MATRIXSYNTH: Saturday, February 27, 2010

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Boss SL-20 Slicer Demo

YouTube via zibbybone. This is great, but who has the space for this and more? Eurorack modules please.

Prometheus Burning : Modular synth Jam 01

YouTube via telladictorian
"Special guest Soy Sos jams out with The Beast in the Prometheus Burning Studio. 2.27.10"

Update:

Prometheus Burning Studio modular synth Jam 01 (part 2)

"Soy Sos and friends jam out with The Beast in the Prometheus Burning Studio. 2.27.10 (Part 2)"

Launchpad controlling a Doepfer MAQ16/3

YouTube via attorks
"Last week I bought a Novation Launchpad to experiment further with Ableton Live. But I also wanted to see if the Launchpad can be used to control the Doepfer MAQ16/3. I discovered the AutoMap software provided with the Launchpad is a bit of a disappointment. As far as I know now you cannot send a Program Change message with the buttons. And the MAQ16/3 needs them. I also did not get the MIDI learn function to work but maybe I missed something and the documentation is not much help.

Anyway, I used the MIDI-OX software to translate the MIDI notes, which the Launchpad sends, to Program Change commands with the Data Mapping option. I am only using the top 4 rows. The buttons on the first row turns step 1 to 8 on. The second row turns step 1 to 8 off. The third row sets the first step of the 8 step sequence and the forth row sets the last step of the 8 step sequence. Also the top 4 arrow buttons on the right are used. The first one turns all steps on. The second one turns all steps off. The third one chooses the first row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer and the forth one chooses the second row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer. You first have to choose the row on the sequencer where after the buttons apply for that row. It would be easier if the first four button rows could be used for row 1 on the sequencer and the second four button rows for row 2 but I could not map one note command to two program change commands.

The first row on the MAQ16/3 sequencer drives the Synthesizers.com Modular and the second row the self-built Modular.
This video is a demonstration and not intended to provide you music of a certain quality ;-)"

LSDj Envolope

YouTube via ggijs
"http://gieskes.nl/undefined... "

akai ewi4000s and circuit bent yamaha mu5

YouTube via spunkytoofers
"spunkytoofers dark age tone generator.
for more info: http://www.spunktoofers.com"

ELEKTRONIKA EM-25 RARE SOVIET USSR ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction
"Electronica EM - 25 is a synthesizer-strings that has 3 timbre sections: stringed - contrabasses, violoncellos, violins, organ-registers ("16'","8'","4'","2'"), wind-trombones, trumpets.

Stringed and organ sections:
polyphonic attack and release of sound with duration control
switching decay mode

Brass instruments section:

Envelope: ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN, RELEASE
modulator with controls: RATE, DELAY, VIBRATO
controlled filter with controls: ENVELOPE, MODULATOR, CUTOFF, ACCENT
filter run mode -mono or polyphonic

There is also a possibility to split the keyboard to 2 section (with setting up different timbres of sounding)

Specifications:

— Number of octaves in a keyboard, 4 1/12
— In audible range, 9 1/12
— Number of programmed timbres, 12
—Power consumption max, 30V*A
— Dimensions, 890x355x102 mm (35'x14'x4')
— Weight without soft case, 15 kg (approx. 33 Pounds)
— Also contains 1.126 gramms GOLD materials, 6.143 SILVER materials"

Sound of Lassence Venturi and Roland MC-8

via Melectroworks

Sound of Lassence "Ventury in rackmount frame and some mc-8 shots"

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General Electric Keyboard

via Smoov-E

"Here are some pictures of my GE N4001A White and Red.

I picked this up at the swap meet. It wasn't working so the guy just gave it to me. I added a 9 volt battery snap connector and a 1/4 inch out. Now I run it thru my Wah pedal. Simply amazing."

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Nanoloop for the iPhoe

"Nanoloop is a mobile music software that provides all functionality you need to create nice electronic music. With its clear, minimalistic interface it plays almost like a game while still allowing for complex musical structures as well as sheer noise."

on iTunes here:

Secret Weapon Test

YouTube via SeaweedFactory
"Almost done, just need to hook up all the power inside the box and get it buttoned up...

See more at: http://seaweedfactory.blogs..."

Morphing Terrarium (pt. 1)

Morphing Terrarium (pt. 1) from katavist on Vimeo.

"This is a demo of the Synthesis Technology E350 ("Morphing Terrarium") eurorack module and its waveforms. Two Doepfer A-179s (Light-to-CV) were used as controller modules. Left hand controlled Borg filter cutoff, right hand speed of the LFO driving the sequence. This first part shows the xy- and z-outputs in normal mode. Part 2 will focus on the 'hidden' variable-phase-shift mode."

Morphing Terrarium (pt. 2) from katavist on Vimeo.

"This is part 2 of my demo of the Synthesis Technology E350 ("Morphing Terrarium", here in variable phase shift-mode (accessible via jumper 7 on the back of the module) that enables the waves to form lissajous patterns. I added a Doepfer BBD and an Analogue Solutions VCO to spice up the drones. Sorry for the compression. I wanted the video to be this long, but it also had to be under 500MB… Part 3 will demonstrate the use of Bank C waveforms as LFOs."

Morphing Terrarium (pt. 3) from katavist on Vimeo.

"Part 3 of the Synthesis Technology E350 demo: Bank C waves used as LFOs."

Pea’s MC-8 Electro-glamour shots

More pics at Pea Hicks' Roland MC-8 Micro-Composer blog.

