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Akai XE8 drum expander w/ Uk ambient drum card

via this auction

"comes with a extra drum card. the UK ambient set (sl803a). very rare drum machine! the sound is very full and punchy. great addition to any studio or drummer. The Akai XE8 is a rack mount Programmable Sample SOund Module/MIDI Drum Expander. For Drum Sequencers, Synthesizers, MIDI Sequencers and MIDI Master Keyboards. The XE8 is a rhythm sound source with 16 basic internal sounds and 32 external sounds through external cards 1 & ". The XE8 can also store up to 32 programs of diverse parameters so that subtle sound nuances can be expressed. Each sound can be processed by changing the parameters of the sample sound. Not only can you play those sounds separately, but you can play as many as eight sounds with one key note by setting the sounds to that MIDI key note. There are 8 separate outputs on the back."
The seller also has a Mackie Onyx 1220 listed here.

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Korg iMS-20 app and MS-20 USB controller

YouTube via spindizzyman | January 05, 2011 |
via badrobot in the comments of this post.
"Noodling around on this compact combo. iPad breathes new life into the MS-20 USB controller. Apologies for the crappy camera work and test sounds. I just got them hooked up and was literally recording as I was trying stuff out for the first time. Will make a steady cam and properly recorded piece when I get time. This combo is really fun. There are so many more features I didn't get to record but explored after this video. I'm lucky I had a USB MS-20 to hook up to my iPAD. The only downside I see is the pad has no way to be powered while you are doing this so eventually it will run out of battery. Still.. it's already a load of fun."


iPads on eBay

Buchla 200e and Jazzmutant Lemur

YouTube via spindizzyman | November 01, 2010 |

"First tests hooking up Lemur to 225e and controlling various Buchla modules using CV."

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA DD-8 Beat-box Drum Machine

YouTube via squidfanny | January 05, 2011 |
squidfanny on eBay
"Loads of Oscillation, Distortion, Digital Glitch & Gameboy Style Squarewaves.

Also added Trigger Inputs for external triggering."

Rhythm Core Alpha for Nintendo DSiWare - Europe, UK, and Australia Demo

YouTube via rhythmcorealpha | January 05, 2011 |

"This is a quick demo of building a song from scratch using the new version of Rhythm Core Alpha, released in the Nintendo DSiWare Shop for 500 Nintendo Points in Europe, the UK, and Australia on January 21st, 2011.

Rhythm Core Alpha is the most advanced music creation system for the Nintendo DSi, It includes a loop sequencer, a pattern sequencer, and a unique solo mode that let's you solo along with your sequences. You can even change the key of your sequences using the +Control Pad, or use the buttons to jump to different parts of the song. Not only is it the easiest sequencer on the Nintendo DSi, but it also is a powerful tool for live performance."

Nintendo DSi on eBay
Nintendo DSi on Amazon

Citric Acid Studio Synth Spotting

My Studio

Citric Acid | Myspace Video
http://www.myspace.com/video/acid_jack303
via dyLAB
"how many 303's are enough?"

DSI Mono Evolver Keyboard with Prophet Knobs

via this auction

"...excellent condition Mono Evolver Keyboard version synthesizer from Dave Smith Instruments. Her name is Émiliaa, and she is a great board! I upgraded the knobs to the Prophet style, but did not purchase the potentiometers, I only purchased the knobs."

Minimoog plays Daft Punk - Derezzed

YouTube via peterkeys88 | January 05, 2011 |

"peterkeys.net - Just heard the soundtrack for Tron: Legacy and i had to learn the Derezzed riff. Just a clip thru some of the ideas they hit, using a Minimoog Model D with a Moogerfooger Phaser, MFB Schlagzwerg drum machine with a Moogerfooger Low-Pass, and a Korg KP3 at the end. We can't be as cool as Daft Punk, but we can still try."

This Second Sleep - Luddite & Locator

YouTube via arthurpainter | January 05, 2011 |

"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/
Another Buchla 200e improv using this wonderful device as the only sound source. No looping here."