MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, August 14, 2008


Thursday, August 14, 2008

CaringBridge Journal Update for Bob Moog

via Bob Moog's CaringBridge Page:

"This year was the first since his illness that these grim events didn't completely overshadow the happy ones we normally celebrated on those days. We chose a bench for Bob's memorial, with GOOD VIBRATIONS inscribed on it. On his birthday this year, I went and sat on it and felt his presence. From your messages here, and the many contacts Michelle has had through the Bob Moog Foundation, I know how many of you continue to feel his presence through the instruments he made and you play. That is exactly the memorial he wanted, and I know that he is delighted that his creations continue to inspire musicians and give them pleasure. Michelle and I will go next week to visit his memorial bench, and we will be thinking of all of you, playing his living memorials, his instruments."

See the page for the full post. While there you can sign the Guestbook at the bottom.
My first MATRIXSYNTH post ever was actually on CaringBridge.

MATTSON MINI MODULAR INSIDE AND OUT


YouTube via redmartian
"Here is a short piece of music performed on the Mattson Mini Modular as well as several pictures of my personal system."

The Harvestman: Stilton Adaptor

"Shipping in about 3 weeks, The Harvestman Stilton Adaptor"

More pics and info on the
Analogue Haven forum.

McRorie-Live Electronic


Regarding that worst keytar video ever post... YouTube via mcrorielive
I think I just pwned Analog Industries. Check. No offense McRorie.
"McRorie-Live Electronic promo music video.www.mcrorie.net"
via peahix

Vintage Roland SH-101 analog synth + TR-606


YouTube via magevers
"Playing with the knobs of the SH-101. The Roland SH-101 internal sequencer is triggered by the TR-606."

Livewire-Cwejman-Doepfer-1-4


YouTube via DavideModu. http://www.myspace.com/sferes

Roland System-100


YouTube via Gabreau1974
"Control the color of model-101/102 with the channel B of model-104"

Animal Abuse Pt. 2


YouTube via snevelin. "With added viciousness!" follow-up to this post.

GF with the Latronic notron and DX100


video upload by b3nsf

"My girlfriend says these are her chords, so dont take em' ok? Playing with the Latronic Notron, Studio 440 and Yamaha DX100 ..."

JoMoX Sunsyn

images via this auction

"Out of production, only about 200 units made: this is number 0119"

CRUMAR SPIRIT

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

three mod wheels

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PROPHET-5

images via this auction

Sequential Circuits Pro-One

images via this auction

KORG Polysix

images via this auction

KORG VC-10

images via this auction

"This is a fully analog, 20 band vocoder. You can plug in a microphone, or any other sound source to be vocoded. You can even control the balance between the microphone input and the vocoded signal. Sort of like a wet/dry mix. You can also use the onboard noise source. Very versatile. You could also plug another synth into it, or even a guitar."

Roland TB-303


YouTube via lucio788. Video and images via this auction

Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter

images via this auction

"Its great sound is due in part to the classic analog Roland technology in its filters, modulation capabilities and a thick cluster of 16 analog oscillators at 2 per voice. It comes in a 2 space rack-module."

Note the M-64C Memory module

SNIZZ - SNOMP DIY Synth Drum

images via this auction

"A 3 unit rack, with an ADV Snare and an ADV Bass. I named the snare "SNIZZ" and the bass "SNOMP".

Snizz was from a magazine called "Shaved Snizz" that my friend Brain H and I always thought funny (we never read it) and "Snomp" is kinda from a Ventures song called the Twomp (It's not the Twist it's not the Stomp...)

SNIZZ! Great analog Snare - ish drum sounds. Great sweeps!

SNOMP! Analog Bass Drum

FUN!"

circuitastrophe

http://www.myspace.com/circuitastrophe

Also see Reed Ghazala's Be-In Event.

Bluesynths Meeting, Kufstein 30./31. August 2008

Bluesynths_Synthesizer_Meeting on Sequencer.de

Info: http://www.bluesynths.com

via sequencer.de

Two Hand Band - History of the MPC


"An MPC, or Music Production Center, was THE tool for hip hop artists in the studio in the 1980s. It fell out of fashion for a while, but now, it's back. The MPC has moved from the studio to the stage and all kinds of performers, from rockers to rappers to classicly trained musicians, are utilizing its beat making abilities. One MC will take us through the MPC transformation, as we see, hear and talk to different kind of musicians, and even non-musicians, who are making this technology the oldest newest trend in music making."

