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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

MFB 502

images via this auction
"The full analogue MFB-502 is a drum computer with versatile sound and intuitive realtime control. Its easy, TR-808 style, integrated step sequencer offers memory locations for 72 rhythms and 8 songs. The following instruments are included:
Kick Drum with adjustable Attack, Pitch, Decay and Level. 2 programmable pitches. Individual output.
Snare Drum with adjustable Attack, Noise, Pitch and Level. 2 programmable pitches. Individual output.
Hand Clap with adjustable Attack, Tone, Decay and Level. The number of virtual claps can be programmed.
Tom with adjustable Attack, Pitch, Decay and Level. 3 programmable pitches.
Bongo with adjustable Attack, Pitch, Decay and Level. 2 programmable pitches.
Cymbal with adjustable Attack, Tone, Decay and Level and individual output.
Open and Closed Hihat with adjustable Decay and Level and individual output.

The stepsequencer has memory locations for 72 rhythms and fill-ins. The 8 programmable songs allow to chain up multiple rhythms.
The additional stereo output is used alone or in combination with the individual outputs. MIDI In: The MIDI Input allows dynamic triggering of the internal sound sources by any MIDI source - keyboard or sequencer. The sequencer can also be synchronized to MIDI-Clock.
Dimensions: W/H/D 175 x 38/72 x 125 mm. External power supply included.
· 7 analogue instruments
· integrated 16 step sequencer
· 26 controls for Attack, Decay, Pitch and more
· Kick and Snare each programmable with two different pitches
· Tom programmable with three different pitches
· Memory locations for 72 rhythms and 8 songs"

Audio demos HERE

Korg Trident MK1

images via this auction

"Korg Trident vintage analog synthesizer. It is an original MK1 version which is more rare than its counterpart .... the MK2."

via baptman
Anyone know the main differences between the two?

Synthesizer von Gestern - Rhodes Chroma Tracks

You can listen to two Rhodes Chroma tracks on the Rhodes Chroma site. You will also find the full track listing with notes for Volume 1. This is a follow-up to these posts.

via Chris Ryan in the comments of this post. Chris actually hosts the excellent Rhodes Chroma site.

Flying GX-1


YouTube via cnxww893. via Failed Muso.
"this is how the GX-1 was delivered. It must be interesting for many people to see GX-1 flying."

GX-1のチューニング how to tune GX-1

Ausin and Roland JP-8000

via CatSynth. Note the wood sides and what looks like a custom paint job.

LIBRATIONS OF THE MOON 18/08/2008

You might remember this post on Liberations of the Moon. You can find pics and notes from the show here. The DIY synths are by Zul of luzart.net. He actually just started DIY synths about 6 months ago. Be sure to check the others out.

The bottom image is our friend sonicbrat at the performance. You might remember sonicbrat from these previous posts.

Photos by Yuan Zhiying

Moog Prodigy Analog Synthesizer


YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

Moog Prodigy Analog Synthesizer (demo of various filter and envelope settings, Sync, FM and more);
sequenced by the SCI Pro-One (CV/Gate) and triggered by the Roland TR-606 "Drumatix"
drums: Roland TR-606

no external effects or EQ used

This video demo is not a musical statement, only demonstration of the sound possibilities of the instrument.

more info: http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72"

KORG DS-10 Pre-orders on Amazon

It looks like the pre-order page is up: Link

$39.99

AquesTone and EMX


YouTube via Denkitribe
"A traditional Japanese melody with a vocal synthesizer and a groovebox."

ENSONIQ ESQ-1

flickr by Neil Vance
(click for more synth scans)

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