Three Synthesizer Books

via this auction

"Three synthesizer books. Synthesizer Programming edited by Dominic Milano of Keyboard magazine, 1987 copyright with 111 pages. The Complete Synthesizer by David Crombie , 1982 copyright with 104 pages . And Synthesizer Basics, 1984 copyright with 111 pages."

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Instruction Manual for Moog Synthesizer System 15

via this auction

"Moog Music-made copy of the Instruction Manual for Moog Synthesizer System 15. These are xerox copies, but Moog made these copies when they ran out of originals... All 17 (seventeen) pages are intact."

Korg SDD-2000 Sampling Digital Delay

via this auction

the chancy dicey dodgy and harmful neon lamp optical tube synth versus dig dug ACE A+ !!!

YouTube via horchacha. watch it spin.
"Don't switch the blade
On the guy in shades, oh-no
Don't masquerade
With the guy in shades, oh-no
I can't believe it
Don't be afraid
Of the guy in shades, oh-no
It kinda scared you
'Cause you got it made
With the guy in shades, oh-no

dave wright
www.notbreathing.com"

Mattson Mini Modular at AHNE 2009

See the update to this post.

serge creature

click the image for the video via Ryan

Kira at the Buchla 200e

YouTube via stretta
"A kind friend let me borrow his 200e for testing. My daughter was fascinated by it. The next day, as soon as she woke up from her nap, she quietly padded upstairs and turned it on."

Emotional Signpost & The Future

YouTube via mimsey. Some Moog Little Phatty processing at 4:30.
"The full version of the intro track, called emotional signpost, is posted on my myspace page http://www.myspace.com/myga...

For more info on Toy Volcano visit my website at http://www.mygannon.com"

Spectralis 2 Schulungsvideo 1 Teaser

YouTube via SCHAAFJOERG. follow-up to this post
"Radikal Technologies Spectralis 2 comedy
http://www.radikaltechnolog..."
haha! awesome THE BEST SPECTRALIS VIDEO EVER

Synthesizers.com works togheter with the Moog Little Phatty, Mini moog & V Synth

YouTube via Synthiefrau
"Hi Folks, Synths are my big love. The Q 119 from Dot.com for example it `s a very nice Sequenzer. Analog full power meets digital power. I want a Spectralis II, my next dreamsynth."

Waldorf Microwave XT - Basic Demo!

YouTube via Facelurk. via this auction

Sequential Circuits Drumtraks - quick jam

YouTube via Facelurk. via this auction

Quintron DrumBuddy Is A Spinning Bright Colorful Mess Of Fun

YouTube via gearwire
"Quintron hails from New Orleans, and his true Bayou ingenuity shows clearly in his DIY beat machine, the Drumbuddy. So impressive it even made its way onto Kanye West's blog, the DrumBuddy is one part of an extravaganza of a show that has been known to include puppets, sparklers and synchronized dancing. With all that going on, you can't blame the guy for wanting a little color-coded help. See more on Gearwire.com."
Be sure to click on the Drumbuddy label link below for more as well as the Drummbuddy website.

Roland

YouTube via TonyLewisMostlyMe
"(Recorded 1984) In 1984 I borrowed a 'Roland Juno 106' and immediately wrote this short piece of music - hence the title, 'Roland'. All the sounds are produced by this instrument and recorded on a Tascam multitrack 'tape' recorder (remember those?) This is my tribute to this lovely little synthesizer. Your comments are very welcome. Subscribe to my channel now for notification of new videos from me. Copyright 1984."

glitch sequencer demo1

YouTube via clone45a6. www.glitch-sequencer.com

Polivoks Analog Synthesizer "Russian Minimoog"

via this auction
Note this one is in the US and may be the one in this video based on the seller's name.

"This auction is for a Polivoks, a Soviet-era synthesizer often called the "Russian Minimoog". It's actually a bit closer to the Odyssey, as it has 2 oscillators, FM feedback, and a more aggressive sound than the Moog. The dual filter - Low and Band Pass - is fully resonant and extremely cool.

This one has CV/Gate inputs installed, so you can use it with your existing synthesizer equipment. It comes with the original case/cover, and a power converter. It looks great, all knobs and buttons are present, and it sounds fantastic."

