Restoring an analog synth part 2

Restoring an analog synth part 2 from amsonx on Vimeo.

"This is the audio version plus some shot of the magazine with synth schemes (audio stop at 1.15)" part 1 here

Update: I asked ams on the forum if he had more info on this DIY synth. He replied with the following: "Yes, i've got all the informations concerning the synth structure, though i'm currently scanning them in order to post them. Im going to post them here on this forum as soon as they'll be ready.

As far as the the magazine is concerned it was a DIY electronic publication named 'Nuova Elettronica' that was very popular in the seventies in Italy. The magazine still exists though and is currently publishing all kind of kit schemes as well as selling the PCB for these kits. Here is the link to their site:

http://www.nuovaelettronica.it/

We were lucky enough to trace back the magazine copies with the different modules schemes in a old and dusty electronic shop...

Thanks a lot for publishing this stuff

Cheers,
Diego [amsonx]"

Solo Mooggie /MiniMoog Voyager Anniversary

YouTube via mooggie1
"Extrait d'Onirisme composé et joué par Xavier Dégremont avec un MiniMoog Voyager Anniversary. SAM&SARA vôtre."

PDX Ableton meet

via Jeremy Highhouse

"It's time for Ableton PDX! On 9-8-09 come to the Airplay Cafe on 7th and E. Burnside at 7pm for demos by Gustavo Lanzas, Halo Refuser, and Jeremy Highhouse. Topics covered will be EQing and mixing, follow actions and dummy clips, and external FX use with internal plug ins. The event will also be streamed live. Please visit MySpace or Facebook for more information."

Synthesizer Pioneers

"Shown left to right: Alan R. Perlman, Ray Kurzweil, David Mash, Tom Coster, and Bob Moog."

Below: "Bob Moog with original Minimoog, Alan Perlman with ARP2600, and Ray Kurzweil with the K250 at that panel discussion."

You can find more pics and the stories at Synthesizer Pioneers
via Dave Manley

Moog MF-105M MIDI MuRF - a closer look

YouTube via MoogMusicInc
"A closer look at the MIDI MuRF
- 8 Analog Filters
- MuRF and Bass MuRF Filter Bands
- MIDI Clock Sync
- Tap Tempo
- MIDI CC Control
- Pattern Editor"

Produce Powerful Music with the Fantom VS Synthesizer

YouTube via CakewalkSoftware
"The Fantom VS Synthesizer was designed by Roland and is built into the SONAR V-Studio 700R interface. A perfect complement to our digital audio workstation, SONAR, the Fantom VS includes 1400 patches suited for all kinds of productions and accepts Roland's specialized ARX expansion cards for piano, drums, brass and more. For more information on the Fantom VS Synthesizer: visit http://www.sonarvstudio.com"

Studio Electronics Midi MiniMoog Rack

via this auction

"Years ago, Studio Electronics used to have people send them their Minimoog so they could turn it into a rackmounted MIDIMoog - they'd remove the circuit boards and toss the chassis. Great idea at the time I guess, but this definitely reduced the number of intact Minimoogs out there. So finally - maybe because they realized how horribly destructive this was - or maybe because they ran out of victims - or maybe for none of those reasons :) - they decided to faithfully reproduce the circuitry inside the Minimoog rather than destroying more beautiful instruments. They called this the MIDIMini, and that's what you see here. For all practical purposes, this is a beautiful 4 space rackmounted Minimoog with some really really useful improvements over the original Mini. We feel it's better than a Minimoog also because it's newer and therefore generally much more reliable than most neglected vintage Mini's out there that are around 20 years older. Not only does the MIDI MINI fit in a much smaller space and weigh a lot less than the original Mini - It's also got MIDI built in. That's right - no need to fuss with a MIDI to CV convertor and figure out how to hook it up to that crazy S trigger connector thingy. But not only does it have MIDI... it also responds to aftertouch and velocity, pitch bend and modulation wheel. It's also got an extra LFO for vibrato, so you don't have to tie up the 3rd oscillator for this as you would on a stock Mini Moog. AND it's also got oscillator sync, which can be swept by an envelope generator for that Cars distorted guitarish lead sound everyone knows and loves! :) It's also got switchable note priority modes. This unit makes a nice alternative to an original Minimoog due to its improvements, portable package and greater reliability. This unit was recently serviced by Rogue Music in Manhatan and is in perfect working order."

