MATRIXSYNTH: Sunday, July 11, 2010

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Hemisphere Games Osmos for the iPad Now Available

I have a copy and I have to say it is quite magical. Both the audio and the visuals are mesmerizing. Note this is not a synthesizer. Ambient tracks play in the background as you propel your "mote" through various levels. This is one beautifully addictive game. If you have an iPad, this is a no brainer, just get it.

iPads on Ebay

Update: If you do not have or plan to get an iPad you can find Osmos for the PC, Mac and Linux here. I should also note Mat Jarvis, one of the people behind Osmos also brought us Gas 0095 featured in a number of posts here.

Excerpts from a Noisy Suitcase: Tereshkova

Excerpts from a Noisy Suitcase: Tereshkova from Calvin Cardioid on Vimeo.

"bit.ly/9pXPuo

From CL516 BLOG.

Excerpts from a Noisy Suitcase: Analogue Solutions Tereshkova. Compact analog modular synthesizer in a suitcase."

Santa Fe Springs Synth Meet up 7/10/10

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green_rene.mp4

YouTube via yerpa58 | July 11, 2010

"Running the second prototype of the MakeNoise René sequencer. This one is green, not the beautiful black, gold, and white of the production version. Just running a simple patch using MATHS for envelopes Doepfer A-110 VCO and A-130 VCA. Using X and Y clock inputs provided by A-160 clock divider clocked by the MakeNoise Wogglebug."

Octave-Plateau Voyetra 8

via this auction
"The Voyetra 8 is a rare polyphonic analog synthesizer manufactured in New York City during the heyday of the Jupiters, Prophets, Moogs, etc. It’s unique sound comes from matching Curtis oscillators with SSM filters, resulting in a character similar to the early SSM-based Prophet 5s but also having a raw edge associated with the Curtis oscillators. Further description is easily found on the Internet. This particular unit is a full version 4 (latest version) in both hardware and software including the fan on the backside and MIDI specs associated with the final version."

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Roland Juno-106 with Case and Lit Pitch / Mod Stick

via this auction

"Roland Juno-106 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer with Factory-Molded Carrying Case and Custom Illuminated Bender"

Roland MKS-80

via this auction

"Roland MKS-80 Rev 5 (serial #552706)."

Note this is Chris Randall's of Analog Industries and Audio Damage.

Sold For: $1000

Ultimate Boutique Delay Pedal Shootout: Moog, EchoCzar, MXR, Memory Man + More

Ultimate Boutique Delay Pedal Shootout: Moog, EchoCzar, MXR, Memory Man + More from David Fisher on Vimeo.

"We recorded clips of 10 different high end delay pedals in Taylor Barefoot's Studio in Brighton Massachusetts to show off the different flavors of delays available.

We recorded each pedal using an original 1959 Fender Stratocaster, Monster Cables, a Voodoo Labs Pedal Power II, and Alessandro Black 'n Tan amp, Royer 121 microphone, Shure SM-57 microphone, Shadow Hill Industries Gama 8 preamp and a Lynx Aurora 16 A/D convertor into Protools.

Minimal digital limiting was added in Protools to boost the volumes.

Pedals used:
Moog MF-104
Empress Vintage Modified Superdelay
Dr Scientist Sunny Day Delay
Way Huge Aquapuss
MXR Carbon Copy
Toneczar Echoczar
ElectroHarmonix Deluxe Memory Man Reissue
Diamond Memory Lane
Hughes and Kettner Replex
Roland SRE-555

Each pass was recorded first with the bridge pickup, then the neck pickup. Taylor tried to play the same thing each time, but we didn't use any reamper or similar to get the exact same thing each time.

We simply set each delay to a setting (with tasteful modulation) that we felt sounded 'good' for that pedal, as if we were trying to use it for a song that had this riff in the studio- a real world application. There are plenty of videos that go into the details of each pedal, look them up!"

Korg M1 & Roland V-Synth New Age style improvisation

YouTube via SynthManiaDotCom | July 11, 2010

"New Age style improvisation on a Korg M1 and a Roland V-Synth.

The M1 plays the vox pad (the famous patch "00 Universe"

The V-Synth plays the vox solo (the "LetMePray" patch)"

Buchla 200e Fibonacci Sequence

YouTube via dkimcg | July 11, 2010

"I used the Fibonacci division mode in the Eardrill 077 to run the 250e here.
No source of uncertainty yet, that will be coming very soon, Everything is somehow modulated by a 281 envelope cycling at it's slowest speed."

Wicks Looper & Crazy Looper with mini KP

YouTube via grandtippler | July 11, 2010

"Wicks Looper(Front), Crazy Looper(Back) with the Mini Kaoss pad and Reverb pedal.

Wicks Looper here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/41446478/..."

Wicks Looper with mini KP

" grandtippler | July 11, 2010

Wicks Looper with the Mini Kaoss pad and Reverb pedal."

Simple Synth Jam

YouTube via hdebbache2000 | July 11, 2010

"First jam with my new synths: Alesis Ion & Korg MS2000. I owned a Microkorg and an Alesis Micron, but their size made it difficult to perform with. This is a very simple jam: An arpeggio on the Korg and a pad on the Ion. More interesting stuff coming soon!"

