MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, July 26, 2008

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Transformer Girl at Apartment Music show #1 noise improv

YouTube via halmcgeevideo. KORG Microkorg
"The third performance at Apartment Music show #1. Transformer Girl (Camelia Carnahan of Jacksonville, Florida. Recorded Saturday, July 26, 2008, Gainesville, Florida"

joy division - she s lost control ( in korg EM1)

YouTube via kamitnick

Yamaha CS1x Demo by Failed Muso - Pt.1

YouTube via FailedMuso
"Part 1 of my run through of some of my favourite sounds from the Yamaha CS1x. Come back soon for further parts in this and other series."

Ohm Force Symptohm:Melohman programming

YouTube via joomzb
"Tutorial describing intriguing aspects of sound design using the Symptohm Melohman software synthesizer from Ohm Force. A simple pad sound with 4 metapatches is created. Like what you see/hear? Check it out at http://www.ohmforce.com/"

Quick Demo of PaklSound1 - Tenori-On for the iPhone

YouTube via wingeds
"A quick random button-pushing clip. For my first iPhone project I'm working on a musical button pad that is similar to the Tenori-on (but quite a bit simpler)."
You can get PaklSound1 here:

How 2.0: Build a Digital Wall Harp

How 2.0: Build a Digital Wall Harp from My Home 2.0 DIY on Vimeo.
"The techno-gurus of tech makeover show My Home 2.0 made this digital wall harp using a MidiTron and infrared sensors that track your hand movements. To see complete instructions, more great DIY projects, and their latest state-of-the-art home makeovers, visit: 2pointhome.com/"

FUNKI PORCINI

FUNKI PORCINI

via sendling, via IS050

click the image for the full size shot and spot the synths.

1) Remove Your Knobs

flickr by Mellotron83
(click for more)

"This is the story of how my impulse eBay purchase - a slightly less than perfect Micromoog was brought back to life

The synth made noises fine, but wouldn't stop when you took your hands off the keys "

REHBERG EMS Logic synthesizer

via this auction

"one on the first ever made serial 051, it also has the build in keyboard as you can find this only at the first versions. it's fully patchable and very awesome sound aspecialy effects are no problem to make! even powerfull basslines that blow out your speakers. it's build in a flightcase , only halve for this instrument , his brother synthi A has also the other half case with the sequencer. it's possible to connect a synthi keyboard on it or it can be used with cv-gate to control it externaly.

this unit comes with a original transformator only made for this unit, also some patchcables are included"

KORG microKorg Synthesizer - Blue LEDs

images via this auction

"Most all LEDs (18 total!) have been upgraded to high brightness blue LEDs with the exception of the 2 tri-color keyboard octave range shift LEDs (red/yellow/green), the 2 Vocoder ON LEDs (green), and the 2 Audio IN LEDs. These were kept in place to facilitate easier operating mode identification in low-light studio and stage environments. The blue LEDs are clear in color when not lit."

Yamaha SK15

images via this auction

P.M.S Swan Up for Trade

via Heath Finnie on AH:

"PMS S.W.A.N. if anyone is interested in trading for an EMS Synthi AKS which would be great for me in processing audio and FX. I'm just trying to become more practical in my studio. Here is some more info on the S.W.A.N. It has two oscillators and a straight osc output on the back. Oscillators are variable waveform. It has a SSM 2040 IC filter with LP, BP and HP and self resonance and audio input. S&H, Ring Modulator, ADSR and AR with repeat. LFO with variable waveform. It also has probably the nicest square wave sound I've ever heard. Outputs are: OSC 1, OSC 2, KYB, GATE, LFO, ENV 1, High and low output. Inputs are: CV, Gate, Audio. It's in excellent condition and works fully. As I mentioned in an earlier post, this is essentially a Syntar in a 'normal' keyboard. The only one ever built. It's great fun or me to have such a rare part of synth history, I just believe I would actually get more 'use' out of an AKS. Serial number is Prototype 1. I have some pictures of it up here [mirrored here]. Thanks, Heath"

Panel for JH String Filter

via Scott of tellun.com on the ModularSynthPanels list:
"I've decided to add individual outputs for each of the bandpass filters. This adds an additional 40 jacks to the panel and requires 2.5U of width. I don't want to start making panels in multiples of 1/2 U, nor do I want to try to add an additional 2U and and try to make everything fit by squishing everything closer together. Instead I've added an additional 3U and added extra space between the three sections (jack field at the left, pot field in the middle, main controls on the right).

