Saturday, January 26, 2008
Alesis Ion The Cars "Let's Go"
YouTube via synthartist69. "Here is a cool Sync Lead patch from the Ion."
BTW, if you have an ION or a Micron or are contemplating one, read this. I'm not sure how wide spread this problem is as the first I hear of it was on AH today. If you know more feel free to comment. For what it's worth, I have an Ion and haven't run into this but you better believe I will be careful with electro-static shock. The ION really is a great synth.
Arturia Analog factory Workflow
Arturia ARP 2600 Overview Perspective
Pixelh8 - Pro Performer DS
YouTube via Hiddenfortress
"New Software for DS out soon. Turn DS into real time synth, has lots of new and improved features over the music tech"
CGS Digital Noise
images via this auction"in Frac rack panel.
makes crazy arcade game style noise, knob controls rate. add a pulse to the clock input and make it go even slower for random pulses. CV controls the pitch of noise. 2 unique digital noise outputs plus white and pink. i added 2 resistors to the digital outputs to make them not so much louder than the white and pink. on the back of the board some jumper wires are seen which were added to repair over soldering errors. module functions perfectly. the panel and board L-brackets are handmade. used on Pulse Emitter recordings ;-)
more info:
Cat Girl Synth
http://www.synthnoise.com"
See Matrixsynth-b for more.
MOOG The Source
images via this auction"*16 programmable patch memories
*Touch panel for digital precision
*Instant editing and program storage
*Pitch and modulation wheels
*Rear panel tun9ing and interface connections
*2 oscillators & dual ADSR control, Noise generator
*Single & multiple triggers
Two 88 note real time sequencers
*24 note programmable arpeggiator
*digital sample & hold
*programmable sequencing of voice changes
*program storage on standard cassette"
Friday, January 25, 2008
White Clavia Nord Lead 3 by Forat
Roland V-Synth from Madonna Tour with Custom FORAT Mod
via this auctionHere's the white V-Synth mentioned in this post.
"Roland V-Synth which was used by Madonna's longtime keyboardist Marcus Brown on Madonna's recent "Confessions" Tour. It was personally customized by FORAT himself as part of Marcus' unique white Roland setup for the tour. This whole rig has a stunning customized white & black paint design. To see an article about this setup, and more pictures, go to this Roland Web site page. The FORAT modifications for the V-Synth cost $1,000."
Note this was picked up by Dave of umop/Parallax.
novelty synth
Moog Music Voyager Old School
Roland TR-606 "Drumatix" through Moog Minimoog
Roland SH-201 from Madonna Tour with Custom FORAT Mod
via this auction. Looks like it ended with a BIN of $800."Roland SH-201 which was used by Madonna's longtime keyboardist Marcus Brown on Madonna's recent "Confessions" Tour. It was personally customized by FORAT himself as part of Marcus' unique white Roland setup for the tour. This whole rig has a stunning customized white & black paint design. To see an article about this setup, and more pictures, go to this Roland Web site page. The FORAT modifications for the SH-201 cost $1,000. This is your chance to own a piece of Rock & Roll history and is a one-of-a-kind keyboard, like no other available on the planet. I also have the FORAT-customized white Roland V-Synth from Marcus' tour setup, shown on the Roland Web site" I didn't see the V-Synth listed as of this post.
via Gord.
Zeit Desktop Sequencer
Mark Salud on Yourself Presents
Moog Minimoog Analog Synthesizer by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72.
"synth demo with some typical minimoog sounds (bass,lead,fm-sounds and more) by RetroSound a little bit reverb and delay used more info: http://www.retrosound.de and http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72"
Pigtronix Echolution vs. Electrix Filter Factory
YouTube via Analogger.
"I strummed a chord on my SG which was in DADGAD tuning. I used the Echolution tap switches 1/2 & 3/4 then hit the loop switch. I fed that loop thru the Filter Factory - I manually changed the filter cutoff, and also used the envelope follower. I added some Evolver stuff - a lead and a bass patch. Robbie the Robot monitored the session."
Casio SK-1 Circuit Bent Live and Raw
YouTube via electricinsect1.
"I finally get the sound I am looking for at the last 30 seconds. The best thing I have found with these type machines is always be recording. You never know what amazing, unique sound you might stumble across. And more importantly, its nearly impossible to get it again. Although I have found it can be done. All these sounds were created from a voice sample I had just made that said 'the battle of the locust.'"
NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - LL Electronics RozzBox!(3)
YouTube via bigcitymusic.
"Here's some more video footage of the LL Electronics polyphonic RozzBox V2 with our friends Shagghie and Victor. The audio with the built-in mic on the camcorder isn't great but we figured people would want to see it anyway. www.bigcitymusic.com"
L.L. Electronics Polyphonic RozzBox V2 Menu Screens
"We took a video scrolling through the menu pages. It should give you an idea or ideas of just what this little monster can do. The sounds are overdubbed is a patch from the Rozz, duh. www.bigcitymusic.com "
Moog Taurus Mk1 analog bass pedals by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"Moog Taurus 1 synth demo by RetroSound (with much better audio quality)
The presets of the Moog Taurus Mk1 bass pedals:
- Taurus (long decay)
- Tuba (only one oscillator)
- Bass (short decay)
- Variable (variable settings)
"I really believe that you've not heard 'deep' bass until you've heard the Taurus in full flight. I have no measurements to illustrate the frequencies that the Taurus reaches, but these kind of sub-sonics are beyond the scope of any digital synth that I've come across, and even put a lot of good analogue ones to shame." (Published in SOS June 1995)
used by Rush, Genesis, Asia, The Police, J.-M. Jarre, Marillion, U2, Phil Collins, Saga, Steve Hackett, Yes, Led Zeppelin and more
more info: http://www.retrosound.de and
http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72"
Ghielmetti Matrix
images via this auction"-36 x 36 Ghielmetti Matrix Pin Patch board as used in EMS Synthi Clone or Analogue Solutions VOSTOK
-16x Pins.
GHIELMETTI is a competent partner for customized matrix boards and High- Performance patch systems."
Check out the Ghielmetti tag below for two prior posts including one integrated in a modular system.
Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000
images via this auctionTwo Rhodes Chromas and an Odyssey in this picture as well.
"Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000 Sampler/Synthesizer. One of the finest samplers of her day. Excellent keyboard maping and looping functions, even for today. 12Bit sampling and 256K memory, so no slouch in sound re-generation. Many upgrade options are still available. Just ask the helpful folks at Wine Country
Includes all the basic synthesizer sound building blocks available to apply to your sample, and the famous Matrix programming front panel. Velocity sensing 61 note keyboard. Microphone & Line sample inputs. Stereo outputs. DSDD upgraded floppy drive.
Check out this excellent review from the original studio programmer.
Wine Country Sequential Classic Analog Keyboard 5 disk set - Samples of Minimoog, PPG, Phrophet 5, Oberheim Matrix 12 & OB8."