Roland JP-8000

via this auction

Studio Electronics SE-1X Analog Synthesizer

via this auction
"Version 0.85 SE-1X Programmable Analog Synthesizer. Used very little in a smoke-free home studio environment.

Added features on the SE-1X include:
• 4 banks in ROM, 4 in RAM
• Smoothed out pot response
• Front panel sending and enhanced reception of MIDI controller data
• External Input
• Flash ROM upgrade for sysex system updates
• Expanded LFO and envelope performance
• LFO MIDI clock sync
• Exponential Glide

Includes:
• SE-1X unit
• Operation Manual
• Power cord

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
4 ROM Banks (396 locations).
4 RAM Banks (396 locations).
Flash-ROM Web-updateable Operating Software.
Smooth tweaking and MIDI transmission of front panel pots (switches send info. as well).
External Audio Input.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voices: one.
Audio outputs: one main output.
Memory: 396 patches in ROM; 396 user locations in RAM.
Interface: 1 rotary encoder, 24 knobs, 21 illuminated switches.
Display: 20 x 4 back lit liquid crystal.
Weight: 10 lbs.
Dimensions: 3 rack spaces, 8 inches deep.
Power: 90 - 250 volts AC auto switching.

VOICE ARCHITECTURE
Three voltage controlled discrete analog oscillators
Waveforms: triangle, sawtooth and variable width square. All waveforms output simultaneously. Syncing of Osc 2&3 to Osc 1.

Two voltage controlled discrete analog filters
24db (classic Moog), 12db (classic Oberheim). 12db filter incorporates low pass and band pass modes.

Three low frequency oscillators
Waveforms: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, noise, random. One destination and amount for each LFO with key trigger, phase, and midi sync.

Four multiple stage envelope generators
Attack, decay, sustain and release with inverting and multiple triggering. Envelope 1 fixed to filter frequency. Envelope 2 fixed to amplifier level. Envelope 3&4 are assignable.

Additional Features
Noise generator. Glide and auto glide, linear or exponential. Ring modulation.

Modulation Destinations
LFOs 1,2&3: VCOs 1,2&3 frequency, VCOs 1,2&3 mix level, VCOs 1,2&3 pulse width, ring mod mix level, noise mix level, VCF resonance and frequency, and volume. Envelopes 3&4: VCOs 1,2&3 frequency, VCOs 1,2&3 mix level, VCOs 1,2&3 pulse width ring mod mix level, noise mix level, LFO 1, 2&3 rate and depth, and VCF resonance.

MIDI Controllers
Dynamics, modwheel, pressure, and breath control: destinations and amounts include all LFO and envelope 3 destinations. Bender: pitch and filter frequency. Fixed continuous controller
assignments for all key front panel controls. Additionally receives: program change, bank select, glide on/off, glide time, and volume.

MIDI Ports
In Out and Thru."

Moog Micromoog Demonstration Video

YouTube via selectimputor. via this auction
"Moog Micromoog demonstration of functionality, and functions. This demo was made without listening to the synth while it was being recorded directly into the computer. Also the sound is out of the left channel only."

Roland Phrase Lab MC-09 DSP Synth and Audio Looper

via this auction

Haken Continuum Fingerboard MIDI synth controller

via this auction

Not the best shots, but you definitely don't see these up for auction often. You can find more info on the Continuum on the Haken Audio website.

Vintage Moog P2 Modular Synth (Rick Powell Collection)

via this auction

"This unit is part of the Rick Powell Collection. Rick was a musician, a major producer and a contemporary and close friend of Bob Moog, among others, and often received original units from manufacturers to test in the studios. Rick was my studio partner up until the day he passed away and his wife has asked me to sell some of the items that were studio kept for many years. There are many treasures in this collection and we will be adding them as they are photographed, tested and cataloged.

This is probably the crown jewel of the collection. The Moog P2 Modular Synthesizer. Rick used this very unit on his Choir Book LP and also the Switched On Country LP. You can see it in its full glory on the attached album photo. You can also read about the P2 and the other modular Moogs at synthmuseum.com


This synth has no power supply (that we could find among the storage area in their home). Perhaps if someone can show me a picture of what it's supposed to look like, we could find it more easily. Or perhaps it's not available. I've read that the power supplies that originally came with this unit weren't very reliable and many collectors have built their own. The unit has been kept in the home for many years. Stored in A/C. We have no idea what it needs in order to make sounds. Perhaps a few tubes and a power supply would get it going. You collectors will know more than I do about it. I can barely work a light switch.

