Refinished Oberheim Matrix-12 with Glossy Surface

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via the xpantastic list: "Hey folks i recently gave my synth a facelift and managed to remove all of the outer matt finish on my matirx-12 ( those cracks and flakes were becoming too annoying, and i just had to get to the shiny stuff beneath )... it looks amazing now! well i think so anyway.. a new lease of life.... oh and no i didnt use any cleaning products, just a very slightly damp cloth and about 5 hours of work, very carefully teasing the coating off."


Update via Jesus in the comments: "I saw David Morley did the same to his Xpander in this series of videos: http://youtu.be/OlbMPZ7odHw [see 1:57 in embed below]

Looks really nice."


YouTube Uploaded by Poppunt on Mar 2, 2011 (previously posted here)

TIPS & TRICKS: David Morley (producer) - Synth collection

Switched On Walk Through (5/25/12)

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by switchedonaustin

"A walkthrough of our current floor merchandise. If you see something your interested in or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at:
(512)782-8806
7 days a week, 12pm-6pm Central Standard Time.
*or*
switchedonaustin@gmail.com"

YAMAHA CS-50 SN 1816

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Tons of picks at the auction while up.

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Analogue Solutions CVQ02 Dual CV - Gate - Quantizer Eurorack Module

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Noisebug (RSS)

"Manufacturer Description:
Width 14HP

Requires 5V

Two channel CV quantiser - will turn CVs into quantised 'notes'. Two channel CV to MIDI converter. This is if you wish to control your MIDI synth from one of our analogue sequencers.

Each channel will convert 2 CVs and 1 gate into MIDI note messages (CV2 becomes velocity).

Activity LED x2.
CV1 in, CV2 in, Gate in (all x2)

Quantised CV out (x2)

CV2 and Gate Thru (x2)

MIDI Out"

Analogue Solutions MB4 Midi to Clock Eurorack Module

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Noisebug (RSS)

"Manufacturer Description:
5 channel MIDI to Trigger.
MIDI Sync to clock.
MIDI note to 4 bit binary.

Width 10HP

Requires 5V

This is the same MIDI device found in the Oberkorn analogue Sequencer.
It has 5 channel MIDI note to trigger converter.

Converts MIDI sync to analogue clock.

And converts 16 MIDI notes to a 4 bit binary signal.

Program button.

MIDI In, MIDI Thru, 5 Gate/Trigger outputs, Clock output, 4 binary outputs, trigger LED"

Analogue Solutions CVT / CV to Trigger Eurorack Module

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Noisebug (RSS)

"Manufacturer Description:
Width 10HP

Requires 5V

Will convert 0-5V CV into 8 trigger pulses. Ideal to use a CV to trigger up to 8 different envelopes, sequencers or drum modules! E.g., 0v will send a trigger out Trig1, 5v will send a trigger out Trig8, and other voltages in-between out the other 6 triggers.

Mode Button.
This changes output from triggers to continuously on.

CV In, 8x Trig Outs, 8x LEDs"

Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.3 with MIDI SN 4268

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"This Prophet 5 is a Rev 3.3 which has 120 patch memories and benefits from a Kenton MIDI upgrade. It is serial number 4268 and was manufactured in 1983. The Rev 3.3s were the last of the line and are regarded as the most reliable Prophet 5 to have.

Also included in the sale are a Prophet 5 operation manual, Kenton MIDI manual and a genuine SCI Prophet 5 cassette tape with the original 120 sounds that came factory fitted with the keyboard from new."

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Buchla: 262v Pentalicious Harmonics & Grooves

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by djangosfire

"A quick and dirty vid to show how the patch looks/reacted in a recent "Soundcloud" track I uploaded: http://soundcloud.com/djangosfire/buchla-262v-pentalicious"

Funky 262v Grooves

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by djangosfire

"Another patch variation featuring the Verbos 262v Harmonic Oscillator.

