MATRIXSYNTH: Monday, August 16, 2010

Monday, August 16, 2010

soundlab plus with amp

flickr by sndbyte
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"Built with the Music From Outer Space PCB and a custom designed aluminum panel from Front Panel Express. I made the amp with a recycled computer speaker."

The SLM Concert Spectrum Synthesizer

via this auction

"Up for sale is The SML Concert Spectrum Synthesizer. Its in working condition but needs some repair such as fuses and wires and such. It wont cost much. This is sold as is and no return. Please bid with confidence that you are getting a once in a lifetime Synthesizer from the 70`s. Also it was made in Italy."

Update via Micke in the comments: "That's a rebadged Welson symphony string synthesizer (1976). It was built by the company WEBO electronics in Passatempo, Italy. Best known users of the SLM version are Richard TAndy of E.L.O. and Gregg Rolie of Journey."

Roland SVC-350

via this auction

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The Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ System in Action

YouTube via NativeInstruments | August 16, 2010

"DMC World Champ DJ Shiftee shows what the upcoming Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ system is capable of, highlighting the powerful new Sample Decks and Loop Recorder in four spectacular mini-routines:

1. Live looping and editing, cue point juggling and jog wheel scratching on the Tetris melody, using dubstep Loopmaster loops.
2. Using one-shots like speech samples and horn-stabs in the S4 Sample Decks to build a set.
3. Triggering synced loops, grabbing them on-the-fly from Diplo's remix of "Flashing Lights" and using the Sample Decks as an additional deck in Traktor.
4. Using live audio playback from the S4 Loop Recorder like a live mix of sequencer automation.

For more info on Traktor Kontrol S4, visit http://www.native-instruments.com/tra..."

Official Press Release:

"Native Instruments Announces TRAKTOR KONTROL S4

Berlin, August 16th, 2010 – Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, an integrated DJ system with state-of-the-art performance capabilities and intuitive tactile control. Based on ten years of digital DJing expertise, TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 combines a special version of the TRAKTOR PRO software with an advanced hardware controller, both developed in unison to give DJs of all genres unparalleled creative possibilities with supreme work flow and ease-of-use.

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 represents a new level of software and hardware integration that makes DJing more versatile, more intuitive and more fun. The full-featured controller combines a four-channel mixer section with ergonomically laid-out high-quality control elements and an integrated audio interface, all designed to professional specifications. All relevant functions including looping, cueing, effects control and track browsing are immediately accessible on the robust and portable hardware, while dynamic multi-color backlighting, LED status displays and comprehensive level metering allow DJs to focus on their performance rather than on the computer screen.

The included TRAKTOR PRO S4 software offers the full feature set of TRAKTOR PRO, further expanded through powerful new performance functions and an optimized user interface that offers superior usability under all conditions. Two flexible Sample Decks can add up to eight simultaneous one-shot samples or beat-synced loops to the mix, opening up creative remixing and mash-up possibilities that go far beyond conventional DJing techniques. The unique Loop Recorder also allows DJs to capture and overdub audio loops from the live mix, cue signal or an external input on the fly, and drop them back into the mix at any time.

The dual touch-sensitive jog wheels on the KONTROL S4 hardware offer extremely precise and responsive deck control due to a new patentpending electromagnetic technology, complemented through Native Instruments' high resolution NHL protocol that provides superior performance over conventional MIDI. The integrated low-latency 24bit/96kHz audio interface is based on the acclaimed AUDIO 4 DJ, and provides professional signal quality to match the most high profile club systems. External time-code control via turntables and CD decks will be enabled through a future software upgrade. To accommodate touring DJs, a professional flightcase that doubles as an adjustable performance stand will also be available as an accessory for TRAKTOR KONTROL S4.

TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 will be available this winter for a suggested retail price of $999 / 899 EUR. The TRAKTOR KONTROL Case will be available at the same time for $189 / 169 EUR."

Sketch

YouTube via boobtube356 | August 16, 2010

Circuit VahrtaM - PROTEJA OS OUVIDOS!!!

