MOOG SOURCE With Sync In

via this auction

"16 programmable presets are available. The unusual thing about this synth is that instead of the common "Cassette Interface" on the back of most of the Sources, this one has a 5-pin jack that says SYNC IN. I have read that this was a feature that made the Source usable with some Roland equipment of the same era. I've never used this feature but I noticed it was unusual. I couldn't find any mention of the Sync In feature in the manual, it only talks about the models with the Cassette Interface."


Anyone know more about the Sync In?

Update via Kelly in the comments: "There were three eras of Sources. the earliest does not have DIN Sync. Then there is a "retrofit" era where it was added at the factory but without any silkscreening, so labels were affixed to the outlets. Then the final run that the silkscreening in black (like the one pictured)."

via Zero: "It's a DIN Sync jack making it compatible with Roland Drum machines of the era. I think it was 24ppq."

via Analogika: "The Sync input was standard on all later Sources (it's mentioned in my manual as an addendum from February 9, 1983). There was a period were the cassette input was re-assigned to sync in via factory retrofit, and a sticker applied to the rear of the case.

It's a rather bizarre semi-solution.

The arpeggiator needs a clock signal in order to run, but the actual notes are triggered by pulses to the "reset" in.

The sequencer will run in sync to the DIN 24 signal, AFAIK - I must confess I've never tried it, and my Source is currently cased up for live performance. :-)

-chris."

Update2: you can find a doc on the drum interface for the Source here.

Oberheim FVS-1 4 Voice Vintage Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

::vtol:: "bonds - sound - nodes - corners" synth installation

YouTube via Vtolus
"my special creation, made using Clavia Nord Modular g2 and 4 "bodies". some more info and shots -http://samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/abra.html"

Get To Know Your Gear: Episode 1

Get To Know Your Gear: Episode 1 from Blorp Corp on Vimeo.

Roland Juno-106

Get To Know Your Gear: Episode 2 from Blorp Corp on Vimeo.

Roland RE-201

Get To Know Your Gear: Episode 3

Get To Know Your Gear: Episode 3 from Blorp Corp on Vimeo.

UA LA-610 Mk II

machinedrum idm with juno 106

YouTube via 909techno
"messing around with machine drum triggering juno 106. DCO's on the juno? still sound beautiful to me!"

machinedrum loves juno 106

"machine drum triggering juno 106. some ctrl-all action, juno into the md. some random knobs twists - i still don't know much about the md's input machines.

i think this is why i'll never sell the 106. maybe my vco monosynths have a bit more refined sound but that juno saw is still nice.

same for the md. i'm using the user wave version btw. maybe a few samples. i don't know. just got the md out after a long break. mki. chaining two patterns at times."

machinedrum loves juno 106 part 2


elektron machinedrum random stream

"random stream from my machinedrum. just flicking through patterns. many with bad feedback so watch your ears.

really not worth watching unless you've watched every other machinedrum video and still want more.

userwave vesion in use."

Ensonic ESQ-1 synthesizer expander cartridge SQX-20

via this auction

"Blank expander cartridge used for ESQ-1 synthesizers. Cosmetically looks like new. These are extremely hard to find."

Casio CZ3000

via this auction

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Spectral enso

YouTube via Sigmuntowski. follow-up to this post
"This is a ten minutes excerpt of a new piece from me called "Spectral enso". (Enso is the circle sign of Zen buddhism.)

The drone sound of the music is based upon five layers: 1. a deep filter modulated bass drone (Doepfer MS-404), 2. a very soft rectangular wave drone sound (Yamaha Electone), 3. a looped tampura sample, 4. a very slow and delayed sequence of seven notes, tuned into just intervals to the drone's F base note (Doepfer A-100) and 5. a F major chord (Crumar Multiman S) forced through a phaser.

The video is nothing more than a circle with modulated colors and a moved video feedback, mixed with an image of blue and yellow colors. The video effects are done by TroikaTronix Isadora in real-time.

