MATRIXSYNTH: Thursday, May 27, 2010


Thursday, May 27, 2010

Quicken Moon Concert - Performance of 月伸1 by Amar


YouTube via catsynth — April 11, 2010 — "Performance of 月伸1 by Amar at the Luggage Store Gallery on February 25, 2010. The video features his "wondercat" Luna. The live improvised performance uses the Octave CAT vintage analog synthesizer, Korg KAOS pad, Dave Smith Evolver., and Monome controller."

This one brought a smile to my face.
You can find more videos as well as additional details on CatSynth here.

On this particular piece: "Of course, the highlight of the set was the premier of 月伸1, featuring improvised electronic music set against a video of Luna. Musically, I focused on the Octave CAT (seemed appropriate) with the other electronic instruments in a supporting role.

The music was improvised live, with some prepared guidelines. In this way, it was reminiscent of the live music performances from old silent films. I kept the music relatively sparse and maintained the focus on the visual elements, which moved back and forth between clips of Luna and abstract visual elements (you can read more about the video production here [see link above]). The audience clearly responded to the video of Luna and the music, and their laughter at very points reminded just how funny a piece this was."

The Travel Bug By Ben Houston - Folktek Arts

via this auction
"This custom piece is part of a folktek series entitled "philanthropoid"". Known simply as the Bug series. Also in the series on the site and around the world is the Mantis, dronescape sequencer,the book of sound, the moth, the growling insect, the bug, the octa-hedra, walking stick, pendulum translator and others. The sound is phenomenol and continues to amaze us. It is a sonic symphony of nasty and grimy sweetness, endless layers of sound possibilities emenating from High quality OSC originally based on high tech speech synthesis. Seemingly random bits can be rediscovered time and time again and then there are those moments that you will most likely never rediscover. Endlessly captivating, this piece WILL provide sounds that you will not find in other synthesizers and will astonish you every time you turn it on.

This particular piece features a custom hardwood box with lid, four patchable knobs, and a twelve point magnetic patchbay. This allows you to determine function and provides tons of flexibility. In addition, two more knobs (global knob control and power kill) , glowing lamp power indicator , 2 folktek button/switches for activate and freeze mode sections, reset, 1/4" output, basic manual of function and layout. You'll be able to cipher through waveforms and textures with extreme sensitivity in thousands of ways. Waveforms (individual, or multiple layers) can be captured and maintained, often intermodulating in beautiful and/or disturbing ways. Super sensitive knobs let you filter through tons of sounds and glitchscapes. Albums are waiting to be created here as the sound is quite different from anything else you'll find..

Includes DC adaptor"

http://folktek.blogspot.com/

Blue Roland SH-101

via this auction


How to use tap mode on a Roland MC-202, TB-303 and TR-606


YouTube via phono1337 — May 27, 2010 — more info at http://www.dinsync.info

Synth Rigs


More pics on It's Full of Stars

Waldorf Blofeld OSX Editor Updates - User Wavetable Slots Added

See this post for full details on the editor including pics.

*updates include*

- oscillator 1&2 shapes now include generic user wavetable slots
- arpeggiator section complete
- some fixes to some weirdness in the FX slots
- some other things I can't remember at the moment :)

KORG monotron ABC MOVIE - note B : Melody -


YouTube via KORGINC — May 27, 2010 — "!! monotron × KAOSS PAD mini-KP !!  リボン・コントローラー鍵盤とX-Yパッドでフリー・フォームなパフォーマンス。"
Googlish:
"KORGINC - May 27, 2010 -! ! monotron × KAOSS PAD mini-KP! ! Ribbon controller keyboard and a free-form performance XY pads."

Jasuto Pro 1.2.2 demo


YouTube via hemicube — May 27, 2010 — Read more here: http://bit.ly/9YPOlY
Jasuto on iTunes:
Chris Wolfe

Patch Serendipity #2


YouTube via neandrewthal — May 27, 2010 — "Another self playing patch with randomly selected modules. This time an MFOS Dual VCA, MFOS VCO and a combo of a CGS master divider, 2 Tellun Lag Processors, and 2 MFOS Quantizers. Not very easy to work with since only the VCO makes noise and the other modules can't do anything without the VCO. Oh well, there's no turning back. I hope I get a better selection next time."

Reason 5 & Record 1.5 - Live Sampling


YouTube via PropellerheadSW — May 26, 2010 — "Remember the time when samples were something you sampled and not loaded from your hard drive? When a sampler was a machine that could record samples, not just play them back.

As samplers became software instead of machines, they came to rely on external sample editing software for recording and editing the samples and the art of spur-of-the-moment creative sampling was pretty much lost. Now we are bringing it back to Reason 5 with its live sampling input."

