Friday, March 07, 2008
The ARP 2600: Oscillators Part 4
Inside the Korg Polysix. Analog synths with Storage
YouTube via sounddoctorin. via Nusonica.
"Bob Weigel of http://sounddoctorin.com goes over the layout of some of the more significant components in the Korg Polysix, a synthesizer which sold around 22,000 units produced from 1981 to 1983 or thereabouts. Korg simplified and cut cost in many ways on these units but they stand as one of the few fully analog (with a discrete VCO for each voice if not two) polyphonic synthesizers ever mass produced along with the Prophet 5/10, the Oberheim OBX, OBXa, and OB8, which had BOTH memory and full editing from the panel without toggling through menus etc. Later a MIDI retrofit was also introduced bringing this unit and a rather nice one I hear. Hopefully I can get mine working that I just purchased broken :-). That unit is not shown in this demo though. The MIDI board lays over the top of the CPU's and a connector actually goes into the cpu sockets and the cpu's set on the new MIDI retro board."
Hologlyphic_Volumetric_Synth
flickr by Hologlyphicsfull size
"Portable Analog Modular Volumetric Video Synthesizer-
Patch programmable by 'patch wires', just wire with no cable. Synthesizes a multitude of hologram quality 3D moving images. The smallest synth of the Hologlyphics system.
Inspired by when Synthi-AKS met R2D2 and saw him holographically project Princess Leia."
http://www.hologlyphics.com/
RozzBox One V2 Drum and Bass Demo
YouTube via JSBasss, via the forum.
"Demonstration of the RozzBox One V2 polyphonic synthesizer by L.L.Electronics, performed live by Kilian Leonhardt. Featuring (among others) envelope follower, bit crusher, sample rate reduction.
Other gear used: Roland PMA-5 (sequencing and crappy piano sound), E-MU e64 (sample drums), Behringer Virtualizer (delay)."
Does Your Synth Have Whiskers?
"As I was working on my [Hammond] M-2 I had a good view of the tone wheel generator in bright lighting. I thought that the tone wheel generator chassis was dusty but instead it was covered in whiskers. Zinc whiskers are crystalline structures that grow in the shape of a thin hairs emerging outward from a zinc surface. Every metal surface of the tone wheel generator is covered."More info including why here.
Prague Synthesizer Gathering
Remember these videos?Both peteness and Tiracon wrote in with some more info.
via peteness:
"Thanks for adding my unpretentious YouTube videos from Prague. That was the meeting of czech/ slovak internet forum "Electrozone". Electrozone is interested in mixing, recording, FXs, synthesizers since 2002....... The biggest analog freak of us is Bodyia. See his site [Syntetizéry].
There was a first synth's meeting in Bratislava one year ago. Here is some pics from Prague a week ago."
via Tiracon:
"pictures from prague meeting:
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ezoneaudiopro.zip (cca 15MB)
And all known vids on youtube:
Links to the individual vids: V-synth, Oasys, Promars, Microwave, -"-, Wavestation, Moogy, SH-09
Update: one more via petenesss
eZone sraz březen 2008
Studiologic NUMA
I'm guessing this is a MIDI controller keyboard only. Not much info on the Studiologic site. According to juri on the Waldorf list the physical design (think appearance) was designed by Axel Hartmann who also designed the Blofeld's look.Axel Harmann also designed the look for the MOOG Little Phatty, Alesis Andromeda an other synths. He also of course produced the Hartmann Neuron.
BTW, if you know what synths he worked on, feel free to list them out in the comments. It would be interesting to know them all.
Keio (Korg) Mini Pops Junior drum-box by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage drum machine demo by RetroSound
Keio Mini Pops Junior drum-box:
10 preset rhythm (Ballad, Cha Cha, Latin Beat, Rock 1, Polka, Waltz, Mambo, Bossa Nova, Rock 2, Fox Trot)
used by Trevor Horn (Buggles)
more info: http://www.retrosound.de and http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72"
MOOG PRODIGY Analog Synthesizer sequenced by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage synth demo by RetroSound
- first test of the new CV/Gate connections with my Prodigy
The Prodigy is triggered by the SCI Pro-One arpeggiator and internal sequencer with different settings.
drums: Roland TR-606
more info: http://www.retrosound.de and http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72"
Korg X-911 Guitar Synthesizer
YouTube via buchla300
"Just a demo of my latest purchase!
A funky little Korg X-911. Tracks quite well. Just fooling around on the Video.
May modify this to be a little modular as actually there is a lot of stuff in this little box according to this site http://home.swipnet.se/~w-49485/x911.htm"
Roland JD800 Improv
Modded Matrix-12 Stolen
Stephen wrote in to let me know the one of a kind modded Matrix-12 pictured here was recently stolen from a friend of his. If you find this synth either online or posted for sale, please contact him at lx_rudis at sbcglobal.net. There is currently a reward. Contct lx for more info. You can also reach him here."the instrument can be instantly recognized, and the mod is described in the caption ['a trip down memory lane. this is the 'matrix 12' which confused so many reviewers back in 2002 when i released Crashing the Russian Renaissance. note cyclone arpeggiator on right side, it is a monstrously powerful device for creating ostinatos and repetitive figures out of nothing. sadly, the synthesizer was stolen from me in 2007. it can be recognized by a half dozen 1/4" jacks on the back and toggle switches which enable one to either process six external signals or pass voices 7-12 into voices 1-6 for additional processing. '] it's the only one in the world modified that way, i know that because i modified all four of them and this one is unique - none of the others have toggle switches.
this one was modded by one of my collaborators with my assistance, it has _six_ jacks on the back approximately 1.5" apart from each other, in a straight line, roughly in the center of the back. above that is a row of six three position mini-toggles which allow the user to:
a-route the six synths in the bottom voice board into the six synths of the top voice board
b-do nothing
c-send line level signals at the jacks into the six synths of the top voice board.
there is no plastic plate on this instrument, the mod is clean but looks homebrewed. i never duplicated this mod, and to the best of my knowledge it never occurred to anyone else to duplicate this mod.
if the instrument is opened, it can be seen that the voice stacking option is done by running test probes with spring clips over to the hot pins on six of the voices on the stock multiple output modification made by oberheim.
additionally, the numbers for the multiple output mod have been peeled off because i had a bit of tape covering them up - in order for dan to make the mod work, he had to reverse the two banks of six jacks referencing the multiple outputs, so if you try to use them you'll find that they run
7,8,9,10,11,12,1,2,3,4,5,6"
Formication's Studio Shots
click here for more.Note the Dynacord Desktop Electronic Echo and the Sherman Filterbank
via Alec of The Formicarium
Kandinsky Variations
via vgermuse
"Albany Records just released a new album, An Encounter With the Music of William Kraft. The cover art is Kraft's graphic score for his Kandinsky Variations from 1975. The performance (2006) of that graphic piece is by Todd Barton, Akai EVI and Terry Longshore, Roland Handsonic. Enclosed is a 1:30 crop from that track."
