tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838227620785119422024-03-13T19:09:31.038-04:00Seaweed Factoryseaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-65861710558902639362022-07-05T18:45:00.003-04:002022-07-05T18:45:39.093-04:00Sizz Records Compilation Vol. 3<iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=358780717/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/track=1544771220/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="https://sizzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sizz-records-compilation-vol-3">Sizz Records Compilation Vol. 3 by Moonrocks</a></iframe>
<br><br>
There's new Moonrocks music out on the <a href="https://sizzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sizz-records-compilation-vol-3">Sizz Records Compilation Vol. 3.</a>
<br><br>
Proceeds from the album go to benefit <a href="https://eccmaine.org/">The New Equality Community Center (ECC)</a> in Portland, Maine.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-17537849162892202572022-06-19T19:11:00.000-04:002022-06-19T19:11:35.804-04:00Two New Reverb Plugins Now AvailableSeaweed Factory is proud to present two new Max4Live reverb plugins!
<br><br>
<h2>DulseVerb</h2>
<br>
<a href="https://seaweedfactory.gumroad.com/l/dulseverb">DulseVerb</a> is an algorithmic reverb for Max4Live that recreates the sound of early reverberators. It has three sections: early reflections, diffusion and late reflections.
<br><br>
<iframe width="799" height="449" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wF7J9rqN-88" title="DulseVerb 1.0 Demo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<br><br>
<h2>KelpVerb</h2>
<br>
<a href="https://seaweedfactory.gumroad.com/l/kelpverb">KelpVerb</a> is an algorithmic reverb for Max4Live that recreates the sonic character of recirculation reverberators.
<br><br>
<iframe width="799" height="449" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vMVF9Hkyevc" title="KelpVerb 1.0 Demo" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<br><br>
Theses plugins were built in Max version 8.1.11 and have been tested with Max4Live from Ableton Live 10.1.42. <b>A version of Ableton which supports Max4Live is required to use these reverb plugins.</b>
<br><br>
Both are available on through the <a href="https://seaweedfactory.gumroad.com/l/">Seaweed Factory gumroad store</a>.
<br><br>
Use the discount code <b>sfblog</b> for a 50% discount.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-23309626556585819442021-10-02T13:41:00.001-04:002021-10-05T20:45:21.032-04:00Everyone Else is Asleep seriesWe're proud to announce the release of <a href="https://rizzle.tv/channel/61573b041086650c1cd6879f">Everyone Else is Asleep</a>, a new series on <a href="https://rizzle.tv/channel/61573b041086650c1cd6879f">Rizzle.tv</a> based on a short story by Billy Hanson from his horror anthology <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/spider-season-billy-hanson/1129254717">Spider Season</a>. It features a soundtrack by <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/">Moonrocks</a>, with illustrations by <a href="http://www.slomotionart.com/">Karl Slominski</a>.
<br><br>
Here's a preview of the series.
<br><br>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xxA-hnVv2o8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
<br><br>
New episodes will be released every day in October. <a href="https://rizzle.tv/channel/61573b041086650c1cd6879f">You can watch them here.</a>
<br><br>
The soundtrack features pieces from the albums <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/slow-television">Slow Television</a> and <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/on-a-sunlit-low">On a Sunlit Low</a>.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-72998499198971321102021-09-23T20:09:00.005-04:002021-09-23T20:09:54.545-04:00Two Remastered Moonrocks Albums Now Available DigitallyTwo new Moonrocks albums are now available online for the first time. Previously, these albums were only available as very limited physical releases. They have been remastered to provide a more even listening experience.
<br><br>
<h2>With Ghosts</h2>
<br>
<iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=453042593/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/with-ghosts">With Ghosts by Moonrocks</a></iframe>
<br><br>
<a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/with-ghosts">With Ghosts</a> is the final album in a triptych starting with <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/in-a-nuclear-age">In A Nuclear Age</a> and <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/1859">1859</a>. The majority of the music is of a more ambient nature. It was recorded 200x-2008 in Portland, Maine and Boston, but never released. Production by Moonrocks, featuring contibutions from Josh Lemay and Jeremy "Rosma" Strain.
