Big City Music

Monorocket Mission 9M with Mother Of All Power Supplies!

2012-01-16T18:37:00.001-08:00

The all new Monorocket Mission 9M was created for the new Metasonix R-55 Oscillator which by itself requires 1800mA from the +5 volt rail on startup. This case features massive power supplies with a whopping 8500mA on the +/-12 volt rails and a whopping 8000mA on the +5 volt rails!

Kilpatrick K3020 Dual VCO

2011-12-20T16:46:00.000-08:00

The new Kilpatrick K3020 Dual VCO is now in stock!

Critter & Guitari Pocket Pianos in a chain!

2011-12-05T13:09:00.000-08:00

Mellotron M4000D Digital Mellotron w/ Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano MIDI

2011-11-25T16:17:00.000-08:00

Triggering Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano MIDI

2011-11-22T13:13:00.001-08:00

Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano MIDI w/ Synthlab SL-1!

2011-11-18T08:21:00.000-08:00

Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin with Eventide Space

2011-10-08T17:48:00.000-07:00

Here is the incomparable Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin running through the Eventide Space processor giving it an otherworldly sound.

Thanks to Josh Flynn for playing the theremin and shooting the video for us.

Zvex Instant Lo-Fi Junky with Strat

2011-09-28T19:23:00.000-07:00

Here is the Zvex Instant Lo-Fi Junky again, this time with a Fender Strat and a Fulltone OCD overdrive.

Thanks to Josh Flynn for shooting the video.

2011-09-27T15:53:00.001-07:00

Here is the new GorillaBox 12U briefcase for musicians who plan to travel. This eurorack case is 104hp wide with 4 rows, yet is compact enough to be a carry on when flying commercial airlines!

The music track is "Printed Heart" by John Tejada and Josh Humphrey, courtesy of Palette Recordings.

Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux w/MonoMachine

2011-09-22T23:15:00.000-07:00

Here is the new Moog MF-108M Cluster Flux processing a loop from the Elektron MonoMachine. This new Moogerfooger is loads of fun!

Thanks to Josh Flynn for shooting the video.

Pittsburgh Modular Oscillator

2011-09-12T21:41:00.000-07:00

Pittsburgh Modular Oscillator modules are now in stock at Big City Music!

Zvex Instant Lo-Fi Junky pedal on Guitar

2011-09-10T18:11:00.000-07:00

Here is the Zvex Instant Lo-Fi Junky pedal on a guitar being played by our customer, Mark Tschanz.

The change in sound can be subtle, but when you are playing it can inspire you to play differently than you would otherwise. And when you turn the Instant Lo-Fi off, the sound is so ordinary that makes you want to switch it back on immediately! :-)

Eowave Ribbon Controller

2011-09-02T23:19:00.000-07:00

We wanted to show the striking visual beauty of the Eowave Ribbon in a darkened environment, which makes it a standout for live shows!

In this video we are using the Eowave Ribbon to control a Dave Smith Instruments Evolver whose output is being processed by an Eventide Space.

GorillaBox 12U Briefcase in action (silent till 0:28 sec.)

2011-09-01T23:37:00.001-07:00

Flight Of Harmony 'Sound Of Shadows' Insert

2011-09-01T00:50:00.000-07:00

We wanted to show the Sound Of Shadow's insert in this video. You can patch the delay out to an external processor module and affect just the delayed signal. In this instance we're using the WMD Geiger Counter to add some bit crushing to our delays. This works great with all kinds of effects too. Try a ring modulator, a distortion, or even another delay for some great results.

Instant Lo-Fi Pocket Piano

2011-08-30T08:28:00.000-07:00

Here is the Critter and Guitari Pocket Piano GR running through Zvex Effects' latest creation, the Instant Lo-Fi Junky.

Effects range from beautiful vibrato to all out weird warbling. The Instant Lo-Fi works great with everything we've plugged into it. It's hard to imagine life without these great instruments once you've used them a bit. Both absolute keepers!