Audio only can be found here: http://soundcloud.com/djangosfire/funky-262v-grooves"

modcan vcdo dualLFO & super delay

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by shaft9000

"modcan vcdo to 48dBLPF. dualLFO mods the super delay.
x/y stick to vcdo cv inputs for wave, ratio and index"

timeFrogIII: from 0 to 69

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by UNDEADINSTRUMENTS

"an english counting drum kit, a bass synth, and the current moog samples kit I currently use. www.undeadinst.com"

tf3_asyncs.mp4

Published on May 24, 2012 by UNDEADINSTRUMENTS

"some crazy rythm things, with a basic use of the two internal clocks of the timeFrog triggering two bass synths, and the current moog samples kit I currently use. www.undeadinst.com"

Novation BassStation Keyboard

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Roland JX-3P Synthesizer In Original Box

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Analogue Solutions TBX-303 Bassline 303 Clone

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"Features of the TBX-303: Pure analogue voice circuitry Accurate Roland TB303 circuitry clone Rugged steel construction, Same dimensions as TB 303 MIDI In for software sequencer control Very rare and hard to find, this model has LFO, newer models don't have this feature - Also has Overdrive/Distortion control which is perfect for creating the Devilfish/Hardfloor/Aphex Twin sound."

Amdek (Boss/Roland) Rare Vintage PCK-100 Percussion Synthesizer

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"Amdek (an early affiliate of the Boss/Roland Corp) Rare Vintage PCK-100 Percussion Synthesizer"

Vermona Mono Lancet Analog Desktop Synth with Original Box

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Atomosynth Mochika2

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Univox MINI KORG SN 00723

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Gotharman's Little deFormer - A few presets

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by gotharman

"Playing back a few of the included presets on my Little deForner Limited Edition. All sounds are made with the included sampling bank. The sound is recorded directly from the Little deFormers output. I hope you will enjoy this:) More info: www.gotharman.dk"

Getting 16 tracks on the Octatrack

YouTube Published on May 23, 2012 by Catabolicdj

"8 tracks is great but 16 tracks is better. Here's how to get more tracks out of the Octatrack assuming you have up to 16 mono stems that you would like to independently fade/mute."

The Sound of Space

YouTube Uploaded by Chicken10843 on May 19, 2009

"Sounds from space with a machine combined.
thanks to NASA.

http://www.nasa.gov/vision/universe/features/halloween_sounds.html"

via Marc-Henri aka RADIOKLOW

Doepfer A127 VCRF Triple Voltage Controlled Resonant Filter Demo

Doepfer A127 VCRF Triple Voltage Controlled Resonant Filter Part One-Introduction

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths

"Description and Demonstration of the Doepfer A127 VCRF Triple Voltage Controlled Resonant Filter.Focus on Basic Features.One of four videos.Next in series Modulation.Audio Loops by Raul Pena.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A127 VCRF Triple Voltage Controlled Resonant Filter Part Two-Modulation

YouTube Published on May 31, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths

"Description and Demonstration of the Doepfer A127 VCRF Triple Voltage Controlled Resonant Filter.Focus on Modulation of Resonant Filters.Number Two of four videos.Next in series More Modulation.Audio Loops by Raul Pena.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A127 Triple Voltage Controlled Resonant Filter Part Three-More Modulation

YouTube Published on Jun 7, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths

"Description and Demonstration of the Doepfer A127 VCRF Triple Voltage Controlled Resonant Filter.Focus on Modulation of Resonant Filters by Sample and Hold.Number Three of four videos.Next in series Audio Rate Modulation.Audio Loops by Raul Pena.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Doepfer A127 Triple Voltage Controlled Resonant Filter Part Four-Audio Rate Modulation

YouTube Published on Jun 14, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths

"Description and Demonstration of the Doepfer A127 VCRF Triple Voltage Controlled Resonant Filter.Focus on Audio Rate Modulation of Resonant Filters.Demonstration of audio distortion with the A127.Number four of four videos.Audio Loops by Raul Pena.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

Also see:
Doepfer A140 ADSR Envelope Generator Tutorial Videos
Doepfer A149 RCV Quantized/Stored Random Voltages
Doepfer A189-1 VBM Voltage Controlled Bit Modifier Basics
Ring Modulation of Basic Waveforms with Doepfer A114 Ring Mod
Doepfer A131 VCA Intro
Doepfer A101-2- LPG Modes
Sample and Hold with Doepfer A148
Doepfer A118 Filtering with A120 VCF Low Pass Filter
Doepfer A110 Filtering with A101-2 and A120
Doepfer A110 VCO /A145 LFO-Pulse Width Modulation
Doepfer A110 VCO Features and Functions Tutorial
Doepfer A188-1 BBD Basics

1974 Moog Synthesizer 55 Six-Page Brochure

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the rest of the brochure and the write-up.