Bruce Haack Update

Check out the video added to this post.

Devo - Private Secretary (Live 1973 @ Kent State University)


YouTube via jabberwalky.

Note the Minimoog. via Waveformless where you'll find a really interesting fact regarding David Bowie's involvement with Devo. Check it out.

"Devo - Private Secretary , followed by Mark doing the "Headache Solo". The performance was in the Recital Hall at the Music & Speech Bldg at KSU"

Keytar - Song For Michael


YouTube via DrRyman. via the worst keytar videos ever on oobject.
"A tribute song dedicated to Michael Thomas Spears, one of the great guitarists of our times. Live performance by Dr. Ryman"

And of course...

Brilliant Key Solo!

YouTube via t0asta
"A sexy lady plays a rock solo on a keytar."

Spot the keytars.

Analogic ACS - Analog Control System

"Analogic-ACS makes pro audio equipment used by musicians, DJ's, sound designers, and studio engineers, Our range of products and services include the ACS analog control system and the custom design and manufacture of original analog synthesizers, studio equipment and synthesizer modules."
via Deviant-Synth.

iTouchMidi - Wireless MIDI for the iPhone

"iTouchMidi turns your iPhone / iTouch into a hi tech midi controller

Use your iPhone / iTouch touch as new generation midi controller for your favorite audio DAW or VJ performance tool

(Networked OSX 10.5 mac required)

iTouchMidi is an amazing new suite of apps for the iPhone and iPod touch featuring multiple controllers using innovative touch screen interfaces and the device accelerometers

We are looking for user feedback on the best user interfaces implementation"

http://www.itouchmidi.com/

It's available in the iPhone AppStore as iTM MidiLab for free. Note that it does require OSX 10.5 running ITM OSX, also a free download.

BBC old masters of new sounds

"The BBC Radiophonic Workshop created music and sound effects for everything from Doctor Who to The Goon Show.

To mark its 50th anniversary, two veterans returned to the studios where the Workshop was based to recreate some of the sounds that made the unit famous."
see the video here.
via AnalogSuicide.

TWEE-TAR


flickr by MATTY™

full size

Matryomin


"Matryomin is the unique, original erectronic musical instrument invented by Masami Takeuchi in 1999. It is a type of theremin - oldest electro-musical instrument invented in Russia - shaped Russian traditional wooden doll, Matrioshka.

It hold form of Matrioshka perfectly, moreover, performing five octaves range. The distance of 1 octave at Low-Middle range is equal to Etherwavetheremin of Moog Music Inc. If you have acquired the basic technique to play theremin by Etherwavetheremin, you can enjoy playing Matryomin by same way. Matryomin is only pitch controlled theremin.

Mandarin Electron, a company directed by Masami Takeuchi, started manufacturing Matryomin on a commercial basis in 2003. Now, Matryomin is going on 2nd generation model. Selled over 1,600 till now in Japan"

You can find videos, samples and another image on Masami TAKEUCHI's official website.

via John

p23 Music

http://www.p23.biz/

You'll find more images and music.

bruce haack


flickr by chandalstore

full size

Looks like a PAiA. If you know feel free to comment.

Update:

Click here for a video of Bruce Haack on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood.

Be sure to check out the comments below for more.

Yamaha GX-1 Videos by cnxww893


YouTube via cnxww893
Playlist:
shooting stars played on the GX-1 5.10.2008
"this is very old song which attranted me so much. It was composed in 1981 by toshiko simomura, when she was 14."

stella by starlight on GX-1 5.21.2008
"I played by ear, but I did not listen to the record for more than 20 years. so many mistakes are there."

海溝
"deep sea composed by shionoya"

KAI Orchestra and Electone
"composed by Masa Matsuda"

GX-1のチューニング how to tune GX-1
"GX-1のチューニングです。非常にややこしい。this is hwo to adjust tune on GX-1, so crazy. You have to adjust every over tone, and there are 8 sound boards on teach raw on upper and lower. There is only one for solo, two for pedal.
Once either Upper or Lower start having problem of unstable tune, you need to correct on eacy over tone with checking which sound board has problem."

