MATRIXSYNTH: Monday, September 24, 2007


Monday, September 24, 2007

angelzero and tha fruitbat -- bubble


"this was a recording session from friday night, september 22nd. we were figuring out the motm-650 arpeggiators and tunings. the primary voice is a saw wave into a motm-440 filter. the second voice is a modcan vcdo into a motm-420 filter. the voices are processed through a roland space echo, and then through a lexicon mpx-500.

part 2 includes a roland tr-606 processed by a cgs wave multiplier. the input of the space echo is preceeded by an mxr evh flanger."




"this is a follow-up recording from saturday morning, september 23rd. the primary voice is a pulse wave into a motm-440 filter. the second voice is a modcan vcdo into a motm-420 filter. the voices are processed through a roland space echo, and then through a lexicon mpx-500."

via My Synthesis Technology...

Future Retro XS Pricing and Pre-Orders are Up

PRICE
List Price: $1,299

AVAILABILITY
Production has now began for the XS. We expect to have the first 100 units ready and shipping before the end of the year.
You may preorder a unit through us, or the nearest dealer/distributor listed on the Order page of this website.
To preorder a unit from us, send us an email at: sales@future-retro.com
Be sure to include your full name, daytime phone number, and email address you would like to be contacted at, and request to be on the XS preorder list. We will notify you when a unit is available for you to purchase.

Click here followed by the XS link on the left for more. via Kevin.

Moog 911 Envelope, 1965

click here for more scans via Mike Peake

MOOG Minimoog Voyager

images via this auction

This one is listed as an Anniversary edition, but it has the signature as a Signature Edition. Anyone know if the Anniversary editions had signatures as well?

via Jeff

Mattson Mini Modular Size Shots

Carbon111 put some shots up on the MMM forum. They should give you a feel for the size of each module.

Blow The Blues Away


YouTube via JimGordon5. Rhythm music by Jim Gordon

SynthLab 1.0 in a Suit Case


Voice Architecture:
2 OSC
1 LFO
1 Noise Source
1 Mixer: OSC1, OSC2: Noise
1 VCF: Switchable between LPF and BPF
1 AR Envelope
1 VCA
Sequencer:
16 Step

click here for more shots
front panel by Schaefer

Update: hi-res shot here

Untangling MIDI

click here for some videos (at the bottom of the page). via brian comnes.

More Prophet '08 Demos

http://www.ex5tech.com/demos/Prophet_'08/
via Zeroc001 in the comments of this SYNTHWIRE post.

Wiard 300 Series VCO

via this auction

"The Classic VCO is the highest quality analog oscillator module ever made. It produces the standard classic analog waveshapes -- sine, triangle, sawtooth and pulse with pulse width modulation. It also has a unique random voltage output which provides 64 random voltage levels. In the audio range, this sounds like "noise" of various colors depending on the tuning of the oscillator. In the "low" range, it can be used in the same way as a noise generator feeding a sample and hold. The Classic VCO has three exponential control inputs, one with attenuator. It also has an AC coupled linear input with attenuator and a propotional sychronization control with attenuator. In addition, this module contains a simple attack-release envelope generator (which can also be used as an envelope follower or lag processor) and a voltage controlled amplifier (VCA) with two mixing inputs. The VCA is intended to be used with the "Velocity" output of a MIDI to CV convertor but can be used as a general purpose VCA. The modulated pulse output is normalized to one VCA input while the output of the envelope generator is normalized to the VCA control input. Red and Green Bicolor LEDs monitor three of the waveform outputs and the voltage output of the envelope generator is displayed by the brightness of a fourth LED. The output level of the VCA is displayed on a four LED VU meter. The Classic VCO module contains: A five waveform pure analog oscillator An Attack-Release Envelope Generator. The envelope is set by an internal jumper for either exponential or linear envelopes. A Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) A jack multiple"

the Roland SH-3A Part 2


YouTube via AutomaticGainsay. Follow up to this post.

Aliens: More Gear II

Saw this one on sequencer.de.

Anyone know what that is in on the top right?