Korg USA Presents "X Marks the Spot" Scavenger Hunt

"-Unique contest awards Kronos Music Workstation as Grand Prize-

MELVILLE, NY, May 24, 2012 - Beginning May 24, 2012, Korg USA is taking participants on a unique scavenger hunt for an opportunity to win a brand new Korg Kronos Music Workstation of their choice (61, 73 or 88-key version). Each week, for seven weeks, U.S. residents can visit www.korg.com/xmarksthespot, to view a new riddle that leads to another clue for participants to follow.

These riddles will test wits and challenge participants in various ways, but each can be conveniently solved day or night, anywhere participants have internet access. Upon solving all of the posted riddles, contestants can unscramble a final riddle and enter to win.

Please visit www.korg.com/xmarksthespot for more information or to join the scavenger hunt."

Buchla 100 - Restoration 2012

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"set of early green ink 100 series modules in for their 45 year check up."

FENIX II Modular Synthesizer

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"What is included in the auction:

Fenix II
Fenix II RACK EARS
Fenix II AC power adapter
Fenix II manual
Banana Cable set II
spare parts "SURVIVAL KIT"
Fenix Manual

Fénix II (Synthesizer)

3 VCO’s, 3 different VCO's ( Inputs CV, FM, PWM, Sync e.o, Output square, triagle, sawtooth and some has puls, sub, sine e.o) )

4 different VCF´s ( SVF, 24dB Lp, BPF, 12dB Lp). ( Input CV modulation, SVF has Q-CV control

3 EGR and 4 VCA’s and 5 LFO’s. (Many modules are voltage controlled)

7 Mixers ( 3 audio mixers and 4 DC-Audio mixers).

1 Phaser and 1 Delay (BDD). ( off course voltage controlled)

1 8 step analog sequencer with own clock.

1 Waveshapers, 1 wavemultiplier and 1 full wave rectifier. ( voltage controlled, except for the rectifier )

1 CPR, 1 S&H, 1 Gate delay, 1 Ringmodulator, 1 Slew limiter, 1 fixed +/- 5volt output.

1 Analog noise and 1 Digital noise. ( Digital noise voltage controlled)

1 6 Banana to 3,5 mm minijack connectors.

1 Input module with trigger, gate and envelop out

1 Stereo output module with dual panning and dual VCA. ( off course voltage controlled)"

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ROLAND MC-202 MICROCOMPOSER

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Arp 2600 + 3620 Keyboard

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via this auction "Here is the rare chance you have been waiting for, a black and Orange Arp 2600 with the 3620 keyboard in perfect shape! The halloween color Arp 2600 is very rare and is one of the later versions Arp made, and is model 2601. The 3620 keyboard is the more versatile one with the LFO. Fully functional and has a matching serial number keyboard, which is very hard to find on most 2600's. Amazing Arp 2600 sound that is like nothing else and still better than most synths out there today. Always discovering new sounds and it's a joy to use. Includes original cases to both the 2601 and 3620, original manual and dozens of patch cables and power cable (not pictured). Lightly used in smoke free home studio. See pictures below for more details. Will upload more pictures soon [check the auction], there are a few small scruffs on the outside vinyl, but the front and the graphics look near mint, very bright and clean."

Baldwin Discoverer DS 50

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SN 2802044

"The DS-50 has 49 keys, 7 basic sounds, an accompaniment section enabling backing tracks to be used, and a great drum machine with 8 different rhythm styles.

Main three solo sounds are
Harpsichord
Marimba
Vibes

There are also four sliders labelled Flute 8' (8 Octave?), Flute 4', Oboe and Violin, and these can be used to adjust the tone and waveforms of the 3 main sounds, or be used to make replications of the appropriate sound e.g. Oboe.

