Yamaha TX816

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"This TX816 is an 8 module rack-mount Yahama DX7 in good condition.
The TX816 is a monster DX synthesizer.
Each TF1 module is basically a DX7 condensed down to a single circuit board with almost no front panel controls. Definitely designed for use with external hardware and software controllers the TX816 allows you to easily carry around up to eight DX7s! Software such as MOTU Unisyn, Emagic SounDiver, or even another DX7 can be used to program the sounds in each module via MIDI.
??Each TF1 module consists of a 16-voice, 6-operator digital FM synth engine. So a complete TX816 with all eight TF1 modules would offer up to 128 voices and 48 operators! Each TF1 also features an indepednent balanced audio out (XLR) and MIDI I/O.
Note: On module #3 the memory protect button is stuck. Every other function and button works properly on all modules.
Serial # 3125"

Hartmann VS

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"Neuron VS is a PC and MAC compatible application. The package includes Nuke - an ergonomic hardware controller, built of steady aluminum and attachable to the computer via the USB connector.

Neuron VS is basically built on the same sound engine like the Neuron Hardware Synthesizer. It is coming with a highly sophisticated graphical user interface that perfectly interacts with the hardware controller box. Neuron VS includes 2 Resynators, the Blender module, the Mod- and Slicer Module, a Silver Unit (Multimode Filter plus Time and Frequency Effect unit) and 7 ADSR Shapers (for more details see feature list). Compared to the Hardware Synthesizer, Model maker, Surround capabilities, 4 levels / 4 times Shapers, high-end Delay and Reverb (and - obviously - the beautiful, luxurious user interface of the Keyboard version) are not included.

Neuron VS ships with 300 sounds and 200 Models. Its sound and sound shaping capabilities are amazingly close to those of the Neuron Keyboard synthesizer. This instrument will meet the expectations of many musicians out there, that do not have the money to spend on a Keyboard version - or who simply want total integration of the Neuron into their virtual studio setup.

The Nuke Controller box
With the button you select, which of the Neuron VS Modules is being controlled by the stick:

* Resynator 1
* Resynator 2
* Silver

It is not possible to work on the settings of those Parameter groups without Nuke.

Nuke offers 4 freely definable endless knobs (encoders), that are being set on a third page of the Neuron VS software.

Nuke is a valuable piece of hardware, that was designed to perfectly fit in your hand. It is made of aluminum and offers exactly the same kind of stick controller and encoders you find on the Neuron keyboard. The hand rest is made of special soft synthetic material.


Nuke is included in the Neuron VS software package.

The Resynator Page
The Resynator page allows for the real time setting of all Resynators’ parameters. The Resynators give access to the very heart of a sound. Neuron VS features 2 Resynators - each capable of driving one Model.

Neuron VS comes with a huge variety of Models (ca. 300). The Resynators (and Silver) need , the hardware controller to drive the parameter sets represented by the two bubbles on this page (and the bubble on the silver page). All movements of Nuke’s stick can be recorded in real time and stored as part of a sound.

Additionally, Neuron VS includes 7 ADSR shapers, that are switched by simply clicking on one of the smaller icons.

The Blender offer 10 different settings to merge and mix Models or parts of Models together.

The Silver Page
Silver includes a very powerful multimode filter ( 24dB low pass, 12dB low pass, 6dB low pass, 6dB high pass and band pass) plus two multi effect units. Cutoff and Frequency are being controlled crosswise by the stick or one can use the scrollers to set the parameters separately.

The Frequency FX Module includes a high end EQ / Compressor, Distortion, Ring Modulator, Decimator and SP Warp Effects. The Time FX Module includes Stereo Spread, Left/Right Delay, Flanger, Phaser and Chorus Effects.

Silver includes a dedicated ADSR Shaper for the Filter. All Shapers can be set to Repeat Mode - adding one more very flexible cyclic effect.

Besides that, the silver page is the home of the Mod and the Slicer. Mod represents an LFO. Slicer is a Neuron exclusive Module that allows for cyclic “3 dimensional” modulations.

The Nuke Page
On this page of the software the setting of the freely definable endless knobs (encoders) is being managed. Select the parameter you want to control for each knob and store the setting together with the sound.

