Alkex Professor Softsynths Midi Controller

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"Handmade midi controller for softsynth, originally designed for SCI Prophet emulation but it could work with just about any softsynths. I believe this is one of the prototypes made by Alex Alkex before it was mass produced, hence it doesn't have the graphic face plate. I mainly used it with my Arturia Prophet VS, as you can see the controller layout is exactly like a Prophet, so using it is really intuitive and a joy."

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Mode Machines ALKEX SID SN 3308204-215

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Alkex Professor Prophet V MIDI controller

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You can find details and videos of the Alkex Professor here.

"Super rare, no longer made. Excellent condition, original owner.

Features include: MIDI in and out, built-in USB-MIDI interface, optionally USB bus powered, control of 52 parameters, included power supply, and 5-year warranty (2-year warranty in the brochure).

It has 27 rotary dials, 25 switches, 27 LED indicators, and is entirely re-mappable via MIDI learn.

23-inches in length, 5.5 inches high, and 5-inches deep."

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ALKEX Prophet 5 VST Controller

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"Very rare item, handmade by Alkex. Controller custom made for controlling Prophet V VST. I use it for my Arturia, Native Instrument and Plugiator Prophet Vs. Comes with PC editor for editing controller number assigning or alternatively you can edit the controller no. in your VST instrument so you can use one template for all your P5. PC editor can store 4 templates so you can use it for other VST with similar parameters.

Wooden casing in excellent condition, no scratch, all pots and buttons work. perfectly and transmitting CC without issues..."

See this post for video of one in use. You can search the site for ALKEX Prophet 5, for previous posts.

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Alkex Prophet 5 Synth Programmer

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"Rare Alkex Prophet 5 software MIDI controller. Sends MIDI CC's to control all kinds of software but specifically designed for Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 software emulations such as Arturia Prophet 5 or Native Instruments Pro 5."

Mode Machines Professor Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Style Midi Controller

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I believe this was originally the Alkex Professor.  See the Alkex channel below for more.

"The Professor is a custom built midi controller that will take your experience of Prophet5 virtual instruments to a new level.

It's not practical to play an analog emulation with a mouse, especially when it offers so many real time parameters. Generic midi controllers are fun but you have to remember which knob does what!

The Professor features:

-Full control over the Prophet5 synth with 25 illuminated push buttons, 27 knobs
-Included software (MAC, PC & LINUX) to remap each and every parameter.
-USB powered plug and play so you don't require any midi interfaces, drivers or power supplies.
-Total update function that sends all knob/switch positions in a single midi burst to update your synth after a patch change (repeat the same button 10 times).
-High quality laser cut red oak
-Portable with compact footprint ( 42cm x 13cm x 6cm)

Get ready to rediscover your virtual instrument!"

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Alkex Professor Prophet-5 Style Controller with Arturia V-Collection

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MODE Machines SID Teardown

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Note the circuit board reads:

"DESIGNED IN CALIFORNIA BY ALKEX FOR MODE MACHINES

MADE IN GERMANY.  2012 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED."

Mode Machines @ NAMM 2013 Fluxwithit.com

Published on Jan 30, 2013 flux302·107 videos

"Mode maschines was on hand to show off it's new filter boxes and drum machines."

Note he states the x0xb0x2 has a Commodore 64 chip in it. I wonder if he mixed it up with their SID box or if the 2 denotes an extra SID chip. Note the Alkex controller for Arturia's Prophet-5 and the Surfin Kangaroo sequencer and of course the Juno-106 and EDP Wasp filter clones.

Mode Machines SID + XOXBOX Duet

Published on Oct 28, 2012 by alkexinstruments

"A little jam with SID and XOXBOX MK2.
Ableton is sending the clock to both devices"

Nyan cat - played by Mode machines SID (lead) + xoxbox mk2 (bass)

Published on Oct 29, 2012 by alkexinstruments

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New ALKEX Florindo Render

via Ted Petsas in the comments of this post

ALKEX Instruments Florindo & OBZT

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I'm not finding any info on the site, but they are in the top logo animation.

Update: new render of the Florindo below via Ted Petsas in the comments: "Found this on their Facebook page from July 2011."

ALKEX Instruments SID

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"SID is an 8-Bit desktop synthesizer with a double personality.

It’s simplistic layout and ease of use delivers pleasure at the first touch and it’s familiar step sequencer will have you programming patterns and beats in no time. 3 expression knobs control the key features of each Patch for instant results.

But don’t let it’s simplicity fool you:
The supplied SID STUDIO SOFTWARE enables you to tweak every parameter under the hood! Draw and design your patches with instant feedback from the SID. Also check out the NERD-PANEL, a powerful interactive blueprint which enables you to address the chip one pin at a time – also a great educational tool.

