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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Billy Corgan's Ichabod Featured in Keyboard Magazine


If you have this month's issue of Keyboard Magazine featuring Deadmau5, take a look at the last page. You will find a full page feature on Ichabod. You can see the associated online feature here.

http://mattsonminimodular.com/

See the Ichabod and MMM labels below for more. You can find the full sized shot of Ichabod paying tribute to Devil's Tower here and a video here. Think, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Philip Dodds, and the ARP 2500. This image was taken on route to delivery of Ichabod.

Moon Modular 569 Quad Sequential Voltage Source

via this Noisebug auction

"The module format follows industry standard (synthesizers.com/Moog/Curetronic/Mos-Lab etc.)

Module Size: 6 unit space

Modules work with supply voltages of -12...-15 Volts/+12...+15 Volts

Two power connectors are on-board (synthesizers.com/Club of the Knobs),
Threshold voltage of the trigger inputs is +1 Volt.

The modules are ready to be used: insert the module, connect the power plug,
attach with a couple of screws and the fun starts...

The last analog sequencer you'll ever need...

The M569 is an analog step-sequencer with up to 32 positions, arranged in four rows.
Each row can be controlled absolutely independent from each other, so that the user has practically up to four separate sequencers at his disposal, each with its own clock - and reset-input jacks, and - at the same time - different running directions (up, down, random, and "ping-pong").
In addition the control voltage outputs can be switched between three ranges (2V, 5V, 10V, with the 2V and 5V ranges supplying a (to 1/12 V) quantized output voltage.
Each step position has its own "step-mode" - switch to toggle the gate signal of the respective step position on or off.
In the "Function" position it (again separately for the four rows) can defined as skip, reset or stop-command.

The sequencer modes in detail:
1x32
All four rows run in series to achieve sequences of up to 32 steps; only "Reset Input "1 and "Shift Input 1" are active then; as well as the switches "Direction 1", "Range 1" and "Function 1".
With the "Direction" switch 2 in the "Down" or "Random" position the "ping-pong" mode (up-down) is activated. All four gate and voltage outputs supply an identical output signal.

2x16
Rows 1 and 2 run in series, as well as rows 3 and 4 (1 & 2 and 3 & 4 in parallel), so up to 16 steps divided in two sequences are possible here.
"Reset Input" 1 & 3 and "Shift Input" 1 & 3 are active, just as the switches "Direction" 1 & 3, "Range" 1 & 3 and "Function" 1 & 3.
With "Direction" switches 2 resp. 4 in position
"Down" or "Random", the "ping-pong" mode (up-down) is activated.
The gate outputs 1 & 2, 3 & 4 and the control voltage outputs 1 & 2, 3 & 4 supply each identical signals.

4x8
All four rows 1, 2, 3 & 4 run in parallel and independently from each other, all inputs, switches and jacks act separately, the four outputs deliver their own signal each. This is the "four sequencers in one" mode.

2x8-8
Sort of "preset-subset" of the 4x8 mode.
All four sequencer-rows run always in parallel and in step, controlled by one common pair of shift and reset commands, just like a "four-channel-sequencer".

1x16-16
Another "preset-subset", this time derived from the 2x16 mode.
The sequencer-rows 1/2 und 3/4 run always in parallel and in step, controlled by two common pairs of shift and reset commands, just like a 16 step "two-channel sequencer" - think 'stereo'."

Moog Source .Brand new membrane.New wood.

via this auction

"This source has a brand new membrane panel which works perfectly and should continue to do so for the lifetime of the synth. All the other blue bits are new too. In addition to this the wood below and by the sides of the keyboard is new it is of a far higer quality fit and finish than the original item. Inevitably the end cheeks are of a very slightly different hue, it doesn't bother me or anyone else who has seen it."

Moog Source for sale


YouTube via spaceboyjosh — April 13, 2010 — "Currently for sale on eBay. First I show that all the keys work, then a play around with a few programs and the arpeggiator function."
Moog Source on Ebay - not sure which is the one in this vid.

iHolophone (new app) hands-on


YouTube via AmidioInc — April 13, 2010 — http://amidio.com/iHolophone
iHolophone on iTunes:
iHolophone

Akai EWI 1000 + EWI 2000 breath control synthesizer SN 30175-00303


via this auction

"This is a great breath controlled synthesizer from the 80's, made famous by saxophonists such as Michael Brecker."

Prophet 5 Rev 3

via this auction


AKAI X7000 Vintage Synth


via this auction

"Akai X7000 sampling keyboard in great condition... It comes with original manual, a carrying case, and the floppy discs shown. The floppy drive still has the travel insert, which you stick in the drive when transporting."

Roland System 100 Model 101 SN 693696


via this auction

"The System 100 is a great and classic analog synth! It's a beautiful semi-modular monophonic synth consisting of 5 module components (pictures 1 & 2): the Synthesizer 101, Expander 102, Mixer 103, Sequencer 104, and Monitor Speakers 109. What is for sale here is the Synthesizer 101 section (pictures 3,4,& 5) It is the heart of the system from which you could add-on any of the other modules of your choice."

Yamaha Centennial DX7


via Vemia

"Fantastic condition, extraordinarily rare 76-note version of the best-sounding DX7 (the II FD), with gold-coloured buttons and fluorescent keys. One of a tiny limited edition (100 examples only worldwide??) produced to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Yamaha. Loads of extras, too. One owner, Ben van der Linden, who used this synth to back Audrey Hepburn at a charity Gala, and will give written provenance. Including:- Grey Matter Response E!-2 memory-expansion (256 Voices, 128 Performances), new back-up battery, flightcase, Yamaha music-stand, Yamaha FC sustain pedal, Yamaha Breath Controller BC2, Yamaha cartridge-adaptor ADP1, Yamaha RAM cartridge; Red Planet double-sided data cartridge, containing original Yamaha bank 2A and a special bank from Dave Bristow; Yamaha RAM4 cartridge; Symphony 128 RAM cartridge (4 x 32); floppies, including Demo E! ; all manuals; Book: “E! Update for the Yamaha DX7II” (Steve Preskitt); Opcode DX/TX Editor/Librarian v.4.02 and v.4.03. In the Netherlands, but collection and delivery in north-western Europe and most of the UK is possible by VEMIA at a reasonable rate."
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