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Macbeth M3X Analog Synthesizer SN 1013

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"If you're looking at this, you probably know what it is and how rare they are (correct me if I'm wrong but I think only about 800 were made). For those of you who don't: it's a boutique analog (NOT virtual analog), vaguely minimoogish synthesizer, handmade in (or after) 2001, based on 1970s technology (except for the integrated Kenton 'Pro-Solo' MIDI-to-CV converter and LFO generator).

The manufacturer is Macbeth Studio Systems, basically a one-man ("Ken MacBeth") operation based out of Scotland.

Here's the manufacturer's website and myspace page:
macbethstudiosystems.com/
myspace.com/macbethm5n"

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Sound Chaser

Sound Chaser from Yuri Suzuki on Vimeo.

"Sound Chaser 2008

Technical collaboration with Yaroslav Tencer

A train-style record player. Users connect the chipped pieces of records together to make new tracks. The records pieces are from cheap records bought at jumble sales or used record shops. This record player revives forgotten, old records.

yurisuzuki.com
yaroslavtenzer.com/"

Play Theremin at Design Museum London

Play Theremin at Design Museum London from Yuri Suzuki on Vimeo.

yurisuzuki.com

Prepared Turntable

Prepared Turntable from Yuri Suzuki on Vimeo.

"Prepared Turntable 2008

A turntable that focuses on actively composing and playing music.
This record player has 5 tone arms, each of which can have its volume controlled by its own fader.
This is an analogue answer for the digitalized DJ.

yurisuzuki.com"
mechanical sequencer/loop player

Shoebox Synth MK2

Shoebox Synth MK2 from Peter Uertz on Vimeo.

"My second start into the Modular World, 2010.
MFB Midi/CV plus Doepfer SEM 106-5"
Eurorack modules in a custom case.

SOCALib Engine test

SOCALib Engine test from soh_la on Vimeo.

"test app putting new engine through its paces....recording of parameters (pitch,volume,pan,length). can change tempo, sound source, subdivision."

Christmax Audievent Tree

Christmax Audievent Tree from Desmond Dodecahedron on Vimeo.

"To celebrate the festive season and the fact that we have had lots of snow in London - I decided to create this Christmas Carol note filtering tree. Each pitch class of a Carol i.e. all the Ds or all the Fs are allocated to a Lego door. When the door is opened, a midi file is played and the notes are sent to a vst synth in a Max Patch. The doors have small magnets which trigger a reed switch. I built a couple of resistor ladder multiplexers so that I could use nine doors with just 3 analogue ins of a Make Controller. This device could be used as a sophisticated "Name that Tune" device - fun for all the family - if that's what your family considers to be fun - unlike my own. Happy Festmax - Des"

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Moog Voyager XL

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Free Reaktor Synth - MIKRO PRISM

"MIKRO PRISM is a new free instrument, based on the successful synthesizer REAKTOR PRISM. Using the same sound engine as its bigger brother and REAKTOR 5.5’s new dynamic ''Modal Bank'' technology, this fully-playable instrument shines with a stunning range of brilliant sounds.

With 70 presets, the built-in cabinet simulation, filter, flanger, echo and reverb effects and some seasonal bell and chime sounds included, this gift is guaranteed to get you in the mood for the holidays!"