A100 Motorik rhythm

A100 Motorik rhythm from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"I wanted to use our still-new Doepfer A-118 Noise source in a drum pattern. This is the result.

Here's the patch:

The envelope generator on the Moog Rogue is set to auto-trigger itself.

The Audio Out from the Moog Rogue is sent to the Symmetrical input on the A-119 External Input, only to trigger its Gate output (the Audio Out on the 119 is not used).

The Gate Out from the A-119 is sent to a multiple, and from there to:

1. The Trig. In on an A-160 Clock Divider
2. The Gate In on an A-140 Envelope Generator

The /4 output on the 160 is triggering a Boss Dr. Pad (Snare 1 setting). The output from the Dr. Pad is sent to the mixer (off screen).

The /8 output on the 160 is triggering the first envelope on the A-143-1 Complex Envelope Generator (set to Attack-Decay mode) the output of which is opening the bottom VCA on the A-132-3 Dual VCA. The output on the bottom VCA is sent to a mixer (off screen).

The CP2 gate out on the 143-1's second channel (set to LFO mode) is patched to the CV In on an A-150 Dual Voltage Controlled Switch (here acting as a VCA). The output of the 150 is send to the mixer (off screen).

The triangle output from a Plan B ELF LFO is sent to a Frostwave Resonator's input, the output of which is connected to a Frostwave Blue Ringer. The Ringer's output is patched to the Input on the upper 132-3 VCA; the output of the upper VCA is sent to the mixer (off screen).

The White Noise output from the 118 is sent to the In 2 input on an A-196 Phase Locked Loop. The Phase Comp. Output from the 196 is sent to the first Input on the A-150. The second input is left unpatched.

The Colored Noise output from the 118 is sent to the Input on the bottom 132-3 VCA.

The first output on the 140 is opening the upper 132-3 VCA.

The second output on the 140 is sent to a multiple, and from there to:

1. the Low Pass Frequency CV In the Resonator
2. to an attenuator, and then to the CV In on the Ringer

I think that's everything. Two A-118 noise channels, one Dr. Pad channel and one M37-->filter-->ring modulator channel. Panned for stereo but otherwise no outboard effects used.

theshamblers.blogspot.com"

A-118 Noise from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"I could listen to this all day!

We just got a Doepfer A-118 Noise and Random Voltage module. It's great!!

In this patch, the Colored output from the 118 is being fed into a channel on the A-132-3 VCA. The Random Voltage output from the 118 is being multed and sent to:

A. the Gate In on a A-140 Envelope Generator (the output of which is opening the VCA)

B. the Trigger In on an A-160 Clock Divider (the /4 and /32 outputs are sending CV to the two halves of an A-150 Dual Voltage Controlled Switch, strictly for blinkenlights purposes)

C. the CP3 In on an A-143-1 Complex Envelope Generator (the Mix Out of which is modulating the Low Pass Frequency on a Frostwave Resonator)

The output from the VCA is sent to the Audio In on a Frostwave Resonator filter; the Resonator is sent into a Frostwave Blue Ringer ring modulator; the output from the Blue Ringer is sent to a mixer, and from there to the computer.

The audio sync is a hair off. Please accept my apologies.

We recommend the A-118. I'm already finding it to be more useful than I'd anticipated!

theshamblers.blogspot.com"

Synthex - Analog Synth & Effect - Analogue Synthesizer

via this auction
"This is the latest, custom-made, hand-built, all-analog, synth and sound effects generator from deep in the laboratories at Abstract Data.
It is an extremely versatile synth - giving you instant access to full-force, knob-turning analog power.

Whether you're a musician, producer, sound designer, DJ or live performer - all the best of analog fatness and warmth can now be yours.

At the heart of Synthex is a true Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) that outputs Square and Triangle Waveforms - but that really is just the start.
Use the two external audio inputs to create massive Hard Sync and FM effects, control the Mix and Levels with dedicated cross-faders,
reconfigure the internal signal path with the flick of a switch and lose yourself in a world of pure analog bliss.
What does it sound like?

The video below demonstrates four very simple routines that range from more familiar, full-bodied analog warmth, through to some of the more experimental Synthex sounds.

This is just a taste of what Synthex is capable of and because it will accept absolutely any type of 'line-level' audio input, your imagination really is the only limit.

The external audio inputs used in this clip are all straight, symmetrical waveforms being fed from a software sequencer via an external soundcard.
The last clip uses two waveforms per input for a little extra something."

video previously posted here


YouTube via abstractjuz
"Synthex is the latest model in the Hex Series of Hybrid Synths and Effects from ADT. Analog VCO with Square and Triangle Wave outputs via a dedicated cross-fade. Hard Sync and FM Modulation via two external audio inputs - also with their own cross-fade. Two switchable modes to go from more familiar analog sounds to awesome, bizarre and completely freakish sound effects. Great for tweak-heads and sound-designers alike. A very limited quantity of this model will be available for sale - please PM me if you'd like to know more."