Be sure to check out these videos of vgermuse and the EVI.
CR-78 triggering a synthesizer.com vs the pitch pirate
YouTube via RothHandle
"Yesterday two friends from Västerås came by the studio to try to explain what this whole modular synth business is about...And what better way than to bring a large beautiful synthesizer.com system to Roth HÄndle for a day of tweaking and noise making...and the odd musical sound here and there too..."
MK II moving violins through Moogerfooger bass murf
YouTube via RothHandle
"Yesterday was a really interesing day in a lot of ways...I started out by recording some drums for my good friend Niclas Criborn. Doing some pitch experiments and moogerfoogering. Then two friends from Västerås and brought a large synthesizer.com system for me to try out so that I would get a better understanding of how they work as I have been curious about them for years.
Sadly enough the experience left me impressed, inspired and utterly confused.
So to round off the day I thought I could make some standard films of pedals trying to show and demonstrate a bit how they work. Usually when people do this they use a drum machine or a arpggiated synth so I thought that maybe I could do something a bit different...so I recorded a little loop into a Boss loopstation of the Mellotron MK II strings and then tried that through a bunch of pedals."
The Persephone playing the synthesizer.com
YouTube via RothHandle
"Yesterday two friends from Västerås came by the studio to try to explain what this whole modular synth business is about...And what better way than to bring a large beautiful synthesizer.com system to Roth HÄndle for a day of tweaking and noise making...and the odd musical sound here and there too...
This short film is of the french instrument, the persephone controlling the synthesizer.com modular system.
This film was shot at the Roth HÄndle studios in stockholm with a simple Nokia phone. The studio is filled with odd and interesting instruments including Mellotrons, optigans and piles of other analog goodies. If you are curious about the studio please take a stroll by www.roth-handle.nu"
Jomox Resonator Neuronium Mutation with Mike
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Rhode Island - a Statescape
YouTube via DaveCornutt via Sequence 15 were you can find a higher resolution audio file.
"Source Code, "Rhode Island" - composed using the delay-line technique of Statescapes"
Gear: Roland JD800, Oberheim Matrix-1000, Studiologic MP-113 pedals, Boss DD-20 Giga Delay
Peavey DPM3 Sample
mp3 here
via kitnexus
"I bought my first real (albeit digital) synthesizer , a Peavey DPM3se, a couple of weeks ago, and I LOVE IT! I finally figured out how to program the thing, so I decided to make a demo of the sounds I made for it! I'm not the best live player, and there's a tad bit of popping from my old computer's soundcard, but I had fun making it (and making the sounds)!
If anybody has a Peavey DPM3se and wants the patches, they can email me at kitsunexus gmail.com"
Pixelh8 XY Online Noise Generator
click here and move your mouse in the black area. Read the bottom of the black area for instructions.via Pixelh8
Yamaha MM6 Cubase Demo
YouTube via boysynth
"The Yamaha MM6 is a budget synth, but it sounds great. This video shows the MM6 on auto-pilot being sequenced by Cubase. The song playing is Pet Shop Boys - I wouldn't normally do this kind of thing. This MIDI file was downloaded from www.psb-atdeadofnight.net where you can find high quality PSB MIDI files."
I think voodoo dog is actually controlling it.
Mattel Electronics Synsonics and Novation X station
YouTube via inducejack
"Heres a little tune with a mattel synsonic analog drum machine and synth lines from a Novation X station running through a DOD 585 Analog ... all » Delay. No other gear is on because the synsonic has no syncing capabilities for now but will soon mod for trigger ins... If you notice about half way I get psyched out thinking that the 707 is on...This was me just having fun hope you enjoy."
Future Retro Revolution Meets Rave-O-Lution
The Incredible Sounds of the Synclavier II
via this auction"Ultra rare private pressing demo record on clear blue vinyl, an artifact of electronic music history originally given out to prospective buyers of this innovative classic synth. It contains a montage of brief melodies and unique sound effects showing off the amazing capabilities of this system that combined sampled and FM synthesized sounds and was designed by legendary electronic composer Jon Appleton at Dartmouth College. The music and programming on this disc is credited to Denny Jaeger and Bill Keenan, plus there is an excerpt of a synthesized version of Vivaldi's Four Seasons by Patrick Gleeson (member of Herbie Hancock's 70s-era electric funk band). The Sync II has featured prominently in the recordings of Pat Metheny, Michael Jackson (who pretty much swiped the synth intro to "Beat It" from this lp!), Laurie Anderson, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Soft Cell, Marc Almond, Bronski Beat, ABBA, Genesis, Chick Corea, George Duke, Sting, Tomita, and Stevie Wonder."
MOOG Taurus Pedals
images via this auctionserial # 1656
"pics have been changed to wood/oak but could be changed back to original"
Paia GNOME synth 3740 black face 1974
images via this auction"Paia GNOME mini synth from the '70's. This unit is in very nice condition, I tested it and it works, the strip and probe seem to have no effect, trigger button does. I've had a few of these, due to the inexpensive parts used as a kit, most of the slide switches seem to be an ongoing problem, the pots are less of a problem, but some are scratchy. I wish someone offered these little noise making beauties with quality controls. Complete manual set is original, the front plate of this synth is very nice, the battery connections(2) look to have been insulated with tape , and might have to be longer. The trigger button is cheap, all in all you don't see many of these complete as this one."
Vermona on Sequencer.de
Sequencer.de just put up a bunch of content including samples, images and info on the following:Vermona DRM1 mkII - Analog-Drumsynthesizer (pictured)
Vermona RINGMODULATOR RM1
Vermona M.A.R.S. monophonic analogue rack synthesizer
Vermona Synthesizer 1983
You can find them here.
Absynth History and Review on Sequencer.de
Musikmesse: Percussa to Demo New MIDI Bridge Software
"MARCH 6TH - MERE, BELGIUM — Percussa, a Belgium based electronic musical instruments company, will demo its AudioCubes hardware platform with Propellerheads Reason at the upcoming Musikmesse. AudioCubes are a unique and visually intriguing performance tool that can be used as fully assignable MIDI controllers for music and multimedia as well as a standalone wireless digital/analog lo-fi sound generator and processor.
