"John Hurt indulging in some really nice vintage synth/concrète action in Jerzy Skolimowski's 'The Shout'."
The EMS Sequencer 256 used in the film went up for auction back in May of 2011 here. The film and EMS sighting was first mentioned in this post back in 2006. I did a quick search on YouTube and managed to find the video above.
EMS Sequencer 256 left.
Pin matrix for the EMS VC3S aka "The Putney", angled tabletop version of the SYNTHI, below.
Awesome bit of sound design in this portion of the film. I'm curious how much was recorded during the scene vs. afterwards.
It looks like we have a new modular DIY maker. Really Nice Audio or RNA for short currently has three modules listed on their site, the replicator x8 CV Buffer (video above), the dualHMVCO1a VCO, and CV Mixers based on an adaptation of Ray Wilson's MFOS design. Details on each captured for the archives below. They also do DIY synth mods and repair including work on the Yamaha DX-7, Korg Poly-61, Korg Monotribe, Oberheim DMX, and OSCar.
"This CV Mixer system is an adaptation of Ray Wilson’s design found in his Multi-Function module from the essential MFOS website. I wanted to make a modular design with minimal wiring. All pots are soldered to the PCB whilst the sockets connect to a 5 pin single row IDC. This way you can use ‘each side’ of a 10 pin IDC to connect 2 mixers at a time to your socket panel. I made a socket panel which has 2 x 10 pin IDC connectors so 4 mixers can be connected. Built into my socket panel is a Common Input which buffers this signal each of the 4 CV 1 inputs. Inserting a plug into a CV1 input socket breaks the buffered signal.
This system I built for my 4x HMVCO1a so I have wired each mixer output to its corresponding oscillator via the ‘normalled’ pin each CV input socket.
Each CV Mixer gives you :
A coarse voltage bias
A fine voltage bias
3x CV inputs with attenuators
A bi-polar LED indicator showing polarity of voltage"
the lead is high feedback delay with delay time sequenced by Xoac Moskwa sequencer. lot's of modulation to the 4ms RCD/SCM"
Published on Feb 8, 2015 Muff Wiggler
"tiptop drum modules triggered by 4ms QCD, RCD/SCM, audio damage FX on the drums, Qu-bit nano rand sending gates to the Make Noise MMG strike input and CV to the Make Noise DPO. DPO audio routed to MMG and Ecophon.
The Softwire VC Octal Switch is turning on and off FX sends, modulation from the Nano Rand and modulation to the Audio Damage FreqShift.
Playlist:
1. Simple Sputnik Show and Listen at the MuffWiggler Store
2. Sputnik 4 Tap Delay Dual Crossfader Fun - "long delays, short delays, modulated delays
the taps are patched into the crossfaders. CV of crossfaders by random voltages from Sputnik West Coast Random voltage source so the taps come in and out of the output.
sound source is Sputnik Oscillator into Sputnik Quad VCF/VCA being "sequenced" by the West Coast Random. The same gate the clocks the quantized random voltages in the West Coast Random is pinging the Quad VCF/VCA"
3. even more sputnik delay - "more patching between the Sputnik modular west coast random, oscillator,quad vcf/vca, tap delay/dual crossfader"
4. Sputnik Modular West Coast Random Source - "mostly clocked by itself using the fluctuating random voltage as a the clock for the stored and quantized random voltages.
various things patched into each other and all into a Sputnik Oscillator and Quad VCF/VCA"
"This is our first power up of this module and it is awesome! Video and patch notes below.
Here’s a quick test & overview of the Stored Random, Fluctuating Random and Quantized Random sections of the Sputnik West Coast Random Source.
00:00 - Stored Random Voltages section
01:10 - Fluctuating Random Voltages section
02:00 - Quantized Random Voltages section
02:27 - Lot’s’o Modulation with Intellijel Shapeshifter
00:00
Stored Random Voltages:
Pulse input generates random voltage
1st output covers 0-5V range
2nd output is voltage controlled and knob alters the distribution of voltages
Patch notes: End of envelope into Pulse input. 1st output into opens and closes VCA/VCF. 2nd output is modulating the Shape parameter of the Shapeshifter. Various color noise from the West Coast Random Generator is plugged into the Stored Random CV input.
01:10
Fluctuating Random Voltages:
Two sections for creating a fluctuating voltage
CV input and control over a bandwidth of .05hz to 50khz
Patch notes: 1st output is modulating the Shape 1 and 2 parameter of the Shapeshifter. 2nd output is modulating the Korgasmatron Filters A & B cutoff frequency.
ADSR 1 into Fluctuating Random Voltage input 2 CV, and an ADSR 2 into Fluctuating Random Voltage input 2 CV.
