MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, November 13, 2009


Friday, November 13, 2009

ELO - One Summer Dream


YouTube via jjkdc. Anyone ID the synth rig. You can kind of make out the rack at 3:35 and close-ups of the keyboard at 3:54. They keyboard has a joystick controller, the rack could be a Roland System 100m, but who knows...

More Shots from Mr. Braska's Trip to Tigrics'

more shots at SynthFrog

BTW, the old synth-diy has moved to SynthFrog.

Who's Mr. Braska? Click on the the Mr. Braska label below and of course, check out SynthFrog.

This time, I've added some interaction to modify the LED's states. The main purpose of this video is to show the colours the LEDs are capable of displ


YouTube via thomasjachmann
"This time, I've added some interaction to modify the LED's states. The main purpose of this video is to show the colours the LEDs are capable of displaying. For the devs out there: I'm accessing the launchpad from a ruby script. Go to http://github.com/thomasjachmann/laun... for the library (rubygem) I've created to access the launchpad from ruby and http://www.novationmusic.com/products... for the device itself."

novation launchpad as generic midi output device

ROLAND D-20 Vintage Synthesizer


YouTube via syrk76

ELEKTRONIKA EM-25 Soviet Vintage Analog Synthesizer


YouTube via syrk76
"young boy and very old Soviet Vintage Analog Synthesizer ELEKTRONIKA EM-25 - wyciągnięty z piwnicy"

Null Object - That Eye The Sky


YouTube via nathnullobject
"This track is my circuit bent Roland TB-303 Bassline playing a single riff through two instances of AZ Audio's Ultra trigger FX and Sanford Sound Design delay plugins. Recorded live into my DAW.

No other effects were used but I was thinking about eating potatoes at the time so that may have altered the sound slightly. Also I was distracted with thoughts of roller skating. I will endeavor to pay more attention to my task at hand in future but I am unable to guarantee anything at this time.

http://azertopia.free.fr/utfx.html
http://www.lesliesanford.com/Products..."

Breakbeat Motivator


YouTube via NetPierreTV
"Live NetPierre Freestyle audiocheck... no edits, no cuts... just bleeps and noize.
Machinedrum, Roland R8, Roland TB303 and zoom 1204 FX Module"

The Flamenco MOOG

flickr by darklorddisco

Note that's obviously an EMS VC3s aka Putney in the image. If you see the bottom update to The Moog Keytar you will see that it was actually just a controller for an ARP Odyssey and not a Moog. Moog was synonymous with synth during that time. Kind of like Xerox.

Update via Stefan in the comments:
"Dan Lacksman is actually one of the better "synth-musicians" of that time imo, he's a belgian jazz musician.

The album where this single is on is absolutely great stuff: link

He also made records using the name 'Electronic System'.

Electronic System – New Electronic System
Electronic System - Revival
Electronic System – Vol II
Electronic System – Vol III
Electronic System – Disco Machine
Dan Lacksman - New Electronic System

Expect to pay between 30 to 60 euro's for these on ebay, but well worth it."

303 & Me! & a T

flickr by roland4387
(click for more)

ARP 2500-2600

flickr by jobenbelgium
(click for more)

"ARP 2500 and ARP 2600.Both have their matching keyboard.The ARP 2600 is the last version,black/orange faced.The ARP 2500 is made in 1970 and has serial#70-009 and has a complete wooden cabinet.Systems built from 1972 untill 1978(serial#21 to ???)have metal casings and 20 positions in the upper matrix.."

Ritm-2 Analog Synthesizer Beige Face

via this auction



Rare Reversed Keys Korg Poly 800 Synth

via this auction
"During the time of the Roland Juno series in the mid-80's, Korg offered the Poly-800. Comparable to the Juno and in many ways better, the Poly-800 is an 8 voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with 64 memory patches and up to 50 editable parameters! There's also a stereo chorus effect, a sequencer, and a weird joystick used to adjust pitch, modulation and the filter. There is a double mode in which the oscillators double up making 4 fat voices of polyphony - fun for trance and techno."





