MATRIXSYNTH

Roland System 100 x 4 + More

via this auction.

2 x Expander 102
2 x Mixer 103
2 x Sequenzer 104
PPG Sequential Switch 313
+ Clocked Sequential Control 314
1 x Keyboard
Patchbays, several cable

via sequencer.de

Continuum Control of the Moog Voyager

Title link takes you to more info including audio.

"In these audio examples the [Haken Audio] Continuum is being used through the CVC to control the Moog Voyager without the use of Midi. A collection of STS Serge CV modules were used to process the voltages coming from the CVC before they were sent to the Voyager. This approach allows unique blend mixtures of the Gate, X, Y, and Z voltages from the CVC into the voltage inputs of the Voyager."

Popforge TR-909

Title link takes you there. It requires the latest version of Flash. When it loads, just click start, followed by the instrument you want to edit and program away. What's trippy is you can actually save and load your patterns right here. Must be stored in you cookie for the site. via brian comnes

reKon audio Nord Editor

"Total Control Where You Need it Most... in the Host!

The reKonT VST Nord Editor is a realtime MIDI synth editor that allows you full control of every sound shaping parameter found on the Clavia Nord Lead rack and keyboard synthesizers. Control your Nord from within your DAW to build lasting and meaningful patches that will bring new life to your Nord, and more importantly, your music. You also maintain all your patches on the computer itself without the hassle of manual dumps. All parameters are fully automatable and you can even use your favorite VST host (see Important Host Information for support), This ability to model your synth patches in realtime, inside your main music production environment is part of what makes the reKonT VST Nord Editor unique when compared to other hardware synth editors.

Now available is the ability to save and load your patches to and from the editor in the native, standard sysex format. Load up all your old libraries and recraft them with visible control!"

Title link takes you there. You might recognize them via their Access Virus and Waldorf Pulse editors.

Acid Jamming

YouTube via RobbieNerve.

"Jamming with the Akai MPC2000xl, Roland TB-303, Future Retro 777 and some FX"

NOTRUF

flickr by doctorgonzo.

Skinny Puppy's Prophet 5 signed by Cevin Key

I was checking out PLAN B on MySpace. No, not the modular synth company, Plan b, but Alex Productions music project. I was looking at the gear pics and noticed the Prophet 5 was signed. I asked Alex and he replied with the following:

"That and the minimoog belonged to Skinny Puppy. The Prophet, was Dwaynes, and the mini was Cevins. Cevin signed the P5. They are a huge influence for me, so it really was amazing to have that done. :)"

In the shot:
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5
Oberheim Matrix-6
Korg Prophecy

The Last New MacBeth M5 in the US - Priceless

At Analogue Haven.

via Andy_Squirrel.

Top 20 Wierdest Instruments On Sonic State

"Voting starts today as we countdown towards our next IPTV series, the Top 20 Weirdest Instruments. And it's not just synths - you can vote for acoustic instruments, outboard effects, circuit bendery, software, even toys - in fact anything that makes a sound and is truly strange will be considered for the shortlist.

Sonicstate.com has featured lots of strange instruments in news stories and videos from NAMM and MESSE, as well as frequent visits to Jack Waterson's Future Music shop in LA. So what is the attraction of weird technology? "Everyone is fascinated by odd-looking gear that makes weird and wonderful noises," says Simon Power who produced the recently broadcast 'Top 20 Greatest Synths' IPTV series, "when you hear something new and different on a recording it really makes you sit up and listen. We'll be featuring some very leftfield gear in this show. And now that it's possible to emulate lots of these sounds, I think it's interesting to see the hardware origins. Hopefully the programme will inspire the viewers to seek out some of these amazing instruments."

The series will feature more exclusive interviews with producers, musicians and users as well as instrument demos and film footage. "This series is less chart-based than 'Top 20 Greatest Synths'. It will have a different feel to it with a lot of emphisis on the instruments," says Power. "We've already lined up some interviews that I'm really excited about. I can't wait to get started. It's great fun putting these series together for Sonic."

"We always try to push the boundaries a bit, but we were really surprised by the popularity of the show, adds series cameraman and Sonicstate co-founder Andy McCreeth. "It was interesting to see how passionate some of the chatroom discussions about chart positions were too We'll be interviewing more musicians, producers, and hopefully some of the inventors behind some truly oddball instruments - I'm really looking forward to it."

As usual the shows will be presented by 'Professor Marc Norris' who's eccentric comments and links became a feature of the recent Top 20 Synths series. But how did he get involved with Sonic State? "Those fine fellows at Sonic found me on YouTube drifting around in Cyberspace," said the Professor (AKA actor and comedian Marc Norris), "I've always had a great passion for electronic music and I was very excited about being asked to present the show."

The Top 20 Greatest Synths links were recorded at the Sonic offices in a single day as Marc was due back on stage for an evening performance. "It was all a bit of a rush, but I had great fun working with Simon and Andy. We had a script but we sometimes just wandered off to see where it would take us."

And what can we expect from the professor in the new series? "I think we'll be seeing more facets of the professor's twisted personality. He's a great character to play with, but leaving him behind at the studio is becoming more and more of a struggle for me!"

The weird instruments to be included will be decided by a combination of voting and the choices of the people interviewed. There will also be suggestions from the Sonic staff and a few unexpected surprises thrown in for entertainment value!

So vote now for your top 3 weirdest instruments of all time, and remember, it's your vote that counts!

Links
Weirdest Instruments Voting
Top Twenty Synths"