Wednesday, November 06, 2013
E-MU Emax - HxC Floppy Drive Emulator Installation
Published on Nov 6, 2013 RetroSound·249 videos
"(c) 2013 vintage synth tech tutorial by RetroSound.de
How to install the HxC floppy drive emulator on an E-MU Emax 1
The SD HxC Floppy Emulator can be buy on the Lotharek page. I use the Rev-F Black version.
all sounds in the tutorial: E-MU Emax SE sample library"
Caustic 3 Essentials 1 & 2 Demo
Published on Nov 6, 2013 EIPStudiosOhio·19 videos
"Take a peek at what Caustic 3 Essentials Content Pack series can do for your Caustic 3 tracks."
"Take a peek at what Caustic 3 Essentials Content Pack series can do for your Caustic 3 tracks."
Brain Food
Published on Nov 6, 2013 davidryle·133 videos
"A first experiment with MakeNoise Maths and the 5U modular synth.
Patch is basically;
West Coast Random Source (Sputnik) fluctuating random voltages to Maths input 4.
Slewed S&H of the same into the Maths input 1.
Stored random voltages to the Maths input 2.
STG Voltage Mini Store through Q171 quantizer into Maths input 3.
Maths 4 out into channel 1 Both.
Maths 1 out into channel 4 Both.
Maths Sum out into quantizer then Q106 VCO 1v/oct.
Maths EOR to ADSR for filter and vca.
VCO waveforms to Manhattan Analog cp3 mixer.
Mixer to STG Soundlabs Sea Devils filter.
Filter to Strymon Blue Sky then VCA.
Post mix includes Lexicon digital delays and TCE D-Two delay.
Three tracks in Cubase with adjustments to the Maths and octaves of the Q106 VCO."
MXR 185 Drum Computer SN C18001403
Circuit Slices Eurorack Synthesizer ADSR Envelope Generator
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via this auction
This is the first Circuit Slices post. The seller also has a power bus listed here. Details for that captured further below.
"Pre-production units from a company making synthesizer modules in the Eurorack format. This is a new, 4-stage, ADSR module, sold before going to market, with a starting bid well below the retail price (typical prices for other ADSR modules are $75 to $90, or even more). It includes a re-trigger input for multiple triggers -- while the gate input is high. If you don't have a keyboard or MIDI-CV with a trigger output, you can use the ADSR TRIG input for synchronous attacks and modulation effects, triggered by a master clock signal. Envelope generators with trigger inputs, were typical in some older analog synthesizers, such as ARP and EMU.
Specifications
Attack time: 1mS to over 5s
Decay time: 1mS to over 12s
Sustain level: 0 to 10V
Release time: 1mS to over 12s
Output level: 0 to 10V
Gate threshold: 2.5V
Power: +12VDC @ 3mA, -12DC @ 2mA
Panel width: 7 HP (35.24 mm)
"Skiff friendly" Depth: Only 1.4" with power cable (single PCB using SMT parts)
Features
“TRIG” input for re-triggered attacks
Logarithmic potentiometers for A, D, R
High-quality anodized aluminum panel
User selectable 'gate' from power-bus -- using PCB shorting jumper
Low power consumption
Includes power cable and two case screws"
"This is a power bus for a DIY Eurorack synthesizer case. The board has 14 power connectors for standard Eurorack synthesizer modules. All of the 14, high-quality (AMP), connectors are shrouded and keyed so that each module's power is applied correctly (see detail photo). Includes a 5V regulator (7805) for those modules requiring logic power. External power is applied at three "quick-connect" tabs or at a mini terminal strip. Three green LEDs show status of +12V, -12V and +5V. PCB size: 14" x 1.25" Requires an external +/- 12DC supply (+5VDC derived on board)."
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via this auction
This is the first Circuit Slices post. The seller also has a power bus listed here. Details for that captured further below.
"Pre-production units from a company making synthesizer modules in the Eurorack format. This is a new, 4-stage, ADSR module, sold before going to market, with a starting bid well below the retail price (typical prices for other ADSR modules are $75 to $90, or even more). It includes a re-trigger input for multiple triggers -- while the gate input is high. If you don't have a keyboard or MIDI-CV with a trigger output, you can use the ADSR TRIG input for synchronous attacks and modulation effects, triggered by a master clock signal. Envelope generators with trigger inputs, were typical in some older analog synthesizers, such as ARP and EMU.
