Wednesday, September 30, 2009
"Fixed point theorem" (recording session) by Franck Smith
YouTube via znshn
" Recording session w/ Sleepdrone 5, Jomox MBase 01, Sherman Filterbank 2, MI Audio G.I. Fuzz and Kaoss Pad KP3. (Outputs 2 & 3 of Sleepdrone 5 are use w/ G.I. Fuzz and MBase 01)
N.B. This video documents a part of the recording process of the discographic work titled "Théorème de point fixe" (Fixed point theorem) by Franck Smith, to by published on Odiolorgnette in November 2009.
IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.
Material in this video:
- Sleepdrone 5 (via main output + outputs 2 & 3)
- Sherman Filterbank 2
- MI Audio G.I. Fuzz (via output 3)
- Jomox MBase 01 (triggered via output 2)
- Korg Kaoss Pad KP3
http://www.odiolorgnette.com
http://www.myspace.com/sthintosmither...
http://francksmith.blogspot.com
http://znshn.blogspot.com
Complete video selection on http://www.youtube.com/znshn
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Franck Smith alternative digital techniques Live Electronics Odiolorgnette Korg Kaoss Pad KP3 Sherman Filterbank 2 Jomox MBase 01 Sleepdrone 5 MI Audio GI Fuzz Analog Filters triggering analog bass drum module phonocrafting noise manufacturing"
SH-201 AN1X J8000 STUFF
YouTube via Synthatikdotcom
"Space jammin on some sounds from these fun digital synthsss.
Dep 5 and RE20 used for effects."
Emily - KORG Karma on a Whole New Level
via Discover Magazine"Meet Emily Howell. She’s a composer who is about to have a CD released of sonatas she composed. So what makes her unique? She’s also a computer program.
Emily was created by University of California-Santa Cruz professor David Cope, who claims to be more of a music teacher than a computer scientist (he’s both). Cope has been working on combining artificial intelligence with music for 30 years—thereby challenging the idea that creating music should be limited to the human mind."
via the source article on ars technica: "Instead of feeding Emily a database of works that already exist, he gave her a collection of works that EMI had produced to get it going and, from there, she began working on her own musical style. Cope described Emily's style to be similar to modern composers, a "sort of an amalgam of all styles" and very contemporary. But what makes Emily interesting isn't just that; it's the fact that she can take audible feedback—musically or verbally—from an audience in order to modify her compositions."
Signal Arts Tetra MAPS Sequencer -Polyphonic Modular Patch
YouTube via bigcitymusic http://bigcitymusic.com/
"Yes. It's true. Not only can you create insane sequences with the MAPS but you can also use it as a four-voice polyphonic MIDI to CV converter! It works! We've patched four separate Analogue Systems mono voices, osc, adsr, vca and the outputs are mixed together. The Tetra's four sets of CV/Gate are routed to the mono voices to control oscillator pitches and trigger the envelope generators. The Tetra is great at allocating the voices. Holy cow! Polyphonic modular. The possibilities! Just make sure you have plenty of patch cords ;) In this video we
're actually using the tabetop version of the MAPS but the Euro module does it too! Please excuse the boring patch and keyboard playing. Thanks for watching!"
Snyderphonics Manta - Northwoods Wildlife Pyrography Manta Released
http://www.snyderphonics.com/
SNYDERPHONICS MANTA GETS EVEN MORE FUTURISTIC
Now the most expressive touch controller available has a special edition case to match its futuristic feel.Snyderphonics, a new company founded by inventor and instrument designer Jeff Snyder, announced the release of the Manta touch controller in June. The Manta - a slim, compact, touch-sensitive controller for audio and video - is popular with musicians around the world for its expressive capabilities. There's no better tool for your electronic Hardanger Fiddle transcriptions and country-western synth sounds than the Manta. Flat has never been this sexy.
Now, in celebration of the success of their first commercial product, Snyderphonics is releasing an unusual special edition "Northwoods Wildlife Pyrography" style Manta. Only two of these attractive laser-engraved white-tail deer designs are available ($950USD). Don't miss your chance to match the amber fireplace glow of the Manta's LEDs with an appropriate log cabin visual flair. Nothing says "the future of music" like traditional wood-burning techniques.
Snyderphonics was established for the express purpose of providing distinctive and innovative interfaces for the creation of expressive electronic music. The Manta is the first in an unusual line of groundbreaking instruments designed by Jeff Snyder. All Snyderphonics products are completely fabricated and hand assembled in the U.S.A.
