Buchla 200e Emulation with a Clavia Nord Modular

via Matthew on AH:

"Personally, I think they sound nothing alike. In fact, the NM patch was trying to simulate the Analog 259 and not the 259e.

Real 200e:
2006-218_buchla.mp3

This is from when I tried to build a "259" in my micro modular.
nord_noodle.mp3"

Future Retro XS Synthesizer

YouTube via FutureRetroSynths. via Nathan.
Update: YouTube is being a pain. If you see an error message instead of the videos, click here for them.

the DOWNGRADE - saw source

YouTube via thesquarewaveparade
"the downgrade using just a held key saw wave from a polysix."

Admin: Note on the Forum

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Analogue Heaven Synth Museum DVDs Vol 1- 2

via this auction
"After 10 years of waiting this DVD contains the uncut, full versions of the DEMOS. It is brilliant it is around 2 hours long. It does not have all the fancy video effects of the original, it just gets down to show you the demos as performed on the day of the museum opening.some of the demos last as long as 20 minutes instead of the 2 minutes on the original video volume 1 contains The Bob Moog speech in full version Martin Smith from Mellotron Archives giving a demo on the Mk2, Bob moog complete with wine glass being shown Mellotron demos, ( 1 glass too many ) followed by Steve Hackett of Genesis fame also on Mellotrons showing the MK2, model 400 and model 300. Then Bob Moog again with his famous modulars Rick Smith of the " Underworld" on the ARP2600 Finishing with Matthias Becker on the EMS Synthi 100 AVAILABLE IN BOTH NTSC AND PAL Volume 2 contains John Savannah on the Yamaha CS80 Nick Magnus on the Roland VP330 Paul Wiffen on EDP Wasp Silvia & Igor on Moog Memorymoog Mark Shreeve on Moog Memorymoog Andy Thomas on PPG 2.3 and Waveterm B Paul Wiffen on Elka Synthex Julian Colbeck with brief demo on ARP Odyssey and Minimoog followed by a demo on the Sequential Prophet 5 THESE WERE SOLD ON EBAY BEFORE BY MY HUSBAND, WHO OWNED THE MUSEUM BUT SINCE HE IS TOO BUSY I AM SELLING THEM INSTEAD"

Spectral Audio Neptune

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"Spectral Audio Neptune Analog Mono Synth & MIDI-CV converter
The Neptune is an all-analog mono synthesizer with plenty of features to keep the sonic explorer happy. Real knobs and switches make it a joy to work with live, and the inclusion of the built-in MIDI to CV converter means it can be used to interface modern MID gear to older analog equipment. The Neptune also includes an audio input for processing external signals (guitar, vocals, drum machines, etc.) through the Neputne's sound- shaping circuitry. This particular unit is gold-faced, and in like-new condition. Here is the conclusion from Sound On Sound magazine's review of the Neptune:

"The continuing popularity of analogue synths is founded on two main features: their sounds, and the immediacy with which those sounds can be created and tweaked. Spectral Audio's Neptune achieves pretty well in both respects. Sound-wise, it's a reasonably versatile monosynth with a few unusual features, which make it particularly suited to the production of weird noises. And although there are no patch memories, and the controls don't transmit MIDI data to be recorded in a sequencer, it's a breeze to use, what with every parameter having a dedicated (and clearly labelled!) knob, switch or button. Those seeking to add a bit of genuine analogue sparkle to their studios will not regret putting the Neptune on their auditioning list." (read the entire Sound on Sound review here)

Performance Features
Oscillators:
* 3 very stable VCOs; 1 & 2 offer Sawtooth and Pulse Waves
* 4 Octave Range Switch for VCO2
* Ring Modulation and Sync Features for VCO 1 & 2
* VCO 3 can be switched between LFO and Sub Oscillator Modes
* White Noise Generator
* Slide Function, switchable by MIDI Controller 65 (Portamento)
* External Signal Input

LFO:
* 5 Shapes; VCO 2 can also be a Modulation Source
* LFO MIDI Clock Sync
* 4 Modulation targets: VCO 1 and 2, Cutoff and Mixer

