Roland TB-303 w/ Beast Modification

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"Although there are a limited number of Beast units about, this unit got "left behind" in the serial numbering, and privilege to modification variants not seen before.

# All original components are cleaned and / or replaced
# All tact switches replaced using genuine alps parts (not cheap chinese imports)
# All original leds are changed to blue to match new function leds
# New parts chosen by track record for durability (eg new 'cliff' sockets, as per analogue systems modular etc.)
# New function knobs use genuine/original Roland parts (harvested from other machines)
# Gate in, CV in, Filter CV in, Accent in, and Slide in, along the back edge for ease of MIDI control (with appropriate unit, eg. kenton)
# Fifth unit produced (serial number continuity error)
# This machine has some minor cosmetic imperfections (scuffs) on the metal switch board insert.
# First unit to have VCF output pre-amp modification.

(note: there will be some overlap between this auction and a complimentary 606 auction - check the "view seller's other items" link to see what's still available)"

BLIP FESTIVAL 2008

Blip Festival 2008: The Promo from Richard Alexander Caraballo on Vimeo. Blip Fesitival Website
"Archaic game and home computer hardware is recast into the unlikely role of musical instrument and motion graphics workstation in the BLIP FESTIVAL 2008, a four-day event showcasing nearly 40 musicians and visual artists occupying the international low-res cutting edge. The Blip Festival takes place DECEMBER 4—7, 2008 at the Bell House, and is presented by Manhattan art organization THE TANK and NYC artist collective 8BITPEOPLES.

Highlighting the chipmusic phenomenon and its related disciplines, the festival aims to showcase emerging creative niches involving the use of legacy video game & home computer hardware as modern artistic instrumentation. Devices such as the Nintendo Entertainment System, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Nintendo Game Boy and others are repurposed into the service of original, low-res, high-impact electronic music and visuals — sidestepping game culture and instead exploring the technology's untapped potential and distinctive intrinsic character.

The Blip Festival assembles nearly 40 practitioners selected from the chipmusic movement's expansive global underground, taking care to represent as many as possible of the genre's surprisingly diverse styles, geographical and technical scenes, communities, and traditions. The festival's concert program will be supplemented by daytime events to be announced, including workshops, presentations, and screenings. The Blip Festival's intended result is to provide a cross-section of a movement currently in explosive flux, teeming with artistic exploration, and poised at the cusp of global awareness.

Featured artists in previous editions of the Blip Festival have included Bodenständig 2000 [Rephlex], YMCK [Avex Trax], Herbert Weixelbaum [Morr Music], Jeroen Tel, Neil Voss, new media artist Cory Arcangel, and dozens of others." Blip Festival

The Sound Source: 'Cartoons and Weirdness' – A Tribute to Raymond Scott

"Date: Tuesday 14 October
Price: From £11.50

Curated by Society for the Promotion of New Music www.spnm.org.uk

The Sound Source is now based at Kings Place. It promises to be London’s premier experimental music series.

The first night celebrates the work and influence of Raymond Scott, a lost genius of the 20th Century. Bandleader, inventor and experimentalist – Scott’s career was diverse to say the least. He’s best known for inspiring the soundtracks for cartoons such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and The Simpsons, but in his time Scott also developed the first musical sequencer and even spent time as the head of electronic research and development at Motown Records. This spirit of adventure permeates the night, from the Stu Brown Sextet’s reinterpretation of Scott’s early work to Falco Subbuteo’s experimental electronica (featuring spnm shortlisted composer, Valerie Pearson). The Sound Source regulars no.w.here bring complementary films and The Open Source, curated by Music Orbit provides a unique platform for the best emerging composers and artists." more info

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OXYGENE 4 cover

YouTube via nordlead22. sent my way via fischek. This one goes out to fabio!
"Here's my first, rather rough but totally live cover of Jarre's Oxygene 4. Sequenced from scratch, track by track on my ASQ10. There are no samples. I am playing the 2 main themes ( apart from the swap-over where I give it back to the sequencer to free my hands to adjust channel settings on the desk and allow for the program change) Apologies for the sound quality. Give me your opinions please. Far superior covers at www.zoolook.nl (matt222)

Nordlead 2; Minipops, bass,sequence, 2 themes - second through the Electric Mistress.
JP8000; Pad -through Smallstone Phaser, solina string sound underlaying main theme.
JD800; White noise 'pssssss'
WALDORF Q; squiggly resonant noise at end ( difficult to hear)
CS1X; Eminent string sound
DW6000; White noise through Smallstone."

JM JARRE OXYGENE 6 KORG PA50

YouTube via ouletente
"Better sound or download style : http://olavier.free.fr/Forum/phpBB2/v... KORG PA50"

Spectrasonics Omnisphere VSTi Sound Tour #1

YouTube via musicman2047. sent my way via fischek.
"Heres a quick tour of some of the sounds u get with omnisphere, previewing alot of the arp sounds as they sound gr8. I only installed this today and my playing is a little off so plz forgive ;)"

Spectrasonics Omnisphere VSTi Sound Tour #2 Layering

"Heres a brief exmaple of how you can add layers of sound, up to 8 layers can be triggered. BTW apologies in advance if some of the playing is wack, i aint a live musician :)"

Elektron Monomachine

YouTube via darenager. sent my way via fischek
"Playing techno with the Monomachine"

Personality Test: Steve and Ami Sciulli

On the Pittsburgh Tribune Review

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Life In Balance

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Looking for a Moog under $200

This one came through AH from someone searching the archives. This is real. Note the date.

"To: analogue........hyperreal.org,
From: 99_Effron_Aric.......ljhs.sdcs.k12.ca.us, (Aric Effron)
cc:
Subject: What are the best Moogs (non-modular)
Date: Fri, 5 Dec 1997 13:46:04 -0700

Lets talk Moogs. Is the Minimoog the best choice for a good
sounding non-modular Moog synth? It doesn't seem to have that many
controls-- I want something I can really fool around with--- maybe I'm just
talking out of my rear-- I don't know-- I just need someone to reassure me.
:-) Also-- at the present, I am looking for a good working Moog synthezier
at the price of $200 or below. Thank you very much."

Custom White Moog Prodigy

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