Simmons SDE Drum Synth Percussion Expander

via this auction

"It is rack mountable and triggered via a MIDI controller (drums/keyboards etc.)

There are two main outputs for the 6 programmable voices. Stereo output.

I was inspired to buy it after seeing a Simmons demonstration in the late eighties. The sounds produced are varied, raw and wild but amazing in the right hands. It is fully editable and expandable with additional memory cartridges (not included)."

SCI Pro-One CPU Replacement/Upgrade & DIY MIDI

pdf here. via Music Technologies Group, here

"The Pro One Replacement CPU module can be used to replace a missing or damaged 8021. It also offers larger sequence memory and non-volatility. Here are the key features:
o Drop-in replacement using standard tools. Plug n Play. No soldering required.
o Supports the original functionality including the sequencer and arpeggiator.
o Each sequence can be up to 256 steps (compared to total of 40 steps on the original).
o Sequences are retained in memory even after power-down. The CPU module does not use a battery.
o Power-on settable parameters for clock start mode, arpeggio up/down mode and arpeggio gate time.
o DIY instructions for building a MIDI interface that allows you to re-flash the CPU firmware (E.g. sending a Sys Ex file using MIDIOX or similar) are provided in the Appendix.
At some point in the future a 5-pin DIN MIDI add-on kit will be offered with a full MIDI implementation (and later a USB-MIDI interface is possible too since the CPU chosen for the module supports both). Currently the module only supports firmware upgrade over 5-pin DIN MIDI."

I originally posted this on 5/9/10 8:25PM with just the links to the PDF. I thought I'd re-post this one with more details and an image of the CPU replacement for those that might have missed it.

Core

flickr by Jon Siegel

MicroKORG
KAOSSILATOR
KP3
Thundercat?

"Music gear shrine w/Lomo Ringflash."

Roland MKS-80 & MPG-80

via this auction

Serial # 491224

Re-listing with new shots of the one previously posted here.

Tabla Triggered DIY Sequencer Drummachine

Internals of my home made analog sequencer

YouTube via joystickmusic — April 11, 2010 — "This sequencer is triggered by a Riyaz "proffessional" (sic) tabla box."

Drummachine: proof of concept. No proper sounds assigned yet.

"joystickmusic — April 11, 2010 — This proves the machine works how I planned it. I can drum a beat, and the sequencer will store the sounds in the 32 positions of the sequencer. Closing the volume knob erases it. It can't do triplets (yet) as you can tell."

Foes dub: Setting up a sequence and a beat

"joystickmusic — April 16, 2010 — This is not the best Jam. It's too sluggish. But I found it nice to show off how easy it is to set up a sequence on a quantized sequencer and how easy it is to tap a beat."

Chins

"joystickmusic — April 22, 2010 — Same features as yesterday, same sequence, different sounds, different music.
BTW: There's no computer involved while playing this music. There's just the tabla machine, the sequencer and tw joysticks. A Miduino is digesting their data and plays a Waldorf Blofeld."

You can find more videos on joystickmusic's YouTube channel.

KORG monotron Demo 4

YouTube via karenevil — May 11, 2010 — "Playing Debussy's tune..
I used this http://bit.ly/c95EAn MIDI data with KORG new SG1D and microKORG for this video."

Making sound Tutorial for ARGON users #5 Analog synth drum sounds

YouTube via icegearnet — May 11, 2010 — "Making sounds tutorial for ARGON users #5 Analog synth drum sounds http://iphone.icegear.net/a..."

Argon on iTunes:


iPads on Ebay
iPhones on Ebay

Gleetch Lab Improv

YouTube via rishabhrajan — May 10, 2010 —

Eigenharp meets the Guildhall School of Music and Drama

YouTube via eigenlabs — May 11, 2010 — Mike Roberts discusses the Eigenharp

RS95 VCO Reaktor Emulation

YouTube via t0nmontana — May 10, 2010 — "Just having a bit of fun modulating the symmetry and duty cycle of this here triangle wave."
some additional info via Gregtronic:
"I made a fun little patch in Reaktor that emulates the RS95 or EMS style VCO. Here's a video of me having a little fun modulating the Symmetry and Duty Cycle. It doesn't sound all that great, but it's fun to watch the waves dance!"