Quasimidi The Raven
images via this auction"Built in 8 track sequencer on the Sirus/Polymorph tip. You can layer up to 4 sounds Built in samples are absolutely nutty, 303, 909, etc... It also functions as a great controller keyboard, just ask Kraftwerk This Raven Max is in great condition and 100% functional The Max expansion adds twice as much onboard samples and presets"
Update via Qwave in the comments:"Notice the picture of the manual: it does show the Quasimidi in the studio of Klaus Schulze. One of the R&D persons of Quasimidi is Jörg Schaaf (now Mr. Spectralis) is a friend to Klaus. So he drop in from time to time and showed Klaus the new Quasimidi stuff then. Klaus Schulze still uses a Quasimidi as his main keyboard in a drawer below the mixer and the computer displays.
Here are more pictures of Klaus studio with Quasimidi keyboard shown:
studio1.htm
studio5.htm
a502.htm
a601.htm"
FORMANTA MINI
images via this auction"SOVIET EXTREMELY RARE GUITAR-LIKE DIGITAL-ANALOG POLY SYNTH!!!! IT LOOKS LIKE MOOG LIBERATION OR SIMILAR... IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN SAME FORMANTA POLIVOKS FACTORY, THIS MODEL ARE FROM THE LATEST FORMANTA SYNTHS LINE AS KVINTET, MAESTRO, FORMANTA P-432, IT HAS 32 VERY UNIQUE AND POWERFULL PRESET SOUNDS, 8 VOICES POLYPHONY, UNISON MODE, MODULATION CONTROL AND OTHER FUNCTIONS.
PANEL FUNCTIONS:
PRESET SELECT KNOBS - BANKS 0-3, SOUNDS 0-7
UNISON MODE -ON/OFF
FINE TUNING +/- 1 SEMITONE
VIBRATO - DEPTH, FREQ LEVEL
MAIN VOLUME LEVEL
ON THE GRIP: 2 SUSTAIN, VIBRATO, SOLO KNOBS, GLISSANDO CONTROLLER (SLIDE PITCH SHIFTER)
PRESET NAMES: 00-ELPIANO, 01-BRASS, 02-FLUTE, 03-ELBASS, 04-KLAVESIN, 05-ORGAN, 06-HAMMOND1, 07-COSMIC, 10-JPIANO, 11-HORN, 12-PICCOLO, 13-SYNBASS, 14-CLAVINET, 15-REEDORGAN, 16-HAMMOND2, 17-FANTASTIC, 20-FPIANO, 21-HARMONICA, 22-CLARINET, 23-JBASS, 24-MUSBOX, 25-JORGAN, 26-SYNORGAN, 27-SLAPSYNTH, 30-PIANO, 31-ACCORDEON, 32-OBOE, 33-BASS, 34-HARPSY, 35-FORGAN, 36-BRASORGAN, 37-BLUESYNTH
DOWNLOAD MY SOUND EXAMPLES FROM HERE (mirrored here)
MAIN AUDIO OUTPUT ARE BUILT-IN TO THE POWER SUPPLY (220V/50HZ), FOR 110-127V NEED A VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
SYNTH WEIGHT JUST - 4.5kg, WHEN IN FACTORY CASE INCLUDE FULL SET IS - 10kg
THE SET INCLUDES: FORMANTA MINI, BELT, POWER SUPPLY, CORDS, 1/4 JACK ADAPTER CABLE, FACTORY HARD CASE.
MAESTRO
images via this auction"This auction is for vintage analog synth MAESTRO. It was made in Soviet Union (Russia) by well-known Polivoks/Formanta plant in Kachkanar city. This instrument is analog synthesizer with digital control. Synth has 20 patches in memory, vibrato, chorus, analog filter and excellent arpegiator. So there is joystick for pitch/vibrato control. It’s a great instrument for electronic music or collection.
MAESTRO is in a quite good shape and well working condition. Instrument has original configuration: without midi or CV/Gate, 5-din audio out, ¼ Jack headphones out, 220V power."
Yamaha SY-1
images via this auction"This is a great mono synth and was fully functioning until one day,after not playing it for 6 months or so,i turned it on and all the keys were playing the same note.this problem also seems to affect the fine tuning knob and portamento which were working before.All other functions are working as they should.These include the filter,envelope,pulse width,attack bend tone,touch control,octave shift and all the preset sounds."
Thursday, January 24, 2008
JH Triple Chorus Update
via JH on AH:"I've made an update to my Triple Chorus page. You can now see a picture of my 2nd prototype. I've also added more links to BOMs, front panel designs and building documentation from those friendly people who wanted to share them with others. Thanks again to all who bought PCBs and made that project possible!"
E-Mu Emulator for a Buck.. In a Van... Down by the River
In Portland via this Craigslist post:"Original EMU Emulator Sampler with teh 5 1/4 Floppy Drive, and one Disc. Looking for a Best CASH Offer on this one. It powers up, but I have not tried to get it to function. It is in my car, very heavy, and I don't quite have the patience to check it out, or go about finding 5 1/4 inch discs to try it out with. I am in SE portland. But for a collector or someone with patience, this is your chance to grab a Very Rare and one of the Very First Samplers for your Museum :)"
via Robert.EKO Tiger Duo
images via this auction*Tirettes haut: Strings,Salicet, French Horn, Tibia, English Horn, Trumpet,Percus, Mono Plus, Short/Long, Chorus, Repeat
*Tirettes bas: Vibrato On/Off, Bass Chorus, Flute, Brass,Reed,Mellow
*Boutons haut: On/off, Balance (clavier haut/bas), Tone Swell, Rhythm On/Volume, Tempo, Repeat Rate, Vibratp intensity, Vibrato Velocity
*Boutons bas: Bass Volume, Tone Great
You can find audio demos here *Rythmes: Waltz, Foxtrot, Western, Polka, March, Rhumba, Bossa-nova, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Rock1,Rock2
MOOG Realistic MG-1
images via this auctionYou can find samples and a manual here.
specifications:
# Monophonique
# 2 VCO : triangle / square / pulse / White Noise
# section polyphonique: 10 voies
# Filtre: 24dB
# VCA: 1 générateur d'envelope (attaque, release et sustain switchable)
# Clavier: 32 touches
# Glide
# 1 LFO
# Ring Modulation
# Sorties : prise casque et sortie rca
# Entrées: line in rca
# Alimentation : 110v
# Date de Production - 1981
YAMAHA CS01 MKII
images via this auctionNote the direction YAMAHA is facing. You can find some samples here.
Specifications:
* Monophonique
* 1 VCO : triangle / saw / square / pulse / PWM / White Noise
* Filtre: 24dB
* VCA: 1 générateur d'envelope (attaque, profondeur, sustain et resonance)
* Clavier: 32 mini touches
* Glissando
* 1 LFO
* 1 molette pitch
* 1 molette modulation (vco ou vcf)
* Breath Controller (non fourni)
* Sorties : haut-parleur mono intégré, prise casque et sortie jack (mono)
* Alimentation : adaptateur secteur (9-12V) et/ou piles (6 piles 1,5V standard)
* Date de Production - 1984
Interactive Graffiti 2
CSI Analog Computer
images via this auction. via z.Note these are not modular synthesizers but analog computers. If anyone out there has integrated Analog Computers with their modular gear, I'd be curious to hear about your experiences. Feel free to post them in the comments or send email.
