Stacking NovaDrones!

Published on Sep 29, 2012 by casperelectronics synthesizers

"Stack your NovaDrones! The NovaDrone is a new open source hack-able sound and light synth from casperelectronics. Learn more here:
http://casperelectronics.com/finished-pieces/nova-drone/"

techno failure - on korg esx

Published on Sep 29, 2012 by bananepoep

"just some patterns let me know what you think of it"

The Klirrfaktor: Lost Harmonic Identity Part I

Published on Sep 29, 2012 by TheKlirrfaktor

"'Lost Harmonic Identity' never died.
This ist the first track after a while that belongs to LHI.

Starring:
Drums: MFB Schagzwerg, Korg Monotribe, Makenoise Optomix
Drunk guitar: WMD Syncrodyne with Makenoise René
1st pad: Cylonix Cyclebox
"Dissonant" pad: Intellijel Rubicon

more @ http://www.klirrfaktor.com"

Chromeo Studio Tour

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by FutureMusicMagazine

"In May 2011 FM travelled to Montreal to spend some time in the amazing analogue laden studio of Chromeo. They gave us a full and detailed tour of almost everything they had."

circuit bending instruments - Folktek & M-Z3R0

Published on Sep 27, 2012 by pianoloft

"useing the hell runner kawasaki synth, a cheap old instrument, modified by manufacturedZ3R0 (http://www.youtube.com/user/manufacturedZ3R0/), mixed with a korg od20, which i feedbacked with an alesis bitrman. strange and interesting sounds are emerging"

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circuit bending instruments part 2

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by pianoloft

"useing the microgarden synth , handmade by folktek (http://folktek.com), the hell runner kawasaki synth, a cheap old instrument, modified by manufacturedZ3R0 (http://www.youtube.com/user/manufacturedZ3R0/), mixed with a korg od20, which i feedbacked with an alesis bitrman."

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The NovaDrone

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by casperelectronics synthesizers

"The NovaDrone is an open source, experimental sound and light synthesizer available for sale as a kit or assembled unit. For more, build instructions, videos, pictures etc go to
http://casperelectronics.com/novadrone/"

LYRICON I - Super Rare - WIND SYNTHESIZER - COMPUTONE

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"This is the Original the one and only best Wind Synth ever made!! The "LYRICON I". As stated on many websites dedicated to the Lyricon, the Lyricon I is the first one and the most wanted by collectors and players. It is known as the Holy Grail of Wind Synthesizers. It was the very first Wind Synth ever made by anyone. They are extremely hard to find, almost impossible..."

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Novation Drum Station SN 010357

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Yamaha TG33 SN QZ01356

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Casio SK-1 sampling keyboard

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Korg Karma (version 2.0) SN 008632

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Roland D-50 Linear Synthesizer SN 829007

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Synthesis Technology e560

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Cyndustries ZEROSCILLATOR MODCAN FORMAT

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Korg MS-20 SN 149968 with Original Case

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"Korg MS-20 analog synthesizer. Overhauled, all capacitors replaced, no scratchy pots, no smoke smell, power supply rebuild, keyboard disassembled cleaned, re-calibrated to specs, no surprises. Everything has been tested and works the way it should 100%. Has the more sought after "screw"filter version. Condition also is very good. Minor blemishes nothing really stands out.... "

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Quicksilver Roland TB-303 SN 231500

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"This is the last Quicksilver 303 we have in stock for now, so don't wait!

This 303 has been modified with the Quicksilver 303 CPU upgrade.
A great way to get this amazing upgrade without having to send away your 303 or deal with installation.

All LEDs have been upgraded to a nice diffused BLUE.

This machine has also had the switches replaced with new ALPS sealed tact switches, so there isn't any problems with buttons double triggering.

The Quicksilver 303 CPU adds support for:
* MIDI input/output
* USB-MIDI
* realtime pattern editing
* pattern MIDI output
* sysex pattern dumps
* realtime mode switching
* filter cutoff control over MIDI
* pattern randomize
* MIDI sync
* updateable operating system
... and much, much more.

With the Quicksilver 303 upgrade, the 303 has become an amazing interactive live performance synthesizer.
You can create and edit patterns without ever stopping the sequencer.

