Moog Source Analogue Synthesizer

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"Only 7000 ever made.

Serial Number - 1189 X

The Moog Source is a
monophonic Z80 microprocessor-controlled analog synthesizer manufactured by Moog Music from 1981 to 1985. The Source was Moog's first synthesizer to offer patch memory storage. The design was also the first (and only) Moog synthesizer to feature a flat-panel membrane keyboard to replace the standard buttons, knobs and sliders, along with multitude panel graphics that were very different from anything Moog offered at the time.

In addition to the memory capable of holding 16 presets, the Source features a 37-note
keyboard, and two VCOs that can be selected among three waveforms and three octaves. Programmed presets can be saved to an audio cassette interface to free up the onboard memory for additional new patches. The 24dB/octave VCF has parameters for keyboard tracking, cutoff frequency, resonance, and envelope amount. There are two ADSR envelope generators that can be set in single or multi trigger modes, one for the VCF and one for the VCA. For modulation, the Source features LFO and sample and hold. The unit also features a rudimentary sequencer.

Used on many 80's pop hits (as used for the bass line on New Orders 'blue monday')

As close to an original 3 oscillator mini moog as you can get. Beautiful sounding filter and plenty of warm punch from the synths to DCO's."

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ROLAND MC-307 GROOVEBOX DRUM MACHINE

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ARP AXXE MKI 2313

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Waldorf Pulse+ TouchOSC Template

In case you missed it, I added a link to the TouchOSC template for the Waldorf Pulse+ in this post. I also just added some direct from iPad screenshots towards the bottom of the post. If you have an iPad you can install TouchOSC for free here:



You can then install the template to check it out. You'll find instructions on how to setup TouchOSC and install templates at hexler.net. You don't need a Pulse to check it out. If you do have a Pulse and MIDI on your iPad, you'll need to grab OSCulator from hexler.net and map the template for your Pulse. It's not to difficult once you get started - mainly a copy, paste and edit routine. The template only works with The Missing Link which is not yet available.

Korg DS-10 / MS20 SpeedSexMachineKills

YouTube via retrotechnical | January 02, 2011 |

"Korg DS-10 plus a bit of guitar synth from the CV input on the Korg Legacy MS20...and a car chase from Bullitt."

Oberheim OBXa Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

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Analog Synthesizer PALette Mini Synth

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"This PALette is a handmade analog synthesizer by Magic Echo Music, it is a little monster that will leave you playing all kinds of noise, melodies, sequences, percussive sounds, ocean breeze, glitch, filter sweeps, and music to your imagination.

GO TO --> www.magicechomusic.com/products/palette for mp3 demos and more details!!

The PALette synthesizer features:
-2 VCOs, one with square wave and sawtooth.
-1 Voltage controlled filter that is scaled to 1v/octave, and at full resonance will play a sine wave.
-2 Envelope Generators, self-looping and manually triggerable too.
-1 Sample and Hold with clock and external clock input
-1 Mixer
-1 Voltage Controlled Amplifier
-WHITE noise / PINK noise
-1 LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)
-Portamento Output and Non-Portamento Output
-Runs on 12vAC, power supply included.

There are outputs for LFO, NOISE, and Envelope Generators.
Inputs for EXTERNAL CLOCK, CV, GATE, AUDIO.

100% handmade, silkscreened on aluminum and hand finished wooden sides."

Health Club Music Soundlab Mini Synth

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"For auction: one of the "Playpad" versions of the Soundlab Mini-synth by Health Club Music- only two Playpad versions were ever made! The interface should be pretty self-explanatory to those interested in this auction- mostly patched with banana cables plus a few 1/4" ins and main out as well. This synth is in the same physical and working condition it was in when it arrived new. The unit requires 12VAC/500mA and will come with a normal wall wart power supply for 120VAC/60Hz outlets so is ready to use for standard US outlets. More info and audio samples can be found here"

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Arduino sequencer further research

YouTube via stevecooley | January 02, 2011 |

"Got the LCD, potentiometer, and play/stop button working. This thing is an experiment for our techno improv band to help suggest phrasing. The idea is that once you're queued up to come in with something, you'd wait for beat 1 instead of coming in on beat 6 or 13 or whatever."

Arduino sequencer research

Modular Synth Tips

Modular Synth Tips is a page with miscellaneous tips ranging from VCO calibration methods to proper packing for shipping. Via Dave on the SDIY list:

"I've shared my tips for soldering and repairs in personal emails with others DIY'ers and decided to document that on the Synth Tips page as well.

There are a few other tips there for VCO tuning and making power cables as well as my own spreadsheet of module power consumption."