MATRIXSYNTH: Wednesday, January 4, 2012


Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Buchla 2012 #1


YouTube Uploaded by Oxix52 on Jan 4, 2012

"This is my first video of 2012. The 222e is fantastic to use and really makes the Buchla feel like more of a complete instrument."

New MFB Dominion Pic

New pic via MFB

See this post for some audio demos and video.

Introducing Akai MPC Renaissance

Video and initial details added to this post.

White Sample Live @ Mutek_CL 2011


"White Sample Live @ Mutek Santiago, Chile.
Centro Gabriela Mistral, GAM.
2011"

Live experimental electronic music in Santiago, Chile.

Reco-Synth :::: The GUAB ::::


"A Suitcase Analog Synth made for the Dj/Producer - Guab.
the music of this video is made of a beat plus the Reco-Synth."

TIPTOP AUDIO BD 808 STARRING METASONIX R 52 TUBE FILTER


YouTube Uploaded by HOX808 on Jan 4, 2012

"30 years and not be killed. Very successful imitation of the 808,
TIPTOP AUDIO, the good work."

DSI Tempest Demo 10


YouTube Uploaded by carsonday303 on Jan 4, 2012

All parts here.

New Age with JD-800, V-Synth, and D-70


YouTube Uploaded by SynthManiaDotCom on Jan 4, 2012

"New Age with JD-800, V-Synth, and D-70.
Roland JD-800: synth bells
Roland V-Synth: nylon-string guitar
Roland D-70: string ensemble"

KORG Scans - Polyhonic Ensemble-P, PS-3100, PS-3300 Specs & Price List

flickr By Chris Kann
(click for more)

KORG Polyhonic Ensemble-P scan on top for good measure.  Check out the graphic design on that one. Specification sheets for PS-3100 & PS-3300.

NAMM: New Akai MPC to Be Unveiled at Midnight

via @Akai_Pro

"RT @ladyandatramp: @Akai_Pro is launching http://akaiproMPC.com tonight at midnight to unveil the new MPC"

Update:

Introducing MPC Renaissance

Uploaded by AkaiProVideo on Jan 4, 2012

"› Fuses legendary MPC production with the power of your computer
› Vintage Mode changes sound character to MPC3000, MPC60 and more
› 16 backlit MPC pads,16 Q-Link controls, and adjustable backlit LCD screen

Fusing Akai Professional’s legendary MPC layout and workflow with the power of your computer, MPC Renaissance is an unrivaled instrument for music production. The new flagship is a fully integrated hardware/software system: MPC Renaissance allows you to create using classic hardware controls and an integrated pop-up display, while it’s exclusive MPC Software empowers you with unprecedented, expandable production capabilities on your Mac or PC.

MPC Renaissance Hardware

Fuses legendary MPC production with the processing power of your computer
Vintage Mode changes output sound character to MPC3000, MPC60 and more
16 backlit genuine MPC pads, 16 Q-Link controls, and adjustable backlit LCD screen
Classic MPC Note Repeat, MPC Swing and MPC transport controls
MPC SOFTWARE for Mac or PC with 64-track sequencing capability
Two XLR-1/4” combo inputs and dedicated turntable input
Four-channel US B 2.0 audio interface and two-port US B 2.0 hub built in
Up to eight pad banks―more than any other MPC ever
Two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs
Stereo 1/4” out, stereo assignable mix 1/4” out & S/PDIF I/O

MPC Software

64-track sequencing capability
Massive 6GB+ sound library, including all of the sounds of the classic MPC3000
Instant mapping and real-time adjustment of VST plug-ins
Record each track as an MPC drum program, Keygroup program or VST plug-in
Runs standalone and as VST, AU or RTAS plug-in
Supports WAV, MP3, AIFF, REX and SND
Supports samples and sequences from any MPC ever made
Mac and PC-compatible"

NAMM: New Moog MINITAUR Coming to NAMM?


