Thursday, September 06, 2012
Moog Prodigy "Freak"
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by retrosound72
"(c) 2012 synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
"Freak"
all sounds: Moog Prodigy Analog Synthesizer from the year 1979
recording: multi-track without midi, sequenced by the SCI Pro-One step-sequencer over CV/Gate and synced with the TR-808.
drums: Roland TR-808
fx: a little bit delay and reverb"
Roland JV-880: New programs by Danielle
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by TheSynthFreq
"Hi! :) Here are some of my new programs for the Roland JV-880!. Every patch was initialized, then saw waves/square waves are chosen then the programming is started from all zero-set parameters. The JV-880 (1992) is very similar to the Roland D-50 (1987) with 4 partials that can be turned on or off, individually programmed. Each of the partial's parameters can be filtered in several ways. There isn't a limit to what is sent through the TVF as there is with the D-50. JV-880 is tricky to program with just one knob and 7 buttons, but its so rewarding! Although the JV is digital, the JV can be very lush if programmed with some diligence and patience as all synths require. :)
:) TSF"
Graphic TZO
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by Ebotronix
ZO 1 to A152 CV in,SW in by ZO 2 morph out's and A 143-9 out's
4ms Peg RCD
Analogue Systems 2x RS 500 E 2x RS 110 RS 360
Cyndustries 2x Thru Zero Oscillator
Doepfer A 152 A 149 A 143-9 & A 134 pan by Moog MP 201
Make Noise Brains 2x PP 2x Maths QMMG René Wogglebug
Toppobrillo Sportmodulator
Logic Master Clock Kenton Pro 2000 II
FX TC M3000 Boss VF 1 Line 6 Pro delay
Maurice Joshua Roland Juno-106 Up for Auction?
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via this auction
Maurice Joshua on Wikipedia
via the listing: "This Roland Juno 106 Synthesizer is in near perfect condition. I purchased it last year from a friend who had bought it from legendary Chicago house musician Maurice Joshua (It still has his original presets.) Everything works perfectly on the synthesizer with the exception of the LFO rate slider which needs to be replaced. I am including the replacement part. The old slider still works but the knob snapped of and you have to use something like a bobby pin if you want to reach in and move the post to adjust. All oscillators function as they should, all the buttons work and don't stick, all other knobs and sliders are complete and move smoothly and without fail. All six voice chips work perfectly. All of the keys are complete and don't squeak or bind up. Comes with power cord." There's no way to verify of course.
via this auctionMaurice Joshua on Wikipedia
via the listing: "This Roland Juno 106 Synthesizer is in near perfect condition. I purchased it last year from a friend who had bought it from legendary Chicago house musician Maurice Joshua (It still has his original presets.) Everything works perfectly on the synthesizer with the exception of the LFO rate slider which needs to be replaced. I am including the replacement part. The old slider still works but the knob snapped of and you have to use something like a bobby pin if you want to reach in and move the post to adjust. All oscillators function as they should, all the buttons work and don't stick, all other knobs and sliders are complete and move smoothly and without fail. All six voice chips work perfectly. All of the keys are complete and don't squeak or bind up. Comes with power cord." There's no way to verify of course.
MOOG MINIMOOG Model D SN 7626
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via this auction
"The main issue is the unit makes one continuous sound and none of the keys/notes trigger sound leading me to believe something ( a cable) is unplugged to the keybed itself. The keybed itself is intact and no keys are cracked or broken but the keybed is loose and angled to the the right side meaning something in the keybed is not aligned/attached properly. The keybed is loose from the bracket that holds the keybed in place..." See the bottom pic.
via this auction"The main issue is the unit makes one continuous sound and none of the keys/notes trigger sound leading me to believe something ( a cable) is unplugged to the keybed itself. The keybed itself is intact and no keys are cracked or broken but the keybed is loose and angled to the the right side meaning something in the keybed is not aligned/attached properly. The keybed is loose from the bracket that holds the keybed in place..." See the bottom pic.
Novation Nova Desktop Synthesizer Module
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via this auction
"Very cool little synth, 16 voices, tons of editing knobs and buttons, built-in vocoder, etc."
click the pics for the full size shots.
via this auction
"Very cool little synth, 16 voices, tons of editing knobs and buttons, built-in vocoder, etc."
click the pics for the full size shots.
Buchla - Patch 30
Buchla - Patch 30 from batchas on Vimeo.
Focusing on LFOs and randomness.
Main modules used: 262v, 261e, 258v, 281e, Source Selector, p/r, 291e.
Patch inspired by Todd Barton's "Krell Muzak": http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/userpix/4956_krell_muzak_1_3.jpg
Buchla 100: Freq Shift Patch 01
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by djangosfire
"Getting to know the Buchla 100.
All sounds from the Buchla, aside from the Reverb (provided by the Jason R. Butcher VCRV module).
Using a 196 Phase Shifter + 111 Dual Ring Modulator + 158 Dual VCO to patch up a frequency shifter.
