Moog Guitar Demo By Jake Cinninger of Umphrey’s McGee
Jake Cinninger of Umphrey’s McGee takes the Moog Guitar for a spin. Includes a great example of using the on-board Moog Ladder Filter with distortion.
Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear
Karplus Funk – Physical Modelling On A Modular Synthesizer
This video, Karplus Funk, demonstrates Karplus-Strong synthesis with a modular synth. Patch details: Doepfer A-188-1 512 BBD, A-131 VCA, and A-140 ADSR (foreground). Doepfer A-121 filter in low pass modulated by another A-140 (background). Percussion is Doepfer A-111 and A-117. Sequencing is A-152 and A-160/161. Karplus-Strong string synthesis is a type of physical modelling synthesis that feeds… Read More Karplus Funk – Physical Modelling On A Modular Synthesizer
Why Buchla Synthesizers?
At the new Buchla Tech blog, Mark Verbos offers 14 reasons why the Buchla 200 is “the best modular electronic instrument ever made.” Here are a few highlights: 1. Don Buchla designed the front panel of his instruments first and the electronics second. A musician himself, this means that each module was an idea for… Read More Why Buchla Synthesizers?
More Bizarre Wiimote Music Hacks
Here are a few more WIi remote music hacks, via a comment by securingsincity. The video above demonstrates Wii theremin, and the video below demonstrates using the Wii remote to control Ableton Live.
The Ultimate Roland TR606 Drum Machine
The Beast is described as the ultimate Roland TR606 drum machine: Concept The fluidity of the 606, Roland’s *only* drum machine that can switch seamlessly between write and play modes, is well known, however the static sound and poor interfacing leaves it wanting. The Beast modification addresses these issues. Before modification all original components are… Read More The Ultimate Roland TR606 Drum Machine
Use A Modular Synthesizer To Create Vocal Sounds
This how-to, from Stretta, demonstrates how to use a modular synthesizer to create a vocal “aahh” sound.
Realtime Sampler For Percussa AudioCubes
Guillaume Evrard demos a real time sampler for Percussa Audiocubes. “I use Ableton Live to map my sounds on my MDP24, then I route the output of Live into Max/MSP using Jack Server (a really great free audio server),” explains Evrard.
KRK Systems Releases Limited Edition Yellow Rokit Studio Monitors
KRK Systems has introduced Limited Edition Rokit Studio Monitors. I’ve got a pair of 5″ Rokits sitting on both sides of my work area and lover them – but these bright yellow ones would look and sound even sweeter. Available only in the 6-inch model and at Guitar Center’s in the U.S., the Rokit6 G2CB will… Read More KRK Systems Releases Limited Edition Yellow Rokit Studio Monitors
Make Music With A #2 Pencil
Remember filling in those little ovals on tests in school with #2 pencil? Now you can do something really fun with a #2 pencil! Drawdio is an electronic pencil that lets you make music while you draw. It’s an easy DIY project that lets you create a basic musical synthesizer that uses the conductive properties… Read More Make Music With A #2 Pencil
Preview The First New Optigan Disc since 1974
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdYUJmq0tHw News on the first Optigon disc made in over 30 years: Over the years, I’ve had lots of folks propose various schemes for making new Optigan discs using computer software. Finally, someone has come through with a workable system! Robert Becker is the engineering wizard that made this technological advance possible! And what kind… Read More Preview The First New Optigan Disc since 1974