This unit has the 950 keyboard (serial 2048) in very good condition. Also the 2 loaded banks, also in good condition built into the travel cases. The modules are 4 of the 902 voltage controller amplifiers, 2 of the 911 envelope generators, a 907 fixed filter bank, a 904-A voltage controlled low pass filter, a 904-B voltage controlled high pass filter, a 901-A oscillator controller, a 901-B oscillator, a 903 white sound source, a 901 voltage controlled oscillator and 2 of the mixer units. The cable that runs from the keyboard to the units and the cable that runs from unit to unit are there and look to be in fine condition.

Here's a little story about Rick you may enjoy. He told me that when he was in Nashville, RCA approached him about doing a series of albums to compete with Walter Carlos' LPs of Switched On Bach. Rick turned them down, thinking it wouldn't go over very well or pay very well. So RCA went to another synth artist named Tomita. Rick always laughed about how stupid he was to have turned that down. But being the good-natured optimist that he was, he kept working on the "next tech" device that would enhance people's ability to make music."

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Frostwave Fat controller

via this auction

"Frostwave Fat controller plus power supply. These things are super cool for your modular gear, it has midi and cv/gate so you can really do a lot with it. I really liked using it to use sequence different CV inputs on a modular, really cool and sadly Frostwave isn't making these anymore..."

Electronic_Rap_Machine

Electronic_Rap_Machine from Alex Inglizian on Vimeo.
info on cliplead

popart1

flickr by the spy in the cab

full size

"moog & farfisa keyboards..."

MOTU Volta Ships

Word on the street is that MOTU's Volta has officially shipped. I'm seeing the pre-order on Nova Musik listed at $199.

"Volta is a virtual instrument plug-in that turns your audio interface into a voltage control interface. Any hardware device with a control voltage (CV) input can be placed under precise digital control from your favorite audio workstation software. You can play and automate modulars, analog synths - even effects processors. Whether you’re a seasoned modular synthesizer devotee or simply a computer-based studio owner dreaming of adding that rich, coveted sound only true analog synths can deliver, Volta finally enables you to easily incorporate CV-equipped analog gear into your computer-based studio with all the control, precision and convenience of a virtual instrument." click here for previous posts including video

RT60

flickr set by Chris Randall
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Note RT60 is the name of Chris Randall's new band. Chris runs Analog Industries and Audio Damage.

Pictured:
Diamond Memory Lane
Technosaurus Microcon II

Mattson Mini Modular

flickr set by sethelgart
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via http://twitter.com/selgart
"Taking synth pr0n photos of my Mattson Mini Modular synthesizer. Added to MMM wiki and to Flicker"

Be sure to check out the wiki for more.

Update: looks like this MMM will make an appearance at AHNE 2009. More info on Box of Textures.

New Mono-Poly Studio Shot

via https://twitter.com/mono_poly

click the image and spot the gear

Doepfer Modular Cat

flickr by Syntax Terror
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Top: Doepfer modular_cat_5
"Cat checking out my clock signal..(it goes up and down rapidly, 8 steps)
she suggested using a pulse wave from the LFO.. it worked perfectly."

Bottom: Doepfer modular_cat_3
"Obsessed cat. She loves all the blinking leds, doesn't care much for the VCO's tho...
She just sits up close and in front of the rack, staring at it... figuring it out.. until she can patch a monster patch that will blow me away!"

Update: musical cats flickr pool

Eurorack modules in Zero Halliburton Case

flickr by Analogue Haven

"Cool shot of Eurorack modules by many manufacturers mounted in a Plan B Model Zero Case (originally by Halliburton). Manufacturers present include Tiptop Audio, MFB, Plan B, Analogue Solutions, The Harvestman, STG Soundlabs, Livewire, Flight of Harmony, Make Noise and Doepfer. Photo credit: Essylt. LINK. This system belongs to TJ Milian. LINK.

http://analoguehaven.com/

Advanced Arpeggiator Programming Techniques Part 5

Advanced Arpeggiator Programming Techniques Part 5 from Bjorn Vayner on Vimeo.

