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

Text from the video :

• 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...

Source :

• Youtube.com by macbethsynthesizers

More info about MacBeth Mk1 Oscillator :

• Macbethstudiosystems.com
  

News - MFB Nanozwerg MFB Urzwerg sequencer

MFB will release a lot of new products over the next months.

Urzwerg : Analog step sequencer
Nanowerg : compact analog synth
Megawerg : Semi-modular synth, can be used as a Kraftzwerg expansion
Microwerg : Small Semi-modular synth

These two videos shows the first two releases, Urzwerg step sequencer and the Nanowerg synth



The main features of this two models are :

MFB Nanozwerg

• Analogue VCO with four waveform shapes
• Sub-oscillator with two octave settings
• Analogue multimode-filter with 12dB/oct
• LFO with “one-shot” functionality
• Audio-input
• Controllable by MIDI and CV/Gate
• MSRP: 220, - Euro

MFB Urzwerg

• CV/Gate step-sequencer
• 32 step-controls for direct access
• Two modes with 2 x 16 or 4 x 8 steps
• 4 x CV/Gate-outputs (5V or 10V)
• Adjustable gate-length
• Continuously variable range between 1-10V
• MSRP: 380, - Euro

MFB nanozwerg synth vs urzwerg seq




MFB nanozwerg synth vs urzwerg seq vs kraftzwerg synth

Text from the video :

• pure analog sequencing and soundsources with MFB instruments

Source :

• Youtube.com by nirvanabeach

More info about MFB Nanozwerg , MFB Urzwerg sequencer :

• Nanozwerg
  
• Urzwerg

Moslab 915 - Roland 715A Clone

Mos-Lab has released a new module the Moslab 915. This module is a clone of Roland 715A multi-mode filter, that was part of the Roland 700 modular system.

MOS-LAB 915

Text from the video :

• Roland 715 module clone from System 700

Source :

• Youtube.com by seb17320

More info about Moslab 915:

• Mos-Lab
  
• Roland 715A schematics
  

Buy Moslab 915 :

• Mos-Lab
  

News - Moog Taurus on the workbench

Moog Taurus 3 Bass Pedals - Engineering Update

Text from the video :

• Moog Senior Engineer Cyril Lance give a quick update on progress on the Taurus 3 Bass Pedals design.

Source :

• Youtube.com by MoogMusicInc

More info about Moog Taurus I:

• Vintagesynth.com
• Retrosynth.com
• Oldtech.com
• Soundonsound.com
• Retrosound.de ( Moog Taurus Schematic )
  

Moog Taurus I pictures :

• Flickr.com
  

Buy Moog Taurus I

• Ebay.com
  
• Moog Music ( new Moog Taurus I )
• Tonetweakers.com

News - Macbeth Systems X-Series

Another video featuring the new modules from Macbeth Systems.

X-Series Synthesizer Modules and more

Text from the video :

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

Source :

• Youtube.com by macbethsynthesizers

More info about :

• Macbethstudiosystems.com ( Info, pictures , sound exmaples... )
  
• Myspace.com ( MacBeth Systensizers Myspace )
• Muffwiggler.com
  

Related Posts :

• News - Macbeth Systems - X-Series "Backend" Filter
  
• News - Macbeth - X-Series
  
• News - Macbeth - X-Series Dual Oscillator

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

Text from the video :

• 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!
  

Source :

• Youtube.com macbethsynthesizers

More info about :

• Macbethstudiosystems.com ( Info, pictures , sound exmaples... )
  
• Myspace.com ( MacBeth Systensizers Myspace )
• Muffwiggler.com
  

Related Posts :

• News - Macbeth - X-Series
  
• News - Macbeth - X-Series Dual Oscillator
  

News - Waldorf Largo

Waldorf music has launched his new virtual synth the Waldorf Largo. The main charactericists are :

• 5 Oscillators (Analog Modeled / Wavetable )
  
• Ring Modulator for Osc 1 / 2
• Noise Generator with Noise Colour
• 2 Multi Mode Filters (Low, High,Band and Notch all 24 dB / 12 dB )
  
• Comb Filter
• Sample&Hold
  
• Modulation Matrix
• 3 LFOs
• 4 Envelopes
  
• Poly, Mono, Dual or Unisono Mode with selectable Voice Count
• Arpeggiator
• 2 Effect per layer (Chorus,Flanger,Phaser,Overdrive,Delay,Reverb )

Waldorf Largo Part 1

Waldorf Largo Part 2

Source :

• Youtube.com by tsching1

More info about Waldorf Largo :

• Waldorfmusic.de
  

Waldorf Largo manuals :

• Waldorfmusic.de ( Waldorf Largo user manual PDF )
  

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

Text from the video :

• 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!!

Source :

• Youtube.com macbethsynthesizers

More info about Macbeth X-Series :

• Macbethstudiosystems.com
  
• Myspace.com ( MacBeth Systensizers Myspace )
• Muffwiggler.com
  

Related posts :

• News - Macbeth - X-Series
  

News - Analogue Solutions - Telemark

Analogue Solutions has release a new synth, Telemark. It's based in the Semblance synth but with added patch points. The synth looks gorgeous and if you want to hear it just watch this demo created by bigcitymusic.com

Telemark Machinedrum

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• Here's the incredible sounding Analogue Solutions semi-modular Telemark. It's based on the Oberheim SEM but it definitely has the signature ASol gnarly factor.
  
