tr-606 + circuit bend = SYNC

Two YouTubes via cretin4321.

MIDI Performance Controllers

I finally got around to reading this post in detail. Yes guys, sometimes I don't even have time to read my own posts. :( Funny thing is I read about the arpeggiator I'm about to reference on SoNiCbRaT who linked to my post. Anyway, I just realized the Akai MPK49 has a built in arpeggiator. I currently have an E-Mu Xboard49. I absolutely love the key action, size and the knobs. The other day I was thinking how if it only had a built in arpeggiator, sequencer and more, it would be perfect. Why should a MIDI controller be limited to just the tactile? It would also be obviously cool if you could save your sequences and patterns. What else would you like to see in a MIDI controller? I think my list would start with the following:

- Arpeggiator as powerful as the Oberheim Cyclone and/or Techno Toys ARP-X8 with the ability to mute steps like the MicroKorg.
- Multi-track, 16 step, step sequencer. A minimum of 16 tracks - one for each MIDI channel and or different CCs.
- Per above, the sequencer would definitely need to support CCs and not just notes.
- Multi-track phrase sequencer/looper - same number of tracks as above

What else?

nord leading

flickr by jeffrey romeo.

Yamaha CS60

No title link, just the shot via this auction. Click the image for the full effect.

Update: as always check out the comments directly below these posts for what others have to say. You never know what you might find. Always be careful and always use good judgment. I'm just grabbing the info and shots.

Circuit Bent Crumar Performer

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. Not sure if this is technically bent or modded - no details are up yet but you can see the switches and knob on the left of the keyboard.

Waldorf Microwave II

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

Cool table.

Univox MAXI-KORG T-3

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

Details:
"an early model from 1975 has 2 VCOs , lpf/hpf filter with resonance (not self oscillating set with "bright" switch - 3 positions), simple envelope (AD) but with various switches: sustain / release SWITCHES, so it is a sort of AD(S/R).., it has a nice ringmod - the 800DV consists of 2 channels, so in fact it has 2 filters (per channel), 2 VCOs etc.. but it's called "traveller" instead of cutoff ;) and again "singing" for sustained sound (release/decay)- so the envelope is "special" ,too but not a full adsr (attack, singing level, mode+range ctrl)"

Dr. Synthesizer Volume 2: I Will Teach You Again

YouTube via drewtoothpaste. Sent my way via Michael. Previous Video.

The Other Lemur - The Slime-o-tron MIDI Controller

A couple of shots via pt's flickr set. You can see the MIDItron interface on MAKE:. The set also has the pretty cool looking controller(last shot below). There's no info there, but I'm guessing it's a multi-ribbon controller?

Akai MPK49

"THE NEXT GENERATION OF USB/MIDI PERFORMANCE CONTROLLERS.
Maximize musical ideas on-stage or in a home studio setting with the new Akai MPK49 performance controller. The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 MPC-style drum pads. 48 total pads are accessible via 4 pad banks. The pads feature popular MPC Note Repeat function and Swing parameters, and the Akai MPK49 performance controller has its own arpeggiator, for creating quick, creative riffs in seconds.

The Akai MPK49 features MPC-style Full Level and 12 Levels functions on its pads, and MPC Swing can be applied to both Note Repeat and Arpeggio functions. Tap Tempo and time-division buttons allow for real-time control of Note Repeat and Arpeggio clock speeds. The Akai MPK49 delivers an amazing 72 assignable controls, with assignable inputs that include an expression pedal, footswitch, pitch bend and modulation wheel.

Discover the next generation of USB/MIDI controllers. Step up to the Akai MPK49."

Title link takes you there. Click image for bigger shot.