August 2008

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KORG Vocoder

Jorrit Dijkstra's Lyricon Site, Cwejman and The Lyricons

Via Jorrit Dijkstra's Lyricon Site:
"The Lyricon is an analog electronic wind synthesizer made in the 1970's by Computone. These days a small amount of aficionados (such as me!) still own and play one of the three models...

My Lyricon Driver and the Cwejman S2 analog synthesizer. The S2 is an pre-patched analog synthesizer with CV inputs (NO MIDI INVOLVED!!), modified by Wowa Cwejman to work with the Driver. The Lyricon Driver's Wind output goes to extra added EG and VCA inputs on the Cwejman S2, the Lip output to the S2's Filter Cutoff, and the Bend Up (pitch) output to the S2's Tune input. But other connections are possible too."

You will find samples on the right pane of Jorrit's site.

Also check out The Lyricons where you'll find some resources including manuals, brochures and schematics as well as links to other Lyricon sites.

via Mr. Array.

The Lyricon link below will take you to some previous posts here on MATRIXSYNTH.

Moog The Phone Controller

images via this auction

"This auction is for a MOOG The Phone Controller. It powers up great, but I am unsure of how to properly test this unit. I attempted to do some research this, but came up empty handed. I know that MOOG is famous for their Synthesizers, but I have never heard or seen anything like this. This is truly a great piece for any MOOG enthusiast. It includes power supply, and phone cord. The unit itself is in great condition, with no major blemishes. Good Luck!!"

According to the MOOG Archives, in 1983: "Sale of company to management. Emphasis on Contract Manufacturing. Attempt to enter into telecommunications market with a microprocessor-controlled "feature telephone", initially named "Telesys 3", later "The Operator". Design and manufacture "Song Producer". Develop "SL8" and build prototype. Maintain repair operations for Moog products. Produce the "SSK Concertmate" synthesizer for Tandy Corp (Radio Shack)."

Cat and synth

flickr by Andrea Marutti

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KORG MS20

Sauerkraut Novation K-Station

flickr by mprat (click for more - there are some cool shots in this set).

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Novation K-Station

Sequence 15

Cornutt has launched a new blog called Sequence 15 to discuss synths and electronic music. Check it out. via Cornutt on the Matrixsynth Forum.

Blade Runner - The Dream

YouTube via eisdorne. According to Mark Smart on the AH list, this clip features the Roland VP-330 choir sound. The soundtrack of course is from Vangelis and is know for his use of the Yamaha CS80.

Roland Juno 60 DCB Polyphonic Synthesizer Vintage Keyboard

YouTube via this auction

BOSTICH TENORI-ON NORTEC

YouTube via bostich1.
"ramon bostich (nortec) playing live his nortec sounds on the tenori-on
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An Analog Synthesizer for the 21st Century

"A collection of schematics for a complete, accurate and versatile analog synthesizer. Designed by well-known synthesizer guru, Thomas Henry, this is a comprehensive set of plans guaranteed to delight and challenge the advanced DIY enthusiast."

via brian c via lulu.com.