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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Off Book | Generative Art - Computers, Data, and Humanity | PBS Arts


YouTube Uploaded by PBS on Nov 23, 2011

"An intriguing combination of programmers, artists, and philosophers, these creators embrace a process that delegates essential decisions to computers, data sets, or even random variables. This allows important metaphors to arise in their work, calling attention to the relationship between humans and the computers that surround us, the mountains of information we generate, and the powerful impact that technology has on our relationships with each other.

Featuring:

Vocal Filter - Roland JV-1080


Vocal Filter - Roland JV-1080 by RetroSound
"all synth sounds and drums: Roland JV-1080"

SunVox Tutorial Series Part 10 - Arpeggio Standard Effect


YouTube Uploaded by SolarLuneTube on Nov 29, 2011

All parts here.

"This tutorial in the SunVox Tutorial Series goes into the Arpeggio standard effect. It's quite the useful effect.

If you have any tutorial suggestions, feel free to comment on this video or on my channel. If you wish to donate to help fund more tutorials, or if you want to see more SunVox tutorials / resources, you can find both at SunVox Solstice:

http://sunvoxsolstice.blogspot.com"

SunVox - Alexander Zolotov
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iKaossilator adds Native iPad Support, Audio Export, SoundCloud & More


YouTube Uploaded by KORGINC on Nov 29, 2011

"What's New in Version 2.0.0

iKaossilator Version 2 is available now!
Audio export, iPad full-screen support, and many more new features

● Audio Export records and saves your performance, just as you heard it
● iPad native support allows the iKaossilator to fill the iPad’s large 9.7" screen
● “SoundCloud” allows users to share and remix loops with other users worldwide
● “AudioCopy” provides an easy way to copy audio data between musical instrument apps
● Flex Play makes it easy to generate fills and breaks

☐ Audio Export saves your performance as a file
Now you can record your performance in real time, or export a completed loop as an audio file. By sending your creations to a Mac or PC via iTunes, you can share them with your friends or use them in a full-fledged music production. You can also upload them directly to SoundCloud.

☐ iPad native support provides full-screen (9.7") iKaossilator enjoyment
Now you can perform taking full advantage of the iPad's large 9.7" display. Enjoy iKaossilator on your iPhone while riding public transportation, and on your iPad while performing live!

☐ “SoundCloud” allows sharing or remix loops with users worldwide
“SoundCloud” is a music distribution and sharing service that's very popular among musical creators. The loops you create can now be uploaded directly to “SoundCloud” from within the app. If you attach the loop data when doing so, it will be shared to other users' loop lists. Users worldwide will be exposed to new loops they've never heard, and can combine them with their own loops to create remixes. It's a new way of enjoying music by and unleashing your iKaossilator’s potential throughout the world.

☐ “AudioCopy” lets you share audio data between musical instrument apps
Newly added support for “AudioCopy” from Sonoma Wire Works means that you can copy and paste audio data between apps. Audio data you export from iKaossilator can be sent to apps that support AudioPaste.

☐ Flex Play makes it easy to generate fills and breaks
Designed for live performance, the Flex Play feature makes it easy to generate fills or breaks. Touch and hold Length or Tempo buttons, and then try stroking the touchpad. Movement in the X-axis will change the Length of all parts, and movement in the Y-axis will change the Tempo, allowing you to add dynamic changes to your song that will further expand your performance possibilities."

KORG iKaossilator - KORG INC.
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JP8 vs U-He DIVA PWM comparison

JP8 vs U-He DIVA PWM comparison by CoolColJ
"Another simple comparo between JP8 and Diva. JP8 first in each case

single PWM wave, no resonance, wide open filter, decay and release on the VCA envelope

I used all the correct modules on Diva with the clean filter. 24 bit 4.1khz for both, "Divine" quality setting and 8 note poly for Diva

As I mentioned before there is a very noticable difference btween the envelopes of my recapped/calibrated JP8 and Diva.
JP8 just snaps and pokes out more and faster. There is this soft feeling on the attack of Diva.

