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Monday, June 08, 2009

Ensoniq FIZMO transwave synthesizer


YouTube via bbow73

"For an ebay auction. Machinedrum in background. This is a very fun synth to tweak, it always ends up in strange unexpected places. All the knobs make it look like a virtual analog, but it's more like a wavetable synth, but still very different (but just as gratifying) as a virtual analog."


via this auction

"For those of you who are curious, then I have to say that the Fizmo is very different from Waldorf style wavetable synthesizers. I might go as far as to say that it is esoteric. You could spend a good deal of time programing a patch, make one turn of the transwaves and have an entirely different sound on your hands. Some of the transwaves are non-musical, and the harmonics will animate is a very strange way. I thought that this was going to be a good alternative to a Microwave XT, it is a very different animal. To further complicate things the effects section is based off of the DP-4 processor which introduces the ability to integrate effects into the modulation matrix, this synth has a pretty steep learning curve. I admit that I bit off more than I could chew with this synth. Consider yourself warned, all sales are final. Having said all of that, the thing sounds beautiful. The swirling and transforming textures are organic and alien at the same time. I've never heard anything else like it. In the video I tried to demonstrate how quickly a sound could transform in dramatically bizarre directions, but the mic on my camera is small, and most of the base response was not captured, but I assure you, this thing will shake your windows. **The Fizmo has been criticized by based on the voltage regulator and a processing delay from the real time controls. I have not observed either of these" Which means if you pick this one up you better take care of it. See this article on Carbon111 for more info on the Fizmo regulator fix.

Rare Vintage Roland GR-100 Guitar Synthesizer

via this auction



VINTAGE 1970s ARP SYNTHESIZER KEYBOARD TIE TACK

via this auction

"This vintage 1970s Arp Synthesizer gold tie tack is in mint condition. Only given to Arp dealers and salesmen, it is very rare. Great for a collector or just go for that retro look."

Roland MC-202 analog synth sequencer

via this auction



ANALOGUE SOLUTIONS BLACK COFFEE

via this auction
"This is a great mono synth with some modular patching capabilities that can be a great stand alone sound module controlled by MIDI and tweaked using the front panel knobs or integrated into a studio environment with other CV sources and processors. Personally I used it with some MOOGERFOOGER pedals and got some great results. It is a great entry into learning old school synthesis and the Squarewave oscillator sounds PHATT!!! Being a little stand alone unit with so many features I would say that this unit would also be great for NOISE DRONE ATARI PUNK style experimentalists because the sound is super rich but also has its quirks that can be exploited. According to Analogue Solutions this particular unit is from the last production issue but housed in an earlier issue case which is why there is MIDI ports but no dip switches.

Black Coffee Specifications
* Sound Engine analog subtractive synthesis
* Polyphony 1 note (monophonic)
* Audio Inputs (1) ⅛" on front panel; (1) ¼" on rear panel
* Audio Outputs (1) ⅛" main and (1) ⅛" LFO, both on front panel; (1) ¼" main on rear panel
* Patch Cord Connections (CV and audio) (8) ⅛" minijacks on front panel; (3) ¼" and (1) ⅛" on rear panel
* Sound Sources (1) VCO; (1) suboscillator; (1) LFO; (1) noise generator
* Filter (1) resonant lowpass; 24 dB/octave
* Effects Processor (1) ring modulator
* Amplifier (1) VCA
* MIDI-to-CV Converter MIDI In and Thru; pitch, modulation, gate, accent, and legato
* Power 15VAC, 500 mA wall wart
* Dimensions 4.00" (W) × 5.25" (H) × 8.00" (D)
* Weight 2.2 lb."



Octave "The Cat" Electronic Music Synthesizer

via this auction


Sunday, June 07, 2009

Novation X-Station Patch Demo #1


YouTube via XYtoTheDoubleG
"Some cool patches

Tell me what you think
1.Sine On-113
2.Sync Leader-121
3.Give Me The Horn-137
4.Square Law-146
5.Velo 303-165
6.Unit Program-299"

Novation X-Station-Radio Head

"Demo #2
Patch-Radio Head
TripFactor"

Novation X-Station

"My first love
It's been awhile, but I can still rock this little guy
tell me what you think"

ACCESS VIRUS C


YouTube via XYtoTheDoubleG. sent my way via fischek
"JAM SESSION #1
SOUND USED
A40-BILLYGOAT
A self made patch..."

Access Virus C Sounds Demo #1

"A demo of some ACCESS VIRUS C presets
1.E73-PowerStrnJ
2.C40-Glassey SV
3.A39-BillyGoat (selfmade)
4.A30-WWDJ(selfmade)
5.D19-Cremona HS
6.F10-BasstardJS"

Access Virus Bass Demo #2

"A demo of some ACCESS VIRUS C bass presets
I kind of failed to demonstrate them in a bass manor. My bad
F127-Low
F114-V-Birth1 K
D72-Oddigy HS
C11-Comm basSV
C57-LatitudeSV
B57-SO-BASS RP
B83-U-BASS RP"

Access Virus C (killer)

gsixtyfour


"All synth sounds (even that deep ass bass) come from blofeld (with mild touches of EQ and reverb)
each track was recorded separately, so this is not a demonstration of multimode (sorry :P) Drums are from a korg EMX.
this is not finished yet, so please give me advice or criticism, i love constructive criticism. but dont be hatin"

Circuit Bent Vintage Speak and Spell w/Detachable Controller and MIDI

The Circuit Bent Speak and Spell in this video post is up for auction. See the update at the post.
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