http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FxJ4bxeSMw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzEb6KnChIA
LepLoop is very small. It’s only a little large than the palm of your hand! It’s also a fully analog synthesizer and sequencer from Italy. I really like this concept so my fingers are crossed Tony will get this into at least a small production run.
“LepLoop It’s a small synth protype I’m developping with my friend Peppo. The idea was to have a compact live analog instrument. The circuit it’s an original design. The synth can produce 3/4 sound at the same time kick, noise hh, snare, bass, melody” – tonylight
For more info: http://tonylight-leploop.blogspot.com/
This entry was written by , posted on November 3, 2009 at 5:19 am, filed under hardware, synthesizer and tagged groovebox, Italy, LepLoop, sequencer, synthesizer. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
Six synthPond compositions from wiretotheear on Vimeo.
My favorite music application for the iPhone is called synthPond. Above is a video of six compositions I created using synthPond. Using “effector nodes” and “reactor nodes” that can orbit around each other while changing pitch you can create some wonderful sequences. A big thanks to Zach Gage for creating such a terrific app! I can’t wait for future versions of synthPond.
Get synthPond: iTunes
Related post: SynthPond Spatial Sequencer for the iPhone.
This entry was written by , posted on January 21, 2009 at 8:47 pm, filed under iPhone, synthesizer, video and tagged iPhone, sequencer, synthPond, video. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
synthPond 2.0 Tutorial from zach on Vimeo.
synthpond trio 1 from organofqwerty on Vimeo.
Everyday I am discovering fun musical apps for the iPhone. Imagine taking an iPhone with this app back in time 20 years. I love the gentle sounds synthPond creates but for me to use it in my own style of song I would need to be able to add my own harder sounds.
“synthPond is a relaxing spatial sequencer and audio toy by conceptual new media artist Zach Gage. Unlike a normal sequencer where you place notes on a grid and a moving playhead plays them, in synthPond you place nodes in a field (pond). There are two major types of nodes. Circular nodes release waves at certain intervals. Hard-edged nodes release waves when waves hit them.” – apps.stfj.net/synthPond/
There is a free and pay version of synthPond available: iTunes
This entry was written by , posted on December 9, 2008 at 8:15 am, filed under iPhone and tagged iPhone, sequencer, synthPond. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
Buchla uncertainty from Joe Pascarell on Vimeo.
I like random sequencers of any type. I’m always adding little variations in my music using Ableton’s Random plug-in. In Buchla form a random sequencer in action is video worthy. With bright blue digital numbers, red and green buttons and yellow cables who wouldn’t stop for a few minutes and watch this.
“I did this when i first got the 200e. The stages of the 250e are being selected by the random voltages from the 266e. The tip of the sonic iceberg that is the 200e and the lovely uncertainty that Don so thoughtfully provided us! The old SFTMC 100 is helping out.” – Joe Pascarell
For more about Buchla head to: www.buchla.com
This entry was written by , posted on November 21, 2008 at 10:52 am, filed under hardware, synthesizer and tagged Buchla, hardware, random, sequencer, synthesizer. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
The Subliminal Kid in the studio from Ruben Broman on Vimeo.
Look at this gorgeous studio video of Stockholm, Sweden’s “The Subliminal Kid” (aka Peder Mannerfelt) in action. He has some class gear including the amazing Macbeth M5N, Roland System 100 sequencer, Roland RE-301, Boss DC1 and a Roland TR-909.
Shot with Panasonic HVX200, Sgpro 35 adapter and Zuiko 55mm f1.2@1.2 – Ruben Broman
The Subliminal Kid at: MySpace or visit him at SoundCloud
This entry was written by , posted on November 3, 2008 at 1:38 am, filed under hardware, video and tagged Boss DC-2, Macbeth, Roland RE-301, Roland System 100, Roland TR-909, Ruben Broman, sequencer, Subliminal Kid, video. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
This pretty clear plastic noise machine has been out since August but since it’s not via a major manufacturer maybe you missed it? The Atomolabs Mochika 2 is a synth with a built in sequencer that can sync to Midi. How can you not love a synth with a built in sequencer? If your a musician isn’t that the definition of fun? If you were looking at my Voice of Saturn videos with some lust I would say the Mochika 2 should be on your “maybe buy that” list too.
“This synth features one square and saw waveform VCO (voltage controled oscillator) with a huge pitch range, from subsonic to ultrasonic sound. One square and triangle waveform LFO (low frequency oscillator), that modulates the VCO for the vibrato effect creating old school arcade Atari-like sounds. White noise generator that triggers the VCO and can create percussion like sounds. 8 step Sequencer with note on/off switch and pitch knob for each step. It has a 1/4 inch audio output, 1/4 inch CV Output (to control other analog gear). The Mochika features a MIDI input to sync the Mochika with any midi device sending midi clock signals, the mochika can sync 1,2,4 and 8 times the tempo of the master clock midi device.. Also the instrument is ligthed with 1 ultra bright red led that indicates the LFO Rate, and 8 red leds to indicate the step that is being played. Very useful when you play it on a dark stage. The Analog Sequencer is packed in a cool laser cut clear acrilic case that shows all the hand made analog circuitry. The instrument is powered directly from 110V or 220V AC. Dimensions: 230mm(W), 170 mm(D), 80mm(H. incuded rubber feet and knobs).” – www.atomolabs.blogspot.com
There is some good demos of the Mochika in action at the Atomolabs YouTube page: click here. You can buy the Mochika 2 for $299 from the Atomolabs eBay store: click here. If anyone owns one or buys one let us know how you like it.
