MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, February 6, 2010

Saturday, February 06, 2010

blinkenbuchla

YouTube via coopersloan
"biofeedback meditation
http://www.myspace.com/coop..."

Ableton Live/Novation Launchpad - Progtronica weekly Dj Performance series Part 2

Ableton Live/Novation Launchpad - Progtronica weekly Dj Performance series Part 2 from Nigel Sifantus on Vimeo.

"Performed and recorded on February 4th 2010, this is the second installment of Progtronica's weekly DJ performance series. This week I have mixed the tunes "Drum n bass for a Rainy day", "Lets Face the music", "Rolling with Strings" "Progtronica 2" and part of "Progtronica 1". To download audio of the full set FOR FREE click here. All music created by NIgel Sifantus, edited in Ableton Live 8, and mapped out on the Novation Launchpad dedicated Ableton controller. I have also incorporated Novation's ZeRO SL Mk II for further controlling capabilities. Filmed with only a Flip Video HD camera. Visit nigelsifantus.com for more details on Progtronica music."

Minimoog D - Frequency Modulation

Minimoog D - Frequency Modulation from Jochen Bohnes on Vimeo.

"A little HD Movie-Test filmed with Sanyo Xacti FH1. Audio recorded directly to Metric Halo ULN8, DI INPUT. No effects were used."

Etherwave Plus Controls Voyager with Gate and Pitch voltage

YouTube via plague1715
"This is not a musical statement, it is just a short demonstration of a Moog Etherwave Plus kit theremin sending gate and pitch voltage to a Moog Voyager Anniversary Edition. You are only hearing audio from the Voyager. The Voyager has a sample and hold modulating the filter, and is sent into a Moog MF-104z analog delay."

Moogway To Heaven

YouTube via plague1715
"The audio and video are extremely out of sync, not that it matters here.

Akai MPK49 sending an arpeggiated sequence to MP-201.
MP-201 doing MIDI to CV
107 (not hard synced) being fed noise from the Voyager and 107 pitch controlled by the MPK49/MP-201
107 out to 102 in
102 out to 101 in
101 out to 104z in
Voyager sample and hold going to 101 cutoff and 102 rate
103 LFO with attenuator going to 102 mix and 104z mix

Audio recorded in Ableton Live
Video recorded in iMovie"

Ipod touch e kaosspad (IK Multimedia Groove Maker)

YouTube via BIOETHICALLOOP
"Piccola demo del nuovo software di IK MULTIMEDIA "GROOVE MAKER" (House pack) realizzata in real time utilizzando un semplice filtro del Kaoss Pad."
Groove Maker on iTunes:

Analog '80s

YouTube via BIOETHICALLOOP
"Semplice song con groove 80s style..
Equipment:
- Pad: Waldorf Blofeld;
- 80s groove: Korg Electribe MX;
- Lead Theme: Moog Little Phatty Stage II
- Master Keyboard: M-Audio Keystation PRO 88"

Pokey Prototype Demo (no inputs)

Pokey Prototype Demo (no inputs) from skrasms on Vimeo.

"This is a first draft as I figure out a decent way to make videos without spending a bunch of money. My editor can't seem to offset the audio track separately from the video, so the video lags the audio. It's annoying, so next time I won't use a webcam.

The next (and final) version of the module adds a couple new features and switches."

200e doink

YouTube via coopersloan
"Buchla 200e rhythms... cascaded 281 pulses open complex fm thru lpgs"

Access Virus TI WhiteOut: The Unboxing

YouTube via NerdRevolt. Mr. Array
"Meet my new synth...
The Access Virus TI WhiteOut Limited Edition.
100 units made. 35 shipped to the US.
Serial number 027/100, baby.
Her name?
The SkriLLascope.
Nuff said."

Waldorf Blofeld - this is techno

YouTube via ittaital
"http://soundcloud.com/ittai-barkai

This is my second compilation on my new Blofeld synthesizer (Waldorf). All sounds on this video are Blofeld produced except for claps+hats. I'm still learning it's very basics...

The video is a short excerpt from "Koyaanisqatsi", a magnificent movie by Godfrey Reggio (1982). The original music was written by none the less than Phillip Glass.

Thanks for listening - if you like this please subscribe, I hope to upload more in the coming future."

Roland SPH-323 Vintage Analog Phaser Phase Shifter

via this auction

"Roland SPH-323 phaser from the RSS series of effects in the late 70's with dual LFO's and CV control over depth and LFO 2. There's also a 4 stage/8 stage switch and the modulation can be sent out one of two outputs (regular and inverted)."

