Thursday, November 11, 2010
MachineDrum +Drive Revealed
YouTube via Catabolicdj | November 11, 2010
Once it starts set 360p to 720p. Audio comes in at 1:21.
"This shows the new features and screens that are unlocked when you have a +Drive equipped MachineDrum and OS 1.60 or higher. There are Snapshots, which are collections of kits, and Samplebanks, which are self-explanatory. Details appear on the screen of the MachineDrum. HD video available so you can see the screen."
Korg IMS-20, Hexfix93’s Take
toxiccomaims20.wav by Hexfix93. Uploaded with KORG iMS-20
"Interface:9.5
This is where the Ipad apps always shine: the ease of use, being able to tap the screen, use your finger on a knob and tweak it more like real hardware, in some cases better. In this case, I am floored. It’s a little strange at first look. At the top of the of the screen there are tons of these buttons, like synth, drum, effects global utility, etc. These navigate you to all the sections you need to jump to. What is really cool is that this is a semi modular synth, and you can tap and drag to connect virtual cables to the cv matrix on the right hand of the synth."
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"Interface:9.5
This is where the Ipad apps always shine: the ease of use, being able to tap the screen, use your finger on a knob and tweak it more like real hardware, in some cases better. In this case, I am floored. It’s a little strange at first look. At the top of the of the screen there are tons of these buttons, like synth, drum, effects global utility, etc. These navigate you to all the sections you need to jump to. What is really cool is that this is a semi modular synth, and you can tap and drag to connect virtual cables to the cv matrix on the right hand of the synth."
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"Cafe Blue" by Kawasemi House
YouTube via TorigoyaSound | November 07, 2010
"'Cafe Blue' (藍色茶房)
Performed by Kawasemi House
Composed by Tomoaki Yamada
Kawasemi House are
Yuichi Onoue(尾上祐一) - Handmade Ribbon Controller(リボンコントローラー)
Tomoaki Yamada(山田トモアキ) - 12 Strings Guitar
Takashi Itani(井谷享志) - Drums
Recorded on Oct. 24th 2010
Onoue plays his handmade ribbon controller.
It can change a oscillator pitch smoothly, depending on the place which you press down. It was originally made as a kind of MOOG SYNTHESIZER's controller in late 60's. I made this following its example. And playing style is self-taught.
more about my Ribbon Controller.
http://torigoya.main.jp/RibbonControl..."
織原洋子 plays KORG microSTATION 〜第一回「第一印象」〜
YouTube via KORGINC | November 11, 2010
"若手女性ピアニスト 織原洋子が語る、microSTATIONの第一印象とはーー。
美しい演奏と音色にも注目。
織原洋子 プロフィール：2005年リットーミュージック主催、最強プレイヤーズ・コンテストにおいてグランプリ受賞。2008年「BIANCA」のメンバーとしてメジャー・デビューを飾る。「Jackson Vibe」やアニソン・イベントのサポートなど幅広いジャンルをこなし、今後の活躍が期待される要注目の若手実力派ピアニストである。
織原洋子
Official Blog http://ameblo.jp/yokochoco/
Twitter http://twitter.com/yokoorihara"
Googlish:
"Orihara Hiroko young female pianist speaks, microSTATION ーー first impression is.
Also look out for beautiful music and sound.
Orihara Hiroko Profile: Rittor organized in 2005, won the Grand Prix Player's strongest in the contest. In 2008 "BIANCA" major debut as a member. "Jackson Vibe" doing a wide range of genres, including support for events and Annison, talented young pianist worth watching his future is expected.
Orihara Hiroko
Official Blog http://ameblo.jp/yokochoco/
Twitter http://twitter.com/yokoorihara"
Network MIDI control with Pianist Pro
YouTube via MooCowMusic | November 11, 2010
"Coming in V1.8, Pianist Pro offers wireless MIDI control using the OSX "Network MIDI" driver. Simply enable Network MIDI within Pianist Pro, connect to it using the standard "Audio and MIDI Setup" utility on the Mac, and you will be provided with a new virtual MIDI port which can be access from any MIDI software. No installation. No wires. No problem!
