Tangerine Dream bei „Bio's Bahnhof" 1982

Embedding is disabled on this one, so you'll have to click through here. It gets more interesting after the 2:43 mark. This one in via Suit & Tie Guy.

Update: video below in via RetroSound in the comments. The music in the video linked above is Larry Fast, in via essex sound lab in the comments.




Tangerine Dream - White Eagle Live on German TV
Bladerunner788 | Dec 8, 2007 |

"Tangerine Dream with a fashion show freak out."

All Serge Album - Probe:1 The Quadslope Compilation

"This is the maiden expedition. A potpourri of timbres and resonances. Creatures and Animals riding shotgun and a Gator in the trunk. We filled a phrenology head with a mixture of Yak blood and battery acid and smashed it over the hood for luck. Liftoff. The radar detector died outside of the exosphere. We pressed on unabated. The cassette player was stuffed with banana peels and an obelisk obscured the rear window mirror. This is the postcard we sent back. Bon voyage!"

Download on Quadslope


via Hex
Added to the Synth CDs post

VSP-330 Voice Synth Plus beta r2

YouTube via FlakeStick | Feb 28, 2011 |

"Version 2 beta sound test of my Voice Synth Plus VST plugin. Ready for download soon - stay tuned!

Added Features:
- Stunning new GUI looks more like a vintage instrument
- "pitch set" knob for the pitch shift slider
- "tune" knob like the original, global detuning by +/- 50 cents
- ensemble controls: rate, depth, amount
- power button!
- and a wicked new feature....OSC2 detuning! OSC2 is the source for Male 8' and string Bass 16'. Instead of OSC2 being restricted to one octave below OSC1, pitch intervals can now be set. You can also make OSC2 be very close to OSC1 tuning, resulting in two voice unison detuned-type sounds. It takes the classic VP-330 sound to a whole new level - you will not believe your ears!


The audio was recorded in Cubase on four tracks w/ no other processing added - ALL VSP-330!"

50 Modular Frequency Modulation Basics

YouTube via 7thDanSound | Feb 28, 2011 |

"I planned to make a massive FM patch to see how cool that would be. I studied up on Gordon Reids fantastic Synth Secret series in SOS and happily went along. The patch didn't quite turn out as I had planned however and instead of being a bit FM thing it turned out a somewhat modulated sound playing a nice little arpeggiated melody. I like it a lot and I think it shows a bit of the basics of frequency modulation with a modular synth."

Dustontop - Cynthia ZO Track

Dustontop by modularland
"Zeroscillator and rhythm track. No VCF, no VCA, no processing of any kind- Zeroscillator straight into A/D."

March Acid Pattern

via dylan: "The March Acid Pattern is by King Mental.




March acid pattern. see what i see..303 by 'King mental You can grab the pattern data from here The pattern can then be programmed into your tb303 or x0x box to create a new track. The pattern could be programmed into your vst such as ABL or Phoscoyn to create a new track. Transcribe the pattern to midi and send it to your favourite synth to create a new track. Grab the audio file and rework the audio into a new track Then post your finished track or jam into the acid pattern group You can grab this empty pattern sheet from here cheers, dylan"

Korg MS-20 and SQ-10 with Custom Breakout Box

via Craislist LA

"Vintage Korg MS-20 and SQ-10 Sequencer. with a homemade breakout box that lets you program the SQ10 in a sort of 808 groovebox sort of fashion."

This one spotted by Kerry.

270D Synthesis

270D Synthesis from paul sobczak on Vimeo.

"DSI Prophet 08 > Macbook > Korg MS-20 software < Casper Electronics Drone Lab < Korg Kaoss Pad

Track is a part of the Compilation: An Audio Ode to Unicode Dingbat Range 2700–27BF
canadagooserecords.com/​?p=803

The full track "270D" can be downloaded here:
themountainfold.fr.s3.amazonaws.com/​Unicode/​270D.mp3

A thanks goes out to John of Audio Cookbook who hear the track and reminded me that I recorded a video of it some time ago.

audiocookbook.org/​"

PureMagnetic Moog Opus Sample Pack

"Opus is a highly detailed re-creation of the celebrated Moog brass, organ and string machine. Just like on the original, each layer is programmed separately, bringing a unique, lifelike version of the Moog Opus direct to your Puremagnetik library.

