wearable toy piano

YouTube via satomika00. via Tim
More info on coolest gadgets and engadget

Homemade 555 Synthesizer Schematic

Link to the schematic added to this post.

VAZ Modular 3.03

STL Music VAZ Modular 3.03
"This software is still a relatively undiscovered secret in the world of analogue software synthesizers. And yet, it's regarded by those in the know, as the best for analogue sound. With top awards from all the major worldwide music magazines, you'll be pleasantly surprised when you take 5 minutes of your time to download, use, and hear just what VAZ Modular can do.
Some Key Features
* Unbelievable High Quality Analogue Sound
* Can be used as a Stand-alone application or as a VSTi or DXi
* Multi-timbral: 16 Synths, each displayed in its own window, with its own module configuration
* 16 Note Polyphony per Synth (or per MIDI channel, if synth has multiple CVs)
* 255 Modules / Synth
* 65 fully-featured module types
* Sampler, allowing mapping of instrument and drum samples across keyboard range(s)
* Global Mixer window to set levels and apply effects to the synth outputs.
* Support for both DirectX and VST plugins in the mixer and as a module within patches.
* Real-Time, low latency using DirectX (typically 18-40ms, dependant on soundcard/drivers)
* ASIO support for low latency input and output
* Selectable audio output rates: 11, 22, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96 kHz
* 64bit filter algorithms for better performance at low cutoff frequencies
* 3 types of Sequencer: Notes, Control and Trigger.
* Extended sequencer pattern randomize dialogs.
* Arpeggiator
* MIDI controllable, play from Qwerty or MIDI keyboard/software in real-time
* MIDI control of onscreen sliders and switches.
* Loading of patches by a configurable patch menu and also by MIDI Program Change messages.
* Sample playback straight/voice/wavetable
* Multi-sampling support in Wavetable and WTVoice modules.
* Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger and Reverb effects.
* Connect outputs of any module to the inputs of any other module
* Loads VAZ+ patches and creates modules automatically
* Load/Save Banks of Synths, Synths/Patches, Sequences, Mixers.
* Much, much more... "

New Serge M-odule HEX VCA / MIXER

via carbon111

"The Hex VCA / Mixer consists of the standard (dual) Audio Mixer, a
dual VCA and a (4-input) VC Stereo mixer. Just the ticket for mixing
that palete of Serge colors :)"

MATTSON MINI MODULAR ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER DEMO TWO

MATTSON MINI MODULAR ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER DEMO TWO from RED MARTIAN on Vimeo.
No video, just audio.
"Here is the B Side of the first demo [A Side here]. Its a weird tune that turned out really different. I wanted it to sound like "Path of Least Resistance" but it sounds like "A Stroll Through A Lovely Forest"

Same drum kit, more cowbell plus the kraftwerk electro knitting needle pulse.

Super Saw patch and a couple of Prophet-5 style sounds with the EG sweeping the filter."

Life In Balance - A fun little Jam

YouTube via bansuri
"Life In Balance from Pittsburgh, PA. Performing music for meditations and healing. Using Quartz Crystal Bowls, Japanese Shakuhachi Flutes, EWI 4000s, Korg M3, Moog Voyager, Hartmann Neuron and Korg Radias.
http://www.myspace.com/soundhealer
http://www.lifeinbalancemusic.com
We have been touring consistently since 1998 - from Anchorage to Key West, from the Delaware beaches to Denver and cities in between.
We are in heavy rotation on many radio shows and were featured in the Living Room Concert series on the National Public Radio program ECHOES. Our music has been aired on the syndicated radio show "Music From The Hearts of Space"
Life In Balance is a Pittsburgh-based nationally touring and recording duo committed to using sacred musical instruments merged with current technology to create an integrated sonic environment for transformation. We perform both Sound Healing Meditation (Inbreath) and Dance/Music Concerts using hypno-global rhythms (Outbreath).
We have personally grown and cultivated our audiences and venues through constant touring and meeting liked minded groups of people throughout the country. Our successes are measured in the connections that we make with the listeners as well as CD sales."

"For those in the Pittsburgh region, We're getting ready for our big Solstice party.
info below.

The Life In Balance - Winter Solstice 2008

Sunday, Dec. 21st: “OM FOR THE HOLIDAYS” Winter Solstice Show, @ Your Inner Vagabond, 4130 Butler Street. Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville) Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. $10 cover. BYOB. All ages. Call 412-683-1623 http://www.yourinnervagabond.com

The Second Annual Life In Balance “OM FOR THE HOLIDAYS” a Winter Solstice Celebration is on for Sunday, December 21st.