For more information on Pianist Pro, check out our website at: http://moocowmusic.com"
Update: via MooCowMusic: "I thought you might be interested to see a video demonstration showing the direct and wireless connection of the iPad with the OSX Network MIDI drivers. Wireless MIDI control from the iPad has been possible for some time via OSC or DSMI, but both methods require some additional server setup, adding an extra layer of complexity. Now for the first time you can connect the iPad directly to your Mac via the built-in Network MIDI drivers. Latency is fantastic and the OSX Network MIDI driver offers a variety of configuration possibilities. Network MIDI functionality is included in the V1.8 update to Pianist Pro which will be available soon."
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Incredible
YouTube via attorks | November 11, 2010
"Yesterday evening I was dialing in some sequences and it sounded very nice. But after recording a video it appeared that the sound recording was not alright, very distorted. So this evening I made a new video after first testing the sound recording. Now it is OK and the session is way better that yesterday evening so I guess this was meant to be. The song starts with an 8-step sequence on the Doepfer MAQ16/3 driving the the Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO/Blacet MiniWave voice and a bass tone from the Synthesizers.com which is driven by the Q960. The Q963 is used to turn on and off individual stages for the bass tones. After that arpeggiated tones from the Waldorf Q Keyboard are introduced. Then the volume of the 8-step sequence from the MAQ16/3 for the self-built Modular is turned up. Strings are played on the Roland XP-80 and the solo on the Clavia Nord Lead 1.
The title refers to my friend Anne; she is a truly incredible woman.
The whole video is just over 20 minutes long and will be available soon from my website."
A Cute Little Bunny Listens to "Main Street Electrical Parade" / Bode 7702 Vocoder & Michael Iceberg Live
YouTube via VoiceEncoder | November 11, 2010
"A cute little bunny listens to "Main Street Electrical Parade" / Bode 7702 Vocoder.
Thanks to the OUL of the video I used."
Mainstreet Electrical Parade - Synthesizer Version
previously posted here
Immacula by Fantadrom
via Fantadrom
Immacula by Fantadrom
"This composition is from a project I'm currently working on that consists of ambient electronica that's more or less in the vein of Warp's early Artificial Intelligence series. The string/ choral pad type sound was produced with a Roland HS-60 (which is just a Juno-106 with built in speakers) with liberal amounts of one of my homemade spring reverbs mixed in. The running melody that begins around the 20 second mark was produced with a Roland JX-10 with some Yamaha R1000 reverb mixed in with one the voices. The bass line was made with a Mono/Poly using a patch in unison mode with only two oscillators, each outputting a triangle wave (the triangle waves output by the Mono/Poly's oscillators are really well suited to deep sub-bass sounds, and the snappy envelopes allow you to make a tight and surprisingly modern bass sound). The percussion in the left channel was produced with an MFB-522 and the right side is from the trusty old TR-606. The kick drum in the center is also from the 522. The percussion sounds are all treated with varying amounts of spring reverb. Everything was sequenced with an Atari 1040STe running Notator (essentially proto-Logic), and was recorded live, mixed, and mastered on a Korg D3200." See Fantadrom for more.
ARP 2600 4012 VCA
via Analogue Sweden
"The sub-modules in the early 2600 was double dipped in epoxy as a friendly reminder from ARP to mind your own fucking business, but luckily they later changed their attitude to a more "sharing-is-caring" kind of vibe, and dropped the epoxy altogether. In this super early Tonus-logo 2600 version I was surprised to find a module that wasn't covered in epoxy, but soldered in a metal casing. Looks"
Be sure to see the site for more.
Update via Enrico Cosimi in the comments: "
this is the original arp filter, "stolen" to moog patent. you can recognize for the copper wrapping.
you can find more infos on
http://www.emulatorarchive.com/AM/AnalogArticles/ARPFilters/arpfilters.html
and on the phil cirocco website. [http://www.discretesynthesizers.com/]
cheers!"
