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Analog-Lab X-32

This is why I grab Ebay shots. Someone on the AH list mentioned a vocoder by Analog-Lab called the Analog-Lab X-32. I went over to the Analog-Lab website and it's under construction, no images or info on their products. I did a quick Google search, and the first result was this auction. I went to check it out and the auction is long gone along with the images. Fortunately there are images via Google images but they all appear to be stock.

That aside. Title link takes you Analog-Lab. Anyone know what other products if any they might have?

Update: More images of the XS32

Waldorf Zarenbourg Explained - WNAMM '07

Title link takes you to the video on Gearwire. That's Axel Hartmann on the left. He designed the look and feel of synths for such manufacturers as Access, Waldorf, MOOG, and of course his own Hartmann Neuron. I believe that is Stefan Stenzel on the right, but he said it so fast I'm not 100% sure. : )

The Zarenbourg uses physical modeling and not samples. It is being touted as a players keyboard with basic editing on the panel and more extensive editing via software. You will be able to edit and save your own custom patches. I'm a synthesist at heart, but there is something attractive about letting go of the editing and just playing the sound that's there in front of you.

OB_STACK

flickr by echen007.

Synth Books and DVDs

I just added the Book and DVD amazon ads back to the right pane of the site. I had a little trouble getting them back up with the new template. Take a look. If you see any books or DVDs that you think should be on that list, post a comment and I will look it up. I was thinking about adding CDs but I don't want that to get out of hand. I'm wondering if a top 10 list of CDs might make sense or I could just make them text links like my blog roll. The rule of course would be the CD has to showcase the synth, so Wendy Carlos' Hooked on Bach (MOOG Modular), Morton Subotnik (Buchla), and Roger ODonnell (MOOG Voyager) would make sense. Let me know what you think.

Plan B Knobs on Doepfer

cray5656 replaced the knobs on his Doepfer modular with Plan B knobs. Pretty nice. I see Livewire there as well. Title link takes you to cray5656's flickr set.

MOTM DIY

Top left when you get there.

EPROM MODS DIY

"Solid Rate Studios is proud to announce it's leap into the world of Eprom Programming! Eproms are programmed in-house from a wide range of source material including binary images taken from stock Eproms, after market Eproms and binaries made from custom samples. We provide Eproms for virtually any Eprom based drum machine including... SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS DRUMTRAKS, LINN LM-1, LINN DRUM, OBERHEIM DMX, OBERHEIM DX, E-MU DRUMULATOR, ELEKTRON MACHINE DRUM, KORG ER-1, ROLAND MC-303, ROLAND TR-909, ROLAND TR-808, ROLAND TR-727, ROLAND TR-707, ROLAND TR-606, ROLAND DDR-30, BOSS DR-202, ALESIS SR-16, ALESIS HR-16, MPC MUSIC PERCUSSION COMPUTER, VARIOUS MODULAR ANALOG DRUM KITS, and more."

Title link takes you there.

Inside the Hartmann Neuron

Title link takes you to more on Sequencer.de.

Inverse Room

Looks like Inverse Room has a new album out titled "American Recluse," along with a completely revamped website. You'll find new studio pics, samples, and more including the less often seen Yamaha SY-2 and Casio PT-7. Title link takes you there. Enjoy.