Features
* Innovative and award winning neural synthesis engine (template driven Multi-Component Particle Transform Synthesis with real time controllable synthesis model parameters, Artificial Neural Network controlled adaptive sound analysis for the parametric transformation of musical monophonic and polyphonic sounds)
* 2 Resynators, each with 3 Scape and 3 Sphere Levels, Stick recording and Playback function per parameter level
* 1 ADSR envelope per Resynator with definable depth per parameter level
* 1 amplifier envelope per Resynator (ADSR)
* 2 definable free envelopes (ADSR)
* Blender module for manipulating one timbre (from resynator 1) with the properties of another (resynator 2)
* 8 different blender types
* Modulation module Low frequency oscillator with 12 waveforms
* Slicer module for the generation of multidimensional, cyclic modulation with 12 waveforms
* Silver module with multimode filter (24dB lowpass, 12dB lowpass, 6dB lowpass, 6dB highpass, bandpass)
* 1 Silver (ADSR) Envelope
* Frequency FX Module with EQ / Compressor, Distortion, Ring Modulator, Decimator and SP Warp Effects
* Time FX Module with Stereo Spread, Left/Right Delay, Flanger, Phaser and Chorus Effects
* Over 250 Models included (Strings / Percussion / Pianos / Pads / Reed / Plugged / Basses / Drums / Solo Instruments / Bells / Brass / Voices EFX / Loops / Organs, etc.)
* Each Model can be manipulated with 12 Parameters (6 x Scape / 6 x Sphere Parameters) that have been detected when analyzing the original sound.
* 10 different Parameter sets - depending on the specific Model characteristics
* Over 300 Sounds included
* hardware controller with 4 freely definable encoder knobs, 1 stick controller, 1 select button / 3 LEDs (connects via the USB port of your computer)

System Requirements
PC
* Windows Version: XP
* Processor: Intel Pentium III, IV and compatible processors
* Minimum Processor Speed: 850 MHz
* Recommended Processor Speed: > 2 GHz
* RAM minimum: 256 MB
* RAM recommended: 512 MB
* Harddisk space: 2 GB
* VST 2.0 compatible host application
* Soundcard: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo

Mac
* MAC OS Version: OS X 10.2
* Processor: G4, G5
* Minimum Processor Speed: 800 MHz
* Recommended Processor Speed: > 1 GHz
* RAM minimum: 256 MB
* RAM recommended: 512 MB
* Harddisk space: 2 GB
* VST 2.0 compatible host application
* Soundcard: 44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo (all MACs)"

Quasimidi Rave-o-lution 309

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"The Quasimidi Story
Quasimidi was a german manufacturer located in Kirchhain, Germany. Since 1988 the company´s new location was Rauschenberg, Germany. At first the company worked on the MIDI-market. Later it is well known as a producer of Synthezisers. Quasimidi was founded by Freidhelm Haar and Jörg Reichstein in 1987. Nowadays Quasimidi is out of business...

Quasimidi Rave-O-lution RELEASE DATE WAS IN 1996

LIST PRICE: $1295 STREET PRICE: $899

THIS IS A VERY RARE LIMITED PRODUCTION MODEL DUE TO LEGAL ISSUES FROM OTHER COMPANIES THEY 'BORROWED TECHNOLOGY FROM'."

Anyone know what this is in reference to? It seems vaguely familiar, but I forget.

Yamaha CS60 Combo Synthesizer Service Manual

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Anyone know what the "combo" is in reference to?

JoMoX XBase09

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"XBase09 Instrument Features:
* The sound generation of the Bass Drum is completely true analog, being realized with true discreet circuitry. The number of its parameters (tuning, decay, etc.) and the amount you can vary the parameters exceeds those on vintage drum machines. The XBase09 can provide kick drums ranging from very extreme, hard and punchy kicks, to pure 808-style booms, with ultra deep sub basses down to 25Hz and decay times which will exceed vintage instruments. If you choose, the Xbase09 also allows you to tune the kick drum chromatically, allowing you to create the very purest basslines you've ever heard coming from a kick drum. The Bass Drum, having 8 parameters for control (in addition to volume), is a complete instrument itself.

* The sound generation of the Snare Drum is also completely true analog, again being realized with true discreet circuitry. Once again, along with its increased parameter control, the Snare Drum offers two oscillators which, when detuned, offer the convincing sound of a Cowbell.

* The sample-based Hi Hat/Percussion section features Open/Close HiHat (of course), along with Rimshot, Claps, Crash Cymbal and Ride Cymbal. This section, which also features Tuning and Decay parameters which are much more variable than those on vintage instruments, uses original vintage 6-bit samples with true analog sound processing, translating into powerful and cutting electronic percussion instead of polished, clean and polite sounds. Each sound can also be individually reversed (individually by step!). Also, a white noise sample has been included to throw extra spice into your pattern.

* All parameters on all instruments are digitally controlled and storable. Every parameter knob sends and receives midi data. So, if you'd like to do wild sweeps, extreme filter changes, or linear tuning rides, you could simply twist the knob, edit the data in your midi sequencer and sent it back. And, because all of the sound parameters have direct access into the sound generation circuitry, they work extremely fast!

There is also a full sequencer in the XBase09, please see the Jomox website below for information on the sequencer features also included in this great analog drum synth.

XBase 09 Drum Machine info from JoMoX website:
We'd like to think that the Xbase09 is the ultimate analog drum machine. Certainly, that's what we've tried to create. Yes, we have built the Xbase09 to offer the very best in sonic analog quality by using today's best technologies offering advanced parameter control. But we've tried to take the Xbase09 much further by including a knob-filled interface, each knob sending and receiving its own midi data. We've included storage memory for storing your favorite patterns, sounds and songs. We built 2 flexible, analog LFO's into each unit. We've included what we feel are advanced implementations of Groove/Shuffle and Accent functions. We've included control over 3 external midi tracks. And we've done this all in a compact casing which is just as much at home on the road as it is on your desk in the studio. And finally, yes, we've included the real wood side panels (no extra charge!). Rock on.