The random sequence comes from careful attenuation of the 165 Random Voltage Source.
The steady clock is from the 140 Timing Pulse Generator . . . and the chaotic clock comes from a 160 White Noise Source patched through the 130 Envelope Detector back into the 14"
Tymkrs Protosynth - Modular Breadboard Synth
YouTube Published on Sep 5, 2012 by whisk0r
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Power Supply:
http://store.tautic.com/Dual-Output-Breadboard-Power-Supply/dp/B007X5HN2I
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Chat with us live every day:
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Synare and WerkBench wake up the neighbors!
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by treasurecharger
"WerkBench is available for the iPad in the app store: http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=BbMoJAYKBh8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fwerkbench%252Fid522262614%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30
Here we are using WerkBench to make a groove using sounds from a late-1970's analog drum synth known as the Synare 3.
The Star Instruments Synare is most famous for its use on disco records as a simple 'tom-tom' sound (the first sound I play in this video). Despite its cheesy historical use, the Synare actually a beastly little analog synth with two oscillators (with noise and LFO modes respectively), a self oscilating low-pass filter, and envelopes for filter and volume. I only scratch the surface in this video.
WerkBench is a tool for crafting rhythmic loops from any source material in real-time. WerkBench is great for grabbing sounds on the fly from analog synths that lack patch memory (like the Synare, Monotron, or any modular rig).
About the Synare:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synare [and of course the Synare label below]
More info and a 'getting-started' guide for WerkBench:
http://www.bolasol.com/werkbench"
iTunes:
WerkBench - Bolasol, Inc.
iPads on eBay
Synares on eBay
Oberheim Matrix 1000 patches
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by rushbury
"The mighty Oberheim Matrix 1000! You'll need a software editor to get inside this beast (i use sounddiver). This is a selection of some of my favourite patches that i've created. These are all single patches, no overdubs or sequencing. External effects used - reverb."
Yo Gabba Gabba! Your Circuit Bent Robot Friend
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by freeformdelusion
"Yo Gabba Gabba - Plex Keytar
switched mono mini jack output
Red + Green + Blue + White = LEDs
pitch down control
switchable pitch down photocell
.fd. online
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/freeform-delusion/144587583120
Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/freeformd
eBay -" freeform-delusion (RSS)
Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer Parts
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via this auction
"Separate the keyboard from the 'guts.' It seemed enlightened at the time. Then reality struck hard: there were too many wires and the wires won; but now you can win, as these CS-80 parts are invaluable for you CS-80 owners and service folks. What's missing: key contacts, keybed (don't ask)..."
via this auction"Separate the keyboard from the 'guts.' It seemed enlightened at the time. Then reality struck hard: there were too many wires and the wires won; but now you can win, as these CS-80 parts are invaluable for you CS-80 owners and service folks. What's missing: key contacts, keybed (don't ask)..."
Roland PG-1000 Linear Synthesizer Programmer for D50 & D550 SN 812263
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via this auction
Click the pics for the super size shots.
via this auction
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Moog Rogue Model 342A Synthesizer SN 1263
Access Virus A, Virtual Analog Synthesizer
Vintage Oberheim SEM with 1/4" Patch Points
FORMANTA UDS polivoks factory RYTHM KEYTAR
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via this auction
"This is a drum synth Formanta UDS. It comes with a pedal and a rythm keytar. Fourth channel is silent - I don't know why. Others are in well working condition as seen on the video below." [video posted earlier here]
via this auction
"This is a drum synth Formanta UDS. It comes with a pedal and a rythm keytar. Fourth channel is silent - I don't know why. Others are in well working condition as seen on the video below." [video posted earlier here]
iOS Music Meet Berlin - Trailer
YouTube ublished on Jun 26, 2012 by cdrprojects
Update: video of the event here.
"CDR and Just Music present:
iOS Music Meet - Berlin
Thursday July 12th 2012
Theatersaal /Prince Charles
Prinzenstrasse 85f
Berlin, Germany
18-21h
Free Entry (Registration required)
Register : http://iosmusicmeetberlin.eventbrite.com
Twitter Hashtag: #immberlin
iOS Music Meet is the first in a series of events that explores a world of music creation from an iOS perspective.
Bringing together artists, App developers, hardware manufacturers and enthusiasts alike the iOS Music Meet is the place to check out some of the latest technology available for the iOS platform with the people making it happen in an informal nurturing environment.
Features
Hands On Area - From beat programming, DJing and mixing to recording and sound design attendees will have the chance to check out what the iOS platform has to offer with the support from our team of experienced producers and product specialists who will be on hand to set you up, answer your questions and offer advice.
