Synthwood custom backlit wheels for the Korg MonoPoly and Polysix

via synthwood

# LED board allows user to select wheel colors independently
# Shown set to green, blue, aqua, violet, red and yellow (white is also available)
# Sources power from the pitch bend pot

(colors are more brilliant in person)

Note off is also an option.

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No Other Time - Richard Lainhart

No Other Time - A Clouded Lens from Richard Lainhart on Vimeo.

"'No Other Time', a project for which I [Richard Lainhart] was awarded a New York State Council on the Arts Film and Media grant in 2009. "No Other Time" is a full-length intermedia performance designed for a large reverberant space. combining live analog electronics with four-channel playback and high-definition computer-animated film projection. "The Pelagic Bell" was animated in Adobe After Effects. The soundtrack was performed and recorded in realtime with a Buchla 200e analog modular synthesizer controlled by a Haken Continuum Fingerboard."

No Other Time - The Line of Division from Richard Lainhart on Vimeo.

No Other Time - The Pelagic Bell from Richard Lainhart on Vimeo.

No Other Time - The Edge of Meaning from Richard Lainhart on Vimeo.

Angels Kissing Aliens

YouTube via inanaloghaze
"Waldorf Q Plus analog filter synthesizer pads."

MVI_0046.avi

Folktek Time Scape and Scape Sequencer by Arius Blaze

YouTube via benpumpkin. Folktek on Ebay
"The Folktek Time Scape with the Scape Sequencer as built, played, recorded and filmed and edited by Arius Blaze. The audio is multitracked, utilizing the standalone feedback for wave generation as well as processing a small portion of a mix by Dr Auratheft called "Nomads and Monades" (highly recomended). No cutting or further computer processing was done - just 4 tracks interwoven. The video is filmed as the audio is recorded and is perhaps a bit wildstyle with the editing but they seem to work well together. More info on the Time scape, Scape Sequencer and all other Folktek works at folktek.blogspot.com, folktek.com and ariusblaze.com. A new site will be up soon, but for now - enjoy!"

Retribution Body and Ghost Grass

via Retribution Body

"Last night's show with Ghost Grass went very well, thanks to everyone who braved the snow to come out.

For those of you who missed it:

Photos of the event!

And the audio of the performance -
First set:
http://retributionbody.bandcamp.com/track/first-set-part-1-live-w-ghost-grass
http://retributionbody.bandcamp.com/track/first-set-part-2-live-w-ghost-grass
http://retributionbody.bandcamp.com/track/first-set-part-3-live-w-ghost-grass

Second set:
http://retributionbody.bandcamp.com/track/second-set-live-w-ghost-grass

I'll also sneak a plug in here for my next gig: I'll be playing as part of the Non-Event Experimental Coffeehouse series at Café Fixe in Brookline April 13th. It's a long way away, but it's been an amazing concert series and I am very, very excited to be part of it.

Peace to you,

-M-"

Remember, posts have to feature gear. The shots get the post.

Numerology w/ Launchpad Part 1.mov

YouTube via Yuwipiman
"This demo shows the Five12 Program Numerology being controlled by the Novation Launchpad. Jim Coker, the creator of Numerology is demonstrating how the Launchpad is mapped as a custom controller for Numerology. Launchpad makes Numerology easy to use as a live performance tool for complex sequences. Numerology is driving a Synthesizers.com / MOTM modular synthesizer with a MOTM 650 Midi to CV convertor."

Numerology w/ Launchpad Part 2.mov

Kas Product - Never Come Back

YouTube via TchikiSteph. via Ben Goldachre

"Nancy (East of France) - 1982
Extrait du DVD "RVB-Transfert" http://www.optical-sound.co..."