When used as a controller, the AudioCubes translate their physical positioning and proximity (including external surfaces) to Trigger and scalable Continuous Controller information, which can be routed via its Midi Bridge software to other applications such as as Ableton Live, Reason, softsynths, plug-in FX and physical MIDI devices. Through construct development programs such as Cycling 74's Max/MSP/Jitter these capabilities can be extended to the control of Lighting, Video, even electromechanical Installations, and open a world of research and education possibilities in which hands-on interaction with technology plays a key role.
Besides presenting an update to the MIDI Bridge application and manuals for AudioCubes, Percussa will demo improved compatibility with Propellerhead Software Reason 4 through a new remote codec, to be released as a free download for all AudioCubes users after the Musikmesse. Among the other improvements of its MIDI Bridge software are sensor scaling and inversion, and a preset system.
More than just an alternate controller, the AudioCubes inspire creative new approaches to your productions.
Availability: Software available as a free download from http://www.percussa.com/
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Variable theremin collaborative presents March 12-13
If you are in Ohio:
"Variable theremin collaborative presents March 12-13 events
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
The Variable Theremin Collaborative is a multidisciplinary performance that coordinates performance between participants by means of audible and visual feedback derived from each performer. The feedback takes the form of collaborative instruments, which require the performance of two dancers to function. There are two primary feedback vehicles: a theremin and video processor. The musicians -- Joe Adamik (percussion), Marina Peterson (cello) and Jesse Peterson (violin) -- will improvise, providing multiple potential inputs for the theremin.
A demonstration of this performance is scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the Aesthetic Technologies Lab in Putnam Hall 235. The Variable Theremin Collaborative will perform at 9 p.m. the same day in Seigfred Hall's Mitchell Auditorium. The group will also host a workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 13, at the Aesthetic Technologies Lab.
The theremin is a musical instrument that relies on two inputs to produce a single synthesized tone. The first input controls the frequency of the audible output, the second input controls volume. The result of the combination of the inputs is a monophonic, highly variable linearly controlled musical instrument. In a traditional theremin both inputs are controlled by a single player.
The Variable Theremin Collaborative expands on the traditional theremin by allowing elements of two dancers' performances to be mapped to inputs on a virtual theremin. The quintessential example of this is mapping a dancer's position relative to the front or back of the stage to the volume of theremin."
via Ty
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"Variable theremin collaborative presents March 12-13 events
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
The Variable Theremin Collaborative is a multidisciplinary performance that coordinates performance between participants by means of audible and visual feedback derived from each performer. The feedback takes the form of collaborative instruments, which require the performance of two dancers to function. There are two primary feedback vehicles: a theremin and video processor. The musicians -- Joe Adamik (percussion), Marina Peterson (cello) and Jesse Peterson (violin) -- will improvise, providing multiple potential inputs for the theremin.
A demonstration of this performance is scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at the Aesthetic Technologies Lab in Putnam Hall 235. The Variable Theremin Collaborative will perform at 9 p.m. the same day in Seigfred Hall's Mitchell Auditorium. The group will also host a workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, March 13, at the Aesthetic Technologies Lab.
The theremin is a musical instrument that relies on two inputs to produce a single synthesized tone. The first input controls the frequency of the audible output, the second input controls volume. The result of the combination of the inputs is a monophonic, highly variable linearly controlled musical instrument. In a traditional theremin both inputs are controlled by a single player.
The Variable Theremin Collaborative expands on the traditional theremin by allowing elements of two dancers' performances to be mapped to inputs on a virtual theremin. The quintessential example of this is mapping a dancer's position relative to the front or back of the stage to the volume of theremin."
via Ty
Roland Juno-60 + EHX Small Stone + Minimoog + SCI Pro-One
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage synth demo (70`s style) by RetroSound
analog strings: Roland Juno-60 through EHX Small Stone phase shifter
lead sound: Moog Minimoog
bass-drone: SCI Pro-One
drums: Roland TR-606
more info: http://www.retrosound.de and http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72"
ROBOTERWERKE Update
Hajo sent in some more info on the ROBOTERWEREKE including interviews, interesting comics and a couple more images. click here and scroll down to the red update. Comments disabled here to keep them all in that post.MOOG Prodigy Modular
click here. Be sure to scroll down when you get there for the Update including samples and this piece. Comments disabled here to keep them all on the prior post.via robert
genoQs at the Musikmesse
via genoQs Machines"we are delighted to announce that we will be present at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt, on Friday and Saturday, the 14th and 15th of March, 2008.
Most of all, we would like to take this opportunity to meet you in person, should you plan to be there, present you Octopus in person, and possibly reveal to you the one or other secret..
We will be located in the "Synthesizer-Welt" area: Hall 5.1 / B66, and much looking forward for you to drop by. See you in Frankfurt next week!"
Cwejman Review on The Stretta Procedure
click here for the full review."This is a somewhat lengthy preamble to deep love of Cwejman modules. To be clear, I own a nice mix of modules from a variety manufacturers. I always enjoyed using my modular, but there was a quality of unpredictability that was endearing in some situations, but somewhat annoying in others. So, sometime in the last six months I picked up a used Cwejman VCO-2RM. It was a revelation. Here was a precision that I have not experienced before in this format. This module does exactly what you ask it to do without giving a few suggestions of its own."
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Yamaha CS-60 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer
YouTube via bigcitymusic. The little brother of the CS80, the CS60.
"Here is a Yamaha CS-60 that we have had in storage since around 1996. It is in exceptional condition. These are normally fairly beat up because of their size and weight. Our friend Duron Kochli is playing it."
Swamp Thang
SwampThang.mp3
Bass - Doepfer modular ;-) (from an Allen Strange patch)
Perc - ESX1
Noises - KP2->KP3
the Mobius is clocking the beats
via daddio of Tapewarm
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Bass - Doepfer modular ;-) (from an Allen Strange patch)
Perc - ESX1
Noises - KP2->KP3
the Mobius is clocking the beats
via daddio of Tapewarm
Me playing Visage "Fade to Grey"
Practical Electronics Sound Synthesizer and the Minisonic
There is a current thread on the SDIY list regarding who has the oldest DIY synth. You might remember Jim Patchell's 1978 DIY modular.Geoff built the Sound Synthesizer designed by G.D. Shaw featured in Practical Electronics.
"I built the Practical Electronics Sound Synthesiser featured in the February 1973 issue of the magazine. I think it was the first DIY Synth to be published in the UK. For those who have never seen this, the designers page is here (Shaw's Corner), click on 'New Stuff v Old Hat' and scroll down to the front cover of the magazine"
From the site:
"An interest in the physics of sound meant that 1972 saw the design of a Sound Synthesiser. The prototype instrument is shown on the far left. Practical Electronics agreed to publish the design providing that it was made in modular form and equipped with a keyboard. The resulting instrument is shown on the front cover of PE for February 1973 and the series ran for a total of thirteen months."
