Everything ARP Symposium at Berklee on Nov. 7 Program Schedule & Live Stream

Follow-up to this post.

"Here is the program for the Everything ARP Symposium:

10:00-11:00: Doors open for socializing with light refreshments witch ARP instruments on display.
11:00-11:45: Opening remarks and keynote address from Dr. Richard Boulanger.
11:45-12:00: 15 minute break
12:00-12:45: Interview with Alan Pearlman, founder of ARP Instruments.
12:45-1:00: 15 minute break
1:00-1:45: Panel Discussion: Creating the Market for Electronic Instruments
1:45 - 2:00: 15 minute break
2:00-2:45: Panel Discussion: ARP in Education
2:45-3:00: 15 minute break
3:00-4:00: ARP Players Panel

The event is free, open to the public and no prior registration is necessary.
For those who can't make the event, it will be streamed live at:bit.ly/berklee_friend"

Roland JX-8P SN 502685 & PG-800 SN 490700

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"Up for sale is ROLAND JX-8P vintage analog synthesizer, with ROLAND PG-800 synthesizer programmer. This was the last analog synthesizer series made by Roland, and was an instant hit when it made its debut in 1984.

The JX-8P has just been serviced with new internal battery replaced and original factory presets loaded in, all the contacts and pots fully cleaned. The After Touch is not working, but everything else is fully functional. The PG-800 is working fine too as being tested with my spare connection cable."

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Roland Jupiter 6 Synthesizer

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"This is an original Roland Jupiter 6 analog synthesizer from 1983. It has been fully serviced and calibrated and is in near mint condition. All keys, sliders, buttons and switches function perfectly and the keyboard feels almost brand new. The photos do not do it justice..."

Minimoog Model D Synthesizer, serviced and calibrated

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"This is an original Moog minimoog monophonic analog synthesizer from the mid 1970s, serial number 8###. It has been fully serviced, calibrated and cleaned by a certified Moog service engineer, who worked in the original Moog factory as an apprentice! It comes with a Moog rolling flight case."

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Moog Sub 37 Free Patches | 3 x bass | 5 x lead | sysex download

Published on Oct 30, 2015 Madame Doduffort

Active links below in YouTube description here.

"Dry signal throughout.
Eight free patches for the Moog Sub 37.
Free Sysex download:
Square Bass - 00:05 http://www.generalimprovement.co.uk/S...
Square Bass Mod Release - 00:33 http://www.generalimprovement.co.uk/S...
FM Thump Bass - 00:58 http://www.generalimprovement.co.uk/F...
G-Funk - 01:34 http://www.generalimprovement.co.uk/G...
Stevie's Lead - 01:52 http://www.generalimprovement.co.uk/S...
Sine Lead - 02:36 http://www.generalimprovement.co.uk/S...
Buzzy Noisy Triangle - 03:16 http://www.generalimprovement.co.uk/B...
Parlament6dB7th - 03:32 http://www.generalimprovement.co.uk/P...
Use http://www.midiox.com/ to load each sysex on your sub 37."

weired sound generator and rainbow machine

Published on Oct 30, 2015 pianoloft

"the weired sound generator, bulit by subtle noisemaker, run through the rainbowmachine by earthquaker devices"

Tangster

Published on Oct 30, 2015 clocktrick

Yu don't see the LL Electronics Rozzbox, or the Manikin Schrittmacher for that matter, often!

"Some sequencer recording in my room.
Synthesizer: Waldorf Q - Rozzbox V2
Drums: Elektron machinedrum
Effects: Eventide Time Factor
Sequencer: Manikin Schrittmacher
Tape Recorder: Revox A77
Digital Recorder: Samplitude Pro X"

MAM MB33 Analog Retro Bass Synthesizer Test / Sound / Demo

Published on Oct 30, 2015 MusicStoreTV

Mutable Instruments - Elements - The Resonator

Published on Oct 30, 2015 isvisible / isinvisible

"Here's a simple patch showing some of the sounds that the Mutable Instruments 'Elements' can make with virtually no modulation. In fact the only additional modulation it's getting is on the Timbre of the Strike.
For this video I'm just purely concentrating on tweaking the Resonator side of Elements.

