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

YouTube via DjPuzzle73
"A live demonstration of the Future Retro Revolution as a filter. The drum groove from a Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309 is being filtered."

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."

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MOOG Taurus Pedals

images via this auction

serial # 1656
"pics have been changed to wood/oak but could be changed back to original"

Rhodes Chroma Polaris

images via this auction

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

Sequencer.de has a good post up on the history of Absynth and a review on Absynth 4. You can find it in original German here, or in Googlish here.

Moog Little Phatty Tribute Edition

flickr by uberLAB

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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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genoQs Octopus

image via this auction via Rod.

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

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"

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

Re: My kitten plays keyboards better than me.

YouTube via stretta. "My response to Dave's cat's mad keyboard skillz"

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."