Moog Series IIIP Modular

Click here for high resolution images for the Moog Series IIP Modular and Sequencer featured in this VEMIA auction.

When you get to the flickr set, click on the image followed by All Sizes in the menu directly above the image followed by original size.



Experience the Power of the Pedal – Moog Introduces Multi-Pedal OS 2.0

"ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 12, 2009) There’s good news for all you control freaks out there. Moog’s mighty Multi-Pedal has received a major software upgrade. OS 2.0 adds a host of innovations that reinforce the Multi-Pedal’s position as the premier Analog, MIDI and USB Control Hub.

New features include: MIDI-to-CV conversion, Loopable Envelope Generators with four Envelope Shapes (Linear, Logarithmic, Exponential and Complex), CV Lag, CV Scaling and the ability to trigger Gates and MIDI events. These new features add to an already impressive list including, MIDI Clock Sync, Tap Tempo, Programmable Heel and Toe Voltages, four LFOs, four Analog Control Voltage Outputs, MIDI and USB connectivity. Many of the original features, such as Quad Mode and Noise Generation also received significant enhancements.

The number four comes up quite often when discussing the Multi-Pedal because practically anything it does, it can do on four independent channels simultaneously.

"I just started messing around with the Multi-Pedal not too long ago, and I love it!!! I incorporated it into my rig as I was rehearsing for our summer tour, and it opened up all new sonic possibilities for me" said Chris Kilmore of the band, Incubus. "It takes what I can only do with at least four hands and puts the control at my feet via a gas pedal. I use the four outs of the Multi-Pedal sort of like a patch bay. I have a four channel snake that runs from the Multi-Pedal to my Voyager or any one of my Moogerfoogers. I love the mobility that pedal gives me."

So that even more musicians, DJs and producers can experience the power of the pedal, Moog Music is announcing a special promotion. From November 15, 2009 through December 31, 2009, the Multi-Pedal’s price will drop to $399 at participating US dealers and through the Moog website.

“The features in OS 2.0 take the Multi-Pedal to a whole new level” said Moog Music President, Mike Adams. “With four channels of MIDI-to-CV conversion, hooking the Multi-Pedal to a laptop sequencer gives you the flexibility and power of an analog step sequencer that can also communicate with MIDI gear.”

OS 2.0 is available as a free download for current Multi-Pedal users.

For more information, including new videos and a Quick Start Guide visit www.moogmusic.com/controllers

About Moog Music: Moog Music and its customers carry on the legacy of Bob Moog, the inventor of the synthesizer. Moog designs and manufactures electronic musical instruments, including Little Phatty® and Minimoog® Voyager® synthesizers, Moogerfooger® effects modules, Etherwave® theremins and The Moog Guitar. Founded by Bob Moog, Moog Music designs and manufactures its products in Asheville, N.C."

DIY "Moog" Guitar from 1974?


This one in via NEW ALLIANCE EAST

"i saw this in a vinyl store in san fran and though it was pretty rad.

thought i'd forward it.

i've never seen one of these before have you?"

Anyone know more about this?

Update: details here

via Dave Manley

"Special guest interview with FOREST TERRY JR! Forest stops by to chat about the Original Black Sheep, the Forest Power Band, and his amazing invention the ‘Keyytar’ (for which he earned a US Patent!). He brought along a few treats, including a special unreleased 12″ acetate of “Branch N Out”!!!!"

Interesting. This predates the PMS Syntar, although the Syntar still holds the reigns as the first traditional style keytar that was all synth. This is the keytar before the keytar.

Update: design patents while up:
patd384688.pdf
patd261150.pdf
[mirror

Update: video below.


YouTube via pj4533

"2 Videos of Keyytar inventor & Boston legend FOREST TERRY. First, "Branch-In-Out", followed by "Satellite Love"" Update: I didn't have a chance to listen to the interview, but someone that did wrote in to let me know this was more of a controller and the synth it controlled was actually an ARP Odyssey, not a Moog. An interesting side note is Moog was synonymous with synth back then.

