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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Robert Rich | Modular Improvisation


Published on Aug 27, 2015 Moog Music Inc

"Ambient musician and composer, Robert Rich, is well-known for creating immersive soundscapes that transport the listener to another place. While studying in Stanford's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics during the 1980s, Robert would perform nine hour 'Sleep Concerts' - influencing the REM sleep cycle of the audience with auditory stimulus.

During a visit to the Moog Music factory in Asheville, NC, Robert engaged in an atmospheric session with the Moog Modular System 55. Controlling the massive hand-wired synthesizer, Robert orchestrates a sonic continuum that evokes the perpetual organic motion of the natural world.

Recently, to celebrate the legacy of the Minimoog Voyager RME, Robert composed a three song EP of evolving ambience titled, "Hiding In Daylight". Rich's work is a meditative exploration of organic sound, drawing on the rich tonal palette of the Minimoog Voyager RME. Listen and download "Hiding In Daylight" here.

Regarded as a pioneer of the ambient style, Robert Rich's output of surrealist soundscapes and experimental exhibitions spans over three decades. Watch as Robert talks candidly about his earliest musical influences, modular synthesizers, and learning polyrhythm from tree frogs in this video interview [below and previously posted here] from Moog's CAT 5 series."

CAT 5 | Robert Rich

Published on Jun 29, 2015 Moog Music Inc

"Ambient musician and composer Robert Rich joins Moog Music via Skype for the latest installment of the Category 5 interview series. Named after the cables used to enable modern digital communication, the CAT 5 series offers unique insight into the architects of todays creative landscape.

Regarded as a pioneer of the ambient style, Robert's output of surrealist soundscapes and experimental exhibitions spans over three decades. Listen as Robert Rich talks candidly about his earliest musical influences, modular synthesizers and learning polyrhythm from tree frogs.

http://robertrich.com/

http://moogmusic.com/"

Modular Wild Presents Mattson Synthrotek MST VCO-Basic Waveforms


Published on Aug 27, 2015 Modular Wild

"A short demonstration of raw waveforms from the Mattson Synthrotek MST VCO. We also do a short demo of the VCO when used with a sequencer. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts:

Moog Hands


via ExperimentalSynth

Abstract Data ADE-32 Octocontroller Now Available


via Abstract Data

"Highly configurable Control, Modulation, Triggering and Pattern module. 8 simultaneous Outputs and 12, individually assignable, Output types.

Output and Modulation types include Pulses, Gates, LFOs, Digital Noise, Loopable S&H modes and a collection of Arpeggios and Rhythmic Loops.

Tempo-sync for all Outputs is provided by the on-board Clock or
an External Clock Input with Tempo ranges from 20 to 270 BPM.

Outputs can be set to any Clock Division or Multiple from 1/16th
of a Beat to 16 Bars and can be Offset up to 360 Degrees.

Intuitive interface allows user-definable control over knob and parameter behavior to match the preferences of individual users.

£299.00"

EMW Synthesizer Model 101 demonstration


Published on Aug 27, 2015 Karen Paulo

Kenton cultivates connections with bi-directional MIDI to DIN Sync convertor


"LONDON, UK: MIDI utilities specialist Kenton is proud to announce availability of the D-SYNC bi-directional MIDI to DIN Sync convertor — an appropriately-named new addition to its growing family of compact and sturdy MIDI utility boxes that cleverly converts MIDI Clock to DIN Sync (sync24) and DIN Sync to MIDI Clock signals — as of August 27…

Appreciating the intrinsic value of this unassuming, yet useful little utility box — as attractively priced as it is — involves an appreciation of electronic musical instrument synchronisation; so, for the benefit of the uninitiated, here goes…

GAK150 Valve Synth for Kontakt - Overview


Published on Aug 27, 2015 audiothing

"Get this library here: http://www.audiothing.net/instruments...

GAK150 is a synthesizer for Kontakt 5 made by sampling a Gakken SX-150 Analog Synthesizer Kit passing through a Metasonix R-54 Tube VCO/VCF."

Sounds better than the original. :)

Gakkens on eBay

Dark Sessions 001 - Sleeping giants


Published on Aug 27, 2015 DiscoverNoise

"DiscoverNoise 003 -
Dark Sessions 001 - Sleeping giants -

A patch featuring only the 5U/MU system. The system was triggerd/synched via the Synthesizers.com Q104 Midi interface, getting signals from ableton live. The signal synchs the Corsynth VCLFO and the Hexinvert quad simpleseq. Though the synching wasn't really necessary. Had it running from a different patch and just forgot to unplug it.
The whole thing was put through massive reverb from Ableton Lives own reverb VST. No other post processing.

Like the track? Download it for free here: https://cloud.1und1.de/ngcloud/extern...

Patchsheet is available here: https://cloud.1und1.de/ngcloud/extern... (Made with Modulargrid.net)"

Supermoon Preparation


Supermoon Preparation from Bryan Noll on Vimeo.

"Performed on a modular synthesizer using Ableton Live for effects and mixing.

http://soundcloud.com/fourhexagons/supermoon-preparation

This piece emerged from the patch I was working on in preparation for a Supermoon music/camping party this weekend at my home in the Catskills. Other artists performing include two snake plants and a handful of people the likes of Gen Ken Montgomery, G Lucas Crane, Joe and Jon from Data Garden, Lampeo, et al.

The patch is intended to facilitate a 30-minute live set, while the recorded piece is one movement of the entire set. Tides is set up to be played either by RenĂ© (as we hear in this movement) or by Yarns’ arpeggiator and/or directly from the QuNexus. Ableton Live provides additional reverb, delay, filtering, mixing, mutes, and looper, all controlled without the need to see the computer screen using an iPhone 6 running a custom Lemur template.

Variation in the patch is created by changing time using Yarns tempo and clock divisions and the steps and fills of ADDAC402, while changing pitch/tonality with René, QuNexus, Disting, and of course shaping envelopes, wiggling of knobs, and jamming out the effects with the Lemur interface.


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Stekker 2015: Colin Benders Modular Setup


Published on Aug 27, 2015 sonicstate

"Stekker 2015: Mr Kyteman gives a performance and a rundown of the modular rig he used for his performance at Modulation."
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