Workflow production presentations - Delivered by leading music producers these workshops will highlight the use of iOS platform for creating music in a variety of creative scenarios:
Session 1: Mike Huckaby (Deep Transportation, Tresor)
Session 2: Robert Lippok (To Rococo Rot)
Session 3: Henrik Schwartz (Innervisions)
iOS Playlist - Hear the possibilities! Soundtrack on the night will be a specially curated DJ set of tracks produced using only iOS Apps and tools, played on an iPad
Tracks for consideration can be upload to: http://soundcloud.com/groups/made-with-ios/dropbox
About CDR
CDR is a bespoke platform for the development of new music, collaboration and thinking that has spawned some of today's most stand out producers, artists and labels.
cdrberlin.net / cdr-projects.com
About Just Music
JustMusic is Germany's premier music store and for over 30 years has served the music community with range of products, competitive pricing, quality of service and customer support.
justmusic.de
Video: Dan Canyon @ Spine.tv
Music: Tony Nwachukwu"
John Cage 100 Anniversary Performance: Variations VI
John Cage 100 Anniversary Performance: Variations VI from Giorgio Sancristoforo on Vimeo.
"My performance of Variations VI at the John Cage Centennial Celebration
SEPT. 5th 2012 at Triennale Design Museum, Milano, Italy
Special thanks to:
Sandro Mussida
Elio Marchesini
Alessandra Novaga
HurlaJanus Ensemble
Inkyung Hwang
Christian Schmitz
Luca Rullo
Lorenzo Villa
Staff @ Triennale di Milano"
EMS Synthi & Buchla
Atomic Shadow - Drums Against The Machine with EMW-200, STG & Krisp1
"I took a couple of patch adapters and cross patched the EMW-200 with the MU modules in the Command Center rack. An EMW sample hold pattern is being fed to the STG Sea Devils filter, the filter is being modulated by the Krisp1 LFO. Another EMW oscillator is being ring modulated by the S/H pattern with the Krisp1 Ring Modulator module. I played some improvised drums over the top of it with the V-Drums. Inevitable video to follow." via Atomic Shadow, via Rod Mitchell on Facebook
Midisoft.de MIDIMAX - Keyboard, Rack & Desktop Controllers
These appear to be custom Minimoog controllers for the Creamware Minimax software synth. I spotted these via the previous Midisoft.de post. These appear to be from a few years back. The top keyboard pic is the 2004 final version and the second is the 2003 version. You can find them and more at http://midisoft.de/
Midisoft.de CvSix / CV6 Analog Processor - MIDI to CV Plus Sequencer
via midisoft.deShould be out Winter of 2012
"Features:
6 x analog CV OUT
3 x analog GATE OUT
1 x analog S-Trigger OUT
1 x analog DIN-Sync
1 x MIDI IN / OUT
Functions:
Realtime MIDI to CV Interface
Step Sequencer with NON-volatile memory up to 100 Note, Pauses, Hold & Transpose, Forward, Backward, Fwd / Bwd
RealTime Arpeggiator with Hold & Transpose,1, 2, or 3 Octave, Up, Down, Up/ DownRealTime Phraser with Hold & Transpose, Forward, Backward, Fwd / Bwd
MIDI Controller Routing. Each CV OUT can be controlled by any Controller,Velocity, AfterTouch, Pitch and/or NoteNumbers on any MIDI Channel.
MIDI Sync. The Step Sequencer, as well as a hold Arpeggio or Phrase starts, stops and runs synchronously with incoming MIDI Clock.
Sync Delay gives your arrangement the perfect groove.
Sync Rate can be set to 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/12, 1/16, 1/24, 1/32
DIN-Sync OUT slaves through incoming MIDI Start, Stop and Clock messages.
CvSix can be supplied by USB or an external 9V 300mA DC Power Supply (+ Center)
Firmware can be updated via USB, but it seems there is no need.
everything works perfectly now!"
This one spotted and sent in via Joe Fizz.
Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay External Feedback,Clock, and Outputs
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by raulsworldofsynths
"A demonstration of the Doepfer A188-2 Tapped BBD Delay with descriptions of Clock sync with an A188-1 (4096). Beginning of a discussion of external feedback using this module.Sound and Video by Raul Pena. Continued in Part Two."
All parts here.
MakeNoise DPO + MFB Drum04
YouTube Published on Aug 11, 2012 by DavideModu
"MakeNoise DPO Modulare By Bananalogue VCS Wiard/malekko-Envelator+Doepfer A143-1 +MFB drum module 04"
MakeNoise DPO-MFB Drum 04
Published on Aug 15, 2012 by DavideModu
"Sound By MakeNoise DPO+MFB Drum 04
Modulation Bananalogue/Serge VCS Doepfer A143-1
Trigger MFB SEQ 01 + Doepfer Maq 16/3 -A166 A160 A161"
Make-Noise Bananalogue Wiard/malekko Doepfer Livewire
Published on Aug 11, 2012 by DavideModu
"Make-Noise Bananalogue Wiard/malekko Doepfer Livewire"
Intellijel Rubicon VCO
Published on Aug 31, 2012 by DavideModu
Intellijel Rubicon VCO
Other demo
http://www.mixcloud.com/Dave77/rubicon-2/
http://www.mixcloud.com/Dave77/rubicon-3/
http://www.mixcloud.com/Dave77/rubicon-4/
http://www.mixcloud.com/Dave77/rubicon-5/
http://www.mixcloud.com/Dave77/rubicon-6/
http://www.mixcloud.com/Dave77/rubicon-7/
Intellijel Rubicon VCO
Published on Sep 2, 2012 by DavideModu
http://www.mixcloud.com/Dave77/intellijel-rubicon-8/
Intellijel Rubicon VCO/Plan-B/Bananalogue-VCS
1976 Vibronic Music Systems Ad
via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the full write-up.