Radikal Technologies Accelerator Chord Sequencing

2011-08-25T18:34:00.000-07:00

Radikal Technologies Accelerator Presets 1

2011-08-25T18:33:00.000-07:00

Radikal Technologies Accelerator Presets 2

2011-08-25T18:32:00.000-07:00

Radikal Technologies Accelerator Presets 3

2011-08-25T18:31:00.000-07:00

Radikal Technologies Accelerator

2011-08-17T21:32:00.000-07:00

The all new Radikal Technologies Accelerator synthesizer is now in stock!

Cousins of Invention - The Daily

2011-08-15T21:34:00.000-07:00

Nice article from The Daily about the Dewans and their company, Dewanatron.

WMD Gamma Jam

2011-08-13T15:10:00.000-07:00

WMD Gamma Source with lots more!

Kilpatrick Audio K2579 Step Sequencer Scales

2011-08-12T18:35:00.000-07:00

The Kilpatrick Audio K2579 Step Sequencer is now in stock!

2011-08-08T21:02:00.000-07:00

Here is the new Korg Monotribe, first alone, then plugged through the Analogue Systems rs240 Bode Frequency Shifter module.

Zvex Instant Lo-Fi Junky is coming...

2011-07-22T23:02:00.000-07:00

Skychord SleepDrone 3 video

2011-07-19T14:38:00.001-07:00

Kilpatrick K2579 Step Sequencer eurorack module is now in stock.

2011-07-16T22:20:00.000-07:00

The Kilpatrick K2579 Step Sequencer module is now in stock.

Monorocket Mission 9B cases arrived!

2011-07-13T07:56:00.000-07:00

The all new Monorocket Mission 9B cases are now available at BCM in orange, red and black tolex.

4ms VCA Matrix - Our first video

2011-06-21T20:30:00.000-07:00

Great New York Times article about the Dewanatron Swarmatron!

2011-06-18T09:06:00.000-07:00

The New York Times ran a great article on the Dewans and their amazing creation, the Swarmatron!

Big City Music booth at NAMM 2011

2011-06-12T23:24:00.000-07:00

We just stumbled upon this video shot at NAMM 2011.

Monorocket custom orange Mission 9 eurorack case!

2011-06-12T13:08:00.000-07:00

Stephi shows us a brand new custom orange Monorocket Mission 9 eurorack case. Nice!

Critter and Guitari Pocket Piano w/ Eventide Space!

2011-06-08T18:53:00.001-07:00

Livewire modules (including the AFG) are back in stock!

2011-05-28T18:56:00.000-07:00

Livewire eurorack modules are back in stock!

More Livewire Chaos Computer

2011-05-20T19:55:00.000-07:00

Here again is the prototype Livewire Chaos Computer eurorack module, this time with the highly respected Livewire Audio Frequency Generator (AFG) and FrequenSteiner modules. We have the Chaos Computer synced with the Metasonix D-1000 for some sweet analog rhythm.

Livewire Chaos Computer

2011-05-20T09:09:00.000-07:00

Here we have the prototype Livewire Chaos Computer module. So cool to finally have this thing in hand!

Analogue Solutions Europa sequencing Jomox XBase999 & Moog Slim Phatty

2011-05-19T23:53:00.000-07:00

Dewanatron Swarmatron review in June, 2011 Sound On Sound

2011-05-19T23:49:00.000-07:00

Check out the Sound On Sound review (June, 2011 issue) of the Dewanatron Swarmatron!

Analogue Solutions VOSTOK synths - Now in stock!

2011-05-19T23:47:00.000-07:00

Analogue Solutions VOSTOK is back in stock!

Monorocket Eurorack Cases - Now In Stock!

2011-05-17T20:10:00.000-07:00

It took awhile but we finally received our Mission 6 and Mission 9 cases. They're quite nice too!