Roland MC-202 with Patch Points

via this auction

"it has been modified with a modular patch bay of various in's and out's to control your other CV gear. This 202 is particularly useful with eurorack modular gear as the patch points are 1/8th'' jacks."

Tatse

flickr by magic from space
(click for more)

Search Upload * Upload Video File * Record from Webcam Watch this video in a new window Yamaha RX5 Drum Machine Demo

YouTube via zibbybone
"First, I run through the Internal and and Cart sounds (forgot to look to see what cart #) triggered via MIDI keyboard. Next I demonstrate the "Reverese" and "Damp" functions. Damp allows you to silence the decay on an instrument much like choking a cymbal. Lastly, I demonstrate a function that turns the drum machine into a 16 part monophonic, multi-timbral sound module. Here, I sequence four parts (DXClav, Bass1, Snare1 and Closed Hi Hat) with a Roland Fantom X6."

SY MANN - SWITCHED ON SANTA - Tijuana Christmas (1970)

YouTube via cosmocorps2000.

Don't miss the kawazy vid below. "SY MANN showed his earliest musical talent at age 6 when he began to correct mistakes, made by his older sister who was then a cello student, by reaching up to the keyboard of the family player-piano and striking the "right notes". His parents took him to a piano instructor when he was 7 and in a short time it was discovered that he possessed absolute pitch. During public school assemblies he gave demonstrations of this phenomenon to the applause and wonder of his classmates and teachers. He continued his music education at NYU. Excelling in his music studies, Sy was elected to membership in the National Honorary music fraternity, PHI MU ALPHA SINFONIA and, later, held the post of student president of the music department of NYU School of Education. Back in civilian life after almost 4 years of service, Sy returned to NYU for his B.S. degree in Music Education, now a married man and father of a baby boy. Not particularly desirous of entering the teaching field, Sy continued with performing engagements, playing for most of show business' top acts as well as stints with the bands of Alvino Ray and Benny Goodman. In 1949 he entered the radio field as staff pianist and arranger for New York's top independent station WNEW. He then established himself in the recording, jingle and film music fields. In 1954 he joined the CBS music staff and currently is pianist-arranger on the Arthur Godfrey Show where he doubles on trumpet, vibraphone, clavietta, electric harpsichord and other assorted keyboard instruments. He has contributed his talents to numerous stars like Barbra Streisand, Tiny Tim, Sammy Davis, Connie Francis. Anybody who plays piano can play The Moog Synthesizer. It is a computer like instrument with a piano keyboard. Since only one note sounds at a time to make music one needs a multi-track tape recorder to record each line of music separately. An electronic engineer is needed not only for the circuitry but also to program the millions of different sound combinations available — also each time the sound is changed The Moog has to be tuned! It takes about one hour of recording time to produce 30 seconds of listenable music. In this album Sy takes the Moog Synthesizer and creates today's electronic Christmas tree out of this new musical wonder. The Moog, a strange machine of lights, cords, inputs and outputs enters the festive world of the merriest season of all. It's a wonderful gift for today's caroleers. Sy Mann giftwraps all your Christmas favorites in the most exciting musical sound, and puts them under your glittering tree. Gift tagged to read 'Merry Christmas from The Moog!'"

SY MANN - SWITCHED ON SANTA - My Favorite Things (1970)



"MUSIC: Sy Mann - My Favorite Things from the album SWITCHED ON SANTA! (1970) One of this numerous Moog records from the past. Now the Moog plays popular xmas songs VIDEO: Scenes from Tales From The Crypt (GB 1972) Episode: All Through The House Starring Joan Collins After Joanne Clayton (Joan Collins) kills her husband on Christmas Eve, she prepares to hide his body but hears a radio announcement stating that a homicidal maniac (Oliver MacGreevy) is on the loose. She sees the maniac outside her house but can't call the police because of her husband's body. The segment ends with the maniac, dressed as Santa Claus, being let into the house by Joanne's little daughter. He strangles Joanne to death. (from Wikipedia)."

Update via Mal in the comments: "This was recorded in Jean-Jacques Perrey's Recording studio in Manhattan using his (and Gershon Kingsley's) moog modular. Jean-jacques engineered the album (uncredited) and I also believe that manny of the tracks were actually arranged and recorded by him. Also... Santa on the front cover is in fact Jean-Jacques Perrey!!!"

TB-303 & Reason 4.0 - Using Reason to Generate DIN Sync

YouTube via PeffTV
"Synchronizing the TB-303 with Reason by using CV/Pulse signals routed through a MOTU 896HD interface. Clock and Control Signals are generated in Reason Devices and converted to audio signals. The audio is then passed through a converter cable that connects to any Roland DIN-Sync device like the 303, 606, 808, 909, etc."