Specifications
Attack time: 1mS to over 5s
Decay time: 1mS to over 12s
Sustain level: 0 to 10V
Release time: 1mS to over 12s
Output level: 0 to 10V
Gate threshold: 2.5V
Power: +12VDC @ 3mA, -12DC @ 2mA
Panel width: 7 HP (35.24 mm)
"Skiff friendly" Depth: Only 1.4" with power cable (single PCB using SMT parts)
Features
“TRIG” input for re-triggered attacks
Logarithmic potentiometers for A, D, R
High-quality anodized aluminum panel
User selectable 'gate' from power-bus -- using PCB shorting jumper
Low power consumption
Includes power cable and two case screws"
"This is a power bus for a DIY Eurorack synthesizer case. The board has 14 power connectors for standard Eurorack synthesizer modules. All of the 14, high-quality (AMP), connectors are shrouded and keyed so that each module's power is applied correctly (see detail photo). Includes a 5V regulator (7805) for those modules requiring logic power. External power is applied at three "quick-connect" tabs or at a mini terminal strip. Three green LEDs show status of +12V, -12V and +5V. PCB size: 14" x 1.25" Requires an external +/- 12DC supply (+5VDC derived on board)."
Casio Casiotone VL-Tone
808 Kick Drum Clone PCB
via Tindie Inc (via Laurentide)
"This is a near exact clone of the famous kick drum from the classic tr-808 drum machine. The only changes are for facilitating the common mods (extended decay and a pitch pot), and a slightly more flexible trigger input.
This can be triggered by a trigger output of a drum machine, or by a CV/Trigger from a modular synth, a cmos square wave, or even a loud audio transient. Alternatively you could wire a switch or button to send the trigger input high as well. (Basically a quick +V to the trigger input does the job).
It runs on +/- power supply, you can run 2 9v batteries in series, or run it off a bipolar (+/-15v or +/-12v power supply). Or... experiment!
This is an easy and cheap build - I have a Mouser BOM available here: http://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=950b04d9fc
Schematic is here: http://www.anestheticaudio.com/808bd_sc.jpg
Board layout is here: http://www.anestheticaudio.com/files/dimgs/rsz_h369_13_32.png
There is an extensive thread with build tips, etc here: http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54149"
Theremin I/O for iPhone
iTunes: Theremin I/O - FFFF00 Agents AB
"Introductory price during the first week!
Play with light
Theremin I/O turns your iPhone into a touchless music instrument. It uses your camera and flash to measure the distance to your hand, this signal is then processed by a synthesizer to generate a tone.
Features
* Old-school synthesizer
* Constrain input to scales (harmony quantization)
* 8 sound presets with effect controls
* 50+ scale presets
* Use as a MIDI controller (requires in-app purchase)
* Learn fast with the tutorial overlay"
Arturia MicroBrute: Pure Analog Monophonic Synthesizer
Published on Nov 6, 2013 SonicSenseProAudio·97 videos
"Alex from Sonic Sense Pro Audio demonstrates the new Arturia MicroBrute analog synthesizer."
MicroBrute's on eBay | Minibrutes on eBay
"Alex from Sonic Sense Pro Audio demonstrates the new Arturia MicroBrute analog synthesizer."
MicroBrute's on eBay | Minibrutes on eBay
Sherman Destroys Miami
Published on Nov 6, 2013 AudioCentralMagazine·175 videos
"Sherman Filterbank 2 is destroying/filtering the fairly hot signal of Acidlab MIAMI drum machine. Both filters are in lopass mode, with high resonance and envelope and FM and AM and LFO and the whole enchilada on a free run fiddling session over the front panel. No music, just real time varying Sherman controls against MIAMI drum machine."
Polyphonic A-115 sequences
Published on Nov 6, 2013 GruithuisenCityMan·472 videos
"It is possible to turn a Doepfer A-115 into a nice little weird sequencer. The result is often somewhat strange but always interesting; And it is also possible to play polyphonically the sequences created ! Some reverb added for a nicer sound."
"It is possible to turn a Doepfer A-115 into a nice little weird sequencer. The result is often somewhat strange but always interesting; And it is also possible to play polyphonically the sequences created ! Some reverb added for a nicer sound."
My First Pure Data Patch by BrontoScorpioMusic
Published on Nov 6, 2013 BrontoScorpioMusic·5 videos
"I just found my very first Pure Data patch! I made this a few hours after I got PD some months ago.
It's a really silly patch, but it sounds surprisingly "good" for such a simply probability based thingy."
"I just found my very first Pure Data patch! I made this a few hours after I got PD some months ago.
It's a really silly patch, but it sounds surprisingly "good" for such a simply probability based thingy."
Manhattan Analog CVP Control Voltage Processor
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"The CVP (Control Voltage Processor) is a +/-5v offset, glide (slew) and a bipolar attenuator. There is a two-color LED present to provide a visual display of the output signal (+Red/-Green).
