Tonestar 2600 - St. Neumann's Bump Bass in Fm

Published on Jun 23, 2016 StudioElectronics

"An almost MSR quality bassline does its level best to get across the deep and diverse tonality of this premium quality euro synth voice.

Additional right hand (and DP8 patience & smarts) support from Drew Neumann. Nice room! Nice room!

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p.s. The phrases were played in fm; the tuning of the T* was likely not at concert."

Dave Smith Officially Announces The OB-6 Desktop Analog Synth Module

We first saw the desktop in DSI's recent Tweet here. We now have some hi-res pics and the official details from Dave Smith Instruments. As always, click the images for the full size shots.

"Hello from Nashville!

Dave Smith Instruments is at Summer NAMM, where we’re debuting our newest synth — the OB-6 Module, a desktop version of our acclaimed collaboration with Tom Oberheim. Come see us in booth #331 and check it out!

Here are the details:

Dave Smith Announces OB-6 Desktop Analog Synth Module

Desktop Version of Tom Oberheim/Dave Smith Synth Collaboration to Ship in Early Fall

San Francisco, CA—June 23, 2016—Dave Smith Instruments LLC today announced that they will begin shipping a desktop module version of their acclaimed OB-6 six-voice analog synthesizer in the early fall. Like the keyboard version, it boasts a sound engine inspired by Oberheim’s original SEM and features an all-analog signal path with discrete VCOs, VCAs, and filters. The knob-per-function front panel offers immediate access to virtually all parameters.

As Dave Smith explained: 'The OB-6 has met with unprecedented approval from across the music industry. In just the four months since its release, it’s been adopted by an extraordinary number of artists and is already appearing in projects across the world.' Added Smith: 'We wanted to make the desktop version available as quickly as possible to make it even easier for musicians to take it on the road or into the studio. We made it a priority that the desktop version retain the same powerful sound, and easy-to-use front panel interface as the keyboard version.'

Smith continued:
“We’ve also added a poly chain feature so that any two OB-6s can be paired for 12-voice polyphony. That is a monstrously big sound.”

The essence of OB-6’s vintage sound is its discrete voltage-controlled oscillators (plus sub-oscillator) and discrete, state-variable filter, both based on the classic Oberheim SEM (the core of Tom Oberheim’s acclaimed 4-voice and 8-voice synthesizers). Voltage-controlled amplifiers complete the all-analog signal path. Said Tom Oberheim: “The desktop module sounds every bit as good as the OB-6 keyboard because, on the inside, it’s exactly the same — the same VCOs, VCFs, and VCAs and the same big, in-your-face SEM sound that people have always loved.”

The module weighs approximately 13 lbs (5.9 kg) and measures 20.75” L x 7.8” W x 4.4” H (52.0 cm x 19.8.cm x 11.2 cm).

The OB-6 desktop module will be available in the early fall with a projected MAP of $2,299."

New Yamaha EMX Powered Mixers

Not a synth, but you can definitely plug your synths into them. Thought some of you might be interested and Yamaha is a valued supporter of MATRIXSYNTH.

These new models:

- Incorporate powerful new professional features as well as an updated look and interface

- Provide better performance and ease of use than ever before

- Appeal to a wide range of users and a wide range of applications — bands and mobile DJ performances in small- to mid-sized events, worship, nightclub, retail business installations, etc."

The official press release:

"Yamaha EMX Series Compact Powered Mixers Deliver Powerful Performance, Greater Portability and Updated Look

BUENA PARK, Calif. (June 23, 2016) – Yamaha today unveiled the latest models in the company’s popular EMX series powered mixer lineup, which incorporate powerful new professional features as well as an updated look and interface.
Since its debut 30 years ago, the EMX Series has earned its stellar reputation by providing users having little or no live sound reinforcement experience with a compact, reliable, versatile and easy-to-use mixer requiring minimum setup and connections. Yamaha is the best-selling line of powered mixers in the U.S.

Like their predecessors, each of the new models – the EMX2, EMX5 and EMX7 – seamlessly integrates a mixer, power amplifiers and digital effects into a single chassis, requiring only speakers and microphones to realize a fully functioning sound system.

The EMX2, EMX5 and EMX7 all feature Class-D power amps delivering 500, 630 and 710 Watts respectively of power, offering lightweight, yet powerful sound reinforcement options for bands and mobile DJ performances in small- to mid-sized events, as well as for worship, nightclub or retail business applications.

