"First Orbit" by Mark Mosher - Percussa Audio Cubes

YouTube via newechoproductions | May 31, 2010

"Live video performance of "First Orbit" performed with Ableton Live, Percussa AudioCubes, and Novation launchpad. Performance Recorded During Talk on AudioCubes at Ableton Colorado Meetup March 14, 2010."

Percussa Audio Cubes

Mark Mosher Cubes Presentation


kirk95 | March 15, 2010

"Ableton Denver Meetup"

Mark Mosher Cubes Presentation part2


"I Can See Them" Rehearsal

newechoproductions | August 14, 2010

"I shot some over the shoulder low rez video using a point and shoot camera while rehearsing. This is an excerpt from the song "I Can See Them" from the album "I Hear Your Signals". I'm controlling synths in real-time using Percussa AudioCubes. The video illustrates how sensitive the "sensor" cube is. Only slight finger movements can cause large changes."

Zn'shñ Tokyo Japan September 2010

via znshn

A chance to see these instruments live for those in Japan.

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New 2010 Optigan Disc - SITAR

YouTube via optigandotcom | August 21, 2010

"New 2010 Optigan Disc - SITAR

Now available for pre-order at http://www.optigan.com/shoptigan/inde...

The original Optigan owner's manual tantalizingly lists "sitar" as one of it's many featured instruments, but in fact no sitar sounds ever appeared on either an Optigan disc or even the original studio master tapes. When we first started making new Optigan discs, "sitar" definitely made the short list, if only to rectify that situation.

The only question was- how to do it? Putting a straight-ahead sitar sound on the keyboard couldn't really work all that well, since it's not a sustaining sound, and we didn't want to do something like our Pianoscape disc with this one. We thought about doing a "raga rock" type disc, with sitar-laced riffs on the chord buttons and a more typical keyboard sound on the keys, but that didn't really get us fired up either.

So we decided to try a pseudo-traditional take. Since Indian classical music consists of melody and percussion accompanied by drone (ie no Western style chords or harmonic motion), we decided to put various drones on the SFX tabs, tabla loops on the chord buttons, and 37 different sitar riffs on the keys. Given the way the Optigan's sounds constantly loop in sync with each other, this allows for an endless recombination of sitar riffs. For instance, you can play the first half of one riff, then play a different key and get the 2nd half of another riff. The video shows clearly how this works.

This is NOT a traditional Optigan disc setup. You can't play your own tunes with this disc, rather it's sort of a "raga generator" of sorts.

Sitar by Rama
http://www.myspace.com/ubuv
Rama resides in San Diego, CA and is the leader of UBUV (Universal Beats Universal Vibe), an electronic music and dance performance group focused on raising the vibratory level of consciousness within individuals through his art.

Tabla by Justin DeHart
http://www.justindehart.com
Bio: From Sacramento, California, Justin DeHart has studied tabla under the tutelage of maestro Swapan Chaudhuri at the Ali Akbar College in San Rafael, CA, and at the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia. He has furthered his studies recently with Arup Chattopadhyay and Kartik Seshadri in San Diego. In addition to learning tabla, he has traveled to India on a Fulbright scholarship to study the South Indian Mridangam (barrel drum) for a period of nine months with T.H. Subash Chandran in 2001."

Roland Gaia SH-01 hard times

YouTube via cresshead | August 22, 2010

"just a mess around on the human league track Hard Times.
brass sound roland sh-01
bass waldorf blofeld
drums yamaha rx5"

Morgan Orange: UN:TIME

YouTube via pmanderson70 | August 22, 2010

"Drum, bass & synth: Yamaha RS7000
Orchestral and percussion: Yamaha MO6
Additional synths & effects: Yamaha AN200 and Akai Miniak"

Korg microSTATION Music Workstation

YouTube via KorgUSAVideos | August 22, 2010

Novation Launchpad Cake

via Illuminated Sounds

Happy Birthday James

Yamaha CS 5

via this auction

SYNARE 3 1978 ANALOG DRUM SYNTH

via this auction

"1970's Star Instruments Inc. "SYNARE 3" Portable Drum Synthesizer. The STAR instrument company was founded in 1976, and this PS-3 drum pad came out in 1978."