Here's a few patch notes:

ALM - Pamela's Workout is clocking the Mutable Instruments 'Grids', a Doepfer A-151 (switch) and the Livewire 'Chaos Computer'.
Three outputs from 'Grids' into the A-151, then clocking the 'Klee' sequencer.
The Klee is providing cv to 'Elements' v/oct input.
A quantised output from the Livewire 'Chaos Computer' is providing cv to the v/oct input of a Cylonix 'Cyclebox' which is in Percussive mode and has a steady 4x4 trigger applied to it's Sync in. The Cyclebox also has it's PH2 input modulated by an output from the Chaos Computer.
Both outputs from the Cyclebox go into both inputs of Elements.
A Binary output from the Chaos Computer is going into the gate input of Elements.
An output from the Chaos Computer into the cv control for the Strike Timbre in Elements.
Both outputs from Elements (stereo) into a mixer to record audio straight to Reaper.
And that's it.

www.isvisible.co.uk - melodic
www.isinvisible.co.uk - less melodic"

MFB Dominion 1 & Waldorf Q - Super cheesy smooth like butter Jam

Published on Oct 30, 2015 Guy Schneerson

"A jam proving the MFB Dominion 1 Analog Synthesizer can produce supper smooth sounds, with a little help from the earthquaker devices dispatch master.

Supporting the Dominion 1 is the mighty Waldorf Q."

04- The Analogue Solutions Nyborg 12- Filter Part 1

Published on Oct 30, 2015 AutomaticGainsay

"Here is part one of a two part series that demonstrates the filter of the Analogue Solutions Nyborg-12. I hope you're ready.

Please help me make these videos!
http://www.patreon.com/automaticgainsay"

All parts here.

Microbrute & Roland EF-303

Published on Oct 30, 2015 Alba Ecstasy

"Showing the reverb of the Roland EF-303. Microbrute is passing through the EF-303. More on http://www.albaecstasy.ro"

Modal 001 - Brit Duophonic Synth

Published on Oct 30, 2015 sonicstate

"The guys from Modal Electronics popped in to show us the 001 - a two voice analog/digital hybrid synth"

Oberheim Matrix 6 Editor for VST and Standalone App

Published on Oct 30, 2015 MrSynthmania

"Introduction of my new Oberheim Matrix 6 Editor. This app is compatible with your Matrix 6 and 6R and runs under Windows and Apple Mac. The firmware of your Matrix 6 must be 2.13.

Some people say the Oberheim Matrix 6 is a very underrated synthesizer. It is not very comfortable to edit its very versatile synthesis and the powerfull matrix. But remember the Oberheim Matrix is a powerfull 6 voice analog synthesizer.

I love my mashine because of its typical Oberheim sound quality, but I hate it to edit some programs.
Now you have access to more than 90 parameters directly...with my new Oberheim Matrix 6 Editor.
For more information take a look at my website https://synthmania.de/2015/10/oberhei...

If you like this app, you can buy it for only 15,- Euros."

An Interview with Barry Schrader - Question 4

Question 4 has been added to the Barry Schrader interview post here. Don't miss it!

Find out what that is to the left. It has a very interesting history and an unlikely source. Hint: it's not Buchla.

Update: a few additional pics and links added to the post.

