Teenage Engineering OP-1 demo
As reported the other the Teenage Engineering synth is now ready for pre-order and if you are still uncertain whether to buy or not, here are some clips to help you decide:
The OP-1 is here – was available for pre-order and sold out instantly. And watching this demo from NAMM 2011 you can see why. I want one and quite probably you do too.
The synth from the Swedish House Mafia video, the OP-1 is another piece of Swedish style. Now in production, its sold out, but there will be more coming as soon as they can make them.
Phosphor – vintage digital additive synth
Audio Damage has released Phosphor, a virtual instrument modeled on the alphaSyntauri, a vintage digital additive synth.
The original alphaSyntauri required an Apple //e to operate, but we’ve gone ahead and eliminated the middle-man, and now you can have this classic digital synth in your DAW of choice.
Featuring two sixteen-partial additive oscillators, each with its own amp envelope, Phosphor’s topology closely follows the alphaSyntauri, while adding many modern features such as full velocity control, a much more extensive modulation routing system, tempo synced LFOs, a pair of delays, and two monophonic modes. The noise and oscillators are able to work in the original alphaSyntauri resolutions, and can also be run at modern sample rates. All this results in a much more sophisticated and capable synth than the original, without compromising the ability to recreate the classic sounds of the early days of digital synthesis.
Phosphor features
- Two complete oscillator/envelope sections modeled on the original topology of the alphaSyntauri.
- Each set of partials can run in “lo-fi” mode, emulating the original, or in a modern mode for alias-free sines.
- The noise can be either “lo-fi” digital shift-register noise, or modern white noise.
- Two complete delay sections with LP/HP filtering and cross-feedback.
- Two tempo-syncable LFOs with multiple modulation destinations.
- Full MIDI Learn.
Phosphor for Windows and Mac (VST/AU) is available to purchase for $59 USD.
More information: Audio Damage / Phosphor
Close up shots of the Fairlight CMI
Cool pictures of the Fairlight
The 2011 NAMM Show saw the introduction of the Fairlight CMI 30th Anniversary Edition – a new digital keyboard workstation, inspired by the classic Fairlight CMI.
In its initial form, the CMI-30A replicates the functionality of the original Series II and Series III CMIs. The user experience is quite different from that of a conventional PC and mouse and like the original is based on a light pen which interacts directly with a screen.
The iPod touch communicates with the Fairlight using MIDI. This means that you’ll should be able to use a variety of applications that run on iOS to control the Fairlight.
Orders are now being taken for the $20,000 production units. While this is out of our price range, it’s clear that an amazing amount of care and craft is going into the creation of the new Fairlight – and you can expect to see elements of it show up in other products. Vogel has already announced an iOS Fairlight, which will put much of the power of the original Fairlight onto an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.
Functional Specification
The original Fairlight CMIs were renowned not only for their superb sound quality, but also their elegant and intuitive software.
The CMI-30A combines the very best features of the Fairlight series IIX and the III, with significant new developments.
Sound quality is continuously variable using the unique “goodness” control which spans from Series I, II, or III quality to “best possible” 36-bit floating point.
The base 30A system offers 24 tracks and channels,which will be optionally expandable to 200 (details to be confirmed). Software upgrades will also be available to provide full post-production, mixing and recording functionality.
Software functionality is being finalised at the time of publication. Please refer to this site for updates as development continues towards the release version, but here is a general outline.
Waveform drawing and FFT sound generation will be available, with the ease of use of the earlier systems. There will also be the ever popular “Page D” display page, expanded to vary the viewpoint (such as rotation) of a 3D sample.
Teenage Engineering OP-1, synthesizer now available to pre-order
Teenage Engineering has announced that the OP-1 is ready for production and can now be ordered.
OP-1 is ready. Make your reservation today.
Finally. After more than two years of development the OP-1 is now ready for production.
Due to initial limited supply we now accept reservations.
Manufacturing, assembly and shipping will be eight weeks.
The OP-1 is available to order for $799 / 799 EUR.
More information: Teenage Engineering
M-Audio Official Venom Product Promo
You will be hearing this all over radio, or so they claim hehe
Here’s the official Venom product video for M-Audio’s first every hardware synthesizer.