Kawai K5m

via this auction

"16 note polyphony, 16 channel multitimberal. Has sustain and volume pedal inputs as well as a secondary controller pedal input. The K-5m is the rack-mount version of the K-5 so it doesn't have the pitchbend or mod wheels but will respond to them, as well as to a second modwheel if your controller keyboard has one. Stores a lot of presets on board and also on a RAM card."

Korg MS-20 Analog Synthesizer Excellent Original Case

via this auction

Waldorf Microwave II Wavetable Synthesizer

via this auction

Polivoks POLYVOX Analog Synthesizer

via this auction
"Duophonic analog synthesizer, with a 49-note (F-E) keyboard. It features two VCOs, a noise generator, one LFO, a filter (low-pass and bandpass), and two ADSR envelope generators. VCO1 can be cross-modulated by VCO2. Each ADSR can be switched to auto-trigger, each with independent rates. The sound is quite rich and somewhat harsh and aggressive. This is more of a space-synth. You can be sure that you will have never heard the sounds this one can produce. It sounds like these old Yamaha CS-30's, but then fat filters like in Moogs. Produced in 1980x.

The supply voltage - 220-230V/50Hz. For use with 110/127V, a voltage converter is necessary. POLIVOKS has 5-DIN output connections (adapter to 1/4 jack included). No midi, no CV/Gate are installed. Dimensions - 780x490x195mm Weight of synth only - 23.00 kg (WITH packing)"

Moog Synthesizer Knob - HDR Macro

flickr by Maschinenraum

"You're missing something until you "View this Large On Black"


The Porsche 356 pendant for synth enthusiasts is the Moog Modular - and it's most memorable design detail is the knob. Here's as close as one can get to one - it's actually from a brand new replica module built by synthesizers.com.

4-exposure HDR used to cover all nuances from the shiny alloy faceplate to the black plastic rim. Sharpener Pro treatment for sharpest sharpness."

Spooky EMS VCS-3

flickr by jobenbelgium
"Self-playing patch made on the famous EMS VCS-3 aka The Putney."

Giant LED board

YouTube via SenorBon
"We built a giant LED board, about 6.5x6.5 feet, with 900 LEDs using ping-pong balls as diffusers. It can play Conway's Game of Life, Pong, and Sketch mode that allows you to create a starting pattern for Life. We output board state information to a MIDI board that allows us to make music based on what is displayed. This gets interesting with Life, creating minimalist generative music.
See pictures here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrbon/se...
Thanks to Evil Mad Scientists for their Peggy 2.0, upon which we based the circuit for our project."

CASIO MT-45 by S-CAT

YouTube via PHONICPOTION. S-CAT on Ebay
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 14 MODIFICATIONS"

HOHNER MSE - 1 MIDI EXPANDER SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

"identical to Casio CSM - 1"

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Moog Voyager Synthesizer 50th Anniversary Edition

via this auction

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Joy Division Music Video BBC Version New 16:9 Version

YouTube via jonathanbeamish. ARP OMNI through a Melos DE1 analogue echo according to sweep in this prior post. Video description:
"Here is the new HQ 16:9 version Thanks to everyone who watched and commented on earlier version. A video by Jonathan Beamish for the earliest recorded version of the song produced as a
John Peel Session for the BBC in 1979.
The original band footage is a mixture of a performance video shot by the band for the single release (minus the damaged shots) and live concert excerpts from Plank, Brussels and the Apollo, Manchester. .
We needed to do some tricky retiming and editing to sync it up with the footage which is from completely different versions of the song.
Odd to discover that much of the original performance video done for the single release wasn't edited properly with much of the shots of the band playing not cut accurately to the audio"

Love Will Tear Us Apart- Joy Division

YouTube via vacicongo

Sonic Charge Synplant Makes Your Plugin Collection More Earth Friendly

YouTube via gearwire
"A few weeks back, Ford announced that their new hybrid cars would feature animated graphics of plants growing to teach drivers how to drive more efficiently. Little did we know that the synth world was preparing to fight global warming / prepare for the zombie apocalypse in much the same way."

How the Chroma Tunes Itself

"Unlike older analog keyboards that required manual adjustment and tuning of the voices via multiple potentiometers per voice, all tuning in the Chroma is done under the direction of the computer."

see the full article on the excellent Rhodes Chroma site.

LPG_exp3

flickr by fonitronik
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"piggyback mounting"

Buchla LPG 292c clone

Arp 2600

flickr by Matt Thibideau
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AUDIO 2 DJ Now Available in Stores

"Berlin, September 2nd, 2009 -Native Instruments today announced that AUDIO 2 DJ is now available in stores worldwide.