Beyond the 3 part stereo mixer of the original, Puremagnetik has created some deeply programmed combinations and stacks. This collection includes twisting, evolving textures, analog techno basses, science fiction effects and more! The Opus sounds are perfect for your synth brass and string sections, plus they have an amazingly rich analog texture that complements a variety of musical styles.

Opus Features
• Over 30 multisampled programs, each with multiple layers to blend
• High Quality 24 bit samples
• Live version includes expertly crafted Instrument Racks with extensive Macro mapping
• Logic EXS version includes channel settings with Logic effects
• Kontakt version includes custom KSP interface and fully loaded effect chains"

Download link and samples at PureMagnetic.

M4L : Build a MIDI Synth in 1 minute! Pt 1 :

Learn to make your own Max for Ableton live synths!

YouTube via eameres2 | Feb 28, 2011 |

"Yes, it's basic, monophonic, and limited to sin waves, but I challenge you to create a velocity sensitive synth in less than 1 minute with fewer max objects!

I'm going to add features in future tutorials, including polyphony, other waveforms, filters, envelopes and much more, so subscribe and tune in! Will include modulation for that dubstep/DNB wobble of course!"

M4L : One minute synth Pt 2 : the ADSR~ envelope : Learning Max for Ableton live tutorial

Uploaded by eameres2 on Mar 2, 2011

"Second Part of our "one minute max" tutorials. Today we add an ADSR (Attack Decay Sustain Release" envelope to our mono-synth. This allows you to control the basic timing of the sound. Short attack and long decay/release for a bell like tone, full sustain and no release for a flute/organ like tone, etc.

I was able to get the bulk of the work done in under a minute, but I took a some extra time to explain things and label our new synths parameters. I don't want to short-change anyone!

Note that the first argument of the ADSR~ object is the trigger, and it preserves the velocity sensitivity "feature" we have going! The envelope varies from 0.0 to 1.0 so multiplying it against our signal is what gives our sound "shape".

Subscribe and tune in 2 days or so, we'll be adding a basic filter and eventually be adding polyphony! And of course useful dubstep and DNB effects!"

S U R V I V E - Holographic Landscape

YouTube via lzxindustries | Feb 28, 2011 |

"LZX Visionary video synthesizer performing shape synthesis and combining both internal and external video feedback to produce rotating textures. Video recorded by Lars Larsen & Jonah Lange, Feb 2011."

Oberheim OB-Mx 2 Voice Analog Synthesizer Module

via this auction

Semi Modular Analog Synthesizer MFOS - LaMayMusic

via this auction

"Semi Modular Analog Synth in Aluminum case
Synth Panel measures 14.5 inches by 12 inches.
1/4Inch jacks and cabes used (10 cables included)
AC Powered.

This uses the PCB from Music From Outerspace.
Synth DIY Experimenter Board"

More info on the MFOS website.

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R54 MetaSonix Eurorack Module

via this auction
"this is a brand new module, never racked. barely used. the r-54 uses a triode-pentode in a unique wien-bridge circuit, to provide clean sine-wave oscillation. using a vactrol, the pitch of the r-54 is sweepable from less than 20 hz to more than 5 khz, continuously, via front-panel control or a cv input. by adjusting the waveshape/resonance control, the sinewave signal produced by the r-54 can be trimmed to less than 10% thd (depending on operating pitch)---with none of the problems inherent in solid-state oscillators and sine waveshapers. because the wien bridge contains no piecewise sine shaper or amplitude-control circuit or component. the tube itself performs that job. so the distortion products are entirely low-order, unlike the "sine waves" that solid-state vcos or samplers produce.

turn up the overdrive control, and the oscillator output clips the output amplifier pentode tube, for a unique soft-clipped square-wave sound. the simplicity of the r-54 will fool you--its behavior is odd and radical, and it will take you months or years to fully explore all of its quirks.

