Audulus Tutorial: Building a Synth from Scratch

Audulus Tutorial: Building a Synth from Scratch from Taylor Holliday on Vimeo.

"In response to a surge in interest, Subatomic Software has released a 20 minute video tutorial showing how to create an original synth from scratch using Audulus, the modular synth app for OS X available on the Mac App Store [App Store link].

Using a node based music creation program, Audulus allows users to build synthesizers, design new sounds, or process audio. All with low latency real-time processing suitable for live performance.

Beginning with a blank canvas on a computer screen, developer and founder W. Taylor Holliday talks viewers through the process of synth creation. He adds oscillators, refines sounds, and adds modulation -- all graphically displayed-- to the point of the synth's completion. In the process he demonstrates some of the new features of Audulus 1.5.

'Newcomers to Audulus should first watch the 'Audulus Briefing' on our home page before clicking on 'tutorials' to view the longer 20 minute video,' suggests Holliday. Entitled 'Building a Synth from Scratch,' the video tutorial can be viewed above or by visiting audulus.com.

Audulus Features include:
Audio Unit hosting - use your favorite plugins.
fluid interface - smooth animated interaction.
MIDI control - use your MIDI control surface or keyboard.
presets - quickly change between settings.
unlimited history - everything you do is stored.
polyphony - process multiple voices.
encapsulation - group nodes into sub-patches.
diverse nodes - from ADSR to ZeroCross.
Audio Unit version - run Audulus as an Audio Unit inside other apps (free download).

Audulus is available on the Mac App store for $29.99. For more information, visit Audulus.com"

Russell Graham American Idol JP-80 Demo

Part 2: Russell Graham American Idol JP-80 Demo

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by DanKrisher

"In this extended clip Russell Graham, multi-instrumentalist and producer, shows off more of the real-time sound control as he improvises on the Jupiter-80"

Downtime with Russell Graham at BET Awards Rehearsal

Published on Jun 29, 2012 by DanKrisher

"JP-80, VP-770"

PINK - A TALE FROM THE REUSEUM

YouTube Published on Jul 29, 2012 by Fragmentchaz

"A man toyed with nature and the results were far stranger than he expected.

This story was created with the help of The Re-useum.
You can explore the possibilities at http://reuseum.com/

You can also watch some fun behind-the-scene videos created by Jim Talbot here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hhtQCHy04s&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POaRWQChfj0&feature=channel&list=UL

Contact: chazgentry@u.boisestate.edu"


This one in via Nathan:

"The music was entirely created with my monolithic synth 'knoturdel_3' picutered here. The video is a short horror tribute to the early/mid 80s and the director asked me for that old synth sound. So, I broke out the big synth."

R3Trio

via R3Trio on Facebook

Electric violin, Ensonic ESQ-1 & Guitar.

ARP 2600 Patch Book - Full Scan in PDF Format

This one in via Ant (Rhythm Plate & YSE): "I have an update to the freely available ARP 2600 Patch Book .PDF file which was originally scanned by Pascal.W aka 'Analogue Monkey'. The pages can now be read in sequential order and they are all the right way around - I hope other people find this as useful as I now do."

You can download it here. BTW, even if you do not have a 2600 you can of course try the settings on other synths.

Update: It's also available on Korg's site here. Thanks goes to roetnig in the comments for the link.

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Paia 4700/2700 Modular

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"Here is a fully loaded Paia 4700 modular synth. Excellent condition, made very well. Sounds awesome. Comes with the rare keyboard too and 15 patch cables.

Includes 4 oscillators, 2 envelope generators, mixer, sequencer, reverb, modulation and more. A full system for a wide variety of sounds."

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Richard Devine @ Empty Bottle 7/29/2012

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by bendedavis

Follow-up to this post where you'll find a pic of the eurorack system used in this performance.