TouchBox prototype very first demo


YouTube via raidersofthelostarp.
"A tutorial showing how to create, build and upload a simple patch on the TouchBox synthesizer. The patch is really simple so the sound is very rough :).

More about the TouchBox at http://hci.uniroma1.it/multimedialab/..." via Nusonica

Modded BOSS DR-110

via this auction. via Gregor




Details Google translated from German:
"Roland DR-110 inclusive. Guidance and connection diagram. Strongly modifies. Has e.g. Sync in is thus (e.g. with Döpfer MSY) synchronizable by Midi. Many additional control parameters: Bassdrum Tune and Decay (to “continuoushum”), Snaredrum Tune and Snap, HiHat filter and Decay, Cymbal filter and Decay, Noise Tune (for Hihat and Cymbal), the geilste is however the Clap with the 3 automatic controllers for pitch, Decay and phase - thus many completely new sounds are possible (see sound examples). The sound plate was transplantiert into the white large housing. Although still everything functionally as with a ungemoddeten, thus battery operation (in addition, power pack, as one wants), manual playing of the sounds with the Pads, goes everything still. The sockets right are trigger inputs, those do it however not much zuverlässug."

Also see the seller's other auctions.

Roland 100m 175 Triple Vactrol Filter

via Ryk:
"The module has three separate Bandpass Filters controlled by Vactrols, based partially on the famous Korg PS3100 resonator circuit, with additional individual resonance circuits and mix section.

They are internally patched in parallel with linked audio inputs, and mod buses, to act as a traditional resonater type filter setup.
When jacks are inserted into the audio inputs and mod inputs they break the routing and the filters can be used separately with individual inputs, freq. modulation, and individual resonance controls.

The same is true of the outputs, where they are internally patched to be mixed to one output via individual level faders, or routed to separate outs, by inserting a jack in the relevant output socket."

more images

Update: Samples

Random atonal Vactrol thumps and twang sounds


Chords with stereo filter sweeps


175 Filter twang arpeggio sequence, with slow 175 Filter sweeps


Various vocal formant sounds

Come See the Mattson Mini Modular

Via John L Marshall on AH. If you want to see and here it, drop by.

"The Mattson Mini Modular will be live and in person at:

5th Annual Pacific Northwest Synthesizer Meeting:

Saturday, 29th of September
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Renton Technical College
Building C, Room 111
3000 NE 4th St
Renton, WA 98056

Bulgarian Pizza at Noon

All are welcome to attend.

Take care,
John
www.sound-photo.com
www.antenna-farm.com"

1967 Moog Keyboard Schematic

via Mike Peake on AH:
"I've seen the note on Matrixsynth regarding the need for an archivist at the Moog Foundation, and that much of Bob's archives were discovered to be moldy, so I emailed them but haven't heard back. The thing is, I've got some original documentation in decent condition that I'm willing to donate if they want it.
I don't know if it's anything special or not, so I'm running it past you folks in the meantime, if anyone's interested in such things. I'll see if Mr. Luther wants it if the Foundation has no need.

For your enjoyment, if it's indeed enjoyable, just one of several 1967 "blueprint" schematics. Most are two to four page foldouts, and I only have a legal-size scanner at my disposal. I of course know that the Moog Service Manual (which is online) supercedes such things, but just in case this is interesting to anybody...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11165691@N03/1431120032/

As always, click on "all sizes" for the large size.
Sorry, just this one as I don't know if they're that interesting or not.

Easier,

-Mike"

click here for the full size shot
click here for more

Vactrol Synth V_2.0


YouTube via cretin4321.
"More info soon @... http://cliplead.blogspot.com/"

Yamaha CS15

images via this auction.

"Monophonic, 2VCO, 2VCF, 2VCA, 2ENV, 1LFO synthesizer

It's actually a duophonic / bitimbral synth but you have to connect it to CV (Hz/V like Korg not V/Oct) to get the extra voice.

Each of the two VCOs has its own CV/Gate control.

The best things about it are the flexibility of the VCFs and the routings to the filters and envelopes.

You can rout VCO 1 to both VCFs and the VCFs to any of the envelopes positive or negative voltage.

