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FL Studio Guru - Introducing Drumaxx Percussion Modeling Instrument

YouTube via imageline via ChrisLody. Note the price and donation to Haiti on this one.
"Download the demo installer from the Drumaxx page http://www.drumaxx.com it's available in VST, Audio Units and FL Studio versions.

In this video I run quickly over the main features of Drumaxx and how you can use the multiple output feature.

Until March 31st 2010 Drumaxx is available under the Pay what you think it's worth system. We are donating 1 USD to Haitian charities from each sale made during the promotion period.

Enjoy Drumaxx!"

Envelation

Envelation from J Stick on Vimeo.

Mesmerizin' drone brought to life by my new pair of Envelators! Modulatable cycle delay is the genius touch of these things. Buy two now! Or four!

Update:

more envelating from J Stick on Vimeo.

"Similar but much more convoluted patch"

::vtol:: corvax synth + harvestman hertz donut module

::vtol:: corvax synth + harvestman hertz donut module from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

corvax - http://samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/diy/corvax.html

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Crumar Trilogy

via this auction

"Crumar Trilogy. Great sounding 70's analogue. Strings (fantastic), Synth (fully polyphonic with 2 oscs - great detuning effects) Organ (OK for adding to texture) Great for building up rich pads etc."

KORG Poly-800 Synthesizer with Flight Case

via this auction

"Korg Poly-800 8-Voice Programmable Synthesizer with Original padded Korg Flight Case

also included: Korg factory presert .WAV patches on CD (no need to use cassette tape player),

1/8" mini-jack mono patch cord, 9 volt AC wall adapter.

This is an early Poly-800 (serial number 0004922). That means it's a better Korg Poly-800. Here's why:

The first wave of Korg Poly-800s were originally manufactured without a battery soldered to the circuit board. This early serial number Poly-800 is one of the models without the leaky internal batteries. That means the circuit boards on this synthesizer are perfect and unharmed.

The later Poly-800s and Poly-800 MkII models had a battery soldered to the board to help hold the software sound patches in memory, and after 26 years, most have leaked corrosive battery acid on the boards. But not this one! No circuit board battery, so no circuit board damage. Look at the photos. The boards are perfect."

Inside a KORG Poly-800

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Yamaha RX17 Circuit Bent with GetLoFi Modules

YouTube via circuitmaster

"Rehoused Yamaha RX 17 Drum machine with a giant patch bay. Two Tube Pre-amps from Oakley Electronics. Dual LoFi Fuzz circuits, three 555 Timer Module Kits from GetLoFi. Delay, Randomizer module, with various internal patching via switches. External patching via 1/4 inch Audio Cables. Please visit GetLoFi.com for more information."

Two x 259e

YouTube via boobtube356

MAX BRAND SYNTHESIZER aka MOOGTONIUM live part 1 @ ARS ELECTRONICA festival

YouTube via klubmoozak

"Benedikt Guschlbauer & Uli Kühn improvise on the Max Brand Synthesizer (aka Moogtonium) live at the Ars Electronica Festival 2009 in Linz, Austria.

This rare synthesizer prototype built by Bob Moog in 1967 is a Moog's unique interpretation of a Trautonium, and was built for the Austrian Composer of avantgare electronics Max Brand. To hear more of this incredible machine, please check out the cd "Kabelbrand - Sounds from the Max Brand Synthesizer", released on the Label Moozak:
http://moozak.org/releases/mzk002/mzk..."

Update:

MAX BRAND SYNTHESIZER aka MOOGTONIUM live part 2 @ ARS ELECTRONICA festival 2009

Alicia Keys shows her upcoming signature piano software

YouTube via NativeInstruments
"Alicia Keys presents her new piano product created in collaboration with Native Instruments.

Sampled from her own playing, recorded in her studio with her own engineer and used extensively on her last album, this virtual piano makes the Grammy-winning piano sound of Alicia Keys available to everyone.

Find out more at http://www.native-instruments.com/ali..."

Update: the official press release:

"Native Instruments Announces ALICIA'S KEYS

Berlin, March 1st, 2010 - Native Instruments today announced ALICIA'S KEYS, a new software that recreates Alicia Keys' personal grand piano with outstanding authenticity and playability. Developed in close collaboration with the Grammy-winning artist, the software is used as the primary instrument on her new album and on the current world tour. ALICIA'S KEYS is a unique and highly affordable way for musicians of all experience levels to utilize Alicia's acclaimed signature piano sound in their own music production, live performance, and recreational playing.

Designed as a comprehensive digital recreation of Alicia Key's own custom Yamaha "C3 Neo" grand piano, and based on Native Instruments' industry-leading KONTAKT 4 sampler platform, ALICIA'S KEYS provides a soulful and intimate piano sound that perfectly accommodates R&B, soul and pop styles. The instrument was meticulously recorded in Alicia's personal studio by her engineer Ann Mincieli and renowned sampling expert Thomas Scarbee over the course of two years, using vintage microphones and high-end outboard studio gear that produced an exquisite piano tone with supreme sonic fidelity.

"I love this software so much that I used it on my entire new album. Not once did I record a live piano because there was just no need", says Alicia Keys. "I plan to tour with this sound and use it all around the world. I love how it gives those who may not be able to buy an acoustic piano a true piano experience."

Utilizing 17 GB of high-resolution samples with 12 discrete velocity layers per note, and sophisticated emulation of crucial sonic aspects like key release, sustain pedal functionality and sympathetic resonance, ALICIA'S KEYS sets a benchmark in the digital recreation of acoustic instruments. The convenient user interface of the software gives intuitive control over the sound to further adjust it to the specific musical context and personal playing style, and also includes a studio-quality convolution reverb that provides various authentic room ambiences ranging from a small piano chamber to a large stage or concert hall.

ALICIA'S KEYS can be used on any Windows and Macintosh computer with the included free KONTAKT PLAYER, and can also be loaded into the full-featured professional KONTAKT 4 sampler for additional in-depth sound editing.

A video with Alicia Keys explaining the creation process of the software is available on YouTube at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dV_Q_npCtM

ALICIA'S KEYS will be available in April 2010 for a suggested retail price of $119 / 99 EUR.

Additional information on ALICIA'S KEYS including audio demos is available at
www.native-instruments.com/aliciaskeys.info

About Native Instruments:
Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and performance. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike."