MATRIXSYNTH

Moog Source Analogue Synthesizer

Yamaha CS 5 analog monophonic synth

via this auction
"Quite a simple monophonic synth very capable of making some fat basslines. . Has a very nice filter resonance and an excellent slow to very fast LFO which goes right into the audio range.
* Polyphony - Monophonic
* Oscillators - 1 VCO with pulse or sawtooth waveforms and noise-gen
* LFO - Yes, with sine, sawtooth, sample and hold
* Filter - 1 filter: 12dB/oct High pass or Low pass; 6dB/oct band-pass
* Effects - None
* Keyboard - 37 keys
* Memory - None
* Control - CV / Gate
* Date Produced - 1979-83"

Moog Minimoog Model D with 1/8" Inputs

via this auction
"For those that do not know... The Minimoog is not the easiest vintage synthesizer to interface and sequence in a contemporary studio environment. It has a different standard (and jacks too) for CV and Gate than the majority of it's analog peers. This creates an obvious challenge in regard to controlling it with MIDI. That's why the previous owner had his tech perform a small modification that allows it to be hooked up to a standard MIDI to CV converter with no hassle. This "modification" is very unobtrusive and that was important to me, because I believe in keeping the integrity and appearance of such a legendary synth intact.

Here's how the CV/Gate mod works... The 1/8" input jacks that are neatly installed and labeled on the back panel (CV, Gate, Bend), allow you to plug any 1V/oct MIDI to CV converter in and start playing or sequencing, right away. You can use any converter on the market too, because the mod makes the Mini accept normal trigger signals at it's 1/8" jack, instead of the obscure S-trig jack that Moog originally implemented. Now, on the bottom left of the Mini's control panel, (section "Controllers") you will see a small toggle switch and a little blue-capped knob to it's left. When you want to control the synth via CV/Gate you flip the switch, thus disengaging the Mini's keyboard and allowing you to sequence or play it from your DAW, MIDI Keyboard Controller, etc.... In this state, the small blue-capped knob controls the amount of portamento, and the Minimoog's keyboard is bypassed. Whenever you want to go back to playing the Minimoog's keys, just flip the toggle switch back! It's that simple.

I want to make it perfectly clear that the modification described above in no way affects or changes the characteristics inherent to the Minimoog. ALL of the Minimoog's panel controls remain fully functional, including the very useful "Keyboard Tracking" switch (VCF function) and are completely unaffected by the "CV/Gate Mode"."

"Mungo Enterprises announced their new toy today."
http://namm.noisepages.com/

Update via apoptosis in the comments: "From what Ive been reading, the State Zero is not an analog synthesizer. This title is very misleading."

Great point. The title of the post is the title of the video, so I will leave it as is, but yes definitely worth pointing this out. Here's what's currently up on Mungo: http://mungo.com.au/zero.html. There's no mention of digital vs. analog components, but in this post it is referenced as digital.

NAMM: Eigen Labs @ NAMM 2010

Eigen Labs @ NAMM 2010 from Neil Bufkin on Vimeo.

"Showing off their current and new harps."

Update: the Eigenharp Tau

"The Eigenharp Tau is the newest addition to the Eigenharp portfolio, filling the gap between the entry-level Pico and the professional-level Alpha.

The Tau offers s most of the capabilities of the Eigenharp Alpha, but at less than half the price.

The Tau dispenses with the wood craftsmanship of the Eigenharp Alpha, and instead features a minimalist aesthetic, available in black and silver finishes. With 72 playing keys, a strip controller and breath pipe, it can do almost everything that its big brother, the professional level Eigenharp Alpha, can do.

The Eigenharp range has been designed specifically for live performance, and Eigenlabs calls them “the most expressive electronic musical instruments ever made.” The instruments can play and record loops, change key, transpose, alter tempo, program beats, switch and layer sounds, all while the musician is performing live on stage.

The Eigenharp Tau retails at £1899 inc VAT and will be available to buy on the Eigenlabs
website from January 14 2010. Shipping starts 10 May 2010."
via Synthtopia

NAMM: Teenage Engineering - OP-1 @ NAMM 2010

Teenage Engineering - OP-1 @ NAMM 2010 from Neil Bufkin on Vimeo.

"David from Teenage Engineering gives an overview of their yet to be released OP-1 @ NAMM 2010"
via http://namm.noisepages.com/

Whitewashed MF-104 Moogerfooger

flickr by djthomaswhite
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http://www.naturalrhythmmusic.com/

NAMM: Alesis Q49 Controller

"The Q49 is a 49-note keyboard controller that works with virtually all music software and MIDI hardware devices. The compact controller features USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for easy connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware.

The Q49 provides keyboard players with a full compliment of controls including pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons, an assignable data slider, and the ability to send program changes from the keys.

The Q49 is compact, affordable, and easy to use.

* 49-key keyboard controller for use with virtually all music software and MIDI devices
* USB-MIDI and traditional MIDI jacks for connection to Mac, PC and MIDI hardware
* Pitch and modulation wheels, octave up and down buttons, assignable data slider
* Send program changes from keys"

http://www.alesis.com/q49