Synare Sensor Drum Synth Kit - Circuit bd/w Components

via this auction
"This is a direct clone of the Synare Sensor board.... Well...actually the original was single sided, where as this design is double sided with plated through holes....a much nicer design. In this kit I include the circuit board and all components needed to construct the module. The only thing missing is your trigger ( drum pad, microphone, piezo disk, etc.) plastic knobs for the pots, and a suitable enclosure. You may even want to get serious and use several of these kits to build a custom system. Also, the boards are small enough to install inside the shell of a small drum, just like the old Synare "UFO's" . Quality components are used throughout the design and assembly instructions are included.


The Synare Controls:

Tune - controls the pitch of the Oscillator
Freq - controls the speed/rate of the LFO wave that controls the pitch
Mod.- controls the depth of the LFO wave that controls the pitch
Decay - controls the length of the sound
Sweep - controls the range in which the oscillator sweeps
Vol. - controls the output volume

Included:
Double sided Circuit Board
Resistors
Capacitors
ICs
Simicondoctors
Pots
Battery connector
Power Switch
Output Jack
Assembly Instructions

NOT included:
Inclosure
Plastic knobs
Trigger (board is compatible with all drum triggers, pads, etc.)"

Arturia Origin Review and Samples on cl516

click here

There's a littl "Thriller" clip in the first demo.

The one thing interesting about the Origin is that it is the PPG Realizer re-incarnated - the first PPG Realizer to actually be realized. The PPG Realizer never made it to market like the Origin.

Swash Wall - 4ms Pedals Noise Swash Module

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"We decided since we had a couple we would hook them together and see what kind of mayhem ensued. The Noise Swash module can act as a CV source, noise source, audio processor and more. Talking with Dann from 4ms, it's not as much about where the knobs are set but how you got to the setting. Deep. More Swashing soon!"

Blacet MIDI Converter

"Compact, accurate MIDI to CV Gate and Sequencer control converter.
- CV (12 bit DAC)
- Gate
- Pitchbend (12 bit DAC)
- Velocity (12 bit DAC)
- Assignable CC (12 bit DAC)
- Clock out that gives 16ths (suitable for the HZ)
- Seq gate out (high when seq playing, low when seq stopped)
- Seq reset (momentary high when seq reset)
- 10 note buffer
- re-trigger on note release and new note played
- learn midi channel
- learn C0
- learn CC
- responds to sustain pedal (on CC64) when pedal is pressed all notes are held on
- responds to a received midi panic
- pushing more than 10 notes simultaneously on the controller keyboard triggers an internal midi panic
- PB range adjustable using CC119
- midi channel, C0, assigned CC and PB range stored in non-volatile memory

MIDI2910 Now Shipping"
via bbob of fluxmonky

Oberheim SEM Modular Synthesizer

via this auction

Lady Gaga

via Perez Hilton

keytar

KORG RK-100

flickr by x|k
(click for more including shots of the inside)

TONTO and Stevie Wonder

I made the TONTO and Steview Wonder post from 2006 Featured. Don't miss it.

First Stages of a TV Transmission Project

YouTube via yakthekyle
"Check out http://yaktronix.blogspot.com/ for stills of my Max patch and more info.

This is an ongoing performative work that involves video transmission and audio/video synchronization. The video above demonstrates the beginning of a piece that I will be working on throughout the remainder of this year. I will try to add updates as much as possible through the evolution of the project.
As of now it consists of a handmade tunable video transmitter and a micro controller based on the ATMega 168 chip. Detuning the transmitter creates a multitude of visualizations and colors. Photo resistors on the TV detect light levels and communicate with Max/MSP for audio control."

D16 Group Nithonat Now Available

You might remember the Nithonat from this post. It is now available at the D16 Group website. You'll find more info and some samples there.

For the archives:
"Nithonat is a fully synthesized drum machine based on the classic 606. The unique sound of this machine has been used by many artists over the years in the production of Electro, Hip-Hop and R n B.

The original 606 has been perfectly emulated. However, since Nithonat is software based, D16 were able to enhance the original with extra functionality.