There is also a Vibrato slider to adjust the sounds, a great little effect.

On the accompaniment section there is a Strum/Arpeggio feature which allows strum effects or bass Arpeggios to be played by the machine itself, using the Auto Play or 1-Finger buttons. This allows for great basslines to be played on the bottom 12 notes while leaving the rest of the keyboard for the Solo sound. There is also a 1-Finger chord button, and Record/Playback buttons.

On the Rhythm section there are 8 rhythm styles:
Country/March
Waltz
Swing
Ballad Rock
Disco/Rock
Bossa Nova
Rhumba
Samba

The Rhythm section has Tempo and volume adjust sliders, and has Start/Stop and touch control (pause) buttons."

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iPad Experiment Controlling Sunrizer Synthesizer from TNRi

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YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by newechoproductions

"I've used the physical Tenori-On W for over two years. I prefer to run use it as a controller and run racks for virtual instruments running in Ableton Live or to turn external hardware rather than using it's internal synth engine. So naturally, after getting TNRi for my iPad I wanted to replicate the same idea.

Luckily, certain synths such as the wonderful Sunrizer (http://beepstreet.com/) can remain running in the background allowing you to switch over to a controller app such as TNRi.

This video shows all this in action. Here is the setup:
1) Start Sunrizer and find or create a patch to your liking
2) In the top-right of Sunrizer is a button labelled 'BCK". Click it and it will start blinking yellow.
3) Click the Home button on your iPad
4) Start TNRi
5) Launch the menu by clicking the status window above the play button
6) Select "Preferences Menu" and turn "Local Control" to "Off".

That's it, now all the MIDI gets pumped through to the background app.

Mark Mosher
Electronic Musician, Boulder CO
www.ModulateThis.com
www.MarkMosherMusic.com"

iTunes:
TNR-i - US - Yamaha Corporation of America
Sunrizer synth - BeepStreet

iPads on eBay

PongFu - when you are all-one

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by PongFuTube

"the spectralis synchronized the multi mapped monomachine that is sequencing and sending program changes to the DSI TETR4 recorded into reason.
....mumbo jumbo
it's music as well."

Make noise moddemix first patch, just arrived from berlin

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by SQUARENOISE

"Make noise moddemix first patch just arrived from berlin. no bad"

Intellijel Mutamix CV Sequencing

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by RichyHo

"Summing several CVs through one bus of the Mutamix to FM a Cylonix Cyclebox II."

Bass Lab Trailer - Extreme Bass Synthesizer

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by musicrow10

"http://www.mcrow.net/Bass%20Lab.htm All synth sounds created with Bass Lab! Bass Lab is a bass synthesizer by Musicrow that produces ultra-modern fat and punchy electronic basses. Bass Lab is available as part of the Golden Ensembles 3 bundle for NI Reaktor."

Bubblacid

Bubblacid from richard scott on Vimeo.

Listen on decent speakers or you won't hear any bass. This is the final part of this four part Serge and Bugbrand groove series - and my first foray into video effects! Holy crap, am I drugs? No actually, just Oolong tea and analogue synths...

20110917-06 - rhythmic patch

20110917-06 - rhythmic patch from zweitesystem on Vimeo.

Buchla 200e rhythmic noodle, featuring 261e, 291e, 281e, 292e, 266e, Pendulum/Ratchet.
No sequencer involved and no overdubs.

From the album "system test", available here:
http://zweitesystem.bandcamp.com/

Sonic Kusama at Tate Modern

Sonic Kusama at Tate Modern from Simon Little on Vimeo.

Sonic Kusama:

Workshop exploring connections between the work of Yayoi Kusama and creation and representation of new music & sound art through visual audio interfaces.

Presented by Simon Little and Kelvin Brown with Chase Lane.
Audio track by Capstone Music
Video production by Territory Studio

Product Presentation: Roland Jupiter 50

via Sonic State

Elektron Machinedrum triggering Moog Minimoog

YouTube Published on May 24, 2012 by repeatle

"Nothing fancy, just a machinedrum triggering the minimoog.
A second channel of the machinedrum is used to control the filter of the moog."