MATRIXSYNTH: Tuesday, April 27, 2010


Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Malekko - Wiard NoiseRing Test

Malekko - Wiard NoiseRing Test from Richard Devine on Vimeo.


"Just a simple granular style patch tonight, trying out the new Malekko Wiard NoiseRing. Other modules used Doepfer A-187, A-147 (VCLFO), Cwejman VCO2RM and Harvestman Tyme Sefari."

The Monthly Acid Pattern

via dyLAB

"So I want to invite you all to the monthly tb303 pattern group
http://soundcloud.com/groups/the-acid-question

Each month one of the groups members will post a tb303 pattern as audio and also as pattern data

This pattern will then form the basis for other members to create a track

The pattern can then be programmed into your tb303 or x0x box to create a new track.
The pattern could be programmed into your vst such as ABL or Phoscoyn to create a new track.
Transcribe the pattern to midi and send it to your favourite synth to create a new track.
Grab the audio file and rework the audio into a new track

You can grab this empty pattern sheet from here

Bring the Acid
cheers

dyLAB aka Dylan"

Embedding the player for the archives. Note nothing is there at the time of this post.

The Monthly Acid Pattern

Studio Electronics SE-1X

via this auction


KORG DELTA DL-50 With Patch Panel Overlay and Original Box

via this auction

more pics here





YAMAHA CS 15D VINTAGE ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

more pics here







Elektron Monomachine SFX-6 SFX-60 synthesizer

via this auction
"This is one of the rarest synths elektron has made limited to 500. This unit has been updated to the latest OS 1.22b which just came out from Elektron. Unit comes with original shipping box as well as the main box in the picture, manual and power cable. Don't be deceived, the Monomachine can be used as a six voice polyphonic synth at the touch of a button.

Effects Sound and Control Hardware:
6 Track Sequencer
6 x 1-Band EQ
5 Mono Synths
128 x 64 Backlit LCD 64 Step Patterns
6 x Resonant 24 dB lp/bp/hp filter
20 Mono Machines
MIDI In/Out/Thru
16384 Patterns
6 x Sample Rate Reduction
6 x 1/4" Impedance Balanced Audio Outs

3072 Songs
6 x Distortion
6 Part Mono Synthesis
2 x 1/4" Audio Ins
16384 Kits 6 x Tape Style Delay
18 LFOs
1/4" Stereo Headphone Out
Programmable Swing, Slide, Transpose Up to 6 x
Gatebox Reverbs
12 Arpeggiators Dual DSP System
16 x 24 lockable parameters
Up to 6 x Chorus Effects
6 Dedicated MIDI Tracks
Poly Mode Up to 6 x
Dynamix Processors
MIDI Parameter Locks
Steel Casing Full Realtime Control
Up to 6 x Ring Modulators
Full MIDI Implemention
World Wide Switched Mode Power Supply

Synthesis:
SuperWave is inspired by the analogue world. With a smooth and full sound, these machines are ideal for creating all those well known synth sounds. SID is a faithful emulation of the MOS6581 chip, originally found in the Commodore 64. The SID tones can be strong and dirty. Be careful! DigiPRO offers raw digital waveforms which cut like hot knives through butter. This method also hosts the user waveforms and a set of sampled drum sounds. FM+ uses three customized FM machines each with its own personality. Soft bells or total mayhem, anything is possible. VO is the genie in the box. The implemented formant synthesis, inspired by classic voice modeling, will basically make the Monomachine talk.

The Sequencer:
The Monomachine sequencer offers total control over the tracks. Treat a pattern as an incredibly complex sound, transpose it up and down in real time and enjoy the most powerful compositions in existence. Use slide, swing and transpose functions to fine tune a pattern. On top of this, there’s no less than 12 arpeggiators available.

Parameter locks:
A parameter lock lets a note trig have specific parameter settings assigned to it. Basically every parameter found in the Monomachine is possible to parameter lock. In a melodic sequence every note can for example have unique synthesis, filter and effect settings. Parameter locks open up a new world of sequencing possibilities.