Filter:
* 24 dB MOOG Style, Self-resonant Filter with Highpass and Lowpass Modes

Envelopes:
* Dedicated ADSR Envelope for the Filter with Positive or Negative Modulation
* Second ADSR Envelope for VCA Volume

Effects:
* Distortion and ‘Fuzzer’ Effect

MIDI:
* 5 Octave Range MIDI-CV Converter
* MIDI controlled Cutoff and Modulation
* Velocity Sensitive
* CV and Gate In/Output (switchable)

General:
* Pure Analogue Technology
* 2 Unit Rackmount Enclosure
* Violet, Silver or Gold coloured Front Panel

Spectral Audio (click on the Neptune link to get to the audio demos)."

DSI Prophet '08

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# Includes power adapter, manual and DVD documentary
# Leopard Wood sides, RED back lit pitch/mod wheels
# Sequential Circuits nameplate (I can remove this if you'd like)
# Audio Example featuring all parts by the Prophet '08

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Bananalogue Serge WVX

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"Awseome collection of wave folders in one compact Frac format module. Read all about it at the Bananaloge website here. Bananalogue makes some of the most well designed and higest quality modules available."

From the Searge site: "The WVX is based on the classic Wave Multiplier module designed by Serge Tcherepnin. Top and bottom sections of the unit are independent and transform an input wave in various ways. The effect is non-linear and useful on both audio and control voltage range wave forms, the most pronounced effect coming from low harmonic content waveforms like sine and triangle.

The top section has DC and AC coupled inputs that may be used alone or together. The signal from Out 1 of the top section adds odd overtones. Out 2 and 3 are from the Lockhart folder.

The bottom section is a full wave rectifier, transforming waves to positive voltage with even harmonics. Out 2 is a "squared" version of Out 1."

Note the Copyright print in the bottom shot. It includes Serge, Ken Stone and Seth Nemec.

Yamaha SK20

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Komegatone

flickr by human_kraig

These are labeled fatman, so I'm just guessing it's a PAiA fatman in a custom case. If you know, feel free to comment. Be sure to click on the bottom shot and look closely. That's a transparent face panel.


Update via Criag Dorety in the comments: "Hey, Komega here (Human_Kraig). Yes its a PAiA fatman with a custom case. I just finished building it yesterday.

Here's a little vid:" [below]


YouTube via k0m3g4
"this is a PAiA fatman synth kit built into an old suitcase that my grandmother used to store her oil paints. The face panel is laser etched/cut from transparent red acrylic."

genoQs Nemo

More info is now available on the genoQs website.

"Nemo is a high-end MIDI step sequencer, adding portability to the highly acclaimed functionality and user friendliness of Octopus. It is in many ways an Octopus in disguise, and one that feels equally well in a backpack or on your lap!

It features the same sequencing lighthouse features that Octopus users have enjoyed for years, including polyphonic steps, self-modulating and cross-modulating sequences, freely editable musical scales, user editable runtime directions, full-scale MIDI recording, and much more.

Nemo’s tactile and visual feedback, as in Octopus, is a physical experience so typical for traditional musical instruments. You know already that music is about your body as music is being felt, heard and played with Nemo. And the numbers behind it all.. no display? Well, do you really care? Yes, computers love them. We love light, color, and most of all music!"

Yellow Drum Machine

via Heinrich. Check out Let's Make Robots! for more.

Digital VCO

via Eric on the SDIY list.
"This is a voltage controlled DDS, implemented with a Cypress PSoC (Programmable System-on-Chip). It uses standard 1V/Octave control voltages over a 0-10V range and generates 8 different waveforms with a +/-5V swing as output. Output frequencies from 20Hz-20kHz are possible, and falling-edge sensitive hard-sync is also provided....

It was my 'freshman' SDIY project and a good introduction to the ins & outs. I like the idea of the PSoC, but the MCU is a bit underpowered, especially when it's running ISRs to handle all the housekeeping for the various peripherals. The ADCs & DACs are built out of Switched Cap blocks and don't have particularly fast conversion times either. It would be great for low-speed CV stuff thought - LFOs, EGs, etc. and I've got some ideas on the back burner for going further with some of those functions." You can find more info and samples here.