Flare 1532

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by davidryle "Demo of the Sputnik West Coast Random Source module. A clone of the 200 series Buchla 226 [Update via Chris Muir in the comments: "This is a 266 Source of Uncertainty clone. The 226 was a quad mixer."]. Way too much patching to describe completely. I was just having a go at trying out the various functions of the module. A more musical application of this device will be in order next.
Secondary effects include a low mix in of a delay and a variable panning.
Nine vco's, a Polivoks filter (Analog Craftsman), a Cyndustries QLPG, Sputnik VCS, Oakley Equinoxe and SSL Digital Delay are included in the signal chain.
The title is taken from the Solar CME happening at the time."

Malgorithm MKII Prototype in Orange Acrylic

via Juliana Jaeger on Facebook

Makenoise DPO first encounters

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by donaldjasoncrunk

"having just returned from Trash_Audio synth meet 12 with a new Makenoise DPO and Toppobrillo Quantimator, i'm eager to dig into the modular. All the audio you hear is coming unmodified from the Dual Prismatic Oscillator.

apologies for the camera wiggle, sometimes you just have to rock out!"

via Jason Degelman on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"some DPO action to enjoy. some folks might be interested...

this is pure DPO, no filters/effects/anything other than VCAs and clean mixing, lots of modulation from the rest of the modular obviously."

M-Z3R0 - circuit bent TR505

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by manufacturedZ3R0

Lync LN4 Keytar MIDI Controller Keyboard SN 1298805

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MOOG TAURUS SN 1217

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"This amazing piece of equipment was assembled on April 25th, 1975, which was within the first few months that Moog began producing them! The serial number is T1217. If I'm not mistaken, the first Taurus ever produced was given serial number T1001. That's vintage! All sliders, pedals, contacts, and five of the seven push buttons are 100% original! Aside from a couple of screws that have been replaced over the years, the only non-original parts of this synth are the push-button relay switches for both the "Taurus" and "Tuba" presets, which were just recently replaced. I can include the original, defective ones, if you so desire. I don't think you'll ever see a Taurus this old that is in this fantastic of condition, unless of course, you're in a museum! Sure there are a few surface marks here and there, but this thing is over 37 years old and built like a tank! No playability issues whatsoever. I recently had this Taurus looked over, cleaned, and serviced by Dean over at 5-Star Engineering in Mesa, AZ. Dean once worked on one of Geddy's Taurus' back in the 70's while working for Wonderland Music in Michigan, so you know this Taurus was in good hands! I have owned this Taurus since 1998 and while I used it occasionally for a RUSH tribute band I was in for a short time, most of its life has been spent in its case on the floor in my bedroom closet..."

Endangered Audio Research The Gristleizer - Demo

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YouTube Published on Apr 19, 2012 by JustNickMusic

"As much an instrument as an effect, this box can do amazing things with LFO modulation of amplitude or of a bandpass filter. Wonderful conventional tremolos, super-intense chops and resonances. Particularly magical in its interaction with a cranked amp."


via this auction

"The Gristleizer is an analog synthesizer effect unit for use with all types of instruments and signals. The versatile LFO can modulate signals, and with the other controls can offer an incredible variety of sonic possibilities. From filter effects in VCF mode to unique tremolo and ring modulation like sounds in VCA mode that range from subtle to unrecognizable. The Gristleizer is the legendary effect used extensively in the music of Throbbing Gristle by electronic music visionary, Chris Carter who adapted the circuit from a design by Roy Gwinn and built them for Throbbing Gristle."

FEATURES
LFO WAVEFORM SELECT: 4 Waveforms to modulate your signal in VCA or VCF mode
FREQ: Controls the frequency of the LFO from .25Hz (1 cycle in 4 seconds) to 100Hz
DEPTH: Controls the level of the LFO modulation applied to the signal
BIAS: Controls the intensity and grit of the modulation on your signal in VCA mode an in VCF mode, shifts the center frequency of the band pass filter
LEVEL: Controls the output level of the effect, capable of line level signals
LED: Visually indicates the frequency of the LFO
MODE FOOTSWITCH: Selects either VCA or VCF mode for amplitude modulation in VCA, or filter modulation in VCF mode
BYPASS FOOTSWITCH: Turns the effect on and off
INPUT: Accepts low level (instrument) to line level signals for greater flexibility
OUTPUT: Drives low lovel to line level inputs depending on level control"