The multiple output provides a buffered copy of the input signal. It is configured to drive multiple inputs with no signal drop. The twin outputs are configured in the same way. The total gain is trimmed to exactly 1.00, making the module suitable for use with pitch CVs.
This thing will allow you to scale, invert, offset, and/or slew a signal - and then send it to a half-dozen different destinations without any voltage drop. It'll do portamento on pitch CVs without wrecking the v/oct scaling; I've tested it successfully driving up to 6 VCOs in unison. It'll show you exactly what the signal's doing with the LED. And it'll do all that while providing a buffered copy of your original input signal for you to take elsewhere in your patch.
Features
+/-5V Offset
Glide (Slew)
Bipolar Attenuverter (Can go plus and negative)
Two Color LED for Plus(Red)/Negative(Green) Output"
via this auction
"The CVP (Control Voltage Processor) is a +/-5v offset, glide (slew) and a bipolar attenuator. There is a two-color LED present to provide a visual display of the output signal (+Red/-Green).
The multiple output provides a buffered copy of the input signal. It is configured to drive multiple inputs with no signal drop. The twin outputs are configured in the same way. The total gain is trimmed to exactly 1.00, making the module suitable for use with pitch CVs.
This thing will allow you to scale, invert, offset, and/or slew a signal - and then send it to a half-dozen different destinations without any voltage drop. It'll do portamento on pitch CVs without wrecking the v/oct scaling; I've tested it successfully driving up to 6 VCOs in unison. It'll show you exactly what the signal's doing with the LED. And it'll do all that while providing a buffered copy of your original input signal for you to take elsewhere in your patch.
Features
+/-5V Offset
Glide (Slew)
Bipolar Attenuverter (Can go plus and negative)
Two Color LED for Plus(Red)/Negative(Green) Output"
Manhattan Analog 4HP Mix Module
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"The Manhattan Analog Mix is a 4hp Eurorack module designed primarily for clean, high-quality audio mixing.
It is DC-coupled so that it retains utility as a CV mixer when necessary. Under the hood it's a dead-simple op amp mixer with three unipolar inputs and an output which can be switched between uni- and bi-polar operation with a jumper on the board. The inputs use audio-taper pots and the output is linear to facilitate
both modes of operation."
via this auction
"The Manhattan Analog Mix is a 4hp Eurorack module designed primarily for clean, high-quality audio mixing.
It is DC-coupled so that it retains utility as a CV mixer when necessary. Under the hood it's a dead-simple op amp mixer with three unipolar inputs and an output which can be switched between uni- and bi-polar operation with a jumper on the board. The inputs use audio-taper pots and the output is linear to facilitate
both modes of operation."
MacBeth Bomber Demo 2
Published on Nov 6, 2013 macbethsynthesizers·93 videos
"Here is another demonstration of the M3 x MacBeth Mk1 modules configuation that I call Bomber! 'Bomber'......to bomb the bas with! IUt's worth noting that this mini system is comprised of just one oscillator- Mk1 Oscillator 'B', 1 x Filter 'B' and the Dual EG Module! Here I experiment with this time a Roland MC505, using the D-Beam controller- going to a Kenton MIDI to CV controller.....the infamous Pro 4!"
Demo 1 here
Future Retro MondoVox
Published on Nov 6, 2013
Details on the MondoVox previously posted here.
www.switchedonaustin.com
"In this demo we go through some of the features of the Future Retro MondoVox with Korg's most recent line of analog monosynths. The Mondovox turns these 3 MIDI capable monophonic synthesizers into a 3-voice, 8 oscillator polyphonic synthesizer with 4 independent filters!
The Mondovox takes polyphonic MIDI data and translates it to so that each voice is on its own MIDI channel. This allows for new ways to engage a spread of monophonic synthesizers or anything with MIDI! This can include multi-timbral, polyphonic, or virtual synthesizers.
You can find the Future Retro Mondovox for sale on our website:
http://www.switchedonaustin.com/produ...
Switched is social:
https://www.facebook.com/SwitchedOnATX
Twitter:
@SwitchedOnATX
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Details on the MondoVox previously posted here.
www.switchedonaustin.com
"In this demo we go through some of the features of the Future Retro MondoVox with Korg's most recent line of analog monosynths. The Mondovox turns these 3 MIDI capable monophonic synthesizers into a 3-voice, 8 oscillator polyphonic synthesizer with 4 independent filters!
The Mondovox takes polyphonic MIDI data and translates it to so that each voice is on its own MIDI channel. This allows for new ways to engage a spread of monophonic synthesizers or anything with MIDI! This can include multi-timbral, polyphonic, or virtual synthesizers.
You can find the Future Retro Mondovox for sale on our website:
http://www.switchedonaustin.com/produ...
