Macbeth M3X Mk II Analogue Synthesizer

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"M3X Specification:
AUDIO
Oscillators: Three.
Audio waveforms: Sawtooth, triangle, pulse wave (nominally 10 percent, 25 percent, and 50 percent), mixed sawtooth/square wave, ramp wave.
Range: Approximately 10 octaves.
Noise: White/pink/red.
Pitch-bend range: 0-12 semitones.
Filter: 24dB-per-octave resonant low-pass.
Filter contour: four-stage ADS(D).
VCA: Approximately 80dB.
VCA contour: four-stage ADS(D).
LFOs: One (digitally generated).
LFO waveforms: Nine.
Modulation sources: Six (plus all MIDI continuous controllers and performance parameters).
Modulation destinations: Six.
OTHER
MIDI Controllers accepted: Pitch-bend, velocity and aftertouch.
MIDI controllers 0-120.
Note priority: Low, High, Latest.
Triggering: Single/Multi.

I/O
Analogue inputs: External audio, pitch CV, filter CV, S-Trig.
Analogue outputs: Audio (high impedence), audio (low impedence), pitch CV, S-Trig.
CV Interface: One Volt per octave.
Trigger interface: S-Trig.
MIDI: In, Thru.

PHYSICAL
Weight: 5.5kg.
Dimensions: 486 x 266 x 170mm.
19-inch rack space required: 6U."

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iGotSynth - Free iPhone Synth

"This App is an analog synthesizer simulator.
User can use 4 type oscillators.(sin,squ,saw,noise)
and user can -24dB/oct. filter.
Filter's cut frequency is changed by LFO.
User can change LFO volume and frequency.

User can save parameter."

On iTunes here:

Elka Synthex Analog Synth Noodlings

YouTube via peahix
"A series of short noodlings on my Elka Synthex, all using the brilliant onboard sequencer. No other synths or effects are used. One track also features my E-Mu Drumulator, which the Synthex sequencer is sync'd to (somewhat unpredictably) via trigger pulses."

ARP 2500 x 2

image via this interview of Luke Vibert on Fun in the Murky.

Roland Juno-106 sounds demo

YouTube via vintagesynthlover
"Roland Juno-106 vintage synth. Most sounds programmed by vintagesynthlover."

Things Being Wrong

YouTube via futureimage
"Battery test of FSS Decade Counter DC1 with added feedback..."

Synthac Synth Magnets and Stickers

synthac on Ebay

via http://twitter.com/billmad

I added a Synth Magnets and Stickers link in the More Stuff section to the right.

Prodipe Solo Audio Midi interface

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"Prodipe Solo
At long last! No need for a master keyboard to communicate with your computer...
I.M.A.S-2M: Intelligent Music Audio System to MIDI

Based on state of the art technology, PRODIPE® sensors will revolutionise your every day life. From now on, your musical instrument will instantly become MIDI and you can then communicate directly with your computer and your musical software.

From this moment on, your musical universe has changed...

Prodipe® SOLO AUDIO to MIDI
* Works for any monophonic instrument.
* Converts AUDIO to MIDI in real time.
* Cleverly corrects the musical phrasing so that your score will be as close to perfection as possible.
* Recognizes the vibratos, the pitch-bends and the sound volume for each note with optimization of the MIDI speeds for a more realistic playing.
* Sends MIDI data to any compatible MIDI software.
* Creates raw MIDI files that you can use in sequencer software.
* Creates optimized MIDI files that you can use in music score editor software.
* Includes a Digital Tuner function that allows you to tune, but also helps you play in tune.
* Includes an Unlimited Split function (possible to allocate different patches and different
MIDI channels for each range of notes), with Drum Map management for percussion patches.
* Offers overdubbing - you can overdub several MIDI patches for each range of notes.
* Transposes in real time (from -2 octaves to +2 octaves).
* Records and plays back using all the instruments from an orchestra.
* Prodipe®SOLO can be used:
• with your expander (external MIDI sounds
module - recommended when using in ‘Live’ mode)
• with any virtual synthesizer.
* Prodipe®SOLO is supplied with Prodipe®Virtual Synthesizer "

MFB Step 64 Midi CV Gate analog sequencer

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Sound Design Training Course in Italy

You can find more info and images at ITTM in Italian. Googlish link here.

Course Duration: 400 hours

Classes: two days per week (Friday and Saturday) with time (10-13, the first module, 14-17 second form)

Maximum number of students: 10 (minimum number to activate the course: 6)

The deadline for entries is 15 October 2009

Date classes begin: Friday 23 October 2009 (meeting with teachers)

Course presentation date: October 23 October 14 hours in the teaching IITM"