now for the special trick. plug an audio signal into the audio input. instantly, the r-54 transforms from a vco into a bandpass resonant voltage-controlled filter, with the same range as in vco operation -- 20 hz to 5 khz. its behavior and sound are unique. again, you will be kept busy for years exploring all of its strangeness.

cv response: hz/v. use a suitable midi/cv interface, or use our r-60 interface to obtain perfect equal-tempered tuning every time. maximum output signal, 12 v p-p power requirement: +-12v dc, 250 ma. (all specifications are approximate and may vary from sample to sample.) tubes used: 19kg8, 6ak5"

Oscillosine - Coming soon from Hollow Sun - Vintage HP Oscillator

"Almost as though it was found in the back of a damp garage after decades of neglect, Hollowsun has created Oscillosine. Reminiscent of an oddball inventor's strange homebrew creation, Oscillosine is designed to conjour the sights, sounds and smells of a 1940s experimenter's laboratory... glowing valves, otherworldly audio and maybe a hint of pipe tobacco.

The samples for Oscillosine are taken from a vintage tube Hewlett Packard sine wave test oscillator estimated to date back to the 50s or 60s, maybe earlier.

The more voices (or notes) the thing tries to play, the circuitry seems to strain slightly and the valves glow brighter which is visible through the front panel aperture.

Oscillosine offers serious abstract synthesis for the adventurous to bring something different to your productions whilst also providing more conventional sounds for more mainstream work.

For safety reasons, be sure to wear a white lab coat when operating Oscillosine."

http://www.hollowsun.com/

This one is in via Atomic Shadow.

Hollow Sun · Oscillosine - Sine

"Demo of 'Oscillosine', a new Kontakt 4 instrument from Hollow Sun using the valve generated sine oscillator samples from a Hewlett Packard test oscillator thought to date back to the 50s. Demo created by Atomic Shadow."

Crumpled shadows (Moog Slim Phatty + Plogue Bidule + Audacity)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | Feb 28, 2011 |
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgerchambeau

Dual Gate Pattern Looper Box

YouTube via borisandfef | Feb 28, 2011 |

Switched On 1 Year Party Pics

flickr By axisnms
(click for more)

Bottom pic in this post is the back side of an EMS VC3S Putney.

New Pittsburgh Modular Confluence TimeTable Demos

Demos 03 and 04 just added to this post.

Bearsuit @ The Hope

flickr By melita_dennett

KORG MicroKORG with Yamaha sticker.

Oberheim Xpander

via this auction

"The Xpander is basically a modular synth that does not use patch cords. It has six voices with completely independent control over each of them. You can stack six different sounds together if you want or any other combination thereof. Each patch can have up to 20 modulation sources. Each voice has its own analog out and cv/gate input. There are also left, right, and mono outputs. Probably the most flexible synth ever made and looks great, too. This piece requires serious programming to get the most out of it, but will definitely reward the time you put into it."

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RC CIRCUIT BENT DROID LAB ROBOT DRONE SYNTHESISER

YouTube via djwidow420 | Feb 28, 2011 |

"DROID LAB CONTAINS 3 SQUAREWAVE OSCILLATORS, OPTICAL THEREMIN OSCILLATOR AND A SIREN MODULATOR CIRCUIT."

via this auction
"THE DROID LAB CAN CREATE A HOST OF WEIRD AND WONDERFUL SCI-FI SOUNDS AND STRANGE ROBOT MECHANISM NOISE WITH 3 ROTARY OSCILLATORS, OPTICAL THEREMIN SQAUREWAVE OSCILLATOR AND UNIQUE SIREN MODULATOR THE RESULTS CAN VARY FROM EERIE DRONES, FREQUENCY MODULATING WAVES, WARPING BLIP SIRENS TO DOWN RIGHT NASTY DIGITAL CARNAGE

