Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter

images via this auction

"Its great sound is due in part to the classic analog Roland technology in its filters, modulation capabilities and a thick cluster of 16 analog oscillators at 2 per voice. It comes in a 2 space rack-module."

Note the M-64C Memory module

SNIZZ - SNOMP DIY Synth Drum

images via this auction

"A 3 unit rack, with an ADV Snare and an ADV Bass. I named the snare "SNIZZ" and the bass "SNOMP".

Snizz was from a magazine called "Shaved Snizz" that my friend Brain H and I always thought funny (we never read it) and "Snomp" is kinda from a Ventures song called the Twomp (It's not the Twist it's not the Stomp...)

SNIZZ! Great analog Snare - ish drum sounds. Great sweeps!

SNOMP! Analog Bass Drum

FUN!"

circuitastrophe

http://www.myspace.com/circuitastrophe

Also see Reed Ghazala's Be-In Event.

Bluesynths Meeting, Kufstein 30./31. August 2008

Bluesynths_Synthesizer_Meeting on Sequencer.de

Info: http://www.bluesynths.com

via sequencer.de

Two Hand Band - History of the MPC

"An MPC, or Music Production Center, was THE tool for hip hop artists in the studio in the 1980s. It fell out of fashion for a while, but now, it's back. The MPC has moved from the studio to the stage and all kinds of performers, from rockers to rappers to classicly trained musicians, are utilizing its beat making abilities. One MC will take us through the MPC transformation, as we see, hear and talk to different kind of musicians, and even non-musicians, who are making this technology the oldest newest trend in music making."

Bruce Haack Update

Check out the video added to this post.

Devo - Private Secretary (Live 1973 @ Kent State University)

YouTube via jabberwalky.

Note the Minimoog. via Waveformless where you'll find a really interesting fact regarding David Bowie's involvement with Devo. Check it out.

"Devo - Private Secretary , followed by Mark doing the "Headache Solo". The performance was in the Recital Hall at the Music & Speech Bldg at KSU"

Keytar - Song For Michael

YouTube via DrRyman. via the worst keytar videos ever on oobject.
"A tribute song dedicated to Michael Thomas Spears, one of the great guitarists of our times. Live performance by Dr. Ryman"

And of course...

Brilliant Key Solo!

YouTube via t0asta
"A sexy lady plays a rock solo on a keytar."

Spot the keytars.

Analogic ACS - Analog Control System

"Analogic-ACS makes pro audio equipment used by musicians, DJ's, sound designers, and studio engineers, Our range of products and services include the ACS analog control system and the custom design and manufacture of original analog synthesizers, studio equipment and synthesizer modules."
via Deviant-Synth.

iTouchMidi - Wireless MIDI for the iPhone

"iTouchMidi turns your iPhone / iTouch into a hi tech midi controller

Use your iPhone / iTouch touch as new generation midi controller for your favorite audio DAW or VJ performance tool

(Networked OSX 10.5 mac required)

iTouchMidi is an amazing new suite of apps for the iPhone and iPod touch featuring multiple controllers using innovative touch screen interfaces and the device accelerometers

We are looking for user feedback on the best user interfaces implementation"

http://www.itouchmidi.com/

It's available in the iPhone AppStore as iTM MidiLab for free. Note that it does require OSX 10.5 running ITM OSX, also a free download.