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Friday, August 29, 2014

June 1981 E&MM Fairlight CMI Review at @noyzelab


via noyzelab where you'll find the full review.

"In depth technical review of the ultra legendary Fairlight CMI sampler + see The Holmes Page for more info. Although mind-numbingly expensive when it came out it ended being used by a wide variety of artists / studios including the BBC Radiophonic Workshop (see more articles on this site relating them here), Kate Bush, Stevie Wonder, The Art of Noise, SPK and Skinny Puppy. Review written by Dr David Ellis, based on an interview with Peter Vogel by Mike Beecher. Scanned from my copy of Electronics & Music Maker, June 1981."

ARP / RHODES CHROMA 【SYNTH DEMO】 - Part 2 / 5 Hour Video Series


Published on Aug 29, 2014 David Hobson

Video moved to a new channel. All parts here.

"RHODES CHROMA Demo / Part 2 of a 5 hour series of Demonstration / Tutorial Video's of the Rhodes Chroma / Arp Chroma Synthesizer. The Rhodes Chroma is a vintage polyphonic analog synthesizer completely designed by the Arp Synthesizer Company and manufactured by Rhodes between 1982 and 1983. There were approximately 3000 Chromas produced in total between 82 & 83, making it *now* one of the most valued synthesizers to those who are 'in the know.'

Any corrections are listed below, or in the comments section.

I have attempted to scratch the surface of this wonderful synthesizer in a *very* CASUAL 3 part video series totaling @ 5 hours.Please look for the other parts to this initial series, and be sure to watch for much more on the legendary Arp Chroma.

For more info, please see:

http://www.rhodeschroma.com/

CORRECTIONS:

1. The CC+ affords *4* banks of 50 patches, not 3. (I erred...)"

Part 1 here.

Let's Play with Tera Synth (Patch Design & Commentary)


Published on Aug 29, 2014 Tim Webb

"Witness the awesome power I wield with a single finger! Patreon Patrons wanted to see a Tera Synth video, and I've happily done so while creating a huge monophonic pad. If you enjoyed this please consider supporting this series by sponsoring them on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/user?u=107612

Be sure to visit http://discchord.com for the latest music app news!"

iTunes: Tera Synth - VirSyn

Divine 909 Analog Rytm Sound Pack


Published on Aug 29, 2014 Elektron

Elektron Analog Rytms on eBay



"Demos from the Divine 909 sound pack. Samples assembled by Goldbaby, www.goldbaby.co.nz. The sound pack can be bought in the Elektron Online Shop, www.elektron.se/online-shop

These audio demos make use of the Divine 909 samples only, featuring Scene and Performance tweaks! Enjoy!

Gentle limiting has been applied to balance the volumes of the different audio clips."

Gotharman's Little deFormer - 3 Expansion boxes


Published on Aug 29, 2014 gotharman

"3 expansion boxes connected to a Little deFormer 2 at the same time, through the forthcoming USBbox.
www.gotharman.dk"

Roland Aira Jam Live TR8/TB3/VT3 with Novation Bass Station 2


Published on Aug 29, 2014 Calle Nilsson

"A little elektro tune I made with the TR8, TB3 and VT3. The synthsolo is played with the Bass Station 2.
www.facebook.com/nerwrak"

Aira's on eBay | Novation Bass Station IIs on eBay

Roland Test 01


Published on Aug 29, 2014 zack dagoba

"Testing the mods made to my DR55. It's being triggered by the 100M sequencer. See http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.... for more"

RF Nomad, SSF Ultra Random and Knas Moisturizer


Published on Aug 28, 2014 AdamCobell1

"First muck around with these two modules. Earphones required."

http://www.evatontechnologies.com/

@noyzelab SPACETIME GRAVITY MODULATOR - EURORACK MODULE part 3


Published on Aug 28, 2014 noyzelab

http://noyzelab.blogspot.com.au/2014/...

"unearthed another video form the archives of quick test of prototype gravity/black hole-ish module, running a simulated physics. separate control voltage outputs from asteroid-like ships xy position. 4 x gate toggles with LEDs activate when ship passes each screen boundary. control voltages for ship rotation, thrust, number of black holes & randomize hole location. each gravity blob has its own forcefield. push buttons for thrust, hyperspace, ultrabrake, clear/set gate outputs. composite video output."

