MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Malekko Sequencer Demos

YouTube via malekko1. Note the blinky knobs. The sequencer is driving a Roland SH-101.

Malekko Sequencer Demo 1
"Malekko Sequencer Live Mode, Quantization Tables and Presets"

Malekko Sequencer Demo 2
"Malekko Sequencer Daisy Chain, Tap Rhythm and Edit Preset"

Malekko Sequencer Demo 3
"Malekko Sequencer Random controls"

via Josh Holly:
"Here are some videos of the new Malekko sequencer. The first one is a little long and boring but two and three get into some features that have never been offered in a sequencer before.

This is a joint effort between Malekko and John Loffink from http://www.microtonal-synthesis.com [and Wavemakers].

The sequencer features:
24 presets,
CV gate
as many as 24 steps per sequence
quantizer with multiple scales
variable random note step and note length
tap tempo and tap rhythm
variable slide per step
its a small and very powerful sequencer, it's one of those things that 2 hours have passed while you're messing with it.
this is the prototype, the production model will have a 2 digit display for keeping track of what sequence you're on. and will have graphics.
www.malekkoheavyindustry.com"
Be sure to check out the prior Malekko posts by clicking on the label link below.

Over 10GB of FREE Samples – for The Children of the World

here via ladyada's ranting.
"Loops, Grooves, Licks, Stings, Hits, Pads, Melodic Motives/Themes/Phrases, Sound-Effects, City and Country Soundscapes, Motors, Machines, Toys, Guns, Explosions, Swords, Armor, Cars, Jets, Pot & Pans, Acoustic and Synthetic Noises, Acoustic and Electronic Drums, Voices, Western and World Instruments, Real and Human Animals, Industrial and Natural Ambiences, Film and Game Foley, and more, more, more! This huge collection of new and original samples have been donated to Dr. Richard Boulanger @ cSounds.com specifically to support the OLPC developers, students, XO users, and computer and electronic musicians everywhere. They are FREE and are offered under a CC-BY license for downloading and use in your teaching, your demos, your research, your music, your remixes, your songs, your games, your videos, your slideshows, your websites, and your XO activities. Each of the 7000+ samples is 16-bit, WAV, Mono, normalized to -3dB, and provided at 3 sample rates - 44.1K, 22.5K and 16K."

Elektron Monomachine SFX60 MK2

images via this auction. box shot
"Product Info
Monomachine SFX-60 - the one and only BeatBox synthesizer. Five different types of specialized synthesis methods ensures a deep and versatile sound creating machine. Try out the SID-chip emulation, feel the strength of the SuperWave basslines or create beat box style drum patterns. This machine can even talk!

The six available tracks can be loaded with any of the featured synthesis methods, and three LFO's, an adjustable filter, a delay and an advanced arpeggiator per track will guarantee a wild synthesis experience!

The world class step sequencer brings man and machine closer to each other. Rediscover the fun in making music!
Features
· 6 Independent Synth Engines
· 6 Track Internal Sequencer
· 6 Track External MIDI Sequencer
· 5x Mono Synths
· 6x Tape-style delays
· 18 interlaced LFO's
· 24 dedicated Track Effects
· Full real-time control
· Dual DSP System
· 6 separate Audio Outputs
· 2 separate Audio Inputs
· Compact high-quality design
· Large backlit LCD
· Full MIDI implementation
· Man-Machine potential
Check Out the Manufacturers Website"

Paia modular synth

images via this auction

"Here is what this particular suitcase has in it: Side 1 -
4781 - Transposer module
4711 - 4/2 mixer module
4720 - vco module
4720 - vco module
'power supply' module
4720 - vco module

Side 2 -
4780 - Sequencer module
4780 - Sequencer module
4730 - VCF
4730 - VCF
4761 - Wing multipliers module
4770 - watt block module"

Doepfer A-100

images via this auction
"The A-100 Mini System is a very useful minimal configuration of the A-100 system.
It contains 10 modules including a MIDI interface:
2x Standard VCO A-110
1x Ring Modulator A-114
1x Noise/Random A-118
1x VCF1 A-120 (24dB low pass 1)
1 x logarithmic VCA A-131
1 x logarithmi Mixer A-138b
1 x ADSR A-140
1 x LFO A-145
1 x MIDI-to-CV/Gate/Sync Interface A-190
3.5mm mono audio jack patch cables
The modules are assembled in a 3U frame with built in power supply and bus board."

Roland SH-1000

images via this auction

Serge Modular Synth w/1st & 2nd Gen Panels

images via this auction
"Extremely rare serge synth with first a second generation panels (circa 1973-1978). This would make a great item for collectors or anyone looking for a piece of synth history.

