Korg X-911 w/ guitar - Pt 1

Korg X-911 w/ guitar - Pt 2

YouTube via ZonkOut
"Gary B lends more of his visionary guitaring--this time with detuned bass octave."

KORGS! SQ-10 KR-55 X-911

YouTube via ZonkOut
"KR-55 into the X-911 (dry and wet outputs panned left and right). KR is sending trigger pulse to step the SQ-10, which is sending CV to the X-911."

The synthesizer & electronic keyboard hanbook

via this auction

"by David Crombie, The Synthesizer & electronic keyboard handbook.Dates from 1984. Book is in excellent condition.Excellent articles on analog synthesis among other subjects and great pictures of vintage instruments such as the Mellotron, Fairlight, Moog modular, etc"

Maartist's Music Pack DX-II RAM 4 Cart

via this auction

"This is a Maartist's Music Pack DX-II RAM cartridge for Yamaha keyboards. It reads on the side of the box, "for Yamaha products using RAM 4 cartridges provides 256 RAM memories - 4 times standard cartridges." I believe that these work on DX series keyboards hence the designation of DX-II."

MOOG The Source

images via this auction
"*16 programmable patch memories
*Touch panel for digital precision
*Instant editing and program storage
*Pitch and modulation wheels
*Rear panel tun9ing and interface connections
*2 oscillators & dual ADSR control, Noise generator
*Single & multiple triggers
Two 88 note real time sequencers
*24 note programmable arpeggiator
*digital sample & hold
*programmable sequencing of voice changes
*program storage on standard cassette"

KORG VC10

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"in April 1978, Korg unveiled the VC-10, the first vocoding musical instrument that was practical for use on the live stage. Much easier to operate than a synthesizer, anyone can use the VC-10 on the very first try. Just talk into the microphone while playing the keyboard and you'll hear polyphonic music with the unique characteristics of your voice. A wide range of controls lets you mix the "dry" microphone sound with the simulated sound, add vibrato, and even use the octave switch to change a male voice into a female chorus effect.
Instead of playing the keyboard, it's also easy to take any other kind of audio signal (synthesizer, electric guitar, tape recorder, etc.) and make it talk. This is unquestionably the most unique and exciting new instrument in years."


Margie Plays the VC-10 (previously posted here)

"Over a MS-20/Moogerfooger Delay percussion track."

Korg VC-10 "Vocoding itself!"

YouTubes via ZonkOut (BTW, do a search for ZonkOut on the top left of the site and see what comes up. You can do this for any name or for that matter, word on the site)

Spectral Display - It Takes A Muscle - Nederland

YouTube via smm122. Spot the synths.
"Live TV - Nederland Muziekland 1982 - It Takes a Muscle [To Fall In Love] - StudioMichelMulders"

Moog Little Phatty an' Ciat-lonbarde Trimin

YouTube via opsysbug
"Ciat-lonbarde "trimin" triple theremin
(www.ciat-lonbarde.net) into filter cv
input on Little Phatty. Mash it up !"

Minimoog Keyboard Maintenance

This came in on the Lords of the Mini list. From The MINIMOOG Model D - Technical Service Manual

"Section VIII: Keyboard Maintenance
Occasionally il will become necessary to clean and adjusl the keyboard. The contacte, although gold plated, may become dirty, conlaminated, or corroded. When conlacts become poor, noises and erraíic sounds may be generated while playing the instrumenL
To service lhe keyboard, the bottom cover must be removed. This cover is held on with 8 wood screws. If the keyboard compartmení is found to be excessively dirty, it should be blown out with air first.
Avoid touching the buss bars Or the spring contacts with the fíngers since hand oils and perspiration will cause corrosion. Under normal conditions, any dirt can be removed by spraying the assembly with a light coating of a high grade contact cleaner. At the factory, we use and recommend Cramolin®. If this is not availabie, TV tuner spray may be used. Do not under any ciTcumstances use abrasives or abTasive tools, since this will destroy the goldpiating. If spraying does not cure the problem, try wiping the buss bar with a cotton swab in the área of the problem key OT keys.
Sometimes it is necessary to adjust the spring contacts for more tension. This is done by bending the spring so thal it is closer to the buss bar. It is easiest to bend at the end nearest the mounting board. In ali cases, the "pitch" contact must occur before the "trigger" contact. The pitch buss bar is nearest the front of the instrument. The trigger buss bar is in the center, and the third buss bar nearest the rear of the instrument is not used and therefore need not be cleaned or adjusted.
To clean fhe keys, use a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap solution. Never allow solutions or spray cleaners to run down between the keys. Avoid harsh solvents, since the keys are made of plastic and may be dissolved. Scratches may be removed with a plastic or automotive poiishing compound. Waxing the keys is not recommended."

Electro Harmonix EH - 0400 Analogue Mini Synthesizer Demo

YouTube via derrytift2
"Watch this space for auction details... One thing I forgot to mention in the video was that I have also replaced the pitch bend slider."