Eclectic with Korg Electribe

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by djgalactic

"Electic is a new pattern made with my Korg Electribe (Emx-1). Live electronic music (electro house) mix by DJ Galactic.
Feel free to send your feedback and if sub the channel you enjoy it
Peace


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Modular Tracks 1 - Tanacetum

Modular Tracks 1 - Tanacetum from Joris Menten on Vimeo.

The first real "track" here. I wanted to do something summery like Roedelius or so. Not sure if it is the Belgium weather but it didn't end up that summery.

No full explanation of the patches this time, but some info:
- main sequence is from the oberkorn: 2 16 note sequences, each played twice, using a clock divider and sequential switch
- these sequences are played by the Livewire AFG through the AMSyths JP6 filter
- then through my Korg PME4: 3 analoge delays+flanger
- baseline is from the 3rd channel of the oberkorn, played by a doepfer VCO through the AS multimode filter
- the "strings" are the could generator controlled by an SQ8 sequencer through the AMSynths JP8 filter (clocked at 1 step for each 16 steps on the oberkorn), through a Boss DD20 delay
- everything is transposed by a second SQ8
- all notes are quantized using 2 doepfer quantizers
This is recorded in one run. Then I added two tracks whit some random noises from a noise source through an AS "EMS" filter, an AS echo module and the korg PME40X pedal board.

The mandolin was not used ...

Vintage Synthesizers | ARP Odyssey

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by MusicMarketingTV

"A voyage into the heart of the ARP Odyssey from the year 1972.
Exploration by Marko Ettlich

2 Osc per Voice I Saw, Pulse; PWM, FM, Sync, Noise
Filter - 24dB lowpass
static highpass filter
sample/hold

It has been used by Ultravox, Gary Numan, John Foxx, Vangelis, Elton John, Jethro Tull, Tangerine Dream, ABBA, Herbie Hancock and many more."

Modular Synthesizer Patch Demo #1

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by legionhwp

"From the Blog: Http://SynthAndI.Blogspot.com

Music available at: Http://DavidTalento.Bandcamp.com

Instruments: Http://DAEDSound.com"

Ensoniq ESQ-1 Demo

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by Airabrab

"I'm just showing a few of the patches stored on my Ensoniq ESQ-1. I realize its a little boring because I'm just sequencing via midi/ableton (can't really play keys well), but he idea is just to check out the sounds. Basic reverb and delay from Ableton are added to make it a little more lush, but no other processing than that. Chopped up a drum loop and threw that at the end. Enjoy!"

Korg M-500 Micro Preset SN 770390

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Synthrotek 16 Step Deluxe Analog Sequencer

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"This is the crown jewel of American Made 16 step sequencers, let me name off the features:
- Full 16 Steps, that can be reset from 1-16 with the flip a switch and turn of our 8 step switch!
- On, Hold-Through, and Off functions per step
- Gate and S-Trig (for Moog synths)
- CV OUT with 2 voltage modes 9v and 5 volts (switched)
- Clock INPUT
- Clock OUT
- Reset sync for connecting multiple sequencers
- LED per step
- Variable Gate length (staccato to full step duration)
- Momentary and hard hold (stop) function for tuning each step
- Retro Console Design
- knobs and switches – get your hands on it!
THIS IS A COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED PROJECT – ASSEMBLED and WIRED by HAND in THE USA!

TAKES 9V CENTER NEGATIVE AC ADAPTER 2.3CM"

The Beatdown Drum Machine for Ableton Live

The Beatdown - Promo Video

YouTube Published on Jun 29, 2012 by SonicFactionHQ

"Experience the power of The Beatdown in action!

Introducing The Beatdown, the latest virtual instrument from Sonic Faction. The Beatdown is an amazing versatile DRUM MACHINE for Ableton Live!