So this is served best with iced tea and ten minutes nothing to do... ;-)"

3LpgThingie

YouTube via sduck409
"A short video of an annoying patch I've been messing with. Lots of modules used - 3 motm 300's being cross-modulated, getting pitch cv's from the klee sequencer; main clock is the blacet binary zone; clock is being divided by the cgs pulse divider, various odd pulses are kicking several motm 800's which are firing into 3 lpg's, which are shaping the vco's sound; then there's the wogglebug, which is set to this eerie singling clocked setting I found, running through a motm 190 vca controlled by a long ramp wave, then running into a motm 410, feeding stereo outs. Audio captured in cubase, reverb added."

tr-909 acidlab waldorf pulse TAC

YouTube via pac209
"slightly disorganized session recording.
the pulse gets notes from a x0xb0x.
the TAC mixer (TAC Amek Bullet) souds a lot better than regular "modern" Soundcraft/Mackie/Allen&Heath"

Folktek BCM Edition Micro Garden

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"The Micro Garden is cool little box, equally at home as art or a musical instrument. The BCM edition has super short delay times, tap-tempo, and reverse delay. The front panel is also interesting with the etched circles. The Micro Garden makes sounds we've never heard!"

APC40 Launches Worldwide May 30

"AKAI PRO ANNOUNCES APC40 ABLETON PERFORMANCE CONTROLLER WORLDWIDE LAUNCH DATE

Exclusive Control Surface Will Be On Sale Worldwide On May 30, 2009

Cumberland, R.I. (May. 4, 2009) – Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that the APC40 Ableton Performance Controller will launch worldwide on May 30, 2009.

Akai Professional worked in partnership with software developer Ableton to produce the APC40: the only control surface specifically designed for performance with Ableton Live software. Adding the APC40 transforms the user’s experience from one of constructing tracks with software on a computer to one of fluid, effortless, musical creation. The APC40 is the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression.

The APC40 is designed to be a powerful, intuitive controller for electronic music performance artists, DJs, hip-hop producers and traditional musicians using Ableton Live on stage and in the studio. Because Akai Professional and Ableton designed the APC40 for use with the included Ableton Live Akai Professional APC40 Edition software, users need not map its controls for instant performance. Experienced Ableton Live users will appreciate that the APC40 enables them to remap every one of its controls to suit their own style. The controller is fully compatible with standalone editions of Ableton Live 7 and 8 with the latest updates.

The APC40 communicates bi-directionally with Ableton Live, enabling the controller to display information from the software on its clip matrix of 40 triggers and on LED rings surrounding each knob. The clip matrix provides performers an instant view of the Session Overview: what cells contain loaded clips, which are currently playing, which are activated, what is record-armed and solo/cue status.

The APC40 has two sets of eight knobs, each of which can access four banks of controls. The Track Control knobs affect global parameters such as pans and sends, while the Device Controls affect the clip, instrument and effect parameters. The Device Control knobs are dynamically reassigned each time the user changes tracks or devices. This unique capability enables performers to control at least eight track parameters per track – a total of 72 – using the same eight knobs and the nine Track Selection buttons. Channel faders and a DJ crossfader enable smooth control of key values.

“With the APC40, our goal was to transform the experience of using Ableton Live from ‘building in software’ to ‘performing with an instrument’,” said Adam Cohen, Director of Business Development, Akai Professional. “We could not be more pleased with the results.”

The APC40 will be available from pro audio and musical instrument retailers May 30, 2009. It has U.S. Retail Price of $599.00 and an anticipated street price of $399.00."

CHAINREACTOR

flickr set by gridracer
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"DIY-MIDI-SEQUENCER-visit-MIDIBOX.ORG"

Clockwork Software PSynth

"PSynth is Clockwork Software' s amazing hand held recorder/synthesizer for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Using PSynth you can record and save those melodies that pop into your head from time to time and you can express them with an almost infinite variety of unique sounds.

PSynth's architecture and capabilities are similar to that of a Mini-Moog or a Roland Juno synthesizer but with the addition of a built in multi-track sequencer. Many of the synthesizer sounds heard in todays contemporary music can be emulated with PSynth. Unlike old analog synthesizers, PSynth is implemented entirely in software in the digital domain. This means all timing aspects of PSynth are rock solid and totally synchronous and PSynth will never, ever go out of tune.

PSynth turns the iPhone and iPod Touch into a complex music production device which will take time to completely master. In experienced hands, PSynth is a serious musical instrument. For all users, PSynth can be a source of wonder and delight with the multitude of sounds and sonic textures it can create.





