MIDI Kit for the Oberheim DSX in the Works?

This one came in on the AH list:

"Subject: Re: DSX midi kit

I am currently developing a MIDI input board for the DSX which will simulate having a keyboard attached. It is not really a full MIDI implementation for the DSX, which is something I may work on developing at some later time. If you are interested in the MIDI keyboard simulator that I'm working on, I can notify you when it is ready if you'd like to order one, but it is not available for ordering yet.

Thanks for your interest,
Paul White"
http://electrongate.com/dmxfiles/products.html

MUSIKMESSE: Superbooth in the Works

http://www.superbooth.com/

"Superbooth 2011: Hall 5.1, April 6th till 9th 2011; We work on it! Schneiders Buero"

MUSIKMESSE = NAMM for Europe and it is HUGE.

The Superbooth is like the Analogue Haven, Noisebug and Big City Music booth combined. See the Musikmesse label below for prior posts.

The Musikmesse is coming and it's where we will most likely see new products announced from the European synth makers and more.

Syntar Clock

The Syntar Clock

Available on Cafe Press here. You'll also find Ts and and iPad case!

I took these two pics on a recent visit to the workspace of Mattson Mini Modular.

A few more posts will follow featuring some of the goodies I saw there. Thank you George!

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Mellodrama: The Mellotron Movie Panel at NAMM

YouTube via MellotronMovie | January 13, 2011

Update:


MellotronMovie | January 14, 2011

Oberheim Xpander

via this auction

"Serial Number 700XXX. The machine is 6 voices and come equipped with full MIDI capabilities. It can function in Mono, Stereo, or even as a 6 voice multi-timbral monosynth. It also has CV/Gate capabilities and can be used as C/V to MIDI converter for up to 6 channels of your old gear. The modulation and routing capabilities on this thing are incredible."

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PPG wave 2.2 Wavetable Synthesizer (1982) pt.1

YouTube via retrosound72 | January 12, 2011 |


retrosound72 | January 19, 2011 |

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

PPG Wave 2.2 Wavetable Synthesizer from the year 1982.

part1: some typical classic Wave 2.2 sounds
part2: the different functions (coming soon)


The PPG Wave 2.2 is the direct successor of the Wave 2 but with 2 oscillators. He is one of the greatest synths ever. A real classic! Only 500 Wave 2.2 were manufactured.

The sound character is different to the later Waldorf Microwave synths and a little bit different to the Wave 2.3. The nice SSM 2044 filter make the sounds so warm and incredible.

- 8 Voices
- 2 to 16 Oscillators per voice
- 30 Wavetables with 64 waves per table
- analog 24 dB/oct lowpass SSM 2044 VCF
- Curtis CEM 3360 VCAs
- micro processor (6809)
- 8Bit DACs

Used by: Trevor Horn (Propaganda, Art Of Noise, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones), Ultravox, Depeche Mode, Talk Talk, Tears For Fears, Thomas Dolby, The Fixx, Thompson Twins, Gary Numan and much more"

Boss DR-670 Drum Machine Sequencer Synthesizer

via this auction

" * Velocity-sensitive pads permit very expressive rhythm pattern programming
* New Bass part allows for programming bass lines using 16 different bass sounds
* 200 versatile preset rhythm patterns and 200 user-programmable patterns
* Large LCD for confirming pattern tempo at all times
* Foot control jack permits connection to optional footswitch for hands-free start/stop and fills
* Unique pad interface designed like a bass guitar neck for easy programming of rhythm/bass lines
* Direct Pattern Play function lets users assign internal patterns to pads for triggering "on the fly"
* Selectable battery or AC operation"

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New Official KORG KRONOS Launch Event Video

54 minute long launch video just added to the bottom of the KORG KRONOS post.

Guitar Hero Synthesizer

YouTube via mike19822058 | January 13, 2011 |

"http://www.etsy.com/shop/michaelrucci
http://www.HandmadeElectronicInstrume...

Square-wave synthesizer built into a Guitar Hero guitar controller."

NAMM: Waldorf Blofeld in Black

via @brandon_dnl's NAMM Set.

Thought this one should get it's own post. If anyone has any more info or pics on this one, send it in.

Update via Kevin: "From the NAMM show, Waldorf people said this was a limited edition run of 250 units"

Update: new pic via Analog Industries. Super size shot here.