[Update: video, higher res pics & press release added below.]
via Matt on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge via The Syntheszier Sympathizer.

"Not much to say here. Just found out through the vintagesynth.com forums... should be properly announced at NAMM. Rumored price: $600. Let's hope-- This could mean a Moog for almost every producer!"

And NAMM begins...

Update: details via Pro Star Audio:

NAMM: Our First NAMM Teaser of the Year Comes from Casio

Click on the bottom two pics and zoom in. Some things to take from the images:

1. Four Assignable knobs

2. Two rows with LEVEL labels

3. First LEVEL Row: (my guess) SYNTH1, SYNTH2, PCM1, PCM2, ???, ???, ??? New Section with ASSIGN1, ASSIGN2?

4. Second LEVEL Row: (my guess) LAYER1, LAYER2, LAYER3, LAYER4, LAYER5, LAYER6, New Section with ASSIGN1, ASSIGN2?

5. Below the LEVEL sections appear to be numbers and/or letters? Maybe tempo settings?

6. There is another section to the right of the knob controller section with buttons.

7. Note what looks like a KORG MS20, laptop and mixer on the table of the concert image. The image along with "The Beginning of a New Era" implies a new audience and new market for Casio.

What do you think?

Update: the two bottom shots joined together and blown up a little:

If you are on a Mac and try to do a screen grab with Command Shift 4 and select the whole image, you will see it brighten up, and you can see some of the additional controls on the far right. I captured a MATRIXSYNTH ghost in there BTW. I really need to invest in Photoshop.

Update: and a new teaser pic spotted on ComputerMusicGuide

The XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer

Update 1.12.12:

"A Mono solo section with up to six oscillators: two virtual analog, two PCM, noise, and external audio. Poly section with wide variety of gig- ready sounds. Drawbar organ mode. Six-way HexTone multis. Nine-track step sequencer with dedicated drum track."

Rumored price for the Casio XW-P1 is $699.

via this HC thread, via Computer Music Guide.

 


Update 1/19/12: Details are in:

Click each pic for the super size shot.  Details on each section below.

STEP SEQUENCER

Providing everything from pulsing dance grooves to animated synth textures and arpeggios, the Step Sequencer in both the XW-P1 and XW-G1 is the first of its kind. With nine tracks for drums, basses, synths and chordal parts, four controller tracks for adding panning, filter changes and other animation to existing parts and eight patterns make up each sequence; the user can build and mix their performance on the fly. Sequences can even transpose live from the keyboard, providing a completely interactive experience.


DRAWBAR ORGAN

In addition to the solo synth and HexLayers, the XW-P1 performance synthesizer is armed with an arsenal of gig ready sounds like stereo pianos, vintage electric pianos, strings, brass, guitars, basses, drums and more. It also has a new drawbar organ mode. Utilizing the nine sliders on the XW-P1 you have full range control over each drawbar. The XW-P1 even has dedicated controls for key percussion and rotary speaker while also providing vibrato, distortion and more for the ultimate drawbar organ experience.


SOLO SYNTH

Utilizing Casio’s exclusive (HPSS) Hybrid Processing Sound Source, a six oscillator monophonic solo synth is just one of the amazing sound engines in both the XW-P1 and XW-G1. The solo synth has the power to deliver classic analog sounds and sounds with an aggressive edge unlike anything else. Two virtual analog style oscillators, two PCM based oscillators, a noise oscillator and an external oscillator via mic and line inputs can be combined to make up a single solo synth tone. Each oscillator has an independent filter, envelopes, independent key tracking, portamento, two LFO’s and access to master resonant filter. With impressive modulation and control capabilities at your fingertips, the solo synth is capable of a wide range of sounds and expression.

HEXLAYER

In addition to the solo synth, the XW-P1 also features HexLayer tones. A HexLayer is a single sound comprised of up to 6 components, allowing complex layers, splits and velocity switched sounds. The sliders on the XW-P1 can be used to mix sounds on the fly to create evolving pads and rich synth textures while key velocity can be used to create dynamic velocity switched orchestral sounds and more.

