SuONOIO Demo Part 1 of 2

YouTube via AnalogSavior | October 23, 2010

"An in depth look at the SuONOIO synthesizer, designed by Alessandro Cortini, and The Harvestman. I go over all the features and explain how the synth works.

http://www.sonoio.org/

http://www.theharvestman.org/"

SuONOIO Demo Part 2 of 2

Walekko Noodle 001

YouTube via waveshaper | October 24, 2010

"Self playing Malekko/Wiard patch"

Crumar Bit ones: SSM2044 (rare) and CEM3328, polysix 2044 exploration

YouTube via sounddoctorin | October 24, 2010

"Bob Weigel Of Sound Doctorin' (http://www.sounddoctorin.com) compares the two version of Crumar's 6 voice x2DCO polysynth the Bit One. A short production of SSM2044 units were made. This is number 27. The ssm2044 is explored with more easy on the polysix nearby. But some good comparisons of the two units are made side by side and thought we can't be certain as to the precision of the alignments I believe they sound very close to each other but we can hear the subtle differences if we listen carefully in places. Hopefully the discerning ear can tell the difference between potential variations in tuning and the actual qualities of the circuitry."

x0xb0x & TB-303 with Distortion

YouTube via djthomaswhite | October 24, 2010

"Very basic and kind of obvious (except to me for a long time) video of the basic advantages of distortion in electronic music. In this example the subject is directed at Roland TB-303 and adafruit x0xb0x with a Marshall Rat distortion pedal. Techno, Acid, House and Trance rely on this simple addition to the sound circuitry of either acid machine to get the truly gritty sound needed for proper freaking out of the club peoples. Not a musical demo, rather a technical demo that will lead others to music."

Maplin Voice Vandal Kit - Digital Delay/Chopper

YouTube via djthomaswhite | October 24, 2010

"Out of production Maplin Voice Vandal Kit in 5U modular format. Uses a Holtek delay chip and has a chopping section, that when swept, can give you a nice cross modulation/ring type sound. Noisy, yes, but unique and colorful also a yes. More info and schematics here for this rare, out of production module.

http://www.mediafire.com/?a9dgz3gzxje

PS. Was heavily used by Dr. Who geeks to simulate the Dalek voices. Here it is heavily used by me, a different type of geek... Synthesizer Geek! More and less geeky at the same time somehow. LOL"

Synth Basics Korg MS-20 VCA (Vactrol)

YouTube via djthomaswhite | October 24, 2010

"Bonus VCA from the patch section of the Korg MS-20. This is not the main VCA in the synth voice, rather it is a second VCA intended for use in patching sounds. Honestly, it's a crudely simple Vactrol based VCA that has audio bleed through a bit, like Lopass Gates (LPG's). The bleed through is not that bad, but it is noticeable for sure. However, Vactrol sound is warm and has a nice smooth decay. In other words, you cannot get this VCA to end abruptly. It always has the decay of the Vactrol. Enjoy the video!"

Synth Basics Korg MS-20 LFO

djthomaswhite | October 24, 2010

"NOTE: Sorry for the dryer buzzer towards the end of the clip. Wife, laundry, grumble.

Here is a demo of the modulation section of the Korg MS-20. Simple, but very effective. This is the internal LFO from the synth section, but accessed from the patch panel that makes the MS-20 so famous for being flexible and fun to own.

Basic shape control from saw to triangle to ramp on the one output and trigger length pulse to 50/50 cycle square wave to full wave minus small trigger pulses on the other. Frequency control and that's about it."

SHORT ECHO CHAMBER by S-CAT

YouTube viaPHONICPOTION | October 24, 2010
S-CAT on Ebay
"CIRCUIT BENT WITH 4 MODIFICATIONS"

DX5 playing Propaganda "P Machinery"

YouTube via DX5 | October 24, 2010

"Just a try. Original version had a fantastic production by ZTT records, with Steve Lipson and Trevor Horn on the mixing desk, and I just only spent a few hours sampling some of my keyboards (JX8P, DW8000, etc) into the EMAX and sequecing a simple backtrack.

A wrong note can be heard at 02:50. There is not cause for concern.


Upper keyb: Emu EMAX II HD
Mid: Roland JP8000
Lower: Kurzweil PC1x

Tape Machine: Revox B77 MkII"

Moog Micromoog

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"Inspection tag inside shows assembly date of 12-17-75."

inside a Micromoog

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Crumar Spirit SN 00062

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"If you always wanted to have one of the 200 Spirits ever made, or just looking for an extremely flexible and rare analog synth with a unique character and fat sound, this is your chance to own one.

A Moog design with routing complexity that satisfies the most demanding analog sound designers. I purchased it as an investment and to proudly own a piece of synth history, but given the current economy, I have to let it go for far below its value.

This Spirit is No. 62 (see photo for serial number). It is 100% functional, the knobs, switches, faders, pots, keys, audio and CV in- and outputs work well (all tested). The tuning stays stable...

- original power cable
- copy of user's manual with blank patch template and sample patch drawings
- copy of schematic diagram
- 5 additional CEM chips: 3340, 3340, 3350, 3360, 3360 (VCOs, dual VCF and VCAs). These are hard to find and not cheap. If anything ever needs to be replaced, it would most likely be a chip - think of them as your insurance to keep the Spirit healthy for a long time."

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