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Inside a Roland TR-808

via SV Synthesis where you'll find more.

soundythingy

YouTube via 3plans | August 15, 2010

"pre-schoolers are introduced to iPad app 'SoundyThingy'."

supercoddler

3plans | April 18, 2009

"Toddlers play with SuperCollider"

Soundythingie - Beer turns good music into a futile luxury

YouTube via hansiraber | February 16, 2010
more vids here
"My latest soundythingie song:
Beer turns good music into a futile luxury."

via wire to the ear

Metasonix KV-100 "The Assblaster" demo.

YouTube via asktehdust | August 21, 2010

"Demo by Nicolas of the band Ask the Dust of the Metasonix KV-100

The Assblaster is a one of a kind tube multi-effect for guitar, synth, drum machine... really anything.
I believe this is the only video demo on youtube that shows what it sounds like with a guitar.

It's composed of 4 indepedant modules : a preamp, a filter/ring modulator, a pulser and a VCO. There's also a built-in gate that can trigger a really cool envelope follower effect with the right settings of filter and input level. Like a ll Metasonix devices it takes quite some time to see how all parts interact with each other, but once you get familiar with it there are literally thousands of possibilities.

People usually know about how great Metasonix products are to destruct any kind of audio source, and of course they are,, but there is a lot more to them. Actually I find them really usable in a recording context, cause the one of a kind texture they bring to an arrangement never fails to lift a song .
It's the exact opposite of harsh digital distortion, the fact that it's tube based makes the tones really organic and warm...perfect for fuzzy walls of sound, synth like guitars, etc...

Official description :
The Metasonix KV-100 is not called the "Assblaster" for nothing. We've taken all of our knowledge of extreme vacuum-tube audio processing and combined it into a single convenient, easy-to-use package. Inevitably, the end of the TM series will cause shit-eating, ass-fisting guitar players to whine about how "underappreciated" they are. So, we're feeding them a foot-long fecal sandwich of audio penis.


It's complete with disgusting and juvenile cartoon art by Dave Lovelace, of Retarded Animal Babies fame.

The KV-100 contains the following:

--five goddamn real new-old-stock VACUUM TUBES.
--the basic preamp stage of our TM-7 Scrotum Smasher, driving:
--the waveshaping (pulser) and ring modulation functions of our TM-1, minus the ring-modulator carrier oscillator, which then drives;
--a VCO derived from our TM-3 (it is NOT intended for use as a synthesizer pitch source, only as a special effect for signal degradation), leading to;
--an all-new wide-sweeping bandpass filter, with envelope filter function plus wah capability (external pedal);
--plus an envelope follower, which also makes a gate signal;
--and a noise gate on the output, which is always active and is driven by said gate signal.

Plus relay-based true bypass for the main circuit, plus relay controlled activation of the VCO and pulser. Controllable with manual switches or external Fender-type amp footswitches.

Plus plenty of processing inputs and outputs for control voltages. No MIDI, dammit.

Only 8 knobs allow for vast ranges of distortion and effects, from subtle to flaming-enema. It's for those filthy, nutsack-sucking guitarists. Because they deserve, and love, flaming enemas.

Yes, you can plug your damn guitar into it, Yes, you can plug line-level sources into it. Yes you can run the output to a guitar amp or any mixer. Yes, all the inputs and outputs are compatible with modular synthesizers.

Full dealers list on metasonix.com
This pedal is used by the french band Ask the Dust
Become a fan to download 2 free tracks, as well as most of our first records.
Our last EP is available on this same facebook page for 4€.

Recorded with a 63 Fender Jaguar through a Fractal Audio AXE-FX with a Shiva emulation then in a RME Fireface 400 soundcard." Metasonix KV-100 "The Assblaster" demo.

