MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, July 11, 2007


Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Circuit Bent Indian Music Radio Toy and Furby


YouTube via DrRek.
"bent with my friend Atsushi
found in a chinese toy store in Nagasaki
added a pitch knob, output and kill button"

It's a Psychedelic Furby Freakout!

YouTube via watercooler.

via Sendling.

Bugbrand, Eowave, MFB

Title link takes you to some really nice shots on Sendling. Make sure to click on them for the full effect.

Bob Bogarts The Micron

flickr by Maggie Osterberg.

KORG 770 with Synthwood Mahogony

# Build date 18-Oct-06
# Mahogany

Synthwood

Unpacking

Shot sent my way via JB.

Guess the synths.

Mickey Moonlight - Interplanetary Music


YouTube via TAMcorp.

"Music promo for a cover of Sun Ra's "Interplanetary Music" by Mickey Moonlight. Shot on a Krasnogorsk-3 16mm camera at various locations in the Andromeda Galaxy. Featuring Susumu Mukai (Zongamin), Bishi, Suzy Silver & Mickey Moonlight. Directed by Mike Silver. Produced by Mike & Suzy Silver. Camera Operators: Matt Fletcher, Mike Silver & Fred Wihlborg. www.TAMcorporation.com"

via Mickey Moonlight:
"the kit list for the album is pretty interesting (imo)..
Korg Mini-Korg 700-S, Farfisa Syntorchestra, Roland Jupiter 4, Roland VP-330, Roland SH-2000, Moog Minimoog, Wurlitzer EP200A, BBC Portable Tone Source PTS-13, modified Roland TR-606, Korg mini-pops junior, Pearl Syncussion SYN-1, Fender Telecaster, Hohner B-Bass, Marshall Model 5002 “A” System, Dynachord TAM-19, Roland SPF-325 , Boss Dimension C DC-2, Moog MF 103, home made ring modulator, home made valve phaser, WEM Copycat Super Shadow Type 1, Master Room MR II, STC 4038 (BBC), STC 4033A (BBC), STC 4032, home made microphone pre-amp, Akai M-8, Revox PR99, Thermionic Culture - Culture Vulture, Manley Variable Mu, TLA EQ-1, NOS Mullard valves, Digitech Studio Vocalist, Apple iMac G5, Apple Logic Pro 7, Native Instruments Reaktor 5, Destroy FX.

the vid does features a very rare bbc portable tone source pts-13. the guy i bought it from claimed that it was saved from being scrapped by someone from the radiophonics workshop, where it was used for years. i have no way of verifying this and have always suspected it to be pure provenance hype to encourage me to buy it.

you can see some pics of it here...
http://www.mickeymoonlight.com/DSC01017.jpg
http://www.mickeymoonlight.com/DSC01016.jpg
http://www.mickeymoonlight.com/DSC01015.jpg
http://www.mickeymoonlight.com/DSC01014.jpg"

OS Update for the Little Phatty adds Poly Mode

via Amos on AH:

"I just wanted to mention that an OS update for the Little Phatty has been released, OS version 1.03c. Among other things, this new OS adds a "Poly" mode, which allows you to chain together any combination of LP and Voyager synths together via MIDI for up to 16-note polyphony controlled from one master keyboard or MIDI sequencer. I have set up a 4-voice system using two LPs and two Voyager racks, and it's pretty cool.

If you have an LP, check out the new OS at http://www.moogmusic.com - go to the "Little Phatty" pull down menu on the front page, pick Tribute or Stage Edition, and look for the "Software" link to the right of the product picture.

Enjoy,

Amos"

[direct link to software page]

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Ensoniq ESQ1 Emulating a TB-303

from EDMX - www.dmxkrew.com

"Hi
I thought you might like to share this with your readers, it's an MP3 of my Ensoniq ESQ1 trying to sound like a 303.

It took about an hour to make/tweak the patch. All sequencing and drums are from an MPC1000, there's a little slapback delay on the ESQ1, and some reverb on the drums. The ESQ1 would've sounded better with some compression but then, so does my 303.

I won't be selling the 303 just yet but it's a nice sound. The big difference of course is that I had to spend ages programming all the note velocities and portamento, and remember what range of filter and envelope settings the patch sounds good within, whereas a 303 practically writes good patterns for you and sounds good whatever you do with the knobs :)

By the way, it's not trying to be a good track, just a demo of the sound!"

mp3 backed up here

Klaus Schulze Black Quasimidi Polymorphs


Saw this posted on VSE by Shagghie.

