Makenoise Erbeverb et al

Todd Barton

"No audio input to ErbeVerb, just sending it CVs from Maths & WoggleBug. . .

https://www.makenoisemusic.com https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Isla Instruments S2400 Video User Manual

Isla Instruments S2400 Video User Manual - Part 1: Introduction
Isla Instruments

"Over the coming days and weeks, the complete multi part series will be uploaded to this channel to compliment the written user manual.

Here's a fun introduction to the course, prepared by @Alex Ball"

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Green Future Retro Orb SN ORB343

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"This is the green paint special edition (rare).

Bit of a description:
The Orb is an easy to use, single track, step-based digital sequencer, ideal for controlling our XS semi-modular synthesizer as well as other analog CV/Gate or MIDI synthesizers. The Orb is also a perfect solution for controlling 303 clones. MIDI In/Thru/Out are all provided for syncing playback with external sequencers, playing MIDI sound modules, or using the Orb as a MIDI to CV converter."

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Moog Taurus 3 Bass Pedal Synthesizer w/ Original Box SN 1379

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Akai EWI 1000 & EWV 2000 Synthesizer

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"Vintage Akai EWI 1000 with companion EWV 2000 module—the best EWI ever made!

This particular unit belongs to saxophonist Chase Baird and was used in his EWI tutorial video featured on YouTube.

Completely refurbished by Matt Traum Patchman music in fall of 2018. The proprietary cable was replaced with a DB9 computer cable, (which is significant as the proprietary Akai cables notoriously give out)—and this synth will be functioning for decades to come. The breath sensor was also replaced/updated as well as the battery in the EWV 2000. Matt also put a beautiful new LCD screen in the unit.

Chase bought this because of the Formant filter which Nyle Steiner designed to emulate string instruments. He needed something to do a good string emulation for Migration’s “Lines in the Sand” tour. Chase endorses DSI Sequential now and is almost exclusively playing his Prophet (as well as playing a lot of guitar!)—and decided to let this go.

A beautiful synthesizer with a cool history."

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SYSTEM MØFFENZEEF CØLLECTØR'S EDITIØN

Møffenzeef Mødular

via MØFFENZEEF

“THE WØRLD’S MØST USELESS DRUM MACHINE”

SYSTEM MØFFENZEEF:

(X1) CØUNT: MASTER CLØCK GENERATØR

(X1) SWARM: ASYNCHRONOUS GATE GENERATOR

(X3) BUS MULT: CV DISTRIBUTIØN SYSTEM

(X1) MITØ: PØLYRHYTHMIC GATE SEQUENCER

(X1) DEVIANT: BIPØLAR RANDØM VØLTAGE GENERATØR

(X1) GMØ: VØLTAGE CØNTRØLLED 12 BIT RØMPLER

(X1) MØNGREL: 12 BIT RING MØD DRUM

(X1) BØBCAT: 12 BIT DUAL DECAYING NØISE DRUM

(X1) MUSKRAT: 8 BIT WAVETABLE DRUM

(X1) KRIKET: QUAD BLIP & BEEP GENERATØR

(X1) DIAL-UP: GLITCH DRUM

(X1) BAD IDEA #9: PØWER STARVED GLITCH ØSCILLATOR

(X1) BAD IDEA #1800-CALL-YER-MUM: DTMF GENERATØR

(X1) MØFFENMIX: QUAD DISTØRTIØN MIXER

(X1) BAD IDEA #18214: ØCTAL 1/8” TØ 1/4” CØNVERTER WITH PADS

ACCESSØRIES INCLUDE:

PØWER BRICK

CERTIFICATE ØF AUTHENTICITY

HANDMADE 2 X 84HP MADRONE CABINET

MUSKRAT EXPANSIØN CHIPS

MØFFENZEEF 14HP BLANK

LIMITED EDITIØN MØFFENZEEF FRATERNI-T SHIRT

LIMITED EDITIØN MØFFENZEEF SHAME CAPE

LIMITED EDITIØN MØF-001 CASSETTE

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Tubbutec Midi USB Bridge A - USB Host and TRS midi router eurorack

Tubbutec

Dual USB host and TRS midi router and merger
https://tubbutec.de/usb-bridge-a/

0:00 Introduction
1:12 Tubbutrance
Here we connect a simple USB keyboard (AKAI LPK25) directly to a Novation Peak)

1:42 OP-1 minimal
USB bridge A is used to sync an OP-1 to a beatstep pro. You can sync both ways: The OP-1 can send or receive the clock. The basdrum is sequenced from the beatstep and created with a eurorack filter and envelope.

2:18 Euroillbient
A Korg Nanokontrol is connected to an LPZW Tram8 midi interface. This way the NanoKontrol can control 8xCV and 8xGate. Tubbutec µTune is also connected via USB and used as a midi monitor.

