1998 Ensoniq Fizmo, Transwave Two Oscillator Synthesizer SN 10536

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"1998 Ensoniq Fizmo Synthesizer, in perfect working order and in excellent condition. The Fizmo was the ultimate and short-lived attempt by Ensoniq to create a truly powerful and unique experimental machine. Transwave synthesis lies at the heart of the Fizmo, pulling from layers of varied loops within wavetables of sound data, allowing for real-time, dynamic response and decay modulation. Heard in use by bands such as the Faint and Eat Static, this versatile, hidden gem is perfect for creating ambient, atmospheric textures that are completely tweakable and interactive.

The Fizmo is a 48-voice synthesizer which uses 2nd-generation Transwave technology to create organic, interactive sounds unlike any other synth available at the time. Every programming function has its own dedicated knob or button, and there is a limited but useful four-character LCD display. The Fizmo features an Arpeggiator and 24-bit VLSI effects with 41 algorithms and a Vocoder. There are 2 oscillators available for each of the 4 presets allowing for 8 unique oscillators at the same time, each with individual LFO and Noise generators. The built-in Arpeggiator has 118 presets which can be easily edited to your liking, and 26 real-time control/editing knobs make mutating your sound a pleasure. All controls may be recorded in real-time to an external sequencer.

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Dexed FM Synth for iOS Adds 20,000 Cartridges with 32 Patches Each

Spotted this one on discchord.

20,000 x 32 would make that 640,000 patches.  Curious how many were specifically programmed vs. random?  The screenshot to the left shows a bank of 32 named patches.  I'm guessing these are DX7 patches shared online over the years, but 640,000? I'm also guessing the DX7 holds the record for most patches ever created for a given synth.

"HERE IT IS! Happy Birthday everyone! Over 20,000 Cartridges added each with 32 patches each. Make sure you have a at least a good 5 minutes of power before initializing, and do not force quit! I spent the last 35 hours with advanced duplicate checking algorithms to iron out the duplicates in the library. There were a ton of duplicates. Also lots of time getting this stable in AUM, GarageBand and StandAlone. There will be a loading screen if the new master collection library needs to be added, and it takes a long time to initialize, so be advised. The download size increased quite a bit, so this is a BIG update!"

You can find Dexed on the App Store here: Dexed Synth - George Rosar

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Synth Jams by Jay Hosking

Published on Jul 26, 2019 Jay Hosking

Spotted the first video in the playlist above on discchord.com. The Playlist contains 21 videos. You can use the player controls to skip around. Descriptions for each are below. All videos feature various gear so you should be able to get an idea of some of the capabilities of each featured. You can check out Jay Hosking's music at https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/.

Note, more will likely get added over time. The following playlist is as of this post:

1. Jam w/ Vermona PERfourMER MkII, Elektron Analog Rytm MkII, OTO Bam, Styrmon Big Sky, Fugue Machine

A live, semi-improvised performance, all on hardware, and inspired by some pretty tough news that has me sentimental.

I loved the Elektron Analog Four MkII so much that I picked up the Analog Rytm MkII. My feelings on the Rytm are mixed. On the one hand, it's missing that spontaneity and spark of units like the Arturia DrumBrute Impact and Teenage Engineering OP-Z, with no readymade performance effects, roller bar, or global randomization, and a slower workflow. On the other hand, I really like its analogue sound engines, any unused tracks can be converted into impressive analogue mono synths, it does beautiful things to samples, and like all Elektron boxes it integrates the effects into the sequencer really nicely.

As for the Vermona PERfourMER MkII, I'd been pining over it for ages, and it was fun to finally tinker with it. The Perfourmer definitely excels in the mid- and high- range, and I love how the independent voices making really interesting voices for chords.