Some details on these pulled from the auctions:
"CSI Model 6F13 Analog Computer. Serial number: 75
This computer contains the following 6 modules plus the main controller:
* 1 A/D Converter 8-bit
* 2 Summer Integrators
* 1 Comparator
* 1 Function Generator
* 1 Multiplier
CSI Model 6F13 Analog Computer. Serial number: 38This is a very rare analog computer that was built by Compumedic Sciences Incorporated. It was originally owned originally by the NTDC, (Naval Training Device Center) of Orlando, Florida and put into service in 1970. There isn't much information about this machine on the web and what information is out there is from people who purchased one of these from me a few years ago. You can see one of them here on the Old Computer Museum website.
Please note that I do not have a manual or any documentation for this machine! I also do not have any of the mini-banana patch cables that are needed to operate it. The plugs can be readily purchased from most electronics suppliers such as Mouser or Digi-Key.
The reason I had this and the other computers like it was that they can be used in experimental electronic music as they are electrically compatible with any modular system. Many analog computers such as the Heathkits have 100V signals! The CSI computer uses +/-15V signals which most modular systems can handle. Also, unlike most other analog computers, this one comes with a very good set of modules, some rather unique to this one, like the digital converters.
This computer contains the following 10 modules plus the main controller:
* 1 A/D Converter 8-bit
* 2 D/A Converter 8-bit
* 2 Summer Integrators
* 1 Summers
* 1 Differential Amplifier
* 1 Comparator
* 1 Function Generator
* 1 Multiplier"
Update via Tommy (also check out the comments of this post for more):
"this is a link to just the first page (ugh) of an article which appeared in vol 22 issue 2 of the computer music journal.
Its an amazing publication, most of it goes right over my head...theres some far out academic shit in there. Personally I'd rather just switch on a device, twiddle some knobs and see what happens "
Creating Pads Tutorial Part 1
Waldorf Gekko MIDI Chord Memorizer
via this auction. via Dangerous Muse
"The Gekko Chord is a very compact, MIDI powered tool. It is powered by the incoming MIDI signal. The Gekko allows you to enter a chord and then play back the chord from a single note (the lowest note of the chord). In this way, if you play a C maj7th or whatever, the Gekko triggers that interval of notes from the bottom most note up. This works in the same way as Roland's Alpha Juno Chord Memorizer. You can enter notes simultaneously, while holding the button on the Gekko, as a chord or press and hold the sustain pedal to enter notes in succession. This makes it easy to enter chords with wide ranges.After releasing the Gekko's button, the device is active and the LED is illuminated. When there is an incoming signal, the LED is briefly switched off. The Chord memorizer function can be bypassed by pressing the button again. This does not erase the previous chord, which can be accessed by pressing the button again. The original chord will not be overwritten until you press ad hold the button to signal a new chord to be memorized.
Here is a link to a PDF of the Gekko Chord manual.
Here is a link to the Sound On Sound review of the Gekko Chord Memorizer."Waldorf Gekko MIDI Arpeggiator
images via this auction. via Dangerous Muse"The Gekko Arpeggiator is a very compact, MIDI powered tool. It is powered by the incoming MIDI signal. The Gekko breaks an incoming chord down into a single note line and repeats the line rhythmically in accordance with a preset program. This feature is the Gekko Arpeggiator's primary function. You can determine the repetition rate, duration of the notes and the tonal range of the generated notes.
The Gekko is controlled by and edited from any C to the next Bb on the keyboard. The key controls are:Arpeggio down - C - All notes are generated in descending order.
Arpeggio up - D - All notes are generated in ascending order.
Alternate - C & D - All notes are generated alternating in ascending and descending order.
Octave down - Db - Extends the range by the next lower octave.
Octave up - Eb - Extends the range by the next higher octave.
1 Octave - Db & Eb - Sets the tonal range to one octave.
Gate half - E - Sets the duration of the note to half the note's value.
Gate double - F - Sets the duration of the note to twice the note's value.
Legato - E & F - Sets the duration of the note to the note’s value.
Clock 1/8 - Gb - Sets the repetition rate to an 8th note.
Clock 1/16 - Ab - Sets the repetition rate to a 16th note.
Clock 1/32 - Gb & Ab- Sets the repetition rate to a 32nd note.
Tempo down - G - Reduces the tempo in 1-BPM increments.
Tempo up - A - Increases the tempo in 1-BPM increments.
120 BPM - G & A - Sets the tempo to 120 BPM.
Latch Notes - Bb - Switches the Hold Mode on and off. When Hold Mode is activated, the arpeggio continues to play after you release the chord. Once you play another chord, the notes of this chord are arpeggiated.
Here is a link to a PDF of the Gekko Chord manual."
Korg Poly Ensemble PE-1000 YouTube's 1st Poly Ensemble Video
YouTube via tardis454
"I just got this old dogger today. It's a complete with case and pedal 1976 Korg Poly Ensemble PE-1000. I have been looking for a good strings synth for a while, and I think 've finally found a keeper. I chose this in lieu of an Arp Solina, and a Crumar Performer. Please excuse my crappy playing, and the even crappier lighting. This is just a sound demo using the expression aka modulation pedal it came with. There will be more videos of this synth soon... :o)"
Cyber Psychic vs. Drum Machine
YouTube via Analogger. Not safe for work content in this one.
"I wrote a basic drum pattern using the Roland SH-32 and fed it thru the Cyber Psychic pedal. The lowpass filter on the pedal is capable of self-oscillation - and when you add the two internal oscillators modulating the resonance, you get all sorts of insane noise. Just minor adjustments on the knobs produce unexpected random results. I added a basic chord pattern with my Gibson SG (drop D tuning) thru a Damage Control Demonizer. As far as some of the other video clips - all I can say is thank Heaven for little girls. The end audio clip is from a guy who swears he can summon UFOs at will. He truly believes all religion stems from an alien encounter many years ago."
Buddah Machine vs Mini Kp tape echo
YAMAHA DX7 II FM Synthesizer by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72.
"short synth demo by RetroSound with some typical glassy DX-sounds from the DX7 II FD FM-synth
bassline: SCI Pro-One
drums: Roland TR-606
hand-played, a little bit reverb used
more info: http://www.retrosound.de and http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72"
Sequential Circuits Pro-One by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72.
"short synth demo with some typical bass, lead, fx and sync-sounds by RetroSound. The Pro-One is very versatile and my favorite bass-synth together with the Minimoog. no external effects used, pure Pro-One sound :-)
more info: http://www.retrosound.de and http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72b"
Breakaway Music Systems Vocalizer 1000
images via this auctionFor more info on this one see the Breakaway label below and check out the two prior posts including the comments in each.
Sequential Circuits Six-Trak
images via this auction* Analog Synthesizer
* 6 Voice Polyiphany /Also Mono-Mode
* 100 User-defineable Patches
* MIDI IN / OUT
* 4 Octave Keyboard
* 800 Note Sequencer With 2 Banks / 6 Independant Channels
* Arpegiator
* Stack Mode -Up To 6 Differant Patches
* 28" wide x 11.75" deep x 4.25" high
ARP AXXE
images via this auction"The Axxe is basically a single VCO monophonic version of the popular Odyssey"
Yamaha CS80
via this auctionUpdate: scam alert via rick in the comments: "hmm here are the pics in the Matrixsynth Flikr set. i smell a scam.. that synth was in the pacific northwest wasnt it?"
