E-Mu Emax & Emulator III Synth Ts

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Oberheim Matrix-6

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The Processor: Analog Music Synthesizer From 1976

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"'The Processor'—a hand-built mid-1970s prototype music synthesizer

Impressive analog music synthesizer prototype named 'The Processor,' one of two examples designed and built circa 1975 by electrical engineers Dennis Drew and Thomas Sawyer. The huge unit measures approximately 41″ x 32″ x 19″, and was built to transform the sound of one musical instrument into that of another in real time. The Processor performs its signal transformations by sending audio through a series of discrete devices pre-wired to perform dedicated signal modifications with musical intent. Unlike a conventional synthesizer which uses oscillators, white noise generators and other devices to produce new sounds (which can then be modified with filters, envelope shaping, etc.), the Processor creates no actual sounds on its own. The Processor is a 'pass-through' system that transforms, augments, modifies and converts musical signals into other sounds, in real time, using pure analog circuitry. Some results resemble other musical instruments, whereas other sounds are completely unique.

It is important to note that the Processor is a 'closed loop' system. This is entirely analog circuitry, there are no digital transformations or computerized functions. By routing a signal through a mixer, dynamic limiters, phase-shifting modules, delay lines, and 'signal seeking' filters, the Processor 'extracts' hidden tonal components and adds them selectively to the original sound, or it produces entirely new sounds depending on the requirements. It works particularly well for instruments with wide dynamic ranges, long sustains and/or continuous signal characteristics. Harmonically rich instruments such as piano or organ, acoustic guitar and most stringed instruments capable of both long tones and percussive effects work especially well. It includes a control console that has meters to indicate dynamic response and signal levels, and a joystick to make adjustments. It is currently partially operational: those modules that are physically powered are active, but six missing FLT cables prevent the whole system from operating. This piece will be crated and shipped from New York; the buyer is responsible for all associated costs."

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Moog Triple Threat: Subharmonicon, DFAM, and Mother 32

Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Nick Bigelow of Patchwerks performs on the Subharmonicon, DFAM, and the Mother 32. Enjoy the hard hitting drums from the DFAM, polyrhythmic melodies of the Subharmonicon, and sultry synth lines from the Mother 32!

From Moog:
'Subharmonicon is a semi-modular polyrhythmic analog synthesizer that employs a 6-tone sound engine and multi-layered sequencers to explore the world of subharmonics, polyrhythms, and the unique relationships they create.

Subharmonicon’s characteristic sound starts with two analog VCOs and four Subharmonic Oscillators for a total of six powerful sound sources. Each subharmonic tone is mathematically derived from one of the two main VCOs, giving the resulting chord shapes a beautifully coherent quality. Onboard quantization lets you dial in perfect intervals every time with selections for multiple tuning systems. Choose from contemporary Equal Temperament settings, the heavenly intervals of Just Intonation, or the unlimited freedom of no quantization at all.

Animating Subharmonicon’s distinctive chord shapes is done through a polyrhythmic pair of 4-Step Sequencers. Each sequencer is clocked by any or all of four Rhythm Generators that output mathematical divisions of the master tempo. Layer multiple Rhythm Generators on top of each other to create complex polyrhythms and discover inspiring new patterns and styles. Delve into Subharmonicon’s dual Envelope Generators, Moog Ladder Filter, and analog VCA to call up dynamic articulations ranging from lush pads and blurred edges to percussive plosives and ritualistic rhythms.'

Order the Moog Subharmonicon here: https://bit.ly/moog_subharmonicon
Order the Moog Mother 32 here: https://bit.ly/moog_mother_32
Order the Moog DFAM here: https://bit.ly/moog_DFAM

https://patchwerks.com/
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

River into Lake - Grande prairie - (solo Live)

river into lake

New from supporting member, River into Lake:

"Solo live video featuring some recent and older synths such as the Moog Mother 32, Vermona DRM 1 MKIII, Arturia beatstep pro and keystep, Roland Boutique SH-01 and an old Russian Elektronika EM26. It is the first song of an ep that will be released in dec 2020."

YouTube description:

"Live video for 'Grande Prairie', taken from the ep ''The Crossing'' to be released on dec 4th 2020.

