MATRIXSYNTH

YouTube via sequentix | Feb 24, 2011 |

"A quick guide to getting a first pattern running on a new Cirklon.
Part 2 continues after the 15 minute Youtube limit."

Cirklon tutorial 3 part 2

sequentix | Feb 24, 2011 |

"...continues from a previous video, if you missed it.
I did this on the fly, so apologies for the roughness, and cheezy soundtrack.
I'll plan ahead on the next one so I don't end up with the wrong patch. After failing to demonstrate TIE, I just noodled for a while. There's a sneaky peak at drum edit in there toward the end, and I played with scene structure a bit."

Alesis Air Synth Synthesizer D-beam

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"I've controlled this Air Synth with my foot to excellent effect - though it helps to have white socks (even gloves, MJ) for best results, or lighter-bottomed shoes. You can play and control it barefoot as well. It also triggers with pieces of white paper/drumsticks/whatever. It likes to see a human hand / foot / or white surface to make the sensors work best. You can think D-Beam - it is similar to that technology, only this has 3 axis beam controls whereas D-Beams and theremins really only have 2 axis control - near and far. They don't respond to the 'left-right' axis, where this whacked machine does - often in stereo, which is really great. If I didn't have two of them, I'd be keeping it, but I am thinning the herd so take it away, eBay! I've used it nicely in reggae situations - excellent for spacey, echoed accents - and also to accompany silent films into a loop pedal. It really is sick. Fantastic device, still ahead of its time, the formant/vocal programs and weird sci-fi sounds are super useful and totally worth the price of admission, imo.

The only real interface you have (besides the XYZ sensor) is a round silver knob that selects, turns on or off, bypasses, holds and releases sounds plus an LED readout that shows you the selected program number (you can easily turn and press the knob with your foot as well). Incredible. To play the Alesis Air Synth you press the knob to turn the selected effect or pattern generator on, and then move your hand or foot through the infrared sphere to create sounds. This instrument would be great for a children's museum or music class; it is played without touching so it's not like sharing a recorder with little Billy Sickmaker."

Diabolical Devices Modded Yamaha SHS-10 keytar

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"Yamaha SHS-10 keytar, Electronically altered by diabolical devices. Includes patch cables and 12 volt adapter. Keytar has been altered with blue leds under the keys. An arrangement of patches and switches allow for and infinite number of sounds. Keytar is also equipped with midi capabilities and works great as a control device."

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Zebranalogic Oscillator III synthesizer sound generator

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"Go here to see details and the demo: http://zebranalogic.com/oscillatorIII.html"

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Radikal Technologies Spectralis Hybrid Synthesizer

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As always, via the auction description: "The synth has a tiny problem where is asks for the date/time on boot it will not remember the date/time upon reboot. You can skip this by pressing the exit button on boot. I contacted Radikal Technologies about this and they replied that its probably a goldcap capacitor that feeds the clock. This goldcap capacitor is only used for the clock and does not affect operation of the synth. It is just used for file dating created/modified files in the memory and possibly as a random number generator seed for the Randomizer. Your data will NOT be lost on reboot. Your saved projects and saved sounds will NOT be lost on reboot. The ONLY thing that is lost is date/time... again this does not affect the synth operation unless you want to use this as a beastly clock which I don't recommend, then you will notice that the UI is not built for clock operation!

The synth has also been updated to the latest firmware available from Radikal Technologies Firmware 104k be sure to check there website for updates as they still update this device. This firmware is a complete firmware with all features working not like the factory 97L firmware which still had some of the features being developed."

Quasimidi 309 Synth + Drum Machine w/ Audio Expansion

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"This unit, in excellent condition, has the Audio Expansion upgrade (2 extra ins, 2 extra outs) fitted,...

A great little groovebox with bass drum, snare, open/closed hihat, percussion and monosynth engines. Does your 808, 909 and plenty of other kits very well and has many presets, and many knobs to control the parameters in realtime (which would be great for live work).

Plenty of synth options, MIDI control and a built-in sequencer make this an extremely versatile unit. "

Simmons SDSV, SDS5, SDS-5 Analog Drum Synth

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"Simmons SDSV analog drum synth brain with two sound modules/cards, Bass and Snare.

The Simmons SDSV was introduced in the late 70s and can be heard on many popular recordings of the 80s. The SDSV drum brain could hold up to 7 analog sound modules. Two modules, Bass and Snare, are included with this auction.

Each sound module has a factory preset, and 3 user adjustable presets that can be recalled using the four square push-buttons on each of the sound modules.

The Simmons SDSV drum brain is confirmed 100% working, knobs, preset buttons, preset knobs, mixer, external trigger, and outputs are all functioning properly.

PLEASE READ: There are some minor scratches and corrosion on the exterior of the SDSV brain as shown in the photos. Otherwise the SDSV is in good shape for its age.

...recordings of the Simmons SDSV in this auction here: http://www.box.net/shared/041jerrgs0

You can view and download the Simmons SDSV Operation Manual here: http://www.box.net/shared/kup0rio0qp

You can read more about Simmons SDS-1 on the web here:
http://www.simmonsmuseum.com/?area=devices&view=details&id=4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simmons_SDS-V"

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Alesis A6 Andromeda Analog Synthesizer

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Roland CompuRHYTHM CR-5000-NR

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"DIMENSIONS:
13" x 11 1/2" x 4 1/4".
Total weight: approx. 8 lbs.

DESCRIPTION:
Vintage drum machine.
Roland CompuRhythm CR-5000. Circa 1980.
More info here, including owner's and service manual:
http://www.estecho.com/gear/Roland_CR-5000.php"

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