I checked out the prior post and it went to this auction with a different seller.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Synths: Analog VS Digital: Round One.
via VAC:
"Roland JP8080 VS Modular Plan B Osc and Livewire Frequensteiner. Analog VS Digital! Round one. Yup I did a shoot out on a super basic sounds with a multimode filter. A basic SAW wav, Into the filter with the same env settings on each. Simple octave bass patch. Then I play with the filters while I record. Only Good ears will tell the difference. How it works, The first sound is High Pass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B. The second sound is Lowpass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B. The third sound is Bandpass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B." click here if you want to play.
bxAv110
bxAv110
bxAv110
"Roland JP8080 VS Modular Plan B Osc and Livewire Frequensteiner. Analog VS Digital! Round one. Yup I did a shoot out on a super basic sounds with a multimode filter. A basic SAW wav, Into the filter with the same env settings on each. Simple octave bass patch. Then I play with the filters while I record. Only Good ears will tell the difference. How it works, The first sound is High Pass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B. The second sound is Lowpass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B. The third sound is Bandpass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B." click here if you want to play.
Oxygene 4
Change your Roland MC-50 sequencer into an ambulance
SH 101 + TR 606 + SH 3A + EMINENT 310 U Part 1
Waldorf Micro Q Omega Phoenix Edition
images via this auctionOmega = up to 75 voices
Phoenix = limited - Nr. 392 of 500
Note how it's hand written.
AELITA
images via this auction"VERY RARE SOVIET-ERA 3-VCO with LFO ANALOG MONOPHONIC SYNTH. The Aelita synth was manufactured in 1985 by the Murom radio plant in the former Soviet Union. 24 db moog-type resonant filter, a voice unison function (which doubles its sound to six voices), independently detunable oscillators (with a central global tuning control), LFO and convenient push button timbre, register, and oscillator omission (in the
mixer section - great for live playing) housed in a solid aluminum and steel case with its idiosyncratic folding control panel."Be sure to see this post for a video of an AELITA.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Barbara Gaskin & Dave Stewart - Its My Party
Buchla
via christian mirande"here's a picture of a buchla 500 that i've never seen posted before. it's most buchla 200 stuff, that 500 series keyboard controller, and the 300 series patchbay (same as in ciani's) and osc bank (i think, i forget what david told me it was, it's in his 300 too). got it from the buchla 700 group. there's some other shots there too.
top: 281, 292, 227, 207, 257
middle: #, 296, %, 266, 285, 230
proprietary 500 keyboard controller
# - 500/300 series wavetable osc right? i forget, corrections?
% - 500/300 series patchbay, for get the numbers, similar two the 228-2 (228-1?) or the strips; used in Ciani's 300
Here's a link to a set i played with easel player charles cohen if your interested. i've been trying to get him to do some sound samples or youtube vids. its under br'er and charles cohen" [under Music on the right - the track features the Buchla Music Easel]images:
charles playing out recently, his other 200, the easel (and some guys laptop)
Awesome 1970 Hostess Twinkies "Space Kids" Commercial
YouTube via daftmahatma. "A Big Delight In Every Bite."
According to Rustyanalog this video features music from Raymond Scott. "It appears on CD 2 (tracks14 & 15) of the Manhattan Research set which is a must have for all electronic enthusiasts."
Novation Bass Station
Roger O'Donnell Shows Off His Moogs
YouTube via worldsfair.
"Roger O'Donnell's solo debut the "The Truth In Me" was entirely produced on the Moog [Voyager] & the Mac. Here, he gives us a tour of his entire Moog collection, runs thru their history and demonstrates the sounds using song parts from the album. The Mini Moog, Micro Moog, Moog Source, MemoryMoog, and Moog Voyager all make an appearance.
More on Roger:
www.rogerodonnell.com
www.myspace.com/rogerodonnell
www.worlds-fair.net/roger_odonnell"
Roger played synths for The Psychadelic Furs, The Thompson Twins, and The Cure.
Moog the Source
YouTube via shawnster123.
"here is a better demo of my Moog the Source for sale on ebay. Recorded on ProTools LE 7.4 with no effects other than minor compression"
Moog Little Phatty & Dot.com Modular
CS50, CS-50 with guitar rig2
AnalogSuicide.com & Mike Walters' Breadbox Synth
YouTube via tarabusch.
"Filmed in spring, 2006, Mike introduces us to some sweet tweeks from the Mystery Circuits Breadbox Synth."
Update via amos_joseph in the comments:
"He doesn't mention it in the video, but this is one of Ray Wilson's Sound Lab synths. Check out http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/ or Mike's Walter's description on his own site: http://www.mysterycircuits.com/projects/minisynth/minisynth.html"
MusoTalk 115 -NAMM Report 2008 - UseAudio Plugiator
YouTube via musotalk.
"weitere Informationen: www.musotalk.de Der UseAudio Plugiator ist ein Hardwaresynth basierend auf dem Scope DSP. Er unterstützt mehrere schon von SCOPE bekannte Synth-Plug ins und auch Neuentwicklungen. Preis ca. 399€"
"Further information: The www.musotalk.de UseAudio Plugiator is a hardware synth based on the Scope DSP. He already supports several of SCOPE known synth plug-ins, and also new developments. Price approximately 399 €"
WNAMM08: Here's Omnisphere...
Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.
Note, the sample set includes a burning piano amongst other creative things.
DSI Prophet '08 Module
Circuitbenders - Mods for Roland SH-101
Fortunately these are DIY mods, and not actual circuit bends."The mods consist of:
Filter Overdrive – This knob drives the VCO or external audio source into the filter stage causing the VCF to overdrive and distort. The knob is wired with the maximum drive as fully counter-clockwise and the clean sound filly clockwise. In this respect it could be called a Filter Cleaning control but it is wired this way to give the best response curve to the control. This control will boost the output of the 101 a huge amount so be careful.
PWM waveform source – Normally with the PWM set to LFO modulation you only have the option of using the triangle waveform as a modulation source. This rotary switch allows you to set the PWM modulation source to other waveforms independently of the main LFO setting. The options are Triangle, Square, Random, Noise, Sub-1 and Sub-2. The Sub waveforms are actually sourced from the VCO. Changing the setting of the sub octave switch will alter the sound with these sources.
VCF CV input – This jack socket on the top left of the case will accept an external voltage to control the filter cutoff. The suggested input is 0-5V but it can probably take a couple more volts if your Midi-CV converter can deliver them" and more.
via Dustin
FutureRetro Revolution
Analog Solutions Leipzig Monosynth
KEY FEATURES
* Pure analogue voice circuitry.
* Fat Moog style filter.
* 2 VCOs with Glide and Sub-VCOs.
* Plenty of modulation routing possibilities.
* Extra tone controls and circuits for more sound variety e.g. LFO, CrossMod.