AUDIO 2 DJ is the world's smallest USB audio interface for DJs. Delivering the exact same audio quality and performance as the acclaimed AUDIO 8 DJ and AUDIO 4 DJ interfaces that are used by professional club DJs worldwide, the AUDIO 2 DJ offers users of TRAKTOR and other DJ software a unique new balance of quality, size and price.

AUDIO 2 DJ can accommodate the most demanding club systems due to its studio-grade converters and its special high-power output amplifiers. The dual stereo outputs of the interface provide the necessary connectivity to route two decks separately into an external DJ mixer, or to output independent master and cue signals when mixing in software.

AUDIO 2 DJ is available for a suggested retail price of $119 / 99 EUR at authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop.

More information on AUDIO 2 DJ including audio and video demos can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/audio2dj.info

About Native Instruments:
Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and performance. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike."

EMS Synthi AKS Modded

via this auction
"The Synthi AKS was originally owned by the Bavarian Radio in Munich in the late 80s, then he was sold to a small Studio near Nuremberg. Because of health reasons, my friend has to close his studio - i help him selling some of the gems he has. I took the Synthi and the DKII to EMS Rehberg for a complete service and now it returned in a really beautiful condition! It sounds WONDERFUL and is 100% as good as new!

With this auction you get
- the EMS Synthi AKS in the original Case, Serial number 4672
- 19 Matrix Pins with different colors
- The book "Spiel den Synthi (german)" from Ludwig Rehberg
- Power Cable
- KS Cable
- A few sketches from Ludwig Rehberg about the Modificationsthat were made.

Modifications? YES! There are some Mods!
1.) Shape Control for VCO 1+2+3, realised with three cables with matrix pins which allow to control the shape of VCO1, VCO2 and VCO3 with any other modulator. VCO3 may control the shape of VCO1. Joystick may control the shape of VCO2 and so on...
2.) KS Keyboard with dynamic contorl on ch. 2!!!
3.) more stable Oscillators!
4.) Ringmodulator breakthrough adjustment A and B side!!

With this Mods, the Synthi AKS is very unique - you wont get an other like this!"

Effectology, Vol. 4: Hammond B-3 Organ

YouTube via Effectology
"Welcome to Electro-Harmonix's "Effectology" series, in which we play a remarkable collection of sounds all with just a regular guitar and EHX effect pedals!
No keyboards,samplers or midi pickup's were used.

In today's episode Bill Ruppert transforms his electric guitar into a classic Hammond B-3 organ (pedals used: HOG and Soul Preacher).

For more details on pedals and actual settings heard in this video, please visit::
http://www.ehx.com/forums/viewthread/..."

Electro-Harmonix Effectology , Vol.6 The Mellotron

video upload by Effectology

Follow-up to Autobahn.

"Electro Harmonix Effectology, Vol.6 The Mellotron

Welcome to Electro-Harmonix's 'Effectology' series, in which we create a remarkable collection of sounds using just a regular guitar and EHX effect pedals! No keyboards,samplers or midi pickups were used.

In today's episode studio musician Bill Ruppert creates sounds of the vintage Mellotron MKII keyboard

EHX Pedals featured:Soul Preacher,POG2, Poly Chorus and the Stereo Memory Man.

For more information on these pedals and actual settings please vist the Electro- Harmonix Forum: http://www.ehx.com/forums/viewthread/..."

LBP _ Electronic Beat Sequencer for LBP ! Little Big Planet

YouTube via vinizu.
"Beat sequencer for LBP .. Beat machine"
Watch from the beginning for the setup. Payout starts at 2:30.
Sent my way via Stefan. "Sequencer made inside Little Big Planet on the PS3..not an easy task!"

FLAME SIX-IN-A-ROW BETA Part1

YouTube via flameampere
"The Flame "Six-In-A-Row" with a Beta-Version of MIDI-Phrase-Sequencer.
Soundexpander is the Waldorf Blofeld.
This is a short preview - the end version 1 coming soon!!"

FLAME SIX-IN-A-ROW BETA Part2


FLAME SIX-IN-A-ROW BETA Part3


FLAME SIX-IN-A-ROW BETA Part4

nintendo video bending

YouTube via bubagoo
"http://casperelectronics.com/
Casperelectronics modified nintendo game console controlled by modular synthesizer. For more info on building your own go to http://casperelectronics.com/finished..."