MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, July 1, 2009


Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Crunchgear Review: Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 UW


YouTube via ivanberes
"Crunchgear Review: Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 UW"

THE VX-323 - Chansons

You might remember the Bitnotic VX-323 voice synthesizer from this post.

THE VX-323 is also a music project, "I am The VX-323, singer, songwriter, speech synthesizer. My debut CD, Chansons, is out now. The CD is packed with robo-electronica like you've never heard before. Some of you will really dig my music, while there will be some who just don't get it. That's cool...

You can listen to tracks at MySpace or Last.fm. The links are at the top of the page, next to my name. The album is available NOW through Amazon, iTunes, CD Baby, Napster, and Lala."

You can find more info at http://thevx-323.com/.

I was on the fence on whether to post this here or on MATRIXSYNTH-C. MATRIXSYNTH is about the gear and MATRIXSYNTH-C is about the artists. I decided to post it on both as the album features the synth. I received a copy of the CD as a thank you for my prior post and I must say that I really like it so far. It's surprisingly soothing to the senses - great to unwind to.

d-touch Drum Machine with walnuts


YouTube via audiodtouch. follow-up to this post.
"Build a drum machine using walnuts and d-touch drum machine
More info at: http://d-touch.org/audio"

Lego Michael Jackson & Neverland Ranch


YouTube via worldoffilth. Warning: this one might be offensive to some. Cool Prophet-5 though.
"Lego Michael Jackson hanging out at LEGO Neverland Ranch with all of his pets including Bubbles the Chimpanze and the Elephant Man's Bones!

Lego Michael Jackson also has a Lego Sequential Circuits Prophet 5.. lucky Jacko!"

dualosc1


YouTube via macbethsynthesizers

ROLAND MC-202 CASE

via this auction




ETI Maplin International 4600 Analog Synthesiser

via this auction via the forum

"ETI 4600 International - Maplin Edition

This is a 1973/74 Analog Synthesiser."






genoQs Machines Info - Sequencing Summer!

via the genoQs mailing list:

"Dear all,

we hope you all enjoy the summer!
Once again, we'd like to share with you some good news, interesting things and lots of ice cream on top!


1. Octopus - The Shell launching
2. Octopus - Lion Head launching
3. Nemo - Black Sea launching
4. Operating System v1.62

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

1. Octopus - The Shell
Announced at Musikmesse 2009 for July 1st, 2009, The Shell is ready for order on our web site or from your genoQs dealer.
The Shell combines industrial-strength materials, no-compromise engineering and the world's most sought after sequencer
in a road case, which by the way will also turn your studio into something similar to a time machine. You probably know what we mean.
Check out the picturebook and convince yourself:
www.genoqs.com/downloads/PB_Octopus_TheShell.pdf

2. Octopus - Lion Head
One day we asked our woodmaker to build a sequel for our successful and limited Octopus Legacy line. And wow - he did..
We were stunned by the looks of the massive pear wood mounting black anodized panels - Lion Head was born!
The classic Octopus form factor, with a fresh and natural color twist - available now!
See the new compiled picture book featuring the full Octopus line, to be found here:
www.genoqs.com/downloads/PB_Octopus_Impressions.pdf

3. Nemo Black Sea - Limited Edition (25)
Exactly one year ago we unleashed Nemo! To celebrate this success we thought there is no better time than now to announce the
limited edition Nemo Black Sea: Black casing, black painted panels, white painted lettering and blue/yellow/purple LEDs.
Available for order now, Nemo Black Sea is limited to 25 machines world wide! Secure yours on our order page now.
Once you've done that, you may check out the picturebook as well (spoil danger!)
www.genoqs.com/downloads/PB_Nemo_BlackSea.pdf

4. Operating System v1.62 for Octopus and Nemo
New life is new soul - so we built some fresh bytes to go with the new hardware!
The operating system v1.62 injects new features and soul into the machines and comes pre-installed on all machines of the new series.
Of course, all operating machines out there will benefit as well - the OS update will be made available shortly in our service area.
To get the full picture of what is new and important in the new OS follow the link below:
www.genoqs.com/downloads/OCT_OS_Release_Notes_162.pdf

Always yours,
Gabriel and Marcel"

www.genoqs.net

Buying & Transporting & Playing Waldorf BLOFELD.