ARPEGGIATOR AND PHRASE SEQUENCER

The XW-P1 and XW-G1 both have powerful Arpeggiators. In addition to typical arpeggio patterns, this Arpeggiator can create polyphonic synth gated patterns, acoustic instrument emulations and is even fully programmable allowing you to create your own unique sounds. An additional phrase sequencer allows you to quickly capture any riff that you play on the keyboard and have it available on a front panel switch or triggered and transposed live from a range of notes on the keyboard. The combination of the Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and Phrase Sequencer provides an endless array of sound possibilities.


CONTROL

The XW-P1 and XW-G1 have 4 real- time controller knobs, pitch bend and modulation wheels, along with 9 sliders to provide control over internal sounds and external devices. Through standard MIDI ports and with a class-compliant USB port the keyboard can be used as a controller for other instruments, including computer software and iPad® based software applications. It also includes an audio input allowing you to monitor an MP3 player, computer or other device without the need for a mixer.

TECH SPECS
6 Oscillator Monophonic Solo Synthesizer (Both)
Sample Looper - Up to 19 Seconds of sampling time (XW-G1)
Sample Player - 10 user tones with up to 5 samples each can be stored in Flash Memory for instant recall (XW-G1)
HexLayer - A single sound made up of 6 components for gig ready splits and layers (XW-P1)
Drawbar Organ Mode with 9 sliders, adjustable rotary speaker, key click, vibrato and percussion (XW-P1)
Fully editable PCM based sounds like stereo pianos, vintage electric pianos, strings, guitars,
drums and more. (400 XW-P1) 300 (XW-G1)
13 Track Step Sequencer (Both)
16 step programmable Arpeggiator (Both)
Performance mode providing 4 internal or external instrument zones with instant recall of effects, Step Sequences, Arpeggiators and Phrases (Both)
4 real-time controller knobs (Both)
Phrase sequencer to record and playback your riffs (Both)
Stereo 1/8" line input to connect an MP3 player, laptop or tablet (Both)
USB and MIDI ports (Both)
1/4" Line Outputs (Both)
Included Power Supply (Both)
Can operate on 6 D batteries (Both)

http://casiomusicgear.com/home/index.html

Update 10:07 1/19/12: The Official Press Release with pricing:

"NEW YEAR, NEW ERA, NEW PROFESSIONAL SYNTHESIZERS INTRODUCED BY CASIO

Synthesizers built with Innovative and Interactive Features for Performing and Recording Musicians

ANAHEIM, CA, January 19, 2012 —Casio America, Inc. and its parent company Casio Computer, Ltd. today unveiled two new professional Synthesizers. Casio's roots were cultivated from the CZ-series synthesizers over 25 years ago. Recognizing that today’s professional musician wants more, Casio has re-entered the professional synthesizer market with two products which are the ideal tools for performing and recording artists. The XW-P1 is a 61 key performance synthesizer with Casio’s exclusive (HPSS) Hybrid Processing Sound Source. Providing screaming virtual analog monophonic leads and basses, drawbar organs, complex layers, stereo pianos, drums and more, the XW-P1 has the sounds and real-time control the performing musician needs. While the XW-G1 groove synthesizer is designed for the DJ and club performer providing an interactive step sequencer and a sample looper for digitally capturing performance patterns and external instruments. Both will be on display at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show, beginning today through January 22nd at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, booth # 5900, Hall B.

“The XW series are not just new keyboards, they represent a new direction for Casio in the musical instrument business” said Mike Martin, general manager of Casio’s Electronic Musical Instrument Division. “Casio’s formula of value and quality that has been the foundation of award winning instruments like Privia has been applied to a new product category, and the XW-P1 and XW-G1 are just the beginning.”

