MATRIXSYNTH

Switch On Synthesizers by Dr Philip Springer Synth Book

via this auction

"Switched On Synthesizers! This book gives you the patch setups as well as the transcription for each song! No matter what keyboard or synth- you can use this book! Plenty of classic tunes in here! Even if you've owned your keyboard for years- this will open new doors! This book is new old stock!"

Programming Synthesizers Beginners Guide Synth Book

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"Programming Synthesizers- A Beginners Guide To Editing Presets! This book takes all the question out of programming your synthesizer or keyboard! LFO's, Filters, VCA's...these can be scary terms for someone not accustomed to hearing them. And when you see them come up on your programs- do you know their effect on overall tone? This book explains it all- allowing you to adjust your tone with confidence! Even if you've owned your keyboard for years- this will open new doors! This book is new old stock! This is a no reserve auction! Don't pass this by!!"

ROLAND MT-90s MIDI TUTOR SYNTH & SEQUENCER MUSIC PLAYER I

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"Increasing the widespread use of interactive music files, the MT-90S Music Player is a Standard MIDI File-based Music Tutor which features a new compact design and backlit LCD. Its easy operation and unbelievably low price makes it easy for all music learners, educators and performers to learn, teach and play with interactive music disks.
* Compact, affordable music player with built-in speaker and GM2/GS-compatible sound source
* Plays back Standard MIDI File (SMF) disks via internal floppy drive

* Front-panel icons for simple operation; portable, lightweight design
* Backlit LCD displays song title, tempo and lyrics of compatible SMF disks
* Microphone input with echo effect for vocal lessons/karaoke performance
* Intro Countdown gives singers a countdown before song melody begins
Plays Back Standard MIDI Files Using the internal 3.5-inch disk drive, the MT-90S can load commercially available Standard MIDI File disks and play them back through the internal speaker. Song data can then be played back at any tempo including part mute capability. A high-quality GM2/GS sound engine provides realistic instrument sounds that make practice and performance fun.

Portable and Easy To Use
The MT-90S features icon-based buttons and a user-friendly 16x2 character backlit LCD, making common operations such as playing songs, muting parts, or changing tempo and musical key as easy as using a metronome. Lightweight design and a built-in grip handle make it possible to practice virtually anywhere.

SMF Lyric Display
When used with compatible disks, the new backlit LCD can display SMF song lyrics in real time. And by connecting a microphone, you can transform the MT-90S into an instant karaoke machine complete with a built-in echo effect."

Vintage KORG KPR-77 PROGRAMABLE RHYTHM DRUM SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

"The vintage Korg 'workhorse' KPR-77 rhythm machine."

SN 458346

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Barbare11a

flickr by all that improbable blue

"Barbare11aat the Punt, The Cellar, Oxford. 12th May 2010"

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Starr Labs 2010 Ztar MIDI Guitar Controllers

Click on each image for the full size shot. Be sure to see Starr Labs for more innovative controllers including keyboard and percussion controllers.

On the Z6S-XPA:
"The Z6S-XPA is the flagship model of the Starr Labs Ztar line of professional MIDI guitars. Starr
Labs Ztar allows a guitarist to control the vast world of synthesizers, samplers, and computers, accurately and expressively. The Z6S-XPA expands on the Z6S Ztar adding powerful new features and functions geared towards providing the professional musician with ultimate control of performance, and creativity of composition.
6 velocity-sensing strings with our revised “Adaptive Static Mapping” triggering system, advanced analog front-end, and processing algorithms contribute to our fastest, most sensitive and reliable triggering system ever. The 6 Zero-latency string-triggers x 24 fret touch-sensitive color-keyed fingerboard, 6 pressure and velocity-sensing Touch-Pads, 6 fully programmable pots, and an Ableton Live control panel matrix make the Z6S-XPA the ideal guitar for playing, performing, and controlling all aspects of synthesizers, samplers, sound modules, and software!
Being truly polyphonic, the Z6S-XPA can simultaneously play multiple notes per-string, used for creating exotic harmonies and 2 hand styles that can’t be performed on a regular guitar. The cutting edge touch-sensing color-keyed fingerboard has been developed with 32 separate programmable zones, each with its own channel, voice, transposition, tuning, hammer-ons and sensitivity settings. The strings themselves have programmable tunings, and each key on the entire fingerboard may be tuned independently as well. The embedded arpeggiator and programmable auto-chording system may be assigned to separate fingerboard zones and/or frets. This fingerboard system is highly suited for drum mapping when percussion or loop playback is called for, or chord mapping when accompaniment in composition is needed.

The 6 programmable Rotary Pots and Touch Pads can be used for setting up and controlling synthesizer modules and computer music software such as Ableton Live, Reason, and Kontakt. You can also send up to 8 messages simultaneously such as Volume, EFX, modulations, LFO rate, and Filter cutoff. Finally, the Z6S-XPA is the first MIDI guitar controller to incorporate a dedicated Ableton Live control matrix panel."

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Movement MCDU1

flickr set by Waveterm

See the Movement-MCS label below for more info on this rare Drum Computer.

Update: Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) video featuring the Movement MCDU1 added below. Thanks to Christopher in the comments!

Jasuto Pro on Google's Nexus One Android Cell Phone

Teaser shot via the Jasuto forum.

This one spotted and sent in via Joel B.

MegaOhm Delta VCF

via MegaOhm Audio

"The Delta VCF is more than just a clone of the filter section from a vintage synth of the same name. All of the supporting circuitry has been changed and additional features were added.

Includes a high quality, independent VCA, so it's like two modules in one. Linear AC coupled FM input is rare on a VCF. At low settings it works well in adding depth to bass and horn like sounds. Some settings and input combinations produce wildly chaotic results. There is a wide variety of in-between sounds to be had.

MU format (will fit in synthesizers.com and STG cabinets and rack frames)

Built with love and care in Chicago using high quality parts including:

* Switchcraft 112 jacks
* NKK toggle switches"