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Village hall disco set (socks & sandals)

Published on Aug 18, 2015 Unun Septium

"Just in case I'm ever invited to entertain the kids, I thought I'd better practice my live set. This is what they're all dancing to these days isn't it?"

Yamaha CS10 & Verbos Electronics eurorack modular system.

1882015 DSI Tempest IDM session

Published on Aug 18, 2015 Kevin Polzer

"unlocked a secret file in the tempest for instant IDM"

Future Retro 777 Analog Synthesizer w/ Rare Temp Mod OS V3

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"Has the rare temperature compensation mod for superior oscillator pitch stability (no longer offered (for many years) as the parts supply is exhausted). Last and latest OS V3 installed. If you are in search of a great mono synth or a 777 you would be hard pressed to find one better..."

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Doepfer Dark Energy Mark I Analog Synthesizer on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

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"Doepfer Dark Energy Mark I. Serial # on upper-back. The only cosmetic wear is on its bottom where it sat on my desk. No scratches, no dust. I have the original box from Doepfer Musikelektronik/GmbH in Gräfelfing, Germany. The 41 page instruction manual in English. US power supply. And of course its two original orange patch cables. It is in very good shape.

Not only is it a great stand-alone synthesizer/full synth-voice with plenty of modulation options that work perfectly with Eurorack gear but it's also a MIDI-to-CV converter/interface (which it works great at). Its got 5 pin MIDI and MIDI-over-USB. Its got CV/Gate Eurorack standard CV/1 Volt per Octave. This model is no longer in production due to the lack of Curtis filters. Doepfer now makes a Mark II. This is a killer little synth. Hope it goes to a good home where it will be used more."

Abstract Data Patch Jam 5: Live Eurorack Modular Techno

Published on Aug 18, 2015 abstractjuz

http://www.abstractdata.biz/

"A bunch of cuts from my last live modular jam.
You know the drill by now - all live, all modular, all audio recorded straight off the rig with no post-processing or effects.
Thanks - enjoy!"

Roland's Single Knob Synth for Cars

ZZ_FOS2015 from GLM on Vimeo.
ZZ First Glance - Goodwood Festival of Speed 2015

What you are looking at is an actual synthesizer for cars, specifically for the GLM Model ZZ electric sports car in the video above and pictured below. Electric cars do not have traditional engines that produce the rumble you translate into raw power so the audio has to come from somewhere. In this case it will be coming from Roland's SuperNATURAL synthesizer engine. Hopefully they'll make an iPad editor for it so you can program in your own sounds. :) Map the pedals, wipers, windows, turn signals, etc. to different MIDI CC values and you are good to go, freaking this shit out of people. Imagine that? No wobble bass please...

The official press release:

"Japanese Auto Maker and Musical Instrument Manufacturer Partner to Co-Develop Electric Sports Car Driving Sound

Roland and GLM creating neo-futuristic driving sound system using world-leading synthesizer technology

Hamamatsu, Japan, August 18, 2015 — Roland Corporation and GLM Co., Ltd., have announced an agreement to co-develop a neo-futuristic driving sound generation system for GLM’s electric sports car. In this unprecedented collaboration between the world’s leading electronic musical instrument maker and the manufacturer of Japan’s first mass-marketed electric sports car, the driving sound system will be designed using Roland’s renowned SuperNATURAL® synthesizer technology.

Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Page, George Duke and many more of the world’s most talented musicians have relied on Roland synthesizers to create music. The new driving sound system for GLM’s ZZ model will use this same professional synthesizer technology to produce sonically rich, studio-quality sounds. In addition to refined sound quality, the system will have the ability to change with each driver’s real-time driving experiences. GLM and Roland are committed to creating a driving sound generation system that provides a one-of-a-kind driving experience that rivals anything currently on the market.

Roland’s innovative SuperNATURAL* synthesizer technology will power the ZZ model’s sound generation system with dynamic and dramatic sounds that seamlessly change depending on real-time driving situations like acceleration, deceleration, and motor load variances on sloping roads. This exclusive technology is based on responsiveness, which is especially important when recreating the subtleties of acoustic musical instruments electronically. That same technology will be used to create ingenious neo-futuristic sounds that will give sports car enthusiasts the experience of driving a space ship on the road. Electric sports cars are more popular now than ever, and as environmental concerns escalate, some drivers are learning to appreciate quieter electric engines. Driving sounds are still crucial for many, however – especially drivers of high-performance vehicles and those who want to have a fun and fulfilling driving experience.

