Land of mysteries (Tassman 4)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | July 29, 2010

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made entirely with the Tassman 4 in one take. Enjoy !
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgercha..."

Tx81z Tube bell preset

YouTube via danmusicstoke | July 29, 2010

"Just me messing around. Recorded live with my iPhone, sorry about the playing but I was using my left hand. Check out a bit of my music at www.dan303.bandcamp.com."

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PROPHET 5 WITH FACTORY FITTED MIDI

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serial no 5302

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Sequential Circuits Drumtraks

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"8-bit sample based drum machine not unlike the Linndrum, Oberheim DMX and others."

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SCI Sequential Circuits Six-Trak Synthesizer

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CDX Synthesizer Model 0622

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"Same as the 0612, but adds Vibrato Delay, drawbars for voices, Percussion and Repeat.

Controls:
* Knob: Astro Sound
* Vibrato: Speed knob, tabs for On, Delay
* Bass: Tabs for On, Attack, Volume knob
* Voice Drawbars: Flute, Brass, Horn, Oboe, Reed, Brilliance
* Percussion: Decay drawbar, Tabs for On, Mono Perc., Repeat

The most well-known and sought-after Cordovox model would have to be the CDX-0622. Note the ultra-cool plastic (fiberglass?) cases - George Jetson would be proud. These are sometimes referred to as "White Elephants"

The rock Group "Beck" has been seen with what appears to be a White Elephant of some sort.

1975 List Price: $895 "

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Kicker - Kick Drum & Low Frequency Percussion Synth

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"Kicker is the latest all-analog electronic instrument from Abstract Data.

This awesome Kick Drum & Low Frequency Percussion Synth is capable of all types of Kicks, Hits, Sub Drops and more.

From Electro Percussion to proper, floor-shaking Techno Kick Drums, from warm, rounded Ambient Booms to hard, sharp, Dub Drops - Kicker can kick it.

It's impossible to understate how important good bass-frequency instruments are to many types of modern music
and for the biggest, baddest, phattest bottom end - you'll need analog.

What does it sound like?

Every sound in the demo below is from Kicker. This track was recorded using 8 separate overdubs and some live tweaking.
There are no effects and the only post-processing is a Limiter on the Master Output.


The demo below gives a small example of some simple but vital electronic kick drum sounds. This track was recorded using just 1 of the 2 Kicker oscilators.
Again, there are no effects or post-processing.


You will need speakers with a good low frequency response to fully appreciate the depth of these recordings.

What are the features?
* 100% Analog, hand-made and tested in-house
* Dual sine-wave oscillators with independent Pitch control
* Punch switch for aggressive, high-impact sounds
* Attack switch & Envelope Decay control
* Can be Triggered using line-level Audio or a CV Pulse
* Kick drums, sub drops, bass hits and more
* Capable of very low frequencies
* Manual available for download as a PDF file
* Chrome-plated case & pro hardware
* Limited-edition run, on sale while stocks last
* Runs off a standard 12 Volt DC adapter (not included) at approx. 300-500mA with a Negative Tip.

What are the specs?
* Switches (Top to Bottom): (Power) On, (Output) Punch, (Attack) Slow
* Knobs - Row 1 (L to R): OSC1 Pitch, ENV Decay, OSC2 Volume
* Knobs - Row 2 (L to R): OSC2 Pitch, OSC2 Param1, OSC2 Param2
* Inputs (6.5mm Mono): Trigger In (Audio), Trigger In (CV Pulse)
* Output (6.5mm Mono): Audio Out
* Power (not included): 12V DC, 2.1mm Socket, Tip = Negative
* Dimensions (mm): (W) 132 x (H) 68 x (D) 77
* Weight (kg): (Unpackaged) 0.43
* Case Construction: Chrome-plated 0.9mm Mild Steel (CR4)"

Roland SH2 analog synthesizer

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"circa 1976 The SH2 is renowned as having the Fattest bass sound for deep dub and drum and Bass it has CV and gate inputs and outputs for sequencer control and has a external input for processing sounds it also has 2 oscillators ( de-tunable ) and a sub oscillator and sample and hold This vintage analogue synthesizer has just been serviced and calibrated by an experienced tech who is one of the best in the business the LFO has been modified to extend the range in both directions ( will go faster and slower , for FM type sounds and slow filter sweeps )"

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Simmons Clap Trap Vintage Analog Drum Synth

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"The Simmons Clap Trap is a digital 8-bit EPROM-based (hand clap sample) with an analog noise and modulation sections used for generating synthesized clap sounds.

The Clap Trap can be triggered a number of ways using it’s external ¼ inch trigger inputs or manually via buttons on the top of the unit. There is also an Automatic repeat trigger mode that triggers the Clap Trap synth with a user selectable retriggering rate. The “Auto” mode is extremely useful when designing a synthesized clap sound with the front panel controls.

Another unique feature on the Clap Trap is a Humanizer button that adds subtle variations to the clap sample speed and duration giving the clap synth a more human feel when triggered.

Simmons Clap Trap Controls, Inputs/Outputs:
- Auto (On, Off)
- Humaniser (On, Off)
- Manual Trigger Button
- ¼” inch. Foot Pedal Trigger Input
- ¼” inch. Audio Trigger Input
- ¼” inch. Audio Trigger On/Off
- ¼” inch. Synth Trigger Input
- Auto Speed (Slow – Fast)
- Auto Sensitivity (Min – Max)
- Clap Pitch (Low – High)
- Clap Decay (Short – Long)
- Noise Pitch (Low – High)
- Noise Decay (Short – Long)
- Balance (Clap – Noise)
- Level (Off, Min – Max)
- ¼” Output
- Trigger LED
- Power LED

recordings of the Clap Trap here

Note: Recordings of the Simmons Clap Trap were taken directly from the ¼” inch. Output to Pro Tools and then encoded as an MP3 file.

You can view and download a datasheet on how to trigger the Clap Trap here"

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Bradley 2B, 2A Frequency Translation And Harmonic Distortion Module & Jitter and Hit Synthesizer 2A

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Note this is test equipment, and not a "synth."

"Here is a Bradley 2B, 2A Frequency Translation And Harmonic Distortion Module And Jitter And Hit Synthesizer Test Set. It powers up, but we cannot test further, so it will be offered AS-IS, UNTESTED."

Update: some more info captured here.

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