EMU Emulator III 3 Vintage Sampler w/Sample Library

via this auction

"Accessories: Comes with an internal 40 MB? drive full of samples and around 60 floppy disks of samples (Stereo Grand Piano to Moog Basses to Saxophones, Vibraphone, Stereo Strings, French Horns, Percussion, Marimbas, etc). All floppies were tested two weeks ago and I was able to load up all the samples. There were no bad disks. However, disks can go bad so these are included with no guarantees."

Sold for: US $2000.00

via selectivepressure in the comments

ARP Odyssey whiteface with CV/GATE/Filter Input mods

via this auction
"Features: When I bought this synth it had CV/GATE/TRIG input/output jacks previously installed by a company called MRE. (Not sure who this company is or was but what I do know is this is one of the few CV/GATE kits that allows the Odyssey to be triggered from a Roland MC-4 or other CV/GATE synth without hooking up a separate trigger cable. (Other CV/GATE kits required the trigger to be connected for some reason.) I wanted even more functionality, so a couple of years ago I shipped it to CMS (Cirrocco Modular Systems) and he performed the following service/mods: 1) cleaned all sliders and inside of synth 2) added a switch for the LFO to allow for free-running or trigger via keypress or trigger input (an absolutely essential mod) 3) switched low output/high output jacks so high output uses 1/4" jack and not the RCA jack 4) Added a 1/4" VCF input jack (I believe he also added an audio input through the VCF but I can't recall as I didn't have it labeled). 5) Upgraded and replaced all caps in the power supply. 6) Repaired a faulty voice 7) Tuned up the synth. I recently took it to my tech because the keyboard was only triggering properly from CV/GATE and was only playing one note up and down the keyboard if played manually. He had it fully tuned and replaced a diode in the keyboard circuit which fixed the keyboard issue. The keyboard is now scaling perfectly and the second voice scales properly too."

Sold For: US $1,850.00

via selectivepressure in the comments

The HUE 008 : spectral apc modulation via

via Coloring Pad
"The HUE 008 consists of 2 APC's ((atari punk consoles. really four 555's)) built from scratch from the circuit board (set 1: yellow and green, set two: red and purple), with two knobs to cross modulate between them (orange and blue). Each APC is routed (respectively) left and right, for stereo goodness. In addition, the HUE 008 has a tint knob & switch (stereo ring modulator), a light knob and switch (one solo light sensor), a spectrum knob and switch (three light sensors housed inside the pulsing and spectrum cycling center light, which is operated by the lower center pushbutton), and a shadow knob and button (battery sag)... I attempted to design a super dynamic, fat APC, with the APC's being the signal for ring modulation, to boot. I hope somehow it makes somebody's top ten list of things that make ununderstandable noise somewhere.

I'd be honored and flattered. Videos will follow." Note the audio player further below features music from Coloring Pad for context. It does not feature the HUE 008 though as it was literally completed yesterday.

Update: video of the HUE 008 posted here.

vintage MOOG MICROMOOG synthesizer

via this auction

Sold For: US $1,049.00

via seletivepressure in the comments

Dave Smith Poly Evolver Analog Digital Synthesizer

via this auction

Roland TR-505 & Rebirth Acid jam

YouTube via JVGmidi
"recorded with: E-MU 1616 soundcard patchmix effects and wavelab. TR-505 is synced with pc with midi cables"

ACID live 2 tr 505

"live jam with tr 505 and rebirth recorded with emu 1616 patchmix effects and wavelab"

Roland TR 505

YouTube via JVGmidi
"TR 505 sequensed with sonar le recorded with emu 1616 and distortion reverb, wavelab."

Roland tr505 and Korg dw6000

"sequensed with sonar le recorded with emu 1616 and emu effects"

No Other Time - A Clouded Lens and No Other Time - The Edge of Meaning

No Other Time - A Clouded Lens from Richard Lainhart on Vimeo.

"'A Clouded Lens' is one of four films that comprise 'No Other Time', a project for which I was awarded a New York State Council on the Arts Film and Media grant in 2009. "No Other Time" is a full-length intermedia performance designed for a large reverberant space. combining live analog electronics with four-channel playback and high-definition computer-animated film projection. "A Clouded Lens" was animated in Adobe After Effects. The soundtrack was performed and recorded in realtime with a Buchla 200e analog modular synthesizer controlled by a Haken Continuum Fingerboard."

