Showing posts with label Macbeth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Macbeth. Show all posts

Sunday, April 4, 2010

MacBeth Synthesizers - MacBeth Mk1 Oscillator


New oscillator from MacBeth Synthesizers is on the way, this time, in 5u format ( COTK, Synthesizers.com...) . This video shows two prototypes been tested by Ken MacBeth. The main features of these prototypes are :

  • Multi turn knob for frequency control
  • Octave Selector
  • Five different waves available at the same time
  • Square wave with PWM
  • Sync input
  • Log and Linear frequency control
  • Glide
  • Stability control
  • Amazing sound :)

Mk1 VCO Test 2



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  • More test/demo of the MacBeth Mk1 Oscillator in 5U format....shown here- working with the multiturn potentiometers- also 'glide' switches in and out. Both oscillator outputs are Sawtooths....! Towards the end of this video- watch as I use the 'stability' control...

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

News - Macbeth Systems X-Series

Another video featuring the new modules from Macbeth Systems.

X-Series Synthesizer Modules and more



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  • Here Ken MacBeth mixes the X-Series Synth Modules with a Korg CX3 and a Godwin...'I hope you enjoy my mediocre keyboard playing!'

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Sunday, July 5, 2009

News - Macbeth Systems - X-Series "Backend" Filter

Demo of the new filter from Macbeth Systems. This module is more than a simple filter because on the same module you get a modulator, two vca, two adsr....

x series'backend'test



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  • This the first vid really featuring this 'backend' filter combo that I've been working on. It's an authentic replica of the fantastic original 'model D' backend. But the nice news is that all poles of the filter ladder have been used in the design. It's my best work!

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Saturday, May 30, 2009

News - Macbeth - X-Series Dual Oscillator

Another video showing the future modules from Macbeth Systems ( X-series ). This time is a Dual Oscillator in Euro-rack format. Reading the comments in youtube you can find that the price of this module will be very high, direct sales from Macbeth Systems will be 825GBP ( 950€ / 1300$ ).

dual osc proto



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  • Ken MacBeth demonstrates some of the musical qualities of the 3U X-Series Dual Oscillator prototype. In the hands of musicians- this thing would kill!!

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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

News - Macbeth - X-Series

Macbeth Systems is going to produce modules for modular synthesizers. The format will be 5U high ( Moog, Synthesizers.com, COTK...). According with the pictures on Macbeth's myspace, the planned modules are :
  • Dual Oscillator/Dual LFO
  • Input Mixer with Inverters Module
  • (Dual) LFO/S&H/Noise
  • 'Back End' All Transistor Multi- Stage Transistor Ladder Filter/VCAs/LFO/EGs
This video is a recording made with prototype modules and the sound is amazing!!!


macbeth x series 1



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  • Stills of Ken MacBeth with the X-Series modular prototype modules. Soundtrack made with the same...

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Macbeth - M5


TheMacbethM5



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  • A little tweaking of a Macbeth M5 semi modular synth

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Monday, April 20, 2009

Synthesizer Studio Hamburg

Amazing analog synthesizer,and drum machine collection. The "Synthesizer Studio" is located in Hamburg ( Germany ) and is available for recording.

Some of the synths that you can see on the video are :
  • ARP Quadra
  • ARP Odyssey
  • Jen SX1000
  • PPG Wave
  • Oberheim OB-8
  • Moog Minimoog
  • Yamaha CS-20m
  • Vermona Synthesizer
  • Roland Jupiter 8
  • Roland Jupiter 6
  • Roland Jupiter 4
  • Korg MS-10
  • Korg MS-20
  • Moog Prodigy
  • Yamaha CS-30
  • Polivoks
  • Roland System 100
  • Roland SH-5
  • Roland VP-330
  • Macbeth M5
  • OSC OSCar
  • Kawai 100-F
  • Yamaha CS-10
  • Maestro
Drum Machines :
  • Roland TR-606
  • Novation DrumStation
  • Korg MiniPops 120
  • SCI Drumtracks
  • Roland CR-8000
  • Korg KPR-77
  • Korg MiniPops 7
  • Vermona DRM
  • Roland CR-78
  • Korg KR-55
  • MFB Kult
  • Korg MiniPops 3


Synthesizer Studio Hamburg



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  • A walk through the SYNTHESIZER STUDIO HAMBURG.
    38 analoge synthesizer and 20 drum machines are waiting for your recording....

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Macbeth M5 slide show

Macbeth M5 slide show. The soundtrack has been created using only the Macbeth M5

Macbeth M5 Semi Modular Analog Synth



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  • Played on the Macbeth M5! No effects were used other than the onboard spring reverb.

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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Macbeth - M5 / M5N

Macbeth M5 / M5n semi-modular analog synthesizer. This synth was introduced on 2005 by Macbeth Studio Systems,It's semi-modular , has hard-wired patch but you can broke it using patch cords. Over 100 of these synths were made is not very easy to find them on the second hand market.

Mighty Macbeth M5 Synthesizer



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  • Powerful Semi-Modular 3 Osc Analog Synth. It takes a Big Man to to play a Big Synth with a Big Sound! OK, two out of three ain't bad.
    The Spring Reverb is massive. Thing this big needs some abuse to shake that spring! Looks like my Arp2600 but it sounds a lot like my Minimoog with way more options.
  • "Macbeth Hath Murdered Sleep" - Shakespeare

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