Photo by Chad Thompson.

Note Pea is also the man behind Optigan.com.

MrManson: modular set-up

flickr by Analogue Haven

"Beautiful DIY Eurorack case courtesy of MrManson at the Muff Wiggler forum.

"I've always thought that the 200e folding style case was just about a perfect combination of portability and functionality, so I had a go at making a Buchla style Euro case a couple of weeks ago...

It worked out really well - much better than I was expecting to be honest, and it's confirmed for me that form factor is a huge aspect of the patching experience for me. It's completely changed how I interact with my modular - it totally feels like an instrument now.

It's heavy though - guitar amp heavy. Having said that, it's the equivalent of a monster case, so I guess the weight goes with the territory, and it's nice to be able to fold it up and take it places."

Great job!

LINK: www.soundcloud.com/mrmanson."

http://analoguehaven.com/

TONTO RIDES AGAIN

via Malcolm Cecil, via the world of next tuesday.

You can find Tonto Rides Again and more at Malcom Cecil's Tonto's Expanding Head Band.

"All the tracks from "TONTO RIDES AGAIN" are available on that site remastered by me from the original analog mixes and issued as a Collector's Limited Edition CD. TONTO has never sounded better.

Peace,
Malcolm Cecil"

Be sure to see all posts mentioning TONTO here.

Beem on the Chroma Polaris

YouTube via beemmusic
"Trying out my new Chroma Polaris II on the track Crush. Get the album for free at http://beem.se

On the album it's an Obx doing the pad (with a bit less cheese :) The main melody is originally a memory moog.

There's more Polaris on the recent Jennie Abrahamsson remix and the Deportees remix."

Roland SBX-10 DIN MIDI Sync Box

via this auction

"This is a beautiful SBX-10. Perfect for syncing your TB-303, MC-202 or TR-808 with Midi Clock. Even use it for a master Midi Clock and tap tempos! For it's age, the unit is near flawless. Comes with Boss PSA-120 adapter."

Playing Around with ProLoop by Trapcode

Playing Around with ProLoop by Trapcode from Calvin Cardioid on Vimeo.

Review, pics, and audio on cl516 here.

"So this thing plays up to 6 loops at a time. Each loop can be pitchshifted up or down, and the user can select whether the pitchshift is locked / quantized to tones or not. I prefer smooth pitchshift, kinda like a digital tape varispeed. Each loop has forward or reverse, but it can also freeze in whatever position you're holding down on the screen. All of this is already enough for me, but they add a bonus: there's FM between the loops! Loop 1 can modulate 2 can modulate 3, etc. etc. Plus the user gets to choose between FM, PM or Ring modulation. Sweet."

ProLoop on iTunes:

100226 (Spice Melange)

YouTube via monotonmusic
"Clip from tape. Messing around with Korg MS20, Grendel Drone Machine and some outboard effects.

Can be used by navigators to plot courses through space-time, turning what once seemed like impossible intergalactic voyages into routine trips.

Track on Soundcloud:
http://soundcloud.com/vilse/100226-2-..."

OBERHEIM OB-Mx 2 Voice Expansion Card

via this auction

Close up shot of the board. Note the CEM 5508H Octal Sample & Hold. It is also used in the Waldorf Waveslave, mentioned on Till Kopper's site here.

Update via Qwave (Till) in the comments: "This CEM 5508H is used in all versions of the Waldorf MicroWave too: [link]

Spot it in the close up pictures.

The Waldorf WAVE uses 1 CEM PD508 as multiplexer for the analog voltages that feed the analog filter and VCA chips. The CEM 5508H is used for the very same purpose in the MicroWave and WaveSlave."

Plan B Model 12 Samples on Navs

On Navs here.

Waldorf Q Yellow Rack VA Synthesizer - 16 Voices

via this auction

"This unit comes with the Vengeance-Sound Q Vol. 1 sound bank, a standard power cable, and the original manual. It also has the "newer style" knobs that do not have an easy to misplace end-cap. Very rare -- absolutely the best Q to own.

Everything that's included:

* Waldorf Q Yellow Rack (latest OS installed)
* Vengeance-Sound Q Vol. 1 (audio demo)
* USA Power Cable
* Original Manual"

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E-MU E MAX SE RACK SYNTH SAMPLER

via this auction

YAMAHA SK 15 Vintage analog string/brass/organ synth

via this auction

"Very similar to the Sk20 just lacks some of the SK20'S features but soundwise pretty much identical . Great for string and organ sounds. Has a lovely ensemble effect . Comparable in sound to Roland RS202 synth."

WALDORF MICRO Q Keyboard

via this auction

"rare Waldorf MicroQ synthesizer. This keyboard is amazing at emulating some of the best analog bass synths, including: 303 lines, synth leads, trance pads, beats, and more. This may be the little brother of the Q synth, but it definitely isn't light on features! This synth features 25 voices (expandable to 75), 16-part multi timbral, 300 single programs, 100 multi programs, 20 drummaps, 5 Oscillators per voice capability, Oscillator FM, Ring Modulation, Noise Generator, Arpeggiator with user pattern, including accents, timing information, swing, glide, chords, and a load of effects including Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Distortion, Delay, 2X Surround Delay, and a Vocoder with 25 bands. The rack mount version is much more common, and this version with the keyboard is much more accessible and easy to use. Unlike the 2-space rack mount version, the 37-note keyboard version come with Pitch and Mod wheels, in addition to, pedal inputs."

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