Vermona PERfourMER MkII + OTO Bam — Three synths (left chord note, right chord note, melody)
Vermona PERfourMER MkII + Strymon Big Sky — Bass chord note synth
Elektron Analog Rytm MkII — Drums, samples, sample melody, punchy bass
Fugue Machine (iOS) — Sequencing
IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo — MIDI out from iOS

Written and performed within a 24-hour period, and uploaded as is, with only a little sidechain compression on the Perfourmer (to emphasize the sound that the Rytm was already making), and compression/limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/

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Elektron Analog Rytm Encounter

Elektron Analog Rytm Encounter from #CabCurio | Carl-Mikael Björk on Vimeo.

"Subsonic thunder slips across the virgin wheat field. An alien aural vessel blinks and growls as the new day dawns. Before long the greenery will dance to the odd rhythms that are resonating across the southern farmlands. A dance that won’t end until the sun sets for winter solstice.

And then the dance dies.

In frame:

☑︎ Fields of Wheat

☑︎ Dawn in Southern Sweden

☑︎ Analog Rytm MKII - https://www.elektron.se/products/analog-rytm-mkii/

Tools:

☑︎ Canon EOS 5D MKIV - https://www.canon-europe.com/cameras/eos-5d-mark-iv/

☑︎ Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop & Premiere - https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud.html

☑︎ Eurorack Modular Synth

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Behringer Vocoder VC340 Sound Demo (no talking)

Published on Jul 29, 2019 Bonedo Synthesizers

Is This The Best Hardware Sequencer EVER??!!

Published on Jul 29, 2019 Christian Henson Music

"Do you have a hardware sequencer you prefer?

Here's where to find #polyend 's stuff: https://polyend.com/

** THIS REVIEW IS NOT SPONSORED AND THE UNITS WERE BOUGHT INDEPENDENTLY OF THE MANUFACTURER **"

SynthScaper PolyTron800 presets

Published on Jul 29, 2019 Igor Vasiliev

"New presets pack for SynthScaper / SynthScaper LE apps based on samples recorded from modded Korg Poly-800 mkII. Download it here: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.co..."

Modular Meets Electric Spring 2019

Published on Jul 29, 2019 DivKidVideo

"I didn't get chance to capture much footage from this years Modular Meets Electric Spring event in February but I did get to wonder around with the DSRL on a Gimbal and pan across some of the synths and equipment on show at the event. So here you go a quick round up of the event.

Don't miss Nigel Mullaney's performance from the event here - [below]

The event was held as part of the university of Huddersfield's Electric Spring festival which offers "five days of sonic exploration" in the Creative Arts department. More info here - http://www.electricspring.co.uk"

Nigel Mullaney live at Modular Meets Electric Spring 2019

Published on Jul 29, 2019 DivKidVideo

"Here's Nigel Mullaney performing a live improvised modular piece based upon the composition and production work he does for the audio side of high end car advertising campaigns. He's worked with Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Boeing (like a big car with wings!) and the right hand wooden case has been used in multiple campaigns for sound beds and ambiences."

Moog in Raag | with Ami Dang

Published on Jul 29, 2019 Moog Music Inc

"Electronic composer and experimental musician Ami Dang explores an improvisation for sitar and synthesizer in the Moog Sound Lab. With accompaniment from a pair of Moog Grandmothers, a DFAM, and a MF-104M Analog Delay, Ami Dang constructs and deconstructs a melodic framework designed to expand experience and color the mind.

Parted Plains, an album featuring strictly sitar and electronics, will come out on August 2nd, 2019 via Leaving Records. For vinyl + digital preorder, visit: https://amidang.bandcamp.com/album/pa..."

Behringer MS101 & OTO Machines BIM [MS-101 Gets a New Name]

Published on Jul 29, 2019 3rdStoreyChemist

The MS-101 has been renamed to the MS-1. Rumor has it was in response to Roland, but then Roland also has the SH-1 and SH-01A, so who knows...  Curious how many MS-101s will be out there compared to the MS-1s in the end.  Interesting side note - there is no classic grey MS-101 or MS-1 like the original SH-101.  There is only Red, Blue, and Black.