"There's no question that Snyderphonics' pretty box makes a great synth front-end; this is one of the most responsive and generally awesome synth controllers we've used." -Future Music
“It provided some of the nicest music I've done in ages - mainly because it provides a different feel from any electronic instrument I've used…outrageously inspiring.”
– Darwin Grosse (director of engineering for Cycling 74)"
http://www.snyderphonics.com/
Tiptop Audio: Z-DSP
flickr by Analogue Haven"The next Eurorack module to be released from Tiptop Audio will be the Z-DSP. Here is a picture of the incredibly complex prototype. The module will be out in around 4-6 weeks. It features many fx types and includes a memory card slot for loading additional algorithms/fx programs. Users and other manufacturers will be encouraged to program their own effects via a custom cable, and memory cards can be sold seperately with this data. LINK."
via Mr. Array
Update:
Tiptop Audio: Z-DSP programmer cable
"Here is a diagram of the programmer cable needed to hook up the Z-DSP to a computer. This is a USB to memory card connector and it will be sold seperately from the module itself. There will be a free programming compiler for writing code and downloading it to the Z-DSP via this cable."
Seer Systems Renews Demand for Accountability, Retraction from EFF
via Seer Systems
"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Seer Systems Renews Demand for Accountability, Retraction from EFF
Portola Valley, California, USA - Seer Systems, CEO, Stanley Jungleib has renewed his demand for accountability at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and a retraction for false and defamatory statements made by the civil liberties organization.
In a move that should alarm all independent inventors and software developers, the EFF has come to the aid of corporations seeking to profit by denying the validity of Seer's patent (US Patent #5,886,274) on real-time music distribution systems. Seer Systems created the first host-based software synthesizer in 1992 and the first real-time interactive music distribution system, SeerMusic, in 2000. In 1999, Seer was awarded the '274 patent for the technology on which SeerMusic was based.
The EFF has repeatedly called the '274 patent "bogus" and "invalid" and engaged in a campaign to have the '274 patent revoked, listing Seer Systems on its Patent Busting project's "Wanted" list for "willful ignorance of prior art." By "prior art," the EFF refers to Jungleib's own 1995 book, General MIDI, which it asserts is a blueprint for SeerMusic. Music industry leaders and legal experts disagree and have already defended Seer in court cases dating back to 2004.
For the complete text of Jungleib's statements on the controversy, see
http://seersystems.com/?p=61."
I remember Seer Systems Reality which made it on this "first too" list. I added Seer Systems 1992 claim to the list.
"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Seer Systems Renews Demand for Accountability, Retraction from EFF
Portola Valley, California, USA - Seer Systems, CEO, Stanley Jungleib has renewed his demand for accountability at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and a retraction for false and defamatory statements made by the civil liberties organization.
In a move that should alarm all independent inventors and software developers, the EFF has come to the aid of corporations seeking to profit by denying the validity of Seer's patent (US Patent #5,886,274) on real-time music distribution systems. Seer Systems created the first host-based software synthesizer in 1992 and the first real-time interactive music distribution system, SeerMusic, in 2000. In 1999, Seer was awarded the '274 patent for the technology on which SeerMusic was based.
The EFF has repeatedly called the '274 patent "bogus" and "invalid" and engaged in a campaign to have the '274 patent revoked, listing Seer Systems on its Patent Busting project's "Wanted" list for "willful ignorance of prior art." By "prior art," the EFF refers to Jungleib's own 1995 book, General MIDI, which it asserts is a blueprint for SeerMusic. Music industry leaders and legal experts disagree and have already defended Seer in court cases dating back to 2004.
For the complete text of Jungleib's statements on the controversy, see
http://seersystems.com/?p=61."
I remember Seer Systems Reality which made it on this "first too" list. I added Seer Systems 1992 claim to the list.
Yamaha G10 Guitar MIDI Controller
flickr by ecallenderYou can find a resource site on the G10 here and some quick specs on Synthony.com.
via Loscha
SEM Nouveau - Unboxing the new Tom Oberheim SEM
See the update in this post for pics via brotherloco. Don't miss this.
Silent Way CV to OSC demo
YouTube via expertsleepers
"Proof-of-concept demo of Expert Sleepers Silent Way CV to OSC plug-in. The CV from a modular synth is controlling a plug-in in Ableton Live via Silent Way plug-ins and OSCulator.