YouTube via marthav | August 09, 2010

"[ Blaskbloom ]

Circuit Bending MarthaV

Mestre: Cristiano Rosa (PANETONE)"

Oficina Circuit Bending - 03/08/2010 - Cristiano Rosa - MarthaV

marthav | August 03, 2010

"- Oficina Circuit Bending - (03/08/2010)
Pontão da ECO - UFRJ

(Por Cristiano Rosa do PANETONE)

Filmado pela colega Mary Fê. =)"

via panetone

iPad + iSequence + Studio Track + Flauta (Flute)

YouTube via mvpadrini | August 15, 2010

"Neste vídeo utilizei o iPad com os apps iSequence (Beep Street) e o StudioTrack ( Sonoma Wire Works). Todo o processo de audio foi feito utilizando apenas o iPad. A gravação da flauta foi feita com o microfone embutido do iPad, utilizando o StudioTrack, que também foi responsável por inserir efeitos e gerar a faixa final.

Veja o review completo destes e de vários outros apps musicais para iPad/iPhone e iPod Touch, além de notícias e artigos para música em dispositivos móveis, acesse: www.musicapps.com.br

In this video I used iPAD with iSequence (Beep Street) and StudioTrack (Sonoma Wire Works). The whole process was done using only iPAD. The flute was recorded using the onboard microphone of the IPAD, using StudioTrack, also responsible for inserting effects and generate the final track.

If you are an app developer and want to have a review about your musical app in Portuguese, please contact us: marcus@musicapps.com.br"

iPads on Ebay

iPod Touch on Ebay

Bang that drum (Plogue Bidule)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | August 16, 2010

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made entirely with Plogue Bidule in one take. No samples were used. Drums are mostly FFT/iFFT based synth sounds. Enjoy !
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgercha..."

Loopseque

follow-up to this video post

"Easy key to music beats

Loopseque is an incredibly simple app for iPad. With Loopseque making music is like playing a game. Create beats, switch fast between patterns and arrange compositions. You can access your music instantly and everywhere.

Loopseque is a 32-step wheel sequencer; it has 4 channels with 9 wheels in each channel. Each wheel consists of 64 segments divided into 4 circles. Using these, you can create more music patterns than there are atoms in the Universe!

CONCEPT:
* Designed for fun and improvisation
* Attractive for both newbies and professionals
* Suitable for all ages

ABOUT:
Loopseque is created by Casual Underground, an international community that includes musicians, developers, designers, artists, journalists and producers.

Casual Underground is a creative laboratory that has been active in various multimedia fields for 10 years: creating music, movies, photography, graphics, hand-made art, ceramics, audiovisual art objects; developing and creating web sites, organizing and hosting events, supporting creative artists, performing experiments on live humans, and breeding Yorkshire terriers.

http://loopseque.com"

iPads on Ebay

Singing Candle- Weird Science Experiment- Magic Trick

YouTube via OrganicVeggieLoaf | January 30, 2008

"This video, recorded in 1997, demonstrates an early proof of concept prototype I put together for a novelty entertainment product I called the Singing Candle, or CandleSpeaker (please observe copyrights). The candle flame sings the following melodies:
1. Strolling Through the Park One Day
2. Shave and a Haircut
3. Mexican Hat Dance
4. Camptown Races
5. The Star Spangled Banner
6. Jingle Bells

This is basically fire modulated with a high voltage audio signal, similar to the techniques used to create a plasma tweeter or plasma speaker using a tesla coil or CRT flyback transformer. There is no speaker- the sound comes from the rapid air pressure disturbances in the candle flame itself, controlled by a high voltage current modulated with an audio signal and passing through the fire plasma.

The final product was going to sing with a human voice via amplitude modulated ultrasonic carrier, and not with the cheesy squarewave oscillator signal used in this video. You won't see this in stores anytime soon, however, as the project never really got off the ground.

But here I am talking to a candle flame and it's kind of funny and fascinating. Hope you think so too.

BTW, The accent in my voice is fake- I did it just for fun. You know how it is, when you're goofing off at home all alone?

Recorded at Batchelor Pad Heaven in 1997. Davis, CA.

If you enjoy piano music please see my other videos- playing the piano is my other hobby ;)

Keywords: Musical tesla coil. Fire dancing, Fire Performance, Electronics, Electronic hobby, Analog Electronic Music, Oscillations, Modulations, Singing Fire. DIY Household Hacker. Imaginary Candle Friend. Pixilated Plasma. Fire Fairy. Fire Faerie, Faeries. Gothic Music. Nursery Rhyme Music. High Voltage Arc Experiment, ghost, hardware hacker, electronics hacking, EVP, electronic voice phenomena phenomenon, artificial intelligence, A.I., mysterious, mystery, teh hax."

Buchla 4

Buchla 4 from Ryan Bocook on Vimeo.

