Oxygene 8 Cover Featuring SonicProjects OP-X and Stringer

via Georges
opxstringer_oxy8poropat.mp3
"I made it only with VST’s. Mainly with Sonicprojects OP-X (OBX emulation), Sonicprojects Stringer (string ensemble emulation).

Otherwise I used GS201 (emulation of Roland tape echo), Waldorf Attack (for some drums),

Waldorf D-Pole (to filter), Audiodamage Phase 2 (emulation of the MU-TRON BI-Phase),

And Dasample glaceverb for reverb."

Clear Plexiglas Module

Ian sent this into the SDIY mailing list. I thought it was very cool and asked him if I could put up a post for others to check out and he gave me the OK. Thank you Ian.

"I had an idea quite a while back to make a modular synth with clear plexiglas panels because I love seeing everything. Well, it fell through back then because the drill bits I was using constantly cracked the plex. I got a step-up bit recently and peered at my pile of plex, grabbed a scrap and drilled a couple holes. No cracking this time. There was much joy. So, without further ado, I give you the front panel for a Baby 10 sequencer... I can't remember where I got the schematic, but the name on it is M. Herrmann."

As always, click the image for a larger shot.

SDIY UK 2008

Just a reminder that SDIY UK 2008 is coming up next weekend.

Arturia Origin final release almost there

via the Arturia news letter:
"Yes, we’ve said it several times, but today we are extremely close to releasing Origin. The synthesizer is now fully working and we are wrapping up the sound-design. Production of the hardware is nearly complete so shipping is just around the corner. Once again, thank you for your patience.
Future Music UK got its hands on the much anticipated machine earlier this year and had this to say in its July issue:
'The Origin is so much more than a hardware embodiment of Arturia's famous software. The ace up its sleeve is the ability to patch together the various components of the synths on board to build your own virtual hybrid. So now you can take the oscillators of the Jupiter 8 and filter them with an ARP 2600's filters. Each synth is broken down into modules, and these modules can be numerous and lashed together in whatever chain you like. It's this flexibility that is Origin's unique selling point... you really are building your own modular synth and one that's capable of sounds that no other synth could make. We were well aware of the synths power - and it certainly sounded superb at the demo.'

Musically yours,
the team at Arturia."

The "Hockey Organ" 2007

via Gord:
"I was recently in Halifax and was able to catch the last day of the 'arena: the art of hockey' show at the art gallery. One piece of synth-trest was this - link - that I thought you would get a kick out of.

The sk1 somehow had each key hooked up to each player (eg: A=goalie, C#=right winger etc...) and when the keyboard was played they would move around and such.

I tried to sample my own voice but forgot how to store and loop on the sk1 (I haven’t played with mine since I got it – stupid ebay impulse purchase/attempt at re-living my childhood)… but all the internal voices were still accessible." The device itself, and just the thought of leaving your own samples for others is absolutely hillarious. :)

xoxos Friction

"Friction VSTi combines a 2nd order mass-spring with a friction algorithm and two waveguide resonances. It is capable of elementary emulations of sounds produced by tangent surfaces, such as squeaky hinges and squealing tires.

This instrument is proposed for experimental music and low-budget foley sfx.

Friction is priced at $15, or $10 for current customers. The demo version removes some parameters.


listen to mp3, download demo" Check out http://www.xoxos.net/ for more including other VSTis.

CGS Pulse Divider / Boolean Logic / Mixer

flickr by stickjones
(click for more)

full size

"The face plate for this module is another anomos/eyehue collaboration. This module combines CGS04 Mixer, CGS36 Pulse Divider, and CGS54 XOR/XNOR. Thanks to Ken Stone for the help."

Maf Lewis Films : AnalogSuicide Visits Thighpaulsandra Pt.4

Tara Busch

"# The 4th installment of AnalogSuicide.com's lovely visit to Aeriel Studios in Camarthen, Wales. Feast your eyes on all things Solina & Serge! # Link http://www.analogsuicide.com"

Pixelh8 Micro Busking

YouTube via Hiddenfortress. "Pixelh8 Micro Busking in the subway"

Van Halen- "1984" played on an Alesis Ion

YouTube via MclarenF1CMS
"Me playing "1984' by Van Halen with the custom patches I made for my Alesis Ion."

Van Halen- Jump played on an Alesis Ion

"Me playing "Jump" by Van Halen on my Alesis Ion. I did change up and shorten the end a bit, but it's still good."

HiTSPACE I. szintetizátortalálkozó

YouTube via hitspacetv. Clavia Nord Wave and G2.
"http://www.hitspace.hu Kaltenecker Zsolti Nord G2 és Nord Wave bemutatója a partnertalálkozónkon."

