MATRIXSYNTH

YouTube Uploaded by organfairy on Mar 29, 2011

"I have had some comments saying that my DIY projects are always very organized and tidy. This video will prove that this is not always the case :-)

I have recently made a new sequencer for my first synthesizer. But the old one is still to good just to throw out. But since I am pretty displeased with the appearance of the construction I will now take it apart and rebuild it in a smaller box.

The music is made in 1998 using the old sequencer - which is now in a new box but the electronics is more or less the same. The other instruments are Rhythm Ace drum machine, Yamaha PSS-12, Yamaha VSS-30, Casio SA-1, Casio SA-3 (with BOSS OC-2 octaver pedal), Bontempi KS-3400, Kawai MS-20 toy keyboards, Roland SH-2000 synthesizer, and Dynacord Echocord Mini echo machine."

Wasatch Music Systems WMS 1020A analog sequencer

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ULT SOUND DS-4 DRUM SYNTHESIZER

YouTube Uploaded by scienceforce on Mar 17, 2011

"ULT-SOUND DS-4 Custom Drum Synthesizer (TOYO GAKKI)
Amazing vintage drum synthesizer, composed of 4 sections with 4 indipendent trig inputs. Is possible to concatenate all the sections for make sequences, it's awesome for xperimental music, techno!
I have his 4x pads but I tried to drive the Ult sound thru input1 connected on the Casio VL1 out ...with a surprising result ;-)"

YouTube Uploaded by denha on Jan 4, 2009

"Movie of ULT-SOUND DS-4 Yuuki plays."

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"Legendary and Rare Synthesizer from the Golden Age of Electronic Music.

This Machine is absolutely Unique and it's Sound opens up completely New Worlds.

It practically is a Hybrid between an Analog drum Module and an ultra Fat Analog Synth, oh !! not just one Synth it is actually 4 synths in one machine. the Unit has a very Unique sound due to the wide range of it's LFO's frequency range and sweap characteristics. Each of the 4 synths can be modelled individually and one can create new an before unheard Sounds. The 4 synths can be triggered either by an electric Signal or thru conventional Sound. One can connect it to an Analog Drummachine or to a Drumpad which was the initial Intention of the Japanese Manufacturer.

The sound is put simply just Fat. It generates Deep Base Sounds and high Sweeps and everything in between with an incredible Dynamic as the Sounds take a Life on their own while the rhythms develop and the synths Modulate.

If you want to check it out go to Youtube and listen to it, look/search for these Videos. [both embedded further below]

ULT-SOUND DS-4 CUSTOM TOYO GAKKI DRUM SYNTHESIZER.avi

ULT-SOUND DS-4

This one is very interesting becasue the Unit is used as A Synth

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Roland Juno 106 with Wood Sides

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"Its just been cleaned serviced and checked. Noise, filter and wave forms tested and working. All voice chips are working and have been properly calibrated. Internal battery/battery holder for patch memory replaced. Original factory presets installed. Custom tropical hardwood end panels installed. Original plastic end parts also included. This Juno 106 has all of its original voice chips rejuvenated."

Syntecno TeeBee Mk3 TB-303 clone + SYNC

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"The TeeBee module is, amongst other things, a Roland TB-303 clone. It also has a ring modulator setting which is supposed to be based on the ring modulator of the Korg MS-20 according to what I have read. It can also act as an analog filter with a front mounted audio input. As well as all that it can act as a MIDI to CV controller, a 2 channel MIDI mixer and a MIDI to DIN SYNC controller for other Roland equipment such as the TR-808, TR-909 and the 303's brother the TR-606 so it is probably worth it for all it's syncing capabilities alone. Using it as a TB303 clone it sounds great. On the front is an "aggressiveness" control so you can alter the sharpness of the filter to your own taste. The actual synth is all metal construction and is built like a tank."

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DP WASP analog/digital Synthesiser & Spider Sequencer

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"Unlike many WASPs , this one's touch sensitive keyboard is not worn out , and works perfectly.The sound from this small synthesiser is fantastic - big moog-like basses , and because of its unique aggressive multi-mode filter , it can do sharper tones as well.The LFO and envelope can modulate the filter both normally and inverted.The oscillators are digital and so very stable , there is also noise, and the envelopes can self-trigger , which is excellent for generating evolving sounds and effects.

The WASP can create a wide variety of analogue sounds , and even has a built in speaker , which can be mic-ed up for effect.It also has a standard 1/4 jack output , and a digital interface which can hook up to a computer or midi convertor or the Spider and other WASPs or GNATs .
The Spider is sold as seen - I do not know wether it works as it doesn't have the digital lead.If it does work , it can also interface with CV/gate equipment as well as the WASP."

Oberheim OB12 synthesizer

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EMU EMULATOR II VINTAGE SAMPLING SYNTHERSIZER

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HardSID 4U

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"The ultimate real SID synthesizer. Can hold up to 4 real SID chips. Mine comes with 3 so one slot free for your choice of SID chip (6581/8580/6582). You can buy SID chips from the HardSID site for 15 EUR, probably less from eBay. Each SID can be played by its own VST front end, alowing full intergration and crazy realtime control from with your DAW (Ableton Live, Cubase etc).

Better than a Elektron SID Station for various reasons:

Full DAW intergration with VSTi control
Up to 4 real SIDs
8000Hz update rate on all SID registers (especially for the chip tunes hardcore!)

Lots more info at HardSID 4U Site

This actual HardSID was featured in our Sound on Sound Mix Rescue article where you can also hear full audio for the track plus just the HardSID tracks (Bass and Synth Riff)"

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