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Linn Drum LM1 Drum Computer SN 045354

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"This vintage drum machine is certainly the best analog drum machine ever. Only 400 or 500 of them were made.

Musicians like Prince, Michael Jackson (on Thriller), Human League, Herbie Hancock and Kraftwerk used the LM1 in their music.

To my knowledge only one LM1 was sold on ebay (worldwide) last year. The vintage / analog synthesizers dealer to whom i have bought it 12 years ago has never see another one in his life. For the record he has checked it a few days ago before i put it on sale on ebay).

The Linn LM-1 Drum Computer was created by Roger Linn and he used samples of acoustic drum sounds. At the time, they sounded great and much more realistic and they were a fresh alternative to the analog drum sounds of the '80's drum machines. Patterns can be created in real or step time. An innovations of the time was the swing and quantize functions that appeared on the LM-1. The LM-1 is an historical synth that has a place in the sound of music from the heart of the '80's."

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Roland SH-3A with Function and Handling of Controls Brochure

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"Vintage SH-3A (Functionality completely restored by Midwest Audio, Arlington Heights, Illinois for $242.17)"

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Euro-Recos

Published on Jan 3, 2013 Arthur Joly·124 videos

MIDI Designer Sequential Subcontrols

What are Sequential Subcontrols?

Published on Jan 3, 2013 MIDIDesigner·24 videos

"Shows how sequential subcontrols work (MIDI Designer 1.4.3).

"Stemmed from a need with the Miniak. It's got some controls where the negative range is NOT contiguous with the positive range. So you need two knobs to do it. Hence, sequential subs.

"Thanks for watching and for checking out MIDI Designer!

MIDI Designer (http://midiDesigner.com) is a professional MIDI controller for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Design your perfect MIDI control surface right on your device. MIDI Designer is used by professional musicians, DJs, sound engineers, lighting engineers, and robotics experts."

iTunes:
MIDI Designer Pro - Confusionists LLC
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ADDAC802 VCA Quintet Mixing Console

"A small drum roll for this one...

Day 3:
VCA Quintet Mixing Console"

http://www.addacsystem.com/

Day 1: ADDAC System 4 Voice Euclidean Rhythm Generator
Day 2: ADDAC208 Comparator & Rectifiers

The Lushprojects Treasure Chest Synth

via Lushprojects.com

"A synthesizer built in a miniature treasure chest. What could be nicer?

"The synthesizer has a LushOne Base and a LushOne Contour module. These provide:
Main oscillator with MIDI or voltage control
Two Low Frequency Oscillators
Analog Filter
Analog ADSR envelope
Voltage Controlled Amplifier
Ring Modulator
The components can be patched together to create many different effects.

The biggest challenge was how to mount the LushOne Contour board in the lid of the box. It just fits but has to be fitted in with the sloping sides of the box..."

See Lushprojects.com for the full post. The synthesizer circuits are their own design and are available as kits with open source schematics and software.

MIDI Designer and the Shruthi-1

Published on Jan 3, 2013

"Another little control experiment with the Shruthi-1, this time with MIDI Designer"

iTunes:
MIDI Designer Pro - Confusionists LLC

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Switched On Demos: Critter & Guitari Bolsa Bass

Published on Jan 3, 2013 Switched On·33 videos
Update: video re-uploaded

"Here at Switched On we love playing with new gear and talking about it even more. This time around were taking a glance at the features of Critter & Guitari's new model in their Pocket Piano series: The Bolsa Bass

*Note: Some portions of this video are inaudible on devices without good enough bass response! :)

The Bolsa Bass is made for easy hands on sequencing, MIDI interactivity, being as portable as can be, battery powered, being fun, and being a truly good sounding source for your punchy & subby bass lines.

For more info & purchasing check out our online store:
http://www.switchedonaustin.com/products/critter-guitari-bolsa-bass

Switched On is a musical electronics shop specialized in rare, vintage, new, used, and interesting gear. Synthesizers! Pedals! Drum Machines! Tape Machines! Modular!
http://www.switchedonaustin.com

For updates on new & special inventory:
https://twitter.com/SwitchedOnTX
http://www.facebook.com/switchedonaustin"

NI Absynth - Brian Eno - "An Ending (Ascent)"

Published on Jan 3, 2013 Anthony Distefano·205 videos

"My Absynth version of Eno's "An Ending (Ascent)" from Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks. This was all done using Absynth's envelopes."