Thomas Dolby - The Ghost of Faffner Hall - The Jim Henson Company

Published on Apr 19, 2012 The Jim Henson Company

"When Farkas buys a robot to help him get rid of the musicians of Faffner Hall on Make a New Sound Day, the gang borrows some parts from the robot to construct a synthesizer so they can make all kinds of new sounds. Fughetta doesn't understand how a synthesizer works so the Wild Impressario turns to his best source, Thomas Dolby, to explain it to her."

5... 6... 7... 8! Ha ha haaaa!

via Scott Rise of Division 6 on Facebook & Gur of Tiptop Audio.

Sesame Street's The Count checking out some Tiptop Audio euro-crack at NAMM 2014. I think he likes it.

Best, NAMM, Pic, EVER.

Circuit Bent Sesame Street Elmo's Giggle Gang Piano by freeform delusion

Published on Feb 2, 2013 freeformdelusion·61 videos

"Sesame Street Elmo's Giggle Gang Piano

switched mono mini jack output
pitch up/down control
blue LED
two toggle and one latching switch - each one will loop the voice of each character singing, and they can all sing together which sounds super!!"

Buy a Crumar Performer and Get a Free Cookie

via Polynominal Musiq

Circuit Bent Elmo's World

YouTube Uploaded by FrankenMusik on Jul 22, 2011

via this auction

"This circuit bent Elmo's World Phone has pitch control, distortion effect and a loop glitch, all housed in the phone!

Half way through I kicked on the an Alesis delay for added effect to Elmo's already twisted voice. They need this on Sesame Street.

http://www.frankenmusik.blogspot.com/

Distortion Glitch
1/8" Output Jack
Output Selector Switch
Drone/Loop Switch
Runs on 2 "AA" Batteries, not included"

Circuit Bent Elmo

YouTube Uploaded by FrankenMusik on Jul 10, 2011

"Yet another fun Elmo Bent Toy. Originally this toy was a Silly Parts Talking Elmo. Unfortunately I do not have any of the accessories, but he is still loads of fun to play/sample from.

There are two basic mods, pitch control and power starve. About half way into the video I switch over to added effects; space like sounds from Elmo.

http://www.frankenmusik.blogspot.com"

" Power Starve
1/8" Output Jack
Pitch Control
Pitch Control Switch: Pitch ON/OFF/(ON)
Runs on 2 "AA" Batteries

This is a custom Circuit Bent toy that offers some great sounding glitches. Alter Elmo's voice and send him into drones by limiting the power to the CPU (brain); this is the Blue Control knob atop Elmo's head-appropriately place.

Originally this was a Silly Parts Talking Elmo and unfortunately I do not have all the accessories. Released in 2003 and discontinued in 2009. From what I gather a bit of rare toy, but not my forte. I fashioned a couple of aluminum pins that activate the switches in Elmo's body. The switches (8 of them) are located at his hands, feet head, belly and nose. If you have plans to dress him up, you are out of luck :).

Electronically, this moderately modified toy is in great working order. Battery cover is in place. Elmo has some minor scratches and scuffs."

Muppet Show Dr. Teeth

via this auction


"Dr Teeth with hat:
6½ inches
Synthesizer w/stand:
3 inches"

3 inches after the previous post...
miniature...
hmm...

keep posting...

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Sesame Street: Herbie Hancock Makes Sounds

YouTube via SesameStreet | August 07, 2008

"For more videos and games check out our new website at http://www.sesamestreet.org

In this video, Herbie Hancock shows kids electronic music.

Sesame Street is a production of Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization which also produces Pinky Dinky Doo, The Electric Company, and other programs for children around the world."

Be sure to see the Sesame Street label below for more.

The Muppets: Pöpcørn

YouTube via MuppetsStudio | July 02, 2010

"[CAPTIONED]
(c) 2010 The Muppets Studio, LLC
Official Website: http://muppets.com
Official Twitter: http://Twitter.com/MuppetsStudio
Official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/muppets"

And the original done with the Moog modular synthesizer:

Gershon Kingsley - Popcorn


sometest353 | June 16, 2007

The Original Popcorn Video cuz i didn't found it on youtube."

Stevie Wonder and Grover with an ARP 2600 on Sesame Street

Image in via Obscotch.

vids below

see the Sesame Street label below for more Sesame Street on MATRIXSYNTH.


YouTube via sawing14s — May 09, 2007 — From episode 514.


Grover and Stevie Wonder on Sesame Street, 1973

Elmo Phone

YouTube via RothMobot — May 28, 2010 —

"Though this nice, hand held device uses a crystal for it's clock , and therefore shouldn't be hackable with out a custom built precision timer sub-circuit, it did, however, clock down nicely when two pins on its central IC chip were connected. The toy also has a USB port and can download a "name" from an online list. In this video it's set to 'Marco.'"