Clockwork Software's PSynth has the following features:
• Multi-track recorder/sequencer
• Three voice polyphony
• Full automation of all synth elements
• Three oscillators + one LFO
• Oscillators have 7 octave range
• Oscillators have four selectable waveforms
• Oscillators can run in tracking mode or polyphony mode
• Oscillators can be detuned in relation to each other
• Oscillators can be amplitude or frequency modulated to a user selected level
• Built in metronome with tappable tempo and selectable beats per measure
• 24db/octave variable resonance Low Pass sweepable filter
• Pink noise generator
• Two Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release (ADSR) type envelope generators for driving filter and
amplitude envelopes
• Reverb effect
• Ability to save and load scenes and songs
• All aspects of operation run in real time"

more info here
You can find PSynth on iTunes here:

VORTEX 4

flickr by YAMAMA RECORDS
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"VORTEX 4 Performing in the loft at 5th and 6th gallery in Tucson, AZ.

Photos by Bryce Myhre"

VAZ 2010, in Linux and in stereo!!!

YouTube via Yamalerol. via the forum
"This is an audio test loop running the excellent VAZ 2010 V2 Soft synth studio under the Ubuntu Linux operating system using WINE. VST plugins are also used (Classic Series Delay and Master Limiter and Ambience Reverb). Minimal hassle involved in setting it up. Now I don't have to reboot into Window$ every time I get an idea. Cool, huh?"

KAOSS PAD KP3_n°5

YouTube via F8sequence
"Playing with my KP3.
Built-in sampler and Over Dub (synth, SE ; Kaossilator)."

Chimerasynthesis BC8 times three #1

YouTube via opsysbug
"Chimerasynthesis BC8 battery powered synth x 3 on some simple sequence.
These small synths are very powerful and very complicated. Amazing sound...sometimes reminds me of a VCS3. www.chimerasynthesis.com"

Chimerasynthesis BC8 times 3 #2

"Triple Chimerasynthesis BC8 tiny synths. Very small but very powerful and complicated. www.chimerasynthesis.com. Be prepared to wait if you order!"

Chimerasynthesis BC8 times three #3

"The wonderful Chimerasynthesis BC 8 synth times 3 triple threat. Very powerful and able to do quite complicated sounds and sequences. You'll never put it down.
Long waits are common. www.chimerasynthesis.com"

Update:
Chimerasynthesis BC8 times three # 4

"Triple Chimerasynthesis BC8 mini synth sequencer. Here you can hear some low end."

Pro-Rhythm Drum Synthesizer Model SD1

via this auction
"Pro-Rhythm Drum Synthesizer Model SD1, distributed by JHS &Co. Ltd.This drum machine was manufactered in the 1970's.Has a metal / steel casing.Has it's original stand boomed neck."

Yamaha CS15

via this auction

Early MOOG Modular Mixer Module

via this auction
"A working “Lower Panel Mixer” from an Early MOOG Modular System

Background; in the early 90’s I bought an “almost empty” MOOG Modular cabinet for a project I was working on at the time . .

I was told it was a MOOG 1C, and as the MIXER has ’67 date codes on its pots, I think that is correct

I would assume that makes it R.A. Moog Trumansburg

I had a 19” rack frame made for it locally, and have used it with other Moog Modules occasionally, but not much in recent yrs . .

It does work as powered by my 910 P/S . . w/ +10v and -6v if memory serves

*note some jacks have evidently been cut loose from the Trunk Lines wiring and whatnot . . long before I acquired it "

Vintage ARP Odyssey Mk III Synthesizer

via this auction
"Odyssey Mk III (Model 2820-23)
The Odyssey III (Models 2810-2823) produced from 1976-81 featured the new Model 4075 filter design. In addition to its 1/4" outputs, XLR outputs have been added. The rest of its specifications are virtually identical to the Odyssey Mk II except that the overall look and quality are further updated to match the look of the latest ARP synths with the orange & black color-scheme. The Odyssey Mk III."
patch sheets

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"Dream Night"

YouTube via Korgator
"Polymorph-Chor(Emu X Board);Triton Le-Fläche;OB 12-Sequence;JP 8080-Lead(DX 27)"

PPG Wave 2.2 Typo

see the update to this post. Note ENVELOPE is spelled ENVFLOPE with an F.

