Ultimate Suitcase Synth (LektroiD)

YouTube via Brainstormer2302 — April 26, 2010 — "Basic demonstration of my DIY Suitcase Synth, running a few arpeggios through it, literally moments after completing the laborious task of calibrating. Unfortunately the sound quality from the built-in mic on the cam doesn't do it justice whatsoever."

Whacky sound generator

"Brainstormer2302 — November 15, 2008 — This is my music from outer space whacky sound generator, hours of fun to be had with one of these!

Apologies for the video production standards, I'll get someone to hold the cam in future!"

DIY Techno

"Brainstormer2302 — March 11, 2009 — Home built DIY synthesizer sequenced with a drum track."

Wacky Sound Generator + Korg Delta

"Brainstormer2302 — February 17, 2009 — This is my build of the MFOS WSG running through the filter input of the Korg Delta"
more videos here

http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/

Korg SX + Future Retro Revolution

YouTube via SlaughterClub — August 12, 2008 — Korg SX + Future Retro Revolution

abstract Acid

SlaughterClub — April 24, 2009 — abstract Acid Future Retro Revolution -korg sx

more videos here

ritm-2.wmv

YouTube via mikeonop — April 26, 2010 — "Soviet analogue synth RITM-2 (РИТМ-2). Ebay item #230467198802"
follow-up to this post

Richard Lainhart @ Rake Video

video added to this post.

Armonyx 8000 Synthesizer

via this auction

"If you collect extreemly rare keyboards and synthisizers this is it !

This is a mint.. like new, ( 1985 ) never used Armonyx 8000 system ! The keyboard alone weighs over 32 lbs. The keyboard is made with extreem quality. It uses a light pen to draw your waveform and the light pen must use an RGB graphics card with light pen port on it. Yes that's right, we're talking XT DOS systems.

What a beautiful collectors item... for personal collectors or musems.

It comes with software, computer card, light pen, all cables, maunal, keyboard, custom sewn vinyl keyboard cover, in original box. ( box is over 4 1/2 feet long .)

I'm sure it all functions fine, but am selling "as is "... no returns.. the box is too big to shuffle around much. I'll double box it which will take some time.

The software should be good... but setting that many years in a box, I don't know if the sofware is still good on not. ( should be. )

This company was light years ahead of other systems when they intruducd this fantastic synthisizer. You could just draw any waveform you wished and imediately hear the sound you just created on the multi voice polyphonic keyboard.

Installation Requirments:
IBM-PC hardware and software compatibility.
At least 256K system RAM
IBM-PC color graphics adaptor or compatible.
1 5 1/4" floppy drive
10" X 4 1/4" minimum board space.
Dos 2.0 or higher

It notes that if you own a Tandy 1000 computer.. that it has a light pen port on the back of the computer. Other wise, you'll have to make sure your RGB card supports light pen port.

SHIPPING: This thing is heavy and large box. $60.00 on shipping within upper 48 states, Email me if you live else where for a quote.

Happy bidding on this extremely rare keyboard."

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evolVing seQuence

evolVing seQuence from pulsewidthmod on Vimeo.

"decided to capture a little jam session on the DSI Mono evolVer synth."

Jungle of art (Doepfer Dark Energy + Behringer DD600 + Audacity)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan — April 26, 2010 — "Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made with a Doepfer Dark Energy echoed by a Behringer Digital Delay DD600 effect pedal. The all thing has been made in one take and has been a bit edited with Audacity (compression and short stereo delay added). Enjoy !"

Serge Beat Machine

YouTube via b3nsf — April 26, 2010 — "Intense bass from ringing the filter with resonance turn up for decay... TKB triggers the beats and sequences the squirelly stuff.. Fun times!!"

AHNE 2010 by alt_mode

flickr set by alt_mode
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Another shot of the Rhodes Chroma Enabler below.

Remember to click on the AHNE label below for all posts on the event. Note the labels on these posts are not extensive for obvious reasons. Click on the links and explore for more.