The PWM on the JP8 is very distinctive it's what gives it it's swirling ethereal sound. Diva is really different sounding here.
Also JP8 significantly brighter, again as I said before. And a rougher more raw edge to real VCOs. That's something I always found that software is lacking - a bit too glossy and smooth."

Buchla-Verbos 6 Space


YouTube Uploaded by vgermuse on Nov 30, 2011

"noodling with small hybrid Buchla/Verbos six space boat"

mnml autmn


"some lo-fi glitch + light beats for the holiday season. fuzzy colors + warm pixels.

live performance of my track "mnml autmn" from the mcrp 11 album. free download:

mcrpmusic.bandcamp.com/album/mcrpv11-all-keyed-up-edition

performed with rove (docs.monome.org/doku.php?id=app:rove) + renoise 2.7 as the effects host. controllers: grayscale monome 128 + korg nanokontrol."

8bit cipher/Great divide/4squared logic


YouTube Uploaded by cirtcele on Nov 30, 2011

"just a quick look at how these modules look once constructed. Audio demonstrates one of the CV outputs of the 8-bit Cipher controlling an early Serge VCO and Serge vari-BW VCF.
The Great Divide and Logic are just a quick light show."

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

MATRIXSYNTH T Spotted on TV - Lirinha with Astronauta Pinguim on Keys

AO VIVO: Lirinha no Estúdio Showlivre

YouTube Streamed live on Nov 21, 2011 by showlivre

Show starts at 6:30. I believe this is the second time MATRIXSYNTH was featured on a TV broadcast. There was one on French TV posted here. I keep hoping to find a MATRIXSYNTH card somewhere on the IT Crowd.

Fabricio Carvalho (Astronauta Pinguim) on Keys: Minimoog Model D, Roland EP30 electronic piano and a Crumar Toccata organ. Be sure to check out his Moog tattoo. Igor Medeiros on Nord Modular.

Googlish (Original description further below):
"Is the highlight Lirinha Studio Showivre (www.showivre.com) broadcast live on November 21, 2011.

Singer-songwriter presents Lirinha your disk, Lira, work that marked a new phase which now follows the artist in solo work, after more than 10 year career with Cordel do Fogo Encantado.

In Lira, the musician reinvents itself with a sound that goes through the use of guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, percussion and drums, resulting in a surprising and innovative foray into territory that is familiar: the fine line between music and poetry. Lirinha shows his maturity as an artist and songwriter, evolves into a cohesive work, with strong influence of the references that populate his songs."

Original description:
"Lirinha é o destaque do Estudio Showivre (www.showivre.com) transmitido ao vivo no dia 21 de novembro de 2011.

Cantor e compositor Lirinha apresenta seu disco, Lira, trabalho que marca nova fase do artista que agora segue em trabalho solo, depois de mais de 10 anos de carreira com o Cordel do Fogo Encantado.

Em Lira, o músico se reinventa com uma sonoridade que passa pela utilização de guitarras, teclados, sintetizadores, percussão e bateria, resultando em uma surpreendente e inovadora incursão em território que lhe é familiar: a tênue fronteira entre a música e a poesia. Lirinha mostra seu amadurecimento como artista e letrista, evolui em um trabalho coeso, com forte influência das referências que povoam as suas canções."

Update:

Also see: dbmixtape Astronauta Pinguim via Fabricio on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:
"Hey friends, I was asked to do a mixtape to "Deep Beep" a brazilian site of electronic music, so I choose songs from some of the pioneers of everything we all like: Delia Derbishire, Brian Eno, Kraftwerk, o Cluster e o Harmonia (both from Hans-joachim Roedelius), Giorgio Moroder, Harald Grosskopf, Tony Carey, Silver Apples, Conrad Schnitzler, Rüdiger Lorenz, You, Automat, The Normal e Sigue Sigue Sputnik!!! Please check it out and hope you enjoy my mixtape!!!"

