MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, May 27, 2008


Tuesday, May 27, 2008

MicroKorg Scratchin'


YouTube via kleskxyz. "Setting Korg for DJ Scratchin'"

Inside the V-Synth, part 1

You can find the full post on Sequence 15.

"Roots of the V-Synth

Considering that the V is a bit out in left field compared to most of Roland's other offerings over the last decade, the question can fairly be asked: where did this idea come from? The roots of it can be seen in the JD-800/990 offering from the early '90s. That was Roland's first serious attempt to design a digital synth that would be attractive to synth programmers and sound designers. However, at the time it was introduced, it did not sell well. Part of this was the timeframe in which it was introduced (the synth market had turned heavily to romplers at the time). However, the attempt at building a knob-per-parameter digital synth turned out to be intimidating to some customers, as well as making the unit physically large. And, in the end they still had to put the effects, MIDI, and system parameters in menus. It helped that the 800 had two displays which were fairly generous for their time, and the 990 had an even better multi-line text and graphics display (derived somewhat from the S-series of samplers). Despite the flaws, it was state-of-the-art for a digital synth user interface at the time."

MFOS Sound Lab Mini-Synth

flickr by glacial23
(click for more)

"MFOS Sound Lab Mini-Synth in progress... Detail of one of the easier kludges on the PLUS."

Multitouch and Windows 7


via Gizmodo

Update: new post with feature list and video below.



Video: Multi-Touch in Windows 7

First Mochika Jam


YouTube via shadowfac
"Electronic music jam with synthesizers.com modular, Atomo Mochika sequencer synth, and Ensoniq ESQ-1."

Jomox Sunsyn

images via this auction

Korg MS02

images via this auction
"# Designed for the purpose of connecting Korg MS-Series synthesizers with other synthesizers throughout the world.
# This sophisticated signal processor greatly enhances the performance possibilities of the MS-Series.

Specs:
* Log Amplifier: Tuning, Width, Hz/v Input (0~+15v), OCT/v Output (-12~+12v).
* Antilog Amplifier: Tuning, Width, OCT/v Input (-4~+4v), Hz/v Output (-12~+12v).
* Adding Amplifier: Channel 1 Level Control, Channel 2 Level Control, Input Channel 1, Input Channel 2, Output.
* Trigger Processors x2: Trigger Indicator, Reverse Switch, Input (Vth=+2.5v), Output (Ov+15v).
* Others: Power Switch, Pilot Lamp.
* Junctions: 4x2, 3x1.
* Dimensions: 11 1/8" W x 7 5/8" D x 4 1/4""

MULTIVOX MX-2000 DUOSONIC MX-880


images via this auction

"37 KEYBOARD, 2 VCOs, 30 PRESETS. The sound production is through and through analog, which is measured by year of publication and price also not surprising. He is both monophonic and duophon playable, with a total of two VCOs are available. The full 37 keys keyboard is capable of monophonic aftertouch to produce.There are in the oscillator section a controller to adjust the sensitivity. MULTIVOX MX-2000 DUO IS A CLONE OF THE ROLAND SH-2000. Multivox were an American based synthesizer company from the mid 1970's. They specialized in delivering Japanese designed and built equipment to the American market. MEASURES:36-1/2" X 11" X 5" 30 LBS"

The Who , Won't Get Fooled Again TOTPs


YouTube via RugbyDemon6789. From 1971. ARP 2500. See this post for how they did it.
via Analog Suicide.

Blip...

Funny thing is I almost put this shot up when I saw it on flickr a few minutes ago. Something told me to hold off and sure enough a post went up on Analog Industries. It turns out this is a side project of Chris Randall's (Chris of Analog Industries and Audio Damage).

"One of the roughly 8,000 projects I'm currently working on is a small synthesizer built almost entirely on an Arduino. The only external chips are the DAC and the opto-isolator for the MIDI input. It remains to be seen whether the Arduino will be fast enough to pull this off. I would like to make it a normal 1-osc subtractive synth, but Adam (who has far more experience with microcontrollers than I) says that the Atmega 16 (the Arduino's brain) isn't fast enough to do the real-time math necessary for a resonant filter." You can read about the project here.

Acid tones Virus


YouTube via kenspocket
"Access virus "ACIDTONES" System exclusive, Synth sounds programed by Kens pocket... For more info on these sounds and how to obtain them please email us or check out the websites below !-) www.soundwavechildren.netfirms.com www.cdbaby.com/Kenspocket"

ElectroKraft.com NES Clone with Super Synth Drums Cartrdige


YouTube via orphiusflux
"I'm using the Yobo NES clone system along with the Super Synth Drums Cartridge. Using only the gamepad controllers o create true 8 bit NES percussion."

