Frequency Tests For Speakers

If you need to test out your new speakers or get the levels right on an audio system with no input, try these tests.

http://www.burninwave.com/

This free downloadable CD seperates tones on different tracks in case you are equalizing levels one by one:

http://virtuelvis.com/archives/2004/09/audio-test-cd

Rebuilt Korg M50

…we at Purplelover’s saved the synth section of this M50 by removing the busted up parts, revamped its package and housed it in a very cool free standing pine box.

Auction LINK

Roland SP-808ex Synth Engine Demo/Overview Video

This is an overview of the SP-808ex synth fx engine where I play a few patches and talk about the synthesizer editing capabilities. I think the synth engine itself sounds very good and can add a special touch to your mix even when its only monosynth. When you are using the synth engine, make sure you have your midi controller set to ch. 11 and that effects are turned on. If the patch uses the d-beam, then turn on the appropriate button near the d-beam. Press FX INFO or Shift-FX Info to get into the editing features, and use the appropriate knobs for live tweaking.

The SP-808ex has something for everybody. Check out my tutorial on using its vocoder.

SP-808 Vocoder Tutorial

This machine is not always immediate without a manual, but you can get good results. The Vocoder is one of those things that you need to know how to set up. Make sure you don’t have anything connected to input “L” !!! Unplug it (unless your using an externally preamped MIC)

This is not a demonstration of its capabilities, just a tutorial.

Video: 52 Reason Tricks by James Bernard

52 Reason and Record Tips by James Bernard Week 1 from James Bernard on Vimeo.

http://vimeo.com/9558969

Smile.DK, new album coming.

February 18, 2010

Smile is back in the studio!

Announcing the recording of a new album…

The Smile Team would like to announce that SMiLE.dk is back in the studio recording their new album “The Make-Up Collection”.

More details about the album will be announced soon.

~The SMiLE Team

from facebook:

Aaaa so much fun!!Just arrived home from the studio! There is alot of exiting things going on!!Lots of love

Blog Link or Facebook Link

Synth Concept: A-SYNTH

Concept:

A Dual OSC Analog Synthesizer with a sampling OSC & flash memory.

Features:

-sampling

-Switchable filters, to combine an analog OSC with sample wave

-Chorus + Delay FX.

-patch in / out sends the wave or OSC to outboard gear and back for pre-envelope and pre-filter processing.

Conclusion:

It would be something like a V-synth, but with analog pathways, or a Doepher dark energy but with sampling and onboard FX. Extra Outputs and Inputs would make it semi modular and function as part of the patch.

Drumaxx Public Beta4

We will release it as “pay what you think it’s worth” with a €9 minimum of which we give €1 to a charity in Haiti.

http://forum.image-line.com/viewtopic.php?t=48128

Drumaxx emulates real drum membranes & mallets.

I couldn’t get the mac version to run in Logic 8. However it did load in other programs.

One suggestion I would have is to have dimensional values on each knobs so the user could write them down then build an approximation of their drum in real life. Like a drum shell designer. Also snare springs on / off, tightness, and size would be an interesting suggestion beyond the mallet noise knob. Searching the internet I couldn’t find any software that lets you hear or design acoustic drums.

Link

Perhaps this is similar to the Jomox M.Brane 1_1?

Roland Juno 106 Blue Led Mod

To top it off, the plastic side panels have been replaced with nicely figured pieces of quilted maple.

Pictures and auction here.

Acidlab Bassline 2 TB-303 on Ebay

AUCTION LINK

Handmade in germany by a true underground electronic music enthusiast. Its not exactly like a 303, I believe only the real thing can be, but this one has its own unique voice that’s just as rewarding.

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