SPECIFICATION
POWER SWITCH
WITH ORANGE LED INDICATOR
OPTICAL THEREMIN CONTROL
WITH ON/OFF SWITCH
3 ROTARY OSCILLATOR CONTROLS
EACH OSCILLATOR HAS ITS OWN INDEPENDENT ON/OFF CONTROL
EACH OSCILLATOR CAN BE SWEPT ACROSS A DIFFERENT FREQUENCY
OR
THE SAME RANGE FOR CROSS MODUALTION (FM)
SIREN MODULATOR
USE TO MODULATE THE OSCILLATORS
HAS ON/OFF SWITCH AND RED LED
FOR A VISUAL DISPLAY OF MODULATING SIGNAL
ROTARY LEVEL OUTPUT CONTROL
1/4" JACK OUTPUT

POWERED BY
9V BATTERY
CONSTRUCTION
HIGH QUALITY ALUMINIUM CASING
CUSTOM RESONANCE CIRCUITS DESIGN
THE ANALOGUE METER IS FOR AESTHETICS ONLY AND IS NON FUNCTIONING"

Korg Mono/Poly Monopoly Synthesizer

via this auction

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KORG PROPHECY MOSS KEYBOARD SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

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Vintage 1973 White ARP Odyssey 2800 4023

via this auction

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JUNO 8

YouTube via rudiedisone | Feb 28, 2011 |

Update: YouTube description added:
"This synth exists only in in my imagination! I wanted to imagine, and replicate what an 8 part multitimbral Alpha Juno would sound like. In fact, if it did exist, here's a small audio demo of what it actually would sound like. Play it in HD to do it justice!

Using only my Alpha Juno 2, the first pad part was recorded in Pro Tools playing manually, stacking 8 tracks.

The second part was created using MIDI sequencing in Pro Tools. I laid down a simple MIDI arpeggio and started recording the audio parts 1 stereo track at a time.

The oscillator de-tuning was accomplished by simply de-tuning using the Tune/function button while mulating it on a few of the audio passes . The "reversed" arpeggio sections were simple audio edits to the stereo mixdown.

I've always loved this synth, with it's unique rich sound. Now I love it even more
as an 8 part multitimbral (albeit imagined, but possible to replicate) SYNTH BEAST!"

The Automatics Group, MediaMix, 18/02/11

The Automatics Group, MediaMix, 18/02/11 from mrcyork on Vimeo.

"VCS3 Patches Theo Burt & Peter Worth

MediaMix - 18 Feb 2011
Music Research Centre
University of York, UK

automaticsgroup.org.uk
touchshop.org/​index.php?cPath=35
york.ac.uk/​music/​mrc"

MATRIXSYNTH Magnet Spotted with Waldorf XT and Axon

via Paul Cunningham's Photos

Added to the Hall of Fame.

"My MIDI guitar rig. Basically it's a Waldorf XT controlled by a AXON-100 MIDI guitar controller. I use a custom Fender Strat with an external GK-2A, as well as a custom Roland Strat with a custom fretless neck from Warmoth. The fretless is awesome for bass parts."

ARP Odyssey Synthesizer Whiteface w/ Complete Paperwork

via this auction

This one in via Kyle.

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Moog MuRF Syncing - Gate Method

YouTube via experimentalsynth | Feb 28, 2011 |

"Have a Moog MuRF, Bass MuRF or MIDI MuRF? Here's a way to sync it to the beat using the Gate output from a Moog Voyager (w/ VX-351). This method should work with other Gate-producing gear as well. Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

Ambient Jamsession December 2010

YouTube via SwissSynthMeeting | Feb 25, 2011 |

"Video of the Swiss Synthesizer Meeting/Ambient Jamsession in December 2010 at the Kultur & Kongresshaus/Aarau.
Audiotracks of the session:
http://www.metunar.ch/st/st2010_3.html"

Ambient Jamsession December 2010 Video 2

Intimacy

YouTube via attorks | Feb 28, 2011 |

"Hello my YouTube and Modular synth friends. It's been some weeks since I uploaded my last video. But I was looking for a way to record the music of my video's in multitrack. Multitrack recording allows me to develop the live recorded music later on by adding, altering, removing individual audio tracks for each instrument and mixing the tracks properly. So I was busy investigating the various possibilities to do this. I ended up upgrading my Pro Tools LE 8 software, which I did not use much anymore, to version 9 to be able to broaden the scope for audio interfaces. Then I was lusted for a Mackie Onyx 1220i because this integrates a mixer and an audio interface for each channel. But the remaining budget was to tight for that. So then I bought a second hand Alesis MultiMix 16 FireWire which is capable of more or less the same for a smaller budget. Now I can record up to 16 channels and the stereo main mix in one go. I used the stereo main mix for this YouTube video so this is still a live recording. If I develop this recording further I will upload it to the music section of my website.