Life is alone

Published on Oct 29, 2015 MIDERA

"Radikal Technologies Accelerator
Yamaha RS7000
Access Virus TI
Korg EMX

Shot using Canon 60D, w/8mm f3.5 Rokinon"

Dave Smith Prophet 08, Moog Voyager, Korg Kaossilator Pro - Nu-Disco Demo, by Clouds Testers

Published on Oct 29, 2015 Alexander Bobrov

"Dave Smith Prophet 08, Moog Voyager, Korg Kaossilator Pro Synthesizers - Nu-Disco Demo, by Clouds Testers:

Clouds Testers - Diving In The Deep White (album mix)

Created (C), (PH) by al l bo/Nick Wowk (Clouds Testers) with Dave Smith Prophet 08, Moog Voyager, Korg Kaossilator Pro Synthesizers (100% sounds, except tamburines and crash; drums - Korg Kaossilator Pro), 2014.

Publisher: Clouds Testers The Legendaries (C) 2015"

New Kilpatrick Audio CARBON Sequencer - Sneak Peak

Published on Oct 29, 2015 KilpatrickAudio

"Here is a quick demonstration of the CARBON Sequencer and Performance System from Kilpatrick Audio! This video shows a few of the real-time recording and performance function.

MIDI is being sent from CARBON to a PHENOL, Juno-2, D-550 and Machinedrum on each of four tracks."

Roland JU-06 (Juno 106 Boutique Edition) sequence

Published on Oct 29, 2015 alternatingbitmusic

"First night with this unit. I owned the original 106 many years ago and found the JU-06 to be an affordable and compact way to still experience the classic synth. Some slight reverb/delay added for texture plus some percussion via a Korg EMX-1."

Moog Voyager, Dave Smith Prophet 08 - Deep-House Demo, by Clouds Testers

Published on Oct 29, 2015 Alexander Bobrov

"Moog Voyager, Dave Smith Prophet 08 Synthesizers - Deep-House Demo, by Clouds Testers:

Clouds Testers - Entropia (album mix)

Created (C), (PH) by al l bo (Clouds Testers) with Moog Voyager, Dave Smith Prophet 08 Synthesizers (100% sounds, except drums - Moog basicly, Prophet 08 - poly pads/horns), 2014.

Publisher: Clouds Testers The Legendaries (C) 2015"

Spooky Fugue

Published on Oct 29, 2015 trabouliste

"Fugue Machine sequencing the Buchla 200e

Happy Halloween!
trabouliste"

BWV 1067: Menuet on Analog Synthesizer

Published on Apr 25, 2013 StrangeQuarkStar

"Menuet from BWV 1067 played on an analog synthesizer I designed and built in University.
Multitracked with the same settings on both tracks, played by hand in two takes. Simple piano arrangement. No effects, straight into mixer, panned left and right hand."

Update: I reached out to StrangeQuarkStar for more info on his synth. Here's what he had to say:

"This synth is a project I did for an undergrad electronics course back in 2010. The idea was to build a completely analog synthesizer using mostly discrete components (a timer chip here and there), but with a new kind of digital parameter memory which I won't go into here just yet ;)

It's basically the classic monophonic synth architecture with two VCOs (Saw, Triangle and PWM; you can sync them), one LFO with adjustable waveshape (Ramp -> Tri -> Saw), a resonant 12dB/octave state-variable VCF (low-, band-, highpass), a VCA that's always a bit overdriven and two ADSR envelopes. The filter's envelope and the LFO can be routed to individual fine-tuning and PWM of the VCOs and the filter cutoff frequency, all at once and to different degrees.

The digital part converts MIDI to the appropriate control voltages for the individual components (note on/off, pitch bend and modulation) and is designed to keep track of all the patch parameters. The last module in the sound chain is a digital delay with a simple, adjustable analog filter. The audio signal chain stays completely analog if the delay mix is at zero.

The synth can be controlled via external MIDI or with the built-in digital 16-step sequencer and mini-keyboard on top of it.

All digital parts of the synthesizer are 100% my own design and built around Atmel ATmega processors. The more complicated analog modules (VCO, VCF, VCA) were largely adapted from designs found on birthofasynth.com, so no direct replicas of any well-known synths. We tried to keep the complexity and cost to an absolute minimum, which is why we also bought only the cheapest components we could get.

