Roland D-50 Synthesizer

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"ROLAND D-50 Linear Synthesizer + Flight Case + Factory Rom Card + Manual... The included ROM CARD is the one supplied with all D-50s from the factory, often missing with used D-50s and sometimes seen going for sale by itself on ebay for upto £50! This contains all the original bank of sounds so you always have them to hand. Of course you can also plug in RAM cards and use the slot to save your own patches, or save to the 64 user memories on board (8x8)..."

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Future Retro Revolution

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Admin: Slight UI Change

If the site looks slightly different and you can't quite tell what it is, the right column is now slightly wider resulting in the rest of the site being slightly wider as well - 50 pixels to be exact.

ARP Synthesizer Circuit Modules

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4027 VCO (2600, Soloist)
4031 Fixed Filter (Soloist complex filter for "Cello" preset voice)
4033 Fixed Filter (Soloist Complex filter bank for "Bassoon", "Elec. Bass", "Elec. Piano", preset voices)
4030 Fixed Filter (Soloist Complex filter for "Violin" preset voice)
4032 Fixed Filter (Soloist Complex filter bank for "English Horn", "Oboe", "Banjo", preset voices)

The above via ARPTech's Submodule listing page. Check it out for the complete list.

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Vintage 1980's Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synth with Original Stand

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"Serial #: 813072
Includes the original Stand and service manual."

Anyone have more info on the stand? Was it made by or for Oberheim specifically for the OB-Xa?

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ARP QUADRA

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korg 800dv maxikorg unboxing

flickr set by chiasticon
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"korg 800dv maxikorg unboxing. i REALLY hate the word "maxikorg." why'd they have to put "maxi" in there? anyway, i've longed for this synth and finally found one in great shape. nice!"

Gattobus studio 30-07-2010

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Note the custom case for the Elektrons.

Sylo Synthesiser for the iPad

"Sylo Synthesiser allows you to play music (or create sound effects) using sounds you can design yourself. Sylo Synth includes a collection of pre-designed sounds which you can use as they are, tweak them to your heart's desire, or you can make new sounds from scratch.

Build sounds from basic waveforms, or capture them from the world around you using the iPad's built-in microphone. Then, tinker with Sylo Synthesiser's filters and other settings to make a sound all your own.


Sylo Synthesiser features live time-stretching technology based on granular synthesis, and a suite of filters:

* Speed up or slow down a recorded sound to use as an instrument
* With a regular wavetable synthesiser, higher-pitched notes are also faster, like chipmunks, and lower-pitched notes are also slower, as though they are moving through treacle
* But enable our "Sync Speed" feature, and lower or higher-pitched notes still play back at the same speed, keeping them in sync with each other
* Fiddle with the speed control even while you're playing notes: Slow, stop or even rewind the sound in the middle of notes — without changing the pitch
* Granular synthesis allows you to create instruments or effects from a recording, that do not sound like the original, yet retain its realistic, natural sound
* Frequency modulation, ring modulation, echo/delay, distortion, and a low-pass filter with resonance control are available

And: Sylo Synthesiser is free!


You can experiment, play music, and create sounds, with access to all the filters and other synthesis features, free of charge.

Upgrade to Sylo Synthesiser Pro and you gain these additional features:

* Use existing audio files as the building-blocks of your instrument: import audio from wave, aiff, mp3 and aac/m4a files
* Save recordings to your iPad or to Dropbox1 online storage
* Save your new instruments to the preset list for fast access

You can upgrade from inside Sylo Synth itself, and it's quick and easy."
iPads on Ebay

via Charlie

Handmade Music Austin #10

YouTube via drbleep | July 29, 2010

"For our tenth workshop we're going back to bending!