You can find out more about the Quicksilver 303 upgrade here
A video showing some of the cool things the Quicksilver 303 is capable of: Quicksilver 303 MIDI CONTROL" [video embed below]

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Moog The Rogue SN 8014

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YAMAHA SK50D SYMPHONIC ENSEMBLE

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"One of the rarest and hardest to find 80’s Yamaha synths

Here is the flagship of early 80’s Yamaha synthesizers. The SK50D is a multi-instrument analog synthesizer with built in effects. It features dozens of sliders, knobs, switches, and lights allowing the user to create an infinite amount of unique sounds. Its got a fully tweakable monosynth and fully tweaklable polysynth.

The monosynth features 1 VCO and the polysynth feature 2 VCO’s. It also features full ADSR as well as a Low Pass Filter. Built in effects include Glide, Portemento,Vibrato, Tremelo and Ensemble. It features independent jacks to each instrument which allows the user to customize and project each individual instrument to the users preference.

122 key 2 tier synthesizer/combo organ with built in Monosynth, Polysynth, Bass, Strings, and Organ each with their own individual volume control slider, so you can use the slider bars as a mixer to set the individual volume for each section. All sections have their own separate audio outs (though a single Mix out is also available). A great thing for live performances is the split keyboard mode. With this you can have, for example, a very nice, punchy bass sound from the synth section and a lead sound coming from the organ or solo sections.

Dual keyboard multi synth instrument with both preset and programmable sounds.

It has a 9 drawbar organ, monophonic bass synth; a woofer killer bass with sine 3 oscillators.

It has a monophonic solo synth that can be layered with the bass synth for even more power and it responds to aftertouch!

There is a fully programmable 7 note polyphonic analog synth with VC LPF and resonance and it has three presets, and a 7 note polyphonic analog string synth ( actually these are the same synths which can be layered without losing polyphony but the string synth is a preset player with three preset sounds. The three string presets are almost the same sounds playing one octave higher than each other).

The aftertouch can control filter, filter modulation and vibrato at the same time.

Organ plays on both manuals. Mono synth usually plays at upper keyboard (can also double bass synth at the bottom keyboard), poly synth, string synth and bass plays at the bottom keyboard only. The sounds that play on the same keyboard can be layered without losing polyphony. What a beast!

It has ensemble and tremolo effects with speed variation control seperately on both keyboards and detune effect for the poly synth.

Seperate audio outputs for each sound and an on board sound mixer .

It is a very rare instrument. Very playable with lovely key action and gigable in its own hardcase. Has no MIDI but has got CV and trigger IN/OUT. Also a leslie cabinet connector."

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Antonelli 2610 Solista IV 70/80

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Update: you can find a demo of one posted here (via the comments below)

"There are not too many synthesizers from seventies/eighties which are not demoed on Youtube. Usually it means that it was limited production... and it was something really good. Antonelli 2610 Solista IV IS really good, indeed. And it's rarity what means it's really hard to find another one at market.

It's a full analog instrument with three sections:
- drum machine
- auto accompaniment (bass and accords)
- preset synthesizer

As for drum machine it sounds really oldschool, like a locomotive which puff, buzz and doing strange things. If you know Kraftwerk or Jarre you understand what I mean. Accompaniment section has recorded waveforms synchronized with drum machine. Transposition of waveform is being made by playing at left side of keyboard. Synthesizer offers 10 presets, which you can freely link together, vibrato with speed button, delay function and something special - PHASER

This phaser deserve for individual discussion. It's effect which could be mounted in some best of the best analog synths of all time. For sure - it isnt boring fuzzer. It sound really clear and contour. Beautifully "sift" sound. After turning on phaser, delay and few presets Antonelli generate unique string-like sounds.

Antonelli is in very good condition. It plays with no problems, case is well groomed, white and clear keyboard. The only fault is that some of function levers are incomplete (see photos)."

iPhone 4 4s Minimoog Hard Case

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KORG MiniKORG 700 SN 7816

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"The MiniKORG 700 (circa 1973/4) was Korg's first commercially available analog monosynth..."

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Novation NOVA ASM SN C1422

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KORG MS-20 Vintage Analogue Synthesizer SN 146311

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Square Beats - the iPhone Beatbox

Square Beats - the iPhone Beatbox from RobStar on Vimeo.

Free Version: Square Beats Free - RobStar UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Pro Version: Square Beats - RobStar UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

"Square Beats has a unique and very simple interface, but accomplishes so much.
It starts by presenting a set of squares to you that are timed from left to right.
You simply tap on one of these squares to activate its sound. Hit some more and you have your first loop, but that's just one set. Pinch Out and you can create the next.