Features
100+ Patches
50+ Wavetables drum sounds/effects
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT

What’s in the box
SID
Manual
Power Supply"

ALKEX also brought us Ball Beats, the Professor Prophet-5 controller for Arturia's VST, and a number of iOS apps. See the Alkex label below for more.

ALKEX Professor - Prophet 5 Midi Controller for Arturia VST

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"It has to be said, whether we like it or not, today's virtual instruments sound very close to the analog gear they emulate.

They look good, sound amazing but how do they feel? like a mouse

Whats the point of beautiful on screen knobs if you have to reach for them with a mouse... ONE AT A TIME ??

Introducing Professor:

-27 Soft touch Knobs
-25 illuminated Switches
-Built in USB-MIDI
-USB Bus powered (no need for batteries or a power cord)
-Configuration software (all OS) to re-map the device to suit your needs.

Red Oak wood enclosure

Convenient compact size: 16 1/2" x 5" x 3"

All hand built to last and fully tested by myself in Los Angeles.

Ships with USB Cable. Returns accepted within 30 days for full refund.

3 year warranty"

Update: you can catch some videos of the controller in this previous post. ALKEX also brought us Ball Beats. See the ALKEX label below for muore.

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Synths Dominate NAMM Oddities 2012

Every year Barry Wood of The Other Room comes out with his list of NAMM Oddities. This year, synths dominate the list. Click through for the descriptions, other oddities and links to previous NAMM years.

This year's winner was the Dewanatron Hymnotron. You can catch my NAMM video of the Hymnotron and more in my NAMM 2012 Megapost here.

Others on the list include:

Alkex Instruments BallBeats
Keith McMillen Instruments QuNeo
WMD Pedals
WayOutWare SynthX
Smithson Martin, Inc. Emulator
NoiseFX, Inc. Palindrome PD-1
Beat Kangs Electronics, LLC Beat Thang
Surfin Kangaroo Studio eurorack quad-surround panner & iOS editor
Moog Music 500-series ladder filter
The Schmidt Monster Analog

NAMM 2012: Mode Machines & Livid Instruments Booth Pics

flickr set by MATRIXSYNTH

Note the Livid case with eurorack modules. surfin kangaroo step sequencer, DTronics DT-200 JX-3P hardware editor, Oakley filter, Simmonizer DrumSynth SDS-1 & Alkex Ball Beats also featured.

Ball Beats - Electro By Alkex Instruments

"It takes balls of steal to compose a beat!

Position the balls over the gears to build your favorite rhythms.

Electro Edition features samples from classic electronic drum machines including TR808, TR909, TR606, TR707 and more!

Features include:

-24 samples to choose from.
-Change the tempo and bend the pitch on the fly!
-Randomize button to shuffle the sounds.

Hours of fun guaranteed!" There's a separate Halloween app as well.

You can find a video of the app here. You might remember the original hardware from Alkex in this post.


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BALL BEATS by Alkex - 6 Channel 8 Step Midi Step Sequencer/Drum machine

YouTube Uploaded by alkexinstruments on Nov 20, 2011

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Playing Marimba with Ball beats.
Demonstrating different track modes.

Live video with Rhodes Overdubbed."

Ball Beats - Alkex Instruments

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8x6 Midi Drum Sequencer"

Alkex Instruments Professor Prophet-5 MIDI Controller

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"You must already be familiar with the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 and it's legendary sound - if not, read the description below!

The is a beautiful custom midi controller hand crafted in the USA for virtual instrument users who have the sound, but need the feel of the Prophet5.

The will make you re-discover the virtual instrument that you already know and love. This is as close as you will get to the real thing!

All the fun in synthesizers lies in the ability to create your sounds with easy to reach controls.

This baby offers 27 knobs and 25 switches to play with!!!

It was designed for Arturia's PROPHET 5 software but can be re-mapped to any hardware or software emulation using the included patch management software ( OSX/PC/LINUX)

Specs:

-Midi Out
-Midi In (forwards incoming messages to save a midi port)
-Usb (to power the unit from a laptop/computer)
-9V in for supplied PSU
- Software (mac/pc/linux) to upload different midi setups to the unit
-Re-send button (updates all knob/switch positions after a patch change etc)

This machine is a labor of love and I stand by my work. I'll offer full support and be sure to have you up and running in no time"

Prophet 5 Midi Controller: Alkex instruments Professor playing Focus Carnival Fugue

YouTube Uploaded by alkexinstruments on Apr 16, 2011


Alkex Instruments PROFESSOR ProphetV Midi Controller playing Super Mario Bros Bowser Castle Theme

previously posted

With appologies to Rick Wakeman

previously posted