<br><br>
<h2>7000</h2>
<br>
<iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3058149498/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/7000">7000 by Moonrocks</a></iframe>
<br><br>
<a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/7000">7000</a> is a compilation of early recordings exploring electronic music composition. Most of the album was pulled off of old cassette tapes.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comPortland, ME, USA43.6590993 -70.256818943.652888916395682 -70.265401968847655 43.66530968360432 -70.248235831152343tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-8970086930938092742021-09-23T19:39:00.002-04:002021-09-23T20:10:41.046-04:00Drowned World EP<iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=157137712/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="https://drownedworld.bandcamp.com/album/drowned-world">Drowned World by Drowned World</a></iframe>
<br><br>
<a href="https://drownedworld.bandcamp.com/releases">Drowned World</a> is a new project with a bandmate from <a href="https://soundcloud.com/torbitmusic">Torbit</a>. We have recently released a self-titled EP. Dedicated to the vastness of the ocean, it is our tribute to the obscure internet genre "Oceangrunge" as well as the wave-battered coastline of Maine.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-8271689949247555332021-09-23T19:31:00.002-04:002021-09-23T19:31:36.946-04:00Sample Pack Links FixedAn update to Google Drive caused most of the sample pack links to stop working. The links have been refreshed to fix this issue.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-6582554500251514762021-04-06T18:40:00.003-04:002021-04-06T18:40:48.547-04:00Seaweedfactory Feature with William HessianI'll be participating in <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/williamhessian">William Hessian's Twitch stream</a> tonight, 4/6/2021, at 8PM EST in celebration of the release of the <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/polyjazx">Polyjazx EP</a>.
<br>
<br>
I'll also be going over some past projects and talking about a new project.
<br>
<br>
<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/williamhessian">https://www.twitch.tv/williamhessian</a>
<br>
<br>
Check out more of Will's work on <a href="https://www.williamhessian.com/">his website</a> or <a href="https://www.patreon.com/williamhessian">Patreon</a>.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-78050135199846160112021-04-06T18:33:00.004-04:002021-09-23T20:38:53.455-04:00Polyjazx EP Out Now<iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2375099221/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/polyjazx">Polyjazx by Moonrocks</a></iframe>
<br><br>
The Polyjazx EP is out now on <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/polyjazx">Bandcamp</a>.
<br><br>
Cover art by Cover art by James Holcombe.
<br><br>
<a href="http://www.jamesholcombe.co.uk">www.jamesholcombe.co.uk</a>
<br><br>
James also makes <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/jphcards/">science-themed greeting cards.</a>seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-36347868643295675292021-03-29T22:58:00.004-04:002021-03-29T22:58:54.082-04:00Polyjazx Music Video<div style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/530588367?byline=0&portrait=0" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script>
<br>
A music video for Polyjazx from the <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/polyjazx">Polyjazx EP</a> from Moonrocks, <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/polyjazx">available 4/2/2021 on Bandcamp</a>.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-72085773773038416432020-10-18T12:31:00.001-04:002020-10-18T12:31:20.914-04:00Gain Vaults EP<iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2000005116/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/gain-vaults-ep">Gain Vaults EP by Moonrocks</a></iframe>
<br><br>
Gain Vaults, an EP by Moonrocks, is out now on <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/gain-vaults-ep">Bandcamp</a>.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-75437794720637248442020-07-16T19:40:00.000-04:002020-07-16T19:40:12.770-04:00Sizz Records Comp #2<a href="https://sizzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sizz-comp-2">Sizz Records Comp #2</a> is out now on Sizz Records.
<br><br>
A 122 track compilation of experimental musicians from around the world!
<br><br>
Moonrocks and Torbit have both contributed a track.