Loopseque. Music app for iPad. Master Class Lessons
YouTube via loopseque | November 11, 2010
Site: http://www.loopseque.com
Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/Loopseque
Playlist:
Loopseque. Music app for iPad. Master Class 01
Loopseque. Music app for iPad. Master Class 02
Loopseque. Music app for iPad. Master Class 03
Loopseque. Music app for iPad. Master Class 04
Loopseque. Music app for iPad. Master Class 05
Loopseque. Music app for iPad. Master Class 06
Update: part 3 added.
Note there is a lite version as well.
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Tenori Ambient OKI NOW WAVE - visual patterns make music!
YouTube via VJFranzK | November 11, 2010
"Visual Patterns become music! Never was this more evident than to a player of the amazing Tenori on. Notice the wave shape of notes! Bringing to mind the masterpiece of Hokusai, "the great wave over hanagawa""
MFB Urzwerg + Roland SH-101 + EHX Memory Boy
YouTube via s0LVentCIty | November 11, 2010
"hello my name is Solvent. here i am making beats with my new MFB Urzwerg analog sequencer.
ch1+2 (chained) Urzwerg CV-Gate-Out to 101 CV-Gate-In (though no VCO, so CV's only affecting sound as per VCF-kbrd-follow)
ch3 Urzwerg CV-out to 101 VCF-CV-In (101 modification)
ch4 Urzwerg CV-out to EHX Exp-Pedal-in (controls delay time)
why does the Memory Boy laugh at me so?"
Casio MT-68 & Casio 202
YouTube via unamacarana | November 11, 2010
"A simple Casio melody turns into an electronic mayhem!"
Video Mapping Sequencer Demo by Fader
Video Mapping Sequencer Demo by Fader from VJFader on Vimeo.
"Live demonstration by VJ Fader @ Los Angeles Video Artist Meeting 11/09/2010.
Software: Processing, Ableton Live
vjfader.com"
Modular Synth Vids by dudeohyeahable
YouTube via dudeohyeahable
Lots of Modcan, some Cynthia and an interlude with Genghis Kahn
Playlist:
pressure points guitar patch
modcan b scanner as pulse mult/divide
a knob and a patch
droner (ish) for suburban bather
cv recorder as delay fx send demo
modcan dual lfo as filter
scanner/cv recorder sequencing patch, er i mean cats
Genghis Kahn Sleeps
Modcan Scanner multiplications resulting in robotic bug music
Modcan+Casio+Roland=Mascodolarcandion
Modcan vcdo+dual lfo double sync
Modcan Scanner patch
ZO on the moon
somebody else's synthesizer
YouTube via s0LVentCIty | November 11, 2010
See if you can ID the synth.
"hello my name is solvent. a friend of mine bought this synthesizer. i'm borrowing it for a project. it used to belong to some guy from cornwall."
Pretty Girls - Kaossilatron
YouTube via Crystaline07 | November 10, 2010
"Fun music video from the album Kaossilatron by Crystaline: http://crystaline.bandcamp.com/
Featuring: CG (Crystal Gals), Korg Kaossilator Pro, Korg Monotron and several Indonesian Traditional Bamboo Instruments, such: Angklung, Gambang, Suling and Pripitan."
Theremin - Sixty Symbols
YouTube via sixtysymbols | August 11, 2009
"If ever a musical instrument was designed for physicists, it was this one. More at http://www.sixtysymbols.com/"
Synthesizer Treffen 2010 Audio
via Martin:"here is the link of the session from last summer of the ambient jam session from zurich"
MoogFest synth art show poster by Jenny Greer
via this auction"Grasshopper Playing Synth; Green and Black; By Jenny Greer of Sound Mind Media
25″ x 19″”, silk screen on 100 lb. heavy gauge paper.
Signed and Numbered 1/83 (due to artist error, all posters are numbered the same).
The posters will ship in a poster tube, with a note of thanks from the Bob Moog Foundation. Thank you for your support!"