This entry was written by , posted on October 30, 2008 at 8:32 am, filed under hardware, synthesizer and tagged analog, Atomolabs, Mochika, sequencer, syntheszier. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
Vocal manipulation with Ableton Simplers. from wiretotheear on Vimeo.
There are thousands of ways to mangle audio in weird and wild sound. Here’s a screencast of a trick I sometimes put to work. Here is the end result (4 samples are loaded in this player):
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The technique uses multiple Ableton Simplers in a Device Group. If your an Ableton wizard you will know this stuff but if your not a regular user of Simpler and Macros you will learn something.
Sample credit: Incarnadine
This entry was written by , posted on August 8, 2008 at 12:40 am, filed under Ableton Live, plug-ins, sounds, video and tagged ableton, automation, Freesound.org, Incarnadine, Oliver Chesler, sampler, sampling, Screenflow, sequencer, Simpler, tutorial, Wire to the Ear, wiretotheear. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
The Voice of Saturn – Synth & Sequencer from wiretotheear on Vimeo.
Here is a video of my latest toys. The Voice of Saturn Synthesizer & Sequencer. They are from Curious Inventor and available as a kit or pre-built. I’ve been able to also control the synth using my Kenton Pro-2000. I’ve also been able to lock the Saturn Sequencer to Ableton Live also using the Kenton Pro-2000.
Loosely based on the Atari Punk Console with some custom tweaks and an LFO front end, this box makes a ridiculous amount of different sounds (mp3 coming soon), all from three 555s. (synth) – www.curiousinventor.com
This is a 10 step analog sequencer, which basically steps through 10 different voltage levels that are set by the black knobs. The output control voltage and trigger signals are typically used to control pitch, filters, drum triggers and an endless number of other parameters on other synths. (sequencer) – www.curiousinventor.com
There not too much for me to say other than these are great, cheap, dirty and fun. What more do you want?
This entry was written by , posted on June 10, 2008 at 2:38 pm, filed under hardware, synthesizer, video and tagged Atari Punk Console, Curious Inventor, sequencer, synthesizer, The Voice of Saturn. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
D16′s Drumazon and Devastator. from wiretotheear on Vimeo.
Here is a screencast I put together showing a few features of D16‘s incredible Roland TR-909 emulator Drumazon and their new distortion plug-in Devastor. I really like both of these. After watching the video I encourage you to head over to the D16 website and download the demos.
I’ve owned a real Roland TR-909 for many years. In fact I bought mine from Chaka Kahn! I can honestly say Drumazon is a better replacement. It’s a joy to use and you get all the nicesties of software (presets). You also get features a real 909 doesn’t have like random and automation. When you add a quality multiband distortion unit like Devastor to it you can’t help but smile. This is audio software at its best.
Do you own any of D16′s products?
This entry was written by , posted on May 5, 2008 at 12:24 am, filed under plug-ins, video and tagged d16, Devastator, Distortion, drum machine, Drumazon, random, Roland TR-909, sequencer. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
Here is a Wire to the Ear video of an absolutely must have plug-in that has just been released. Effectrix is a VST/Audio Unit which sequences effects such as XLoop, Scratch, Reverse, Stretch, Tonal Delay, Stutter, Vinyl, Crush, Filter, Phaser, Chorus, Delay and Reverb. Sugar-Bytes from Germany has done a really fantastic job here.
Tweak your beats, create new rhythms, turn your stuff into colorful grainclouds….reverse parts, stretch others, apply delaylines or even create melodies out of atonal material. – Sugar-Bytes.de
I’ve been waiting for a plug-in like this to appear for Mac OS-X. On the PC side there has been Illinformed’s Glitch. In this video I set up a simple Roland TR-808 drum loop using Audiorealism’s ADM. I added the Ableton Compressor and Saturator to make the 808 more like “hot chrome”. I go through some of the presets, adjust a few parameters and alter some Effectrix sequence bars. As I recorded this I noticed a few parameters I need to figure out. For example, how to adjust the sequence step length and have one effect line modulate another. I also see there is a random function which I absolutely love.
There is a 30 day demo. Be warned: to try is to buy!
This entry was written by , posted on March 2, 2008 at 4:01 pm, filed under Ableton Live, plug-ins, video and tagged Effectrix, sequencer, Sugar Bytes. Leave a comment or view the discussion at the permalink and follow any comments with the RSS feed for this post.
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