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2008-12-24 by Mark Griffiths
Hi, first Happy Holidays to Grant and all other Wiardos. A quick couple of questions, for which there is no rush for an answer....I saw in the hints a tips Grant mentioned that a 5V gate on the Classic VCO and WC won't fully open the VCA on those units. 1. I have a Kenton convert
2008-12-21 by paradigmshiftbeats
I was one of the fortunate few to receive mine but no longer need it. For the uninitiated, info here: http://www.synthmodules.com/psim-1.htm Asking $400. I am located in Texas, USA but willing to ship overseas. Thanks for looking, Chris Sawyer
2008-12-18 by drmabuce
Hi GC! --- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Chang" wrote: > Thanks for taking in my penchant for analogy - Your very welcome, Maestro! i calls 'em like i sees 'em ...and that one made my celtic blood sing and had me barking like a giddy sea lion! > > So, as time goes on, peop
2008-12-18 by davevosh@aol.com
[singing] Alla the wonders of the sea Will be served up hot to me Baked or broiled or lightly breaded Just the thought makes me lightheaded Can there be a smarter thought 'N a bowl of tartar sauce Fish Pockets, here I come! " -The Brak Show: "time machine"- first aired 2 Sept 200
2008-12-18 by Gary Chang
Hey, Doc! Thanks for taking in my penchant for analogy - I do lose it when we start to discuss "the arts" - people act as if some faction of the human race are arbiters of good taste and the balance of good and evil in the universe.... Then we find out that the entire media indus
2008-12-18 by frank death
Hello everyone, Grant recently mentioned that the use of a variable power supply (eg. variacs) can have interesting effects on the sound of a synthesizer. Is anyone here using one, or has tried one? I'm interested to know what happens to the sound when the power supply is low, an
2008-12-17 by drmabuce
!Hola Senor Chang! Fish Pockets! Fish Pockets!! Fish Pockets!!! At last! The secret of Fish Pockets is out! take it away Brak!... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA6mewk5TFY "Brak: Fish Pockets?! [singing] Alla the wonders of the sea Will be served up hot to me Baked or broiled or
2008-12-17 by Justin Sane
I was once introduced to a group of painters as a "post-industrial noise artist". Still makes me chuckle.
2008-12-17 by Gary Chang
With all due respect, every "musician" and "composer" - electronic or otherwise deals with the existing and prevailing opinions about what music is. Personally, as a music pro, I can tell you that music that you make simply grows feet and walks away and has its own life. All that
2008-12-17 by muffwiggler
sorry for the delayed reply, I've been wanting to get back to Grant's comments here but have been really busy travelling for work (as is the norm....) > The only groups I monitor are this one and Analog Heaven. The only time Wiard is > mentioned on Analog Heaven, is to explain ho
2008-12-16 by Michael A. Firman
Doc: what your friend in the orchestra was echoing was something that Miles Davis actually said at one time, and others as well. Particularly that most music nowadays is electronic in some form (involving a mic, speakers, recording equipment, reproducing equipment, whatever). Any
2008-12-16 by frank death
I think we should expect 'music' to absorb every possibility of the human mind forever, because music itself is, for many people, the deepest form of exploration into the mind. Often the real advances in art are made by the untrained individual, working in isolation from 'movemen
2008-12-16 by Tommy DOG
--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, Les Mizzell wrote: > > > > Was it all technically Punk? No but it was a simple was of saying that > > you didn't like ABBA. > > We're not supposed to like ABBA? > Well perhaps it would be wiser to say that there where at least two main schools o
2008-12-16 by drmabuce
Hi Grant (et al) 'electronic music' hmmmmm Every musician knows that categories are bullshit and ... ...every entity that sells music as 'product' knows that they are essential for business. So i guess the sides and terms of that dichotomy are pretty clearly drawn. As for the sem
2008-12-16 by drmabuce
--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, Les Mizzell wrote: > > > > Was it all technically Punk? No but it was a simple was of saying that > > you didn't like ABBA. > > We're not supposed to like ABBA? > just the stage plays, and the movie... not the music, of course, Les! don't panic
2008-12-16 by John Mahoney
At 08:20 PM 12/15/2008, Grant Richter wrote: >You know I have been thinking for a long time now, that calling it >"electronic music" has >really been a one ton anchor around the neck of electronic sound. >[snip -- no need to re-quote it all] Gustavo Matamoros is a Miami-based "co
2008-12-16 by Les Mizzell
> Was it all technically Punk? No but it was a simple was of saying that > you didn't like ABBA. We're not supposed to like ABBA?