Playing with a Moog Modular


YouTube via neriksdotcom.
"A simple step sequencer demo performed on a Moog Modular."
via neriksdotcom studio page. Check out the synth corner below. More images on site. via Magnus.

glitchDS theme and variation


YouTube via organofqwerty via the comments of this post.
"nintendoDS running glitchDS, recorded into ableton live, with added drum track and synth pad. still just scratching the surface of the potential of this great little app. video high contrast and saturated on purpose."

glitchDS dub

"nintendo DS running glitchDS + mini kaoss pad + alesis philtre"

Life in Balance on the Moog Synth

Steve Sciulli of Life In Balance talks about his Moog. "When I play the Moog [synthesizer], there's such a deep-rooted connection for people that it brings up memories and possibilities," he continues. "I'm physically playing electricity. With a guitar, you always know what that's going to sound like, but with a synth, you're not only playing music, you're recreating the sound every time you power it up."

See the full article on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette here.

http://www.myspace.com/soundhealer - pretty cool stuff, do check it out.

The Akai XR20

"Portable Beat Machine Integrates Drums, Percussion, FX and Instrument Samples

Cumberland, R.I. (August 12, 2008) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with innovation in electronic musical instruments, announces a new tool for creating beats on-the-go – the XR20 Beat Production Station.

The XR20 is a portable beat production station loaded with a sound set that is geared towards making Hip-Hop and R&B beats wherever and whenever inspiration strikes.

More than 700 pre-loaded sounds cover a range of drums, percussion, effects and instrument samples, while an integrated effects engine includes Reverb, EQ and Compression, enabling musicians to make complete backing tracks. A microphone input is included for mixing vocals over patterns. Bright, backlit pads provide visual cues for added beat precision.

The XR20 features sounds of standard and electronic drums, single (one-shot) hits, bass and synth sounds to easily create the maximum mix in minimal time. Key features of the XR20 include:
* More than 700 sounds produced by Chronic Music
* Ninety-nine Preset Patterns and 99 User Patterns.
* Backlit LCD
* Bright, glowing, backlit pads that follow the beat
* Microphone input and Headphone output
* Pattern Play Mode – different patterns can be triggered from individual pads
* Drum Roll/Note Repeat feature
* Battery Power capability and AC Adapter

The Akai XR20 is coming Q2 - 2008 to musical instrument retailers with an MSRP of $499."

Moog Vocoder - used on Monty Python recordings

images via this auction
"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!

Works perfectly. Good Condition."

Be sure to check out the sellers other auctions.

[Noodle]Mono-Poly - The Bass Of Space


"Don Serge Grant"
via mono-poly's public channel.

Korg R3: Be Thankful For Full Sized Keys


YouTube via gearwire
"Join Gearwire's Bill Holland and Korg's R3 for this walkthru where we take a peek at the main panel pluses packed on this petite synthesizer with pleasingly playable keys. Bill plays some popular patches that have been preset in a "favorites" section.

Of course, we don't forget to show a little love to the built-on vocoder. Stay tuned for more of the R3.

See more on Gearwire.com."

Yamaha DD-6 Circuit Bent Drums


YouTube via anode8
"Yamaha DD-6 Circuit Bent Drums with 12 point patchbay, noise filter, and boost/ overdrive knob."

Circuit Bent Yamaha DD-5 Drum Machine

"Circuit Bent Yamaha DD-5 Drum Machine for Jarred in North Carolina."

Vector Surgeon 1.0

"Hello, good evening, and welcome to Vector Surgeon, the Prophet VS editor/librarian.

What The Program Does
The program currently performs the following functions:
* Transmit and receive patches, singly or in banks, between your computer and your Prophet.
* Load and save patches, singly or in banks, between your computer and its disk drive.
* Transmit and receive banks of waves between your computer and your Prophet.
* Load and save banks of waves between your computer and its disk drive.
* Graphically view banks of patches, allowing copy & paste etc in the same window or between windows.
* Graphically view patches, allowing edits of most parameters.
* Edits of parameters are sent live to the Prophet, in theory keeping computer & Prophet in sync.
* For a nice surprise, turn on MIDI parameter transmit, then do some edits on the Prophet and watch the computer screen.

What The Program Does Not Do
The program does not currently perform the following functions:

* Editing or single transfer of user waves. Sorry. Soon, though.
* Er...
* That's it. Maybe you can find more things it doesn't do :-)"

You can find the download link, more info and images on the Vector Surgeon website.
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