On August 8th at Salvage Vanguard Theater we'll be holding a workshop on bending the popular "Saw voice recorder"
It's only $10 and all parts and tools are provided! Beginners welcome

We'll also be hold a swap 'n show 'n tell so bring your own creations to show off or some electronic junk to sell or trade."
handmademusic.noisepages.com

Critter & Guitari Recording Machine w/ Roland TR-707

YouTube via bigcitymusic | July 29, 2010
Big City Music on Ebay
"Here's a little demo sampling the Diabolical modified 707 into the Recording Machine. The Recording Machine can instantly sample whatever you plug into it, including your own voice using the goose-neck electret-condenser mic that is included with it. The samples can then be manipulated, stretching them out, speeding the up, reversing too! There's a built-in speaker or a 1/4" output. Record, Mangle, Smile!"

monotron Analog Ribbon Synthesizer- Guided Tour- In The Studio with Korg

YouTube via KorgUSAVideos | July 29, 2010

"Korg USA's Rich Formidoni explores the monotron Analog Ribbon Synthesizer. In this first part of a three-part series, all the monotron's controls are explained and demonstrated."

monotron- Sound Programming Examples- In The Studio with Korg


monotron- Processing External Audio- In The Studio with Korg

Industrial Sound Controllers

YouTube via makemagazine | July 29, 2010

"Tristan Shone rolled out the 'big guns' for Maker Faire Bay Area 2010. His Industrial Sound Controllers are a musical force to be reckoned with and their sheer size and weight demand considerable attention upon seeing them firsthand.

Tristan took a few moments out from setting up to speak with Becky Stern before performing, and explained some of the functionality of his very custom gear. For more on his unique brand of 'heavy metal', be sure to check out the interview in MAKE, Volume 22 and the how-to on building your own 8-mic MIDI controller -
http://makezine.com/22/tristanshone/
http://www.make-digital.com/make/vol2..."

passive ring modulator, feisty little one prototype

YouTube via lacolumnadurruti | July 29, 2010

"prototype of a passive ring modulator pedal we are working on at feisty little one.

this is kinda the bare-bones version.

first part of the video shows ring mod with casio as the input and a korg ms2000r as the carrier. next part is a guitar (with signal boost) as input and casio as carrier (small amount of carrier bleed is present). third part is boosted guitar going through boss dd-6 and into both inputs (modulating itself). last portion is vocals as input and casio as carrier.

http://feistylittleone.wordpress.com"

Forced Feedback

YouTube via NetPierreTV | July 29, 2010

"Another NetPierre Live-jam, unrehearsed. at some point a bit full maybe ;) Yeah i know, it is far from perfect after re-listening... Sometimes it doesn't go the way you planned it, and having only two hands doesn't make it any easier too... Just having fun with some loops from my TB-303 plus 2 different loops from the Doepfer A-100 Modular system, Drums by the Elektron Machinedrum and Roland R8. Purely improvised, no FX, no editing - Captured Live on Ustream at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/NetPierre"

NESduinome around town

YouTube via stphnmnslw | July 29, 2010

"NESduinome 4 sale on ebay now."

via this auction
"arduinome (monomer clone) enclosed in a NES Nintendo Entertainment System. shipped in a flight case. unique one off, lovingly hand built and fully tested with ableton live 8.1 (with 7up), max 5, pure data, logic pro, chuck etc... windows / mac compatible. fully extendable for adding controls, includes a sharp IR sensor. MIDI and OSC. Its basically a kick ass controller in an awesome retro enclosure being sold to get funds to finish my 256"

wiimote-12

YouTube via comemelinhos | July 29, 2010

"wiimote vs pure data bent patch"

Stefan Lessard on the Taurus 3 Bass Pedals

YouTube via MoogMusicInc | July 29, 2010

"Stefan Lessard of Dave Matthews Band talks to Moog about his love for the Taurus 3 Bass Pedals."

The Chemical Brothers - Another World

YouTube via parlophone | July 28, 2010

"'Further' Out Now: iTunes LP - [Further - The Chemical Brothers] Amazon [Further on Amazon]. Rest of the world - http://links.emi.com/further-row

http://thechemicalbrothers.com - Visual accompaniament to Another World. The latest single to be taken from the amazing audio visual experience Further.

