Moog Polymoog Synthesizer With Pedals

via this auction

"Polymoog Synthesizer Model 203A, complete with Polypedal Controller and original metal legs.

This one is of the latest generation of Polymoogs, serial number 3795. It actually bears the name Polymoog Synthesizer on the front (instead of Polymoog Keyboard).

This machine has been overhauled extensively. The overhaul includes:

Repairs: this Polymoog has been fixed. It is one of the few around that are 100% functional.

Keyboard contacts have been cleaned and aligned. All seventy-one rubber keyboard bushings have been replaced with brand new ones. All thirty seven indicator LED’s for the pushbuttons on the front panel, as well as their current regulating resistors have been replaced with new ones that are less energy consuming and thus put less strain on the power supply.

All the capacitors on the power supply have been replaced with new ones in order to reduce chances of burn out.

All fifteen hundred solder connections for the polycom and balance card slots on the three motherboards have been re-soldered to reduce occurrence of fuzzy or dead notes on the keyboard.

All eighteen opamp IC’s LM3080AN on the top left and top right circuit boards have been replaced by their modern day equivalent NTE 996. The old LM3080AN is a common cause of failure in polymoogs. The NTE996 is more durable.

All internal adjustable parameters have been tuned and calibrated.

It has been serviced with durability in mind. This is not a guarantee because the Polymoog remains a sensitive instrument that needs care and attention, but the chances of survival for this one have certainly been improved.

Cosmetically it is in pretty reasonable shape. It does show some wear and tear but overall nothing too outrageous considering it’s age. The worst thing in my opinion would be some curling at the corners of the stickers on the left hand side front panel. See pictures.

The Polypedal Controller, model 285A, serial number 1898 PD is working 100% as well and is in good cosmetic shape.

Included with this sale are five spare Polycom cards and three MM5823N frequency divider IC’s to further increase the potential lifespan of this machine."

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PRIMA HARMONY TRAINER harmonic tuner mini-organ

via this auction

"PRIMA HARMONY TRAINER is extremely rare and most strange japanese electronic musical tuner mini-organ this unique "harmany tuner" was specially made for pure temperament tune you can easy to set pure temperament tune and confirm by your eyes and ear it's very useful for chorus,ensemble,brass band also for people who seriously studying pure temperament tune made by PRIMA in 1984 Japan

HARMONY TRAINER was expensive and made very limited quantities those days and never sold at ordinary musical instruments market so i'ts very hard to find even in Japan nowadays... this is your first and last chance to get this vintage bizarre tuner mini-organ!

first of all, it looks super cool and futuristic designed, built in silver plastic case with lot of knobs and sliders with 2 octave mini-keyboard and big tuner/beat meter it has black portable handle inside bottom panel

it has selectable 2 MAIN MODE,TUNER and SOUND in SOUND MODE,you can play mini-keyboard and check the harmonic tune that you made TUNER MODE turn this device as a tuner with outside sound(I don't know how to use this TUNER MODE because of no manual)

this unique device allows you to make different tune on each pitch of keys using each black & white tuning knob and set volume balance of each keys by black & white sliders and you can play it with mini-keyboard this mini-keyboard has 4 sounds(organ,sine wave etc),octave shift,pitch shift and TEMP/JUST INTO.selector(I don't know the function of this selector)

left side has metronome section it has big tempo knob with light and BEAT selector and volume

it has internal speaker and internal mic

side panel has OUTPUT,INPUT,DC 9V IN(it also works with batteries),and MIC(SOUND)ON/OFF switch

I recommends HARMONY TRAINER for the artist who tired of usual electronic instruments and seeking for fresh and bizzare one or collectors for these rare strange japanese electronic instruments,mini-organs and also recommends those who seriously studying harmony or pure temperament tune"

You can find a video of one here.

Mopho Keyboard is Coming Soon in Yellow!!!

Yes!!! I was actually rooting for yellow. :) No word on if there will be a black version.

I am so getting one of these. I can't wait. I played with one at NAMM and loved it.

Details

via Russ

Remember the poll? Black slightly edged out, but yellow definitely had support. I wonder what leaned Dave Smith to yellow.


