MATRIXSYNTH

Thursday, May 01, 2008

E-Mu SP12 Turbo

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* incl. 'turbo' expansion (double sample memory)
* latest OS v2.6 (incl. Midi Sample Dump)
* new internal battery (buffers the sample memory)
* incl. 5,25" floppy disk drive with connection cable
* 6 extra single outputs (unfiltered)
* same sampler and sequencer engine as the sp1200 !!!
(difference is only memory and internal disk drive)

ELKA EM-44

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"Rare vitange sound module from italy. Key-less version of Elka EK-44. It is a digital synthesizer that employs frequency modulation (FM) synthesis just like the Yamaha DX-7.

* 4 operators frequency modulation (FM) synthesis
* Polyphony : 9 voices
* Multitimbral : 8 voices.
* Générators : 2 DCG 4 op. stackables (2 sound per DCG).
* Enveloppes : one per op.,one global (ADSR + sustain).
* Filter : 1.
* Sounds : 64 presets + 32 prog.
* Combis : 16.
* LCD (32 car.).
* Stéréo outpouts + headphones
* MIDI in/out/thru
* pedal input
* Externe: RAM or Rom cartridge
* Dimensions : 37,5 x 31 x 10 cm (Lxlxp)
* Weight: 6 kilos
* production year : 1986"

xpander_xt_micron

flickr by AmbientDesigns
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Oberheim Xpander
Waldorf Microwave XT
Alesis Micron

Rhodes Chroma Service Policy Guide

via Chris on the Rhodes Chroma list: "New on the site this month is Fender's Service Policy Guide for the Chroma. Thanks to Steve Grom of Fender for this information."

Here's an excerpt:
"1.1 Warranty Period
Rhodes Chroma synthesizers are warranted to the original purchaser only against defects in materials or workmanship for one full year from date of purchase.

1.2 Limitations
The warranty becomes void if the serial number is defaced or removed, or the product has been damaged by alteration, misuse, accident or neglect. Any warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS implied by law is limited to the duration of this express limited warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to State."

Be sure to check the full policy here and then check out the rest of the Rhodes Chroma site. It is probably the best site dedicated to an individual synth out there with "over 250 pages of historical and technical information compiled, written and edited by Chris Ryan." The Chroma Polaris is covered as well.

Hermann Seibs Hauptseite

click here for Herman Seibs Huptseite Synthesizer sub-site. You will find the following listed along with images and information on each:

Emax
Emulator III
Fairlight CMI IIx
Wavestation
PS-3100 [pictured here]
PPG System
Microwave
Microwave XTk
Waldorf Wave
SH-101
MonoWave
Verweise

Can't read German? Here it is in Googlish.

Creamware Minimax ASB

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This was originally posted on MATRIXSYNTH-B, minus the additional images.

No synths in the garbage.

vintage pink minimoog

flickr by autoamerican79

"ain't it freakin' grand like, "Holy crap that's the best synthesizer i've ever seen in my life!!" grand?!

i'm sorry, i'm too excited...i love synthesizers soooo much!! "

Bent Fest 2008 Minneapolis Starts NOW

"Finally the last stop of the Bent Festival 2008. If you are in or around the Minneapolis area or don’t mind traveling there, please stop by the Intermedia Arts Center Thursday May 1 through Saturday May 3rd to check out the finest experimental artists Mid West has to offer in one place. Along with international performers that traveled specifically for this event. Workshops will begin on Friday with tutorials on HighlyLiquid’s MIDI kits and on Saturday there will be a wide range of classes for every skill level."

More info on GetLoFi.