"Vibronic Music Systems "Synthesizers?" half-page black and white advertisement from page 30 in the January/February 1976 issue of Contemporary Keyboard Magazine."
See the post on Retro Synth Ads or the Vibronic label below for one more ad.
The Analog Lab NYC-Sennheiser VSM 201 | EML POLYBOX
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by TheAnalogLab
"A brief, stereotypical vocoder demo featuring the amazing Sennheiser VSM 201 Vocoder with an EML POLYBOX.
These were both units that were in for repair at The Analog Lab in NYC.
The tone generator is routed through the EML where it is divided into user selected pitches/chords. The chords remain static, but the pitch shifts with the change of the frequency of the tone generator.
-Also featured- One of Harlan's favorite screwdrivers...it snuck in and I didn't notice until afterward.
And an Oscilloscope for awesomeness.
www.theanaloglab.com"
"September Morning" - Live Jam Vermona Perfourmer Mk II Doepfer Dark Energy A-100 Waldorf Blofeld
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by Tiefengrund
"Another Live Jam with:
Silvie von Tiefengrund: Waldorf Blofeld Keyboard in multimode, triggert by the e-Drumset
Mick von Tiefengrund: Synthesizer
Another live performance with my synthesizers and my wife Silvie on the e-drumset.
The recording and mixing is absolutly live, on one track . No overdubs!
Our Setup:
Roland GR-300 & RC-1324-PDL-V2 with Xotica BX-1 Demo
RC-1324-PDL-V2 with Xotica BX-1 and Roland GR-300 Analog Guitar Synthesizer Hex Fuzz Demo
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by WayneJoness
"http://www.joness.com/gr300/RC13.htm This clip demonstrates the features of both the Roland GR-300 and the RC-1324-V2, with an emphasis on the hex fuzz sound. The hex fuzz circuit has six, high-gain fuzz circuits to process each string individually."
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by WayneJoness
"http://www.joness.com/gr300/RC13.htm This clip demonstrates the features of both the Roland GR-300 and the RC-1324-V2, with an emphasis on the hex fuzz sound. The hex fuzz circuit has six, high-gain fuzz circuits to process each string individually."
Circuit Bent Yamaha PSS-30 Keyboard by freeform delusion
YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by freeformdelusion
"Yamaha PSS-30
switched mono mini jack output
blue LED
pitch up/down control
drum distortion switch
feedback control
switchable distortion/bass feedback control
.fd. online
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/freeform-delusion/144587583120
Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/freeformd
eBay -" freeform-delusion (RSS)
SOVIET VINTAGE CUSTOM DISTORTION PEDAL
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via this auction
"The one and only model made in late 80s by soviet engineer Sergey Bogucharov as a custom prototype for its future mass production on Formanta Radio Factory (famous for its "Polivoks" synthesizer & "Lider" guitar processors). The project was never released due to fall of the USSR & suspension of factory productions.
The only one item! Pedal has fat original "not-like-others" sound!
EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION!
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:
The knobs: Distortion, Tone, Volume
Buttons: On\Off Distortion
Inputs\Outputs: Instrument IN, Instrument THRU, Audio OUT, 9 Volt power Output (as a power adapter for other devices)
Power source: supply voltage 220v
(for 110v countries I`ll include power converter)
Dimensions: 28x16x6.5 cm (11x6.3x2.6 in)
Weight: 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)"
Interesting how the top black panel overlaps one side but not the other.
via this auction
"The one and only model made in late 80s by soviet engineer Sergey Bogucharov as a custom prototype for its future mass production on Formanta Radio Factory (famous for its "Polivoks" synthesizer & "Lider" guitar processors). The project was never released due to fall of the USSR & suspension of factory productions.
The only one item! Pedal has fat original "not-like-others" sound!
EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITION!
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:
The knobs: Distortion, Tone, Volume
Buttons: On\Off Distortion
Inputs\Outputs: Instrument IN, Instrument THRU, Audio OUT, 9 Volt power Output (as a power adapter for other devices)
Power source: supply voltage 220v
(for 110v countries I`ll include power converter)
Dimensions: 28x16x6.5 cm (11x6.3x2.6 in)
Weight: 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)"
Interesting how the top black panel overlaps one side but not the other.