Join in for our annual Solstice Ritual as we all shine on, shining our light brightly into the longest night. Be a part of this ancient connection as we continue the time line that we call, “Om for the Holidays” at Your Inner Vagabond. Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. $10 cover. BYOB. All ages. Call 412-683-1623

The evening starts with a flowing ambient Life In Balance set followed by an audience participatory Solstice Space Ritual.

Life In Balance will be performing music of the spheres using quartz crystal singing bowls and electronic synthesizers giving a musical voice to the Dark and Light by developing a personal inner-rhythmic pulse that opens into an ecstatic dancing celebration. Joining LIB will be Jan Hamilton-Sota on violin.

Bring an open heart along with your open mind and let us share an experience that will continue to shine throughout the long Winter nights ahead.


Life In Balance
Websites:
http://www.lifeinbalancemusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/soundhealer
http://www.sonicbids.com/lifeinbalance"

Minimoog Model D Update

The mini in this post is up for sale. Details at that post.

MINIMOOG Soundmodul Nachbau aus DDR-Zeiten

via this auction

"Hallo,Ihr bietet auf einen Minimoog-Nachbau aus Zeiten der DDR. Wer das Gerät genau gebaut hat, kann ich leider nicht sagen. Auf jeden Fall kommt er dem original Bassklang ziemlich nah, macht aber auch ganz eigene schräge Sounds. Mir ist vor einiger Zeit die Tastatur kaputt gegangen und ich hatte nie Zeit und die Muse, es zu reparieren. Nach Aussage eines Freundes, sollte es aber kein Problem sein. Das Kabel ist mit vorhanden.CV-Gate Steuerung müsste dort mit angeschlossen werden. Das Gerät ist etwas für Nostalgiker, Bastler und sonstige Soundexzentriker, die was ganz eigenes haben wollen. Ich bin überzeugt, dass die Stückzahl nicht groß gewesen sein kann. Also, hier ist die Gelegenheit für etwas besonderes und im Studio macht er was her. Jeder will mal anfassen! Der Verkauf erfolgt von privat, keine Gewährleistung. Viel Spaß beim Bieten!"

Googlish:
"Hello, Your offer on a Minimoog-time replica of the GDR. Who built the device accurately, I can not say. In any case, the original bass he sounds pretty close, but it also sounds very own slant. I recently broke the keyboard and I never had time and the muse, to repair it. According to a friend, but it should not be a problem. The cable is vorhanden.CV gate control should there be. The device is a bit of nostalgic, handymen and other Soundexzentriker, which was very own wish to have. I am convinced that the number was not large can be. So, here is the opportunity for something special in the studio and what makes it forth. Everyone wants to touch times! The sale is done by private, no warranty. Enjoy bidding!"

via Robert
"It was produced in GDR by an unknown musican. Sound near the prodigy."

Kalman Filter Tilt Sensor Theremin Mock up

YouTube via stuckie27out1. See The Mountain Fold for more info.
"Here is a quick video of the project I have been working on with some other people. Source code and all that coming soon. Much of the code is based on previous work done by Mr. Pycke. So in the mean time check out his site over at http://tom.pycke.be/"

ARP Odyssey + MOOG Taurus 1 + Roland TR-808

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

lead and sync sounds: Arp Odyssey III;
deep bass: Moog Taurus 1 bass pedals;
drums: Roland TR-808;
no external effects used;"

dg.avi

YouTube via Crashlander42
"This was originally intended to be a demo of the my tube VCA module, but it kinda turned into this weird sequenced thinger.

Synth 1 -
XRVCO Triangle to wavefoler, XRVCO square -1 octave both go to MS20 VCF and then into the pentode tube VCA.

Synth 1 - SNVoice 25% square to Polivoks VCF into pentode VCA. Sounds strangely syncish.

Synth 3 - VCO 1 into Wasp filter and then into boring old VCA.

meh."

KORG DS-10 GATTOBUS DEMO, space4keys user s4k

YouTube via Space4Keys
"Little demo of this truly incredible piece of software for Nintendo DS.
It sounds amazing!
So at last I can play a synth also when I go to the toilet..."

Spectrasonics Omnisphere Demo

YouTube via Neyowolf
"Demonstration of Spectrasonics Omnisphere. Multi Patches only!"

Gazdatronik The Coventry

YouTube via Gazdatronik
"Brit-ish sounding sound...New(OLD) reciever...My roommate Bob is not pleased.

Video Processed by The pioneer VSX-4000 Stereo Reciever(has a video enhancer for some reason)

JX-3P on high part
DW-8000 on filter sweeps
Tx81z as farfisa organ
Emu-6400 on drums
Matrix 6 on BASS"

Yamaha KX-25 Controller Keyboard Overviewed

YouTube via gearwire
"The fairly unassuming look of the Yamaha KX-25 USB Controller Keyboard belies a solid unit with a sophisticated built-in arpeggiator. Being that he'd demo a broom-handle if it had an arpeggiator on it, Bill was more than happy to tear into this dapper controller.