Eric Corson of The Long Winters Talks Bass Pedals with the Crumar CPB-2

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YouTube Uploaded by trentmoorman on Aug 15, 2007

"Bassist from the Long Winters, Eric Corson, talks bass pedals. Specifically, the Crumar CPB-2. He references John Vanderslice's drummer and the inevitable Geddy Lee."

via this auction

"Up for sale/auction is a rare, vintage analog bass pedal synthesizer, the CPB-2, made in Italy in the early 1980's. The label on its side says, "Manufactured for Music Technology, Inc. by Elettronica", and was built in a joint venture by Italian synthesizer manufacturer, Crumar and it is very much like a Moog Taurus - only much cheaper. I picked this up last year when I joined a new band, but other then sampling a few sounds this has sat unused and thus needs to go. This synth is in good but not perfect working order. The controller pots are all a bit on the scratchy side and if you're looking for an analog synth you can change sounds on the fly with, you might have to clean or replace a couple pots (most the 'tune' one is the scratchiest.) Everything else works mint and this puppy sounds very FAT when in doubled mode (plus it's got that cool resonance only an analog synth has.)"

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Clocks by Coldplay on Ocarina 2

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by smuleage

"Download Ocarina 2 for FREE! [Ocarina 2 - Smule]

Blow into your phone, play the notes, feel the magic as Ocarina 2 responds to your breath, touch and movement. Turn your phone into an ancient flute-like instrument with Ocarina 2, and play the songs you love. Ocarina 2 brings all the magic from the classic Ocarina - one of Apple's All-Time Top 20 Apps - and more!

From classical to pop, video game themes to traditional songs, there is something for everyone! New and free songs released weekly. Choose from songs including:

* X-Files Theme -- Mark Snow
* Theme from Zelda -- Koji Kondo
* Mario Brothers Theme -- Koji Kondo
* Apologize -- One Republic
* Baby -- Justin Bieber
* Bad Romance -- Lady Gaga
* Clocks -- Coldplay
* The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly -- Ennio Morricone
* Ave Maria -- Bach
* Clair de Lune -- Debussy
And much, much more!

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CIRCLE SMULE! http://www.gplus.to/smule

FOLLOW SMULE! http://www.twitter.com/smule

CHECK OUT SMULE! http://www.smule.com

***MAJOR PROPS to Doug Larsen and EastMidWest Music for this awesome video!***

CHECK OUT DOUG and EASTMIDWEST MUSIC!
http://www.youtube.com/user/eastmidwestmusic

Thanks for watching, and stay Smulean!"

iTunes:
Ocarina 2 - Smule
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FL Studio Performance Mode | Testing 9 x FLaunchpads

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by imageline

More info - http://www.image-line.com/documents/news.php?entry_id=1343689806

"Here we test 9 x Flaunchpads and 6 x video monitors."

novation launchpads on eBay

Cats Do Different Tracks live session on Loopseque

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by loopseque

"Cats Do Different Tracks live session on Loopseque. Stay tuned."

iTunes:
Loopseque - Casual Underground
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iPod Touch on eBay

Eko Synth P15 vintage Italian analogue synthesizer demo

Eko Synth P15 vintage Italian analogue synthesizer demo (no talking), HD

YouTube Uploaded by RobsSynths on Jan 10, 2012

"Complete and in depth video demonstration to what this synthesizer can do.
First I show you the presets,
LFO section (1:15),
VCF (4:14
VCA (6:29).
I then take you through some sounds it makes (7:19) and then with an added delay effect (12:28).

Built 1979
Uses basic electrical components. No Chips. Proper analogue.
It has two basic envelopes - one for VCF and one for VCA.
One LFO which can modulate VCO, VCF and VCA. It can go very fast.
Filter is really nice and fat and can self oscillate.
Has a choice of wave shapes using the presets but then you can change the rest of the sound yourself.

Intro music made just from this synth.

