Phat Philters

YouTube via sduck409 | Mar 2, 2011 |

"I made this too long demo video maybe a year ago(?), but never uploaded it here because it was too long. Now that they've increased the allowed time, I can post it here.

Basically this is a long, boring, methodical demo of the basic sounds of several filters. The original idea was from a recipe for a basic "fat" sound by Mark Pulver, using 3 vco's. I controlled this sound using a simple pattern from a Music From Outer Space 16 step sequencer. Just basic filter operation is demonstrated - no added modulation from envelopes or lfo's - otherwise it would get too confusing and take too long. I'm just sweeping the frequency knobs on the various filters at varying resonance settings."

Yamaha V2 - The DX11 from Japan

YouTube via DrSqu | Mar 2, 2011 |

"This is a lazy song with 11 tracks of Yamaha V2 pure.
Pure means: No external help like Fx, Eq etc.. All sounds comes directly from V2 into the soundcard without any plugins.

Yamaha V2 brings an 4OP FM-Synthesis without samples. You listen only FM. No layers. The panning is realized by the internal panner. Filterölike sounds are simply by FM ... theres no filter inside. I recorded every sound as a stereo file.

Here in Europe is the V2 a rarity from Japan, we only know the DX11 - the same synthesizer just with another naming."


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Starr Labs Z6S Ztar in Silver

via Starr Labs where you'll find more pics.

Generic Front Panels for DIY Kits

via Synovatron

"I now have stock of a range of 4HP and 8HP front panels to suit the Synovatron DIY Prototyping Kits. These can be purchased with the kits as an option or separately..."

Two Performances on The Ondioline

YouTube via BeeldenGeluid | Oct 16, 2010 | 4 likes, 0 dislikes\

The Ondioline
"De Fransman Jenny heeft een electronisch muziekinstrument uitgevonden. Hij komt, toetsenbord onder de ene arm, draagbare versterker in de hand van de andere, een geluidsstudio binnen, installeert het toetsenbord en sluit de versterker aan. Daarna demonstreert hij, samen met drie andere musici
(saxofoon, banjo, viool), hoe goed zijn uitvinding echte muziekinstrumenten kan nabootsen en speelt tenslotte samen met een violist een duet op de melodie van 'Plaisir d'amour'.
Jouw TV-favoriet op DVD bestellen?
Ga naar: http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/tvfavoriet"

Googlish:
The Frenchman Jenny has an electronic musical instrument invented. He comes, keyboard under one arm, portable amplifier based on the other, a sound studio in, install the keyboard and connect the amplifier. Then he demonstrates, along with three other musicians (Saxophone, banjo, violin), how good can mimic real musical invention and finally with a violinist playing a duet on the melody of 'Plaisir d'amour.
Your favorite TV on DVD order? Jump to: http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/tvfavoriet "

via elgauchoandres in the comments of this post on Oskar Sala and the Mixtur-Trautonium.

And via Andres: "The video on BeeldenGeluid channel [above] shows a very early model of the Ondioline like the one is on the Museo de Ureña in Spain [here].

This other video: [below] shows three different models of Ondioline on minute 8, featuring Jean-Jaques Perrey and Gershon Kingsley. As here.

In the case of interest here's the schematic: http://www.danacountryman.com/Jenny/Repairs.html and lots of info in http://www.ondioline.com/"



Electronic Musician Jean-Jacques Perrey on "I've Got a Secret"
YouTube via rrgomes | Mar 20, 2010 |

"Electronic music pioneer Jean-Jacques Perrey appears on "I've Got a Secret" (November 21st, 1966) with host Steve Allen and panelists Betsy Palmer, Bill Cullen, Bess Myerson, and Henry Morgan.

After several other musicians are introduced along with their instruments (violin, French horn, bagpipe, clarinet) we learn that Perrey's secret is "I play one instrument that can sound like all of these."

After the game, that instrument is revealed to be the Ondioline, an early synthesizer-like keyboard instrument. He demonstrates that it can indeed mimic the sounds of the others and make unique sounds of its own.