I led a team of five people and we all developed the schematics, PCB artwork and bills of material mostly from scratch. The faculty's workshop just etched the PCBs and we had to drill every single hole for all the components to solder in. The main digital board alone had over 1000 holes!

The whole thing took one semester from conception to presentation. It was the most fun I ever had in University!"

Chopin: Préludes Op. 28, № 4 on DSI Prophet '08

Published on Oct 6, 2015 StrangeQuarkStar

"Chopin's Préludes Op. 28, № 4 played on the DSI Prophet '08 analog polyphonic synthesizer. Sound design inspired by 'Continuum' from the FEZ soundtrack by Disasterpeace (Rich Vreeland).

No effects aside from Lexicon MX300 reverberation; straight recording from mixer into Logic with no further editing."

http://www.davesmithinstruments.com/product/prophet-08-keyboard-2

Sarabande on Prophet '08 and MS-20 mini Synthesizers (Bach French Suite BWV 813, № 2)

Published on Sep 25, 2014

"The Sarabande from J. S. Bach's second French Suite (BWV 813, № 2) played on the DSI Prophet '08 and Korg MS-20 mini analog synthesizers.

To play comfortably I connected the Prophet via MIDI to the MS-20 and turned local control off, using another keyboard (my DX-7 II's) to play the Prophet. So the top keyboard plays the MS-20 and the bottom one the Prophet '08.

Usual effects provided by the Maxon AD-900 analog delay (only on MS-20) and the Lexicon MX-300 (reverberation for both instruments).

Everything played live as you see it here; plain recording straight from my mixer/interface into Logic as 96kHz / 24 bit audio.

Full audio quality available on my SoundCloud page, as always."

In The Air Tonight (Synth Intro Cover)

Published on Jan 25, 2015 StrangeQuarkStar

"A cover of the first minute of one of my very favourite songs using the KORG Volca Beats and MS-20 mini, as well as the DSI Prophet '08.

Effects used: Maxon analog delay, Lexicon reverb and just a touch of EQ on the Prophet. Direct live recording from the mixer's main out; no further manipulation except for fading out."

Short but definitely well done.

Prophet '08 Sound Demo: Laser Harp

Published on Oct 17, 2015 StrangeQuarkStar

"A Laser Harp patch on the DSI Prophet '08, used to play the first part of Jean Michel Jarre's Third Rendez-vous.

No effects aside from Lexicon MX-300 reverberation, recorded directly from the mixer's 24-bit interface into Logic."

Tutorial: Laser Harp on Prophet '08!

Published on Oct 18, 2015

"The classic Laser Harp sound, approximated on the DSI Prophet '08 in a step-by-step tutorial. For those of us not fortunate enough to own an original Elka Synthex.

Just add a good reverb (Lexicon MX-300 used here), no other effects needed. Have fun!"

http://www.davesmithinstruments.com/product/prophet-08-keyboard-2

DSI PROPHET 08 ANALOG MILKY WAY DANCE

Published on Oct 29, 2015 synths colors

NO EXTERNAL EFFECT...

http://www.davesmithinstruments.com/product/prophet-08-keyboard-2

Novation Circuit - Chill Dub

Published on Oct 29, 2015 KlaatuNinja

"Novation Circuit chilled dub style jam. Recorded using Line 6 sonic port."

http://us.novationmusic.com/circuit/circuit

Spotlight: Tom Third

Published on Oct 29, 2015 KilpatrickAudio

"Join us in the studio with TV and film composer Tom Third. He explains the process on his latest electronic inspired score and how he uses PHENOL as the primary instrument for this new sound."

KIMBALL CHALLENGER P5 Vintage Electronic Synthesizer Keyboard SN 432552

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Korg Micro Preset with 14 Overlay Cards

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"The Korg Micro Preset synthesizer is a late 1970s synth with a unique matrix of pre-set sounds, including woodwind, banjo, bagpipe, steam locomotive and others and a keyboard all housed in a wooden box!
It's a 32-note monophonic preset synthesizer with 6 push-button presets including voice, synth1, synth2, brass, string, and wood. Its single-oscillator design has rudimentary decay/release envelope controls.