A six oscillator monophonic solo synth is just one of the amazing sound engines in both the XW-P1 and XW-G1. Two virtual analog style oscillators, two PCM based oscillators, a noise oscillator and an external oscillator via mic and line inputs can be combined to make up a single solo synth tone. Each oscillator has an independent filter, envelopes, independent key tracking, portamento, two LFO’s and access to master resonant filter.

“The solo synth has an incredibly deep and powerful design. Among countless others, the oscillators even have access to waveforms from Casio’s original CZ synthesizers. It can create a variety of classic analog sounds, but also has the power to deliver sounds with an aggressive edge” said Mike Martin. “Everyone is going to be surprised by the expressiveness and range of sounds the solo synth can create, but that is just one aspect of these products.”

In addition to the solo synth the XW-P1 performance synthesizer is armed with an arsenal of gig ready sounds like stereo pianos, vintage electric pianos, strings, brass, guitars, basses, drums and more. It also has a new drawbar organ mode providing nine steps for each drawbar, vibrato, percussion and rotary speaker control. Rounding out the XW-P1’s sound-set are HexLayer; a HexLayer is a single sound comprised of 6 components, allowing complex layers, splits and velocity switched sounds.

The XW-G1 groove synthesizer is geared for the club DJ and dance music performer. In addition to 420 built-in sounds, solo synth and PCM based sounds, the XW-G1 also has the ability to sample. A 19-second sample looper captures internal sounds as well as external instruments allowing the performer to create layers and overdub sounds on the fly. Sampled sounds can even be saved in Flash ROM so they remain in memory after the keyboard has been powered off.

Providing everything from pulsing dance grooves to animated synth textures and arpeggios, the Step Sequencer in both the XW-P1 and XW-G1 is the first of its kind. With nine tracks for drums, basses, synths and chordal parts, four controller tracks for adding panning, filter changes and other animation to existing parts and eight patterns make up each sequence; the user can build and mix their performance on the fly. Sequences can even transpose live from the keyboard, providing a completely interactive experience.

Furthermore, both the XW-P1 and XW-G1 have 4 real-time controller knobs, pitch bend and modulation wheels, along with 9 sliders to provide control over internal sounds and external devices. Through standard MIDI ports and with a class-compliant USB port the keyboard can be used as a controller for other instruments, including computer software and iPad® based software applications. It also includes an audio input allowing you to monitor an MP3 player, computer or other device without the need for a mixer.

The XW-P1 will be available in March 2012 for an MSRP of $699.00 and the XW-G1 will be available in April 2012 for an MSRP of $799.00.

For more information, visit www.casiomusicgear.com

XW-P1 Features
• 6 Oscillator Monophonic Solo Synthesizer
• HexLayer – A single sound made up of 6 components for gig ready splits and layers
• Drawbar Organ Mode with 9 sliders, adjustable rotary speaker, key click, vibrato and percussion
• 400 fully editable PCM based sounds like stereo pianos, vintage electric pianos, strings, guitars, drums and more.
• Step Sequencer with 9 instrument tracks and 4 controller tracks
• 16 step programmable Arpeggiator
• Phrase sequencer to record and playback your riffs
• Performance mode providing 4 internal or external instrument zones with instant recall of effects, Step Sequences, Arpeggiators and Phrases
• 4 real-time controller knobs
• Pitch and Modulation Wheels
• ¼” Mic and Line puts to process your voice or other instruments
• Stereo 1/8” line input to connect an MP3 player, laptop or tablet
• USB and MIDI ports
• ¼” Line Outputs
• Included Power Supply
• Can operate on 6 D batteries

XW-G1 Features
• 6 Oscillator Monophonic Solo Synthesizer
• Sample Looper – Up to 19 Seconds of sampling time
• Sample Player – 10 user tones with up to 5 samples each can be stored in Flash Memory for instant recall
• 300 fully editable PCM based sounds
• Step Sequencer with 9 instrument tracks and 4 controller tracks
• 16 step programmable Arpeggiator
• Phrase sequencer to record and playback your riffs
• Performance mode providing 4 internal or external instrument zones with instant recall of effects, Step Sequences, Arpeggiators and Phrases
• 4 real-time controller knobs
• Pitch and Modulation Wheels
• ¼” Mic and Line puts to process your voice or other instruments
• Stereo 1/8” line input to connect an MP3 player, laptop or tablet
• USB and MIDI ports
• ¼” Line Outputs
• Included Power Supply
• Can operate on 6 D batteries

###

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc titles and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com."

