Muzik 4 Machines - Smells Like Teen Spirit test 1

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Crate&Barrel Space Echo

Link (note the name of the item for sale and click on Room Views for the image)

via Ken

Update: I added an Adverts label for these. Click on it to see more as they come in.

Serge DTG

via mono-poly in the comments of this post.

Maestro USS-1 Universal Synthesizer

images via this auction

Roland SH-101 Reverse Keys, Modded

images via this auction

Details:
NOVA-MOD UPGRADED NEW FEATURES
* VCF FM : Amazing new sounds are now added through this feature. Six FM sources are available.
* LFO Clock Input : Syncing the Arpeggiator and LFO to external drum modules and sequencers is now possible. As well, intersting feedback loops can be created.
* PW Modulation Source Selection : Now you can choose a pulse width source. It is independant from LFO's waveform setting. OSC source are included.
* Pulse width to near 0% : Pulse width effects are now made more extreme and powerful.
* External Audio Input : The ability to do FM of the VCF by an external audio source or to simply route a signal into the audio path is now provided. Don't forget feedback loops!!
* VCF CV Input : Just plug in a foot pedal or a CV from a midi convertor and your SH-101 will sing!
* LFO Rate Scalar : Ever hear a bell sound out of a 101? Try this on Hi!! Want a really slow weep...you got it too.
* Filter Overdrive : Filter cleaning knob as the filter is ovedriven at it's minimum setting and clean at max.

NOVA Mod Upgarded details :
Pulse width to near 0%
By closing the pulsewidth to a spike, new sounds can be attained by the SH-101. This spike wave source is very useful for brightening a bass patch. (A bass patch, with only the sub OSC waveform assigned, can be brightened, but not raised in pitch, by adding a little pulsewidth signal with a manual setting of less than 1% duty cycle.) In another application, in which only full ramp waveform is assigned, manually raising and lowering the spike waveform's amplitude has been compared to sounding like a wavetable sweep. As well, LFO mudulation of the pulse width is made dramatic because of the closer approach to 0%.

Pulse width Modulation Source Selection
A six way rotary switch enable you to chose the pulsewidth modulation sources independantly of the LFo waveform setting. This modulation source makes many new and interesting sounds. A randomly modulated pulsewidth is especially unique and pleasant. The PW modulation sources are : LFO Triangle / LFO Square / LFO Random / Sub OSC -1 Octave Square / Sub OSC -2 Octave Pulse / LFO Noise. The SUN OSC Mod sources creates a unique bass enhancement because of their higher frequency and keytracking. The result is a richer and deeper sound. As well, although there are only two sub OSC sources, changing the sub OSC swithce -1/-2/-2 results in even further modulation effects.

LFO Rate Scalar
A three way toggle switch scales the overall range of the sh-101's internal LFO Clk (the existing LFO rate slider still functions normally). The scalar settings are Normal/Low/High. In the Low setting, a cycle of 30 seconds can be attained. This is great for mild changes in TRANCE type music. In the High mode, up to 1200Hz can be used to create interesting cross-mod bell like sounds. Perfect for Industrial music and clanging metalic sounds. High mode works especially well when creating a synthetic kick drum patch or short-wave radio sounds.

LFO Clock Input
A 1/4" jack allows the insertion of an external clock signal to drive the 101's LFO. This injected signal trigger the LFO but does not change it's waveform. By applying clock, LFO AND arpeggiator are both synced to the external source. This makes for very moving and groovy patterns with only a drum box and NOVA MODED 101. A particularly nice application is to modulate the VCF Cutoff with a random LFO while playing the sequencer. Of course you can, at the same time, inject a seperate clock into the arpeggiator via the 101's Ext CLK in Jack. This will enable you to run the arpeggiator and LFO at different speeds. As a bonus, audio can be injected to drive the LFO. A simple trick is to patch the headphone output into the EXT. LFO Input. This feedback loop makes for sounds that can be mildly distorted be simply adjusting the VCF's Mod amount ( No need for an external distortion processor!!!) This effect is great for slow sweep with a resonating filter setting. Very minimoog-ish.

External Audio Input
A 1/4" jack and toggle switch allows external audio to be injected. A rotary pot controls the amplitude of the injected signal. It can be routed to one of two source. 1./ directly into the filter along with the OSC 's waveforms. External processing of audio through the VCF and ENV is a typical feature on some synths however a seperate trigger can be applied to fire the SH-101's envelope. 2./ intot he VCF's cutoff modulation point ( An external FM source).

VCF CV Input
An external CV can be applied to the 101 via this 1/4" jack. This feature is typical on a Juno-60, Jupiter 4 and Pro One. A midi converted to a CV or an "expression" foor pedal are typically connected here.

VCF FM
VCF FM is the most powerful NOVA-MOD feature. It can be used in moderation to simply add brightness to a bass patch with low frequencies (due to subtractive synthesis). Or it can be used to creat powerfull cross-mod sounds that are difficult to explain... they must be heard. These sounds are somewhat aggressive, distorted, bell like but most importantly, not attainable on a regular SH-101. There sounds are similar to those heard on a MiniMoog with its third LFO assigned. One example : Dial a patch with only a ramp waveform assigned but at the same time, modulate the VCF Cutoff with the Pulsewidth. Manually change the pulsewidth to vary the FM effect. It is quite unique. You can then switch in Sub OSC -2 OCT. Pulse as the FM source then adjsut the -1oct/-2oct/-2/oct switch to change the sound futher. Finally swing the Pulsewidth waveform as the FM source but switch from Manual to LFO modulation and then play with the PW Mod's waveform. A rotary pot controls the amount of modulation. A six way rotary switch selects the FM source : Pulse waveform / Ramp waveform / -1 Octave Sqr waveform / -2 Octave Sqr waveform / -2 Octave Pulse waveform / Noise waveform. As well, although there are only two sub OSC sources, the sub OSC switche -1/-2/-2 changes the sound, giving even more variety.

