More Pics of the ARP Centaur VI

Two new pics added to this post in via Jimmersound. They come from Mark Vail's Vintage Synthesizers, page 53.

Serge TKB Clone Kit from The Human Comparator

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"The classic Touch Activated Keyboard Sequencer from Serge Modular Music Systems. Contains a set of 6 different circuit boards, 1 x main, 4 x pot mounting boards and 1 x touch strip. It also comes with a silkscreened aluminum panel and the hard to get IC MM74C150."

The Human Comparator is the man behind the TTSH ARP 2600 clone.

Some initial info from Muff's:

"Preliminary information can be found here.

Wiring has been simplified by mounting all the pots to 4 different PCBs.

I'll make kits during the spring (So this'll happen sometime in April/May I think) and sell in the shop. The price will probably be something like 3000 SEK, but I haven't checked with suppliers and stuff yet.

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Text from www.serge-fans.com

Touch Keyboard Sequencer (TKB)

This little miracle is a 16 stage sequencer with 4 layers, five simultaneous outputs, sixteen capacitive touch-sensitive keys. It is a sequencer and performance keyboard rolled into one. A four-stage vertical sequencer steps through each of the four layers, allowing sequences up to 64 steps in length. The Reset input brings the sequence back to stage 1. A switch and trigger input allow the sequence to go forward or reverse, a hold input stops the sequence. A random select input randomly selects from the sixteen stages. Sequences can range from 2 to 16 steps, or multiples of 4 through 64 (8,12,16,20..) steps. The capacitive keys have a pressure output that produce a voltage proportional to the key area your finger covers. A separate KV output provides an equal-tempered voltage (16 equal steps) which is independent of the stage setting pots. A KEYBOARD switch lets you select each 4-layer stage with the keys or disconnect the key selection of the stages.

Pro: Extremely versatile. You can explore this sequencer for years and not exhaust what it's got. Can be clocked at audio rates. Easily chained to other (Serge) sequencers. The Pressure output is very nice, especially in conjunction with attenuators to make the pressure touch effects more subtle.

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ARP 2500 - Demo Sample & Hold (video 2)

Published on Dec 18, 2014 DJjondent

"The ARP 2500 SAMPLE & HOLD / RANDOM VOLTAGE (1036 module) It's full of surprises.
This is a live take so please excuse the raw nature of it.
Do listen with headphones if you can, The youtube audio doesn't do justice.
I'll upload the audio on my blog later.
And a small correction: In the video description I said there is one oscillator used.
It's actually a Dual VCO (Module 1023).

You can find more info, pics, audio & unlisted videos here:
http://djjondent.blogspot.com.au/2014..."

Korg Delta DL50 Analogue Synthesiser SN 287621

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"This is a really nice Delta. In time warp condition, almost unmarked, super clean and with original case, dust cover and user manual (Japanese). It looks as if this synth was used a few times when new then tucked away safley in a cupboard until I bought it about a year ago. The only work I have done on it since buying is to replace the transconductance amplifiers and associated filter capacitors. This was pre-emptive maintenance since the old amps (LM13600’s) were always the Achilles heel of this model and often failed with loss of the synth section output. These amps have been replaced with the far more reliable, but otherwise identical sounding LM13700N’s.

Visual condition is superb with only one scratch of any significance on the back surface where the power plug has caught the paintwork. There is a tiny crack in the back corner of one of the end caps. Otherwise it really is nearly as new. back."

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Roland MT300s Portable Synth Boombox

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Here's an interesting one from Roland's past. I don't believe one has ever been featured on MATRIXSYNTH before. Curious how editable the synth engine is and if it's based on one of their PCM based rack synths. If anyone knows, feel free to comment. It's actually a cool portable design, although it doesn't appear to be able to run on batteries.  Regardless, if it is fully editable, pair it up with an iPad editor or external knob box and you could have a convenient setup for exploring its sounds.

"This great item can be used as a stereo speaker system for your whole setup as it has a nice pair of drivers with great clarity and decent loudness. There is also a built-in synth with pretty impressive specs as shown below. You can also play your voice or any other instrument through it like a guitar amp. There's a separate gain control and a dedicated delay effect specifically for this purpose.

So if you've got a midi controller keyboard, the MT300S provides everything else you need to access great sounds, hear them out loud and even record them to midi. All in a very portable package.
You're really getting 3 items in 1:

A strong synth with great specs
An amp / desktop monitor system
A midi sequencer to record, save and playback your music

The unit is in excellent condition and the cable and manual are included.

