KORG MS2000 VIRTUAL ANALOG SYNTHESISER

via this auction

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Modded Rick Wakeman Signed 1972 Minimoog

via this auction

"This is an auction for a nearly 40 year old classic synthesizer, the original Minimoog. This one was built in 1972. It is a working machine which has recorded and been studio based for the past 5 years. The metal rear cover is signed by synthesizer legend Rick Wakeman the synth was probably built while he was recording "Close To The Edge"- (photographic proof of signing provided)

The serial number is 2469, and the circuit board is the rich and creamy second revision. The tuning has been stabilised so that hassle free playing can be done after a 15 minute warm up. The S-Trig (CV) has been replaced by a 1/4 inch mono jack. The CV inputs have been modded to allow easier control using a Midi to CV converter. Way back in time the PITCH wheel was replaced by a genuine MOOG mini ribbon controller, making this machine somewhat rare. The Keyboard is the original. The case is in good condition, has been repolished and has a brand new Minimoog badge."

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Yamaha DX5

via this auction

"Wiki: 'The Yamaha DX5 is a synthesizer released by Yamaha in 1985. It was similar to the Yamaha DX1 but was more affordable. The Yamaha DX5 contains two Yamaha DX7 synthesizer engines with a larger backlight LCD display, a 76-key synth-action keyboard and better output converters, with XLR output jacks.'

*Please note that there's a few issues with VSE's listing; The DX5 DOES send 127 velocity, it just requires lots of force to do so (more than a normal keyboard). This can be altered with certain MIDI boxes and only really makes a difference if you're using this as a master keyboard. Also, I'm not sure what they're talking about with it being noiser than a DX7. This is MUCH quieter than the 3 or 4 DX7s I've played AND it has 3 XLR balanced outputs."

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Meteor Table Time - Vostok & Machinedrum Stumble In the Dark

YouTube via arthurpainter
"A simple, noisy sequence with just a hint of melody (certainly the result of repetition). A bit of delay is provided via my EH Memory Man. It's a bit of a sticky plod through the Vostok's VCF and LFO #1."

8-bit fx/processor Biscuit (out of the box + test) w/ Sleepdrone & Filterbank by Franck Smith

YouTube via znshn
"Zn'shñ member & soloist Franck Smith testing hybrid 8-bit effects/processor Biscuit by Oto Machines w/ Sleepdrone 5 as sound source and 2x Sherman Filterbank 2 (filterbank n°1 direct to filterbank n°2) .

Contents: 8-bit processing, Lo-Fi, minimal pulses, analog electronics, signal trajectory, glitch, clicks, analog oscillators, noise manufacturing...

(excerpts from Biscuit manual)
DO NOT EAT BISCUIT — we could add "... JUST FEED IT".
Details on Biscuit: http://www.otomachines.com/product.php

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

Material in this video:
- Sleepdrone 5 (by King Capitol Punishment)
- 2x Sherman Filterbank 2 (tabletop versions)
- Biscuit (by Oto Machines) *used in mono
N.B.— separate direct outputs 2 & 3 of Sleepdrone and main output are routed to Filterbank 2 via Nobels mix-41-C active mixer 4 in 1 (not shown on screen).

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‪http://znshn.blogspot.com‬
‪http://twitter.com/franck_smith‬

Complete video selection on ‪http://www.youtube.com/znshn‬"

Musikmesse: KORG Monotron Audio Demos

see the second update in this post.

Muskikmesse: First look at the Elektron Octatrack

YouTube via gearjunkies. Added to this post where comments are enabled.
"During the MusikMesse at Frankfurt, our team filmed this demonstration of the new Elektron Octatrack."

Sound Builders: Peaking Lights Are Teasing Lo-Fi Musical Magic From DIY Gear

via Motherboard.TV
"Our new series Soundbuilders travels to Madison, Wisconsin to visit Peaking Lights, a married musical duo famed for their pulsating looped-rhythm tracks composed on re-purposed scraps, stereos, and lo-fi gear. We watch as husband and wife prepare for tour by paring their studio down to the bare essentials needed to produce Peaking Lights’ distinctive sound.

While we were hanging out, we got a peek into Aaron’s completely untechnical, yet highly rigorous process of Frankensteining long forgotten consumer electronics. Using the most unassuming hunks of wood, metal, and plastic, Peaking Lights produce surprising and highly personal results"
via Matt

Piston Honda - Pulse Wavetable Morph Test

Piston Honda - Pulse Wavetable Morph Test from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Here is a little patch test I created today with the Harvestman Piston Honda, and two Hertz Donuts. One Donut was the kickdrum, and the other was the digital snare/high hat. All controlled by a TipTop Z-8000, and MakeNoise Pressure points. Just a simple test, to hear how the waveforms can morph in a basic rhythmic pattern."

Musikmesse: The Mochika is Back!

via AtomoSynth

"Hello world, it is the new Mochika v2.1 ... the same savage analog sound, now with a mutant vactrol low pass filter... lets jam!!!"

AtomoSynth on Ebay


I'm guessing this isn't at the Musikmesse, but again, all synth news posts will get the header and label so you don't miss it. If a ton comes in like during NAMM, I'll create a NOT Musikmesse header like I did for NOT NAMM.