PNW SynthFest Through the Eyes of Matrix

Note this is a repeat of all the videos and pics posted over the past week. I thought it would be fun for some to get a feel for the event in the order things happened. The videos above are in order from start to finish. Note there were three rooms, the Petting Zoo, the Explanatorium, and the Special Focus Room. Further below are pics. The following is the playlist. You can find the individual posts via the PNW SynthFest label.

Update: I added a PNW SynthFest link to the top level links above. It will be up for the next week or so.

PNW SynthFest 2011 - Steve Fisk and the ARP 2600 Pt1 - Pt3
PNW SynthFest 2011 - Petting Zoo Pt1 - Pt2
PNW SynthFest 2011 - George Mattson & Syntar #1
PNW SynthFest 2011 - Anti Matter Brain Seed Demo
PNW SynthFest 2011 - Mark Mosher Performing Percussa Audio Cubes
PNW SynthFest 2011 - Madrona Labs Soundplane
PNW SynthFest 2011 - John Bowen Synth Design Solaris
PNW SynthFest 2011 - Computer Controlled
PNW SynthFest 2011 - Synthwerks
PNW SynthFest 2011 - Anti Matter
PNW SynthFest 2011 - Malekko
PNW SynthFest 2011 - Petting Zoo Pt3
PNW SynthFest 2011 - StringStation
PNW SynthFest 2011 - Petting Zoo Pt4 - Pt7

Video taken with the iPhone 4S on SnapMount Tripod Mount available on Amazonfor those interested.


flickr set by MATRIXSYNTH

Be sure to see The PNW SynthFest label for all coverage of the event from others. You can find PNW SynthFest on Facebook here.

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PNW SynthFest 2011 - Synthwerks

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Nov 2, 2011

http://synthwerks.com/

James Husted of Synthwerks going over their product range and the PNW SynthFest. Audio was a little low on this one for some reason. Turn it up to listen and remember to turn it back down before moving on to other audio.

Be sure to see The PNW SynthFest label for all coverage of the event. You can find PNW SynthFest on Facebook here.

Video taken with the iPhone 4S on SnapMount Tripod Mount available on Amazonfor those interested.

PNW SynthFest 2011 - Anti Matter

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Nov 2, 2011

Jeph of Anti Matter going over the Brain Seed at the PNW SynthFest Explanatorium presentation room. You can find another video of the Brain Seed here.

Be sure to see The PNW SynthFest label for all coverage of the event. You can find PNW SynthFest on Facebook here.

Video taken with the iPhone 4S on SnapMount Tripod Mount available on Amazonfor those interested.

Back From the PNW SynthFest 2011

Hi everyone, I just got back from the PNW SynthFest (Facebook page here). It was amazing. It was like a mini NAMM meets synth gathering. Three rooms of goodness. I met lots of great people and saw tons of great gear. The MMTA, Shoreline Community College, AES, and the Recording Academy PNW Chapter did a fantastic job hosting and organizing the event. I'll have plenty of video and pics that will go up over the coming days. Bookmark the PNW Synthfest label so you don't miss a thing. Also, I updated the link for the SynthFest banner on the right to point to the label now that the event is over. My goal is to bring a little bit of it to those that couldn't make it. With that in mind and because there is only so much time to post, work, and process, much of what I put up will be raw and unedited, giving you the experience of someone actually at the event. First posts should start going up tomorrow. As for now, it's time for me to catch up on posting! BTW, if you made the event and took pics and/or video, feel free to send it in.

PNW SynthFest 2011 - Computer Controlled

Uploaded by matrixsynth on Nov 2, 2011

Computer Controlled performing at the Explanatorium at the PNW SynthFest. If you are wondering what the people are doing

Be sure to see The PNW SynthFest label for all coverage of the event. You can find PNW SynthFest on Facebook here.

Video taken with the iPhone 4S on SnapMount Tripod Mount available on Amazonfor those interested.

PNW SynthFest 2011 - Steve Fisk and the ARP 2600

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Oct 31, 2011 - You can set this one to 1080p if you want.

Three parts. Steve Fisk at the PNW SynthFest going over his ARP 2600 in the "Explanatorium." a room dedicated for presentations during the event. You can find some info on Steve Fisk on Wikipedia and his website, http://www.stevefisk.com/ and Facebook page.