Update:
"The voice architecture and general specs are the same as the Mopho desktop module. Enhancements include programmable feedback gain, additional arpeggiator modes, and the ability to set the slew rate separately for individual sequence steps. (Yes, the latter two features will eventually find their way into the other products in the Mopho/Tetra/Prophet family.) It features a semi-weighted keyboard action with velocity and aftertouch. And it has great feeling, two-shot, soft-touch knobs.

The eagle-eyed among you may find it odd that a monophonic synth has a unison on/off parameter. When paired with a Tetra, Mopho Keyboard makes a very compact, very powerful five-voice poly synth!"

MIDI Memo App for MIDI Mobilizer - Record/Playback

YouTube via line6movies

"Learn more at http://line6.com/midimobilizer

Learn how to record and playback musical ideas using the MID Memo App with your iPhone or iPod touch."

MIDI Memo App for MIDI Mobilizer - Back Up Settings and Patches


MIDI Memo App for MIDI Mobilizer - Add Your Settings to Replacement/Rental Gear

Machinedrum Bugbrand Modular Jam

YouTube via darenager
"Using the Machinedrum to filter and process the modular, the modular is being clocked from the Flame Clockwork, all sounds from the machinedrum, bug weevil, bug filter."

Malekko/Wiard Borg 1 and Metasonix r-54 Super Module

via the Big City Music blog, both arrive next week and pre-orders are open now.

http://bigcitymusic.com/

Bend Matrix diy

flickr by jooksi
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"The great company 4ms offers pcb's and schematics fir all their products. I have built most of the pedals( awesome stuff!) and the bend matrix is soon finished. Will be interesting to try it!"

Dual Wogglebug profile

flickr by sduck409
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"This is my version of the Wiard Wogglebug, designed by Grant Richter, and implemented here by using pcb's from Jan Czmok and Ken Stone of Cat Girl Synthesizers. It's not quite finished yet - I haven't connected the disturb jacks yet, but need to take a break from this one, so they'll get added later."

friday fun time bounce

YouTube via DrOctave1
"bubbesound sem20 filter my kick made by the anti osc, the clicks in the back are made by the doepfer 117 into the qmmg, the syth line is the afg and the maths controing the modulation of it."
"Tags: bubblesound make noise doepfer livewire afg analog"

friday fun time bounce take 2

Speak & Spell Italyan Version

YouTube via ONhardwarehacking. Italian.
"On! Circuit Bending & Hardware Hacking Inc.
Hard Moods: Touch Interface / LFO / Extra moods."

the Bent Fest journey continues!!!

YouTube via mimsey

"Short clip testing some new video bends on my video multitracks for the live show. The gear is a JVC JX-W9. Hope I don't fry it before the show!"

Synthesizers.com Q172 Quantizer Aid

full details on Synthesizers.com

"The Q172 Quantizer Aid operates in conjunction with the Q171 Quantizer Bank providing a fourth quantizer channel along with many unique features.

Note: The Q172 requires the Q171 to operate.

Features include rotary switch selection of the note group and the addition of new groups including quarter-tone, and 3 user-programmable groups.

A MIDI output jack produces digital notes matching the quantized output. This effectively turns our analog sequencers (Q119 and Q960) into MIDI sequencers and offers many interesting connectivity possibilities with digital equipment.

A Bypass switch provides real-time selection of a quantized or unquantized output.

A 3-position Transpose switch lets the operator add or subtract an octave to the quantized output in real-time. The transpose input jack provides voltage controlled transposition to the Pitch voltage output.

The MIDI input jack provides a simple method of programming the 3 user-programmable note groups. Simply plug in a keyboard controller and press the keys you'd like in your custom group. Groups are saved through power cycles.

The Gate input can be used to control the timing of quantization and allows operation as a digital Sample and Hold. The Gate output provides a pulse at each quantization output change to trigger external events such as envelope generators and sequencers."

Synthsizers.com Q171 Quantizer Bank

Full details on synthesizers.com

"The Q171 Quantizer accepts an input voltage and produces an output voltage that is locked into a selected group of notes (semitones, scale, chord, etc.) maintaining correct intervals between steps.

The quantizer's primary use is to simplify tuning of an analog sequencer, but there are many other musical applications. Any voltage source can be processed by the quantizer including envelope generators, oscillators, noise sources, etc.

The Q171 can be synchronized with external events and operated as a programmable Sample & Hold using the Gate Inputs. A Gate Output signal occurs whenever a new quantized output signal level is produced.

