and dirty recording on the Gopro cam for future reference. Drums by DPO, HH by Noise from disting into A-131 programmed with pp+brains seq stacked gates and maths, dub chords z3000mk2 into A-160-2 into mixer then into MMG into Echophon, other dubby sounds by 2x DPO, and some dubnoise into doepfer 106-5 filter and heavy verbs by Erbe-Verb. All other envelopes by Maths and Function going to Optomixers.

Modules : DPO 2x , Echophon, Erbe-verb,z3000mk2,Maths 2x, function, Richter Wogglebug,MMG,106-5, PP 2x, Brains, A-131,Disting 2x, Optomix 2x, Moddemix, A-160-2, Rene,A-138."

4DSOUND: CIRCADIAN - Interactive Sound Performances at TodaysArt Festival The Hague, NL

Not specifically a synth event, but some of you might be interested in this. If you are unfamiliar with 4DSOUND, see this previous post featuring a couple of videos from Ableton. Also filing this one in the Art Installations channel. The following is the official press release on the event. You'll find the event site here.

"4DSOUND: CIRCADIAN
PREMIERE AT TODAYSART FESTIVAL IN THE HAGUE, NL 24-27th SEPTEMBER 2015
AT THE ELECTRICITEITSFABRIEK
4DSOUND unveils a new 24-hour programme of interactive spatial sound performances featuring Lisa Park, Marco Donnarumma, Kazuya Nagaya, Oscar Mulero, the overnight A/V meditation proj- ect Noqturnl by John Connell and Florence To, and more to be announced...
• 4DSOUND: Circadian investigates how spatial listening influences conscious states through- out the day and night
• Performances explore how to physically connect the listener with the surrounding space through movement, bio-physical media and psycho-acoustic stimulation
• Program features sound and movement workshops, immersive sonic meditation, participa- tive spatial performances, overnight collective dreamstate and an opening conference

4DSOUND is a laboratory and cultural collective exploring Spatial Sound as a medium. Since 2008, it has developed an innovative Spatial Sound technology that has significantly improved and ex- panded the possibilities to create, perform and experience sound spatially. 4DSOUND is a fully omnidirectional sound environment, where the listener can appreciate Spatial Sound images in a virtually unlimited spatial continuum. Sound can move infinitely distant or intimately close to the listener: it moves around, as well as above, beneath, in between or right through them.
A 4DSOUND environment allows for a natural reproduction of sound sources in a spatial environ- ment. The loudspeakers are completely transparent: instead of listening to speakers, one is listening to space.
Over the last two years 4DSOUND has developed a following through its acclaimed Artist Residency series and showcases at festivals such as Berlin Atonal and ADE, developing work with artists such as Vladislav Delay, Dasha Rush, Pantha du Prince, Murcof, Biosphere and the experimental imprint Raster-Noton. 4DSOUND has also given lectures and talks on the applications and implications of Spatial Sound at interdisciplinary festivals and symposiums such as CTM Berlin, IX Symposium Montreal and Gaudeamus Music Festival.


4DSOUND is at the forefront of researching and demonstrating how Spatial Sound is becoming intertwined with a broader cultural movement that propagates self-awareness, social cohesion and sustainability. Spatial Sound is at the heart of a development leading to an Ecology of Listening – influencing the quality of the listening environment to enhance our mental and physical state.

Inspired by the circadian rhythms that govern our wake-sleep cycle, the 4DSOUND: Circadian programme will investigate how spatial sound influences our states of consciousness over a 24- hour period, by exploring new ways to physically connect the listener with the surrounding space. Through a series of interactive spatial sound performances, workshops and talks, 4DSOUND seeks to embody the range of conscious states of the listener throughout the day, encouraging height- ened awareness of environment, mind-body connection, personal insight, creative expression, empathic sensitivity and social interaction.

Premiering at TodaysArt 2015, the festival for contemporary art and music in The Hague, Nether- lands, 4DSOUND: Circadian presents interdisciplinary work from a diverse set of artists - all created exclusively with and for 4DSOUND.