All models include legendary Yamaha SPX effects for hall, plate, room and echo reverbs. The EMX2 and the EMX5 include an updated 1-Knob Master EQ™ sound contour control to easily adjust the overall sound frequency balance. The EMX7 features a flex-type graphic equalizer (Flex9GEQ) that allows the user to select up to nine bands out of a total of 31 for fine tuning±15 dB.

A new Feedback Suppressor incorporating proprietary Yamaha digital technology instantly eliminates annoying feedback with the single push of a button.

Inspired by the Yamaha STAGEPAS 600i Portable PA System, the entry level 10-input EMX2 features 500 Watts (2 x 250 Watts) of amplification, four high quality microphone pre-amps and three stereo line inputs. This model is surprisingly compact (14.8” x 5.8” x 8.7”), making it easy to fit along with speakers in the trunk of a small car.
Moving up the line, the EMX5 and EMX7 each offer 12 input channels and can output to 630 Watts and 710 Watts respectively. Users can connect up to eight microphones or line-level devices, such as keyboards and CD players and portable MP3 players.

The EMX5 and EMX7 are housed in an impact-resistant, powder-coated metal chassis for a robust, yet extremely portable design that allows for convenient operation on either a tabletop or in a rack (rack mount brackets available separately). Large handles on the front and back of the body serve double duty, making the mixers easy to lift while protecting knobs and terminals on the surface of the chassis from impact or pressure.

While these mixers are capable of higher than expected sound pressure levels (SPL), they actually consume less power than previous models with more compact form factors.

'The Yamaha EMX Series has a proven track record of excellence, offering a winning combination of great sound, affordability and portability,” said Nithin Cherian, marketing manager, Pro Audio division, Yamaha Corporation of America. “Each of these new models provide better performance and ease of use than ever before, and will appeal to a wide range of users in a wide range of applications.'

All three models feature Phantom Power to allow the user to plug in condenser microphones for higher audio quality and better frequency range. For even greater flexibility, input 4 on the mixers features a high-impedance input for acoustic guitar or bass without the need for external processing.

And because each of the EMX Series models incorporates the amplifiers, users can easily connect passive speakers or add a Yamaha DXS Series Powered sub-woofer via a single connection, for configuring a PA system that requires a more prominent bass performance.

Pricing and Availability
The EMX2, EMX5 and EMX7 will ship in August; price to be determined.

For more information about the new EMX Series of powered mixers, please visit http://4wrd.it/EMXSERIES"

Yamaha Montage FM Pads Jam

Published on Jun 23, 2016 Earmonkey Music

"Just a few minutes in the morning with Montage. Laid down a simple FM bass line, about 12-16 bars, then just played through a handful of the FM-based pads. There is some Valhalla reverb and delay added here because I like it. It's subtle, but it adds lots of atmosphere. The Montage's timbres almost seem to be alive at times. This is such a diverse machine. Hope you enjoy my self-indulgent jam."

Forbidden Easel

Published on Jun 23, 2016 Todd Barton

"More than anything this is a test of using my iPhone along with the Tascam iXZ audio interface to do direct recording to video. And also a test drive of my little 3-boat set of Buchla modules to augment the Easel's capabilities."

Skyclops

Published on Jun 22, 2016 John L Rice

"I missed the Solstice 'Strawberry' Moon because we had a thunderstorm but the following night's Moon was still pretty good.

'The ancient and massive Skyclops was once a peaceful being, drifting through the night, observing all below with the Moon as it's single great eye. But demons embedded themselves in Skyclops to control its power for their own malevolent dreams of spreading terror and grief to those who slumber. Look closely and you may see other creatures roaming it surface or damage from vain attempts to destroy it . . . or even an alien craft lurking the depths of its eye.'"

Doepfer Drehbank MIDI Controller 64 Knobs, 4 Banks - SN 220839

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Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev. 3 AND Prophet Remote keyboard w/cases SN 6237

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"Includes interface cable, User's Manual, Anvil hard case (for P-5) and generic hard case (for P-R). (Anvil case has 3 letter brand.) The P-5 is NOT fully functional. Suspect 1 or more faulty capacitors. This unit IS repairable. The Prophet Remote IS functional."

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Analogue Solutions Telemark V2 Analog Synth with New Wood Sides

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Vintage Akai AX-60 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

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"Vintage Akai AX60 5-Octave Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer in good used condition. tested with no issues found. new cr-2032 battery and holder just installed. and it's been reset to factory patches. nice condition for it's age."

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