Yamaha PS-30 (1981) + Ti2 = demo 1 by Alba Ecstasy

YouTube Uploaded by adimsimion on Sep 22, 2011

"A demo of the rare Yamaha PS-30 (1981) versus Acces Virus Ti2.
You can read more about this beautiful Yamaha PS-30 here: http://weltenschule.de/TableHooters/Yamaha_PS-30_PS-20.html

I just picked this synth 1 day ago for about 50 bucks!
In this video, the Yamaha is passed by a reverb effect from Korg Radias.
You just have to see /listen for yourself and... comment!

Alba Ecstasy"

Mystic astronomy (Plogue Bidule, BlauKraut Engineering Charlatan VSTi and Audacity)

YouTube Uploaded by GruithuisenCityMan on Sep 22, 2011

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made using Plogue Bidule, the BlauKraut Engineering Charlatan VSTi and Audacity. Enjoy !"

Moon Modular 563E Trigger Sequencer EXP

via this auction

"The module format follows industry standard (synthesizers.com/ Moog/Curetronic/Mos-Lab etc.)

Module Size: 2 unit space


Trigger Sequencer Expander module for the M563 V2 Trigger Sequencer.

Each of the 32 step positions of the connected M563 V2 has now his own dedicated output jack. Note: M563 V1 sequencers can be upgraded to V2. "

Moon Modular 568A QTST Assistant

via this auction

"The M568A module is an addition to the M568 Module Quad Sequential Trigger Source. It expands the four trigger tracks of the 568 QSTS with a couple of useful features:

- each track has its own reset-input jack
- each track has two independent trigger outputs, which can be assigned to any desired step location

Assigning/deleting these positions takes place at the 568 QSTS module in combination with the, "Select A" and, "Select B" buttons at the 568A module:

Press and hold the select A/B button (set position on the 568 QSTS blink), press the desired position at the 568 QSTS.

If a 568P programmer module is attached to the 568 QSTS, the eight step-positions of the 568A will be saved together with the sequences.

- eack track has a 4-position rotary switch to select the 568 QSTS's running direction

Changing the direction (except random) doesn't happen at once but after the next reset (end/start/turning back on) of the respective track."

Moon Modular 511AC Quad VC Gate Delay

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via NOISEBUG Reverb

"The module format follows industry standard (synthesizers.com/ Moog/Curetronic/Mos-Lab etc.)

Modules work with supply voltages of -12...-15 Volts/+12...+15 Volts

Two power connectors are on-board (synthesizers.com/Club of the Knobs),
Threshold voltage of the trigger inputs is +1 Volt.

The modules are ready to be used: insert the module, connect the power plug,
attach with a couple of screws and the fun starts...

The M511ac QUAD GATE DELAY combines four voltage controlled gate delay circuits in one module, which delay the incoming gate signals in a range from ca. 1 ms up to 20 seconds. Each delay unit hat its own pair of display LEDs.

The four gate in/outputs are internally connected like this:
Output 1 goes into input 2,
output 2 goes into input 3 and
output 3 goes into input 4.
This allows complex delay combinations without external patching.

The ‘Manual Gate’ button affects delay
input 1.

The time control voltage inputs are “chained“: i. e. a control voltage in the input 1 jack controls the inputs 2/3/4 as well, if there is nothing else patched.
(Input 1 is internally connected to +10 volts if nothing is patched).

Control range 0-10 volts, higher control voltages give longer delay times."

Moon Modular 564 Quad Sequential Switch

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via NOISEBUG Reverb

"The module format follows industry standard (synthesizers.com/ Moog/Curetronic/Mos-Lab etc.)

Module Size: 2 unit space

Sequential Divider Switch,

a combination of a sequential 4-to-1/1-to-4 bidirectional electronic switch with clock divider.

Each switch has its own set-button for manual activation, trigger input (positive edge) and classic style indicator lamps.

One output/input-jack, four output/input jacks, clock input to shift the switch position. Four counter circuits, doubling as clock dividers, are connected in series with adjustable divider ratios.

Ratio switch positions
- SKIP skip step
- 1 shift after one clock pulse
- 2 shift after two clock pulses
- 3 shift after three clock pulses
-4 shift after four clock pulses
-8 shift after eight clock pulses
Each switch has its own gate
output: ‘on‘ as long as step is active)."

Moon Modular 565E Quantizer Controller

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via NOISEBUG Reverb

"The module format follows industry standard (synthesizers.com/ Moog/Curetronic/Mos-Lab etc.)

Module Size: 1 unit space

The M 565 E Quantizer Controller allows to limit the output voltages generated by the M 565 v2 Quad Quantizer to any desired key, chord or note interval.

Using the array of 12 keyboard-like arranged toggle switches on the right, notes can be activated or deactivated in any combination.

