korg ms 50 & sq10 demo

YouTube via throbgoblin
"a simple 12 step looping sequence with analogue bass squelches from the korg ms 50 patch synth."

minimal MnM2 tb303 tr606 tr909 machinedrum elektron modular

YouTube via frankieserious "MnM2 - Frankie Serious recorded in May,2008 - Sirius rec.studio"

FPGA Music Synthesizer

YouTube via lcircuit. "fm synth"

Clavia Nord C1 versus Hammond B-3

YouTube via hammondrebuilder
"This video is a comparison of the new Nord C1 to a 1965 stock Hammond B-3."

ARP 2600 Service Manual

via this auction
"ARP 2600 SYNTHESIZER
116 Unbound (Loose) Black and White A4 Pages - Double sided
Plus three A3 Pages with Schematics - Double sided
Contents:
* Signal Flow 1.1 - 1.3
* Checkout, Calibration & Repairs 2.1 - 2.24
* Tuning 3.1 - 3.3
* Assembly & Disassembly 4.1 - 4.3
* Keyboard Adjustments 5.1-5.4
* Maintenance Aids 6.1 - 6.4
* Schematics & Board Layouts 7.1 - 7.9
* Parts List
* Service Revisions"

Alesis Andromeda A6

images via this auction

Oxygene 8 Cover Featuring SonicProjects OP-X and Stringer

via Georges
opxstringer_oxy8poropat.mp3
"I made it only with VST’s. Mainly with Sonicprojects OP-X (OBX emulation), Sonicprojects Stringer (string ensemble emulation).

Otherwise I used GS201 (emulation of Roland tape echo), Waldorf Attack (for some drums),

Waldorf D-Pole (to filter), Audiodamage Phase 2 (emulation of the MU-TRON BI-Phase),

And Dasample glaceverb for reverb."

Clear Plexiglas Module

Ian sent this into the SDIY mailing list. I thought it was very cool and asked him if I could put up a post for others to check out and he gave me the OK. Thank you Ian.

"I had an idea quite a while back to make a modular synth with clear plexiglas panels because I love seeing everything. Well, it fell through back then because the drill bits I was using constantly cracked the plex. I got a step-up bit recently and peered at my pile of plex, grabbed a scrap and drilled a couple holes. No cracking this time. There was much joy. So, without further ado, I give you the front panel for a Baby 10 sequencer... I can't remember where I got the schematic, but the name on it is M. Herrmann."

As always, click the image for a larger shot.

SDIY UK 2008

Just a reminder that SDIY UK 2008 is coming up next weekend.

Arturia Origin final release almost there

via the Arturia news letter:
"Yes, we’ve said it several times, but today we are extremely close to releasing Origin. The synthesizer is now fully working and we are wrapping up the sound-design. Production of the hardware is nearly complete so shipping is just around the corner. Once again, thank you for your patience.
Future Music UK got its hands on the much anticipated machine earlier this year and had this to say in its July issue:
'The Origin is so much more than a hardware embodiment of Arturia's famous software. The ace up its sleeve is the ability to patch together the various components of the synths on board to build your own virtual hybrid. So now you can take the oscillators of the Jupiter 8 and filter them with an ARP 2600's filters. Each synth is broken down into modules, and these modules can be numerous and lashed together in whatever chain you like. It's this flexibility that is Origin's unique selling point... you really are building your own modular synth and one that's capable of sounds that no other synth could make. We were well aware of the synths power - and it certainly sounded superb at the demo.'

Musically yours,
the team at Arturia."