MATRIXSYNTH

at 3/09/2008 11:18:00 AM

images via this auction via Rob
"Brief specifications:
8 note polyphonic analogue synth. 16 oscillators, 2 per voice (Triangle/ Sawtooth/ Square waveforms on both oscillators) . Multimode filter: 4 Pole Low pass, 2 Pole Band pass, 1 Pole Band pass, 2 pole high pass modes. 2 EGs. 2 LFOs. Ring modulation. Cross modulation. Sync. Very programmable glide, independant for each osc. Sequencer. 40 user memories. 40 presets. Beautiful sounding 3 position analogue chorus unit.

Superb for string and pad sounds. Great sync sounds ("Laserharp" for example) sounds. Lush resonant sweeps. You name it, this synth is possibly the finest sounding poysynth ever made!

Check out a full in depth review here.

To hear how this synth sounds check out this Youtube:

YouTube via Sharpblue
"Paul Wiffen demonstrates a 1984 Elka Synthex. Most famously used on Rendezvous as the Laserharp sound by Jean Michel Jarre. Paul also originally programmed the original presets. Also used by Geoff Downes and Stevie Wonder - a beautiful synth sorely missed.
For more info and DVDs goto www.museumstudio.co.uk"

at 3/09/2008 11:11:00 AM

image via s o n i c b r a t who has this, a Marion MSR-2 and Oberheim Matrix-1000 for sale on the forum.

at 3/09/2008 11:03:00 AM

flickr verbos

"I finally went back and got this module working properly. It's an 8 channel quantizer. (In this case calibrated to chromatic 2 volts/octave but calibration for 1.2v/oct or 1v/oct would be possible too) and a dual 4 stage shift register. All voltages will swing 15 volts. Well, almost. It's about 13 volts on the shift registers and 14 on the quantizers."

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at 3/09/2008 10:55:00 AM

* semi-modular, fully-analog
* 3 VCOs, 24-dB-lowpass-filter
* 37 patch connectors
* integrated MIDI/CV-interface
* MSRP: 580,- Euro

"MFB-SYNTH3 is the semi-modular version of MFB’s Synth-II. It trades memory locations and MIDI-control off for 37 patch connectors that allow breaking and modifying the internal routing. Put single MFB-SYNTH3 components under analog sequencer control or let the whole unit interact with your existing modular-synthesizer-system.

MFB-SYNTH3 works as a stand-alone synthesizer without the need to patch any cable. The classic formation of VCO-VCF-VCA is pre-wired internally, complete with essential modulations. Therefore, you can play the SYNTH3 just like any other synthesizer using its MIDI-input. In addition, it may integrate into a full analog environment using control voltages – and benefit, unlike MIDI, from infinite continuous parameter resolution.

MFB-SYNTH3 offers a complete set for powerful and versatile synthesis: three VCOs with hard-sync, 24-dB-lowpass-filter with resonance, noise generator, ring-modulator, two envelope-generators, two LFOs and VCA. Technically and soundwise SYNTH3 is identical to MFB’s euro-rack-modules. However, the MFB-SYNTH3 comes in a compact format that is easy to take with you and faster in use. Your ideal analog partner on stage!

MFB products are sold at your musical instruments dealer. If you can´t find any reseller closeby we will also sell the MFB-SYNTH3 directly within Germany. The price is 580 Euro (incl. VAT plus 10 Euro shipping, cash on delivery)." LINK

at 3/09/2008 10:50:00 AM

flickr by thijshere
(click for more - there are some great shots in this set)

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Waldorf Micro Q

at 3/09/2008 10:42:00 AM

via haaplaj on VSE

"I was in Stockholm recently and had some time to wonder around. So I decided to visit the "Musik Museet". A little museum of music instruments, some of to be tried out also. There was some harps and cempalos to try out, nice. Also spotted an AKS synthi"

There's a close-up of the EMS flyer at the thread.

pic of Bennys (ABBA) Yamaha GS1.