KORG iELECTRIBE for iPad: Performing with a Pattern Set


YouTube via Denkitribe — April 27, 2010 — "Now available for US$ 9.99 until June 30, 2010 at iTunes Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/korg-i...

Details of the Pattern Set: http://www.korguser.net/ielectribe/en..."

iElectribe on iTunes
iPads on Ebay

iPad and Toplap for creating atmospheric computer sounds


YouTube via pepemogt — April 27, 2010 — "I was playing with the Toplap app by Click Nilson on the iPad.

TOPLAPapp is a sonic puzzle based around a virtual machine for sound synthesis. This machine only accepts a few valid instructions, and you control it by placing each command letter within a grid, along with setting some associated parameter sliders. The machine runs through the grid, following the instructions to create the output sounds, which are usually of a somewhat noisy character, hopefully interestingly so. The historical antecedents include instruction synthesis as pionneered at the Institute of Sonology in the 1970s, and the live coding movement, of modifying a running program as it acts. This app is intended for those interested in more experimental sound art, and is in no way a traditional diatonic melody generator. Don't download this unless you are open to stranger computer music sounds.

Be careful of your ears, this app can produce wild sounds at high volume. Program this sound synthesis puzzle machine by dragging letters TOPLAp to the grid; you can also set a parameter for each position via the slider at each slot. The audio engine whizzes through the states many times per second. Press ! to clear the grid, and ? to randomise. No save or load is allowed, to promote improvisation. Live coding engineered by Click Nilson.


Click Nilson emerged from the Swedish algorithmic music scene in the mid 1970s with his groundbreaking piece "An Instructional Game for 1 to many musicians". This piece, whilst entirely unrealiant on digital technologies, formed a key part of the techniques - along with other pioneering artists such as Sol Lewitt and the Alan Turing Five - that formed the basis of what has today become the production of software in a live performative context - i.e., livecoding."

TOPLAPapp on iTunes:
TOPLAPapp

SPEKTRUM SYNTH TUTORIAL 1


YouTube via DonGarbutt — April 27, 2010 — "Reaktor Spektrum Synth by Don Garbutt: Wavetable sound section is examined. This section came from the Reaktor Library instrument "Oki Computer 2.1". It is similar to the PPG and Waldorf instruments, in that multiple waveforms are placed in a list and the list position is controlled and morphed by various mechanisms such as step-sequencer, envelope generators, low frequency oscillators, automation and MIDI controllers. More features of the Spektrum Synth and some cool sounds in subsequent videos."

Analog Test Array

flickr by sduck409

"Here's my modular Synth as of April, 2010. 96U x 5U, 49 modules. There's still room for new stuff, as there are some less-than-stellar modules in there, and some dupes."

Hex OSC Full - OSC/MIDI Now Supported

"Tokyo, April 27, 2010 SkyLight, Japanese techno music label, announced a new musical keyboard software for iPad, Hex OSC Full.

Hex OSC Full has substantial 4-octave keys which are designed to meet the needs of musicians who have been waiting for the real keyboard software. It can expand the repertoires of performers. Besides, transmitting signals to OSC/MIDI devices give inexhaustible variety of sounds.

Hex OSC Full is developed by joint project of SkyLight and Denryoku Label. This creative team provides the following advantages;

- Variety of built-in sounds - Hex OSC Full allows you to play your music anywhere anytime.
- Seamless transposing – Hex OSC Full provides the most comfortable position for your play.
- Control of OSC/MIDI supported hardware and software – Hex OSC Full becomes a controller of your favorite synth. (To control MIDI devices, Hex OSC Full requires a conversion from OSC to MIDI. A patch for signal transmitting is available on our website.)

