Null Object - That Eye The Sky

YouTube via nathnullobject
"This track is my circuit bent Roland TB-303 Bassline playing a single riff through two instances of AZ Audio's Ultra trigger FX and Sanford Sound Design delay plugins. Recorded live into my DAW.

No other effects were used but I was thinking about eating potatoes at the time so that may have altered the sound slightly. Also I was distracted with thoughts of roller skating. I will endeavor to pay more attention to my task at hand in future but I am unable to guarantee anything at this time.

http://azertopia.free.fr/utfx.html
http://www.lesliesanford.com/Products..."

Breakbeat Motivator

YouTube via NetPierreTV
"Live NetPierre Freestyle audiocheck... no edits, no cuts... just bleeps and noize.
Machinedrum, Roland R8, Roland TB303 and zoom 1204 FX Module"

The Flamenco MOOG

flickr by darklorddisco

Note that's obviously an EMS VC3s aka Putney in the image. If you see the bottom update to The Moog Keytar you will see that it was actually just a controller for an ARP Odyssey and not a Moog. Moog was synonymous with synth during that time. Kind of like Xerox.

Update via Stefan in the comments:
"Dan Lacksman is actually one of the better "synth-musicians" of that time imo, he's a belgian jazz musician.

The album where this single is on is absolutely great stuff: link

He also made records using the name 'Electronic System'.

Electronic System – New Electronic System
Electronic System - Revival
Electronic System – Vol II
Electronic System – Vol III
Electronic System – Disco Machine
Dan Lacksman - New Electronic System

Expect to pay between 30 to 60 euro's for these on ebay, but well worth it."

303 & Me! & a T

flickr by roland4387
(click for more)

ARP 2500-2600

flickr by jobenbelgium
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"ARP 2500 and ARP 2600.Both have their matching keyboard.The ARP 2600 is the last version,black/orange faced.The ARP 2500 is made in 1970 and has serial#70-009 and has a complete wooden cabinet.Systems built from 1972 untill 1978(serial#21 to ???)have metal casings and 20 positions in the upper matrix.."

Ritm-2 Analog Synthesizer Beige Face

via this auction

Rare Reversed Keys Korg Poly 800 Synth

via this auction
"During the time of the Roland Juno series in the mid-80's, Korg offered the Poly-800. Comparable to the Juno and in many ways better, the Poly-800 is an 8 voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with 64 memory patches and up to 50 editable parameters! There's also a stereo chorus effect, a sequencer, and a weird joystick used to adjust pitch, modulation and the filter. There is a double mode in which the oscillators double up making 4 fat voices of polyphony - fun for trance and techno."

Moog Series IIIP Modular

Click here for high resolution images for the Moog Series IIP Modular and Sequencer featured in this VEMIA auction.

When you get to the flickr set, click on the image followed by All Sizes in the menu directly above the image followed by original size.

Experience the Power of the Pedal – Moog Introduces Multi-Pedal OS 2.0

"ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 12, 2009) There’s good news for all you control freaks out there. Moog’s mighty Multi-Pedal has received a major software upgrade. OS 2.0 adds a host of innovations that reinforce the Multi-Pedal’s position as the premier Analog, MIDI and USB Control Hub.

New features include: MIDI-to-CV conversion, Loopable Envelope Generators with four Envelope Shapes (Linear, Logarithmic, Exponential and Complex), CV Lag, CV Scaling and the ability to trigger Gates and MIDI events. These new features add to an already impressive list including, MIDI Clock Sync, Tap Tempo, Programmable Heel and Toe Voltages, four LFOs, four Analog Control Voltage Outputs, MIDI and USB connectivity. Many of the original features, such as Quad Mode and Noise Generation also received significant enhancements.

The number four comes up quite often when discussing the Multi-Pedal because practically anything it does, it can do on four independent channels simultaneously.

"I just started messing around with the Multi-Pedal not too long ago, and I love it!!! I incorporated it into my rig as I was rehearsing for our summer tour, and it opened up all new sonic possibilities for me" said Chris Kilmore of the band, Incubus. "It takes what I can only do with at least four hands and puts the control at my feet via a gas pedal. I use the four outs of the Multi-Pedal sort of like a patch bay. I have a four channel snake that runs from the Multi-Pedal to my Voyager or any one of my Moogerfoogers. I love the mobility that pedal gives me."

So that even more musicians, DJs and producers can experience the power of the pedal, Moog Music is announcing a special promotion. From November 15, 2009 through December 31, 2009, the Multi-Pedal’s price will drop to $399 at participating US dealers and through the Moog website.

“The features in OS 2.0 take the Multi-Pedal to a whole new level” said Moog Music President, Mike Adams. “With four channels of MIDI-to-CV conversion, hooking the Multi-Pedal to a laptop sequencer gives you the flexibility and power of an analog step sequencer that can also communicate with MIDI gear.”

OS 2.0 is available as a free download for current Multi-Pedal users.

For more information, including new videos and a Quick Start Guide visit www.moogmusic.com/controllers

About Moog Music: Moog Music and its customers carry on the legacy of Bob Moog, the inventor of the synthesizer. Moog designs and manufactures electronic musical instruments, including Little Phatty® and Minimoog® Voyager® synthesizers, Moogerfooger® effects modules, Etherwave® theremins and The Moog Guitar. Founded by Bob Moog, Moog Music designs and manufactures its products in Asheville, N.C."

DIY "Moog" Guitar from 1974?

This one in via NEW ALLIANCE EAST

"i saw this in a vinyl store in san fran and though it was pretty rad.

thought i'd forward it.

i've never seen one of these before have you?"

Anyone know more about this?

Update: details here

via Dave Manley

"Special guest interview with FOREST TERRY JR! Forest stops by to chat about the Original Black Sheep, the Forest Power Band, and his amazing invention the ‘Keyytar’ (for which he earned a US Patent!). He brought along a few treats, including a special unreleased 12″ acetate of “Branch N Out”!!!!"

Interesting. This predates the PMS Syntar, although the Syntar still holds the reigns as the first traditional style keytar that was all synth. This is the keytar before the keytar.

Update: design patents while up:
patd384688.pdf
patd261150.pdf
[mirror

Update: video below.


YouTube via pj4533

"2 Videos of Keyytar inventor & Boston legend FOREST TERRY. First, "Branch-In-Out", followed by "Satellite Love"" Update: I didn't have a chance to listen to the interview, but someone that did wrote in to let me know this was more of a controller and the synth it controlled was actually an ARP Odyssey, not a Moog. An interesting side note is Moog was synonymous with synth back then.