Switched is social:
https://www.facebook.com/SwitchedOnATX
Twitter:
@SwitchedOnATX
Instagram:
@switchedonaustin"
Vole on Venus
Published on Nov 6, 2013 neandrewthal·51 videos
"DIY Modular Synthesizer performing a song it wrote."
"DIY Modular Synthesizer performing a song it wrote."
pandaMIDI midiBeam Wireless MIDI
"MidiBeam is a simple plug-and-play system consisting of two units: transmitter and receiver, and it can connect any MIDI controller to any synthesizer, computer, laptop or iOS device.
You can find more information at www.pandamidi.com."
patch generatif / generative patch
patch generatif / generative patch from druc drac on Vimeo.
"fr. :
Un patch génératif qui joue de la réinjection et de l'inter-modulation.
Aucun paramètre n'est changé manuellement pendant cette séquence.
Aucun module générateur d'aléatoire n'a été utilisé (voir liste des modules actifs ci-dessous).
Juste pour s'amuser !
en. :
A generative patch exploring feedback and inter-modulation.
No manual tweaking.
No random generating module was used here (see the modules list below).
Just for fun!
modules : DPO, Moddemix, Maths, Function, 4ms PEG, Tiptop BD808, 4ms VCA Matrix."
via Druc Drac Sertyle on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
DXi for iPad Demo and Overview of this DX7 Sim
Published on Nov 6, 2013 thesoundtestroom·160 videos
"Tutorial and Demo of the great FM Synth for iOS and iPad, the DXi..a simulation of sorts of the classic Yamaha DX7...for mor info on all iOS music realted stuff goto http://discchord.com or http://forum.audiob.us/"
iTunes: DXi FM synthesizer - Takashi Mizuhiki
"Tutorial and Demo of the great FM Synth for iOS and iPad, the DXi..a simulation of sorts of the classic Yamaha DX7...for mor info on all iOS music realted stuff goto http://discchord.com or http://forum.audiob.us/"
iTunes: DXi FM synthesizer - Takashi Mizuhiki
Roland System 100 Model 101 SN 511080
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Published on Nov 5, 2013 Tim Churches·2 videos
"Demonstration of the operational status of a Roland System 100 Model 101 monophonic synthesiser offered for sale in as-is condition to Australian buyers on eBay in November 2013."
via this auction
Pics of the inside below.
"An unmodified Roland System 100 Model 101 monophonic synthesiser in rough but mostly working condition. Manufactured around 1975, bought second-hand in about 1982, and then stored in a somewhat damp garden shed ever since. Internal 240V power supply with original Australian plug.
The cosmetic condition of the unit is poor, but it still works. For a 10 minute video made on 5th Nov 2013 demonstrating it working, see http://youtu.be/cFs5J9u_l64
Please examine the photos on this listing carefully, and note the following points carefully:
completely original condition, no modifications or additions
there is a lot of rust on the exterior, including rust under the enamel of sections of the control panel, and on all other exterior metal surfaces
inside there is much less rust, just a few small patches at the rear of the case
all the circuit boards, circuit components and wiring look fine, no obvious corrosion or degradation given that it is nearly 40 years old (see photos of PCBs)
several of the keys on the keyboard do not work - the top key doesn't trigger at all, and a few of the keys trigger the gate unreliably - the contacts probably just need cleaning
all the keys on the keyboard are intact and undamaged, and mechanically all the keys seem to work fine i.e. no broken springs or hinges
all the panel sliders (potentiometers) seem to work, although most of them are a bit stiff, and a few (filter resonance, LFO speed and portamento) seem to be a bit electrically noisy and/or jittery
all the panel rotary potentiometers work fine, although the main VCO frequency pot is very stiff (but not electrically noisy)
the VCO waveform selector switch is a bit unreliable when selecting the sawtooth waveform - it needs a wiggle to make it work sometimes
the high and low level main output sockets and the headphone socket (all of then 6.5mm) all work correctly
the 3.5mm socket modular jack points and the CV and gate input and output sockets (3.5mm) on the rear have not been tested but there is no reason to think they would not work (at worst the socket contact points may need a clean)
all sections of the synth circuitry appear to work correctly and reliably, subject to noisiness and jitter in some of the control pots noted above (see video on YouTube demonstrating this at http://youtu.be/cFs5J9u_l64 )
no manuals or documentation, but a full set of user manuals, patch cards, and the technical service manual are available at http://fa.utfs.org/diy/roland100/
series of photos showing how to service the control sliders can be found at http://fa.utfs.org/diy/roland100/system100_restoring/
the synth probably needs re-calibration, but all the trimpots are very readily accessible on the circuit boards (see photos) and calibration instructions can be found in the service manuals.
please do not open the lid on this synth unless it is switched off and unplugged from all mains power! The mains wiring inside is original, and reflects safety standards from 40 years ago. However, both the mains and DC sides of the power supply are fully protected by fuses. Nonetheless, use of a residual current detection (RCD) power safety device when using this synth is strongly recommended.