* Rugged steel construction and 'vintage' wood design.
* MIDI In for software sequencer control.
Click here for more info on the Liepzig Analog Solutions website
Note the image is Liepzig but the text on the site is Leipzig.
Bacon the Flying Pig dances to the AS Modular at NAMM 2008
That Vangelis bladerunner sound...
Paia 9700, Monotonic U-73, Nord Micromodular
ARP Odyssey Model 2821 Analog Synthesizer by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72.
"short synth demo with some bass and "blubber-sounds" by RetroSound
The Odyssey can much more it is very versatile (sample and hold, ringmodulation, sync, frequencymodulation and more).
no external effects used, pure Odyssey sound :-)
The ARP Odyssey Model 2821 or Odyssey III is the little brother of the ARP 2600. The sound is different to the moog-sound. A great bass and lead synth.
more info: http://www.retrosound.de and
http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72"
Hammond Condor
via this auction"This is the Condor synthesizer made by Hammond in the early 70's. It is very rare and hard to find information on. I read hendrix may have even used one. It has an input for a contact microphone that is for a wind instrument. I do not have the contact mic. The unit powers up and does not appear to have any issues but i cannot test it any further, see the photo for the condition, the only other one i have ever seen sold for almost $400. It has slider controls for vibrato, intensity and rate,
treble, bass, sensitivity, tone and volume. It also has organ type switches for repeat, attack ,tremolo/vibrato, sub-octave,dynamute, fuzz,oboe, sitar,natural amplify, sopano sax, tuba, oboe, english horn, cello, clarinet and a few others. There are also some adjustments on the bottom of the synth."
KORG MS50 ANALOG Modular
images via this auction"1978 built in Japan. It is cool on its own and even crazier coupled with an MS20 or MS10, it was designed as an expander to these, although I’ve read it has a better build quality than the MS10 or 20. Being FULLY Modular it is very versatile and can be used for FX, processing audio and control voltages, etc it even has a great ring modulator. You can process guitars, other instruments, mics, your voice etc. You can create stereo pingponging, tremolo, all sorts. Have a read up on them, good reviews, see sequencer.de.
It is a 240v ac 50/60hz Australian plug end. Serial number 190503
The Korg MS-50 - modular in design and at the height of the MS-series synthesizers. This keyboard-less expander type module is completely patchable and uses Korg's Hz/V type of CV and Gate for control with other synths like the MS-20. There are lots of knobs and patch points on this one... The MS-50 is still a single VCO monophonic analog beast but offered more patch ability and power than any other MS synth. Other features include a ring modulator, voltmeter and sample & hold. It was also designed to complement the SQ-10 sequencer. It has been used by The Chemical Brothers."
KORG SQ10 Analog Sequencer
images via this auction"This Sequencer is excellent, more flexible than you may first think. You can make bizarre sequences with it and its mega fun to use. Made in Japan 1979. With original manual !!!!
The sequence can be any number between 1-12 steps long (24 if you couple A and B). It has three separate channels, so you can get 3 sequences running at once! Run three synths with a different sequence each, or use a channel to sequencer the filter of a synth etc etc. You can even sequence the speed of its clock so it speeds up and slows down as you want, it can drift out of time with your other gear the reset at what ever point you like so you’re back in sync!! It also has portamento for slides and an output for each step! And more…
It is a 240v ac 50/60hz Australian plug end machine. Serial number 151385
BLURB:
A very good old-school sequencer from Korg. Designed for the MS series synthesizers and using Korg's CV / Gate control the SQ-10 sequencer can really surprise you with some groovy basslines. Use the knobs to adjust and build up a sequence. Sure it's limited to 12 steps (with a max of 24) but when you hook that up to your MS-10, MS-20 or MS-50 you can get some pretty cool TB-303 like stuff happening. Because the SQ-10 outputs CV (Control Voltage) it can be connected to the Oscillators, VCF filters or LFO's of your MS synths for even cooler tricks. Using a CV / Gate converter allows you to use the SQ-10 with other Roland, Moog, Sequential and even MIDI synthesizers. It's definitely a fun instrument which allows you to program basslines like they did back in the early days!"
KORG MS02 ANALOG Sequencer Interface CV
images via this auction and this auction."The Korg Interface MS-02 is designed for the purpose of connecting Korg MS-Series synthesizers with other synthesizers available throughout the world. [It] converts Korg’s Hertz/Octave to Volts/Octave and visa versa, making the sequencer compatible with other synths such as Roland, Arp Moog Sequential etc. These work very well and the pitch tracks nicely (I tested the SQ10 sequencing the MS50 and a Roland synth and the tuning was spot on). This sophisticated signal processor greatly enhances the performance possibilities of the MS-Series.
Among presently available music synthesizers, there are two different types of control system used for the VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) and EG (envelope generator). One of these systems is used by Korg and Yamaha; the other is employed by every other synthesizer manufacturer. The Korg MS-02 provides you with a way to change the control signals of one system into the control signals used in the other system. In this way, it acts as an interface so that any two synthesizers can be used together, provided that the synthesizers are equipped with the conventional input and output jacks for control voltage and trigger or gate signals.
The MS-02 is ideal if you want to upgrade your synthesizer by adding on other synthesizer units having different kinds of keyboard control voltage and trigger signals. The built-in, fully adjustable log amp, anti-log amp, and trigger processor ensure complete system flexibility and compatibility between any presently voltage controlled synthesizer."
See korganalogue.net for owners manual"
Monday, January 21, 2008
On It - In Control
YouTube via isotopeofme.
"Video Sequence using clips from a documentary on Nikolai Tesla, courtesy of the Prelinger archive for public domain moving images on the Internet Archive, set to my song 'On it - In Control'"
via poictesme on the matrixsynth forum:
"the video is made up of clips from a documentary on Nikolai Tesla, courtesy of the Prelinger archive for public domain moving images on the Internet Archive (gotta love the internet archive), set to my song "On it - In Control". The song was made with the usual suspects, doepfer, DSI evolver, MG-1, TX81 Z, EX-800 and some freeware softsynths.Here's the link to the video on my site"
BOSS SYB-3 and SYB-5 BASS SYNTHS
BOSS SYB-3 BASS SYNTH DEMO
BOSS SYB-5 BASS SYNTH DEMO
YouTube via kulten, also on MySpace.
"BOSS SYB-3 :
- DSP synth
- saw, square, pwm
- -1 octave
- noise effect
- wave shape normal/reverse
- autowah normal/reverse
- freq / res / decay /sens / mode knobs
- stereo outputs
BOSS SYB-5 :
- DSP synth
- saw, square, pulse 1, pulse 2, pwm
- double square sound, -1 octave,
- LFO rate effect
- wave shape normal/reverse
- freq / res / decay / rate / mode knobs
- stereo outputs
- expression pedal input
(videos made by Heliographe, a Youtube member)"
Also see this post.
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BOSS SYB-5 BASS SYNTH DEMO
YouTube via kulten, also on MySpace.