Full Features
* fully synthesized drum sounds
* additional parameters to get yet more control over the sound
* many ways of controlling the device:
o external mode (notes triggering the sounds)
o internal sequencer (pattern mode)
* internal sequencer:
o 8 banks with 12 patterns per bank
o each pattern up to 16 steps of length
o each pattern defined with one of four available measures
o shuffle mode
o trigger out
o global accent track
o tap mode
o chain mode
o shuffle (swing) and tempo values defined per pattern
o built in randomizer
o patterns import/export via human readable xml files
* two modes of synchronization:
o precise synchronization to the host tempo
o synchronization to internal clock - tempo controlled in the range 30-300 BPM (+-0.1)
* mutes/solos for each instrument (affect triggerring not just the signal)
* dynamic signal routing from instruments to outputs
* drum kits organised into groups
* midi learn function
* 64bit internal processing"

Tiptop Audio: Z2040 LP-VCF

flickr by Analogue Haven
"Now available, the Tiptop Audio Z2040 Lowpass Filter. The Z2040 is based on the SSM2040 filter chip as used in the vintage Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Revision 2 (arguably the most sought after version). This filter is brauny in sound and has lots of features yet it remains space-efficient at only 8 HP and with a killer price to match. The module costs $199. A VC gain function can add a lot of grit, and a VCA with a jumper selectable pre- or post-filter opens the doors for lots of options with this module. The module is in-stock and available via our website. LINK"
http://www.analoguehaven.com/

Flame: Tame Machine

flickr by Analogue Haven

"Although we've hinted at this for awhile in our front page news section, the cat is finally out of the bag! Introducing the next Eurorack module from Flame, the Tame Machine. The module looks like a lot of fun. In addition to being a tap tempo clock source and clock ("beat") divider, the module will act as a "playable" quantizer via the colored pushbuttons at the top. When not in Quantizer mode, however, they can be used as a mini keyboard for sending note data. The Tame Machine also has another fun feature- it is possible to record a melody from the mini keyboard and play this in a loop via the record function. So it will essentially record "sequences", possibly quantized, like the Roland Sh-101. More details forthcoming. LINK."

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

Macbeth: X-Series Dual Oscillator

flickr by Analogue Haven

"The Macbeth X-Series Dual Oscillator is in production and is getting closer and closer to being released. This photo represents exactly what production models will look like. More details and photos at the Muff Wiggler forum (you must be logged in to see the photos). LINK"

"Another photo of the Macbeth X-Series Dual Oscillator. The module looks and sounds beautiful - we're very excited to see them available soon. LINK"

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

Be sure to click on the images.

4ms Pedals: Bend Matrix (x12)

flickr by Analogue Haven

"Dann from 4ms Pedals sent us this photo to show our shipment of Bend Matrix units coming later this week. We'll update our site when they get here. For now, check out more info via the 4ms Pedals site. LINK."

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

Empress Effects: Super Delay (Bare Metal)

flickr by Analogue Haven

"Variety is always a good thing! Though we actually love the paint jobs on all of the Empress Effects pedals, they are now doing a limited run of 30 of the Super Delay in brushed aluminum (as shown here). Empress have done the same for their Tremolo pedal, though those are not limited. We should have these in-stock soon. LINK."

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

The Harvestman: Hertz Donut

flickr by Analogue Haven

"It works! Here is the first (real) picture of what should be the final Hertz Donut layout. The module will be available sometime in July for *around* $395 (still tbd). We will post more details to our website as they become available. LINK: www.theharvestman.org/."

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

The Harvestman: Piston Honda

flickr by Analogue Haven

"The first sketch of the Piston Honda, by The Harvestman. The Piston Honda is a wavetable oscillator with an easy to use interface. Waveforms are stored in lookup tables which are divided amongst banks. The data is stored on an Eprom. The Piston Honda will hold 2 Eproms at a time and you can switch between them via voltage control. You also have VC over bank and table, amongst other parameters. A lot of the software from the Hertz Donut can be ported over to use with this module so the Piston Honda might not be too far behind. LINK: twitter.com/harvestman."

