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Sunday, June 01, 2014

Featured Listings for June 2014

This post hosts all Featured listings that drop off the top of the site for the month. You'll find a link to previous months below. Many of these listings will obviously end in time and some will get re-listed (always check the listing). They will remain here as a record of what went up over time. For some, you can click on the image to see what they went for on eBay. Some expire from eBay and some expire from MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS. This list only hosts some of the more interesting and unique items that have gone up over time, so be sure to check out the Auctions channel for everything else. You can of course search for any synth with "auction" in the search box on the top left of the site. If you click through the auction links you can see what items went for. You can also search by serial numbers to track the history of specific synths.

Featured Listings for May 2014

Saturday, May 31, 2014

RIP Stephen Howell of Hollow Sun

We lost another. Some sad news in via Atomic Shadow:

"I learned this morning of the passing of my best friend, Stephen Howell. Many of you know of his work as Hollow Sun. He was a well respected sound designer who had worked for Peter Gabriel and many others. He was a long time fixture at Akai Professional where he designed the UI for many of their top products as well as producing the sample content.

Stephen was my mentor and gave me the nudge to take my music in to a totally abstract direction. Without him there would have been no Atomic Shadow project. I plan to write a bit more about him when I can think more clearly. I am closing down yesterday's world of tomorrow, at least for now.

We only produced one piece of music together. I always tried to get him to do more of his own music, but he said that making music did not pay the bills. He was correct of course. I cut together a video to go with it at the time. Please enjoy it and share it with anyone that you know who may have known Stephen, or had their musical experience made more alive by using one of his instruments."

Mid Century Electronica from Atomic Shadow on Vimeo.

"A short piece featuring my vintage, tube HP sine wave generators, tape loops and ring modulators with a photographic homage to the early pioneers of electronica.... Daphne Oram in twin set, the impish Delia Derbyshire of the early BBC Radiophonic Workshop, several tweedy boffins in their music labs, Karlheinz Stockhausen and so many others. A different age when innovation and ingenuity triumphed over the many technical limitations of the age.

Abstract music soundtrack re-mixed and produced by Stephen Howell of Hollow Sun using traditional techniques in a digital age."

You can find an interview with Stephen Howell on SoundBytes here.

"I was always huge fan of early electronica and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop (Dr Who, Delia Derbyshire and all that as a six-year-old), Louis and Bebe Barron (who did the ‘electronic tonalities’ for the classic sci-fi movie ‘Forbidden Planet’) and loved the weird old gear they used to make/use, so Mario and I were able to design and create, using Kontakt, weird and wonderful things that flew in the face of, shall we say, more ‘conventional’ modern synths and sampler instruments..."

Indeed. Click here for all posts featuring Hollow Sun on MATRIXSYNTH. Each post is a tribute to his spirit. He will be sorely missed.

Update: Failed Muso has set up a condolence page here.

And on KVR here.

Update2:

Stephen Howell and the Subharchord from Ina Pillat on Vimeo.

"December 2011 at the Museum of Technology (Deutsches Technikmuseum) in Berlin. Stephen Howell takes recordings of the instrument. Per Platou, founder and leader of www.pnek.org, has invited him to create a sound library and helps him with the recordings. Inventor Gerd Steinke in conversation with Stephen Howell.

Photography: Jenny Barth
Sound: Johannes Schmelzer-Ziringer
Director: Ina Pillat
Production: Norwegian Arts Council // Per Platou, Ina Pillat"

AR - quick jam

Published on May 31, 2014 gugabox·28 videos

"first jam with the Analog Rytm ... just scratching the surface of a great machine! :)"

D.S.I. Prophet 12: Creative envelope loop use

Published on May 31, 2014 hayeye·53 videos

"Using the envelope like an LFO on the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12 to perform generative sounds effects."

Dumb Songs Two Player Musical Hardware

Dumb Songs Jam from Joseph Moore on Vimeo.

