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KORG Kaossillator

Pamelia Kurstin: Theremin, the untouchable music
"Virtuoso Pamelia Kurstin plays and discusses her theremin, the not-just-for-sci-fi electronic instrument that is played without being touched. Songs include the classic "Autumn Leaves," Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life" and a composition by David Mash, "Listen: the Words Are Gone." Piano: Makoto Ozone."
via TED where you can find Pamela's full bio. via vgermuse.

Synthasonic Eight Stage Phaser Now Shipping

"The Synthasonic Eight Stage Phaser is a liquid sounding phaser that will definitely "stun" you! Check out the audio demos below and hear the sound of our amazing eight stage phaser for yourself!"

click here for more info including samples. There's a good video on installing frac rack modules there as well.

VANGELIS "Chung Kuo" Cover

YouTube via gattobus
"This is one of my favorites Vangelis themes.
So simple, yet so intense...
Enjoy!

Just a note: I used the Nord Modular G2 modules to build a virtual CS80, with the same structure and signal path (It took me about two weeks to build and refine it...)"

Speak and Spell Sell-Off

click here for the auctions.

Pictured: a Circuit Bent Talking Teacher!

Kinda looks like a mini Haken Continuum.

Description:
"Up for auction is a circuit bent Coleco Talking teacher. His name is FREAKENTEACH. This unit is similar to the circuit bent (FREAKENSPEAK) Texas Instruments speak and spell/math/read. It can make amazing loops and bent sounds and random words. The unit will still function as a normal Talking Teacher unit when all the bend switches are in the "off" position.

I have been making strange electronic instruments and circuit bent creations for over 24 years. I have been selling on Ebay for 7 years. I only use high quality new switches,wire and other electronic components in my circuit bent units. So if you are looking for a quality circuit bent instrument, look no further, you have found it.

Here is a list of circuit bent controls:

1 loop switch that will "catch" a sound and repeat it. Endless loops to be discovered!!

1 loop advance pushbutton, push to advance to the next loop.

2 bend/glitch switches that bend the sounds and makes the unit spit out random words.

1 photo sensor with on/off switch, to vary the pitch when you move your hand over the sensor. It is similar to playing a theremin because you don't have to touch the sensor to change the pitch of the sound.

1 reset pushbutton to reset unit if it crashes.

1 volume pot to turn down the volume of the internal speaker.

1 pitch change pot to vary the pitch of the sound from high to low. The pitch of this unit goes way further down than any of the speak and spell/read/math units. Amazing low drones!

1 1/4" audio output to send the signal to FX or an amp. The internal speaker is switched off when the audio jack is plugged in.

1 brass knob for body contact. You can control the pitch of the sound by touching the pitch knob! Touch the holographic foil label with your other hand to drop the pitch even more.

1 pitch change holographic foil front label. One of the coolest features is the added pitch control that touching the holographic front label gives, you won't find this feature on any other bent unit, or as many ways to control the pitch.

This unit will work as normal with all bend switches off . It will work with 4 "C" batteries or with a 6 volt power adaptor.(not included) This unit is designed for live performance, but it also works great for recording sounds in the studio. It can make some amazing sounds and loops! It makes sounds that you can't get from any other instrument! It can sound like a theremin or a spaceman on speed! Great for techno, electronic music,sound FX."

UP Ultimate Percussion Super-Analogue Drum Synthesizer

via this auction

"very-rare ONE-UP "Natural Response Super-Analogue Synthesizer System" made by Ultimate Percussion (UP). . , with the following controls (all knobs): Decay, VCO (sweep & pitch), Balane (VCO to Noise), Noise Filter, Bite, and Output Level. It is fully functional and works perfect! sounds amazing! It takes a 9-volt battery and an XLR cable."

What I don't understand about this auction is that it includes the video below which looks like an Alesis SR-16 repackaged. I watched it and don't understand the connection. If you do, feel free to comment. In regards to the repackaged Alesis SR16, what's up with that? I remember the ZOOM drum machine being repackaged here? What the hell is that? Hows does that work? I'd never expect to see the Andromeda repackaged. If anyone knows how that works, feel free to comment.

YouTube via ionAudio
"Ever wish you could play drums without the whole neighborhood hearing you? ION delivers with the Electronic Drum Kit. Simply plug your headphones into the state-of-the-art sound module and pound away on the ultra sturdy drum pads. The sound quality is pristine and allows you to perfect your chops in privacy. The output of the sound module can be directed into any auxiliary stereo port or PA system when it's time to get loud! "

Roland JX-8P Power Supply Schematics

via link via Gil on AH.

Thomas Dolby's TED Rig

via Thomas Dolby's blog.

You can find Thomas Dolby on TED here.

BTW, if you are not familiar with TED, do check TED out here.

Surachai - Form Twenty-Five

YouTube via thedeepelement
"after receiving a couple of harvestman modules today and a cd ready for my european tour, i decided to incorporate the two. video of me assembling the modular for my live setup and a track from the cd. artwork credit goes to byonic."