MoogFest synth art show poster by Drew Findley
via this auction"Neon Modular by Drew Findley of Subject Matter Studio from SYNTH: A Group Art Show Inspired By Bob Moog at Moogfest 2010.
24″ x 18″, silk screen on 100 lb. heavy gauge paper.
The posters will ship in a poster tube, with a note of thanks from the Bob Moog Foundation. Thank you for your support!"
MoogFest synth art show poster by Young Monster
via this auction"Tweaking the Knob; Multi-color by Young Monster from SYNTH: A Group Art Show Inspired by Bob Moog at Moogfest 2010;
23 1/2″ x 17 1/2″, silk screen on 100 lb. heavy gauge paper.
The posters will ship in a poster tube, with a note of thanks from the Bob Moog Foundation. Thank you for your support!"
MoogFest synth art show poster by Us and Them
via this auction"Lighting Bold Head; Orange/Black; By Us and Them
19″ x 12″, wood block stamped (making all prints unique) on 100 lb. heavy gauge paper.
The posters will ship in a poster tube, with a note of thanks from the Bob Moog Foundation. Thank you for your support!"
Free OLD DIRTY BASTARD TR808 GROOVES
via Reusenoise
"Take a 808 recorded throught a tape deck,adding vinyl noise and you have these stunning groove collection,85,98,110 BPM, 1 bar and 4 bars grooves,with and without kick and kick only grooves,there are 123 grooves in total,24 bit wav and aiff samples carefully looped.
File size 150Mb wav zip,76Mb aif zip"
TR808 DEMO by reusenoise
Pixelh8's Sonus (Six) for iPhone/iPod Touch Free
"Sonus (Six) is a digital referee for 12-note serial composition. Users simply tap on a block releasing the sound contained within it, once released the block extinguishes itself. This continues until as per the rules of 12-note composition, all twelve
boxes have been utilised and they are free to return to play.
The software in part inspired by the work of Arnold Schoenberg, with “Sonus (Six)” adding the dimesion the uknown note contained in the box. Not only allowing for each note to be of equal importance but allowing the performer no preference of known order.
“Sonus (Six)” is part of a collection of digital instruments designed and programmed by Pixelh8. The instruments are a culmination of three years of Masters Degree research in to alternative musical instruments and notation systems."
Burford Electronics Robot Ring Modulator Effects Pedal
YouTube via alanexley | June 09, 2007
Burford Pedals on Ebay
"Burford Electronics Robot ring modulator boutique effects pedal for guitar available from http://www.projectguitarparts.co.uk"
Daytron Electronic Rhythm Generator - demo
YouTube via jamespopstarz | September 15, 2010
"Obscure, slightly erratic but very portable analogue rhythm box which I bought on ebay for 99p."
Farfisa Rhythm 10
YouTube via jamespopstarz | November 09, 2010
"My long-dead analogue drum machine lives, breathes and spits beats once again! (with a little help from an EHX memory boy)."
Roland R-8M Total Percussion Sound Module Demo
YouTube via MarchHareMusic | November 11, 2010
via this auction"The sound module is expandable with PCM cards, and comes complete with a 'Contemporary Percussion' card."
Kurzweil 1000 PX Professional Expander Demo
YouTube via MarchHareMusic | November 11, 2010
via this auction
"The sound module has MIDI connectivity, with the midi 'in/out/through' connections on the rear panel of the unit. The sound module also has 2 1/4" mono jack sockets for the audio outs. There is no mono facility on this sound module.
The sound module requires a standard IEC power lead (otherwise known as a kettle plug) which will be included with the unit."
Manta - First Session
YouTube via copenhagennoiselab | November 11, 2010
"First thing I did with my new Snyderphonics Manta. Using a standard midi-patch in MAX/MSP to control the Nord Modular G2. The sound is just a pad with some extended control for the manta."