Product for iPad :
Hex OSC Full
Regular price : US$15.99
Special offer : US$9.99 – This offer ends May 1st, 2010.
It is available for immediate download through iTunes Store web site at [link]

Denryoku Label is post techno and live techno label in Tokyo, Japan. atnr, and KOKURITSU (belonged artists) are creating built-in sounds for Hex application series. Another belonged artist, Nyolfen, is going to release his piece at beatport on 5th May. For more information about Denryoku Label, visit http://denryokulabel.com/

SkyLight based in Tokyo, Japan is a creative team for software development.

More product information is available on
http://www.sky-light.jp/hex/en/"

Inside a KORG Monotron


via Babaluma on Muff's

Word is it's based on the earlier Korg35-based filter. You can find more info on the Korg35 filter on Tim Stinchcombe's site here.

Voltage Controlled Wah Wah for Modular Synths


YouTube via thecmpguru — April 27, 2010 — "This is a circuit I designed, based off of a multiple feedback active filter described by R.G. Keen (http://www.geofex.com/article_folders/wahpedl/wahped.htm).

The effect is a band-pass like response with a movable center frequency. Unlike Keen's circuit, however, the frequency of this circuit is voltage controllable (instead of manually using a pot). Also, I have increased the input impedance and made it non-inverting overall.

The circuit takes an input signal (typically, 5 Vp-p audio) and an input control voltage (tested ranges of -5V to 5V). It outputs the filtered audio with a potentiometer for controlling volume.

This demo shows a MOTM synth generating the input signal (a sawtooth wave) and the control voltage signal (from the LFO). The control voltage sweeping up and down is akin to a guitarist rocking a wah-wah pedal back and forth. But instead of guitars, here we're dealing with a modular synth.

Next steps..... make a prototype board of this sucker!"

01 - How To Destroy Angels

01 from How To Destroy Angels on Vimeo.


http://howtodestroyangels.com/home.html
According to Amateur Chemist, this is Mariqueen Reznor and Trent Reznor's new project.
Teaser includes a KORG MS-20 and Dewanatron Swarmatron.
Click here and scroll for more posts on the Dewanatron including video.

02 from How To Destroy Angels on Vimeo.



03 from How To Destroy Angels on Vimeo.



04 from How To Destroy Angels on Vimeo.

ARP 1613 Vintage Analog Sequencer

via this auction





Moog Minimoog Synthesizer Magazine Ad From 1979

via this auction

MOOG PRODIGY


YouTube via PianoVintage — September 08, 2009 — "Présentation du MOOG PRODIGY : une dynamique impressionnante, une section filtre convaincante, attention aux enceintes, ça déchire grave ! ! !
Plus d'infos sur www.pianovintage.fr"

ROLAND TR 707


YouTube via PianoVintage — September 11, 2009 — "Présentation de la ROLAND TR 707, boite à rythme produite par Roland en 1985. 15 échantillons numériques de batterie, un sequenceur tout terrain et des sorties séparées.
Plus d'infos sur www.pianovintage.fr"

ROLAND TR 505

unboxing video
"PianoVintage — September 03, 2009 — ROLAND TR 505 :
Boite à rythme, groovebox numerique sortie en 1986
Echantillon de batterie - 16 pads
Sortie mono/stereo
Midi in/out
Alimentation piles ou chargeur
Cette boite à rythme est efficace, facilement programmable et ses échantillons proche de la TR707...
Plus d'infos sur www.pianovintage.fr"

JEN SX 1000


YouTube via PianoVintage — September 07, 2009 — "Présentation du JEN SX 1000 SYNTHETONE.
Clavier monophonique, équipé d'un filtre, d'un lfo et d'un générateur de bruit et d'une double section ADSR.
C'est un synthétiseur injustement sous estimé bien que superbement équipé ....
Plus d'infos sur www.pianovintage.fr"

YAMAHA RX21


YouTube via PianoVintage — April 26, 2010 — "Vidéo de présentation de la BAR YAMAHA RX21.
9 pads échantillons numériques / sequenceur tout terrain...
Simple, efficace, vintage...
www.pianovintage.fr"

Max Version 3.0 Floppy Disk

via Music of Sound where you'll find an image of a Pro Tools V 1.1 disk.