Filter Cleaning
Filter cleaning knob as the filter is ovedriven at it's minimum setting and clean at max. This gives a far better response curve."

New Serge M-odule Dual ADSR

via serge-fans.com where you'll find the rest of the M-Class.

The Largest Roland TB-303 in the World

Well, not a functionl one, but there you have it.

via Camp303:
"I'm the organizer of the Camp303 campsite stage at the Norbergfestival (www.norbergfestival.com) and one of my friends donated this gigantic tb303 print to our camp! It's a photo of one of my 303's that he printed in 2,5x5 meter format."

Poll: Obeheim Xpander and Matrix-12 Displays

AG wrote in to let me know that the Oberheim Xpander and Matrix-12 Yahoo! user group, Xpantastic, is taking a poll on who would be interested in purchasing replacement displays for their Xpander and Matrix-12. He asked me to put a poll up here for anyone not on the group. So, here it is. I thought I'd put up two polls. One on whether you own or plan to own an Xpander or Matrix-12 just to get a count of how many are out there as well as interest, and one on whether you would be interested in picking up the displays.





Details via AG:
"I had an interesting topic come up and wanted to share. Matrix-12's and Xpanders use these discontinued VF Displays. No one makes them anymore. I have spoken with Noritake about remanufacturing the old ones as a custom order. The Xpantastic yahoo group is currently taking a poll of Xpander and Matrix-12 owners to see how many replacement VFDs they would buy if the price was less than $150 per display (each matrix-12 or xpander uses 3 displays). This is a weird part that may not have been used on anything other than these two machines (as far as we know) and it would be awesome if you could encourage owners of these Oberheims (and the techs/repair houses who work on 'em) to sign up and take the poll to get an idea if this project makes sense."

Update: an image of a Noritake display installed on an SCI Studio 4404, via Benny in the comments.

The Solar Powered Theremin. electronic music unplugged.

YouTube via MarbleMad. A great way to share nature with others.
"This is MORE than another optical theremin. This is a SOLAR POWERED theremin.

The Heliophone, an electronics kit available from:

http://www.clockworkrobot.com

The theremin was the worlds first electronic musical instrument and this tiny kit version has the added advantage of working with no need for batteries or external power. It works purely on solar power so when the oil runs out and civilisation crumbles to dust, you'll be glad it's not the end for electronic music.

More information about the solar theremin can be found here:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/kinetic-...

The kit is very easy to build and suitable for beginners in electronics. It does require some soldering though."

Solar Powered Theremin Part 2

"The Solar Powered theremin can be easily modified so it can be used with effects units and an amp. For more information see: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/kinetic-..."

Mint Tin Modular Synth

YouTube via MarbleMad. Sent my way via George. Hmm... this might actually be smaller than the MMM.
"A modular analogue synth system that fits inside altoids tins.
Here we have the synthesizer (a tweaked Atari Punk console) and a clock + power all housed in one altoids tin and an analogue sequencer housed in a second Altoids tin. Later a second sequencer module is added to increase the number of steps from 8 to 16.
I apologise for the darkness of the vid. Made it a little late in the day."

cray5656's healyhassler channel cray5656.healyhassler

DON HASSLER BUCHLA
ROSS HEALY LIVEWIRE MODULES

TR-909 Not as Described

flickr by national.sickness

flickr set with the story behind this TR-909 here.

Japanese Synthesizer

YouTube via th0m4svu. Yes this is pretty stupid, but funny. Anyone know more about that song? I'm curious if it's an actual released track. I think the camera man at 2:20 sums it up well, but it just keeps going... For something more professional see this. I'm also wondering how many tracks out there mention the word synthesizer. I'm sure there's plenty. If you know of any post it in the comments.

Update: And... The original found by Beamer in the comments:
Petr Skoumal - I Am A Japanese Synthesizer (1994)

YouTube via Vaanek
"Music video from CD Hotelový pokoje_1994. Music+text:P.Skoumal"

Nobody's Diary - Yazoo Cover - feat. Marie Haddad & Casio MT-400V

YouTube via peahix

"This is a cover of the Yazoo song "Nobody's Diary." Marie Haddad did the singing, I did the music/production. This was largely an experiment to see what could be done with an old Casio MT-400V, which was used for all the sounds in the backing track. The video consists of a slow pan across the Casio's control panel. This MT-400V has a nice resonant analog filter, which was used heavily here. Some other effects were used on the Casio sounds, most notably a pitch shifter on the bass, to get it down an octave lower.

To hear this without the crappy YouTube mono/compressed audio, visit Marie at http://www.myspace.com/mariehaddad"

New YouTube Audio Compression Image

This post updated with a graphic of the compression from Sonic State. See Sonic State for their notes on it. And of course, don't forget Sonic State TV for video hosting. I'm moving my videos there as well.

Modified Stylophone

YouTube via lazenbleep
"Quick and dirty clip of a circuit bent 'new' stylophone. I added a more robust 3 way voice switch and a dirty feedback knob
http://www.haha-fresh.blogspot.com"