New York-based artist Lisa Park has developed a series of performances using biosensors (brain- wave and heart-rate devices) as a vehicle for manifesting her inner states. Lisa’s recent works “Eunoia” and “Eunoia II” involved using a commercial brainwave (EEG) headset as a self-moni- toring tool to measure her physical and psychological states. These performances obtained re- al-time feedback of her emotional reactions- an investigation into a new form of expression and trans-sensory experience by visually and audibly reflecting her inner states into tangible forms.
For 4DSOUND: Circadian, Lisa will engage with participants in a new interactive performance that works with spatialised sound derived from neurofeedback, participant interaction and manipulation of physical space to explore boundaries of intimacy, fear and social connection.

Marco Donnarumma is a performance artist, sound artist, musician and writer whose work in the last six years has focused on how to configure human bodies and machines through sound. He uses biotechnologies, software algorithms and body sensors to create intensely physical perfor- mances, concerts and live installations. For 4DSOUND: Circadian, he will invite visitors to take part in a communal, visceral experience of sound and light. Using the Xth Sense, his biowearable musi- cal instrument, vibrations from the visitors' bodies will be turned into physical sonic constructions that will grow and fall apart through time, space and frequency: a total space of networked bodies.

Robert Jan Liethoff is a Berlin-based actor, dramaturgist and voice movement teacher. His work draws on aspects of voice physiology as a departure point for the development of sound-oriented bodywork. He is fascinated by the body’s own intelligence: his compositions often begin from the concept of a raw, or formless space-state, from where they begin to move towards clearer specif- ic forms and structures. Robert will host a sound and movement class and lecture for 4DSOUND: Circadian inviting participants to explore a ‘physical’ listening practice, investigating how we per- ceive sound composition: what the body considers a ‘healthy’ sound texture, our ability to perceive sound internally as well as externally, and the influence this has on our spatial awareness- of space both internal and external, and the sense of physical self that emerges from this understanding.
Kazuya Nagaya is a Japanese artist who creates immersive, ritualised compositions through the use of bronze bells, gongs and singing bowls. Since releasing his first album ‘Utsuho’ in 1999, he has composed music for a range of projects, ranging from collaborations with Tibetan Buddhist monks to a remix for Plastikman. His performance for 4DSOUND will be a sonic immersion working with gong and beat tones tuned to specific frequencies, to induce deep meditative state.

Techno Is Space is an experimental project exploring the spatial forms and energetic movements within techno. 4DSOUND will showcase succesful performances from our recent Artist Residency series in Amsterdam that integrate wearable tactile bass technology from SubPac with 4DSOUND’s spatial system. Veteran Spanish DJ and producer Oscar Mulero will perform a highly charged spa- tial reworking of his acclaimed album ‘Muscle and Mind’ on Pole Group, while Berlin-based duo Cassegrain delve further into the spatially sensitive psycho-techno of their powerful recent LP ‘Centres of Distraction’ on Prologue.

Visual artist and art director Florence To creates light installations using the identity of first space, then sound, exploring the emotional depth of the audience’s perception. Her work with visual space translates how organized elements in architecture can create either tension or harmony in consideration of motion and adaption through live performance. Florence will collaborate with sound designer and 4DSOUND’s Creative Director, John Connell to present Noqturnl, an overnight audiovisual meditation exploring collective dreamstate. Noqturnl will take listeners through a series of ‘rooms’ as they drift between waking and dreaming states. Conveyed through shifting sound- scapes, these rooms contain individual dream scenarios with distinct environments and moods, encounters and interactions. Beginning with a short meditation, Noqturnl offers participants the chance for self-reflection, processing of memories and perceived mental and physical blockages and, ultimately, a dialogue with non-ordinary states of self-awareness at a deeper level."

Roland Aira TR8 - 808 Day 8th August 2015

Published on Aug 4, 2015 Calle Nilsson

"Famous TR808 beats to celebrate the 8/08 day programmed on the TR8. The last minutes is an improvising jam session."

DreamsOfWires - Roland CMU810 #3

Published on Aug 4, 2015 DreamsOfWires

"This will be an overly long and boring one for many; I -re-used a sequence from an earlier Minitaur video that was still stored in my Minibrute's sequencer memory, but I wanted to record something simple with the CMU810 only, so that I could show how it sounds a little more clearly. It's a nice instrument, a little limited compared to my SH1, but definitely fatter-sounding, yet it can sound particularly pretty and definitely has the familiar Roland sound character which I like so much. I added some annoying subtitles at times so you've some idea what my hands are doing in the semi-darkness. A little reverb was added, as usual."

Not boring to me! I love demos like this.

ELKA SYNTHEX 1st series

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"ELKA SYNTHEX, first generation series, fully working, excellent cosmetic condition.

