JUNO-106 TEST PROCEDURE

"'IF' your JUNO-106 has (a) broken VCF/VCA chip(s) or WAVE-GENERATOR chip(s), then this simple test procedure will show you which one(s) it is/are. Other problems with the circuitry around these chips is also possible, but in 95% of all cases, it will be one of them that causes the problems. This test is by no means final. Only an experienced synthesizer technician can perform the necessary tests to check what the exact problem is with you JUNO-106."

click here for the procedure. Be sure to check out the rest of The Analog Renaissance while there.
via Jeroen of The Analog Renaissance.

Simian Mobile Disco Goes Gear

via XLR8R TV, via Seppe.
Doepfer modular, Sequential Circuits Drumtraks, KORG MS20, Synare drum synth.

Roland RS-202 Schematics

via Loscha

1.7 meg pdf scan.

"In posts on Synth-DIY, I have asserted that the RS-202 and the VP-330 were very similar, as this was told to me by a Roland service engineer. After seeing this, and the VP-330 schematics, I'm not so sure anymore."

If anyone knows, feel free to comment.

Pics of the VieuMikro 2007 event (Toulouse-FRANCE)

stamba put up a few shots on the Matrixsynth forum.

Pictured here is the MOOG Song Producer. There are also shots of his C64 and SX64 based setup.

BTW, stamba mentioned there hasn't been much traffic on the forum in another post. He is right. The forum is there for you to use, so, please feel free to use it. If you have any suggestions for new categories or other, feel free to put up a post in the Everything Synth section.

Update via Stamba on the Matrixsynth forum post:
"Yes the C64c looks like the C128.. and btw the C128 is quite the same size as an Amiga500

Some audio examples :
http://stamba.free.fr/c64/Stamba_-_p64_REC0066.mp3
http://stamba.free.fr/c64/Stamba_-_p64_REC0069.mp3

In these 2 mp3s.. bassline is 100% c64 with any external effect."

Me @ Industrial Records Studio 1980

flickr by Chris_Carter_. You can find some general info on Chris Carter on wikipedia and of course his official website. He is probably best know for his work in Throbbing Gristle and Chis & Cosey. Throbbing Gristle is considered to be the foundation of industrial music. Chris has been known to drop by Matrixsynth.



click here for the full size shot.

caption:
"I recently found this self-portrait of me and my gear at the Industrial Records studios (Martello St.) in 1980.
The gear is...
(Left side - top down): Boss PH-1 phaser pedal, Simmons ClapTrap, Roland SRE-555 Chorus Echo, Roland SH-7 Synth, Boss DR-55 Dr.Rhythm, Roland CSQ 100 sequencer, Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm.
(Centre - top down): Self-built digital delay, Accesit Noise Gate & Compressor, Roland System 100M (M-191J): incl. Gristleizer, BBD Module, VCO, VCF, ADSR etc., Roland System 100M (M-191J) rack containing self-built modules: incl. VCO, VCF, ADSR etc.. Boss KM-4 mixer, Self-built effects unit, Boss CE-2 Chorus, Boss BF-2 Flanger, Roland 100M M-181 Keyboard.
(Right side - top down): Auratone 5C speakers, JVC amplifier, TEAC cassette deck, Seck 6-2 audio mixer, Casio M10 keyboard.

NOTE: I still have (and still use) the Boss pedals, the BBD module and the Auratones."

AESNYC07: Arturia Origin

click here for a video overview of Arturia's Origin on Sonic State. The video covers the latest design, some audio and touches on the architecture, shipping dates and price.

Top 5 Greatest Samplers - Episode 2

via Sonic State. You can find the episode 1 here.

Oberheim Matrix-12 Modded

images via this auction. Spotted by Chris.
"This is a classic Oberheim synthesizer! It belonged to a professional musician and powers on. It has been modified for pressure sensitivity and separate audio out."
Anyone know what the pressure sensitivity mod might be? The audio outs I'm guess are the individual outs for each voice on one of the side panels of the Matrix-12 although there aren't any shots in the set.

Navs Modular Lab - Livewire Modulators

via Navs:

"given the current interest in Livewire, I've uploaded some tests of the Vulcan and Dalek modulators. Files can be found here."

The Hampshire Jam 'Jam'

"an evening of improvised electronic music will once more take place on: Friday 19th October 2007 at The Millennium Hall, Liphook, Hampshire"

click here for more info.