"A Jam I did with Brendan Byrne to show off the capabilities of the Dumb Songs cabinet. Dumb Songs was my thesis project at Parsons MFADT program. It's an arcade cabinet that outputs MIDI notes and codes to be interpreted in Ableton Live."

Some additional info in via Joseph:

"Dumb Songs is a two player musical toy that uses physical arcade controllers to send MIDI notes and control signals to Ableton Live, creating a musical environment for two people. The look is inspired as much by Dr. Seuss, Pee-Wee's Playhouse and The Phantom Tollbooth, as my intent to use a messy, dilapidated, asymmetrical aesthetic to further convince potential players that it's supposed to be touched and played. (If it looks imperfect, people won't hesitate.)

The collaborative nature of the work is evident in the sound sculpting as well. The layout, design of controls, and configuration of software were all considered, not only for their own pure aesthetic qualities, but also in furtherance of fun and collaboration. Dumb Songs gives you a chance to be silly and make fun sounds with whoever happens to be around."

Todd Barton and Bruce Bayard

Published on May 30, 2014 Mail Tribune·919 videos

"Todd Barton and Bruce Bayard present an improvisational electro-acoustic response to the installation Flood Control by Avantika Bawa at Noon on Friday, May 30."

Also see: Elegies Soundtrack by Todd Barton Featuring Buchla & Omnisphere

Update: Some additional info via Todd: "Just came across this short clip from yesterday's concert at the Schneider Museum of Art on the campus of Southern Oregon University. I'm playing waterphone and BEMI Music Easel Bruce is playing amplified/effected cello and a Buchla 208r."

E102 Quad Temporal Shifter - ASR Quick Test #6

Published on May 30, 2014 John L Rice·274 videos

"Sorry, this isn't really a video and there is some distortion in the audio but for what it is worth, here it is! ;-)"

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Published on May 31, 2014 Michal Patulski·132 videos

"tecbug tbs-x16 analog sequencer + korg ms20 mini + cs db9 + tecbug ds8"

New Ploytec πλ² Windows Editor & V2.0 Firmware Update

"New πλ² Windows editor (with V2.0 firmware update) available: http://www.ploytec.com/pl2/"

2 Oscillators
7 Waveforms
32 Presets
32 Userpresets
Square Wave Synthesis
Digital Filter (LPF, BPF, HPF)
Analog Filter (LPF)
Pulse Width Modulation
MIDI clock synced LFO

"Micro-changes in air density"

Published on May 31, 2014 IMHUL·1 video

"Experimenting with radio frequency (RF) interference as an audio and control source for synthesis."

via John Burtell on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Update: the software is Analog Box 2.

Circuit Bent Speak and Spell

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via this auction

"The cosmetic condition on this item is good considering its age the back has some marks on it where a sticker was removed but its not sickie at all. this is a nice bend with a clean look and a practical control layout.

build quality

all the internal connections have been soldered properly.
all the panel mount hardware has been tightened properly with locking washers and then glued in place from behind using lots of hot glue for extra strength.
all wiring has been cable tied in place relieve stress on soldering joints."

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ROLAND SH-101

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Roland Juno-106 Vintage Analog Synthesizer Fully Serviced w/SynthSpa Restoration

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via this auction

via the seller:

"This auction is for a fully restored Juno 106. This 106 went to Synth Spa last year for the Full Juno-106 Survival Restoration ($325). I received the synth back from Synth Spa in September, 2013. Allen at SynthSpa did the following:

1. PANEL BOARD REBUILD:
All faders rebuilt, all non-functioning buttons replaced, leds replaced if not working, and any broken or missing faders replaced for $20 USD each.

2. MODULE BOARD REBUILD:
All six 80017a voice chips restored and guaranteed working, calibrated to factory standards, and small defects within the module board repaired.

3. POWER BOARD REBUILD:
Large electrolytic capacitors replaced and power jack converted to the standard 3 prong computer cable receptacle. Includes new 3-prong power cable.

4. CPU BOARD REBUILD:
A new battery and mounitng chassis (originally they were soldered in) and all of your sounds archived.