1992 - 1995

Max is currently at Version 5.

ARP PRO SOLOIST SYNTHESIZER MODEL 2701

via this auction

Serial# 27-2960

inside a Pro Soloist

ARP SOLUS SYNTH AD

via this auction

Arp Solus


YouTube via HenfieldJ — September 30, 2008 — "This is a video of the ARP Solus, done both for Historical sake, as well as for my eBay auction. The Solus was a low cost budget analog monophonic synth made by ARP in the late 1970's and early 1980's before ARP went bankrupt. Some of the main features are its built-in case, 2 VCO's (which are super stable and stay in tune!), a 24db low pass filter that can be made to self-oscillate, a ring modulator, oscillator sync, ability to add Freqeuncy Modulation (FM) to oscillator 2, full set of CV ins/outs, and an external input to route through the filter and envelopes.

This is my first youtube video, it is not as easy as it looks! It was very difficult to do by myself. Also, please excuse my lousy keyboard playing"
Note this video from 2008, so the auction obviously is over. Here's a search on ARP Solus on Ebay.

Ultimate Suitcase Synthesizer


YouTube via Brainstormer2302 — April 27, 2010 — "Basic demo centred around my latest build; the Suitcase Synthesizer"
follow-up to this post.

myVST Demo: Reality sYNTH

myVST Demo: Reality sYNTH from myVST on Vimeo.


More VST on: myvst.com/

http://sarvst.110mb.com/

Note this is a SynthEdit VST. SynthEdit is a synth engine that allows you to make your own custom synths. You build your synth with the basic building blocks in the program and then create your own custom UI. Think of this as DIY for soft synths. When you see an "emulation" like this based on SynthEdit, realize the sound engine is based on SynthEdit. The UI is just a skin. This is not custom code built from the ground up to emulate the detailed characteristics of the classic synth featured. Companies that do produce custom code emulations include GForce, Way Out Ware, and Arturia. That said, these VSTs are synths, can be edited, and many are free. Both KVR and MyVST.com are great resources to explore the world of soft synths.

If anyone knows more about SynthEdit and it's capabilities, feel free to comment.

via kvr on Reality:

"Reality is an emulation of the Realistic MG-1, a synth that was sold by Radio-shack but was made by the Moog company. Special attention was given to the oscillators, analog instability and overall oddness of the original.

Features:

* 2 analog style oscillators (tone sources) with saw/square waveform, sync and ring modulation (bell).
* Noise generator.
* Tempo sync LFO (modulation) with triangle, square and random waveforms.
* ASR envelope (contour).
* VCA with multiple mode, envelope, key (gate) and continuous.
* 24db filter modulated by the LFO and Envelope.
* Monophonic or polyphonic modes with separate tuning."

The Gristleizer Version 2


via Smashing Guitars

"This is the new Gristleizer Tabletop Version 2. We added CV in and out for the LFO, and CV in for the frequency, and upgraded the knobs and overall look. It's still 100% analog, hand-built goodness from Asheville, North Carolina. Coming soon is a video demo of what this new version can do."

Video featuring the original below.


The Gristleizer Guitar & Organ Demo by King Tut

YouTube via keepyourkings — October 18, 2009 —

"This is a demo song featuring the Gristleizer. The Gristleizer was designed by a young Roy Gwinn in the early 70s and popularized by the band Throbbing Gristle. This song by King Tut features the Gristleizer in many different ways. The only instruments not being run through the Gristleizer are the drums and bass. The Gristleizer is 100% analog, hand-built, and made in America."

stg/soundlabs Modular Cabinet

"The Cabinet is made of red oak, and can hold up to 30MU of modules in its laser-cut stainless steel rails. the overall size is 27.75" x 22.75" x 10.5" and a bag of black 6-32 machine screws is included for mounting modules in the cabinet.

Price: currently holding at $430

Current estimated lead time of 6 weeks. this item is not available for international shipping."