KLM Control Boards for Korg PS3100
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KLM 62 Control 1 Board via this auction. (top three pics here)
"It contains the Frequency control, Amplitude modulation, Balance mixer, Resonators, Release control sections."
KLM 63 Control 2 Board via this auction. (bottom three pics here)
"It contains the MG1 and Noise Generator, MOD-VCA and MG2, Wave form control, Filter control sections"
KLM 62 Control 1 Board via this auction. (top three pics here)
"It contains the Frequency control, Amplitude modulation, Balance mixer, Resonators, Release control sections."
KLM 63 Control 2 Board via this auction. (bottom three pics here)
"It contains the MG1 and Noise Generator, MOD-VCA and MG2, Wave form control, Filter control sections"
Signal Arts Tetra MAPS III Sequencer Desktop Version with Original Box
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via this auction
"The Tetra "Midi Analog Performance Sequencer" (Tetra MAPS) is an extremely versatile and intuitive sequencer. This thing is truly bad-ass & capable of many cool tricks and features. This is the desktop version, which Signal Arts does not produces any longer.
Specs/info about the unit:
The Tetra MAPS gives you infinite virtual tracks, modulations and multiple, real-time versions of each sequence, polyphonic sequencing, as well as four channels of CV output and computer network Open Sound Control. It has an Ethernet port for device networking Ethernet communications using Open Sound Control (OSC). You can control the Tetra MAPS and send real-time data to OSC enabled applications such as iPad TouchOSC, MAX/MSP, Lemur and more. You can also network together multiple Tetra MAPS sequencers using OSC messages.
It has analog voice control with Full-featured four channel MIDI to Control Voltage conversion (MCV) with authentic mono synth emulation with an eight finger note buffer. It also has Low/High/Last note priority as well as Volts/Octave or Volts/Hertz output scaling.
Dynamic sequence triggering with this unit moves beyond the traditional step sequencer. This Tetra MAPS sequencer can have concurrent triggering of each bank of eight sequences, with multiple virtual sequence iterations. Multiple sequences can trigger sources i.e. encoder knobs, external MIDI, & Open Sound Control (OSC signals). It has multiple modes of triggering and can make sequence steps that can overlap each other, which enables the Tetra MAPS sequencer to create polyphonic layers w/ one sequence.
Real time flexibility moves beyond a MIDI sequencer with Real time sequence track control: volume/mute, remote modulation, track patch change, meta linking, meta triggering, record. Sequence step modes: note/scale, detune, velocity, controller, step duration, note duration, slew rate.
Other features: +24,000 note memory. +Analog and MIDI sync."
via this auction
"The Tetra "Midi Analog Performance Sequencer" (Tetra MAPS) is an extremely versatile and intuitive sequencer. This thing is truly bad-ass & capable of many cool tricks and features. This is the desktop version, which Signal Arts does not produces any longer.
Specs/info about the unit:
The Tetra MAPS gives you infinite virtual tracks, modulations and multiple, real-time versions of each sequence, polyphonic sequencing, as well as four channels of CV output and computer network Open Sound Control. It has an Ethernet port for device networking Ethernet communications using Open Sound Control (OSC). You can control the Tetra MAPS and send real-time data to OSC enabled applications such as iPad TouchOSC, MAX/MSP, Lemur and more. You can also network together multiple Tetra MAPS sequencers using OSC messages.
It has analog voice control with Full-featured four channel MIDI to Control Voltage conversion (MCV) with authentic mono synth emulation with an eight finger note buffer. It also has Low/High/Last note priority as well as Volts/Octave or Volts/Hertz output scaling.
Dynamic sequence triggering with this unit moves beyond the traditional step sequencer. This Tetra MAPS sequencer can have concurrent triggering of each bank of eight sequences, with multiple virtual sequence iterations. Multiple sequences can trigger sources i.e. encoder knobs, external MIDI, & Open Sound Control (OSC signals). It has multiple modes of triggering and can make sequence steps that can overlap each other, which enables the Tetra MAPS sequencer to create polyphonic layers w/ one sequence.
Real time flexibility moves beyond a MIDI sequencer with Real time sequence track control: volume/mute, remote modulation, track patch change, meta linking, meta triggering, record. Sequence step modes: note/scale, detune, velocity, controller, step duration, note duration, slew rate.
Other features: +24,000 note memory. +Analog and MIDI sync."
Korg ESX-1 Electribe sampler w/ New Eurotubes & Card Reader
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via this auction
"I've replaced the tubes with a pair of Eurotubes ECC83S's. The result - far less noise, a smooth, warm increase in gain and compression on the output. If your samples are really hot, you can probably get it to distort, but honestly, I think this swap makes the ESX sound FAR better than stock.
This also comes with a 32MB smartmedia card and Belkin USB card reader. You may need to try inserting the card a couple of times (in either direction, as there are no markings on the reader). It DOES work, and I used the Korg open electribe editor to great success with this."