Official specs from Roland:

Max. Polyphony64
Tones369
Drum Sets9 (8 + 1 SFX set)
EffectsReverb, Chorus
Tracks16
TempoQuarter note = 20 to 250 bpm
Rhythm Pattern30 types
Disk Drive3.5” FDD
Speakers4” (10 cm) x 2
DisplayLarge custom LCD
ConnectorsMIDI (In, Out), Output (Stereo/RCA phono type), Microphone (with echo), Computer Connector, Expression Pedal, Headphones, Start/Stop Control, AC In

AccessoriesPower Cord, manual
Size and Weight
Width (W)394 mm
Depth (D)223 mm
Height (H)207 mm
Weight4.2 kg"

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 w gligli CPU Upgrade SN 2296

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"The classic now with updated cpu, lightning fast envelopes and knob twiddling with no noticable stepping! Besides the usual cosmetic issues of a 30 year old machine, everything about this p600 works flawlessly. Keys all trigger as they should, membrane buttons are 100% and a joy to use, and since ive had it the knobs and switches all great from a few treatments of deoxit faderlube..."

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Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 in Stunning Condition SN 000774

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Elastic Drums for iPhone Released

Published on Dec 11, 2014 Oliver Greschke

iTunes: Elastic Drums - O-G-SUS

"*** Introduction price 3,99$ instead of 7,99$ ***

Elastic Drums is a music app with 6 channels of synthesized drum sounds, a step sequencer and 4 fx channels, all tweakable in an elastic way. The sound range is from analog "oldschool" beatbox to the weirdest effect drone soundscapes.

Features:
- 6 synth channels with 10 different percussion synth engines (kick, snare, hit, clap, tom, ... fm, grain)
- 12 parameters for each synth engine
- automation for each parameter via knob recording or velocity
- 4 send effect channels with 2x11 mono effects and 2 x 9 stereo effects
- automation for all of the 8 possible effect parameters via xy pad
- master effects (stutter, delay, compressor ...)
- 16 step sequencer for the 6 channels, each with it's own tempo multiplier & length
- record audio and export to Soundcloud or Audioshare
- email audio recordings and presets
- iOS 8 supported

Because all sounds get generated in realtime, the app is cpu heavy! iPhones 5 and greater can handle it with no problem, on iPhone 4s and iPad 2 effects 3 and 4 get switched off by the engine automatically to save some cpu power.

Plans for upcoming versions:
- genuine iPad version (landscape instead of portrait)
- Audiobus support
- IAA support
- midi support
- new sequencer features (rolls, etc.)
- new synth engines (tom tom, sampler, etc)"

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Happy Christmas from Bare Conductive!

Happy Christmas from Bare Conductive! from Bare Conductive on Vimeo.

"We recorded a Christmas carol for all of you! We loaded the recording onto an SD card, connected the Touch Board to an Electric Paint graphic and hey presto! You have a mini music player on paper!

To see how we made this check out the tutorial here:

http://www.bareconductive.com/make/make-an-interactive-card-with-the-touch-board/

Happy Holidays!"

Flame 4 Vox / Arp 2013

Published on Dec 18, 2014 Ebotronix

Flame 4 Vox, Beta Test 36 ( V 0.98)
4ms Peg, QCD /Expander² ,RCD
Analogue Systems RS110²²,RS 100²,RS 360²
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Doepfer A118, A134²²,A143-12, A175²²,A185-2, A 138abc,A 192 -1
Flame 4 Vox, Arp 2013, Chord Machine²,Talking Synth Module²
flight of harmony choices
Make Noise Brains, Pressure Points², Maths²
Optomix, QMMG,René,Wogglebug²
Malekko Anti ²² ,Uncle²²
Moog MP 201 Panning
Rocktron Rack Interface
Roland SVC -350 Vocoder
Tip Top Audio Z8000
Toppobrillo Sportmodulator, Quantimator,TWF²
Logic masterclock to Kenton Pro 2000
FX :Alesis 3630, Aphex Model 104,Boss RV 5,BSS DPR 402,
Line 6 Echo Pro,TC M3000, M one XL
Red Federation BPM FX Pro,TC M 3000
mackie the mixer³
morse key Vocoder / Talking Synth's switch
vid # 1204