MATRIXSYNTH

Parallel / Process - Ensoniq DP4

via obsolete components

"This is a great machine for modifying sound. It has four independent efx processors that can be configured in a multitude of ways to make new combinations of efx. The flexibility and modular architecture of this machine actually makes it cross over into the synthesis category..." more pics and info linked above.

Parallel / Process by obsoletecomponents
"2 tracks utilizing Ensoniq DP 4 effects processing."

Ensoniq DP4s on eBay

ELECTRO HARMONIX MICRO SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

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BUGBRAND Weevil08

via this auction

"Weevil08 Released Feb08

Here's the new Weevil08 - three lo-fi oscillators quasi-ringmodulated together, with PowerStarve, Filter, 9-point-TouchPlate and internal MiniAmp.

While the core Weevil circuitry is similar to the Postcard, the sonic results are quite different - for one, each Osc has a range switch for Hi tones or Lo clickety, and the output levels are much more stable due to a comparator circuit (don't worry - there's still loads of chaos within!). The combination of PowerStarve and responsive TouchPlate opens up a vast array of sounds that are played in a way unlike any other instrument. The internal MiniAmp is now a standard feature and gives a pretty different tone/response from the output jack. Plugging in a jack conveniently disconnects the internal MiniAmp.

This is a newly standardised version built with pro-PCBs for improved feel and replicatability, available in Green or Red with chunky knobs in a sprayed plastic case and running off a single 9V battery.

You can check the block diagram for details of the internal arrangement, but it may be best just to listen to the mp3 demo that wobbles through some of the wide-ranging sounds available!

See older versions in the Weevil Archive"

Yamaha VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Synth Module & WX5 Controller

via this auction & this auction

"The VL70-m Virtual Acoustic Tone Generator is a compact Virtual Acoustic Synthesis module, which offers incredible flexibility and range for greater personal musical expression..."

"The Yamaha WX5 Wind MIDI Controller is simply the most advanced, most versatile, most playable and most expressive MIDI controller of its kind... With precise, responsive wind and lip sensors, a choice of single-reed or recorder type mouthpieces, and a range of fingering modes, the WX5 makes expressive wind control more accessible than ever before. The WX5 gives experienced wind players a new medium and vastly expanded sonic possibilities in a familiar format, playable enough for beginners. The WX5 provides expressive control and nuances that are simply not available with keyboards or other MIDI controllers."

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Taikai Live APC40

YouTube via CreativeDisplacement | February 02, 2011

Akai APC40s on eBay

Twisted Tools - Scapes | Sneak Preview

YouTube via twistedtools | February 02, 2011 |

"Scapes is a feedback based effects processor and sound generator by Twisted Tools. Pre-sale order now at twistedtools.com | Available. 2/8/11
Details and more video/audio to follow...stay tuned!"

octatrack jam after one week

YouTube via kidysputpikii | February 02, 2011 |

"I received my octatrack exactly one week ago, here is my first jam using it o//

- intro & outro filtered with xone vf1 (the blue button on the bottom left)
- some juno 106 on input A-B triggered with a thru machine and sequenced in Ableton Live in the begginig and at the end.
- very little out of sync 909 directly mixed on inputs C-D
- a lot of tracks have their own time signatures / lengths"