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.

Bleep Tones!

Yep. Bleep Labs (thingamagoops) ring tones. Title link takes you there.

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.

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."