Three independent channels are provided. Channels produce one of the valid semitone notes (12-notes per-octave) unless an alternate group of notes is selected using the option switches. These option switches narrow the possible outputs to further simplify tuning. Possible note groups include Semitones; Major, Minor, Augmented, Diminished versions of scales; Triad chords; and Root+5th."

Shoot, already picked this one up here. It didn't come up in my search for some reason. Oh well, here it is again. :)

Mos-Lab 904-B vs Moog 904-B.mpg

YouTube via seb17320
"Short test between Mos-Lab 904-B and R.A. Moog 904-B. Result is very very close."

myVST Demo: Cygnus, Drumbot, and Silkworm

myVST Demo: Cygnus from myVST on Vimeo.

More VST on: myvst.com/ Free VSTs

myVST Demo: Drumbot from myVST on Vimeo.

some prior posts featuring myVST

myVST Demo: Silkworm from myVST on Vimeo.

BLACKJACK VCO

via these auctions
"THIS IS CALLED A BLACKJACK VCO. IT STARTED FROM AND OLDER VCO CALLED 'RED VCO'

THIS IS JUST A LIMITED EDITION BLACK PCB RUN TO CELEBRATE THAT THIS VCO IS DECLARED PERFECT.

THIS VERSION HAS THE OPTION TO RECEIVE AN SSM2210P OR A SSM2210SZ (SMD VERSION).
THERE IS ROOM TO HAVE A 2K TEMPCO SWING OVER THE DUAL MATCH TRANSISTOR PAIR FOR ACTUAL PHYSICAL CONTACT.
YOU CAN INSTALL AN IC SOCKET FOR VERSION SSM2210P ONLY.

it can do:
Ramp, SAW, Square, Triangle, Sine waves

There is (1) attenuated CV input, (1) Direct CV input, (1) Linear CV input, (1) Sync input, and (1) PWM input

THE BUYER MUST BUILD THE VCO WITH THERE RESISTORS, CAPS, DIODES, ETC.
Calibration is also required to achieve 1v/oct tuning.

This VCO can easily scale about 6 octaves no problem when properly calibrated and built with quality parts.

The pcb is compatible with EURORACK POWER SUPPLIES AND CASES. THERE IS AN IDC 16 PIN, DUAL 8 ROW LOCATION.

Partlist is here"

Macbeth Dual Oscillator

via this auction

"Macbeth Dual Oscillator for Eurorack Modular synthesizers. For those of you who don't know you need a standard eurorack case to power this unit, doepfer etc. Unit works great it's not very old and in perfect condition. I personally think this is the best sounding euro oscillator module on the market, it has a real classic vintage sound and honestly sounds fatter than a lot of vintage analog oscillators. Completely worth the money, some people gripe about macbeth prices but they are missing out!!! Simply the best and I've owned two macbeth M5s and can tell you the dual oscillator module sounds better, more gooey and warm and breathes with more life than the m5 oscs. I'm thinking this is actually the first used Macbeth Dual Osc to hit ebay??? I'm only selling to fund another big synth purchase and I'm selling off my euro stuff because I don't like patching all that much with little tiny 1/8th cords haha. These are $1299 new and here in CA there is crazy tax so don't miss out on the buy now..."

Access Virus Polar TI

via this auction

MOTU Volta on the B-Roll

"Volta is a pretty great invention in the world of modular synths. While it makes the visceral experience of patching something from raw into a slower more logistical experience, it makes the composing of music with the modular a much easier task. Plus there’s nothing better than being able to bring that modular perfectly in sync with Ableton Live and testing out different drum loops over the sound."

You can find the full post on the B-Roll. Some nice pics and audio there as well.

Emu SP1200 REISSUE Sampling Drum Machine - Black

via this auction

"MINT REISSUED SP-1200."

"The first sp 1200's came out in 87 and were grey. They would over heat too. The remade them in 97 in black making it a reissue
http://www.vintagesynth.com/emu/sp1200.php"

Fear Konstruktor

click here for more images sent in via Fear Konstruktor

"The stuff used: Doepfer/PlanB/Harvestman modular, DSI Evolver, 4MS Noise Swash, some effects and ableton for some beats and seq for evolver."

Video here.

Roland CR 8000 Museum Condition W/Original Box, Manual

via this auction

"It will sync through its DIN SYNC jack to a Roland TR-808"

APC20 Introduction

YouTube via AkaiProVideo
"Ableton users now have one more thing to be happy about: Legendary APC build quality for under $200 U.S.