For more reviews and demos:
http://www.robssynths.co.uk/"

Vemona Mono Lancet Analogue Monosynth Video

Vemona Mono Lancet Analogue Monosynth (VCO, FIlter, LFO) Hi-Q, HD

YouTube Published on Apr 29, 2012 by RobsSynths

"Here is an in-depth look at one of my new favourite synthesizers.
I look at the oscillators, filter and LFO then play with the sounds.
Its a dual oscillator real analogue monosynth and its very fat when it wants to be.
Don't expect any musical masterpiece in this video. I am simply demonstrating the sound and feel of it
No talking and no guides. You can see whats going on clearly.
Recorded in high quality but please excuse the harmonics when the resonance goes too high.Its very powerful on this synth and the sound card didnt like it.
If you like this kind of thing look at my other videos.
Hope this helps
Rob
Check out my opinions on this and other synths here:
http://www.robssynths.co.uk/"

Control Synthesis Deep Bass Nine Videos

Control Synthesis Deep Bass Nine / DB9 Bass synthesizer + Novation Drumstation HQ (no talking)

Uploaded by RobsSynths on Jan 25, 2012

"Here is a demonstration of the Control Synthesis Deep Bass 9.
I have created some very quick tracks to demonstrate the sound.
It can get close TB303 sound but its better for deep punchy bass lines.
Its very deep and pure analogue.
Its so simple but effective.
I have a Novation DrumStation V2 in the background.
I know this is no masterpiece but hopefully its enough to give you a better idea of this nice sound module.
This is a high quality recording with no effects or EQ
If you like this video then check out my other reviews at
http://www.robssynths.co.uk/"

Control Synthesis Deep Bass Nine DB9 analogue synth + ableton and glide (no talking)

YouTube Uploaded by RobsSynths on Jan 25, 2012

"This is an overview of this great bass synth. It can come close to the TB-303 (arguably) but as a bass synthesizer its sound is big and punchy.
You can create some very low end rumble with this
This demonstration goes through all the controls and also some ways to control with a sequencer or controller.

Check my other reviews at
http://www.robssynths.co.uk/"

Tic Tac Beatz Electro - sequencer, drum machine, loop creator for Ipad

Tic Tac Beatz Electro - Electro style music sequencer, drum machine, loop creator for Ipad

YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by RobsSynths

"A quick demo of this new Ipad app and what it can do.
8 tracks split into drums, bass, synth, chords and effects. Designed exclusively for electronic style music. It is on the app store now and at a bargain price.

Facebook page for this app:

https://www.facebook.com/TicTacBeatzElectro"

iTunes:
Tic Tac Beatz Electro - BeatsnBobs
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Tic Tac Beatz Electro V1.1 new features demo. Electro music sequencer for Ipad

Published on Jun 4, 2012 by RobsSynths

"Version 1.2 is now out with added independent volume control plus.

In this demo are a few quickly made patterns and then demonstrating the LFO/pitch/env control
Pitch modulation by LFO - create tremolo, detune or wobble effects.
LFO speed and depth adjust
LFO synced to beat
LFO trigger control for pitch envelope effect
Everything is stored when saved to memory
Pitch mod on bass, synth and chord tracks
Graphics have improved and include new grid line
BPM increments of 1
Audio levels improved
Thank you for your feedback so far
More features are planned in the future"

Tic Tac Beatz Electro - BeatsnBobs
"An all-in-one workstation designed exclusively for electro style music.
You do not need a studio to use this. Drum, Bass, Synth, Pads and Sound-effects. Quickly layer up to 8 tracks using high quality drum and synthesizer sounds and adjust the note on each step.
Independent volume control for each track (drums treated as one track).
Pitch modulation from LFO or Envelope effect with LFO trigger function.
All setting are saved to the 6 memory locations.
Two tracks loop at different lengths for less repetition.
Other functions such as tempo, a write-protect button to avoid accidental pattern saving, track mute, and an auto-un-mute function for jumping into a pattern after a build-up.
A "Skip" button to offset the pad/hit sounds to the beat
No menus - Everything is accessible all the time.
Sounds great on headphones or Hi-Fi.

