MATRIXSYNTH

michael nervous live with korg ds 10 at the temple gallery chicago il 3-27-10 "prog 1"

YouTube via michaelnervous

"using korg ds 10 on the ds lite, michael nervous jams out the song prog 1, live for an audience gazing over artwork by jessica wagner and tony vega. midstates and the choir of ghosts headlined."

KORG Poly-61M ~ VINTAGE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

"Sounds fantastic & has several custom Moog Modular sounding patches [ :) ] that work great with the Arpeggiator, a lot like early Tangerine Dream sequences. There are also nice, polyphonic pads, vibes, Hammond B-3 Organs, grungy 80's patches & experimental sound effects. This synth has midi & comes with the original manuals, plus a Kaces gig bag which has normal wear. Sounds & plays like a dream, so much warmer than virtual analog."

I guess you'd have to ask, what patch on a Moog modular...

x0xb0x by x0x Source

via these auctions

"The x0xb0x is an analog replica of the legendary Roland TB-303 synthesizer. It uses the same components, in the same schematic, to match its sound — perfectly.

AcidVoice has judged it as having the best sound out of the nine TB-303 clones it tested.

This x0xb0x is made using old, original transistors for an unmatched sound, and brand new buttons and potentiometers for a long life. The difference in sound between a well-made x0xb0x and a TB-303 is about the same as the difference between one TB-303 and another. Constructed by x0x Source, it comes with a 1 year warranty. The aesthetic design is customized, featuring a beautiful front panel that feels rich to the touch. Also bundled is a manual and a CD with documentation, software, and complete source code and schematics. The x0xb0x, after all, is an open source product.

The reasons that we [the seller] think make x0x Source the biggest and most trusted supplier of fully assembled, tested, and warrantied x0xb0xes are:

* Experience and quality -- We've already assembled and shipped dozens of x0xen. We use computer-aided testing and calibration, together with careful A/B listening tests to guarantee each x0x.
* Solid return policy and warranty -- Full refund within 30 days. Comprehensive warranty on parts, labor, and two-way shipping for three years.
* Honesty and communication -- All questions answered in one day. If there is ever a problem or delay, we bite the bullet and tell the truth.
* Fast delivery -- Next-day shipping via EMS. Delivery to most European countries takes one week (including customs).
* Reputation -- We really can't say much more than our customers. Their cumulative rating of our x0xes (known as "Item as described") is 5.0 out of 5.0.

For those who have more interest in creating music rather than electronics, buying an assembled x0xb0x makes sense. The x0xb0xes we sell are assembled with experience. Moreover, they are tested thoroughly. The analog section is carefully compared to a reference machine in A/B listening tests, to guard even against flaws that change the character of the sound only subtly — flaws which may slip unnoticed without reference testing. Finally, the x0xb0xes are tuned using a high-end oscilloscope. The tuning is aided by high-precision trimpots that are ten-fold more precise than the ones bundled in the official kit."

x0xb0x Testing by x0x Source YouTube via x0xSource - previously posted

Weird Sounds CLEAR ANALOG THEREMIN

via this auction
"A true analog theremin, which uses traditional inductor coils to produce an analog sine wave

The playable range can be adjusted from 5 inches to 5 feet !

Whats the difference between an analog and digital theremin?

A analog theremin uses traditional components eg inductors and transistors, and produce a

pure sine wave for a smooth sound

A digital theremin uses Digital chips (IC's) which mostly produce a square wave and can sound

Comes fully assembled with battery and only needs to be plugged in and played!

Has rubber feet to stop slipping, and is completely plug and play!
* A great gift idea
* Play it through an effects pedal to create even more styles of sound
* Battery life is hours as these lithium batterys last for 10 years in a smoke alarm"

YouTube via weirdsounds1

Theremin analog

theremin2

digital theremin for comparison

AKAI AX-60

via this auction

"The AX-60 is among some of the last true analog polysynths of the mid-eighties. The AX-60 is a programmable six-voice synth with a nice LFO, lowpass VCF filter, envelope sections, and more. An eight-voice version, the AX-80, was already available.

Programming this synth is easy using dedicated sliders, knobs and/or buttons for its parameters. It also has a useful noise generator and some other cool functions that include auto-tuning, chorus, a multi-mode arpeggiator and a keyboard that can be split into two key-zones, making it somewhat bi-timbral. All six voices can be stacked in unison mode for a powerful and thick lead sound.

