Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. Note there's a Prophet VS keyboard on Matrixsynth-b as well.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Prophet VS Rack
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. Note there's a Prophet VS keyboard on Matrixsynth-b as well.
Doepfer A-100
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Details:
- (4) A110 - VCO Voltage Controlled Oscillator,
- A120 - 24db Moog Ladder LPF Low Pass Filter,
- A121 - 12db Multi-Mode VCF Voltage Controlled Filter,
- A131 - Exponential VCA Voltage Controlled Amplifier,
- A135 - Voltage Controlled Mixer,
- (2) A138a - Linear Mixer,
- (2) A138b - Exponential Mixer,
- (2) A140 - ADSR Envelope Generator,
- A145 - LFO Low Frequency Oscillator,
- A162 - Dual Trigger Delay,
- A176 - CV Controlled Voltage Source,
- A180 Multiple (2 X 4),
- 2 HP blank.
Crumar Performer
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. Note the sample in the details below.Details:
"I made a little demo for some friends of mine a little while ago. The game was "guess which synth", and here is only the Crumar playing. I used a little reverb and delay to make it sparkle a little- but this is the actual unit. The short amateur soundclip can be found at [link]. This synth is of course "just" a string machine, but it also has a very pleasing brass sound. There are several selectable options to alter both, although that demo did not really show much of that. However, here is another demo that was used to promote the synth when it came out: [link]. Also included is the original protective carry case."
I wonder what the case looked like.
ARP Odyssey MkII
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Details:
"The Odyssey has two oscillators that produce either saw tooth or square/pulse wave forms. Two notes can be triggered at once on the keyboard with one oscillator per note or both oscillators will be triggered when one note is played on the keyboard. There is a noise generator, random sample and hold, and portamento. A nice feature on this model is the PPC controller. The three white rubber pads on the left side above the keyboard will flatten, raise or introduce vibrato to the note depending on how much pressure is applied to the pads."
Friday, March 23, 2007
Audio Damage Replicant Update
For those of you that have Audio Damage's Replicant and have not been following Christopher Randall's Analog Industries, title link takes you to some info on an important update. BTW, Chris dropped development on their new product to take care of Replicant. He also gave progress updates on Analog Industries as he moved forward. How many synth manufacturers can you name have done this? Cheers to Chris Randall and Audio Damage.
EMS Synthi Blog Back Online
For those that wondered where it went, it's at a new URL. I also updated the link in my blogroll on the right.
Fender ARP Chroma
No title link, just the shot via this auction.Some details:
"Vintage Fender Arp Chroma polyphonic analog synthesizer keyboard in excellent+ condition. This classic synth was the last one produced by Arp and its by far one of the purest and unique sounding polyphonic synths around. Serial #21030012 of only 50 made with original Arp cards (all voice cards are screened ARP). If you've never heard a Chroma in person its akin to a Yamaha CS-80 with shimmery highs and fantastic string and bass sounds. The conditon of this synth is probably one of the finest you will ever come across and it tunes all 16 voices. Unique features include a 64 note velocity sensitive weighted wooden keyboard, 3 band EQ, multiband filters, and much more."
EMS Vocoder System 2000
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Details: "British synth maker EMS are known not only for their classic VCS3, but also for their unique retro vocoders. Designed by Tim Orr, the EMS Vocoder 2000 is an excellent voice synthesizer comparable to the Roland SVC-350. It has been around since the late seventies, and is still available to this day. The Vocoder 2000 offered 16-channels of vocoding with filters, mic/line inputs, oscillator and noise sources, voiced/unvoiced detector, and slew/freeze control."
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Ray Wilson Etcetera Ghetto Modular
Via Suit and Tie Guy in the comment of this post.Ray Wilson of Music From Outer Space
Update via Suit and Tie Guy in the comments:
"a few clarifications:
a) it was technically the "Ray Wilson Etcetera Ghetto System", as only 3/5ths of it were derivative of Ray Wilson boards. there's also the Yves Usson Gate Delay and the STG Soundlabs Moog CP Filter Clone Slash Passive Ring Modulator module. it is also in this video, which you made a post about a while back, processing something. not sure what really.
b) yes you are correct, A. Non Emouse. filters and ring modulator don't really have much to do with one another. however, these filters and ringmod are both passive ... so they have that in common. and yes i fooed the hole puncherement on the ringmod bit. it should have been upside down, so to speak."
Kid From Fame: High Fidelity '82
YouTube via Stevenarada. Via the comments of this post.
Guess the Yamaha.
Update via Georg:
"There is a 4 DVD set availble with the Complete first Season of the TV Series,
which had quite some interesting shots of Bruno Martelli playing his
synths. In the movie there is only few shots about synths.
The English version of the DVD is available since Nov 2005.