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

New Kenton: USB Solo

flickr by by Analogue Haven

"New from Kenton is the USB Solo USB to CV/Gate converter. We've been waiting for this one!

The USB Solo is very similar to the Pro-Solo mk2 but with USB instead of MIDI, program memory with easy recall (dedicated store/load functions), direct 1/8" outputs for aux 2 and aux 3 plus some other minor changes. LINK"

http://www.analoguehaven.com/

Octave The CAT

via this auction

MAM ADX1 analog drum module midi synthesizer

via this auction

click the image. like a swimming pool in the summer.

"MAM ADX1 analog drum machine from Germany. individual outs, midi, trigger buttons, great sound, great condition. compact unit with many smooth & cutting sounds inside"

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Oberheim Matrix-6R

via this auction

Click on the images below to see the editing paramaters of the Oberheim Matrix-6 and Matrix-6R.

"he Matrix-6R is basically a rack-mounted Matrix-6 without the keyboard. It featured 6-note polyphony and digital osciallators. Each voice has two DCOs, a VCF, three envelope generators (5 stage: Delay, Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release), two ramp generators (simple envelopes), tracking (not just for the keyboard but for remapping any modulation source), portamento and FM controls, three LFOs, and two VCAs. Along with other "Matrix" products from Oberheim, the Matrix-6R featured what Oberheim called, "Matix Modulation System", which makes for very flexible and powerful modulation programming. With this much programmability it is unfortunate that, like the Matrix-6, the only user interface is a single slider and a keypad. However the Matrix-6R does give you 6 individual LEDs that light up for each voice that is played. It also features MIDI mono mode where each voice has its own MIDI channel (very useful for guitar controllers).. "

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The Thermatron Flame Controlled Synthesizer

YouTube via sheepslinky
"The proof of concept test for the THERMATRON, a vacuum tube synthesizer controlled by a flame. Created and built by Lorin Edwin Parker at Electric Western.

The right mixture of gas, air pressure, high voltage, chemical ions and heat vary the flow of current through a flame. This current feeds into the grid and / or plate of vacuum tubes controlling an Electric Western Phantastron Synthesizer.

More info and more prototypes will be coming -- www.electricwestern.com

(c)(p) Lorin Edwin Parker, Electric Western (tm)"

Korg Ds-10 Patches - Realistic(ish) drum kit

YouTube via ChrisLody
"I've been sat with ds-10 for a few nights now learning a few things about drum synthesis. I knew a little theory, but mostly I have just let my ear guide me. After a million indescicive tweaks I came up with a drum kit I think is good enough to share with the world. There is 5 drums in total. A kick, snare, closed hi-hat and open hi-hat in the drum section, then also a distorted tom loaded into pattern 6's syn2.

I recorded the sound separately so I could show you the parameters while you listen to a few loops I made with them. I couldn't resist putting a bit of a bass line over it too, just for fun : )

p.s. I'll add some annotations when the damn thing'll let me!"

Arturia 10 Year Suite

"The 10 Year Suite brings you 8 software instruments Arturia has built over 10 years. This collector edition is the complete solution when high quality, authentic and modern sounds are demanded. The luxury box contains the highly awarded Minimoog V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V, ARP2600 V, Jupiter-8V ,Prophet V and Prophet VS. Also included the innovative Brass and the powerful Analog Factory.

With this collection of instruments you will be able to create virtually every imaginable synthesizer sound with the true characteristics of their very rare and expensive predecessors. You will also add brass to your set with unchallenged expressivity and realism. The 10 Year Suite is available at an irresistible price for Arturia's ten years anniversary."
image via Sonic State

fauxband

flickr by snapshot.heaven

KORG MS2000

Clay Pot Automata

YouTube via wonkythomas
"More LDR Clock / Binary triggering feedback looping drones with slappy noises...

CGS Bi-N-Tic with VCS in the feedback loop, being folded by the CGS Wave Multipler.

Batteries died after 57secs & there is some wierd fx :-|
I will include a link to a proper mp3 in the next video :-D"

Michael Jacson and The Electronium

via the Raymond Scott blog.

See the update and comment at the bottom of this previous post.