2:53 SQ-Acid
An Korg SQ-1, Arturia Beatstep pro and Roland TR-505 are synced via both USB hosts and TRS midi of USB bridge A. At first, The beatstep is the master, later the SQ-1 takes over that role. Note how the they all stay in sync. This is so far the only way to send clock and reset to the SQ-1 without needing an extra computer.
The SQ-1 plays an acid line on the eurorack system while the Beastep sequences a eurorack basedrum. The TR-505 plays internal rhythms.

4:07 Eurolaunch
A Novation Launchpad is connected to our eurorack system via USB bridge A and µTune as midi interface.
The connection goes both ways: A CV/Gate sequencer controls both a melody and the lights on the Launchpad, the bassline is played on the launchpad and uses a eurorack VCO, envelope and filter.

Synthesizer Evolution Synth Book by Oli Freke

My copy of Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back) by Oli Freke arrived the other day. I finally got a chance to take a quick look and take some pics for a post here on MATRIXSYNTH. You might remember the book from this previous post. It's available at Velocity Press, and on Amazon

I have to say, the quality of the book is excellent, it just feels nice in the hands. The book is laid out in the following sections (see the Contents image below): Preface, Introduction, Synthesizers, Drum Machines, Samplers, and Pre-Modern Instruments. Each synth/instrument has a hand drawing by Oli Freke with simple specs and some facts. You can see a page featuring Sequential Circuits below.

One nice surprise was seeing matrixsynth.com mentioned in the acknowledgements. I had no idea it would be there. So cool. :) Huge thanks to Oli Freke for the mention. This book would make a great stocking stuffer this holiday season. I'm looking forward to relaxing with the book myself over the holidays.

BTW, you can find a link to the book on top of the site for future reference.

Oli Freke also created the SYNTH EVOLUTION poster you can find on his website, https://www.synthevolution.net.

You can find additional posts featuring his work here.

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Korg Trident

Henry Hurt

Korg Trident recorded in one take.
Also used:
Boss DR-55
Roland Space Ecco RE-201
Dynacord VRS-23
Strymon DECO
Revox A77

Alan R. Pearlman Foundation 2021 Calendar & Year in Review

via the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation was formed to honor the legacy Alan R. Pearlman, inventor of ARP Synthesizers - groundbreaking electronic synthesizers that changed the face of music forever. "to make his innovative inventions publicly accessible, and help inspire future generations to imagine and create through charitable projects."

Year in Review

Last January we were given an opportunity to introduce the Foundation to the music instrument industry at the hugely popular NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show. You, the supporters of the Foundation helped us, the foundation board members to promote the Foundation, its mission and its charitable projects to electronic musicians, engineers, potential donors and the press. We had an extremely successful show and made hundreds of contacts as well as raise money and awareness for our projects.

Other 2020 Achievements:

Attained 501(c)(3) Status: The Foundation is now a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! All donations are eligible to be tax-deductable! We received our status at the end of this past March! What a surprise!

ARPchives LIVE! We have been hosting a series of online educational opportunities and live stream 'studio visits' called ARPchives LIVE!

50th Anniversary of ARP Synthesizers Celebration: This included a series of recordings, live streams, commemorative artifacts and most exciting: an ARP 2500 ROUND-TABLE [posted here]. with opening remarks by Jean Michel Jarre!
Participation in virtual synthesizer festivals including Synthfest a la Maison (France)[in the playlist here] and SoundMit (Italy) [posted here], and collaborations with Willem Twee Studios and AES [posted here].

News and New Activities

Due to the worldwide pandemic, our major fundraising event was cancelled, and of course, like all of you, we did not attend the variety of trade shows that were originally scheduled for this year.

We have an exciting 2021 planned for you.

NEW PROGRAM! ARP Living Collection and Studio: We are partnering with a non-profit recording studio to create a recording and creating ARP-centric studio environment. We have the space, and the beginning of a collection, and plan on launching next year. We will be able to have visitors like you, use the ARP Synthesizers in a variety of ways. Details to be announced at the beginning of 2021

NEW LEARNING: We are working on an exciting, never-before seen series of instructional videos, that will be released on a pay-as-you-can subscription.

TWO NEW Webinars dates TBA: The 2600 and a Women in Synthesis summit.

How You Can Make a Difference

Though the Foundation is in its infancy, we are now a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit. We are seeking funding to cover some of our costs to create online learning materials, purchase technology for our future online programs, marketing for the concert and scanning materials for the digital archives.

We need help from people like you! Music lovers, synth lovers, creators and believers in perpetuating educational and creative opportunities.

Please consider making a donation today. Visit our website's donate page or, for some fun perks, donate to our IndieGogo page where you can get the ARPCHIVES 2021 Calendar!