The adjusted scale works over the whole quantizing range of the M 565 (10 octaves), and controls all four quantizing-units in parallel.

Up to two M 565 E Quantizer Controller modules can be connected to a single M 565 v2, which allows two different keys/scales to be used at once.

Quantizer 1 and 2 depend on the first quantizer controller, quantizer 3 and 4 on the second. The 12-position rotary switch transposes the output voltages of the connected quantizer(s) in semitone increments to the desired key

A M 565 v1 Quad Quantizer module can be updated to a v2, then allowing the connection of M 565 E Controller Modules.

Configuration of the M 565 Quantizer connected to one M 565 E controller module:

Option 1
M 565 E controls all four channels of the M 565 v2
Connect cable to the 565 v2‘s „Expander 1“ slot,
do not remove the jumper on the M 565 E.

Option 2
M 565 E controls only channel 3 and 4 of the M 565 v2
Connect cable to the 565 v2‘s „Expander 2“ slot, remove the jumper on the M 565 E.

Configuration of the M 565 Quantizer connected to two M 565 E controller modules:

The first M 565 E controls channel 1 and 2,
the second M 565 E controls channel 3 and 4

Do not remove the jumper on the first M 565 E,
connect cable to the 565 v2‘s „Expander 1“ slot.

Remove the jumper on the second M 565 v2,
connect cable to the 565 v2‘s „Expander 2“ slot."

Moog MiniMoog Model D with Studio Electronics Mods

via this auction

"It includes the Studio Electronics modifications but I am not sure whether they are working. "

Anyone know what they do?

Update via synthetic in the comments: "I have a Studio Electronics Midimoog with the same switches on the lower left corner of the unit. They affect how MIDI messages control the synth and oscillator sync. They are labeled: dyn vca, dyn vcf, mod vcf, aft vcf, aft mod, osc 2 sync. ("dyn" = MIDI velocity)"

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Mattson 3X Experiment

via George Mattson

"I was wondering if I could do a 'piano finish' for the case I'm going to make for my EML sequencer/ modular. [see these posts]

In a moment of insanity, I decided to do a test run by building a 3X wide horizontal case. I figured that if it worked, great! If it didn't, I'd still have something I could use.

One day of building out of canary wood and 15 days of coating, sanding, re-coating, sanding, etc and the final polishing process let me know that yes, I CAN do a piano finish. But, My EML project isn't going to get one :) It's a lot of work.

I was trying to set it up where I could get a good angle to catch the reflective surface. Once I scrubbed the kitchen floor, it was as good as spot as any. Our cat decided to check out the new 'thing' that was invading the floor. I figured that it gives a good scale comparison. So, there he is, being a cat.

The case measures 44" W x 11" H x 3" D. It contains 36 module spaces.

I decided that it was perfect for creating a system synthetically comparable to an old stock Moog 55. I researched the 'standard' module compliment from their brochure and had to sort out cross-generation compatabilities. I came up with the following modules that I'll need to create a comparable system:
6-VCO's
1-Noise
2-VC Dual LFO
1-Sample/Hold
3-ADSR EGs
1-MIDI/CV
1-Envelope Follower
1-Quad AD/ASR EG
1-4X Gate Delay
1-8-stage Sequencer (which, I have to finish)
3-VCFs
1-Quad VCA
3-Full VCA's
1-4-channel Mixer
3-4X Buffered mults
3-4X VC Mixers
1-Utility 1

There was a lot of 'back and forth' due to some of the functions were standard within certain modules of mine.

Whether it's the same or not, who cares. It's going to be a lot of fun either way :)"

I wonder what the cat thinks. :)

meta.DJ Overview

YouTube Uploaded by soundtrends on Sep 22, 2011

"meta.DJ is the first app built from the ground-up for serious, quad deck DJ performance and to let DJs infuse dance production instruments and FX into their mix.

Now DJs can use their iPad to perform using Quad Deck/Device set-ups with up to 4 virtual devices at once. Devices include Track Decks with Cue/Loop Presets (for playing/manipulating iTunes tracks) plus electronic instruments like the drumtron drum machine, SaMPL3R (for adding arpeggios, basses, chord stabs and other musical parts) and Looptastic (for playing/mixing audio loops). Each device can be assigned up to 4 effects (from 15 different effects including Filters, Delay, Stutter, etc.) - all BPM-driven and under the control of an XY touch pad. Device Snapshots let the user swap devices in and out on-the-fly, complete with their content and mix information (level, FX , etc). An in-app store provides new Loop Sets by established 3rd parties and producers via.

meta.DJ includes demo tracks and Loop Sets content by DJ Puzzle (http://www.djpuzzle.com) and Myagi (http://www.myagimusic.com).

Meta.DJ requires iOS 4 or above and is available today for at an introductory price of only $9.99 in the Apple App Store."

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