Gelbart - Mass hypnosis by magnets (WORM studio version)

YouTube via defektrecords
"recorded at the WORM CEM studios in Rotterdam on the Arp 2500, VCS-3 and Korg MS-20.
music and video by Gelbart."

"most melodies are played on the ms-20, except for the one that sounds thermin-like - that was played on the vcs-3 using the joystick to control the pitch.

the arp-2500 is responsible for the sequenced loops, and all those enveloped shot sounds and noise sounds were played and sequenced from the vcs-3. no instrument is synced to the other..."

djtechtools MidiFighter DIY Kit

via djtechtools
"The Midifighter kit comes in a flat box that can be personally assembled in 5 minutes. Entry level moders can select the arcade button colors they want when ordering and assemble the kit into a custom configuration that fits their personal style or mapping. The arcade buttons snap into place thanks to our hand made clips that require zero soldering. Just screw together the frame using a simple allen wrench, snap in the arcade buttons and your custom controller is assembled and finished. The finished controller is plug and play with super high quality low latency drivers and will work with all midi compatible software."

AKAI EWI3020M Analog Synthesizer Sound Module SN 39615-03128

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Cheetah MS6 Multi Timbral Synthesizer Module

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Oberheim Matrix-12 Polyphonic Analog Synth

via this auction

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Sold For: US $2,700.00

Oberheim Xpander

YouTube via ZachHancock
"Hey guys. Here's a quick movie of my Oberheim Expander up for auction."
Oberheim Xpander on Ebay

Future Retro 777

YouTube via bbow73. "FR-777 for ebay auction"
FR-777 on Ebay. I didn't see any listed when I put this up. Check back later if interested.
Update: it's listed here

Sherman Filterbank 2

via cl516 where you'll find more pics and the details.

Bananalogue Serge VCS

via the Big City Music blog

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Analog Synth Meeting - AHBA 2009

flickr set by Todd Huffman
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"When I was up at Random Hacks of Kindness there was an interesting cacophony of noise coming through the walls. I wandered around to find out what it was, and stumbled upon the Annual Analog Synthesizer Meeting.

It's a group of audiophiles who use only analog circuits to make music. They generally hand solder their systems, though you can get kits.

The systems produce sound like this:
Maths Module by Badr0b0t
(listen to it about halfway through, it starts off slow)

Info on Hacker Dojo:
hackerdojo.pbworks.com/

Facebook page for the Analog Synth meeting:
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159653064993"

FX & Filters

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BBC "Bonger" Analogue Sequencer Oscillator Synth Filter

via this auction

"Not something you're going to see every day - this custom modular rack unit was rescued from a BBC studio. In all honesty I know very little about it other than what I can tell from looking at it, and I have not tested it as I don't have the Neutrik mains connector required to power it up (these are available on eBay though). This custom-made box consists of 4 modules.

From left to right:
* The first, main module, appears to be a 4 step sequencer with variable rate, hold, and reset controls. If you remove the 4 black covers beneath are potentiometers for adjusting each of the 4 frequencies.
* Next: Envelope shaper with on-off control
* Third module is a low pass filter.
* Finally a very high quality BBC PS2/13D/599 dual rail power supply.

On the side of the machine is a Neutrik mains connector and two jack sockets (possibly GPO jack).

An internal sticker indicates that the unit was known as the "Bonger" - which may well be descriptive of the kind of sound it produces.

I have no idea what this unit was designed for but it could well be an interesting addition to the analogue synthesists arsenal."

The note and the design remind me of something out of J. J. Abrams' Lost.

Sold For: GBP 182.77

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AKAI DEEP IMPACT

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"Up for sale is what many consider the holy grail of bass synth pedals - the Akai Deep Impact. If you're looking at this auction you probably already know all about the pedal, but here are some details. Nine synth types are available, and they can be saved to one of nine preset locations. Very tweakable, great fat synth sounds."

I don't believe I've ever posted one of these before. If anyone has any experience with with them, feel free to comment.

Sold For: GBP 410.00

BERND KISTENMACHER - Celestial Movements

YouTube via cosmiccagibi
"Bernd Kistenmacher is back ! First concert in Paris... Excellent ! If you couldn't be there no worries, we like to share, so... enjoy, and see you next time. Soon !"

Note the genoQs Octopus sequencer to the right of the Voyager.

SequencomatV2: Lemur - Max - Ableton

YouTube via tonvibration
"The Sequencomat Version2 is a Midi-Sequencer for the Jazzmutant Lemur, done in Max5.
It is synched to your DAW by rewire (e.g. Ableton Live).
It contains 8 tracks with individual note/octave, speed, direction, step-range, startpoint, volume, notelength and a random function on the stepposition (not shown in this video)
For further information and to get this sequencer please contact me at http://www.music-interface.com"

formanta uds

YouTube via mikeonop. "Formanta Electronic Drum Set"

Beatdemo19nov09.mp4

YouTube via augustobeats
"Beatdemo19nov09 live recording of roland mc808,jv880 &j3xp. no external effects."

Electro Bound print size

flickr by burnlab
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dsPIC FPGA board

A new DIY FPGA project by Eric Brombaugh. Click here for full details.

"Potential applications include:
* Wavetable oscillators
* Field upgradable MCU firmware
* Flash-based FPGA configuration
* Voltage Controlled digital hardware
* Granular Synthesis
* etc"

HYJWDHJYB

YouTube via dyLAB0303
"track four "HYJWDHJYB" from my Capatcha EP
acid meets dubstep
tb303 driving the basslines and tr808 samples bringing the beats
You can buy the whole Capatcha EP fon bandcamp
http://dylab.bandcamp.com/album/capat..."