"BOSS SYB-3 :
- DSP synth
- saw, square, pwm
- -1 octave
- noise effect
- wave shape normal/reverse
- autowah normal/reverse
- freq / res / decay /sens / mode knobs
- stereo outputs
BOSS SYB-5 :
- DSP synth
- saw, square, pulse 1, pulse 2, pwm
- double square sound, -1 octave,
- LFO rate effect
- wave shape normal/reverse
- freq / res / decay / rate / mode knobs
- stereo outputs
- expression pedal input
(videos made by Heliographe, a Youtube member)"
Also see this post.
ETI International 4600
images via this auction. via AdamThere are some fantastic shots of the inside and outside in this set so be sure to check them out. Click on the All Sizes link on the top of each image for the full detail.
"This is a very rare ETI 4600 synthesizer and would suit a synth enthusiast or collector.
All knobs/switches present and faceplate mint!!
Powerful Analog machine 4 vcos (and the 4th has two outputs) !!! A matrix patch bay allows for incredible routing options, I’ve used this along side an ems synthi and it gives it a good run for its money. This thing is ultra fat and makes the craziest sound effects, mega sci-fi sounds with its inbuilt spring reverb. Absolutely unreal for sound effects!!
Electronically it has been professionally put together, I am told by the previous owner that the guys from fairlight built it from kit form. The cabinet isn’t the best and needs a tidy up or even nicer would be to rebuild it with an attractive timber. It comes with cabinet construction diagrams in the manual. The keyboard is missing some keys, but you can use generic organ keyboards with this machine (or what I was going to do is get rid of the keyboard and make a new cabinet as an expander module without keys).
These don’t show up often at all. Parts are still available and the manual shows in great detail how to build it, Do some research on this synth and you will find there is a lot you can do with it. Mod it or expand it etc. linkI recently did a full test on the synth with the following results:
Oscillator 1 - All Range settings, Tune, Free run, Shape and All waveforms tested and working.
Oscillator 2 - All Range settings, Tune, Free run, Shape and All waveforms tested and working.
Oscillator 3 - Intermittent, was working and now isn’t.
Oscillator 4 - All Range settings, Tune, Free run, Shape and All waveforms tested and working.
Oscillator 4, Second output - All waveforms, including noise selection and Controller tested and working.
Noise generator - Pink and white tested and working.
Mixer 1 - Tested and working.
Mixer 2 - Tested and working.
Mixer 3 - Tested and working.
Mixer 4 - Tested and working.
Mixer 5 - Tested and working.
Filter 1 - Tested and working.
Filter 2 - Tested and working.
Joystick - Tested and working in both planes, range pot also working.
Keyboard Control – Sweep, Glide, Transient, Modulation and Tune tested and working.
Keyboard – Tested but not tracking 100% (needs calibrating)
Equalizer – All five bands tested and working.
Reverb - Tested and working.
Main Output - Tested and working, no crackle upon turning volume pot.
Headphone Output – Works, but is very crackly upon turning volume pot.
External Inputs 1 and 2 - Tested and working.
Amplifiers 1 and 2 - Tested and working.
Controller – Level is working but I’m not able to get any change with modulation.
Envelope control - Tested and working.
Transient 1 - Tested and working.
Transient 2 - Tested and working.
Its heavy !! weighs 20kg unpacked. Allow 4kg for packing (I will pack it very well)
The synth could be sent without keyboard and cabinet to reduce weight if seller prefers
Approximate Size (packed) 105x45x50cm"
Admin: Quick Note on Videos
Apologies for all the videos going up, but as the saying goes, when it rains, it pours. I'm noticing that some YouTube vids are playing choppy on my system. No doubt due to the increased number I'm putting up due to NAMM. However, if I click on the title link of a post the video will play fine in the resulting page as it no longer has to compete for resources. I thought I'd throw this tip out for anyone that might be seeing the same. So... If a video is slow, click on the title of the post and watch it in the resulting page.
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Eminent Solina P275 jammin
YouTube via lesingemonotone.
"Jamming off with my newly acquired P275 along with the Polysix and Moog Prodigy."
Ensoniq ESQ-1 demonstration
NAMM 2008 via fdiskc
The Harvestman Polivoks Filter Demo
This one via Adam."It's a great filter with a ton of character and grit. For me, the real test of a great filter is how it performs as an FM carrier (assuming it can self-oscillate). Many filters do a good job here, but the Polivoks really takes the cake... it even beats out my rev 2 prophet 5."
Anchorsong - Devils Clap
YouTube via yohage.
"Anchorsong is the solo project by Masaaki Yoshida from Tokyo, Japan.
He creates music with sampler (AKAI MPC2000XL) and keyboard(KORG Triton) right in front of the audience.
In other words, he re-creates the process of composing on stage. Some people say, "It's like watching a painter drawing on a white canvas."
His 1st EP "The Storytelling EP" was released as a double disc (CD & LIVE DVD) in Japan on 16/05/2007.
After making his career for 3 years in Tokyo, he has moved to London. He's been playing at many live venues and night clubs."
Cyber Psychic vs. Pigtronix Echolution
YouTube via Analogger
"The Csyber Psychic is a strange pedal that contains an analog lowpass filter with a pre-amp along with two oscillators that modulate the filter, input audio, and each other in bizarre ways. One of the basic ways to use it is with a guitar...but the Cyber Psychic is also capable of making insane noises by itself. I fed the Cyber Psychic into a Pigtronix Echolution which is a magnificent analog delay. It has a series of tap switches that can divide the echo into different rhythmic permutations. It is the best sounding analog delay I've ever heard. I was intending to put something up on YouTube with my guitar thru the Echolution but I got distracted when I plugged the Cyber Psychic into it. I had my little Marshall set up and miked, but once I started droning I set the guitar aside for another day. This is all recorded with my 30 watt Marshall on the clean setting using a Shure SM-57."
"Chapel of love" - on Viscount RBX-850
YouTube via organfairy
"The Viscount RBX-850 is a little organ with a limited amount of PCM voices. In this song I use the Roland CR-68 drum machine for the rhytm and the Yamaha HE-8 organ and Roland JX-8P synthesizer (outside the picture - controlled by the Yamaha via MIDI) for the chords. The Viscount is used for the bass and the melodi. On top of it is a little Hohner PK40 keyboard that I use for the in-between notes."
VELVA "Charm My Snake"
YouTube via velva9000. via BlipBlaster. Roland SH-101
"Chicago's Velva performs Charm My Snake at the Double Door with The Most Dangerous Race and The Countdown. Belly Dancing, Snake Charmer, Opium Den, Naughty School Girl, Knee Highs, Electroclash, Frank Eventoff Sonica"
One more:
VELVA @ Double Door, Chicago IL
"Chicago's Velva, performing Electric Derelict at the Double Door in Chicago with the Most Dangerous Race and The Countdown. Circuit Bent, Theremin, Space Prog Rock, Ambient, Experimental, Nanoloop, Atari, White Noise, Lord Lofgren, Dreamdaze, Cybernaut, 8 bit, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Ween..."
via Blip Master: "There is an electronic experimental rock band in Chicago called Velva www.velva9000.com I've seen a couple times. They use ElectroKraft Space Axes and I think one of the guys plays a Frank Eventoff Sonica."