This improvisation is in essence somewhat minimal. There a four sequences going on. I manually alternate between rows 1 and 2 of the Synthesizers.com Q960 which is driving the Synthesizers.com Modular. I also use 2 presets on the Doepfer MAQ16/3 to alternate the sequences for the self-built Modular with a 4- and 6-step sequence and the Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO with the Blacet MiniWave with two 8-step sequences. The Waldorf Q Keyboard does a 2-step sequence for the bass. Chords are played on the Roland XP-80 and the Waldorf Q Keyboard. The solo is performed on the Clavia Nord Lead 1. The MIDI clock for all this comes from Pro Tools 9 to keep it in sync with the Pro Tools bars and beats. Pro Tools also transposes the sequences on the Synthesizers.com Q960 and the Doepfer MAQ16/3.

You can download/see/hear the video and music from my website soon."

Tiptop Z-DSP Reverb Card

via this auction

Note the auction is for the card, not the module.

"This auction is for a program card for the Tiptop Audio Z-DSP eurorack synthesizer module. If you are reading this you know the Z-DSP. The current cards are the Dragonfly delay and the Bat filter. This is a selection of the free DSP programs available on the spin semiconductor site burned to a blank card using the new Numberz programming tool. If you don't want to buy Numberz, then this is a cheap way to get 8 new programs.

the programs are:
1. Large hall reverb
2. Reverb with high and low pass filters.
3. Reverb and pitchshift.
4. Reverb and echo.
5. Reverb and wah.
6. Reverb and phaser.
7. Stereo chorus
8. Mono flanger

The card also has all the text and parameters.

Note: This auction is only for the program card, the Z-DSP in the picture is not included!"

SUPER RARE ELECTRO HAMONIX GUITAR SYNTHESIZER RACK

via this auction

"These units are impossibly scarce to come by, and were made in such low numbers, and were VERY expensive when they came out.

Unlike the Microsynth/Bass Microsynth, this is a true pitch to voltage guitar synth with three VCO(voltage controlled oscillators, an extensive voltage controlled filter section(VCF), and a voltage controlled amplitude section, with portamento(variable pitch glide), and a vast array of configurations, waveforms, fuzz mix, clean signal blend to help create some truly magical sounds.

This of course is a monophonic synth(track single notes only..Microsynths are the same way), but because of vast number of sounds, variations, and interactivity of controls, you don't miss playing chords...

Setting the sensitivity control is key, along with using a fresh set of strings for proper intonation, and using the neck pick up gives you more of the fundamental tone so the unit can track best.

The key I found(and this is not mentioned in the manual), is to lightly dampen the strings(palm-muting with the right hand for right-handed players), as it further enhances the fundamental tone, and this allows you to use the bridge pick up as well with quite good results.

The sounds are rich, sweet, fat, and full on analog and this unit requires no special pick up like many others...just plug in and play."

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Moog PRODIGY

via this auction

"Model 336BX with 3.5mm socket Gate control added on rear, otherwise factory spec. Used in studio with midi CV convertor most of its life so keyboard is nice and healthy."

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Casio SK-5 Sampling Synth with Original Box

via this auction
"This machine has not been modified in any way !!

A firm favourite of the experimental circuit benders and 8-Bit Music Makers !!

Includes MPC Style Sample and Rhythm pads.

Built in Mic and Line Input for recording samples.
Sample Editing, Looping, Reverse and Envelope options.
Basic Sequencer.
Built in rhythm Machine.
Runs off Batteries (Included) or Adaptor (Not included)"

Waldorf Pulse analog mono synthesizer

via this auction