This is the first set of videos I took for the PNW SynthFest on my iPhone 4S of all things. I decided to use the 4S for video and the Canon Rebel T2i for stills. You can find the pis here. See the PNW SynthFest label for more coverage of the event.

You might wonder how I held the iPhone 4S so steadily. I didn't. I used the SnapMount Tripod Mount for iPhone 4/4S. You can find it on Amazon.It works really well.

THE HARVESTMAN PISTON HONDA DEMONSTRATION AES PNW SECTION 2010

YouTube via redmartian

"The Harvestman demonstrates the Piston Honda at the AES PNW Section Meeting February 2010"

THE HARVESTMAN HERTZ DONUT DEMONSTRATION AES PNW SECTION MEETING 2010

"The Harvestman demonstrates the HERTZ DONUT module a the AES PNW Section Meeting Feb 2010"

PNW SynthFest 2011 - Mark Mosher Performing Percussa Audio Cubes

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Nov 1, 2011

http://markmosher.bandcamp.com/
http://www.percussa.com/

Mark Mosher goes over the Percussa Audio Cubes at PNW SynthFest 2011. Be sure to see The PNW SynthFest label for all coverage of the event. You can find PNW SynthFest on Facebook here.

Video taken with the iPhone 4S on SnapMount Tripod Mount available on Amazonfor those interested.

PNW SynthFest 2011 - Malekko

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Nov 2, 2011

http://malekkoheavyindustry.com/

Jeph of AntiMatter going over Malekko product line at the PNW SynthFest.

Be sure to see The PNW SynthFest label for all coverage of the event. You can find PNW SynthFest on Facebook here.

Video taken with the iPhone 4S on SnapMount Tripod Mount available on Amazonfor those interested.

Pacific Northwest Synth 2009 - Red Martian Performance

SYNTAR MMM and MIAMI LIVE SYNTHESIZER PERFORMANCE PNW SYNTH DIY 2009

YouTube via redmartian http://redmartian.com/.

Watch the skulls in the background.
"Here is a live performance of the MMM demo number four featuring the stack of MMMs behind, the Syntar (the father of the MMM) and the new AcidLab MIAMI in MIDI mode. The bass line, arpeggio and drums were sequenced in Logic. The Skulls were triggered via Logic (the percussion tracks) using Division-6's MIDIFY."

COWBOY (RIP) AND THE ROLAND VOCODER LIVE AT PNW SYNTH DIY 2009 FEATURING THE SYNTAR, MIAMI AND MMM

"This is dedicated to that old dog COWBOY who used to listen to his master's vocoder. The bass and some melody are handled by the MMMs behind. The Syntar is the carrier wave for the Roland SVC-350 vocoder. The Syntar also plays a sort of melody. The MIAMI is sequenced in MIDI mode from Logic. At the Pacific Northwest Synth DIY 2009"

Be sure to see this prior post for reference and lyrics. The third video is the studio recording of this track.
See demo number four in this post for the first track.

click here for all PNW 2009 coverage.

PNW SynthFest 2011 - Petting Zoo Parts 3 - 7

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Nov 2, 2011

If you missed the first two parts, you can watch them here.

Be sure to see The PNW SynthFest label for all coverage of the event. You can find PNW SynthFest on Facebook here.

Video taken with the iPhone 4S on SnapMount Tripod Mount available on Amazonfor those interested.

PNW SynthFest 2011 - John Bowen Synth Design and the Solaris

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Nov 1, 2011

http://www.johnbowen.com/

John Bowen goes over the Solaris and some of his experience including his work starting with Bob Moog in 1973 followed by Sequential Circuits, Yamaha, KORG, and Creamware.

Be sure to see The PNW SynthFest label for all coverage of the event. You can find PNW SynthFest on Facebook here.

Video taken with the iPhone 4S on SnapMount Tripod Mount available on Amazonfor those interested.

New Wave Modular Synthesizer PNW AES Meeting Pics

flickr set by matrixsynth
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New Wave Modular Synthesizer Meeting at the PNW division of the AES, at MS Studios in Redmond WA. Manufacturers represented:

http://www.theharvestman.org/
http://flightofharmony.com/
http://mattsonminimodular.com/
http://synthwerks.com/
http://division-6.com/

Modular cases by:
http://monorocket.com/
http://synthwood.com/
http://doepfer.com/

Performances by http://redmartian.com/"

The PMS Syntar and acidlab Miami also made an appearance.

Also see the Syntar and MMM pages on Carbon111.com.