YouTube via Jexus aka wc olo garb. At the zoo...

"All the synth sounds in the video are the fantastic Blofeld factory patches."

Native Instruments Komplete 5 for only $399/€399

details at Native Instruments

808 drum machine clone test

808 drum machine clone test from Danjel van Tijn on Vimeo.


"This is a test of the completed MB808 project, a Roland TR-808 drum machine clone. Just running through the sounds and making a basic pattern."

Sonnus G2M Demo with a Kenton MIDI to CV Converter and a EMS Synthi 'A' (mono synth)


YouTube via magneticring. via THE SYNTHI
"This is a rough little demo of the Sonnus G2M Universal Guitar to Midi Converter. I am running the G2M into a Kenton Pro SoloII Midi to CV converter and then the CV into a Vintage EMS Synthi 'A' m..."

Pt. 1 - Magneticring - Live Sept 6 2008 in Montreal

"@ Casa Del Popolo
Instrumentation by
Joshua Stevenson aka Magneticring

http://www.castexotic.com/
EMS Synthi AKS and Drum Fire Analog Drum Brain"

Pt. 2 - Magneticring - Live Sept 6 2008 in Montreal

laurie spiegel - appalachian grove I


YouTube via zulutron.
Update: Re-Published on Feb 13, 2015 PermasmokeSoundLab

via A Brief History of Computer Voltage Control on The Stretta Procedure. Be sure to see that post.

video description:
"The main intention of this youtube-account is to feature mixes and tracks somewhere between deep-minimal-dub techno/house and sounds from detroit/chicago.

well, it's sometimes hard to categorize and some tracks won't fit into that pattern at all. let's eclecticize a bit. anyway, it's music that i would like to share with others. constructive comments are highly appreciated!

- support the music : buy vinyl -

track: appalachian grove I
artist: laurie spiegel
label: 1750 arch records / sonar kollektiv (S-1765 / SK096LP)
year: 1977 / 2006

taken from ame's "...mixing" LP, originally released on "new music for electronic and recorded media" LP in 1977. for more info on laurie spiegel:

http://retiary.org/ls

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Laurie+..."

Update via fluxmonk in the comments:
"Originally from "New Music For Electronic And Recorded Media: Women In Electronic Music-1977", which included:

Johanna M. Beyer
Annea Lockwood
Pauline Oliveros
Laurie Spiegel
Megan Roberts
Ruth Anderson
Laurie Anderson"

Rhodes Chroma Polaris Service Manual


You can find it here, on the excellent Rhodes Chroma site.

"This section contains the entire Fender Chroma Service Manual complete with large format Schematics, PC Layouts and Drawings in PDF format."

Dub Siren iPhone DJ Reggae app in Action


YouTube via sawadee33. http://www.dubsiren.com

Dub Siren iPhone Reggae DJ App

"iPhone Reggae App Dub Siren is available at iTunes App store.
www.dubsiren.com"

On iTunes here:
Dub Siren

Moog Minimoog Voyager HD Video Improv


YouTube via MikeTheTeacher
"Mike Black improvs on the Moog Voyager. Recorded live at Moon Studios, New Jersey in HD."

Mike Black Improvs the Moog Voyager HD Video

"Moog Voyager Improv by Mike Black June 2009."

ROLAND RELEASES SYSTEM UPDATE FOR FANTOM-G

"Version 1.30 Includes New Rhythm Patterns, Arpeggio Import Function

Fantom-G: Absolute Power

Los Angeles, CA, July 1, 2009 — Roland Corporation is pleased to announce the release of version 1.30 update for the Fantom-G workstations. This free download adds new content and enhancements to the Fantom-G, including new rhythm patterns, and a newly added Arpeggio Import Function.