Update: samples added:
Korg ESX-1 Sampler by jschnable
via this auction
"I've replaced the tubes with a pair of Eurotubes ECC83S's. The result - far less noise, a smooth, warm increase in gain and compression on the output. If your samples are really hot, you can probably get it to distort, but honestly, I think this swap makes the ESX sound FAR better than stock.
This also comes with a 32MB smartmedia card and Belkin USB card reader. You may need to try inserting the card a couple of times (in either direction, as there are no markings on the reader). It DOES work, and I used the Korg open electribe editor to great success with this."
Update: samples added:
Korg ESX-1 Sampler by jschnable
EDP Wasp Deluxe SN 004030
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via this auction
"Very rare British analog synthesiser in fantastic condition. Circa 1981. Owned since 1990.
Has all the features of the original Wasp plus a standard 3-octave keyboard, wood panels, an oscillator mixer, external audio-input, a larger built-in speaker and battery operation.
Apparently only 80 made - This is serial number 30.
Comes with PSU, WASP to KADI lead and service diagrams."
via this auction
"Very rare British analog synthesiser in fantastic condition. Circa 1981. Owned since 1990.
Has all the features of the original Wasp plus a standard 3-octave keyboard, wood panels, an oscillator mixer, external audio-input, a larger built-in speaker and battery operation.
Apparently only 80 made - This is serial number 30.
Comes with PSU, WASP to KADI lead and service diagrams."
KURZWEIL K2000RS SN 11201192
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via this auction
"The machine is fitted with a battery backed PRAM expansion (adds to the synth a total of 1000 sounds). Kurzweil ships with Manual, Power Cable, KRZ Sample CD's."
via this auction
"The machine is fitted with a battery backed PRAM expansion (adds to the synth a total of 1000 sounds). Kurzweil ships with Manual, Power Cable, KRZ Sample CD's."
ACCESS VIRUS B - VIRTUAL ANALOG SYNTHESIZER SN E 10005840
Cyndustries MIX SIX MIXER Modcan-A Format
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via this auction
"Our Great Mix Six Mixers are back in Stock! (Who doesn't need more mixers in their system...)
All eight of these pots are of the pull-out variety, which include a switching mechanism to select special features.
On each of the six inputs there is a level knob that pulls to invert the incoming waveform or control voltage, (Yes, these will mix audio signals and/or control Voltages).
There is a main output with master volume knob (pulling it out enables a "Bright Switch" to add a little clarity to a mix in the high end)...
And there is a second parallel output channel with Bass Enhancement, and pulling it engages a Moog mixer type "Pop Filter" and adjustable Lag (portamento) for processing control voltages.
Unlike some mixers in our format, these knobs behave traditionally and thus are are fully-silent when turned to the familiar fully Counter-Clockwise position
You will quickly find these high-quality beauties essential tools for your music!
One week turnaround guaranteed.
More at cyndustries.com"
via this auction
"Our Great Mix Six Mixers are back in Stock! (Who doesn't need more mixers in their system...)
All eight of these pots are of the pull-out variety, which include a switching mechanism to select special features.
On each of the six inputs there is a level knob that pulls to invert the incoming waveform or control voltage, (Yes, these will mix audio signals and/or control Voltages).
There is a main output with master volume knob (pulling it out enables a "Bright Switch" to add a little clarity to a mix in the high end)...
And there is a second parallel output channel with Bass Enhancement, and pulling it engages a Moog mixer type "Pop Filter" and adjustable Lag (portamento) for processing control voltages.
Unlike some mixers in our format, these knobs behave traditionally and thus are are fully-silent when turned to the familiar fully Counter-Clockwise position
You will quickly find these high-quality beauties essential tools for your music!
One week turnaround guaranteed.
More at cyndustries.com"
Cyndustries DUAL SAWTOOTH ANIMATOR Modcan-A Format
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"Brand New DUAL SAWTOOTH ANIMATOR Synthesizer Module in Modcan-A Series Format.
Turn the sound of one lone oscillator into seven!
(Your ear or an oscilloscope simply can't tell the difference between this module and a whole rack of seven VCOs tuned in unison!)
This amazing Bernie Hutchins circuit has been admired by Designers for years as a true electronic engineering marvel, (Of course here at Cyndustries we could not simply leave well enough alone, click here for Mark Barton's "Full Story" on what makes this one superior to previous designs).
It's optimized for a sawtooth input, but any single waveform with a slope going into this thing... comes out as a super fat three-hundred pound gorilla of waveforms!
There is even "Voltage Controlled FAT" (Imagine That!)
Many of us have spent years auditioning low pass filters on the quest for that super rich monster powerful sound, well... I believe you will find the Cynthia Sawtooth Animator to be the secret weapon that will push your sound over that crucial edge!
