Thighpaulsandra's Clisto Modular

via Thighpaulsandra:

"Here's a pic of part of the modular setup I used for the Clisto EP.

Synths L-R from top
2 ARP 2600s
Synthi AKS
2 Synton Fenix
Plan B/Doepfer/Cynthia racks (all Doepfer modules modified with Plan B style knobs)
Oberheim Dual SEM/MiniSequencer Modularised with midi
STS Serge Panel
Kenton Pro 4
Roland SPV-355
Oberheim DPX-1
There's a few holes in the racks made by my sick RSF Kobol which has gone for repair and my old Serge system which is being rack mounted." follow up to this post.

CalArts Plan B Analog Synthesis Symposium Jan 14-25

"Peter Grenader will be teaching a six-class course at California Institute of the Arts during the upcoming 2008 Winter Interim in room B-305. Schedule as follows:

Week 1: M/W/F 4:00–6:00
Week 2: TH/F 4:00–6:00

Credit Hours: 15

This class is limited to CalArts student body. Alumni may contact the CalArts School of Music to determine if you are eligible.

Curriculum will include a detailed overview on the operation of CalArts' new Plan B system, as well as in-depth instruction on the principles and practices of additive and subtractive analog synthesis which will include both theory and analysis of various electronic works which utilize analog technology.

Please note that Morton Subotnick will be returning to CalArts during the interim to teach two multi-session classes. One is 'Creating with New Media', and another entitled 'What Music really Is" which is also in B-305 and precedes the Plan B classes the first week. As well, Barry Schrader will be teaching an electro-acoustic flavored single session class which runs after mine next Friday

Photos the new CalArts system wil be posted here next week. It's nice, we think you'll like what you see!."

Access Virus TI Snow

link

via Mr. Array

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"