This model has a near mint control panel. The wood parts are in excellent condition.

It works perfectly and smoothly, no known issues. Serial number: 10xx.

MIDI can be installed. The kit is available from France and it costs 250 euro shipping included. I'll provide details on request.

This model has never been touched inside! All electronics are immaculate. It sounds very healthy despite its age. It could be just my perception. but this particular model sounds fatter and louder than any other Synthex I ever had (approximately 30 models so far)."

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Moog Liberation Analog Synth/Keytar SN 1190 & 1021

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via the seller: "Moog LiberationVintage Analog Strap-on Keytar SYNTHESIZER. Black with power Interface and long power cable. I am Original Owner. Has been serviced. In good used condition. every key and function works. Black sticky foam was cleaned out 20 years ago.Ribbon control works fine. No Noisy pots, sliders are good. Long power cord has been service no shorts. This Sythn is a player. Cosmetically the original paint has started chipping from being played on a stand. Many fond memories. Comes with anvil case. The foam and lining need to be replaced."

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Mutable Instruments Shruthi XT Digital/Analog Hybrid Synth

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"It has the standard SMR4 filter board installed - a lovely, liquidy Roland-inspired 4 pole filter - and is capable of a huge range of sounds, with 2 flexible and endlessly entertaining digital oscillators which have a ton of character, the ability to play duophonically, and - unlike the regular shruthi - a well laid out and easy to navigate and highly tweakable interface with a ton of knobs.

This model was built by Mutable Instruments trusted builder Laurentide Synthworks - which have now taken over production of the Shruthi line since MI discontinued them - and has never left my studio, been covered from dust, and is in absolutely MINT, pristine condition.

Last note - the XT has been DISCONTINUED. If you want one of the finest digital analog hybrids ever created - and want to be able to create patches in a minute rather than in half an hour - here's your chance to get one. Feel free to email me with any questions you have. Thanks for looking!"

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Derek Sherinian's Oberheim OB-12 Synthesizer For Sale

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"This Ob12 belongs to Derek Sherinian. This keyboard is extremely clean and is in 100% working condition. Please note the 1 missing knob cover."

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Akai AX73 Vintage Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

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Linndrum SN 003

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via the seller: "The 3rd ever production Linndrum for sale here, I've actually spoken to Roger Linn about this and he confirmed it for me. Pick up a proper collectors item.

Works great but takes a long time to get warmed up, which is not unusual for such an old instrument. If you wanted you could get the transformer serviced so that it will start up faster, something I've done with my Prophet 5. I just tried it out and after the warm up it worked and sounded brilliant. A shame to sell it really.

I only ever use it for making patterns with and have never used or tested it's song sequencer mode. Never had any issues with the machine though apart from the long warm up time.

The right output of the stereo output is at a bit loose, as you can see from the picture. I tried moving it around to see if any noise or loose connections were occurring but there was nothing. Works totally fine.

When I bought it it did not have the screws fixing the hinged top section to the bottom section. This is not a problem unless you plan on putting the drum machine upside down, and is actually quite handy as there internal parameters that are adjustable (like Kick tune).

Collection from London E8 is preferred as this is a vintage item and might not do too well in the post. Saying that if postage is required I can do it but it will not be cheap as item is heavy. It will be well packed though, but will take longer than the 3 working days advertised."

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The MoonBox - Wine Case Meets Raspberry Pi Running Sunvox

flickr by Cube 48

"Raspberry Pi 2 Synthesizer powered by SunVox Virtual Modular Music Studio.

The case is a former wine box. Painted and decorated with harder wood, also to protect the edges from wearing."

1986 German KORG DVP-1 Ad

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Hordijk 24dB Filter Test Jam (w/ MU Modular Synth, Volca Beats & SQ1) #TTNM

Published on Aug 4, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

"Borrowed a Rob Hordijk 24dB Filter for my 5U Modular Synth system to try it out. I think I like it :D

Questions or comments? Go ahead and post them below! :) Thanks for watching! Check out my channel for more Synthesizer Music.

