Vako Polyphonic Orchestron

Title link takes you to shots via this auction. Second one in under a week.

"The Orchestron will come with the following sound discs;

* Flute
* Violin
* Cello
* Vocal Choir
* Pipe Organ"

eDrum - DIY electronic drum controller

"This page is about electronic drums. Here you will find detailed information on how to build an electronic Trigger to MIDI Converter module, based on PIC Microcontroller, and how to build the triggers. This project has been developed for many years now, and it is constantly improving. You can expect professional results form your eDrum module. Let's start with the..."

Title link takes you there. Sent my way via Robert via MAKE.

Sixtoo Jackals and Vipers Documentary

http://sixtoo.blogspot.com/. Sent my way via Ben Shannon.
There's some fun with the Moogerfooger pedals about halfway in.

Yamaha Tenori-On Review on Sonic State

Moog LP & DSI MEK Comparison in Hi-Fi pt1

YouTube via shaft9000. Sent my way via Mr. Array.
"Here is a basic sound comparison between two incredible synthesizers. They are the two top analog monophonic keyboards on the mass market today...so rather than competing for your adulation, it is best to appreciate what they do differently. You NEED them both!"

Yamaha VSS-30

I just saw this posted on Synthwire by Inverseroom. He has a number of items up for auction. - circuit bent stuff and some modules.

Pictured is a bent Yamaha VSS-30.

"The VSS-30 was probably the ultimate in mini lofi samplers, and this one is in pretty good shape, a little dusty perhaps. I have added a series of buttons and switches that have various effects on the sound. The red buttons affect the sampled sound (listen to the samples below) and the switches affect the preset sounds and arpeggiations (also hear samples). The switches are labeled with the effect each has on the sounds--don't turn your headphones up too high, some of them are rather harsh (you can guess which ones). The "glitch" switch is unpredictable, and in the sound sample causes the song to stutter and eventually double in tempo."

Circuit-bent VSS-30 sound sample Images saved here for when the auction disappears.

Music From Outer Space Custom Face Panels

via Wild Zebra on electro-music.com.

"Panels are plexi glass that was laying around at work. Alittle photoshop magic printed to glossy cardstock at work(boy its nice to work in a print shop) Sparay glued voila."
Title link takes you to more.

Korg MS-20 - Endless space loop

YouTube via Newueel.
"The MG output is connected to TRIG IN to create an endless loop (so we don't need the keyboard anymore for triggering the envelopes). The other MG output is used to clock the SAMPLE & HOLD to generate the random space bleeps. Both VCO's and the NOISE GENERATOR are used to create the sounds. The amount of noise from the noise generator is controlled by the control wheel (using the VCA and EXT SIGNAL IN). Additionaly an (external) delay is used to sound even better.

Wanna try for yourself? Check out the patch settings below!

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KNOB SETTINGS:
VCO1: [Sawtooth] [(N/A)] [32']
VCO2: [Sawtooth] [-2] [2']
PORTAMENTO: [0]
VCOMIX: [10] [10] [ 0] [ 0]
HPF: [ 5] [ 7] [10] [ 0]
LPF: [ 5] [ 7] [10] [ 0]
MG: [(points to the right)] [4]
EG1: (N/A)
EG2: [0] [0] [1] [1] [1]
ESP: (N/A)

PATCHES:
(create endless trigger loop:)
1. MODULATION GENERATOR (OUT RECTANGLE) -> TRIG IN

(sample & hold:)
2. MODULATION GENERATOR (OUT TRIANGLE) -> SAMPLE & HOLD (CLOCK)
3. NOISE GENERATOR (PINK) -> SAMPLE & HOLD (IN)
4. SAMPLE & HOLD (OUT) -> VOLTAGE CONTOLLED OSCILATOR 1 (TOTAL)

(noise generator:)
5. CONTROL WHEEL -> VCA (CONTROL INPUT)
6. NOISE GENERATOR (WHITE) -> VCA (IN)
7. VCA (OUT) -> EXT SIGNAL IN"

Redsound Elevata

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Suzuki Omnichord

Click here for shots via this auction.

"This synthesizer has a very interesting sound. It has qualities of an organ,guitar and drum. The Sonicstrings that are strummed similar to a guitar or harp gives the instrument its unique unusual heavenly or not of this earth sound.Features: Level/ Mode Selection: Manual/ Auto-bass Chord; Chord Hold; Sonic Strings (Sustain and Volume); and Chord Volume.The Rhythm selection has: Rock 1 and 2; Disco; Latin; Country; March; Tango; Blues; Swing; and Waltz. There is a tempo dial and volume dial. Master Control has: the power button and volume dial. The case is gray and hard plastic with handle and locks. This unit can use the AC adapter or 8 C Size batteries ( Batteries are not included. Approximate dimensions: The OmniChord is approximately 20 1/2" in length; 1 1/2" in height; and 11" in width. The hard case is approximately 21" length; 3" in height; and 14" (including handle) in width. Included: OmniChord System One OM-84 Autoharp Synthesizer One AC/DC Adapter power cord, One car lighter plug and One Gray Hard Plastic Case. A unique instrument nice condition with an added chord memory feature letting you play rhythm and lead at the same time. It also has a 1/4" output connector. This Onmichord will provide guitar, piano, drums, bass, and organ all in one."