Overall, this synth looks rough but it mostly works, and could easily be restored to perfect working condition (although cosmetically it will never look very good). Due to the many patch points which use 3.5mm jacks, the 10V p-p signal and CV ranges, and the 1V/oct CV tracking (with external CV and gate in and out jacks), it should integrate easily with modern Eurorack module synths for someone who wanted the classic Roland modular synth sound. Alternatively, it could be a donor for spare parts to keep other System 100 Model 100s (or System 100 Model 102 expander modules, which use mostly identical circuit boards) operational."
Published on Nov 5, 2013 Tim Churches·2 videos
"Demonstration of the operational status of a Roland System 100 Model 101 monophonic synthesiser offered for sale in as-is condition to Australian buyers on eBay in November 2013."
via this auction
Pics of the inside below.
"An unmodified Roland System 100 Model 101 monophonic synthesiser in rough but mostly working condition. Manufactured around 1975, bought second-hand in about 1982, and then stored in a somewhat damp garden shed ever since. Internal 240V power supply with original Australian plug.
The cosmetic condition of the unit is poor, but it still works. For a 10 minute video made on 5th Nov 2013 demonstrating it working, see http://youtu.be/cFs5J9u_l64
Please examine the photos on this listing carefully, and note the following points carefully:
completely original condition, no modifications or additions
there is a lot of rust on the exterior, including rust under the enamel of sections of the control panel, and on all other exterior metal surfaces
inside there is much less rust, just a few small patches at the rear of the case
all the circuit boards, circuit components and wiring look fine, no obvious corrosion or degradation given that it is nearly 40 years old (see photos of PCBs)
several of the keys on the keyboard do not work - the top key doesn't trigger at all, and a few of the keys trigger the gate unreliably - the contacts probably just need cleaning
all the keys on the keyboard are intact and undamaged, and mechanically all the keys seem to work fine i.e. no broken springs or hinges
all the panel sliders (potentiometers) seem to work, although most of them are a bit stiff, and a few (filter resonance, LFO speed and portamento) seem to be a bit electrically noisy and/or jittery
all the panel rotary potentiometers work fine, although the main VCO frequency pot is very stiff (but not electrically noisy)
the VCO waveform selector switch is a bit unreliable when selecting the sawtooth waveform - it needs a wiggle to make it work sometimes
the high and low level main output sockets and the headphone socket (all of then 6.5mm) all work correctly
the 3.5mm socket modular jack points and the CV and gate input and output sockets (3.5mm) on the rear have not been tested but there is no reason to think they would not work (at worst the socket contact points may need a clean)
all sections of the synth circuitry appear to work correctly and reliably, subject to noisiness and jitter in some of the control pots noted above (see video on YouTube demonstrating this at http://youtu.be/cFs5J9u_l64 )
no manuals or documentation, but a full set of user manuals, patch cards, and the technical service manual are available at http://fa.utfs.org/diy/roland100/
series of photos showing how to service the control sliders can be found at http://fa.utfs.org/diy/roland100/system100_restoring/
the synth probably needs re-calibration, but all the trimpots are very readily accessible on the circuit boards (see photos) and calibration instructions can be found in the service manuals.
please do not open the lid on this synth unless it is switched off and unplugged from all mains power! The mains wiring inside is original, and reflects safety standards from 40 years ago. However, both the mains and DC sides of the power supply are fully protected by fuses. Nonetheless, use of a residual current detection (RCD) power safety device when using this synth is strongly recommended.
Overall, this synth looks rough but it mostly works, and could easily be restored to perfect working condition (although cosmetically it will never look very good). Due to the many patch points which use 3.5mm jacks, the 10V p-p signal and CV ranges, and the 1V/oct CV tracking (with external CV and gate in and out jacks), it should integrate easily with modern Eurorack module synths for someone who wanted the classic Roland modular synth sound. Alternatively, it could be a donor for spare parts to keep other System 100 Model 100s (or System 100 Model 102 expander modules, which use mostly identical circuit boards) operational."
Roland MC-202 synthesiser/sequencer SN 327200
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"A Roland MC-202 monophonic synth/sequencer, unmodified and in completely original condition. One owner, bought about 1983, very little use, stored for most of its life. Comes with a non-standard power supply plug pack (9VDC 300mA) with an Australian plug. Everything appears to work: all synthesiser functions and controls work, all pots and sliders are smooth and not noisy, both LEDs and the internal beeper work, all keys function reliably. All sequencer and programming functions also appear to work. Did not test saving and restoring from cassette tape, nor DIN-sync, but no reason to think they would not work.