Tip Top Audio - Z8000

YouTube via thedeepelement
"http://www.trashaudio.com - Quick and not thorough explanation of some of the Z8000's functions. More information at trashaudio.com"

Noisebug Artwalk Sale

http://noisebug.net/

10% off of Everything February 12-13

via the Noisebug mailing list:
"Peace ~ Winding down from NAMM, we here at noisebug have'nt had any shortage of new things on our plate. First of all, thanks to those in the music community who have found or kept interest in our growing brand of store/boutique/synthesis/etc. There were many new and old friends, artists, and manufacturers cycling through our repertiore (Michelle Moog, Herb Deutsch, Richard Devine, BT, J*Davey, Amp Fiddler, & Bootsy Collins to name a few). Anyhow, there are many new products in stock, limited offers, and many more updates and events to announce. Please take advantage of our art-walk / v-day sale, visit us, or stay in the loop...

Sincerely,
Ken Barrientos / KenBts.
noisebug

Store Links
Store Site / Home Page
Used/Specials
noisebug Twitter
noisebug Ebay"

New Voice of Saturn Custom Modular

via the Voice of Saturn blog.

"It will consist of a Voice of Saturn Filter, as well as the panel below which has a Music From Outer Space OSC, Thomas White Buchlas LoPass Gate clone + 2 x Voice of Saturn Modulator (LFO, and AR section only). It'll be all banana jack..."

DX7 Destroyed By Devi Ever Bit Mangler

YouTube via plague1715 http://deviever.com/
"I know this demo sucks, and I am going to make a better one soon.
My not-so-great-condition Yamaha DX7 being sent through the awesome Devi Ever Bit Mangler."

Echometer+MPC

YouTube via stroan
"I am using the MPC to trigger the Echometer's cvs via MIDI. The DR-55 is gating in on channel 3 of the Echometer also..."

Jordan Rudess plays Trilian + Omnisphere

YouTube via SpectrasonicsVIDEO.

Zen Riffer comes in at 4:00. Hmm... See the 3:06 mark in this vid - be sure to see that whole vid BTW.

"WATCH IN HD! Jordan Rudess plays Trilian and Omnisphere at the Spectrasonics booth at NAMM 2010.

Omnisphere users can download Jordan's Multis here: http://bit.ly/9lVhrN

Thanks Jordan!"

Selmer Clavioline

via this auction

"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clavioline

The Clavioline was the basis for the Vox / Jennings Univox. Invented in 1947 it is one of the very first electronic instruments, a monophonic synthesizer based on all-valve circuitry. A portable unit with its own valve amplifier and 10" speaker, it is also possible to use this mounted underneath a piano keyboard. The Clavioline is capable of some really out-there sounds. Famously used on "Telstar" by The Tornados (Joe Meek), it was also Sun Ra's signature instrument."

Paia Programmable Drum Set Spec Sheets

See the second update in this post.

MOOG 1130 DRUM CONTROLLER

via this auction

Don't miss the videos below.

"It was most certainly used by TANGERINE DREAM, TOMITA and CARL PALMER(TOCCATA from BRAIN SALAD SURGERY) [Update: a reliable source states Carl Palmer did not use a Moog 1130 for Brain Salad). If you are a drummer, I don't see how you could not want this if you are into ANALOG SYNTHESIS of any sort. Also, I am totally shocked that MOOG has not developed something new based off of this accessory.

MOOG 1130 DRUM CONTROLLER is an accessory item that works with the MOOG MODULAR, MOOG MINIMOOG, MOOG MICROMOOG, etc. It is quite dynamic in performance as well as in ANALOG SYNTHESIS. It has a true TOM DRUM HEAD atop and you can play it with your hands or drumsticks--VERY TACTILE.

It has two CONTROL FUNCTIONS marked "SCALE" and "SENSITIVITY" and all other functions are controlled via your Analog Synthesizer.

The CONTROLLER has a standard drum attachment for mounting on a DRUM STAND. By far this is way more flexible and spectacular than the SYNARE--and I own a SYNARE.