Also note the date at the bottom of each post for this year's event vs. last.

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AHNE 2010 by stretta

AHNE 2010 from stretta on Vimeo.

"AHNE (analog heaven northeast) is the annual gathering of analog synthesizer enthusiasts around the Boston area. The event is a unique opportunity to touch and hear many unique, rare and beautiful instruments.

This video was captured using a Canon 5DmkII with the 100mm f/2.8 macro and 50mm f/1.4 lenses. Edited using After Effects.

The music is a short section from an as-yet-unreleased long-form composition realized entirely on a modular synthesizer. If you would like more information about this piece, please visit my blog at stretta.com."

AHNE 2010 by parasitk

flickr set by parasitk
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seventeen migs of spring - live promo 30.4.10

seventeen migs of spring - live promo 30.4.10 from zvukoprocessor on Vimeo.

details at zvukoprocessor

ELEKTRONIKA EM-25 RARE SOVIET USSR ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction
"Electronica EM - 25 is a synthesizer-strings that has 3 timbre sections: stringed - contrabasses, violoncellos, violins, organ-registers ("16'","8'","4'","2'"), wind-trombones, trumpets.

Stringed and organ sections:
polyphonic attack and release of sound with duration control
switching decay mode

Wind instruments section:
generator of curved with controls: ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN.
modulator with controls: RATE, DELAY, VIBRATO
controlled filter with controls: ENVELOPE, MODULATOR, CUTOFF, ACCENT
filter run mode -mono or polyphonic

There is also a possibility to split the keyboard to 2 section (with setting up different timbres of sounding)

Specifications:
— Number of octaves in a keyboard, 4 1/12
— In audible range, 9 1/12
— Number of programmed timbres, 12
—Power consumption max, 30V*A
— Dimensions, 890x355x102 mm (35'x14'x4')
— Weight without soft case, 15 kg (approx. 33 Pounds)
— Also contains 1.126 gramms GOLD materials, 6.143 SILVER materials

Some examples of how it really sounds:
http://www.ruskeys.net/eng/base/electr25.php#sn"

video below








ЭЛЕКТРОНИКА ЭМ-25 (ELEKTRONIKA EM25) Vintage Soviet Analog Synthesizer 1st Youtube Demo

YouTube via Funkonami1 — April 13, 2010 — "Electronica EM - 25 is a synthesizer-strings that has 3 timbre sections: stringed - contrabasses, violoncellos, violins, organ-registers ("16'","8'","4'","2'"), wind-trombones, trumpets.

Stringed and organ sections: * polyphonic attack and release of sound with duration control * switching decay mode

Wind instruments section: * generator of curved with controls: ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN. * modulator with controls: RATE, DELAY, VIBRATO * controlled filter with controls: ENVELOPE, MODULATOR, CUTOFF, ACCENT * filter run mode -mono or polyphonic

There is also a possibility to split the keyboard to 2 section (with setting up different timbres of sounding)

Demoed By Funkonami1
http://www.myspace.com/funkonami1
http://www.facebook.com/funkonami1"

Novation Drum+Bass Station (rack) - jas_review002

YouTube via unklekarma — September 23, 2008 — "(JAS_review002)

via this auction

Another review video from justastudio
The Novation Bass Station was tracked through Joe Meek ThreeQ and Novation Drumstation tracked through RNC1773, recorded using TC konnekt8 and edited in Cubase.

These two machines are awesome! Why? Price, use and sound. Its fairly cheap, you get additional connections for your vintage equipment and if you just tweak it a bit differently
But then again I must admit that the dry sound didnt fall into my taste, so I added some external effects. Furtermore I added some pad sounds.

Part 1 - Cubase edit
Pad sound Dominator (PAD-Sculptoris-RJ)
Novation Drumstation Standard Reverb A from Cubase almost no wet sound. Some compression.
Novation Bass Station Stereo Delay (BPM sync), Reverb A (Default) and some compression.