DROP THE BEAT -The Beatdown includes 10 meticulously sampled and sculpted drum kits. It's unique design allows you to mix and match kits on the fly. Designed to be instantly playable

TWEAK OUT -Tweakability of The Beatdown is unrivaled, allowing you to create entirely new drum sounds. At the twist of a knob, you can manipulate each sound's most useful parameters like pitch, decay and FX.

FULL CONTROL -The Beatdown includes a free Max for Live Step Sequencer for Launchpad and APC40. This custom device frees you from the mouse and gives you hands-on control like never before.

Available NOW at http://sonicfaction.com"

The Beatdown Demo by SonicFaction

TC-11 Video Tutorial 2: Sequencer Notes and Scales

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by BitShapeSoftware

"This tutorial looks at the basics of sequencer programming in TC-11. Starting with a non-pitched patch, we insert a sequencer to quantize the frequency to note values. Two approaches are taken: building a specific scale, and using the Add parameter to quickly fly through a note scale. For more information, visit www.bitshapesoftware.com or follow @BitShapeSoft on Twitter."

iTunes:
TC-11 Multi-Touch Synthesizer - Bit Shape
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TR-808 + Reco-Synth Modular

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by RecoHead

"A little jam - by Arthur Joly"

Lemur Premium Content: SL-M1

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by LiineTV

"SL-M1 is designed to allow Maschine to be controlled using Lemur on your iPad. By placing controls for up to 64 parameters within reach, SL-M1 allows performers to have a level of control that would otherwise require many sets of hands and some very quick button pressing. All of this allows for much more complex and interesting sets."

iTunes:
Lemur - Liine
iPads on eBay

moog an stuff

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by zackdagoba

"heres a patch on the moog, actually very few real moog modules are being used! see http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.co.uk/ for more" [this post]

Photographic - Depeche Mode ( Alesis Micron)

Published on Jul 18, 2012 by bountykiller91

"My live reinterpretation of "Photographic" by Depeche Mode played using only Alesis Micron synthesizer."

MOOG OPUS 3 SN 4738

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Dirty Electronics Mute Synth - One of 3 Heavily Modded for Auction

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"Dirty Electronics Mute Synth
Custom (Warm) Leatherette Mod by A.S.M.O.

The Mute Synth is a hand held touch controlled synthesizer originally commissioned by Mute Records for the Mute Short Circuit weekend at the Roundhouse, London in May 2011. http://mute.com/mute/the-mute-synth

This is one of 3 heavily modified versions built by myself with additional features and controls, the first was built as a commission for Mute Records founder Daniel Miller hence the Leatherette. Daniel asked me to build him one after seeing an earlier modified version I built here.

THIS IS THE LAST ONE I AM SELLING

The Mute Synth features 2 oscillators, feedback and a pulser / sequencer controlled by touch panels and tilt switches, in this modified version all the touch panels are wired to control knobs and switches for stable tuning and accurate control and housed in a wooden case, the front and rear panels are covered in black leatherette.
Added to each of the oscillators and feedback is an LFO (3 in total) for modulation with rate, wave shape and depth controls.

Also added is a voltage controlled (CV input via a 1/4 jack socket on the rear panel) low / band pass filter with resonance and cut off knobs, filter self oscillates at full resonance.

The Mute Synth itself is powered by a coin cell and additional circuitry powered from 9v PP3 battery, compartment in rear panel.

This one is identical to the one built for Daniel Miller except for the weathering patina on the Mute synth and different style knobs.
Pictures of Daniel's mod and control diagram can be viewed on my Blog, Facebook page or on Flickr"

Video previously posted here.

Sequential Circuits Pro-One Synth Faceplate

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via the seller: "Original Faceplate for the Pro-One Synth... A relic from my deep closet of random parts."

Fender "Chroma Polaris" Model 2123 Synthesizer SN 301573

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Studio Electronics SE-1X Midi Synthesizer SN 3916

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 SN 0309 For Parts

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via the listing: "Prophet 5 #309. I bought this used around 1990 to sample, and then put it away. It was working when put away, now does not turn on. There is some damage to the wood on the left-hand side of the case where it sat upended on a damp piece of poster board. The rest of the wood is OK. All knobs/keys are present."

pics of the inside below.