For decades, the industry standard for reproducing the sound of traditional musical instruments was PCM sampling. The challenge with sampling is that most acoustic instruments respond differently to how hard they are struck, blown or bowed – most acoustic instruments grow brighter as they get louder, for example. By meticulously modeling the subtle characteristics and responsiveness of acoustic instrument sounds, Roland was able to create the most realistic electronic music sounds. Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology makes it possible to recreate these nuances electronically, and will be used to create the best driving sounds possible in the electric sports car.

Main features of the Roland sound generation system:

Generates driving sounds depending on the driving situation (e.g. acceleration, deceleration, and motor load variances)
Roland’s acclaimed SuperNATURAL synthesizer technology is used to synthesize dynamic, neo-futuristic sounds, then reproduce them through the car’s stereo speakers
Driving situations are detected by the system in real time through a car-mounted network that measures the car’s speed, pressure on the accelerator pedal, and load to the power system
Drivers can select from several driving sound types based on their personal preference, including neo-futuristic options
The driving sound system option for GLM’s ZZ model featuring Roland’s sound-making technology will be available this fall.

*Adapted sound engine of Roland’s flagship digital synthesizer."

Meet the little-known "Soundblaster" Keyboards

Published on Aug 1, 2015

A little history on the Soundblaster synth engine spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child who notes:

"This chip is a relative of the Yamaha YM2612, which was used in the Sega Genesis, and is faithfully emulated in the following VST:"

SEGA GENESIS / MEGADRIVE VST FM SYNTH

Published on Apr 20, 2013 Aly James

"YM2612 OPN2 FM chip modeled. Check the real audio Demos! : http://soundcloud.com/alyjameslab
OUT NOW at http://www.alyjameslab.com more previews on my channel! donations start at 10 € only!.
Read the FULL MANUAL http://www.alyjameslab.com/wa_files/F...
FMDRIVE is a VST SYNTH based on the SEGA Genesis/Megadrive YM2612 FM sound chip.
It contains a ton of features that makes it easier to program than before and covers every unique particularity of the chip like:
PCM, SSG EG, Special & CSM mode, Optional Model 1 distortion (ladder effect) and even some circuit bending options...
You can import and export: .tfi presets, dumps from emulators and even some compatible HOOT dumped voices (PC88 and compatible X68000...)

Every registers are automatable in your DAW of choice via MIDI for awesome results and the output can be converted later into a .VGM file.
FMDRIVE is not simply an YM2612 emulator, it add many extended features and huge user friendly GUI! It is a fantastic synth suitable for chip music and SEGA nostalgic pleasure and also a powerful FM tool for modern music production. Check the manual and see by yourself!
Take your chance, even the legendary Yuzo Koshiro is using it :)
https://twitter.com/yuzokoshiro/statu...

You can design a vast range of sounds on top of 33000 instruments presets already extracted from Games ROMS.
MIDI control the real hardware with a special add on interface: The GENMDM designed by Little Scale.

For complete Megadrive sound emulation SPSG VST take cares of the PSG chip!"

Barcelona Modular Days 2 Set for September 16

http://modulardaybarcelona.org

"La 2da Edición del Festival de Sintetizadores Modulares de Barcelona esta dedicada a LOS FABRICANTES del mundo Eurorack! por lo que más que una Feria (como en la 1era Edición), tenemos la suerte y la GRAN satisfacción de contar directamente con las mentes detrás de los diseños de módulos más interesantes del mercado.
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Organizado por Knob Shop y Befaco

Hangar, Sábado 26 Sept 2015

18:00hrs / Entrada Libre!"

Googlish:

"The 2nd Annual Festival von Barcelona Modulare Synthesizer auf Hersteller der Welt gewidmet Eurorack! Also mehr als eine Messe (wie in der 1. Auflage), haben wir das Glück und freuen uns, direkt mit den Köpfen hinter haben entwirft interessantesten Module Markt.
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Mit Knopf-Shop und Befaco organisiert

Hangar Samstag 26. September 2015

18: 00 Uhr / Free !"

KORG 800 DV Maxikorg SN 770223

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"Korg Maxi Korg, 800 DV, Maxikorg, Vintage Analog Synthesizer, Synth, Univox k-3

Cosmetically in extremely good shape.
It functions very well, with no issues.

You won't see another Maxikorg as clean as this one !

It is a very unique, raw and extremely powerful synthesizer..

The filters operate very smooth on this unit. A very monstrous sound!
a rare and somewhat underrated piece, a very unique sounding Korg that not too many know about.

This was their answer to the raw power of the Minimoog,
but it definitely has its own sound and direction.

It features two oscillators with a sub oscillator each.
The Sub Oscillators can also go into ring mod, which generates strange and harsh/bizarre
analog tones depending on pitches triggered and modulation choices.

Extra long 9 foot power cord.
With foot control, not all model have foot control.

The unit has some minor wear as to be expected for its age."

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