Sequential Circuits DrumTraks

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The Sonica

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"This is definitely the first time 99% of you have ever seen this exceedingly rare instrument, and it is most likely that this will be the only opportunity to purchase one. No information is available online and only one other Sonica has ever been auctioned on eBay (approximately 4 years ago.) [Not Exactly]

This rare "portable self-contained synthesizer" as it is described within the original pamphlet (included), features "Sens-a-Touch, an electronic sensor that converts the pressure of your touch into creative musical tones and expressions."

For the lack of a better analogy, this instrument is most like a stylophone. However, the Sonica is more responsive, better sounding, more versatile, and seemingly effortless to manipulate. The Sonica features; volume control, key control, half-step pressure-pad function, tone pressure-pad function, and the slider pressure-pad function. The Soncia is powered by a 9v battery, has a built in speaker and features a mini-jack output ability.

The back of the headstock has a heart-shaped plate which typically has a serial number. This one has the plate without a number as I was told it is a prototype version. It is 1.5 octaves and still includes the original soft case and original booklet which is signed and dated 1979.

The Sonica works perfectly with the exception of the "key" control being temperamental, as such it is being sold "as is" with the belief that it is in need of repair. There are also several non-original screws which fasten the front brass plate to the lute-like body. Otherwise the Sonica is in great cosmetic condition with no breaks or significant originality issues.

The Sonica was designed by Frank Eventoff of Sound Instruments L.A., CA."

Yamaha RX-5

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Audio Damage Liquid

New product coming from Audio Damage.

"Told you it'd be quick. We've saved up a lot of ideas in the time it took to do Dr. Device. This is Liquid. It'll be done Real Soon. What does it do? As the name implies..."

Plan B Model 15 VCO Audio Clips and Images

via Peter Grenader on the Plan b list:

"I've added pictures and audio clips of the various outputs of the Model 15 VCO to it's product page on the EAR site. Go here, scroll to Waveform Images."

MX4 Layers

YouTube via stretta.
"An early demonstration of MX4 from 2003. Four instances of MX4 are layered to produce the final result which was performed in real time and controlled from the DPM-C8 controller."
More info on Stretta's blog

Edgar Froese of Tangerine Dream's PPG 340/380

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"340 A Generator Unit
340 B Prozessor Unit
380 Event Generator
2 Terminals
2 Computer Keyboards
all racked in a silver aluminium flightcase.
This system is former owned by Edgar Froese from Tangerine Dream (s. label on flightcase)"

via swissdoc

Steelphon S900 synthesizer demo

YouTube via aemmezero.

"A little demo of my vintage monophonic Steelphon Synth, made in Italy in 1973."

Follow up to this post. via insektgod.

Darkbeat

via Mark: "Darkbeat: An Electro World Voyage aims to recognize the genre of music known as Electro. [...] The film expands on the past, present and future uses of technology and its influence that have defined sounds of groundbreaking acts and future generations of producers. [...] From the underground raves to the continuous use of sampling in today’s popular music, machines such as Roland 808 Drum, MPC60, & Moog are shown as staples of creating the captivating beats of Electro and live performances."
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Darkbeat: An Electro World Voyage Trailer


There's another one prior to this called "Electro Dziska"

Electro Dziska

PARASITES by the squarewave parade

"i would like to introduce the PARASITES. the PARASITES are intended to be used as both "circuit bending plugins" ( think VST's for speak & spells and casio's) as well as "lo-fi mini synth modules" that will all run off of a wide range of readily available power supplies. the first batch of PARASITES are now available in the store. i have pages, photos, details and some rough samples posted for them as well. you will find links for everything from the main page.

i have also added a PARASITE section on the new message board to help everyone figure out how to use and install them, so put it to use. there is a little added spam protection during the registration, the extra authorization code it asks for is: +!Ck73dP1nK

tons of new stuff on the way !!!"