QUASIMIDI SIRIUS

via this auction


VINTAGE SYNARE 3

via this auction

"This is a vintage Synare 3 Synthisizer snare drum. These were made by Star Instruments and possibly distributed by Ludwig."





Alesis FUSION 6HD


via this auction

" * 61-key keyboard/synthesizer/recorder (very compact for size)
* 40 GB hard drive
* multitrack recording
* install extra sounds via hard drive
* lots of live performance controllers
* playback songs
* Tons of i/o
* and much much more!
* check out http://www.alesis.com/fusion6hd for more details!"

AdrenaLinn Sync v2


YouTube via rogerlinndesign — May 27, 2010 — "AdrenaLinn Sync Version 2, the beat-synced effects plug-in from Roger Linn Design, containing the sync effects of AdrenaLinn III and more."

Turntable Controller


YouTube via eangolden — May 27, 2010 — dj solomon on the turntables. http://www.djtechtools.com

MacBeth Mk1 Modular Synthesizer Setup 1


MacBeth Mk1 Modular Synthesizer Setup 1 by macbeth synthesizers

"Hi this is a recording of 4 separate stereo tracks using the MacBeth Mk1 Modular Synthesizer (prototypes)
The main bassline is 2 x Mk1 Oscillators fed via the Mk1 8 Input Mixer into the Mk1 Filter 'A'. Also used on this track is the Mk1 Dual EGs module with discrete VCA. The Mk1 Filter is used in 6dB/Octave, 12dB/Octave and 24dB/Octave modes. All played manually via the X-Series Analogue Keyboard Controller! Some delay and reverb added- hope you enjoy this demo- Ken"


Mk1 Setup 2 by macbeth synthesizers

"Here is another track that I did with MacBeth Mk1 prototypes- again- played by hand! ...at times ham fisted! Ken"

follow-up to this video

Plan B Model 28 Synchronization Upgrade

"The author of the firmware for the Plan B Model 28 Tap Clock, is offering an upgrade that enhances the ability of the unit to synchronize with external clock signals.

A web page listing two service points (US/UK) for acquiring this firmware, and plans for a DIY addition to the module for better phase synchronization , are explained.

This effort intends to be "pro bono" with no charges for the firmware itself and the service points charging only what it costs to perform the required modifications rang ing from; 1) Sending a replacement microcontroller; 2) adding a transistor circuit (for those loath to DIY); 3) For some units, crystal/micro remediation.

You can reference the upgrade at:

http://www.sdiy.org/philgallo/Tap/28.html

While not factory subsidized, the modification itself is factory authorized."

Sesame Street: Martians Radio


YouTube via SesameStreet — July 02, 2009 —

"If you're watching videos with your preschooler and would like to do so in a safe, child-friendly environment, please join us at http://www.sesamestreet.org

The Martians discover a radio.

Sesame Street is a production of Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization which also produces Pinky Dinky Doo, The Electric Company, and other programs for children around the world."

via Bret Truchan

Transmissions from Gumby?

Gumby on the Moon

YouTube via GumbyVideos — October 08, 2009 —

Somehow, Gumby gets on the moon, but while relaxing, the moon itself starts to attack him!

This is the first episode of the Gumby show, and was the first appearence of Gumby in an Art Clokey production.

Berndsen - In Sight


YouTube via theberndsen — May 11, 2010 — "From the album Lover in the Dark!
you can find it on Itunes usa -
Berndsen

Amazon


www.berndsen.is
www.hermigervill.is

Actors : Berndsen & Hermigervill
Editor : Berndsen
Camera/Director/Assistant Editor : Gossi ( Thorhallur Gisli Samuelsson)"

synth spotting: Roland tr 808, Yamaha CS 15, Roland Pad-8, Roland sh-09

via Pétur Blöndal

Happy Knobbing 2010 - One hour in one minute


YouTube via janvanvolt — May 27, 2010 — "Happy Knobbing Time Lapse of the Synthesizer Meeting.
Literally one hour in one minute.
Music is from EK-Lounge @pengland"

Moon Modular OCTAL CLOCK DIVIDER M554


YouTube via moonmodular — May 27, 2010 — "From a main clock, the OctalClockDiver M554 drives the EG´s, a sequencer for the pitch and a second sequencer for VCF cutoff frequency of a mini moog."

Patch Serendipity Submission #1


YouTube via neandrewthal —

"May 27, 2010 — A self playing patch for the Muff Wiggler Patch Serendipity Repository using three 2U panels which were randomly computer selected. The modules involved are: Dual Flight of Harmony Plague Bearer, Dual MFOS sample and hold, Fonitronik PS3100 resonators/CGS cascade mixer.