The signal goes like this:

Audio:
Curetronic VCO Sine - VCA 1 - Main Output
Curetronic VCO Pulse - Hordijk 24dB Filter LP In
Curetronic VCO Light Pulse - Hordijk 24dB Filter BP In
24dB Filter output - VCA 2 - Main Output

Modulation:
Corsynth C106 signals - VCA 1 & 2 CV in, Filter 1V/Oct in, LFO FM in
Yusynth Dual VC LFO signals - VCO PWM inputs, Filter Resonance Mod in, Filter Cutoff Mod in


Audio gear used:
- 5U MU Modular Synthesizer (Curetronic VCO, VCO Light, Multiples, Rob Hordijk 24dB Filter, Oakley Dual VCA, Corsynth C106 Dual VC AD Envelope, Yusynth Dual VC LFO)
- Korg SQ1 Sequencer
- Korg Volca Beats (drum machine)
- Tascam DR-40 (recording)


Filmed with a GoPro Hero 4 Silver."

Korg MS-20 + SQ-1 percussive loop

Published on Aug 4, 2015 alternatingbitmusic

"My Korg MS-20 Kit finally spends some time with the sequencer designed for the perfect marriage. Using MIDI this time.
VCO1 is the low-end percussive kick
VCO2 is the high pitched tones"

Sound Diary #3 - Dinky's Taiko

Published on Aug 4, 2015 DivKidMusic

"Here's the third video in the Sound Diary series which is a simple way for me to share audio content while keeping things focussed on this channel and looking to other sites to share audio.

I've just got the Dinky's Taiko (full video overview coming in the not too distant future) and it's fantastic! Here's the first play around with it. Starting with a straight sound from the unit then slow adding sequenced modulation to the Dinky's Taiko which is totally by itself until the kick is added at 50 seconds and I layer in as couple of others parts after that.

http://www.patreon.com/divkid"

Tilliander Mono/Poly 2015-08-04

Published on Aug 4, 2015 repeatle

"Uploaded this video since I'm selling this synth now.
Damn you, eurorack!"

Korg Mono/Polys on eBay

X1L3 - circuit bent Casio ML1 - (1)

Published on Aug 4, 2015 manufacturedZ3R0 .

"Loops samplers and power starve for playable glitching. Deep crash and overdriven external input with the machinedrum towards the end."

Hard disk sub bass generator by Psychiceyeclix

Published on Aug 4, 2015 psychiceyeclix

"Had to do the old hard disk into a sub bass generator hack!
Just connect 2 wires to a jack socket the other end to the motor, add a pot control the volume."

psychiceyeclix on eBay

LORENTZ Polyphonic Synthesizer - Live performance

Published on Aug 4, 2015 icegearnet

"Virtual Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer with Resonator."

iTunes: LORENTZ Polyphonic Synthesizer - iceWorks, Inc.

Late Night Ambient Electro Jam In The Park (iPad + Korg Volca Bass)

Published on Aug 4, 2015 Perplex On
Re-Published on Aug 9, 2015 (Reupload with better audio and video quality)

"A small outdoor ambient electro improv in the dark, feat. an iPad loaded with Samplr, Elastic Drums, Tonestack, Dedalus and Aufx:Space. Plus a Korg Volca Bass for some grainy textures."

Subtropical Zone

Subtropical Zone from Bryan Noll on Vimeo.

"Performed live on a modular synthesizer with the help of Ableton Live.

Studio edit on Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/fourhexagons/subtropical-zone

Patch Notes:

VOICES
Elements > Erbe-Verb
Tides > Clouds
Peaks (drums)
GrandPA > Disting (delay)

CLOCK/SEQ
Ableton master clock @ 100bpm.
Yarns clocks Batumi.
Yarns Euclidean plays Tides*, René plays Elements.
*originally triggered via KMI QuNexus, but switched to MIDI clip in Live

MODULATION
Maths & URA modulating Batumi in Div mode is triggering Kick & Snare in Peaks. Batumi is triggering Maths Ch4.
Tangle Quartet acting as mixer, but with Maths Ch1 cycling long and offset to make Elements breathe a little on its own.
URA modulating rise & fall of Maths Ch4 and Fall of Ch1.
Batumi modulating itself to create snare pattern.
Batumi, Maths, URA modulating timbre/etc of Elements, Tides, Clouds.

EFFECTS
Ableton Live provides additional reverb, delay, sidechain compression, EQ & filtering"

YAMAHA CS01 Mobile Analog Synthesizer SN 28572

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"This unit is 100% perfect working. This unit does not come with the adapter. You need 6 Size AA batteries or the adapter for this unit that is center plus 12v DC adapter."

