MATRIXSYNTH

MIDIPolis Io Jupiter 4 MIDI retrofit

http://midipolis.blogspot.com/p/manuals.html

"Io User Manual
1. Introduction
Io is a MIDI retrofit system for the Roland Jupiter 4 synthesizer. It consists of two boards that can be used either parallel or individually.
One of the boards is the Keyboard Assigner Extension and it enables MIDI control over pitch note, pitch bend, cutoff frequency, volume and portamento. It also synchronizes the arpeggio to MIDI clock and has two powerful LFOs on pitch bend and cutoff frequency. LFO settings are storable and recallable.
The other board is a complete replacement of the Jupiter's original patch programmer microprocessor with full MIDI specification and lots of functional enhancements.

2. Operation of the Patch Programmer

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Roland Jupiter 4

via this auction
"to Quote Phil Oakey of the Human League 'the Jupiter 4 will be tatooed on my heart for ever' The specs really don't prepare you for what this synth is actually capable of."

This is a genuine analogue Poly synth with real analogue oscilators (the Junos had DCOs Not VCOs) and filters, for BIG 4 voice pads and Stacked unison lead and bass sounds This JP does NOT have MIDI, but you can buy the IO kit and fit it very easily yourself for 98 Euros.

A few things that make this so special:
2 Envelopes per voice, one for Filter, one for VCA
There is a Fiter modulating Sample and Hold circuit which is clocked to the arpggiator for some great sequencer effects for undulating rhythmic pads.
Random Arpeggiator (THIS is the synth all over Durans RIO )
The LFO alos goes into the audio range for some great FM style sounds.
That massive Roland Ensemble Chorus Circuit..."

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AURAL OBJECTS OF DESIRE

via etherra.blogspot.com where you'll find one more shot.

" Pictured are a couple of variations in module configuration of the Buchla 200e System #2."

YodoLover vol.4

flickr set by unyo303
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Anyone ID what's to the left of the Future Retro?

alphaPad - Free Launchpad step sequencer

YouTube via alphaPad | October 10, 2010

"Can be downloaded for free from http://alphapadstepsequencer.blogspot...
(no MAX/MSP required)

AlphaPad is a free step sequencer for the Novation Launchpad. It features:
* 8 instruments working on distinct channels
* 8 patterns / instrument, 64 patterns in total
* 8 notes / pattern
* Pattern length from 8 to 32 steps
* Gate, velocity and pitch control
* 3 modes:
- Edit mode for creating patterns
- Launch mode for playing patterns (works as the session mode of Ableton Live)
- Select mode for choosing the pattern to edit
* Easy synchronization with host using midi notes"

Update via alphaPad in the comments: "I released alphaPad 1.2, which solves the glitch issue and adds a save/open function: you don't loose your work anymore each time you shut down your computer! In addition, the midi routing between alphaPad and the host was greatly simplified. Leave me your comments about this new version!

http://alphapadstepsequencer.blogspot.com"

Moog Slim Fatty - Little Phatty Desktop Minus Keys

via Muff's and the AH list.

Update: new scan of the SlimFatty ad below sent in via Jose Franco. $799

Juno Buzz

YouTube via theDarkMechanics | October 11, 2010

"Our latest track! Unfortunately something is wrong with the format so the video plays twice as fast as the audio! Have been using windows expression encoder but youtube appear to have changed the backend somehow to screw up the video :( Would be happy to mail the track, only 6.5 Mb"