Parlophone/Astralwerks

Visuals by Flat Nose George: http://www.flatnosegeorge.com
Directed by Adam Smith & Marcus Lyall
Production Company Black Dog/RSA Films"

Note: I have a pretty strict rule that I only put up posts that let you get a feel for specific synths either visually or via audio. Synth music posts in general go up on MATRIXSYNTH-C. I'm making the exception for this one as Tom of The Chemical Brothers called out MATRIXSYNTH as the best synth site on the web back on the old Chemical Brothers site. See the exact quote on the right. This was back when MATRIXSYNTH just started. I had no idea he put that up until I ran across it. Pretty cool. Thank you Tom!!!
That and the green of course goes great with the site. :)

VECTORS - Volume 1 Number 1 of the Sequential Circuits Newsletter

What you are looking at is Volume 1 Number 1 of VECTORS - the Sequential newsletter. John Bowen, who worked at Sequential Circuits, brought this to the Pacific Northwest Synthesizer Gathering 2010. Click on each image to read. Click on the pnw2010 label below for all posts in the series, including videos of the presenters.

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Seline HD - quick celtic improvisation

YouTube via AmidioInc | July 29, 2010

"Played on an iPad running Seline prototype, recorded on an iPhone 4 in 10 minutes. http://amidio.com/seline"

JM Jarre Oxygene 4 cover version

YouTube via mik300z | July 29, 2010

"Hope I do it justice, thanks to Louis for doing camera. Equipment used;
Electro harmonix smaal stone phase shifter
Roland juno 6 and 106
Microkorg
Akai s3000 sampler for percussion
Ensoniq Esq1
Korg x5
recorded using ableton live7
Behringer reverb
Zoom flanger Fx"

DEWANATRON

YouTube via victormisrock | October 01, 2009

"The documentary of DEWANATRON.

The story of Brian Dewan and Leon Dewan, the most unique grassroots electronic music pioneers in recent memory.

The special purpose of Dewanatrons, which are modern solid-state analog instruments, is to grow music live in collaboration with the operators who guide them."

Music From the Ether - Maurice Martenot

MUSIC FROM THE ETHER

Another historical video from BRITISH PATHE. Click the image for the video.
follow-up to this post on Peter Zinovieff of EMS.
"For generations the invention of new music-making instruments has almost stood still. Today we present Professor Maurice Martenot with his new electrical creation."

M/S's of Martenot playing the new instrument. The invention has a keyboard similar to that of a piano, however it also has a strange wire that lies on top of the keys, which Martenot holds as he plays. Martenot explains that the machine works by electrical devices and opens up the it's top to look inside. He makes several sounds with the device including the sound of a bird and of a double bass, just by pressing a few buttons.


Note: Appears to be a very early form of electrical organ or synthesiser. Ron Saunders says "This Frenchman's accent puts Sellers / Clouseau's to shame".

Update: the image above wasn't working for me. I updated the embed code and it seems to be working now. If it didn't work for your earlier, try again.

Richard at Electro-Music 2010, September 10-12

via Richard Lainhart: "I'll be performing solo with my 200e system and in several collaborations, as well as giving a seminar on Intermediate Analog Synthesis, at Electro-Music 2010, "the Woodstock of electronic music", September 10-12, 2010, at the Greenkill Retreat Center in Huguenot, NY. Over 50 artists from all disciplines of electronic and experimental music are currently scheduled to perform, along with workshops, demonstrations, seminars, jam sessions, swap meets, and a laptop battle.

For more information, go here:

http://event.electro-music.com/"

If you are in the area, this is a good chance to see the Buchla 200e live. You can find video of a recent performance by Richard Lainhart in this previous post. A search on Richard Lainhart will bring up more.

DIY Buchla White Etching

flickr by parasitk

Top: "Etched in Ferric for about an hour, wet sanded, and patinated with liver of sulphur and a touch of ammonia."