02:00
Quantized Random Voltages:
Pulse input for generating 1v/oct quantized random voltage
CV input and knob for controlling distribution of random voltages
Two different algorithmic outputs:
“N+1 states” and “2N states“. N is an integer number in the range 1…6 that can be adjusted with the manual control (Man N) and an external control voltage CVN with attenuator. Whenever the rising edge of the input clock signal (Clk In) appears a new random voltage is generated at the N+1 resp. 2N output. The N+1 output is capable to generate N+1 different voltage levels (or states), the 2N output up to 2Ndifferent states. If for example N is set to 4 the N+1 output generates up to 5, the 2N output 16 different states. The voltage steps of the 2N output are adjusted to 1/12 V in the factory.
Patch notes: 1st output is controlling the Pitch of Shapeshifter oscillator 1. 2nd output is controlling the Shapeshifter ratio."
via the seller: "This item used to belong to my wife’s cousin (RIP), who bought it a few years ago from a Japanese collector during one of his business trip to this country. The collector claimed that he purchased the synth directly from one of the engineers from the band during their tour in this country 17 years ago (1998)."
"Circa 1975: A photo from the Frankfurt Music Fair
Peter Zinovieff in the EMS synthesizer booth!
They are featuring the rare SYNTHI P model, just announced on the left side and stand. Underneath the board listing EMS musical artists is a SYNTHI HI-FLI effects unit is barely seen. Another unusual/prototype model is next to the Hi-Fli."
"TWIGGY is our new 2HP Dual Ring Mod. This Eurorack module uses AD633s to provide two clean and mathematically accurate 4-quadrant multipliers. These multipliers are DC coupled so they can process CV as well as audio. Since they are 4-quadrant multipliers they can be used as VCAs as well as CV-able attenuverters. Their anorexic size means they take up very little room in your rack.
This 2HP module has a maximum 20mA current draw (10mA +12V / 10mA -12V). Module depth is 49mm.
Special power cables to attach adjacent modules will be available. This will ensure you don't fill all your power connectors with 2HP cables.
"AXIS is our new 4HP guitar input module for the Eurorack modular synthesizer format which has a maximum 20mA current draw and a depth of 49mm. Featuring a 1/4" TS input, +/-15dB 3 band EQ, Volume knob, a 3.5mm modular level output, and an overload LED on the front panel. Set with a jumper on the main board, there are 2 gain settings for passive guitars and 1 setting for active guitars.
While the Axis clips nicely, we shot for transparency in hope that most people would want to process their guitar as they see fit with little distortion involved. We're happy to release what we think is a great solution for bringing guitars into the modular world.
AXIS is now available for purchase! Ask your local modular dealer to carry them if they're not in stock, or visit any of our current dealers: http://circuitabbey.com/WhereToBuy.html
Note this one was announced back in Jul of 2014. If you are a maker, be sure to reach out to me if your videos are not featured on the site. It likely means I was not aware of them.
"Robert Becker recently restored Rami Jaffee's Optigan and invited Rami over for an unveiling and test-drive at Quilter Labs, where he works. Rami tries out a few of our original discs. The crowd goes wild."
"a brief history of the theremin, Leon Theremin, Bob Moog, a quick teardown and brief explanation on how they work. plus some bloopers at the end.
Interesting Links
Thomas Grillo. www.thomasgrillo.com
Peter Pringle & the RCA talking machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2cQ7... [below]
Dorit Chrysler with the Polyphonic Theremin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stobf..." [below]
RCA Theremin & Talking Machine
Published on May 22, 2012 Peter Pringle
"The theremin in this video is the instrument that once belonged to Julius Goldberg, the partner and personal assistant of Russian inventor Leon Theremin. This is a 1929 RCA theremin that was customized by Goldberg in the early 1930's and provided with "lightning bolt" volume and pitch antennas. In this video, I am using an ELECTRO-HARMONIX "Talking Machine" on a fixed, open "AH" sound, which lends to the tone a remarkable likeness to a human tenor.
The theremin has often been compared to an "electric soprano" but used with the Talking Machine, it can also be an ELECTRIC TENOR or an ELECTRIC BARITONE!
The composition is the famous tenor aria, NESSUN DORMA, from the opera TURANDOT by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini."
Introducing the Moog Polyphonic Theremin
Uploaded on Mar 31, 2011
"Introduced in 1928, the Theremin is one of the earliest and most widely known electronic instruments. Played artists that manipulate invisible energy fields around antennas which control the pitch and volume of the sound, Theremin music has distinguished hit records from such diverse artists as The Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin, Clara Rockmore and Linkin Park.
Today (April 1st), Moog Music designers carrying on the legacy of visionary founder, Robert Moog have announced the first major technical Theremin design advance in over 40 years. The PolyTheremin™ incorporates bleeding edge IsoDirectional Inductive Oscillator Technology, to isolate space around five individual pitch antennas thus enabling each to be played simultaneously (finger-by-finger) without interference from its companion antennas. This revolutionary concept breaks the long held belief that the Theremin could only be monophonic instrument.
The PolyTheremin ships with Dorit Chrysler's instructional video 'Playing the PolyTheremin is Even Easier Than Playing a Monophonic Theremin.'"
