MATRIXSYNTH

at 5/31/2006 12:23:00 AM

"Welcome to my pages on Vintage synthesizer restoration. On these pages I aim to have information on synthesizer restoration, links to parts, manuals, schematics and so on. I have been reading electronics sporadically since way back in the 90´s and I always was the kid who fixed my neighbors TV set or VCR. So naturally I started to open up my synthesizers as well and started investigating how these machines worked and what parts they used and so on. My interest in restoring these machines does not stop at getting them back to life, I also like to cosmetically enhance these instruments either back to their original state or to do some custom work on them."

Title link takes you there. Walkthroughs and tons of shots. Pretty cool. Man I want a PPG after seeing this.

at 5/31/2006 12:22:00 AM

If you haven't been checking out CDM lately, you've been missing some great coverage of Cybersonica 2006 like this device that plays scrps of torn paper. Yep... Title link takes you there. BTW, I love the tagging system on CDM, you can click on the cybersonica link and get all of the posts tagged with it. I wish Blogger had this.

at 5/31/2006 12:21:00 AM

"This MicroSynth purposely uses old electronic toys with the main sound modules being 2 toy rayguns from 1980, made by Kuson."

Cute synth. Title link takes you to more shots and info on GetLoFi.

at 5/31/2006 12:20:00 AM

Remember Ciat Lonbarde? He now has a paper circuit now. Title link takes you there. Sound samples will come. Via Subtle Noise Maker.

at 5/31/2006 12:18:00 AM

Resonating rice. Amazing. Via Music Thing. BTW, Tom thinks this video is spooky but has an even spookier video on his post. I don't know, I thought this video was pretty cool. That other video, though. Scared the crap out of me. So much so I won't post it here; you need to go there to see it. Freaky, freaky stuff I tell yeah - can't believe I actually watched the whole thing. Thanks Tom.

Update via the comments (thought this was pretty funny):

"Doktor Future said...
This is so good. I'm happy to see that humanity is so close to discovering anti-gravity and personal psycho-shields.

On another note, it would be cool if there'd be a movie where the dead communicate with resonance patterns. Sort of like that lame 'EVP - Electronic Voice Phenomenon', but this would be 'URC - Undead Rice Communicator'."

at 5/31/2006 12:17:00 AM

Shots pulled from this post on craigslist. Details below.

Details:

"This is a completely assembled and working modular synth.

( Those unfamiliar with Formant may wish to google-search for background.
Search "Formant Modular" or "Elektor Formant" )

They were kits that hardcore electronic wizards assembled. This one has been built by a professional electronic technician and I have never seen so much attention to detail paid to the soldering, wiring layout and assembly. The builder was totally anal about putting this together.

This is a complete "Book 1" Kit, all hard-wired in a cabinet with a keyboard.
3 x VCO (multi-waveforms out)
3 x LFO (multi-waveforms out)
1 x VCA
2 x VCF
1 x RFM (parametric eq)
1 x COM (main output with bass, treble and mid eq)
2 x Ring Modulators
With patch-cables and connector for 61-note keyboard that has portmento and vibrato.

A 2x8 sequencer is also included. The synth itself is hardwired, meaning you don't need patch cables to make sounds. But you can add patch cables for extra deep modulation, sweeps, etc.

The VCFs cover the full range of Moog, Arp and Oberheim sounds via the LP, HP, BP and Notch selectable filters. In addition, there are unique sounds that the Formant is good at that I have never heard out of any other synthesizer.

It is basically (more than) equal to a Minimoog or Arp 2600, but allows deep depth for those wishing to create complex and layered custom synthesizer sounds like a filter sweep that goes on for days and days and days.

$2500 Firm."

NOTE: This is not for sale via Matrixsynth. Just pulled the details for reference and posterity. If you are interested in the unit, click on the title link and contact the seller.

at 5/31/2006 12:16:00 AM

Title link takes you to more shots by Jason Proctor. This one is up for sale; if interested contact Jason.

at 5/31/2006 12:15:00 AM

Title link takes you to shots pulled from this auction. There is a great shot of the back side of the MPG-80. After seeing it I realized I've never seen the back side before. It's also a table top unit to my surprise; I've only seen the MPG racked before.