MATRIXSYNTH

DIY Kraakdoos / Crackle Box

I've mentioned the Crackle Box before, but I just realized I never put up a post exclusively on it and the home page for it. Title link takes you there.
"The Kraakdoos, or Crackle Box, was designed by Michel Waisvisz of STEIM in the seventies, the main concept being that the human body becomes a vital part of the electronics (or the other way around) while playing it. It is a touch and pressure sensitive device that squeeks and makes a lot of noise when played with."

There are samples on site.

Innerclock Systems Sync-Shift Mark II

Remember the Innerclock Systems Sync Shift? Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. Note the auction is via Innerclock Systems and the shots are all stock, but they sure are nice. : ) I'm tempted to get one of these. I notice going from my 909 sync is fine, but going to the 909 is horrible. After about thirty seconds you really start to notice it. I hear the Sync-Shift keeps things completely in sync, and I've heard nothing but praise for it.

Innerclock Systems Website

EMS Modules

Title link takes you to some shots pulled via these auctions.

via Loscha.

Taking the OASYS Plunge

Looks like Carbon111 got himself an OASYS. Title link takes you to his post on SYNTHWIRE with more shots and details.

Living Room Invasion! II

Remember this shot by Massimiliano? Here is another he just sent it of a MOOG Sonic Six and his cat.

Robert Rich On Mastering The Tools In Electronic Music

Title link takes you to part 1 of an interview with Robert Rich on Gearwire. That's his MOTM modular behind him.

"He uses a number of old keyboards in his work as well including the Yamaha DX7 IID, Korg Wave Station and the Ensoniq ASR10 Sampler. Rich also uses the TimewArp 2600 by WayOutWare.

There is one piece of gear Rich uses a good deal; Synthesis Technology MOTM, a hybrid system with Midi to CV conversion.

'Its become my signature. It is a but of a luxury I enjoy it I grew up building modular synthesizers from kits so that is my language,” says Rich. “Only in the past 5 to 8 years that there has been a resurgence of analog synths-and a backlash against plug-ins. The experience of interacting with machines...there is something sensual about hardware. It touches the skin.'"

MOOG Minimoog Sound Charts

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. Note the auction is for a Minimoog not just the Sound Charts.

Kawai K3m

No title link, just this shot pulled via this auction

I never knew it came with a wave card. The K3m is capable of rudimentary additive synthesis. You can add harmonics to build up a sound.

Update: The seller, Robert, sent me a hi-res scan of the card. You can find it here.