5. KEYBED CONTACTS CLEANED

6. BENDER BOARD REBUILD:
Clean volume & portamento knobs, switch, sliders, and bender contacts.

This 106 has also had wood end caps added and a red LED bender. The only thing missing are the slider caps from the bender section. The folks at SynthSpa forgot to return those to me when they sent the synth back. Otherwise, its in amazing condition and sounds incredible.

Comes with an IEC cord (3 prong)."

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MI Shruthi Digital Analog Hybrid Synth YM LP2 + Delay Filter Metal & Wood Case

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"Mutable Instruments Shruthi w/ LP2 + DLY Yellow Magic LPF & Delay Filter and custom black and white VanDaal metal enclosure w/ wood sides.

If you are not yet familiar with Mutable Instruments, do yourself a huge favor an check them out online. This is a DIY monosynth, built by a Trusted MI Builder, with digital waveforms and analog filter (this flavor being the super cool LP2 + Delay Filter, also known as Yellow Magic, which is a Korg MS-20 inspired LPF low pass filter plus an awesome low-fi digital delay employing DIY stomp-box makers' favorite PT2399 delay chip). These synths can sound analog, digital, FM, wavetable, chiptune, 8-bit, etc. Synth is enclosed in a custom VanDaal metal casing with wood sides. Excellent condition with minimal home studio use. Includes power supply for US buyers only."

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Mutable Inst Shruthi Digital Analog Hybrid Synth 4PM Filter Metal & Wood Case

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"Mutable Instruments Shruthi w/ 4PM Four Pole Mission Filter and custom white and blue VanDaal metal enclosure w/ wood sides.

If you are not yet familiar with Mutable Instruments, do yourself a huge favor an check them out online. This is a DIY monosynth, built by a Trusted MI Builder, with digital waveforms and analog filter (this flavor being the gorgeous and versatile 4PM Four Pole Mission filter which is modeled after the Oberheim Xpander style filter). These synths can sound analog, digital, FM, wavetable, chiptune, 8-bit, etc. Synth is enclosed in a custom VanDaal metal casing with wood sides. Excellent condition with minimal home studio use. Includes power supply for US buyers only."

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AKAI S01 Digital Sampler SN 29355-00474

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Sequential Circuits Drumtraks SN 07424

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"Great example of the rare customised version of this classic drum machine.

The Drumtraks is a fantastic classic 80 drum machine - a true contender to the Linn LM1 and Linndrum, with brilliantly chosen 8 bit sampled sounds and the essential Curtis analogue filters to beef-up the kick and toms.
This particular version has switches on the rear panel to toggle between extra installed EPROMS of 4 different snare sounds and 2 tom sounds (the extra snares include a more 'rock' power snare, and the other tom set is more Simmonds-like).

As stated in the condition description, the main mix output requires a TRS jack to be nearly inserted, but not quite, possibly an anomaly from the EPROM switch customisation."

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TECHNOSAURUS MICROCON II Synthesizer SN TMII-2014

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"For sale is this used Technosaurus Microcon II synth module. The Microcon is a modern-day little analog monophonic synthesizer module emulating the simple design and sound of classic Roland TB-303 and SH-101 synths. They are made by Technosaurus, a Swiss company best known for their high-end Selector modular synths. It is handmade using the same discrete circuits found in its bigger brothers. The Microcon II is the enhanced MIDI version of the Microcon I, otherwise, they are identical. Do not miss out on this rare opportunity to own a hard-to-fine modern masterpiece. This auction also includes Free Worldwide Shipping!

The Microcon is a totally analog table-top synth module that's slightly smaller than the original TB-303. It has one main oscillator capable of either sawtooth or square waveforms, just like the TB-303. The addition of a sub-oscillator is more like SH-101, which can help beef up your bass sounds. The analog lowpass filter is switchable as either 2-pole (12dB/oct) or 4-pole (24dB/oct), which is better than the TB-303 or SH-101 offered. The LFO can modulate the filter cutoff frequency with either triangle or square wave and the VCO can be modulated by square or triangle waves. Simple attack and decay envelope controls and a Glide effect round out this fairly simple to use and highly affordable 303 clone. The Microcon only uses CV and Gate for being controlled externally.

