Folktek The Book of Sound

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"The Book of sound By Ben Houston.
This extra custom piece is part of a folktek series entitled "philanthropoid"". Also in the series on the site is the Mantis, dronescape sequencer, the moth, the growling insect, the bug, the octa-hedra, walking stick, pendulum translator and others. The sound is phenomenol and continues to amaze us. It is a sonic symphony of nasty and grimy sweetness, endless layers of sound possibilities emenating from High quality OSC originally based on high tech speech synthesis. Seemingly random bits can be rediscovered time and time again and then there are those moments that you will most likely never rediscover. This piece WILL provide sounds that you will not find in other synthesizers and will astonish you every time you turn it on.

This particular piece features four patchable knobs, two with common center points and a twelve point patchbay. This allows you to determine function and provides tons of flexibility. In addition, featured is a light sensitive photo theramin control for global synth sound as well as: two more knobs (global control and power kill), glowing lamp power indicator , 2 folktek button/switches for activate and freeze mode sections,light sensitive photo-contol, reset, 1/4" output, built in battery pack, basic manual of function and layout. You'll be able to cipher through waveforms and textures with extreme sensitivity in thousands of ways. Waveforms (individual, or multiple layers) can be captured and maintained, often intermodulating in beautiful and/or disturbing ways. Super sensitive knobs let you filter through tons of sounds and glitchscapes. Albums are waiting to be created here as the sound is quite different from anything else you'll find.. Runs on 4 "AA" batteries Includes manuel"

Update via stylinghead in the comments: "if it really comes with manuel it is definitely worth it. manuel makes a mean margarita and is a brilliant conversationalist to boot."

ROLAND SPV-355

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"# SEPERATE INSTRUMENT INPUT!!!
# Voltage-controlled filter with resonance, pitch tracking, and variable envelope generator or envelope
# Voltage-controlled amplifier with selectable envelope generator or envelope follow control.
# Hold pedal input.
# Variable foot pedal control over filter cutoff of VCO output.
# CV outputs for Pitch (control voltage), Gate and Envelope Follower.
# CV inputs for Pitch (control voltage) and Gate.
# Effects send and return"

micronAU 1.0

"micronAU is an audio unit that allows one to fully control and automate the Alesis Micron synthesizer. As anyone who owns one of these synths knows, it can generate some wicked sounds but it can be a real pain to program via its single knob. This audio unit provides an interface through which the entire sound generation engine of the Mircon can be controlled in real time. In addition, all parameter settings are saved when the track/DAW hosting micronAU is saved. When one reloads a track hosting mirconAU, the settings are restored, thus avoiding the "what patch did I use for this track" syndrome. Furthermore, if one's DAW supports automation of plugin parameters, all of the Micron's parameters can be automated and controlled by any of the DAW's supported control surfaces.

micronAU is being distributed as donationware. If you like what you see, please consider donating via Paypal"

http://mysite.verizon.net/retroware/ You can find other Micron editors posted here.
via waveformless

Yamaha CS80

YouTube via lewisjp8young

eLEcTRoCRaB HOoKeD oN tV - rAumZeiTPiRatEn

YouTube via tobsen1234567890. "electrocrab watching his favorite tv program"
Bleep Labs thingamakit

Alpha Sequenz - No Meaning

YouTube via secondhanddaylight
"8th Promo Video of Unique French Post Synth act Alpha Sequenz from 2008. Basically, their music is a mix between Coldwave and Minimal Electronik. Here's a Promotional video for the their very first full debut Vinyl/LP.
Direction: Rigeck Rodgers More infos here in our BANDS Section at: http://secondhanddaylight.net/"
Moog Realistic Concertmate 970 Clavia Nord Lead-2

S-CAT (0239) CIRCUIT BENT CASIO VL-TONE

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I'm guessing this is the same one in this video.
"UNIQUE S-CAT
CIRCUIT BOARD INTERFACE
+ WOODEN SIDE CHEEKS FOR RETRO STYLE
1. EXTREME-PITCH MODULATION
CONTROL VOICE PITCH, RHYTHM PITCH AND TEMPO OVER A MASSIVE 3 OCTAVE RANGE
2. S-C FILTER CONTROL
3. VCF FREQUENCY
VOICE FILTER
4. VOICE BOOST "A"
VOICE BOOST PLUS LPF
5. S-C FILTER
SWITCH UP FOR SCREAMING RESONANT FOLLOWER
SWITCH DOWN FOR BASS FOLLOWER AND RHYTHM SQUANKER
(USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH MIDDLE DIAL FOR CONTROL)
6. DRUM LPF
7. VOICE BOOST "B"
VOICE BOOST PLUS HPF
8. GATE
HOLD A KEY DOWN WHILE A RHYTHM IS PLAYING FOR RHYTHMICAL VOICE GATING
9. EXTREME DRUM BOOST