Manta - First Session v2
copenhagennoiselab | November 11, 2010
"In this video I just route CCs from the hexagons to the Nord Modular G2. I control FX for rhythms on the top row and toggles Delay/Reverb too. On the very left I use CCs to control pitch and amplitude of 4 oscillators. On the other buttons I just control amlitude of 36 different tuned Sinus oscillators. The second and forth row from the bottom is just detuned oscillators of the ones controlled in the row below."
Checkerboard Step Sequencer V2
Checkerboard Step Sequencer V2 from Josh Silverman on Vimeo.
"This is a demo video to demonstrate the use of a checker board as a step sequencer. This video should make obvious the relationship between the position of the checkers pieces and the noises they represent and trigger. It's still a work in progress, but for now I won't subject you to the cacophony that is the sound of an actual game of checkers.
Aside from the kick drum, which just keeps pace on every beat, all other drum samples are triggered off the board.
In this version, I've implemented a Mute Region that surrounds the board. When the application sees activity in the mute region, it disables the updating of the sequencer. This way, my hand doesn't trigger a cacophony when I move the pieces.
More details at prettyextreme.com/?p=124
Built with openFrameworks and Ableton Live."
Dance Floor Step Sequencer V1 from Josh Silverman on Vimeo.
"This is a proof-of-concept demo video to illustrate the use of a dance floor projection as a step sequencer. The bouncing circles represent dancers who, in their movement across the floor, turn the steps of the sequencer on or off.
The sensing and graphics system synchronizes with Ableton Live to enable collaboration with musicians.
For more information, visit prettyextreme.com"
Ryuichi Sakamoto - (chess) (Live '97)
YouTube via jack19998 | February 15, 2010
"MPI X IPM (Music Plays Images X Images Play Music)
Ryuichi Sakamoto & Toshio Iwai
22th Dec 1997, at YEBISU THE GARDEN HALL,Tokyo."
via Create Digital Music where you'll find some additional info.
Beat Thang hardware unboxing
YouTube via SoundsAndGear | November 10, 2010
"http://beatkangzbeatthang.com just got a test unit of the beat thang hardware from beat kangz electronics, will be testing the software, workflow, etc...trying to break it to find as many bugs as I can. This is just the unboxing video"
Beat Thang hardware booting up
SoundsAndGear | November 10, 2010
"http://beatkangzbeatthang.com just opened the beat thang hardware, turning it on for the first time and showing the boot sequence"
beat thang hardware volume screen
SoundsAndGear | November 10, 2010
"http://beatkangzbeatthang.com showing the volume screen in the beat thang hardware beat machine"
Ellatron via MIDI
flickr By Omenie
"Ellatron via MIDI
A small group of people will remember our first MIDI video about 10 months ago that needed a jailbroken iPhone. Well here is the real thing.
Filmed by iPod Touch, here are a few of the features of the Ella MIDI implementation - 3 voices at once (upper, lower and pads), all can be played concurrently if you have enough hands or somebody else around/on stage who can hit the pads. Programmable keyboard split for upper and lower, programmable chord pads if your keyboard supports it (and the Axiom 49 has 8 of them - mighty useful). Ella can be seen responding to controllers on the keyboard with on-screen information keeping you up to date, and controllers are used to change voices, volume, pitch, tone, reverb parameters, and level/pan for each of the upper, lower and pad instruments. Ellatron and the Lite Trons now all feature the same rich reverb unit first seen in M3000, and the MIDI Ellatron is going to hit the shops with a handful of the real Tron voices from M3000, albeit with the usual limitations - shorter loop times, major third sampling intervals etc. Mellotron purists, or indeed anyone who wants a real Tron will still want the M3000, but people who just want a handful of Tron sounds for occasionally spicing up a song will love the new Ella.
Plus the MIDI implementation is ultra-responsive, despite this being a debug build and having a dozen printfs per played note - printfs going over WiFi to the Mac, because you can't really printf with an attached dock accessory...
A bit more work to do on the user interface to de-stupid it (e.g. "What is" ... "This For?" on the left!), an upgrade to the saved/restored preferences file, and we will be ready to roll out for testing. If all goes well we should be good to go by early December."
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