Pure vintage: Electronic Sackbut Synthesizer
Hugh LeCaine of Ottawa created the Electronic Sackbut Synthesizer in his home studio over a period of three years from 1945 to 1948. This synthesizer is the first voltage-controlled synthesizer ever built, preceding the manufacture of commercial synthesizers by twenty years. Le Caine, a nuclear physicist with the National Research Council, was passionate about music. He was concerned that the musical notes produced by electronic instruments in the 1930s, such as the Hammond Organ and the Morse Robb Wave Organs, lacked a certain expressivity. Determined to shape technology for the needs of the musician and expand the possibilities of musical sound he built a synthesizer that allows for complex variations in pitch and tone. This, LeCaine achieved, through the innovative use of voltage control. The technique provides an automatic background voltage that can remain stable or be altered through the manipulation of the knobs and keyboard. The keys are sensitive to a vertical pressure that controls the volume and a lateral pressure that changes the pitch. In this way the musician can simultaneously manipulate the volume, pitch, and timbre of each note and produce gradual transitions from one sound to the next. The rudimentary appearance of the synthesizer its three legs made of crossed pieces of scrap wood and with instructions penciled onto its surface camouflages the brilliant concept behind this invention. LeCaine’s Electronic Sackbut Synthesizer is the precursor of today’s electronic instruments.
J.M.Jarre – Equinoxe Part 6 – live cover by Yarosystems
Always nice to see the Nova in action
A simple live cover of Jean Michel Jarre Equinoxe Part 6. All the sounds from the Novation Nova synthesizer.
Teenage Engineering @ NAMM 2011 OP-1
Teenage Engineering announced at the 2011 NAMM Show that their OP-1 synthesizer is now available for order and they expect it to ship in about 8 weeks.
The video above features Teenage Engineering’s Jesper discussing the current state of the OP-1 synthesizer.
It’s priced at $ 799 / € 799. Details below.
Check it out and let us know what you think!
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Synthesizer Specifications:
Synthesizers
- Multiple Synthesizer Engines with exchangable Architecture.
- 8 dedicated instant sound select keys
Sound Engines
- Dr Wave – Raw 8-bit yupe sound engine
- FM – Easy to tweak FM synthesis engine
- Pulse – Square wave type engine
- String – Physical modeling with a twist
- Digital – Raw digital type of engine
- Phase – Phase distortion engine
- Cluster – Multiple Wave Cluster
- Feature additions of Engines will be available with software upgrades
Sample Engines
- Dedicated instant Synth Sampler with 6 seconds sampling time for each slot.
- Dedicated instant Drum Sampler with 12 seconds sampling time for each slot.With automated layout feature.
- Instant sampling with built-in Microphone or Line in
Envelopes
- Classic ADSR type of envelope
- Dynamic Envelope for Drum sounds.
- Future additions of Envelopes will be available with software upgrades
Effects
- Multiple Effects with exchangable Architecture.
- Delay – Classic delay type
- Phone – Hacked phone effect
- Punch – Adds punch to your sound
- Grid – Grid based echo
- Spring – Spring reverb type
- Future additions of Effects will be available with software upgrades
Tape Feature
- 4 individual tracks with instant Solo
- Instant variable Tape Speed
- 12 minutes recording time in Normal tape speed.
- Up to 48 minutes recording time in Low tape speed
- Loop function with movable region
- Tape tricks for Break Tape, Bits and Reverse.
- Memo 1 & 2 for instant memorizing Effects / EQ / Pan or Levels / Tape Speed
- Reverse Recording
- Classic Tape editing Features Lift / Split and Drop
- Lift tape recordings back into Sampler for endless sound design.
Motion Sensor
- 3 Axis Motion sensor (G-Force)
- Assignable to any synth, envelope, effect parameter or to pitch.