More than simply a chorus circuit, the Animator effects range from creamy lush sounds to totally wacked-out warbling, and as a bonus, there's a cloud of front panel outputs from the six internal LFOs that automatically track the frequency of the incoming waveform. (With two oscillators and two of these new Sawtooth Animator modules, you can spread the cloud of LFOs or bring them into focus together simply by controlling the frequencies of the two incoming oscillators).
The audio output waveforms vary from staircase waves to multiple mountain peaks and add sophistication and raw power to your music.
A slam-dunk "Must Have" Module for any synthesizer!
"It's absolutely clear that this is a world-class timbre fattener"
"Doktor Bob"
"Thank you Thank you Thank you!"
"What a Cool Module! I've tried a few "illegal" patches already--feeding it high frequency modulated triangle waves is pretty cool. Right now the thing sounds VERY much like an actual triangle! (the little metal one, not the waveform.) The other half is being used with Bruce's dual multimode to make creepy vocal noises!"
Drew
"It's absolutely clear that this is a world-class timbre fattener"
"Doktor Bob"
- TWO DAY TURNAROUND - NEW MODULE IS IN-STOCK READY TO SHIP"
via this auction
"Brand New DUAL SAWTOOTH ANIMATOR Synthesizer Module in Modcan-A Series Format.
Turn the sound of one lone oscillator into seven!
(Your ear or an oscilloscope simply can't tell the difference between this module and a whole rack of seven VCOs tuned in unison!)
This amazing Bernie Hutchins circuit has been admired by Designers for years as a true electronic engineering marvel, (Of course here at Cyndustries we could not simply leave well enough alone, click here for Mark Barton's "Full Story" on what makes this one superior to previous designs).
It's optimized for a sawtooth input, but any single waveform with a slope going into this thing... comes out as a super fat three-hundred pound gorilla of waveforms!
There is even "Voltage Controlled FAT" (Imagine That!)
Many of us have spent years auditioning low pass filters on the quest for that super rich monster powerful sound, well... I believe you will find the Cynthia Sawtooth Animator to be the secret weapon that will push your sound over that crucial edge!
More than simply a chorus circuit, the Animator effects range from creamy lush sounds to totally wacked-out warbling, and as a bonus, there's a cloud of front panel outputs from the six internal LFOs that automatically track the frequency of the incoming waveform. (With two oscillators and two of these new Sawtooth Animator modules, you can spread the cloud of LFOs or bring them into focus together simply by controlling the frequencies of the two incoming oscillators).
The audio output waveforms vary from staircase waves to multiple mountain peaks and add sophistication and raw power to your music.
A slam-dunk "Must Have" Module for any synthesizer!
"It's absolutely clear that this is a world-class timbre fattener"
"Doktor Bob"
"Thank you Thank you Thank you!"
"What a Cool Module! I've tried a few "illegal" patches already--feeding it high frequency modulated triangle waves is pretty cool. Right now the thing sounds VERY much like an actual triangle! (the little metal one, not the waveform.) The other half is being used with Bruce's dual multimode to make creepy vocal noises!"
Drew
"It's absolutely clear that this is a world-class timbre fattener"
"Doktor Bob"
- TWO DAY TURNAROUND - NEW MODULE IS IN-STOCK READY TO SHIP"
Cyndustries ZEROSCILLATOR Modcan-A Format
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"Brand New MARK II ZEROSCILLATOR All-Analog Synthesizer Module in Modcan-A Series Format.
Special Modcan Format Introductory Sale - featuring the new slim design with Surface Mount ZO Engine Card!
Only Three Advance Units Available in this Special Sale, (Watch the many Zeroscillator Videos on YouTube)!
Dr. John Chowning first described FM Synthesis technique in 1967. Since that time, no analog quadrature oscillator with through-zero capability and dynamic linear FM control has been commercially available... until now!
We are proud to announce a major breakthrough in analog VCO design, the amazing Zeroscillator.
Liquid Smooth Analog Design
The Zeroscillator is a full-featured electronic-music-quality analog VCO capable of linear frequency modulation through zero hertz and into negative frequencies. This makes it capable of the FM Synthesis stuff, wild and crazy sounds simply not available from traditional VCOs, and timbres not available from digital FM synthesizers. Of course, Zeroscillators also make insane LFOs!
Traditional FM Synthesis oscillator implementations, such as the DX-7, are sine wave only. The Zeroscillator also makes available sawtooth, reverse saw, triangle, pulse (with PWM), and a special set of four quadrature outputs capable of unique bi-phase wave morphing, (more on that later).
Look Ma'... No Aliasing!
FM sounds take on their vibrant life when the amount of modulation is varied dynamically. In the analog world, this requires a special VCA to regulate the depth of frequency modulation, (often called the "modulation index"). Since this is required almost universally for Linear FM patches, the Zeroscillator has this VCA built-in. We decided however, to take this feature one extra step beyond and provide you with a four-quadrant multiplier instead of a traditional two-quadrant VCA to expand your modulation possibilities into the unexplored. The output of this multiplier is available at the panel, so you get a free ring-mod function and an interesting pick-off point for self-modulation patches called Mod Out.