OTO Biscuit w/ Livewire AFG FM'd by Vulcan Modulator

2011-05-13T11:22:00.000-07:00

Elektron Octatrack - Basic Demo video

2011-05-11T20:33:00.000-07:00

Critter and Guitari Pocket Pianos are back!

2011-05-06T16:47:00.000-07:00

Critter and Guitari Pocket Pianos are back in stock!

CEvin Key and DJ OTO visit BCM

2011-05-02T23:58:00.000-07:00

CEvin Key, Stephi and DJ OTO at Big City Music.

SubDecay

2011-04-22T17:57:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. We received the latest pedals from SubDecay today: the Proteus and Quasar DLX.

The Quasar DLX is a full featured analog phaser. The possibilities range from classic "on the slow parts" - to thick watery vibrato - to all out mad science craziness. Eleven LFO shapes, and the ability to control them with either tap tempo, or manually. When controlled manually the speed/ratio knob has two ranges. A normal range, and a high speed range accessed by turning the knob all the way to the right. As the knob is turned back to the left it goes faster and faster and faster... The mix control goes to 100% for pitch vibrato tones that most phasers simply don't allow. Voice control allows both positive and negative regeneration.

The Proteus is an ultimate plug and play filter pedal.Building on the success of Prometheus, Proteus embraces a very different philosophy. In short, Proteus is what many people wished Prometheus had been- simpler and much easier to use on the fly. The envelope filter mode is much more "funk" than "shoegaze." The step filtering is pure random sample hold. No ultra-fine tuning required. Just tap in a beat, and Proteus does all the thinking for you.

Mode Machines FairComp-670 (Fairchild 670 clone) is coming soon!

2011-04-15T20:35:00.000-07:00

The amazing Mode Machines FairComp-670 (Fairchild 670 clone) is coming soon!

Now in stock - Livewire Dual Cyclotron!

2011-04-15T20:30:00.000-07:00

Livewire Dual Cyclotron modules are now in stock!

Moog's Polyphonic Etherwave Theremin

2011-04-01T08:35:00.000-07:00

2011-03-17T14:01:00.000-07:00

Now in stock!

Eventide's latest pedal, SPACE, features 12 of their signature reverb combination effects taken from the H8000FW and Eclipse V4 along with some startling new magic. These unique effects, previously available only in Eventide rack processors, are now available in a compact, roadworthy package. Never before has there been a more dazzling collection of reverb algorithms combined with delays, pitch shifting, tremolo, modulation, and spatial effects in such a compact and affordable package.

Livewire Dalek Modulator

2011-03-10T17:27:00.000-08:00

We are happy to have the Livewire Dalek Modulator in stock!

Oscar win for Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

2011-02-27T19:01:00.000-08:00

Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross win Oscar for Social Network Soundtrack.

Mode Machines SL-1 Synthlab - coming to BCM

2011-02-26T05:43:00.000-08:00

The new Mode Machines SL-1 Synthlab is coming in March!

Leon & Brian Dewan on 'Here and Now'.

2011-02-26T03:55:00.000-08:00

NPR's 'Here and Now' features Leon and Brian Dewan discussing their creations, particularly the Dewanatron Swarmatron.

Trent Reznor on the Dewanatron Swarmatron

2011-01-21T08:43:00.000-08:00

Very cool segment from The Social Network DVD (special features) in which Golden Globes winner Trent Reznor talks about the Dewanatron Swarmatron.

The New Yorker does Dewanatron!

2011-01-17T11:54:00.000-08:00

Cool article on Dewanatron in The New Yorker!

BCM booth at NAMM 2011

2011-01-16T00:24:00.000-08:00

Leon Dewan demos Swarmatron @ NAMM 2011

2011-01-16T00:06:00.000-08:00

Moog Minimoog Voyager XL - Now In Stock!

2010-12-23T21:54:00.000-08:00

The Moog Minimoog Voyager XL is now IN STOCK (one at least)!