2008-12-16 by andrew dalio
Well... Last Saturday, I played a show with a friend at a small shop (McKeown's Books and Difficult Music in New Orleans). The 3 acts consisted of 1, two guitarists with various effects playing with "traditional" rhythm and harmony. 2, A completely electronic soundscape about rai
2008-12-16 by Low Frequency
Beautifully said. People ask me what I do and I am very uncomfortable when saying "musician" I prefer the term noise maker but that doesnt seem to be an acceptable response. 20 Years ago when I was in various bands I was more of a musician than I am now however the more skilled I
2008-12-16 by kwote uno
I know that feeling of presenting something modular to people and being accused of producing dogshit. On the other coin being immensely enjoyed by others. I like to think that Art is a nice general way of describing what's being done and what can be. I tend to leave categories an
2008-12-16 by Doug Pearson
Just my 2 or 3 cents ... I mentioned a couple of these to Grant not so long ago, but not to the list ... my Wiard usage tends to be in the context of (rock) bands, so be forewarned. Although I do record purely-electronic sounds on occasion, that's not my primary interest (hence n
2008-12-16 by thomas white
Grant, I love your point about needing new names for music, but have to add it is very hard to pin down particularly with what most of us synth geeks make anyways. In general: Anything that is electronic, that isn't sandwiched between commercials on either radio or video, and doe
2008-12-16 by RSA
These are excellent points. Much of what I like to listen to would be considered noise (and is) by the average listener, but there are elements of it that are very melodic at times. It is just that the melodic, "musical" parts are accompanied by somewhat random noise bursts ^_^ c
2008-12-16 by the finger
I think 'sonic attack' is a good one. i think i'll use that thanks BRAD
2008-12-16 by the finger
--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, "Grant Richter" wrote: > > You know I have been thinking for a long time now, that calling it "electronic music" has > really been a one ton anchor around the neck of electronic sound. > agreed I used to use 'electronic music' around here, until
2008-12-16 by Tommy DOG
Using terms to categorize music is only good in a superficial sense. Back in 1978 pretty much anything that was independently released simple in structure and was not what was on the charts was called Punk by those of us buying the huge outcry of weirdness that was pouring fourth
2008-12-16 by kursk53704
These are dark times, what with the economy, the Packers are 5-9, and now Wiard on the wane. But we do have a new president, a new fold in our history, and shoes being thrown at the cowboy on his way out. I suppose it must be strange for Grant. People so hungry for an instrument
2008-12-16 by kwote uno
just to add another track to the fire, here's something utilizing the clock, white noise and output of the Noisering. also wiard related is the Wiard/Blacet Mini Wave used for quantizing the output of the NR. http://www.kwotemusic.com/8thousand8.mp3 let's just say without the gen
2008-12-16 by Grant Richter
You know I have been thinking for a long time now, that calling it "electronic music" has really been a one ton anchor around the neck of electronic sound. That isn't to say you can't make "music" by electronic methods, but those methods open a whole new range of possibilities, t
2008-12-15 by usabadezzi
Hi, just write to support Mr. Grant as he knows with crazy email and ungrammatical late night call. also post one my last track with some woggling and borg http://share.ovi.com/media/sabasan.public/sabasan.10001
2008-12-15 by RSA
I have been mostly a lurker for quite a few years now. I once owned 4 of the blue Wiard modules back in the day. I ended up having to sell them due to unexpected financial hardship and I still regret it every day. Grant, please do what makes you happy. I'm sure everyone here is h
2008-12-15 by r_a_quirk
Hi all just uploaded two soundfiles. one's some experimentation with just the wogglebug & a fulltone tape echo (this will eventually have a baritone guitar part to go with it), the other is quick play with a couple of plan b modules (vco, poly eg) and noisering, borg 2 and jag be
2008-12-15 by Dennis Verschoor
Best wishes Grant! On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 12:50 AM, drmabuce drmabuce@yahoo.com > wrote: ...professor, please note... that there are many assembled at the party- new voices as well as old -woggling in grand discordant harmony MANY and HAPPY returns -doc -- Music at: http://mono-
2008-12-15 by Grant Richter
--- In wiardgroup@yahoogroups.com, Paul Schreiber wrote: > > I hear what Grant is saying loud an clear! :) > And just to clear something up here. Those same jerks I mention previously thought it would be funny to try and drive a wedge between myself, Paul and Bruce. They tried to
