MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, February 5, 2008


Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Spectral Display - It Takes A Muscle - Nederland


YouTube via smm122. Spot the synths.
"Live TV - Nederland Muziekland 1982 - It Takes a Muscle [To Fall In Love] - StudioMichelMulders"

Moog Little Phatty an' Ciat-lonbarde Trimin


YouTube via opsysbug
"Ciat-lonbarde "trimin" triple theremin
(www.ciat-lonbarde.net) into filter cv
input on Little Phatty. Mash it up !"

Minimoog Keyboard Maintenance

This came in on the Lords of the Mini list. From The MINIMOOG Model D - Technical Service Manual

"Section VIII: Keyboard Maintenance
Occasionally il will become necessary to clean and adjusl the keyboard. The contacte, although gold plated, may become dirty, conlaminated, or corroded. When conlacts become poor, noises and erraíic sounds may be generated while playing the instrumenL
To service lhe keyboard, the bottom cover must be removed. This cover is held on with 8 wood screws. If the keyboard compartmení is found to be excessively dirty, it should be blown out with air first.
Avoid touching the buss bars Or the spring contacts with the fíngers since hand oils and perspiration will cause corrosion. Under normal conditions, any dirt can be removed by spraying the assembly with a light coating of a high grade contact cleaner. At the factory, we use and recommend Cramolin®. If this is not availabie, TV tuner spray may be used. Do not under any ciTcumstances use abrasives or abTasive tools, since this will destroy the goldpiating. If spraying does not cure the problem, try wiping the buss bar with a cotton swab in the área of the problem key OT keys.
Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the spring contacts for more tension. This is done by bending the spring so thal it is closer to the buss bar. It is easiest to bend at the end nearest the mounting board. In ali cases, the "pitch" contact must occur before the "trigger" contact. The pitch buss bar is nearest the front of the instrument. The trigger buss bar is in the center, and the third buss bar nearest the rear of the instrument is not used and therefore need not be cleaned or adjusted.
To clean fhe keys, use a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution. Never allow solutions or spray cleaners to run down between the keys. Avoid harsh solvents, since the keys are made of plastic and may be dissolved. Scratches may be removed with a plastic or automotive poiishing compound. Waxing the keys is not recommended."

Electro Harmonix EH - 0400 Analogue Mini Synthesizer Demo


YouTube via derrytift2
"Watch this space for auction details... One thing I forgot to mention in the video was that I have also replaced the pitch bend slider."

Nick's World Of Synthesizers Trailer


YouTube via sheffieldvision
"buy now from sheffieldvision.com full-length version featured in 'The World Of Pink Grease' DVD"

Moog Realistic MG-1 (genuine 24dB/oct Moog filter)



Moog Realistic MG-1 (genuine 24dB/oct Moog filter) part 2

YouTube via bostich1
"Moog Realistic MG-1 (genuine 24dB/oct Moog filter) with mobius sequencer"
"The MG-1 is a 2-VCO monophonic/polyphonic analog synth with a genuine 24dB/oct Moog filter. On the MG-1, the VCOs are referred to as 'Tone Generators'. It can produce sawtooth, square and pulse waveforms, and the oscillators are detunable and syncable. A simple ASR (attack, sustain, release) envelope called 'Contour' can be applied to both the amp and the filter. The LFO section provides triangle or square wave patterns as well as Sample-and-Hold. Additionally there is a simple Ring-Mod effect called 'Bell'.

Unique to the MG-1 is a slider on the far right side of the keyboard which controls the volume of a simple 10-voice polyphonic organ sound. This feature makes it at least a little more versatile than theRogue. There are 1/4inch inputs and outputs, Pitch-Trigger (CV- Gate), Stereo Out, Aux In (Filter In). It is used by Peter Gabriel, Nortec, 808 State, Remy Shand, and KMFDM."

Roland JX-8P Synthesizer "carpet-strings" ;-)


YouTube via retrosound72

"relaxed synth demo by RetroSound

'carpet-strings': Roland JX-8P on the carpet
bass drones: SCI Pro-One
drums: Roland TR-606"

MusoTalk 119-NAMM Report 2008-Audiocubes-Mtron-Nordwave


YouTube via musotalk

MPC5000 Demo Track

via Boele of SCD:

"I am betatesting the new MPC5000, which has a VA synth on board. And a quite good sounding one as well. Did a demosong for it.