<br><br>
<iframe style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=441280380/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/track=3652336057/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://sizzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sizz-comp-2">Sizz Comp #2 by Moonrocks</a></iframe>
<br><br>
<iframe style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=441280380/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/track=262589866/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://sizzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sizz-comp-2">Sizz Comp #2 by Torbit</a></iframe>
<br><br>
All proceeds go towards the <a href="https://www.lakotalaw.org/about-us">Lakota People's Law Project</a>.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comPortland, ME, USA43.6590993 -70.256818915.348865463821156 -105.4130689 71.969333136178847 -35.1005689tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-82453166626569752332020-06-21T19:28:00.003-04:002020-07-16T19:33:23.956-04:00Slow Television<iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2660049049/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/slow-television">Slow Television by Moonrocks</a>
</iframe>
<br><br>
Slow Television, a long playing ambient album by Moonrocks, is out now on <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/slow-television">Bandcamp</a>.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-9850495018677602682020-05-19T18:30:00.001-04:002020-05-19T18:30:19.098-04:00On A Sunlit Low<iframe style="border: 0; width: 350px; height: 470px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=3329042137/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=e99708/tracklist=false/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/on-a-sunlit-low">On A Sunlit Low by Moonrocks</a></iframe><br />
<br />
A new album from Moonrocks, On A Sunlit Low, is now available on <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/on-a-sunlit-low">Bandcamp</a> and <a href="https://soundcloud.com/moonrocksmusic/sets/on-a-sunlit-low">Soundcloud</a>. seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-77917423630083497502019-11-24T18:27:00.000-05:002019-11-24T18:28:28.937-05:00Silent Gallery ShowSeaweed Factory prepared an installation for the <b>Silent Gallery Show</b> at 11 Hemlock St in Portland, Maine on November 22nd, 2019. <br />
<br />
<a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/silent-gallery.html" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8kd_1_bzhIG7Dkyc2O0ndBPIkOu0FaI5KzCdDzGrwvW5SW_jW_imosfV0X8_Em-ZkiDQR5dBP1Jo0BAFC4ZB0bMpInY1FpxmB0ro0MN2Xx6KXidrxS23RNIpQnLeLnm-QStyfcl_BQPux/s400/corner-display.png" width="341" height="400" data-original-width="1363" data-original-height="1600" /></a><br />
<br />
Read more about it <a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/silent-gallery.html">here.</a>seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-27321598056662339382019-11-10T12:14:00.000-05:002019-11-10T12:14:19.527-05:00Hemlock Haunted House Sound Installation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvdKCisacFzmeTsHWLZLr7R5_nDc-VYq4ZP-5cPZgecL0IgpBEYIo10hLiJsNy8oh2aLIhtIgL2Eo4a9ImjXGaTInkgLbz1mvJaz_5Lam6DcXUzxaDyBzXN5yVx_WsvbwlPVqShVDaohi/s1600/hhh.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrvdKCisacFzmeTsHWLZLr7R5_nDc-VYq4ZP-5cPZgecL0IgpBEYIo10hLiJsNy8oh2aLIhtIgL2Eo4a9ImjXGaTInkgLbz1mvJaz_5Lam6DcXUzxaDyBzXN5yVx_WsvbwlPVqShVDaohi/s400/hhh.jpg" width="400" height="400" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="1200" /></a><br />
<br />
A four-channel sound installation piece was created for the <a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/hemlock-haunted-house-2019-sound.html">2019 Haunted House</a> at 11 Hemlock Street in Portland, Maine.<br />
<br />
<iframe style="border: 0; width: 100%; height: 120px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=2972425358/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/artwork=small/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/hemlock-haunted-house">Hemlock Haunted House by Moonrocks</a></iframe><br />
<br />
Recreate the sonic experience at home with <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/hemlock-haunted-house">this release</a>.<br />
seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-71449810510224252672019-11-10T11:13:00.001-05:002019-11-10T11:13:51.630-05:00RadioDataParser<b>RadioDataParser</b> is a tool for extracting license data from the FCC's Universal Licensing System advanced search and converting it to CSV. <br />
<br />