Setting up the disco loop patch on the Korg MS-20


YouTube via zioguido
"It's all explained in the video... have fun! The MS-20 is a freaky funny synth, you can do nothing and anything with it, it's just a matter of creativity :)"

Kamoni - Live on Daily Session


YouTube via kamoni. Click here for more.
"Kamoni plays a set on Daily Session (www.dailysession.com) with a drumKat and Elektron Monomachine and Machinedrum. Watch the full set at www.dailysession.com"

HardSID 4U playing a Lotus theme


YouTube via Ogrim88. via Nusonica

"I am giving my brand new HardSID 4U a go, with the main theme from one of the Lotus games. The HardSID takes up to four SID-chips from the Commodore 64. Sounds freaking awesome! Audio is recorded directly from the HardSID 4U to my recording soundcard, E-MU 1820. There is two 6581-type SIDs and two 6582 (which sounds like the 8580)."

Update via Ogrim in the comments: "The pictures I used in the video, are avalible at my site www.ogrim.net"

Cat + Synths..

via trash_audio. Also see this post for some ARP 2500 and more.

Roalnd RE-301 Space Echo

images via this auction

KORG MS-20 MK1 analog synth circuit board

images via this auction
"KORG MS-20 mainboard MK1, the first one produced by Korg with two KORG 35 Filter IC's. You can create a custom analog synthesizer or you can "upgrade" the new MS20 series mainboard. This filter is AMAZING, one of the powerful of this planet!!! This mainboard is 100% complete of ALL components and also the potentiometers, selectors etc...It is a synth ready to play! ;-) The paramenter configuration is the same of a MS-20 as well, except the patch board, keyboard and power supply." inside a KORG MS20

KORG MS03

images via this auction
"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 like a KORG MS-10 for example.... 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."

KORG MS02

images 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 X-911 vintage analog guitar synthesizer

images via this auction
"it is a great instrument that can expand with many and many features the KORG MS series system. the Korg X-911 is as easy to use as any effects device, yet will produce extremely complex sonic variations. No special guitar pickup is required. Merely patch your guitar, microphone, or other instrument into the X-911 and play one note at a time. Simple pushbuttons on the front panel let you choose five different instrumental sounds including bass, trumpet, and flute, along with FIVE synthesizer waveforms which can be varied freely to get a wide variety of different effects. Any or all of these may be mixed together to produce 2047 different tone color combinations. Also, you can use a foot switch to instantly raise or lower the X-911's pitch an octave above or below the guitar pitch. Or you can play in unison with yourself with two lead lines a third or fifth apart. Footswitches can also be used for instant witching on or off of such effects as portamento and hold. There are even rear panel jacks for interfacing with other synthesizers such as the compact Korg MS-series to add even greater sound synthesis capability. Working voltage: 220 / 240 volts"

MOOG 1125

images via this auction

"Very Rare MOOG model 1125, Sample & Hold module, a very nice vintage desktop gem! You can plug it into a Minimoog, Moog modular or other old synthesizer systems. It is perfect working, with all the necessary original moog cable set. This module take the power supply directly from the minimoog!"

ELEKTOR VOCODER


images via this auction

YAMAHA CS-30

images via this auction

STARKEY HEARING SCIENCE

images via this auction
"a rare opportunity to bid for a STARKEY HEARING SCIENCE rare modular analog laboratory system, Built in 1977. It is not a common synthesizer, not a classic, but a test synth laboratory where you can make very strange sounds and many combinations between 4 vco's, 3 filters, 1 inverter, 1 phase control, 1 clipper (for distortion), 1 output limiting, 4 nice attenuators, 1 EXTERNAL input where you can process any type of mic or line signal and more other particular modules... In this auction are included also 8 POMONA Banana connectors. I have released 3 demos on youtube where I process also a little casio VL-1 on demo 3: Demos. More info: link1 link2" Don't miss this video.

KORG MS50

images via this auction

Note this is the first in a run of auction posts via scienceblu. Not all will go up so be sure to check out the sellers other items. These are some really nice shots of rare items. Be sure to check them out full size.

Yamaha AN1x


images via this auction

Demo1
Demo2

Und hier noch drei Demos von deepsonic: 1 2 3

Milton Analog Sequencer 6x16 Vintage Style CV/Pulse Kit


via this auction

"Peter Grenader’s Milton Sequencer
aka Cyndustries Milton Sequencer
aka Plan B Model 21 Sequencer

Up for auction is a partially assembled Milton Sequencer. I was Order #5 for this straight from Peter. I was really looking forward to this sequencer to control some modular gear and I almost fully populated the Engine and one Bank board--but then I ran out of time and the project sat for several years. It’s not going to sit anymore—it’s going to get built very soon by your hands!!!

If you haven’t seen the Milton, it is a dream analog sequencer that has highly configurable functionality depending on parts you populate on the boards--it is a great design! This auction includes all parts for the maximum configuration allowed by the Engine board. You may choose to do this maximum configuration or you can build it any way you like. You even get to design its user interface and control panel to be the centerpiece of your analog rack in whatever format you desire. Hopefully you'll make this an art piece! Fun stuff!