Synth-Project Pure-MCone - Demo of the Poly Gater

YouTube via SynthProject | August 22, 2010

"Little Demonstration of TubeOhm´s Pure-Rack Poly Gater. Played on the Pure-MCone Hardware Controller.

http://www.synth-project.de

visit

http://www.tubeohm.com

for the Pure-Rack too.

Have fun !"

franck vigroux - judas (humans)

franck vigroux - judas (humans) from dautrescordes on Vimeo.

"from the album Camera Police 2010 (D'autres cordes records)
franckvigroux.com
dautrescordesrecords.com"
= ARP Odyssey , Elekton machine drums

We Miss You Bob

flickr by brotherloco

AKAI S1100 Sampler OS V4.3 EPROMs

via this auction

"This is a pair of 27C512 EPROMS containing the last release of the Operating System for the AKAI S1100 Sampler, Version 4.3.

The original Eproms are 32 pin types, these are 28 pin types. They fit into the lower 28 pins of the sockets, pin 1 of the Eprom to pin 3 of the socket."

Synth Shop Hieber-Lindberg, Munich, Germany

via cheater cheater:

"I thought your readers could be interested that there's
such a nice place in Munich for synths.. it's not exactly Five G but
then they don't have to fly to Japan for it.. :)

Hi guys,
Last Saturday I have visited the music shop Musikhaus Hieber-Lindberg
in Munich, Germany. I was tipped off by Florian, who said it could be
interesting. You can find their website at
http://www.hieber-lindberg.de (unfortunately only in German, but it's
easy to find your way around, and Google Translate works well)

The Shop

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Ordovician-Alnitak

YouTube via Kobolnova | August 22, 2010

"I wanted to start a new series of videos about the geology of time:Cambrian,Ordovician and later i wil create:Silurian,Devonian,..etc,but this is the second part:"Ordovician",i time ago, i made "Cambrian" that video is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh94RL...
So this is the second part:"Ordovician"
c2010-Alnitak
(Next week on sunday i wil upload:"Dream Age Part 5-Alnitak")"

Heavy Synth

via FFFFOUND!

ROLAND MC-500 PLUS

via this auction

"Unit is in nice condition and all worked well untill the floppy drive failed... includes ROLAND BULK LIBRARIAN SYSTEM GENERATOR MRB 500 for MC-500. Factory kit contains 6 factory floppys,5 manuals, and 1 quick operation manual."

Roland Cr-5000 CompuRhythm

via this auction

Roland CR-78

via this auction

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Roland TB-303 Bassline Acid Machine

via this auction

Roland Drumatix TR-606 with Bag and Original Box

via this auction

"# Serial #314200
# Runs on 4 "C" Cells
# Includes drum machine, vinyl carrying case, instruction card, and original box with styrofoam insert.
# Does not include instruction booklet (I do not remember it coming with a booklet, only the two-fold card)
# Does not include optional power cord."

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Custom Blue CIRCUIT BENT ROLAND TR-626

via this auction

"this device has a patchbay mounted on the top which activates the bends. this machine behaves oddly in the sense that it randomly scrolls thru patterns as its playing. this means its ideal for sampling as opposed to live use unless you just want random screeching bubnling noises. there might be ways of correcting or controlling this but i'm unaware of that. as far as looks go it has a custom blue sparkle paint job. the machine has some scratches and such in the paint mostly from being in storage. i will list more pics and upload a video in a couple days so you can get a better idea."

Roland Compurhythm CR8000

via this auction

Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter + MPG-80

via this auction

more pics at the auction while up.

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Roland Compumusic CMU-800R With Original Box

via this auction

"Up for sale is a Roland CMU-800R which comes with its original box and Apple interface card. Neither the manual or the software are included with this auction, I assume these went away with our old Apple computer at a yard sale many years ago."

The software for these is difficult to find. If anyone knows where to find it online, please comment or shoot me an email.

KAWAI Phm "POP Synth" Sound Module

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction

"200 preset sounds, 50 Patches (Combinations) and 32 drum patterns.

2 Line Out Sockets Left/Mono Right,

MIDI IN--OUT--THROUGH SOCKETS

Voices can be layered Comes with Instruction Manual + Some Extra Sheets & Original Power Supply Adapter.

