Saturday, December 31, 2016
Dark Side of the Tune Next Step
Published on Dec 31, 2016 darksideothetune
"Live New Years Eve Meanderings!"
The end is never far
Published on Dec 31, 2016 MIDERA
Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2
Radikal Technologies Accelerator
Access Virus TI
Korg ESX
Free Roland JX3P - Effects Sample Pack
As a follow-up to the free strings and pads sample set, Seaweed Factory has released a free JX3P effects sample pack here.
"This sample pack is the second of three in a series of packs featuring the Roland JX3P Synthesizer, released in 1983.
The second pack focuses on effect patches.
The four patches included have been multisampled directly from the synthesizer. The JX3P can produce 61 notes, starting at C3 (midi note 36) on up through C8 (midi note 96). Each note had been individually sampled for an extended period of time to capture the behaviour of the built-in chorus. Samples are labelled by patch name and midi note number. Each folder contains a full set of all the sounds the JX3P can make for that patch."
Korg PS-3100 Analog Synthesizer SN 806258
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via this auction
"Being 39 years old, all Korg PS-3100s will have problems if they haven't been serviced in many years (EVEN if they were never gigged and kept in a smoke-free studio).
THIS unit has been serviced and REFURBISHED by a professional synthesizer and electronics engineer with decades of experience.
The POWER SUPPLY going is a common problem with synths of this era. This one is now in good shape for years to come.
However, most important is THIS (the reason for the REFURBISH):
The plastic connectors that seat the voice cards into the backplane on this type of machine have become brittle and prone to breakage. They WILL break if they haven't been replaced, especially when shipped. When I first bought this unit that's exactly what happened: it worked fine for the seller, and the voice card connectors broke during shipping because of the brittleness with age. So even if another PS-3100 is said to be in great condition -- unless the backplane has been rebuilt it will almost certainly fail during transit or soon after.
Replacing the connects requires sourcing new compatible connectors (the old ones are long out of production) means finding a technician familiar with not just analog gear, but wire-wrapping (because that's how the harness is wired). Painstaking hours are then spent, at GREAT COST, to rebuild the backplane. If this hasn't already been done, you will end up with a busted synth -- probably as soon as it is next jostled (like during shipping when you buy it).
THE BACKPLANE ON THIS UNIT HAS BEEN REFURBISHED.
That is why, if you want to purchase a PS-3100 to PLAY it, you should buy this unit. (That is also why it is more expensive than the few others kicking around for sale.)"
via this auction
"Being 39 years old, all Korg PS-3100s will have problems if they haven't been serviced in many years (EVEN if they were never gigged and kept in a smoke-free studio).
THIS unit has been serviced and REFURBISHED by a professional synthesizer and electronics engineer with decades of experience. The POWER SUPPLY going is a common problem with synths of this era. This one is now in good shape for years to come.
However, most important is THIS (the reason for the REFURBISH):
The plastic connectors that seat the voice cards into the backplane on this type of machine have become brittle and prone to breakage. They WILL break if they haven't been replaced, especially when shipped. When I first bought this unit that's exactly what happened: it worked fine for the seller, and the voice card connectors broke during shipping because of the brittleness with age. So even if another PS-3100 is said to be in great condition -- unless the backplane has been rebuilt it will almost certainly fail during transit or soon after.
Replacing the connects requires sourcing new compatible connectors (the old ones are long out of production) means finding a technician familiar with not just analog gear, but wire-wrapping (because that's how the harness is wired). Painstaking hours are then spent, at GREAT COST, to rebuild the backplane. If this hasn't already been done, you will end up with a busted synth -- probably as soon as it is next jostled (like during shipping when you buy it).
THE BACKPLANE ON THIS UNIT HAS BEEN REFURBISHED.
That is why, if you want to purchase a PS-3100 to PLAY it, you should buy this unit. (That is also why it is more expensive than the few others kicking around for sale.)"
Electronic Music Laboratories ElectroComp EML-200
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Published on Aug 30, 2016 Nicholas Rich
"A classic and somewhat rare analog modular synth. Fooling around here with the sample and hold."
via this auction
"An all-original Electronic Music Laboratories ElectroComp EML-200. This is a prime, collector-grade example of a rare analog modular synthesizer. Cosmetically extremely clean, and fully functional. A pot or two is noisy, but nothing requiring more than a cleaning. Comes with four original Switchcraft patch cords.
The Model 200 was introduced in 1969, with a blue panel. This is is the second version, with the silver panel. Serial #05XX. This is the cleanest example you're likely to find."
Published on Aug 30, 2016 Nicholas Rich
"A classic and somewhat rare analog modular synth. Fooling around here with the sample and hold."
via this auction
"An all-original Electronic Music Laboratories ElectroComp EML-200. This is a prime, collector-grade example of a rare analog modular synthesizer. Cosmetically extremely clean, and fully functional. A pot or two is noisy, but nothing requiring more than a cleaning. Comes with four original Switchcraft patch cords.
The Model 200 was introduced in 1969, with a blue panel. This is is the second version, with the silver panel. Serial #05XX. This is the cleanest example you're likely to find."
VOLTLIFE: Kamieniec in the feedback loop of a delay
Published on Dec 31, 2016 voltlife
"It's common to use a high- or low-pass filter in the feedback loop of a delay, but phasers can also produce attractive effects. This is a short demonstration of Xaoc Devices' Kamieniec phaser in the feedback loop of Roland Demora delay module."
Helios - Brown Forest (live ambient)
Published on Dec 31, 2016 Helios Music
"Hardware used: Streichfett, MS20mini, Bass Station 2, Electribe 2."
Droplets - Buchla Music Easel
Published on Dec 31, 2016 100 Things I Do
"A track that was inspired by the random voltage generator in the 208. I decided to lay that down x3 tracks of the sound and then just added sounds until I liked with I heard. A quick montage of images from the videos I created this year is also included to round off 2016 :D Thanks to everyone for the support this year!"
BOSS DR-110 Live Jam
Published on Dec 31, 2016 Zachary Berry
"The poor man's TR-606, it's the BOSS DR-110. I wanted to show off how you can perform on this machine live. The only issue that you have to be aware of is that clearing a sound still allows that sound to trigger once before cleared so you have to plan a bar ahead. Otherwise it's a fun little box to jam on.
This was recorded directly out of the machine with no post-processing or effects."
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