Richard at Electro-Music 2010, September 10-12

via Richard Lainhart: "I'll be performing solo with my 200e system and in several collaborations, as well as giving a seminar on Intermediate Analog Synthesis, at Electro-Music 2010, "the Woodstock of electronic music", September 10-12, 2010, at the Greenkill Retreat Center in Huguenot, NY. Over 50 artists from all disciplines of electronic and experimental music are currently scheduled to perform, along with workshops, demonstrations, seminars, jam sessions, swap meets, and a laptop battle.

For more information, go here:

http://event.electro-music.com/"

If you are in the area, this is a good chance to see the Buchla 200e live. You can find video of a recent performance by Richard Lainhart in this previous post. A search on Richard Lainhart will bring up more.

DIY Buchla White Etching

flickr by parasitk

Top: "Etched in Ferric for about an hour, wet sanded, and patinated with liver of sulphur and a touch of ammonia."

Bottom: "Got a new printer and had good luck with the PNP Blue paper. After this photo I touched up the toner transfer with some Stop-Out Varnish."

A bit steampunk.

Synth Cat

via Oren

Realistic MG-1 by Moog

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

via this auction

serial no 5302

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Sequential Circuits Drumtraks

via this auction

"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

via this auction

"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)"