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Sunday, October 07, 2007

Emu Systems Modular Synth Technical Catalog 1980


images via this auction

"The Emu Systems 1980 Technical catalog. 81/2" x 11", about half an inch thick. Pages aren't numbered, so I don't know how many there are. Extremely detailed descriptions of every module of the Emu Synthesizer System, as well as a section devoted to the $60,000 Audity polyphonic synth (only one was ever made). I have no idea why this book was in my garage for over twenty years, but I found it while cleaning it out. The book has some age from mildew on the right hand edge, but all pages are clean and legible. Fascinating view of an extremely rare and high quality modular synth."
via Bill

Update via the comments:
"A 1978 version of this is online at: emulatorarchive. Along with a lot of other E-mu documentation."

Alesis Andromeda A6

images via this auction Specs:
"Real Analog Powerhouse Andromeda’s fully analog signal path is controlled by a high-speed Motorola Coldfire microprocessor, offering 16-voice polyphony with 16-part multitimbral capability. Andromeda features two analog oscillators per voice, with standard waveforms (available simultaneously), suboscillators, hard and soft sync, and more. It provides two analog filters per voice: these 2-pole (multimode) and 4-pole (lowpass) resonating filters are classically-derived designs, and offer you an astounding range of sonic variability. Andromeda also provides external audio inputs that allow you to route any signal through its filters. Andromeda has three LFOs, each with six waveforms and many powerful features. It also has three 7-stage, 3-level envelopes capable of functions never before found in any analog synthesizer. An extensive mod matrix offers you an enormous freedom in configuring Andromeda’s sonic firepower, adding to its monstrous capabilities. In-Depth Control of Your Sound Andromeda’s 61-note synth-weighted keypad features velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, and its ribbon controlled offers multiple, assignable functions. A distinctive, futuristic front panel features 72 knobs and 114 buttons (the majority are single function), optimally arranged for rapid-fire tweaking and in-depth experimentation. Andromeda’s large, backlit LCD display provides real-world values of parameters (time, frequency, BPM, etc.) and high-resolution graphics. No other synth has ever offered such a sophisticated, informative control panel for creating analog pyrotechnics. Extensive features In addition to its real analog synth engine and hands-on interface, Andromeda provides a wide range of performance features, including multiple keyboard modes, portamento with nine slopes, and legato functions. For added grins, Andromeda provides a built-in arpeggiator and analog-style sequencer with MIDI sync, high quality digital effects Z(reverb, chorus, echo and more), and a nasty little analog distortion circuit. Internal program memory features 256 preset and 128 user-defined programs. Andromeda also offers a PCMCIA-format memory card slot for additional programs and mixes. Polyphony: _ 16-voice, 16-channel multitimbral Synthesis Method: _ Realanalog subtractive Oscillators: _ 2 oscillators (with subs) per voice, 5 waveforms available (sine, triangle, square, up saw, down saw) Filters: _ 32 total - 2-pole multimode resonating filter per voice, 4-pole lowpass resonating filter per voice Program Memory: _ 256 preset and 128 user-defined Mix Memory: _ 128 user-defined Audio Outputs: _16 mono outputs, one for each of 16 voices (eight 1/4" TRSjacks) _Stereo main outputs (two 1/4"jacks) _2 mono aux outputs (two 1/4"jacks) _Stereo headphone output (1/4"TRS jack) Audio Inputs: _ Two 1/4" jacks External Audio Filter Inputs: _Three 1/4" jacks - one each for Voices 1-16, Voice 15, and Voice 16 Pedal Jacks: _ Pedal/CV, Switch and Sustain - each with dedicated 1/4" jack MIDI Connections: _ MIDI In,Out, Thru Memory Card Slot: _PCMCIA-format Power: _ 100-230 VAC, 50/60 Hz30W Dimensions (WxHxD): _ 40.1" x 4.8" x 16.1" (1019mm x 122mm x 409mm) Weight: _ 47lbs. (21 kg)"

Saturday, October 06, 2007

Plan B Model Pricing Effective 10/15

In case you aren't on the Plan b list and have been thinking of picking up some modules.

Model Desc. $$

1 Protected Power 45
9 Mixer/Attenuator 125
10 Polyphonic EG 220
11 Evil Twin Filter 260
12 Vactrol filt. 225
13 Dual Timbral Gate 260
14 Dual Processor 285
15 VCO 320
17 Trpl Event Timer 225
24 Heisenberg Gen 275
25 Multi Audio Proc 240
26 Multi-funct. CV proc 195
28 Tapper 275
29 Dynamic Mult 55

Pascal Labrouillère


YouTube via viewsician. French Speak and Spell
Pascal Labrouillère - Ma Dictée Magique - Dyslexic 03
Pascal Labrouillère - Ma Dictée Magique - dit ... Poison.
Pascal Labrouillère - Ma Dictée Magique - dit ... Photo

Synton Syrinx

images via Uro who has it listed for sale.

MFB Step64 step sequencer and Moog Minimoog


YouTube via retrosound72.
"little test with the new MFB Step-64 and my Lintronics Minimoog with Midi

The MFB Step64 is a step sequencer with 64 steps, up to 4-voice polyphony, 15 shuffle settings, MIDI in/out and 4xCV/Gate outs."

Halloween Thingamagoops

I found this sitting in my inbox after putting up the prior post, so you get two Thingamagoop posts today! I love the look of these btw. I have a pink Thingamagoop myself (never let your kid pick the color), and love it. It's fun and a great conversation piece. Note the Halloween Thingamagoops will only be available for a couple of weeks and are special editions.

Bleep Labs




Kurzweil K250 Digital Synth Sampler


YouTube via Synthasy2000.
"The mightly Kurzweil K250 Digital Synth Sampler is put through it's paces in 1986."

Margie Plays the VC-10


YouTube via ZonkOut. Reminds me of old barber shop melodies.
"Over a MS-20/Moogerfooger Delay percussion track."

SleepDrone Synth Part-03 "The Picnic"


YouTube via Analogger.
"This is a live improvisation with the Sleepdrone synth. I added the video later and synced some video effects with audio events. The Sleepdrone has four oscillators with knobs to control the pitch. There is no keyboard or interface. Just individual outputs or a main out with the ability to cross modulate the oscillators with each other. I used the main out and ran it thru an Electrix Filter Factory, TC Electronic FireworX, and Roland SDE-330 Delay and SDX-330 Dimensional Expander.."
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