Soniccore (aka Creamware) DIY “Moog” with DX100 Keys

Two more images on sequencer.de. Unfortunately there isn't one of the front. If anyone knows where to find one, feel free to comment or shoot me an email. My contact info is on the bottom right of the site.

Ztar Starr Labs Z7S Synth Guitar Midi Controller

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"one of the most advanced and sophisticated synth guitars/midi controllers ever developed, the Starr Labs Ztar, model Z7S. This is a state of the art, top of the line midi controller, and if you're not familiar with this custom-designed, handmade instrument, I suggest researching this incomparable device on the Starr Labs webpage. I purchased two of these less than one year ago, and truly only have enough time and imagination for one, so I am selling one of them. It is 100% operational, and features a Blue Metallic finish, silver Schaller Strap Lock nuts, and includes the Original Owners Manual, Case, and Power Supply. These are currently being sold for $ 1,800, and the waiting list to receive one is approximately 3-7 months."

Roland MC-09

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"The MC-09 PhraseLab is an all-in-one production tool combining a DSP synth, rythm machine, step sequencer, four-part audio looper and effects processor. With this single instrument, musicians can create fat analog synth and rhythm sounds which can be sequenced and then sampled (along with phrases taken from external sources) using the four-part audio looper. An onboard effects processor and cool functions like Chop make the PhraseLab a killer remix machine.
Killer TB-303 emulation and great TR-606 drums
Tabletop synth/audio looper with onboard sequencing and effects
DSP monosynth creates fat synth lead, bass and rhythm sounds
Audio looper plays back 4 monaural phrases up to 6 sec. each
Onboard step sequencer with easy programming including TR-REC method
Easy automatic looping using BPM and measures
Loop Control function for controlling loop playback via step sequencer
4 built-in effects: Filter, Isolator, Phaser and Slicer
SmartMedia slot for pattern/audio storage; MIDI In/Out
3 audio demos can be downloaded THERE"

Threadless Bleep Labs Challenge

Threadless Bleep Labs Challenge from Threadless.com on Vimeo.
More info on the challenge on Threadless.

Integrated circuit is 50 years old today

And what did the first one do? Synthesis!!! Yes!!!

"The first microchip (pictured) was first demonstrated by Jack Kilby from Texas Instruments on 12 September 1958. It might not be much to look at, but then Texas Instruments admits that Kilby often remarked that if he’d known he’d be showing the first working integrated circuit for the next 40-plus years, he would’ve ‘prettied it up a little.’ The chip worked, though, producing a sine wave on an oscilloscope screen at the demo."

link to article on custompc Thanks goes to John Levin for this one.

Sonic LAB: Korg DS-10 Music In Your Pocket

see the write-up on Sonic State. video by William H of inside synthesis. On Ebay.

an improvisation with the smoking E machines

YouTube via vonhaulshoven. via the forum.
Update: "[vonhaulshoven] will play these stuf live at the Dutch E live festival at 11 october"

DSI Mopho

"* Features 100% analog signal path
* Two oscillators
* One classic Curtis low-pass filter (switchable 2- or 4-pole)
* Analog VCAs
* Three envelope generators (ADSR plus delay)
* Two sub-octave generators (one octave down and two octaves down)
* External audio input with feedback
* Four assignable performance controls per program
* Gated 16 x 4 step sequencer (one sequence per program)
* Arpeggiator
* Fully programmable (includes software editor for Mac OS and Windows)
* 384 programs
* I/O: MIDI In, MIDI Out/Thru, Audio In, Left and Right Audio Out, Headphone
Out
* 7.5” L x 5” W x 1.4” H (19.05 cm x 12.7 cm x 3.56 cm)
* 1.5 lb. (0.7 kg) •
Pricing
$439 US"



Note this one has been making the rounds and I'm not sure how much if any of this is confirmed.
There is no mention on the DSI site as of this post.