When using the search, results can be emailed to a user. The result format is somewhat archaic, so this tool was written to convert the data to a more readable CSV, comma separated value, format.<br />
<br />
The program and its source code can be found on <a href="https://github.com/seaweedfactory/RadioDataParser/releases">GitHub</a>.<br />
<br />
The search it operates on is available here:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchAdvanced.jsp">https://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchAdvanced.jsp</a>seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-35962083480539766332019-04-13T11:30:00.001-04:002019-04-13T11:30:45.479-04:00Casio FZ-10m DIY Rack Ears<a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/casio-fz10m-rack-ears.html" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIRjfo5DZryzQysoXZxdtllbLxmnCFHWHcWZwv3sFbe5JkmaJ9lwWzbdaDjEcqE5BpwZ1mBLZzYZT9M-9c44Tipw0nP4TtKSerVutGpa5pYm3bcJv5WUpCIP_8DIfC6VqxRlvUdljS-5d/s640/fz10m_rackmount.jpg" width="640" height="277" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="692" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/casio-fz10m-rack-ears.html">Here are some notes</a> on constructing <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/rack-ears/">rack ears</a> for the Casio FZ-10m rackmount sampler.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-40454309328827460412019-04-12T21:34:00.002-04:002019-04-12T21:34:58.279-04:00Portland Board Street Art<a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/boards.html" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS1dTmV5qHRsZmQakcYa33B3Jlh6UeySoBWDADF0WxeUd6pTUVQ0sQnvBIZCzdxq3x8m-Byo6MNSDo6pxMg1zfF4jQRLM6LzSpgvTEFrGAL2MxQtDb0pct0KQPI4KoR6-s8NFBH6hJDQHz/s640/10.jpg" width="640" height="480" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/boards.html">Here is a collection of photos</a> of a new type of street art which started appearing in Portland, Maine a few years ago. <br />
<br />
Each piece consists of a painted board attached to a street sign with wire. The earliest photo dates to 2017.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-35399180809675187182019-04-12T20:00:00.000-04:002019-04-12T20:00:24.630-04:00SpaceTools<b>SpaceTools</b> is a library of tools for scraping MySpace data to JSON.<br />
<br />
The library itself can be found on GitHub:<br />
<br />
<a href="https://github.com/seaweedfactory/SpaceTools">https://github.com/seaweedfactory/SpaceTools</a><br />
<br />
<b>SpaceTool</b> is a command line interface to SpaceTools library.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://github.com/seaweedfactory/SpaceTool">https://github.com/seaweedfactory/SpaceTool</a><br />
<br />
See the GitHub pages for documentation.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-23685695651733508142019-03-03T21:18:00.003-05:002019-03-03T21:19:18.540-05:00Kurzweil K2000 OS ROM Upgrade<a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/kurzweil-k2000-os-rom-upgrade.html" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2w-5_abRkbNShdHj-nuDv3akurzTgWPHW1b-2r-dRz7dDSs-_cBCGYtWmUEBk_kocXVKJ9mjYF26tD3DxLur-8wsNiOnu5S9tY4dyvTllO7lD-uh_KsvbJh-pi682XlTCu4cezq7Tuop/s640/7.png" width="640" height="480" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/kurzweil-k2000-os-rom-upgrade.html">This tutorial</a> will show the process for upgrading the OS for the Kurzweil K2000 synthesizer. The OS itself is stored on two EPROM chips, called the Hi ROM and the Lo ROM. This upgrade was purchased from <a href="https://www.ebay.com/str/SynthPlus/">SynthPlus</a> on eBay, as the original upgrade is difficult to get directly from Kurzweil. I've followed their guide, which is available <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-EOnIiQ7Wu3Wc8AFKWe07GjG4doo9yHd">here</a>. Some steps were slightly different due to the PRAM upgrade in this unit.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-68531037092011309112019-02-18T16:11:00.001-05:002021-09-23T19:10:50.996-04:00MSYN_SK Sample Pack<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0CIcg_2hJZomyk_VtCttasCa7PWHOaZqLh6aJbrQjGXjotFCFkv5-ZXWsMZG9CZ6WgmXLFm3l7Qb7w3cCSs6lQNEqzbFcpr4ZCt-BYZsV5kX-6IvLpI_J0U1IV9-n67MPrSgJr2YydkO/s1600/Seaweed+Factory+MSYN.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0CIcg_2hJZomyk_VtCttasCa7PWHOaZqLh6aJbrQjGXjotFCFkv5-ZXWsMZG9CZ6WgmXLFm3l7Qb7w3cCSs6lQNEqzbFcpr4ZCt-BYZsV5kX-6IvLpI_J0U1IV9-n67MPrSgJr2YydkO/s400/Seaweed+Factory+MSYN.png" width="400" height="294" data-original-width="1124" data-original-height="827" /></a><br />
<br />
