Ultravox 1984 setup jpg

via gcoudert on VSE.

CHOPPA ELECTRIC IMPROVISED MUSIC FESTIVAL

More info on this Singapore event on SoNiCbRaT.

The Pluto 3000

via vout:

"It shows an amazing (DIY?) synth, the Pluto 3000, I've never seen or heard of it before, but it has some great features, including the enormous patch panels, 4 mod wheels, ribbon controller etc. There's lots of other good stuff on this site, unfortunately (for me) it is in Czeck.

Cheers, vout"

If anyone can read Czeck, please comment or shoot me an email with more info on what the page says. I'm most curious as to the story behind it. You can find the page with more images and info here. The following is the module list:

" * 3x VCO s PWM na bázi CEM 3340
* 1x Low Frequency VCO
* 1x Ring Modulation
* 1x VCF 24dB HP/LP
* 1x VCF 12dB HP/LP
* 4x ADSR
* 1x ADSR Control
* 3x LFO
* 2x VC-LFO
* 1x Envelope Follower
* 1x Sample & Hold
* 1x Wave Form Processor
* 1x Color Noise Generator
* 1x 6in MIX
* 2x 3in MIX
* 3x VCA
* 2x Interval Divider
* 1x MIDI -> 6xCV+portamento/1xGate
* 1x 3oct. Keyboard
* 4x Modulation Wheel
* 1x Joystick
* 1x Ribbon Controller"

Roland GR-500 on Aliens Project

More images here via sequencer.de.

KX25, KX49, KX61, AND KX8 USB KEYBOARD STUDIOS

Keyword is "STUDIOS"
"They also feature a range of drum, guitar, bass, keyboard and other musical phrases built in, minimizing the need for complex manual MIDI data programming. Complete compositions can easily be created with just one finger. Of course Yamaha keyboard know-how acquired and refined through years of experience offers feel and response that provide optimum musical control and comfort for smooth production."

More info on Yamaha's site here. Under the specifications and features I see reference to a 342 type arpeggiator which I'm guessing is the implementation of the above.

"The KX Series features a built-in arpeggiator with more than 500 pre-programmed phrases. Select an instrument and style, then simply hold the appropriate notes on the keyboard to play or enter the MIDI phrase data. For example, a guitarist could create a demo by entering all the required parts other than guitar by using the arpeggiator, and then overdub the actual guitar tracks. The KX Series makes it easy to create background music for your home page, backing for solo practice, and much more."

You can find the arpeggio list type here. Now we just need a built in multitrack step sequencer.

Pro One Session

via Resofreak's public channel. via sequencer.de.

microKORG vs Moog Minimoog

YouTube via nickeax. via Nusonica.
"A sound off between two great synths. The Mini is my 1974 D model."

Update via Nick in the comments: "Here's some images of the waveforms: link"

Roland TR-606 The Beast

images via this auction, via the Matrixsynth Forum.

"Roland TR-606 with 'The Beast' modification. This is by far the best 606 mod available, implemented to the highest quality by the designer. This mod doesn't come cheap. I'm gutted to let this go, but one of my monitors died over christmas, and I need to raise funds fast for a new set. Amazing condition, and awesome sounds.

Separate outs and kill buttons for all sounds, as well as the following tone controls:

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modular synth circuit bent sequencers

YouTube via bubagoo
"This video shows two casio keyboards, a drum toy, switch sequencer, mini modular synth and analog sequencer all linked together.

I built the modular synth and sequencer based on schematics from
http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/
If you want to get into building analog synth gear, but don't know where to start, go to this site!!! Super helpful, tons of info and he has lots of circuitboards for sale.

The switch sequencer is the blue box second from the left. This is the central brain for this whole operation. Schematics for this piece can be found on my website:
http://www.casperelectronics.com/fini...

This is used to trigger the drum toy (rehoused in the brown box to the left) and is also triggering the casio keyboards which are pretty quiet in this video. The switch sequencer is also outputing a clock pulse which is being fed to the analog sequencer which is controlling the analog synth. What you get is a link between circuit bent instruments and analog synth gear."

Sequential Circuits Prophet 600

YouTube via ludwigtrap
"In 1982 Sequential Circuits introduced the worlds first commercially available MIDI synthesizer; the Prophet 600. This noise maker was built for slasher films, prog-rock and is a riot to play."