Vintage Casio VL-1 VL Tone Calculator Mini Synthesizer

via this auction

SN 1G108A

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More Buchla and Fritz

More pics on 7th Dan Sound

You might remember Fritz from this post.

Cat on a Mono/Poly

via Johnny Best on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Just like The Kinks, I had to bring in a ringer for the parts I couldn't play. Don't tell anybody!"

Modular synthesizer and Little Midi Machine iPad app

YouTube Uploaded by deadlover73 on May 26, 2011
via Rico Loverde on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge
"Im using the Little Midi Machine app on the ipad to control my modular synthesizer. The ipad is sending midi thru the M-audo USB Uno to the Encore Expressionist midi to cv converter. Using Malekko, Harvestman, and Intellijel modules for the sounds...sorry bout the bad sound quality."

This is a great example of what I mentioned in this post. The Little MIDI machine app is free.

Synthetic Bits, LLC - Little MIDI Machine on iTunes
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Andras Fox - Shapeshifter (teaser)

Andras Fox - Shapeshifter (teaser) from Andras Fox on Vimeo.

Karplus Session

Karplus Session from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.

"Just an impromptu karplus strong patch sound session recorded on a Sunday afternoon. Jai Surya Dev !"

snip via Wikipedia
"Karplus-Strong string synthesis is a method of physical modelling synthesis that loops a short waveform through a filtered delay line to simulate the sound of a hammered or plucked string or some types of percussion. Although it is useful to view this as a subtractive synthesis technique based on a feedback loop similar to that of a comb filter for z-transform analysis, it is better viewed as the simplest of a class of wavetable-modification algorithms now known as digital waveguide synthesis, as the delay line acts to store one period of the signal.

Alexander Strong invented the algorithm, and Kevin Karplus did the first analysis of how it worked. Together they developed software and hardware implementations of the algorithm, including a custom VLSI chip. They named the algorithm "Digitar" synthesis, as an abbreviation for 'digital guitar'."

Friday Night Noise 02

YouTube Uploaded by drOffset on May 27, 2011

"Raw output from the lab. Tonight it's the experimental RFeng voice driven by my 16 step up/down sequencer of doom.

This module is a blast to play with. It has plenty of character and is a great project for people who need a good voice to make their sequencer go.

Check out RF's great channel at: http://www.youtube.com/user/bchris1776"

R.A. Moog modular system IIIC (drone test1)

YouTube Uploaded by scienceforce on May 27, 2011

"Original R.A. Moog modular custom IIIC from 1969 (drone test1)"

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Roland Alpha Juno-1

YouTube Uploaded by Dovinia on May 27, 2011

"I have to admit it: I have a new favourite synth...
This is my first recording with this little beauty. All Alpha Juno on 4 analog tracks. Thanks for listening, and please stay tuned for the filters to open towards the end ;-)"

Music Making Month - Sample Everything and Anything

YouTube Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on May 27, 2011

"Learn how you can use Reason to sample everyday noises, objects and machines around the house, circuit bent toys, and synths to create your own unique sonic fingerprint."