More vids will be coming. See the PNWAES label for all posts on the event.

Update: Left to right in the top shot: Scott Jaeger of The Harvestman, Stephen Jones of Red Martian and Synthwood, Scott Rise of Division-6, flight of flight of harmony, George Mattson of Mattson Mini Modular, James Husted of Synthwerks, and Steve Turnidge of Synthwerks and chair of the PNW AES section.

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PNW Synthesizer Meeting Reminder

The next Annual PNW Synthesizer Meeting:

Saturday, October 31st
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, doors open at 9:00 AM

Renton Technical College
Building C, Room 110
3000 NE 4th St
Renton, WA 98056

Theme this year: Halloween Sounds/Music

click on the PNW Synth Gathering label below for images and video from prior years' events.

State of the Art in Modular Synthesis Presented by Steve Turnidge October 24

via http://www.aes.org/sections/pnw/

"NOTE: anyone can attend this meeting regardless of their status as an AES member.
AES MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.

AES PNW Section
October Meeting Notice
State of the Art in Modular Synthesis

Presented by
Steve Turnidge
Past PNW AES Chair and co-founder of the Mostly Modular Trade Association (MMTA)
Tuesday, October 24th, 7:30pm
Shoreline Community College, Music Building, Room 818
Directions to Shoreline Community College

Steve brings us up to date with current trends from the re-emerging art and science of modular synthesis. He will introduce representatives from several local and remote modular synth manufacturers and ask them to discuss their individual approach to modular design and their new spin on this time honored art form. The meeting promises to be an inspirational mix of technical discussion, product demonstrations and an excellent preview of the October 26 MMTA Synth Fest at Shoreline Community College.

MMTA Synthfest link

About Parking

Parking for evening events at Shoreline CC is no longer free (it may have never been free, but we apparently were lucky). Be sure to purchase a parking permit at one of the machines. You can find out more info here:
Shoreline CC Parking Info."

PNW Synth Gathering 2010 Pics

flickr set by matrixsynth (click here for a full screen slideshow - 127 photos)

It was a great event this year. Speakers included John Bowen with the Solaris, Dougcl with a Buchla 200e, Aaron of Analog Bytes with the Atari Pokey module, Carbon111 with the Yamaha VL1, David Skinner with new modules from Synthesizers.com and the Korg MicroSampler, Scott Jaeger of The Harvestman, Scott Rise of Division 6, John L Rice and his massive modular, George Mattson of Mattson Mini Modular, Sonja of flight of harmony, James Husted of Synthwerks, Computer Controlled with the Bitchen Sync and other gear, Jeff Sanys with the OLPC, Lorne with various noise makers, and Dana Countryman with the Ondioline and his DIY pitch controller based on the Ondes Martenot.

This was also the last PNW Gathering to be hosted at the Renton Technical College by our gracious host John Marshall. Carbon111 and Laura picked up the cake below for him.

Videos of each talk will follow through the week. I took 23.7 G of pics and video. Big thanks to John L Rice for his 16 G memory card! And Jarett for loaning me his PC to move pics and vids off my memory card.

PNW SynthFest 2011 - Petting Zoo

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Nov 1, 2011

Two vids in this playlist. This is earlier in the day. It got a bit busier later. See the PNW SynthFest label for more. PNW SynthFest on Facebook

Update: Added parts 3 to 7. Note they came later in the day.

Video taken with the iPhone 4S on SnapMount Tripod Mount available on Amazonfor those interested.

The New Wave of Modular Synthesizers - PNW AES Event Tonight

This is just a reminder that the PNW AES Modular synth meet is tonight. If you are in the PNW area feel free to drop by. Full details and directions are currently up here. For the archives, and to see all posts for the event including interview links, images, and video see the new PNWAES label.

The following people will be at the event showing their gear:
James Husted - Synthwerks
Scott Jaeger - The Harvestman
George Mattson - Mattson Mini Modular
Scott Stites - Division 6
flight - flight of harmony
Stephen Jones - Red Martian / Synthwood

PNW SynthFest 2011 - StringStation

YouTube Uploaded by matrixsynth on Nov 2, 2011

http://stringstation.com/

Jim Bartz doing a quick performance for me on his StringStation.

Be sure to see The PNW SynthFest label for all coverage of the event. You can find PNW SynthFest on Facebook here.

Video taken with the iPhone 4S on SnapMount Tripod Mount available on Amazonfor those interested.