Chamberlin - Ancient sampler (Stupeflix test)

YouTube Uploaded by btpro on May 4, 2011

"Chamberlin is ancient sampler! It used 1950's latest technology Magnetic Tape for sound recording (sampling).
It has 8 tracks (Sound Effects, Trumpet, Flute, Cello, Organ, Violin, Female voice, Organ) and has stereo output.
from My synthesizer photo library.

Created using the Stupeflix Youtube App"

MO : Modular Musical Objects

YouTube Uploaded by Ircam75 on May 5, 2011

"Interfaces modulaires pour la musique numérique.
"Interlude" est un projet de recherche qui explore de nouveaux moyens d'expression musicale à l'aide d'interfaces gestuelles. L'un des principaux enjeux du projet est de renouveler les manières d'interpréter et de jouer les musiques électroniques et informatiques.
Une partie du projet se concentre sur la conception d'objets modulaires "à terminer" et "à composer" laissant une possibilité d'adoption large aux utilisateurs. Ces objets sont des interfaces tangibles qui capturent un large éventail de gestes et d'actions. Les interfaces peuvent être assemblées en réseaux d'objets connectés sans fil afin d'en modifier l'usage.
L'édition 2011 du concours international Margaret Guthman Musical Instrument, qui récompense la conception de nouveaux instruments, a décerné son premier prix au consortium du projet Interlude coordonné par l'Ircam (équipe Interactions musicales temps réel, IMTR).

Projet Interlude : Ircam, Grame, Da Fact, Voxler, nodesign.net, Atelier des Feuillantines.

Un film de Simon Bouisson.
Avec la participation de Frédéric Bevilacqua, Julien Bloit, Jean-Louis Frechin, Fabrice Guédy, Uros Petrevski, Nicolas Rasamimanana, Norbert Schnell.
© 2010 | http://www.ircam.fr"

Googlish:
"Interface modules for digital music.
"Interlude" is a research project that explores new ways of musical expression with gestural interfaces. One of the main issues of the project is to renew the ways of interpreting and playing electronic music and computer.
Part of the project focuses on the design of modular objects "to finish" and "call" leaving a possibility of wide adoption for users. These objects are tangible interfaces that capture a wide range of gestures and actions. Interfaces can be assembled into networks of objects connected wirelessly to change the use.
The 2011 edition of the international contest Margaret Guthman Musical Instrument, which rewards the development of new instruments, has awarded its first prize to the project consortium coordinated by IRCAM Interlude (Time Musical Interactions Team Real IMTR).

Project Interlude: IRCAM, Grame, Da Fact, Voxler, nodesign.net, Feuillantines Workshop.

A film by Simon Bouisson.
With the participation of Frederic Bevilacqua, Bloit Julien, Jean-Louis Frechin Fabrice Guédy, Uros Petrevski, Nicolas Rasamimanana, Norbert Schnell.
© 2010 | http://www.ircam.fr"

Korg Wavedrum Mini - Musikmesse 2011

YouTube Uploaded by soundonsoundvideo on May 5, 2011
More info on the sensor taking on the characteristics of the object it is attached to.
"Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer"

Precise Model 635 Vintage Pulse Generator & Heathkit Model SG-8 vintage Signal Generator

via this auction and this auction

On the Precise Model 635:
"A.F. Sine, Square, and Pulse. SN# 2656. Vintage unit powers up but is otherwise untested; sold as-is but everything appears functional and this unit has been thoroughly cleaned."

Not synthss, but rather a cool piece of test equipment. You can see the seller's other items for more. Would make for interesting DIY cases. Thomas Dolby has been known to use similar devices [see this post].

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NOISEMAKER LFO STABILITY

YouTube Uploaded by panote09 on May 4, 2011
panote09 on eBay

Elektron Machinedrum SPS1-UW mk1

via this auction
(larger pics in via the seller)

"It's an amazing drum machine and includes the (UserWave: UW) sampling option, along with original box, manual, and US power supply."

Remember, you can send in your auctions as well. Depending on the item and pics they will go up here or on B. Email address is on the bottom right of the site.

Vintage Electronic Synth Module

via this auction

"Not sure what this is-
Could be some kind of module/patch for synths!
It looks vintage! Probably homemade from what it looks like!
Was found with vintage audio gear in an old garage!
It has 8 knobs with each one having 2 headphone jack inputs!
The side has 3 unfamiliar inputs!
Green-Black-Yellow
Untested! not sure how to use!"

ANALOG SEQUENCER BLUE LED

YouTube Uploaded by panote09 on May 4, 2011
panote09 on eBay

via this auction
"HANDMADE 8step analog sequencer +analog synth VCO VCA EG NG LFO 5(moded LFO,SPEED+) BLUE LED

8step analog sequencer--- (Speed,8 Frequency controls,CV OUT (OCT/V)jack=about 0~8V,CLOCK OUT jack=about+9V)

The mini switch(Up position) drives the VCO.The gate signal of the sequencer is connected EG.

VCO--- Voltage Controlled Oscillator (Wide range Frequency control knob)

EG---Envelope Generator (Attack,Release,Out Level)

It accepts the gate signal from the sequencer, processes the signal and send it to VCA.

STOP,START

LFO----Out level,Mix(waveform) and Speed
The LFO drives VCO by the switch.
WHITE NOISE GENERATOR---{Out Level,Switch(to VCO)}

It can make snare sound and noise mixed vco.

VCA---Voltage Controlled Amplifire ( Out Level,Initial Gain)

Initial Gain should be used with EG Out Level to adjust EG effects.

You can make lots of sound and the 8step sequencer can drive another ANALOG SYNTH(oct/v).

This sequencer can be modified.

Add CV OUT($12/one),CV IN to VCO($10),+5V CV OUT($8/one) Clock in($20/one). If you would like other mod,let me know before bidding.

6.35mm(1/4 inch) audio Jack (OUTPUT CVOUT CLOCK OUT)

2.1mm 9V DC input(NEGATIVE CENTER)or only one 9V battery

Please be sure that you use the NEGATIVE CENTER DC9V ADAPTOR. If you are not sure,please ask [panote09] anything because the wrong polarity of the adaptor will break the device. The size of the aluminium box is 17.5×11.5×height 5 (about cm)."

Gravity (Techno / Trance) by DJ Galactic

YouTube Uploaded by djgalactic on May 4, 2011

"Electronic music mix (Techno / Trance) by DJ Galactic
Live mix with Korg Electribe MX1+ Korg Kaoss Pad 3 (KP3).
http://www.djgalactic.com"

MINIMOOG MINI-DOCUMENTARY 1970s & New Moog Legacy Site

A Brief History of the Minimoog, 1970s

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Apr 28, 2011

Secret to the Minimoog sound comes in after 6:10.

I'm guessing this and the new site is the huge new project from Moog.
"Follow the life of the Minimoog Synthesizer from its inception through its prolific contributions to poplular music throughout the last 4 decades.

In this first installment documenting the journey of the Minimoog synth through the 1970's, we explore the musicians and the people that were instrumental in bringing the instrument to prominence. We also sit with one of Moog Music's earliest engineers, Bill Hemsath, who recalls the process of the Minimoog's birth and sheds some light on what sets the Moog synthesizer apart from other analog synths."

Check out the new Moog Legacy Site here. The whole site appears to have gotten a facelift.

via jordi