Roland is Back with the New BK-9 Backing Keyboard

"The BK-9 Backing Keyboard is the new flagship instrument in the acclaimed BK series, bringing together sensational sounds, top-class rhythms, and an incredible selection of premium features. You have a world of music under fingertip control, with a massive sound selection—including Roland’s renowned SuperNATURAL sounds—and a huge range of completely remastered rhythm accompaniments in nearly every musical genre, from classic to modern. An innovative dual LCD system and intuitive panel layout make it easy to direct your virtual band, while powerful effects and assignable real-time controls let you select and shape sounds with ease. With numerous additional highlights such as USB song playback/recording, an onboard 16-track sequencer, Rhythm Composer, and much more, the BK-9 is a powerhouse music machine for professional performing, song composition, and casual enjoyment at home.

Flagship 76-note instrument with top-level sounds, industry-leading auto-accompaniment features, and a lightweight, mobile design

Over 1,700 sounds and 70 drum kits, including 22 SuperNATURAL sounds and 500 all-new tones
Legendary Virtual Tone Wheel organs, with dedicated harmonic bars for authentic vintage organ performance
540 rhythms (including 25 new rhythms), remastered for exceptional audio quality; over 1000 Music Assistants onboard

Five independent multi-effects engines (MFX), plus dedicated mastering effects
All-new user interface with intuitive panel layout, powerful dual LCD system, and Mixer function
Professional 16-track sequencer and built-in Rhythm Composer; Chord Loop and Audio Key functions
Song playback/recording, unlimited Performance List storage, and more from convenient USB memory
XLR mic input with dedicated reverb effect; composite video output for displaying lyrics and photos

Compatible with Apple iOS devices via Roland Wireless Connect; supports USB connection to iPad with Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit

Free iOS apps include BK Partner, Lyrics Viewer, Air Recorder, and more"

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Last Day of Malekko Raffle to Support Muffwiggler

This is just a reminder that today is the last day to enter the Malekko for Muffs raffle. The drawing will be held tomorrow.  You'll find the details here.

Roland TB-303 Bassline Synthesizer SN 220700

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Arp Odyssey + Roland TR 606

Arp Odyssey (for sale) + Roland TR 606

Published on Apr 3, 2013 syncelectro·15 videos
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Friday Afternoon DSI Office Jam & Tempest Demo at Robotspeak

Published on Apr 3, 2013 carsonday303·48 videos

Modular: Mark Kono & Tracy Wadley
Prophet 5: Matia Simovich
Poly Evolver: Carson Day
Prophet 12: Kurt Kurasaki

Tempest Demo at Robotspeak with Dave Smith and Roger Linn

Published on Apr 3, 2013 carsonday303·48 videos

"A brief video of my Tempest demo at Robotspeak alongside Dave Smith and Roger Linn."

Metasonix TM-1 tube waveshaper ring mod distortion pedal

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"Available here is the one-and-only Metasonix TM-1 vacuum tube waveshaper, ringmod, and distortion pedal/desk top signal processor in excellent condition. Metasonix have built their reputation on the uniqueness of their products and this pedal is a fine example. You simply will not hear other signal processors create a similar flavor of squelchy, gritty, nasty, obnoxious, scrunchy, squealy, boisterous sounds that this unit can do. It uses vacuum tubes in a totally original way. But despite the noisiness of it's character it's still very alluring to listen to. It's got an organic feel to the distortion (for lack of a better term).

The TM-1 is one of the early model pedals and is extremely difficult to come by these days. It's rapidly becoming a collector's item. I bought this one second hand from Analogue Haven years ago and it has lived on the desktop in my smoke free home studio ever since. This particular unit does have four tiny screw holes in the front corners of the case that can be seen in the pictures. I don't know what their purpose was but they don't effect the usability of the pedal in any way...

From the manufacturer:

"VERY WEIRD AND WONDERFUL ! " is how one of our customers described this unit. If you are the type who likes things that are different , the Metasonix TM-1 may be just what you have been searching for. With its all vacuum tube circuit, there is no mistaking the sound of the TM-1 with any other device.

Metasonix took the basic circuit of their award-winning TS-21 Hellfire Modulator, and added the world's first vacuum tube audio ring modulator. The result is a new sound-effects device in a small, economical package. The sound is totally unique, powerful and distinctive. Use it as a stand-alone effects box, or mount it in a modular synth with the optional TM-D or TM-M kit.

The pentode preamp gives gain and distortion; the pulser injects small pulses on top of the signal; and the beam tube gives both wavefolding and ring modulation (carrier provided by an internal wide-range oscillator, or inject your own carrier signal). The TM-1 can also be used as a self-contained pseudorandom signal generator, by patching its output back to its input. You've read about "strange attractors" and other chaotic sound generation techniques? The TM-1 is the first all-tube chaotic sound generator. The results must be heard to be believed!

Frequency response: less than 10 Hz to greater than 40 kHz
Distortion: from less than 0.1% to 100%, depending on control settings and input waveform
Hum and noise: less than 0.5 mV
Power input: 10 - 12 volts AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 amp at idle
Inputs: phone jacks for audio input; optional inputs for beam-tube CV, VCA CV, and ring-modulator external carrier (requires at least 20v p-p signal for full effect)Output: audio (mono)
Dimensions: 7 1/2" (192mm) x 4 3/8" (112mm) x 3" (77mm)
Weight (not including accessories): 5 pounds (2.2 kg)"

Lord of the Rings Meets Modular on AnythingNapkin.com

via The Packrat on Facebook

"Here's an Anything Napkin for a fan of not only the Packrat but Lord of the Rings, lightning bolts, modular synthesizers, and lots of other cool things I'm sure. What can I draw for you? I will draw anything you want for FIVE BUCKS (and up, depending on complexity). Go here: AnythingNapkin.com and let your dreams come true (on a napkin)."

"Where is my mind" cover

Published on Apr 3, 2013 gattobus·49 videos

"Original song by Pixies, 'Fight club' OST.
Cover song performed live by Gianni Proietti a.k.a. Gattobus using an eurorack modular synthesizer.

I played the bass part with my left hand (on the Flame Tame machine mini keyboard module) and the lead with the right hand on the Doepfer Ribbon controller R2M.
All performed in real time while I was singing.
I hope you like it ;-)"

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EMS VCS3 "The Putney", Buchla 100 Series & Serge Paper Face via It's Full of Stars

VINTAGE MOOG MODULAR Spec Sheets

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"Lot of 2 vintage Moog modular analog synthesizer specs sheets

- 921 Voltage Controlled Oscillator - 4 pg foldout

- 902 V. C. Amplifier - 4 pg foldout

from 1976 - detailed engineering specifications on Moog modules for their monster modular analog synths"