Kindred Lost - Right English
via David Ryle on the Waldorf list:
"Here is an ambient piece constructed from the Blofeld, XT, and MicroQ.
http://iacmusic.com/songs.aspx?SongID=54210&ArtistID=75075
(click the play icon when you get there)
What was fun was that there is no arpeggiators or single notes played. I simply held down two note octave chords for minutes at a time. The only keyboard entry changes are the key signature changes.
The Blofeld does the entry sounds and some of the pitch-shifted tonal bendings are a Blofeld patch. The bass line is the XT and the main moving part is the MicroQ. What makes it sound like a slow arpeggiator doing the motion is actually the LFO's in square wave timed to modify the pitch. All three synths are doing the same thing essentially. This idea came from the Blofeld factory patch G014 Comb Tree. That patch is included at the beginning and towards the end.
The whole piece consists of four tracks.
There is a track with a string and noise modulated patch from the Korg R3 and Clavia Nord Lead 2X that underlies the background. It is almost completely masked by the Waldorfs and can only be heard at the very beginning and just after midway. I could make a Waldorf patch to do the same thing but was playing around during the track writing when I came up with this mullti-patch so I left it in."
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"Here is an ambient piece constructed from the Blofeld, XT, and MicroQ.
http://iacmusic.com/songs.aspx?SongID=54210&ArtistID=75075
(click the play icon when you get there)
What was fun was that there is no arpeggiators or single notes played. I simply held down two note octave chords for minutes at a time. The only keyboard entry changes are the key signature changes.
The Blofeld does the entry sounds and some of the pitch-shifted tonal bendings are a Blofeld patch. The bass line is the XT and the main moving part is the MicroQ. What makes it sound like a slow arpeggiator doing the motion is actually the LFO's in square wave timed to modify the pitch. All three synths are doing the same thing essentially. This idea came from the Blofeld factory patch G014 Comb Tree. That patch is included at the beginning and towards the end.
The whole piece consists of four tracks.
There is a track with a string and noise modulated patch from the Korg R3 and Clavia Nord Lead 2X that underlies the background. It is almost completely masked by the Waldorfs and can only be heard at the very beginning and just after midway. I could make a Waldorf patch to do the same thing but was playing around during the track writing when I came up with this mullti-patch so I left it in."
Keytek CTS 2000
Two sites sent my way via swissdoc:cts2000.html
m_keytek_e.htm
"The Keytek line was an attempt at reviving Siel around 1987. There were several
models produced, the CTS-1000 (boring 8 voice synth, preset only), CTS-2000, CTS-5000 (piano-style keyboard), CTS-400 (4-octave keyboard, similar to CTS-1000?), and at several home keyboards (I know of the K-50 and K-60, perhaps there were more). As far as I can tell, the CTS-2000 is the only interesting model. The Keytek line didn't last long, as Siel went out of business and was bought by Roland. It's a fairly ugly synth, Obviously influenced by the DX7 design with membrane buttons and nasty 80's colors accenting its gray case. And it's fairly heavy considering the case is plastic."Also see previous posts here.
The Publison KB 2000
via this auction"Here is a vintage brochure original ( not a copy) from the French Synthesizer designed PUBLISON AUDIO PROFESSIONAL Paris France.
The brochure measures 8 1/2" x 11". The brochure is two sided in color. One side shows the Synth KB 2000 and the other side shows the audio computer model DHM 89 B@ Stereo unit. This unit has a dual digital delay, pitch shifting memory latch."
Roland 100 101
images via this auction"The Synthesizer 101 section is a fully self-contained analog mono-synth. It features a 37-note keyboard (with no performance controls, velocity or aftertouch), and lots of sliders to tweak. Its design is similar to the SH-series analog synths. Controls for the VCO, LFO, VCF lowpass/highpass filters, VCA with ADSR, Noise, and Portamento/Glide effects are all within hands reach. There's also a handy A-440Hz tuning oscillator, like on the Minimoog.
220-250VAC 50/60Hz 10W
Fitted with original Australian 240V plug. Serial number 480622"
Krzysztof Antkowiak records the Yamaha GX-1 Pt 1
Krzysztof Antkowiak records the Yamaha GX-1 Pt 2
YouTube via RothHandle.
"I am currently producing the thirs album of the polish artist Krzysztof Antkowiak and today we started working on song number seven for the album. It turned out to be a slightly dancey track with drummachines, VP-330+, synkits and other nonsense...
Well anyway I had a feeling that one of the Yamaha GX-1 sounds just might fit the track. The sound you can hear is coming from the two massive tone cabinets left and right of the three manual keyboard.
This Yamaha GX-1 belongs to Benny Andersson of ABBA and used to be located at the Polar studio. Now it is at Roth Händle studios. It is the same machine John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin used on In through the outdoor.
If you are interested in similar artefacts the Roth Händle studio might be of interest...So please consider us for your next recording project, wedding or funural.
For more info, blogs, articles and booking please drop by...
www.roth-handle.nu"
Machinedrum UW live tweaking - IDM in a box!
YouTube via pixmusic.
Update via Moni in the comments:
"originally posted previously here on matrixsynth as a high quality mov"
I thought I put it up! I couldn't find it searching on the YouTube title. Thanks Moni!
Depeche Mode Black Celebration Cover
YouTube via DX5.
"Music: DX5. Lyrics: Luckyboy (from www.dmforever.tk)
Yes. Notice that I DON'T SING. It is a pre recorded voice. Some mistakes due to the set configuration (the Roland should be below the Emax, not in L configuration).
Played over a backtape recorded by myself. Top: Emu Emax. Right hand: Roland JX8P.
Backtape recording was also done with a Yamaha DX7 and DX7IIFD, Roland D10, Reason."
Sunday, January 20, 2008
JMJ Faux Pas
Some of you might have known that in this Sunday's UK Newspaper 'The Mail On Sunday' Jean Michel Jarre's Oxygene was given out for free with the price of the paper. Apparently the liner notes are as follows:
"Original score re-recorded (sic) and mixed by Jean Michel Jarre at JMJ Studio in High Definition 24 bits/96KHZ. "This album is dedicated to the following people without whom OXYGENE would never have existed: Pierre Schaeffer, who taught me everything in electro- acoustic and electronic music, Peter Zinovieff, who conceived the first European synthesizer and my first one, the VCS3, the Dutch company, Eminent, who built the fantastic string ensemble Eminent 310, Alan R. Pearlman, who created the ARP 2600 and 2500, Les Bradley, who developed the Mellotron, Ikutaro Kakehashi, founder of Roland , who gave us the Minipop (sic) and so many other marvels, Mike Matthews, who imagined these crazy pedals such as the Small Stone and the Electric Mistress, and my friend Robert Moog for obvious reasons."
Yep... That would be KORG that brought us the Minipops. If anyone can confirm this please do. This one via Benjamin Ward on the AH list.