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Yonac Software Magellan Virtual Analog Synth for iPad

via Yonac Software:

"We've been hard at work this year, and are very excited to present our new synthesizer. Magellan boldly travels waters where others have not dared to sail: Two independent polyphonic synth engines, with a total of 6 configurable oscillators. Polyphonic unison mode giving 24 simultaneous wave generators. Two filter banks per synth engine, each bank with its dedicated envelope and 11 unique filter types to choose from. FM synthesis module with blend and dedicated envelope. Dual LFOs in each synth with 4 freely assignable destinations each. Complete FX rack with modulation, time-delay, reverb and wave shaping effects. Dual traditional keyboards, as well as dual touch pad performance interfaces with individual parametric control over each voice. Built in arpeggiator for each synth engine, allowing you to run two different arps simultaneously, as well as a built in analog-inspired polyphonic step sequencer, and much more!"



iTunes (not yet available at the time of this post but you can see some of Yonac's other offerings):
Yonac Inc.
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VBrazil Systems Modular Experiments

Modular Experiments by Point Source
"Just wiggling and tweaking my modules, came up with some interesting sounds."

Synthesizers.com Box 11 Configurations

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http://synthesizers.com/

De-Composite @ Time Machine 2012

De-Composite @ Time Machine 2012 from Alex White on Vimeo.

Documentation of video installation at Time Machine, Sydney, July 2012.


De-Composite

De-Composite exploits analog video encoding systems including composite video to produce a video form. These systems were ubiquitous and central to television, video and gaming production and consumption for decades and are now rapidly approaching obsolescence. There is a fluidity and immediacy to directly engaging and interrupting these analog systems and also an opacity of function encouraging a reliance upon cause and effect, trial and error rather than conception and execution.

De-Composite utilises movement and configurations of person(s) within the space of the installation as modulation sources to synthesise a real time generated hybrid analog / digital video projection with stereo audio.


Alex White

Alex has an intense interest in synthesis as applied to audio and video. For more than 10 years he has created his own software based instruments and more recently has begun utilising a modular synthesiser for both audio and video performances and installations. Alex is a co-organiser of Moduluxxx – Modular Synthesis Festival which debuted in 2012, Alex has also co-directed Serial Space, Electrofringe Festival (when it was a festival), Liquid Architecture Sydney and is the founder and project consultant for the Lion Mountain Studio project. Alex currently works for the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia on the Digital Radio Project.

Roland Model 181 Keyboard for System 100m Modular SN 101923

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Vintage 70s Pollard Syndrum Quad

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YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by cityexplodesbeef


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"Up for sale is a very rare Pollard Syndrum Quad w/ Original Pedal and Drum Pads. The Synthesizer and pads both work great. All channels are working great except the "Snare 1" setting on each channel is inaudible. The "Snare 1" is supposed to be a quieter, shorter snare than "Snare 2." "Snare 2" works great on each channel and is controlled by the sustain slider underneath of it. The Quad is also in great cosmetic condition, with only minor paint chips here and there. See pics for details. The slider caps have all been replaced with Arp-style rubber ones. (the original slider caps fell off a long time ago.) Included in this auction is:

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QuNeo with Z3ta+2 & Ableton Live

YouTube Published on Jul 9, 2012 by encanti

"Encanti demonstrates the QuNeo MIDI controller by Keith McMillen Instruments to program patches for Z3ta+2 VST synthesizer by Cakewalk, running Ableton Live Suite 8 using Windows 7 (via bootcamp partition) on an Intel MacBook Pro.

Each square pad is sending MIDI CC data on X and Y axes using "Latch" mode. The CC messages are sent to different synth parameters within Z3ta+2. The MIDI notes and drum loop are both pre-recorded in this example.

