MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, May 28, 2009


Thursday, May 28, 2009

Roland 100m M185 MKII Sequencer

flickr set by ryktnk
(click for more)

"A new sequencer for the Roland 100m modular synthesizer.

Each stage has gate mode and count switches to set the type of note [mute, single, repeat, long], and the length or repeat of the note [1-8].

This MKII version also features programmable portamento, step subdivision, and a "fixed-length" sequence mode."


follow-up to previous post back in April of last year.
Update: video here.

Omnisphere Vids


YouTube via Stagehandspace
Omnisphere 1 Overview pt1
Omnisphere 1 Overview pt2
Omnisphere 1 Overview pt3
Omnisphere 2 Browser pt1
Omnisphere 2 Browser pt2
Omnisphere 3 Live mode
Omnisphere 3 Stack mode
Omnisphere 5 Edit page
Omnisphere 6 Modulation
Omnisphere 7 Oscillator pt1
Omnisphere 7 Oscillator pt2
Omnisphere 8 LFOs pt1
Omnisphere 8 LFOs pt2
Omnisphere 9 Envelopes

FabFilter Vids


YouTube via Stagehandspace
FabFilter Knobs amp switches tutorial
FabFilter Timeless
FabFilter Twin 2
Fabfilter Twin Demo
FabFilter Volcano 2 0

D16 Drumazon and Devastor


YouTube via Stagehandspace

D16 Drumazon


D16 Drumazon and Devastor


D16 Devastorin Abelton

NI Absynth4 tourpt1


YouTube via Stagehandspace

Ohmboyz Arpeggiator


YouTube via Stagehandspace

Ohmicide Feedback Fun

Ohmforce FrOHMage


YouTube via Stagehandspace

Ohmforce Hematohm


Ohm Force Symptohm Melohman programming

NI FM8 tour pt1


YouTube via Stagehandspace

NI FM8 tour pt2

Diego Stocco - LCO Light Controlled Oscillator

Diego Stocco - LCO Light Controlled Oscillator from Diego Stocco on Vimeo.


follow-up to the One Knob to Rule Them All post.
"The LCO is an instrument I assembled when I was creating the score for "The Conduit". I used it as a starting point to create a variety of bass sounds, ambiences and strange noises.

The pitch of an optical theremin responds to the intensity of external light, which makes playing specific notes difficult. I wanted to find a better way to control not just the pitch but also the trigger of the sound in order to create rhythmic patterns. I used the chassis of an old device to host the circuit, connected a dimmer to control the intensity of a light bulb and a push-button switch to break the circuit, so I could control the note on/off. To fatten up the sound I connected it to a spring reverb, an hi-fi amp and two old speakers, recorded with a stereo microphone. The instrument needs to be be played in semi obscurity.

In this particular session I was also post-processing the sound of the LCO with modulated chains of comb-filtered delays and reverbs.

P.S. Careful with the volume, the sound gets pretty intense in the second half of the video."

Malekko / Wiard Boogie Filter Episode 1 - Boogie Basics


YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Made by Malekko and designed by Wiard, the Boogie is a great sounding filter module. A resonant low pass, the Boogie has two audio ins, two cv inputs(one key in and one with attenuator). and outputs for 6dB, 12dB, 18dB and 24dB. There are two user-friendly jumpers on the back of the module that control the phase of the 12 and 24dB outputs. The Boogie ships with the jumpers in the out of phase position. If you mix all the outputs together you can get some great variations happening. We're using the Analogue Systems rs165 Signal Mixer, the Cwejman VCO-2RM saw wave and the Analogue Solutions Vostok sequencer."

CASIO SK-1 by S-CAT


YouTube via PHONICPOTION. S-CAT/spacecataudiotechnologies on Ebay
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 24 MODIFICATIONS"

RibbonControllers.com


http://ribboncontrollers.com

on Ebay

Fonitronik and Buchla PCBs

flickr by Andreas Wetterberg
(click for more)

5 buchla 281 clone pcbs
4 Fonitronik Attenuverting Mixer PCBs and
4 Fonitronik Sequential Switch pcbs

PolyPhonic SQ


flickr by Spikenzie
"The PolyPhonic SQ is a 64 button, wireless - Bluetooth, MIDI input device based on the Project 64 Button board hardware, an Arduino and a serial to MIDI software from SpikenzieLabs. It is fully PolyPhonic, any number of keys may be pressed at the same time and notes are sustained as long as the keys are pressed.

It uses a new version of the SpikenzieLabs Serial - MIDI Converter software which also allows you to select the baud rate of your serial port. (The new version will be available for download next week.)

Note:
1. Works equally well with a USB cable but the bluetooth is sort of fun."

Gristleizer Units and PCB For Sale


The ordering pages are up at Smashing Guitars. $47 for the PCB and $375 for The Gristleizer as of this post.

via twitter.com/chris_carter_

The Stethosphone - Stethoscope Synthesis

"The Stethosphone is an "alternative" miking tool built using a couple of electret mic capsules mounted inside a cheap stethoscope. This instrument is very useful in order to experiment with surface recording from any object and it is good even as new way to record instruments such as guitars, drums and so on."

click through for samples including Ableton Live resonators, reverb and delay.

via www.lucacapozzi.com

Delfy Creations Dub Siren V2


YouTube via robodelfy. Rhythm track comes in at 2:40.
"Go to www.delfycreations.com for more info or to buy stuff!"
Delfy on Ebay

Girls Rock A Giant Piano


YouTube via FunnyVideos42. via the music of sound
Note a synth, but there you have it.

Dave Smith Mopho Random Patch Samples

Samples at Do My Eyes Look Scary?

The Sosnowski Synthesizer

"The Sosnowski Synthesizer is an analog-style software music synthesizer. The download includes both a standalone player version and a VST version for use within suitable hosts. 128 onboard sounds are included, with additional sounds in external files. The instrument is specifically designed to be equally at home as both a "performance synth" and in studio audio, sequencer, and notation work environments.

With a simple, clear, easy-to-use and well-organized layout and sensible architecture, the Sosnowski Synthesizer is ideal for newcomers to the art; yet, with its rich feature set and thorough controllability, even seasoned professionals will find it an attractive and inexpensive addition to their resources.

The Sosnowski Synthesizer generates sound with four separate oscillators. Each individual oscillator includes selection for sine, triangle, sawtooth and square waveforms; plus a selection for a noise oscillator with its own adjustable frequency trap. The oscillator outputs are processed through a multiform filter with its own envelope and modified by dual independent multi-waveform, fully adjustable LFO's (low frequency oscillators).

A final envelope shapes the sound before proceeding to the sound treatment section. Onboard sound treatment includes stereo chorus, reverb, echo, pan/x (automated dual-constant cross-panning), and transposition; all of which are fully controllable from the interface.

Additional features include an onboard velocity-capable keyboard; MIDI channel, program change enable, volume enable, and pan enable switching; an onboard 'scope and parametric equalizer; and a capable preset manager for onboard sounds, plus an easy file system for saving and loading custom sounds."
see http://www.ssynth.com/ for more including samples.

Hartmann Neuron

via this auction

"I updated the sound sets up to Soundset 3 - there is a further download on line which I didn't do as I was happy with the sounds of V3 - Soundset 3 disks included along with spare controller knobs

As an instrument it is very hard to describe the range of sounds and control it offers - it is immense and can give you modeled real sounds to unimaginable complicated evolving rhythms and pads. The Neuron has full surround capability - see pic of in/out panels - it is in my opinion the best synthesiser ever made for creating unexpected and unique sounds as well as some truly stunning models of other instruments The Wurltzer is just amazing!

I did not get into making my own sound 'models' - the software is still downloadable and there are several dedicated user sites to share and download sounds.

http://www.surroundsfx.com/forum is a good one"





VINTAGE USSR SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER POLIVOKS



via this auction

samples at ruskeys.net
auction description:
"Polivoks had been produced since 1982 by Formanta electronic factory (one of the biggest at the time); it was sold exclusively in the USSR. Polivoks has its own particular electronic parts, reliable keyboard (49 notes F to E) made in magnetically controlled contacts; synthesis modules consist of independent boards, which is convenient for maintenance. The synthesizer has 2-voices polyphony; each oscillator works with a keyboard note independently; two types of filters - bandpass/lowpass and external input for cutoff control. In addition, Polivoks is housed in an original body of uncommon design with handy controls. Being closed with a cover, the synthesizer turns into a strong aluminum case.

Polivoks is the portable electronic musical synthesizer which is designed for playing different musical compositions of any genre. It is also intended for creating some musical effects in cinema and play scoring, in studio.
There are 4 octaves on the keyboard. The inclined desk is divided into the following functional sections: Modulator, Generator #1, Generator #2, Mixer and Amplifier. They give one a possibility to synthesize a broad spectrum of sounds and to change sounding at any time.
There are 3 internal audible signal sources in the instrument: to broad-ranged of the Generators with changed form of oscillations and a noise generator for creating a non-musical sounds such as wind, surf, whine, etc.
Possibility to connect an external audible signal sources to the synthesizer is provided for (e.g. guitars, electropianos and electroorgans). Sounds of different external sources are combined separatly in the mixer in any ratio. There is a filter in the synthesizer with cutoff frequency control and resonance to change colour of timbre of audilble signal over a wide range.

Polivoks is the most popular vintage Russian synthesizer all over the world. It has inimitable peculiar sound and very powerful aggressive filters outperforming the famous Minimoog! A fat, lush and very analogue sound is achieved through instability and thanks to unique architecture of the Soviet-era components; in addition, highly reliable military technologies were applied in the process of production. The synthesizer may be used for hard electronic music, or for soft ambient/old school projects and for modelling various effects as well.

