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"Open Synth Session, jeden letzten Mittwoch, 20 uhr Kulturpalast"

ARP Solina String Ensemble Clip

YouTube via neutronemission
"Quick demo of my ARP Solina String Ensemble, line-in to the computer with a little EQ and compression.

Contra Bass on the bass section with Viola and Violin selected."

MIDI808 prototype

YouTube via accenter
"Velocity sensitive MIDI Interface for Roland TR-808. www.tb303.at"

SDSV Simmons Electronic drums with Hart Dynamics MultiPad SDS5

YouTube via MrRitchieDrums. via these auctions
"One of the first electronic drum mudules triggered by a modern Hart Dynamics multipad. This video demonstrates how a vintage synth can be portable enough to fit in with acoustic drum sets. A MultiPad on a stand, SDSV Simmons brain and some cables. Easy to transport and set-up........."

Pictured:
SDSV bass drum KICK
SDSV Tom 2

Sequential Circuits Six Trak Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

ARP RHODES CHROMA

via this auction

inside a Rhodes Chroma

Roland Super JX + Juno 6 + TR 606 retro style jam

YouTube via Synthatikdotcom
"More string sounds from the JX-10, bass from the Juno 6 which is synced to a TR 606. Inspired by retrosound72's amazing sound. Im still working on sound quality and not having much luck, I use a PreSonus Firestudio Project this video was recorded on Vista 64 my other two recorded in XP Pro 32, I cant quite seem to get a real good quality audio track recorded. Maybe its my software, can anyone recommend a good video/audio capture software?"

Super JX Strings

"Just testing out the new JX-10, not very musical but the string sounds from this synth are amazing..New to recording video so the quality is pretty bad..."

Anolag Derams (Not so sqweebed mix)

"ust some messing around, lower JX-10 is playing a Novation A-Station, upper JX-10 playing a Studio Electronics SE-1, Juno 6 pads or something. Annoying bass from a E piano patch on the JX-10. Not so much a demonstation of skills obviously but I zoned out on the sounds for a bit..."

JONA LEWIE - You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties

YouTube via JonaLewieOfficial. Oberheim 4-Voice and ARP Odyssey white face.
"JONAH LEWIE - You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties

Famous for his Christmas hit single Stop the Cavalry, Jona Lewie penned You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties with fellow Brett Marvin and the Thunderbolts member Keef Trouble. Both were also members of Terry Dactyl and the Dinosaurs and acheived hits with Seaside Shuffle and On A Saturday Night."

moussaka

moussaka.mp3 via Stefan Trippler
"Just some bars of Largo with Stylus RMX describing my state of mind having
spent the first 2 days (and a night) in the office after my holidays ;)"

Analog Sequencing

via Sentience Studio
"Say what you will but mastering the art of analog synthesis requires fluency with the sequencer, in particular, the Moog 960 sequential controller and related components (Roger Arrick and synthesizers.com make a spot-on replica). Part of the performance ethic of analog synthesis is to be able to execute operations in real time, so the sequencer is essential. I venture to say though that only a few synthesists can claim this expertise. The most important components associated with any sequencer are a tuner and a quantizer. Without these it is not possible to intonate the synthesizer properly so it plays with other instruments. I am amazed how many people try to run sequencers without them, surely with unsatisfactory results.

For reasons unknown quantizers are in short supply. Moon Modular makes an M565 quad quantizer. Bruce Duncan and Modcan make a 55B dual quantizer (which locks perfectly) and Doepfer makes an A-156 dual quantizer.

Tuning the synthesizer is a two-step process. First one must tune the oscillator to A=440. Then one must tune the sequencer so each step plays the desired note. I prefer a precision tuner such as the Peterson 490.

There are of course dozens of sequencers. The “first generation” ones (e.g. the Roland 104, the Sequential Circuits 800) are an assortment of knobs regulating control voltage. The “second generation” ones (e.g. the Roland CSQ-100, CSQ-600, MC-8) store notes in memory and in principle don't require tuning, although frequently they do. In such event only the oscillator needs to be tuned.

Recently I experimented with a new sequencer, the FutureRetro ORB. Once one masters the procedure for entering notes and looping patterns one can create a variety of interesting outcomes. Linking several together makes it possible to sequence harmonies. Although I am dubious about using MIDI in this configuration the Synapse router makes it possible to cycle through different filter combinations using predesignated addresses. The Peterson StroboStomp makes a good companion for tuning (although my advice is not to «stomp» on it). Here is a picture of how this concept was implemented using an intermediate-sized Blacet/Wiard system. To illustrate the basic signal path clearly not all modules are in use and some patch cords have been removed (e.g. CV processors and filters to mixer). Thanks to the manufacturers of this fine equipment for their creativity and ingenuity."