Please note the following carefully:
there is a small crack at the lower left corner of the case (see photo), but it is very minor
there is a very small amount of corrosion on the battery contact in the battery compartment (see photo), but there has been no battery leakage.
there is a dark patch at the upper left of the LCD - see photos, including photo with the unit powered off showing the dark patch. The dark patch does not obscure any information in the LCD display.
the LCD has very poor contrast when seen from directly above. When viewed from about 45 degrees (which is the normal working angle) it is perfectly legible (see photos)
some of the segments in the LCD display flicker slightly from time-to-time.
It is possible that the LCD is beginning to fail. However, it remains 100% usable as it is - the LCD is completely legible. The LCD unit is replaceable (see page 3 of the service manual available at http://www.dinsync.info/2010/02/roland-mc-202-service-manual.html ), it is not soldered to the PCB and can be readily replaced if a new LCD to suit can be obtained. Alternatively, this MC-202 would be perfect for the popular and well-documented CV and gate external jack modifications which bypass the sequencer CPU, if you just want to use the synth engine (which sounds great), or as a donor for spare parts to keep other MC-202s going.
No manual but a copy of the full manual is available for free at https://archive.org/details/synthmanual-roland-mc-202-owners-manual"
via this auction
"A Roland MC-202 monophonic synth/sequencer, unmodified and in completely original condition. One owner, bought about 1983, very little use, stored for most of its life. Comes with a non-standard power supply plug pack (9VDC 300mA) with an Australian plug. Everything appears to work: all synthesiser functions and controls work, all pots and sliders are smooth and not noisy, both LEDs and the internal beeper work, all keys function reliably. All sequencer and programming functions also appear to work. Did not test saving and restoring from cassette tape, nor DIN-sync, but no reason to think they would not work.
Please note the following carefully:
there is a small crack at the lower left corner of the case (see photo), but it is very minor
there is a very small amount of corrosion on the battery contact in the battery compartment (see photo), but there has been no battery leakage.
there is a dark patch at the upper left of the LCD - see photos, including photo with the unit powered off showing the dark patch. The dark patch does not obscure any information in the LCD display.
the LCD has very poor contrast when seen from directly above. When viewed from about 45 degrees (which is the normal working angle) it is perfectly legible (see photos)
some of the segments in the LCD display flicker slightly from time-to-time.
It is possible that the LCD is beginning to fail. However, it remains 100% usable as it is - the LCD is completely legible. The LCD unit is replaceable (see page 3 of the service manual available at http://www.dinsync.info/2010/02/roland-mc-202-service-manual.html ), it is not soldered to the PCB and can be readily replaced if a new LCD to suit can be obtained. Alternatively, this MC-202 would be perfect for the popular and well-documented CV and gate external jack modifications which bypass the sequencer CPU, if you just want to use the synth engine (which sounds great), or as a donor for spare parts to keep other MC-202s going.
No manual but a copy of the full manual is available for free at https://archive.org/details/synthmanual-roland-mc-202-owners-manual"
White Moog Voyager Performer Edition Synthesizer
Serviced and Working ARP Avatar
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"On auction / for sale is an ARP Avatar that's been serviced recently. The Avatar is sort of an ARP Odyssey without keyboard, that can be controlled with cv/gate and or a guitar. The guitar interface part is often missing from Avatars as the synth is mostly used with cv/gate. This particular Avatar has the guitar interface part intact. A newly made interface cable in included, as well as a foot pedal and the original manual + patchbook. As can be seen in the pictures.
What else should i say about the ARP ? It's a great synth with lovely vintage sound that can be modulated extensively.
The Avatar is in perfect working condition and looks great - please check the pictures..."
via this auction
"On auction / for sale is an ARP Avatar that's been serviced recently. The Avatar is sort of an ARP Odyssey without keyboard, that can be controlled with cv/gate and or a guitar. The guitar interface part is often missing from Avatars as the synth is mostly used with cv/gate. This particular Avatar has the guitar interface part intact. A newly made interface cable in included, as well as a foot pedal and the original manual + patchbook. As can be seen in the pictures.
What else should i say about the ARP ? It's a great synth with lovely vintage sound that can be modulated extensively.
The Avatar is in perfect working condition and looks great - please check the pictures..."
Restored ARP 2600 with Mods
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"New and larger spring tank rever with lower noise circuits.
New power supply stable and accurate international power linear supply, currently, the AC input is hardwired for 230 volts.
