circuit bent drum toy (a.k.a. HarshDrum) - circuitbend.it

YouTube via eraser801. Sent my way via EraSeR. Also check out circuitbend.it.

Watch your volume levels on this one.

"It has 5 buttons: 4 to trigger the usual drum sounds, 1 for
a demo pattern.I've also add a LFO circuit to trigger a
sound or the demo, for looping sounds.
Bends controls are:
-Slow motion
-Fast motion
-Chirping sound"

SYNTEZATORY.PRV.PL

http://www.syntezatory.prv.pl

If you've been coming to this site for some time, you no doubt have enjoyed the video and images of wc olo garb, aka jexus(youtube), aka polaranta(flickr). Well, I just realized that although I link to his site in each post, I've never put up a post exclusively on his site. Well, here it is. If you haven't taken a look at his site recently, do check it out. If you like synths, you will not be disappointed. Also check out the links above for his brilliant videos and some outrageously funny shots. Wc Olo Garb rules.

Algorithmic VSTi Music Systems by H.G. Fortune

Update: some of these are FREE.
ProtoPlasm21 Synthesizer
"The upgraded ProtoPlasm 21 has been reworked at a great extend and has become nearly a completely new synth. With it's new features like Super Modulation Morphing (SMM), key-control on Delay (LKO), LFO modulation matrix and a dedicated Attack Oscillator it enhances it's main purpose as synthesizer for vivid textures, soundscapes and pads. Even more with SMM and LKO there is a highly improved realtime control now." See the video at the end of this post.

STS-26 Synthesizer
Wave-Transition method for absolute unique atmospheres, soundscapes, pads & textures. This synth adds a stunning new dimension and motion for evolving sounds changing completely it's characteristics. Completely new set of 128 wave + 21 loops."






X-Wheel of Fortune 3
"(X-WoF 3) is a multipart integrated algorithmic VSTi music system for creating tracks based on 8 instruments-parts. Each patch/preset may be a complete musical track, a track for backing a live performance etc. This can be arranged in using the algorithmic Wheel mode for free floating or the Scale step mode for harmonically prestructured tracks."


"This is a stunning video leading You into space by sound & vision. The track is done using HGF's new ProtoPlasm 21 VSTi Synthesizer plus some additional wavefiles fed into it's oscs. Enjoy and have fun!"

Title link takes you to there. via Sonic State.

Chemical Brother's Gear

According to sequencer.de

Roland System 700
ARP 2600
Doepfer

Clavia Nord Lead 3

Title link takes you to the demo with details by cynep on the Matrixsynth forum.

Hot Dog Machine (Experimental Lab Setup)

YouTube via drewtoothpaste. Previous synth vids by drewtoothpaste.

"Shown in this video is a lab-scale thermal depolymerization unit. It uses steam to break food waste up into its components. We don't use moldy or rotten food for this, but leftovers are perfect, and you can use anything from meat and eggs to coffee grounds, vegetable peels/greens, bread, etc.

The demonstration I did in this video was using takeout rice and tomato sauce with meat, which were leftovers from two separate meals. The resulting hot dog from a feed of this size and type(135 g, mostly grains) is typically around 40g. The rest of the mass ends up in a liquid waste stream of amino acids and simple sugars, which makes an excellent fertilizer for the garden. There is a bit of waste oil/fat left over, which is simply thrown out, but in a larger scale, could certainly be used as a biodiesel source.

I've set this unit up to make hot dogs by incorporating a molding unit. The high-protein DC stream is primarily used to form the hot dogs, and I currently have the unit set to add 9% fat and 2% carbohydrates. The liquid mixture is heated and agitated to form a hot-dog slurry, using the steam exiting the decomposition process, in order to remove some of the latent water.

The mineral content of the feed leaves with the waste amino acids and sugars. Inside the machine is a 250mL vessel with a solution of salt and natural flavorings that is added to the slurry immediately before the molding stage, to replace the mineral content and adjust the taste.

The finished product is nearly indistinguishable from a store-bought hot dog, and hey... at least you know what it's made of.

I'm not a chemist (professionally) anymore, but I do make comics every day. You can find the comics at http://www.toothpastefordinner.com and http://www.marriedtothesea.com . You'll like them. Even if you don't like hot dogs." Oberheim Xpander

Thelonious Moog

Dave M wrote in to let me know I haven't put up a post on Thelonious Moog. I did a quick search and sure enough, I haven't! Well, here it is. Title link takes you there. You will find a number of small but drool-worthy shots and the story behind the making of Thelonius Moog.

"The vintage analog synths used during this project are the key to these arrangements. Many of the stylings are a direct result or influenced by a particular synth sound or patch or rhythm. There are too many items to cover in depth, so I'll just touch on a few that were crucial to the sound of the disc.

A lot of the leads and most of the synth bass parts were done by the old standby Minimoog. A real no-brainer there. I would have to say the real "stars" were the RMI Keyboard Computer 1 (it gave its life for this recording – RIP, dear, sweet RMI, along with a Prophet Five that can actually be heard dying on Beshma Swing!), an Arp 2600, an EMS Synthi AKS, a pair of newly aquired Moog 900 series modulars, and a modular from a new analog synth company, Synthesizers.com. We also used a couple of extremely rare Buchla synths, the Music Easel, and a Series 100 modular. The goofy rhythms were supplied via an old Acetone beat box and something called a "drummer." I have to say that these pieces were the "stars," and we just played the melodies. The studio has many other traditional keyboards – piano/organs/clavinets and such – so we just threw the damn rulebook out that first night."

Creamware Prodyssey ASB - bass presets - part 1

YouTube via triumphthruxton.

"Creamware Prodyssey is a hardware replica of the ARP Odyssey with an ARP and Minimoog filter. This video shows some tweaking with the preset bass patches. We really like it! www.clickpop.net."

Miniatures 13 & 14

flickr by danmcp.

Marsona 1200

"Vintage Marsona 1200 sleep aid device. This unit is actually an analog white noise generator, such as you would find on many old analog synthesizers. The white noise is modulated to simulate rain, waterfalls, and surf. There is a knob to select between these sounds, as well as knobs to change the surf rate, surf range, tone, and volume. There is an onboard speaker, or the sound can be amplified (or run into effects pedals) through the 1/4"output. Everything is in perfect working order and the power cord is intact. This would make a nice addition to any drone/noise musician's rig, or it can help you catch some Z's."

Looks like something by danmcp or devowski.