Be sure to check out the Practical link below for more. Also check out this site.
Update via McKansas in the comments:
"Hi. I also built the 1973 Practical Electronics synth . Added the VCF that was published later. It had a sample and hold module that is still unrivalled. There were two simple but incredibly useful differential inverter/non-inverter/mixer amps. The ramp generators are very interesting eg: one ramp through the non-inverting and the other ramp output to the inverting input- this result to osc or filter. All my modules still work. This was a well thought out design. It was of course intended as a 'sound workshop' rather than a keyboard synth. The only glaring omission was the VCF. ... also had a great Ring Modulator..and voltage controlled stereo output amps."
Arp 2600 Keyboard Model 3604-P
images via this auction"Includes the Cable which connects the keys to the 2600, keyboard is fitted in a road case with top. This is the early model Arp 2600 keyboard that came with the Arp 2600 with the Moog style filter."
Synthesizers.com 22 space modular
via this auction1 - 22-Space cabinet made from MDF (Medium density fiberboard). Covered with Walnut contact paper
1 -Power supply
1 - Cable harness for 20 modules
1 - Q137 Power Control Module
1 - Q104 MIDI Interface Module
1 - Q124 Multiple Module
2 - Q106 Oscillator Modules
2 - Q109 Envelope Generator Modules
2 - Q108 Amplifier Module
1 - Q107 State-Variable Filter Module
1 - Q112 4-Channel Mixer Module1 - Q105 Slew Limiter Module
1 - Q110 Noise Source Module
1 - Q117 Sample / Hold Module
1 - Q116 Ring Modulator Module
1 - Q118 Instrument Interface Module
2 - Q141 Oscillator Aid Modules
1 - Double Space blank Module Panel
1 - Single Space Blank Module Panel
1 - Single Synthesizers.com Logo Panel
4 - QP4MM-12 12" Patch Cable (brown)
5 - QP4MM-24 24" Patch Cable (red)
3 - QP4MM-36 36" Patch Cable (orange)
Vintage MOOG Prodigy Pins
via this auction"vintage moog pins!
they say moog prodigy several times
and then I Dig Prodigy is highlighted in a different color.
in great shape, sorry if the picture is a bit blurry.
the pins measure about 1.5-2 inches."
Anyone seen these before?
I'm curious if they are from MOOG or custom and when they came out.
Zendrum Zap Midi Percussion Controller
Soulwax2
flickr by Michael De Wilde(click for Soulwax1)
Spot the synths.
Some labels below for what I immediately spotted.
AVIADOR DRO - La TV es nutritiva
YouTube via mgmanu2. Via David on AH. 1982. Is this the first TV appearance of the Roland TB-303? Anyone spot the other synths?
"Actuación en el programa de Ángel Casas 'Musical Express'"
Some notes via David on AH:
"(bassline makes appearance, in sync with 606, of course at 1:30 and 3:45)
"La Television es Nutrativa" appears on the LP Primer Aliento recorded '81 & '82
"El Naciemiento de la Industria" was on the Navidades Radioactives comp from 1982 which is when I'd assume they made the promotional rounds on Spanish TV.
El Aviador Dro are an outstanding band. Their 1st ever US tour brought them to a Rhumba club in Queens in 2006 where I captured the updated sound (sans 303) of "Nuclear Si":
AVIADOR DRO - El nacimiento de la industria
Aviador Dro - Nuclear Si 1983
Reunion in 2006:
Aviador Dro - Nuclear Si -NYC 2006
Pixelh8 Update
Laser Harp Mk II Construction
YouTube via shobley
Remember the Laser Harp? Here are some videos on it's construction. you can find more videos here.
Recording Oberheim DX for new Criborn track.
YouTube via RothHandle
"Today we started working on a new track for Niclas Criborns solo project. He said he wanted a slightly more harder electronic feel for the track. So I started off by taking out the Electribe and then I just felt it would be too simple...so I used the Oberheim DX instead. I hooked it up to the Roland Re-501, a moogerfooger analog delay and the sinister Sherman Filterbank MK I and then into a Urei compressor.
I think it turned out o.k.
This film was shot at my studio, Roth Händle. It is located in Stockholm Sweden and is available for sessions, or full productions. For more info please mumble by www.roth-handle.nu"
Flame midi talking synth on new Criborn track
YouTube via RothHandle
"Today we started recording the second track for some sort of ep. Niclas wanted it to be electronic so I made it.....electronic. The rhythm was made on the Oberheim DX and after that I recorded a random arpeggio thing using this wonderful device...The flame midi talking synth.
As David Bowie once said about the Stylophone...I write all my songs on this.
Well...maybe not, I still write some on the stylophone.
This film was shot at Roth Händle studios, Stockholm. For more info and/or bookings please visit www.roth-handle.nu"
The beat from Palookaville messing with the Yamaha GX-1
YouTube via RothHandle. The GX-1 was the precursor to the CS80.
"Tomorrow Thursday will be a big day because we will be changing the power supply for the Yamaha GX-1.
But yesterday I had a wonderful swedish band visiting me in the studio. The are called the beat from Palookaville and I couldn't resist turning on the GX-1 and let Torbjörn fiddle around with the giant synth. The synth is terribly out of tune because we didn't really let it warm up but you can sort of get an idea of the textures...YOu should also keep in mind that this is the first time Torbjörn sat down at this synth. Anyways it might be of some interest...
I think he was very intrigued by the knee control...
For more info on the Yamaha GX-1 and the roth händle studio in general...please visit www.roth-handle.nu"
Novation A-Station + Novation Drum Station
Little Lap Dogma
Roland Juno-106 + SH-101 + TR-606 by RetroSound
drummachine jam, md 606 and evolver smallstone
Hand Made TB-303 Clone
via wire to the ear where you can find more info."It didn’t have the interesting sequencer of a real 303 but the basic sound was extremely close. With careful Midi programming (back then on Atari Cubase) you could fake the slides and accents that made the 303 so wicked."
Nord Lead 2x Demo
Oberheim OB-MX
YouTube via rezfilter. "The Oberheim OB-MX. Sonic Fury."
Hopefully we will see more of these. The OB-Mx is a fascinating bit of synth history.
See these posts for more and be sure to see this post. Don Buchla was involved in the design.
Update: Be sure to also check out the samples in the prior posts including these from Brian Kehew of The Moog Cookbook.
