David Vorhaus Analogue Electronic Music 1979

YouTube via JeffreyPlaide

"In this historical video excerpt, David Vorhaus talks about two of his analogue inventions - the MANIAC analogue sequencer, and the Kaleidophon from 1979. The MANIAC (Multiphasic Analog Inter-Active Chromataphonic (sequencer)) was an analogue sequencer having variable step lengths, and the ability to split sequences into several smaller groupings giving considerable sonic potentiality. Addition and subtraction of events was possible, as well as the possibility to chromatically correct the output during performance. David could program his MANIAC sequencer to play a background rhythm or combination of musical events, to then improvise over the top with another instrument or synthesizer. The Kaleidophon was a double-bass-like instrument using four velocity-sensitive ribbon controllers instead of strings. The instrument is played entirely using the left hand, leaving the right hand free to manipulate the sound via a number of controllers and a joystick. David speaks about the processes of making electronic music, and the developments that such possibilities can provide for the imaginative electronic musician. This excerpt is taken from the BBC 1979 documentary entitled "The New Sound of Music" hosted by Michael Rodd."  

Update via Mark Jenkins in the comments: "David Vorhaus now has a new version of the M.A.N.I.A.C. sequencer designed as a complete music system on a PC, and a new custom built MIDI version of the Kaleidophon controller. We've been performing as a duo with this setup for a couple of years, including shows in Holland, Germany, China and France as well as the UK. And yes, we have been playing "Cygnus Constellation", the piece heard at the end of this clip :-) The next show is in London on Saturday November 28th at the Greenwich Planetarium, where we'll be performing new White Noise music, and my own planetarium show "Supernova" which has a complete computer graphic backing. Tickets from the National Maritime Museum (£18.00 I think if sales aren't already live on their website www.nmm.ac.uk) and there are early and late shows the same evening. Hope to see some of you there - Mark Jenkins"  

Update: also see this post. via Dustin.

MATRIXSYNTH On National TV!!!

via electraumatisme
"I think you should find this interesting.

This was a report on geek culture during a wide national audience TV Show. At 01:03, we can clearly see that, like most of us, the guy is checking Matrixsynth while having his breakfast!"

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE!!!

NO F'ING WAY!!! :)

video description in French:
"Connaissez-vous la tribu des geek ? Passionné de communication, de technologie, d’internet, de high-tech, le geek est aussi un fan de comics, de séries cultes, de jeux de rôle, de mangas et de science-fiction. Immersion dans ce monde de la cyberculture et approche d’un phénomène."

and Googlish:
"Do you know the geek tribe? Passionate about communication, technology, internet, high-tech geek is also a fan of comics, cult series of role-playing, eating [manga] and science fiction. Immersion in this world of cyberspace and approaching a phenomenon."

Note: if you are on a Mac you might need flip4mac to view the video. You can get it here or just follow the instructions when you get there.

STEIM "Zwarte Dozen Systeem" Modular

via Electronic Battle

"I visited Steim recently (www.steim.org, Amsterdam, The Netherlands) and Nico there very kindly allowed me to photograph their Black Box System, a modular synthesiser one-off built by Rob van de Poel in 1972."

Click on the images for the full size shots.

MISC KORG and EMS Info

click here and explore

via Electronic Battle

Inside a KORG PS3100
Synthi AKS

Invader - Yamaha CS80 Track

Invader by Lennox
"Ambient space chill analog synthesizer movie sci fi
experimental sci fi soundtrack, not yet finished!"

Moog Equalizer MKPE 3 Band EQ

via this auction

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Plane Ad From 1981

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the details and more synth ads.

Catsynth stack!

via Davide

"Pallina has been caught stomping on my MS20, she was trying to scramble away!!!!!!

Featuring a Juno106, a Solton Project100, Zoom pedal, eeepc and some diy modules under construction!!!"

Chicory Tip 1972 - Son of my Father

YouTube via pecuscap

BILLY CORGAN'S ICHABOD - A MATTSON MINI MODULAR - FIRST SEQUENCE

BILLY CORGAN'S ICHABOD - A MATTSON MINI MODULAR - FIRST SEQUENCER AND LIVE IMPROV

YouTube via redmartian. Remember to click on the Ichabod link below for all posts.
"With Ichabod on the burn in test bench earlier in the Summer at MMM headquarters working with the breadboarded sequencer (will be available in a few months) and two foot pedals to control the filters and volume control. I'm using the Voltage Controlled Control Voltage mixers with some gate mixing to produce the triggers for the percussion sounds. Audio was direct to 2 track stereo with some reverb."
http://mattsonminimodular.com