Part 2 Cubase edit
Pad sound Dominator (KEY-ProSoloist-RJ)
Novation Drumstation Standard Reverb A from Cubase, dirty distortion. Some compression.
Novation Bass Station Stereo Delay (BPM sync), Reverb A (Default) and some compression.

Notice that all effectsn sounds are more or less templates/defaults. Thats on purpose you need little knowledge to add some kind of thickness to the sound.
Live clicks and sounds do occur occasionally the sound from the camera is present some times.
Please visit www.justastudio.net

Video recorded with Panasonic NV-GS50
Thanks to Martin Craggs for video camera support
www.craggs.dk"

Studio Electronics SE-1

via this auction

Roland DG CMU-810

via this auction

"The CMU-810 is a module similar to the SH-101, they share many functions and have a similar character, but the CMU has a bassier oscillator and a slightly sharper envelope, this is my opinion after playing with both units first hand. Both units use the CEM 3340 oscillator and the famous Roland IR309 filter... It's a perfect match to an analogue sequencer or as an expander to a SH-101 or just to use with a MIDI-CV as it's very compact!"

inside a Roland CMU-810

Kraftwerk Autobahn sheet music

flickr by Mike Gerrish

Funkiest MOOG solo of all time? Dick Hyman is the man!

YouTube via Taki76 — April 07, 2009 — "I got this Bill Watrous jazz record like 15 years ago for a quarter and flipped when I heard a synth come outta no where.Dick Hyman is dope as hell"
via Synthorama

Also spotted this one on the related videos list:

The Moog and Me by Dick Hyman

YouTube via koenh44 — October 21, 2009 — "The Moog and Me by Dick Hyman 1969"

Update via Christopher Clements in the comments:

"Now I know where Beck got the opening sample for his track Sissyneck."



Update via dick wabble in the comments: "Problem is that I got Bill Watrous Album mentioned and that tracks not on it.

If anyone can enlighten me with the track name and album its from I'd be more than grateful."

HarriL - Monday House (Live)

YouTube via HarriL — April 26, 2010 —

"It's the Electribe MX & the Electribe SX this time."

Velotone - bicycle powered sequencer/synth

YouTube via thenervoussquirrel — April 26, 2010 — "This was made for Paddy Austin, who organises bicycle-powered club nights where all of the lights and sounds are generated by pedal power.

A magnet attached to the rear wheel passes a reed switch, which sends a pulse to an 8-stage sequencer mounted on the handlebars. Depending on the speed of the cyclist, the sequencer plays 8 tunable oscillators, and also controls a Coron DS-7 drum machine.

Paddy and Charlie sent me the video - thanks very much! Visit their website:

www.citiesinthedark.com"

VINTAGE Soviet Analogue Synthesizer RITM-2

via this auction

"This is Soviet synth Ritm-2. It was made in 1987. Please see its specification here."








Update:

ritm-2.wmv

YouTube via mikeonop — April 26, 2010 — "Soviet analogue synth RITM-2 (РИТМ-2). Ebay item #230467198802"

THE NORD MODULAR G2 ENGINE

via this auction

"The G2 Engine is a one-unit high 19” rack version of the G2. Perfect for studios and computer studio environments. It has the same processing power as in the G2 three-octave version, but doesn’t feature top-panel control buttons, microphone- and pedal input. Connect the G2 Engine via the USB port to the PC/Mac and do all your editing from the intuitive and elegant PC/Mac editor. As the G2 three octave version, the G2 Engine is expandable with a voice expansion board."

Spinnaface - Live Lemur Set 1.2

Spinnaface - Live Lemur Set 1.2 from Spinna Face on Vimeo.

"Minimix sample from my new live set. I will be putting one of these out each week. Enjoy!

Audio: Rockin a Jazzmutant Lemur, Korg padKontrol, Ableton Live and maxMSP.
Video: Live webcam, dope art background animations by TRIEL & TOMB. cellDNA VJ software.