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"Original score re-recorded (sic) and mixed by Jean Michel Jarre at JMJ Studio in High Definition 24 bits/96KHZ. "This album is dedicated to the following people without whom OXYGENE would never have existed: Pierre Schaeffer, who taught me everything in electro- acoustic and electronic music, Peter Zinovieff, who conceived the first European synthesizer and my first one, the VCS3, the Dutch company, Eminent, who built the fantastic string ensemble Eminent 310, Alan R. Pearlman, who created the ARP 2600 and 2500, Les Bradley, who developed the Mellotron, Ikutaro Kakehashi, founder of Roland , who gave us the Minipop (sic) and so many other marvels, Mike Matthews, who imagined these crazy pedals such as the Small Stone and the Electric Mistress, and my friend Robert Moog for obvious reasons."
Yep... That would be KORG that brought us the Minipops. If anyone can confirm this please do. This one via Benjamin Ward on the AH list.
NAMM 08: AnalogSuicide.com with Dave Smith & The Prophet 08
YouTube via tarabusch.
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://www.davesmithinstruments.com
NAMM 08: Tara Busch and AnalogSuicide.com talks with with Dave Smith about The Prophet 08"
NAMM 2008: AnalogSuicide.com asks - New Vox Continental?
YouTube via tarabusch.
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://www.voxshowroom.com
http://www.korg.com
NAMM 2008: Tara Busch / AnalogSuicide.com asks - Is there New Vox Continental?"
THANK YOU TARA!!! That was awesome! :) Totally unexpected. If you all remember, in this post, I mentioned there would be a little something from MATRIXSYNTH at the Analogue Haven booth. It was the MATRIXSYNTH business cards you see at the beginning of this video. They will be handing them out at NAMM and later at their store so if you want one be sure to drop by either.
Equinoxe 2 jean michel jarre cover
Jordan Rudess Continuum spectacular
NAMM: Livewire Chaos Computer
via felix inferious where you will find a couple more NAMM shots.http://www.livewire-synthesizers.com/
Novation Remote SL Compact
I don't believe this one is NAMM new, but I haven't put it up yet, so here it is."The ReMOTE SL COMPACT MIDI controller is the first keyboard to provide an affordable route to automatic, instant and intelligent control of all major sequencers and all automatable plug-ins. The SL COMPACT’s giant 144-character screen displays up to eight assigned parameters at once, with the essential data laid out logically right before the user’s eyes.
Automap Universal software ensures that little or no user setup is required. Sequencer controls are automatically mapped to the SL COMPACT the moment the sequencer boots up, whilst all VST or AU parameters are intuitively assigned as soon as a plug-in opens. In addition, an instant click and control ‘learn’ function is available for quick custom assigning, providing personalised plug-in control. The SL COMPACT’s unique PAC (pointer-assigned control) technology combined with its ‘speed dial’ also help to maximise efficiency by providing tactile control of any parameter on which the mouse pointer rests in Automap Universal mode."
You can find more info on the Novation Remote SL Compact site.
NAMM: Novation Nio 2/4
"nio 2 | 4 is a 2 In / 4 Out mobile USB interface for the modern music maker. Nio 2 | 4 features Novation’s unique ‘Direct FX’ technology, placing a powerful multi-effects engine within nio 2 | 4’s custom drivers. These effects rest close to the core of your computer, working independently of other software and providing powerful ultra-low latency effects for hassle-free, real time jamming and recording. This same unique environment ensures rock-solid, lightning-fast performance, making it the ideal interface solution for home recording, live performing and DJ’ing alike; one size fits all. With two headphones outputs, it’s also an ideal solution for the classroom environment.nio 2 | 4’s multi-effects engine includes a selection of the world’s finest guitar amp and distortion pedal effects, as well as filters, delay, chorus and phaser effects derived from Novation’s synth classic, the Supernova II. Finally, nio 2 | 4 features EQ, compression, gating and reverb solutions from signal processing experts, Focusrite."
You can find more info on the Novation Nio site.NAMM: Novation Nocturn
"eaturing the latest Automap Universal 2.0 software, exclusive to Novation controllers, Nocturn provides automatic, instant and intelligent control of all automatable plug-ins within every major sequencer, including Pro Tools.Nocturn features eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders, each equipped with a bright eleven-LED ring (ideal for laptop DJ’ing in a dark club environment). These are accompanied by eight user-assignable illuminated buttons and a smooth, professional 45mm cross-fader. The finishing touch is Novation’s unique ‘speed dial’; a touch-sensitive rotary encoder that instantly takes control of whatever your mouse is focused on!
Featuring a revolutionary new 'heads-up transparent control GUI', Automap Universal 2.0 places a transparent control map across your computer screen, to be recalled or hidden at will. Little or no user setup is required and plug-in control can be exactly the way you want it, no matter what music software you use. Just boot up the plug-in and you’ll see at a glance how the parameters are automatically assigned to each of Nocturn’s controls. An instant click and control ‘learn’ function is also available for quick re-assigning of controls, or for creating your own controller map in seconds. Multiple page options mean that you can assign a potentially infinite number of parameters for each plug-in."
You can find more info on Novation's Nocturn Page.
Sequential Circuits Six-Trak on Aliens Project
Image via the Alien's Project blog. The Six-Trak was featured with samples as the Aliens Project Toy of the Month for June of 2004.Korg M3 Radias Rock - NY To Barbados
YouTube via KidNepro
"Proto Rock 1.2 - Radias Rock for the Korg M3 is now available from Kid Nepro.
Music and Video by: Steve Proto
More info and demos at: www.kidnepro.com
2008 - Kid Nepro Productions"
Man, I remember the Kid Nepro ads in the back of Keyboard Magazine from ages ago - according to their site, they started in 1984. It's a trip seeing them on YouTube now. Hopefully more synth demos will come including some older gear they did soundsets for.
NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - Analogue Systems modular noise
YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here are some noises being generated from a monster Analogue Systems system 8500 with the new rs430 Distortion module. You can also see the new rs600 Performance Wheels modules which are more than just beautiful."
Update via REwire in the comments:
"Oh wait, those are my arms!
In short, the RS-430 Distortion Module has a distortion level that's cv'able as well as the mix ratio. The variations in the video are various CV sources like LFO, S&H and OSC's to the CV inputs. That makes all kinds of distortion sequencing possible, something you can't do with outboard pedals. Also, nothing else in Euro does this; previous distortions like Doepfer's are really Wave Multipliers you have to feed a Sine or Triangle. This takes any waveform and distorts cleanly. I've tried running my modular through guitar distortions and single cycle waveforms just turn to squares and disappear.
I think this video gives you an idea what your tone from a single OSC sounds like and what CV does to it. Make music or noise of that."
NAMM 2008 - Big City Music - LL Electronics RozzBox! (1)
namM 2008 - Big City Music - LL Electronics RozzBox! (2)
YouTube via bigcitymusic. You might remember the RozzBox from this post back in 2005.
"Here is the new RozzBox 5-voice synthesizer from Kilian Leonhardt at LL Electronics in Germany. It is truly unique with its tube driven filter (which sounds amazing) and its extremely compact size. These will be available by around mid-April at Big City Music."
NAMM 2008: Tara Buch Live @ Moog, Demo of MF-104z
YouTube via tarabusch
"http://analogsuicide.com
http://tarabusch.com
http://moogmusic.com
NAMM 2008: Tara Buch Live @ Moog With MF-104z"