JAPAN SYNTHESIZER BAND COSMOS

YouTube via yaoyasan. Yamaha CS01, GS1. Anyone ID the knob laden one? via Failed Muso where you'll find a nice shot of a GS1.
"SYNTHESIZER BAND COSMOS YAMAHA"

Korg ESX

YouTube via THEILLTYPE

Jetlag 1987

YouTube via TomEllard (of Severed Heads)
"Video made by Stephen R Jones using home brew video synthesiser + oscilloscope + Fairlight CVI + vision mixer. I did some of the clouds and a bit of Fairlight. You can tell when the CVI is used - the image gets smaller. As requested. This is on the Palaeolithic DVD"

Roland Juno-60 + Sequential Circuits Prophet VS

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo track by RetroSound

bassline: Roland Juno-60 arpeggiator (hold mode) triggered by the TR-707
fx, pad and lead sounds: SCI Prophet VS
drums: Roland TR-707

no overdubbing, no playback, no sequencer software used"

JM JARRE OXYGENE 8

YouTube via ouletente
"www.olavier.com For more videos JM Jarre With a KORG PA50"

KORG MS20 Legacy and MMV Papercraft

via CustomSynth

click the image on the left to scale.

You can find a pdf of the Arturia Moog Modular V (MMV) papercraft here, also via custom synth.

Update via Sasa Rasa in the comments: "I sent in exactly the same a year ago"

HARDSID 4u

via this auction

"Via it's USB connection, it can be used as a MIDI style analog sounding synthesizer via any VST compatible sequencer, or simply as a SID music player. If you want the authentic sound of the SID chip in your music without having to mess around with old floppy disk drives, blurred RF outputs and dodgy power supplies, then this is the little guy for you! Official site here: http://www.hardsid.com The HardSID 4U is the most powerful SID synthesizer since the legendary C64!"

Boss Dr-110 with sync-in modification

YouTube via glumc
"Boss DR-110 with an additional Sync-in modification! Kit is available at www.acidlab.de !"

Oberheim DX with Sync-In modification

YouTube via glumc
"Oberheim DX with Sync-In modification, synced with an acidlab bassline2. Kit is available at acidlab.de !"

Linndrum with Sync-In modification

YouTube via glumc
"Linndrum with Sync-In modification, synced with an acidlab bassline2. Kit is available at acidlab.de !"

Serge-style DIY rack panel

"MFOS VCO
Thomas Henry XRVCO
CGS Wave Multipliers
Warp633 Ringmod
2x MS20 VCF
2x CGS VCA
1x CGS Mixer
2x CGS Utility LFO
2x MFOS ADSR"
via this thread on electro-music.com where you will find more info.

Sunny Day Sets Fire

via Amateur Chemist where you will find the full review and more images. I've been looking for a reason to put up a Sunny Day Sets Fire post for a while now. They are a really great band. My favorite track from them is Teenagers Talking which apparently has not been released as a single yet. It is on the new album though. Below are two videos for their first singles.

"Onyee (Vocals/Synthesizers) was switching between her Nord Electro and Roland SH-201 and occasional sprinkles of xylophone. 'Stranger' accelerated the pace and knocked me over with a hypnotic guitar solo and soaring vocal harmonies."

Sunny Day Sets Fire 'Brainless'

YouTube via BrikabrakRecs
"Sunny Day Sets FIre's debut single"


YouTube via jeancoffey
"Sunny Day Sets Fire "Wilderness"
directed by Sunny Day Sets Fire
Wi45 Recordings"

Knobs!

flickr by Stefano Tealdi

full size

Roland V-Synth

Profile: Adrian Utley Portishead's Third

See the write-up on Sonic State.

Monty Python Moog Vocoder

images via this auction
"Our MONTY PYTHON collection of Studio Equipment

MOOG VOCODER - as used on many Monty Python productions

The Gear Garage is very proud to be presenting a fine collection of Monty Python Equipment in very good condition, well looked after and featured on many famous recordings with a unique heritage.

The Moog Vocoder we have here is recognisable from their recording of 'Here comes another one.'

Besides from being a superb and rare instrument it is a piece of history unlike any other. Anyone looking to buy such an article may consider this as an investment as well as a creative tool. Very likely to gain in value on both counts. NOW WITH ORIGINAL MANUAL!"

ELEKTRONIKA EM-04 Analog Synth String

images via this auction

"EM-04 HAS A FOUR MAIN SECTIONS OF CONTROL:
1-st GROUP (left manual) - attack, sustain, bass, violin, alto, string, orchestral, brass
BRASS FILTER - attack, sustain (level, on/off), cutoff, resonance
2-nd GROUP (right manual) - attack, sustain, bass, violin, alto, string, orchestral, brass
MASTER - fine tuning, main volume level, tone (brightness), slalom (pitch slide), hawaii (finger pitch controller).

• There is a one master oscillator in this instrument. Due to this oscillator a possibility of instrument detuning in the process of operation is eliminated.

• Because of split of the manual into 2 sections, the volume of each group may be adjusted.

FILTER GENERATOR IS FOR BRASS SECTION ONLY.
• Connection on the rear panel: Audio OUTPUT with standard 1/4' jack, power wire connection (220/240V 2 pin euro), fuse (0,5A) ."

DSI Prophet '08

images via this auction

Red, White and Blue

Happy 4th of July to those in the US!

click here for a few more Red, White and Blue shots sent in by Mike.