EMS Putney

Imagine seeing this on the counter of your local pawn shop.

Update via the comments: "it's pauls boutique... they always have something interesting (if a little pricey). This never made it on their site for sale but was in the shop. I guess they figured a prettier penny was to be had at auction (the legitimate one)."

via this auction.  Note the auction claims this one is Brian Eno's. All for just 650 GBP! : ) You be the judge. I'm just putting this up because I like the thought of seeing a Putney sitting on a counter. Like one heck of a synth dream to me.

via Carlo

Update: BTW, readers, if any of you are too dumb to fall for this auction please post in the comments and let me know. Someone in the comments apparently thinks you are.

Korg Electribe EMX on YouTube

HarriL - Kepseli (Live)


control75 - Video Korg Electribe EMX (1)


control75 - Video Korg Electribe EMX (2)


HarriL - Kiiltopiste (Live)


HarriL - Global Illumination (Live)


That's a Quasimidi Rave-o-lution on the bottom. HarriL's leads remind me of Clan of Xymox. Good stuff.

Moogulator Starts a Flickr Set

Moogulator of sequencer.de just started a Flickr set. This is his first shot. Title link takes you to the set; only two so far, but it will be cool to see what comes up over time. BTW, this shot has mouse overs with descriptions after the hop.

lead dust and pools of oil - New Flickr Shot

flickr by devowski. Title link takes you to more.

Update: I was curious as to how many shots by devowski I have put up so far. Turns out it's 10. Here they are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Post your favorite in the comments. So far mine is 3 with 5 a very close second.

Sneak-Thief's Crazy Nord Micro Modular Experiment

What's happens when a Yamaha RS7000 consumes a Nord Micro Modular? You're looking at it. Title link takes you there.

via ben shannon illustrator.

Ladyada on Wired News

Looks like Ladyada of x0xb0x fame made Wired News. Title link takes you to the article. Make sure to also check out her other gadgets.

Gil Mellé

Title link takes you to a post on Gil Mellé on Music Thing.


The orange device to the left is the Bubble Osscilator and the Luminot.

The device below is the Sound Gun.

Unfortunately there isn't much info on these devices on Gil Mellé's site.

Roland JL1?

Anyone know what this is? Title link takes you to more shots on Failed Muso.


Consensus is this is a DIY project in a Roland CSQ-100 box.

Using the Korg Kaoss as a Synth

Shepitology has a post up on how he used his Korg Kaoss KP2 as a synth. Apparently you cannot play the synth part directly via a standard MIDI keyboard. He had to use Fruity Loops as the interface between his MIDI keyboard and the KP2. The post covers how he did this and includes a link to a track with the KP2 used for the lead. Title link takes you there.

Moog55 - New Flickr Set

flickr by moog55. Title link takes you to the set including Roland Jupiter 8, Oberheim TVS, Moog System 55 and more. There's also a private picture of Bob Moog.

To the left is a custom Roland SH-101. You can mouse over the mods for more detail after the hop.

Update via the comments: "that custom 101 is a Philip Pilgrim "NovaMod 2.0" 101, complete with the sticker set. The docs for this mod set are still floating around the net, and many "circuitbending" folks have ripped it off and called it their own idea."

More info on the Novamod: link

Mods pulled from the post:
-VCF FM: Amazing new sounds are now added through this feature. Six FM sources are available.
-LFO Clock Input: Syncing the Arpeggiator and LFO to external drum modules and sequencers is now possible. As well, interesting feedback loops can be created.
-PW Modulation Source Selection: Now you can choose a pulse width source. it is independent from the LFO's waveform setting. OSC sources are included.
-Pulse width to near 0%: Pulse width effects are now made more extreme and powerful.
-External Audio Input: The ability to do FM of the VCF by an external audio source or to simply route a signal into the audio path is now provided. Don't forget -feedback loops!
-VCF CV Input: Just plug in a foot pedal or a CV from a midi converter and your SH-101 will sing!
-LFO Rate Scalar: Ever hear a bell sound out of a 101? Try this on Hi!! Want a really slow sweep...you got it too!
-1/4" CV/Gate In/Out Jacks