MATRIXSYNTH: Sunday, August 26, 2007

Sunday, August 26, 2007

MS20-KLON

KORG MS20 Clone

Not one, but two: "One with classical filter architecture, the other one with CEM filters."

Title link takes you to the site in German. You can find the Google translated version in English here.

via dk

243 Programmable Pulser

YouTube via verbos2000.
"My custom programmable pulser module for Buchla systems."
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Also:
Buchla MARF in action

Luther Rochester playing his Buchla Music Easel at AHMW 2007

YouTube via therealretrosynth.
"Luther Rochester generates some nice organic tones on his Buchla Music Easel at AHMW 2007."

Dance like a star

YouTube via analoguecrazy4.
"Here is my cover of an old Human League demo 'Dance like a star'. This demo was made in late 1977 and was never released. The synth the Human League used on this demo was the Minikorg 700S." Guess the synths used here. Hint in the labels.

Korg MS-20 demonstration

YouTube via VintSynth.
"A Korg MS-20 showing that after thirty years she's still worth every knob, in a simple bass sequence together with a Roland D-50 in the VintSynth Studio in Almere, the Netherlands."

Prophet Synthesizer Model 1000 Manual

via this auction.

"Fresh, full black and white copy of original operations manual in 8-1/2 x 11 format."

Update via the comments: This is the Rev 1 manual up for auction. If you know how different the Rev 1 to the Rev 3 manual is, feel free to comment.

Update via Stephen in the comments:
"The rev1 and rev3 manuals are completely different. The rev 1 manual is made up of mostly patch sheets which use a different template than the later patch sheets. The later manuals, including the Prophet-10 manual, contain excellent descriptions of the digital/analogue hybrid synthesizer.

On the synths, rev1s could be modified with a rom/timing circuit update which stablized tuning (which became part of the rev2 design) as well as a cassette dump interface. Both of my rev1s have these two field mods. Neither the rev1, rev nor the first rev3 had a 'live' control panel in preset mode without the user hitting an 'edit' button. Live editing actually didn't occur until the rev 3.1 (not the rev 3.0). If you want to call the sequencer interface 'integrated midi' then that would be the rev 3.2. Dave and John call the sequencer interface spec 'Pre-MIDI MIDI'. The MIDI retrofit for the rev 3.2 and 3.3 (as well as the rev 3 Prophet-10) is basically a daughter card which can either be interconnected to the rom socket via a ribbon cable or by using socket with extra long solder tails. The rev 3.1 and earlier revs could not use this field mod. (Kenton has a solution).

Both the rev1 and rev2 have a number of SSM chips, but I wouldn't say they have a gazillon. 10 VCO chips, 5 VCFs, 5 VCAs and 10 EGs. The individual EGs, which have to be trimmed, really help give the rev1 and rev2 its unruly (as opposed to unstable) character. Of course the SSM filters are also equally notorious for that reputation. But this comes well after the fact. If you look back, or if you were there, you know that the Prophet-5 became successful because:

1. You could play 5 notes of the same patch
2. You could store your patch

3. It was $4500

Within a few years it became unsuccessful because:

1. You could play 5 notes of the same patch
2. It had a wood case
3. It was expensive "

You can download and print out the Prophet-5 Rev 3 manual from here.

KORG MS20

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Roland Juno-60

Click here for shots via this auction. Don't miss the video.

"The Arpeggio function is one of the Juno-60's sweetest features. You can hit the hold button and tweak the arpeggio on the fly. On the back you have an arpeggio clock input to sync the arp rate to other devices that output gate or trigger. There is also a VCF control input which allows you to sweep the filter with a pedal or do rhythmic step modulations with an analog sequencer. There is also a handy tune knob on the back. You can hear how this very synth sounds. I did a short video on You Tube with it...I triggered the Juno-60 with a JSQ-60 sequencer...just a random nonsense pattern but it demonstrates the fattness of the filters."

Roland Juno 60 and JSQ-60 Sequencer YouTube via Analogger.

KORG Mono/Poly

Click here for shots via this auction.

