MATRIXSYNTH

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

A Magic Pulsewave's STAR SONG - Programmable Optical Disc Based Sequencer

http://www.melodyoracle.com

Press release follows:

Taking its cosmic inspiration from star charts and ancient astrolabes, STAR SONG is a rotating optical disc-programmed sequencer with a built-in minimalist synthesizer.

STAR SONG can be used either to play its own built-in pulsewave synthesizer, or in combination with the A.M.P. electronics WAVE EXPANDER (sold separately) to drive external analog and modular synthesizers.

HOW IT IS USED
To create sequences on STAR SONG, the seven translucent rings (orbits) of the optical disc are marked with a marker (included) or opaque tape. The disc is removable and additional discs are sold separately, allowing for indefinite storage of your favorite sequences.

The outer six rings control the tuned note selection and note-on/off sequencing. The innermost ring controls the cut-off frequency for the built-in bandpass filter.

Disc on/off and disc direction are toggled from touch contacts on the front panel, and disc speed is controlled from the central rotary control.

Additionally, there are 1/8" inputs to control rotation speed and rotation direction with an external source.

The addition of WAVE EXPANDER makes the STAR SONG into an incredibly versatile GATE (6 channels) and CV (1 channel) sequencer, as well as providing the STAR SONG’s tuned audio oscillator over five separate octave divisions (four audio and one sub-audio), 12 outputs in all to integrate into your modular system.

Multiple STAR SONG units can be synced by using an external clock signal, and you can even slave STAR SONG to your existing MELODY ORACLE/WAVE EXPANDER combo.

SING THE CYCLES OF THE SPHERES, with STAR SONG, a “revolutionary” new sequencer.

TECH SPECS:
Disc Rotation: 0~15RPM
Panel Controls: Disc rotation on/off, disc rotation rate, disc rotation reverse.
Synthesizer: Quasi-monophonic pulsewave, 8 tuned notes, each with three octaves used in any combination. Sequenced via optical disc.
Tone Filter: Bandpass, optically-controlled.
Audio Output: ¼” LINE (5V p-p)
AMP LINK Output: CAT 5 or 6 w/SHIELDED connector (compatible with WAVE EXPANDER and future AMP accessories only).
Motor Clock Input: ⅛” 0-12V. ON @>7.5V
Disc Direction Input: ⅛” 0-12V. CW @>7.5V
DC input: 15VDC, 2.1mm, tip positive (US adapter included)

STAR SONG MSRP: $456
EXTRA STAR SONG DISCS MSRP: $13
WAVE EXPANDER MSRP: $321

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Dawnbeat Sampler for iOS Released

video upload by dawnbeat

Available at: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dawnbea...

Press release follows:

"Introducing Dawnbeat

Luis Rivas has released Downbeat, a playable iOS app designed for beat- making, sample edit, play and sequence patterns.

Dawnbeat inherits the best part of the classic hardware samplers and takes it further by adding features only possible on a multi-touch device. Create more natural patterns by tapping and swiping pads.

Focus on creativity, you don't need to hit record before playing a pattern to get the right take. While you play and experiment, the Memorizer is always recording.

KEY FEATURES:

Pads are multi-touch, play a single pad with two fingers at the same time. Re-trigger by dragging to get amazing fills with tone variations.

There are 4 pads modes, monophonic, polyphonic, MIDI OUT, and Audio Unit instrument. Import a piano-like sample and play chords with the polyphonic mode. Use MIDI mode to sequence hardware drum machines and synths from Dawnbeat.

There is a built-in mixer that includes 4 assignable BUSSES and one MAIN BUS. You can assign pads, internal effects and AUV3 effects to these busses.

Dawnbeat is an Audio Units host, import your favorite plug-ins or play with the 12 built-in effects, Reverb, Delay, Compressor, Flutter, Gate, Tremolo, Noise, Filter, Chorus, Equalizer, Stutter and Tape Slow Motion.

AutoSlicer detects hit points and slices audio into individual files minimizing the need for manual editing. Chop up any audio file in a few seconds.

The app also includes sample libraries, variable recording sample rate, export audio and movies, advanced waveform edit and more.

Pricing and availability

Dawnbeat can be downloaded through the App Store. Download is FREE, and exclusive content can be unlocked with a single $9,99 In-App purchase.

