This set of videos, from 1985, takes a look at The Secrets of Analog & Digital Synthesis.
It’s obviously dated, starting with the ”Listen to the sound coming from your VCR right now.” Nevertheless, there’s some solid coverage of synth basics and the videos also offer a vintage look at synths.
Analog Drum ‘n’ Bass meets blurry cam synth porn in this video from K X.
Details on the video:
This is my imagining of what circa ’98 era minimal tech step drum ‘n bass may have sounded like had it been invented before modern samplers and digital synths / fx.
All the sound is being generated live, coming straight from the main mixer in the middle, with no multitracking. Sequenced by 3 vintage hardware sequencers, the Yamaha QX-1, Roland MC-4 and Roland MC-8 locked together by tape-sync.
Gear used:
Magic Echo Music has announced that it is taking ‘pre-orders’ for the PALette V2 – a semi-modular analog synthesizer that updates the original PALette.
Here’s what’s new:
The functions are mostly identical to the original PALette, the synth we love to make.
The changes in V2 are realized through the notable improvements in circuit board design and manufacturing.
We are proud of the improvements, as all PCB mounted hardware are quality parts and the build is durable and reliable for touring. We added internal compensation for room temperature, so that the voltage controlled oscillators are in tune wherever you are.
PALette V2 uses matched transistors so that you get improved tracking with external 1v/octave CV keyboards, and we moved the patch panel to the front, making an accessible interface with 1/4? cables.
The MEM PALette v2 is available for pre-order for US $785. See the MEM site for details.
Hard Mod Electronics has introduced a new Analog Ribbon Synth:
The Analog Ribbon Synth is new breed of handmade synthesizers. It uses an intuitive ribbon control for create nice pitch shifting sounds and you easily play because the Ribbon is 50cm.
You can external control with your CV-Gate input (1V/Oct). Solid construction and antique look with wooden case and aluminum faceplate. Fully analog, killer sound!
Features:
Sunday Synth Jam: Here’s an analog synth jam with a classic 70′s vibe, via NightBirds31.
Technical details below:
Recorded with : ARP Odyssey, RSF Polykobol, RSF Kobol, ROLAND System 101 & 102 (x2), ROLAND MC-202, ROLAND MC-4 Sequencer, ROLAND TR 707 (for synchronisation)… Two Mix Table… Effects pedals…
In part one of this three part series, Moog Product Development Specialist, Amos Gaynes shows you how to integrate the Minitaur Analog Bass Synthesizer into Ableton Live:
Learn how to connect your Minitaur using a multi-channel audio interface, setup your session, and produce a simple track. Part one covers MIDI sequencing, filter automation, using the Minitaur as an external instrument, using the Minitaur Editor to load presets, and how to manually dial in basic sounds.
See our previous Moog Minitaur posts for lots more about the new bass synth or the Moog site for details.
Moog Music has released a patch editor and librarian app for the Moog Minitaur analog bass synthesizer.
it’s available now, for both Mac & Windows, at the Moog site.
via Mark Mosher
The Pittsburgh Modular Foundation is a new suitcase-style synthesizer, that is fully modular and based on the Eurorack standard.
Here’s what Pittsburgh Modular has to say about it:
The Foundation is a fully modular, eurorack, analog synthesizer. A patchable system styled after the great monosynths of the past with no hardwired signal path or fixed voice architecture to restrict creativity. Driven by two wide range analog oscillators the Foundation produces a huge, warm sound that can’t be matched by digital or VST synths. All of the elements of a classic voltage controlled synthesizer are available as an open, patchable, modern synth.
The Foundation is a “complete voice”. It contains all the modules needed to produce a wide variety of complex sounds such as monster analog bass, cutting leads, evolving pads, and short percussive hits. All of which can be controlled directly using the Foundations’ 42 knobs and switches then played with any standard Midi controller. The Foundation is also fully compatable with Expert Sleepers Silent Way software plug-ins¹.
An unpatched Foundation offers a clean slate for sonic exploration and sound design. The open format of a modular synthesizer allows for greater control and a deeper understanding of synthesis. The Foundation is comprised of a heavy duty eurorack case and individual eurorack modules designed to work together and as part of a larger modular system. Modules within the Foundation can be rearranged easily or replaced as a system grows or individual needs change.
Details below. Pricing and availability are to be announced.
2012 NAMM Show: Waldorf has officially introduced a new analog synthesizer, the Pulse 2.
Here’s what they have to say about the Waldorf Pulse 2 analog synthesizer:
You are looking at a completely analog synthesizer that accurately delivers what synthesizer enthusiasts around the world truly crave. Pulse 2 is the reincarnation of it’s legendary ancestor, the Waldorf Pulse, that dominated the electronic music of the 90s.
Like the Blofeld Synthesizer, the Pulse 2 is housed in a sturdy metal desktop case. Besides its large LCD display, 8 stainless steel knobs are available to surf through its clearly arrayed parameter matrix, set master volume and edit display accessible parameters.
2012 NAMM Show: Arturia has officially announced the Minibrute analog synthesizer – so here’s the intro video and the detailed specifications.
Here’s what Arturia has to say about MiniBrute:
MiniBrute is a new analog synthesizer from Arturia that features a pure analog signal path.
Its 100% analog audio signal path features a VCO wave mixer, the classic Steiner-Parker multimode filter, as well as numerous analog innovations such as the Metalizer, Ultrasaw, and the Brute Factor. Boasting a complete MIDI, CV and USB connectivity, MiniBrute is right at home with your computer or your vintage synths, making it the ideal companion to deliver a pure analog blast anywhere you go.
The most interesting news on the Arturia MiniBrute may be the MSRP: US $549. / EURO 499.. The MiniBrute is expected to be available in April 2012.