Do you like my sounds? My Z3ta+2 presets are available through Cakewalk. Check out "Mutant Rebellion" and "Mutant Revolution" available here: http://www.store.cakewalk.com/b2cus/category.aspx?categoryID=106

QuNeo: http://www.keithmcmillen.com/QuNeo/overview
Z3ta+2: http://www.cakewalk.com/Z3TA-2-Download
Ableton Live: http://www.ableton.com/
Encanti: http://www.encantimusic.com"

Keith McMillen on eBay

QuNeo with Ableton Live Suite 8: DJ Effects

Published on Jul 9, 2012 by encanti

"Encanti demonstrates using KMI's QuNeo to mix tracks and use effects with Ableton Live Suite 8.

Each square pad is sending MIDI CC data on X and Y axes. The pads that stay lit are using "Latch" mode, others are using "Grid" which snap the XY values back to a pre-determined value. The CC messages are sent to different knobs within Ableton Live. The crossfader determines the dry/wetness of several effects.

Encanti: http://www.encanti.com
Keith McMillen Instruments' QuNeo: http://www.keithmcmillen.com/QuNeo/overview
Ableton: http://www.ableton.com/

Download these FREE tracks here:
http://soundcloud.com/encanti/neurokinetics
http://soundcloud.com/zebblerencantiexperience/get-in-there"

Little Boxes ECAL/Joelle Aeschlimann

Little Boxes ECAL/Joelle Aeschlimann from ECAL on Vimeo.

Tutor: Alain Bellet, Gael Hugo, Christophe Guignard
ECAL / University of Art and Design, Lausanne Switzerland
Bachelor Media & Interaction Design
www.ecal.ch + vimeo.com/channels/ecalmid

Little Boxes is a music box concept for iPad. It consists of a tangible part composed of three separate music boxes that interact with an iPad and an application. When placing one of the boxes on the iPad, it recognizes it and activates. The idea is that each box contains its own universe revealed by the action of the crank with an animation and melody proper to each. The aim is to give a new dimension to the music box, and transcribe visual sensations that don't exist in a standard music box. This work reflects my desire to play with the physical and digital elements by making them interact. It allowed me to embrace different areas, and confront myself with creative and technical challenges. The result is the creation of a world through the music box, where everyone can enter and interact with it.

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I Dream of Wires MUTEK Montreal Pics

follow-up to these posts: 1, 2, 3.

You'll find pics of the event on Facebook here.

Pictured here:

"Keith Fullerton Whitman lets the machines do their thing."

"Chris Clark's live modular rig."

"Christina Sealey sets up the tower of synth."

Roland MV-8000 Fixes and Repairs

Roland MV-8000 Midi In Replacement & Fix For Under £10

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by FIXED1T
Second video below. Also see FIXED1T's DOEPFER MAQ16/3 Analogue Switch Modification

"I bought a MV-8000 from eBay fully working... well not quite. Then I set about bringing it back to life.

After buying the unit I bought the training dvd and the first thing it said was there was Midi In so you could play a keyboard into it. When I tried it didn't work. I went online and followed all the links thinking it was user error i.e. ME. But when nothing worked the electronics head engaged and it was time to go electronic fishing and open it up for a little investigation.

This video is how i fixed the problem without spending hundreds of pounds on a Roland repair. Don't even dream of attempting this unless you have a steady hand, have a good quality soldering iron or a father or friend who has the bits.

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Waveformanalogueresearch Elektro Studio

via Waveformanalogueresearch Elektro on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

waveformanalogueresearch phonon.us ~^V^V^V^~ analogue rules

Click the pic and zoom in for the synth spotting. Don't miss the racked Crumar Spirit & hacked Akai S-612.

drmoonstien custom noise synth sequencer circuit bent experimental

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by drmoonstien
watch the volume levels on this one.

"noise machine built for truus"

drmoonstien on eBay (RSS)

Music (and Animation) Made with Buttons - by Satellites

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by kidwithoutradio

Update 7/31: In case you missed it, click the link below for the album. Embed below as well.