Bottom: "Got a new printer and had good luck with the PNP Blue paper. After this photo I touched up the toner transfer with some Stop-Out Varnish."

A bit steampunk.

Synth Cat

via Oren

Realistic MG-1 by Moog

Land of mysteries (Tassman 4)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | July 29, 2010

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made entirely with the Tassman 4 in one take. Enjoy !
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgercha..."

Tx81z Tube bell preset

YouTube via danmusicstoke | July 29, 2010

"Just me messing around. Recorded live with my iPhone, sorry about the playing but I was using my left hand. Check out a bit of my music at www.dan303.bandcamp.com."

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PROPHET 5 WITH FACTORY FITTED MIDI

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serial no 5302

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Sequential Circuits Drumtraks

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"8-bit sample based drum machine not unlike the Linndrum, Oberheim DMX and others."

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SCI Sequential Circuits Six-Trak Synthesizer

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CDX Synthesizer Model 0622

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"Same as the 0612, but adds Vibrato Delay, drawbars for voices, Percussion and Repeat.

Controls:
* Knob: Astro Sound
* Vibrato: Speed knob, tabs for On, Delay
* Bass: Tabs for On, Attack, Volume knob
* Voice Drawbars: Flute, Brass, Horn, Oboe, Reed, Brilliance
* Percussion: Decay drawbar, Tabs for On, Mono Perc., Repeat

The most well-known and sought-after Cordovox model would have to be the CDX-0622. Note the ultra-cool plastic (fiberglass?) cases - George Jetson would be proud. These are sometimes referred to as "White Elephants"

The rock Group "Beck" has been seen with what appears to be a White Elephant of some sort.

1975 List Price: $895 "

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Kicker - Kick Drum & Low Frequency Percussion Synth

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"Kicker is the latest all-analog electronic instrument from Abstract Data.

This awesome Kick Drum & Low Frequency Percussion Synth is capable of all types of Kicks, Hits, Sub Drops and more.

From Electro Percussion to proper, floor-shaking Techno Kick Drums, from warm, rounded Ambient Booms to hard, sharp, Dub Drops - Kicker can kick it.

It's impossible to understate how important good bass-frequency instruments are to many types of modern music
and for the biggest, baddest, phattest bottom end - you'll need analog.

What does it sound like?

Every sound in the demo below is from Kicker. This track was recorded using 8 separate overdubs and some live tweaking.
There are no effects and the only post-processing is a Limiter on the Master Output.


The demo below gives a small example of some simple but vital electronic kick drum sounds. This track was recorded using just 1 of the 2 Kicker oscilators.
Again, there are no effects or post-processing.


You will need speakers with a good low frequency response to fully appreciate the depth of these recordings.

What are the features?
* 100% Analog, hand-made and tested in-house
* Dual sine-wave oscillators with independent Pitch control
* Punch switch for aggressive, high-impact sounds
* Attack switch & Envelope Decay control
* Can be Triggered using line-level Audio or a CV Pulse
* Kick drums, sub drops, bass hits and more
* Capable of very low frequencies
* Manual available for download as a PDF file
* Chrome-plated case & pro hardware
* Limited-edition run, on sale while stocks last
* Runs off a standard 12 Volt DC adapter (not included) at approx. 300-500mA with a Negative Tip.

What are the specs?
* Switches (Top to Bottom): (Power) On, (Output) Punch, (Attack) Slow
* Knobs - Row 1 (L to R): OSC1 Pitch, ENV Decay, OSC2 Volume
* Knobs - Row 2 (L to R): OSC2 Pitch, OSC2 Param1, OSC2 Param2
* Inputs (6.5mm Mono): Trigger In (Audio), Trigger In (CV Pulse)
* Output (6.5mm Mono): Audio Out
* Power (not included): 12V DC, 2.1mm Socket, Tip = Negative
* Dimensions (mm): (W) 132 x (H) 68 x (D) 77
* Weight (kg): (Unpackaged) 0.43
* Case Construction: Chrome-plated 0.9mm Mild Steel (CR4)"