Doepfer A137-1 Wave Multiplier with Audio rate Signals-Triangle Wave Pt.1


Published on Aug 28, 2014 Raul's World of Synths

"A walkthrough of several different timbres which can be achieved with the A137-1 Wave Multiplier with a simple Triangle Wave. Different experiments with Multiples, Folding level, Symmetry, and Harmonics are shown. Part One of Two.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Alpha



"100% Arp2500, Space Echo, plate reverb plugin, minimal compression."

EMS Synthi E xtended


Published on Aug 28, 2014 Ebotronix

six tracks by EMS Synthi E (blue)
Moog Freqbox, CP251
Korg Karma - Shine on - outro solo
Hameg Dual Trace Ocilloscope HM 312-8 by Rehberg
Kenton Pro Solo Mk2
Lexicon PCM 80 / 90
Red Federation BPM FX Pro
mackie the mixer
vid # 1106

PongFu - De sleutelboswandeling


Published on Aug 28, 2014 PongFuTube

"Played on: Monomachine, Tetra, Tenori-on, Space
Recording d'ownloadable on bandcamp.
If one should be so inclined."

Kick.S / xOxbOx Battery MODE


Published on Aug 28, 2014 Kick.S

xOxbOx Battery MODE
Request of remodeling?
Check the link : http://gizm0x.handmade.jp/

Ooh Lordy! - Elektron Octatrack one sample melody


Published on Aug 28, 2014 FoFumFilms

"A sample taken from an old Lomax recording and then played as a melody on the elektron octatrack.
Available as a free download from https://soundcloud.com/sonicboomboomg...
www.facebook.com/fofummusic
www.youtube.com/fofumfilms"

Elektrons on eBay

In-Line Effects DrumFire DF500 Analog Drum Synthesizer

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The Drumfire DF-500 is a 5 channel drum synth module.
The 5 channels are identical, with their own Trigger-In and Audio Out sockets.
Each channel is a mini analogue synth drum module, capable of producing a wide range of electronic drum sounds, and since every parameter is defined by a knob, it's highly tweakable.
The 5 drum channels also have their own level and pan pots, and the signals are mixed to a pair of stereo outputs with Left/Right volume control.

Each channel has 9 controls (8 knobs & 1 switch):

SENSITIVITY controls pickup/trigger in sensitivity
OSCILLATOR DECAY controls decay time of the synth oscillator
NOISE DECAY controls decay time of the noise sound
SWEEP alters oscillator frequency
CLICK (Switch) adds a click (trigger) sound to the attack
PITCH changes oscillator pitch
BALANCE controls balance between oscillator/noise
VOLUME output volume to mixer
PAN L/R balance control, also allow dual output on L/R jacks

Since it has individual audio outputs, the out could be patch back/daisy chain to the next channel's trigger input, so cascading up to a 5 oscillator synth drum sound!

Drumfire is the name of the module, but not a lot of people really know the manufacturer's name. It just sayIn-Line Effects at the bottom. No logo.

From a post in Hyperreal Music Machine, it's made by Music People Inc. in the USA."

Dave Smith Instruments DSM01 Curtis Filter Module Now Shipping!



"Dave Smith Instruments Ships DSM01 Curtis Filter Module

Acclaimed Synth Designer’s First-Ever Product for Modular Systems Now Available

San Francisco, CA—August 28, 2014—Dave Smith Instruments today began shipping the DSM01 Curtis Filter module, their first product for modular synthesizers. The module takes its name from the filter chip originally designed by the late Doug Curtis, which has been an integral part of the sound of Dave Smith’s instruments from the classic Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, all the way up to recent synths such as the Evolver, Mopho, Prophet ʼ08, and Prophet 12.

The DSM01 features a switchable 2/4-pole, resonant low-pass filter, as well as its own VCA. It is a standard 8HP wide, Eurorack-format device with interconnections made using 3.5 mm phone jacks. A carefully designed set of inputs and parameters allows voltage control of filter frequency and resonance. Filter slope is selectable between -12 dB and -24 dB. The module’s VCA features two separate outputs for the filter—one pre-VCA and the other, post-VCA. A unique feature of the filter is a Boost function that introduces harmonic distortion into the signal for more aggressive coloration.