"This is close to a brand new Juno 106 as you can get. The synth is in fantastic condition and is completely fully functioning without defect. It has UK voltage and comes with power lead.
These synths are very rare and there is at least an 8 month waiting list on these synths as they are ordered.
There are currently only 3 'Polar' Junos in the whole world and this is the only one in the Uk.
This is a standard Juno 106 that has been fully restored plus additional features that make this unique.
1. A full panel board restoration. (This solves bad buttons. corroded faders, edit light problems.)
2. Power board restoration. (This solves aging large electrolytic capacitors that are leaking)
3. New battery and removable battery chassis in the CPU board. (You can now replace the battery your self!)
4. Module board restoration - voice chips service. (Guaranteed not to fail, AND socketed for easy removal if need be.)
5. Juno 60 style transistors installed in the analogue signal path on the module board and Jack board.
6. Minor body work and a fresh paint coat to protect the Juno 106.
7. Full calibration across the entire keyboard.
8. A special edition of Synth Spa Sounds for bank A & B, organized by type of sound.
9. Lighted bender, LED's and 2 digit screen changed to White."
"Chimera Synthesis BC16 - Analog patchable synthesiser
In excellent condition - Has only had light use
2x Voltage inverters
1x Banana plug to 1/4 in jack
1x Banana plug to 1/8 in Jack
15x Banana plug patch cables
Allen key for battery compartment
Uses 6x AAA batteries
Has a digital dual oscillator with many waveform combos and FM.
A digital LFO with various waves and analog ringmod input
ADSR Envelope, Analog VCF, Analog VCA
MIDI input
"Great working condition Future Retro Revolution 2 synth and sequencer. TB-303 clone, very specific range of sounds, but sounds amazing in that range, with or without overdrive (switch on the back, and switch for saw or square wave). 16 step programmable step-sequencer with 256 random patterns generated per sequence. Has a variety of built in effects, and can filter external audio. Midi and some CV capabilities. 10 year internal battery life (from date of manufacture, unlike the 1 year on version 1, can be replaced after this). Innovative circular design, built like a tank, full metal enclosure. One or two tiny scratches on front towards the bottom (see pic, minor). Comes with original manual and power supply."
"Tips on getting up to speed with u-he.com’s amazing Zebra2 synth. Also check out the new patches coming in my TOXIC Zebra library. Arriving 2nd half of February 2015!"
"This is to demonstrate how the MPK Mini can send signals to different MIDI channels on iOS, effectively being able to switch from one synth or patch to another straight from the controller. This is only going to work on synths that can receive MIDI signals on separate MIDI channels. The MPK MINI can also switch patches on certain iOS synths, such as Sunrizer, NLog, Gallileo, etc.
Featured on this video are the following apps:
1. Sunrizer (2 patches) [iTunes]
2. Arturia iMini [iTunes]
3. iGrand [iTunes]
4. DM1 drum machine [iTunes]
5. Alchemy [no longer on iTunes?]
6. Chord PolyPad [Polychord?]
Output was recorded from the iPad 3's headphone jack into MBOX Pro 3 and Cubase 7.5
"In this video, i demonstrate how to program the iVCS3's keyboard controller to play a custom standard-tuned patch, which can also be modulated by the joystick."
"E-mu SP1200, black version with fat slider knobs. Immaculate working condition. All buttons, sliders, pots and switches recently serviced to ensure full functionality. Included with listing is a 10 disk BeatBox Pros drum kit library on new floppy disks, a soft travel case with velour lining and custom black dust cover. Listing includes: E-mu SP1200 Power Cable Digital Owners Manual 10 Disk BeatBox Pros Drum Kit Library on New Floppy Disks Soft Travel Case Custom Black Dust Cover International Shipping"
"This is an original model grey Sp1200 that has been disguised as an SP12. This is NOT an SP12, hence the disk drive! This unit features the highly-revered SSM 2044 filters. Also included are 2 floppy disks containing the latest Operating System.
Cosmetically it has a brand new SP12 faceplate, and white paint job on the shell. Internally it has new faders, a new disk drive, and a new backlight in the LCD screen. All buttons were cleaned and lubricated.
Not only does this one of a kind unit look great, but it works great too. All faders, and buttons work smoothly. All outputs are hiss free! I ran the internal diagnostics routine and everything was as it should be. The paint job was done with auto enamel and UV clear-coated for a long life! It should stand up even better than the original. If you want a very clean, fully-functioning SP1200 with a unique look---this is the one!"
"More playing around with the EMU SP1200 Drum machine. Simple quick and easy the SP1200 is a no nonsense sampling drum machine with a distinct 12bit sound. A staple in 90's Hip-Hop music the SP1200, affectionately known SP is still used today by many who know it's worth and what it can bring to any musical arrangement.
Visit: http://www.thedaydreamsound.com and pick up a copy of my albums, The Daydream Sound I, II & III."
Awesome bit of sound design in this portion of the film. I'm curious how much was recorded during the scene vs. afterwards. 