I've posted a couple of layouts of this 8U wide monster. The first puts the jack field in the standard MOTM grid. The second uses a staggered grid. I think I prefer the staggered grid.

string_filter_panel3.gif
string_filter_panel4.gif

I've got the PCBs all soldered together and tested. I'll be cutting the panel today (plastic prototype), then I'll need to hook up all those pots and jacks, that could take a while."

JH String Filter
http://tellun.com/

Garfield Electronics Doctor Flick

via this auction
"Clicks are produced in 24 frames per second calibration for American and European film scoring when the VIDEO switch is off. United States models will operate in 30 frames per second calibration for video scoring when the VIDEO switch is activated. European models produce 25 per seconds calibration when the VIDEO switch is on.

Tempo in the selected calibration is set thru the three digit rotary switch assembly which indicates tens of frames, frames and 8ths of frames. Additionally, click rates of 1/16th or 1/32nd frame resolution may be specified by the +1/16 and + 1/32 switches. When either or both of these switches are active, the tempo indicated by the rotary switch assembly is augmented by these frame values.

To sync the internal metronome place all sequencers and drum machines in Play mode. All instruments will commence to play upon the beat which follows the pressing of the DOCTOR FLICK PLAY switch. To stop, press the PLAY switch again.

To synchronize to a click track on tape, activate the SYNC switch, connect the click from tape to PULSE IN, and set DOCTOR FLICK tempo controls to match tempo. PLAY switch will cue in or out on the beat as with internal sync operation, and the START switch will cue in or out immediately.

The metronome is started or stopped with the START switch. Optionally, the metronome can be started by application of a pulse of at least 0.7 Volts to the front or back panel EXT TRIG input.

Click output is available at both front and back panel OUT jacks. Loudness is set by the LEVEL control. Both outputs are low impedance and can drive headphones directly.

Sequencers and drum machines are synchronized thru their Clock or Sync inputs by connection to the appropriate DOCTOR FLICK output.

To create individual triggers from audio, connect audio source to PULSE IN jack. Connect TRIGGER to arpeggiator, gate, or individual drum trigger inputs. Adjust audio input level for compatibility. Plug all the way into the TRIGER jack to obtain rising edge triggers, half way for falling edge triggers.

This device can be switched for AC power sources from 115 to 230 Volts.

The cap of the Level-rotary is missing as well as the LED of the PLAY switch."

Garfield Electronics Digital Click

via this auction
"Metronome clicks are produced in 24 frames per second calibration for American and European film scoring while the VIDEO switch is off. Activating the VIDEO switch will select 30 frames per second calibration for American video scoring when the internal jumper plug is located to the “30” position, or 25 frames per second calibration for European video scoring if the jumper is in the “25” position.

Tempo in the selected calibration is set thru the three digit rotary switch assembly which indicates tens of frames, frames, and 8ths of frames. Additionally, click rates of 1/16th or 1/32nd frame resolution may be specified by the +1/16 and +1/32 switches. When either or both of these switches are active, the tempo indicated by the rotary switch assembly is augmented by these frame values.

The metronome is started or stopped with the START switch. Optionally, the metronome can be started by application or of a pulse of at least 0.7 Volts to the front or back panel EXT TRIG input.

Click output is available at both front and back panel OUT jacks. Loudness is set by the LEVEL control. Both outputs are low impedance and can drive headphones directly.

This device can be switched for AC power sources from 115 to 230 Volts.

The cap of the Level-rotary is missing as well as one Switch of the Frames-per beat-Dial."

ThingamaHAT

flickr by Jackscrew
more pics here

"the Thingama kit is easy and fast to build. The instructions are detailed with lots of pics and all the parts are labeled. You don't have to know one thing about electronics to build one, you do have to know how to solder though.

I should also mention that the noises emitted by the Thingamakit seems to hypnotize squirrels and make Jack Russell Terriers angry."

ThingamaKIT

Roland Jupiter-8

via marcel

some tags for search:
Roland Jupiter-8
Analog Power
Lightning

Update: Oberheim Matrix-12 and Moog Memorymoog added below.

Update: Oberheim OB-Xa added

Minimoog in Garage Band

See the update in this post.