“Having the widest tonal palette possible has always been the goal for modular users,” said Smith. “This product is our first—but significant—contribution to that world. We wanted to give modular users easy, affordable access to the classic Curtis filter sound, which I’ve always found very versatile and expressive.” The Curtis sound has often been described as saturated, brash, and powerful, and has also been fundamental to such vintage instruments as the Oberheim Xpander, Rhodes Chroma and Polaris, and Elka Synthex.

“The DSM01 packs a lot of sound-shaping power into a small package. We think modular users are going to get a lot of sonic mileage out of it,” said Smith.

The DSM01 Curtis Filter module is available now with a MAP of $179."

Buchla4



" Here is a single one pass patch , just the Easel you hear no effects , changes are subtle so headphones recommended. Made using Ableton Live with Kirnu Cream VST Arpeggiator sending MIDI to Easel."


A picture of the patch.

Easel iCard Tips and Tricks


Published on Aug 28, 2014 Todd Barton

"Though a low-res-shot-from-the-hip type production, hopefully you’ll be able to glean a few useful nuggets, tips or tricks. Everything here for the newbie to intermediate Easel iProgram Card and App user. Apologies for the poor audio quality the focus is more on information than sound at this point. You can get the app for free here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/buchl..."

"Tree" a live Hardware MIDI Improvisation By MyOneManBand


Published on Aug 28, 2014 phillwilson

"Sorry I have been away for a while, I have a stack of new uploads to get through starting with this one.

Emu Command Station is providing the MIDI sequencer for recording the live MIDI, the Korg ESX is providing the drums and two Kaoss Pads are adding in the FX."

via Phill Wilson on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"all melodic synth sounds ( lead synth and bass notes ) were played in realtime record straight into the EMU, I have the Composer/keys/mo phatt/orbital roms).

The korg Microstation is set a controller into the Emu and then ch8 is looped back to the Microstation for it to act as a sound module for the harp patch."

JOMOX SUNSYN Analog Synthesizer with V2 OS

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"Includes original Manual and all of Jurgen's personal Sysex patch presets. You will not find a better SunSyn."

KORG Polysix Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

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SPECTRAL AUDIO NEPTUNE 2 SYNTHESIZER SN 50236

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"With the Neptune Mk2, Spectral Audio is again tickling out the best of the Analog Technique - three temperature stabilized Voltage Controlled Oscillators, the 24dB transistor cascade filter, the huge LFO range, its modulation flexibility, the envelopes and the transistor distorter section are speaking for itself.
Excellent technique in a 2 unit 19" rack case with deep blue front panel.

TECHNICAL DETAILS Neptune II

Drone Lab by Casper Electronics

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via this auction

Control sheet below.

"These are hard to find as they don't make full versions anymore. One of the little feet fell off but everything works great. This is one of the coolest music makers I've ever used. Only selling because I need money. This auction includes what you see in the photos. Everything is in perfect working order. I'm not entirely sure if this is v1 or v2 but I'm guessing that it's v1 since I bought it when it first came out.

A drone is created by slightly de-tuning 2 oscillators. This creates a rhythmic phase canceling effect as the output waves line up and diverge. The density of the drone can be increased by adding more oscillators tuned by harmonic steps above or below the other oscillators.
The Drone Lab is engineered to allow for the creation of dense, pulsing drones. A series of filters and a distortion circuit have been built in to add more depth and variation to the drone.

Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 Analogue Synthesizer Keyboard SN 00783

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Moog Voyager XL Analog Synthesizer

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The Harvestman Piston Honda Mk 1

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"Wavetable oscillator with variable interpolation resolution. Two ROMs are onboard, each containing 256 waveforms in 16 banks. Waves may be smoothly morphed or violently jumped in two dimensions. It's up to you. The degree of discontinuity these waveform changes is voltage controllable.

Instead of using the internal Piston for waveform lookup, why not plug in an external oscillator or anything else? You can also use a gate input to instantly toggle between ROM chips.

An optional expansion board provides six more ROM sockets for use with Blacet/Wiard-format waveform data. Use wave256 software to write your own data.

2 ROM slots standard, 256 waves each (16 waves per bank)
Interpolation discontinuity modulation
Voltage-controlled waveform selection
External oscillator input
ROM select facility
Dedicated square wave output
Hard digital synchronization input
Optional daughterboard:

Slots for 6x serial EEPROM. Miniwave/Waveform City format data."