Unit will operate with 220, 230 or 240 volts AC, but internal jumpering is possible for 110 operation.
The filter is an unmodified ARP 4012 design, (the MOOG FILTER).
The internal amps are modified for lower noise and faster slew rates.
1/4" output jacks, these jacks carry the left and right signals as provided by the output pan mixer, same as the 1/8" jacks below them.
The envelope generators have been modified. Lower offsets( output voltages when not being used) than stock. The AR gen has considerably fasters attacks
and added gate input not normally provided by Arp.
The ADSR has much faster decay and release times available than stock.
The gate button is a high reliability type ( used in Neve and Api consoles) and provides a larger surface and a softer feel tahn stock, in addition to lightning up with a gate signal.
COMPARATOR.
This circuit mod takes its input from the envelope follower input jack (not the EF output jack) and produces a very fast risetime gate for its output. This gate is dependent upon the level
of the ipunt signal and the setting of the threshold control (grey knob). The blue Led provides visual status operation.
LAG PROCESSOR.
This circuit has been modded so no offset voltages are present during usage. Can now be used for pitch voltages (glide) without tuning
problems when adjusted, can smooth out gate signals from the comparator gate output...etc.."
via this auction
"New and larger spring tank rever with lower noise circuits.
New power supply stable and accurate international power linear supply, currently, the AC input is hardwired for 230 volts.
Unit will operate with 220, 230 or 240 volts AC, but internal jumpering is possible for 110 operation.
The filter is an unmodified ARP 4012 design, (the MOOG FILTER).
The internal amps are modified for lower noise and faster slew rates.
1/4" output jacks, these jacks carry the left and right signals as provided by the output pan mixer, same as the 1/8" jacks below them.
The envelope generators have been modified. Lower offsets( output voltages when not being used) than stock. The AR gen has considerably fasters attacks
and added gate input not normally provided by Arp.
The ADSR has much faster decay and release times available than stock.
The gate button is a high reliability type ( used in Neve and Api consoles) and provides a larger surface and a softer feel tahn stock, in addition to lightning up with a gate signal.
COMPARATOR.
This circuit mod takes its input from the envelope follower input jack (not the EF output jack) and produces a very fast risetime gate for its output. This gate is dependent upon the level
of the ipunt signal and the setting of the threshold control (grey knob). The blue Led provides visual status operation.
LAG PROCESSOR.
This circuit has been modded so no offset voltages are present during usage. Can now be used for pitch voltages (glide) without tuning
problems when adjusted, can smooth out gate signals from the comparator gate output...etc.."
ARP Odyssey Mk II SN 1087
Roland System 100m
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via this auction
"The System 100m is a fully modular analogue synth with loads of modulation capabilities, punchy envelopes and that rich, warm late 70s Roland filter sound. Great for leads, arpeggios, drums, percussion, fat old bass and weird effects..."
Visible SNs:
253332
252905
293001
via this auction
"The System 100m is a fully modular analogue synth with loads of modulation capabilities, punchy envelopes and that rich, warm late 70s Roland filter sound. Great for leads, arpeggios, drums, percussion, fat old bass and weird effects..."
Visible SNs:
253332
252905
293001
Univox Mini-Korg K-2 Korg 700S SN 00261
Roland Jupiter 8 Analog Synthesizer
Marc Melià Prophet '08 Videos
Marc Melià - Somiatruites (Music for Prophet 08)
Published on Jan 25, 2013 Marc Melià ·3 videos
"This video is a live recording filmed in Brussels, January 2013. The song is part of the music I have been composing and performing exclusively with the analog synthesizer Prophet 08."
Marc Melià - Arpeggios#1 (Music for Prophet 08)
Published on Jan 25, 2013
Marc Melià - Yurimon (Music for Prophet 08)
Published on Jan 26, 2013
DSI Prophets on eBay
Published on Jan 25, 2013 Marc Melià ·3 videos
"This video is a live recording filmed in Brussels, January 2013. The song is part of the music I have been composing and performing exclusively with the analog synthesizer Prophet 08."
Marc Melià - Arpeggios#1 (Music for Prophet 08)
Published on Jan 25, 2013
Marc Melià - Yurimon (Music for Prophet 08)
Published on Jan 26, 2013
DSI Prophets on eBay
Robots at Lewes Fireworks 2012
Published on Nov 6, 2013 lazenbleep·38 videos
"I have NO IDEA what happened. We went to Lewes fireworks 2012. We made robot costumes. It took AGES to get there so we drank all our booze on the train. We freaked EVERYONE out. We got lost. Some people were angry. It was really weird. We had an excellent party on the train home. We are not men, WE ARE ROBOTS
http://haha-fresh.blogspot.com"
Monotribes on eBay
"I have NO IDEA what happened. We went to Lewes fireworks 2012. We made robot costumes. It took AGES to get there so we drank all our booze on the train. We freaked EVERYONE out. We got lost. Some people were angry. It was really weird. We had an excellent party on the train home. We are not men, WE ARE ROBOTS
http://haha-fresh.blogspot.com"
Monotribes on eBay
telePort Double iPad Test
Published on Nov 6, 2013 dubbilan·30 videos
"100% real-time audio - No samples. telePort is used to do live sequencing.