Studio Electronics Oberheim Obie Rack

via this VEMIA auction
"Straight off the (very small) assembly line at Studio Electronics somewhere in sunniest CA: a drop-dead gorgeous Obie-Rack, using two original genuine SEMs, and working the Studio Electronics magic to create a powerful, beautiful and excellently-designed piece of analogue heaven that can talk to the rest of the world with ease. You don't get better than original Oberheim SEMs... delicious. Switchable voltage, and can be sent anywhere in the world. (Outside the US, you may have to pay import duty / VAT; in California you may have to pay tax.)"

SONiVOX To Distribute Way Out Ware

"SONiVOX Announces Worldwide Distribution of Way Out Ware Products
Award-winning virtual instrument manufactures team up.

SONiVOX [Somerville, MA], manufacturer and distributor of award winning virtual instruments and sample libraries, today announced that they have acquired exclusive distribution rights to Way Out Ware’s existing product set as well as all future Way Out Ware products.

Way Out Ware, widely known for its faithful recreation & emulation of classic synthesizers, first drew industry wide acclaim in 2004 with their flagship release, “TimewARP 2600,” which still is to date the only ARP 2600 virtual instrument emulation to be endorsed by the original ARP 2600 creator Alan R. Pearlman.

SONiVOX will sell and market Way Out Ware’s existing products through its worldwide distribution channels as well as collaborate with Way Out Ware on a creative level. Moving forward in this partnership, Way Out Ware will shortly unveil the first of many new innovative products being designed for the computer based musician / producer.

Way Out Ware’s current product set, including the TimewARP 2600 and KikAXXE, will be available immediately at www.sonivoxmi.com as well as from any SONiVOX dealer.

About SONiVOX

SONiVOX provides a multi-tiered suite of premier sound products that give voice to consumers ranging from professional musicians to over 100 million cellular users worldwide.

For years, SONiVOX, formerly Sonic Implants, has provided leading musicians and composers in the film and television industries with the tools needed to create world-class audio content for chart-topping movie, music and television projects.

Whether it’s high-end sound libraries & virtual instruments for leading Hollywood film composers, home-studio musicians, or millions of cell phone users, SONiVOX enjoys a worldwide reputation as a company producing "sound that rocks."

About Way Out Ware:

Way Out Ware has developed a reputation for producing the virtual instruments of uncompromised audio quality and functionality. TimewARP 2600 and KikAXXE are in common use by some of the best-known artists in the world, as well as by many Hollywood film composers and analog synth enthusiasts.

Way Out Ware’s mission is to make tools for musicians and composers that deliver the best possible quality for an affordable price. "

ClockWOrK Vintage Stepsequencer VST

"Ever wanted to do these hypnotic sequencer lines known from Klaus Schulze or Tangerine Dream? Found out, that Hardware sequencers capable of doing this cost from 1500 to 30.000 $ (Moog Modular System)?

Now you can get a VST plugin for your PC for a fracture of this price.

Features
* clear and easy interface
* number of steps selectable (up to 16)
* note per step selectable from 3 octaves with display
* additional row for velocity or MIDI CC
* each step can be muted or skipped (!)
* sequence transpose by MIDI input
* selectable speed (clock divide)
* manual step thru the sequence with button or MIDI key
* reset to a specific step manually or on bar start
* play only when MIDI key is pressed
* random play
* supports automation by your host (like “Learn” in Reaper or Energy or Novation Automap)
* MIDI-ouput; any plugin or synthesizer can be used as sound source"

Click here for more info.

Modcan Frac first sounds

flickr by parasitk
(click for more)

Solo Concert

flickr by darklorddisco via dropular.

jdemmanuel.com/solo-concert.shtml

EAST + Handmade Music Austin #2

"On Saturday, Bleep Labs will be set up along with Eric Archer and several other noise makers at the Salvage Vanguard theater from noon to about 6. Come by to play with the Thingamagoop 2 before it’s fully released! Dr. Bleep will also be performing at the Austin Artistic Reconstruction warehouse at around 3:30. Checkout the full line up here."