Perrey and his collaborator Gershon Kingsley, with whom he recorded the 1966 album "The In Sound from Way Out", then play one of their compositions."

Also see this post and of course the Ondioline label below for more.

Apogee's Jam for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

"Meet JAM
JAM brings the legendary sound quality of Apogee to iPad™, iPhone®, iPod touch® and Mac for just $99. Now guitarists can have a pocket-sized, plug in and play interface at an unprecedented price and experience ultimate tone with the guitar amps and effects in Apple’s GarageBand software or other compatible applications.


Pristine digital sound for ultimate guitar tone
JAM is a premium digital converter featuring PureDIGITAL technology which delivers your guitar’s true tone to your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac without compromise. JAM is the first high quality interface that makes a digital connection to both iOS devices and Mac. You will notice the sonic difference between JAM and other similar products immediately.

JAM Highlights
* PureDIGITAL instrument connection for pristine sound quality
* Designed specifically for electric guitar and bass
* No configuration, just plug in and play
* Easily adjust input levels for any instrument
* Multicolor LED for status indication and input level monitoring
* Made for GarageBand, Logic, and MainStage

Price: $99 Availability: March 31st"

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/jam.php
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Note: Apple is offering the old iPad model for $100 off. Make sure to research compare prices on eBay before committing.

This one in via Andres.

Roland Juno 6 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

via this auction

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Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA RM1x GrooveBox

YouTube via squidfanny | Aug 20, 2010 |

"20 Rom Scrambling mods, which provide industrial Glitch for the drums & synth.

I brought this machine because I needed a decent hardware sequencer. . . . Sadly Yamah (Multi-million doller international company) chose to ship these machines with a DODGY Operating System!!! This makes the machine essentially useless in a Midi enviroment........ What a bunch of cunts...."

via this auction

"Now Nicely Circuit bent with 20 x Industrial Strength Glitch Modifications, which Scramble the Sound at it's Digital Source and unleash a arsenal of Bit-Busted Tonal Ring Mods, Noise, Oscillation, Filtered Waveforms, Busted Beats & Damage Drums.
All in Rich Sounding High-Fidelity Stereo.

There are a couple of minor limitations with the Glitches.
Switches need to be turned OFF before powering up the machine, and also switches should be turned OFF when changing between Kits / Styles."

Boss PC-2 Percussion Synthesizer

via this auction
"PC-2 Percussion Synthesizer

All types of percussion sounds, from synthesizer drums to castanets
# The mini-size PC-2 creates a wide variety of percussion sounds from synthesizer drums and castanets to metallic and wood-tapping sounds

# Built-in attack-generating circuit allows production of realistic drum sounds, from strong to delicate tones

# The perfect sound effect machine for recording sessions, giving extra variation possibilities 77 to drummers.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power: 9V Battery, AC Adaptor (PSA Adaptor)
Current draw: DC 9V, 9mA
VCO range: 85Hz to 3kHz
LFO range: 2Hz to 400Hz
Decay time: 30ms to 5 sec
Output level: 0.5Vp-p (at 1kHz)
Output load impedance: 10kOhm
Residual noise: -80dBm or less (IHF-A)
Dimensions 94(W)x64(H)x136(D) mm
Weight: 470g. (1.03 lbs)"

MeeBlip hackable digital synth / synthesizer

via this auction
"This desirable portable digital synth was imported imported as a kit from Canada and built in the UK. It is in excellent cosmetic condition and full working order, and is capable of producing a wide range of retro/chiptunes style lead sounds, as well as drones and basses. It is surprisingly versatile, and I am only selling it due to now my analogue modular synth rendering it somewhat redundant.

There is a MIDI in socket on the back of the unit, alongside a 1/4" audio out jack, and a USB socket - the synth is powered by the USB cable (USB cable included), but can be easily adapted for a 9V power supply if desired.

As an open source synthesizer, all details of the MeeBlip are publicly available, and both the hardware and software can be modified (i.e. hacked) if you so wish. There is a large and active community of users and modders.

More information and sounds can be found at:

http://meeblip.noisepages.com/

http://soundcloud.com/cdm/sets/meeblip-demo"