Dubsounds Vintage Drum Player and the KORG KR-55

I previously posted on Dubsounds back on May 16, 2006. Back then it was on their MOOG Polymoog page.

Recently Kris wrote into the Analog Heaven email list with links to images of three version of the KORG KR-55, the original, the KR-55B revision 1 and the KR-55B revision 2. I asked him about putting up a post and he pointed me to the source of the images, the Dubsounds KR-55 info page.

You will find more info including history, images and samples as well as sample sets for sale. To check out the samples, click on the "Listen To My Beats" button. A player will come up in which you can select the KROG KR-55, and other drum machines. A drop down with the presets for each will come up. You can select any and listen the full rhythm.

Be sure to check out the rest of http://www.dubsounds.com/ as well. BTW, for a more virtual experience with classic drum machines, also check out Audio Playground.

BTW, Kris is looking for service manuals of the K-55Bs. If you know of where to find one, please comment or shoot me an email. My contact info is on the right of the site - just do a search on the page for contact.

My kitten plays keyboards better than me.

YouTube via hamsterdunce
"An outtake of a recent video interview I made for SonicState.com when my Himalayan kitten (Dusty) steals the show and starts playing synth music behind me that actually sounds pretty friggin' good. That jerk. It's bad enough that he's better looking, but I figured I at least had all the talent up in here's."

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 with Duron

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"This is a Rev3 Prophet-5 that we just pulled from our warehouse. The physical condition is beautiful and, amazingly, it actually still works fairly well. We will clean and service it as we do all our vintage synths. But for now, here is Duron playing it."

Studio Electronics Omega-2

images via this auction

TRIADEX MUSE

images via this auction

"From the hometown in which it was designed, we are offering a beautifully preserved TRIADEX MUSE sythesizer. A very historic item, as the sequencer in the MUSE is considered the very first digital instrument ever!, designed by two engineers from MIT, Marvin Minsky and Edward Friedkin. An extremely rare piece only about 240 of these were ever made, and not typically available for commercial sale. This piece is in excellent working condition. The woodwork is also in excellent shape. As you can see from the photos, the faceplate, writing and original lights have all been very well preserved also. The unit also comes with a detailed manual. The synth has a great sound, which can be monitored both through a built-in speaker, as well as an external speaker that can be easily connected through the back. The sequencer for this item is very unique and unusual. Controlled by sliders in the front of the unit, the MUSE was designed to have the capacity to actually select notes and invent themes, as an early experiment in artificial intelligence. By adjusting the sliders, one controls how these themes develop. A very interesting compositional tool! Great for anyone with an interest in electronic music. What more, the synth has a classic, haunting and musical sound. -the Smithsonian Institute selected the MUSE for display in their musical instrument show\ -among other musicians, film composer Tony Lusis featured the MUSE in the theme for the movie "The Call of the Spirit." -featured in the TV show "The Wonderful World of Popular Science," in which the MUSE is used to compose a two-part invention. A very special piece for any synth enthusiast, or electronic composer."

MOOG Minimoog Model D

images via this auction

Flat Minimoog

KORG Electribe ES-1 MKII

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"# ES-1 mkII Specifications (subject to change):
# Number of parts: 12 (One Shot=9, Slice Part=1, Audio In Part=1, Accent Part=1)
# Sampling Frequency: 32kHz
# Maximum Sampling Time: 95 (mono) / 47.5 (stereo) seconds, saving to internal memory
# Number of Samples: 100 (mono) + 50 (stereo)
# Memory: 128 patterns, 16 songs
# Master Effect: Delay (Normal, Motion Sequence, BPM sync)
# Insert Effects: 11 types (Reverb, Flanger/Chorus, Phaser, Ring Modulator, Pitch Shifter, Compressor, Distortion, Decimator, Isolator, Resonance, Filter, Modulation Delay)
# Sequencer: (Pattern) 64 steps maximum per part, motion sequence, 1 parameter per part, 64 events, One Shot part=4 parameters, Audio In part=3 parameters, Accent part=1 parameter, Delay=2 parameters, Effects=2 parameters : (Song) 256 patterns maximum per song, event recording: 43,700 events maximum per song
# Output: L/MONO, R (1/4" phone jack-mono x 2), Headphones (1/4" stereo phone jack)
# Input: AUDIO IN (1/4" stereo phone jack, Level switch LINE/MIC, Gain adjustment knob)
# External Memory: SmartMedia (4 to 64MB, 3.3V)
# AD/DA conversion: 20-bit linear
# MIDI: IN, OUT, THRU
# Power Consumption: 6W
# Power Supply: DC 9V (AC adapter)
# Accessories: AC adapter (DC9V, 600mA)
# Dimensions: 11-3/5"W x 8-3/5"D x 2-1/5"H
# Weight: 1.6kg / 3 lbs"

Music Tech Pro Performer (3 of 3)

YouTube via Hiddenfortress. You can find Part 2 and 1 here. via brian c.
"Here it is the Pixelh8 Music Tech Pro Performer for the GBA and DS. Sign up @
www.hiddenyouthrecords.co.uk for details of when and where it will be releaased."
Update: Be sure to check out 6:13 for a nod to Matrixsynth! Thank you Pixelh8!!! :)

Promising Technique

YouTube via zfan88. via filip_t on the forum.
"Test recording demonstrating live manipulation capabilities of av sampler setup operated by Zambari. Drums played by Arszyn. Human beatbox samples taken from http://vjkungfu.tv/archive/av-challen..., under Creative Commons licence. "

ML-303v4 modified

flickr by pac209

"this ML has some unique mods, square wave PWM (sounds great), waveform pot, extra-low cutoff switch, extra short decay pot, overdrive...has MIDI too"

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Roland TB-303 clone