Update: Note that Eric did the firmware for the Modcan VCDO

Aeriel Studios

Aeriel Studios

of Thighpaulsandra


via Tara of AnalogSuicide.

Endorphin - Quad SID synth (first tests)

YouTube via fibranijevidra. via fischek
"..first sounds from my baby. Sorry for bad picture and sound quality. It was captured by digital photo camera. For more pictures: link" Interesting. This one appears to be the same as the one I put up here.

Divius TR808 clone

YouTube via fibranijevidra. via fischek
"First sound tests of BD and SD voices of Divius, a Roland TR808 drum machine clone.
Sorry for poor sound quality. It is taken with camera microphone."

Update via pilfermusic in the comments:
"It is important to note that these are Saha's very nice panel designs based upon the hard work and dedication of moogah (name withheld to protect the innocent). You rock Jeff!

You can learn more about the MB-808 TR-808 drum machine clone at the following websites.

http://www.eight-oh-eight.org/

Doug's sweet site - http://www.analognotes.com/mb808"

Butterfingers by Bomb the Bass

video here

The video was produced by Perish Factory where it is hosted.

via Steve.

Arduino Sequencer (first prototype)

YouTube via beamercola

"Tycho playing with my home built arduino midi sequencer. Still a work in progress!

First row is the standard note assignment
Second row is velocity (turned off in this video)
Third row is measure based global transposition

Tycho: http://tychomusic.com/
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/beamerco..."

via Beamer:
"Beamer here (from the Beamer Wall http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/2007/10/3aaasp-flickr-set-via-zonkout.html)

I've been working on a sequencer project for a while and I got some good footage of my good friend Scott Hansen from Tycho (http://tychomusic.com/) and ISO50 (http://iso50.com/) playing with it.

And some photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beamercola/sets/72157604225735849/

It's based off of the Arduino right now.
The first row is your standard note assignment The second row is velocity (turned off in this video) The third row is measure based global transposition

The next extension I'll be doing is pots on both sides of each row allowing you to trim the left or right side of the sequence.

Thanks for all your hard work on the blog!
Beamer"

Thank you!

EWI Solo 1 (Paul Kerry)

YouTube via RoadRunnerLaser. via fischek.
"Paul Kerry demonstrating the amazing versatility of the EWI 4000s... This is part one of two. This is the start of the recording. Part two is probably slightly more interesting than part one. I made this recording because I wanted to record the riff so that I would not forget it. It's currently just a work in progress and I'm developing on the idea at the moment. (A version of this piece was played at Whistle Binkies - I now call this piece "Finally Live") The only instrument being played is the EWI. No drum machine, backing track or external equipment. The EWI is hooked to the amp via a radio transmitter. The instrument sound I'm using on the EWI, is one of my own custom settings that I designed to be an 'electronic didge'. This is the instrument that 'lacollll' referred to as my "grandma's fartophone". The sound was designed to be very 'quacky' and responsive to changes in breath because I wanted to use it, as I am doing in this video, with didgeridoo playing techniques. This particular version of that sound has the EWI's delay added to give me a form of 'note-repeat'. With the delay enabled, I can then play both the rhythm and the melody by alternating from one to the other, the delay keeping the rhythm going while I play a bar or two of melody. I normally prefer to play this sound without the delay because I like the response of the instrument and playing it clean gives a clearer impression of the way the instrument behaves. The technique used to make the sharp 'quack' is hard to describe accurately but it's based on the traditional didgeridoo playing technique called 'pulling'.

Didge players often describe this kind of playing with the syllables 'do-ro do-ro' as this approximates the action of the tongue. This tonguing technique is what I am using to create the rhythm. The sharp punchy quacks from playing this particular sound with that technique is the noise you are perceiving as a drum-beat. The effect is enhanced by the fact that it is layered by virtue of the EWI's internal delay. What you are hearing is purely a result of a combination of the EWI and playing technique"

FL Studio 8

"Key new features and changes

First of all, FL Studio 8 is everything which is included in FL Studio 7 plus many, many more. Let's have a look at its key new features ...

FL Synthmaker is a fully modular environment where you can create & share your own FL instruments, effects & dashboards without the need to write basic code.