How to save and load demonstration is here:
http://youtu.be/03ar3cdRPhI"

Drumatron the super cool drum pad for Iphone and Ipad

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by RobsSynths

"Not just a super cool looking drum pad but a professional drum pad machine with almost all the drum sounds you would ever need and with lots of tweakablity. Almost 100 sounds to choose from ranging from rock and dance drums, bongos and maracas, special effects and more. You can edit each pad's sound, level, pitch and decay. Store up to 4 custom drum kits. Velocity control on each pad depending on where you hit the pad. Ergonomically designed for either one-handed use or using both thumbs with ease. With visual feedback and lighting effects that add more enjoyment especially in the dark. Pad 3 is linked to pad 4 so you can mute an open high hat on pad 4 with a closed hat on pad 3 if you wish.
All sounds designed exclusively for this app and created from real drums and high quality drum synthesisers.
No latency. Any delay in this video is from the video/audio sync
Available here now!"

iTunes:
Drumatron - BeatsnBobs
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dr moonstien sweet noise machine

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YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by drmoonstien

"New Project 5"

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Home-made computer-based Spectrum Analyzer (FFT)

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YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by zioguido

"This video shows my home-made computer-based spectrum analyzer I have now on sale."

via this auction

"This is a home-made computer-based FFT Spectrum Analyzer that I made for my studio. It's built into a 1u rack cabinet, the hardware is based on a MINI-ITX industrial mother board with a 1 Gb Disk On Module (SSD) running Windows EMBEDDED, a special version of Windows especially made for running just one task, exactly like industrial machineries and medical appliances. It has a write protections, boots up automatically when you give it power and doesn't need a mouse or a keyboard to turn off, just pull the plug.

The FFT display shows the R+L sum with peaks and average amplitude in a range from 20 to 20 K Hz. The whole system was assembled and pre-configured for doing just what it has to do. Hook it up and hang the display on your wall and you're done.

I made it for my studio because I think it's important to "see the audio", because it often happens that you hear things that are not there or there are things that you can't hear. Having a good pair of speakers and an FFT helps to make a better mix."

Synthrotek DS-8 Drum Synth Clone Assembly Instructions

via Synthrotek
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"The DS-8 Clone Drum Synth is one of our favorite new circuits. There is a lot of sonic potential and functionality built into the circuit. If the Drum Synth is your first build, don’t worry about this project being difficult; despite the number of components, the build process is fairly straightforward..."

via @Synthrotek

ARP 2600 (2601 model) Analog Synthesizer SN 0571 + 3620 Keyboard

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"ARP 2600 (2601: revised/enhanced model) with 3620 keyboard (both serial# xxxx-0571). The synth is in great condition (operationally & physically). It was acquired from a university (the original owner) in the 1990s, and sounds great. The black Tolex that covers the synth & keyboard is in excellent condition. Case covers for synth & keyboard included.


The ARP 2600 was used by noted artists including Tony Banks (Genesis), Edgar Winter (on "Frankenstein", etc.), Joe Zawinul (Weather Report) and others.

If desired, Seller can include an assortment of original ARP patch cords, photocopies of ARP 2600/3620 documentation, Patch Book, blank patch sheets, ARP brochure, etc., which may be Seller's possession, as well as any digital copies he has of ARP 2600 documentation, including the Service Manual. (NOTE: Original ARP documents as may be pictured are NOT included, but only copies.)

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UK Synth DIY Pics

via Ben Francis on The MATRIXYSNTH Lounge
Click through for the full set.


"Some pics, I took During SYNTH DIY In Cambridge-UK, Some lovely stuff :) ENJOY"

Pictured here:
White DIY modular with Roland controller keyboard & EMS Synthi.

Rare PPG Mono synth.