99 Old and New


YouTube Uploaded by 7thDanSound on Nov 29, 2011

"Something old, something new. This video features a lovely old radio that we were given by my girlfriends grandma a few years back. They were the original owners and the thing is in near mint condition. I love it to death and really enjoy listening to it. I use a small FM transmitter to unintrusively get sounds into the machine, sometimes just from Spotify, this time from the Buchla. It's my girlfriend playing the 222e.

I really hope the nice sound of the radio can be heard! I used a hand held recorder to get the sound from the air so to speak.

www.niklaswinde.com"

Celtic Melody - Layered Sounds using Geo Synthesizer and Samplewiz


YouTube Uploaded by timokc on Nov 29, 2011

"A quick performance on Geo Synthesizer, and using an extra layer of sound from Samplewiz. I intended to show how I had done this, but ran out of batteries on my camera. I guess I'll make that a separate video on another day.

The jist is that I turned off all midi channels but '2' in Samplewiz. To layer the sound, I started with the preset 'Wizard's Flute' in Geo Synthesizer with base channel set to 1, then switched the base channel to 2 to bring in the Samplewiz sound. The ability to use Geo Synthesizer's built in sounds (many of which are based on the Samplewiz presets) while sending midi to other programs has a lot of potential for changing sounds/textures on the fly while performing.
Still having a blast learning this new instrument. Thanks for listening."

Jordan Rudess: Wizdom Music, LLC
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The THINGAMAFREAK!!!

via this auction
"This unit is the love child of a THINGAMAGOOP and a FREAKENSPEAK! It has the insides of the THINGAMAKIT 2 (The first kit version of the THINGAMAGOOP) and the outsides of a FREAKENSPEAK! It no longer functions as a speak and read unit....it has had it's insides removed and replaced with the THINGAMAKIT electronics.

There are 2 photosensors located behind the holographic eyeballs, you can shine the green LED light on them and they light up and change the sound that the unit is making.

A great source for sampling sounds or for use live on stage. The size of this unit is approx. 6" dia and 2" high. It uses a 9 volt battery,not included..."

See Freakenspeak on eBay (RSS) for more creations. Link added to the MORE STUFF section on the right. Also created a new Freakenspeak label for these.


SPEAK AND READ THINGAMAFREAK.MOD
YouTube Uploaded by FREAKENSPEAK on Apr 6, 2011

ROLAND SH-9 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER


via this auction

Vintage 70's Roland Synthesizer SH-2000 with Owner's Manual


via this auction

"The serial number dates it to the moog ladder desin filter before it was changed during this model beccause it was so much like Moog's."


PAIA 4700 Series Modular


via this auction

SND ACME


YouTube Uploaded by nerk on Apr 7, 2011

"Advanced Clock Management Engine: Clockgenerator für MIDI, DIN Sync und Trigger"

Musikmesse 2011: Ganz Europa Express

Musikmesse 2011: Ganz Europa Express - Teil 1

YouTube Uploaded by nerk on Apr 10, 2011

Note these are from last year. It looks like I missed them. Sacrilege.

Musikmesse 2011: Ganz Europa Express Teil 2

Uploaded by nerk on Apr 11, 2011

MFB Dominion-X Audio Demos & Video



Note the first demo went up back in April, but has since been pulled. See this post for the original control panel graphic.







Video from the last Musikmesse (note the video mentions "with Schippmann Filter" Musikmesse 2011: MFB Dominion X


YouTube Uploaded by nerk on Apr 9, 2011

"MFB Dominion Analogsynthesizer mit Schippmann Filter"

Current SoundCloud demo description translated to Googlish (original German further below): "MFB-DOMINION X * Analog synth with presets * 3 VCOs with ring modulation and waveshaping * Dual Dual-Sync and FM * 6-way multi-mode filter with 12/18/24 dB lowpass * Patch panel for external CV / gate control * Velocity routing matrix with 11 goals * 3 LFOs, 2 with one-shot function and reset * Suggested retail price: XXX, - € DOMINION X is the new synth from MFB. It combines the advantages of analog sound production, storability and modular patch options. With improved circuitry, advanced features and a new design DOMINION X is the first among a new class MFB.