Carmen Rizzo comments on Rapture

YouTube via CakewalkSoftware | July 11, 2010

"More info: http://www.cakewalk.com/products/rapt... Rapture's non-aliasing resampling engine technology sets a new standard for sound quality, and produces pristine, high-resolution rendering and playback. Its advanced modulation capabilities include over 40 Step Generators per patch, providing an intuitive interface for generating rhythmic sequences.

With its beautifully designed interface and extensive sound manipulation capabilities, Rapture is capable of producing the rich, hypnotic, and rhythmic basses, leads, and pads destined to put the spirit back into your music."

Georg Reil & Kathy Scheuring - Fine Collection of Curious Objects, Sound Sculptures 2010

YouTube via MediaArtTube | July 11, 2010

"The arrangement includes six exceptional exhibits from the world of sounds and acoustics. At first sight looking trivial, each object incorporates a very unique ability.
The magical character of each object is accompanied with a little story, almost completely concealing the existence of technical components such as speakers or sensors. Only small connection ports as well as the uniform black finishing point to their unusual abilities.
Processing is used for recording live audio input, modifying the playback and generating digital sound according to sensor data.
In form and functionality all these exhibits pursue John Maeda's „Simplicity". They are enjoying to use, they are surprising and one wants to explore and investigate them.
More info: http://www.geschoir.de/"

Kaoss Pad 3 & MPC 1000

YouTube via psychopath3000 | July 11, 2010

"This is a quick mix of a few bits and pieces that I did recently. It comprises samples from the soundtrack to Coraline (Bruno Coulais), some combined drum loops off a CD, the introduction to Genesis (Just-Ice), a bass line I recorded and a detuned version of Show Me Forgiveness (Bjork). I hope you enjoy it.

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

sneek peek

sneek peek from edison on Vimeo.

"just showing the current setup..
in camera sound (sorry!)
things are getting more and more involved...
all 1 shot sounds, no loops...
song is "bring out your dead" from the soon coming new full length "people are bad animals"
just a little mess around session
holler!

kidwithoutradio.com
edisonsdemo.tumblr.com"

Custom Painted Peavey PC1600x 16-fader MIDI controller

via this auction

more pics here

the modular - formatproject.com

the modular - formatproject.com from jason emsley on Vimeo.

"In this video:

Livewire - AFG
Livewire - Dual Bissel Generator
Livewire - Vulcan Modulator
Harvestman - Piston Honda
Doepfer - A143-2 Quad ADSR
Doepfer - Multiples
Tip Top Audio - Z2040 LPF
Tip Top Audio - Z8000 Matrix Sequencer
4ms - Rotating Clock Divider
Cwejman - VCA-4MX"

via Gur of Tiptop Audio.

Neighborhood synth jam

flickr set by mabel.sound
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"How many synthesizer nerds can there be, really, in one semi-rural central New York neighborhood? Uh...kind of a lot, actually. Jim, John, Jonathan, Jason, and Trevor gather for some noisy geekery on Ellis Hollow Creek Road."

Check out the modded Moog Prodigy.

AMA TSQ1000 analog trigger sequencer w Din-sync

via this auction

"This sequencer lets you program its 6 trigger outputs like a Roland TR-606 or TR-808 with its 16 step interface. the sequencer can be of 16-64 step lengths.

It has a din-sync input or output for syncing to Roland gear or a MIDI clock to din-sync converter.

this is a great unit to trigger arpeggiators, step sequencers, drum synthesizers, modulars etc."

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AKAI ASQ10

via this auction

"This was designed by Roger Linn, its sequencing functions are identical to the MPC60. It features 2 MIDI ins and 4 MIDI outs, it has a reputation for very tight timing, and great sounding swing function."

Modded KORG KR-55

via this auction

"It's been modified by a technician (RAMCUR on Flickr).

It has a Roland type Din-sync Sync24 input that makes it possibloe to sync the machine to Roland gear any other Din-sync device or a sequencer or computer if you have a MIDI to din-sync device (from Kenton or other makes). It can also be used "stock" as a master as well.

The unit also has individual output mod so you can records and process the sounds separately."

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Endless Caverns by Beat Frequency - experimental theremin music

YouTube via GordonCharlton | July 11, 2010

"Kees Enkelaar theremin processed via iPod Touch with Jasuto Pro app
public domain footage"

Kaossilator Gorillaz

YouTube via psychopath3000 | July 11, 2010

"After a long time, I've had a Kaossilator spree. Here is a version of the classic 'Clint Eastwood' by the inimitable Gorillaz, with a few other tunes thrown in for good measure. Let me know if you recognise them.

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

Kaossilator Eliza's Aria

psychopath3000 | July 11, 2010

"This is a mix of Eliza's Aria, Hometown Glory (Adele), All the Right Moves (OneRepublic) and Daniel (Bat for Lashes) performed live on the Kaossilator and the Kaoss Pad 3."

Operation: Fad Gadget Drum Machine_Test01

YouTube via magneticstripper | July 11, 2010

"Operation: Fad Gadget Drum Machine
The sound board was harvested from a Conn Prelude Organ."

ROLAND SYNTHESIZER 09 SH-09

via this auction

ROLAND TR-606 DRUMATIX

via this auction

"Comes with original vinyl case (this is in fair condition only ) and original abbreviated instruction card ( written in classic Japlish! ). The longer, full instruction booklet is missing, however this is readily available on the internet. Runs on 4 x C cell batteries (not included)."