Update: image of the prototype via sequencer.de via lyndon in the comments:

CASIO HT6000 Synthesizer

YouTube via gary909.

Anyone know how editable these are if at all? Preset only or more?

Roland Juno 6 synthesizer

YouTube via gary909

Roland JX-3P Synthesizer

YouTube via gary909

ARP AXXE synthesizer

YouTube via gary909

Roland JD-800 + SCI Prophet-600 + Yamaha DX7 II

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

bassline: SCI Prophet-600 sequenced by the MFB Step64 step sequencer and transposed by the DX7;
pad sounds: Roland JD-800;
digital chord sounds: Yamaha DX7 II FD;
drums: Roland TR-707;

no overdubbing, no sequencer software used"

Roland TB-303 Bassline Demonstration

YouTube via tedpopper

Yamaha CS-5 Synthesizer

YouTube via gary909

Gummi Bears Make Music

flickr set by thingstocomerecords
(do check out the others)

via wire to the ear

KORG M3 Expanded

"XPand your potential!!
The NEW M3 XPanded offers a staggering 640 Mbytes of PCM, delivering a huge number of sound variations. Powerful enhancements to the sequencer and interface make the M3 the go-to instrument for your music making.

Read more about this amazing FREE upgrade here.

The Next Coming of M
The M3 heralds the third generation of Korg Workstations. The M1 started it all, first appearing in 1988 to bring the world a new concept called the “music workstation.” It went on to become the best selling workstation in history, and was further expanded and enhanced through the T and O1/W series. Trinity defined a new level of innovations including touch screen technology and configurable effects, and was the forbearer of the successful TRITON range of products.

Now Korg Is Poised To Redefine The
Workstation Category Once Again.

The M3 features a number of innovations distilled from the flagship OASYS including the new EDS (Enhanced Definition Synthesis) sound generator derived from the HD-1 engine design, the advanced second-generation KARMA functionality, and the multi-purpose control surface. Adding innovations such as the new concept of “virtualized hardware” that allows an even closer integration with DAW systems, Drum Tracks which provide a instant groove to play along with, and the new "Korg Komponent System" concept that facilitates more flexible system construction, the M3 music workstation/sampler opens a new and exciting page in music making - it’s the workstation that rightfully deserves to wear the “M” that started it all.

Tour the M3 Virtual Interface
Take a virtual tour of the M3 using the online Flash graphic user interface by clicking here.

Check Out Streaming Videos
To see a video introduction, overviews and operating tutorials of the M3, click here. Links to videos will appear in the window to the right."

KORG's M3 Expanded page

KORG M50 Workstation

"Performance; Portability; Price

Weighing in at just fifteen pounds is the fiery new KORG M50, ready to take on all contenders! Incredible new sounds; fat & juicy combis, splits and layers; a plethora of ace effects; dynamic Drum Tracks; enhanced poly-arpeggiators; classic sequencing tools, a solid, confident keybed; up-to-date SD storage; companion editing software and our famous TouchView interactive display - it all adds up to an invigorating and sexy keyboard instrument that could only come from KORG.

Check out our introductory video here.

There’s One for Everyone

Over twenty years of category-defining workstation expertise beats in the heart of the M50 Music Workstation. Just as the M3 borrowed elements from the legendary OASYS, the M50 captures all the sonic firepower of the M3, distilled into a performance instrument that is second to none. In a word, the M50 just may be the keyboard you’ve been waiting for. Both 73* and 61 note versions are available, sporting a new semi-weighted Natural Touch keyboard. This new fast and responsive synthesizer keybed facilitates expressive and dynamic performing. Tipping the scales at a mere 46 pounds, the seriously portable 88 key version features our top-of-the-line RH3 Graded Hammer Action, and provides a satisfying performance experience for the piano purist!

* 73-key version to be available in a few months.

A Natural Performer
Made to be played, the M50 is inviting and comfortable. The TouchView screen is intuitive and interactive, allowing the uniquely angled front panel to remain refined and uncluttered. The buttons themselves are rock solid, backlit and rounded for visibility ease-of-use under any playing conditions. In addition to Korg’s four-way joystick and multi-function knobs, the M50 offers four Chord Triggers that provide a flexible and fun way to play chords and trigger arp patterns. A ten key numeric keypad allows on-demand instant access to sounds, combis and other parameter/values."

More info including video on KORG's official M50 Workstation page.