MacBeth MJ-12 Synthesizer


"Here's a close up study of the. Taken on an Olympus OM-1n film camera. Lens is 50mm F1.8"

via Ken MacBeth on Facebook

Klirrfaktor: Wild Clubbing (Modular Patch & Circuit Bent Casio VL-1)


YouTube Uploaded by TheKlirrfaktor on Jan 4, 2012

"First patch in 2012 experimenting with MFB Schlagzwerg & A-114 Ring Modulator.
All sounds with my modular system + Lead with Circuit Bent Casio VL-1.
Starring:
Drums: MFB Schlagzwerg + Doepfer A-114 Ring Mod + Bubblesound VCOb + Hertz Donut + ART Pro Channel
Bass 1: Bubblesound uLFO + Malekko Wiard Borg Filter
Bass 2: Hertz Donut + FrequenSteiner
Lead 1: MakeNoise René + Pittsburgh Generator + Bobblesound SEM20 + WMD Geiger Counter + MOTM E580
Lead 2: S-Cat Circuit Bent Casio VL-1 + T.C. D-Two
+++

A HiRes Picture of this patch you'll find here: http://www.klirrfaktor.com/images/klirrfaktor_patch42_big.jpg

I hope you enjoy the track!

More at http://www.klirrfaktor.com"

Patchwork Monotribe Sync


YouTube Uploaded by FSK1138 on Jan 4, 2012

"Patchwork is a Flash application
the clock generates tempo click at 1/4 ,1/8, 1/16
these are sent to the mixer and then to the sound out
and to the sync in of the korg monotribe

works very well

Patchwork is made by :Peter van der Noord
http://petervandernoord.nl/patchwork/"

Impakt Percussion Synth

flickr By Chris Kann

Another manufacturer not previously featured on the site. Anyone know more about them? According to the bottom pic they were form Portland Oregon.

As you know Chris Kann has been uploading a ton of vintage synth scans. I'll feature some of the more interesting and rare items here, but not everything. Be sure to click through the flickr links in posts for more. Once there, on the right of the page you'll see "This photo also appears in" Synthesizer Brochures. You can click on that link to get to the full set in thumbnails.

Update via David in the comments:

"I know the intimate details about the rise and fall of Impakt Percussive Synthesizers. They were the first dynamic percussion electronic instruments, hit it hard it played loud hit it soft and it played soft) The inventor was Steve Lame (?) and marketed by his son Etienne. In 1971, I was the SE distributor for the production first production run by Rogers Mfg, an organ manufacturer in Portland.

The set had a foot pedal that would sweep through the tonal range. This was the primary selling feature. I sold two sets and got an endorsement from Charlie Watts (The 1972 Stones tour where Stevie Wonder opened) and Ollie Brown Stevie Wonder's drummer and Clare Fishers’ nephew. I have the only autographed drum by both aforesaid drummers.

I had demoed to David Hood, Muscle Shoals Swamp drummer, and various studio drummers; e.g., Robert Nix, Atlanta Rhythm Section and generated a lot of interest. The holdup was the foot pedal; I had sold the only two in existence, and Rogers wanted money before they made 1,000 pedals. I ended up with 900 synthesizers and the Lame folks sold the distributorship to a hotshot Fender rep who agreed I could warehouse them and rep his lines…I found handshake agreements were only as good as the paper they are written on….ended sending the drums back to Portland COD. Haven’t seen or heard from the Lames since.
I coulda been a contender if not for you (Steve), I could have been somebody…enough On the Waterfront references…

Have many more details if anyone is interested…I plan on selling the autographed drum on Amazon."