As you can read from the photograph, MOOG 1130 DRUM CONTROLLER is extremely easy to set-up and use. The EXTENSION CABLE allows for ease of set-up for the MINIMOOG or compatible ANALOG SYNTHESIZER. It can be modded for the new MINIMOOG, but I just did not take the time to do so.

Here [below] are two Youtube links showing two feature performances of the DRUM CONTROLLER: please note that the controller is not limited to just beeps and buzzes and is quite capable of considerable musical tones, etc."

Sold For: US $291.00

via selectivepressure in the comments

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Evolution of a Synthwerks Module

Evolution of a Synthwerks Module Part 1 of 2

YouTube via watchelectronicmusic.
"Steve Turnidge takes us through the design, evolution and realization of the Synthwerks FSR-4 synthesizer performance module."

Synthwerks will be presenting at next Wednesday's PNW Modular Synth Manufacturer's event

Evolution of a Synthwerks Module Part 2 of 2

"Watch as the Synthwerks team hooks up the very first FSR-4 for the very first time. Will it work?"
Be sure to check out the Synthwerks interview on electronicmusic.com. via that interview:
"Synthwerks will strive to make a variety of modules but we are really focussing on performance modules. Modules that the player interacts with to control the rest of their rig.

The first set of modules in production include a module based on FSR (Force Sensing Resistor) technology and will produce control voltages and gates based on the pressure applied to 4 pads on the front panel. There also will be two different manual gate modules using light touch arcade style pushbuttons. Synthwerks will also be producing utility modules such as our 5V supply modules that will provide not only a 5 volt source to the bus, but offer a patch cord checker and either a gooseneck LED light or access to the 5V source to frontpanel jacks.

We have many designs in the queue and there often will be various versions of the same modules so the user can pick one that really fills the hole they see in their system. That is what Synthwerks is all about - looking at the market, seeing what holes are there and filling them. You will probably not see any standard, vanilla modules from us - no VCOs, Ring Modulators, LPFs and the like. There are plenty of those to choose from other companies."

Note Steve Turnidge is the Chair of the Pacific Northwest Division of AES. James Husted will be presenting at next Wednesday's PNW Modular Synth Manufacturer's event.

visionaudio - beautiful steampunk DIY

YouTube via MrYoshiAkai
"Noise Synthesizer with Solid State Oscilloscope."

DramDram

"4 Channel drum sounds."

Drum_BOX

"Channel of space drum sounds and 2 Channel of bell sounds."

CUBE

"4 Channel 16 Step Drum Sequencer."

more vids here

Pea Hicks' Studio Circa 1992

via Pea Hicks

Some synth spotting:
"Yamaha DX-100 & MT-100II 4-track, Ensoniq EPS, E-mu Emax & Proteus Orchestral, Sequential Circuits Pro-One, Roland TB-303, MC-202 & SBX-10, Amiga 600, Art Pro-Verb, Tascam Mixer, Shure SM-57, DBX Compressor."

Note Pea Hicks runs the Optigan website and has been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH a number of times (as Pea Hicks and peahix).

Roland TR 606 + Bliptronic 5000

YouTube via cosmohelectrastudio
"tr 606 trigerring the Bliptronic 5000.
You can't trigger the notes of the Bliptronic, only the start of its sequence, so you have to run the TR at the same speed of ones of the BPM presets of the Bliptronic, or play with the differences of speeds !

At the beginning of the video, I play at 120 BPM (TR 606 is slave of the midi clock of the RX 5 via the KMS 30 midi to din sync 24 converter), after I let the 606 at 120 BPM and change the speed of the bliptronic."

Update:

TR 606 + TR 808 + Bliptronic 5000 + Boss SYB 3 + SH 2000

"A kind of pop song I will record soon."

Flame Echometer

YouTube via stroan
"I an using the step sequencer and keyboard on the MEK to fire off cv's to the modular via Echometer."