You not only can attach different instruments and sounds to every set you also can put them next or on top of each other to create a complex beat.

Sounds difficult? It's really not.
Everything like setting the tempo, changing instruments, pitch, sustain or volume is easily done with just a few fingertips. Even the key of a set can be changed like that.

Within minutes Square Beats lets you sketch out ideas or create astonishing beats by just exploring the app playfully.

You can save your songs and export them to an audio file.

You want to share them with your friends? No problem. We build in an option to let you post your beats to SoundCloud.

Square Beat comes with 96 instruments. If that's still not enough, you can create your own instruments within the app.

And last but not least: Square Beats looks freaking cool too. Try it.


Square Beats - Main Features:

• 96 different Instruments
• including 17 Drumkits
• Instrument Creator
• Beat Switcher

• Variable Number of Blocks per Set
• Set-based Volume Contoller
• Set-based Sustain Controller
• Set-based Pitch Controller
• Set-based Key Settings

• Exportoption to SoundCloud
• Export to Audio File"

Mode Machines SID (Sneak Preview)

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by modemachinesofficial
You can find a video of the editor previously posted here.

"Hello ladies and gentlemen,
here you can find our new product SID.
The Sneak Preview is online now.

We work real hard to present the new SID as soon as possible.
Coming real soon!

More informations @:

www.modemachines.com
www.facebook.com/modemachines
www.modemachines.tumblr.com
www.twitter.com/modemachines
www.flickr.com/photos/modemachines
www.myspace.com/modemachines"

"SID is an 8-Bit desktop synthesizer with a double personality.

It's simplistic layout and ease of use delivers pleasure at the first touch and it's familiar step sequencer will have you programming patterns and beats in no time. 3 expression knobs control the key features of each Patch for instant results.

But don't let it's simplicity fool you:
The supplied SID STUDIO SOFTWARE enables you to tweak every parameter under the hood! Draw and design your patches with instant feedback from the SID. Also check out the NERD-PANEL, a powerful interactive blueprint which enables you to address the chip one pin at a time - also a great educational tool.

Sounddemo on:
http://soundcloud.com/alkex
http://www.youtube.com/user/modemachinesofficial

Features

100+ Patches
50+ Wavetables drum sounds/effects
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT

Technical specification

Power: 12V AC500mA (PSU included)
Dimensions: 27.5 cm * 19.5 cm * 9 cm (10.83" * 7.68" * 3.54")
(with packaging: 26.5 cm * 23 cm * 10 cm (10.43" * 9.06" * 3.94"))
Weight: 1 kg (2.2 lb)
(with packaging: 1.3 kg (2.87 lb))

What's in the box

SID
Manual German
Manual English
Power Supply"

Noisepad V2.0 Tutorial

Published on Sep 29, 2012 by iphonkapps

iTunes:
Noisepad - MediaGROE
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NOISEPAD
Noisepad is a user friendly drum computer, sequencer and beat creator made specifically for live performances and instant result.
It has been designed to give you the most functionality and fun without having to go through a steep learning curve. After installation you'll find 5 preloaded soundbanks of 12 samples each, ready to start the beat making. You'll be bouncing your head within 5 minutes, that's a promise!
The onboard sequencer allows you to program up to 12 patterns on-the-fly, each with their own duration (1 -- 99 bars). Switching between patterns is seamless; the sequencer makes sure the next pattern starts when the current has finished. Apply effects to the pattern, mute samples or have them playing solo on your command. Adjust the Beats Per Minute with precision or by tapping at the speed of the beat and add a bit of swing to make the beat feel just right.
It adds a new dimension to your live-sets, parties and all places where you want to make noise. Synchronize the BPM with the music you're playing and add a little bit of your own flavor to it, or simply trigger the samples by hand. Real-time effects such as pitch, delay, cut-off, phase, reverb and bit-crush will bring your noise to life.
Organize the samples into your own custom soundbanks using the built-in organizer. Once you're done playing with the packaged samples, the in-app shop provides additional soundpacks to discover or you can load your own samples using iTunes File Sharing for unlimited possibilities.
Noisepad v1.0 was released in 2011 by iPhonk a division of MediaGROE BV

WHAT'S NEW
version 2.0

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Grp A4 first test

Published on Sep 29, 2012 by TubeSamsa

"Grp A4 sequence"

Antonio Blanca's Reaktor Dron-E Instrument - Sound design by Anthony Distefano "The Birds"

Published on Sep 29, 2012 by Distefano Anthony

"Sound design examples using Antonio Blanca's Reaktor Dron-E Instrument."