Roland TR-606 "Drumatix" Analogue Drum Machine by RetroSound
Youtube via retrosound72
"vintage drum machine demo by RetroSound
Roland TR-606 from 1982
7 analogue Sounds: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Low Tom, High Tom, Closed/ Open Hi-Hat, Cymbal
The little sister of the legandary Roland TR-808 with the typical LED step programming.
more info: http://www.retrosound.de and http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72"
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Alesis Andromeda "'I"ll Wait" Van Halen
Jim Patchell Patchtron
DIY modular built from scratch by Jim Patchell in 1978.Note the filter in the Mattson Mini Modular bears his name.
You can find previous posts feature Jim Patchell including more of his modular DIY here.
You can find the Jim Patchell DIY Synthesizer Web Page here.
New Old Stock Boss RPH-10
via swissdoc:"just got this in the mail today, a brand new, mint in box, New Old Stock Boss RPH-10.
Opening this up was like in a time machine, the flyer, the sticker etc. 23 years old if I take the printed in 1985 label from the manual.
Will add a decent phasing to my Blofeld ;-)"
Check out AudioCubes at Musikmesse 2008
via Percussa"I am Bert Schiettecatte, the founder of PERCUSSA, and the inventor of the AudioCubes, the first tangible interface in the world for live electronic music.
I would like to personally invite you to our booth at the upcoming Musikmesse in Frankfurt, and check out the latest developments of the AudioCubes, such as:
• improved compatbility with Propellerheads Reason
• the MIDI Bridge preset system
• improved MIDI continuous controller scaling, range setting and inversion
Our booth location: Hall 5.1, Stand D39. Stop by and say hello!
Also, don't forget to visit the AudioCubes forum where you can exchange experiences with other users of the AudioCubes and ask questions.
Warm regards from Europe,
Bert Schiettecatte
PERCUSSA"
Dubsounds Vintage Drum Player and the KORG KR-55
I previously posted on Dubsounds back on May 16, 2006. Back then it was on their MOOG Polymoog page.Recently Kris wrote into the Analog Heaven email list with links to images of three version of the KORG KR-55, the original, the KR-55B revision 1 and the KR-55B revision 2. I asked him about putting up a post and he pointed me to the source of the images, the Dubsounds KR-55 info page.
You will find more info including history, images and samples as well as sample sets for sale. To check out the samples, click on the "Listen To My Beats" button. A player will come up in which you can select the KROG KR-55, and other drum machines. A drop down with the presets for each will come up. You can select any and listen the full rhythm.
Be sure to check out the rest of http://www.dubsounds.com/ as well. BTW, for a more virtual experience with classic drum machines, also check out Audio Playground.
BTW, Kris is looking for service manuals of the K-55Bs. If you know of where to find one, please comment or shoot me an email. My contact info is on the right of the site - just do a search on the page for contact.
My kitten plays keyboards better than me.
YouTube via hamsterdunce
"An outtake of a recent video interview I made for SonicState.com when my Himalayan kitten (Dusty) steals the show and starts playing synth music behind me that actually sounds pretty friggin' good. That jerk. It's bad enough that he's better looking, but I figured I at least had all the talent up in here's."
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 with Duron
YouTube via bigcitymusic
"This is a Rev3 Prophet-5 that we just pulled from our warehouse. The physical condition is beautiful and, amazingly, it actually still works fairly well. We will clean and service it as we do all our vintage synths. But for now, here is Duron playing it."
TRIADEX MUSE
images via this auction"From the hometown in which it was designed, we are offering a beautifully preserved TRIADEX MUSE sythesizer. A very historic item, as the sequencer in the MUSE is considered the very first digital instrument ever!, designed by two engineers from MIT, Marvin Minsky and Edward Friedkin. An extremely rare piece only about 240 of these were ever made, and not typically available for commercial sale. This piece is in excellent working condition. The woodwork is also in excellent shape. As you can see from the photos, the faceplate, writing and original lights have all been very well preserved also. The unit also comes with a detailed manual. The synth has a great sound, which can be monitored both through a built-in speaker, as well as an external speaker that can be easily connected through the back. The sequencer for this item is very unique and unusual. Controlled by sliders in the front of the unit, the MUSE was designed to have the capacity to actually select notes and invent themes, as an early experiment in artificial intelligence. By adjusting the sliders, one controls how these themes develop. A very interesting compositional tool! Great for anyone with an interest in electronic music. What more, the synth has a classic, haunting and musical sound. -the Smithsonian Institute selected the MUSE for display in their musical instrument show\ -among other musicians, film composer Tony Lusis featured the MUSE in the theme for the movie "The Call of the Spirit." -featured in the TV show "The Wonderful World of Popular Science," in which the MUSE is used to compose a two-part invention. A very special piece for any synth enthusiast, or electronic composer."
KORG Electribe ES-1 MKII
images via this auction"# ES-1 mkII Specifications (subject to change):
# Number of parts: 12 (One Shot=9, Slice Part=1, Audio In Part=1, Accent Part=1)
# Sampling Frequency: 32kHz
# Maximum Sampling Time: 95 (mono) / 47.5 (stereo) seconds, saving to internal memory
# Number of Samples: 100 (mono) + 50 (stereo)
# Memory: 128 patterns, 16 songs
# Master Effect: Delay (Normal, Motion Sequence, BPM sync)
# Insert Effects: 11 types (Reverb, Flanger/Chorus, Phaser, Ring Modulator, Pitch Shifter, Compressor, Distortion, Decimator, Isolator, Resonance, Filter, Modulation Delay)
# Sequencer: (Pattern) 64 steps maximum per part, motion sequence, 1 parameter per part, 64 events, One Shot part=4 parameters, Audio In part=3 parameters, Accent part=1 parameter, Delay=2 parameters, Effects=2 parameters : (Song) 256 patterns maximum per song, event recording: 43,700 events maximum per song
# Output: L/MONO, R (1/4" phone jack-mono x 2), Headphones (1/4" stereo phone jack)
# Input: AUDIO IN (1/4" stereo phone jack, Level switch LINE/MIC, Gain adjustment knob)
# External Memory: SmartMedia (4 to 64MB, 3.3V)
# AD/DA conversion: 20-bit linear
# MIDI: IN, OUT, THRU
# Power Consumption: 6W
# Power Supply: DC 9V (AC adapter)
# Accessories: AC adapter (DC9V, 600mA)
# Dimensions: 11-3/5"W x 8-3/5"D x 2-1/5"H
# Weight: 1.6kg / 3 lbs"
Music Tech Pro Performer (3 of 3)
YouTube via Hiddenfortress. You can find Part 2 and 1 here. via brian c.