The Microcon II adds MIDI, making this cool little mono-synth available to the masses! The Microcon II has all of the features of the original, but adds MIDI IN for performance and control of parameters such as accent, cutoff frequency and glide. Also new are a filter input to process external signal sources, CV/Gate outputs added, and the Microcon II can be used as a midi to CV converter for other CV/GATE gear.

This particular example, serial number TMII-2014, is in very excellent all original condition. This unit does NOT included a power supply, though it was tested with a universal adapter."

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Alesis Ion Virtual Analog Synthesizer

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"The Ion has 8-voice polyphony with 3 oscillators per voice, and is 4-part multi-timbral. It offers continuously variable wave shapes (sine waves can morph into square waves), plus osc-sync and FM synthesis. 16 filter types are included, along with two LFOs, Sample & Hold, and an Arpeggiator-all of which sync to MIDI clock. A powerful and intuitive modulation matrix is built in, as well as a 40-band vocoder that does not use up any polyphony. External stereo audio can be processed through the filters, effects, or the vocoder..."

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Roland TB-303 Bassline Synthesizer

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Access Virus TI2 WhiteOut Limited Edition

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Access Virus TI2 Polar 'Darkstar' Limited Edition Synthesizer - Gun Metal Finish

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Korg Mono/Poly

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Tom Oberheim SEM with Patch Panel Desktop Analog Synthesizer

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RARE VINTAGE SOUND MASTER SR-88 MEMORY RHYTHM SYNTH with Original Box & Docs

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Operating Manual & Sample Rhythms & Writing Examples guide.

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Analogue Systems RS-360 Vocal / Phase Filter

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"Just as the precise positions and shapes of the formants in a human voice allow you to identify the speaker as well as the vowel sound spoken, formants make the timbres of acoustic instruments consistent and recognizable from one instrument to the next. It therefore follows that recreating formants is a big step forward for synthesizing many types of sounds. Normally, formant synthesis requires at least three formant filters per sound with appropriate CVs for each. The RS360 provides all of this in a single 24 HP module. However, the RS360 is more than just a formant filter. All three filters produce the four common filter characteristics: low-pass, high-pass, notch and band-pass, with summed outputs that offer the low-pass outputs of all three filters, the high-pass outputs of all three, and so on. You can also use the RS360 as an effects unit. If you route different outputs (say, band-pass and notch) to two panned channels, you can produce stereo effects reminiscent of the flangers and phasers used in early multi-keyboards. Furthermore, you can use the self-oscillating filters as multiple audio signal sources, or create unusual waveforms from the three partials."

Oscilab for iPad and Android Released

iTunes: Oscilab - 2beat

Video posted here.

"50% Off - Launch Sale!
Oscilab gives you an hypnotizing musical experience. It's an innovative wave oriented sequencer that lets you make unique loops and sounds with simple gestures.

The app is easy to pick up and go. You can play for hours but also produce high-quality tracks of any music style within minutes.

Features:
• 28 wave shapers: control FREQUENCY, Filter CUTOFF, AMP and PAN of 6 devices.
• 6 Channel mixer, with 2 FX channels.
• Live Mode: 6 pads to tweak the frequency and cutoff of the generated patterns in real time.
• Drum Machine with 15 high-quality drumkits.
• 36 high-quality sampled instruments.
• Analog Synth with two oscillators, featuring ring modulation, frequency modulation and ADSR control.
• Global harmonic control: change all the arpeggiators tune settings from a single place.
• Record and upload your mixdowns to SoundCloud or other installed apps (supports Audiocopy)."

