beamz music performance system

YouTube via epiclipsy. "a demonstration of the awesome new product beamz"
It looks like someone took up Stretta's request in the comments of the previous post.
Hopefully the beamz guys will not pull this one. They are definitely getting exposure on all the blogs.
This one via CDM.

Digisound Mod 80 modules - VEMIA

"A very interesting collection of Digisound modules, loose, but generally looking in very good condition. The lot includes: Noise/Sample & Hold; D:A Converter; External Input; Power Amplifier; Dual VCA; VCLFO; VCO; VCO; State Variable Filter; Dual ADSR; VCF (lowpass); and PSU. All chips including the rare and valuable ones (CEM3340s and SSM2040, for instance) seem to be present. Everything seems in good overall condition except that the two connectors which hold the power amplifier circuit board in place are broken, and the board is loose. Sold as seen, untested, with no guarantee of working order, and recommended for someone with good technical skills; but with no reason to believe there is a lot wrong with the modules. A spring reverb tank and what seems to be a spare psu are also included, and a non-matching multiples panel. Packing at VEMIA (a difficult job to do well) will be £10; some literature copies may also be available on request for a small fee."

via VEMIA - Click on Auctions, Search, and search for 5744.

IMJS - New Modular Track via Appliancide

"I posted another track made with just my modular and the 101 on my myspace page. The percussion sound that starts the track is the 101. All of the timing events are divided down from the gate out of the 101. This track should be listened to loud though speakers that can handle some bass. I also embedded a soundclick widget on my myspace page that has some older tracks I've done for the handful of people that enjoy my music."
Also see these posts for more.

Eurorack Modular Planner Update

via contact in the comments of the previous post: "I've made some updates to the planner. Your layout is now saved and reloaded when you come back. You can delete modules by clicking and pressing the delete key. A lot more modules graphics are in now with labeled blank panels for missing images." http://mega.modularplanner.co.uk

The Casio Symphonytron 8000

via Electone Zone were you can find more info.

Specs:
* Two CT-8000 Keyboards
* Dual Keyboard Stand with Integrated Audio Mixer, model CS-200
* Auto Accompaniment unit, model RC-1
* Memory/Sequencer unit MB-1, used RAM-Pack RA-2
* Bass Pedal Keyboard, unit FK-1<;li>
* Volume Pedal, model VP-2
* Two Sustain Pedals, model SP-1
* Two Amplified Speakers, either model AS-10 (small), AS-120 (medium) or AS-1000 (large)

Features included:
* Two 49-note Keyboards
* 8-note Polyphony per Keyboard
* Monophonic Bass Pedal Voice
* 49 preset sounds including Piano 1-4, Honky Tonk Piano, Zimbalon, Synth-sound, Harpsichord 1-2, Celesta 1-2, Marimba, Harp 1-3, Koto 1-2, Taisho Koto, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar 1-3, Electric Guitar 1-5, Electric Bass, Pipe Organ 1-5, Accordion, Bagpipe, Oboe, Clarinet, Flute, Shakuhachi, Wa-wa, Horn, Flugel Horn, Trumpet, Brass Ensemble, String Ensemble, Violin, Cello, and Double Bass.
* 18 Pedal Sounds including Organ 1-4, Tuba 1-2, Bassoon 1-2, Wooden Bass 1-2, Pizz. Wooden Bass 1-2, Electric Bass 1-2, Harpsichord 1-2, Piano and Synth Chime
* 16 Rhythms: Rock, Disco, 16 Beat, Samba, Beguine, Swing 2 Beat, Waltz, Slow Rock, Rock 'n' Roll, March, Cha-cha-cha, Bossa-nova, Latin swing, Swing 4 beat, Jazz waltz and Shuffle
* Versatile accompaniment with two arpeggio and bass variants
* Sustain, reverb, vibrato and stereo chorus"
You can also find more shots here. via André.

L1000643

flickr by greypetcat

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SXSW 08

flickr by Dr. Bleep

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"Thingamagoops at the Dorkbot/Make show."

http://bleeplabs.com/

Build a Pocket Theremin on the Cheap

"Designed by Russian physicist Leon Theremin circa 1919, the two-handed instrument was one of the first ever electronic musical instruments and the first instrument one could play without physically touching it. Thirty years after its invention, the Theremin was popularized by American synthesizer godfather Robert Moog in the 1950s and immortalized in the classic Sci-Fi flick The Day the Earth Stood Still.

A full-fledged Thermin will set you back nearly $400, but with the instructions below, you can build a pocket-sized Theremin-like instrument that won’t break the bank. Unlike the real McCoy which relies on grounded variable capacitance for changing frequency and volume with the wave of a hand, our Pocket Theremin uses variations in light for producing its unearthly vibrato.

Time: 3 Hours
Cost: $18.39
Difficulty: Easy
Parts

* (2) 555 timer IC (All Electronics #; $1.50)
* (2) CdS photocells (The Electronic Goldmine #G14025; $3.00)
* (2) .01 mF capacitors (All Electronics #; $0.60)
* (1) 1K resistor (All Electronics #; $0.50)
* (1) 5K potentiometer (All Electronics #VTP-5K; $1.00)
* (1) 2-Position PCB terminal (All Electronics #TER-202; $0.45)
* (1) 8-Ohm 1” speaker (All Electronics #SK-100; $1.15)
* (1) 9-Volt battery snap (All Electronics #BST-3; $1.00)
* (1) Split-Level shielded box (All Electronics #MB-100; $1.20)
* (1) Hookup wire (RadioShack #278-1224; $5.99)
* (1) 9V battery (available locally; $2) "

You can find the instructions and more on POPSCI.COM
" You can also get a Bleep Labs Thingamagoop for $100 plus shipping.

the office of the future

flickr by mtritter

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You might remember mtritter from his previous images of synths in similarly creative situations - baby stroller anyone?


ARP Sequencer

buchla,minimoog,tr 808,synthex,ems 256 sequencer

YouTube via emssynthi100
"fooling around,sorry about the levels and the poor pic."
The flashing bright light is the Minimoog's overdrive indicator triggered with the audio loopback trick - you take the audio out of the mini and bring it back into the audio in. The Buchla 200e is the more dense multi-colored LEDs.