Wilson Phillips' The MOOG Source

For the Wilson Phillips fans out there. via this auction:
"I used this monophonic Moog Source synthesizer on the Wilson Phillips tour in 1988. I put it in storage after the tour and haven't touched it until now. It's in excellent physical condition except for small strips of tape on the top that had the band's set list. (I chose not to remove them since I don't have tape remover solvent to clean off any residue.) I had a tech look at it and he said,"It powers up but the key contacts have tarnished and need to be cleaned and the internal battery needs to be replaced so it can hold user programable presets in it's 16 memory slots. His estimate on the repairs was $100.00. This synth is being sold in as is condition. My photos turned out a liitle grainy but be assured this synth is in excellent phisical condition. Local pick up in LA is fine."

Sonic Arts Network EXPO 2007, Plymouth

"Semorphonic Orchestra – call for performers

Do you have an old analogue synth stashed away in the loft (or taking pride of place in your studio)? We are looking for performers for this unique world premiere event. The Semorphonic Orchestra will be made up from a large group of musicians playing analogue synthesisers scattered about the space where the Sonic Picnic is taking place on Sunday 24th June. Groups of musicians will communicate via semaphore signals (the origins of coded data transmission), playing a piece specially devised by composers Duncan Chapman and Mike McInerney of Devon-based ensemble Analogorak. Performers will be expected to bring their own synthesisers (which will need to be capable of being battery powered, either using internal batteries or 12v/240v inverter) and attend 2 x 1 hour rehearsals during the EXPO weekend before the grand premiere on the Sunday. No previous experience of signalling with flags is necessary.

(more info and contact at www.analogorak.co.uk/semorphonicorchestra.htm)"

Via Peter Grenader

Chris Muir and His Buchla 200e Live, April 15 2007 SF

As you might recall, I've posted a number of Chris Muir's Buchla 200e samples. Well, if you want to see the 200e live, here's your chance.

"I'm playing a gig Sunday, April 15 at 7PM

The ensemble consists of:
Jennifer Hicks butoh/movement
Aurora Josephson Voice
Henry Kaiser Guitar
Chris Muir Buchla 200E
Damon Smith Bass
Weasel Walter Drums

This will be 96% improvisation. Chance of cacophony 100%.

It's my first gig with the Buchla 200e and a custom Max program
driving it, so I'm a little nervous about it. (but in a good way)

Jon Sims Center, 1519 Mission Street, San Francisco
(between 11th Street and South Van Ness)

Marginally more information can be found here:
http://www.xfade.com/gigs/Hicks.html

-C"

Moog Little Phatty Toccata and Fugue in Dm

YouTube via gattobus. Sent my way via Mr.Array.

Kyma X + Wiimote

YouTube via inthegray. Sent my way via Dr. Future.

"For reference, the Kyma is the software (runs on MAC and Windows), and the Capybara is the box with the DSP's in it. There's a program, Osculator, that can be used to interpret Wimote and OSC and send it to your Kyma Sound running on the Capybara." Symbolic Sound's Kyma and Capybara

Synthesizers Unlimited - Electric Bazaar (1974, UK, electronic)

Title link takes you to the stream and download on Wiel's Time Capsule.

"Synthesizers Unlimited is a project by Anthony King of whom I don't know much. He performed Soul of the city on the album of Gunther Leonhardt (1971) and collaborated with John Matthews on Pots and Sides (1974)."

Groovy

via jeswa/phoenecia

Matrixsynth by Loscha

Title link takes you to one more. Thanks Loscha!

Update: I decided to go with the Leet version instead. You can find these Leet tiles here.

Roland TR-909

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

via Rod.

303

flickr by Easy Skywalker.

"This is the Filter, the Filter Made with Diodes..."

A while back I remember hearing a demo on one of the modular manufacturer sites with a vocal saying, "this is the filter, the filter made with diodes." About a year ago I went looking for it and couldn't find it. I gave up and forgot about it. Every now and then it gets stuck in my head. Today was one of those days. I decided to finally track it down and try the AH list. Sure enough someone not only knew what I was referring to but also had the mp3 and sent it my way. Thank you mark.  The module of course was the Modcan Diode Filter 23a.

Update: the mp3s gone awol.  You'll find the recording in a video here.