The CV enters the computer via a MOTU Ultralite interface. The CV is recovered by Silent Way, converted to OSC and output to OSCulator. OSCulator in turn converts the messages to MIDI and routes them back to Live. Live's parameter automation is then used to map the MIDI messages to plug-in automation."
Pressure Sensitivity for the Rhodes Chroma - Aftertouch
via Chris on the Rhodes Chroma list:
"I talked to Frank/Senstronics in the past about some other ideas I had. I agree they were kind of pricey for development as Arun
(http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=2009&month=04#ongoingrdonpressuresensor) mentioned in last springs forum.
I've got a two piece pressure sensor and small interface board Kit designed and will have a few ready ship in about 3 weeks. It's a real simple design and easy install. The Kit has everything you need including instructions and replacement damper felt. The interface has adjustable sensitivity. The only caveat is I choose to forgo sensors on the first and last keys to keep the cost down. That saved $80 off the sensor cost. I just sold my 2nd Chroma (http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=2103#21030869) to fund development.
The price for the self install kit is $345. Let me know if any of you are interested. FeedingTimer *at* Ccomcast.net Id' like to make a production run of 10 at a time which is where the qty price breaks start at Digikey."
"I talked to Frank/Senstronics in the past about some other ideas I had. I agree they were kind of pricey for development as Arun
(http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=2009&month=04#ongoingrdonpressuresensor) mentioned in last springs forum.
I've got a two piece pressure sensor and small interface board Kit designed and will have a few ready ship in about 3 weeks. It's a real simple design and easy install. The Kit has everything you need including instructions and replacement damper felt. The interface has adjustable sensitivity. The only caveat is I choose to forgo sensors on the first and last keys to keep the cost down. That saved $80 off the sensor cost. I just sold my 2nd Chroma (http://www.rhodeschroma.com/?id=2103#21030869) to fund development.
The price for the self install kit is $345. Let me know if any of you are interested. FeedingTimer *at* Ccomcast.net Id' like to make a production run of 10 at a time which is where the qty price breaks start at Digikey."
Monorocket: Mission9 "shell"
flickr by Analogue Haven"Here is the framework to a purple Mission9 case by Monorocket. This 3-row Eurorack case should be delivered by the end of the week. The price is $450 retail and they are available in a variety of tolex options. Contact us for more details. An even smaller case is shown in the background. LINK."
Tom Oberheim SEMs Shipping - First Impression
via Matt on the AH list:
"The first 20 were delivered monday and have been shipped out. If you think you were one of those first 20 orders and haven't heard anything, would be worth calling."
Avaialable at AudioMidi
via WD:
"I received mine (a CV version) yesterday.
First impressions...
Soundwise, it is a SEM. Not just SEM-like. It's a SEM. And I say that after having set-up identical patches on my original SEM and the new one.
Appearancewise, the panel is identical enough to the original that it could be a drop-in replacement for an old SEM (in an 2/4/8-Voice), although the logo, obviously, is different, and the font is different and slightly larger. And, except for the OSC and NOTCH controls, the knobs are identical to the original in appearance--but, even the OSC and NOTCH knobs have the same "SEM look" to them. As for the comparison between the new and old SEM with regard to dimensions, the case is about an inch shorter in height, and the sides/bottom are black rather than red-brown. So, sitting side-by-side, old and new SEMs are not identical.
Buildwise, the new SEM is clearly of quality construction. Smooth, responsive controls.
In the new SEM, power is pumped via an external power supply, rather than having the internal PSU of the original SEM.
Okay, no more writing here. I'm going to play with the new SEM a bit more...
Cheers.
WD"
Update via brotherloco in the comments: "I just received mine and took some pictures of the unboxing. Now with that out of the way, onto making sounds!."
flickr set by brotherloco
(click for more)
"The first 20 were delivered monday and have been shipped out. If you think you were one of those first 20 orders and haven't heard anything, would be worth calling."
Avaialable at AudioMidi
via WD:
"I received mine (a CV version) yesterday.
First impressions...
Soundwise, it is a SEM. Not just SEM-like. It's a SEM. And I say that after having set-up identical patches on my original SEM and the new one.
