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Monday, October 05, 2009

KURZWEIL 150 SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

Roland GR 700 G&L Srat


YouTube via MrJOHNNYLIGHTNING. via this auction

ROLAND GR700 WG&L STRAT 2


via this auction

1977 ROLAND GR-500 Synthesizer-Mindblower Print Ad

via this auction

Robin Fox & Anthony Pateras live


YouTube via mojuvideo.
"Robin Fox & Anthony Pateras live at L'Usine currated by Cave 12, Geneva 04.10.2009
http://www.myspace.com/anta...
http://www.anthonypateras.com
http://www.robinfox.com.au
http://www.cave12.org"

modular frac001


YouTube via bluelantern320. via this auction

modular002

"a series of demos of the frac modular"

Red VCO PCB Demo from BLCLONES on Vimeo.


"A midi to CV converter is used to play a Full Scale Sequence to show you the Excellent Tracking. First run is a SAW wave, then a Square Wave, next a Triangle wave, then (2) VCO's to show tracking, and finally a Linear FM patch between (2) red VCO's."

via this auction
"HIS HAS SOME OF THE STUFF I HAVE BEEN SELLING LATELY:

HAS (2) RED VCO'S 1V/OCT BASED
-WAVES: RAMP, SAW, TRIANGLE, SQUARE
-(1)DIRECT LINEAR FM INPUT
-(1)DIRECT PITCH CV INPUT
-(1)ATTENUATED CV INPUT

HAS A SIMPLE MIDI-2-CV CONVERTER
-3 GATE OUTPUTS,
-3 PITCH CV OUTPUTS

HAS THE RECENT OBERKONN VCF COMBO UNIT
-12db FILTER WITH LP/BP/HP WITH BI-POLAR FM INPUT
-HAS A RED VCA WITH VOLUME OUT.
-HAS A NEW LFO WITH WAVES: RAMP, SIN, SQUARE, TRIANGLE.
-THE LFO HAS (2) SPEED'S SELECTED BY SWITCH

-HAS A TRIPLE ATTACK/RELEASE FRAC UNIT
-TRIG/GATE SWITCH
-QUICK ACTIVATE BUTTON (GREEN)"









Eigenharp Details and Pricing

Chris Muir wrote in to let me know pricing info and full details are now up at Eigenlabs

The Eigenharp Alpha to left is listed from £3,950 inc Vat
The Eigenharp Pico below comes in at £349 inc Vat
Details for the archives. See Eigenlabs for links and more.

Eigenharp Alpha
"A professional level instrument which allows the musician to play and improvise using a limitless range of sounds with virtuoso skill. The unique design of the keys makes this the most expressive electronic musical instrument ever made. The Alpha can play and record loops, change scale and key, transpose, alter tempo, program beats, create arrangements, switch and layer multiple sounds, all while the musician is performing live on stage.

Available in a variety of finishes, it has 120 highly sensitive keys, 12 percussion keys, 2 strip controllers, a breath pipe and numerous pedal inputs. This gives almost endless possibilities for flexible keyboard layouts, fast instrument switching and expressive musical control. The comprehensive software system provides a wealth of musical performance features, including playback of its own native instruments, many common software plugins, soundfonts or midi instruments.

The Alpha requires a Mac computer to run. Click here for full software specification.
What's in the box?

* Eigenharp Alpha
* Eigenharp Pro case by Hiscox.
* Product Activation card for website support and tutorial materials.
* Breath pipe.
* Two mouthpieces.
* Leather strap.
* Eigenharp Base Station.
* 6M Alpha to Base Station connecting cable.
* 3M Base Station to computer USB2 connecting cable.
* Eigenlabs laptop/Base Station and cables carry bag.
* Eigenlabs 8GB USB stick with latest install software (Macintosh) and getting started tutorials.

Hardware Specification

Keys
* 133 keys in all.
* 120 keys on the main keyboard.
* 12 percussion keys on the lower part of the instrument.
* Plus one mute key.

Key Properties:
* Sampled at 2000 samples/second, per key.
* 11 bit (2048 values) resolution.
* Sensitive to direct pressure and to lateral pressure in both directions.

Breath pipe:
* Sampled at 2000 samples/second.
* 12 bit (4098 value) resolution.
* Bidirectional, sensitive to blown and drawn breath.
* Removable, interchangeable mouthpiece for hygiene.

2 Strip Controllers:
* One on each side of the instrument, 480mm long.
* Sampled at 2000 samples/second per strip.
* 11 bit (2048 values) resolution.

Headphone output:
* 48kHz sampling rate, 24-bit DAC Sigma-Delta.
* Software programmable volume.
* Mute, soft ramp and zero cross detection for volume adjustment.
* SNR = 95dB.
* THD < 0.01% at 1kHz, 30-Ohm load at -3dbFS.
* Up to 750mW output on a 3.5mm mini jack.

Microphone input/preamp:
* Balanced input on an industry standard 4 pin LEMO locking connector.
* 24 bit at 96khz A/D converter.
* Low noise programmable gain from 10 to 55db in 1db steps.
* Software switchable 48V phantom power.
* 8.2V Electret polarisation power available, requires specific cable.
* Noise: EIN= (A-weighted) -120dBu with 150 Ohm source 20Hz to 20kHz, 50 dB gain. EIN Un-wtd= -125dBu with same conditions as A-weighted.
* 26dB software switchable input pad.