See Bleep Labs for full details.

The Story of Love - A Concerto For Handheld Device


YouTube via pixelh8
"Pixelh8's new large scale audio visual work. "The Story of Love - A Concerto For Handheld Device" But wait! Where is the handheld device? What is the handheld device? Just sit back and relax, all will be revealed in 2010. Performances and talk across the UK in 2010. Join the mailing list at www.pixelh8.co.uk

:)"

Turntable into The Squarewave Parade Teaspoon CAS with Frostwave Sequencer running


YouTube via thetonewrecker
"Turntable playing some random 45 with audio into The Squarewave Parade Teaspoon CAS with Frostwave Sequencer running CV/Gate to manipulate it. More experiments soon on this setup. Audio is just through the little camera, but you get the idea."

Improvising With Harmonic Math with the Opal Chameleon


YouTube via notepool2 "Just noodling around with a new tuning."

Which Hand, Where, When?


"These edits are rough 2 handed demos of how bass and melody can either remain with each hand, which suits some pieces, or alternate between right and left hands for more chordal movement with minimum hand movement and easier reach."

Walking by the Outworld


YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan
"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made entirely with Plogue Bidule, in only one time, no overdub and no correction. What i play is what you hear. Enjoy !"

bentolin


YouTube via comemelinhos. "violino bentado"

iPodtouch,skateboard,bongo,guitar.


YouTube via perfumepod. "Finger Bassline(iPhone/iPodtouch APP)"
Finger BassLine on iTunes:
BassLine

Human Voice / Cyborg Voice / Robot Voice


YouTube via VoiceEncoder

"Human voice / cyborg voice / robot voice."

Insane Techno Performance with Crazy Sound Textile...


YouTube via umlautbrikauski
"Another awesome techno performance with a textile synthesizer. PS. This was TOTALLY improvised, that's how good i am"

Mochika3 clear edition

via Atomo Synth where you will find more shots. AtomoSynth on Ebay

The Bravery: Slow Poison

The Bravery: Slow Poison from James White on Vimeo.


"What happens when the Universe is revealed to you in a single moment, filling you with love, desire, hope, fear, despair, longing, and complete joy? When the full range of human emotion is suddenly conveyed, then gone just as quickly…

With a four week production schedule and a love song of sorts, Buck travelled back in time to the late seventies and joined a cult of psychonauts to make a video about alien panther love, ontology, and inter-dimensional space travel.

Video by Buck. Check out the video on their website. Also check out The Bravery."

Spot the synths. I spy an orange and black ARP 2600 and Access Virus Polar to start.

ABLETON LIVE + XBOX 360 CONTROLLER


YouTube via ebraimpsy. via Resonant Filter
"depois de 15 horas mais ou menos tentando mapear o controle, ta aki uma amostra de como será as próximas festas tocados por um ''video-game'' hahahhaa"
Googlish:
"after 15 hours or so trying to map the control, ta aki a sample of how the next party will be touched by a''video game''hahahhaa"

Livid Button Pad


YouTube via StarfireMX. "Livid Button Pad"

Bugbrand Baby Bug "Bit" Crusher or Sample Rate Reducer


YouTube via djthomaswhite
"Okay, forgive me. I had the classic "thought I hit stop on the camera, but didn't, and when I started to record I actually stopped filming" while I did my 5 minute demo of this pedal. The footage here is the remaining footage I actually did capture and I will try to do another video of this pedal soon. Lovely on drum machines, robotic on vocals and an all around good time. Hard to find, but I got lucky as one does once in a great while on the bay."

MXR Phase 90 Phase Shifter Clone Tonepad


YouTube via djthomaswhite
"Here is my build of the MXR Phase 90 Clone available at www.tonepad.com. My enclosure was made by www.pedalpartsplus.com and the label is a water slide decal made in PowerPoint on a PC. The build I opted for includes matched transistors which give it a really nice tone. Enjoy the video! Thanks for stopping by, Thomas"
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