Ian Fritz DIY Module Videos


YouTube Uploaded by frijitz001

Playlist:
Chaotica demo - Jul 6, 2011
DDSlider demo - May 25, 2011
Wavolver waveshaper demo - Jan 7, 2011
4x4 envelope generator demo - Dec 20, 2010

http://home.comcast.net/~ijfritz/sy_over.htm

Another Modular Groove


YouTube Uploaded by VICmodSteve on Nov 29, 2011

"A eurorack modular groove. Drums courtesy of Korgasmatron [Intelligel]. Bass courtesy of Wavolver II [Fritz]."

Korg UNIVOX Mini-korg K2 with Kenton Socket Upgrade


via this auction

"Kenton Socket Upgrade kit installed professionally, It adds CV, Gate and Filter control. This alone cost over $300.00. It's a great feature to have when integrating into a modern studio."

Semi-Deterministic SWAMP (Probability Acid)


"VICMOD crew exploring the use of CGS Serge SWAMP sequencer panel. The comparator section can be used to create constantly changing sequences that utilize the mathematical concepts of probability."

Duddley Fogg at Floating Labs. Saint Louis.



monorocket orange case

NightBirds (RSF Polykobol II Sequencer live) Demo 1


YouTube Uploaded by NightBirds31 on Nov 29, 2011

"I finished repairing my sequencer of my Polykobol. Here are a few steps ...

P&C NightBirds 2011"

Kawai DC-32 RAM memory card for K1 K4 K5 K5M GB XD5


via this auction
Perfect Circuit Audio

Roland SH-101 with Original Gig Bag & Mod Grip


via this auction
Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

SN R 341264

Korg MS20iC USB legacy plug in controller



via this auction
Perfect Circuit Audio

SN 003577

Don't miss this video from Chris Carter using one to control iMS20 on an iPad.

Kawai K5m rackmount synthesizer module


via this auction

SN 147670

Roland MSQ-100 vintage MIDI sequencer


via this auction

SN S00025

Korg EX-800 vintage synthesizer


via this auction
Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

SN 005117

Moog Minimoog Model D vintage analog synthesizer with MIDI


via this auction
Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 REV 2



via this auction

SN 1088

"The unit has just been serviced to be 100% functional, has new bushings, and is in nice cosmetic condition as well."

Note the Rev 2 has SSM filters while the later Rev 3 has Curtis filters.

Roland JX-3P vintage analog synthesizer


via this auction
Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

SN 361553

Vintage 70's Jen SX2000 Synthetone Synthesizer


via this auction


RARE Vintage 70's ELKA WILGAMAT 111 Analog Drum Machine III



via this auction

"Made in Italy. 16 drum beats. Bass, chord, and arpeggio controls..."

Chimera Synthesis BC16 Synthesizer


via this auction

Peizo/Arduino Midi Breath Controller


YouTube Uploaded by boinx on May 24, 2009

"A demo of converting wind pressure to midi controller data. http://noojo.com/arduino/piezo.html"

Tesla's Synthesizer 1.0


YouTube Uploaded by boinx on Nov 19, 2011

"Now on the app store! The first in a series of SteamPunk Musical Instruments.

http://noojo.com/tesla"


Tesla's Synthesizer - Stewart Birnam
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RC CIRCUIT BENT ZION MULTI SOUND FX DUB SIREN UNIT


YouTube Uploaded by djwidow420 on Nov 29, 2011

"MULTI FX DUB SIREN FROM RESONANCE CIRCUITS,PLAYED THROUGH A DELAY UNIT TO RAS I DUB"

Resonance Circuits on eBay (RSS)

MidiBridge & SynthStation25 Allows Control of any CoreMIDI iPhone App!


YouTube Uploaded by idesignsound on Nov 29, 2011

"Here is a quick video showing how the MidiBridge app let's you use the Akai SynthStation25 to control any app that supports CoreMIDI (not just those that are compatible with the SS25).

Here I used BeepStreets SunrizerXS and CamelAudio's Alchemy Mobile, neither of which are currently compatible with the SS25.