This first clip on the KX-25 features an in-depth look at the arpeggiator, as well as some of the controls that make this the perfect partner for Steinberg Cubase, which, hey guess what, it comes bundled with.

See more on Gearwire.com."

NORD WAVE TIPS AND TRICKS 2

YouTube via MusicmarketingCanada
"The Nord Wave isn't your typical lead synth, check out these tips and tricks on how to personalize your sounds, use it as a live performance tool and get the most out of the instrument."

Spectrasonics Omnisphere HQ Demo

YouTube via Stekkkkkk. sent my way via fischek.
"This is a short demo of the brand new virtual instrument "Spectrasonics Omnisphere".
It's really an amazing piece of software.
The sound quality of this VST is the best I've ever heard.

This VST is usefull for every music genre.
It contains everything, from very clear sounding orchestral patches to really dark and intense sounds.

I had to record @ low FPS for performance, but the sound is recorded very good. That's the most important:)

Tech. specs:
Sound in this video is recorded trough an Edirol FA-66
The MIDI keyboard is a M-Audio Oxygen 8
I used FL Studio as host for Omnisphere

NOTE:
This video is just a short demo of some patches.
It just features a quick look at the interface and some patches that Omnisphere came with.
At this time there are a lot of new video's @ YouTube that go in-depth with Omnisphere.
They will give you a better idea of how great this synth actually is.
I'm using it over a month now, and it has become my first-choice VST for making ambient and experimental tracks.

For more about producing and my music, visit my website:
http://www.crystalskulls.nl"

Wakes Chemistries

YouTube via gennargiu. via the forum. See Pierecall Music for more.
"Arturia Jupiter 8v- Micron-Microkorg-Imac 24 Alu"

Atari Punk Console... gone wrong

flickr by The Bottomless Paddling Pool
(click for mouse overs)
"I'm taking a paper in the first semester coming up on making your own synth from scratch and I thought that I'd better polish up on my electrical knowledge as it's been a while since I've done anything that needed any real effort. As I've never made an audio circuit before I thought I should start simple and progress to the harder stuff. So I decided to start on the popular and simple Atari Punk Console (APC). Anyway, I made it and I was getting sounds from it, but nothing like what I should have been getting. The sounds I was getting sucked, mainly just static mooshed up with high pitched whines. It was bad for the ears, especially as I had the volume up and my headphones on! I eventually found out what was haywire, the chip I was running it off was wrong, as in one letter different in the code from the proper chip. Not a big problem, frustrating at most. I'll make the APC soon and put it in a nice case. I have the neck of a violin that it'll look cool in. The body I'm saving for a bigger project, perhaps a Weird Sound Generator.

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Bye!"

DS-10で呪怨

YouTube via CardiacTrance. via the KORG DS-10 blog.
"Making "The Grudge" Noise using Korg DS-10.
初投稿です。
参考ページ：
http://ascii.jp/elem/191370/index-5.html

呪怨っぽい音を出してみました。
素で出るのは恥ずかしいのでコスプレです。（もっと恥ずかしい！？）
設定：
VCO：ノコギリ波。ピッチは最低にします。
VCA：DRIVEの値を最大近くまで上げてください。
モジュレーション：EGからVCA INで音量を上げます。DS本体の音量もMAXにしてください。
MIXER：パンを完全に左側（右スピーカーを使いたいなら右側）にします。
ここでも音量をMAXにします。

カオスモードで左上の端辺りを押さえて、カツカツ言わせます。
スピーカーに上手く口を当てると呪怨っぽくなります。声を出したり
息を吹き込む必要はありません。
後はカオスパッドを弄ったり、口の形や舌の位置を変えて音を調節してみてください。"
Googlish:
"Making "The Grudge" Noise using Korg DS-10.
From the first time.
Reference page:
http://ascii.jp/elem/191370/index-5.html

Juon looked like a sound out.
Since the embarrassing element of the cosplay Take. (More embarrassing?)
Setting:
VCO: saw the waves. Pitch to a minimum.
VCA: DRIVE-up to close to the value of the maximum, please.
Modulation: EG VCA IN from the increase in the volume. MAX to DS console and the volume please.
MIXER: full of bread left (right if you want to use the right speaker).
MAX, but the volume here.

All around the edge of chaos mode, hold the upper left corner, said katsu pork cutlet.
Speaker hit in the mouth and Juon well-ish. Or out
You do not need to breathe life into.
弄っchaos after the pad, or the shape of the mouth and tongue to change the location of the sound, please try to adjust."