Analog Solutions Modifications Page

I was searching the net for more info on a Moog Prodigy Modular picture I have. I came across Analog Solutions' Modifications Page. I didn't realize how many modifications they had for vintage analog synths. Title link will take you there with more shots.

Listed Mods as of this post:

Roland SH101 modular upgrade
Roland SH101 cut-down modular upgrade
Roland MC202 modular upgrade
Roland SH09 keyboard removal
Roland SH09 keyboard removal
Roland SH3a modular upgrade and keyboard removal
ARP Axxe modular upgrade and keyboard removal
ARP Odyssey modular upgrade and keyboard removal
SCI Pro 1 modular upgrade
Moog Prodigy modular upgrade
Moog Radio Shack MG1 basic CV upgrade
EDP Wasp rack mounting
EDP Wasp modular upgrade
Roland TR606 / TR303 blue LED mod
Roland TR606 / TR303 blue LED mod
Roland TB303 BORG modification
Roland TB303 BORG modification
Roland TB303 BORG modification
Roland TR606 separate audio outs
Roland TR606 tonal mod (extra pots)
Roland CR78 tonal mod (extra pots)
Roland TR808 tonal mod (extra pots)
Roland CR8000 tonal mod (extra pots)
Roland TR808 MIDI kit

Analog Solutions Four Voice

Analog Solutions produced the SEMblance Oberheim SEM clone. Well it looks like they are now coming out with a Four Voice. Title link takes you to the Analog Solutions site.

Analog Solutions Four Voice Prototype

WP-20 Mini Synth

Another from GetLoFi. How about I just post a pic and say click through to GetLoFi for more. Back to scrounging the net... : )

Yamaha Gear List and Timeline

Via GetLoFi. Kick ass find by Circuit Master. The list also includes key technology introductions like PASS (Pulse Analog Synthesizer System for the CS series). Wow! I never knew they refered it to PASS. Some key points below just in case they delete the list on us (have fun spotting your favorites : ).

1962 Fist product on their list
D-2

1966 Silicon transistor
E-2, A-3

1970 IC (Integrated Circuit)
EX-42, B-6E, B12, B-12R, E-3R, YC-20, YC-30

1975 LSI (Large Scale IC)
VCO, VCF, VCA (Voltage Control Technology)
GX-1, CSY-2, BK-2

1977 PASS(Pulse Analog Synthesizer System)
E-30, E-50, E-70, EX-1, EX-2, A-40, A-60, B-40, B-60, B-45, C-40, C-60, D-80, CS-50, CS-60, CS-80, CP20, CS-10, CS-30, CS-30L, SS30

1981 FM Tone Generator (Frequency Modulation System)
E-75, E-45, 6000, PS-10, PS-20, PS-30, GS1, GS2, CS-70M, CP11, CP25, CP35, SK15

1982 CD
A-505, B-205, B-405, B-605, B-805, C-405, C-605, 7000, HS-200, HS-500, PS-30B, PS-3(I),(S), PC-100, PSS-30, MP-1, HS-400, HS-501, PS-300, CE20, CS01, SY20, CE25, CP11W, CP7

1983 VLSI (Very Large Scale IC) MIDI
FX-1, FX-3, FX-10, FX-20, FS-100, FS-200, FS-300, FS-500, MR-1, PC-50, PS-35, PS-35S, PS-55, PS-55S, PC-1000, MK-100, YP-10, YP-20, YP-30, YP-40 · DX7, DX9, PF12, KX1, DX1, PF10, PF15

1987 AWM Tone Generator (Sampling System)
HS-4, HS-5, HS-6, HS-7, HS-8, HX-1, HX-3, HX-5, CHX-1, CVP-10, CVP-6, CVP-8, CLP-500, CLP-100, CVP-100MA, CVP-100PE, PSS-130, PSS-470, PSS-570, PSR-22, PSR-32, PSR-12, PSS-370, VSS-30, PSR-80, PSR-90, DSR-1, RX17, DX7S, TX802, ARM1, QX3, DX7-2C, WX7, RX7, V2, PF85, TX16W, TX1P