Blue DIY modular

Ensoniq FIZMO Realtime Transwave Synthesizer

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Circuit Bent Yamaha PSS-14 Keyboard by freeform delusion

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by freeformdelusion

"Yamaha PSS-14

Switchable distortion with control
green button for glitch/crash
switchable crunch control
two way switch for keyboard & button madness
four switches for glitch loops
microphone style feedback control

.fd. online
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/freeform-delusion/144587583120
Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/freeformd
eBay -" freeform-delusion (RSS)

Home-made Synth Compilation

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by KrassesZeug

"Three of videos showing my home-made synth
1) playing the keyboard by hand
2) an Arduino-based MIDI 16-step-sequencer plays the notes
3) transpose the notes played by a step-sequencer by a ps/2-keyboard"

Freeze Comparison: EHX Superego vs Red Panda Particle Delay vs Gijs Gieskes DEP2a

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by coloringpad

"Three freeze pedals processing voice.

A note on the audio: This audio was captured from an amazing radio program called Radiolab on NPR. The podcast is available on iTunes for free, and you should really consider subscribing. This podcast in particular is called Musical Language, and as a musician, has changed how I perceive sound and is one of the most astonishing pieces of radio I have ever encountered. I hope Radiolab and Diana Deutsch are not offended by me using it. Listen @ http://www.radiolab.org/2007/sep/24/

Find the Particle Delay @ redpandalab.com
Find the DEP2a @ http://gieskes.nl/shop/
Find the Superego basically anywhere

I modded and tweaked out the DEP2a myself: find my stuff @ coloringpad.org

Thanks for watching!"

Monade - Sede - ( System 100 )

YouTube Uploaded by ModN3 on Dec 13, 2011

"Video & Sound by Monade ( http://soundcloud.com/monade )

With [Roland] System 100"

Neon Tunnels - Matrix 12

"A generous friend just lent me his wonderful, vintage Oberheim Matrix-12 synthesizer for a while... lucky me!! Here's a short piece featuring 8 tracks of the big beast. I imagined myself walking through a maze of neon tunnels, looking for the lost path to the treasures of Matrix Modulation!"
Neon Tunnels - Matrix 12 by Ned Bouhalassa
via Ned Bouhalassa on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Cyberfest open call for sound artists. 23-28 Nov, St.Petersburg, Russia

via Sergey Komarov:

"Hello, and greetings from Saint-Petersburg, Russia.

This November 23-28 will mark the 6th international fest of Cybernetic arts - Cyberfest.

We are making an open call for sound artists to participate. The Sound-art program will be demonstrated in a gallery with special sound booths. The main title and theme of the event this year is 'At Heaven's Door'. If you have any sonic ideas for the event, please e-mail me with some info about you, the concept, and sound file(s) links. E-mail: outoff@mail.ru

Information about artists will be presented in a printable catalog, and in addition, this year we will start audio catalogs on CD compilations.

In previous years, our headliners included NY Harvestworks artists Hans Tammen and Carol Parkinson, Phill Niblock, Michael Schumacher and many more!

Please Join Us! For more info see:
http://www.cyland.ru/site/en/category/community
http://cylandfest.com/site/?lang=en"

Mattel Bee Gees Rhythm Machine

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"As used by Kraftwerk in their song Pocket calculator.

It has a mini jack output so it can be plugged into an amp!
Lots of fun to be had with the tuning dials on the back!"

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Jen Synthetone SX2000

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Clavia Nord Modular G1 With Original Box

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Chimera Synth BC6

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via this auction

Linn Drum LM-2

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via this auction
helpshah (RSS)

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Roland Jupiter 4 "Time"

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by synthartist69

Jam Jelly 555 (Live)

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by HarriL

"A test (that begins around the 05:00 minute mark) with a very simple 1 Oscillator VCO I made out of a single 555 chip, output fed through ESX for some effects.
Some notes are slightly out of tune but the test was a success.

Maybe I'll add a VCF, VCA and an EG to that circuit, once I figure all those out."

Acidlab - M303 - FM

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by glumc

"This video shows some filter-modulations of the modular 303-voice ``M303``.

Further details can be found on:
www.acidlab.de
or contact:
bassline[at]acidlab.de"

Update:
You can find an interview with Klaus Suessmuth of Acidlab on wire to the ear.
Pics of acidlab euro & Muffs' link here.