"Here it is the Pixelh8 Music Tech Pro Performer for the GBA and DS. Sign up @
www.hiddenyouthrecords.co.uk for details of when and where it will be releaased."
Update: Be sure to check out 6:13 for a nod to Matrixsynth! Thank you Pixelh8!!! :)
Promising Technique
YouTube via zfan88. via filip_t on the forum.
"Test recording demonstrating live manipulation capabilities of av sampler setup operated by Zambari. Drums played by Arszyn. Human beatbox samples taken from http://vjkungfu.tv/archive/av-challen..., under Creative Commons licence. "
ML-303v4 modified
Harvestman Module Review on trash_audio
click here for the full review."Both modules are aesthetically beautiful front and back and well constructed. I'm not sure how I feel about Buchla Style wiggle on the knobs. The knobs definitely makes me feel a more rich, almost as if I could afford a Buchla. It's almost like picturing your girlfriend is Shannyn Sossamon while you're...... *ahem*. Anyways this is almost like cheating... so aside from the wiggle causing hallucinations, I'm going to assume that they're a welcome change because I treat my gear like crap and a little give on the knobs will keep them from getting bent."
Coalescence and Luxation
"This is what I've been working on for the past week after I put my kids to bed. The music is realized entirely using my modular - every total element, one monophonic line at a time. The only non-modular element is Battery which I used for the drums. All of this audio was recorded into my DAW and severely processed and edited, but no other synths were used."via The Stretta Procedure where you can find the full post with audio and more images.
The real Arturia Jupiter 8V
Doepfer A-100 Monster Base Frame
via Doepfer, via ross.On the occasion of the Musikmesse Frankfurt from March 12 to 15, 2008 we show the prototype of the A-100 Monster Base. It has the same width as the A-100 monster case and is planned as a base frame for these. But it can be used also without the monster case. It has a removeable top cover with handle for easy transportation.
The base frame has two rows for modules available: one with horizontal alignment and another 45 degrees inclined row. The useable width will be probably 160 HP (i.e. a bit less than the monster case because of the mechanical construction). Two A-100 power supplies (PSU2) and four bus boards are built in.
Release date: spring 2008, price: still to be calculated
zorlon cannon
flickr by nakedintruderfull size
This image is actually from wire to the ear where you can find a write-up of the Harvestman Zorlon Canon.
Korg X50
e-mu Emax sounds disk test PPG cello
YouTube via yamahacs80 (click for more). Emax sound disk test : ppg cello
Not the best audio quality, but they should give you a sense of the character as well as some of the soundsets for the E-Mu Emax.
PAiA Fatman Analog Synthesizer Jam/Test
via Nusonica
"Simple jam session, testing out the PAiA Fatman Analog Synthesizer. The drums are from a Korg drum machine. The PAiA Fatman is a DIY Analog Synthesizer kit. It arrives… More» in a thousand pieces, and you build it. The included instructions are excellent, and this was a very fun build. I highly recommend PAiA’s products."
Roland TR-707 Rhythm Composer by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage drum machine demo by RetroSound
Roland TR-707 from 1985
15 sounds (kick 1, kick 2, snare 1, snare 2, low tom, mid tom, high tom, rim-shot, cow bell, hand clap, tambourine, open and closed high-hat, crash/ ride cymbals)
hi-hat, cymbals and claps are identical to the TR-909 [maybe not - see the comments of this post]
more info: http://www.retrosound.de and http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72"
MusoTalk 128 - Use Audio Plugiator Teil 1
YouTube via musotalk
Description in Googlish:
"2nd Part and additional information on www.musotalk.de-The Use Audio is a DSP hardware synthesizer, whose conviction on toner plug-ins based. Some of the synths already known from the Scope DSP platform. The device is phonetically very flexible and can be in the future for more sounds and plug-ins. Particularly suitable for musicians whose sound from the studio to the stage."
Jomox Resonator Neuronium Pt 3 with Mike
Monday, March 03, 2008
End of the line cafe
YouTube via adigitalnoise. Sent my way via Shawn of Analogue Haven.
"A man bides his time at the End of the line cafe collecting tickets for the Big Prize."
Payout comes in at 6:42.
Kaossilator/Downgrade/Cyclodon
Roland SH-09 in Prague
YouTube via petenesss. "eZone sraz 3/2008. Ecson Waldes předvádí SH-09"
Roland Promars in Prague
YouTube via petenesss. "eZone sraz 3/2008. Bodyia předvádí Promars."
Korg Wavestation in Prague
YouTube via petenesss. "eZone sraz 3/2008. Amorph předvádí Wavestation"
Looks like there was a synthesizer event in Praque
TR-606 mod vs TR-808
YouTube via lesingemonotone
Update via /kroffe in the comments: "It's only a comparisson - I'm not claiming I've turned the 606 into an 808. The 606-mods are based on the Geoff Waterston mods: The TR-808 in the movie is not modified.
/kroffe a k a Le Singe Monotone"
Kurzweil K250
images via this auction"Rare Kurzweil K250 synthesizer in great condition. Included are the hard to find QLS sampling software, original stand, two owners manuals, power supply, Macintosh computer with external hard drive, floppy drive, NOS keyboard and mouse and spare computer hardware. This package sold for $12,000 in 1984. I have seen stands and power supplies sell for $250 each recently. Other features include the 88 note velocity sensitive weighted keys, 341 standard presets, 18 bit floating point resolution, user sampling, and built-in sequencer. Research this unit for all the details. The piano and organ patches are great and the piano feel is true.
These units are still widely used in recording studios. This particular unit was owned by the late Billy Rancher. The entire package weighs about 125 pounds. "
Roland SPV-355
images via this auction"Roland SPV-355 vintage analog pitch to CV monosynth. I would like to add that effecting the VCO pitch or VCF cutoff very easily by using the LFO for your Kenton Pro Solo or other MIDI to CV converter and hooking it up to the Pedal Control section. There's a slider for both the filter and VCO so not having an onboard LFO is really no big deal." The auction includes this Sound on Sound article on the SPV-355.
MOOG Sonic Six
via this auction"This model is an older model that I've actually NEVER seen available online, as the few I've seen have lacked the unique "Moog" molding on the top of the case as this one has. The power cable is also connects to the synthesizer as a three pin plug."