For a while Cynthia Webster for Cyndustries Modular Synthesizers company was making these but her module is no longer available. Currently similar (but inferior) pre-configured sequencers are available from Peter's Plan B company in the Module 21 series. Winning this auction you will get your Cynthia/Plan B sequencer you’ve been wanting; and you can configure the functionally well beyond anything offered commercially! This is your chance to get a nearly full parts kit for all 6 bank boards and you can get started right away!

Included in this auction

>>>> 1 Milton Engine Board…this is mostly populated. Has “Cynthia CYN10” and “PCB by Ken Stone “screened on it.
>>>> 6 Milton Bank Boards…one board is mostly populated, the remaining 5 are not populated. (note that in the picture, one pack of 3 boards is opened and each is displayed while the other pack of 3 is still sealed--under the Main Engine PCB).

>>>> 1 Milton 2-sided Original Schematic and electronic documentation. I will provide this hard-copy 11x17 inch 2-sided schematic along with all other electronic documentation I have available on a CDr. Also I have a printed copy of the manual dated June 2003.

>>>> Various Parts to finish the project. Parts include resistors, capacitors, diodes, ICs, transistors, LEDs, switches, pots, knobs (and faceplate mounting washers and nuts; knobs have a "soft" feel--same as Blacet uses; I have blue and gray knobs included!), professionally made ribbon cables connectors (that are used to connect the boards) and various other required parts. There are a few parts that ARE NOT INCLUDED—the stage gate output jacks (because I hadn’t decided banana or 1/8" mini-jack) and power supply (you have to provide 12-15V DC power).

Sequencer Configuration Choices

I was going for the fully-loaded setup. Of course, you can choose your own configuration and if less than mine you will have some spare parts.
My configuration was going to be:

6x 16 step CV banks
6x 16 step Programmable Pulse Bus
6x 16 step Stage Pulse Outs (output jacks not included)
1x 16 LEDs

Now that is one heck of an amazing analog sequencer! I was going to use the pulse outs to trigger drum sounds but you can use them for whatever you wish." via bug.out

industrial techno performace (no title)


Sonicstate TV via bluemanontelly
"# industrial techno piece: hard and distorted. Not for everyone.
# Tags korg electribe esx er ea novation performance techno industrial music"

Will Gregory Studio Interview PT1


Sonicstate TV via sonicnick
"# Sonicstate.com talks to pioneering pop synthesist Will Gregory about synths and the new Goldfrapp album Seventh Tree.

Gear spotters heaven.
# Link http://www.goldfrapp.co.uk
# Tags Will Gregory Goldfrapp Synthex Oberheim Moog interview"

Korg Kaossilator - The Yellow Album


Sonicstate TV via gkibler. Follow-up to this post.
"# "The Yellow Album" was the first full-length album produced and performed entirely on the Korg Kaossilator handheld synthesizer. No other effects, EQ or sounds were added. All 17 tracks were digitally recorded direct from the Kaossilator's line outputs. The only editing performed was simple volume balancing. Free download at
www.reverbnation .com/theyellowalbum
# Link www.reverbnation.com/theyellowalbum
# Tags korg kaossilator yellow album handheld touchpad synth"

TimeCode StayCool


YouTube via Travistalktoyou. "Mpc Sequence My Elektron Gear :)"

Korg Wavestation + Roland JD-800 *Voyager* by RetroSound


YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo track by RetroSound
*Astral Voyager* excerpt

wave-sequence sounds: Korg Wavestation SR (played with the Yamaha DX7 II FD)
other digital sounds: Roland JD-800

no overdubbing, no sequencer software, no external effects used"

autumn.. minimalised


YouTube via PHAEDRIDER
"good night.. memorial day weekend is over.. all one take, just the drumtraks, the juno 60 and vocals.. then i mesed with the video.."

Escape - Anvilia VSTI Synthesizer Demotrack


YouTube via HGFortune
"Escape - Demotrack by Dimitri Schkoda for Anvilia VSTi Synthesizer by HG Fortune. Video compiled by HG Fortune."

Synthesizers.com


YouTube via angelometz. "late nite patch"

EFM - Synthia2

* Classic Emulation
* Selectable Reverb and Delay
* Scope and Volt Meter
* Low CPU
* Midi Learn

efm-synthia2.zip

EFM Electronics

DataSID custom door

flickr by fibra

full size

Mimì and MFB-KULT

via CatSynth where you'll find one more shot.

Milkmantronix

Milk-truck music



YouTube via tcvid. Via MAKE:, via Ektopia.
"Originally commissioned by Walk the Plank for the inaugural and very first Manchester Art Car Parade, the 'People's Prize' winner >> tonefloat << continues to entertain and delight with its sub-lime fusion of form and function, revelling in the grand tradition of the English Eccentrics.
Milkbottles have a pretty harsh tone when empty, but when filled with 'milk' to different levels a semblance of tonal scale emerges, and the fun begins..."
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