Roland SH2 analog synthesizer

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"circa 1976 The SH2 is renowned as having the Fattest bass sound for deep dub and drum and Bass it has CV and gate inputs and outputs for sequencer control and has a external input for processing sounds it also has 2 oscillators ( de-tunable ) and a sub oscillator and sample and hold This vintage analogue synthesizer has just been serviced and calibrated by an experienced tech who is one of the best in the business the LFO has been modified to extend the range in both directions ( will go faster and slower , for FM type sounds and slow filter sweeps )"

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Simmons Clap Trap Vintage Analog Drum Synth

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"The Simmons Clap Trap is a digital 8-bit EPROM-based (hand clap sample) with an analog noise and modulation sections used for generating synthesized clap sounds.

The Clap Trap can be triggered a number of ways using it’s external ¼ inch trigger inputs or manually via buttons on the top of the unit. There is also an Automatic repeat trigger mode that triggers the Clap Trap synth with a user selectable retriggering rate. The “Auto” mode is extremely useful when designing a synthesized clap sound with the front panel controls.

Another unique feature on the Clap Trap is a Humanizer button that adds subtle variations to the clap sample speed and duration giving the clap synth a more human feel when triggered.

Simmons Clap Trap Controls, Inputs/Outputs:
- Auto (On, Off)
- Humaniser (On, Off)
- Manual Trigger Button
- ¼” inch. Foot Pedal Trigger Input
- ¼” inch. Audio Trigger Input
- ¼” inch. Audio Trigger On/Off
- ¼” inch. Synth Trigger Input
- Auto Speed (Slow – Fast)
- Auto Sensitivity (Min – Max)
- Clap Pitch (Low – High)
- Clap Decay (Short – Long)
- Noise Pitch (Low – High)
- Noise Decay (Short – Long)
- Balance (Clap – Noise)
- Level (Off, Min – Max)
- ¼” Output
- Trigger LED
- Power LED

recordings of the Clap Trap here

Note: Recordings of the Simmons Clap Trap were taken directly from the ¼” inch. Output to Pro Tools and then encoded as an MP3 file.

You can view and download a datasheet on how to trigger the Clap Trap here"

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Bradley 2B, 2A Frequency Translation And Harmonic Distortion Module & Jitter and Hit Synthesizer 2A

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Note this is test equipment, and not a "synth."

"Here is a Bradley 2B, 2A Frequency Translation And Harmonic Distortion Module And Jitter And Hit Synthesizer Test Set. It powers up, but we cannot test further, so it will be offered AS-IS, UNTESTED."

Update: some more info captured here.

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Mini Korg 700 Analog Synthesizer

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"Fantastic raw filter and snappy envelope, capable of generating a very analog bass sound, lead, thud, thump, growl or squeal"

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Roland CSQ100

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REALISTIC CONCERTMATE MG-1 MOOG SYNTH

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Brains-beat

YouTube via verstaerker | July 29, 2010

"Makenosie Maths generates a clock for the Brainsmodule wich modulates the clock - the Pressurepoint-rows are chained with a Doepfer Sequential Switch.
With the help of a clock-divider and the Doepfer sequencer i can play in sync 3 different sounds with several modules and the Cwejman S1 - also the Machinedrum gets triggers for the Bd and Snare"

ether^ra CRATER STILL

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | July 29, 2010

"an improv featuring my Serge Creature/SEq A, VTOL Corvax/Volfram and Doepfer Dark Energy http://etherra.blogspot.com/"

Ben Bridges @ HK vs UK NoiseFest 21st July 2010

YouTube via moogkid | July 25, 2010

"Ben Bridges (aka Biting Eye) performing live on stage at the HK vs UK NoiseFest 21st July 2010 @ Hidden Agenda Hong Kong."

ARP 2600