Pictured:
Back panel jacks
Owners manual

Oberheim OB-Xa

Title link takes you to shots via this auction. Shots include some of the inside and this one shot of a preliminary service manual.

The Thomas Henry 8038 Audio Generator

via Scott Sites on electro-music.com:

"The Thomas Henry 8038 Audio Generator Page is up here. Its primary purpose is that of a bench generator. It's got a CV input so you can sweep the output. It could also be patched into your synth for synthy fun, though it's not designed to track keyboards. Schematics, parts list, PCB layout, parts placement, panel design, and drill pattern accompany the terse blow-by-blow commentary.

Cheers,
Scott"

Livewire Dual Cyclotron Demo

video upload by jamescigler

via felix inferious. "A demo and description of the Livewire Dual Cyclotron synth module. [Correction] During the video I mention that we're listing to the sine wave output of the Dalek Modulator...it was actually the square wave. :p"

drummachine-differentangle.JPG

flickr by sofie loizou.

Click here for the full size shot.

Guess the gear.

Roland SH-5

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

"Roland SH5 - only for collectors - museum item.
No noisy outputs& inputs, she stays in tune, no scratchy pots, just SH5 Sound.
The case is also like new! (no scratches on it!)
Look at the pics...You can pick it up in our Studio. (Munich)
If you look for Memorymoog LAMM, Jupiter 8, so it will be here soon."

Visitors of Matrixsynth

I was just looking at my stats and saw this. Anything green means there was a visit to the site from that country sometime during the period of Jul 26 - Aug 25. These are real people, not bots. Pretty cool.

Hello world!

Note the count is visits not pageviews. Pageviews are about double.

EMS VCS3 With Misterious Drums

YouTube via waveshaper. Sent my way via Dennis.

The AKS On The Run

Title link takes you to more info on how to patch the EMS Synthi AKS for Pink Floyd's classic "On The Run" on EMS SYNTHI.

Update via the comments:
"I tried this a couple of different ways if anyone is interested.

1. The notes are E4 E3 G3 B3 A3 G3 A3 B3.

I programmed the notes into a Future Retro Mobius driving an Analogue Solutions Sub VCO and SY01 into a Sherman filterbank. It really opened this sequence up to a new dimension.

2. I also programmed the notes into FL Studio using the 3 OSC plugin added hihats with delay and it was practically an identical copy from the actual run on Dark Side of the Moon."

The Making of the genoQs Octopus

Title link takes you to a pdf on the making of the genoQs Octopus. It is also linked to on the genoQs documentation page. It was presented at the electro-music.com European Modular Event 2007.

KORG Wavestation on Celiar Structures

Title link takes you to a post on the KORG Wavestation on a Spanish synth blog, Celiar Structures. You can find a Google translated version in English here. This is a good follow up to this post on the Yamaha TG-33.

Be sure to check out the rest of the site while there.

via sequencer.de.

Inside a Clavia Nord Lead 1

via sequencer.de

The EVOS Modular is Coming

Remember the EVOS? Via Mike Peak on AH:

"Dennis contacted me yesterday:

'Mike,

I have no problem with you passing on what I discussed with you. I will be making some sort of announcement (sometime in early '08) about the web site and when the updated Evos Modular will be available.'....

The previous email:
'Mike,

Every few months, or so, I do some internet browsing, just to see what sort of things are going on in the synth world - especially concerning modular stuff. While doing so, I happened upon your post on the MATRIXSYNTH site (via AH).

It's always pleasing to me to know that people are still interested in my modular and also, that they seem to understand and appreciate what I was trying to accomplish. While I have no objections to the documentation being disseminated, I often have mixed feelings about this. Firstly, (and most importantly) because the system has gone through a number of refinements over the past few years and secondly, republishing them only perpetuates the grammatical and typographical errors which appeared in the originals. To rectify this situation, I am (slowly) compiling data on the latest version which will appear in an upcoming web site dedicated to my modular system. Eventually, I plan to include some historical information tracking the development of the various versions of the system through time.