Video by Cédric Castus
Music by River into Lake

Thanks to ''La Cie Point Zéro''.

©Humpty Dumpty Records / Grin Factory 2020.

Listen and download 'Grande prairie': https://humptydumpty.lnk.to/grandepra..."

Round up - Made to Create Week // Novation

NovationTV

"Take a glimpse into just some of the highlights from our Made to Create Week - our week-long festival celebrating the launch of Launchkey [MK3], all recorded live from homes across the globe.

The free, daily events, which were all online, included behind-the-scenes technology chats, artist round-tables, music business seminars, product performances and visuals discussions, culminating in an afterparty, featuring very special guest performer, Kyan.

For more on Launchkey [MK3]:
https://bit.ly/LaunchkeyMK3"

Playlist:
Round up - Made to Create Week // Novation
Made to Create // Technology
Made to Create // Music
Made to Create // Performance: Ehsan Gelsi
Made to Create // Backstage
Made to Create // Performance: -CALC-
Made to Create // Vision
Made to Create // Afterparty

Yamaha YC61 Stage Keyboard - Live at Kraft Music

Kraft Music

"Adam Berzowski plays the Yamaha YC61 Stage Keyboard live at Kraft Music. Find exclusive Yamaha YC61 stage keyboard and organ BUNDLES at Kraft Music:
https://www.kraftmusic.com/brands/yam..."

Patch Notes: Maciek Polak (Pin Park)

FACTmagazine

"A live session with four VCS Synthi instruments.

Maciek Polak is a musician based in Gdańsk with a love of vintage analog gear who performs as one half of improvisation duo Pin Park. He doesn’t just make music with it – he also runs Analogia, an analog synth store and repair centre for rare electronic instruments.

When Polak got in touch with Fact to let us know that he would have his hands on four classic EMS Synthi instruments (one VCS3 and three Synthi A models) for a limited time and offered to record a live session with them and his RC-505 looper, we couldn’t say no.

Watch the session above and find Polak’s music at Bandcamp.

https://www.instagram.com/analogia.pl...
https://pinpark.bandcamp.com"

Chillout late night session 20-07 / PEAK, EX5, Digitone

Floyd Steinberg

"Playing some relaxed electronic music, using some of the sounds I created on the PEAK, EX5 and Digitone. Digitone does drums, bass and that saw wave filtered arpeggiated sequence, PEAK does the big pad and EX5 does the lead & piano stuff."

Roland TR-707 ROM Expansion Kit

Harry Axten

"Coming soon for the Roland TR-707 and TR-727..."

via https://hkadesign.org.uk

"You asked for it, now here it is – a ROM expansion kit for the Roland TR-707 and TR-727. It gives the machine 8 banks of sounds you can select, including the stock sounds from both the TR-707 and TR-727, so you can turn one into the other (to an extent – more on this later).

Changing between 8 banks would be a bit cumbersome using toggle switches, and I didn’t want to spoil the machine’s futuristic looks either, so this time the bank switching is done by holding down one of the first 8 step keys while turning the machine on. The setting is remembered and will be recalled the next time it’s turned on. There are no modifications to the outside of the machine, and the installation is easily reversible.

Apart from having different sounds, a modified TR-707 / TR-727 behaves exactly the same as a stock unit, no functions are lost. The machine should also be compatible with any other modifications or circuit bends you may have fitted, such as voice tuning, hi-hat decay mods etc.

I’d like to extend a huge thank you to Sunshine Jones, who donated the TR-727 which I used to develop the modification, and who also provided the excellent TR-808 and TR-909 samples which were used in the expansion banks.

The 8 banks included are :

TR-707
TR-727
TR-808
TR-909
LinnDrum
LM-1
DMX

TR-707 + TR-727 mix (handy for those who don’t own both machines)
The ROM expansion kit will switch out all of the sounds (referred to as a bank) apart from the last two sounds (crash + ride / quijada + chime), which will remain the same across banks, as they are stored on their own ROMs in a different part of the machine. I may produce an optional add-on board that can switch these as well if there’s sufficient interest."

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