MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Drum Buddy Demo

YouTube via freshkillsflagship

see the labels at the bottom of this post for more.

http://www.drumbuddy.com/
"(update: this Drum Buddy was auctioned on Mardi Gras Day, 2007)
Available at Fresh Kills for auction preview, the Drum Buddy is a 4 oscillator, light activated, mechanically rotating drum machine and the invention of renowned New Orleans musician, Quintron. One of only 10 produced, Serial #1 from the 2008 New Line Cypress Drum Buddies is now being auctioned on eBay. The auction ends Tuesday, February 5th (Mardi Gras Day) at 11:00pm EST. New York City musician, Laurie Anderson and Nels Cline of the band, Wilco have acquired 2 of this limited run of Drum Buddies. All others have been sold. Visit quintronandmisspussycat.com and freshkillsflagship.com for more info, images, & music."

OhmSound Overview

OhmSound: Playing the synthesizer. from Livid Instruments on Vimeo.

"An overview of how to use the scales module to tune the 64 button grid to any variety of scales and chords."

Intermission: Dessert. Figs, Cassis, and Ice Cream. from Livid Instruments on Vimeo.

"We have a fig tree in our backyard, and the fruit is getting REALLY good. We also have a bottle of Clear Creek Cassis (blackcurrant liqueur) in our cabinet that we picked up on a recent visit to their distillery (clearcreekdistillery.com/). Combined with ice cream, we get a delightful dessert!
PS - a nice option is to drizzle a small amount of balsamic vinegar on the figs before you add the ice cream - makes it taste a bit richer!"

OhmSound: Playing the synthesizer. from Livid Instruments on Vimeo.

"An overview of how to use the scales module to tune the 64 button grid to any variety of scales and chords."

http://lividinstruments.com/

Synthesizer Meeting - Bluesynths 2009, Kufstein by Moogulator

YouTube via Moogulator of sequencer.de
video titles (remember you can forward through each):
Synthesizer Meeting - Bluesynths 2009, Kufstein
Synthesizer Meeting - Bluesynths 2009, Kufstein
Synthesizer Meeting - Bluesynths 2009, Kufstein
GRP A8 Synthesizer Demo
Bluesynths Meeting 2009 Überblick/Overview
ARP2600 Synthesizer
Bluesynths Meeting 2009 Part B
Bluesynths Part B
EEF Modular Synthesizer
Resonator Neuronium

Annoy Your Neighbors or Drive Your Dog Nuts* with a Serge Modular Synthesizer

YouTube via 123synthland. 123synthland on Ebay
"We just prepared this 4 panel Serge modular synthesizer for a customer and figured it would be a good idea to take a video to show that it works, so we quickly threw together this horrible patch using many of the modules in this system. The end result is a whole bunch of noise, but some people like noise. if you're one of those people, well, this one's for you! Note: Serge synths can make non-annoying sounds too. *results may vary.
Email us anytime at minime123@onebox.com and visit us on the web at http://www.tonetweakers.com
PS don't ask about the gloves. This isn't about the gloves."

Hollow Sun on MySpace

myspace.com/hollowsundotcom
You might remember Hollow Sun from these posts including this one on the free Polymoog sample library. You will find samples of his work and a list of synthesizers on his myspace page. Be sure to check out hollowsun.com for more. via Rod. According to Rod, Steve Howell of Hollow Sun worked with Peter Gabriel on The Last Temptation of Christ soundtrack.

"with Astro Sound. egg color mod rounded fiberglass shell... has interanl amp with 2 small speakers on bottom. rated 35 watts - has inputs - headphone - etc. jacks on bottom. 1 fuse holder. cdx model plate on base. measures apox. 32" X 19" 7.5" tall."