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Moog Prodigy SN 1524

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ARP Odyssey Bug

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Roland Aira Bitrazer Module Demo

Published on Aug 3, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

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augustrone

Published on Aug 3, 2015 Ebotronix

4ms Peg, QCD² /Expander²,RCD², VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS 100², RS110²², RS 360², RS500e²
Arp Odyssey 2821 white noise
Bananalogue Serge VCS

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elektron analog four desktop synthesizer

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"fully functional, with the latest operating system installed. comes with power supply and usb cable. there is one small blemish near the volume knob where a small dot of paint has chipped, about the size of a pinhead (see photos)."

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LORENTZ Polyphonic Synthesizer - Tweaking Pad Sound

Published on Aug 3, 2015 icegearnet

Watch your volume levels for this one, there's a bit of distortion.

"Virtual Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer with Resonator."

iTunes: LORENTZ Polyphonic Synthesizer - iceWorks, Inc.

waldorf pulse 2 desktop analog synthesizer

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"fully functional. includes power supply, instruction manual, and original box."

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Restored Korg Polysix Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

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"Recently serviced Korg Polysix in great condition. The cpu board had corrosion from a bad battery so the KLM-367A board was replaced with mostly new components. The entire synthesizer was calibrated and it has been tuned and scaled with an original factory patch set loaded in. All pots and switches were cleaned as well. Everything functions 100% and sounds great. Cosmetically, the hold button is missing it's cover, but still has the actuator intact and functions perfectly. One of the keys was previously repaired but also works perfectly. Also, it is missing the little plastic pieces that are used to wind the power cord around. Other than that, just a few scratches and dings here and there. It's a solid keyboard that's ready for the road or studio."

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Kawai K-3 Digital Analog Synthesizer

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Note the listing has this as a wavetable synth. It's not in the sense of a Waldorf wavetable synth which allows you to use a modulations source such as an LFO or envelope to scan through them in real time. On the K-3 you simply select a digital wave shape for each oscillator much like on any standard PCM based synth. The filter on the K3, however, is an SSM based analog filter.

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MFB Dominion 1 Analog Synthesizer

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Final Hour (Wusik Station V8 Compo)

"Another demonstration of the Wusik Station V8 VST/AU Win/MAC"

Circuit bent Speak & Spell vs Plogue chipspeech

Published on Aug 3, 2015 Plogue Art et Technologie, Inc.

"The next version of chipspeech (free for any current users) will include the official Speak & Spell vocabulary files. For this occasion we've decided to do a comparison between our own 'bent' S&S and chipspeech's emulated TMS5XXX engine.

The output is post-processed with chipcrusher's S&S impulse and a slight bit of verb was added to match the ambiance of our office."

Buchla 200 - Video #2

Published on Aug 3, 2015 Hathor Menat

"Second 'serious' patch on my DIY Buchla 200.
A. Cortini's work highly inspired... :)"

Novation // OSCar Giveaway

Published on Aug 3, 2015 NovationTV

New video for the Novation OSCar giveaway contest first posted here.

"We are getting very close to giving away this legendary OSCar created by our synth designer Chris Huggett in 1983 - one of the most advanced programmable monosynths of its time and one of only 2000 ever made!

Before we could let it go we sat down with CALC in his studio to say our goodbyes and have one last jam.

To enter the competition please visit: http://www.novationmusic.com/novation..."

Noise Becomes Music with the Roland AIRA MX-1

Published on Aug 2, 2015 Jacob Watters

"An example of how the BFX and Combi FX on the Roland AIRA MX-1 can turn almost any noise into music."

New Make Noise soundhack tELHARMONIC Tutorial Video

Published on Aug 3, 2015 MAKEN0ISE

"The tELHARMONIC is a Multi-Voice, Multi-Algorithm synthesizer module named for the music hall considered by some to be the location of the first electronic music concerts. It was coded by Tom Erbe with the goal of presenting three historically important pioneering electronic tone generation techniques less often implemented within the modular synthesizer.

The tELHARMONIC's roots go back further than the advent of electronic music, as it also takes a new approach to handling music theory in the modular context. TONIC, INTERVAL, DEGREE and D-GATE, allow for patch-programming of complex chord progressions, scales, melodies and playing styles. This Voltage Controlled Music Theory guides the Algorithms in a unified way, whereas CENTROID, FLUX and H-LOCK sculpt the timbre of each Algorithm uniquely, allowing for complex sounds to be created around a unified melodic structure and pattern.