Ionic Performer


flickr By Chris Kann

Ionic was the distributor for EMS.  The Performer was a clone of the SYNTHI.  You can find a ton of pictures on the restoration of one along with links to the history of Ionic in this previous post.

Total Technology Octron Modular


flickr By Chris Kann
(click for more)

Price sheets below.

First post to feature Total Technology. Anyone know more about them?

Daphne Oram The Oram Tapes: Volume One Now Available


"Daphne Oram, founder of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, died in 2003 leaving a colossal archive of reel-to-reel tapes and documents behind. This important collection of material eventually made its way to Goldsmiths College, London, who have been administering it on behalf of the Daphne Oram Trust for the last few years. The collection holds over 400 tapes made by Oram during her lifetime, and 211 of those have been archived and catalogued by the college so far."

You can find the release on bookmat and Amazon here.

See the Oramics label below for additional posts. Also added this one to the Synth CDs post.

via Boing Boing

Tara Busch at Moog - What's That She's Tweaking?


"One for the synth heads :)
— with Tara Busch."

via Maf on Facebook

"Matrixsynth Jones this is one for you. Video out tomorrow :)"

Update: what's that she's tweaking? ...

Voyage Into the Unknown - Andy Barrow - Minimoog Voyager XL - Korg Radias - Kawai K4


YouTube Uploaded by MrRidgebackman on Jan 4, 2012

"Hi All,

Better late than never. Having issues making anything stick, Fell upon this idea and just went with it.....Suggest a Decent pair of Headphones or Monitors - Turned up!!!

A piece of music that started out in Reason 5 using Dr Rex Loop player, I exported a couple of loops to use in my Cubase Project and worked up from there. This piece was recorded live into Cubase using a total of 8 Tracks of audio. I hope to add more tracks and make it last longer for better effect and pad this piece out with some extra sounds to add to the ambient effect (located somewhere in this track)

Some big Pad sounds from both Kawai and Radias - earning them their right to stay in the studio. The Minimoog giving me that nice deep growling bass I wanted for this music and taking full advantage of the Pitch and Mod Wheels. The Radias and the XL set the theme to start the Music off into the Voyage into the unknown

The main part of this video is of me (apparently struggling) unpacking the Voyager XL - Yes this is a heavy unit and one I did not want to drop, not that it would hurt the Moog, just probably crack the floor :-) Probably the sexiest looking synth ever - if you like the retro look and love analogue (digital is nice ...But......)

The very last part of this video with the Drums and Moog - The stereo effect is direct from the Voyager XL by using the Touch Panel to effect change in EG and its Position in the Stereo image - This will form part of the continuation for this piece of Music - Not sure on what direction I am heading in yet with this, needless to say the Moog's will be out to play

Hope you enjoy this as much as I did putting this together.

Many thanks for dropping by and watching"

Mickey Mouse play synthesizer

flickr By Pierrick Levé
(click for more)

Jarracoon - Water Harp ( Jean Michel Jarre ) / Riva


YouTube Uploaded by Stereokromatik on Jan 4, 2012

via The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

KORG SH2000

via this auction

"This auction is for an original Korg SH2000 vintage synth complete with rare original perspex music stand!!"

:)

Megatsunami live at DigiTroK! with the LepLoop Lumanoise Drone Synth


YouTube Uploaded by xo00 on Jul 13, 2011

"Megatsunami live at DigiTroK!
Cascina Torchiera, Milano 10.07.2011
Video by Goldfish
otolab 2011"

Details on the Lumanoise on LepLoop.

CLOUT! WARP CORE DUB!


YouTube Uploaded by CLOUTmusictv on Dec 18, 2011

"IMPROV WITH MFB 522 DRUM MACHINE AND CASPER ELECTRONICS DRONE LAB.
DRONE LAB IS BEING FED INTO FOCUSRITE NOISE GATE THAT IS TRIGGERED BY MFB KICK CHANNEL.