One-click-recording using the built-in Edison Wave Editor, a fully integrated audio editing and recording tool with spectral analysis, convolution reverb, loop-recording and more…:

Slicex, the power horse drumloop slicer & re-arranging tool.

Soundgooodizer is a stereo 'maximizer-enhancer' plugin based on the Maximus sound processing engine.

Soundgoodizer is shiny it’s good!

Included Fruity Limiter/Maximizer for maximizing & compressing final mixes or individual tracks

FL Studio can permanently learn and remember links to external controllers with the new ‘multilink’ function + 'Override generic links' option.

Wave Candy is a flexible audio analysis and visualization tool with Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyser and Peak Meter.

Sinc interpolation now faster (64point sinc now usable real-time depending on CPU)

Rendering with latency compensation

Score logger, records all MIDI & note activity for instant recall.

Directwave Player, broaden your musical palette with downloadable sound banks and multi-sample sets.

Recording filter, to select Audio, Automation or Note data recording independently or in any combination.

New slip editing and resizing tool for Playlist clips

Multi-core safe plugins are threaded for performance gain on multi-core CPUs.

Introducing 'Selected mixer track' in Mixer, to which the selected mixer track is routed, and where to place visual effects or a recording Edison.

FL8 now supports Track-based sequencing, Pattern Clips present sequence data as Audio and/or Automation Clips

A 'News Panel', to keep users updated with content and patches."

What's new in FL8? page
Be sure to check out CDM for their write-up.

EMS VSC3 'The first manual'

Posted by derekrevell on electro-music.com. I'm only seeing one page though.

Playing around with the Minisonic II Analogue Synthesizer

YouTube via cogshiftingman.

via Nusonica.

"Here I am making some initial knob twiddles and switch action on my Minisonic II. I recently improved the power supply, and tuning of the VCOs."

SubLichtmaschine and Easter Noise - Modular Tracks by verstaerker

SubLichtmaschine
"almost all the system is involved creating a drone like sound (mainly noise through the the Cwejman Res) and Beats with the Doepfer A-106 - Bd from the Cwejman S1"

Easter Noise
"some noises i made on my easter holiday - as ususal mainly using Cwejman modules as the VCO-2RM, ADSR-VC2 and the RES-4 - sequenced with Doepfer A-A154/155

Noisy rhythmic sequences with the additional help of the two Doepfer Noise Modules A-117/118"

via the forum.

Update: One more:

Easter Groove
"groovy sequences done with several Doepfer and Cwejman Modules and the Cwejman S1"

Roland System 700

via sequencer.de

Update: this also came in via the AH mailing list via Kai. He is missing a switch cap for his and a fader cap for his System 100m. If anyone knows where to get any feel free to comment or shoot me an email - my contact info is on the right of the site.

Tenori-on Tommy Klein

YouTube via acidjack303. via sequencer.de
"Tommy Klein explain the Yamaha Tenori-on at the Musikmesse 2008 in Frankfurt Germany"

Jean Michel Jarre's return to planet Oxygene

“When I got them out of storage and played them again, I realised something that even I had forgotten - that these analogue instruments are unique,” Jarre says. “Choosing to use these old synths instead of their modern equivalents is not a retro thing, it is not nostalgia, it is because technological progress has almost nothing to do with the quality of the instrument.

A violinist playing today would rather play a Stradivarius than any other instrument - a violin made 400 years ago. Many guitarists would say that the best electric guitars ever made were Gibson Les Pauls and Fender Telecasters from the 1950s or early 1960s. It is the same with these analogue synths.”

You can find the full interview on the Times Online.

Synth City

flickr by indianredlopez
(click for more details if interested)

Band is based in Scotland.

full size

Inside a Roland Juno-60

flickr by Michael Greene

full size

Cluster

flickr by sushiluv

full size

Midnight Monday CatSynth pic

via catsynth.com

E-Mu XL-7

nitrotracker

YouTube via demonfarm
"nitrotracker sequence running korg legacy polysix arp in ableton via dsmidiwifi."

