TONAL PLEXUS TPX4s

YouTube via AaronAndrewHunt

"I was messing around with different tunings of a Gm7 chord and came up with this. The sounds are coming from the TPX internal synth, except for the drums. Check out the Tonal Plexus at http://www.h-pi.com"

EMS SYNTHI A

via this auction

King Capitol Punishment Sleep Drone Mini analog synth

via this auction

"King Capitol Punishment Sleep Drone Mini. Out of production, this is the little brother to their flagship Sleep Drone. A killer noise, glitch drone analog box of joy! The only flaw is a few light paint scrapes near the row of switches. Works perfectly, powers off a 9V Boss Style DC jack. For full specs, see: www.kingcapitolpunishment.com"

Thowt

via this auction
"Thowt is a sophisticated virtual analog (VA) software synthesizer. You can use it either as a VST plugin in other applications that use VST technology, such as Cubase, or as a stand-alone application. Thowt is very useful when you need hard synthesized sounds; the variety of sounds it can produce is incredible and the range covers simulation of classical analog systems, FM synthesis and a combination of both. It possesses incomparable power of 9 double-oscillators per 1 voice. Sounds for dance styles, techno, DB, hip-hop as well as dark booming sound and leads sharp as a knife can be easily found in Thowt. You can create an unlimited number of your own presets. The Thowt is unrivalled instrument for sound experiments!

When working in a studio, VST plugin Thowt provides you with a range of interesting sounds and it is great when combined with HDR studio Cubase.

It can be used very efficiently as a standalone application for instance for concerts – to get very flexible and a souped-up VA synthesizer, the only thing you need is a laptop, MIDI/USB keyboard or a converter. The price is a real bargain. In comparison with a common synthesizer, you will get an open system which can be configured and is fully upgradeable. You can plug in a second multi-octave MIDI keyboard or guitar MIDI converter.

Basic features
* combination of 3 types of synthesis: Virtual analog, FM, Vector synthesis
* 9 double VCO per each voice; up to 18 generators per a voice
* cross-mix for spectral morphing
* each VCO is independent of the shape of a wave (sine wave, rectangle, “analog” rectangle, triangle, saw, noise, the first oscillators enable vector synthesis), VCO frequency drift (±4 octaves, semitones, subtle frequency drift ±50C), FM and circular modulation
* vector synthesis – 2 oscillators, 256 factory specimen that can be freely used
* FM and circular modulation, 6 operators for VCO 1+2, 4 operators for VCO 3-9
* 2 VCF – LPF, BPF, HPF, Moog type filter, simulation of analog filter in the 80s, band reject, peak
* 4 ADSR – 2 for VCA and 2 for VCF
* 2 LFO + step LFO/SEQ
* effect unit – delay, reverb effects, chorus, phasing effect, flanging effect, parametric EQ, compressor
* polyphony: 1, 6, 11, 16, 21 voices – adjustments to the performance of a PC and simulation of playing analog instruments
* up to 400 basic presets
* get support from our downloadable stylistically distinctive add-ons
* unlimited number of user presets

More informations on http://thowt.com"

Anyone know if this is based on Synth Edit or other?

wearable toy piano

YouTube via satomika00. via Tim
More info on coolest gadgets and engadget

Homemade 555 Synthesizer Schematic

Link to the schematic added to this post.

VAZ Modular 3.03

STL Music VAZ Modular 3.03
"This software is still a relatively undiscovered secret in the world of analogue software synthesizers. And yet, it's regarded by those in the know, as the best for analogue sound. With top awards from all the major worldwide music magazines, you'll be pleasantly surprised when you take 5 minutes of your time to download, use, and hear just what VAZ Modular can do.
Some Key Features
* Unbelievable High Quality Analogue Sound
* Can be used as a Stand-alone application or as a VSTi or DXi
* Multi-timbral: 16 Synths, each displayed in its own window, with its own module configuration
* 16 Note Polyphony per Synth (or per MIDI channel, if synth has multiple CVs)
* 255 Modules / Synth
* 65 fully-featured module types
* Sampler, allowing mapping of instrument and drum samples across keyboard range(s)
* Global Mixer window to set levels and apply effects to the synth outputs.
* Support for both DirectX and VST plugins in the mixer and as a module within patches.
* Real-Time, low latency using DirectX (typically 18-40ms, dependant on soundcard/drivers)
* ASIO support for low latency input and output
* Selectable audio output rates: 11, 22, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96 kHz
* 64bit filter algorithms for better performance at low cutoff frequencies
* 3 types of Sequencer: Notes, Control and Trigger.
* Extended sequencer pattern randomize dialogs.
* Arpeggiator
* MIDI controllable, play from Qwerty or MIDI keyboard/software in real-time
* MIDI control of onscreen sliders and switches.
* Loading of patches by a configurable patch menu and also by MIDI Program Change messages.
* Sample playback straight/voice/wavetable
* Multi-sampling support in Wavetable and WTVoice modules.
* Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger and Reverb effects.
* Connect outputs of any module to the inputs of any other module
* Loads VAZ+ patches and creates modules automatically
* Load/Save Banks of Synths, Synths/Patches, Sequences, Mixers.
* Much, much more... "

