T-RESONATOR - www.highendtentacles.dk

YouTube via basse1303
"Don't forget to check out the T-Resonator on our website: http://www.highendtentacles.dk"

SPECTRALIS 2 - www highendtentacles dk

YouTube via basse1303
"Also check out the first SPECTRALIS 2 in Denmark, from Radikal Teknologies, on our website: http://www.highendtentacles.dk"

deMOON synth - Daniel Muschinsky

YouTube via basse1303
" Check out the deMOON on our website: http://www.highendtentacles.dk"

KORG DS-10 PLUS #1

YouTube via aqi
"Check it out! A newest feature of KORG DS-10 PLUS: Dual DS-10 Mode and Expanded Song Mode.

あのKORG DS-10がパワーアップ！
KORG DS-10 PLUSでの新機能、Dual DS-10 モードと拡張されたSong モードを生かしたデモンストレーションです。
今回は前作との比較がしやすいように、DS-10で収録されていたデモソング２つを同 時に読み込みプレイしています。
トラックミュートやSong モード時におけるリアルタイムエディットなどを使いながらの最大発音数１２音によるプ レイをお楽しみください。

http://aqi.co.jp/product/ds10/"

Korg / Univox Maxikorg 800dv Maxi-Korg Vintage Synth

via this auction

"Essentially 2 monosynths in one, the MaxiKorg is one of the only truly duophonic synthesizers."

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Clavia Nord Wave

via this auction

click the image for the full size shot

Doepfer A-100 Case

flickr by Stefan Beckhusen

KORG EMX1 - REMOVING THE BLUE

A bit blurry but interesting to look at. You can find the write-up at ASIA SYNTH STATION. Be sure to see the blog for more. It is primarily "focussed on synth in HK + Asia."

Ensoniq MR-61 demo song 1

YouTube via synthmaniak

20090717161634


ENSONIQ MR-61 Piano demo sound 2

"Piano standard demo sound on Ensoniq MR 61. (single prog.piano sound, no midi Inst.conected & no exp.board,s) Author info. - Play Preform By Mitch K."

Alesis DM10 - Summer NAMM '09

YouTube via soundonsoundvideo. "Professional Electronic Drum Set"

voltage controlled frequency - dual vcf

YouTube via zebranalogiczetangas http://zebranalogic.com/
"Testing my voltage controlled frequency this unit comes with a LFO with 4 wave forms and an AR."

Basic Demonstration 9 Super Steps / Hyper Steps

YouTube via DayflightTrok genoQs Octopus http://www.genoqs.com/

"Short demonstration about the new important function for Live jamming or studio works.
Have fun, it´s sequencing time!"

Update: an image and some info on the genoQs Octopus from Analogue Haven:
Update via lars in the comments. The Octopus is at OS v1.6. See their site linked above for more info. The following pertains to features in OS v1.0 which are still relevant and interesting to me at least. Also, according to lars it should be "hyper steps" not "super steps."
"GenoQs have now released their amazing OS v1.0, which adds many new features to the Octopus sequencer. All new Octopus sequencers ship with v1.0, and older units can be updated by following the update procedure on GenoQ's Downloads page.

In the following, we use the following mark convention:
(***) for new features,
(**) for evolved functionality, and
(*) for minor changes.

FREE TRACK CHAINING (***)
Tracks in a Page may be chained according to any configuration desired by the user.

TRACK PROGRAM CHANGE (***)
Tracks now retain the MIDI program change information as a track specific value.

EDIT TRACK DIRECTIONS (***)
Directions 6-16 are freely editable by the user, including re-trigger and randomize options.

STEP GROOVE ATTRIBUTE (***)
A step may be delayed at playtime by a random amount of time in multiples of 1/192 of a note.

GRID-TRACK MODE (***)
Up to 90 tracks are mapped to Matrix buttons and act as virtual track selectors allowing for direct track operation.

STEP-NOTE RECORDING (***)
Notes may be recorded directly on pre-selected positions in a page, irrespective of timeline and chase-light position.

PAGE SCALE CAD (***)
Changes to a scale may be set to affect the pitch values of the tracks in the page. Whenever the scale is modified, the track pitches are aligned to the new scale, modifying the harmonic structure of a page in a musical way.

VAST MIDI-IN CONTROL (***)
Apart from recording MIDI data, MIDI IN ports can be used to control various functions of the machine via MIDI IN signals. This includes selecting grid sets and toggling grid pages via program change messages, or even creating and modifying scales on the Octopus - all at runtime of course.

VIRTUAL MIDI CHANNELS (***)
Provide an internal wiring of tracks to the Octopus MIDI in. In this way, Octopus tracks may be used to leverage the capabilities of MIDI IN control, right on the Octopus.

MAP FACTORS (***)
Each relevant attribute map now has a map factor, which indicates the amount to which that map is applied to the current output.

EXPORT CONTENT TO SYSEX (***)
Memory content may now be exported as MIDI system exclusive streams, providing a means to store machine state data outside of the Octopus.

PITCH BEND HANDLING (**)
Now pitch bend data can be recorded and worked with, similarly to any other MIDI controller data.

TRACK FLATTENING (**)
The FLT mutator has evolved to new semantics. It is now applied to two or more tracks to create a "stacked" version of that track selection into a single track.

NEW EFFECTOR STATE (**)
Tracks can now take on an additional state with regard to the Effector. In addition to being unaffected, a sender, or a receiver, tracks may now be receiving senders.