"I'm forced to depart with the most incredible example of a quasimidi polymorph ever. It is one of K.S.'s black polymorphs from his 'wall' tour, complete with the original 'moogy' knobs he prefered, and running the latest OS and restore to original settings/condition. This is the one to own...and it sounds amazing. One of those pieces I swore I'd never sell...but life and finances are really pressing right now, and I'm not able to use it like it deserves to be used. I will include original manual, original PSU, and the black hard-case I store it in with custom foam fitting.

It's one of these, though I am not sure which one...perhaps the one he's reaching for?

You can see the actual one here in this video right around 1'20" into it:



Previously posted Serious Quasimidi / K.S. fans only. It doesn't get any better than this... $1500 / obo" Interesting. I didn't realize they were Black and made for Klaus Schulze with MOOG style knobs. If anyone has any close up shots of it, post a comment. I sent Shagghie a PM to see if he can take some for us before it sells. Update via Shagghie: "Hey Matrix....I did some digging at the request of someone and apparently Manikin Electronic (http://www.manikin-electronic.com) made a half dozen of these "Special edition black K.S. Polymorphs" that were a continuation on the 'K.S. factory run' they did for his wall originally in the first place. Still, a very limited/rare piece, however! Hence, i can't be positive that this actual unit is from K.S.'s wall! I don't want to give any wrong impressions given the way the post currently reads. A huge favor it would be if you could append this to the end as an 'update' from me? -shag" Update: Here's a shot of it (click for a bigger pic):

Interview with Jordan Rudess

Title link takes you to the interview sent my way via Richard Lainhart of O-Town Media. Includes discussion of synth and keyboard techniques, among other things. The interview was conducted by Richard Lainhart with questions supplied by Tokafi.

80017a cemetary

The infamous Roland Juno-106 chip.

Image via Matt

click the image for a larger shot.

Oberheim OB-12 Vids

HEARTH EXCORIATION (PART 1) -written by M.Pirozzi


HEARTH EXCORIATION (PART 2) - written by Mirko Pirozzi

Part 3 here

ACID LOVE -written by Mirko Pirozzi


BWV 29-1 (J.S.Bach) perf.by Mirko Pirozzi

YouTubes via feelthemyth.

JUMP VST OP-X Pro


YouTube via MusiciansQuarters.
"New software made by sonicprojects here is there web site

Its the real deal has all the 80's sounds from Vh Rush Styx and many more check it, you now can own a oberheim OBX!!! www.musiciansquarters.com"

And on the original played on an OB-Xa from the same person:

Van Halen 1984 Jump


More synth vids by MusiciansQuarters here.

A Roland Juno 106 imitating an ARP 2600


YouTube via VintSynth.
"If you can not afford or find an ARP 2600, just jet your Roland Juno 106 do the job."

Korg Polysix demonstration


YouTube via VintSynth.

arp2600v arturia


YouTube via thommc.

Roland Jupiter 6


YouTube via actionbasic.
"I haven't seen much of the Jupiter 6 on YouTube or anywhere else so I figured why not. Here is a long clip for serious synthNerds. I tried to get as many sounds out of it as possible in 10min. Be kind. The sound is a bit erratic, but good overall."

Jupiter 6 Sweep Bass


YouTube via neutronemission.
"2 OSC using square and saw waves with filter modulated by LFO. There might be some sync going on in there as well."

Jupiter 4 Solo


YouTube via maisonvague.

"the roland jupiter-4 running through an electro-harmonix memory man delay"

Bob, Moog Little Phatty and Alesis Micron

flickr by Maggie Osterberg.

click here for the full size shot.

Title link takes you to more.

Caveman

via this auction.

Details:
"This is a homemade noise synth built by the seller. This monster features 4 oscillators with an oscillator mix knob for blending waves in and out of phase, 1 wave inverter/sync switch for the LFO, low pass filter, 1/4" output on the backside, and finally a labeled on/off toggle on top. This is built into a very cool retro "Caveman" video game case made by Tandy in the late 70's. It operates on 9 volt battery which is housed in the original battery compartment. Don't miss out on this one of a kind instrument, you'll never see one like this again. The sounds this unit puts out are perfect for noise, experimental, acid, gabber & glitch music. It's sounds can range from pounding rhythms, juicy wet bass tones, synthy LFO sweeps, and all sorts of bleeps, bloops, klangs, warbles etc. If you are using software or a sampler/sequencer this is a great source for building 8 - bit leads, acidy bass lines, hard kick drum sounds and other hit samples."

Sequential Circuits Prophet T8

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Note that in the last shot below those are not separate voice boards. That's one giant board. you can see the traces go through each voice section.

