Todd Barton Autumn Tour & New Release

via Todd Barton

"Dear Friends,

I'm really excited to be doing a variety of performances of both my Music & Poetry of the Kesh that I created for Ursula K. Le Guin's book, Always Coming Home and a solo Buchla Music Easel improvised performance. See below for more details and another group performance. And checkout another CD release.

All best wishes, Todd

New Release [previously posted here]

Oct. 19 Tone Science Module No. 2: Elements and Particles. I have the

opening track on this amazing CD collection of modular synth

composer/performers. Hear an excerpt of all tracks and more

information here:

https://soundcloud.com/ianboddy/tone-science-module-no2-elements-and-particles-demo-mix


Upcoming Tour

Oct. 2 Music & Poetry of the Kesh performance at National

Sawdust. Brooklyn, NY

https://nationalsawdust.org/event/frkwys-vol-14/

Oct. 10 Music & Poetry of the Kesh performance at the Unsound

Festival. Krakow, Poland 8:30pm

https://www.unsound.pl/presence/events#domain

Oct. 14 Solo Buchla Easel improvisation and CD release at Café Oto.

London, England 2:30pm

https://www.cafeoto.co.uk/events/todd-barton-matinee/

Oct. 19 Hans Tammen’s HAIR celebration at Spectrum.

Brooklyn, NY

Curated by Hans Tammen, the “50th Anniversary of the musical HAIR” features approx. 30 musicians, composers, poets and media artists presenting their own take on this anti-war musical and film. The Venue: https://www.facebook.com/spectrumNYC/

Hope to see old and new friends at some of these performances!"

New Tiptop Audio Forbidden Planet Eurorack Analog Filter

Tiptop Audio - Forbidden Planet Analog Filter from Tiptop Audio on Vimeo.

Two user videos from once upon a synth & Sound Provider (note the filter design is influenced by the Steiner-Parker but it is not a copy):

Details via Tiptop Audio:

Tiptop Audio has a new multimode analog filter Forbidden Planet. The Forbidden Planet filter adds 3 new filter options to the Tiptop Audio family of Eurorack modules: High Pass, Bandpass and Low Pass, all inspired by The 1975 Steiner-Parker Synthacon model.

Features:
• Multimode Analog Filter with a great sound
• High Pass, Bandpass, Low Pass: can be used individually or at the same time
• Two VC inputs, one with attenuator
• Self Oscillating up to saturation
• High Pass section is this module’s signature sound
• Bandpass is clear and useful in isolating and sound design
• 12db two-pole Low Pass analog slope
• Smooth-to-whistle-to-aggressive resonance control
• Output volume control
• Size: 8HP – Depth: 30.5mm
• Low Power Consumption: +12V 10ma / -12V 10ma
MSRP: $120"

Teenage Engineering OP-Z Set to Ship Mid October

via Teenage Engineering

"– let us start by apologizing for the long delay. to develop new products can at times be quite hard and when you work on things that have never been done before, it's even harder. over the last year we have re-worked and re-thought in absurdum, but now when three long years of development have finally come to an end, we feel quite confident that you will actually thank us for that extra long wait.

why? you might ask...

– because the result is just pretty, pretty great."

Update: Additional details and specs are in:

"The Teenage Engineering OP–Z is the first stand-alone 16-track sequencer that allows synchronised live composition of music, visuals and lights. The OP-Z is one of a kind.

Born to be portable at just 212.5 mm wide, 57.5 mm in height and 10 mm thick, it weighs in at just 850g. With the absence of a screen, Teenage Engineering introduces the concept of ’bring your own display’ - use your iPhone, iPad or computer - the OP-Z is built for people on the move that already carry a great display in their pocket.

Packed with multiple synthesiser engines, beats, samples, effects, visuals and preset patterns, the OP-Z also has the ability to control up to 16 lights through DMX, it has Unity 3d® integration to let you interact with your own 3D worlds, as well a built-in photomatic feature which allows you to instantly sequence images taken with your smartphone camera.

The OP-Z has an expansion slot for modules that will add a range of hardware upgrades, each with its own unique functionality. The first module will be launched later this year.

Complete the OP-Z universe with a range of Teenage Engineering accessories like the bespoke design leather case.
OP-Z is ready to be used anytime, anywhere, straight out of your pocket.


Specifications
16-track multi-speed sequencer
16 individual and independent synthesis, sampler and control tracks
160 user programmable patterns
Interchangeable modular effects
14 multi-program step components
External screen with OP-Z ios app
Dual domain synthesis
6-Axis motion sensor (G-force)
Bluetooth 5.0 LE
1 year battery stand-by time
USB Type-C jack
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable for charging and control included in package
3.5 mm 4-pole jack (stereo out/mic)
Integrated MEMS microphone

Pricing and Availability:
The Teenage Engineering OP-Z begins shipping mid-October 2018 priced at £529 RRP inc VAT."

New Touché SE - USB-only Version of the Touché for Soft Synths

Published on Sep 17, 2018

Playlist:
Touché SE : Play, Produce & Perform - Expressive E (music: Arthur Bouflet, produced by Noside)
Presentation: Touché SE from Expressive E - sonicstate
Expressive E Touché SE hates on Dawless™ - Carl Mikael's Cabinet of Curiosities
Update: Touche SE Unboxing - Enrique Martinez added to the playlist

"Expressive E, the company behind the innovative and unique expressive instrument Touché, are announcing Touché SE, a refined, USB-only version for software applications.