Encounters Audio Modulation Clips

Encounters Audio Modulation Clips from Bjorn Vayner on Vimeo.
"This video shows how to use the Audio Modulation Dummy Clips that come with the Encounters Live Pack, made by The Covert Operators"

Vocoding Voices in Live 8

Vocoding Voices in Live 8 from Bjorn Vayner on Vimeo.
"This is a brief video that shows how to get started with a synth and a voice input to create Vocoding Voices with Live 8's Vocoder."

1950 TUBE Synth is an Organ

Update in this post.

Yamaha SK15 Movement

via Adrien
"hi, as i told on a recent post about yamaha sk series it's possible to add some movement to sounds, and to make it remind vector synths (i mentionned prophet VS, but it's really exagerated, there are no magical trick to turn a poor organ into a great sounding synth) but i thought it was interesting to use that feature to make unusual sounds with that cheap organ i did it by adding similar sounds on strings part and synth part, using the filter enveloppe (i did not touch levers while playing) (since sounds are similar, some frequencies cancel, producing that kind of sound ...)
1. only the string sound
2. synth sound then, both"


"another example
maybe it's more interesting, i can't say ... (i added at the end the out of order SK ensemble, well, it barely works but should not be that noisy ....)

as information, the CS70M ensemble seemed identical to me (i used to have in my home long ago, among many other things, CS60/70/80 and SK 15/30)"

JH Variable Slope Filter/Phaser: Building a Prototype

Front panel of the JH Variable Slope Filter/Phaser first posted here and here.

notes from JH:
"Well, the first prototype was part of my JH-3 Modular, of course.
But for testing the PCB layout and fine-tuning the circuit for which I
intent to offer PCBs, I wanted to build a standalone effect. For this, I'm
using the same tabletop enclosure that I've used for my Wasp Filter Clone
some years ago. (Pultgehäuse from Conrad Electronic, Best. Nr. 520772 -
Manufacturer is APW)
The focus is on the on-board LFO modulation, so you won't find any
potentiometers for external CVs on this front panel. (The circuit allows a
lot of external CVs, of course.)

Here's a screenshot of the panel in Frontplattendesigner (Schaeffer):

http://www.jhaible.de/varislope_filter_phaser/varislope_proto_fpd.jpg [pictured]

Input Level - Audio signal input level control
Feedback - Resonance Loop. Can burst into self-oscillation. Inverted or
non-inverted feedback for unusual effects.
Mix - Wet / Dry mix of filtered and unfiltered signal. Inverted or
non-inverted mix. Mandatory for phasing; interesting for LPF mode because of
phase cancellation effects.
Ouput Level - Output attenuator for audio signal
APF / LPF - Switches to change the function of the 6 filter stages from All
Pass Filter (Pole/Zero pairs) to Low Pass Filter (Poles only). 3 Switches
for 3 pairs. (6 individual switches would be possible as well.)
Mix / Filter - In "Filter" position the "Mix" potentiometer is disconnected
for 100% filter signal without any crosstalk from the dry signal (important
for powefull 36dB/Oct LPF effect).
Clean / Dirty - Dirty applies some dynamic load to the single-ended buffer
of the last filter stage.
Active / Bypass - True hard bypass
Slope - Spreads the pole frequencies of the individual stages. This means
less filter steepness in LPF mode (ccw end is 36dB/Oct), and wider notch
spacing in Phaser (APF) mode.
LFO Amount - Modulation amount of on-board LFO
LFO Wave - Crossfade between LFO waveshapes: Tringle -> Sine -> Square ->
Sample&Hold -> Audio-Rate Self-Modulation (see video).

Also possible, but not on Front panel:
Slope Control Voltage Input
LFO Amount Control Voltage Input
LFO Waveshape Control Voltage Input
LFO Rate Control Voltage Input
External Filter or Phase Control Voltage Input (for ADSR etc.)
External 1V/Oct Control Voltage Input (no tempco, though.)

Project page with audio samples:
http://www.jhaible.de/varislope_filter_phaser/varislope_filter_phaser.html"

Me and my microKorg I . Me and my Portasound PSS-370

flickr by Ivo Riemann
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MATRIXSYNTH T

via fischek

Note: I added a Synth Ts label below for T-Shirt posts. Check it out. Note it's just a search on T-Shirt so you'll get all posts with references to Ts.