The Korg MS-20: The Patch Panel 1

YouTube via AutomaticGainsay
"Here is part one of a demonstration of the sound and functionality of various implementations of the semi-modular patch panel of the Korg MS-20."

Test Doepfer A-100

YouTube via yukimizake

Gem S2

YouTube via majorhostage
"Aftertouch and response of the mighty Gem S2"
Listen closely to the aftertouch. I'm hearing the higher notes react but not the lower. Anyone know if the G2 actually had polyphonic aftertouch? I guess the patch could have key tracking on the filter enough to not hear the effect.
Update via jupiter8 in the comments: "The GEM S2/S3 does indeed have polyphonic aftertouch"
Update via jupiter8 in the comments: "I found this databse. I edited it somewhat and added a few missing models. I believe there's an Ensoniq model missing and there seems to be some confusion about the Prophet T8 and Yamaha DX1.
Other than that i believe it's complete.

I've heard claims that both only offer internal PolyAT and does'nt transmit it over midi. I've also heard the contrary so i'm not sure what is what. I don't have either synth unfortunately so i can't tell."

Weird Sound Generator And cigar box amp

YouTube via mforcemultiplier. via this auction
"DIY WSG from Ray Wilson www.musicfromouterspace.com"

Randgrid, The coolest music app for iPhone and iPod touch ever!

YouTube via antephon
"I just got my hands on this amazing techno app Randgrid for my iphone, I create really cool acid music riding the bus. it isn't officially released yet, but it will be in a near future."
You can get Randgrid here:

DIY Synths - Purga

Two images spotted by Deviant Synth. If anyone knows more about these, feel free to comment or contact me - my contact info is on the bottom right of the site.


Update: ::vtol:: wrote in to inform us that the synth above was made in Russia a couple of years ago. "The builder made some @for sale@ posts in russian forums, thr price was - 1000$ but no one want to but that for about 4 mouths..." You can find both images including more DIY here.

micro korg

flickr by elijahberry

full size

teeny tiny

Ensoniq FIZMO

via this auction

"This particular board does not feature the dreaded LM2940 regulator which has been known to fry many Fizmos. Instead, this Fizmo has the L4940V5 regulator which, according to my investigating, was installed by the Ensoniq factory as a revision. Very rare."

inside a FIZMO

999

YouTube via gridlife. "Formant Foolery!"

Darth and Arp

flickr by Willhelm y Cheatham
(click for the mouse-over)

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via tj