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Casiotone 701 Synth Keyboard Analog Organ

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Looks a bit like a Roland Juno-6/Juno-60.
"This is a digital/analogue hybrid preset keyboard from the early 1980's. There are twenty digitally synthesised preset tones that largely recall the sounds of 1970's combo organs, as well as sixteen preset analogue rhythms.

There are some preset envelope variations, as well as auto chords and arpeggios and two preset 'sound effect' buttons, which are simply variations of a resonant swept filter (pow-pow!).

The Casiotone 701 is a large full-size wooden keyboard with 61 full-size keys and a melody guide key lighting feature and sequencer. The 701 includes more sound variations than its predecessors (the 501 and 601), 20 sounds and 16 rhythms, both selected through a set of locking push buttons, a programmable arpeggio and two pretty awesome retro special effects buttons.

20 Preset sounds include Brilliant Organ, Woodwind, Full Tibias, Piccolo, Jazz Organ 2, Electric Piano, Marimba, Chime, Bassoon, Wah Brass, Pipe Organ, Diapason, Tibia, Flute, Jazz Organ 1, Piano, Vibraphone, Celesta, Oboe and Funky. Has onboard Casio-chord feature and drum machine accompaniment. The Casiotone 701 also features a red 3-digit "memory step" LED display.

On the back panel are:

INPUTS FOR: Sustain & Foot switch, Pitch adjust/contol for # or b.

OUTPUTS FOR: Phones, Line Out Hi, Line Out Low, Foot Volume."

Roland Juno 106S with Original Box & Carry Bag

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Roland Juno-106 with speakers.

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Ableton Tutorials: Pt.1- Connecting your Hardware Interface

YouTube Uploaded by AbletonInc on May 6, 2011

"This tutorial walks the brand new Live user through the necessary & basic steps of setting up and connecting your Audio Interface to use with Ableton Live.
Part 1 of a new series featuring Ableton's lead clinician Huston Singletary"

Roger Linn on Alternate Controllers

Roger Linn has created a page on New High-Tech Musical Instruments . Pictured to the left is his own LinnSturment. You can catch Roger Linn at the CCRMA discussing alternative controllers in this video posted earlier today.

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"Updated May 4, 2011

One of my (Roger) greatest interests is the current evolution of new musical instruments that take advantage of new technology. If I put on my idealist hat, I start thinking things like:

* Guitars are wonderful but they go out of tune, can't play chords and melody at the same time, can't play more than 6 notes at the same time, require two hands to make single notes, always produce a sharp-attack envelope, require 3 fingerings for each chord because of that pesky 3rd interval between the G and B strings, and the spaces between frets are big at one end and small at the other.

* Keyboards are wonderful but they require learning a different chord fingering for each of 12 keys, can't produce vibrato or other pitch nuances directly on the keys, can't vary the attack or decay time directly on the keys, and are long and heavy. Electronic keyboards attempt to overcome some of these limitations with transposition switches, pitch bend and modulation wheels, pitch strips, key pressure and more, but none of these enhancements have been useful enough to professionl players to properly overcome the basic limitations of the keyboard.

* Violin and other bowed instruments are great but can't play more than 2 notes at a time, are very difficult to learn to play in tune, have limited pitch range, and violins are (literally) a pain in the neck.

* Reed/wind instruments are great but they can't play more than one note at a time and require learning different scale fingerings for each of 12 keys.

People have been coming up with new ways to improve musical instruments for just about forever, but what interests me personally are the new ideas that break entirely with existing mechanical interfaces in favor of high-tech sensor interfaces, and particularly ones that can produce--or at least attempt to attain--finely nuanced musical subtlety. I've compiled the following descriptions and links to some of the ones I find interesting--some shipping, some formerly shipping, some shipping in future and some unique ideas that may never ship. Click the links below to go to each product's site to learn more and see demonstration videos."

"Sound Cells" app controlling a Dave Smith Tetr4 Analog Synthesizer

YouTube Uploaded by kbroom on Apr 26, 2011

"This is a demo of the iPhone/iPad app "Sound Cells" controlling a Dave Smith Tetr4 via midi."

Big Robot Studios - iTunes
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Ion Discovery Keyboard + CCK + iPad 2

YouTube Uploaded by mvpadrini on May 6, 2011

"Trying the very portable USB controller Ion Discovery connected to my iPad 2, using only the Camera Connection Kit and a USB Cable. The Ion Discovery can work perfectly without external power.

More about MusicApps and Mobile Music at www.MusicApps.com.br

Testando o bastante portátil controlador MIDI USB Ion Discovery conectado ao meu iPad 2, usando apenas o Camera Connection Kit e um cabo USB. O Ion DIscovery funciona perfeitamente sem a necessidade de alimentação externa.

Mais sobre apps musicais e música móvel no www.MusicApps.com.br"

GarageBand - Apple®
Ion Dicovery on eBay
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Korg Delta DL-50 with Original Box

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HARTMANN NEURON DIGITAL KEYBOARD SYNTHESIZER

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"The Neuron’s software allows the user to first analyze and then manipulate any sound source. With its neural network controlled adaptive sound analysis, Neuron automatically identifies a sound’s qualities and translates them into individual parameter sets, matching the original source sound. Instead of applying the same parameters to every type of sound, Neuron learns from the sounds fed into it and automatically assigns suitable parameters to each type of sound.

Sounds originate in two so-called resynators, each of which generates a sound based on the models stored on Neuron’s internal hard drive. Using the Blender function, these two models can be mixed and merged in a variety of different ways, creating totally new sounds based on the individual models.

For example, a three-dimensional imprint of one model can be used to manipulate the spectrum of another model. In addition, complex sounds can be filtered and processed in many different ways. Neuron not only offers powerful realtime effects: it is also provides full 5.1 surround panning and processing capabilities.

Under the hood, the Hartmann Neuron features a powerful DSP engine with 64-bit floating point precision and a 32-bit signal path, as well as 256 megabytes of RAM.

A 10 GB internal hard drive holds factory- programmed and user-defined neural synthesis models. Internal memory consists of 200 sound and 200 setup memory locations, including a convenient snapshot function.

External backup storage devices (such as CD-writers, hard drives and memory sticks) can be added using the integrated USB interface. Depending on the structure of the chosen neural synthesis model, NEURON offers 16-48 voice polyphony. Its 6 audio outputs can be flexibly configured, from 6x mono to 5.1 surround. The 5-octave semi-weighted keyboard offers velocity control and channel aftertouch.

The NEURON Neuronal Synthesizer was released at a suggested retail price of USD 4,990.00 (€ 4.890,00)."

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Diabolical Pedal Blow-out - Fuzz Burglar Deluxe & More

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"Diabolical Amplification Pedal blow-out!!! We are clearing out inventory and auctioning both prototype and former production pedals starting at some truly amazing prices. We will be listing each pedal only once! so if your interested please bid while you can. The retail price for each of these pedals is between $150-$350 depending on the model. Many of these pedals are one-of-a-kind both in appearance and circuit design and are an incredible chapter in the works of designer of John McNeece. Do not miss out.

The Fuzz Burglar is a 60's Japan based Fuzz effect with VOLUME control and 12-position TONE switch. First footswitch bypasses effect (true bypass), second footswitch engages an oscillator whose pitch is controlled by the rotary switch, a pitch knob, and momentary "drop" switch AND your guitar's volume knob. You can create some truly bizarre guitar and synth sounds. Great for crazy solos and leads. The Fuzz Burglar also functions as a stand-alone square wave synth and will generate sounds on it's own when is oscillator mode. The Fuzz burglar DELUXE has an added LFO stage which modulates the oscillator."