SynthSCD.mp3

It has a three voice synth on board with all kinds of filters (some
*very* good sounding ones!), two ADSR's, 2 LFO's, sync, crossmodulation, ringmodulation, noise, etc.
The VCOs have sine, sawtri (really from saw to triangle wave), Pulse, White Noise, Pink Noise, Red Noise and PWM)
Filters: Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, BandStop, BandBoost, Model 1, Model 2, Model 3, Vocal 1, Vocal 2 and Vocal 3. Most filters with choosable 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 poles!
Envelopes are snappy. There is a stereo spread that positions the indivual position of each VCO in the stereofield.
There is great arpeggiator as well, plus you can route the synth through the build in effects (to many to mention, and very nice ones in there as well).
The synth is *completely* controlable with the so called Q link
controllers: 12 buttons, 8 knobs and 4 sliders. The user interface is very cool.

The song is pure MPC, only the drums are samples (also from the MPC).

Regards, Boele"

You can find more info on the MPC5000 here.

The Tiracon 6V

You might remember the name Tiracon way back in 2005 from this post (more info there). The 6V appears to be a different synth. Below are the specs from this site where you can find a few more shots and info. Be sure to click on the link above the pictures when you get there for more. Also note this is hosted on Vermona site. via André

"6 stimmiger, polyphoner Synthesizer
VCO Wellenform : Sägezahn 4' und Rechteck 4', 8' und 16' kombinierbar
VCF : 24 dB Tiefpaß mit regelbarer Resonanz
3 LFO's : je einer für VCO, VCF und Pulsbreite
32 Programmspeicherplätze
Sequenzer mit 2 Spuren für 250 Noten
Chord-Memory Funktion
Interface für Kassettenrecorder zum Sichern
Midi: in out und thru
Gewicht 14 kg"

slices issue 4-05: legowelt/bunker records part1


YouTube via deaflikeelvis. "an extract from slices magazine dvd"

slices issue 4-05: legowelt/bunker records part2

Post-Cohen

flickr by morganfitzp

full size

"Charles Cohen's instrument after a show with Erik Ruin at the Physick House in Philadelphia."

The MacBeth M5 "Love Machine"

click here for a couple more shots of the blue and white Tim Love MacBeth M5, sent my way directly from the man himself, Ken MacBeth:
"That is a custom M5 designed for artist and producer Tim 'Love' Lee some two or so years ago. I called it the 'Love Machine'... For your viewers' interest- here are some other pics =] Looking back at it, I think it has an almost futuristic meets art deco flavour!

Regards to all, Ken"

Buchla 222e Shipping

via Tom:
"I thought your readers would be interested to know that Buchla and Associates is finally shipping their 222e, Multi-Dimensional Kinesthetic input port module(s). I picked up mine friday and have not taken the rings off since:) This system will be featured quite a bit on the upcoming Fuxa record, "Electric Sound of Summer" due out later this year."

Thanks Tom! That is one gorgeous system.

ELP - Karn Evil 9 3rd Impression


YouTube via windhoek35.

Update: Skinny Puppy makes their first appearance ever at 2:11.

"Emerson, Lake & Palmer at the California Jam in 1974."
via steveo on the-gas-station
"Ooooo this footage is rare for several reasons - First it is extremely good quality footage from the legendary Cal Jam 74 festival.. Headlining were ELP (support acts included The Eagles , Black Sabbath and Deep Purple)....anyway for synth anoraks it is THE ONLY FOOTAGE of the Moog Constellation System being used. There was I believe only one system ever made and it was the forerunner to the polymoog...It was only ever recorded on ELP's Brain Salad Surgery Album...(the footage is a live performance of part of that album) - Of course also of note is Emmo giant Moog Modular which doubles as "the computer" ....lol...you see Emmo play the constellation right at the start then at about 2'50 ...theres more parts of this concert with better shots of the constellation (but not it being played)... Fabulous!"

84 - Gwei-lo (Korg Electribe EMX-1)


YouTube via atishmeh

Roland Juno-60 *arpeggiator games* by RetroSound


YouTube via retrosound72

"arpeggio: Roland Juno-60, the arpeggiator is triggered by the Pro-One internal sequencer
bass: SCI Pro-One, triggered by the TR-606
drums: Roland TR-606"

Fairlight Sample demo


YouTube via dbeckster
"Turn up the volume and you'll here the drums: bad audio. A Fairlight, my good children, was a sampler back in the day (made by PPG) that had the most unique and incredible sounds ever. It was even better than a Moog synthesizer, but the cost was killer. Luckily, I found some Fairlight samples on my dad's Emax. Please, enjoy and tell me how I did."
PPG? Anyone know if there was any affiliation whatsoever?

