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Saturday, June 02, 2007

Unpacking the Studio Electronics CODE

Title link takes you to more shots on the Gearslutz forum via ten. I'm not sure how long thread will stay up so I mirrored them here as well.

via Amanda

Cellular Automata Synth

"A chimera-esque electronic musical instrument begotten of cellular automata, frequency modulation synthesis, and a unique musical interface.

This polyphonic musical instrument uses the 256 rules of Wolfram's elementary cellular automata to modulate four octaves of notes. As notes are played on the four ribbon controllers (red-orange strips), the chosen cellular automata (CA) rule modulates the notes in real time based on how many cells are 'alive' in a generation. Rules are changed by the keypad on the left. Speed of generation and generation width and length are easily controllable; as are harmonicity and distortion.A small LCD screen displays the rule number and pattern of the CA as it generates in real-time allowing a musician to play in time with the CA."

Title link takes you to a little more info and a cool video (definitely check it out). Via GetLoFi.

Analogue Miniature 15


flickr by danmcp.

The Fisher SC300

via smallsynth in this VSE thread.
"yes, this completely pointless ghetto blaster is a conversation starter, and stopper. put the hecklers to shame when you play along to "push it" -- that bassline never sounded so fresh. the power is in your hands. $230 including shipping and insurance."
Anyone know if Fisher actually manufactured the keyboard in this? I remember Fisher being one of the premier stereo equipment manufactures at the time. Fisher was King.

Something Completely Different Rehearsal pictures

Title link takes you to some new studio shots and background. You might remember SCD from these posts. Do check out the rest of his site and his excellent tracks while there as well.

via Mr. Array

Guess The Studio Pic #2

Continuation of this post. via Mr. Array.

Access Virus TI and rack
Korg Radias
Clavia Nord Lead 3 Rack

Friday, June 01, 2007

Dr. Böhm Hobbyton - the self build stylophone


YouTube via retrosound72

"Dr. Böhm is a german organ factory. The Hobbyton is a good dubreq stylophone clone with a different square wave sound and vibrato from the late 70`s. See also: link. Sorry of the bad sound quality of my little web cam ;-)"

MOOG The Source

Title link takes you to shots via this auction. Details (Anyone know more about the "crazy source" issue?):
"Moog The Source Analog Monophonic Synthesizer, Model 341A, serial #4364. Unit has been superbly maintained, it was calibrated and checked two years ago, and since then has been used very sparingly. Unit powers and produces sound, all features work properly, memory is proper (unit was serviced for "crazy source" problem), membrane panel is flawless, aluminum casing is minimally scratched.

Cosmetically, this synth is as good as any you will find. The photos speak for themselves. The side wood panels show a little on the corners, and there are some scratches on the rear panel near the power outlet and along the bottom of the casing. However, as the pictures show, this is all very minimal. The face of the synth is flawless, all keys work properly, and both the pitch and mod wheels move as they should.

This synthesizer was used in the studio by the band Zombi on their earliest material, as well as appearing on the albums "Cosmos" and "Surface to Air". Many of the presets still exist in the memory. On the bottom left side of the synth, the words "Zombi" and "Pittsburgh" have been stenciled with white paint. This was done after watching Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii. This is not visible in the normal playing position, and in no way effects the sound of the instrument.

This instrument has never seen action outside of a studio while it has been owned by me. By the looks of it, it hasn't been part of a live performance ever.

Unit will ship in the original box (reinforced with packing material, and another larger box encasing it). Included is the original manual and a power cable."

Roland GR-33B Bass Guitar Synthesizer

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Low Pass Filter Visualization


YouTube via stretta.
"A graphical illustration of how a square and saw wave collapse into a sine wave by filtering out the upper harmonics."
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