"Time Lapse Video with Buchla 200e and machinedrum music. Audio recorded with Zoom H4n hand held recorder. Video taken with Olympus E-PL1 in the back yard during a Nevada desert thunderstorm."

follow-up to this post

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CG Studio 1

flickr by /Archetype
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"DJ Chicken George recording in the studio w/Archetype"

Midi808.avi

YouTube via ThomasInSF | August 16, 2010

"I threw this together to demonstrate my MIDI to Dinsync converter. The 808 drum machine is synced to Logic via MIDI."

1979 Farfisa Soundmaker Digital Synthesizer Ad

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

ether^ra PULSE TOUR

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | August 16, 2010

"an improv w/a short tour of part of my studio. See more at Flickr. http://etherra.blogspot.com"

Studio Electronics Obie-Eight

via this auction

"OB-8 converted by Studio Electronics to an Obie-Eight rack mount. The original Oberheimer OB-8 was converted by Studio Electronics in the San Fernando Valley in California - the same company that converted many Mini Moogs. Fully MIDI capable. Vintage early '80s. One owner, private studio, professional user. Never transported or taken on road. One of the all-time favorite synths of the early '80s."

inside an Obie-Eight

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KORG M-500 SP MICRO PRESET

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via this auction

"KORG M-500 SP MICRO PRESET SYNTHESIZER
VERY RARE EARLY KORG SYNTH
SERIAL NO. 196039
SP MODEL WHICH HAS A BUILT IN SPEAKER UNDERNEATH"

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Restyler Anton Price

YouTube via ShermanFilters | August 16, 2010

"Anton Price Restyled" Rodec

bed of razors keboard solo played on roland ax-7 keytar children of bodom

YouTube via Space4Keys | August 16, 2010

"bed of razors keboard solo played on roland ax-7 keytar children of bodom

performed by ALEXMATRIX
http://www.space4keys.com"

Goatkeeper3 with korg ms 20.

YouTube via sitonka | August 16, 2010

"Phone battery ran out just as started recording! Will post a better vid asap. This pedal is the best tremolo I have ever used. Lost myself for hours with it coupled with moog murf and effector 13 tbnd"

Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus - Sampled Drums Part 4

YouTube via TheDaydreamSound | August 16, 2010
The track starts at 2:21.
"I made this track back in 2003. It was made entirely on the Ensoniq EPS 16+ for the most part. It's a good machine for drums and samples. Still a terribly underrated sampler.

As always Thanks for Stopping By!

Subscribe to me on YouTube!

http://www.youtube.com/thedaydreamsound

Join me on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/tds.drums"

Sonic Explosion Giveaway Winner!!!

YouTube via MoogMusicInc | August 16, 2010

"Ryan, a Moog Service Technician, announces this weeks winner of the Sonic Explosion Giveaway. The winner got their Moog Guitar demo at New York Music in Boardman, OH.

We're giving away ONE more moogerfooger next week!!

Stop by your local authorized and participating US Moog Guitar Dealer for a demo of The Moog Guitar & receive a stylish Moog sweatband, while supplies last.

While you're there, write the best Moog Guitar Sonic Explosion experience for a chance to win an MF-102 Ring Modulator. There's a winner every week!

Buy A Moog Guitar during the Sonic Explosion Giveaway and be automatically entered for a chance to win the Sonic Explosion Pedal Board from Moog."

working on "sh e l ja r"

YouTube via BrianWilliamGreen | August 04, 2010

"Check Out My Blog At, http://seeyouinsleep.com/"
More info on what this is here.

Onoue Torigoya Sound

http://torigoya.main.jp/en_index.html

Some DIY synth spotting. Be sure to check the site out for more. You'll find some interesting instruments there.

follow-up to these posts.

android + monome = androidome

YouTube via Hemingrubbish | August 13, 2010

"A demonstration of my Android app 'androidome' running the monome app arpshift. Apologies for video quality (webcam only).

To install, search for "monome" from the Android Market.

Full instructions here: http://www.ewanhemingway.co.uk/progra...
What is a monome? http://monome.org"

Standard.mp4

YouTube via TheRedWireCorp | December 25, 2009

"Digital Piano/Echo Filtering/Space Drone/Analog&Digital Filtering/Micro Puls/Digital&Analog Oscillator/Noise&Glitch/Echo Tuning"

Concert d'Angers 1

YouTube via RADIOKLOW | August 13, 2010

"Two little improvisations by Marc-Henri Arfeux at the Silver Club, ENSBA of Angers, the 25 March 2010."