Download the MP3 here: soundcloud.com/spinnaface/spinnaface-live-lemur-set-1-2/download"

John Mayer uses his MPC to block the paparazzi

YouTube via AkaiProVideo — April 26, 2010 — "We've seen all kinds of uses for the MPC from people like DiViNCi playing three at a time, and Lady Gaga triggering samples in epic fashion on her MPC1000 to Busta Rhymes on the cover of Remix magazine. Here's a new one: John Mayer shields himself from the cameras with his MPC.

http://www.akaipro.com/mpc5000"

Admin: New Exclusives Section

Under the MORE STUFF section on the right you will see a new section titled EXCLUSIVES. It will contain the five most recent exclusives here on MATRIXSYNTH. Trevor Pinch's DIY Modular post is the first to receive the label. Note, Ichabod is there as well as I decided to move it into this section. I opted to go with the Ichabod label as the link rather than this first post, so you don't miss anything. Finally, don't forget the Featured label in the header above. You should check that at least once a day to make sure you don't miss a thing.

TOM-1501 RARE SOVIET USSR VINTAGE ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction
"Tom-1501- 61-note (F-F) string / brass / piano multi-keyboard. This one reminds Crumar multi-keyboards. Nearly all controls on sliders on sloping back panel. Splittable. Vibrato depth, speed. Brass filter AR, resonance and cutoff. Preset sounds, mixable, include piano, clavinet, orchestra (violin, alto, contrabass), brass. Chorus. Piano has separate out. Made at the Tula factory. Size: 920 x 360 x 195 mm. Weight: 13 kg

PANEL PARAMETERS:

- VOLUME: phones level, 5-din out
- VIBRATO (LFO): depth, rate, tuning
- VOLUME GLOBAL: strings, bass (+on/off), piano
- BRASS-FILTER: attack, decay, resonance, cutoff
- LEFT MANUAL: piano, clavichord, alto, viola, brass (+on/off)
- STRING ENSEMBLE: timbre level, orchestra (chorus) on/off
- RIGHT MANUAL: piano, clavichord, alto, viola, brass (+on/off)
- SUSTAIN: level ; POWER on/off
- CONNECTIONS (5-din): pedal in, mono out, stereo out (brass left, pno-strings right), piano out; 220V power socket, fuse, ground.

Tom-1501 provides very impressive analog sound, it is convenient for modeling of really fat strings and warm pads, classic brasses and horns, old space leads, vintage piano sounds, layered combinations etc..

Some examples of how it really sounds:
http://ruskeys.net/eng/base/1501tom.php#sn"

video below







YouTube via XElectric — November 02, 2007 — "Short audio demo...

1) harpsichord
2) harpsichord + piano
3) harpsichord + piano + bass...

String instruments section:

4) alto + bass
5) alto + bass + violin
6) alto + bass + violin + chorus unit"

patch exploring

YouTube via DrOctave1 — April 26, 2010 — "a patch i was involved with that was complex and evolves with minor help. getting to know this oberkorn sequencer i recently got"
Tags: bubblesound make noise doepfer plan b

5 years genoQs Machines - Octopus DIVA

via genoQs

"It has been five short years since the launch of the magnificent Octopus and the start of genoQs Machines. What a story - and what better time to set another mark in the ground with an extraordinary machine: Octopus "Diva" -> PB_Octopus_Diva.pdf [mirror]

Limited to only five machines to be built, Diva features a massive slate frame, gold plated button groups,
and a brushed aluminum front panel. Diva represents a true monument of hardware sequencing and is probably the only electronic instrument built with stone and gold!

Furthermore, in celebration of our story of the five past years, and for a very limited period of time, we will grant a discount of 500EUR on orders of Nemo or Octopus (not applicable to Diva) received on 5.05.2010 and for the five weeks to follow.

Happy sequencing!"

AHNE 2010: Analog Heaven Northeast - event room flyby!

YouTube via hamsterdunce — April 26, 2010 — "More music on umop.com/parallax.htm. Here's the 2010 gathering of Northeastern synth nerds! Incredible modulars & vintage analog synthesizers of all shapes, sizes, and tones."

