Ben Hovey :: Sally Sparks :: Chris Stack :: Improvisation 12/13/16

Published on Jan 28, 2017 experimentalsynth

"This is the first time Ben played with Sally and me and things just seemed to gel right away. Since I was mostly handling sequencing and background textures, I was able to shoot a bit of video and stills while we were playing. Instruments and tools used include: trumpet, Haken Continuum, (virtual) piano and Rhodes, Ableton, DSI Pro 2, Moog Voyager, Make Noise Shared System, Eventide H9, Borderlands, Animoog and probably a few other things that I've forgotten or was not aware of. I particularly enjoy how Sally's brassy Continuum timbres intertwine with and compliment Ben's trumpet work. And when you hear trumpet and Rhodes happening at the same time, it's because Ben was playing them at the same time. No overdubs here. All recorded live. An incredibly enjoyable musical experience that I hope we can soon repeat. - Chris Stack"

Technology + Human Touch = A New Way of Creating Music

Published on Jan 27, 2017 Illinois1867

Be sure to check out this article on Skot Wiedmann after the video.

"Skot Wiedmann, an electronics technician and art instructor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, talks about the Hyve Synthesizer he built. Wiedmann wants to inspire interdisciplinary work between engineers and musicians, and allow people to explore music and music theory in a creative and fun way."

Avicii - Silhouettes (live by Kebu @ Marias Ballroom 2016)

Published on Jan 28, 2017 Kebu

"Kebu's all-analog synth cover of AVICII's "Silhouettes", performed live at Marias Ballroom, Hamburg, during Kebu's Perplexagon Tour in April 16, 2016.

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The song was performed using only analog synthesizers, either played live or sequenced. The performance was recorded directly from the mixer to a stereo track and later mixed together with the ambience from the venue.

Equipment used in this song: Roland TR-808, JX8P, Juno 60, Alpha Juno 1&2; Korg Polysix, Poly 61, Mono/Poly, Micro-preset M500; Jomox AirBase99; Touched-by-sound DRM1; Oberheim Matrix 1000; Logan String Melody mk II; Alesis Andromeda A6; MAM MB33 mk II; Akai MPC2500 (only for MIDI sequencing); Yamaha 01V96; Lexicon MPX500, MPX500, MPX1; Kenton Pro-2000 mk II, as well as a midi patchbay and additional preamps for my mixer."

touch - modular jam

Published on Jan 28, 2017 widy75

"modular jam session. recorded on the fly with two cams. eq and compression after recording."

Roland System 100 101 102 103 109 Complete Set

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Mint Sequential Circuits Multi-Trak SN 00135 with Custom Wood Side Panels

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"For sale is my Sequential Circuits Multitrak. This is a rare classic vintage synthesizer and in my opinion very underrated, much better than the more readily found Sixtrak. It has a awesome analog sound along with a cool built in arpeggiator & sequencer. Awesome for pads but also gets very beefy in mono-stack mode. This might be the nicest Multitrak you will find. It's in super MINTY shape, even the bottom is almost perfect. It has custom wood sides and looks and plays perfectly. Includes power supply. Be sure to check out the detailed pictures to make sure you like it. Don't miss out on this awesome SCI synth!"

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Modal Electronics 008 8-voice Analog Synthesizer MINT

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Jomox Xbase 888 Analog Drum Machine

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Mint Roland TB-303 SN 220800 with Original Box & Bag

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"For sale is a rare Roland TB303. It's in MINT shape and fully functional. Includes original box, manual, quick start card, warranty registration, carry case bag (also in excellent shape) and power supply (not pictured but one will be included). This unit looks like it was kept in storage for most of its life and hardly ever used, as there is minimal signs of use or wear. All the knobs turn smoothly, scratch free and buttons are all triggering properly. Super hard to find a 303 that performs are perfectly as this one. You won't have any issues with buttons double triggering or requiring firm presses, programming on this is a breeze. This one has been clearly babied over the years and it shows. No cracks, chips, dings or worn our corners like you find on most 303s. No wear around the knobs which shows it hasn't been used for intense filter or knob twisting action. No rust or grime or mildew funky smells either. Even the bottom looks perfect. I only found some very very minor signs of wear which was lightly from rubbing again the case while sitting in the box. Check out the detailed pictures below to make sure you like it. The battery compartment is clean, no battery leakage anywhere. One of the nicest 303 sets I've seen for sale in a while. The 303 is a must have for acid, techno, dance, electronic, hiphop and more. Especially awesome when paired up with a TR606, TR909 or TR808. Don't miss out on this classic synth!"

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