Beat Kangz Meet Afrika Bambaataa

YouTube via BeatKangz
"Atlantic City, New Jersey Hosted the 2009 DJ EXPO where Beat Kangz Electronics Demoed The Beat Thang Virtual For the Creator OF Hip-Hop Dance Music Afrika BamBaataa.

Purchase a copy of The Beat Thang Virtual And BKE will send A Copy of BTV to A School Of Your Choice!!!

Visit www.BeatKangz.com and Get Up On Thangz!!!

Big Up's To The Zulu Nation, Soul Sonic Force, Afrika Bambaataa and All of Hip-Hops Pioneers!- Beat Kangz Electronics"

vicmod plays silent films

"Melbourne, Australia. VICMOD started as a modular synthesizer builder group in June 2006, whilst we are still soldering away once a month we do now perform live as the worlds only Modular synth group. Just recently we performed the VICMOD plays silent films."

20090823 Vicmod Ensemble @ Glitch Bar, Fitzroy North, Melbourne. 1 of 2.

"Analogue Synths + Silent Films. http://vicmod.blogspot.com/"

VICMOD II

"A segment of the VICMOD Ensemble performing at The Toff In Town Melbourne Australia. Projections by Paul Rodgers."

You might remember the announcement for this event here. A search on VCIMOD brings up prior posts including synth DIY events, videos and more.

m0ney - Alien Robot Dance

YouTube via se7ense7
"Dubstep track

Low Bass: JX3P
overdrive bass: AN200
chords: Juno60
drums: all sampled from vinyl (exept the kickdrum, that's a sample from my RS7000)

Download my electro album (gove me your analog' for free at:
http://www.4shared.com/file/120115238..."

LIGHTS

flickr by lightsnoise

spot the synths

Keith Emerson's Moog Modular

via The Big City Music blog where you will find the full write-up and one more shot with Keith.

"It sounded amazing when he played it at the Waves of Inspiration / Legacy of Moog event in Carlsbad last weekend."

KORG MS-20 with Mods

via this auction
Google translated from German:
"- VCO 1 and VCO 2 signal Out `s for filters or VCO FM cross modulation so that the VCO's can now be used for clay modeling (eg, clay modeling for each VCO cross-modulation) or the filter (for funky filter FM). In addition, they can also be worn separately as an audio modules to be similar to other filters or further processed.

- PWM IN
the pulse width of VCO-1 can now by a control voltage (eg LFO or envelope) to be modeled (good for floating sounds)

also been:
- The tuning knob for filter and Vco `s were in the inner set further forward (see pictures below), we can now more easily as the Charachter the filter from tender to angry dissemble

- The Volumenpoti was exchanged for a new one."

Waldorf Pulse - analog Synthesizer

via this auction

click on these for the full size shots.

Arturia Origin Desktop Modular Synthesizer

via this auction"Main features
* Create your own synthesis patch by connecting independent modules. These modules are either innovative modules we introduced (such as Galaxy) or taken from the best synthesizers ever made (such as the Moog Modular, the Yamaha CS-80, the Roland Jupiter-8, the Minimoog, the ARP 2600, the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 and Prophet VS).
* Alternatively, use an existing synthesizer recreation: the Minimoog, the ARP 2600*, the Jupiter-8* or the Prophet 5*
* Superb audio quality with TAE® engine in a hardware chassis. 24 bits/44.1 kHz supported.
* High-Quality Real time Effects: Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Reverb, Distortion, Parametric EQ*, Bit Crusher*.
* 500 presets created by a selection of international sound designers
* 16/32 step advanced sequencer allowing you to program three sub-sequences at a time and to perform live.
* Multi mode allowing you to play 4 instruments at a time, for example a Minimoog, a Jupiter-8*, a modular patch and an ARP 2600*.
* Creative Macros, advanced LFO’s, innovative modulation sources, different Joystick modes.
* Advanced Preset browser.
* Analog Audio Connectivity: 2 audio ins, 10 audio outs.
* Digital Audio: SPDIF out, USB 2.0
* Built-in expression pedal and footswitch control inputs
* MIDI : In, Out, Thru or USB 2
* Up to 32 voices of polyphony
* Also a MIDI controller offering 33 encoders, 21 potentiometers and 1 joystick
* Ergonomic hardware design and quality manufacturing in France and Germany.
* Origin lets you open dedicated software on your Mac and PC in the form of Origin Connection an ergonomic application allowing to archive preset, exchange data, upgrade firmware.
* 160 pages manual in English."

MULTIVVOX MX65 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

Creative Prodikeys + SoundBlaster - Mint in Box

via this auction


Here's your chance. This is Rock and Roll.



Auction Details:

"- creative prodikey (keyboard integrated with midi keys)
- creative prodikey palm rest
- sound blaster 128 audio card
- audio cable
- 2 software installation CDs
- quick start leaflet

From Prodikeys.com:
The All in One, Fun and Easy Music and PC Keyboard

Fancy yourself a rock star – the Creative Prodikeys can make your dream come true.

This interactive music entertainment device not only functions as a full-featured, ergonomic “QWERTY” keyboard but also comes equipped with 37 touch-sensitive music keys and accessible music controls for endless entertainment at your desktop.

Coupled with the Sound Blaster audio card, you can explore a wide array of realistic instrument sounds and have non-stop fun making music right at your desktop.

Designed with different users in mind, Creative Prodikeys features various modes that let you play, learn and even create your very own music. Be it Jazz, Dance or Pop, you can play a tune with all that razzmatazz even without any music background.

What’s more, you can put up a one-man band performance for your loved ones. Even if you can only play the melody with one hand, the Intelligent Rhythm Chord Accompaniment lets you jam your favorite tune easily with a full band to back you up. You can even record and save that masterpiece in MP3, WAV or MIDI format to share with your friends via the Internet.

Need a break from work? Simply flip open the palm rest and you are ready to jam some snazzy classics.

To up the fun level, strap it up like a guitar and perform like a rock star. Impressive music playing with unlimited creativity – that’s the sheer magic of Creative Prodikeys!

Desktop Space-Saving / MIDI Controller Function

You can have so much fun without having to create additional desktop space for this keyboard. For budding desktop musicians planning to purchase a MIDI keyboard for use with a PC, the Prodikeys offers a much more affordable solution as it also functions as a MIDI Controller for most music sequencing software.

For desktop musicians who already struggle with having MIDI keyboards and their PCs on their workstations, they will find the Prodikeys a convenient and complementary instrument to their music creations. There is no need for any neck strain or swivel of chair just to use the music keyboard (which is often placed adjacent to the PC). With Prodikeys, the music keyboard is right where it should be for ease of use.

Ease of Use, Quick Entertainment!

Simply select from the 4 modes of IMPRESS, EASYPLAY, LEARN or PERFORM. Not only will you give yourself hours of entertainment, you'll be making quite an impression on your friends and family too.

Ergonomic Wrist Support

Time to get back to work? Well, slip the music keyboard cover back on and the Prodikeys doubles up as an ergonomic wrist support for your working comfort. You don't have to create additional space just to have a separate wrist pad. When it's time to have fun again, slip off the cover and you're ready to rock the house down."