Snazzy FX Wow And Flutter + Moog Slim Phatty

2010-12-23T19:07:00.000-08:00

The wonderfully imperfect sounding Snazzy FX Wow And Flutter is processing the luscious new Moog Slim Phatty.

Moog Little Phatty Australian Redback

2010-12-01T20:38:00.000-08:00

The Moog Little Phatty Australian Redback Editions have arrived at Big City Music!

Critter and Guitari Pocket Piano demo

2010-11-26T20:53:00.000-08:00

Critter and Guitari Pocket Piano = FUN!

2010-11-26T19:14:00.000-08:00

The all new Critter and Guitari Pocket Piano has got to be one of the coolest portable synthesizers ever invented. We have a new shipment coming on December 3rd.
Pre-order yours today!

Elektron Octatrack Coming in December!

2010-11-19T09:26:00.000-08:00

The long-awaited Elektron Octatrack is finally due for release in December. We are accepting pre-orders.

ThinkGeek Synth T-shirt you can play

2010-11-12T09:25:00.000-08:00

Quick Demo of the M4000D Digital Mellotron

2010-11-10T23:08:00.000-08:00

We ran through a few of the many sounds that will be standard on the all new M4000D Digital Mellotron. We expect we will receive our first shipment of these sometime in December.

2010-11-08T22:56:00.000-08:00

A beta version of the long awaited M4000D has landed at BCM. It feels and sounds like the real thing and the variety of original sounds is amazing.

OTO Biscuit Theremin Heartbeat

2010-10-01T18:36:00.000-07:00

We ran a Moog Etherwave Theremin through the OTO Biscuit and noticed a nice heartbeat occurred when the Theremin hit a very low note with a fast attack. The OTO Biscuit crushed the tone to bits which was also aided in the effect.

Thanks to Josh Flynn for shooting the video!

PLEASE NOTE: If you are listening through tiny computer speakers, do not waste your time listening. This will not sound like anything unless played thru some serious woofers or high end headphones which allow you to hear the low frequencies in this video.

Krautrock - Coming to America!

2010-09-23T09:07:00.000-07:00

The all new Mode Machines KRP-1 Krautrock Phaser is coming to Big City Music in November!

Dewanatron Triple Slice Stages

2010-09-21T12:21:00.000-07:00

Dewanatron Triple Slice A by Big City Music

All New BCM Website

2010-09-19T09:50:00.000-07:00

The all "New" Big City Music website is now up and running. It looks similar to our old BCM website, but works far better. The search bar actually funtions - hallelujah! And it will no longer "time out" when you submit your order.

All gear is not yet listed on the new website, but everything will be steadily appearing in the coming weeks. Please call us if you need something that has not yet come up on the new site.

If you have the OLD BCM website bookmarked, DELETE IT because the URL no longer works. Just go to the simplified URL: www.bigcitymusic.com and bookmark this in its place (the old BCM website URL had an extension after the .com/). Thanks!

Dewanatron Hymnotron

2010-09-18T19:33:00.000-07:00

Another magical instrument from Dewanatron!

Dewanatron Swarmatron - faux THX sound

2010-09-17T20:20:00.000-07:00

Here's the amazing Dewanatron Swarmatron with its eight swarming voices sounding somewhat like the THX sound that we've all heard in movie theaters. Thanks to Josh Flynn for shooting the video. And thanks to Leon and Brian Dewan for creating such a beautiful instrument! :-)

The Moog Voyager XL is coming!

2010-09-10T13:12:00.001-07:00

The Moog Voyager XL is coming!

Kilpatrick K4815 Pattern Generators - Back in stock!

2010-09-08T12:53:00.000-07:00

Kilpatrick K4815 Pattern Generator modules are back in stock!

2010-09-02T23:15:00.000-07:00

Dear Customers: We are in the process of changing over to a new web server and new website. The Big City Music website will not be functioning properly for several days at minimum. Until things are back to normal, please call or email to place your order. Thank you for your patience!!!