  The Telemark opens the SEMblance model to have patch points, allowing you to integrate it with other synth gear easily. You can process external sounds with the Telemark too. It has a great sounding filter with low, high and an extensive bandpass mode.
  
  For his demo we're using the low pass mode only. Sequencing and drum sounds courtesy of the Elektron Machinedrum.

Source :

• Youtube.com by bigcitymusic

More info about Analogue Solutions Telemark :

• Analoguesolutions.com
  

News - MFOS - Sound Lab Ultimate

Sound Lab Ultimate is the latest project from "Music From Outer Space". It's a analog modular synthesizer released as DIY project. You can buy the PCB ( and front panels also ) on Musicfromouterspace.com , and also there you will find a detailed building guide.

Sound Lab ULTIMATE

Text from the video :

• This video describes the Sound Lab ULTIMATE. The latest project from Music From Outer Space. This is the largest most feature-rich single board analog synthesizer offered by MFOS. It is a challenging but very rewarding project. I offer a excellent quality PCB and professionally machined and silk-screened front and auxilliary panels for this project but as always you can make your own if you like. The synth's front panel is explored and several sample sounds are provided to show off some of the ULTIMATE's capabilities.

Source :

• Youtube.com by theraywilsonshow

More info about MFOS Sound Lab Ultimate :

• Musicfromouterspace.com
  

Buy MFOS Sound Lab Ultimate PCB :

• Musicfromouterspace.com
  

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...

Source :

• Youtube.com by macbethsynthesizers

More info about Macbeth X-Series :

• Macbethstudiosystems.com
  
• Myspace.com ( MacBeth Systensizers Myspace )
  

Macbeth X-Series pictures :

• Matrixsynth.com
  

News - Doepfer - Dark Energy overview

Audiofanzine.com talks with Dieter Doepfer about his new stand-alone synthesizer "Dark Enegery"

[Musikmesse] Doepfer - Dark Energy

Text from the video :

• Doepfer talks about the new Dark Energy, their analog monophonic stand-alone synthesizer that also features a USB and Midi interface.
  
  Watch this video and many others in higher resolution on www.audiofanzine.com

Source :

• Youtube.com by audiofanzinetv

More info about Doepfer Dark Energy :

• Doepfer.com ( Dark Energy info, preorder, videos .... )
  

Related posts :

• News - Doepfer - Dark Energy
  

News - Doepfer

Another video from Sonicstate.com on the Musikmesse 2009. This time, Dieter Doepfer shows the new modules and cases from his modular brand :

• Monster Case
• A-138m ( 4x4 Matrix mixer )
  
• A-111-5 ( Modular version of the Dark Energy )
• A-193 ( Polyphonic MIDI interface )
• A-187-1 ( Voltage controlled DSP effects module )

Dieter Demos some A-100 modules

Text from the video :

• Dieter Doepfer shows us the new Monster Case for true wrap-around Tonto style action, a 4x4 Matrix Mixer, Dark Energy module version and the polyphonic MIDI to CV interface A193.

Source :

• Sonicstate.com
  

More info about :

• Monster Case
• A-138m ( 4x4 Matrix mixer )
  
• A-111-5 ( Modular version of the Dark Energy )
• A-193 ( Polyphonic MIDI interface )
• A-187-1 ( Voltage controlled DSP effects module )

Related Posts :

• News - Doepfer - Dark Energy
  

News - Doepfer - Dark Energy

Sonicstate.com interviews Dieter Doepher during the Musikmesse to introduce "Dark Energy" standalone synthesizer. This analog monosynth will be released on June 2009 and the price will be over 400€ but this information could change.

The main characteristics are :

• Analog signal path
  
• One VCO
• One VCF Low Pass 24db
• Two LFO
• One ADSR
• Midi / USB interface with CV in/outs
  
• Plenty of modulations possibilities
  

MESSE09: Doepfer Dark Energy

Text from the video :

• For some reason, I thought it would be bigger, but despite its size, it's got a lot of quite complex modulation and routing options. I'll let MR Doepfer explain

Source :

• Sonicstate.com
  

More info about Doepfer Dark Energy :

• Doepfer.com ( Doepfer Dark Energy pre-release info )

NEWS - Drumcomputer MFB-522

MFB announces his new analog drum machine, the MFB-522. The aspect is very similar to the MFB-502 but this one has a sound more like the Roland TR-808. ( the 502 was more like early analog drum machines, Minipops, Ace-tone etc )

The MFB-522 main characteristics are :

• 9 analogue instruments
• Step-sequencer with 16 steps
• 25 controls for attack, decay, tone etc.
• Bass drum programmable in two lengths
• Tom/Conga programmable in three pitches
• Memory locations for 72 patterns and 8 songs

from MFB site

MFB 522

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• ! TR 808 sounding analogue Drum Machine !