Full XBase 09 drum machine description on the JoMoX website here
Audio samples of the JoMoX XBase Drum Machine here"

Ableton Startup Screen

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The Shape Of Things That Hum

Uploaded on Feb 1, 2011 The Soundtrack of Zapresic

"Mini Moog 00:12
Vocoder 09:45
DX7 20:19
Fairlight 30:27
Simmons 40:12
TB-303 50:27

TB-808 1.01.01
Akai Sampler 1.11.20

The Shape of Things That Hum
is a synthesizer documentary series that first aired by Channel 4 in the UK during 2001.

The series focused on electronic instruments that helped shaped modern music, with every episode focusing on a specific instrument. The episodes were broadcast between 01.30am and 01.41am, and featured musicians talking about classic vintage synthesizers, including the DX7 that defined the sound of the 1980s.


Production company Allied Forces
Producer Jacques Peretti
First broadcast 2001
Original channel Channel 4 (UK)
Genre documentary
No. of episodes 8
Length 11 minutes (episode)

Episodes:

Mini Moog (15-01-2001) - Cult electronic instruments that helped to shape modern music.

Vocoder (22-01-2001) - Developed as a scrambling device in World War II, includes interviews with Orbital and Rick Wakeman.

DX7 (29-01-2001) - Synthesizer that defined the sound of the 1980s. Interviews with Vince Clarke and Nick Rhodes.

Fairlight (05-02-2001) - Computer based snthesizer offering sampling, digital recording, sequencing and editing. Includes Nick Rhodes.

Simmons (12-02-2001) - Includes producer Arthur Baker talking about making "Planet Rock".

Roland TB-303 (19-02-2001) - House innovators Coldcut and Orbital discuss the Roland 303 synthesizer.

Roland TB-808 (26-02-2001) - Includes producer Arthur Baker, plus Ray Keith talks about the importance of the bass.

Akai Sampler (05-03-2001) - Instrument that helped fuel the rave scene and the white label explosion"

Old post before Google video was laid to rest:

The Shape Of Things That Hum - Minimoog


The Shape Of Things That Hum - Roland TR-808


The Shape Of Things That Hum - Roland TB-303


The Shape Of Things That Hum - Simmons Drums


The Shape Of Things That Hum - Vocoder


The Shape Of Things That Hum - Fairlight


The Shape Of Things That Hum - Yamaha DX7


The Shape Of Things That Hum - AKAI Sampler


I actually put the AKAI Sampler vid up here.

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Roland System 100 and pig.

Spectralhead Audio SilverBox

Another TB-303 clone, this one from Spectralhead Audio.

"At the beginning of the 80s, a new bass synth appeared on the market. Aimed at bass-guitarists, it featured an in-built sequencer with slides and accents. Only about a decade later did it become one of the most popular instruments in certain styles of acid, techno, house and trance music. Since that, numerous copies and software and hardware emulations have been born, which all try to grasp the character of this wonderful synth. We did our best to reincarnate this instrument as an authentic-sounding, convenient and easy-to-use VSTi plugin. Countless hours were spent on analysis and measurements, with the goal of making the most-authentic sounding emulation. As a result of the research, SilverBox was born, 25 years after the creation of the machine.
.: Features :.

* Authentic monophonic analog bassline emulation
* Easy-to-use interface
* Oscillator with saw/square waveforms
* 18 dB/oct. analog modeled multimode filter, lowpass/highpass/bandpass modes
* Sequencer with piano roll, accent & slide
* Variable pattern length (1-16)
* Advanced randomize functions
* 16x oversampled distortion with minimum aliasing (soft, hard clipping, soft foldback, hard foldback)
* Optimized DSP code using SIMD instructions
* Customizable MIDI CC automation "

click here for more info including sample comparisons.

Rod Hunter - Apache ( Moog ) Only 1 Minute for Demo purposes

"http://www.dariointernet.com

Important: Less than 1 minute for demonstration purposes. Sample taken from a vinyl record copy.

Keywords: I used to own the iranian 7" copy of this when I was a child. I was one or two years old. The iranian jacket appears in this clip. Listening to the wierd sound of this record as a child while looking at the record turning has definitly had an effect on me. 1973 The recording seams to originate from France . Its kind of psychotic , psychodelic ( psicodelic ). I'm sure dance music and hinrg and italo disco lovers will appreciate this. Quite rare and difficult to find. I don't think it is available on cd. Introvabili gliintrovabili"

I had the original video for Apache posted here but it looks like the video is no longer available. I checked YouTube and only found the Apache vs. covers. I have the Prodigy one up in that post. If anyone finds the original let me know and I'll update this post. You can either leave a comment or email me. My contact info is on the bottom right of the site.