novelty synth

YouTube via noystoise
"drum machine from a kids toy that triggers a 7 step sequencer. can change triggering patterns by adjusting the parameters of the drum circuit." circuit bent " "

Andromeda MK-1 and MK-2

Andromeda MK-1 and MK-2 from Eric Archer on Vimeo.

"kits available now (limited qty)
ericarcher.net/devices/mk1
ericarcher.net/devices/mk2"

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Tinker with [BLOK]!

"[BLOK] is an easy to use modular synthesis environment. The available processing blocks are simple and concise and there are no restrictions on how you hook things up. [BLOK] was designed as a platform for teaching audio synthesis to students, so even beginners can get started building their own synthesizers and effects right away!"

Introduction to Circuit Bending Workshop and Other DIY Events

via ROTH MOBOT (click for more events)
"Sunday, November22, 1:00 PM - 4:50 PM
The Old Town School of Folk Music
7004 N Lincoln Ave., 773-728-6000

We bring the tools and components, you bring the battery powered toys. This crash course in Circuit Bending, and Toy Hacking covers the basics of electronics, the tools of circuit exploration, and the techniques of finishing a project.
No previous electronics experienced required!
More information, pics from past classes, and circuit bending tips can be found on our 'Workshops' page."

Casio CZ-1

flickr set by zubibaja
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Roland SH-32 Synthesizer

via this auction

I don't know why, but I always liked the look of this synth. The fact that Roland went with ARP-like sliders always intrigued me as well. Anyone know what other Roland gear had them? The Roland EF-303 and MC-09 PhraseLab come to mind.

Future Retro 777

via this auction
"RECENTLY GONE OVER BY THE FUTURE RETRO MAN HIMSELF - JERED FLICKINGER-. HERE IS WHAT HE DID: Installed a new backup battery, and the latest OS, updated the oscillator temperature compensation, cleaned and retuned the unit, and also updated the power supply capacitor and the chassis grounding. Needless to say the 777 is an incredible machine. Part analog synth monster and killer sequencer! Can also be used as a Midi to CV/Gate converter with ACCENT!! COSMETICALLY it looks great except for a few scratches and chips in the black paint as seen in the photos!! The 777 can do the TB-303 thing very well, but the added oscillator, sub-oscillators, noise, 7 POLE filter and tons of modulation options make the 777 a beast! The analog style sequencer is one of the best out there!!"

Reason Soul School

YouTube via PropellerheadSW
"With Reason Soul School, Propellerhead Software's funk flavored ReFill, the soulful sound of the 60's and 70's is up for grabs. You won't find grooves rarer than these. http://www.propellerheads.se/reason-s..."

Synth DIY Flickr Pool via SynthFrog

You can find the flickr pool here.

Description via akorbeti aka SynthFrog: "I uploaded some photos of my works. They include Mr. Braska too. There are almost 580 photos in there, of various stuff. From wide open synths like the SY77 and the QY 70 (I have to gut the QY 700 too). And some side stuff like eg. a colored octal clock that counted time in octal, by lighting RGB leds. B was bit 0, G was bit 1 and R was bit 2.

Etching stuff, UV box stuff, you name it..

If you leave a comment on a photo, I will give you detailed info about it. It is not too easy to remember and comment on all of these photos :)

for updated stuff checkout www.synthfrog.com"

Mr. Braska Hangs with Mr. T Robot

via SynthFrog where you'll find more images of Mr. Braska's latest adventures at Sound's studio. You'll also find a note on how Mr. Braska met the piggy mentioned in this prior post. :)

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