Join the fun here: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/view..."

KORG MONO/POLY SYNTHESIZER

via this auction


Arp Solus

via this auction

XILS 3LE EMS VCS3 Soft Synth

via this auction
"The XILS 3 is a virtual instrument based on the of the architecture of the EMS VCS3* matrix-based modular synthesizer.

Matrix connection brings modularity and sound design to a new dimension. More than 450 connections (audio signal, controls signal, trig signals) are available on the XILS 3, much more than any other type of modular synthesizer!

Easy to connect, easy to modify, easy to see, the matrix is far and away the easiest way to connect modules to each other.

But a connection matrix would be nothing without modules to connect! XILS 3 boasts alias free, warm sounding analog style oscillators, analog curve matching, 2 pole and self-oscillating 4 pole dynamic filters, fast envelopes, a noise generator, a spring reverb, and a ring modulator.

approach to sound design, the XILS 3’s matrix and the sequencer get their own presets, providing the user with flexible sound management options.

Although the XILS 3 is an instrument, you can also use it as a powerful and versatile effects processor. Two mono inputs can be modified, modulated, or used as modulator source or trig source, thanks to four input modules: gate, envelope follower, pitch tracker and transient tracker.

* Xil-Labs is in no way affiliated with EMS (Electronic Music Studios)
* Three alias-free oscillators with sine, ramp, square, triangle waveshapes.
* One 2/4 poles low pass filter
* One envelope, based on two different designs, trapezoid and ADSR
* One spring reverb
* One ring modulator
* One 128 steps sequencer
* two output static filters
* One joystick
* Three connection matrix
* One input gate
* One input envelope follower
* One pitch tracker
* One transient tracker
* Mono/Unison/Polyphonic playing mode, up to 18 voices of polyphony
* all parameters MIDI controllable
* Many presets made by famous sound designers (Kevin Lamb, Chris Pitman, Cliff Douse, to name but a few )

This is an audioMIDI.com Special Edition of Xils-Lab XILS 3; the full version upgrade adds the following extra features:

• filter enhancement with a self-oscillating 18db/oct three-pole filter (this is the type of filter
used in the original VCS 3 synthesizer that XILS 3 is based upon)
• driving sound possibilities with an analog modeled distortion adds to the output stage
• oscillator hard sync
• various enhancements of the sequencer features (a "playlist" of existing patterns)
• various enhancements of the preset management for better preset browsing and sorting

Warning : the XILS 3 is not a stand alone application, but a plug-in to be inserted into a music software application.

The XILS 3 is available in the following formats :
* Mac OSX 10.3.9 and later : VST, Audio Unit, RTAS (Protools 7.0 and later)
* Windows XP and Vista ; VST, RTAS (Protools 7.0 and later)

NOTE: Along with the XILS 3 virtual instrument, the installer will install an iLok extension. This is because XILS 3 makes use of a "soft" iLok license, but you do not need a physical iLok key to install and use XILS 3. This will not effect existing iLok devices or associated software. You will not need to do any additional registration procedures- as soon as your serial number is sent, simply enter it the first time XILS 3 is opened."

In memory of Modesty, the cat.


YouTube via monotonmusic — May 27, 2010 — "A little studio session just to get my mind of everything.
Nothing fancy, just some sweet Mono/Poly chords...

Our cat got really worse these last days.
But she had a good life in the countryside among our other cats.
16 years old!
RIP 2010.05.27

Tags: monopoly ms20 sq10 studiojam"

Condolences to monotonmusic. 16 years and the countryside is a great life for a cat.

1976 ARP Family of Products Ad with Pice List

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write up.

Juno the Cat


via Jeroen

Roland Juno-60

The Most Spectacular Synthesizer Hits

via this auction

Vangelis
Jean Michel Jarre
Jan Hammer

Played by Star Inc

JOMOX SUNSYN


via this auction

Powertran Transcendent 2000

via this auction

"This monophonic synthesizer was designed by Tim Orr and made by Powertran, Hampshire in the early 1980s either as a fully built synth or as a self assembly kit. The synthesizer produces a distinctive sound and is known to have been used by Thomas Dolby, New Order, Joy Division."

cool knobs on this one.

Akai Professional VX90 Analog Synthesizer

via this auction







ANALOG SYNTH MINI MODULAR NOISE LAB

via this auction
by bluelantern
videos at the auction and previously posted here.
"(2) BLACK JACK VCO's: RAMP, SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, & SINE WAVES. THESE VCO'S HAVE CV, LINEAR CV, AND PWM INPUTS. THERE IS ALSO A LINKED PITCH CV INPUT NEAR THE JACK LABLED 'PCV' FOR SEQUENCER OR MIDI TO CV CONVERSION INPUT. THESE ARE 1V/OCT BASED AND I TUNED THEM FOR A MIDI TO CV CONVERTER USE. THESE ARE MY PERSONAL VCO'S THAT I USE FOR EVERYTHING. VERY MUSICAL.