...I have been making plans to release the new version of the modular early next year. It will be, initially, limited to a set of what I consider to be the most essential modules, with gradual additions over time.

I genuinely want to see the modular in the hands of people who might put it to good use...

Take care.

Dennis'

This is great news. Especially if it sounds like it looks."

Customsynth.co.uk Roland TR-909

If your 909 needs a face-lift, here you go.

via CustomSynth

Metasonix Wretch Machine Vids

Remember this Wretch up for auction? The following are some vids of it.

EM-bizarre-hard-6c.mov
EM-bizarre-hard-7c.mov
EM-bizarre-hard-8c.mov
EM-bizarre-hard-9c.mov

MOOG Taurus Demos

Taurus 1 DEMO

Taurus DEMO 2

videos by mrosati69

KORG Delta DL-50

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Two Tracks via Computer Controlled

"Some more noodlings from the Bunker...

http://acid.experimedia.net/ComputerControlled-Mnml_Freq.mp3
Old style Minimal Techno.

SH-101
TR-707
Xbase 09
Alesis Bitrman (processing the 101)

http://acid.experimedia.net/ComputerControlled-PowerSurge.mp3
Mid-tempo Acid
SH-101
TB-303
TR-707
Xbase 09"

Yamaha TG-33 Welcome Message

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

"Nice to meet you"

A little synth history: The TG-33 is a direct descendant of the SCI Prophet VS, vector synth. It is different than wavetable synthesis found in the PPG and Waldorf synths. When SCI folded, Dave worked for Yamaha and the technology used in the Prophet V went into the TG-33 and eventually the KORG Wavestation when Dave moved on to Korg. The Prophet V had analog filters, the TG-33 and Wavestation were all digital and of course they all sounded different. BTW, if anyone has more to add to the story, feel free to comment. The one thing I always wonder was who owned the technology and how it moved from Yamaha to Korg. You'd think Yamaha would have held onto it if they could. I'm sure I heard the story at one point, but it's all a blur...

Update: MP3 demo via smackos in the comments.

The Rentals (8/25/07) - TLA/Fillmore, Philadelphia

flickr by Jalapeño.

Click here for the full size shot.

MOOG The Source

The Rentals.com

ARP 1612 Sequencer SN #0001

Title link takes you to shots via this auction. via jeffc.

"This wonderful unit has serial number 0001. It’s in full working order and near mint condition. Some minor cosmetic flaws are visible. A photo copy of both Owner’s and Service manual will be included with the sequencer. A classic sequencer of the 70's. You create your sequences with the 16 sliders. Adjust the sliders to change pitch while each slider represents a sixteenth note. It uses Control Voltage (CV) and Gate protocols to play your sequences on a connected analog synthesizer. The ARP Sequencer works perfectly with the ARP 2500, 2600, Odyssey, Avatar and other ARP synthesizers as well as Roland, Oberheim and Sequential Circuits. To interface the Sequencer with other types of CV/Gate capable synths like fx the Mini Moog or the Korg MS 20 would require a CV converter box. The ARP sequencer is fun and easy to learn. Use it to create continuous arpeggios or simple sequences of patterns for your vintage analog gear. Tweak it in real-time as you create or perform, it's very hands-on. Product description from the manual: The ARP Sequencer, model 1612, is a 16 step sequential voltage generator. A voltage slider is provided for each of the 16 steps to adjust the voltage output from 0 to +10 volts. The sequencer may be used in a “8 x 2” mode so that outputs 1 through 8 (Bank A) and 9 through 16 (Bank B) sequence in parallel. The outputs of banks A and B are prewired to a voltage quantizer which effectively “rounds off” the sequencer’s voltage to the nearest whole twelwth of a volt. This allows for precise tuning. A low frequency voltage controlled oscillator governs the stepping speed of the sequencer and can be started, stopped, gated, or speeded up either manually or externally. Serious bidders and Paypal only. WILL SHIP WORLD WIDE, but buyer will pay for shipping. Item location is in Drammen, Norway - Europe."