Jarre speak

YouTube via evilsatana. via fischek. "for the deleted videos"
follow-up to this post. Jean Michel Jarre

Modular Casio SK-5 Bent by Oceanus, the Vince Clarke Machine

YouTube via xd515
"Following on from the Modular Sk-1, this is a Mega bent SK-5 in a modular design, with a intergrated Speak and Spell called the 'Vince Clarke Machine'.. not endorsed by Vince but totally capable of making erasure'esque sounds!

Over 100 man hours went into putting this beast together and it has many technical bends previously unheard on the SK, such as the spacial distorter the Auto bend ( as on my modular SK-1 but now syncronised to the internal clock signals ) and the ability to re-program the percussion patterns.

Sadly I can't show all the features in the 10 minutes youtube allow, It can also separate and solo any one of the 4 channels, has separate Percussion / Speak outputs, will sync the autobend to the address bus, you can switch of the internal highpass filters etc.

The Intergrated Speak and Spell has it's own LFO and I have a similar one here on youtube.

This machine may also be for sale for a sensible offer.. :-)

Some hi-res pictures and sound clips can be downloaded from here" When you get there, click the more link in the description on the right and scroll.

Oberheim Mini Sequencer Orgon Enigiser/ nortec

YouTube via bostich1

"Ramon Bostich with Oberheim Mini Sequencer modular upgrade, ORGON SYSTEMS ENIGISER, Aries AR-328 Spring Reverb. www.myspace.com/tijuanasoundmachine"

Teisco 100P (1979)

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Note the images are extremely small, but you don't see these often. It appears to be the same synth as the Kawai 100P.

EDP Wasp

via this auction

"Electronic Dream Plant WASP vintage synth EDP
Classic 1970's vintage keyboard"

KORG Polysix

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> Real VCOs and VCFs
> Fantastic, programmable Chorus, Phaser and Ensemble
> An awesome UNISON Mode
> Advanced built-in ARPEGGIATOR
> Chord Hold function
> 32 Patch Memory

1974-75 ARP Explorer 1 Model 2900 Synthesizer

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"This is a 1974-75 ARP Explorer 1 Model 2900 Synthesizer. Includes original owner's manual, original Service Manual and eight 'Sound Templates'. Unit measures: 33 1/4" long by 11 3/4" deep by 4 3/4" tall. Metal housing with maple ends. 37 keys (some white keys are discolored). Also included is the original detachable music stand/holder. Four oscillator waveforms (sawtooth, square, narrow pulse and modulated-width pulse). 'Pink Noise' Generator, Four Pitch Ranges (16' Bass, 8' Tenor, 4' Alto and 2' Soprano). Voltage Controlled Filter (ADSR, LFO, Freq and Resonance). ADSR Envelope Generator (Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release). Other effects: Volume, Tuning, Repeat Switch (Auto and Keyboard), LFO Speed, Vibrato Depth, Vibrato Delay, Bender, Portamento and Pitch Bend. Outputs for 'Low' 1/4" and 'High' RCA Jack."

ROLAND SYSTEM 100 MODEL 101

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Update: this is also listed here.



YouTube via tardis454. Roland System 100 Techno Trance Patch.

Inside an ARP Odyssey

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"There have been a few mods by the original owners synth tech. He was a harp player and had a pedal built and some mods made to accomodate the pedal."

Oberheim Matrix-6 Paramaters

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click the images for larger shots.

"Serial No. 7633353
* Programmable Analog Synthesizer, with MIDI, velocity sensitive, with after touch.
* Six voices, two part multi-timberal.
* Each voice has two DCOs, a 4 pole resonant voltage controlled filter, a voltage controlled amplifier, Frequency Modulation, two LFOs, 3 envelope generators, two ramp generators, a tracking generator, and a ten slot modulation matrix.
*With original packaging, power supply, foot switch, and owner’s manual [note the Matrix-6 actually came with the foot pedal - it was not a separate item]

Yamaha CS15

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"Serial #4889
*Two VCOs, noise generator and external input, two independent mixers, two multimode resonant VCFs (high pass, band pass, low pass), two VCAs, two four stage envelope generator, and a LFO.
*Performance controls include portamento, brilliance, and pitch bend.
*Rear panel connections include two external trigger inputs, two voltage control inputs and one voltage control output."