1991 GM MD
EL-30, EL-50, EL-70, EL-90, CVP-55, CVP-65, CVP-35, CVP-45, CVP-75, YPP-15, YPP-35, PSR-31, PSR-100, PSR-200, PSR-400, PSR-500, PSS-102, PSS-104, DD-11, PSR-6700, RY30, SY99, TG100

1993 VA Tone Generator (Physical Modeling System)
EL-20, EL-27, CVP-25, CVP-83, CVP-85, CVP-87, DD-3, PSR-110, PSR-210, PSR-300, PSR-310, PSR-410, PSR-510, PSR-1700, PSR-2700, TG300, VL1, CBX-K3, CBX-S3, CBX-D5, CBX-302

1996 SoftSynthesizer
CLP-311, CLP-411, CLP-511, CLP-611, CLP-811, CLP-911, DD-50, PSR-190, PSR-220, PSR-230, PSR-78, AR-100 · G1D, G50, P50m, QY700, VL70m, CS1x, CBX-PCC10, MU90, MU90B

1998 FS Tone Generator (FM + Formant Shaping System)
EL-900, CLP-810S, CLP-820, CLP-840, CLP-860, CLP-880, CVP-600, PSR-195, PSR-225, PSR-79, PSR-D1, EX5, P-200, EX5R, EX7, WX5, FS1R, CS2x, EX5S, RM1x, SU700, CBX-K2, MU100B, MU128, MU15, SW1000XG

2004 Internet Direct Connection
ELS-01/01C(STAGEA), CVP-309, CVP-307, CVP-305, CVP-303, CVP-301, PSR-3000, PSR-1500, PSR-450, PSR-295, PSR-293, PSR-175, DGX-505, DGX-305, DGX-205, DGX-203, DD-55C

A little Oberheim SEM P*rn on a Tuesday Afternoon

Came accross the following two Oberheim shots in my synth p*rn collection. Not sure where I got these. If you know please post and I'll update this with info. Title link takes you to bigger shots.

Modded Oberheim SEM Tower



Two Oberheim Four Voices side by side. This is just plain classy. Ga. Ga. Ga...

History Channel piece on Drum Machines

Update: From the source. It aired on More Gadgets on Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00pm ET. You can purchase the DVD for $25 or wait for it to show up On Demand cable if you have it.


In via Ben Vehorn on AH. Title link takes you to History Channel's Modern Marvels page, but I couldn't find the piece. Maybe it hasn't made the site yet? Will need to keep an eye out on it.

Ben Via AH:
"The show "Modern Marvels" on the History Channel just did a piece on
the history of drum machines. Though it wasn't ridiculously in-depth
(8-10 minutes), it was pretty accurate and cool to see. They started
with metronomes, then showed a Wurlitzer drum machine (I think it was a
Sideman), then went into the home organs and analog drum machines (Korg
55, TR-808). They talked about how sampling changed everything and had
some guy demo-ing a Linn 9000 (though no LM-2, which seemed an
oversight), then went into V-drums and grooveboxes."

Suzuki Omnichord

Update:
"To my knowledge, the first Omnichord was introduced in 1981 (1982 in
the western hemisphere).
I think the 1975 model as advertised is as credible as a 1975 Buchla 200E. :-)

Senso"


Update: Shots of the original in via AH.

http://www.vintageplanet.nl/pics/sf2004/Omnichord-1.jpg
http://www.vintageplanet.nl/pics/sf2004/Omnichord-2.jpg



Update: Picture from Pimp Daddy Nash. That ain't made in 1975. That's just crapy advertising. Lame.



Update: Make sure to check out the comments of this post. I can't get through the title link to check it out for myself, but according to Pimp Daddy Nash (gotta love that alias : ) ), this unit has midi. One slight problem, midi didn't come out until 1983...