There is a German DVD set announced for 30.06.2006 with German, Englisch and Spanisch
soundtrack, Subtitles in German, Englisch and Finnish (sic)
Lee Curreri (a musician in real life) who played Bruno Martelli has a webpage
http://www.leecurreri.com/leecurreri.html"
Also check out these previous posts:
http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/2005/11/fame-movie.html
http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/2005/12/fame-more-synth-shots.html
Access Microwave Programmer
Not the best shot in the world, but you don't see these often. Knob box for the Waldorf Microwave 1. Access made these and the Oberheim Matrix-1000 programmer before they started with the Virus series of synths. Title link takes you to more shots pulled via this auction
MOOG Sonic Six
A couple of shots via this Craigslist post sent my way via brian comnes.Details: "the Sonic Six was well suited for demonstrating the capabilities of electronic sound synthesis in educational institutions before finding its way into sound studios and live performance. This self-contained Moog synthesizer is comprised of: 2 VCOs, VCF, VCA, a ring modulator!, an articulator, high/low 1/4" outputs, pitch control, glissando (portamento), X/Y waveform settings, 2-voice capability, built-in amplifier/speaker, and can be connected easily to an external amp/sound system."
Rare Red Beta Sidstation
"A super rare (only 4-6 units left in the world)RED Elektron Sidstation. This is the Beta Version Of All Sidstations.'The beta models of SidStations used by Elektron and their beta testers had a shining red color. It is doubtful that any of these exist outside the actual company and their beta-test partners.'"
This is up for auction.
Title link takes you to a flickr set with more shots. Also mirrored here.
More Converted Modules by Dennis Verschoor
Wii Loop Machine
Title link takes you to a video of the Wii Loop Machine. Yann does a good job of explaining the functionality as the video progresses.via Thumbuki
Musicmaker Meetup in Brooklyn Tonight
In case you missed this on Create Digtital Music:"Attention, boys and girls: fans of DIY hardware, physical computing, circuit bending, hacked gear and gaming machines, custom code and patching, independent hardware makers, mad scientists, and even the casual fan of the above who want to check out some cool projects — if you’re anywhere near the NYC area, we want you next week.
Thursday March 22, we’ll be having the first informal get-together for a regular series of events, and we’d love to have you there. (Note that I went with the music angle to keep things simple, but motion-y projects are equally welcome.)"
Title link takes you to more info.
The Stearns Collection MOOG Synthesizer
"Moog Synthesizer, Stearns 2035. This particular instrument has the distinction of being the first commercially produced Moog synthesizer.It was commissioned by the Alwin Nikolai Dance Theater of New York in 1964 after being demonstrated at the Audio Engineering Society convention in New York in October of that year. Nikolai used the synthesizer to compose recorded musical accompaniments for his dancers.
Later, the instrument was acquired by the Collection. In 1989, Robert Moog gave a demonstration lecture using this synthesizer—a lecture jointly sponsored by the Stearns Collection and the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan."
Title link takes you to more info and shots.
The Stearns Collection
Via thnkyr in the comments of this post.
Heaven1
flickr by idontwanttosignupforthi satall. Title link takes you to more.
Update: note you can find most of these listed on MATRIXSYNTH-B for auction.
Fuzzy Dice Theremin
Well not really fuzzy but, dice nonetheless. I need a pair for Kit and my 'night ridin.' Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.
DSI MEK
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. Be sure to read the details on this one if you are even thinking about it.
ARP Axxe
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Details:
"Additionally of note, this is the rare first-run version with styling like the ARP odyssey model 2810 - as opposed to orange/black 80s looking ones - a true vintage analog masterpiece. A full array of C/V ins and outs seals the deal on the backside."
Medusa Analog Sequencer
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Details:
"Hi!! This auction is for a beautyful hand built Analog sequencer synthesizer created by Alfredo Aliaga for Atomo Labs.
This synth features one square and saw waveform VCO (voltage controled oscillator) with a huge pitch range, from subsonic to ultrasonic sound
One square and triangle waveform LFO (low frequency oscillator), that modulates the VCO for the vibrato effect creating old school arcade Atari-like sounds.
White noise generator that triggers the VCO and can create percussion like sounds.
8 step Sequencer with note on/off switch and pitch knob for each step and reset function.
Also the instrument is ligthed with 2 blue leds that indicates the LFO and Sequencer Rate, and 8 red leds to indicate the step that is being played. Very useful when you play it on a dark stage.
The Analog Sequencer is packed in a cool cristal acrilic case that shows all the hand made analog circuitry.
The instrument is powered directly from 110 V AC. it has a 1/4 inch audio output, On/off switch, rubber feet, and comes with operation manual.
Dimensions: 12 inch(W), 8 3/4 inch(D), 4 inch(H. incuded rubber feet and knobs)
Listen sound samples clicking the following link.
featuring the Medusa Analog Sequencer pure sound, and connected to a Delay guitar pedal effect."
sample mirrored here.