The Fantom-G has redefined the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL™ expansion bay, jumbo-sized color LCD, powerful audio/MIDI recorder, and first-class 88-note weighted Ivory Feel (Fantom-G8) and synth-action (Fantom-G7 and Fantom-G6) keys.

The release of version 1.30 adds a number of new innovative features to the Fantom-G operating system:

* Arpeggio Import Function for creating user arpeggio styles
* Enhanced functionality, including independent tempo for Live and Studio modes
* New keyboard modes for RPS and Rhythm Patterns
* New real-time control of multiple sounds at once
* Hundreds of new rhythm patterns and RPS phrases
* New piano patches, Live Sets, and Studio Sets

“Version 1.30 marries the Fantom-G’s newly included library of content with the Fantom-G’s Live Sets, Studio Sets, and Dynamic Pads,” says Product Manager Vince LaDuca. “The new Arpeggio Import Function, coupled with the Fantom-G’s world-class sound set, enables end users an open platform for creating realistic styles and phrases for any type of music.”

To download version 1.30 for the Fantom-G Series, please visit:
http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=918&tab=downloads& page=video&file=fantom-g_v130_overview_hd.flv"

Making Sounds with Ableton Sampler


YouTube via AbletonInc
"Sampler is a sampling instrument, that brings powerful multisample playback and import, as well as profound sound design capabilities to Ableton Live"

Pacemaker Device - Audio FX


YouTube via Pacemaker01.
You might remember when the Pacemaker was announced back in 2007 here. Also see this post.
"http://www.pacemaker.net
Download pdf manual: http://www.pacemaker.net/Su...
Lets mix: http://mix.pacemaker.net"

Pacemaker Device - Loop

more vids here

Vintage Gear Manuals

Click here for a slew of vintage gear manuals including Roland, ARP, Boss, KORG, Moog, and Yamaha. You will find service and user manuals.

New Expert Sleepers Silent Wave Videos

Two new videos at the bottom of this post. Look for the red Update.

melos echo chamber + roland tr 707


YouTube via fuckingharpsichord
"Found it on a junkjard today, this Echo Chamber with a test tape. 707 thru it."

Roland VB-99 Synthesizer with Roland G-77 Bass and BX-13-VX Bus Converter Introduction


YouTube via WayneJoness mrsjoness on Ebay. I added the Ebay link to the More Stuff secton on the right.
"A vintage Roland Bass Guitar, the G-77 is used with the new Roland VB-99 bass guitar synthesizer. A BX-13-VX is used to convert the 24-pin bass output to the 13-pin bass guitar synthesizer input. This video shows how to use the BX-13-VX with the VB-99 and G-77."

Roland VB-99 Synthesizer with Roland G-77 Bass and BX-13-VX Bus Converter Demonstration

Roland GR-33B Vintage Analog Bass Synthesizer and G-77 Bass Controller


YouTube via WayneJoness. follow-up to this post where it is listed for auction.
"This video is a quick demonstration of the fat analog sound made only with the vintage Roland GR-33B bass synthesizer, controlled by the Roland G-77 bass controller."

Cubase SX Midi Device Panels


click here for Cubase SX software editors for the following synths:

"Full Panels:
Access Virus A, Access Virus b, Access Virus C, Akai SG01v, Quasimidi Quasar,
JoMoX AirBase99, Roland DDR-30, Korg DRM-1, Roland MKS-7, Roland Juno-106,
Roland MKS-50/Juno + PG-300, Roland MKS-70 JX + PG-800, Roland MKS-80 + MPG-80,
Studio Electronics ATC-1, Korg EX-8000, Kawai K1 / K1m, RedSound eleVAta,
Dave Smith Instruments DSI Evolver v1.x, Vermona M.A.R.S. + M.A.R.S. Control,
Braintec Transistorbass3, MAM MB33 II, Syntecno TeeBee T303, Voce Micro B,
Voce Electric Piano, Kurzweil MicroPiano, Novation BassStation Rack, Solton SM100,
Spectral Audio Syntrack, Cheetah MS6, Oberheim Matrix-1000, Roland M-OC1
Roger Linn AdrenaLinn II, Electrix Mo-FX, Mutronics Mutator, MAM Warp9,
Line6 POD, RME Total Mix