Roland Juno60 DCO & VCF Listening Test

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by AudioCentralMagazine

"A quick listening test of Roland Juno 60's DCOs and VCFs; sorry for bad light, but the instrument was in a very very very dark room..."

Roland Juno 60 Fiddling

Published on Jul 30, 2012 by AudioCentralMagazine

"Some unpretentious arpeggiator phrasing on the vintage Roland Juno 60: no-frills polyphonic synthesizer from 1983. Sorry for low light (it was a really dark dungeon, full of analog treasures........)"

707 sequencing using a timeFrog

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by UNDEADINSTRUMENTS

"I recentky found an old TR707 in my vintage stuff, with broken start stop and shift buttons. The timeFrog allows to pass over a such situation with its direct MIDI adressing. Here is the second part, where I play with the sequencer to form advanced rythms, live editing the seq and then using the disc clock to get out from too square rythms.
www.undeadinst.com"

707 rythmbox driving by a timeFrog performance mode

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by UNDEADINSTRUMENTS

"I recentky found an old TR-707 in my vintage stuff, with broken start stop and shift buttons. The timeFrog allows to pass over a such situation with its direct MIDI adressing. Here is the first part, where I play in perf mode using apreggios to form broken rythms.
www.undeadinst.com"

Yamaha TX7 (DX7 rack version) with editor/librarian

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by jerrydibella

"This one I made for a friend who asked me about using Yamaha TX7 module in conjunction with editor/librarian for computer. In my set up it runs through a Motu 828 mkII audio and midi interface, and the master keyboard used is a Korg R3, so MIDI In & OUT of Korg R3 are connected with IN & OUT of my audio interface, from Korg R3 Midi THRU I connected a midi cable into the TX7 module Midi IN. Then you just have to open the editor windows and start a new patch. I use DX7 LIBRARIAN for Macintosh, it's a freeware, and you can control every parameter in real time. It's awesome!"

If you have an iPad iDX7 - iControlMIDI should work with it as well.
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"Questo filmatino è per un mio amico che mi ha chiesto informazioni sull'expander della DX7, il Yamaha TX7! ci si chiedeva come funzionava assieme all'editor, per programmare le proprie patch. Ebbene, collegato all'editor in mio possesso, il comodo DX7 LIBRARIAN per macintosh, tutto quanto funzia alla perfezione, e ogni volta che cambi un parametro sull'editor, la TX7 lo legge in tempo reale. Nel set up del video ho utilizzato una Korg R3 come master, la R3 è collegata alla Motu 828 mk2 che uso come interfaccia audio/midi attraverso i cavi MIDI IN E MIDI OUT. Dal MIDI THRU della Korg R3 entro poi nel MIDI IN della YAMAHA TX7, e voilà, tutto funzia!"

An 8-Step Sequence: Analogue Solutions Oberkorn & Telemark-K (Keyboard)

YouTube Published on Jul 30, 2012 by rezfilter

"Here's a quick video demonstrating an 8-step sequence using the Analogue Solutions Oberkorn analogue sequencer. Sequence reset is triggered via Gate X out.

Bass provided by the new Telemark-K keyboard while the filter is opened and closed by Oberkorn. Transposition is done via the TM-K (keys).

AS Quantiser also featured between the Oberkorn and TM-K.

Enjoy."

1986 Akai AX60 Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.

"Akai AX60 'Synth With A Split Personality' two-page introductory colour advertisement from page 14 and 15 in the January 1986 issue of Keyboard Magazine."

Make Noise Echophon Jam

Echophon Jam by Point Source

Echophon Jam2 by Point Source

Oberheim Duo Jazz Intro by macbeth synthesizers

Oberheim Duo Jazz Intro by macbeth synthesizers
"An Oberheim Matrix 1000 and Matrix 6R as a stereo pair feature on this east cost sounding jazz experiment! Sequenced by an Ensoniq ASR-10. Sampled drums and bass come from the ASR-10, Piano is a Kurzweil micropiano, Pipes are from a Korg Wavestation SR!"