3 Voice Additive Harmonic synthesis inspired by Thaddeus Cahill's Telharmonium, 1897 http://120years.net/the-telharmonium-...

Noise synthesis inspired by early computer music piece "Analog 1: Noise Study" by James Tenney, 1961

3 Voice Phase Modulation synthesis inspired by early commercial digital synthesis, 1980's

CENTROID, FLUX and H-LOCK animate each Algorithm uniquely

All Algorithms available simultaneously at their respective outputs

6 octaves of continuous 1V/ Octave pitch control

4 octaves of quantized pitch control

Voltage Controlled Music Theory

DEGREE Modulation able to be synchronized by clock or gate via D-Gate input

Gate Out completes the conversation between tELHARMONIC and rest of system!

Utilizes High performance DSP hardware with 24bit, 48kHz codec, 32 bit floating point processing

Reasonable power consumption

Pairs well with Optomix"

Stewart Copeland's SYCOLOGIC PSP Percussion Processor Electronic Drum Module

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Note the listing has ended. It was a non working unit and sold for $26. Capturing the pics and info for the archives. These are the first pics of the PSP on the site. In fact there were only four prior Sycologic posts prior to this one as you can see via the Sycologic channel label at the bottom of this post. Further below are a couple of scanned print ads currently listed here. Unfortunately the scans are not complete so we can only get a glimpse of some of the functionality.

via the description for the actual hardware unit: "DESCRIPTION - This listing is for a SYCOLOGIC PSP Percussion Signal Processor Electronic Drum Module. We are selling this item from the personal collection of musical legend, Stewart Copeland.

If requested, we can provide a certificate of authenticity, issued by Techno Empire and signed by our president, that this item was procured directly from Stewarts studio..."

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ArmonConcert - Strings/Brass/Reeds/Piano Synth...

Published on Aug 3, 2015 noddyspuncture

"Here is the 'ArmonConcert' I repaired... a very retro and cheesy 70's Italian keyboard that is actually pretty decent...! It has it's own unique sound. Very interesting to play with... seems to respond well to some external effects too...;)"

This is the first video demo of the ArmonConcert I've seen. One was featured in this audio track. You can find pics of the front panel and some of the inside in this previous post of one for sale.

ROLAND JUNO 106 SN 511749 with Original Box

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"Up for sale is a beautiful ROLAND JUNO 106 POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER Mint condition with original box! This synthesizer is in Mint condition with no scratches or marks. This think looks like its brand new never used. Everything is funtional and comes in original box(box has a couple rips in it."

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Kawai SX-240 Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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Vintage JEN SM2007 String Machine

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I don't think I've ever seen one of these before.

Via the seller: "Estate Sale purchase. Rare JEN SM-2007 VINTAGE ANALOG SYNTHESIZER. Unit powers on but otherwise untested. I do not know how to operate the functions on this machine, and can not verify that everything is working. Therefore it is being sold AS IS."

Vintage PAIA 2700 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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"Estate Sale Purchase. PAIA 2700 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER - VERY RARE! It powers on and makes sound when I press the keys. According to the technician, everything seems to be working as it should."

Lorentz Polyphonic Synthesizer by iceWorks, Demo for iPad

Published on Aug 3, 2015 thesoundtestroom

iTunes: LORENTZ Polyphonic Synthesizer - iceWorks, Inc.

Beauty in Chaos 2

Published on Aug 3, 2015 alternatingbitmusic

"First self-playing patch in the new studio setup."

The sweetest berry of the Space Valley (Love Theme)

Published on Aug 3, 2015 Sun's May Flower (Official)

"Equipment:

Piano - Yamaha CP 70
Bass - KORG Mono Poly
Organ - Eminent Solina T
Strings - Solina String Ensemble
Synth - Yamaha CS 15D

Effects:

Chorus - Roland GP 8
Delay - Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
Reverb - ORBAN MODEL 111B Dual Reverbration"

zMors modular + Korg EMX - midi sync (Stress Test)

Published on Aug 3, 2015 sven braun

"- Hardware Midi Sync Stress Test"

Kind of interesting to see a MIDI sync stress test performed between and iOS device/iPad and hardware. I'm curious what the experience has been for others with other apps and hardware. Feel free to share in the comments. Does it work well in general or is it a pain?

iTunes: zMors Modular - mobile only