Some Unconventional Roland TB-303 Tracks
NIN Releases Ghosts I-IV - Nine Tracks For Free
"Nine Inch Nails presents Ghosts I - IV, a brand new 36 track instrumental collection available right now. Almost two hours of new music composed and recorded over an intense ten week period last fall, Ghosts I - IV sprawls Nine Inch Nails across a variety of new terrain.Trent Reznor explains, 'I've been considering and wanting to make this kind of record for years, but by its very nature it wouldn't have made sense until this point. This collection of music is the result of working from a very visual perspective - dressing imagined locations and scenarios with sound and texture; a soundtrack for daydreams. I'm very pleased with the result and the ability to present it directly to you without interference. I hope you enjoy the first four volumes of Ghosts.'"
You can get the new album here. You can download the first nine tracks for free on the site.
Gratuitous and required synth shot via a2sidedcoin. Spot the synths.
Update: If you are a fan, I should note that Alessandro Cortini of NIN has supported this site. You can see some posts either featuring or mentioning his influence here. Be sure to check out this video of the Buchla 200e he sent in. Also check out the Kind Words on Matrixsynth section on the right of this site.
EMS SYNTHI HIFLI
via Stefan. spotted on Marktplaats.nlGoogle translated description:
"Learn offered a very rare EMS 70 years `effect. The HIFLI. Want something special in terms of its appearance and sounds, then this is the ideal machine! Not cheap or megavet and super-apart (art)! Incusief the manual, and of course the pedals retrostandaard well as suitcases holding them zitten."
Technos Acxel Resynthesizer
click here for more images sent in by an anonymous reader. Be sure to click on the label at the bottom of this post for more info on this interesting synth from history including video.Update: these are actually images of Mathias Boman's Acxel
Roland TB-303 AcidLab
click here for some images sent in via an anonymous reader.Nice Roland System 700 in the background.
waldorf blofeld demo 1
Crumar DS-2 by syntezatory.prv.pl
YouTube via Jexus
"1978 Crumar DS2. All sounds programmed by WC Olo Garb. Video editing by WC Olo Garb. ||| Syntezatory.prv.pl Videos: showing you not what a synthesizer can do, but what a man can do with a synthesizer.
DS-2 has this brutal and invasive quality to its sound and my ears were bleeding at the end of editing. Hope yours will not."
Korg Synthesizer MS-10 Pitch Bend Repair
Roland TB-303 AcidLab Mini Modular
images via this auction"Acid Labs Mod Features:
POTENTIOMETER FEATURES:
- Overdrive: Gives a distorted tone to VCO
- Decay: Normal 303 decay is fixed at 2 seconds, now you can set time from 0-2sec
- Resonance Boost: Increases the amount of resonance
- X-MOD: This gives the VCO a more harmonic overtone
TOGGLE SWITCHES:
- Accent on/off: On all notes will accent, Off notes will accent as programmed
- Slide on/off: Up normal, Down all notes will slide
- Bend on/Off: On notes bend in the on position, Off notes play normal
LED'S:
- Accent, Slide, Gate: The LED's light as programmed
For full disclosure - the mounting of the Decay knob on the mod did not come out perfect as you can see in the photo the knob is slightly bent off to the right (does not affect functionality at all, totally cosmetic). Also - the jacks on the back of the unit for the mod inputs and outputs look like 1/8th inch mini-jacks, but they are actually a bit smaller."
The Weisstronauts: Ring Mod
YouTube via weisstronaut. MOOG Voyager. Roland Juno-60.
"Music video for Ring Mod by The Weisstronauts. Song is featured on the upcoming album "Instro-tainment." Pete Weiss guitar, electric sitar, and Moog & Roland synthesizers. Jeff Berlin drums. Written by Weiss-Berlin, BMI. Directed by Pete Weiss. http://www.weisstronauts.com"
via 
Roland JX-3P
images via this auction"Polyphony - 6 voices
Oscillators - 2 DCO's per voice
Memory - 32 preset, 32 user
Filter - Resonant Low pass
Effects – Chorus
Arpeg/Seq - Simple Sequencer
Keyboard - 61 keys
Control - MIDI (no velocity except with a special ROM upgrade)
Date Produced originally – 1983"
Box shot
Metasonix Waveshaper/RingMod
via this auctionBe sure to check out the seller's other items on Matrixsynth-b.
BTW, anyone know who the image in the backround is of?
"UBE based synthesizer effect. it uses new old-stock tubes to create a crazy sounding fuzz box. the effect is very lo-fi...but a gorgeous grinding sound. it makes samples/drums/casios etc especially sound really cool. My particular box is from the first run...when it had the much cooler looking gold case (now this model ships with a noxious yellow encasing). there is a hand written serial # near the power jack...TM-1 008. so if you're a collector nerd that may be of interest to you. i assume this is the 8th TM1 ever."
This is my Buchla.
sherman1
flickr by esparticus"Promo slick for the original Sherman Filterbank. Was sent with the demo cassette."
full size
Sunday, March 02, 2008
6 Oscillators in Remittance - Cloudscraper
YouTube via STAKKERHUMANOID. via sendling. That would be an electronics kit breadboard that you are looking at.
"6 oscillators being triggered by light sensors reacting to the movement of the clouds across the sun - followed by a composed 16 min soundscape where each of the 6 oscillators are fed through echo's and reverbs - go to FSOLdigital.com for more info / free downloads / rarities / unreleased classics"
The Zen Riffer
"a custom, hand made, wireless-midi, vertical keyboard controller that can be configured to play sitting, standing or in 'guitar' mode in less than 2 seconds flat"More info here including videos and testimonials.
via Dave of umop.com
Also via this month's Keyboard Magazine that features Jordan Rudess and his custom Zen Riffer.
EMS sequencer MINIMOOG OSCAR
Bach Sinfonia 15
YouTube via TatTwamAsi. No actual video in this one.
"Roland Sound Module U-110
ZX Spectrum 128
Recorded 1991"
image via wikipedia where you can find more info. "The ZX Spectrum is an 8-bit personal home computer released in the United Kingdom in 1982 by Sinclair Research Ltd. Originally dubbed the ZX81 Colour and ZX82,[1][2] the machine was later renamed the ZX Spectrum by Sinclair to highlight the machine's colour display, compared with the black-and-white of its predecessor, the Sinclair ZX81.[3] It is affectionately known as the Speccy by its fan following."
Some info and samples of the Roland U-110
Analogue Systems rs310 Reverb/Chorus module (eurorack)
TR-606 + Prophet64
YouTube via lesingemonotone
"Using the Prophet64-application Bassline on a Commodore 128 computer and syncing the TR-606. This particular C128 features the MOS6581 rev3-chip, quite rare on C128s but more common on C64s.
The TR-606 is modded based on Geoff Waterston mods and features, among others, an envelop that is triggered from HT and can be set to sweep BD-pitch or HH-filter.
enjoy!
