NES MIDI Synth Module

Note this is the Wayfar Midines. Also note the knobs.

Click here for shots pulled via this auction.

Details:
"This auction is for a custom modified nintendo NES synthesizer which takes MIDI input from either a midi keyboard or from sequencing software (FL studio, cubase, sonar, etc), and all of the NES's sound settings are programmable via MIDI CC's (control changes). This is implemented using the lastest midiNES cartridge (1.1.0).

The sound is taken directly from the processor and is broken into two sound groups. One group consists of two channels of squarewave [which most often are used as the main 'lead' instrument in NES music] and the other group includes the triangle wave channel [often used for melodies and basslines], the noise channel [used for drums and effects], and the sample channel [used for drum samples, sound effects, etc.].

The two groups of sound have independent volume controls, and a mix on/off switch gives the option of having the two sound groups mixed (ie: all sound runs through either of the outputs), or separated (ie: drum/triangle/noises go through one output and the squarewaves go through the other).

The midiNES cartridge includes two main performance modes. . one which generates random graphic effects and one which doesn't. The start and select buttons on the front of the NES switch between these modes. [The graphics mode is very neat when the NES is hooked up to a television or monitor. . but for precise studio work, it is better to disable the graphics option.] A controller can be connected to the NES to adjust additional settings for fine studio work.

Here are the main features of the NESsynth :
- The original RCA and RF outputs on the nintendo don't really provide the cleanest signal. The sound is much better direct from the processor and through high quality 1/4" jacks.
- The volume controls and separated audio outputs will provide you with more control over your volumes and mix! [In fact, this is the only way to overcome the drawback of having the 5 channels pre-mixed.]
- The front-panel start and select buttons make the unit an entirely self-contained module! There's no need for a NES controller or monitor! You could play a live show with just a laptop, this NES, and a couple of cables!
- Most importantly, all of these modifications have been thoroughly tested and revised to ensure that the console should last a lifetime."

Previous MIDI NES posts

DSI PEK

Title link takes you to shot's pulled via this auction.

Rhodes Chroma

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. Apologies for not getting to this one before it ended.

Edd Kalehoff At the Moog Synthesizer Keyboard (Schaefer Beer)

Revver via maxkalehoff. Note this video was put up by Edd Kalehoff's son and is an excerpt from the Moog Documentary.

Todd Barton - Analog Horizonings

"a very mellow collection of ambient soundscapes featuring the EVI-2000 along with the S-P Synthacon, Buchla, Serge and JP-8"

http://cdbaby.com/cd/toddbarton

"After four decades of exploration Todd Barton is still delving deeply into the ever-expanding frontiers of musical expression: from his DNA derived Genome Music to his innovative scores for plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival; from performances of Zen Shakuhachi Meditation Music to avant-garde music for electronic synthesizers and computers; from performing with luminaries of jazz and poetry to lecturing on music and composition from the Middle Ages to the 21st Century.

Todd's music has been heard on NPR’s Morning Edition, Westcoast Live, and the Curve of Wonder.

Since 1979 Todd has been exploring electronic systhesis and computer-based music. His love for vintage analog synthesisers continues to this day.

Over the years Todd has collaborated with a variety of jazz musicians and poets including Anthony Braxton, Zakir Hussein, William Stafford, Ursula K. Le Guin and Lawson Fusao Inada.

analog horizonings: ambient soundscapes for vintage analog synthesizers.

all music composed, produced and performed by todd barton"

Note Todd also goes by the alias vgermuse. You can see previous posts featuring vgermuse here and one more here. You might remember him from the Steiner Parker Synthacon and Buchla 200e demos.

Roland CMU-800R MIDI Conversion Kit

Remember the CMU-800R? The biggest "problem" with it is that you need an Apple II to use it. Well, not anymore. Title link takes you to a site with info on a MIDI conversion kit for it. The site is in Japanese, however, you can find a Google translated version here .

"MIDI conversion KIT specifications

At the time of MIDI conversion remodelling, concept and the specifications were done as follows.

* At low cost and simple.
* It makes MIDI conversion KIT, the substance build in completely, decreases remodelling the substance as much as possible.
* CV, it makes 1~8ch of MIDI 1~8ch of GATE CORRESPOND.
* Melody of the built-in sound source, the base and the cord/code (4 sounds) it makes 1~6ch of MIDI CORRESPOND.
* The rhythm sound source uses MIDI10ch and the GM map.
* You do not use TEMPO [kontoru] of CMU-800.
* In order to be able to control MC-4 and TR-808 etc, DIN SYNC output is acquired. (In MIDI timing clock same period)"

via altemark.

Udpate via altemark in the comments: "Another japanese resource, seems to be an older version of the mod, not using a PIC? the page also has gif-files of the routing of the digital board among other things [link]"

When You Patch Upon a Star

via Mattias.

Squeeze - Tempted

video upload by Riff1977

A little Prophet 5. Sent my way via Brian Comnes.

Bob Moog Foundation Newsletter #4

"A Tribute To Bob Moog from The Caring Bridge

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July 24, 2005

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Synth Mantra Session II Video

video upload by SoNiCbRaT

Remember this post? Looks like SoNiCbRaT put up a video. Enjoy.
via SoNiCbRaT, where you'll find more info and shots of the session.