Multi-timbral (number of parts): 4"

Waldorf Microwave XT Shadow Ltd edition 666

via this auction

8 step analog sequencer synth

via this auction

"8 step analog sequencer. Create patterns and even trigger other analog synths. Uses 9v battery(included) or 2.1mm 9v(negative center) adapter."

The Motels' Vintage Hohner String Performer / Clavinet

via this auction

"History Piece, This was owned and performed and played by Martha Davis of the Motels. These Keyboards are really cool, Very Rich sounding and very versatile. A great Keyboard to fit on top of a Piano. It will give you that great Vintage sound you need. This one comes with the Power Supply. Very Clean unit for it’s age.

German Built in the early eighties string keyboard Hohner String Performer"

Update: You can find more info on the Hohner String Performer on Till Kopper aka Qwave's site here.

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WKE Stylosynth B

flickr by asmo23
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"WKE Stylosynth B

I bought this on Ebay a couple of years back.
It is an extensively modified Stylophone, it has a second oscillator, variable vibrato speed, envelope and mixer section.
It only partly worked when when i got it but has now completely stopped working. I plan to repair it to it's former glory.
I have no idea who modified it or when, but the circuitry looks very old.
One question springs to mind, it is marked WKE Stylosynth B, who has the Stylosynth A?"

Get it hard!

YouTube via hartig1967 | August 22, 2010

"little sunday afternoon session with a TR-606, two x0xen and a delay.
hope you're enjoy ;)
cheers"
x0xb0xes on Ebay

korg ds-10 and korg monotron house

YouTube via stylinghead | August 22, 2010
KORG Monotrons on Ebay

Master Looper Test 1

YouTube via grandtippler | August 21, 2010

"http://www.etsy.com/listing/52860975/...
The Master Looper is a small handmade device that allows you the create real-time noise loops and sound effects at various speeds from x4 to x64."

Master Looper test 2


Master looper test 3

Traktor + faderTouch + TriggerFinger

Traktor + faderTouch + TriggerFinger from VJFader on Vimeo.

Click here for the full set of posts here on MATRIXSYNTH.

DXi FM synthesizer for iPhone version 2 new features

YouTube via mizuhiki | August 21, 2010

"Please visit the URL for more information: http://itunes.apple.com/app/dxi-fm-sy...

DXi is a FM synthesizer application inspired by 80's most popular synthesizer. Enjoy making music and creating sound by FM synthesis engine easily.

The movie show you the new great features about DXi version 2. DXi version 2 loads new powerful synthesis engine and brushed up preset voices. enjoy!"
iPads on Ebay

Lofi Tip - Hidden Monosynth Mode on Yamaha pss-480 pss-580 pss-680 pss-780

YouTube via ChrisLody | August 22, 2010

"Here's how you can make your yamaha pss-480, pss-580. pss-680 or pss-780 play like a monosynth. Its a great way to get yourself a super cheap FM monophonic synth for solos and basses.

Just to recap the work around works like this:

Hold 'Record' and press 'Chord 1-5' then turn off 'Rhythm'. Then press 'Start/Stop' and 'Start/Stop' again. Press the same 'Chord' button again and then 'Start/Stop' to run the recorded blank sequence. Turn on 'Duet' mode and your keyboard will play monophonically.

Yeay :D

It has lowest not priority and it also fully retriggers it envelopes on every note so aviod mixing long attack and release times (on the front panel Sustain=Release)

To deep edit the internal sounds by accessing all the hidden parameters download 'Pss Edit' from the downloads section here: http://members.chello.at/bobby100/"

Nord Lead Rack 2 -KCAR 2DRON CONSTellation - (What the Nord can be)

YouTube via aresoltero | August 22, 2010

"All sounds are from the Nord Rack 2 This is a demo i've composed using the Nord and a software st.delay&reverb. No EQ no Compression, no Mastering.
The only additional element in this track is the Choir Pad."

AtomoSynth

YouTube via atomolab | August 22, 2010
AtomoSynth on Ebay
"AtomoSynth video"