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TimeActor DIY (Do it Yourself) Modular Synthesizer. Test meines nicht fertigen Modular Synthesizer's

Published on May 31, 2014

"Bis auf die Bauteile und Platinen komplett selbst geplantes und gebautes Modular Synthesizer System. Dieser Synth braucht keinen Vergleich mit gekauften teuren Systemen zu scheuen! Insgesamt werkele ich in meiner mehr als knappen Freizeit mit Unterbrechungen schon seit ca. 3 Jahren an dem Teil. Massig Bauteile und sehr zeitaufwändig sind die Frontblenden mit der Beschriftung die ich mittels spezialfolie im Ofen "backe". Die fertigen Frontblenden haben hinterher die Optik wie gedruckt und lackiert. Wie man sehen kann, sind einige Module noch nicht fertig! Grüße Martin aka TimeActor"

Googlish:

"Except for the components and circuit boards completely self-planned and built modular synthesizer system. Synth This need fear no comparison with purchased expensive systems! Overall, I werkele in my more than limited spare time, intermittently since about 3 years to the part. Tons components and time-consuming are the front panel with the label I "bake" using special foil in the oven. finished front panels have behind the lens as printed and painted. as you can see, some modules are not done yet! regards Martin aka TimeActor"

Note this is the first TimeActor post.

Modular Dub Techno III

Published on May 31, 2014 alternatingbitmusic·82 videos

"Still enjoying the Boss RE-20 Space Echo!"

Waveshaped funscape!

Published on May 31, 2014 martinHETERJAG·40 videos

"Some fun-fun-fun from synth-synth-land !

Just a couple oscillators, a waveshaper, a lowpass gate and some echo o o o o. enjoy!
The diy sequencer, maths and some lfos makes it funer than ever!"

DUNE2arpeggios

Published on May 31, 2014 Piet Wagner·12 videos

"A small video about dune2 with arpeggios of Z3TA +2"

Mutable Instruments CVPal as Drum Gates

Published on May 31, 2014 darksideothetune·30 videos

"Mutable Instruments CVPal as four Drum Gates, sequenced by Maschine."

Moog Sub Phatty and Pittsburgh Modular LPG

Published on May 31, 2014 C. Malaventuras·3 videos

"Good session with Edgar Lizárraga using the Moog Sub Phatty and the Pittsburgh Modular Lopass Gate module."

Kick.S Live / X814 【 Goa Edit 】

Published on May 31, 2014 Kick.S·272 videos

"======= Kick.S Music ===============
Blogger : http://electronica-mini.blogspot.jp

使用機材
KORG ELECTRIBE MX
xOxbOx
Acidlab Miami
electro harmonix memory boy
electro harmonix Cathedral"

DRONE 4

Published on May 31, 2014 ux256·66 videos

"ANOTHER DRONE IMPROVISATION WITH KINETIK LAB. GEARS AND OTHER MACHINES"

Friday, May 30, 2014

plumbutter gon8elays 03bb

Published on May 30, 2014 koze pz·28 videos

"Rollz into gongues and avdog, dust into ultrasound.
Input channels track1 is dry, track 2 has 8 delays, track 3 has choruses and reverb.
Added a little percussion afterwards."

four loops [korg monotribe + volca keys]

Published on May 30, 2014 donaldjasoncrunk·37 videos

"I purchased a Korg Volca Keys this weekend at the excellent Nerd Audio analog shop in Chicago. really having a blast with this and the monotribe, so easy to cook up some 90s alt rock loops.

Korg, if you're reading - how about a little volca mixer/sampler to connect together all your other fun boxes?

Volca Keys is playing through the Monotribe filter. no effects except some mild compression inside the box. note the stuttering sync - i think i've got some issues with clocking, but i also sort of enjoy the glitches."

Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer for iPad Updated

iTunes: Koushion MIDI Step Sequencer - Ian Wagner

"The latest version of Koushion is now available in the App Store. Version 3.5 bring minor stability and performance improvements, and a major usability upgrade. Inter-App MIDI is now fully supported, so the app can now run in the background after the switch is flipped on in the settings popover. A major overhaul of the user manual has also been released alongside version 3.5. Check out the new website and manual at http://www.koushion.com/."