Semi-Dummy Panels / Dummy Snapshots Panels:
MAM ADX-1, Doepfer MS-404, Spectral Audio ProTone, Control Synthesis Deep Bass 9,
MFB Synth, Touched By Sound DRM-2, Touched By Sound ACM-2, PAiA 9308 FatMan,
ARP Axxe, Analogue Systems SPAWN, Moog Rogue
Patch Names Select Only XML:
DSI Evolver v1.x Patch Only, Korg EX-8000 (DW-8000) Patch Only
RedSound eleVAta Patch Only, Cheetah MS6 Patch Only, Cheetah MS800 Patch Only
Oberheim Matrix-1000 Patch Only, Lexicon MPX-550 Patch Only"

Goto80 @ CEM Rotterdam


YouTube via firestARTerFHolle. Some synth spotting including an ARP 2500.
'GOTO 80 working on some new material at the CEM studio / WORM Rotterdam.

More footage and info:
http://wormstudio.blogspot.com/2009/0...
http://www.goto80.com

recorded 24.06.09 by Thomas Margolf / firestARTer / Frau Holle
http://www.firestarter-music.de"

1978 Arp Avatar Demo Record


YouTube via jafafah0ts flexi disc
"A vintage 1978 demonstration flexidisc promoting the Arp Avatar."

Update via Brian in the comments: "Ha! This was Ned Leben (the misspell it as Liben) from the band EBN OZN (Leben and Rosen). They were big on MTV in the '80s and he did early Taking Heads records (Psycho Killer) at his home studio in NYC.

The rarely-heard Avatar! I think Heart used their's on 'Dog and Butterfly' album and Pete Townshend on 'Rough Boys'."

Audio Damage Re-releases Ronin

Full details at Analog Industries
Excerpt: "Now, before you Ronin nUbs get too excited, I should point out a couple things. If you're a more recent convert to Audio Damage, you might have a particular idea of the "sound" of our plug-ins. You might go so far as to say that we make things that are "rough around the edges," or "heavy-handed," or, if you're feeling salty, "Full Of Techno." Our more recent plug-ins are to Ronin as a new-born kitten is to a pit bull that has been beaten with a garden hose daily for a year straight. This plug-in is a dose of Heavy Duty.

For starters, you can route the output of any block to the input of any block, including itself. You also have full unhindered access to the feedback loop of the delays. The delays can do unity feedback, and they also have the same looping engine as Dubstation. (This plug-in is, in fact, the source of that looping engine.) As such, there is virtually no limit to how this plug-in can be routed. We normally build in limits to our plug-ins nowadays that inform how they'll be used, but in Ronin there are nonesuch, except that we're (reasonably) certain you won't set your speakers on fire."

KORG KP3

flickr by S_Ishimaru

yr4wk1 hammond organ

yr4wk1 hammond organ from longcat on Vimeo.


"the creamware B4000 hammond organ module...

the longcat weekly improvisation makes it into it's 4th year...

i'm loving this sound... bless the folks @ creamware- or at least those who used to be @ creamware, it's closed down now and some of it is now in the name of sonic core...

also a menagerie of video's - watery/leafy...

anyway, enjoy x"

DIY Suitcase Synth - Panel 3 Testing


YouTube via pickleinn
"Testing the topp buchla 281 circuits in combo with the EM MPS (mega percussive synth).....The output of the MPS is going to the CGS led driver which is connected to a 1/4" standard jack. This is the first time i plugged this unit in (actually i plugged it in, did this quick patch and then turned on the camera). Now i have to finish panel 2 and panel 1 to complete the suitcase synth."
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