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Dr. John Chowning -Keynote Address | Knobcon 2019

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Under the Big Tree

"I first met Dr. John Chowning, the discoverer of frequency modulation as a powerful algorithm for synthesis, at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford in the early 90's. He was a brilliant, kind gentleman then, and nothing has changed in the subsequent decades. I thought it important to document his address, and subsequent lecture on the history of FM synthesis, for the future. Apologies for the sound quality - there was an enormous air conditioner running full blast behind him. But the substance is what counts, and hearing the words of this giant of the synthesizer realm."

Also see: MMTA SYNTHFEST 2013: Dave Bristow & The History of Yamaha FM Synthesis

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Dr. John Chowning - The History of FM Synthesis | Knobcon 2019

Published on Sep 11, 2019 Under the Big Tree

"Dr. John Chowning is a legendary scientist, musician, and composer best known for the discovery of frequency modulation (FM) synthesis for musical applications. He did not invent the Yamaha DX7 synthesizer, but he discovered the principles underlying the technology, and worked tirelessly to get it into the hands of a company that would develop it into a product. That product, the DX7, became one of the best selling synthesizers of all time.

Dr. Chowning's lecture at Knobcon 2019 delves into the history of the discovery of FM, as well as detailed information on how it works, ending with the creation of the DX7. This discussion is dense and scholarly, but has charts and animations to help explain the principles of the topic. It is a long lecture, but will bear fruit to the student of electronic music that is willing to delve in.

My apologies for the quality of the camera work - it was hand held for two hours. But I hope that the quality of the content transcends the quality of the recording."

Exhibit Hall Walkthrough - Knobcon 2019

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Under the Big Tree

"For those synth enthusiasts that would have liked to attend Knobcon 2019 but couldn't, here's a quick walkthrough of the exhibit hall.

Under the Big Tree is Nick Peck's YouTube channel, focused on music and sound design equipment and techniques, composition, production and performance of music, modular synthesizers and electronic music in general, and tabletop board games.

http://www.underthebigtree.com"

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ESK - Ambient 2 with Percussa SSP FX

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Metunar

"Again i used the Percussa SSD as an effect mixer.
The Tom Oberheim SEM gets some dual delay from the Percussa and also a simple sequence.
The first Arturia Minibrute makes the solo sound with a long reverb FX from the Percussa.
And the second Arturia Minibrute has only a Midi connection to the EMU Ultra Proteus which goes into the Percussa with a comb filter and a delay FX.

http://www.metunar.ch"

Percussa SSP Metunar videos

Oberheim TVS Synthesizer Groom's Cake

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Cakes ROCK!!!

OK, who's cake is this? Congrats if you are out there! :)

KnobCon 2019: ASM Hydrasynth

Published on Sep 10, 2019 SynthMania

"Playing the new ASM Hydrasynth at KnobCon #8 (2019)"

KnobCon 2019 - Roland Jupiter-Xm

Published on Sep 10, 2019 SynthMania

"Playing the new Roland Jupiter-Xm at KnobCon 2019"

KnobCon 2019: Elektron Digitone Keys

Published on Sep 10, 2019 SynthMania

"Playing the Elektron Digitone Keys at KnobCon 2019"

Yamaha SY77 test

Published on Sep 10, 2019 Atlsynth

"right from the board. mno external effects. Sequenced with Cool Edit lol."

Rare SUZUKI Bass Master EB-255 SN 00209

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"This little Bass/Organ Synth is in perfect working order. All keys and functions have been tested and found to be fully functional. The four square knobs are octave switchers, and the others seem to effect timbre, frequency and resolution. The knob on the far left is for tuning. It functions fine. Octave switches can be stacked for a more robust sound. These things are Super,Super Rare!

The EB 250 was a lower end model version of this one.

Mono & headphones out. Built in power cable and housed in its own carrying case.

Optional 100v voltage converter NOT included ,however it works just fine on 120v.'

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