Built-in FM radio
- Sample direct from any radiostation
- Record direct to tape
HARDWARE
CPU
- 400 MHz Processor Core(800 MMACSS performance)
- 64 MB Low-Power SDRAM (12ns)
- 512 MB Nand Flash storage
- 24-bit 96kHz ADC/DAC
Battery
- Li-Ion 1800 mAh
- 16 hours active Battery Life
- 2 Years stand-by time
- Charge via USB port
I/O
- USB 2.0 high speed (OTG)
- 3.5 mm Line Input, Output
- Built-in microphone
- High output mini speaker 8 Ohm 1 Watt
- 3-axis accelerometer (G-force) sensor
- Worldwide FM band support (64-108 MHz)
Display
- Amoled display running in 60 fps
- 320 x 160 pixel resolution
- Color Depth: 16.7 M
- Contrast: 10000:1
- Viewing Angle: 170°
- Life Time: 30,000 hrs
- 2500mAh li-ion Polymer Battery
Mechanical
- Low profile keyboard module
- Scissor-switch ultra low profile design
- Expected lifespan of 10 million keystrokes per key
Encoders
- Industrial Grade Incremental Encoders
- Rotational life: Up to 1,000,000 revolutions
- Excellent indexing feel (remains consistent over life)
- Zinc diecast and fiber enforced high performance plastic
- Used in Avionics Operating temperature range: -40 to +85°C2.8
Body
- Advanced CNC:d one-piece Aluminum design.
- 2 X M6 Mounting holes for accessories.
- 2 X Cuts for strap accessory.
Color
- Light grey powder coated body and EDM textured keyboard
Dimensions
- L 282 mm, H 102 mm, D 13.5 mm
Packaging
The OP-1 comes shipped in a reusable environmental friendly package made out of Paperfoam material.
Full feature of THE LABORATORY
Analog Experience THE LABORATORY takes everything good about the Player and Factory and adds new features that turn it into a full production suite! In addition to 3500 fabulous sounding presets made from the best synths ever, we’ve added 200 Scenes offering layers, beats, arpeggiation and more.
The Laboratory software is Arturia’s most advanced version in the Analog series. It offers a new depth of access to the synth patches and the possibility to customize the impressive library of internationally designed presets. A new scene mode allows several sounds to be played at the same time with the addition of arpeggiation melodies, drums and FX loops.
When combined, the 49-key keyboard controller and the Analog Laboratory software offers a unique playing experience. As a matter of fact, the workflow is the same as on a traditional Hardware synthesizer, but at better value and with better integration in the studio environment.
Main Features
Software
* 3500 virtual analog synthesizer sounds that have defined the sonic palette of current music.
* 200 scenes that will you get started in 11 musical genres: Electro, Urban, Pop, Rock, Soundtrack, Jazz, Latin, Funk, Classical, World, Dub-Reggae.
* All the presets selected from the Arturia Classic Synths Minimoog-V, Moog Modular V, CS-80V, ARP 2600 V, Prophet V, Prophet VS and Jupiter-8V.
* In-depth Editing on the original synths for the owners of Arturia Classic Analog recreations.
* Smart Preset Manager: by Instrument, by Type and/or by Characteristics, and find presets according to these filtered choices.
* * Straight-forward Editing, with the most essential parameters for personalizing presets:
* o Filter and LFO sections,
* o 4 Key Parameters differing for each preset
* o Chorus & Delay mix,
* o 2 ADSR envelopes
* Integrates as a plug-in within your sequencer, on Mac and PC, or plays as a stand alone software synthesizer.
Hardware
* Keyboard: 49 keys with velocity and aftertouch
* Controllers: 2 encoders with press selection, 11 standard rotary encoders, 9 sliders, 23 switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel, 4 touch-sensitive and pressure-sensitive pads
* Connectivity : Midi in & out, USB, Sustain pedal, Expression pedal, Aux footswitch, Breath controller
* 32 digit LED screen
* Also functions as a universal MIDI controller
Perfect Integration:
* Use the keyboard to select sounds according to their characteristics
* Browse presets with the dedicated encoders
* Save and recall snapshots on your hardware
* Control any sonic parameter from the keyboard
* Trigger drums from the pads
Premium MIDI controller features:
* High quality aluminum and wooden case
* New editing options allowing for a quick set up with any application, thanks to the MIDI control center
* Easy MIDI set-up directly on the keyboard.
M-Audio Venom Hands on Demo @ NAMM
The M-Audio Venom 49-key synthesizer combines the character of classic analog synths with modern digital processing to deliver an aggressive, infectious new sound. Whet your appetite with the included presets, then sink your teeth into creating original sounds—from atmospheric and subtle, to angry and downright nasty. Easily tweak parameters from the intuitive top-panel interface, or explore endless sound design and configuration possibilities with the included software editor. Perform bass lines, leads, and more with a full-size keyboard designed to satisfy serious players. You can even use Venom as an audio interface with Pro Tools M-Powered* and other music software—forming a powerful production machine to take your music in dangerous new directions.
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