CC MAP LEARNING (**)
In addition to programming CC maps, you can now have them learn by listening to MIDI IN input. Saves time and comes in handy.

FORCE TO SCALE INPUT (**)
Externally played notes can be passed through the Octopus and forced to the scale of the current page.

TRACK SPEED MULTIPLIERS (**)
Octopus now features additional track speed multipliers. These include: 1.5 (for direct creation of triplets), as well as the following: 1/1.5, 1/8, 8, 1/16 and 16.

BANK CHANGE MESSAGES (*)
In addition to sending program change messages Octopus now also sends bank change messages.

Sequencer Specifications:

FRAMEWORK
Sequence grid: 144 pages - popularly known as 'patterns'
Tracks per page: up to 10, with up to 16 steps each
Track resolution: up to 1/192 of a note

USER INTERFACE
Elements: 258 pushbuttons, 21 endless encoders
Front panel: 630 x 270 mm

PERFORMANCE
Concurrent play: up to 9 pages or chains thereof
Editing capabilities: full during play, seamless saving
Track play: polyphonic, shuffle, groove, roll

DIMENSIONS
700 x 450 x 140 mm, 8 Kg"

Home Built Keytar

via http://twitter.com/VladaAjruloski

SteppenOtter (Stupid Design)

via pilami on the forum.

"here's last Stupid Design synth !"

Clouds 01 - ambient track made with Quasimidi Quasar

YouTube via beckhusen

"Have a new hobby, i film clouds :)
The sound is made with the Quasar from Quasimidi, only for the background you listen 1 track which i made with Novation's X-Station."

Synth Jam Minimoog, Dot.com Modular and V-Synth

YouTube via Synthiefrau
"Synthesizers are my life. If I can two Synths take on a loneley Island, I want my Mini and my Dot.com Modular. The two are the best. I want to marry a synthesist;-)))"

Quick beat..

YouTube via vinyljunkie07
"Did this in about 20 minutes from scratch..excuse the wack pad playing at the end, I just got up"

Touchzillator

YouTube via irestARTerFHolle
"Touchzillator Proof of concept

The Touchzillator is a waveform oscillator with the ability to draw the waveforms via a touchscreen. This is a proof of concept, realized with a PIC24 prototype board, a GLCD with touchscreen and a 12bit DAC. Waveform playback with 44,1 KHz and waveform resolution 5 bit at the moment (limited to the GLCD/Touchscreen right now).

The Touchzillator is part of my Synthesizer project.

07/2009
made by Thomas Margolf / firestARTer
http://www.sidsyn.com"

AMAHA QY-10 handheld music workstation

via this auction

"A portable handheld , battery powered mini music workstation from the early 90's. A lot of fun for quickly sketching out music ideas while sitting on the train or toilet...
OR use it as part or your live setup for great cheesy sounds and sequences.
This example is in great condition and comes with its VHS case."

Korg PSS 60 Programmable Super Section

via this auction

"chiptune composer? 8-bit music maker? U want cheesy 80's sounds?
This could be your new creative tool and killa live machine!

Korg PSS 60 Programmable Super Section
Updated version of the PSS 50 circa 1989. Very similar with expanded sounds and capabilities. Also build quality (aluminum casing) and styling is sleek and understated ... I guess the 80's were coming to an end when this thing was made.
Condition of this unit is excellent . Unmarred except for a few scratches to the top face. Works 100%.
Originally a simple rhythm and sequencer to create arrangements /sketches of songs and to use as a live sequencer. Today I think it has far more potential to be used creatively in song production and live performance.

No manual available online , but it took me about 30 minutes to work out its capabilities and limitations.
Works with a standard 9v adapter (not included)

PSS60 brochure
PSS60 info"

Korg PS 900 RARE monophonic vintage analog 1975

via this auction

see this post for a video.

Korg gr-1 vintage spring reverb

YouTube via abertronic. via these auctions

J. M. Jarre - Oxygene 4 - extended version

YouTube via rfoshaug
"Original music composed by Jean Michel Jarre. Copyright recordings and music reproduced by kind permission of Francis Dreyfus Music and Jean Michel Jarre.

This is my version of Jean Michel Jarre's Oxygene Part IV. My webcam is not working so I couldn't make a "first person"-type video this time. Instead, I made my own version of the penguin video. ;-)

The penguin footage is from the documentary film "The march of the penguins", except for the last minute or so... (which is from an April Fools joke that BBC created). I decided to make a happier ending than Jarre's original penguin video. :-)

I have extended the song a little bit, both in the start and at the end. I wanted to create my own version of Oxygene IV as well as staying true to the original. The result is an 8-minute Oxygene Part IV.

Synths used:
- Korg M3 synthesizer workstation with EXB-Radias expansion card
- Korg Radias synthesizer

I hope you'll enjoy it.

:-)"

4 Tribes

YouTube via rudeog
"Every now and then I like to take these old folks out for some time in the sun. The samples on the ES are a 909 kit. Since I was holding the camera I didn't really do much tweaking except vol. level. But at least it shows these four old men doing their jobs. These are the original 4 plastic Electribes released by Korg before they started using the metal tops. It's fun to go back to the newer models after playing with these and their limitations. The biggest of these is the single effect that can be in play at any one time and the fact that you can't selectively send each sound to the delay bus. Still, you have to try to make the most of the tool you are using. And it's fun to imagine yourself in a time when these guys would have been "cutting edge"."