Doepfer A-157 Trigger Sequencer Prototype

via PatchPierre.Net

"This new version (prototype 3?) has even more buttons, 32 more than prototype 2 to be exactly, that brings the total to 160(!) buttons.

The picture seems to come from Dieter Doepfer himself , the latest panel design comes with new features like mute , invert , and left/right buttons for each row that can shift a row one step to the left or right.

This is probably the final design, and forms a complete trigger sequencer with the A-157-2 (8 separate trigger output module) and the A-157-3 (basic controller)..."

Blue ROLAND SH-101 SN 362289

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Spirit Systems

Published on May 30, 2014 Ebotronix·1,038 videos

Crumar Spirit
Maestro Ringmodulator
Roland System 102 bass
Buchla System #1LPG
Korg X50 the pad to
Boss SL20
Kenton Pro Solo mk 1/ 2
Moog CP251, Bass Murf
Electrix Warp Factory Vocoder
Yamaha MCS 2, MG166cx, KX25
Lexicon PCM 90
TC M One XL
Rane Spitter Mixer SM26
drums Ultrabeat / Livecut
vid # 1044

AIRA — Movement Detroit 2014

Published on May 30, 2014 RolandChannel·853 videos

"The Roland AIRA crew headed to Movement in Detroit - a city integral to the history of electronic music and to our history as a company. AIRA gear was in lots of the performance rigs - keeping the music thumping and the crowds jumping. Check out this video of highlights including cutting edge new artists and techno legends."

Roland Aira's on eBay

Game Boy (DMG) LSDJ & mGB

Published on May 30, 2014 prinz tronix·2 videos

"Demo of my two DMG Game Boys, modified and recased in Sinclair ZX81 cases.
You can also see my two Arduinoboys in ZX Power Supply cases.

Drums: LSDJ
Bass ++: mGB

Some parts filmed with modified Game Boy Camera

LSDJ programmed in gbg emulator with custom NES USB controller and border

More at http://prinztronix.com/"

Korg Monotribe & Volca Bass + Radias | AE

Published on May 30, 2014 Alba Ecstasy·118 videos

"Korg Monotribe & Volca Bass + Radias.
http://www.albaecstasy.ro"

Spectral Terrain X-section Additive Synthesis Teaser Video

stex teaser 1 Published on May 30, 2014 Robert Tubb·6 videos

"Spectral Terrain X-section synthesis.

A new way to control additive synthesis.

The terrain gets 'sliced' by the line between your fingers. This slice is then used as the spectral envelope for a sine bank.

Voila: easy and quick gestural control of an infinite variety of filters..."

Lorenz System Demo

Published on May 30, 2014 rpocc·29 videos

"The Lissajous Suite Lorenz System is a generator of the Lorenz Attractor with variable parameters. The outputs may be used as sources of the chaotic signal or/and may be connected to oscilloscope working in X--Y mode. The orientation of the figure can be changed with the 3D-Spatializer plug-in as shown on this video.
This plugin is a part of the SSSR Labs. Lissajous Suite.

http://www.modularsynth.ru/en/diy/vst..."

Vermona Lancet - Turning the Knobs

Published on May 15, 2014 Chris Machado·102 videos

"Check out my original music at these links:
https://soundcloud.com/the-helix-1
https://soundcloud.com/vitalsigns13
https://soundcloud.com/stars-falling-...

Example of what each knob does on the Vermona Lancet drum module."

Gakken SX-150 Analog Synthesizer

Published on May 30, 2014 Chris Machado·102 videos

Gakken Synths on eBay

"Showing the capabilities of this neat little synthesizer on it's own.

Check out my original music at these links:
(Electronic Music ) https://soundcloud.com/the-helix-1
(Band Project) https://soundcloud.com/vitalsigns13
(Experimental) https://soundcloud.com/stars-falling-..."