App Store URL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dawnbeat/id6443720584?platform=ipad

Dawnbeat URL: https://www.dawnbeat.com/"

Additional details via the App Store:

"Dawnbeat inherits the best part of the classic hardware samplers and takes it further by adding features only possible on a multi-touch device.

Create more natural patterns by tapping and swiping pads.

Focus on creativity, you don't need to select a tempo before hit record to finally play a pattern until you get the right take, just play and forget about to record! Dawnbeat is always recording!

Multi-touch and draggable pads:
- Pads are multi-touch, play a single pad with two fingers at the same time!
- Pads are individually configurable, allowing re-triggering when dragging for amazing fills, tone variations .
- Mute and Solo buttons for pads available.
- Mute groups.

Memorizer:
- DawnBeat is always recording pad events, you'll never miss a beat, play and experiment and when you hear something you like, it's already recorded! simply go to Memorizer and select the desired events.

Mixer:
- 4 assignable BUSSES and one MAIN BUS. Assign pads to busses, assign internal effects or AUV3 effects to busses.
- Mute and Solo buttons.

Polyphonic pads:
- Pads can be turned polyphonic, import a piano-like sample and play and sequence chords with a single pad.

MIDI IN and MIDI OUT:
- Trigger samples from a MIDI controller, play melodies from a MIDI piano.
- Sequence hardware drum machines and synths from Dawnbeat.
- Use Dawnbeat as an intermediary between a midi keyboard and a synth, save the sequences you are playing. Dawnbeat can save poliphonic sequences!
Pattern sequencer with piano editor.
- Swing, count-in, metronome.

Audio Units:
- Dawnbeat support AUv3 effects and instruments!

Built in Effects:
- Reverb, Delay, Compressor, Flutter, Gate, Tremolo, Noise, Filter, Chorus, Equalizer, Stutter and Tape slow motion.
- Effects can be rearranged.
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Built-In sample browser:
- 6 drum kit sample libraries, and 1 bass sample library.

Selectable internal sample rate:
- Internal sample rate can be changed, choose between HI-FI and LO-FI sample rates.

AUTO-SLICER:
- AutoSlicer detects hit points and slices audio into individual files minimizing the need for manual editing. Chop up any audio file in a few seconds.

Recording sample rate can be selected.

Export movies with images and animated GIFs ."

Black Corporation Deckard's Dream Mk1 w/ Custom Wooden Case

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"The Black Corporation Deckard's Dream mk1 in excellent condition with one-of-a-kind custom wooden case.

DIYed by very experienced builder. I'm the first owner and it has worked perfectly 5 years. I used the synth extensively with MPE via a linnstrumwnt and it was a joy to play. I built it a fittingly handsome wood case out of cedar, walnut, and oak. The case fits the DDRM very well and the synth is securely mounted in the case with rack ears. One of the weaknesses of this synth design was that the voice cards could come loose. In this particular synth the voice cards are held in place with 3d printed cardholders.

Comes with: synth, case, power cable, long driver to install/remove synth from case, and the components needed to DIY the stereo mod to the synth."

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Yamaha CS-20M Synthesizer

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via this auction

"Dual VCO monophonic analog synthesizer from the legendary CS line. This one is in amazing shape and sounds wonderful."

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Eric Schlappi and Bastien Lavaud live AV set for Berlin Modular Society on May 14th 2023

video upload by SCHLAPPI ENGINEERING

"This is a live semi-improvisational audio visual set at Klunkerkranich in Berlin for the @berlinmodularsociety at their post-@superboothberlin DIY kit fair.

Audio is by Eric Schlappi of Schlappi Engineering leaning heavily on the Three Body and 100 Grit.
Video is Bastien Lavaud of @syntonie1487 showcasing his new video modules the Isohélie and Animate.

See Schlappi modules at: https://schlappiengineering.com/
See Syntonie modules at: https://syntonie.fr/
Hear Eric Schlappi albums at: https://ericschlappi.bandcamp.com/

Audio and some performance video clips are taken with permission from the Berlin Modular Society live stream, the direct video synthesizer footage was both generated and recorded by Bastien Lavaud.

Thanks so much to Jacky (https://jacqnoise.cargo.site/) for organizing the show and also to everyone who came!"