/Le Singe Monotone"
MOOG Polypedal for Polymoog
via this auctionNote this and the last four posts come from the same seller who sent these in. Be sure to check out his other auctions. There is a KORG VC10 Vocoder and an AMS DMX 15-80 studio delay in the set as well.
Matrix Patch Panel
via this auction"Here a nice extremly rare big Matrix patch panlel + a lot of different pins, very good for Synthesizer diy projects or recording studio setup."
I'm labeling this one as EMS for reference as that is where you commonly see patch panels like this. Not sure if this actually is an EMS patch panel. If you know feel free to comment.
KORG MS-02 vintage analog interface
via 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. 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."
Korg MS-03 Signal Processor
via this auction"Korg MS-03 vintage pitch to voltage converter interface. This unit produces VCO CV (control voltage) signals and trigger (gate) signals so that you can use an electric guitar, microphone, or other transducer output (from an acoustic instrument, for example) to "play" a synthesizer. A variety of remote control input jacks let you use foot switches for more freedom and flexibility during live performance. With this amazing unit you can instantly put together your own guitar synthesizer, vocal synthesizer, etc., by simple connection with any synthesizer equipped with VCO CV IN and TRIGGER (Gate) IN input jacks."
Oberheim TVS
via this auction"OBERHEIM SEM Two-Voice with built in step sequencer. Oberheim's first synthesizer was a single-voice mini-module called a SEM (Synthesizer Expander Module). However, in 1975, Oberheim created their first compact, programmable and polyphonic synthesizer by coupling two SEM modules to a 37-note keyboard and a simple analog sequencer. This was what became the Two Voice. Oberheim achieved a polyphonic sound not yet seen in ARP and Moog gear at the time by hard-wiring the two monophonic SEMs into the compact keyboard design. In 1976 Oberheim came out with another module, the Polyphonic Synthesizer Programmer (see SEM). This could memorize the control voltages of many parameters for up to eight SEM modules. When these were added to the Two Voice, Oberheim finally had one of the earliest programmable and polyphonic instruments! Released alongside the Two Voice also came the Four Voice which had four SEMs installed, and a larger 49-note keyboard. Two voices was great in 1975, and eight voices was pretty monstrous in the later seventies. But, a major drawback to these first Oberheim synths was that polyphony was achieved by having multiple modules. This meant that each voice had to be independently programmed. This also means that each voice has its own filter, making real-time filter sweeps of all your voices more than a handful! Fortunately the sequencer comes in handy for controlling each voice/module independently."
YUSYNTH EMS Diode Ladder Filter
via YuSynth where you can find more info:"Well, here is another classical and very special filter : the EMS diode ladder filter!This filter has a sound of its own and is the signature of the classical Pink Floyd's song "On the run".
My aim here was to design a quite faithful copy of this mythic filter while using components that minimize the burden of selecting a great number of matched transistors. This is why I used transistor arrays (CA3046, CA3096). However, because the CA3096 has become a rare part and is now overpriced, I have also designed a PCB with discrete trannies to replace it. As for all the other filters of my YUSYNTH project, I have added an input and an output buffer to adapt this filter to the input and output levels of my modular system.
I also added an input for voltage control of the resonance : everything was there in the original module but was not made available, probably because of the limited size of the patch pin matrix of the AKS/VCS3...
Because, my power supply standard is +15/-15V, I have included a power regulator IC (78L12) to convert +15V to +12V and a single transitor voltage regulator -15V to -9V (I wanted to use a 79L09 but changed my mind when I realized that this voltage regulator is quite a rare part and is difficult to source)."
via this electro-music.com thread
Waldorf Blofeld Presets
YouTube via thekilon. via fischek. Audio comes it at :50.
"The audio was recorded separately to Ableton Live and then imported back to the video for extra Quality.
WARNING!!!!!!
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THE PRESETS OF THE BLOFELD ARE MONOTIMBRAL BUT THE SYNTH ITSELF USES UP TO 16 TIMBRES. THIS MEANS THAT THE SOUNDS YOU HEAR IN THIS VIDEO USE ONLY 1/16 OF THE TRUE POWER OF THE SYNTH!!!!"
Sequential Circuits Prophet VS + Pro-One by RetroSound
iLog Photo-synthesizer
Wood type; Laburnum & Mulberry"Decisions, decisions. Who needs ’em? Why should you have to choose what to make with your iLog? Collect sounds right out of the air, listen to the sound of the light all around you. The iLog touch display has stereo ambient light sensors that automatically detect "Amplitude Modulation" and the brightness of the of ambient light in your surroundings."
You can find more iLogs on Owl Project. via Analog Industries
"Visceral" - Head-explodingly fast ultra-prog synth rock!
YouTube via hamsterdunce aka dave of umop.com. The White V-Synth.
"More music here: umop.com/parallax.htm
Unreleased track written in 1994 with some really unusual scales and soloing techniques. Synths used: Roland V-Synth (custom Angelmuse mod), Korg 01/W, and Roland JD-800."
Evolver vs. Freqbox
YouTube via Analogger
"This is a patch I came up with on the Evolver and synced it to my sequencer. Jomox M-Base for the bass drum, the snare and hi-hat are from a Roland SH-32. The Virus is used for a basic arpeggiation. Also included: Roland MKS-30 along with the Moogerfooger Freqbox oscillator thru the Moogerfooger Lowpass Filter. The Strat is thru a Damage Control Demonizer. The Korg Kaoss Pad is set to a synth patch.
For the Freqbox I patched the oscillator out into the Lowpass Filter. I tuned the oscillator to E and wrote a stepped pattern for the midi-to-cv converter which step-modulated the filter cutoff frequency. Control the voltage!
The idea for this started with the patch I created on the Evolver. It never ceases to inspire something musical and/or strange."
Waldorf Blofeld
images via this auction"Blofeld features:
Unbeatable price tag
sturdy Metal Enclosure
7 endless stainless steel Dials
Graphic Display 128 x 64 pixels, b/w, white background LED
more than 1000 Sounds
3 Oscillators per voice
Frequency Modulation between the Oscillators
All Q Oscillator Models
All Microwave II/XT/XTk Wavetables
2 independent Multi Mode Filters per voice
Filter FM
2 Drive stages per voice with selectable Drive Curves
3 fast LFOs per voice
4 fast Envelopes per voice
powerful Arpeggiator
freely programmable Arpeggiator Pattern with up to 16 Steps per Sound"
Rhodes Chroma SPU Replacement Kit
"Switching Power Supply Unit Replacement KitThe purpose of this kit is to replace the existing power supply unit, sub