Here are some Specifications:
* Polyphony - 6 Voices
* Oscillators - 6 VCOs
* Memory - 64 Patches
* Filter - Lowpass analog filter
* VCA - Standard ADSR
* Keyboard - 61 keys
* Arpeg/Seq - Arpeggiator
* Control - MIDI (2 parts)"

Roland SH 101 analog monophonic synth

via this auction

CASIO DG-20 80's guitar synth

via this auction

Minimoog - Moog Model D - Mini-Analog Synth

via this auction

"SERIAL NUMBER 5475

This is the early, "warmer" osc board and I can't imagine another instrument or Minimoog version sounding any warmer, fatter, smoother, silkier, ballsier, or better. These early Minis sounds SO GOOD. It's a one-owner machine from 1975. Been in the closet for 20 years. Even has the original manual"

4ms Shuffling Clock Multiplier Prototype w/ Breakout Panel

via the Big City Music blog

http://4mspedals.com/
http://bigcitymusic.com/

SOVIET POLIVOKS POLYVOX with English Labels

via this auction

"Polivoks had been produced since 1982 by Formanta electronic factory (one of the biggest at the time); it was sold exclusively in the USSR. Polivoks has its own particular electronic parts, reliable keyboard (49 notes F to E) made in magnetically controlled contacts; synthesis modules consist of independent boards, which is convenient for maintenance. The synthesizer has 2-voices polyphony; each oscillator works with a keyboard note independently; two types of filters - bandpass/lowpass and external input for cutoff control. In addition, Polivoks is housed in an original body of uncommon design with handy controls. Being closed with a cover, the synthesizer turns into a strong aluminum case.

Polivoks is the portable electronic musical synthesizer which is designed for playing different musical compositions of any genre. It is also intended for creating some musical effects in cinema and play scoring, in studio.

There are 4 octaves on the keyboard. The inclined desk is divided into the following functional sections: Modulator, Generator #1, Generator #2, Mixer and Amplifier. They give one a possibility to synthesize a broad spectrum of sounds and to change sounding at any time.

There are 3 internal audible signal sources in the instrument: to broad-ranged of the Generators with changed form of oscillations and a noise generator for creating a non-musical sounds such as wind, surf, whine, etc. Possibility to connect an external audible signal sources to the synthesizer is provided for (e.g. guitars, electropianos and electroorgans). Sounds of different external sources are combined separatly in the mixer in any ratio. There is a filter in the synthesizer with cutoff frequency control and resonance to change colour of timbre of audilble signal over a wide range.

Polivoks is the most popular vintage Russian synthesizer all over the world. It has inimitable peculiar sound and very powerful aggressive filters outperforming the famous Minimoog! A fat, lush and very analogue sound is achieved through instability and thanks to unique architecture of the Soviet-era components; in addition, highly reliable military technologies were applied in the process of production. The synthesizer may be used for hard electronic music, or for soft ambient/old school projects and for modelling various effects as well.

Specifications:
— Polyphony - Two voices
— Oscillators - 2 osc, 1 Noise Gen. Waveforms: triangle, saw, square, pulse 1 and pulse 2.
— LFO - LFO speed and modulation (triangle, saw, square, random waveforms)
— Filter - VCF: ADSR knobs, ADSR mode, cutoff, resonance, BPF/LPF mode, filter LFO level, envelope level.
— VCA - ADSR knobs, ADSR mode, mod level, keyb memory.
— Effects - Glissando

— Keyboard - 49 note duophonic
— Memory - None
— Control - CV / Gate (can be installed), MIDI (can be installed)
— Mains voltage of alternating current, V 220
— Power consumption, W max 10
— A range of operating temperature, C -10 / +35
— Relative generator drift over 4 hours continuous work is within, % max +/- 05
— Total musical range overlaped by main generators, Hz 21,8 (F of subcontra octave), + 5274 Hz (E of fifth octave)

— Tuning range of the main generators, % min +/- 12 (+/- 1 tone)
— Detuning range of the second generator, % min +/- 25 (+/- 2 tone)
— Frequency change range of the cutoff frequency of the filter, Hz min 100 + 10000
— Dynamic range of the synthesizer, dB min 60
— Inlet voltage of the synthesizer in a load 10 kOm
— Low output voltage, V 0,025
— High output voltage, V 0,25