2010-08-14T18:21:00.000-07:00

The all new
Mellotron M4000D Digital Mellotron is due to arrive at BCM by around May 2011. It's amazing! Call or email us if you want to be on the list!

2010-08-13T20:46:00.000-07:00

Here is josh Flynn demoing the all new Eowave Persephone Mk II. Unlike its predecessor, the Mk II has duophonic capabilities.

The first half of our video shows its duophonic capability. The second half is processed through the OTO Biscuit.

2010-08-10T23:39:00.000-07:00

Jackson Hoose came to Big City Music to check out the Dewanatron Triple Slice and some Cwejman modules. David Gerry stepped in and both of them went at it. We liked the sound and taped a bit of the fun. ;-)

Pittsburgh Modular ViLFO + Bananalogue & Analogue Systems

2010-08-03T21:41:00.000-07:00

Here's the new Pittsburgh Modular ViLFO (voltage-influenced LFO). In this video the ViLFO is modulating the pitch of an Analogue Systems rs95e oscillator. The ViLFO is being modulated by a pair of Bananalogue Serge VCS modules. We're creating a three-way modulation loop with the ViLFO which can yield some really nice results.

BCM welcomes Critter & Guitari!

2010-07-29T16:18:00.000-07:00

The Critter and Guitari Recording Machine is a very fun box. We instantly fell in love as soon as Chris Kucinski showed it to us!

Here's a little demo sampling the Diabolical modified 707 into the Recording Machine. The Recording Machine can instantly sample whatever you plug into it, including your own voice using the goose-neck electret-condenser mic that is included with it. The samples can then be manipulated, stretching them out, speeding them up, reversing them too! There's a built-in speaker or a 1/4" output. Record, mangle, smile!

Cool Dewanatron video!

2010-07-28T19:29:00.000-07:00

Nice!

Dewanatron Osc - Stirred, not shaken

2010-07-26T19:39:00.000-07:00

Here is the incomparable Dewanatron Triple Slice eurorack module being modulated with the Kilpatrick K4815 Pattern Generator. We are controlling the amount of STIR in the Triple Slice with the Analogue Systems LFO in the rs600 Performance Wheels module. We start out with no STIR, then add a little at slow and medium speed. The Triple Slice sounds beautiful straight, but really comes alive with a bit of STIR added!

Snazzy FX Pedals now in stock!

2010-07-26T19:13:00.000-07:00

Three amazing pedals just arrived via Snazzy FX:

Mini-Arc
Tracer City
Wow and Flutter

Dewanatron Triple Slice eurorack module

2010-07-24T12:24:00.000-07:00

We love this module. Dewanatron products are always amazing, and the Triple Slice is no exception.

Pittsburgh Modular ViLFO now in stock!

2010-07-24T06:46:00.000-07:00

Pittsburgh Modular ViLFO's have arrived!

4ms Shuffling Clock Multiplier

2010-07-15T14:22:00.000-07:00

Here's the next installment of clock manipulating tools for eurorack from 4ms Pedals. The Shuffling Clock Multiplier gives you multiples of your original clock tempo. The "Rotate" jack from the RCD has come along and there's also a skip input which removes some of the gates depending on your voltage input. We're using an Analogue Systems rs-60 Envelope Generator module in hold mode for our static cv controlling the rotate amount.
Just like the name says, the SCM shuffles too! Outputs with an "S" next to the output denote a shuffled output. The shuffle amount is fixed but the forthcoming breakout panels will give you a knob and cv control of the amount, as well as controls for skip, rotate, pulse width and more. In this video we have four oscillators fed directly into a Cwejman VCA-4MX. The SCM gates are opening the Cwejman directly. Paired with the RCD, the SCM can greatly expand the rhythms generated by your modular synth!
Available now!

