Roland SH-1000

images via this auction.

Yamaha FS1R

images via this auction.

8-Op FM and Formant synth. The Yamaha DX7 was only 6-Op (had only 6 operators to generate sounds).

ROLAND JUNO-60 MD-8 MIDI/DCB Converter and JSQ-60

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"The Juno-60 is a six-voice polyphonic synthesizer that is coveted for its fat analog filter. Many musicians say the Juno-60 is fatter than a 106. I totally agree. The basses have an unmistakable boom and punch that have to be heard to be appreciated. The organs have that retro sound that sets any track apart and the pads and strings are nothing short of spectacular with an organic thickness that breathes thru your speakers. And don't forget the legendary Roland Chorus. This setup will inspire and catapult your Electronica/ Ambient/ Techno/ Hip Hop/ Experimental compositions to a whole new level. Be prepared to be transported to another dimension!

Because the Juno-60 is not midi-equipped it is hard to incorporate into a studio environment. Enter the Roland MD-8 Midi-To-CV Converter. You can now trigger the Juno-60 from your midi controller or whatever sequencing program you use. You can go midi to DCB or DCB to midi - and you designate which midi channel as well! You can also use it to interface with a DCB equipped Jupiter-8. This MD-8 works perfectly.

The JSQ-60 sequencer is a blast to use and is a must for the true collector. You can enter notes in step or real-time. It is a perfect tool to complete your Juno-60 setup. Its ideal for sketching your creations - and its old-school vibe just has a "feel" to it. There are also two sync outs on the back to interface with a TB-303, TR-808,909, 606, CR-8000, or anything else with (DIN) Sync. The sequencer comes with its own DCB cable...and you get the original factory manual for it."

Should I ban Anonymous Comments

It's that time again....



NOTE: If you do not have an account on blogger/gmail, this means you will need to sign up for one to comment. I'm curious how people feel after the slew of comments over the last week.

The MMM Mattson Mini Modular DEMO

YouTube via redmartian. Volume is a bit low on this, so turn it up, and don't forget to turn it down.
"Mattson Mini Modular Portable Modular Analogue Synthesizer demo"

The MMM Mattson Mini Modular TAKE 2!

YouTube via redmartian.
"Mattson Mini Modular Portable Modular Analogue Synthesizer." Follow up to this post.

Mystery Keyboard

via this listing.

"ORGUE DE QUALITÉ SUPÉRIEURE (( impeccable ))"

Anyone know specifically what this is?

via JB.

An Interview with Peter Grenader

"There are three Peter Grenaders. The first one is a renowned composer, whose works have secured wins at several festivals all over the world and whose artistic friends include some of the greatest names from the field of electronic music: Morton Subotnick, Steve Roach, Barry Schrader and many others. The second one is an instrument designer and Head of Plan B, a company producing modular analogue synthesizers. This Peter Grenader enjoys the immediate interaction between these machines and the performing musician, the way in which they allow a composer to have his instruments really do what he wants them to. Customers of his have included Nine Inch Nails and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers - again among many others. The third and final Peter Grenader is a former student at CalArts, now, retrospectively, probably considered the most important faculty of experimental media in the USA at the time. With stars like Harold Budd and John Cage working closely together with students, this was an exciting era of departure, of fresh beginnings and of discovering new technologies, timbres and tools. As a CD project and a string of new Plan B products are approaching, the first and second Peter Grenader are sure to make headlines soon. But until then, we're sitting down for a chat with the last one, talking about the "good old times" and life as a student at CalArts in the 70s."

click here for the full interview on Tokafu.

Elektrolysis Assemblage

click here for a track featuring the Elektron Machinedrum by Mr. Array.

Commodore 64 with Prophet 64 cartrige and SID2SID

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"Commodore 64 synthesizer
Very early model of the C64. Ideal for someone who is starting out modding and soldering. Most of the work has been done for you. It comes with the following

A PSU, A cable for connecting the commodore via RF, Prophet 64 cartridge, Keyboard Cover, SID2SID adaptor (second SID is needed)

the following mods have been done
fitted SID2SID hole cut out of metal box, metal box re-applied and fresh heatsink compound applied
4 x Analogue pots added for direct control of the Prophet 64's software parameters
jack added ( has not been soldered in, this is used for the second SID or it could be soldered to the first for direct sound from the first)"


YouTube via clackbeetle.