New Serge M-odule HEX VCA / MIXER

via carbon111

"The Hex VCA / Mixer consists of the standard (dual) Audio Mixer, a
dual VCA and a (4-input) VC Stereo mixer. Just the ticket for mixing
that palete of Serge colors :)"

MATTSON MINI MODULAR ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER DEMO TWO

MATTSON MINI MODULAR ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER DEMO TWO from RED MARTIAN on Vimeo.
No video, just audio.
"Here is the B Side of the first demo [A Side here]. Its a weird tune that turned out really different. I wanted it to sound like "Path of Least Resistance" but it sounds like "A Stroll Through A Lovely Forest"

Same drum kit, more cowbell plus the kraftwerk electro knitting needle pulse.

Super Saw patch and a couple of Prophet-5 style sounds with the EG sweeping the filter."

Life In Balance - A fun little Jam

YouTube via bansuri
"Life In Balance from Pittsburgh, PA. Performing music for meditations and healing. Using Quartz Crystal Bowls, Japanese Shakuhachi Flutes, EWI 4000s, Korg M3, Moog Voyager, Hartmann Neuron and Korg Radias.
http://www.myspace.com/soundhealer
http://www.lifeinbalancemusic.com
We have been touring consistently since 1998 - from Anchorage to Key West, from the Delaware beaches to Denver and cities in between.
We are in heavy rotation on many radio shows and were featured in the Living Room Concert series on the National Public Radio program ECHOES. Our music has been aired on the syndicated radio show "Music From The Hearts of Space"
Life In Balance is a Pittsburgh-based nationally touring and recording duo committed to using sacred musical instruments merged with current technology to create an integrated sonic environment for transformation. We perform both Sound Healing Meditation (Inbreath) and Dance/Music Concerts using hypno-global rhythms (Outbreath).
We have personally grown and cultivated our audiences and venues through constant touring and meeting liked minded groups of people throughout the country. Our successes are measured in the connections that we make with the listeners as well as CD sales."

"For those in the Pittsburgh region, We're getting ready for our big Solstice party.
info below.

The Life In Balance - Winter Solstice 2008

Sunday, Dec. 21st: “OM FOR THE HOLIDAYS” Winter Solstice Show, @ Your Inner Vagabond, 4130 Butler Street. Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville) Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. $10 cover. BYOB. All ages. Call 412-683-1623 http://www.yourinnervagabond.com

The Second Annual Life In Balance “OM FOR THE HOLIDAYS” a Winter Solstice Celebration is on for Sunday, December 21st.

Join in for our annual Solstice Ritual as we all shine on, shining our light brightly into the longest night. Be a part of this ancient connection as we continue the time line that we call, “Om for the Holidays” at Your Inner Vagabond. Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. $10 cover. BYOB. All ages. Call 412-683-1623

The evening starts with a flowing ambient Life In Balance set followed by an audience participatory Solstice Space Ritual.

Life In Balance will be performing music of the spheres using quartz crystal singing bowls and electronic synthesizers giving a musical voice to the Dark and Light by developing a personal inner-rhythmic pulse that opens into an ecstatic dancing celebration. Joining LIB will be Jan Hamilton-Sota on violin.

Bring an open heart along with your open mind and let us share an experience that will continue to shine throughout the long Winter nights ahead.


Life In Balance
Websites:
http://www.lifeinbalancemusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/soundhealer
http://www.sonicbids.com/lifeinbalance"