More pics and ordering info at stg/soundlabs

follow-up to this post

Farfisa 7X-II Synthesizer Module "Auto Orchestra"

via this auction
" This Farfisa auto orchestra is a working unit, removed from a church environment. It is functionally and cosmetically excellent. This is a small (15" x 8") and lightweight (9 pound) orchestra device. If you're looking to add strings, percussion, or anything else to your sound, this machine will do it. You can read reviews from actual owners/users at this link.

Please read the specs below to get a full notion of what this device will do, and look at the photos. The photos are part of the description. What you see in the photos is what you will get, no more, and no less. Requires a 15V 2A power supply (not included). When new, this unit sold for around $3,000.

DISPLAY Graphic Display 64 x 256 pixels. Lighted. Variable contrast.

SOUNDS 128 General Midi Sounds. 24-note polyphony. 16 Custom Voices loadable by disk. Optional 24MB Flash Memory Card allows new sounds to be loaded. Sound Swapping allows full control of General Midi sounds. 5 variations for each sound (normal, variation, 2-3-4, and custom). Custom variation allows simple edit. 9 Drum Kits and 1 Special Effects Kit, Volume Octave and Transpose Controls. Delayed vibrato on selected voices.

STYLES 72 Patterns/Styles are available, each with Intro, Ending, Verse, Chorus 1, Chorus 2. Break and Intro/Fill. 8 Custom styles loadable by Floppy Disk Each Style has 5 variations (Normal, Variation 2.3.4 and Simple edit of Custom variation is possible. Style Swapping allows user selection of all Internal Rhythm Patterns/Style. Arranger Controls: Volume. Easy Chord, Memory, Manual Drums, Key Start, Piano Bar, Bass.

EASY PLAY 576 Variations of the 72 Rhythm Patterns/Styles for ease of playing.

WINDOW SETUP: Sets up the function mode of the instrument: Style, Sound, Display, Software, Uploading, DSP assigment. Karaoke, Information EDIT: General Key Velocity. Expression. Pedal Section. Control Assign. etc. Split. Sound, Style. Midi 1. Midi 2. DISK: Directory. Load. Save. Delete. Rename, Format Disk. TUNING: Master Tune. Scale Type.

MIXER: Graphic Volume Sliders for Drums. Bass. Poly 1. Poly 2. Sequencer. Mike 1. MIKE 1: Master Effect Band, Effect Type, Harmonizer, Vocorder, Volume. MIKE 2: Master Effect Send, Volume. MASTER EFFECT: Send. Type. SONG: Edit Tracks. Edit Events, Karaoke Monitor, MIDI Channel Monitor, Various Utilities. LIVE: Real Time Function

PROGRAMS 96 Storage Locations to memorize ENTIRE SETUP of 7X-lI for 96 specific songs. Disk loadable in sets of 96 at a time.

MASTER EFFECTS REVERBERATION: Room, Hall, Vocal, Church. ENHANCER + REVERBERATION: Enhancer + Room Enhancer + Hall Enhancer Vocal Enhancer Church. CHORUS + REVERBERATION Chorus + Room, Chorus + Hall, Chorus + Vocal, Chorus, Church. DELAY + REVERBERATION Delay + Room Delay + Hall, Delay + Vocal, Delay + Church.

MIKE INPUT 1 Analog Input with “limiter" for connecting Mike. Guitar, Accordion, or other instruments to the Digital Processor to add Master Effects + another effect selected from the following: CHORUS: Slow, Fast, Ensemble, Pan Chorus 2, Pitch Shifter. DELAY: Delay 1, Delay 2, Cross Delay 1, Cross Delay 2, L+R Delay. Space Delay. ECHO: Echo 1. Echo 2. Ambient 1, Ambient 2. FLANGER & OVERDRIVE: Flanger 1, Flanger 2. Guitar Flanger. Overdrive 1, Overdrive 2. Overdrive 3. TONE: Enhancer 1, Enhancer 2, Tone Control 1, Tone Control 2.