COPILOT FX MOLECULE AND BOSS RPS-10 USED TO PROCESS.

LAPTOP USED SOLELY AS RECORDING DEVICE."

CLOUT! Metasonix Astro Experiment (Planet: Zog)


YouTube Uploaded by CLOUTmusictv on Dec 13, 2011

"Astro experiment using Metasonix D-1000 through SnazzyFX Wow & Flutter, and MF-102 Ring Modulator. Assisted by a Synare3"

Buchla 202-24 Portable Case

flickr By fastheadache

Mystery arp module

flickr By Lorne in Canada
(click for more)

"Bought years ago online as a whim, but what ARP is it from?"

Update: Turns out it's a high frequency oscillator for the pitch to voltage converter in the Avatar. According to Phil Cirocco of CMS it's not really useful as a synth VCO. "The only good part on that board is the 1.87K Tempco resistor. It can be used in a standard ARP VCO."


Oberheim Scans & Price List


flickr By Chris Kann
(click for more)



Polyfusion Scans


flickr By Chris Kann



Cyndustries PROGRAMMER


via this auction

"Brand New Ready-to-Ship Synthesizer Module New Year Sale Special No Waiting!

Back in March of 1977 the delightful Mr Serge Tcherepnin wrote a do it yourself article in Synapse Magazine for a handy control voltage "Programmer" module. Playfully he published it using the alias of Mr. "Arpad Benares" and now close to thirty-years later we are pleased to offer the very same Benares Programmer fully assembled in Modcan A-series banana format as a very limited edition!

Putting this wonderful nostalgia aside for a moment, this Programmer is a terrifically useful tool for your modular. Think of it as a Sequencer with five stages of four knobs each. You can access the stages sequentially, or individually, and in any random order of your choosing by either driving the Programmer to a specific stage with an input pulse or with your finger using its big sexy industrial crisp-action LED pushbuttons.

Each button has an individual Gate Output to activate other modules in your system, and there is a Common Pulse Out jack to fire your envelope generator no matter which of the buttons is pushed for traditional keyboard applications. Actually you can put several of these double wide Programmers in rows to form even longer keyboards!

For convenience the original design has been updated to include white Strobe Up and Strobe Down jacks. A fun new way of sequencing can be explored by putting different LFOs into both jacks at once - for push-me pull-you tug-of-war type rhythms and melodies like "three notes forward, and one back".

Programmers can of course be used to play four-part melodies or pre-programmed chords, but they are often used to control other various parameters of a large patch such as the cut-off frequency or resonance of filters, or the amount of lag, or or the speed of a clock, or the wave selection of a MiniWave module, or literally any handful of things that need to be pre-programmed for big sweeping changes instantly, (in a live performance for example).

If you need more than two hands for major shifts in your music, just Program it!

Take advantage of the JANUARY SALE PRICE ( Save $100.00) and to see more please visit cyndustries.com"

See cyndustries other items for more.

Analogue Solutions Semblance

via this auction

Moog!


Garfield Electronics Doctor Click

via this auction

You can find specs and details previously captured on the Doctor Click in this post.

Jomox AiR Base99 Analog Drum Synth SN 0215-1762


via this auction

CRUMAR BIT 01 RACK SYNTH

via this auction

"The Bit-01 is a rackmount 6-voice programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer with digital control similar to the Bit One and Bit-99 keyboard synthesizers. The 2 computer controlled oscillators, 6 VCF resonant filters, 6 VCAs and 2 LFOs each per voice, easy hands-on editing and a layer/split function make this one phatt analog poly-synth! there are 99 memory patches. The Bit-01 is well suited for studio use and in all forms of electronic music."

Unofficial Bit One/Bit 99/Bit 01 Page: http://www.pierregander.com/bit/index.html [Last updated May 1, 2001 as of this post].
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