Touché​ ​SE (“Software Edition”) is a new instrument for adding expression, depth and musicality to software synthesizers and plug-ins. It responds to both the lightest and the most intense gestures, giving users immediate, intuitive control of their sounds. Musicians, producers and sound designers can unlock instant, real-time control of multiple parameters at once, creating complex and evolving new sounds using intuitive slides, taps and touches of the Touché SE control surface.

Touché SE shares the same build quality, patented mechanism and sound library as the classic Touché, refined with USB-only connectivity for software applications, and a new polycarbonate touch-plate. Expressive-E have expanded the sound library to include more than 200 factory sounds, pre-mapped to take full advantage of Touché SE’s extensive control capabilities, as well as including more than 200 presets for third-party VST instruments.
Additionally, Touché’s companion software Lié allows users to easily host and unlock the true potential of their third-party VST instrument library. Users can quickly map parameters to the Touché SE interface, creating sounds and performances with an expressive depth they may never have realised their software was capable of.

Touché SE retails at just 229$/€ and is available for orders worldwide starting Monday 17th of September 2018.

KEY FEATURES
- A beautifully engineered hardware control instrument with a patented mechanism, capable of reacting to the slightest touch over multiple simultaneous axes of movement.
- Includes more than 200 professionally designed software instrument sounds, fully mapped and ready to play.
- Control multiple plug-in parameters at once, using intuitive gestures to produce extraordinary shifts in sound.
- Conveniently browse sounds using physical buttons on the hardware.
- Host your own third-party VST plug-in instruments and unlock hidden depths of expression. Over 200 presets for
popular VST software synthesizers are also included.
- Touché SE is USB bus-powered and compatible with both Mac and PC."

Leploop ∞ Arpopone ∆ Live ∆ Jam ∞

Published on Sep 5, 2018 tonylight

"Arpopone master clock, control 0coast and multicassa, audio from the camera."

Arpopone|_Multicassa_0Coast

Published on Aug 24, 2018 tonylight

"Live jam with arpopone as master clock , multicassa and 0Cost audio from the camera."

17 09 18 BugBrand Modular System

Published on Sep 17, 2018 batchas

"Short jam on monday with the Bugbrand system. Quick & dirty.

Main actors:
- Scrotum Lab Grille, Radio Music,
- BugBrand DRM1 + Xpander, Utility VCO."

Infinite Electrophone presents: The light controlled drone machine

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
Published on Apr 29, 2017 InfiniteElectrophone

"This drone machine responds to light - both pitch and filter can be under perimetric control using a flash light. Incredible with an adjustable strobe light. Very warm and fuzzy but can also be resonant and and create viscous squeals."

via this auction

"This auction is for a drone machine that uses light to control the perimeters. This machine is built like a tank and is well suited for live performance / traveling with an extremely solid case and handle. Does really well for lush drones, noise music, sampling, ambient, sound effects, performance, recording, etc. Can be soft and dynamic, and really loud, chaotic, and noisy. Really shines with some effects pedals - a little delay takes to to a new level. Vintage chunky on/off switch, two light sensitive diodes, several knobs and 1/4" output. Runs on 9v battery that will last forever."

TEST SERIES Trogotronic M-669 Dwarfcraft Grazer Ghost Fax Wizard Destroyer Hax Pitch Grinder

Published on Sep 17, 2018 Outsider Sound Design

"The purpose of 'TEST SERIES' is to focus on the sound design possibilities of various gear combinations when pushed to the extremes. This series is not musical nor does it serve as an instructional video. It is all about sound potential.

Please consider supporting this channel by purchasing a sample pack or music download from www.outsidersounddesign.com"

Hadron Collider dual oscillator noise device

Published on Sep 17, 2018 electro lobotomy

"For more info please visit my etsy shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElectroLobo..."

"*This is a pre order item, expected to ship within 2 weeks of purchase.

Hadron Collider - XOR feedback noise device. Textural sound generator.
*Hand built by Electro Lobotomy

Features:
* Oscillator ( top left knob )
* Oscillator ( bottom left knob )
* Power starve ( top right knob )
* Choke ( bottom right knob )
* 3 way variation switch
* 3 way osc feedback switch
* 3 way output switch, switches between 2 different output states and mute.
* 1/4" audio out jack
* DC power jack ( 9v center = - // sleeve = + )"

Infinite Electrophone presents: The CRT Tester drone machine

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Published on Aug 5, 2017 InfiniteElectrophone

"Demonstrating the creation of a track with a drone machine."

via this auction

"This auction is for a one-of-a-kind drone machine perfectly suited for drones, noise music, sampling, ambient, sound effects, performance, recording, etc. Lush drones, bleeps sweeps and the occasional bloop. Really shines with some guitar pedals - I little stereo reverb and this is basically every mezbow album in one machine. 3 switches, (on/off, 2 oscillator on off) and four parametric control pots control all sounds. 1/4" output and runs on internal 9v battery that will last forever."

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