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Synthisaurus enjoys the RSF Kobol Expander

YouTube via synthisaurus
"Synthisaurus ordered his human slave to play with the RSF Kobol Expander for his amusement and this was the result."

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July everyone! A few 4th of July synth vids...
If you have any 4th of July synth goodness to share, feel free to comment or send it in.

Les Fradkin - Liberty (Steve Vai Cover)

"Les Fradkin, the virtuoso of MIDI Guitar, presents "Liberty" from his "One Link Between Them" CD.

Robert Fripp once remarked in Guitar Player Magazine: "There is a new music to go with this new instrument. Therein lies my interest in the guitar synthesizer. That something entirely new will appear." This COULD be it! Come have a look and listen to the MIDI Guitar sound of the future.

This is a cover of the Steve Vai classic guitar instrumental "Liberty" which was originally recorded by Steve Vai on his "Passion & Warfare" album. In this video, Les Fradkin is playing the Starr Labs Ztar MIDI Guitar in his Neo Classical Bach influenced style - two handed tapping of the famous Steve Vai composition with a shred guitar sample with feedback that has to be heard and seen to be believed! Perfectly in sync with 4th of July fireworks.

This video clip was recorded LIVE on July 4, 2008 at Rhyolite National Park in Castle Rock, Colorado at
Les' July 4th live concert.

MIDI Guitar.... as you've never seen it before!

Visit the Les Fradkin Official Website:

http://www.lesfradkin.com

For more information on the Ztar:

http://www.starrlabs.com"

The Synth Spangled Banner

YouTube via roonman93.

"Arranged by Rooney H. Pitchford
Dedicated to Robert Ojeda and Ryan Leadbeater, just because."

Moog SSB

YouTube via TerryT1976.

previously posted classic.

"This National Anthem montage was used in several TV stations when they signed off/on. I remember seeing this on my local stations KCOP and KABC in the early-mid 80s. Note that the Star Spangled Banner is performed on a Moog Synthesizer with brass horns. Please forgive the poor quality of this! I will re-post this clip once I find a better version.
ALL COPYRIGHTS ACKNOWLEDGED"

NOVATION BASS STATION - CLASSIC KEYBOARD SYNTHESIZER

images via this auction

KORG MS-50 vintage analog modular synth expander

SN 190235 via this auction

"The MS-50 is an impressive, compact modular synthesizer. Korg thought to cram one of everything into this beast--so it has the standard modules (VCO, VCF, LFO, VCA, mixer, ADSR), but also a second AR envelope with trigger delay, S/H, ring modulator, inverter, voltage source, pulse divider (great for sub-oscillator use or dividing LFO or trigger sources), envelope follower, headphone amp, an extra VCA, a VU meter, and a few multiples. The oscillator is very flexible, with two attenuated FM inputs, PWM input, and the ability to track V/Oct or Hz/V. The LFO is similarly fully featured, with frequency and PWM inputs. Sound wise, the filter is similar to the MS-10, making the MS-50 a nice complement to the MS-20."

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Analog synth Health Club synthesizer

via these auction
"This is Health Club Music's handmade analog synthesizer, Switcheroo.

On the go, on a rope, and on four feet.

Go to --> www.healthclub-music.com/switcheroo.htm for mp3 demos and more photos!

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE LISTING AND AGREEMENTS.

The Switcheroo features:

2 Voltage controlled oscillators (VCO), scaled to 1v/Octave
1 Voltage-controlled filter (self-oscillating and 1v/Octave too)
1 Attack-Release envelope generator
1 Low-frequency oscillator (LFO)
1 Voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA)
1 Envelope follower (that can trigger the envelope)
1 MIXER
1 White Noise generator

We're sure that when you have it in your hands,
your ears become a lollipop concept
and your hands will be switching patches like witches.

Some details about the features:

-->The original filter on the circuit was tweaked so that it self oscillates to get you the sine wave--you can hear it on tracks 2 and 4 on the website's playlist.

-->You can play the oscillators and the filter with your favorite CV keyboard.

--->The up/down switch on the Envelope Follower inverts the shape of the output. You can plug in a guitar, keyboard, drum machine, etc. into the envelope follower and it can modulate the VCA, oscillators, and filter! It also triggers the envelope generator, the Gate knob acts as the sensitivity of the follower to trigger the envelope generator.

--> The AR envelope can loop internally, so it acts like an LFO. It is very enjoyable and is used ALOT. When the EF (Envelope Follower) switch is on the down position, it is switched to this internal loop mode. When it is switched up, it triggers from the EF.

The synth circuit design is based on Ray Wilson's design. For more PCBs and analog synths, go to www.musicfromouterspace.com

MORE INFO ON THE WEBSITE. DON'T FORGET TO GO TO www.healthclub-music.com/switcheroo.htm

Includes 12vAC adapter. Please contact for more questions, at least 12 hours before auction's end or it may not be answered.
We will ship worldwide. US buyers pay $33.00 USPS, UK and Europe buyers pay $45.00, insurance included for international buyers."