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Roland SH5

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1970's SLM Spectrum Analog String Synthesizer

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"Most famouly used by E.L.O (Electric Light Orchestra), Italy's "SLM Spectrum" analog string synth.

This one has been serviced by Adventures in Analog in SW Washinton State and has been custom modified as a purely string synth with vintage looking wood panels.

Great alternative to the ARP SE-1 / Solina / String ensemble. Same great analog string synth sound, for a fraction of the price

Very little info on this synth and the company is available online. From what I understand it was made by the same company the Welson String Synth.

Obviously VERY RARE and sounds SUPER COOL!

Individual controls are:
Cello On/Off
Violin On/Off
Cello Volume
Violin Volume
Sustain & Decay Envelope
Stereo and Mono Outputs"

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Roland MC-202 SN 340500 Analog Synth/Sequencer

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Little brother big brother

flickr By MukSys

"Mutable Insteuments Shruthi-1 IR3109 filter board and a Roland Juno-60 IR3109 Filter board."

Corsynth C102 VC LFO - New waveforms using self-modulation technique

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by Corsynth

"http://www.corsynth.com

Corsynth C102 Demo 2 : New waveforms using self-modulation technique.

This video shows how to get new waveforms from the C102 VC LFO using self-modulation technique.

Corsynth is a company from the Northwest of Spain dedicated to manufacture modules for analogue modular synthesizers in Moog format ( MU )

The C102 VC LFO is a voltage controlled low frequency oscillator with five waveforms available simultaneously.

With three frequency ranges ( L, M, H ) the VC LFO can oscillate from 7 minutes per cycle up to 800 Hz. Using the FM MOD input this range can be extended from 12 minutes per cycle up to 1,3 KHz. With this wide frequency range, the LFO can be used to produce really slow and subtle modulations and audio frequency modulation (FM sounds).

Another important feature is that the oscillation frequency can be voltage controlled using the FM input. You can modulate the frequency with an envelope, other LFO , sequencer etc. Using the FM input, it's also possible to create new waveforms like hyperbolic sine wave, hyperbolic cosine wave and more. Just connect one of the VC-LFO outputs to its own FM input and turn up the FM level potentiometer.

Also the C102 VC LFO has a Sync / Reset input. Every time a trigger signal is detected, the LFO will restart the waveform to the beginning of its cycle.

For more info, pictures, sound samples and order information :

http://corsynth.com/home/modules/c102-vc-lfo"

I Dream of Wires: Carl Craig - Modular Pursuits

I Dream of Wires: Carl Craig - Modular Pursuits from MUTEK on Vimeo.

Also on MUTEK
"In April 2012, the I Dream of Wires team met with legendary Detroit techno producer Carl Craig, to discuss his electronic music influences and production experiences, including his recent interest in eurorack modular synthesis. Craig's experiments in modular synthesis are best heard on 2010's "Modular Pursuits" 12-inch, released under his No Boundaries alias.

For more info on Carl Craig: carlcraig.net

Music, used with permission from Planet E (planet-e.net):
"Desire" by 69
"Pursuit 1", "Pursuit 2", "Pursuit 3" by No Boundaries.

I DREAM OF WIRES is a forthcoming documentary film about the history and resurgence of modular synthesizers. The film is currently in production. This is the 4th in a series of extended interviews, which will be produced and released in various formats throughout the production, and following the release, of the film. I DREAM OF WIRES extended interview segments are sponsored by MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).

Catch I DREAM OF WIRES' showcase at Mutek Montreal 2012: Saturday June 2 @ Satosphere, with live performances, all incorporating modular synthesizers, by Sealey/Greenspan/Lanza (Orphx/Junior Boys), Keith Fullerton Whitman (Kranky/Editions Mego), Solvent (Ghostly International/Suction Records), Clark (Warp Records), and Container (Spectrum Spools).

For info on the film: facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary
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En avril 2012, l’équipe de I DREAM OF WIRES a fait escale au studio du légendaire producteur de Détroit Carl Graig, pour une longue discussion sur ses influences musicales, ses expériences en tant que producteur, et notamment sur son intérêt récent pour les synthétiseurs modulaires Eurorack. On peut retrouver ses expérimentations sur le maxi “Modular Pursuits” paru en 2010, sous son alias No Boundaries.
Plus d’infos sur Carl Craig : carlcraig.net

Musique, utilisée avec la permission de Planet E : planet-e.net
"Desire" by 69
"Pursuit 1", "Pursuit 2", "Pursuit 3" by No Boundaries.

En cours de production, I DREAM OF WIRES est un film documentaire sur l’histoire et le renouveau des synthétiseurs modulaires. Une série de cinq interviews long format seront aussi produites et diffusées pendant et après la réalisation de ce documentaire. Elles sont sponsorisées par MATRIXSYNTH (m.matrixsynth.com).

N’oubliez pas la soirée ‘I DREAM OF WIRES’ à MUTEK Montréal le samedi 2 Juin à la Satosphère ! Ode aux performances live intégrant des synthétiseurs modulaires, elle sera menée par Sealey/Greenspan/Lanza (Orphx/Junior Boys), Keith Fullerton Whitman (Kranky/Editions Mego), Solvent (Ghostly International/Suction Records), Clark (Warp Records), et Container (Spectrum Spools).

Plus d’infos sur le film : facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary"

Modified Marsona Noise Machine

YouTube Published on May 1, 2012 by mike19822058

"http://www.handmadeelectronicinstruments.com/"

KymaControl Kyma iPad Controller App

YouTube Published on May 2, 2012 by ipadloops

"iPad app for controlling symbolic sound corporation's Kyma sound design software for Mac. http://ipadloops.com/kyma-controller-app-for-ipad/"

Kyma Control - Symbolic Sound Corporation

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moog in Tokyo

flickr By lorenzog.

Not 100% sure, but based on the tags in the flickr shot, this one appears to be a Moog modular in Tokyo. Isao Tomita in the background. If anyone can verify where this is at feel free to comment or shoot me an email.

And one of my favorite YouTube videos (don't miss it): Isao Tomita - When you wish upon a Star

Update via the world of next tuesday in the comments: "Yes, this is Tomita's first of two Moog systems, the System IIIP along with a rare Moog Scale Programmer in front (As I understand it the regular Moog keyboard has fixed resistors for the notes, this either replaces or augments them with pots). I believe he is still actively using his augmented System 55. As far as I know this one is on display at a University. Tomita has taught master classes many years and set up a program called The Tomita Method. You can see his other Moog set up for use http://www.tomitamethod.com/index.htm I see that site seems to have stopped being updated in 2009. It is (or perhaps was) a graduate program at Shobi University near Tokyo. I would think he's still teaching there at minimum since Shobi's website continues to mention his 2011 albums under 'what's new'"

followed by: "Oh, while I've been unable to confirm it, I would assume Tomita bought this system since its more or less the one seen on the cover of Switched On Bach. A slight bit of irony because that was not Carlos' actual system for the cover photo shoot. Tomita still tells the story about how Japanese customs impounded his newly bought Moog for a lengthy time as they could not determine what it was."