2008-12-14 by Grant Richter
> Why? It really *is* quiet here. And in so many other synth forums > online, Wiard products are held up as the holy grail of inspired > synthesizer design (a designation I humbly agree with). There are > hundreds of posts at other forums talking about Wiard, discussing > modules
2008-12-14 by drmabuce
...professor, please note... that there are many assembled at the party- new voices as well as old -woggling in grand discordant harmony MANY and HAPPY returns -doc
2008-12-14 by andrew dalio
Well, I have a 20 minute track featuring my Wiard 300 modules (wogglebug, waveform city, omni filter, borg) here: http://www.last.fm/music/andrew+dalio?autostart=1 Hope y'all enjoy it! -andrew bunny
2008-12-14 by Grant Richter
Dear Norman, > > I've been going through some heavy personal changes in my life, and my > internet time is a lot lower than it was. Over the last 15 months I > lost both parents, one of my in-laws and an old and dear friend. All > suddenly, and my father was actually killed by a
2008-12-14 by Niall Munnelly
Grant, On his lamentably offline creativesynth.com, Darwin Grosse described some cool-sounding events that you guys played together - ambient performances, sound effects for a Hallowe'en party, and more. He said that a lot of that stuff was recorded; do you have any of it? -- You
2008-12-14 by Paul Schreiber
I hear what Grant is saying loud an clear! :) Muff is 100% right when he states many people are sheepish to post- a) what they think are 'silly' or 'stupid' questions relative to the expertise of others b) 'inferior' sound/music samples based on what is already out there My group
2008-12-14 by evetsterueb
I've been lurking here a while and am very intrigued by Grant's modules but there's no substitute for actually getting in front of one of these systems with somebody who has had it for a while. I've never come across a Wiard system though. If any of you with 300 series gear are l
2008-12-14 by Norman Fay
I've been going through some heavy personal changes in my life, and my internet time is a lot lower than it was. Over the last 15 months I lost both parents, one of my in-laws and an old and dear friend. All suddenly, and my father was actually killed by a motorist. The main knoc
2008-12-14 by Mark Griffiths
Hi Grant, happy birthday!!! (I think) If Doc had mentioned it before I would have done an all Wiard "Happy Birthday". I don't know whether I shared the samples with this group when my system first arrived, if not they are here http://share.ovi.com/channel/ChamomileShark.public Ot
2008-12-14 by Low Frequency
Hi All Long time lurker here Oddly enough the conversations here have struck a real chord with me. Before I make my point however I just want to make it clear I am not looking for sympathy or a free ride or anything. I chose my way of life so thats the way it is. Anyway :) It is
2008-12-14 by kwote uno
yes! don't end it. give us poor shlubs a chance to pester you with more orders and subsequently more modules to build in the future. :) On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 3:20 PM, amnesia amni56@tpg.com.au > wrote: Hi Grant I am not sure what you mean there has been heaps of action here ove
2008-12-14 by muffwiggler
Well, with that sort of prompt, how can I not? Warning, HUGE rambling message, just dumping out thoughts...long post, probably going no-where, fair warning folks.... I'll post a bunch of stuff Grant. I'll post rambings on a bunch of topics. This is somewhat of a sad message to re
2008-12-14 by Tommy DOG
I might as well toss my two cents into the ring, anyone who knows me knows don't cheap out on opinions, half baked and or otherwise. This is how I see "it" no artist, designer, musician should suffer unduly for their art. We all make sacrifices in order to make our art, pay for o
2008-12-14 by geometr_d
Here is a link to my first* release (free stream): http://aphoniarecordings.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=198 It makes use of the Noise Ring, my first Wiard product. That module is really opening my eyes to some synthesis possibilities. I'm excited to get my hands on mor
2008-12-13 by amnesia
Hi Grant I am not sure what you mean there has been heaps of action here over the last few days... I have yet to buy a Wiard as I have been busy in Buchla and Serge territory...but a buddy of mine Matt in Tasmania has a Wiard on order and I was hoping it wasnt going to get me so
2008-12-13 by the finger
some Wiard in here http://homepage.mac.com/monkeyfinger/iMovieTheater21.html basically what you're hearing is a NoiseRing Grant i love the NR and JAG, and would like to one day, sooner or later, have more of your grand gadgets