ANTI_BOTO

ANTI_BOTO from NOhista on Vimeo.

"Anti_boto is taken from the Anti DVD release by V-Atak

v-atak.com/shop/anti-dvd-v-atak04-15e-edvd-5e

all music and visuals made by my roboto
(an awesome Thingamagoop), ds glitch and my hands.

Its like robot-hiphop with a mechanical groove."

New Set.mov

YouTube via keithandjude — April 25, 2010 — "A wee noodle with 'The Beast' XOXBOX, Elektron machinedrum & monomachine"

The Beast xoxbox

"keithandjude — April 22, 2010 — New 'The Beast' XOXbox test with my Acidlab Bassline 2 & Elektron Machinedrum "

RJD2 Live At Moog

YouTube via MoogMusicInc — April 26, 2010 — "RJD2 brought his electrical connections to the Moog Sound Studio in Asheville, NC & blew up the analog circuitry with his live band and MPC. Check the entire live session of RJD2 playing cuts off his newest album "Colossus" exclusively at www.liveatmoog.com debuting April 28, 2010."

VERMONA DRM RARE VINTAGE ANALOG DDR DRUM MACHINE

via this auction

"Vintage Analog drum machine with TR style sequencer, made in Germany in 1987. There's not too much information available on the VERMONA DRM on the internet, so I will provide some of my own background knowledge. It was released in 1987 by a German synthesizer company named Vermona. These days they are best known for their
analog drum module the Vermona DRM-1 MK3.

It is the European answer to ROLAND's TR-X0X and CR-XXXX drum machines. Manual is here.

SEQUENCER:
First of all it offers a 32 step TR style sequencer. It is as simple to use as the roland machines.
It has 16 preset patterns and allows you to store 10 of your own. There is even support to chain patterns together, change pattern length, change time signature between 4/4 and 3/4. The unit is MIDI syncable, it will respond to midi clock, start and stop messages. It will also respond to MIDI note data allowing you to sequence the analog voices from any external piece of midi gear. It also transmits midi data as well allowing you to use it as your master clock source.

Alongside your preset and standard patterns you have fill mode, where the drum machine will play a drum fill. The ability to have just the bass drum playing. Flam is also available for the Toms. In addition to the analog voice control their is a separate sequence for a trigger out, and 2 bizarre time signature sequences which can also be used as trigger outs...

There are 11 completely analog voices on this machine. The timbre of each voice cannot be modified.

Bass Drum - Nothing like an 808 or 909. Very simple oscillator design with transient click. But great for electro/minimal pulsing bass drum.
Low Tom - The toms are all pitch varients of each other, with separate circuits. They sound nothing like real toms, something like a 606 tom.
Mid Tom - Great for melodic rhythmic patterns.
Claves - Sounds exactly like an 808 clave to me.
Cowbell - AWESOME sounding FM synthesis based cowbell. Uses 4 oscillators to create a very convincing tone.
Snare 1 - Filtered noise ciruit snare. Sounds great.
Snare 2 - Similar to snare 1 with less punch.
Clap - Incredibly modern sounding hand clap. Short, no reverb. Nothing like a TR clap.
Closed High Hat - The high hats sound very similar to the VERMONA DRM MK3 high hats. Probably based on the same noise circuit.
Open High Hat - Similar to a cr-8000 but very metallic sounding

MORE FEATURES:
There are 10 volume sliders to control each grouping of sounds. A master slider for volume. A slider of accent.

The back of the unit features LEFT and RIGHT audio outputs, whereby each instrument is panned by a preset amount. Also features a Headphone out. A dedicated Trigger out and 4 foot pedal inputs to control program change, start/stop, fill and bassdrum removal.

There is an odd european style input port on the back which gives you access to each AUDIO OUT of each instrument. Also each TRIGGER out of each instrument. A dedicated TRIGGER out. And 2 addition rhythm Triggers.

This machine has everything..."

You can find videos of the DRM in this post.

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