The VCFs are 12 dB/Oct and are switchable between low, band or high-pass. They are the key to the nice sound of the Yamaha CS family.

Other nice features are noise, external-in for processing other sounds,

LFO with Sample & Hold for those bubbling sounds and an individual auto-bend for the VCOs."

RedSound Elevata

images via this auction
"16-voice polyphonic and has 8 multi-timbral parts. There are two analog modelling oscillators per voice with square, sawtooth, sine & formant waveforms. The filter is a 2-pole (12dB/oct) with switchable low-, high-, or band-pass modes. There are ADSR envelopes for the filter and VCA sections and two syncable LFOs with multiple waveforms. You will also find portamento, a basic arpeggiator, chorus and flange effects, and a joystick controller assignable to any modulatable parameter. There are no reverb or delay effects unfortunately.

Every parameter has a knob or switch just a hand-grab away, so creating sounds is quick and easy on the Elevata. The Sound Wizard is a cool function that randomizes various parameters. This allows you to experiment with creating random sounds, hopefully leading to some happy accidents! Your custom creations can be stored in any of 127 user patches. There are also 127 preset patches and 90 multi-patches (aka performances). The Multi-patches can have up to eight different patches for creating some very lush arrangements.

The Elevata is also upgradeable via EPROMs you can buy for a little over $100 each and install yourself. The Vocoda EPROM adds vocoder capability. Additional EPROMS are on the way and there is room for up to 3 EPROMs. With multiple (6) outputs, stereo inputs for processing external audio, and full MIDI implementation, the Elevata's at home in any studio environment. It makes an interesting alternative to other virtual analogs in its price range such as the Nord Leads and Novation SuperNovas.

Specs:
Polyphony - 16 voices
Oscillators - Two with square, sawtooth, sine & formant waveforms plus pink/white/blue noise
LFO - Two with ramp, triangle, square, sine, pulse, sample + hold, random waveforms.
Effects - Chorus, Flange
Filter - 12 dB/oct resonant filter, low-, high-, or band-pass modes
Keyboard - None
Memory - 127 preset, 127 user patches, 90 multi-patches with 8 programs each
Control - MIDI IN/OUT/THRU (8-parts), Joystick Controller with independent socket input
Date Produced - 2001"

Octave CAT

images via this auction.

Roland GR-300

images via this auction.

French

Roland Juno-106

images via this auction.

Roland SH-1000

images via this auction.

Yamaha FS1R

images via this auction.

8-Op FM and Formant synth. The Yamaha DX7 was only 6-Op (had only 6 operators to generate sounds).

ROLAND JUNO-60 MD-8 MIDI/DCB Converter and JSQ-60


images via this auction.

"The Juno-60 is a six-voice polyphonic synthesizer that is coveted for its fat analog filter. Many musicians say the Juno-60 is fatter than a 106. I totally agree. The basses have an unmistakable boom and punch that have to be heard to be appreciated. The organs have that retro sound that sets any track apart and the pads and strings are nothing short of spectacular with an organic thickness that breathes thru your speakers. And don't forget the legendary Roland Chorus. This setup will inspire and catapult your Electronica/ Ambient/ Techno/ Hip Hop/ Experimental compositions to a whole new level. Be prepared to be transported to another dimension!

Because the Juno-60 is not midi-equipped it is hard to incorporate into a studio environment. Enter the Roland MD-8 Midi-To-CV Converter. You can now trigger the Juno-60 from your midi controller or whatever sequencing program you use. You can go midi to DCB or DCB to midi - and you designate which midi channel as well! You can also use it to interface with a DCB equipped Jupiter-8. This MD-8 works perfectly.

The JSQ-60 sequencer is a blast to use and is a must for the true collector. You can enter notes in step or real-time. It is a perfect tool to complete your Juno-60 setup. Its ideal for sketching your creations - and its old-school vibe just has a "feel" to it. There are also two sync outs on the back to interface with a TB-303, TR-808,909, 606, CR-8000, or anything else with (DIN) Sync. The sequencer comes with its own DCB cable...and you get the original factory manual for it."
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