It comes with 14 preset overlays, a cover and music stand. The power supply is hard-wired in and provides power. I have tested it and all works fine..."

Synth1 VST instrument - custom patches

Published on Oct 29, 2015 roboticrealm

I guess Synth1 for iPad never happened.

"Here are some italo/synthpop 80's patches I made with the free Synth1 VST plugin.
The patches are based upon patches I made on my MKS-80 and AN1x hardware synths.

Download my custom patches here:
http://lukaslundh.com/downloads/Lukas Bank.zip"

Roland Aira TR8 & TB3 acid session

Published on Oct 29, 2015 Calle Nilsson

"Roland Aira TR8 and TB 3 in live session"

http://www.roland.com/aira

Lethal variants: Spectralis, Oberheim Matrix 1000, virus TI, Space

Published on Oct 29, 2015 MIDERA

"Just another track..."

ST4 tracker jam

Published on Oct 29, 2015 Pieter van der Meer

"STU jamming on the ST4 using the onboard tracker!
http://www.tastychips.nl/st4
http://stu.atari.org"

"For those of you not in the know, the ST4 is a multi-channel synth that specializes in rhythm. It’s a hybrid digital/analog system that offers direct control over each track and has a powerful built-in step sequencer. It can do sampling with its on-board mic or from an external source. Samples can be manipulated into arbitrary waveforms, but also standard saw, square and sine waveforms may be used. Noise generators, a wealth of envelopes and per-channel multi-mode filters allow for powerful percussive sculpting.

Our goal is to make this as much a stand-alone system as possible. There’s the usual MIDI connectivity, but there’s also the built-in step sequencer on a large display with full USB keyboard and mass storage support. This makes the ST4 a unique device and as much a studio work horse as something you can take along to your friends or use on stage. The analog VCFs and VCAs give it a warm finish. It’s a Tasty Chips synth: high character and fun to use. :)"

Sputnik Sequencer Prototype

A couple of pics via sequencer.de

Some More 008 Sounds

Listen to the background noise at 6:30 and 8:00. Not sure if this is the synth or other. You don't hear it much in other parts of the demo.

This one in via Soviet Space Child.

Sound Synthesis Course Hosted by Tiptop Audio Coming to Italy

Details in the flyer.

via Tiptop Audio

Petri Alanko on composing for Quantum Break with Roland AIRA System-1M

Published on Oct 28, 2015 RolandChannel

"Interviewed at his home studio in Finland, video games composer Petri Alanko reveals the modular synths that soundtracked forthcoming actioner Quantum Break – and the vital role of the Roland AIRA System-1."

Novation // Level Up. Pixelord

Published on Oct 29, 2015 NovationTV

"We flew over to Russia to catch up with electronic musician and graphic artist Pixelord. Here's what went down.
http://bit.ly/PixelordNovation
--

Alexey Devyanin, a.k.a. Pixelord, has been a part of the thriving Russian Electronic Beats scene for some time. We flew over to Moscow and caught up with Alexey at Mars Studio as he was working on his forthcoming album.

From old arcade museums to mixer-shaped buildings, Alexey took us on a personal tour through the spots in Moscow that inspire him the most. We were then treated to a live performance of his track 'Rescue Cyber Party' in avant! records store.

Skip to the performance: [4:22]
--

Pixelord:
http://www.pixelord.ru"

Captain Credible - Unboxing Video

Published on Oct 28, 2015 Captain Credible

"From the EP 'Dead Cats' out on Metronomicon Audio"

http://www.captaincredible.com

Captain Credible tells me that the circuitboards sold out on pre-order two weeks prior to the release!

If you prefer streaming you'll find the EP at:

https://play.spotify.com/track/6PYjAidtnTSlEJ024423Cy
https://itunes.apple.com/album/-/id1040870963
https://wimp.no/wweb/album/51439161
https://meau.bandcamp.com/album/dead-cats

You'll find details on the project previously posted here and of course at http://www.captaincredible.com.