Kilpatrick K4815 Pattern Generator + Dewanatron Triple Slice

2010-07-15T13:38:00.000-07:00

Here's the incredibly amazing Kilpatrick Audio K4815 Pattern Generator controlling the brand new Dewanatron Triple Slice oscillator. The K4815 is capable of producing an almost infinite amount of different patterns and sequences. You choose the pattern type, the motion type, the clock speed (different divisions of internal or external clock), and the gate time. You can choose forward or reverse, major or minor sequences and "large/small" which determines how many octaves your pattern will move through The gate out in this example is opening a Malekko/Wiard Borg filter in lowpass gate/VCA mode.

The Dewanatron Triple Slice is a beautiful sounding triangle oscillator with three wave slicing stages, Slicing is just like wavefolding. Imagine taking a triangle wave and inverting or folding it part way through so now the top portion of the triangle is inverted. There are three stages of this that can add varying degrees of complimentary harmonics to your original waveshape. The "Stir" amount controls the internal LFO's to modulate the amount of each slicing stage. There's also an external oscillator input that you can use to slice other oscillators or sound sources. The "Skew" control adjusts the LFO's slice rates of the second and third stages.

Cool Dewanatron Write-Up on Rhizome!

2010-07-12T10:44:00.000-07:00

Brian Dewan with a Dewanatron Melody Gin.

Leon Dewan with the amazing Hymnotron.
Find the full article here.

Kilpatrick K4815 Pattern Generator now shipping!

2010-07-07T18:07:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled to have received our first batch of these new modules.

4ms SCM Now Shipping!

2010-06-28T10:27:00.001-07:00

Yeah! A limited quantity is available here.

Malekko Oscillator Modules Now Shipping!

2010-06-24T16:05:00.000-07:00

Here.

Kilpatrick K4815 Demo 2

2010-06-21T16:07:00.000-07:00

Soooon!

Malekko 8NU8R Actual Picture

2010-06-21T11:40:00.000-07:00

Handy. Small. Yes!
Coming Soon!

4ms SCM with Breakout

2010-06-21T10:23:00.000-07:00

The 4ms Shuffling Clock Multipliers will be here shortly. Here's a preview of the forthcoming breakout panel.

BCM Welcomes Kilpatrick Audio

2010-06-17T11:59:00.001-07:00

We're excited to announce we will be carrying the new line of Eurorack modular products from Kilpatrick Audio. Not only are they designing some cutting edge euro modules but they also make some highly-acclaimed guitar effects pedals. Stay tuned as we should have the K4815 Pattern Generator module soon!

4ms SCM Module Demo -Shipping Soon!

2010-06-17T11:56:00.000-07:00

Diabolical Devices Fuzz Burglar Demo

2010-06-15T12:39:00.000-07:00

Here's a demo of the crushing Fuzz Burglar. We're playing a 70's Strat into a vintage Fender Princeton silver-face. The Fuzz Burglar can do some tamer fuzzes but it excels at blistering, gnarly fuzz. Engage the self-oscillation and blast off!

There's a twelve-position rotary switch that controls the range of your base pitch and there's a knob for adjusting/tuning the oscillations. There's also a momentary "Drop" switch that will drop the oscillations down roughly an octave. The Fuzz Burglar can also sort of track the pitch of your guitar when playing single-note lines, giving you some awesome synth-like tones. Tune the oscillations to the key of your song and shred. Works great on synths too.

BCM Welcomes Snazzy FX!

2010-06-14T13:55:00.000-07:00

These incredible pedals will start shipping within couple weeks!

Brian Dewan to Perform at the Museum of Jurassic Technology

2010-06-14T11:05:00.000-07:00

Brian Dewan of the famed Dewanatron synthesizer makers will be in town to perform soon at the Museum of Jurassic Technology. Go! Check it out!

Brian Dewan Filmstrips and live music

Friday, June 25 & Saturday, June 26
7:30pm & 9:30 pm shows both nights

Museum Of Jurassic Technology
9341 Venice Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

all tickets $25
very limited seating
purchase tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/116033
(tickets unavailable at the door)