MATRIXSYNTH: Monday, March 6, 2006

Synth Credit Cards

Yep. Title link takes you to more. Hmm... The Matrixsynth logo on black would look pretty sweet.

Via Dennis Verschoor (btw, nice blog!).

Title link takes you to Ken Stone's Modular Synthesizer site.

"It is a collection of notes, circuit diagrams and stories about the creation of my modular synthesizer, the "Catgirl Synth" as it has been dubbed by others. This synthesizer is mostly analog, and is based on the 1 volt per octave standards set by Moog."

Via ben shannon illustrator.

McDSP Emerald Pack

Saw this one on Sonic State News. $2395 for everything they make. Wonder if it's worth it.

Moog Movie Screening and Exhibit

Looks like someone on HC made it to the the Moog Tribute Movie Screening and Exhibit. Title link takes you to the post with pictures and thoughts. This has to be one of the coolest ideas in the synth world ever. What a cool way to appreciate what Bob left us.

ARP Odyssey MkIII Shots

via this auction

One pretty "interesting" detail below; well to me at least. : )

Details from auction:

"Reconditioned by Than Muir, this rare & classic synth is in immaculate condition, cosmetically and functionally. Serial # 2825 0005. The Odyssey is a duo-phonic, fully analog synth developed in the 1970's. It is a simplified, non-modular yet more gig-able version of their famous 2600 modular mono-synth (sharing many of the same components). This is the mark 3 version, distinguishable by its orange and black facia detailing. It is considered the superior revision of the Odyssey for its sound (-24db filter), technical capability, reliability and service-ablity (see: http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/2006/01/why-white-arp-odyssey-is-not-always.html). Includes colour spiral-bound copy of user manual and patch sheets. Electronic copy of service manual also available. Famous users include ABBA, Depeche Mode, Bomb The Bass, Ultravox, Gary Numan, Vince Clark, LTJ Bukem, Air, Tangerine Dream, 808 State, Apollo 440, Nine Inch Nails, Astral Projection, Chick Corea, George Duke, Josef Zawinul, John Foxx, Vangelis, Elton John, Jethro Tull, Jimmy Edgar, DEVO, R.E.M. and Herbie Hancock. Please don't hesitate to contact me for more info. Includes colour spiral-bound copy of user manual and patch sheets. Electronic copy of service manual also available. Famous users include ABBA, Depeche Mode, Bomb The Bass, Ultravox, Gary Numan, Vince Clark, LTJ Bukem, Air, Tangerine Dream, 808 State, Apollo 440, Nine Inch Nails, Astral Projection, Chick Corea, George Duke, Josef Zawinul, John Foxx, Vangelis, Elton John, Jethro Tull, Jimmy Edgar, DEVO, R.E.M. and Herbie Hancock. Please don't hesitate to contact me for more info."

Yep, my first "reference" on the *bay. That shot of Pete pretty much captured my reaction when I saw it. And no, I don't mind being referrenced to one bit.

BBC Radio's The Sound Hunter and the ANS Machine

Fascinating. The ANS was developed by Russian engineer Evgeny Murzin from 1937 - 1957. You draw on the surface to produce sounds similar to a theremin. The worlds first touch interface? Title link takes you to the BBC session. For more on the ANS, see Wikipedia. Also check out The Moscow Altermedium Electronic Music Festival. Via this post on electro-music.com.

Update via the comments:

"Coil did a full album using nothing but the ANS, well worth checking out.

More info here: http://thresholdhouse.greedbag.com/release/~ans/"