Kilpatrick Audio Phenol - Patch 009 - Halloween Special

Published on Oct 29, 2015 DiscoverNoise

"DiscoverNoise 012-
Kilpatrick Audio Phenol 010-

Hallooooooweeeeeeeeeeen Special. Trying to get a bit spooky here. Some high pitched "ghost" sounds and the all time horror favorite: low bass sounds with a lot of decay.
And what Halloween video would be complete without a pumpkin right? Right!

Patchsheet: https://cloud.1und1.de/ngcloud/extern..."

Modular Wild Visits Machines in Music- "Universal Musics" with Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe,

Published on Oct 29, 2015 Modular Wild

"A discussion led by Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe on Universal Musics at the Machines in Music Event Held in NYC Oct.17-18. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Modular gear talk.

Analog Diary - Baby Acid

Published on Oct 29, 2015

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Spectralis Modulations

Published on Oct 29, 2015 Kuznecov Victor

"Radikal Technologies Spectralis 1 has a very good ability for sound source modulation, this is a quick example, sorry for crap sound/video"

Brinstar (Metroid) Cover by Steven Morris [GameLark Records Vol. 1]

Published on Oct 29, 2015 Steven Morris

"Brinstar (ブリンスタ)
Cover by Steven Morris (モリス・スティーブン)
Written by Hirokazu Tanaka aka Hip Tanaka (田中宏和)
From Metroid (メトロイド)

Boogie Down... to Brinstar!

Instruments/Sounds:
Rhodes Mark II Electric Piano
DSI MoPho
Glockenspiel
Eurorack Modular Synthesizer
DSI Tempest
Korg MS2000 (synthesizer)
Fender Precision Bass
Fender Stratocaster (electric guitar)
Yamaha TX81Z (rack synthesizer)[not pictured]
Roland JV-880 (rack synthesizer)[not pictured]

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Korg SIGMA KP-30 Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 0368

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"Up for sale is rare Korg SIGMA KP-30 Vintage Analog Synthesizer. There were only 1,000 of these made in 1979, with each units having its serial number plate on the front panel. This one has a serial # 0368.

The unit appears to be working fine functionally, all the keys and knobs and switches working well as being tested."

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Upgraded Sequential Circuits Prophet VS Rack

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"Special upgrade for reliability without impacting the sound: my CEM 5530 chips were replaced with special replacement boards so you won't have to worry about them failing (~$700 value)."

Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 SN 1881

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"I bought this synth in a pawn shop in Florida. I tested it out in the shop and it sounded really good. I took it home and put it in storage for about 10 years and now it does not work. When you plug it in there is a loud hum and no notes when keys are pressed. I do not have an interest in repairing this so I am selling it for parts or as a fixer-upper project. It is "as is".

The name plate is mostly rubbed off and the knobs are kinda dinged up but the wood and the plate with the knobs on it are in good shape. The power cord has a break in the insulation but it does power up.

The serial number is 1000-1881. You can research what rev. # it is from that.

It does not have midi. The last 5 keys on the right end are a little uneven."

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ROLAND MC 500 MKII ITALODANCE 1986 Oberheim Ob xa Matrix6 Dmx

Published on Oct 29, 2015 Superfunk Synths

"ROLAND MC 500 MKII ITALODANCE 1986 Oberheim Ob xa Matrix6 Dmx

more here : http://analogsynthmuseum.free.fr/"

MOOG SOURCE Analog Synthesizer "Miscreant"

Published on Oct 29, 2015 RetroSound

"(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound

all synthesizer sounds and drums: Moog Source Analog Synthesizer from the year 1981
recording: multi-tracking without midi, played by hand

For me is the Source one of the best synthesizer ever. The beefy sub bass reminds a bit on the Moog Taurus 1 bass pedal."