EDP Spider

via this auction

This is the same one in this video.

KORG DS-10 Synthesizer 2nd test - And How to Buy It!

YouTube via KGKGKG

KORG DS-10 Synthesizer first test

"You can order here
http://www.play-asia.com/SO..."

Waldorf Blofeld My Favorite Sounds

YouTube via KotroLaszloLehel

EMS Synthi-E Try out

YouTube via kubistah
"Just checking some sounds. The sound is dry and played thru the internal speaker."

"Hot For Teacher" - tutorial for keyboard/piano

YouTube via hamsterdunce. "More music on umop.com/parallax.htm!"

Speak & Spell Glitching Without Circuit Bending

YouTube via stenophonic
"This is a simple vid that i slapped together to show you how to get some good glitchy speak and spell sounds without having to circuit bend it."

wasting my time

YouTube via helitr0n
"me wasting my time with my toys. CAUTION! lofi audio!"

DotCom, MFM and Doepfer MAQ16/3

YouTube via attorks
"Rhythm sequence with an 8 step sequence on row 1 of the MAQ16/3. Row 3 controls the dynamics of row 1 which results in a switch on/off for each step. The Synthesizers.com Modular on top produces the high RM type sound, the MFM below produces the low noisy sound."

JH. Subtle Chorus

via JH on AH:
"Hi, just wanted to give you a quick update of my upcoming (fall 2008) "Subtle Chorus" PCB project, which, among other things, will be able to emulate a Dimension D, (using original ICs and all), plus "Dim T" (Same topology but with two 20-stage phasers instead of BBDs), plus generic true-stereo, dual-BBD chorus. Depending on what configuration you want, this will use one, or up to four PCBs. (Dim D emulation needs two PCBs.)

The "Subtle Chorus" is a variable project consisting of 3 different PCBs that can be combined for various functions.

a.. You can build a rather simple, true-stereo, dual-BBD Chorus with voltage controlled Chorus Rate and voltage controlled Chorus Depth, using a single PCB.
b.. You can emulate the famous "Dimension D" (Trademark of Roland / Boss) sound with it's unique filtering and presets, using two PCBs, the "Dim D" (You even have the choice between vintage HA1457W opamps, or more common TL071 / TL072 opamps.)
c.. You can build a similar effect that uses 20-pole all pass filters instead of BBDs, using three PCBs, the "Dim T".
d.. And you can build an overkill effect device that allows to choose between the Dim D and Dim T effect, using 4 PCBs, the "Dim TD" version. So far, the BBD board design is finished; main board will be the next.

Documentation is here:
http://www.jhaible.de/subtle_chorus/jh_subtle_chorus.html

The BBD board needs 2 x MN3007 and 2 x MN3101. These are quite easy to get, compared to other vintage BBDs. The Dim T version doesn't need any BBDs, of course...

Forgot to mention:
BBD board also needs 2 x NE570 (or NE571, or SA571) companders."

motm-490

"two oscillators feeding a motm-490 moog transistor ladder filter."

The Solar Module MIDI Demo ElectroKraft.com

YouTube via orphiusflux. via sendling
"This is a demo of some of the MIDI functions of the Solar Module. The Solar Module is an 8 bit synth and a MIDI controller. You can plu the Solar Module into any MIDI device, such as a drum machine, keyboard, synth module, or PC/Mac MIDI software. Anything that accepts MIDI input!

ElectroKraft.com"

Solar Module by ElectroKraft.com
"The Solar Module is a combination MIDI controller and 8 Bit synthesizer.

Moving your hand above the photocell sensor, the Solar Module behaves like a Theremin. MIDI output and synth output, it's 2 instruments in one.

Notice how the synth can sound very much like an 80's video game? That's called the 8 bit sound.

Enjoy.
Tony Amendolare
ElectroKraft.com"

CGS sequencer/programmer 1

flickr by kay_wrad
(click for more)

full size

via electro-music.com where you will find more info and other people's designs of this DIY sequencer by Ken Stone's Catgirl Synth.

"An 8-step analogue sequencer/programmer, newly-built, not quite working 100% as yet. It's an iteration of Ken Stone's excellent design, and a set of PCBs is available here, if you want to build one yourself. Recommended, but not for a first electro-music DIY project, there's a lot of wiring up involved."