No Other Time - The Edge of Meaning from Richard Lainhart on Vimeo.

"'The Edge of Meaning' is one of four films that comprise "No Other Time", a project for which I was awarded a New York State Council on the Arts Film and Media grant in 2009. "No Other Time" is a full-length intermedia performance designed for a large reverberant space. combining live analog electronics with four-channel playback and high-definition computer-animated film projection. "The Edge of Meaning" was animated in Adobe After Effects using Trapcode Particular. The soundtrack was performed and recorded in realtime with a Buchla 200e analog modular synthesizer controlled by a Haken Continuum Fingerboard."

Yamaha CS80

Yamaha CS80 from Logan Mannstrane on Vimeo.

"Yamaha CS80 using patches flute/ brass 2. Slight modulation added to VCOs.

Signal chain:

CS80-->Eventide 2016 reverb-->Siemens 295b EQ-->Prism Sound Orpheus"

MStretchSynth Demo - Kevin Schlei (2010)

MStretchSynth Demo - Kevin Schlei (2010) from Kevin Schlei on Vimeo.

"'MStretchSynth' uses multi-point (multi-touch) data streams to create a synthesis instrument driven by the relationships between points. Instead of mapping touch positions (X and Y coordinates) directly to synthesis parameters, relationships such as angle, distance, and velocity compared to other points are used.

'MStretchSynth' uses angle, distance and total velocity between points to map to synthesis parameters pitch, amplitude and delay depth."

MDrumSynth Demo - Kevin Schlei (2010) from Kevin Schlei on Vimeo.

"'MDrumSynth' uses multi-point (multi-touch) data streams to create a synthesis instrument driven by the relationships between points. Instead of mapping touch positions (X and Y coordinates) directly to synthesis parameters, relationships such as angle, distance, and velocity compared to other points are used.

'MDrumSynth' pulls a variety of data from the multi-point interactions. Mapped parameters include: number of active points, points created per second, points held per second, points' distance and angle to previous, and average X and Y position of all points. This creates a very expressive percussion instrument - even without pressure sensitivity."

Synapse EKS-9 RELEASED

"Synapse Audio introduces a new software synth to its product line. The EKS-9 is a unique VST/AU plugin, dedicated to creating powerful electronic bass drum sounds, reminiscent of vintage hardware. Its virtual analog engine is not only capable of authentic recreations of the sounds from such machines, but can synthesize new kick sounds with lots of punch too! For this reason, it should not miss in any electronic music producer's plugin arsenal.

The EKS-9 is available for Windows and Mac OS X. A free demo version can be downloaded from our Download page. It is fully functional, except that patches cannot be recalled and that periodic white noise is introduced every minute. The full version can be purchased from our shop page.

System requirements:

# Windows: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
# Mac OS X: OS X 10.4 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard), 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
# A host software which supports VST or AudioUnits

The OS X version is a universal binary and thus functions with Intel-based Macs as well as with older PPC-based machines.

As an introductory promotional offer, the EKS-9 can be purchased from our shop page for only $39 during the first month; regular price is $49."

Roland MC-202 Triangle Output Modification

YouTube via phono1337
"How to tap into an extra waveform on the Roland MC-202 and what you can do with it once you've done so. More details and schematics on http://dinsync.info"

korg ds-10 track 36

YouTube via korgds10

"More Nintendo Korg DS-10 stuff at http://korgds-10.blogspot.com which happens to be the Home of the Korg DS-10 : tiny tunes, the Korg DS-10 school and a bit of music theory."

Pause pendant le rangement du studio

YouTube via cosmohelectrastudio. some synth spotting.
"Juste un petit souvenir à l'instant ou je range le studio (nouvelle installation des boîtes à rythmes autour de la RX 5 Yamaha)"

MoonSatellite in Magnetic Studio 2.0

YouTube via samurailonewolf
"MoonSatellite plays with his machines in his studio...
Sorry for the dissonances and the poverty of the sound.

Moog' sequence with EHX Memory Man with Hazarai.
Fx, bass and lead : Moog Minimoog Voyager
Pads : Alesis Andromeda A6 + EHX Deluxe Electric Mistress
Fx and Rythm : Akai MPC5000"

Synthesizer chop - Custom Roland JD-800

video upload by russellrblair

Roland JD-800 in custom case without keys.