First Generation Panel
Top Left (Left Half): Oscillator, Oscillator, Oscillator, Comparator
Top Left (Right Half): Schmitt Trigger, Triple Wave-Shaper, Dual Mixer

Second/Early Third Generation Panel
Top Right (Left Half): Stepped Function V.C. Generator/Smooth Function, Dual Universal Slope Generator, Variable Q VCF (1978 Era)
Top Right (Right Half): Positive Slew, Negative Slew, Dual Processor (1973-75 Era; Unlabled)

Unknown Generation Panel
Bottom Left (Left Half): Mults, Filter, Filter, Ring, Gate, Gate
Bottom Left (Right Half): Gate, Dual Mixer, Bi-Directional Router, Send

Unknown Custom Panel
Bottom Right (Left Half): Unknown Custom
Bottom Right (Right Half): Unknown Custom

I have the label for the 1973-75 era (2nd/3rd gen) module in pdf format if needed (Positive Slew, Negative Slew, Dual Processor). I also have the "Introduction the the Serge Modular Music System" in pdf format."

Sequential Circuits Prophet-600

images via this auction
"This is the legendary Sequential Circuits Prophet 600, the first synthesizer to incorporate MIDI control. This one is marked with the serial number 049, which I was told by Wine Country SCI makes it one of the first fifty ever made. The chips and sound banks in these first generation synths actually differ from the second and third generation Prophets, which may be desirable for those trying for a different sound." Anyone know more about this statement?

Mellotron Mk.II Part 2

More Mellotron Mk.II goodness via Brian Kehew of The Moog Cookbook.

If you haven't yet, see this prior post for more including a great story.

Update: Shaft added above and some info via Brian Kehew:
"So - those three tracks are the last ones of the quick demos I did before a wedding. They were done with the Mk.II (pronounced "mark two") seen here; I played a live rhythm track and then one melody track after. No punch-in's or fixes - it was just a demo for fun. Shown in the other pic is Markus Resch of the Mellotron company. He's been very helpful, working with me to rebuild this machine and load new tapes (not done yet at the time of the recordings).

I'll attach another photo of the Mk.II that I play at home (in the living room, as they were intended!) which is the nicest of the three, in original brown wood finish. I also have this white Mk.II machine which is almost done being rebuilt - a long, long process.

These are (by far) my favorite instrument in the world. Incredible idea, it's a wonder they ever worked well at all, and what a history! They failed in their intended use (home entertainment) to become one of THE defining instruments of a style of music that wasn't even born yet... There is a Chamberlin and Mellotron documentary that is supposedly almost done, it should make a nice film when it comes out.

Thanks -
Brian Kehew" You can find more images here.

At home with AnalogSuicide.com- Farfisa, Talkbox & MF104Z.

YouTube via tarabusch. Be sure to see the write-up on AnalogSuicide.
"Tara checks in to say hello while working on a tune with a Farfisa Compact Deluxe, Talkbox & Moogerfooger MF 104Z..."

EBNC Black Box WSG

YouTube via arratik
"Ray Wilson's Weird Sound Generator circuit (http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/) housed in a black box. This is a fun weekend project."

Machinedrum esx emx - Brainz In Jarz live

YouTube via PaPyKoG. via synthzoom.
"PaPyKoG and AnaLoGMunKy performing a live electronic tune! to hear more live recordings go to www.myspace.com/brainzinjarz"

G-media VSM - Virtual String Machine (with minimoogV)

YouTube via LF0
"This is a short (because my cpu can't handle a lot of shit going while the screen is recording) burst with the G-media VSM, with the Minimoog doing the sequence in the back. Yes the video goes out of sync the video and audio are separate so compression is different. I will upload a solo track with the g-media when I get round to it."

Tenori-on Recall

YouTube via pepemogt
"Yamaha are having to recall some units
for safety reasons. yamaha had one report worldwide where a TENORI-ON(TNR-W) has failed to work with batteries and overheating has ocurred within batteries, contact yamaha at tenori-on.customer@gmx.yamaha.com,
my unit was included in the reported serial numbers check yours,
mine seems to be working ok, no overheating, i have 35 gigs in the next 3 months over europe using the tenori-on and i cant at this moment sent this unit to be checked, my live set depends a lot on the tenori-on, i hope dont fail, fingers crossed.

http://www.myspace.com/tijuanasoundma..."

folktek omnichord

YouTube via benpumpkin
"Omnichord modified by Ben Houston. Check out Folktek.com and ariusblaze.com"

Treating a drumkit through the Moogerfooger filter

YouTube via RothHandle
"Yetsreday I continued working on the Krysztof Antkowiak song 10. And the first thing I started messing with was the acoustic drums.

So I pulled out my old MOogerfooger Low pass filter and treated them through that for some added mellowness...

This film was shot at my studio, Roth Händle in Stockholm. If you like the studio and want to find out more...please visit www.roth-handle.nu"