Specifications:
— Polyphony - Two voices
— Oscillators - 2 osc, 1 Noise Gen. Waveforms: triangle, saw, square, pulse 1 and pulse 2.
— LFO - LFO speed and modulation (triangle, saw, square, random waveforms)
— Filter - VCF: ADSR knobs, ADSR mode, cutoff, resonance, BPF/LPF mode, filter LFO level, envelope level.
— VCA - ADSR knobs, ADSR mode, mod level, keyb memory.
— Effects - Glissando
— Keyboard - 49 note duophonic
— Memory - None
— Control - CV / Gate

— Mains voltage of alternating current, V 220
— Power consumption, W max 10
— A range of operating temperature, C -10 / +35
— Relative generator drift over 4 hours continuous work is within, % max +/- 05
— Total musical range overlaped by main generators, Hz 21,8 (F of subcontra octave), + 5274 Hz (E of fifth octave)
— Tuning range of the main generators, % min +/- 12 (+/- 1 tone)
— Detuning range of the second generator, % min +/- 25 (+/- 2 tone)
— Frequency change range of the cutoff frequency of the filter, Hz min 100 + 10000
— Dynamic range of the synthesizer, dB min 60
— Inlet voltage of the synthesizer in a load 10 kOm
— Low output voltage, V 0,025
— High output voltage, V 0,25
— Dimensions of the synthesizer, mm 780Ñ…490Ñ…195
— Dimensions of the pedal, mm 273Ñ…93Ñ…52
— Weight, kg"
Panel overlay in English below.


Tom Oberheim to Show New Synth at Boston Red Bull Music Academy Event

via DJ MELEE in the comments of this post.

"Hello all,

My name is Jay aka Coppo and I am arranging the workshop for Mr Oberheim on June 3rd in Boston for the Red Bull Music Academy. I just wanted to mention that when I spoke with Tom yesterday he did mention that he would be bringing a new synth he was working on. Looking forward to June 3rd!"

You can find more details on the event in this previous post.

Fake Buchla

via http://www.skkatter.net

"Here's my attempt at a Buchla sound. Just an MKS80 going into a bit of reverb. The notes are being played by an Octopus and I was messing around with a few of the MKS80 parameters while it was being played. I also played with the Octopus tempo too!"
MP3 here

Clavia Nord Lead 2x | demo (1 of 2) by syntezatory.prv.pl


YouTube via Jexus

WARNING: The last minute of this video has some very disturbing footage and audio. Note it is obviously not real, but it is disturbingly realistic.

video description:
"2003 Clavia Nord Lead 2x. All sounds programmed by WC Olo Garb. Video editing by WC Olo Garb. ||| Syntezatory.prv.pl Videos: showing you not what a synthesizer can do, but what a man can do with a synthesizer."

WARNING: The first 45 seconds of the next vid may contain disturbing video to some.

Clavia Nord Lead 2x | demo (2 of 2) by syntezatory.prv.pl

Non Objective Variable Noesis


YouTube via JeffreyPlaide
"An exercise in random and improvised structures, this musical piece explores alternate textures and combinations. Using the TS-404 software synthesizer, various short improvised melody lines were created with multiple step sequences and doubled with stereo echo, flanging and chorus effects. The improvised simple lines were looped to produce combinational polyrhythms. The bassline was created on a Korg R3 synthesizer. The composition concludes with randomised textures and heavy reverberation ending with a slowed down version of the original melody. The piece is to be appreciated on an intellectual level as the direction of the music is based on structure rather than harmony, creating unusual rhythms. The visuals are from a variety of expressive television sources superimposed together with colour channel mixing effects to create a psychedelic effect. Overlayed with this are modulated geometric animations to create visual rhythms."

General Music S3 - "Winter Age" Patch


YouTube via hilltree
"Patch on the General music S3 [GEM S3] Synthesizer
More at www.groenewoudnet.nl"

Melodica 1.1 iphone music app


YouTube via candycaneapps
Melodica 1.1 iphone app by Candy Cane! Considered by many the best music app ever made for the iPhone! Melodica is available now in the appstore:"
Melodica

1960s Stylophone Demo Record Side 1


YouTube via jafafah0ts
"Vintage demo for the Stylophone pocket synthesizer organ gadget doo-dad featuring Rolf Harris, side 1 of 2"

1960s Stylophone Demo Record Side 2

adding flexi disc for searching the archives.

Inv.Human Drone IV


YouTube via hexenduction
"This is the Serge Gator M-odule and Serge Creature M-odule by Sound Transform Systems playing with the Macbeth M5. All sound was generated by the M5, Gator and Creature.
A touch of delay was added by the Moog MF104, DD20 and the spring reverb of the M5.
Shot with a Kodak Zi6 in Macro."

Ultimate Bleep and Bloop Box


YouTube via otemrellik

"Three times the synthesis and power of the single bleep and bloop box, this new analog instrument is beautifully crafted from exotic wood and is built to last. Six knobs control oscillation frequency and length of pulse for the three square wave generators. Three toggle switches activate the individual synthesizers for endless combinations of sound and texture. A collaborative project between otem rellik and craftsman Derek Hendricks, these instruments are completely hand crafted and available upon request.

Features
1/4" output
3 blue leds
3 on/off toggle switches
3 oscillation frequency knobs
3 pulse length knobs
Comes powered with three internal 9v batteries"

Minimoog Voyager 01

flickr by dubphaser

full size
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