MFB Doepfer modular synth rocking

YouTube via pss50
"the modular makes me shout out loud!
And i love it"

Dual LFO with some eel endings

Arduino sings 'Daisy Bell'

Arduino sings 'Daisy Bell' from Tinker.it! on Vimeo.

"'Daisy Bell' sung by Cantarino, a software speech synthesiser library for Arduino. Developed and presented at Music Hack Day, 12 July 2009.

Download at code.google.com/p/tinkerit" via Tinker.it!

The Beast x0xb0x in 5U Modular Rack Format

Just in case you missed it, see the update to this post.

Korg 770, K-770, Vintage Analog Synth

via this auction

"Serial No. 770222"

Night Reeds

YouTube via Korgator. follow-up to this post. KORG Triton LE.

ro + 256: friendflight

ro + 256: friendflight from ro on Vimeo.

"a version of the song "friend flight" from seemeebeemin, available to download at r--o.org.

i recorded and layered the guitars some time in 2008 and created the drum loop in cubase (i think).

devices produced by monome.org. the orange buttoned one (256) is running mlr, and the green buttoned one (40h) is running an 8 band spectral display."

ro + 256 + milkcrates + monks from ro on Vimeo.

"a scene from the hobbit at the end. gandalf turned three trolls to stone and bilbo discovers some treasure in their nearby cave."

FamilyJamTime2

YouTube via digitalfalcon00. "More fun with the Prism Laser Guitar"

Mujik Demo!

Mujik Demo! from The Amazing Rolo on Vimeo.

"A sneak peek into the upcoming iPhone app from Lucky Frame, to be released sometime in July. Mujik is a fun and charming music remixing tool. More details coming soon."

Kids on DSP

YouTube via RjDjme. follow-up to this post.
"Interview with Andy Farnell and Robert Thomas, about the production of the Kids on DSP reactive music album, soon to be released on RjDj on the iPhone and iPod Touch."
RjDj on iTunes (note this functionality is not in the program as of the date of this post):

Richard Devine - The Electronic Music Manuscript (Part 1 of 2)

YouTube via Nonima1984. http://devinesound.net/ via Unidentified Sound Object, via fabio.
"A video that came with the sample kit "Richard Devine - The Electronic Music Manuscript" that I purchased. In the segment he demonstrates some very interesting techniques on how he and Josh Kay captured the sounds for the collection.

I do not own copyright to this video, but I have uploaded it to generate interest in Richard Devine's samples and for Richard Devine fans."

Richard Devine - The Electronic Music Manuscript (Part 2 of 2)

Some Notes on Making Buchla-Compatible Stuff

via Aaron on the SDIY list:

"This set of notes started life as a jumbled text file for my own use, mostly consisting of copied & pasted bits of advice I received from the SDIY mailing list. I thought others might find some of this info useful as well, so I cleaned it up a bit and posted it here.

I plan to pick up a Buchla 200e system as some point, so I am interested in some of my SDIY stuff being Buchla-compatible and having a similar overall look and feel. (Note, however, that I am not planning on selling front panels; they are for my own personal use. I'm just planning on selling circuit boards, so people can make panels in whatever their own favored format is. The info here is available in case someone is interested in doing similar things on their own.)"

The Photon Guitar Synth

via link where you'll find more info.

"It had special digital filters for each string signal, infra-red pickups, and a lot of code to handle things like fret buzzes, harmonics, etc. Kevin Kent and I started company called K-Muse to manufacture it. Later we decided to license it to Gibson. Gibson manufactured it under the name 'Phi-Tech'."

Also see Keyboard Museum and chuckwhite.com

The Solar Room (E-mod's Studio) Arp2600, Oberheim, Moog, Yamaha, Sequential Circuits

YouTube via synthman70

ARP Odyssey 4075 filter vs Yusynth ARP 4072 filter clone

YouTube via Thalassa77.
"http://switchedonsynthesizer.blogspot...

You can here a good quality audio file of this comparative here ( youtube audio is not very good, adds strange distorsion ) :
http://www.4shared.com/file/117820238...

This is a side to side comparative between ARP Odyssey 4075 filter and a Yusynth ARP 4072 filter clone.

It's suposed that the 4075 filter that is installed on the ARP Odyssey is the same filter as the 4072 that was installed on the ARP 2600. I have to opportunity to compare the the original 4075 filter with the Yusynth 4072 clone module , so I've decided to make a comparative.

Synthesizers.com VCO is connected to the ARP Odyssey external input
Synthesizers.com VCO is connected to the Yusynth ARP 4072 filter clone.