Jazzmutant Multi-touch Controller

flickr set by recordjob
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"Bilder zum Interview mit Jazzmutant. Mehr dazu bald auf unserem Blog - blog.recordjob.de"

Note the editing interface on the Mac

Machinedrum Cake

via http://twitter.com/makstra

Iblit

"Iblit is a monophonic VST 2.3 compatible software synthesizer for PC.
The oscillator waveforms are generated using BLITs (Band Limited Impulse Train)
which gives oscillators with very low aliasing.

Features
* 3 oscillators
* Pulse and Sawtooth waveforms
* Noise generator
* Transpose \26124 semitones
* Fine Tune \26150 cent
* Pulse Width Modulation
* Individual Pitch Bend range for each oscillator
* Portamento
* 24dB/octave LP/HP filter
* Two LFOs
* Two ADSR envelope generators
* Midi automation and Midi learn"
demos and download at Andreas Ersson's Iblit
via http://twitter.com/rpfr

Beautiful Noise

YouTube via substanceg
"One of the results of the Nicolas Collins Hacking Workshop. Triple Schmitt Trigger Inverter feeding Schmitt Trigger NAND with low pass filter on output."

korg sigma / roland dc 30 analog delay

YouTube via abertronic. On Ebay
"demo of the korg sigma and roland dc 30"
Update: images via this auction

Jordan Rudess presents Ellatron for Mellofest 2009

YouTube via OmenieSoftware
"Jordan Rudess is amazing - not only an incredibly talented musician, but extremely generous of spirit and of his time. Despite having a world tour coming up with Dream Theater in a few weeks, he found the time, along with musical collaborator and videographer Richard Lainhart, to put together this great video, which is both a special message to Mellofest 2009 and an emphatic approval of our Ellatron App for the iPhone. Personally, I am so thrilled to see him play Ellatron, and the way he manages to hold the iPhone and play chord pads and individual notes (and fingered chords) at the same time is an amazing feat of dexterity and balance.

Let me say here - thank you Jordan and Richard for putting this together, it was *VERY* well received by both the organizer of the festival and the crowd."
You can find Ellatron on iTunes here:

YAMAHA DD-11 by S-CAT Pt. I

YouTube via PHONICPOTION S-CAT/PHONICPOTION on Ebay
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 21 MODIFICATIONS"

YAMAHA DD-11 by S-CAT Pt. II

Circuit Bent Speak and Spell (Hell)

YouTube via legionhwp
"Production model of Speak and Hell now available from DAED. HelpWantedProductions.com/daed .htm"

Dave Smith Instruments Evolver

YouTube via SamAshdotcom.
Wish there was a 8 voice PEK like the Prophet '08. A PEK plus a rack PE is just not the same...
"Designed by Dave Smith, founder of Sequential Circuits and long-time music technology innovator, the 4-voice polyphonic Poly Evolver combines some of his best creations into slick-looking 61-key keyboard. Start with the oscillators: two real analog oscillators featuring Sawtooth, Triangle, Saw-Triangle, and Pulse meet two digital wavetable generators with a choice of 96 waveforms (like the Prophet VS). You can hard sync the analog oscillators (like Prophet 5) and link the digital ones with either FM or Ring Mod for a wide pallette of sounds. And there's no skimping on filters either: real voltage-controlled analog lowpass filters - not digital recreations. 4-pole/2-pole switchable, fully resonant (in 4-pole mode). You also get an audio input that can run through the effects and filter to your heart's content. There's more - a 16-step sequencer with MIDI sync, onboard distortion and delay, syncable LFO's... let your sound Evolve!"

Elka synthex

YouTube via emssynthi100
"this synthex is for sale on ebay. someone asked if all the keys work and a demo of the filter. i dont think you can hear the bottom end well but if you look closely you can see what the filter sweeps are doing to my monitors."
images via this auction
Not sure if it's the same one as in the video. It's the only one I see listed as of this post. Update: I have confirmation it is the same Synthex.

Note this seller has the user manual and schematics on CD along with a ton of other manuals.