Note the jacks underneath

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Sequential Prophet-5 Synthesizer

via this auction

inside a Prophet-5

Hilltree - Waldorf Pulse synthesizer test

YouTube via hilltree
"This is a Waldorf pulse arpeggiator demonstration test with a dynacord tam 19 and a zoom 1201 fx. Midi control keyboard is a korg ms2000.Nothing fancy. More at http://www.groenewoudnet.nl"

short waldorf pulse demo

YouTube via squeakyfromme69. via this auction
"squeaky here. thinking about selling the pulse. some triangle, sawtooth, self-oscillation on the filter, then the other 2 oscs get mixed in and an attempt at demoing the filter envelope is carried out. reverb is from ableton. sorry if there's too much of it. whatever."

RARE Vintage '60s Rheem Keyboard Bass

via this auction

CASIO PT-80 by S-CAT

YouTube via PHONICPOTION. S-CAT on Ebay
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 10 MODIFICATIONS"

More Kufstein Vids by teheruranu

See the update to this post.

electronic synthesizer guitar

flickr set by luby

"I have no idea what this thing is and would love to know. Please email me at luby @ junkjunkie . com if you have an idea. thanks!"

If you know what this is feel free to comment.

Navs & Penko Live in Berlin

details on the upcoming show on navs.modular.lab

Some of what to expect

Navs & Penko Live Teaser by navs

John Lennon playing the Moog at Abbey Road Studios

click here

via tj milian

Update via tj: "here are a couple more. the one with paul shows the modular."
The Beatles

Rick Wright's keyboards

You can find them at spare bricks. See this PDF and be sure to see the rest of the site for more.

"The modified VCS3 Synthi AKS that the Floyd use to this day (owned by Gilmour), as displayed at the Interstellar exhibition in Paris."

Pink Floyd

via Dave Manley

AlgoMusic CZYNTHIA

* Two Phase Distortion Oscillator sections each offering two sets of 8 waveforms.
* Three 8 stage envelopes each synth for control of pitch, phase and amplitude.
* LFO (BPM synced or free running) offering 22 waveforms, rate and delay with pitch and phase destinations.
* Pulsar module for algorithmic style pitch/phase modulation. (BPM synced)
* Ring modulation, detune and transpose controls
* Volume and panorama controls for stereo imaging and master volume.
* Scale generator for force scaling of notes. Choice of 8 scales with root key selection.
* Powerful multi FX section offering 7 simultaneous stereo effects: EQ, Rotor, Metal, Wah, Delay, Chorus, Reverb.

You can find more info including audio and a downloadable demo at AlgoMusic.

Bluesynths Kufstein 2009 Vids by impressions2

Kufstein 2009 impressions2

YouTube via teheruranu

Kufstein 2009 impressions3

Kufstein 2009 Spectralis Joerg Schaf

Kufstein 2009 acidlab session

Kufstein 2009 Octopus Nemo session

Update: more vids by teheruranu

Kufstein 2009 impressions take 1

Kufstein 2009 impressions take 4

Bluesynths Kufstein 2009 Pics via Synthesizer.at

more pics here

Mattson Mini Modular Performances by Red Martian

You can find three new recordings of the Mattson Mini Modular by Red Martian here. Full details for each track are provided. Don't miss these.

MMM

http://mattsonminimodular.com

Tengils March 5 Recording the Mellotron eight voice Choir

YouTube via RothHandle
"Matti has been away for a while doing live gigs in Capri and Tromsö and I have been busy trying to push other projects forward. Both Paul Sumner as well as Nanook of the North are in quick development.

Today (8/9) we continued working on Tengils March for the Stadsteater production of Bröderna Lejonhjärta. The basic foundation was recorded using a Yamaha D-80 organ and now we are changing end embellishing the piece. This was the last Mellotron overdub of the day...Eight voice choirs. This is a very famous Mellotron sound used by bands such as Genesis and Radiohead.

This little mobilephone film was recorded at my studio Roth Händle. It is located in Stockholm and this is where I record and produce both my own material as well as outside artists...I also do a lot of mail correspondence stuff. You send me files..I do overdubs and/or treatments and then send them back. A bit like a very loud and slow ping pong match. The studio 1998 started in my apartment and then it sort of grew a bit. This is the fourth location. If you are curious to find out more about the studio please visit tthe very old homepage www.roth-handle.nu"

Tengils March 1 Recording Mini Moog Bass