The LinnDrum II

Looks like BoomChick will now be called the LinnDrum II. Images send my way via Aaron.
Some info via this VSE thread send my way via MG (note the images are from this month's Future Music magazine):

"LinnDrum II
So no BoomChik but the name now is the LinnDrum II!

Article is in the new Future Music with nice pics (it looks quite different from the Boomchik pics):
2 versions of the new Drum Machine to be Launched:
1 All Digital with Sample playback
2 Digital and Analogue (IE version above but with 4 Voice analogue synthesis-and Evolver type bits and pieces) and 27 extra knobs

Some details:
OS emphasises usability and realtime performance
MPC and 808 style programming on 16 sensitive pads
16 MB flash RAM expandable by compact Flash
Pitch-space synthesis on analogue side
4 outputs plus 4 Analogue outputs (on analogue model)
2 Audio Inputs for processing etc
USB/MIDI in/out
Various processing options and its own individual 'sound'"

Sequential Circuits Pro-One: Protus tweak

YouTube via humanaftertaste.
"Protus tweaking out a vintage analog synth: Sequential Circuits Pro-One. Recorded directly to an Aardvark 24/96. Download the audio in high-quality 128 Kbps (MONO) here"

modular 3

YouTube via klangschrauber.
"i try to make different drumsounds and a synthline with only 2 VCO and 2 VCF only by modulation. this is fun :-)"

analog synthesizer oscar

YouTube via emssynthi100.

Kaossilator Solitaire 5

YouTube via denka51.
"The drum solo of tempo 300 that uses only PGM95."

x0xb0x 227

images via this auction

"modifications from the original specs:
* On/off switch added to back
* Custom face made by a member of the x0x forum
* Rear panel painted with durable black wrinkle paint
* Interior connecting wiring done with wires rather than flimsy ribbon cables included in kit
* Bass boost mod


From the site:
The x0xb0x is not just another MIDI-controlled TB-303 clone. x0xb0x is a full reproduction of the original Roland synthesizer, with fully functional sequencer. The sequencer can be programmed just like the original 303 and can be used to control other synthesizers via any of its various output formats. 128 banks of track memory and 64 banks of pattern memory are stored in onboard EEPROM, no battery-backup is needed!

- MIDI in, out, and thru
- DIN Sync (in or out, selectable)
- CV and Gate (1/8" jacks)
- Audio: headphone, mix-in and line-level out (1/4" jacks)
- Knobs: Tuning, Cutoff, Resonance, Env Mod, Decay, Accent, Tempo, Volume
- Waveforms : Square, Saw
- Computer Controlled: Can save/edit stored patterns and tracks via USB
- 16 step sequencer
- Storage: 128 patterns, 16 tracks saved on an EPROM chip
- Random mode: fill a pattern bank with random notes
- Keyboard mode: act like a monophonic MIDI keyboard"

Zurich DIY Festival Video

click here for the video. via sequuencer.de.

Pictured: Robot playing guitar.

Club Of The Knobs Ensemble Generator and Bode Shifter

COTK Ensemble Generator and Bode Shifter

Click here for more info

via sequencer.de

Waldorf Blofeld Images

via jurij.es.a.szakkor of audioworks hungary: "in case you have a chance to measure the already wrapped gifts beneath the x-mas tree and the box dimension is 453mm(w) x 226mm(d) x 100mm(h), chances are high santa brought to you a waldorf blofeld! ;)
the package:
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the blofeld looks handsome,
built like a tank (just like any other waldorf synth):
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quick start guide and the disc containing the v1.00 and an emergency firmware, the soundsets and the manuals in .pdf format:
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the disc looks kinda sony playstation2 black, hardly readable on pc. might be due to extreme scratches and dirt... (waldorf crew, switch to another disk duplicator service please!)
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the lcd looks sexy:
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my first "bug report"... they printed "50 voices" on the cardbox. ;)
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Roland MC-4

via this auction, via beermaster.

"The Classic Roland Digital Sequencer designed to work with CV and Gate signals from Analogue synths and Modular systems. This provides four independent channels of Gate, 2x CV and MPX (outputs for each channel) with the tightest timing around. This comes with a copy of the original owners manual and runs on 240V. It works perfectly and is in great shape but missing one of the toggle switches for the 'Sync' function - this doesn't affect the use of these functions as its easy to operate the switch with a pen or a screwdriver."

BTW, check out Matrixsynth-b for a Sequential Circuits Prophet 10 Manual + Warranty cards from beermaster as well.