Learn more about it in this video or visit http://www.akaipro.com/apc20"

ROLAND R-8M by S-CAT

YouTube via PHONICPOTION. S-CAT on Ebay
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 8 MODIFICATIONS"

DJ Alex Torsell Presents - Casio RZ1 Korg Kaoss Pad KP1 Roland TB 303 Acid Jam - Dot 2

YouTube via djalextorsell
"DJ Alex Torsell Presents - Casio RZ1 Korg Kaoss Pad KP1 Roland TB 303 Acid Jam - Dot 2"

Admin: Setting Post Feeds to Partial

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Update: I heard there is a way of preventing other sites from scraping your feed. If anyone knows how to do this, please let me know. If it work, I'll turn full feeds back on. I'll see what I can find over the weekend.

Update: Until I find a better solution, I found a work around for those using Google reader: http://www.doshdosh.com/google-reader-preview-greasemoney-script/. I tested it with Firefox on Mac and it works great. You have to be in list view though for the icon to appear. It's simple to set up. Note Greasemonkey is available on other browsers. Just search for Greasemonkey IE, Greasemonkey Google, Greasemonkey Safari and so on. Note this obviously works with other feeds as well.

For those that this will not work for, note the updates in your reader can serve as an FYI that new content is up. You don't have to click on every link. You can click on one to get to the site, click on the MATRIXSYNTH header on top of the site and parse all posts once. Then go off and wait until the next reminder comes up in your reader. I'll keep looking for better solutions as I have time, but again, if you have suggestions, or tips for other readers, send them in.

ROLAND FANTOM X7

via this auction

BTW, new policy on auction posts: Anything that gets sent in by you the readers of this site will now go up here on MATRIXSYNTH, rather than MATRIXSYNTH-B as a courtesy and a thank you for supporting the site. The only rule will be it has to be a synth. If it's not a synth but can be used with one, still feel free to send it in for MATRIXSYNTH-B.

FM225 Promo Feat: Rex The Dog

FM225 Promo Feat: Rex The Dog from will seelig on Vimeo.

KORG 700 MiniKORG and ARP 2600

CASIO PT-1 by S-CAT

YouTube via PHONICPOTION. S-CAT on Ebay. Da da da...
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 6 MODIFICATIONS"

PHASER/DISTORTION by S-CAT

"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 1 MODIFICATION"

Tenori-On controlling Tetr4 Analog Synth! - Monophon Metatron

YouTube via VJFranzK
"A Great Team! - Amazing Digital Synth / Sequencer TENORI-ON Orange controlling the True Analog TETR4 Synthesizer!

Both now available from NoiseBug.net! Stop by our LA Area Showroom and Try For Yourself!"

Serge Style Buchla Clone DIY

YouTube via pickleinn
"Serge m-odule style Diy Panel with: 2x 281 function generators, 1 x slope detector, 2 x Low Pass Gates. This is just showing the basic functionality of each of the blocks, and only using this one panel."

MegaOhm Delta VCF modular synth demo

YouTube via doctorvague
"Also features the Encore Electronics Universal Event Generator. The only sound source is a Modcan VCDO into the MegaOhm filter into a Modcan DDL. The Rhythms are from the Moon Modular 563 Trigger sequencer using a Synthesizers.com envelope generator. Pretty simple patch trying to show of the Delta filter which I am really enjoying very much. It's very expressive- and responsive like a good sports car."
http://www.megaohmaudio.com/
http://blacet.com/
http://encoreelectronics.com/

TR505 MAM MB33 Korg DW6000 live acid 2

YouTube via JVGmidi
"TR 505 used as sequenser.
Recorded with emu 1616
mixer: emu patchmix and pulling cables xd.
effects: boss os-2 pedal, emu effects"

52 Reason / Record Tips - week 5: Samples, who needs them? - Creating Drum Sounds

YouTube via PropellerheadSW
"In the fifth episode of his tutorial series, James Bernard aims to answer the eternal question: samples - who needs them? Using the Thor synthesizer and its routing and modulation possibilities, James will show you how to design your own electronic drum sounds in a few simple steps."

FL Studio Guru - Finding Sample Locations

YouTube via imageline
"To see more videos in this series visit the Guru Blog - http://www.image-line.com/d..."