In addition to it's precision 10-turn tuning knob, the Zeroscillator has 1V/octave plus attenuated exponential inputs and can behave just like the VCOs you're used to. You are not forced into any specific modality and are free to use all or any subset of its 7 different modulations:
1-Exponential FM
2-Linear Through-Zero FM
3-Linear FM Dynamic Depth Modulation
4-Bi-Phasic Waveform Morphing in Quadrature
5-Pulse Width Modulation
6-Variable Sync (from none to hard synch)
7-Time Reversal
The through-zero capability may be switched off which bars the oscillator from reaching into the negative frequency netherworld. If the linear modulation goes negative, the oscillator simply stops, restarting when the modulation returns to positive territory. This results in another class of sounds and is also very interesting and rhythmic when used at LFO rates.
Now back to the Quadrature Outputs with Bi-phase Wave Morphing. These four outputs present the oscillator waveform at four different relative phases separated by 90 degrees (0, 90, 180, 270). If the 0 and 90 degree outputs are presented to the left and right speakers respectively, a definite stereo spread effect is obtained, and when the oscillator beats with its modulator, harmonic characteristics shift back and forth across the stereo image. This effect is unique to the Zeroscillator.
At LFO rates, the quadrature outputs can be used to control quad panning or create circular illusions. Remember, when the Zeroscillator is heavily FM'ed, the waveforms fold back on themselves and create patterns that look nothing like the waveforms on the label.
This ain't your Daddy's oscillator!
via this auction"Brand New MARK II ZEROSCILLATOR All-Analog Synthesizer Module in Modcan-A Series Format.
Special Modcan Format Introductory Sale - featuring the new slim design with Surface Mount ZO Engine Card!
Only Three Advance Units Available in this Special Sale, (Watch the many Zeroscillator Videos on YouTube)!
Dr. John Chowning first described FM Synthesis technique in 1967. Since that time, no analog quadrature oscillator with through-zero capability and dynamic linear FM control has been commercially available... until now!
We are proud to announce a major breakthrough in analog VCO design, the amazing Zeroscillator.
Liquid Smooth Analog Design
The Zeroscillator is a full-featured electronic-music-quality analog VCO capable of linear frequency modulation through zero hertz and into negative frequencies. This makes it capable of the FM Synthesis stuff, wild and crazy sounds simply not available from traditional VCOs, and timbres not available from digital FM synthesizers. Of course, Zeroscillators also make insane LFOs!
Traditional FM Synthesis oscillator implementations, such as the DX-7, are sine wave only. The Zeroscillator also makes available sawtooth, reverse saw, triangle, pulse (with PWM), and a special set of four quadrature outputs capable of unique bi-phase wave morphing, (more on that later).
Look Ma'... No Aliasing!
FM sounds take on their vibrant life when the amount of modulation is varied dynamically. In the analog world, this requires a special VCA to regulate the depth of frequency modulation, (often called the "modulation index"). Since this is required almost universally for Linear FM patches, the Zeroscillator has this VCA built-in. We decided however, to take this feature one extra step beyond and provide you with a four-quadrant multiplier instead of a traditional two-quadrant VCA to expand your modulation possibilities into the unexplored. The output of this multiplier is available at the panel, so you get a free ring-mod function and an interesting pick-off point for self-modulation patches called Mod Out.
In addition to it's precision 10-turn tuning knob, the Zeroscillator has 1V/octave plus attenuated exponential inputs and can behave just like the VCOs you're used to. You are not forced into any specific modality and are free to use all or any subset of its 7 different modulations:
1-Exponential FM
2-Linear Through-Zero FM
3-Linear FM Dynamic Depth Modulation
4-Bi-Phasic Waveform Morphing in Quadrature
5-Pulse Width Modulation
6-Variable Sync (from none to hard synch)
7-Time Reversal
The through-zero capability may be switched off which bars the oscillator from reaching into the negative frequency netherworld. If the linear modulation goes negative, the oscillator simply stops, restarting when the modulation returns to positive territory. This results in another class of sounds and is also very interesting and rhythmic when used at LFO rates.
Now back to the Quadrature Outputs with Bi-phase Wave Morphing. These four outputs present the oscillator waveform at four different relative phases separated by 90 degrees (0, 90, 180, 270). If the 0 and 90 degree outputs are presented to the left and right speakers respectively, a definite stereo spread effect is obtained, and when the oscillator beats with its modulator, harmonic characteristics shift back and forth across the stereo image. This effect is unique to the Zeroscillator.
At LFO rates, the quadrature outputs can be used to control quad panning or create circular illusions. Remember, when the Zeroscillator is heavily FM'ed, the waveforms fold back on themselves and create patterns that look nothing like the waveforms on the label.
This ain't your Daddy's oscillator!
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