Sesame Yellow

"RothMobot — May 28, 2010 —

"This device was hacked by our good friend, Creme DeMentia. It is full of glitches, clock bends, and loops."

Phonics Bot
RothMobot — May 28, 2010 —

"This toy has a classic clock bend that glitches nicely on the low end. By jamming a screwdriver into the toy's mechanism you can cause the device to loop nicely."

Sesame Street: Martians Radio

YouTube via SesameStreet — July 02, 2009 —

"If you're watching videos with your preschooler and would like to do so in a safe, child-friendly environment, please join us at http://www.sesamestreet.org

The Martians discover a radio.

Sesame Street is a production of Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization which also produces Pinky Dinky Doo, The Electric Company, and other programs for children around the world."

via Bret Truchan

Transmissions from Gumby?

Gumby on the Moon

YouTube via GumbyVideos — October 08, 2009 —

Somehow, Gumby gets on the moon, but while relaxing, the moon itself starts to attack him!

This is the first episode of the Gumby show, and was the first appearence of Gumby in an Art Clokey production.

The Muppets: Bohemian Rhapsody

video upload by The Muppets

custom red synth?

image at 3:01

via Laura

Moog on Sesame Street

Sesame Street - Elephants (big, bigger, biggest)

video upload by I'mThisGuy

"Animated segment featuring some nifty Moog synthesizer music. There were several segments made for Sesame Street and The Electric Company that used this type of music, I'll try to put together a playlist of them when I get a chance."

Classic Sesame Street animation - truck puzzle

video upload by NantoVision

"A stop-motion slide puzzle, with some great Moog synthesizer sounds. There are two more of these segments, "It's an Elephant" and "It's a Boy"."

Animal vs. Voyager

flickr by the_electrosushi

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The Wonderful Wogglebug

YouTube via MAKEN0ISE. And Burt.
"The Wogglebug is an analog electronic instrument designed by Grant Richter, and inspired by Don Buchla. Grant has been kind enought to make the circuit available to the synth DIY community, and so some of us have built our own WOGGLEBUGS!"
Update via Ross in the comments if you want one: http://diy.czmok.de/Group-Buys.66.0.html

D-Lab Electronics Multi Plexer

images via this auction

Details:
"GETLOFI.Com
The Multi-Plexer will produce those famous sounds that you grew up hearing on Lost and Space, The Forbidden Planet, Star Trek and other Sci-Fi classics. The name was assigned, simply because that’s what it does. The circuit sends an analog signal around in a circle, bending and distorting it, like a ring modulator. However, the MP is a FREE RUNNING Synth. No input is required for it to operate. But if you input a signal (like your guitar) it will ride the MP self generated wave. The end product is a result of many manipulations. I cannot describe its sounds in words. Please listen to the links and judge for yourself.

Multi-Plexer.MP3
Multi-Plexer.MP3
Multi-Plexer.Wav

Circuit:
The circuit is a basic pure Analog Synth (not noisy digital) with Depth, Sustain, Impact, Rate, Frequency and Volume adjustments. Only TOP Quality components were utilized. “Spared no expense” The circuit board was custom manufactured using a photo-etch system. It runs on 2- 9vdc batteries (included). Totally isolated circuit will not produce hum or ground loops on your Guitar amp or stereo as other plug in the wall synths do. This is a great gadget to add to your rock band as a creepy, self running, sound generator. It’s also a lot of fun to just play with on your home stereo. This device runs at a low frequency, therefore, it responds well to Bass guitars and keyboard inputs. It's initial design was intended for generation of neat sound effects. The input jack came later.

Check out the MP3 files that my friend in OK sent me (see links above). The original circuit was developed in the 1970’s. 30 of them have sold on the ebay so far. See my feedback for great comments on this device. This gadget is not available anywhere besides D-Lab. In other words, you will be getting a very unique item. My investment per unit is $70.00 (parts), excluding numerous hours of layout and construction time. The cost have elevated due to the cosmetic upgrades. I am doing my best to provide a top notch product. I realize that my gadget is small league compared to the big hitters (Moog, Paia & Korg). I just hope that you enjoy it. Bands around the country have been e-mailing me with great reports incorporating the Multi-Plexer's weird sound into their gigs. This device is great for Band Background weird noise or making your instrument act crazy!

This device is intended for fun or interface with your band equipment, not for development of a new Outer Limits episode. The cost is much less than store bought models and it is fully portable, unlike anything else on the market. Please e-mail me with questions or concerns before bidding. Unit comes with a nifty overview sheet for operating this crazy instrument."