MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, May 13, 2008

TONAL PLEXUS - TPX6s Live Control 1

YouTube via AaronAndrewHunt. via Nusonica

"The new TPX6s ($3109) from H-Pi Instruments has a matrix-style interface for controlling global synthesizer parameters, and a joystick option for controlling global pitch bend. This is a demonstration of those features, although I forgot to demonstrate one of the parameter sets, and the wide variety of settings options is not really shown here in this one example modification of an organ patch. Find out more at http://www.h-pi.com"

Malekko Assmaster Processing Minimoog Voyager

YouTube via bigcitymusic. follow-up to this post.
"Distortion Pedal Shootout Part 3
Here is the Voyager running into the Malekko Heavy Industry Ass master. This is an awesome octave-up fuzz that can be brutal!"

JH String Filter - Another Demo

"Short OB-8 arpeggiated strings
http://www.jhaible.de/string_filter/jh_string_filter_2008_3.mp3
1. Dry
2. 40-Band Filterbank and Cello-Filter breadboard circuit 3. Dry 4. 40-Band Filterbank only

I've also published the frequency response plots for this now:
http://www.jhaible.de/string_filter/jh_string_filter.html

JH."

VTC professional recording - Synthesizers

YouTube via theMMaI

Roland GR-700 synthesizer w/rare G-505 ASH BODY guitar

images via this auction

"vintage Roland GR-700 guitar synthesizer with a more rare G-505 guitar that has an amazing ash body. This set-up comes with an original Roland case for the GR-700"

srecko-korg pa60-mercedes

YouTube via EXTRABANDCACAK. "srecko-korg pa60"

SID survival kit

flickr by fibra

full size

Live Modular Rig

flickr by parasitk

genoQs updates

News - Octopus OS v1.42 available, NewClassic picture book, Nemo development

"Dear all,
the last few weeks have been once again very busy over here. And these are the accomplishments:

* The resonance upon Nemo's announcement at the Messe was fantastic, and backed by the preorders we have recorded until early April. We are indeed much looking forward to the new "little" machine, that seems to become quickly our kids' new favorite. It's sure the size.. Plus, we are working hard to boost up some of the specs and prepare some nice little surprises for you by launch time.

* Octopus is seeing today a new release of the OS, now in version 1.42 (available now on our site in the download area). 1.42 is mainly a maintenance release, making the machine ready for the summer! Because we know the update procedure is not everyone's favorite, we also built in a few feature additions to help your update decision. Chords may span now up to three octaves, step pitches may become dynamic, and scale transposition comes with new qualities.
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* Finally, we have compiled a new picture book featuring the NewClassic edition, which has grown fast to be the rightful heir of Legacy. The picture book is getting into some operational detail as well, making it an ideal starting point for those new to the world of Octopus.
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Looking forward to the busy months ahead of us, and in the meantime wishing you all a terrific summer and fruitful musical creation!

Yours,
Marcel + Gabriel
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www.genoqs.net"

Tenori-On via foofighter013

YouTube via foofighter013. Follow-up to the previous post.
Videos in this set include:
Tenori-on Jam
Tenori-on
Tenori-on Jam with Korg MicroX
Tenori-on + Korg Micro X Jam
Tenori-on through Korg Electribe Analog mkII

Tenori-on controlling Korg Micro X synthesizer Jam

YouTube via foofighter013. via synthzoom.
"One of my first times using the Tenori-on as a controller. Its really fun using it with other equipment."

Korg MS-10 with lexicon delay

YouTube via holgerdeeerp54. via synthzoom.
"Having fun with my Korg MS-10.
The delay and reverb is from a Lexicon MX300."

The Wonderful Wogglebug!

YouTube via sduck409

Yamaha DX200 Desktop Control Synthesizer: Basic Features

YouTube via gearwire

"While scouring everyone's favorite auction site, Gearwire's Jason Donnelly found the Yamaha DX200, a desktop synthesizer with a groovebox style sequencer. Its desirability is founded in its 6-operator FM synthesis engine. See more on gearwire.com."

MIDIATOR: PS2 to MIDI Converter (Kit)

YouTube via CuriousInventor. "http://www.curiousinventor.com/kits/midiator"

Grooves 4 DJ's: xBase09 Analog Chill Beat (TR-909 clone)

YouTube via massivebeatzz
"(Switch to Hi-Res Youtube Mode if your connection speed allows it). The power of an analog Bass Drum - whether a Roland TR-909 or an xBase 09 here for example: you better have a subwoofer for this one ;) ... play this on a 1000 Watt system - it will drill a whole all the way to your basement - and if you happen to be in an apartment - it's a reliable self eviction tool ;))
DJ Tools Beats available in AIF, WAV, mp3, AAC for download if you'd like to work or DJ with them.
This is a 88bpm sample beat by Massivebeatz.
Email for free download .
Alex Egger. Thanks "For Music", Wien.
(DJ & Producer use), use it as you like.
for more material for dj's producers go to www.myspace.com/djtools
massivebeatz: is myspace.com/massivebeatz"

Wildfreshness (Cholula)

via catsynth.com

Ensoniq ESQ-1

Top 20 Weirdest Instruments - Episode 4

see the write-up on Sonic State.

Zedomax Maker Faire 2007 Coverage - Midi Controller LivePAd

YouTube via zedomax. via Deviant Synth. The “Kromatron”.
"Here's Midi Controller "LivePAd" by Craig Dorety who is a musician, inventor, and a very smart (mechanical) engineer! He built this as his college project. (By the way, he went to UC Davis, where I went too!) Anyway, if you want to contact him to build you one of these or start a business with him, you can contact him at cdorety at gmail.com."