"http://www.kidwithoutradio.com

Sound:

New song "The Answer" from the new album "Ghost". Release: 7/24/12

Animation:

Each button = one frame in the animation & one sound. As a result, any movement on the screen is a result of each button pressed, and is not simply caused by sound. Each button has it's own unique still picture assigned to it. All together the frames took me over 80 hours to create/design, resulting in a little over 50 seconds of footage.

The new controllers:

-1 32 illuminated game button (UHID) controller custom built by me, controlling the sounds and frames simultaneously.

-1 iPad running Touch OSC, in custom housing used to switch banks of sounds and images.

Software:

Ableton Live (Music), Cell DNA (Animation), junXion (UHID Controller), OSCulator (iPad)

Design:

The album cover for the new "Ghost" record is featured in the animation. The 8 sided star has been used in various cultures throughout the world as a symbol of balance, harmony, and cosmic order. The original star design however has 16 sides, but multiples of 4 are used because of the 4 bar measure & 32 buttons on the controller. This makes it easy to achieve an animation that moves evenly.

Side Note:

Four days before shooting this I stuck a screwdriver through my finger working on an electrical connector. A piece of that connector was lodged in my finger. After my own attempts to cut it out with an Xacto knife, I went to the hospital. They told me that I had to wait 6 days to get the metal piece out. So I said fuck it, and shot this video with that half inch piece of metal in my hand. If you look closely you can see my left index finger isn't doing too much.

*In vein of The Music Made with Buttons Series by Egadz & Edison."

An Unknown Prediction On the Minibrute

This is a bit off an off post, but thought it worth sharing as I got a little kick out of it. I was checking out this brute demo of a vintage PAiA 2700 by Jon Pyre on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge. It reminded me of this video on the Steiner Parker Synthacon. I noticed in the comments of the Synthacon post an anonymous commenter stated: "Looks like something i'd love to see Arturia or Way Out Ware make an emu of..." :) I'm guessing the commenter was referring to a software emulation. Well, Arturia sort of did, but with hardware in the Minibrute which utilizes the Steiner-Parker filter. Of course the rest of the synth has to be factored in and no the Minibrute is not an emulation of the Synthacon, but still, I thought it was kind of interesting. You never know what might happen in time. There are some interesting comments in the post if you want to take a look back in time.

BTW, Doktor Future, are you still out there?

New Waldorf Hardware Products in the Works & Software Discount

"Dear Waldorf fans and users,
while our developer team is working overtime to get new hardware products ready to roll out, we would like to thank all our fans and users with a summer special valid for Waldorf's software tools.

So be quick and add some extra spice to your music with legendary PPG sounds, the great Largo soft synth, Lector's vocoder voices and more.

If you already own a Waldorf software product, we'll offer you up to 30% discount, if you purchase another one over the next weekend. Just put your serial number in the 'Order and delivery comments' field during your order.

Not yet a Waldorf user? No problem, just order two of the below listed products to get your discount.

Friday July 20, 2012
get 30% discount on the following products:

Largo, Lector, Lector-Upgrade, PPG V.3, PPG V.3 Upgrade, Waldorf Edition, Waldorf Edition-Upgrade and Blofeld License SL.
Coupon CODE = friday30

Saturday July 21, 2012
get 25% discount on the following products:

Largo, Lector, Lector-Upgrade, PPG V.3, PPG V.3 Upgrade, Waldorf Edition, Waldorf Edition-Upgrade and Blofeld License SL.
Coupon CODE = supersaturday25

Sunday July 22, 2012
get a 20% discount on the following products:

Largo, Lector, Lector-Upgrade, PPG V.3, PPG V.3 Upgrade, Waldorf Edition, Waldorf Edition-Upgrade and Blofeld License SL.
Coupon CODE = bigsunday20

Mark the upcoming weekend in your calendar and be one of the first to redeem this special offer.