Feel so good

Published on Sep 29, 2012 by cnxww893

"Feel so good gx.-1"

KORG MS-20 & MONOTRIBE MIDI CONTROL FROM ELECTRIBE EMX

Published on Sep 29, 2012 by atoooy

"ELECTRIBE からのMIDI信号で、MS-20(ch.5：Melo)とMONOTRIBE(ch5：Bass&ch10：Rhythm)をコントロールしています。　MS-20はPRO-SOLO Mk2で、MIDI-CV変換。
MONOTRIBEはMIDITRIBEを装着しています"

Music Korg M1 "Universe"

Published on Sep 29, 2012 by musicgearvideos909

"Music Korg M1 "Universe". My favourite patch from this amazing synthesizer"

Waldorf Largo: evolving sound

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by omowaremas

"This is wavetable synthesis with Waldorf Largo."

Gotye - Somebody That I Used to Know - Old School Computer Remix

YouTube Published on Sep 28, 2012 by bd594

"HP Scanjet 3C as the vocals. It lags a bit due to the fast paced vocals. In order for the stepper motor to play a note it has to be moving and with that large carriage it takes a few milli seconds before it can play a note. It doesn't sound like a lot of time but stretch that over a 4 minute song and voila...out of sync. Programming does help to compensate but it is not perfect.
Amiga 600 Bass on left audio output and Guitar on right audio output
Each audio channel was feed into an oscilloscope
2 Harddrives as the drums and cymbal
Xylophone as the Xylophone (duh)
Both the Harddrive and Xylophone are controlled by one PIC16F84A mircocontroller"

bd594 also brought us the following mechanical hits:
Robot Band EOL covers Maroon 5 "Moves Like Jagger"
Little Drummer Boy Performed by Robot Snare Drum and HP Scanner
The Animals House of the Rising Sun Old School Computer Remix
The Bit-52's The World's Greatest Parts Band playing The B-52's - Rock Lobster
Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Old School Computer Remix
Funkytown Remixed with Old Computer Equipment

Snazzy FX:DRONEBANK 2

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by snazelle

"Drooooone"

Moog Sonic Six Video

Uploaded by Vintagestuff2 on Nov 1, 2011

"Sorry, I had to speak in English:-)"

Moog Sonic Six & Roland Space Echo.

Roland System 100

Published on Jun 14, 2012 by Vintagestuff2

"Roland System 101, 102, 104 and an RE-301. Made this video to save my patch:)"

Folktek Arts Feedback Hall

"A prototype by Arius Blaze - the Feedback Hall is a sound art object. It's simply a large dual spring reverb (almost 4 feet tall), designed to not just process musical sound but to act as an atmosphere generator - a standalone art work in a home. The Feedback Hall picks up sound in the room, sends it into a preamp, into an amp, through the springs, into the pickup, into an amplifier and out of the speaker box.

It simply takes the sound and vibration in the room and turns it into an ambient field. The sound is sweet and soothing. Additionally, it can be used to process external instruments and sound..."

via the Foltek Arts blog where you'll find more pics.

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Switched On Walk Through feat. Cellophane Spill

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by Switched On

www.switchedonaustin.com

"Our walk throughs are a quick way to peek into our specialized store front and see our current floor merchandise.

If you are interested in anything you may see please email us at:
switchedonaustin@gmail.com

or call 12-6pm central standard time
(512) 782-8806

For regular updates on new gear in the shop follow us on Twitter...
@SwitchedOnTX

Also Facebook...
http://www.facebook.com/switchedonaustin

This weeks track is made by the mysterious Cellophane Spill.
Enjoy!"

Quasimidi Technox - examples of sound - Longest Synth Demo Ever?

Published on May 19, 2012 by densoniq

"I represent to your attention the some sound of the synthesizer Quasimidi Technox."

At 1:19:13, is this the longest synth demo ever? Enjoy. I have no idea if it loops.

Red Sound Dark Star - examples of sound - 2nd Longest Synth Demo Ever

Published on May 19, 2012 by densoniq

"I represent to your attention the some sound of the synthesizer Red Sound Darkstar and some possibilities of synthesis."

I'm guessing this is the second longest single synth demo ever at 1hr, 17 minutes and 55 seconds. The longest is coming up next.