Source :

• Youtube.com by nirvanabeach

More info about MFB 522 Drumcomputer :

• mfberlin.de
  

News - Radikal Technologies - Spectralis 2

Radikal Technologies mix analog and digital worlds inside their new synthesizer.

"The Spectralis 2 hybrid synth, fueled by the latest DSP- and true analog technology [...] The Spectralis 2’ oscillator section takes sound design to new extremes. The 4 oscillators offer continuously variable waveshapes plus time linearity modulation, FM, PM, oscillator synchronisation, bit reduction and independent pitch and volume envelopes. The self resonating filters, a 4 pole lowpass and a 2 pole multimode filter with LP, HP, BP and notch outputs, use two highly improved true analog circuit designs to overcome the restrictions of modelling based synths. [....] The synthesis engine takes advantage of a sophisticated step sequencing system - 32 independent parameter control lines with up to 192 steps let you explore an universe of previously unheard rhythmic effects and atmospheric textures. Punchy high resolution envelopes, are the cutting edge of todays synthesizer technology. " from Radikaltechnologies.com

Spectralis 2 will be available at the end of March

SPECTRALIS 2 Teaser 1

Source :

• Youtube.com by SCHAAFJOERG

More info about Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2:

• Radikaltechnologies.com
  

News - Native Instruments - Maschine

Two weeks ago on the Namm , the German company Native Instruments , introduce Maschine, a new groovebox / drum machine / controller . Maschine will be available the 1st of March and the price will be $669/ €599 .

This is some of the features ( from Native Instruments website )

• Combines intuitive sequencer, sampler and over 20 high-quality effects with real-time control and flexible routing into an inspiring Groove Production Studio
• Dedicated controller with 16 high-quality pads, 41 buttons, and 11 rotary encoders for playing, recording, sequencing, automation and arrangement
• Fastest workflow with pattern-based arrangement and perfect hardware, software and host environment integration
• Features step sequencing, real-time recording, note repeat, slicing, and auto-mapping for intuitive jamming
• Works as a plug-in for any software sequencer supporting VST®, AU™, or RTAS®

Introduction to Native Instruments Maschine

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• This is the first in a series of 17 videos that explain Maschine, the upcoming computer-based groove production studio from Native Instruments.
  
  To see the other videos that cover all areas of Maschine in detail, visit
  http://www.native-instruments.com/mas...

Source :

• Youtube.com by NativeInstruments

More info about Native Instruments Maschine :

• Native-instruments.com
  

News - Gforce - impOSCar 2 preview

Gforce has previewed the impOSCar 2 on the Namm 2009 . The "New Feature List" is huge, some of them are :

• New LFO
• Pink noise
• Improved arpeggiator
• Ring modulation
• Mono and poly unison
• Chord memory
• .......

There's not release date yet. For more videos, info and news visit Gforcesoftware.com

impOSCar2 - Chord Memory

impOSCar2 - Poly Unison

impOSCar2 - Arpeggios

impOSCar2 - Ring Mod

Source :

• Gforce Software
  

More info about Gforce impOSCar 2 :

• Gforcesoftware.com
  

News - Moog Etherwave plus

Moog introduces his new Theremin "Etherwave Plus" , and now is not only an instrument is also a controller because has CV outs , so now you can control your analog synthesizers with one of coolest electronic instruments in the world.

Moog Etherwave Plus CV Controller/Theremin

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• The newest member of the Moog Etherwave Theremin family is also the newest member of its controller family. The new Etherwave Plus extends the Theremins gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond by allowing the user to control gear with a wave of a hand, controlling synthesizers and effects while playing the Theremin. Its also a stand-alone CV (Control Voltage) controller.
  
  The Etherwave Plus CV control signals are proportional to the pitch and volume of the Theremins audio signal and can be connected to the pitch and volume CV inputs of a Little Phatty or other analog synthesizer for a new way to interact with a synth. www.moogmusic.com

Source :

• Youtube.com by MoogMusicInc

More info about Etherwave plus :

• Moogmusic.com
  

News - MOTU BPM

BPM (Beat Production Machine) , new Software Drum machine / Groovebox from MOTU.

These are the main features ( copied from MOTU webpage) :

• Complete rhythm production center for Mac and Windows
• Combines state-of-the-art rhythm programming technology with playable virtual instrument operation inspired by the classic drum machines of the 80's and 90's
• Provides complete creative control, from recording and programming individual samples to building and arranging entire songs
• Includes a comprehensive, expertly produced urban sound and loop library for urban, R&B, pop, rock and other music styles
• Combines drum machine programming, sampling, loops, synthesized drum sounds, multi-sample instrument sounds, mixing, effects processing, song arranging and asset browsing in one streamlined window
• Plug-and-play support for hands-on pad controllers such as the Akai MPD32 controller
• Exclusive SP1200 Emulation mode faithfully reproduces the unique characteristics of the classic sought-after E-mu SP1200
• State-of-the-art environment for laying down beats as quickly as your mind can "hear" them
  

MOTU BPM

Source :

• Vimeo.com by stretta and Stretta.blogspot.com

More info about MOTU BPM :

• Motu.com ( Overview )
• Motu.com ( Sound samples MP3)