Your
Waldorf Music Team"

The Ian Fritz Dual Teezer Through-Zero VCO

via Bridechamber

"The Ian Fritz Teezer Through-Zero VCO

Now in Euro Format

Now DUAL!!!!!

The first units are assembled, ready for testing

July???

It’s been a long wait, thanks for stickin’ in there!

Pre-Order Price $650

Depth is 4.1” -- not skiff-friendly, unfortunately

Two big ol’ through-hole PCBs back there!"

Atomic Heart Studios

More pics here.

Synths listed for sale on Craigslist NY here. Some rare items pictured including a silver Synton Syrinx, black Gleeman Pentatonic, Elka Synthex, Rhodes Chroma, OSCar and more.

Update: new CL link above and updated the name of the studio to Atomic Heart. The website is Wonderful Recording.

Pro One Disco Bass Patch Archive

YouTube Published on Jul 17, 2012 by MusicGearNuts

"Music Gear Nuts brings you the 'Patch Archive' video series. An easy way to 'store' analogue synthesizer patches, where you can see the settings and hear the sound.

In this episode we bring you the simplest of simple disco basses, for the kind of disco they would play in Moscow... with the Pro-One's tight filter envelope doing most of the work.

There are two clips, a solo audition and a short groove demonstrating the sound in the mix, with backup percussion from a Korg ES-1 and a Dave Smith Instruments Tempest filling out the gaps.

Enjoy!

...and don't forget to check out the patch sheet on http://www.musicgearnuts.com and join the Music Gear Nuts group on Facebook!"

via Gregory Jack Hammer on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Absyd

Absyd by DryKru
"The main acid melody made with behringer bsy600 bass synthesizer i sent through some sine waves. kickdrum is an ableton operator patch, the tr 808 samples are randomized with internal midi effect. some compression used (d16 devastator)"

Behringer BSY600s on Ebay

Hyson Music Presents the New Samson Carbon 61 Midi Controller with iPad Dock - Summer NAMM 2012

YouTube Published on Jul 13, 2012 by HysonMusicTV

"New from the floor of summer NAMM 2012 Samson introduced the new 61-key version of their popular Carbon MIDI controller series.

The new 'Carbon 61' even has an iPad dock! This is expected to be released in the next few months!"

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ARP AXXE Vintage Synthesizer with Manual, Patch Sheets & Foot Pedal

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"You are bidding on an early production run, vintage ARP AXXE synthesizer complete with original manual, footswitch and overlay panels.

This synth works properly--all the keys play, and all controls and sliders function correctly. However, due to its age, it is being sold "as is."

A couple quotes from the manual in case you're not familiar with the Axxe:
"The controls on your AXXE have been 'human engineered' to feel right in your hands. Controls are grouped logically and are electrically scaled to respond easily to musical demands. ... The musicians and engineers who are responsible for the AXXE labored over the placement of each control, the color-coding, panel graphics and countless other details."

I can vouch for that. More than 30 years ago, when I bought this I had no idea how to create sounds. The manual and layout of this synth taught me an incredible amount about how to do so, and how to use a synth.

"The AXXE belongs to the class of Variable synthesizers. A variable synthesizer, as opposed to a Preset synthesizer, allows you to shape every aspect of a sound, from the attack and decay to the harmonic structure."

This means that there is no preset for a particular sound. To generate a sound you adjust the controls for a source, filter and amplifier to get the sound you want. (Although the included Owner's Manual and Overlays will give you suggestions--see below.)

This is a working musical instrument, a collector's item and a valuable teaching tool. The early production is distinguished by a knob for pitch bend and by the multi-colored front you see in these pictures. Later models changed the pitch bend to a pressure-sensitive device and then changed the color schemed of the instrument. One big advantage of the pitch bend knob is that it gives you an extra octave at either end of the scale that is not easily set up using a pressure pad.

