ROLAND SH-2 Vintage Analog Synthesizer w/ Hard Case SN 096198

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"The unit appears to be functioning fine, all the keys and knobs and sliders working well to the best of my knowledge as I tested. Maybe a bit of noise on some of the knobs, probably could do with some simple cleaning/servicing."

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KORG MS-20 SN 140363

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"The unit seems to be working well to the best of my knowledge, all the keys, knobs, and patches worked fine when I did a test accordingly to the owner's manual. Please note I'm not a technician at these and I have only done basic tests. I noticed a bit of noise on some of the knobs, probably could do with some simple cleaning/servicing.

An obvious issue with this is that two of the white keys are broken in half as shown. The keys are responding fine however, when you press the remaining part. Other than that, cosmetically its in reasonably nice condition as you can see from my pictures. There are some minor surface marks and wear here and there, some signs of rust on the patch bay, but nothing too major."

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SYSTEM-100M & iPhone

SYSTEM-100M & iPhone from Kenichi Sasaki on Vimeo.

[Warning: seizure inducing flashing lights]
EOS Kiss X4 550D/ Rebel T2i
CANON EF50mm F1.8 II
iPhone4s:App"Morse Code FlashLight"

Arduino MIDI controller accelerometer/gyro test

Arduino MIDI controller accelerometer/gyro test from Amanda Ghassaei on Vimeo.

A demo of some Arduino programs I wrote over the weekend that use an accelerometer and gyroscope for tilt/motion sensing
more info about it on Instructables:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-an-Accelerometer-and-Gyroscope-with-Arduino/
All LED, button, and MIDI processing is being done by the Arduino, MIDI out was sent to and recorded in Ableton.

Music Box Composer Adds Punch Card Support

What's New in Version 1.7

"Save strip to PNG file. You can then print this as a punch guide for the physical music boxes (print at a 47% scaling on light card - 180gsm - and it can be played directly once cut out and punched). Offers to email after creation, or copy through iTunes. Customise the base file so your creations are always generated with your personalised strip image."

iTunes:
Music Box Composer - Jelly Biscuits

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Launchpad Step Sequencer Lauflicht 2

YouTube Published on Aug 26, 2012 by HardsequencerCie

"The new version of the Launchpad Step Sequencer Lauflicht Plugin. Apart from a lot smaller improvements the new version introduces two new core features:

+ powerful control matrix: assign every step up to 8 parameters of your choice, like Filter-Cutoff, Velocity, Delay, any midi/vsti cc parameter and control them in real-time. Even the note values (including note length) of the track can be controlled. Every step can be controlled with an external Midi controller.

+ keyboard mode: A virtual keyboard displayed on the Launchpad and in the plugin to create and edit melodies and chords in a intuitive and easy way.

Download on www.stepsequencer.net"

Screenshots:
Controller Matrix
Keyboard Mode
MIDI CC Mapping

Features:

8, 16 or 32 steps
unlimited tracks
unlimited patterns
set up for each track a sample, sample bank, a vst instrument or a Midi instrument of your choice
setup default values for each step: velocity, delay, note values including "note OFF", note length
chord mode: insert up to 3 notes in one track
variable note resolution: 3 modes switchable (for example edit 1/2, 1/4 or 1/16 notes)
quick clear: delete all steps of a track at once
complete bidrectional editing: all changes made with the Launchpad are visible in the software plugin at once - and vice versa
autoload: new patterns are loaded into the plugin/Launchpad display automatically on pattern change
all parameters changeable during play in the plugin
instant instrument switch: when selecting another instrument for a track, the notes in the pattern of the appropriate track are changed to the new instrument automatically
Bidirectional Launchpad pattern control: scroll through the tracks with up/down buttons, make the next steps visible with left/right buttons and the "next page" button
keyboard mode: create melodies with a virtual keyboard in an intuitive and easy way
powerful controller matrix: assign up to 8 parameters per track, like filter cutoff, delay, velocity or any other controllable parameter and change the parameters for every single step in real-time. Also the note values of the track can be controlled!"

Raspberry Pi Synthesizer

YouTube Published on Aug 23, 2012 by Pi Synth

"A polysynth developed for and running on a Raspberry Pi. Check out progress on the blog - http://raspberrypisynthesizer.blogspot.co.uk/"

Raspberry Pi audio latency

Published on Aug 25, 2012 by Pi Synth

"Description of what's going on here in the Raspberry Pi Synthesizer blog - http://raspberrypisynthesizer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/midi-is-go.html"

Raspberry Pi Synthesizer - live demo (Oscillators and Phase Distortion)

Published on Aug 27, 2012 by Pi Synth

Roland Jupiter 8 + Alesis Ion "Synth Carousel"

YouTube Published on Aug 28, 2012 by synthartist69

Music Machine para Spectrum

YouTube Published on Aug 28, 2012 by Hispasonic

"Music Machine es una interfaz MIDI/Sampler para Spectrum, "lo más parecido a una workstation para ordenador que teníamos hace 25 años", según nos cuenta Luis Torrents de Midimusik, una de las tiendas de tecnología musical con más solera de España."

Googlish:
"Music is a MIDI Machine / Sampler for Spectrum," the closest thing to a computer workstation we had 25 years ago, "Luis tells us Midimusik torrents, one of the store's most authentic music technology in Spain."

OP-1 Acid House Track Demo - Teenage Engineering

YouTube Published on Aug 28, 2012 by djthomaswhite

"In anticipation of the accessory event tomorrow (8/28/12) in NYC I got deep into my OP-1 on the kitchen table tonight. Everything you here aside from my voice came from the default OP-1 synth engines and drum samplers. My voice was sampled into the drum sampler. All music parts were laid down to the 4 tape tracks with a combination of live playing, endless and finger sequencers and some manual control over volume for fades.

This song is dedicated to all of those folks who think smartphones can do the same thing the OP-1 can. Maybe they can, maybe they can do more, but the OP-1 is way cooler to put in your pocket. People always ask me if it is a banana, LOL JK. Sure the OP-1 is $800, but iPhones are $600 or more if you don't sign the service agreement. It is almost the same cost and I have yet to see a smartphone with midi in/out, stereo audio in/out, fm radio, tactile keys, buttons and knobs, and a speaker this loud. It's not for everyone, sure I get it... you like free (cough...pirated) software and PC's. More power to ya folks, but I like it quirky and the if the team at TE get any quirkier we may be playing electric wind chimes with spaghetti noodles and opening and closing filters with kites and string like old benjie franklin did way back when.

This is a humble example of using the OP-1 for what it is good at... having fun with music. It's raw, it's portable, and it is super genius to play with. I speak geek and the op-1 gets that. Buy one, borrow one, or just go to your local music store. No YouTube video does this thing justice. I stand behind it all the way and look forward to sharing ideas and best practices with you at http://ohpeewon.com forums if you dare to get involved and think outside the laptop/phone/pad.

This music piece is inspired by many old house and acid house tracks, particularly Acid Thunder by Fast Eddie but my rendition is way off base from his classic take and my notes are not even the same. As recorded here it is 100% original if not a cover and the creation of me. I give myself permission to use this clip on YouTube as the owner of said recording."