elektron anniversary editions

via bleepology where you will find more info.

Philips / Brother PCM 100 Composer Digital Sequencer

via this auction

"Philips / Brother PCM 100 Composer Digital Sequencer
Very Rare portable digital sequencer from Philips / Brother
Somewhat of an oddity - tape based sequencer, with FM style digital synth
Playable with membrane keyboard, 100 onboard fm sounds
Fully featured rudimentary sequencer, with step and realtime input, 4 channels
Record results or data to inbuilt cassette! (see photos for details)
This unit also includes connectors for a guitar strap, or similar
uses 6 AA batteries (included), or a 9v power adaptor (not included)
Unfortunately, no english manual is available for the pcm 100, but a German language copy is available here"

Update via audiblesmiler (at) audiblesmile dot co dot uk:

"At one point in my career I ended up as the Technical Manager for the group within Philips that supported this gizmo.

(I remember how I found that out too - one day I found a stash of them in a store cupboard, and called the Philips Support main product support line to see if they could put me through to the tech support for it. Every time I tried it was busy, so after 3 or 4 attempts I asked if I could have the name and number, which they wouldn't normally give, but since it was an internal call, they trusted me. They gave me my own name and number...)

I've got a copy of the English user manual, and I'm happy to take requests for individual copies until I can get it scanned in and PDF'd. If there's enough demand I can do that over the coming holidays."

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SH09 - Part 1

YouTube via soundxplorer
"Roland SH-09 for sale on Ebay. Some sliders really need cleaning. You can hear the intermittent slider action when I start adjusting the pulse width modulation in this video. (Part 1 of 3)"

SH09 - Part 2


SH09 - Part 3

Top 20 Weirdest Instruments - The Optigan

see the write-up on Sonic State

Song Created with Dimension Pro

YouTube via CakewalkSoftware
"Dimensions library includes tons of thumping bass, grand piano, searing electric guitar, kickin drum kits, a full orchestral suite, instruments from around the world, and more. The library also explores the worlds of techno, trance and electronica, providing a comprehensive collection of synth leads, electronic basses, lush pads and gripping atmospheres. With such a library, making compositions like this one is possible."

Zorch at Sussex University 1976

flickr by basilb

"Basil and Gwyo at the end of a Zorch concert at Sussex University in 1976. The show was promoted by Hamish Macdonald who also took this photo.

Equipment consisted of 3 EMS Synthi A synthesizers, 2 EMS KS Sequencer keyboards, an EMS DK2 keyboard, an EMS Synthi HiFli effects unit, an EMS Frequency Shifter and a Sony reel to reel tape recorder for echo.

There was also a full lightshow provided by John Andrews and Mac Moody, sadly not visible in this photo due to the use of flash.

PA system was by Tony Andrews who went on to found Turbosound and now runs Funktion-One."

Minimoog Patches

YouTube via PeterAlbrektsen.
Playlist:
Kit Watkins Minimoog lead setting
Keith Emerson moon chord Minimoog setting
Keith Emerson Minimoog patch setting for Tarkus
Trilogy Minimoog patch by Keith Emerson.
trumpet, trombone, and tuba patches for Minimoog

AudioCubes at Brussels Geek Girl Dinner 9

flickr set by percussa
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via http://percussa.com/

Reaktor Spiral Sequencer in Kore 2

Reaktor Spiral Sequencer in Kore 2 from Create Digital Media on Vimeo.
"This is a demonstration of some creative possibilities using the new Spiral Sequencer Reaktor ensemble in Kore 2 with different Koresounds, including synthesizer, guitar, piano and drum / percussion sounds.

Big ups to madman Lazyfish for programming the Spiral Sequencer."

The Moog Guitar with Moog Filter

I was a little slow in posting this one as it is a guitar. I checked out the official Moog Guitar site and saw this in the feature set:

"MOOG FILTER - control the frequency of the built-in, resonant Moog ladder filter using the foot pedal or a CV Input."

That and Moog gets a post. Not to mention the green. We likes the green...