Please be aware that there is no form of memory storage and external control (predating MIDI) is limited to CV/Gate only. Included in this auction is the original Owner's Manual which talks about sound and music synthesis, the controls on the AXXE, and several pages of suggested settings to obtain specific sounds. The manual even gives instruction on how to slave one AXXE to another should you be collector enough to have more than one! The manual is in good shape, no tears, no liquid damages, just a little to-be-expected wear. Included is a complete set of overlays. These are cardboard flats that fit over the control panel and show suggested settings for desired sound effects. The overlays are in good shape. The worst of the lot is on top in the picture above. All the rest are in better shape.

Also included is the original footswitch which also is in good working order. All in all, this setup is complete except for the original factory box! (Sorry about that.)"

Looks like a little miniature in these pics. See the miniature label at the bottom of this post for more.

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Clavia Nord Modular G2 Engine Rack Synthesizer

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1972 ARP Pro-Soloist Monophonic Preset Analog Synthesizer

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Genesis Riding the Scree - ARP Pro Soloist Uploaded by B3keez1 on Jul 3, 2009

"Please excuse my Robin Williams-like hairy tree trunk arms that you have to watch performing this solo. It took many takes to get it right, and I still think it's a bit sloppy! Please Comment. To see what I really do, go to www.snapsonicsound.com."

via this auction

"The ARP Pro-Soloist (1972) has a magical quality. The touch effects allow you to express yourself freely and personalize each performance. It been used by (among others): Tony Banks (from Selling England By The Pound (1973) to Seconds Out (1977)), Josef Zawinul, Billy Preston, Gary Numan (his number one album Telekon is heavily built on the Pro Soloist), Anthony Phillips (whose 1977 album The Geese And The Ghost took its name from Phillips' nicknames for two sounds produced by the Pro Soloist), John Entwistle, Tangerine Dream and Keane. It was also used by Funk keyboardist like Junie Morrison on the Ohio Players song "Funky Worm" and by Bernie Worrell on Parliament's Mothership Connection."

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ROLAND SH-1000 VINTAGE ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by turquoiseaftermath


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STUDIO ELECTRONICS ATC-1 with Minimoog Filter Cart

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"Unit is fully functional and comes shipped with manual, power supply and MiniMoog Filter Cartridge"

OBERHEIM SEM, Sequencer & Amp Foldout Brochure

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"This is an old 1970s synthesizer brochure, From OBERHEIM. The catalog folds out and shows the 4 Voice and 2 Voice synths, the analog sequencer, the Phasor pedal, the SEM Synthesizer Expander Module, the Filter pedal and the RARE Oberheim guitar amo (only about 10 were made, I hear). See my other auctions for more vintage synth memorabilia"


Check out the little Oberheim Amp.

Vintage Korg VC-10 Vocoder SN 160534

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Circuit Bent 4 Step Sequencer

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YouTube Uploaded by IINewIIVirusII on Feb 21, 2008

http://thebetatesters.jimdo.com/


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Synth-Project presents: The Pure-MC one controls TubeOhms Alpharay VST Instrument

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by SynthProject

"The Pure-MCone Controller programmed for TubeOhms Alpha-Ray VST Instrument."

Dub Birds [New Synth Tech E440 Teaser Video]

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by JohnLRice

"This is a second "teaser" video of the new Synth Tech E440 voltage controlled low pass filter. I was experimenting with mixing the E440's three different outputs and trying different modulation sources on it and ended up using them all at once. Here's the basics of the patch:
Modcan Touch-Sequencer to 8NU8R to 1vOct input
E355 LFO 1 to FM1
E355 LFO 2 to FM2
Modcan Touch-Sequencer to E355 1v/Oct
Dixie Sine to E355 FM
Noisering to 8NU8R to VC RES
Modcan Touch-Sequencer to E350 to Audio In
4P to Unify channel 1 panned center
3P to Unify channel 2 panned left
2P to Unify channel 3 panned right

As always, thanks for watching! Hang in there, an actual demo for the E440 is coming soon . . ."

