Friday, April 04, 2008
Doepfer MS 404
Roland TB-303 emulation
MS-404 specifications
MS-404 review
via Pawn Sphinx on the forum
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Anyware Instruments InSEQt Sequencer 3
YouTube via tomabeman
"The new Anyware Instruments Sequencer controls the Anyware Instuments Semtex XL Modular and the TMSS/Theis Modular. The upper Sequencer controls the Percussionsound from the Semtex and the Cutoff-Groove at the TMSS/Theis. The Lower Sequencer controls the pitch from the TMSS/Theis. Rythmical groove with the Fm-modulation of the Sequencer-Clock. Transposition via Keyboard in Quantizer. Have fun"
SCI Prophet VS + Pro-One + Roland Juno-60 by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"digital pads and sounds: SCI Prophet VS
analog pads: Roland Juno-60
bassline: SCI Pro-One triggered by the TR-606
drums: Roland TR-606
live played, no overdubbing, no sequencer software, mono recorded, no external effects used"
Futuristic vintage sign - MOOG * A NEW DIMENSION IN SOUND!
YouTube via bigcitymusic
"http://www.bigcitymusic.com
Here is a really cool vintage (1970's) sign that Big City Music owner, Roger Cordell, purchased in the 90's. Bob Moog saw it in January, 2000 and commented, "Wow, there are not many of THOSE out there." He should know.
Can you guess what synth you are hearing on this? The audio is not exactly great. It was recorded using the built-in video mic. Sounds cheesy. Mmmmm cheeeeese!"
Blue Synth Heaven

via Kevin of Audio Playground, home of a vast amount of synth info and some online virtual versions of classic gear you can actually play.
The knob section on top of the Emulator is "a JLCooper filter box. It adds ADSR for both filter and amp. about 1/2 way up it will self osc. It makes some really crazy synth sounds on it own."
Rare Chromaton 14 Analog Video Synthesizer
images via this auction
"extremely rare analog video synthesizer from the 1970's. Here is an opportunity to purchase a piece of history. The Chromaton 14 was designed and manufactured by Ralph Wenger in 1977, and released by BJA Systems. It originally sold for $ 9,500 USD, and there were approximately 120 units sold. As of today, less than 8 working units are known to exist. This may be your only opportunity to own such a rare video synthesizer. The Chromaton 14 is a fairly small video synthesizer, approx 18 by 18 inches square. It includes 2 camera inputs with color quantizers, but can also generate fairly complex color images without any external inputs. There are six pattern generators that can be sent to each of the chroma keyers (there are 10 preset patterns in each). The beauty of the Chromaton is that it can be played like an instrument. There are two motion generators in the upper right which can control the movement of the patterns. When the patterns are combined with the camera inputs, truly psychedelic imagery results. The pattern generators and motion generators can be set to respond to an audio input. All of the switches and knobs on the front panel are 0-5v, so this would be ideal to modify for voltage control (and for use with a modular synthesizer). Since there are two camera inputs, the system is ideal for video feedback applications.
My unit was recently serviced and cleaned. I have tested all the pattern generators as well as the camera inputs and controls. The camera inputs were designed to be used with broadcast cameras. They must be synced to the Chromaton with a genlock/sync signal. If you want to connect consumer cameras, you will need to use a timebase corrector or video mixer to syncronize the cameras/video sources with the Chromaton's sync signal. I am not including this equipment; you must provide this on your own.
I am including the schematics for the Chromaton 14, in case it needs future service. As with all vintage equipment, I am selling it as is. I guarantee that it is working and will arrive functional; however, there is no warranty on this item as it is vintage analog synthesizer equipment.
Here is a sample video showing a few basic patterns, the response to audio, and that the camera inputs are working. The video shows only a fragment of what this synthesizer is capable of. Be aware that the camera used is a consumer video camera which is not syncronized to the Chromaton, so the picture fluctuates. If a timebase corrector or video mixer was utilized, the image would be stable:
Chromaton-14 Demo
YouTube via sydilaxe. via Bryan
"Demonstration of Chromaton 14 video synthesizer. Camera inputs are not synced, so they are not stable."
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