Appearancewise, the panel is identical enough to the original that it could be a drop-in replacement for an old SEM (in an 2/4/8-Voice), although the logo, obviously, is different, and the font is different and slightly larger. And, except for the OSC and NOTCH controls, the knobs are identical to the original in appearance--but, even the OSC and NOTCH knobs have the same "SEM look" to them. As for the comparison between the new and old SEM with regard to dimensions, the case is about an inch shorter in height, and the sides/bottom are black rather than red-brown. So, sitting side-by-side, old and new SEMs are not identical.
Buildwise, the new SEM is clearly of quality construction. Smooth, responsive controls.
In the new SEM, power is pumped via an external power supply, rather than having the internal PSU of the original SEM.
Okay, no more writing here. I'm going to play with the new SEM a bit more...
Cheers.
WD"
Update via brotherloco in the comments: "I just received mine and took some pictures of the unboxing. Now with that out of the way, onto making sounds!."
flickr set by brotherloco(click for more)
Kalimba Live - Demo
YouTube via Artcoregaming
"CREATED BY ART CORE GAMING:
http://www.artcoregaming.com
APP AVAILABLE ON iTunes for .99:
Kalimba Live is an application for iPhone. It is the easiest tool to create amazing melodies. With a breaktrough interface, smooth and sleek, you will enjoy endless time of musical creation."
"Play, Custom, Loop and record
Kalimba Live open the possibility of discover or rediscover the Kalimba, An African melodious instrument, it offers to the gamers advanced functions which are available for everyone. Fancy visual effects, high fidelity sounds and the opportunity to create original Kalimba’s Melodies are strength of this software. Based only on preinstalled scales, the Kalimba’s tines avoid false notes.
Kalimba Live is one of the only instrumental software which allow the gamer to record his compositions with the aid of 2 recorders and one looper, use multiple effects, tune up his Kalimba according to his whishes.
The Composition Possibilities become unlimited.
Kalimba Live Strengths :
- Recording : 3 recorders containing 1 looper (allow overdub)
- Advanced custom : More than 1000 ways to tune up your Kalimba, 7 Effects
- Realism : Sounds, Reactivity, Vibrating Device, metronome
- Graphic Design : Sleek & pleasant Visual effects
****Detailed Kalimba Live features****
- 5 Kalimbas with different shapes and tones (Wood, Stone, Metal, Sun, Flower)
- 17 Scales (Major, Minor, Pentatonic Major, Pentatonic Minor, Blues Major, Dorian, Phrygian, Mixolydian, Superlocrian Minor, Augmented 5th, Octave 1, Octave 2 Octave 3, Spanish, Spanish 8 Tones, Oriental, Major Major 7th Arpeggio)
- Each scale is available in 12 keys
- 1000+ different tuning possibilities
- 7 Effects: modulation, distortion, delay, 8 bits, aqua, church, space.
- Live recordings: 2 Tracks and 1 loop (unlimited overdub available)
- 21 slots for pieces of recorded music
- Vibrating device which simulates the kalimba's vibrations.
- Metronome with adjustable tempo
- Tutorials and advice for beginners"
ARP 2600 Analog Synthesizer Modded
via this auction
"The ARP is in perfect working order and has just been serviced and re-calibrated by Analogics in Ohio and will ship directly from there (www.analogics.org). The synth has been converted for midi control, also by Analogis, with a Kenton midi kit. The manual for the midi kit is available at http://www.kentonuk.com/download/kitmanuals.shtml
S/N 3620 0030 - keyboard
S/N 2601 0030 - controller"
Voyetra 8 Eight (REV 4)
via this auction"Voyetra 8 (also known as Octave Systems 8). This one is a Rev 4 (green pcb cards)."
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Roland system-100m
via this auction"This 100M has custom red oak side panels (instead of the original particle board) The side panels make the synthesizer look stunning and make it very stable. All of the mounting hardware has been replaced with torx screws and locknuts mounted inside the chassis, giving a firm mount to the modules and the side panels. If you've seen a stock 100M you might know how flimsy the original mounting hardware was.
This system has the standard "D-Set" of modules (112 dual VCO, 121 dual VCF, 130 dual VCA, 140 dual env+LFO, 150 s+h, noise, lfo) It is Japanese voltage (100V), but I will include a voltage transformer. Comes with ten standard Roland patch cables and the module power cables."