Concert d'Angers 2

via Marc-Henri Arfeux: "National School of Fine Arts of Angers (France). As usual in the concerts I perform, I played totally improvised musics. Here on Virus TI, Minimoog Voyager Electric Blue and Roland Phantom XR, only using synthesis sounds I created especially for this occasion, voices and strings as well as all the other sounds you can hear here.
Receive my best friendly regards,
Marc-Henri Arfeux"

Behringer's First Synthesizer UB-1

via Elhardt on the AH list

Would be interesting...

The look reminds me of the RMI Harmonic Synthesizer.

STG Soundlabs Logarithmic VCA

via this auction

"The Signal Amplifiers has 3 independent VCA elements. Two logarithmic-response AC-coupled VCAs with an initial gain control, and one linear-response VCA. The linear section is calibrated so that 5v on the control input is unity gain and 0v is null. On the logarithmic sections, 5v will achieve unity when the dial is around 3 o'clock, and distortion will be presented above that.

This module has a standard Synthesizers.com-compliant power connector and will physically mount in Synthesizers.com or Moog system cabinets and rack frames."

STG Soundlabs SEA DEVILS FILTER

via STG on Ebay
"There are two famous 3 pole diode ladder lowpass filters, one of them was in a little silver box of a synthesiser with integrated sequencer that was used to make "Acid Tracks" and the other one was was in a big suitcase of a synthesiser with a silver faceplate and semi-integrated sequencer that was used to make tracks on acid often. this is the latter. I'm not going to name any names here, but I'm hoping I don't have to mention any voltage controlled studios or electronic music studios to establish the lineage of this filter topology.

I can't promise this thing will make Sea Devils appear on your lawn or models of airplanes fly from one side of the stage to the other, crashing into a papier mache sun at the end of your song, so please don't be offended if these things fail to happen while using the filter, presuming you'd want to own one.

Click here for a 6 minute composition made with the Sea Devils Filter. The oscillators are unmodified Synthesizers.com Q106s and every other module (envelopes, VCAs, mixing, sequencing, etc) is an available, unavailable, or yet to be available STG Soundlabs module.

this module runs on 15 volt bipolar DC and has a Synthesizers.com-compliant power connector, and mounts properly in Moog, Synthesizers.com, or STG Soundlabs cabinets and rack frames."

STG on Ebay

I added an STG on Ebay link on the right under the the MORE STUFF/Manufacturers section. I'll be posting new items with new as they go up, but remember I do my best not to post the same image twice, so be sure to check out the link now and then. The same goes for the other manufacturers listed there.

BTW, for those that missed the post, I added a Eurorack on Ebay link towards the top right of the MORE STUFF section just under "Synths on Ebay US" and "Synths on Ebay UK." I still need to add other formats. It's not as simple as just popping them in though. I need to construct a search on Ebay that will filter out the non modular gear. For example, if I search on MOOG, Dotcom, OR Synthesizers.com then all the non modular gear will come in. If if I search requiring all then surely things will be missed. I'll let you know when I have something and when each goes up. I need to catch up on each day's posts first along with everything else in the day.

Robert Rich Discusses Modular Synths - Update

New complete playlist here. The very first part has been added.

Marsynth modular

YouTube via marsynth | August 16, 2010

"I recently got a new phone that shoots decent video, so I figured I'd try to post something while testing it out.

This is where the ideas for new marsynth products come from: my modular system. This system is entirely hand made by myself, and a majority of the module designs are originals as well. Most marsynth products are simply derived from various patches.

In this video, I'm testing out an adaptation of the classic buchla 292 low pass gate."

Polyrhythmic Buchla from Scratch

YouTube via dkimcg | August 16, 2010

"4 on 5 poly-rhythmic patch from scratch.
Only things I planned ahead of time were the 4 and 5 step sequences in the TetraMaps.

Too much reverb yet again, and a couple glitches from when I touched my touchplate by accident off screen. Doh."

noise destruction de.wmv

YouTube via iammodman | August 16, 2010

"just making noise"

Arturia ARP 2600V

YouTube via kennykeyboard | August 16, 2010

"Experimenting with various power pads and filter settings on the softsynth with an ARP 2600 GUI. The software also has a chorus and delay section. I used a midi keyboard to play. It is possible to play using the mouse on the GUI keyboard. When controlled by a midi keyboard, the graphic shows depressed keys much like a player piano. The Arturia product includes the ARP 2600 in 3 faces, a 1601 Sequencer, and a 3640 keyboard graphic. I found the sound quality quite good even with the basic speakers. Latency is noticeable with the stand alone version"

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