A smooth theme

YouTube via attorks
"Kind of inspired by DoctorVague and Ian Boddy (when in Red Shift), I am experimenting with Ableton Live to see if it can be a help in analog sequencing. And tonight this lovely sequence came up so I thought, lets make a video. I have 2 MIDI tracks and 1 track with a drum loop. One MIDI track controls the self-built Modular and the 2nd MIDI track the Creamware MiniMax ASB. I couldn't connect the DotCom because I have only 1 MIDI/CV converter. Both MIDI tracks have several clips with looping 8 step sequence in different keys. But I have not found out how to change the clip of the 2 MIDI track at the same time and at the right bar so I click the clip on each track which causes the odd discrepancy in clips/keys and changing too soon; sorry for that. The melody is performed on the Roland XP-80 with a Mellotron voice. The Waldorf is doing what a Waldorf is good at; making these Waldorf sounds. The soloing is done on the Clavia Nord Lead 1 with an organ-type voice."

Sequential Pro One BLue LED mod

YouTube via thisfear
"Sequential Circuits Pro One synthesizer modification to change the old red LED to a new blue one. This is very easy to do. Note the flat edge on the LED when you put the new one in place of the old. You should probably change the resistor to a higher value too, or else the newer higher efficiency LED will blind you.
www.musictechnologiesgroup.com"

Vintage Synth Demo - Yamaha CS-60 Part 1/2

YouTube via triumphthruxton
"Vintage Synths Vol 1 - Yamaha CS-60
German synth historian Matthias Becker produced a CD series back in 1990 with tracks made with one synth only. The CDs were named "Synthesizers Von Gestern Vol 1/2/3". This track was recorded at Originalton West Studio / Köln."

Note the Synthesizers Von Gestern CD with tons of other vintage synth demos is available here.

Vintage Synth Demo - Yamaha CS-60 part 2/2

Sonic Core/Creamware Prodyssey ASB - bass presets - part 1

YouTube via triumphthruxton
"Sonic Core (Creamware) Prodyssey is a hardware replica of the ARP Odyssey with an ARP and Minimoog filter. This video shows some tweaking with the preset bass patches. We really like it! www.clickpop.net."

Sonic Core MODULAR IV

via Sonic Core

"We are proud to announce the new MODULAR IV. The MODULAR IV is a huge modular system based on the SCOPE software version 5. This very complex modular system includes 97 modules. 7 of these modules are the new exciting CZ modules (well known from the CZ synthesizers).

Amazing modulations and the unique feature to create a sample feedback at any position you want (i.e. for physical modelling and audio feedback) are included.

Price
198,- EUR incl. 19% VAT
(Release is available up from 01.01.2010)

Requirements
SCOPE Software v5.0.2617 (or newer)"

the waldorf wave control sample & hold function Mike Huckaby and Wolfram Franke

YouTube via mikehuckaby
"This is some rare footage i put together with Wolfram Frankie covering every modulation routing in the waldorf wave synthesizer. The original footage was way too long to post, so i had to creatively put the video together this way. This machine is a beast, and it still makes me feel like i dont even know it sometimes. This video was taken 10 years ago. Wow, time does fly."

app preview

YouTube via ffoitl
"a very short preview of my upcoming iPhone/iPod-Touch app. the video quality isn't great. expect a better demo-movie soon...

http://joerg.piringer.net/"

Alwin Nikolais and the First Moog Modular

via vgermuse:
"2010 is the centennial celebration of the birth of choreographer, composer and visionary, Alwin Nikolais. See this New York Times article for more info on that.

Nikolais purchased the first Moog modular synth according to the book Analog Days by Trevor Pinch and Frank Trocco [link to book on Amazon]. In that book they quote Bob Moog saying, 'Alwin Nikolais, the choreographer who does his own scores…shows up (at AES in 1964) and then I heard the words, that I later realized were the magic words: ‘I’ll take one of this, two of this, and that one…’ We took two or three orders at that show.' Nikoloais, with the aid of a Guggenheim Fellowsip, purchased what would become the first ever commercially made Moog synthesizer.

Nikolais’ electronic music is quite amazing for, as I understand it, a sort of home grown, garage band studio of the mid 1960’s onward.

You can also see and hear Nikolais’ work at the Nikolais Louis Foundation for Dance.

