Roland System 100 Schematics

includes:
# Mainmodule 101, mechanical oversight
# Mainmodule 101, VCO
# Mainmodule 101, VCF, VCA
# Mainmodule 101, Powersupply
# Sequencer 104, mechanical oversight
# Sequencer 104, block diagram
# Sequencer 104, schematic
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EMS VCS3

click here for some amazing shots of the EMS VC3 - note it is also for sale (more info at that link). Be sure to check these out full size. I was given the OK to mirror them as well.

via mono-poly.

"The 3 inputs on the right are for voltage controlled waveshape. This machine is in very good condition for it's age and the mods are nice done to."

THE SQUARE (T-SQUARE) - PRIME

YouTube via bassa5112. sent my way via Dave. synths come in at 2:09
Takeshi Ito (Lyricon (EWI) )
Masahiro Ando (g)
Hirotaka Izumi (key)
Toyoyuki Tanaka (b)
Tohru Hasebe (d)

BBC2 Culture Show ft. Soulwax

BBC2 Culture Show ft. Soulwax

Uploaded by Frauleinnoise

novelty synth functions

Remember the novelty synth? Here's an image of it's main functions.

NAMM: Alesis SR18

Finally, a successor to the Alesis SR16. Anyone know how long the SR16 was in production? It leaves me wondering if it holds the record for the longest production run of any electronic instrument in the sense of synths, sequencers and drum machines.

"Alesis knows drums. The legendary SR-16 ignited the drum-machine market in 1990 and has remained a classic ever since. The SR-18 is designed to meet the demands of today’s musicians.

Introducing the SR-18. Following in the tradition of its ancestor, the SR-18 is loaded with cutting-edge drum kits, electronic drums, hits, and up-to-date percussion sounds for any modern drummer. From hip-hop, to country and everything in-between, the SR-18 has you covered.

The integrated effects engine includes Reverb, EQ and Compression for customizing the sounds to your liking. Since the SR-18 can be powered by AC or batteries, it ensures that whenever you need to lay down a groove, you're fully-equipped.

The new era of drum machines is here, only from Alesis.
_Large, 32MB sound set with percussion bank and bass synth
_Built-in Effects- Reverb, EQ and Compression
_Battery Power for max portability
_Pattern Play Mode enables different patterns to be triggered from the pads directly
_Mute/Solo Function for parts- Drums, Bass and Percussion and per pad within a bank"

WNAMM08: Plugiator – An 8 Synth DSP Box

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.
You can find all NAMM videos by Sonic State here.
Update: Some interesting notes and a question on the Plugiator after watching this video:
In a prior video he referred to the audio input for use with the vocodizer only, in this video he says you can use it with the synth engines as well, so this is good. However, in this video he mentions or implies that you need the PC editor for extensive editing as the hardware only has five knobs? This is actually a show-stopper for me. I'm interested in the Plugiator as you can basically get the same synth engines as the Creamware ASB boxes in one device, but if you can't edit all the paramaters w/o the use of the PC, it kind of kills it for me. Anyone out there confirm this either way?

WNAMM08: Surfin Kangaroo Sequencer Updates

Be sure to check out the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: CME VX and UF Keyboards – More For Your $$

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.

WNAMM08: More Korg n VOX Bits

Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.