As you can heard the Yusynth module is a very accurate clone of the original ARP filter. Only slight differences can be heard at resonance settings but even these differences can be minimized changing the cut-off and resonance parameters. For example with 80% of resonance in both filters the sound could be not the same but if you move the resonance to 90% on the Yusynth module you could get the same sound.

So the only thing that I can say is... congrats Yves for your great work!!!

If you like this video remember to subscribe to be updated of my new videos."

Update via Thalassa in the comments: "I've uploaded the video to vimeo. The quality is better but even not as good as should be . Maybe the filters sounds too good that audio codecs doesn't know how to compress it :P"

ARP Odyssey 4075 filter vs Yusynth ARP 4072 filter clone from Thalassa on Vimeo.

Sonivox Playa Hip-Hop Virtual Instrument Peeped At Winter NAMM 2009

YouTube via gearwire
"Andrew from Sonivox shows off his baby, the Sonivox Playa Hip-Hop Virtual Instrument. Playa is a combination of a virtual instrument and a sound library. It will also make your breakfast, do your taxes and shop for healthcare benefits for your posse."

Roland TR-707 (Bent) Drum Machine Back With A Vengence At NAMM 2009

YouTube via gearwire
"After 20-plus years on the scene, the Roland TR-707 drum machine returns to NAMM to get bent by Diabolical Devices. . . which is exactly what most people do at their 20 year reunion."

King Capital Punishment Sleepdrone 5: "The Anaheim Mangler" Spotted At Winter NAMM 2009

YouTube via gearwire
"Want to be able to "mangle" four distinct signals simultaneously? King Capital Punishment Sleepdrone 5 is a lethal injection of fun with legally proscribed amounts of oscillation and modulation."

"Ballade EP"

YouTube via Korgator
"Play with Korg Triton Le"

The Beast x0xb0x - Including Modular Format

custom milling and engraving by Julian on the SDIY list. Be sure to click on this one for the full size shot.

Update: more images and info here. These will be available. via the AH mailing list:

"This week, I'm releasing both a new format x0xb0x, and a new finish to the desktop unit.

I have recently been making a lot of panels for use in the MOTM and Oakley systems, so a x0xb0x 'module' became an obvious next stage.


These units are built in the 5u format, with a compatible look to the large format modulars.

You can read about it, and see pictures here -

www.thebeast.co.uk/x0xb0x/

I have also become bored with the cosmetic finish of the desktop units, and felt it was time something was done in this area. Specifically, i feel that the stock 'brushed' and screened aluminium finish marks far too easily, and that printed overlays never quite work out perfectly on a panel as complex as the x0xb0x.

In light of that, I am now producing my own anodised engraved / milled panels for any desktop builds. These are made in glossy black, with sharp silver engraving and milling. Not only do they look exceedingly slick (even if I do say so myself!) but the finish will be way, way, more durable than any other finish I see currently available. These panels are produced on site, where I can keep an eye on the quality, and get a really very fine looking product.

Again, you can see photos on the above link.

Now for the introductory offer -

For a very limited period (5days) I'm offering the MOTM / Oakley format machines with a fairly large reduction (at least £50 GBP) against their normal selling price. The deadline for this offer is midnight (GMT - I'm in England, remember) on Friday. There are more details here -

www.thebeast.co.uk/x0xb0x/x0xb0x_offer.html

Again, the offer is for a limited time period, and the deadline will be strict.

Oh, and for a concluding note -

The Beast UK Ltd is One year old this month... Long live The Beast ; )

Hehe...

Thank you,
Julian

The Beast UK Ltd.
www.thebeast.co.uk"

Synth Jam No. 2 Synthiefrau meets AnalogAudio1

YouTube via Synthiefrau. part 1 here.
"This is a psychadellic song from us ;-)

Synthiefrau(Christa) plays:
-Synthesizers.com Modular Synthesizer
-Moog Minimoog

AnalogAudio1 (Chris) plays:
-Moog Minimoog
-Roland RS-09
-ARP Oddyssey
-Korg MS-20"

Synth JAM No. 3 - Synthiefrau meets AnalogAudio1

20090713 (RB-338)

YouTube via morimadoka. "my favorite RB-338" Propellerheads Rebrith RB-338.

Gino Robair 7/12/09 PMST

YouTube via greedmink

Jazz Mutant Lemur V2 At Winter NAMM 2009, Part Two

YouTube via gearwire. I'm not seeing Part One up yet.
"With too many new features for one trade show clip, we continue our look at version two of Jazz Mutant Lemur and its touch screen controller editing software. As you can see, the new features make it even easy to do tons of crazy $#!%."

More Metasonix Drum Machine Videos

See the updates in this post.

Robotspeak Metasonix Wretch Machine Demo

flickr by BeerNotBombs.
"Eric Barbour of Metasonix demonstrates the Wretch Machine at Robotspeak in San Francisco."