Best,
vgermuse"

Tensile Involvement

YouTube via ValeBjork
"Choreography by Alwin Nikolais
Music, sets, costumes and lighting by Alwin Nikolais

The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago
From "The company" by Robert Altman"

You can find Alwin Nikolais' Electronic Dance Music on Amazon here.

Analog Impressions #023

YouTube via Dovinia
"Uploading this music for the second time to put it in it's proper context along with the other pieces. This is all multi tracked Roland SH-1000, nothing else."

Sound Of Lassence

via Melectroworks

"Here are some 'sounds' in collaboration with F.J.Dubusquiel (Creator of the Lassence ventury II). If everything goes as planned, we will be able to show off a glimp of the first new Laccence upgraded ventury range modules in a month or two (there already was an announcement for a new range of modules a long time ago,but some things where completely re-designed which explains the long delay).
[Regarding the sounds:] There is an delay extensively used (abused) in track 4 note and some reverb on other tracks.

Best Regards,
Melectroworks"
Update: regarding the format: "the format we use is the same as the height of the ventury, its 220cm (thats just a littlebit less as 5U),the modulles are 4cm large."

the synthplayed houswife and her son ;-)

YouTube via Synthiefrau
"Hi lovely synthfolk, this is all the same with the childs. I make musik and my son come in my studio and ask me: "mum, do you have 10.- Euros for me". Aaaaargh, this child cost me a lot of money;-))))

I try to play with my Synthesizer.com Modular, Minimoog and the Roland V-Synth, the effects comes from Roland Juno 60 and my little babysynth Deopfer Dark Energie.
Welcome and enjoy the analogue Sound universe."

YAMAHA C55N

YouTube via nacionskate.
"el sapo de nuevo, un poco mas chiflado" "the new frog, a little more nutty"
via Ralph: "was doing a bit of research about an organ I had just bought and came
across this masterpiece! I'm hoping the C55N has a bit of CS in it, (it was released in 1978, Yamaha's golden years), but it's hard to tell watching this video!"
If anyone knows, feel free to comment.

The Moog Guitar Adds MIDI

via the "All Thing Moog" 2/5 newsletter:

"The spirit of sonic exploration kindled by The Moog Guitar has led many intrepid guitarists to imagine the possibilities of combining its ground-breaking innovations with MIDI guitar technology. At Winter NAMM 2010, imagination became reality: introducing The Moog Guitar Model E1-M.

Works With the Latest MIDI Converters and Virtual Guitar Systems

Fast, Accurate Tracking, Low Latency Design

Industry-Standard 13 Pin Hex Output

Magnetic and Piezo Pickup Signals Still Accessible

Added Controls: MIDI Volume, Output Toggle & MIDI Patch Change Toggle

Existing Moog Guitar Players - Upgrades are available!

Visit the Moog website for photos, videos, specs and more."

Moog Taurus 3 Bass Pedals Now Shipping

via the "All Things Moog" 2/5 newsletter:

"Taurus 3 Bass Pedals have begun making their way to musicians worldwide. Things will never be the same.

Taurus 3 customers: the fact that we are shipping does not necessarily mean that we are currently shipping YOUR order. We have a 4-5 month backlog and each one is hand-built here in the factory. It will take some time to build all 1,000 pieces. Please be patient with us. For the most part, orders will be shipped on a first come, first served basis.

We will notify you in advance of shipping your unit if you purchased your Taurus directly from Moog. At that time, we will advise the total to be charged to your credit card. If for some reason, you cannot accept the unit at this time, please understand that with the demand we have for these units, we will not be able to hold any. A delay will cause your unit to be rescheduled towards the end of the build. So be prepared, your unit will be coming soon.

If you purchased your Taurus from one of our Authorized Dealers, we will notify them prior to shipping their order. Please contact your dealer for further information.

Thank you for your patience.

If you haven't ordered one yet, there are still a few left, but they won't last long. ORDER YOURS NOW."

Update: PEK Auction is actually MEK

See the update in this post. If you bid for this, contact the seller and ask.

Modified Suzuki Omnichord OM-84 electronic harp synth

via this auction
"Here, we have a modified and improved Suzuki Omnichord Om-84.

It features touch tone igniters for a variety of musical sound producing possibilities. Thick and juicy tones - -

Bottom pads are smooth and crisp, the top section is more clashy/crunchy/distortiony. Tones may also be tuned with the Sonic Strings voice knob. You can activate as many pads at a time, producing beautiful swarms of butterflying drones and harmonical noise. Possibilities are endless.