At the end of the video you'll see that you can use MidiBridge to send the SS25 to two apps at the same time, so you can layer up! This means that MidiBridge is still useful for apps that are compatible with the SS25 as two or more apps patches can be layered to be played at the same time.

Sorry I didn't pick a great patch for Alchemy (bit quiet).

Learn more about MidiBridge here:
http://www.idesignsound.com/midibridge-universal/

Learn more about Alchemy Synth Mobile here:
http://www.idesignsound.com/alchemy-mobile-synth-universal/

Learn more about BeepStreets SunrizerXS here:
http://www.idesignsound.com/sunrizer-xs-synth-iphone/

Visit http://www.idesignsound.com to learn about all the best iOS Audio & MIDI and music production apps for the iPad, iPhone & iPod touch!"

iTunes:
MidiBridge - Audeonic Apps
SynthStation - Akai Professional

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MidiBridge + Akai SynthStation25 = Wireless MIDI Controller Keyboard!

"Another MidiBridge video! This time showing how the MidiBridge app let's you use the Akai SynthStation25 as a Wireless MIDI Controller!!"

TOS


YouTube Uploaded by organfairy on Nov 29, 2011

"or Top Octave Synthesizer. In most electronic organs - and some synthesizers - from the 1970's the notes were generated by an integrated circuit that could make the top 12 notes from a single master frequency.
In this video I make a version of the TOS using only standard components. I will use it for something later...

The music is something I made in 2003 using Yamaha HE-8 and Technics SX-C600 organs, Roland JX-8P synthesizer and CR-1000 drum machine."

BMF: Point of Inspiration: From Genesis to Innovative Projects


YouTube Uploaded by moogfoundation on Nov 29, 2011

"In this video, the first in a new series, Executive Director Michelle Moog-Koussa talks about the inspiration for founding the Bob Moog Foundation."

via The Bob Moog Foundation newsletter:

"In August, the Bob Moog Foundation celebrated our 5th anniversary!

In gratitude and appreciation for everyone who helped make these 5 years possible, we have created fun series of short videos called Points of Inspiration, to be aired in the coming weeks.

In this series, we'll be bringing you artists from Moogfest, showing off the magic that happens in Dr. Bob's SoundSchool and sharing a few surprises, like a peek at house and property where Bob Moog harnessed his own inspiration!

The first in our series is an introduction from Michelle Moog-Koussa, Executive Director. Take a look at Point of Inspiration: From Genesis to Innovative Projects here.

The series of videos will be posted on our IndieGoGo.com campaign for Dr. Bob's SoundSchool. Please go to the site and leave us a comment sharing one of your Points of Inspiration.

Thanks for helping us celebrate 5 years of igniting creativity through Bob Moog's indelible legacy!

Take part in the Indiegogo campaign here

Raise your voice in support of Dr. Bob's SoundSchool by sharing this link to the campaign on your Facebook page.

Thank you!
--The Bob Moog Foundation"

Charlie Chaplin through a Bode Frequency Shifter


YouTube Uploaded by WorksLimited on Nov 29, 2011

"Just a little demo video to show the condition and function of a Bode Frequency Shifter."

Nice Emu modular.

via this auction

"Bode Frequency Shifter Model No. 735 Mark II. Rack mount voltage controlled frequency shifter from the workshop of the legendary Harald Bode. This unit was manufactured by the Bode Sound Co., I believe in 1973 (serial is 735207)

The unit has a 115/230 switching power supply with IEC 60320 power receptacle. Standard IEC cable is included. The unit has spent the last 38 years in a climate controlled facility, purchased directly from Harald Bode personally. Prior to auction it was fully inspected and tested with a modular synthesizer as a control voltage/sound source. All functions, jacks and panel controls are working perfectly. The sound quality is what you expect from a Bode instrument."

