Korg MS-20 Modded

via this auction
"This MS-20 is a one of a kind, uniquely modded. Instead of a CV keyboard, it has tons of added features listed below. These mods add so much depth and flexibility. it takes the Ms-20 to another level! I've gotten sounds out of this that easily match any Arp 2600, and it can do so much more. Combine the three outputs from Osc1 into the mixer and you get insane fat bass lines like a Minimoog. Split original signal with a little reverb signal to get a stereo signal and you get some very nice space to your sound. It's incredible, especially if you have another Ms series synth to connect with it. Definitely a cool piece of gear, but I just don't have room to keep it and already have enough synths as is. Everything part of the original Ms-20 appears to be functional except the LED to the Envelope generator 2 doesn't light up when the envelope is triggered. Should be an easy fix, and doesn't effect the sound. Most mods appear to be working, though there are a couple I can't quite figure out how they work, so maybe you can figure out just what the mods do. Probably the coolest part is having another LFO to mod the lo and hi pass filters, get them going at different rates and it sounds amazing. Also of note, in the mixer section, one knob is missing, but you can still work it fine.

Here are the mods from left to right, described to the best of my ability.
- Touch sensor 1/8 inch jack.
- Midi jack. I haven't quite figured out how to use this, I believe you can trigger with midi, the little figure below the input shows it working for modulation wheel and momentary trigger
- Keyboard 1/4 jack
Touch sensor section:
- Attack release knob, positive or negative waveshape
- Decay amount
- Velocity level
- Touch press level knob, + or +/- SYM switch
Reverb section
- input balance between 1 or 2
- defeat switch
- dry out mix wet
LFO 2 section
- waveform
- frequency (w/ led indicating freq length)
1/4 inch jack modular section on the right:
- Osc1/Osc2 total out
- Osc1 triangle
- Osc1 saw
- Osc1 square/pulse
- Touch A/R
- Touch Press
- Touch Velocity
- EG2 Pos. Out
- LFO2 Triangle/Square
- Reverb 1/2
- Out
Mixer section
- 4 inputs, 1 output
- 4 inputs, 1 output
- 3 inputs, 1 output, with a switch between mix and multi function"

New part of my arm :))

flickr by Stefan Beckhusen

"New part of my arm made by Richard on the road here in Germany.
6 h nonstopp, more perfection isn't possible. Especially note the Korg Radias keyboard ;)"

Silver Casio VL-10

via this auction
"(1981)
Aaaaaah, the VL-10. This is what made CASIO the best company in the 80ies world. smooth design and State-of-the-Art technology. Has only 3 very similar sounds (one sound with different envelopes) but a 100-step sequencer and the classical VL-1 rhythms (but they sound very thin). It also features 2 loudspeakers at front and back - one for the melody, one for the rhythm. Nothing but great. One of my favourites. And incredible rare, I can tell you... it took me 3 years to find one boxed!"

Akai MPC 60 II

via this auction

via the forum

MATRIXSYNTH Button and Bunnies

via Blog Migimatronica

KORG and Synthesizers.com

via Michael Potvin

"took this today while working on #1DAD & DJ FRED MERTZ album"

Yamaha CS50 von 1976

via subfrequenz via Mr Ralph Gill

Steve Winwood - Valerie

YouTube via polysmart. Vocaloid, Prophet-5 and Linn Drum.
"This time it is a rendition of a classic track from Steven Winwood's 1982 album "Talking back to the Night". Chances are you've heard the 2004 remix "Call on me", which actually samples only a few seconds.

The vocal is recorded with Yamaha Vocaloid, of which I only have a female singer available, so please don't read too much into the song's lyrics. :)

The original track can be found here: [below]

A few boring details:
* Tempo: 116.33 bpm
* Played mostly in A major.
* Original equipment: only a Linn Drum LM-1 and a Prophet 5 (in mono/poly stack)."

Steve Winwood - Valerie (Original Version, HQ Audio)

YouTube via vermillionsands
"he original version of "Valerie" from the album "Talking Back to the Night" released in 1982."

Au Revoir Simone

Clavia Nord Electro 2 and Roland Juno-60. via Fanny + Alexander via Cyana Trend Land.
Anyone ID the little silver keyboard and the drum box? The silver looks a bit like the Soviet Maestro.

Update via Sean in the comments: Here's a really good interview with Au Revoir Simone where they talk about their gear.
The Sound of Young America

Rockstar Games Announces Beaterator Now Available In Stores and For Digital Download on PlayStation Network

Additionally, the Rockstar Social Club’s Beaterator portal is now live. There you can upload the songs you’ve constructed in Beaterator, rate and listen to anyone else’s songs, and also download and remix tracks on your own PSP. The Social Club will also house all our contests and song battles, so check it early and often at the link below and upload some work!

http://socialclub.rockstargames.com"

"New York, NY – September 29, 2009 - Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that Rockstar Games and Timbaland present Beaterator is now available in North America for Sony’s PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system in stores and for digital download on the PlayStation®Network. Developed by Rockstar Leeds, Beaterator combines the power of music creation with unparalleled ease-of-use and accessibility for people of all ages and skill levels. Beaterator will be available at retail on UMD® and digitally from the PlayStation Network internationally on October 2, 2009.

"Beaterator is a new direction for interactive music,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “What makes Beaterator truly astounding is that literally anyone can be up and making music within minutes.”

“My partnership with Rockstar Games has resulted in something amazing,” said Grammy Award-winning producer, Timbaland. “Beaterator puts studio-quality production tools in your pocket, and makes them easy enough for anyone to use.”

Beaterator is a professional-level, portable studio that guides users through the process of constructing beats and songs with thousands of loops and sounds made by both Timbaland and Rockstar. Jam in Live Play mode with genre-specific templates, or jump into Song Crafter to compose original drum beats, melodies, and even record vocals. No matter the skill level, Beaterator puts the power to make studio-quality music at peoples’ fingertips in a format that's portable, accessible and fun.

Beaterator has received outstanding press across the board: USA Today called Beaterator “a powerful, portable music studio for your back pocket.” Wired says Beaterator “teaches children (and adults) the fundamentals of song-crafting by removing the sense of intimidation” around music creation. Top digital music site, CreateDigitalMusic claims Beaterator “could be a revelation.” MTV exclaimed that Beaterator is “one of the most interesting titles coming to the PSP this year.” Gaming site, Kotaku raves “Beaterator is digital music creation made easier.” GameSpy elaborated, stating “the difference between Beaterator and these rhythm/music games is that here you're creating music, not imitating it.”

Beaterator is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and will also be available later this fall on the iPhone™ and iPod® touch. For more information, log onto www.rockstargames.com/beaterator.

About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. Take-Two also distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com.