Steiner Parker Synthacon

Title link takes you to more shots.

via this auction.

A couple of vids showcasing the Synthacon:
one
two

Roland Jupiter Lapel Pin

via this auction.

Previous synth bling

Yamaha SK15 String Ensemble

Title link takes you to more shots. As always, click the image for a bigger shot.

via this auction.

KORG Polysix

Title link takes you to more shots.

via this auction.

Terratec Area 61 Close to Shipping

Remember the Terratec Area 61 I posted back in March of last year? Well it looks like it will finally be shipping this spring. Title link takes you to the press release.

Some details on the synthesis aspect of the Area 61:
"New sound generation options

In addition, keyboardists have access to the integrated KOMPLEXER DSP sound modules for use as a classic synthesizer, that is, also without a computer. To this end, TerraTec Producer now offers the KOMPLEXER VST, a synthesizer that runs as a VSTi plug-in and as a standalone DSP application. Comprising a real synthesizer based on the Waldorf MicroQ®, it provides more than 400 parameters for shaping the perfect sound. And if this complexity seems a bit overwhelming at first, keyboardists can go to the Easy Edit page, choose from the many presets and easily manipulate their selections using eight macro controls. Best of all, entire banks port from KOMPLEXER VST to AREA 61’s on-board KOMPLEXER DSP. This means KOMPLEXER VST goes wherever the keyboard goes, without having to carry a computer. The WAVE XTABLE module is a 128 voice, GM- and XG-compatible waveboard offering more than 500 top-drawer sounds. Further modules will be developed. Users can employ othe vendors’ compatible wavetable cards, making the AREA 61 a remarkably extendible instrument. The integrated sound generator’s analog output signal is routed to the output mixer and may be auditioned with the 2.0 audio system‘s playback signal as well as on the input monitor. Finally, recording the output signal via USB 2.0 is a further possible option. The AREA 61 is much more than another Controller keyboard.

Another optional Soundboard for the AREA 61 will be provided by MIDITEMP® with the new DoX1, a HI-Synthesis soundengine by KORG ® with 62-voice polyphony, 660 high quality sounds from the successful KORG-TRITON® series, 30 drumkits, two effect processors and GM/GM2 compatibility.

Priced at 899.00 euros, TerraTec PRODUCER´s AREA 61 including KOMPLEXER DSP board, KOMPLEXER VSTi and Steinberg´s Cubase LE will be available in spring 2007.

These following optional sound expansions are already available for the AREA 61 keyboard:

* KOMPLEXER DSP Board, virtual analog Hardware Synthesizer, Waldorf MicroQ® compatible . Price: EUR 199.00
* WAVE XTABLE waveboard, 128 voices, GM/XG compatible soundboard more than 500 top-drawer sounds und drumkits. Price: EUR 149.00
* DoX-1 Wavetable Daughterboard by MIDITEMP®, HI-Synthesis soundengine from the successful KORG-TRITON® series,
660 high quality sounds, 30 drumkits, two effect processors and GM/GM2 compatibility. Price EUR 499.00"

Previous Terratec posts

Arturia Jupiter-8V Videos on Gearwire

Two vids up.

layout - check out the LFO display
sounds

like a sunny day at the beach.

deadzonestudio

flickr by DeadZone. Title link takes you to the shot with mouseovers.

MusikMesse 2007: Waldorf Zarenbourg

YouTube via cm2magazine.

The DSP Programmer Behind the Solaris

I heard Antti Houvilainen, the man who brought us ASynth, Augur and the Taurus VST is the DSP programmer behind the Solaris. I checked with John Bowen and confirmed that this is the case. You can read a little more on the subject on the Planet Z forum. Title link takes you to Antti's web site.

Initial Filter Types of the John Bowen Synth Design Solaris

Via this thread on the gas-station:

"Yes, there's several different emulations for the filter section:

1) Moog-style 'ladder' filter, with all varible types 2) State Variable Filter - "Oberheim" style 12 dB slope 3) Prophet 5 Rev1 (SSM) and Rev3 (CEM) style 4) Comb/tube filter 5) Special sweeping EQ and FX type modes

In the future, I hope to have other filter types, as we can expand the types as needed (this applies to the Oscs and VCA models as well). One strong candidate for 3rd party module support is the Flexor 2 modular system by Adern, for example.

regards, john b."

John Bowen Synth Designs

Previous Solaris posts