U-he Diva Tutorials

Diva tutorial 01 - Distortion

YouTube Published on Jul 5, 2012 by uheplugins

"This is the first of a series of bite-sized tutorials aimed at users of u-he's latest synthesizer, Diva. Let's get straight to the nitty-gritty i.e. the fascinating subject of distortion.

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CASSINI Synth for iPhone - Waveforms

YouTube Published on Jul 18, 2012 by icegearnet

http://iphone.icegear.net/cassini/

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Kinektron K-DSC-1 Digital Synth + Sequencer Cubes

"The K-DSC-1 Digital Synth + Sequencer is a self-contained music production machine with unique physical gestural parameter manipulation, a ‘cool lo-fi’ yet feature rich approach, and an interaction\pattern sequencing methodology developed by musicians, engineers, and designers with decades of collective experience performing and recording with sequencing synthesis devices.

While the K-DSC-1 has a familiar sound source, the General MIDI sound set, it is utilized in a new way – providing a ‘simple yet refined’ toolset and sonic results that are valued in the modern genre-bending music performance and production world. Stellar when paired with ‘stomp box’ delay, loop or distortion effects, the K-DSC-1 allows musicians to quickly work up exciting musical sequences with up to 8 parts, chosen from over 128 sounds including an entire drum kit.

The Kinektron Synth Cube System

The Kinektron Cube Synth System is a compact, portable, ‘semi-pro’ music production and sound experimentation kit. In addition to the K-DSC-1 described here, Kinektron will be introducing additional modules on a regular basis – with several currently in development. Upcoming modules include the K-ASC-1 Analog Synth Cube, the K-APM-1 Analog Percussion Module, the K-DSP-1 Digital Signal Processor, and a MIDI interface\audio mixer cube, the K-MAMC-1 MIDI & Audio Mixer Cube. The K-MAMC-1 will allow syncing of Kinektron Synth Cubes with standard MIDI equipment.

K-Konnect ‘Open Protocol’ Interface

At Kinektron, we believe strongly in transparent and open practices as much as possible. For this reason we have developed an Open Protocol, K-Konnect, which is based upon an industry standard device communication protocol. With auto-negotiation, bi-directional, master-less communication, and other great features, this protocol is what connects the various cubes together. We will be providing example code to allow Arduino, Parallax Propeller, and similar micro-devices to interface and communicate with K-Konnect devices.

Product Features

Self-Contained general MIDI synthesizer engine and 16-step step sequencer
Similar in programming workflow to classic step sequencer based equipment such as x0x boxes and similar analog or early digital step sequencers
Well integrated gestural controls enabled by built in accelerometer
Unique, Infrared programmability - program your K-DSK-1 from any web enabled computer or mobile device which supports java and a minimum refresh rate*
8 Patterns at a time
32 Voice Polyphony
Pattern Save\Recall
Several Programmable Parameters for each step
MIDI sync and other MIDI features will be available via
Expandable via future cubes
No menu items deeper than 2 button presses.
Easy color-coded interface is intuitive to learn with little study
Web based pattern sharing and creation with our unique 'light based' pattern programming protocol, K-IRP.
Hidden game will become playable as more modules are collected (and firmware updates are distributed)"

http://www.kinektron.com/products/kinektron-synth-cubes/

Tiptop Audio BD808

http://tiptopaudio.com/

"The BD808 is the Roland TR-808's Bass Drum circuit adapted for use in Eurorack format and tuned to sound like a machine that comes fresh off the original 80's assembly line. The adaptation to modular format has allowed us to add some special features like independent Accent levels, a high-powered gain state, dual-input pulse-shaper, and extended decay - all without compromising the signature sound of the TR-808..."

Full details here.

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The Doepfer Digitar

via Uli Ringhausen on Facebook

The Digitar the Doepfer ribbon controller is hooked up to was actually by Charlie Lab. You'll find some info on it here. This is the only the second post to ever feature the Digitar.

Update: video posted here.