Midi Ratsche – Roll/Flam/Ratchet Effect (doubling time)

this demoes a little device by Georg Mahr, that triggers sounds multiple times per step – we all know this as roll or flam effect from grooveboxes like electribes and reason – there’s been one by COTK – here’s one for even non-modular use. there is a another one that shows how the „rolling effect“ is played / set. just press the red knob at the desired place/time.

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Barbara Buchholz – Theremin – R.I.P.

Over the Rainbow – Supertalent 2009 Barbara Buchholz – Theremin – YouTube. saw her more than once, this is more the „simple“ way, but she also was into playing loops, sounds and samples via Theremin, this isn’t her best piece,.. search for her „normal“ works, you’ll be surprised. well, she passed away recently. this one is a lot more like her normal concerts – so – enjoy…

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Jack Tramiel, Mr. Atari, Mr. Commodore – passed away

Jack Tramiel RIP –  Atari ST/TT – TOS (Tramiel Operating System), the C64 (hey, Sid!) – they are all connected to Mr. Tramiel. Thank you for the 1040ST, which was in fact the first real music computer, the 2323’s of tapes I took from the C64 sid sound and all the fun and learning with those computers. you may join with Steve Jobs in heaven, now. digital heaven. greets from the analogue hell! Forum R.I.P. Jack Tramiel

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