Here is a new sample pack produced using a <a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/microsynth.html">Seaweed Factory MSYN Microsynth</a>. The MSYN is a tiny microsynth containing an oscillator which modulates another oscillator, followed by a gating circuit with variable gate width. The entire signal path is analog and built around a 40106 hex inverter IC. Each sample was then processed using a modified Casio SK-1 Sampling Keyboard to give the synth tones more weirdness and distortion. <br />
<br />
A similar sample pack was produced for the <a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/sample-packs.html#FM_SK">TX81z and SK-1</a> some time ago.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Px1me6bMeH4ia6-eiuiaMMSEqeGK7baX/view?usp=sharing">Download MSYN_SK Sample Pack</a><br />
<br />
If you would like to help support the production of these entirely free sample packs, consider buying an album from our <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com">Bandcamp</a>.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-72480452172549509742019-02-09T22:26:00.001-05:002021-09-23T19:13:26.246-04:00Yamaha EMP100 Impulse Responses<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3On8lChfmDoRxCOov1gkEvRkT-KyuiXTXOG047R-Q7hyphenhyphenBzy4R5eszLxzLvnmsqtQbWWmIewPrCGSN2Qw8FTA6loYzLxtyLu1qvOPNqZ38spHrRnY9a3CUdxaesfFT5wthBnd7So8EsanC/s1600/yamaha_emp100_top.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3On8lChfmDoRxCOov1gkEvRkT-KyuiXTXOG047R-Q7hyphenhyphenBzy4R5eszLxzLvnmsqtQbWWmIewPrCGSN2Qw8FTA6loYzLxtyLu1qvOPNqZ38spHrRnY9a3CUdxaesfFT5wthBnd7So8EsanC/s640/yamaha_emp100_top.png" width="640" height="600" data-original-width="1553" data-original-height="1456" /></a><br />
<br />
Today we have a collection of impulse responses for the Yamaha EMP100. These files can be loaded into a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convolution_reverb">convolution reverb</a> to simulate the processing of the Yamaha EMP100. Each response was recorded directly using a transient sample. Only reverb and early reflection (ER) presets were sampled. Each file is labeled with its original preset number and title.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13onViPqQm92KNofoCCJZinwntxuANjY9/view?usp=sharing">Download Yamaha EMP100 Impulse Response Pack</a><br />
<br />
Here are descriptions from the patch list provided with the unit.<br />
<br />
<b>01 Large Hall Reverb 1</b><br />
<b>02 Large Hall Reverb 2</b><br />
These two programs simulate the reverberation of two different large halls. Both are excellent "general-use" reverb effects.<br />
<br />
<b>03 Room Reverb 1</b><br />
<b>04 Room Reverb 2</b><br />
These effects produce the type of reverberation you'd experience in a small to medium-size room with hard wall surfaces. Both are particularly effective with drum or percussive sounds.<br />
<br />
<b>05 Vocal Reverb 1</b><br />
<b>06 Vocal Reverb 2</b><br />
An ideal reverb effect for use with solo vocals or chorus.<br />
<br />
<b>07 Plate Reverb 1</b><br />
<b>08 Plate Reverb 2</b><br />
These are relatively "soft" reverb effects that are well suited for use with strings or brass.<br />
<br />
<b>09 Hall ER</b><br />
This is a straightforward early-reflection effect that has a distinct "gated" feel.<br />
<br />
<b>10 Random ER</b><br />
A somewhat "rougher" sound than the Hall ER program.<br />
<br />
<b>11 Reverse ER</b><br />
The level of the reflections increases rather than decreasing with time, producing an effect similar to that of a tape recording played backwards.<br />
<br />
<b>12 Spring ER</b><br />
This program simulates the sound of a spring reverb unit, and produces a much tighter sound than the Hall ER program.<br />
<br />
<b>31 Piano Hall</b><br />
A natural reverb simulation that is ideally suited to piano.<br />
<br />
<b>34 Church</b><br />
This is a reverb program that will make organ voices sound as if they are being played in a spacious church.<br />
<br />
<b>38 Attack Brass Reverb</b><br />
This sharp, short reverb effect will help brass section phrases to stand out.<br />
<br />
<b>64 Room Ambience</b><br />
An excellent effect to add ambience to rhythm machine sequences.<br />
<br />
<b>65 Hall Ambience</b><br />
A very reflective, "live" ambience for all types of drums.<br />
<br />
<b>66 Bright Ambience</b><br />
A basic but bright ambience that can bring your drum sound to life.<br />
<br />
<b>67 Tight Ambience</b><br />
This tight, punchy reverb is a good choice for simple drum phrases.<br />
<br />
<b>68 Hard Room</b><br />
This is a rather pronounced ambience effect that can be used for a range of instruments in addition to drums.<br />
<br />
<b>69 Kick Reverb</b><br />
Recommended for use with rhythm machine bass drum sounds. Also good for toms.<br />
<br />
<b>71 Snare Reverb</b><br />
An orthodox snare drum reverb effect.<br />