Update: From Bryan Carrigan via AH:

"Here's a track made with the omnichord beat, pad, and harp
pretty exposed in the intro. These are great for writing songs!

click on "tutelary genius"

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/uhp"

Retro Thing has a post up on the Suzuki Omnichord, now the Suzuki QChord. The post got me wondering when this thing originally came out and if it was analog to start. Sure enough it was. The title link will take you to a site that has more info and shots, and actually has one for sale.



"Suzuki OmniChord OM-300 Model Analog Keyboard Synthesizer, c. 1975 (yeah right, this is the later model with midi), made in Japan, serial # 06300, ivory plastic finish, original box case."

Update via temp1 in the comments:
"Hi, the brown Omnichord OM-27 (ca. 1981) pictured is my Omniconcertino, that I modified with all the upholstry-tacks as body contacts and a guitar-pedal delay.

check here for more info and pictures of unmodified Omnis:

http://www.klangbureau.de/Omnicon_E.html
http://www.klangbureau.de/Omnihist_E.html"

Motus Mavis

Shots of the Motus Mavis keep popping up on my randomn photo player, so I guess it means I should put up a post. : ) Title link takes you to the Motus Mavis Site including more pics and samples. Amazing site design btw.

I always thought the contols on this looked like mini saw blades. Wicked.


From the site:
I am constantly developing new techniques of creating and modyfying sound with electronics, and various ideas can be incorporated into a comissioned work. Below are some descriptions of my original designs.

Granular Delay Oscillators Filters Modulators Sequencers LFO Construction

All the Synthesizers I create are one-of-a-kind, custom built, and totally original. I use only the highest quality parts and materials, and design the circuitry from scratch. Clearly this method prevents me from competing with mass produced synthesizers, however, the new possibilities and inspiring designs are meant for those who desire something personal and unique, not available as a preset. Please email me at: computer_jones @yahoo.com

Takla Makan - Spiraling: Sequentix P3 Driving Reason

Absolutely beautiful track in via Tony Allgood (Takla Makan). Title link takes you there. No log-in required, but you might have to temporarily disable your pop-up blocker for the track window to launch. It's worth it. I have it looped while I work. I need a P3.

Gleeman Pentaphonic on the 'bay

An even rarer synth on the 'bay. You don't see these too often.

Roland System100 on the 'bay

Beautiful Roland System 100 on the 'bay. Title link will take you to more shots taken for posterity.

Akai MPC 2500

Via Sonic State. Title link takes you to more.

Analog System RS Integrator Demo

Via REwire on Vintage Synth Explorer. Impressive range of sound.

Yamaha Electone Site

Fred Lui dropped by to post a comment on my GX1 Site post. He included a link to his site dedicated to the Yamaha Electone line of instruments including the EX21, EX42, GX1, EX1, EX2, FX1, HX1, ELX1, and ELX1m. Click through title link for more including larger shots. Now if I cold only read the site. : )

Yamaha GX1

Different Skies - Electronic Space Music Festival

Groovy. I think this is the first animated gif on my site! : )



In via AH. Title link will take you to the daily photo log. Looks amazing. Wish I was there. Check out the site for more info on what it's all about.

"HOW MANY PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN DIFFERENT SKIES?

Typically, there are about 20 participants at Different Skies in Arcosanti including musicians, video artists, interns, and production folks. This is limited by the amount of housing space available to us for the event and by the amount of stage space and mixing channels for the main concert. This allows everyone to participate in the proceedings; there are always groups of people talking or playing who have room for one more, and there is a good feeling of community.

The Saturday concert typically gets an attendence of over 100 people."

PPG Wave 2.3 Rack

Wow! I never knew these even existed.



"PPG Wave 2.3 Synth custom rackmount version. I hear that there were only
about 10 of these worldwide. Very good cosmetic condition. Unit is a classic"