Details:
"This rare 8 voice (16 oscillator) synth has the latest 3.8 eprom update, as well as midi, polysequencer, polymod section, 76 note weighted action keyboard with attrack and release velocity, and aftertouch (polyphonic pressure). Same keyboard as used on the Synclavier. The T8 holds 120 patch/programs. It will split or layer programs or play all 16 oscillators in unison. This T8 was hard calibrated several years ago and autotunes perfectly in tune across the whole keyboard. Every key is pearly white (or black), sits even and works correctly with exception of one key which only needs counter weight adjustment. This one key does work completely with respect to all functions like velocity, AT, RV. There are slight variations in response between keys which is typical for the T8."

Doepfer Cwejman Livewire Plan B

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Details:
"-Doepfer A-100P(1200mA) Grey Portable Case with 115v power supply and power boards.
-Cwejman VCO-2RM Dual Oscillator --- 2 VCOs, Ring Mod, FM etc... Great sound Oscillators and ringmod!!
-Plan B Model 12 MK1 State Variable Vactrol Filter---gritty sound!!
-Livewire Dual Cyclotron --- Multiple uses, but I used it as an LFO where I could make my own waveforms!!
-Livewire Frequen Steiner---- One of my favorite filters of all time!!! can be gritty and laserific!!
-Doepfer A-105 VCF SSM 24dB Low Pass Filter---- think Prophet 5 Rev.2!!
-Doepfer A-106-1 Xtreme Filter VCF Lowpass/Highpass---- the MS-20 clone!!!
-Doepfer A-111 VCO 2 High End VCO---- Uses a CEM 3340 Curtis chip!!!
-Doepfer A-112 Sampler VC Sampler/Wavetable Osc.---- save samples via midi, great digital Osc.!!!
-Doepfer A-188-1 BBD Module 4096 stages---- great delays, chorus and Karplus synthesis possibilities!!!
-Doepfer A-131 Exponential VCA
-Doepfer A-138 B Exponential Mixer
-Doepfer A-180 Multiple
-Doepfer A-140 ADSR Envelope Generator"

Waldorf Micro Q Phoenix Edition

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

I believe this is the first used one to show up on the bay.

MOTM 940 Patch Panel


via this auction

Details
"The MOTM-940 is used to interface between the MOTM system and other synthesizers or audio equipment that uses 3.5mm or banana jacks, so you can integrate voltage and audio signals from modular synths(such as Buchla, Serge, Modcan, and Wiard) or other instruments that don’t use 1/4-inch cords. Although in a 2U x 5U sized panel, the MOTM-940 can be integrated into any studio to patch between synthesizers without costly custom cables.

The top portion of the MOTM-940 consists of 6 sets of 1/4", 3.5mm (also referred to as 1/8") and banana jacks. Each jack is connected to the others, as are all grounds. The banana jack has an associated grounding jack spaced 3/4" away so that standard dual banana plugs can easily be used. Each banana signal jack is a different color.

Across the bottom of the panel are 2 4-way multiples using 1/4" jacks. Each mult group gives you as many as three output signals from one input.

The MOTM-940 uses Switchcraft 1/4" and 3.5mm jacks and heavy-duty E.F. Johnson banana jacks to provide years of reliable service. The front panel (like all MOTM products) is 1/8" aircraft aluminum, precision milled to 0.003" tolerance. The word "flimsy" does not apply."

Linn LM-1


Click here for shots via this auction. Link sent my way via R:_

Details:
"I'll try and be as detailed as possible about this very rare drum machine. This Linn LM 1 is one of only 500 ever made worldwide. This is THE classic drum machine of the 80's - it launched the drum machine revolution! The Linn LM-1 Drum Computer was created by guitarist Roger Linn and he used samples of acoustic drum sounds. At the time, they sounded great and much more realistic and they were a fresh alternative to the analog drum sounds of the '80's drum machines. About 500 LM-1's were made before the LinnDrum model appeared in 1982. There are twelve 28kHz samples including: snare, kick, three toms, hi-hat's, tambourine, congas, claps, cowbell, and rimshot, but no ride or crash. There are also 100 memory patches! Patterns can be created in real or step time. An innovations of the time was the swing and quantize functions that appeared on the LM-1. The LM-1 is an historical synth that has a place in the sound of music from the heart of the '80's. Only 500 of these things are out there so don't count on finding one easily. It has been used by Phil Collins, Thompson Twins, Stevie Wonder, Gary Numan, Depeche Mode, The Human League, Jean-Michel Jarre, John Carpenter, Todd Rundgren, Prince, and The Art of Noise. (OK, that part was copied from www.vintagesynth.com)."

Linn LM 1 drum machine


YouTube via canuckcurt.
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