VOCODER & HARMONIZER: Add up to 3 Harmonizing Voices intelligently based on chord being played/note being sung or manually played on keyboard.
MIKE INPUT 2 Analog input Mike. Guitar or Accordian routed through the Master Effect.

SOUND PROCESSOR Digital Sound Processor available for Poly 1. Poly 2, Poly Lower. Arranger Sections. or Mike linput. Any one of the following effects can be assigned to each Poly section: Slow Chorus, Fast Chorus, Ensemble. Pan Chorus 1, Pan Chorus 2. Pitch Shifter, Delay 1. Delay 2, Cross Delay 1, Cross Delay 2. L/R Delay. Space Delay. Echo 1, Echo 2, Ambient 1. Ambient 2, Flanger 1. Flanger 2, Guitar Flanger. Enhancer 1, Enhancer 2, Tone Control 1, Tone Control 2. Tremolo. Rotor, Auto Wha Wha, Overdrive 1. Overdrive 2. Overdrive 3.

CHORD PATTERN Allows programming of chord changes to any song in advance. Using any Rhythm Pattern/Style, the song can then be played by using a single pedal or switch to advance through the chord changes as they occur in the song.

16 TRACK SEQUENCER SONG KARAOKE Plays or Writes Type 0 or Type 1 General Midi Files. Allows complete editing of all 16 tracks including Mix and Demix. Medley allows playing of any songs on a disk in any order desired. Easy to use. yet very powerful. Can record 80.000 events per song. Multi-Tasking allows loading of next song while current one is playing. Reads 720 K & 1.44 MB Disks. Displays WORDS FOR SONGS if on disk. If not. words may be added by user.
DISK DRIVE DISK DRIVE uses STANDARD 3.5 floppy disks, either DD or HD. PC compatible format and files.

BASS PEDAL CONTROL Special 13-Note Bass Pedalboard/Volume Pedal with Start/Stop and Chord Type Tonality Switches allows immediate LIVE playing of correct chords for any song. Leaves hands free to play your instrument.

FLASH MEMORY The entire operating system of the 7X-II is SOFTWARE BASED. This is only possible due to the use of FLASH MEMORY, which acts as ROM (read only memory) for storage. and RAM (random access memory) in that the memory content can be altered, without battery back.up.

SOCKETS & CONTROLS OUTPUTS: L & R, MIKE 1. INST. 2. HEADPHONES, Connection for 13-Note Pedalboard/Volume-Tonality-ST/STP pedal. Connection for 1 SWITCH PEDAL. 5 SWITCH PEDAL. 10 SWITCH PEDAL, or 10 SWITCH REMOTE/MERCURY SWITCH for GUITAR. MIDI IN 1, MIDI THRU 1. MIDI IN 2, MIDI THRU 2. MIDI OUT, MIKE 1 INPUT, MIKE 1 electret input, INST. 2 INPUT. MASTER OUTPUT, ALPHA DIAL. 15V DC POWER SUPPLY

DIMENSIONS 380 x 220 x 90mm. 3.4 Kg (15 x 8-5/8 x 3-1/2 in.. 7.5 lb)

ACCESSORIES 13-NOTE PEDALBOARD. VOLUME/TONALITY 4 SW, PEDAL, 10 EFFECT REMOTE/MERCURY SWITCH, FOOT SWITCH. 5 SWITCH FOOTPEDAL, 10 SWITCH FOOTPEDAL. MEMORY EXPANSION BOARD. SOUND DISKS, STYLE DISKS. STYLE EDITOR DISK (allows programming of complete patterns and easy modification of existing ones)."

E-MU XTREME LEAD-1 Synthesizer with TURBO MODULE UPGRADE

via this auction

"This unit has the TURBO upgrade which gives 4 additional analog outputs, S/PDIF I/O, 128 voice polyphony, 16 additional MIDI channels and 2 additional ROM slots."

XL1 manual pdf [mirror]








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