"This is the Prelude, which was manufactured in the early 80's by Sequential Circuits in conjunction with Siel. It was based on the Orchestra II.
Specs:
- Divide down oscillators for full 49 note polyphony.
- LFO provides pitch modulation
- Built in chorus, flanger and equalizer
- 4 types of sound: Brass, Piano, Organ, Strings
- Brass section has a resonant filter!"
via this auction "Introducing the Monster Box: Creature
A mini drone synthesizer based on the APC or 556 timer IC, with an evil twist.
Frequency Controls Rate Controls Choke Controls for Each Oscillator Volume Control 2.1mm Input Voltage Jack (5 to 9VDC, 200mA, Positive Tip) 1/4" Audio Output CV Input 2 Feedback Switch Controls
Crafted analog synthesizer based on the Atari Punk Console circuit. I like the range of signals from the 556 chip so I added some additionalpersonal touches to the circuit. The result is a unique mini table top module that will surely add new dimensions to your audio sound-scape. Use it in live performances or in the studio for recording samples."
"Phi Tech midi drum controller, this unit was made so you could control your analog drum brain via midi six analog drum trigger outputs six analog trigger inputs requires a 12VDC 400ma power supply(not supplied)"
"Moog Minimoog Model D vintage analog synthesizer. Serial number is #5842, Made in 1974. Wood cabinet was repaint with white colour the condition you can look up the picture... The history from first owner he’s was bought from same gallery shop in US reportedly said this moog was ever been used by 'Supertramp'"
"just recorded a quick jam with Modular synth,A-155 8 step sequencer,Nord lead 1 processed thru modular,mpc 1000 for drums and some pedals.not the modular in the pic i just liked that picture :)
picture in video is from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/johei/4420673757/"
You might want to bookmark this one to come back to as you have time. I have posted videos from the Rock School series in the past, but this is currently the most comprehensive set if not the complete series - eight episodes broken up into twenty four videos. I opted to create eight playlists for the eight episodes so you can read the description for each under each set of three videos. This one in via willy who sent in Series 2 - Episode 5 (part 3 of 3) with Bill Bruford explaining his simmons drums. I figured I'd put the whole series up. Videos below.
YouTube Uploaded by tomstimemachine on Jul 14, 2008
"Taking over from where the first series left off, the second set of ROCKSCHOOL television programs focuses its attention on new technology and its implications for the musicians of the day.
Synthesisers, samplers, sequencers and drum machines are all covered, as are electronic drum systems, computer hardware and software (remember this is 1987 - so this is for retro-heads only) and synthesisers for guitar and bass. There are also tips on how to make the most of the human voice, and on songwriting and arrangement.
This series was shown on TV in the UK during 1987.
EPISODE ONE
KEYBOARDS
THE ACOUSTIC PIANO WITH THE COMMUNARDS ON "BREADLINE BRITAIN" AND HERBIE HANCOCK.
HISTORY OF THE SYNTHESISER
TOUCH SENSITIVITY, MODULAR SYNTHS, MINI MOOG, CLIP OF JAN HAMMER AND THE MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA IN 1972, CLIP OF RICK WAKEMAN, POLYPHONIC SYNTHS, MELLOTRON, TONY BANKS, SYNTHS WITH MEMORY SUCH AS THE PROPHET FIVE, CLIP OF JAPAN ON THE "OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST", RACK-MOUNTED EFFECTS.
HOW DOES A SYNTH WORK ?
WAVEFORMS, OSCILLATORS, HOW TO CREATE A SOUND, WHAT TO PLAY - CLIP OF THOMAS DOLBY."