9ft-909 at Greenman'14


9ft-909 at Greenman'14 from RAY on Vimeo.

"Clips of folk using the 909 on its first outing at Greenman Festival in Wales.
Ray Crew: Brendan, Paul, Aaron, Jamie and Matthew

Thanks to Chris, Ellie and Paul from the Greenman decor crew for all their help.
And thanks to everyone who came and had a bash at it. We noticed peoples rhythm improving as the weekend progressed.

What a great Festival! http://www.greenman.net/
http://www.we-are-ray.tumblr.com"

Follow-up to this post.

Medic Modules - EKG


Published on Aug 28, 2014 DivKidMusic

"Here's an overview for the Medic Modules (from Analogue Solutions) EKG or Elektro Kardio Gramm. Great 8 step sequencer with 8 different modes selectable per step. 1/2 Time input, gate out (can sequence gates as well as CV, reset and CV range switch."

Wave-shaping with the Blacet VCO 2100 - Patch of The Week


Published on Aug 28, 2014 Doug Lynner

"Using the voltage controlled wave-shaper on the Blacet VCO 2100 to exploit "distortion synthesis."

Though this synthesizer tutorial is illustrated on Blacet modules the concepts apply to many modular synthesizers. Let me know how you apply this on your modular synthesizer.

Many thanks to Guest Host, Illinois Synthesist, Michael A Firman for this Patch of The Week!

Visit Michael A Firman's website at http://www.mlswebworks.com/.

Doug's website is http://www.neatnetnoise.com.

Interact with Doug:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1LRX...
https://soundcloud.com/doug-4
https://www.facebook.com/doug.lynner"

Dave Smith Instruments - Pro2 [first try]


Published on Aug 28, 2014 Trooper Starship
Update: Re-Published on Nov 22, 2014

Dave Smith Pro 2s on eBay

"the new Pro2 - a wonderful synth, i love it...
everything done with the Pro2 (exept BD & HH from TR8),
there are so many Sci-Fi like presets in it that forced me to do this...
Download HQ: http://soundcloud.com/the-trooper-1/d..."

Arp Odyssey 2800 white faces meet koma kommander


Published on Aug 28, 2014 Chris Montanaro

"This is the koma Elektronik Kommander using cv signals to control the Odysseys filers and vco#2 via the pedal input."

THURSDAY JAM (TB3, Volcas, Kaosspad mini)


Published on Aug 28, 2014 Chocolate Pulp

Roland TB3
Korg Volcas
Kaosspad mini 2

YAMAHA VL-7 -- Welcome Back -- Alto Flute


Published on Aug 28, 2014 LESINDES

"Vitual acousitc pioneers Yamaha VL-7 as VL-1, VL1m. Performing a flute sound modulated only by the built in wheels and sliders"

Microbrute VS MiniBrute


Published on Dec 31, 2013 muzykujkropkacom

MicroBrute's on eBay | MiniBrutes on eBay

Arturia Minibrute Arpeggiator


Published on Aug 26, 2014 alternatingbitmusic

"Just created a nice arpeggiated riff I wanted to share. Following that are a few other sound samples. Slight reverb effect added to the channel. My Minibrute REVIEW [posted here]"

MiniBrutes on eBay

AniModule TikTok Clock Divider / Multiplier Demos


Published on Aug 28, 2014 JRock17991's channel

"An overview demo of the AniModule TikTok Clock Divider/Multiplier
http://animodule.bigcartel.com/produc..."

AniModule TikTok Rhythmic Logic With SOB, XXX_OR, Lil' Monster VCO and more!

Published on Aug 28, 2014

"Using the TikTok and a couple logic modules to make fun rhythms
http://animodule.bigcartel.com/produc...
Check us out a AniModule.com
All patched up are the SOB (bandpass out), the XXX_OR, the TikTok, the Lil' Monster, the LogicOgic, the ShNoiZe, the DDVCA the TrAniModule and AnVilope"

Follow-up to this post.

MIDI to CV, Eurorack, Melody Mill


Published on Aug 28, 2014 bigcitymusic

"If you are in need of a MIDI to CV interface, the Melody Mill is a fantastic option which includes a keyboard, pattern recorder, clock and arpeggio.