Moog Minimoog + Roland JD-800 "Autumn Dreams"
YouTube via retrosound72
"vintage synth demo track by RetroSound
'Autumn Dreams' part one
bassline: Minimoog with Lintronics Midi, sequenced by the MFB Step64 step sequencer and transposed by the DX7 II
BPF sweep and pad sounds: Roland JD-800
drums: Roland TR-606
FX: reverb and delay (Lexicon MPX)"
John L Rice Modular Rack
via John L Rice"Moon Modular M569 sequencer. My Moon M564 quad switch is now in the top row (not show here) with 6 open space impatiently waiting the M569. Bottom row is the COTK C1670 Ensemble Generator, COTK C1680 Delay and ‘Moog’ 9504A LPF."
be sure to check out John L Rice's YouTube channel.
The Last King
YouTube via JohnLRice
"(note: the sound starts out at a very low volume intentionally!)
I started this piece over 2 months ago but, faced with the difficulty of telling the story I envisioned for it and not being particularly happy with all of the music, I kept putting it off. A couple days ago I decided to just go ahead and finish it the best I could with the smallest amount of time and money I could tolerate.
I have a few ideas as to what the video now represents to me but if you happen to be inspired, please write down your story line, scenario or thought in the comments section, I would love to read what think!
Thank you for watching, rating and commenting on my videos!"
Tags:
modular synthesizer Moog MinitMoog Synth Tech MOTM Synthesizers.com Club Of The Knobs COTK Moon Modular king royalty castle tower end of an era percussion prog rock destruction mankind
Best Service Accordions Virtual Instrument by Eduardo Tarilonte - Demo by Hans-Joerg Scheffler
YouTube via bestservicegmbh
"Accordions is the definitive accordion sample library. Designed and scripted to perform in real time ultra-realistic accordion melodies and chords based on NI Kontakt Player 3. Produced by Eduardo Tarilonte.
Available at http://www.bestservice.de and our worldwide distributor and dealer network.
If you like to check out the full versions of our plug-ins at our free online test-station, please visit http://www.try-sound.com"
Skream VS Moog Mashup
YouTube via timtsang3
"Moogist jamming out to "Explode", a track by Skream.
Sept 29, 2009.
www.moogist.com
moogist@gmail.com"
The Italian Moog_short trailer
YouTube via ErnestoRomanoArtS
"RE_production is producing a documentary movie on Moog instruments in italian music, directed by Ernesto Romano. The movie shows all the most significative Moog experiences of the italian music history from the Progressive Rock to the nowadays electronic experimentation, through the voice and the notes of the main musicians. All of them, from the milestones to the youngest artists, express an endless passion for all the Moog inventions, since they have been introduced in Italy during the Seventies, until the last products. Finally, all the musicians express an extraordinary love for Bob Moog, as everybody say, the father of synthesizers.
www.re-production.net
www.ernestoromano.net"
100% minimoo-G by Sota Fujimori
YouTube via AVEXentSUCKS
"Sota Fujimori loves synthesizers more than girls. That is passion ladies and gentlemen.
©2006 Konami Digital Entertainment"
UA Moog filter "Drive"
YouTube via canecreek00
"Driving in some distortion into a bassline with the UA Moog filter"
Modular Patch Tips 1
YouTube via machinate
Bubblesound uLFO patch
Also Make Noise QMMG, BugBrand and Doepfer modules.
Gristleism
Gristleism
"Thirteen original TG loops: a mix of experimental noise, industrial drone, and classic melodies and rhythms.
Built-in 50mm speaker, volume control, pitch-shift control and loop selector switch.
Features more loops and almost twice the frequency range of the original Buddha Machines.
Powered by two AA batteries.
Palm-Sized: W 67mm x H 69mm x D 35mm
Available in three colours: Black, Chrome and Red
UK Retail Price: 19.99 GPB
Designed by: Throbbing Gristle & Christiaan Virant
Concept by: Christiaan Virant
Manufactured by: Industrial Records Ltd
Music by: Throbbing Gristle (www.throbbing-gristle.com)
Track List:
01 - Persuasion
02 - Hamburger Lady
03 - Twenty Jazz Funk Greats
04 - Thank You Brian
05 - Maggot Death
06 - Rabbit Snare
07 - Lyre Liar
08 - Wimpy bar
09 - Sex String Theory
10 - Heathen Earth
11 - Industrial Intro
12 - R & D
13 - After After Cease To Exist"
Roland TR-77
Sonicstate.TV via TheCircuitSymphony
"I found a boxed Roland TR-77 in the office today. I dont know where it came from but it looks new! - Here is a video (With sarcastic effects) of the TR-77 running through a Boss RE-20 Space Echo!"
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