Tech : Holiday Hardware Hacking III (Hartmann Neuron)

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www.Alfred.TV READ ME FIRST In this traditional holiday series, Alfred and AdamB take their screwdrivers to the rare Hartmann Neuron synthesizer. Special thanks to Axel Hartmann and the community at www.surroundsfx.com/forum/ for their support. READ THE REVIEWS! ================== The New York Times calls it “An interesting peak inside a rare and unique musical instrument based on an embedded PC architecture and highly specialized software. For those who expect an installment of Holiday Hardware Hacking, both Alfred and AdamB deliver the goods.” RottenTomatoes.com says “It’s been given 20% rotten – a one star rating. The jokes were horrible, and nothing useful was accomplished.” Alternative lifestyle publication “Out Magazine” says “Two middle-aged men in a bedroom with a synthesizer? Gay. Totally gay.” For helpful resources on the Hartmann Neuron synthesizer, visit: www.surroundsfx.com Read about the Neuron’s synthesis engine at: www.dspdimension.com Synthesizers subbing for the Neuron to play “Jingle Bells” included the Alesis Andromeda, Nord Modular G2, Roland JV-2080, and the Yamaha CS6R in a single, stacked patch. Join the official Alfred.TV forum at: forum.alfred.tv Checkout my additional channel, which contains very short clips taken with my iPhone 3GS at www.youtube.com If you’d like to receive alerts to interesting articles as well as updates on my latest videos and live webcasts, then please subscribe to my microblog on Twitter: www.twitter.com Bookmark this …

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25 Responses to “Tech : Holiday Hardware Hacking III (Hartmann Neuron)”

  1. adiblasi
    July 27, 2009 at 9:23 am

    @sergiommms Hello Sergio! Part II has been edited and uploaded – I hope it helps!

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  2. sergiommms
    July 27, 2009 at 9:53 am

    @adiblasi

    So… where is it?!
    And… after posting @ SurroundSFX forums about this and asking for advice, the least you could have done – don´t feel offended – was leave some details on the actual parts and repair.
    I am (not alone in) hoping to see the eventual “part II” where you actually post info and links, as promised…
    Thanks in advance for that!

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  3. dreamtekeuphoric
    July 27, 2009 at 10:46 am

    I need one repaired. Can you guys check it out for me? It does not power on. Could it be a power supply issue?
    Thanks!

    Reply
  4. alistairstuart2009
    July 27, 2009 at 10:51 am

    @adiblasi oh sweet, i cam’t wait to see it

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  5. adiblasi
    July 27, 2009 at 11:04 am

    @KI6DKV Hey, crazy is good, and I’m glad you linked it to your Facebook page! Part II is coming out soon, and the Hartmann Neuron is indeed repaired!

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  6. adiblasi
    July 27, 2009 at 11:12 am

    @alistairstuart2009 Part II is filmed and edited. I have to put a closing song in it. The mighty Adam B did indeed repair the Hartmann Neuron, after a motherboard and a power supply swap, and one of the biggest ‘hack’ jobs I’ve ever seen. It was actually quite brilliant. So, stay tuned!

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  7. adiblasi
    July 27, 2009 at 11:38 am

    @SebastianBoldt Hello Sebastian. I certainly appreciate my international viewers. We actually FIXED the Hartmann Neuron. That video will be posted soon, so stay tuned, and thank you!

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  8. SebastianBoldt
    July 27, 2009 at 11:48 am

    I love this kinda videos …

    greets from germany

    Reply
  9. mich27g
    July 27, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    here in britain its an “ALAN KEY”! different over their then…..

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  10. terrytees
    July 27, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    @adiblasi Hi Alfred, i will indeed watch the upload and would like to congratulate yourself and the mighty Adam B on your successful hack. Look forward to the Orlando footage also.

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  11. adiblasi
    July 27, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    @terrytees Hi Terry. YES. There is footage for Part II. And the Neuron is indeed REPAIRED via a very good job by the mighty Adam B. You’ll probably see the Orlando 2010 footage first, and this will indeed follow. Thanks for watching, and your support.

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  12. terrytees
    July 27, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    Hi Alfred, any chance of a part 2? did you ever get the Hartmann up and running again.

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  13. tizwah
    July 27, 2009 at 2:41 pm

    Where’s the sequel??? I’ve been waiting for it since Dec 2009…

    Reply
  14. Wired2X
    July 27, 2009 at 3:40 pm

    Star Trek 2! OMG!

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  15. alistairstuart2009
    July 27, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    when are you going to make part 2?

    Reply
  16. KI6DKV
    July 27, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    2001 A Space Odyssey? I’m thinkin’ Animal House (“Thank you sir may I have another”).

    Ok, you guys are almost as crazy as I am so I’m linking your video to my Facebook page!

    Reply
  17. oskArtist
    July 27, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    OH SNAP!

    Reply
  18. adiblasi
    July 27, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    @Xmoto16 And you are the prime example of normality?

    Reply
  19. psychocruzer
    July 27, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    why don’t you replace the motherboard?

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  20. 65MDornbusch
    July 27, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    Hi

    I love my Neuron too have a look to my clip
    ***** of course

    Reply
  21. poopskinTheLiar
    July 27, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    The future of redundant systems: Keyboards with keyboards.

    Reply
  22. irulethe70s
    July 27, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    salvage it for parts

    Reply
  23. Spoolingturbo6
    July 27, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Nice. like the new intro! It’s Adam B lol make him wear the gloves.

    Reply
  24. YoungerOlderOne
    July 27, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Hartmann Neuron 2009:
    The company disappeared, no technical support, no parts, no authorized service.
    BUT
    unique sound!
    well, it seems to be very romantic story

    Reply
  25. thecreativeone
    July 27, 2009 at 8:43 pm

    Awesome video! H^3 :)

    Reply

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