MATRIXSYNTH

TipTop Audio Z3000

Nice TipTop Audio Z300 image via Modular Synthesis From A (100) to Z (3000) on isotopic.

Yamaha CS5 Rainbow

cool little animated gif via cliplead_ here. Also see the Roland TR-909 here.

Update: and a Casio SK-5 here.

On that note, Metasonix modules arrive at Big City Music. :)

via the Big City Music blog:
"We just got our first shipment of Metasonix r51 vacuum tube VCA/Distortion modules in! They look great and can sound like a bear who's sat on a sharp stick! Check them out here."

Boss SE-50 Stereo Effects Processor Demo SE50

YouTube via zibbybone
"Quick demo running through the presets of this early 90's fx unit. I have a simple sequence playing on a Roland HS-80 (Alpha Juno 2 with speakers) using an unfiltered saw wave without chorus running into the left channel and a couple of preset patterns from a Roland TR-626 Rhythm Composer in the right channel. There are some algorithms (such as Stereo Mixer and "x" + "y") that have seperate parameters and/or effects for each channel. In Vocoder mode, the HS-80 acts as carrier signal and drum machine as modulator. Using half the width of a single rack space, this compact unit is great for live situations. With a street price of $400 back then, the SE-50 gave a lot of bang for the buck."

Alternative Oscillators -Volume 1

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here are a few different modules you wouldn't normally use for oscillators. But, in a pinch, or for effect, they can do the job quite nicely.

As a reference, we start with an Analogue Systems rs95 square wave. The first alternative is the Plan B Model 37 Elf LFO. Yes, it will track one volt per octave. It also offers a few different waveform outputs too.

The next is the Cwejman MMF-1. Lots of Cwejman modules track one volt per octave. This is one of them. This is the lowpass mode, but it will track in the other modes, including the awesome dual bandpass mode.

Next is the Analogue Systems rs120 Comb Filter. It does not track one volt per octave, but the feedback makes for an interesting tone for an oscillator. All modules are being sequenced by the A.S. rs200."

(Fairlight) Enter data to Page R with QWRTY keybard

YouTube via btpro
"Another Fairlight demonstration.
Page R is Real Time Sequencer.
In this tutorial, I enter playing data from QWRTY keyboard (not musical keyboard).

Moving cursor = arrow key
Enter / Delete notes = Set, Delete key
Fill command (hihat part) = F key"

circuit bent coleco talking teacher

YouTube via stylinghead. This is only the second coleco post that's gone up.

Jen P-700 Pedal Bass

via this auction

Details from the auction:
"Jen P-700 Pedal Bass stand alone bass pedals. Please follow this link to find more photos

Essentially they are a simple analogue synthesier producing powerful, analogue bass. You can select 8 foot and 16 foot tones independently with foot switches. This means you can use them on their own or together. You can also select sustain and control the decay time. This sustain feature is great for guitarists or live keyboard playing. You can also adjust the bass tone, volume and tuning.

I understand they are very rare and highly sought after. Looking at the web, it looks like one sold for $345. However, I have put a low reserve and I hope they go to a good home.

I found this website with pictures of this product

The bass pedals are quite heavy so collection prefered."

Waldorf Pulse Rackmount Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

Note this is a three OSC analog mono synth with modulation matrix, not a virtual analog. Click the iamge to read the mod sources and destinations.

HITACHI HMO-5 compact electronic organ

via this auction

Not a synth, but unique and very cool looking, and it's from Hitachi! Click the label below for more from them.

Auctions details:
"HITACHI HMO-5 is extremely rare compact electronic piano/organ
manufactured by HITACHI in 1970's Japan

HITACHI HMO-5 was also sold as EMIX PIACERA EV-06

i'ts very hard to find even in Japan nowadays
difinitely mini-organ and synth collectors gem!

cool futuristic design in silver and black plastic body with full sized 32keys
small and light weight
3 sounds(organ, piano, mandolin),metronome(cute sound),vibrate,volume,on/off
'70s warm analog sounds
it has line out,mic in
good for live performance(small and light weight and looks cool!)
works with 8 size D batteries"

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