MESSE08:Melodyne Blows Our Minds

More Melodyne. This time via Sonic State's Musikmesse coverage. If you haven't already, be sure to see this previous post on Melodyne.

Close Encounters ARP 2500 for Sale

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via Brian Carrigan:

"I have had it for over a decade and after much thought, hesitation, and swearing I never would... I think it's time to sell.

ARP 2500 (main cabinet and both wings) + keyboard.

Modules included:
(3) 1023 dual osc, (3) 1004t osc, (1) 1004p osc, (1) 1045 voice, (2)
1027 10X3 seq, (1) 1050 mix seq,
(3) 1006 filter / amps, (2) 1047 multimode filters, (1) 1036 dual S&H/ random voltage, (1) 1016 dual noise & slow random voltage, (1) 1005 Mod / amp, (1) 1003 dual ADSR, (2)
1046 quad ADSR, (1) 1002 pwr
supply, and keyboard with (1) SP-2 mono keyboard module, and (1) SP-4 duophonic KB module.

The skinny...
As far as I can tell, this was the last one built by ARP in 76' so even though it's 32 years old, it could be the newest remaining 2500. I am the 4th owner and the history as told to me by the seller was that this was the visual prop used in the filming of Close Encounters in 76' It was then purchased by Lucasfilm / Skywalker sound in Palo Alto and used for 8-10 years as a sound design machine. That was the Star Wars trilogy era so who knows, it could have designed the blaster doors or imperial droids for all I know. It was then sold off to make room for the hot new mirage samplers & DX7s. Ah, the 80's...

It is in excellent condition. Uber-ARP tech, Phil Cirocco repaired & calibrated all of the bad modules when I bought it and they are all still running strong. I haven't had any issues since and have no doubts it will still be running in another 32 years.

I have restored it to the best of my ability including finding every single colored slider cap (matching original color code of course) The original dual keyboard was destroyed in the making of the movie but was lucky enough to find another single manual one which contains an SP-2 and SP-4 module. Basically it's 2 octaves of reverse black keys in the bass range to control 1 voice and a duophonic 3-octave on top. Add 2 sequencers playing up to 3 note chords each plus a couple of S&H modules firing more voices and you've got a sound like Jerry Goldsmith's score to Logan's Run. Original owner's manual included as well as any extra slider caps & parts, calibration procedures, slider color code, etc.

You don't see these pop up very often, especially with both wing cabinets. Also, typical ones that I have seen for sale don't have nearly this module selection. Due to it's history, full module compliment, being restored, and in turn-key working condition, i'm obviously not going to part with it cheap.

If anyone is seriously interested... repeat... SERIOUSLY, please shoot me an email and make an offer. A local Los Angeles buyer would be greatly preferred as this is large, heavy, and fragile but if someone out of town or country really wants it and can line up a shipping company to professionally pack it and take responsibility, then i'm open.

pic of young speilberg and Dodds who recently passed away can be found in the special edition dvd of CE3k."

Update: this item has been sold.

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Audiosurf - Featuring Ishtar

YouTube via CosmicD.
"I'd think it was as goofy as the song itself, to try this in audiosurf, however you can't score many points with this as it's a light accoustic song. It's a song by Ishtar and they won the preselections for eurovision 2008 here in Belgium. The addition of some beats help by boosting audiosurf points :)"

Nord Modular USB Board Installation

YouTube via daswesen. See this post for more info.
"How to install my nord modular USB board inside..."

Siel MDP 40

images via this auction

"Siel MDP 40 Midi Digital Percussion Machine. This rare vintage Italian drum machine features a midi in,out, and pedal. Also included is the manual and generic adapter. Its measurements are 13&1/2 inches by 6&5/8 inches by 2 inches. Its shipping weight is four pounds."

Siel Orchestra 2 part 1

Siel Orchestra 2 part 2

YouTube via derrytift2. via Nusonica.

Chris Carter's Musicaid Clap Trap

flickr by Chris_Carter_. Yes, this Chris Carter.

This item is actually up for auction here along with a number of other instruments from Chris.

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"This is my original (rare) 1970s' Clap Trap, which differs slightly from the later Simmons version of the same name.

It uses 100% analogue circuitry to create handclaps, which in all honesty are not realistic... but are quite unique sounding nevertheless. Stored in various cupboards for nearly 30 years, I'm now selling it on eBay.

Note:
It was used on a number a early Throbbing Gristle recordings (notably: Twenty Jazz Funk Greats)."

Moog

flickr by abkeating2000

"Horniman Museum moog - Dulwich"

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Blade Runner Synth Jam

YouTube via EnvelopeGenerator. via Nusonica.
"The opening titles from 'Blade Runner' by Vangelis on a microKORG and an ARP Axxe. I can't make an Axxe sound like a CS-80, of course... but then again, who does? :P"

Ensoniq Mirage how to make wavesamples that fit

YouTube via totaltwit

"A crash introduction into making wavesamples for the Mirage. This demo is quite intensive and explains some crucial detail. This is not a fully comprehensive presentation, there are a number of ways to make wavesamples, this is just a starting point. This vid will only interest these who own an Mirage and find pressing those buttons a chore."