Electro-Faustus Dual Oscillator Noise Synth

via this auction

"The Electro-Faustus EF101 Dual Oscillator is a digital circuit in which one oscillator feeds into another in series. Go from beeps and boops to robotic sounding squeals and wails. Great for live performances or sampling. Comes with instructions.

http://www.electrofaustus.com/"

Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter Synth w/ MPG-80 Programmer

via this auction

"The synth works great, and sounds amazing; like a cross between a Jupiter 8 and a Jupiter 6 with MIDI! The auction includes the MKS-80, the MPG-80, a cord to connect the two, one M-16C memory cartridge, two M-64C memory cartridges, and the original power cord."

Moog Interface - 1980 Vol 1

You can find the full scan including PDF on Retro Synth Ads.

Arp Avatar Guitar Synthesizer

via this auction

CASIO CZ-3000 SYNTHESIZER & AZ-1 KEYBOARD BROCHURE

via this auction
"original CASIO CZ-3000 Synthesizer and AZ-1 remote keyboard brochures. he CZ-3000 brochure includes 2 pages as shown in photos and the AZ-1 is a double - sided brochure. These were printed in the mid 1980's in Japan. These brochures provide details about the features of each as well as specifications. The AZ-1 in particular is very "retro"and would not be easy to find now."

2 KORG SYNTHESIZER & KEYBOARD CATALOGS/BROCHURE 1986/87

via this auction

"2 original KORG Electronic Music Instruments catalogues. One is from 1986 while the other one is VOL. 13 from 1987. These brochures are in very good condition and includes 6 pages (1986) and 3 pages (1987). These were printed in 1986 and 1987 in Japan.

These catalogues cover a range of KORG synthesizers, synth modules, samplers, controller keyboards, MIDI sequencers, drum machines, signal processing & effects, tuners/programmers & processors and accessories from the mid 1980's.

Products covered in brochure include:

SYNTHS: DW-8000, POLY-800II
SYNTH MODULES: EX-8000, MEX-8000
CONTROLLERS: RK-100 Remote Keyboard
DRUM MACHINES: DDM-110, DDM-220, KR-55B, DDD-1, RP-100
SEQUENCERS: SQD-1, PSS-50, SQ-8, MP-100
SAMPLER: DSS1
SIGNAL PROCESSING & EFFECTS: DVP-1 digital voice processor, SDD-2000, SDD-1200, S-3300, DPV-1, DRV-1000, DRV-2000 and many more keyboard and guitar effects"

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ROLAND COLLECTABLE KEYBOARD & SYNTHESIZER CATALOG 1999

via this auction

"original ROLAND Keyboard & Synthesizer catalogue / brochure. This brochure is in excellent condition and includes 38 pages. It was printed in 1999 in Japan.

This catalogue covers a range of ROLAND synthesizers, synth modules, controller keyboards, MIDI sequencers, keyboard amplifiers, digital pianos, organs, voice and wave expansion boards, accessories and more from the late 1990's. Products covered in brochure include:

SYNTHS: JP-8000, XP-30, JV-1010, XP-80, XP-60, JX-305
SYNTH MODULES: JP-8080, JV-2080, JV-1080, SC-880,
CONTROLLERS: A-90EX, A-70, A-33, AX-1 Remote Keyboard
DRUM MACHINES: DR-202, SP-202, DR-770, DR-550MK II
GROOVEBOX: MC-505, MC-303, SP-808
SEQUENCERS: MC-80EX, MC-80, MC-50MK II, PMA-5
DIGITAL PIANOS: RD-600, RD-100, FP-9, EP-9, EP-7II
KEYBOARD AMPLIFIERS: KC-500, KC-300, KC-100
DIGITAL STUDIOS: VS-1680, VS-840EX, VS-880EX
DIGITAL REVERB PROCESSORS: SRV-3-3-, SRV-3030D
OTHER: Wave Expansion Boards, VK-77 Combo Organ, VK-7 Combo Organ"