MATRIXSYNTH

Bent Mattel Synsonics Drum Machine

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YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by SeaweedFactory

"Here's a circuit bent Mattel Synsonics drum machine. Ten new controls were added. Some of the sounds turned out a little too clicky for my taste, but the toms are much more variable now. Four outputs were added for the cymbal and snare components.

See more at http://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com"

And pics of a non bent one via this auction

"Synsonics Drums 5281 Pro analog Drum Machine. I don't have the power AC adapter but I was able to test is with batteries and all functions still work..."

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MengQiMusic Circuit Bent DS-1

YouTube Published on May 20, 2012 by anotherbbs

"No input (DS-1 won't power up without inserting the input jack.) All sounds from DS-1, no processing.

2 potentiometers,
4 momentary switches,
4 toggle switches,
3 touch points.

It can make a lot of different noises. Versatile, brutal and FUN!

mengqimusic.com"

Polivoks.avi

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YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by antistatic81

"demo for ebay item
Polivoks - analog synth manufactured in USSR at 80-s."

Polivoks on eBay. Tip: if you post an eBay video and would like a directly link to your listing, remember to include the auction number in the description. If the auction isn't ready you can set the video to private and change it to public when ready. If you don't care, then no problem, I'll link to the model of synth on eBay and people can look for it themselves.

Update: looks like this one is listed here. Additional pics here. Nice shot of the inside below.

Ibanez MC1 Vintage MIDI Guitar Controllers Tutorial - Programming the MC1

YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by WayneJoness

"http://www.joness.com/gr300/MC1.htm A brief tutorial on the vintage Ibanez MC1 pitch-to-MIDI guitar converter. This unit works with the Ibanez IMG2010, and the Roland series of vintage guitar synth controllers."

Octatrack Know-How — Lesson #8: Pickup machines

YouTube Published on May 21, 2012 by ElektronHQ

"This tutorial deals with Pickup machines. These machines are specifically designed for looper duties.

The Octatrack DPS-1 is an 8 track dynamic performance sampler. The Octatrack is ideal for radical audio processing and performance oriented sampling. Every track features real-time pitch scaling & time stretch and the next generation Elektron step sequencer has been designed with maximum usability and efficiency in mind.

Read more about the Octatrack here:
http://www.elektron.se/products/octatrack"

All parts here.

Yamaha QS300 Synthesizer and Workstation

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"The QS300 is synthesizer and workstation. 16-track on-board sequencer based off the QS300 MIDI sequencer. The sounds are quite good, generated from Yamaha's AWM2 analog modeling method, this synth has become a favorite of Ravers, Techno and Trance producers and DJs. The standard GS, GM sounds, The QS300 has a large LCD for viewing and selection of status, effects, preset voices, rhythm patterns, chords, and more. It's full of hundreds of sounds including 22 drum kits. It has a disk drive, Swing effect, Quantize, MIDI controller, XG compatible...an impressive workstation for the price."

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Mutronics Mutator Filter with MIDI MU685M

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"Often regarded as the best analogue rack filter ever made. Quite a legendary machine, used by everyone from Daft Punk to Radiohead. Very powerful filter with good modulation capabilities and envelope follower.

This is the MIDI model. Fully checked and working well, sounds wicked. Great condition too.

This is serial number #685, which gives some idea how rare these are."

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RARE early 1960's R.A. MOOG THEREMIN "PROFESSIONAL" MODEL

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"RARE EARLY 1960'S R.A. MOOG THEREMIN

"THE PROFESSIONAL" MODEL. TOP OF THE LINE THEREMIN

UNIT HAS HAD ONLY 2 OWNERS IN IT'S LIFE

THEREMIN WAS TAKEN TO ASHEVILLE N.C. MET DR MOOG BEFORE HE PASSED.

DR. MOOG COMMENTS THAT IS WAS VERY FINE CONDITION (NO DOCUMENTS OF THE VISIT)

THEREMIN HAS ALL ORIGINAL PARTS IN THE TONE COMPARTMENT. ORIGINAL ON/OFF SWITCH IS SHORTED ON. WILL LEAVE TO NEW OWNER TO REPLACE.

THE ORIGINAL AC CORD & SPEAKER WIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. 3 FILTER CAPS REPLACED IN AMP. ORIGINAL CAN CAPS STILL ON CHASSIS.

ORIGINAL BROCHURE DETAILING ALL MODELS INCLUDED"

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