In this video nothing is really being done, it only shows the feedback of what was already looped, moments before filming it.
The melodic and harmonic (bass line) parts were played and looped with the piano. Directly on the Step Sequencer Page of the iPad a straight rhythm is altered and the changes looped to create a longer improvised beat structure.
Also on the iPad the Sub-Division and the Duration of the static Bass pulse is altered and looped to create the variation.
Some Filter sweeps, volume changes and effect sends are also looped using the iPads.
Finally - without performing the action somewhere hear able - it is shown how you can use multiple fingers to "drag-copy" patterns (with Pitch, Velocity and Duration) using the iPad...
The end loop is by no means static, rather a combination of four independent MIDI Control loops that can be stopped or altered, re-triggered or whatever. The instruments changed one by one, you name it :)
I just had an extra iPad over the weekend to finish multi-iPad support and figured it deserved a small video, rushed as it might be! ;)
This is using the upcoming prototype version 0.9.2 with its (also upcoming) bi-directional iPad Controller App. The release will definitely bring better quality videos!
More info:
telePort : http://www.juvul.com"
telePort – Modular and Live Augmented Sequencing.
telePort is many things. It is, a teleporter…
It’s a hardware-integrating program for setting up patches and control parameters and letting you morph between them – adding VSTi support in the same streamlined Patch-changer. Add then a built-in mixer supporting VST effects, where all settings also are morphable letting you merge everything together in a huge (improvised) live set.
It brings this morphable modular approach with it as it enters sequencing, where the modules can change between being sequenced, semi-sequences and completely live, changing between states as you like.
The goal being creating a very flexible music system where you can have a whole set, not just a song, at your fingertips and improvise or play structured parts based on rules you define freely."
Novation Bass Station II - Exponential & Dramatic - Alba Ecstasy
Published on Nov 6, 2013 Alba Ecstasy·86 videos
"Novation Bass Station II - disponibil pe http://www.soundcreation.ro/sintetiza...
Toate sunetele provin din Bass Station II exceptand tobele.
The track contains sounds from Novation Bass Station II, excepting the drums and the delay, reverb and phaser that are coming from Ableton.
AE"
Novation Bass Station IIs on eBay
AppSound NLog Dance Pack
Published on Nov 6, 2013 appsounds·30 videos
"Preview: Playing some presets of "Dance Pack" for NLogSynth (iPad and Mac!)
More infos: www.app-sound.com"
iTunes: NLogSynth PRO - tempo rubato
"Preview: Playing some presets of "Dance Pack" for NLogSynth (iPad and Mac!)
More infos: www.app-sound.com"
iTunes: NLogSynth PRO - tempo rubato
The new DT200 replaces the PG200 for Roland JX3P
Published on Nov 6, 2013 karelpostthuis·58 videos
"I bought it, at last i can replace the worn out PG200!
As the old one still represents a good deal of dollars, the smartest move i could think of is to sell the old and buy the new, for practically the same money! :-)
PLUS, the DT200 is sturdy, yet lighweight and has the same handy magnetic strips on the back!
It comes with a new cable, impossible to find nowadays, and it really works like a dream, as the switches are of the highest quality available nowadays! These are NOT encoders that wear out, these are genuine POTS! Built to last!
This is NO CHINA MADE thing!
It's hand built, and the engineering is quite bluntly said -impressive-.
Plus this one will not start to rust!
I can recommend these to anyone using a MKS or JX3P."
Mode Machines on eBay
"I bought it, at last i can replace the worn out PG200!
As the old one still represents a good deal of dollars, the smartest move i could think of is to sell the old and buy the new, for practically the same money! :-)
PLUS, the DT200 is sturdy, yet lighweight and has the same handy magnetic strips on the back!
It comes with a new cable, impossible to find nowadays, and it really works like a dream, as the switches are of the highest quality available nowadays! These are NOT encoders that wear out, these are genuine POTS! Built to last!
This is NO CHINA MADE thing!
It's hand built, and the engineering is quite bluntly said -impressive-.
Plus this one will not start to rust!
I can recommend these to anyone using a MKS or JX3P."
Mode Machines on eBay
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