KORG Electribe MX

images via this auction

Casio VL-Tone

via this auction

"Casio VL-tone VL-1 electronic musical instrument and calculator. It comes with its vinyl case and original cardboard box, which is worn. It also comes with the original instructions and a small songbook, "Assorted Melodies for VL-1." It is super-clean and looks like it was never used or used VERY little. The battery compartment is clean, too. It takes four AA batteries or could work with an ac adaptor (not included). It is fun and compact -- it is a bit under 12 inches long and under 3 inches wide."

Roland MSQ-700

via this auction
"The MSQ-700 is an 8-track sequencer that holds up to 6,500 notes that can be stored. Several functions of the MSQ-700 include a chain function, multi-track function, overdubbing and a merge function. Use it to control your TR-909, or Juno-60 or any other MIDI equipment. The MSQ-700 is compatible with both MIDI and Roland's proprietary DCB sync methods (although it can't do both at the same time).

Recording
The MSQ may load notes in real time or step time into any of the units 8 tracks. The unit offers 1-6 and 8 beats per measure. Step time allows you to enter notes step by step. The note is selected by an external keyboard and the duration is selected by a slider. While the slider seems relatively sturdy moving this slider back and forth over and over again can¡¯t be to helpful to slider¡¯s longevity. I find the slider a little awkward to use. The slider offers 1/64, 1/32, 1/16, 1/12, 1/8, ¼, ½ notes to be selected. Longer notes may be created with ties. There is rest key with is used to input rests with duration selected by the slider. You may record data at the beginning of a track or identify a beginning of a measure in to insert data into.

Interfacing
The MSQ has both MIDI in and out ports and well as a DCB interface. However the machine can only use on these interfaces at once. So it will not act as a DCB to MIDI converter which is a shame. This means you cant send the unit midi data and have it send out the DCB interface. DCB is found on the Roland Juno 60 and more importantly later Jupiter 8s. The MSQ may be controlled by its internal clock or controlled by external midi clock, tape sync, or din sync. The MSQ can write tape sync and can control other units (i.e. TR909, TR606, MC4, etc..) using din sync. The ability to sync and control using all these different formats is one of the MSQ main strengths. The unit can be controlled by its own or external midi clock and send din sync signals at the same time or vice versa. So the MSQ700 will function as a midi clock to din sync converter and this is one of its primary use today.

Playback/Control
To playback what has been recorded you simply select the track you wish to play and hit the play key. The sequence will run to its end and then stop or you make select ¡®continue play¡¯ and it will repeat over and over. You may stop the sequence during playback and then hit the stop/continue key and the sequence will start at the point it was stopped or you may scroll forward or backward to the applicable measure. More than track may be played at once. You may program the machine to play up to 78 tracks in any combination which is known as chain play.

Editing or Lack of Editing
An erase function allows you erase a complete track but there is no way to erase a measure or an individual step which is a tremendous short fall of the machine. So if you make a mistake at some part of the track you either live with it or erase the entire track. A merge command allows you to mix up to seven tracks of data onto one track. A ¡®time correct¡¯ or quantize function is available which essentially decrease the units timing resolution. I¡¯m not to big of a fan of this type of error correction. Overdub is also available which allows you to enter data in real time playing along with existing data. When using DCB, the existing data and the overdub is loaded into a new track. When using MIDI, only the new data is loaded into the new track. If you like the overdub you may merge it with the original data. No other functions are offered, no step time edit or anything else.

Other
A cassette interface is provided to store and load data. The unit uses ¼ audio cables to connect with your tape recorder. The unit offers save, load and verify to test the save. The entire memory of the MSQ or selected tracks may be saved. The data may be reloaded into the unit as it was saved or interestingly enough the track data may be loaded into empty tracks without affecting tracks with data on it. Also worth noting is that the MSQ offers a level test to help you determine the appropriate level of playback that should be used for best results when loading data."

KORG Polysix

images via this auction

ARP Explorer 1

images via this auction

Roland Juno-106 with Blue LEDs and Wood Side Panels

images via this auction

BTW, here are some wood sides if you already have a Juno-106.
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