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Note the demo above is for the XP1.

Metasonix S-1000 Wretch Machine

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158 Random Burn-In

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by djangosfire

"Just finished building a few "retro style" Buchla 158 Dual Sine Sawtooth Generator modules. I've got 'em burning in for a while, and thought I'd dial up some quick chaos :)

Modules used in this example: 2x 158, 59a Delay, 250e, 266e, 281, 292, 254v, 261e (used to slam some FM into 2 of the 4x 158 vco's) and a 206e mixer."

Roland Promars "To Cut a Long Story Short" riff

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by DX5

"Just a demo of how does "To Cut a Long Story Short" sound like on a Roland Promars, where it was originally recorded from. Getting close to the sound...

I used the High Pass Filter to cut low frequencies instead using the mix board eq."

And the original:


Uploaded by spandauballetVEVO on Nov 12, 2010

"Music video by Spandau Ballet performing To Cut A Long Story Short. (P) 1980 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd"

Live OP-1 + Piano (Crank)

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by Trygve Stakkeland

"Testing out the crank. OP-1 runs through el cap and cathedral. Polar controlling NI The Giant.

----

soundcloud.com/trygvestakkeland"

The Division 6 Lab

via Scott Rise of Division 6 on Facebook.

"The coffee is drinkin', the brain is thinkin', the lights are blinkin'..."

Nice nixie tube clock!

Mini Eurorack case on the shelf to the left of it and a Mattson Mini Modular below.

division-6.com/
mattsonminimodular.com/

Piston Honda + Metasonix R51

Published on Sep 28, 2012 by bendedavis

"custom R-51 with feedback control using 6CB6 tubes"

Garfield & a Little Phatty

via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook

"These cats sure do have it made."

Happy Phatty Friday!
Love,
Your friends at Moog. http://bit.ly/IIugW6"

Arius Blaze Folktek Impossible Box Demos & 1st Release on Folktek Records

Impossible Box Demos:



"Single take, unedited recording of playing the Impossible box (http://folktek.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-impossible-box-official-post.html), layered with a water field recording - cubensis + lost lake. sweet and cello-ish. The odd combination (the sounds of water meeting the sounds of something like a cello in a hall) make the mind reconcile the difference between two different spaces, creating one space that inevitably has form."



"dark, tense film sound from the impossible box (http://folktek.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-impossible-box-official-post.html) - processed field recording and drone"



"single take recording of the impossible box being played (http://folktek.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-impossible-box-official-post.html) = unedited and rather long."

Folktek on eBay

Two tracks recorded for the first release on Folktek Records:





"One of two tracks (the other being "Spatial Features") [below] recorded for the first release on Folktek Records - to be cut to dubplates. The 10" dubplate release is an exploration into proposed space. Both tracks are rather mellow and somewhat minimal spacial dub. Both are rather long, uncut, single take recordings of being at play with the Impossible box; http://folktek.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-impossible-box-official-post.html"

USSR ANALOG LEGEND SYNTH AELITA SN 6596

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Note how the front panel folds down. "This one is manufactured in 08.1987 You can see in pictures... It was made by Murom plant RIP in '70's yars. Synthesizer has very original 'transformer' design with removing main operation panel. Synth looks very industrial and military, like the soviet secret weapon. Aelita is a fat sounding synth with quite unique sound due to original soviet analog circuitry and electronic components. The Aelita is a 3-oscillator monosynth with independently detunable oscillators, a 24 dB/Octave Moog ladder filter, dual ADS envelopes and an LFO with triangle, square, saw and ramp waveforms. If a player uses different musical effects (for example three-part unison, timbral glissando, frequency vibrato, timbre tremolo,
decay, attack, strings.) a composition would sound in a new fashion.
This instrument can be successfully used in a variety ensembles.
The elegent package made out of aluminium alloy and is covered with
artificial leather. It is well protected by the light and firm case.
Specifications:
The outlet voltage, V 0,25
Number of octaves:
- musical range 7,5
- keyboard 3,5
Sound range from "fa" to "do"
Number of registers
- in every voice 5 (32';16';8';4';2').
- unison and string 4 (16';8';4';2').
Noise level, pause level, dB -55.
Volume control range, dB 60.
Mains voltage, V 220.
Power consumtion, W 25.
Dimensions, mm 285-335-900.
Weight - 16kg. (without case) , with case 28kg"

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