Oberheim Matrix-6 Service Manual and Schematics

Service Manual and Schematics via here.

Making of a drum synth

Just in case you missed the links in the prior two videos by linsoft23, Making of a drum synth is a blog on... the making of a drumsynth. Well worth checking out. I'm subbed and will bring you updates.

The following is an excerpt from the first post.

"Basic Concept
Before starting the first sketch of a schematic i put up a list of general features the drum synth should have. The basic concept is a step sequencer based drum computer with analog sound generator circuitry. The pattern control and programming is done with atmega8 microcontrollers. These are chosen because they are relatively cheap and they can be programmed with very little extra hardware required. The following sound modules will be built:
->Bass Drum
->Snare Drum
->Open and Closed Hi-Hat
->Tom
->Crash
The sequencer should have 16 steps, it should support 4 running modes:
->forward (the standard one)
->backward
-> forward followed by backward
-> random
Beside a clock is supports also a manual advance mode. A 'swing'-mode which enlarges every second note period is not planned currently. The sequencer will be able to control eight instruments whereof six are integrated in the drum synth. The sequencer will have a trigger output to control external equipment. One instrument control line is reserved for a digital sample player which might be added later on. Each trigger pulse will have a normal and an accentuated mode, the amount of accent will be tunable for each sound module separately.
There will be the possibility to store 4 patterns in the internal eeprom of the atmega8's. It won't feature a 'song-mode', i.e. the ability to store a sequence of patterns since it is designed as simple instrument which will be played as 'life' as possible. But we'll see, maybe i add that later on. However it supports playing one pattern while programming another one, as many things else this is shamelessly copied from the tr-808. Thats it so far. Next i will some sound clips of the prototypes of the snare and bass drum modules since i already built as well as some information on my finished synth projects, schematics etc. Beside electronics i play music solo and in a band."

GAKKEN SX-150 by S-CAT

YouTube via PHONICPOTION
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 6 MODIFICATIONS - INC. AUDIO TRIGGER INPUT."

Bass Drum Module Demo

YouTube via linsoft23
"Showing the bass drum module of my drum synth project, for additional info see makingofadrumsynth.blogspot.com"

Sequencer Demo Video

YouTube via linsoft23
"Video Demostrating the sequencer of my diy drum synthesizer project more info on makingofadrumsynth.blogspot.com"

Korg M1 Demo

YouTube via alphacode909
"Hi There Here's a demo of the great Korg M1 ,just a couple of patches i put together that shows the capabilities."

Blacet Products Fall Update

Note this image wasn't in the newsletter, I just found it on the Blacet site.

"Our MD2600 and MD2650 Scanner and Sequential Switch have been bundled as a dual kit or assembled package. This proved to be a popular and money saving feature of our Splitter/Buffer Kit so here it is once more.



Only $130 for the two module combo kit or $174 for the assembled version.

Order today as these are introductory prices.

Please note also that the extremely popular Splitter/Buffer is also on introductory special and will very soon cost a bit more!

Order both today and save!

http://www.blacet.com/store2.html

Check the "New" page in the upcoming days for a video link showing some of the uses of the Scanner and Switch.

Regards,
John Blacet"

KAOSSILATOR KORG

YouTube via XRING79324. via Shepitology.
"korg kaossilator promotion movie コルグ　カオシレータ"

New setup - Night

flickr by pierlooqup

full size

XioSynth 25
Yamaha DX200
Korg ESX-1
Akai MPC1000
Korg Kaoss Pad 3

FAME Digital KX 61 HC

Details in Googlish via Music Store:
"FAME Digital KX 61 HC

The KX 61 HC Fame is the extensive master Midicontroller keyboard equipped for the price musician.

It offers an incredibly good price / performance ratio and sensational controller with endless possibilities knobs and faders. Equipment such as The Breath controller port looking else in this price class usually in vain. 5 einstallbare velocity curves allow the KX 61 to the best feeling personally set.

A split-function and remote control buttons for the sequencer make the KX 61 class thanks to the easy compatibility in a software DAW specify a hardware controller. So it requires no driver. `Genuine Plug'n Play - USB cable plug in - run! And Win XP 32 on Mac OS X to Vista 64!

Features:
* 61 leichtgewichtete keys with aftertouch
* 8 freely assignable infinite knob
* 8 freely assignable faders
* Master volume
* 5 velocity curves
* Keyboard split
* Remote control buttons for sequencer
* USB to MIDI and MIDI Out
* 2 inputs for sustain / damper pedal
* Input for Breath Controller
* GM / XG / GS mode for optimal control of a General MIDI-compatible device
* 10 function keys
* 10 presets
* Operating via USB or AC adapter (optional) possible
* Treiberlose installation under Windows XP and Mac OSX, Vista 32/64
* Dimensions (WxDxH): 1,000 x 340 x 100 mm
* Weight: 12 kg"

via Shepitology
Update via Bill C in the comments: "The english version of the Music Store's page is at [link]. It claims to be a hammer-action keyboard with velocity and aftertouch. Rather unusual for a 61-key synth?"