In this patch we are running a MIDI DAW sequence into the Critter and Guitari Melody Mill MIDI In and converting the MIDI data to CV, which is feeding a Cwejman VCO-6 into a Cwejman MMF-6 and RES-4. The Melody Mill gate out is triggering the 4ms QCD which is controlling a Cwejman CTG-VC modulating the cutoff (MMF-6) and frequency (RES-4)."

MINE Durusin - Amer


MINE Durusin - Amer from Durusin on Vimeo.

"MINE Durusin - site http://minedaidenzin.com/

Durusin Channel - http://vimeo.com/durusin"

HINTON - MC4 - Cellular Automata - Excerpt[2007]



"Generative Music on the Roland MC4 MicroComposer - Cellular Automata Sequences"


via noyzelab where you'll find the full write-up.

"Lots of people are becoming familiar with the Roland MC4 MicroComposer and its become quite a legendary box over the years. With well known works from composers such as Vince Clarke & Aphex Twin the musical applications of the MC4 cover a lot of ground. Over the years I've been playing around with different ways of working with this box since I got my first one in 1997, and I started integrating it with my algorithmic / generative composition processes."

1981 Profile on Texas Instruments Speech Synthesis


via noyzelab

IBM - Making Music with Tennis Data [and an EMS SYNTHI]


Published on Aug 27, 2014 IBM

"Learn how IBM partnered with musician James Murphy to make music out of US Open tennis match data. Learn more at http://bit.ly/1quJJxa"

A Patch From Scratch #03: Sub-Oscillators and ... Super-Oscillators(?!) #TTNM


Published on Aug 28, 2014 The Tuesday Night Machines

"In this episode I create waveforms using clock dividers and clock multipliers, resulting in sub- & super-oscillators to my regular base VCO. Also: drums with a drum module ;-)"

Yet more Sequentix P3, and Doepfer. And Volcas.


Published on Aug 28, 2014 The Diverse Audio Laboratory

"In which the Diverse Audio Laboratory entertain the notion of more cowbell, cider and resonance. And not necessarily in that order."

Rhythm Core Alpha 2 - Live Demo


Published on Aug 28, 2014 Rhythm Core Alpha

"Videos and music relating to Rhythm Core Alpha 2, a music sequencer and solo instrument for the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo 3DS portable game systems."

Nintendo 3DS on eBay | Nintendo 3DS on Amazon

Monotribe Audio Clips for Arnaud (August 2014)


Published on Aug 28, 2014 Haxxor Soniq

HAXXOR on eBay | Monotribes on eBay

"Hi Arnaud,

Here are some quick audio clips for Monotribe#1 & Monotribe#2.

Should have the job completed soon :)

Most of the work is complete, I'm just working on Monotribe#3.
If all goes to plan, then it'll have 2 x Extra VCO's along with all the other mods from the previous Monotribes.

Monotribe #1, #2 & #3 all have the following mods -

Drum Stuff - Volume Knobs, Mute Switches & Basic controls for tweaking
Drums-VCF - Switch & Knob
VCO-MUTE - Switch Useful for various reasons
VCO-BOOST - Overdrive for the VCO
MIDI - In / Out
Drums Channel - 3.5mm Audio output
Waveform Outputs - 3.5mm Audio Outputs
Trigger Outputs - for the drums (Bass, Snare, Hat)

Monotribe#1 has ACID F.M. Mod
Monotribe#2 has Extra VCO Acid F.M. Mod
Monotribe#3 Should Hopefully have 2 x Extra VCO with extra features (I'm still working on this Mod)."

Roland JX3P Vintage Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

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Roland Jupiter 4 Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 790745

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"This Jupiter 4 is in beautiful condition, probably a 9/10 in my opinion. I had the end cheeks custom made by a professional cabinet shop out of Walnut. These end cheeks are replicas of the originals as far as shape and size. I had it serviced a few months ago by Tulsa Guitar and Electronics in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Everything works and it sounds INCREDIBLE!!!!"

Yamaha SY-1 Synthesizer

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Yamaha's first synth.

Buchla 259 Oscillator Clone 259r

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"Buchla 259r Clone. Works perfectly. Very rare now. Made in Russia. Beautiful!"
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