Recommended uni-directional (cardioid or supercardioid patterns) microphones:

* Sony ECM66BC, Audio Technica AT898C and AT831C, Sure WL184, DPA 4080 and DPA 4022. Note: Custom wiring for each microphone is required

Base Station:
* 2 inputs for continuous control expression pedals:
* Suitable for use with Boss FV50 and FV500 volume pedals.
* Suitable for use with Yamaha FC3 continuous control sprung sustain pedals.
* USB 2 interface to host computer.
* 2 inputs for foot switches.

Strap:
* Leather strap.
* Friction controlled multi axis instrument mounting.

Floor spike:
* 300mm retractable floor spike with removable rubber foot.

Instruments and soundfonts

You can load and play your own Soundfonts, Audio Unit Plugins and Midi instruments with the Eigenharp Alpha. In addition, the Alpha comes with its own native instruments (at present a software model of a Cello, Clarinet and a Synth engine). The Alpha also ships with a collection of loop libraries and several acclaimed instruments from our partners:

* 1500 AIFF format (timestretch and tempo change capable) varied Percussion and Drum loops.
* Sampletekk 'Black Grand Steinway D, sampled at 20+ levels in a 6 Gigabyte set that includes three recordings from dry to highly ambient.
* Sampletekk 'Tubed Rhodes', a multi sampled Rhodes Electric Piano.
* Sampletekk 'Wurlittzer' electric piano in a Gigabyte multi sample set.

System Requirements and Software

* Please see our Software page"

Eigenharp Pico
"The ultra-versatile Pico is simple to use and anyone can play it. Light and portable, it packs a powerhouse of features. Use it to play solo, play and record loops, change scale and key, transpose, alter tempo, program beats, create arrangements, switch and layer multiple sounds, all while playing live. It's ideal as a solo instrument or for playing in band.

With 18 playing keys and 4 mode keys, a strip controller and breath pipe, the smaller Pico has the majority of the playing features of the Eigenharp Alpha. It plays an unlimited range of sounds and is available in two finishes. The Eigenharp Pico, with its ease of playing and transformational approach to learning scales and music theory, represents a new and easier way to learn to play a musical instrument. The Pico gives you freedom to express your creativity through improvisation like no other electronic instrument in existence.

The Pico requires a Mac computer to run. Click here for full software specification.
What's in the box?

* Eigenharp Pico in robust cardboard carry case/box.
* Product Activation card for website support and tutorial materials.
* Breath pipe.
* Two mouthpieces.
* Neck strap.
* 3M Pico to computer USB2 connecting cable.
* Eigenlabs 8GB USB stick with latest install software (Macintosh) and getting started tutorials.

Hardware Specification

Keys
* 18 playing keys.
* Sampled at 2000 samples/second, per key.
* 11 bit (2048 values) resolution.
* Sensitive to direct pressure and to lateral pressure in both directions.

Breath pipe:
* Sampled at 2000 samples/second.
* 12 bit (4098 value) resolution.
* Sensitive to blown and drawn breath.
* Removable, interchangeable mouthpiece for easy hygiene.

Strip Controller:
* 180mm long.
* Sampled at 2000 samples/second.
* 10 bit (1024 values) resolution.

Other features:
* 4 Mode Switches.
* USB powered.
* Conformable, height adjustable thumb hooks.
* Neck strap.

Instruments and soundfonts
You can load and play your own Soundfonts, Audio Unit Plugins and Midi instruments with the Eigenharp Pico. In addition, the Pico comes with its own native instruments (at present a software model of a Cello, Clarinet and a Synth engine). The Pico also ships with a collection of loop libraries and several acclaimed instruments from our partners:

* 1500 AIFF format (timestretch and tempo change capable) varied Percussion and Drum loops.
* Sampletekk 'Black Grand Steinway D, sampled at 20+ levels in a 6 Gigabyte set that includes three recordings from dry to highly ambient.
* Sampletekk 'Tubed Rhodes', a multi sampled Rhodes Electric Piano.
* Sampletekk 'Wurlittzer' electric piano in a Gigabyte multi sample set.

System Requirements and Software

* Please see our Software page"

Matrixsynth... Roland JD800

flickr by mushboy
(click for more)

"Got this dirt-cheap as it was a bit trashed. It is still dirty, but everything is in perfect condition function-wise (i.e. no ghost-editing).

Will use it on an upcoming electronic release under the name "Mush Orchestra".

This picture is a little gesture of appreciation to one of my favorite time-killers while I'm at my day job..."

Awesome. Thanks mushboy!

Sequential Circuits Model 700 Programmer and Model 800 Digital Sequencer


via Retro Synth Ads

"64 Synthesizers for $1195"

Ad from 1977

Madrona Labs Soundplane

http://www.madronalabs.com/

"A touch-sensitive surface for intimate control of electronic sound."

You can find a progress update on the Soundplane here. Be sure to see the rest of the site for more including DIY Projects.

Multivox MX-3000 Synthesizer

via this auction


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