DIRTY ELECTRONICS MUTE SYNTH

"Mute announce the release of the Dirty Electronics Mute Synth, a specially created analogue electronic instrument, which will be available at select shops, including Rough Trade East (London) and Schneiders Buero (Berlin) and online from: http://www.mutebank.co.uk

Watch the Dirty Electronics Mute Synth in action: [posted here]
Originally created for the legendary Short Circuit presents Mute event at the Roundhouse, the Dirty Electronics Mute Synth is a hand-held touch and tilt instrument with copper etched artwork and contoured printed circuit board that was designed in collaboration Mute and long time associate, graphic designer Adrian Shaughnessy.

The instrument combines sound synthesis with a sequencer/pulser, and is controlled by the conductivity of the human body which completes the instrument’s circuit when the copper etching is touched. Designed to be played with thumbs and fingers, there are touch points on both sides of the circuit board and two tilt switches on different planes allow for gestural control of the sequencer.

Since 2003, John Richards has been exploring the idea of Dirty Electronics, focusing on face-to-face shared experiences, ritual, gesture, touch and social interaction. In Dirty Electronics, process and performance are inseparably bound and a large part of the Dirty Electronics experience is the workshop, which premiered the Mute Synth in the Roundhouse earlier this year.

Dirty Electronics recently held a workshop at the Supersonic festival in Birmingham, for further information please visit: www.dirtyelectronics.org

www.mute.com
www.twitter.com/muteuk
www.facebook.com/muterecords"

Also see the Dirty Electronics label below for some more of their creations.

Kinetic Labs Synchro Pulsar


YouTube Uploaded by kinetiklab on Nov 29, 2011

"Synchro Pulsar prototype housed in a vintage cassette holder.
Low resolution video."

And Kinetic Labs MOT-BOX from 2009. I had a post on it here, but missed the vids as I wasn't aware of the YouTube channel at the time.

MOT-BOX with TB303

YouTube Uploaded by kinetiklab on Nov 13, 2009

"MOT BOX with TB303"

MOT-BOX with ELECTRIBE

Uploaded by kinetiklab on Nov 13, 2009

Mot-Box

Uploaded by kinetiklab on Apr 26, 2010

"Full lenght video. Audio not syncronized."

Analogue Synths goes Tangerine Dream (Froese, Schulze), alte Berliner Schule


YouTube Uploaded by Synthiefrau on Nov 29, 2011

"Hi lovely Synthesizerfolks, I hope you are fine. This is a new song from me like old Berlin school. I use the sequences from the synthesizers.com & the GRP A 8, the leads comes from the Mini Moog, Moog Prodigy. The Harmonics comes from the Roland V-Synth. Effects and voices are from the Roland Juno 60 and the little Dark Energy from Doepfer. Welcome and enjoy the analogue sound universe."

ALESTORM - Keelhauled (Official) [Keytar Pirate]


YouTube Uploaded by napalmrecords on Jun 26, 2009

"http://tinyurl.com/alestormblacksails The Scottish buccaneers stand ready to capture the wealth of the Seven Seas. "Black Sails at Midnight" offers a treasur..."

via Tim on Facebook

Gives this pirate a run for the money.

Dave Vosh Eurorack System & Performance





dave vosh - live at pyramid-atlantic,silver spring,md 11-26-2011.wmv

YouTube Uploaded by davevosh on Nov 28, 2011

"modular synthesizer live performance at pyramid-atlantic arts center in silver spring, md.. event was sponsored by d.c. sonic circuits and held on 11/26/2011.
dave vosh - modular synthesizer"

Modified Korg M3


YouTube Uploaded by AkselPL on Nov 29, 2011

"Light modified Korg M3
In future i plan to backlight all buttons."

Modified Gakken SX-150 synth + 5 step random CV sequencer


YouTube Uploaded by vcs3dreams on Nov 29, 2011

"Modified Gakken SX-150 + 5 Step random sequencer. The sequencer feeds CV to the Gakken's filter cutoff CV in. External LFO on Gakken being feed into pitch CV in. Both pieces are listed on etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81933368/reserved-for-orlala1-analog-synth
http://www.etsy.com/listing/80741740/5-step-cv-sequencer-analog-control?ref=v1_other_2"
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