<br />
<b>74 Reverse Gate</b><br />
A popular effect for a wide range of drums and percussion sounds.<br />
<br />
<b>75 Percussion Gate</b><br />
Indispensable for cowbell, conga, and other percussion instruments that have a strong attack. Can really being an instrument forward in an ensemble.<br />
<br />
<b>76 Percussion Reverse Gate</b><br />
A reverse gate created specifically for use with percussion instruments. Use on instruments you want to stand out.<br />
<br />
<b>79 Percussion Reverb</b><br />
The fundamental reverb for all percussion instruments. You can lengthen the reverb time a bit to make this effect perfect for use in slow tunes.<br />
<br />
<b>80 Percussion Room</b><br />
A very spacious reverb that is useful with all percussion instruments.<br />
<br />
<b>81 Percussion ER</b><br />
A fairly short gate-like effect adds a unique touch to percussion.<br />
<br />
<b>82 Shaker Reverse</b><br />
This one adds a reverse effect to shaker sounds. Try it for extra impact in introductions.<br />
<br />
<b>85 Vocal Reverb</b><br />
A basic and very useful reverb for vocals.<br />
<br />
<b>88 Bathroom</b><br />
This effect should need no explanation. If you've ever sung in the bathroom, you've heard it before.<br />
<br />
<b>98 Long Tunnel</b><br />
Quite a reverb - about 12 seconds worth, in fact.<br />
<br />
<br />
More impulse responses for other effects units can be found on the <a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/sample-packs.html#Lexicon_Alex_IR">Sample Pack</a> page. If you would like to help support the production of these entirely free sample packs, consider buying an album from our <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/">Bandcamp</a>! seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-77947912168558344562018-12-15T10:57:00.000-05:002019-02-09T22:28:38.952-05:00Rabbit Rabbit Now Available<iframe style="border: 0; width: 500px; height: 620px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/album=859565419/size=large/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=0687f5/tracklist=false/transparent=true/" seamless><a href="http://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/rabbit-rabbit">Rabbit Rabbit by Moonrocks</a></iframe><br />
<br />
A new album from Moonrocks, Rabbit Rabbit, is now <a href="https://moonrocks.bandcamp.com/album/rabbit-rabbit">available on Bandcamp</a>. <br />
Check it out and consider supporting our efforts by purchasing an album.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-52341903644755031772018-12-05T21:59:00.000-05:002018-12-05T21:59:31.297-05:00Roland D-10 Battery Replacement<a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/roland-d-10-battery-replacement.html" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyWrx7toN2a6moKZwlxIZMyI8GFGN8Dm_jFXKJrkw1fEIYI6gFT6uqBfn4Pw5AlmsSr1YG6OT5WjYg7ZkOBLrXeowzv5OAGd1TBg9oYTydVb2wIjtW5DqLDwSCBe8Xa87iqIig8bOcGzw/s640/d-10_split.png" width="640" height="414" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1036" /></a><br />
<br />
This Roland D-10 was sitting in a <a href="http://pineconeandchickadee.com/">local vintage shop</a> going unused because all its patches seemed to be stuck in split mode. A quick check online produced <a href="https://www.harmonycentral.com/forum/forum/Keyboards/acapella-18/350506-">this forum thread</a>. The synth was purchased with hopes that a new backup battery would correct the memory problems. <br />
<br />
<a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/roland-d-10-battery-replacement.html">Here are the steps that were used to replace the decades-old backup battery.</a>seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383822762078511942.post-62617361870862234432018-11-17T20:28:00.000-05:002018-11-17T20:30:39.126-05:00Casio FZ10m Lotharek HxC Floppy Emulator Installation<a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/casio-fz10m-lothrek.html" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAWkUkqS1ioBbaRZSHqe_TFOvtbKv2__Z-xKbzuoiV1MUBw22JY9C4GnEOehMX4XjgKP1VN-H3Ig9W6SRvmkpL5OYMHckdvg3UjW1qIslP4-X7HSygr142xOqXhRjPQ96I8NBjdEAvFM4O/s640/casio_fz_10m_hxc_fitted.png" width="640" height="275" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="687" /></a><br />
<br />
<a href="https://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com/p/casio-fz10m-lothrek.html">Here are some notes</a> from my adventure fitting a <a href="http://www.vintagesynth.com/casio/fz1.php">Casio FZ10m sampler</a> with a <a href="http://hxc2001.free.fr/floppy_drive_emulator/">Lotharek HxC Floppy Emulator</a>.seaweedfactoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06646117454258597676noreply@blogger.com