The Novation Before the Basstation
Novation MM10-X MIDI Controller. Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The Harvestman Digital Audio Electronics
Remember The Havestman utility panel in this post? The Harvestman dropped by with a link to their homepage. Title link takes you there. You'll find info on each of the following including specifications, examples of use and the video below.List of modules as of this post:
- model 2012 "malgorithm",
bit depth/sample rate reducer [nov 2006]
- model 1986 "zorlon cannon"
pitched noise and gates [feb 2007]
- model 9791 "hertz donut"
digital oscillator [early 2007]
- model 1991 "piston honda"
digital wavetable oscillator [early 2007]
afterwards: advanced signal processors and function generators.
malgorithm demonstration
YouTube via meatlog. "test of a voltage controlled bitcrusher just say no to signal fidelity http://www.theharvestman.org for more info!"
P.S. I love their logo.
Vintage 60’s Weltmeister Basset Keytar
via this auction. If anyone knows more about this piece feel free to comment. Via JB.
Details for the archives:
"Vintage Rare 60’s Weltmeister Basset Keytar Bass Keyboard. This is being sold as a project for a few reasons but don’t let that scare you off! The low A key sticks at times and I’m uncertain what power to run through it. They say 4.5v but the corroded batter clip holds 2x1.5=3VDC so I haven’t hooked it up. The rest of it is outstanding! It blew me away when I first saw it, having only seen Yamaha’s Keytar. This is a beauty. Serial # stamped inside is 6818 and the volume pot has 766 stamped on it. The stickers on the front are just that-stickers and can be removed. Comes with original form fit case. Certainly appealing to key collectors! 32x13 ¼” So let's say you are a keyboard player but your band needs someone to fill in on bass, you think you could go the Manzurek route and get a Fender Rhodes Piano Bass, but if you can't get one or think that the Rhodes is either too heavy, too big, too sparkly, or not sparkly enough, now there is an alternative. Presenting the original strap-on keyboard, the Weltmeister Basset, also known as Combo Bass, is a compact wearable bass keyboard based on the mechanical action of the Weltmeister Claviset. That's right, before Moog Liberation, before Roland SH-101, before MIDI keytars there was the Weltmeister Basset. In production 1963-1969 give or take a few years, features an 32 note F-C keyboard of those accordion type keys with rounded edges. It has electromagnetic pickups like it's big bother the Claviset. The "button" on the "neck" is a apparently a volume control, and the whole thing runs on a 4.5V battery. Little else is known about this keyboard, but I'm still researching it. A similar model is currently on display at the Synthorama Museum near Solothurn in Switzerland."
Analogisch
Title link takes you to Moritz's website. He sent us this video recently. Note the site is currently under construction and more will follow. Pictured is a MacBeth M5, Roland System 100 (model 101 synthesizer, model 102 expander and two model 104 sequencers), and a Roland SH-5 on the top right.
Dennis Verschoor's Minified Cyndustries Modules
The conversion from Banana jacks to miniphone jacks was done by Dennis Verschoor's technician.via Cynthia of Cyndustries.
Blacet News for April 2007
"OK, I'm jumping the gun a bit but we are ready for Spring!
We have new knob "kits" for changing your colors or replacing dirty or worn out knobs. A dozen for $10. See the Store page.
"Final" call on the Final Filtre: 2 kits and 3 assembled units remain.
Spring Special on the DF2420 Dual Filter Kit. Usually $127, now $99! Use this powerful dual LP/HP/BP filter as a super tone control, for example."
Title link takes you there.
We have new knob "kits" for changing your colors or replacing dirty or worn out knobs. A dozen for $10. See the Store page.
"Final" call on the Final Filtre: 2 kits and 3 assembled units remain.
Spring Special on the DF2420 Dual Filter Kit. Usually $127, now $99! Use this powerful dual LP/HP/BP filter as a super tone control, for example."
Title link takes you there.
MacBeth M3X
Title link takes you to one more shot via Thomas. This M3X is actually up for sale by tompaulsen2002 (at) yahoo dot de for 1200 Euro negotiable. Mint condition and only used in a non smoking studio. He also has an MPC1000 for 900 Euro. You can here some samples of it here.
d16 Nepheton
Remember this post? d16 had to take down the images of their VSTis. Here's the new look for the Nepheton. Title link takes you to more info. Via JB.
The ARP Quartet
Title link takes you to Till "Qwave" Kopper's page on the Siel Quartet, marketed by ARP. Via Till in the comments of this post.
Moritz Synth Jam
YouTube via matrixsynth. via Moritz: "Here is my Video a Korg emx trigger a Monopoly via midi to cv. I play a Roland sh 5 and Fender Rhodes jam." More at analogisch.com.
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