(1)ANALOG LFO: RAMP, SAW, SQUARE, TRIANGLE, & SINE WAVES. THIS LFO HAS A CV AND VARIABLE LINEAR INPUT. THIS 'VLINEAR' INPUT IS VERY UNIQUE TO THIS SYNTH. I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS FEATURE ON ANY OTHER PRODUCT OUT THERE. WITH THIS IN PUT YOU CAN DO ARCADE TYPE ARPEGGIOS.

(1)TOM WHILTSHIRE ADSR DIGITAL ENVELOPE GENERATOR FROM ELECTRIC DRUID SITE. THERE IS NO PCB AVAILABLE. I DID A SMALL RUN FOR MY SELF.

(1)ANALOG VCA: AUDIO INPUT, AND VCA CV INPUT

(1)DC MIXER: -WHEN THE KNOB IS PAST THE HALF POINT YOU WILL OVER DRIVE THE SOUND (CAN BE A NICE EFFECT FOR TUBE LIKE STUFF). SO THE FIRST SMALL TURN IS WHERE THE SOUND ADJUSTING IS.

(1)NOISE GENERATOR: WITH GRAIN, WHITE, PINK NOISE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE MIXER IS HARD WIRED TO THE VCA AUDIO INPUT VIA SWITCH JACK, SO WHEN YOU INPUT A CABLE INTO THE VCA IN IT WILL BREAK THAT CONNECTION FROM THE MIXER.

THERE ARE (2) 1/4" PHONO MONO OUTPUTS. (1) IS FOR LINE LEVEL MIXER OUT, AND THE OTHER IS FROM THE VCA/MASTER VOLUME OUT.
THE RED BUTTON IS TO OPEN UP THE VCA. THE GREEN BUTTON ON THE TOP IS TO TRIGGER THE ADSR GENERATOR ENVELOPE.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THIS GUIDE IS FOR ROOKIES:
VCO-> OUTS HAVE SOUND, THE INPUTS ARE TO MODULATE OR TWEAK THE PITCH. THE OUTS CAN VOLTAGE CONTROL SOMETHING ELSE TOO.

LFO->OUTS CAN HAVE SOUND AT HIGH SPEEDS. THE INPUTS ARE TO CONTROL THE SPEED. THE OUTS CAN VOLTAGE CONTROL SOMETHINE ELSE TOO.

ENV ADSR-> OUTS LABLED 'ENV' ARE CONTROLLER VOLTAGES, THESE NEVER HAVE SOUND. THESE ARE TO CONTROL SOMETHING ONLY.

VCA->THIS IS A VC AMP. THE MIXER GOES TO THIS THEN YOU CAN CONTROL IT BY PLUGGING IN SOMETHING INTO THE VCA CV INPUT. USUALLY AN ENV OUT PLUGS INTO THIS.

NOISE GENERATOR->THESE OUTS HAVE SOUND, YOU CAN ALSO USE THEM TO CONROL SOMETHING.

THE MIXER->THIS IS TO MIX AUDIO."

MPC 1000 & Kaoss Pad 3 Live


YouTube via psychopath3000 — May 27, 2010 — "Ok, so I lied a little. It's not entirely live. Here we have three loops on the Kaoss Pad 3, A/ a drum loop from the Lion King soundtrack, B/ a cut-up African choir loop from the same, and C/ a cut-up piano loop from the Up soundtrack (both AMAZING films, watch them right now. Go. Go now).

On the MPC 1000, I have sampled things including a Martinu piece, various vocals from across the universe of youtube and Rafiki from the Lion King. Much of it is live, much is not. So forgive me.

I hope you like this. It took me quite a while to figure out. Inspired by the likes of Pogo, Prefuse 73 and, obviously, the Lion King.

http://www.myspace.com/johnjamesgarner"

David Guetta & Chris Willis ft Fergie & LMFAO - Gettin' Over You (Official videoclip)


YouTube via davidguetta — May 19, 2010 — "David Guetta & Chris Willis feat. Fergie & LMFAO
Directed by Rich Lee
'One Love' - New album - OUT NOW
(P) 2010 Gum Prod, licence exclusive EMI Music France
www.davidguetta.com"
some synth spotting via DeeJayIwan - don't stack your Rolands...

Réparation d'un MS 20

More pics and details in French here, Googlish here.

via khoral

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