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Synthrotek 'Sequence 8' Eurorack Modular Jam - Tip Top - 4ms PEG

Published on Oct 24, 2013

http://www.synthrotek.com

"Synthrotek 8 Step Analog Sequencer Prototype
with uScale, PEG, Z3000, and Pittsburgh Filter
Demonstration"

Terpstra Keyboard: 280 Color Changing Continuous Controllers on Indiegogo

The Terpstra Keyboard Concept - 280 Color Changing Continuous Controllers
Published on Sep 18, 2013

Discovering the Terpstra Keyboard prototype

Some of you might recognize the Terpstra from this previous post way back in 2006.

via Indiegogo: "Only two prototypes of this keyboard were ever made and we're raising money to bring the project back to life - improved and packed with amazing new features."

"Get a Terpstra Keyboard now at http://igg.me/at/terpstra/x/1633808 - limited edition, unique chance to own one!

Part 1/2 is about the keyboard layout and shows why the Terpstra is 12 times easier to learn and play than the classical keyboard, by taking a look at the definition of a generalized or isomorphic keyboard: an instrument having the keys arranged in a symmetrical manner, so that notes occupying the same relative position always make the same interval with each other.

A generalized keyboard makes it possible for any passage, chord, or combination of any kind, to have exactly the same form under the fingers, in whatever key it is played - not only for the standard tuning of 12 notes per octave, but also for any traditional tuning system (indian, arabic, chinese, etc) and any other microtonal layout.

The Terpstra Keyboard was an American Festival of Microtonal Music production made with support from Maldeb Foundation. Only 2 prototypes were ever made. It is available for a limited period, in a limited amount and at a fraction of the market price at:
http://igg.me/at/terpstra/x/1633808"

A Brief History of the Terpstra Generalized Keyboard
Published on Oct 4, 2013 Cortex Design Inc·1 video

Doepfer A135 Quad Linear VCA/ Voltage Controlled Mixer Audio Demo Two

Published on Oct 24, 2013 Raul's World of Synths·236 videos

"The second of two Audio Demonstrations of A135 Quad Linear VCA with oscilloscope views to show how external cv effects amplitude of an audio signal. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts here.

Spectralis Sample Library 2: Guitar and Bass Demo

"For this demo, only the DSP Synth parts were in use. The following samples are taken from the Spectralis sample library 2. The song is included as a demo for the library.

Ibanez Muted Clean String, Yamaha Bass, Takamine Chords, JX-3P Sync Lead, Sonor Drum samples, Accelerator Organ and Strings."

A few Roland D-10 sound demos

Published on Oct 24, 2013 SynthMania·278 videos

"I've always liked this synth since it came out in the late '80s. A friend of mine had one, and I especially loved its "Voxy Women Sing" patch. I bought a D-50 soon after because of my friend's D-10. It might not sound as impressive today, but I can assure you that back then, all these sounds were beautiful and state-of-the-art.

I ask viewers to please refrain from posting comments such as "The Roland D-50 is much better", "The D-10 sucks compared to the D-50", "the D-50 blows this out of the water" etc. because such comments are a bit obnoxious and of the Captain Obvious variety - anyone who knows the least bit about synths knows that yes, the D-50 sounds better than its smaller cousins. Please don't make a fool of yourself by posting such comments - although there always seems to be someone who does (typically the same kind of people who don't read the description). This is a video on the D-10, please stay on topic and make comments on the D-10, which is a cool synth by its own merit. I will make a D-50 video soon enough."

松武秀樹サン、MicroBruteでソロパフォーマンス

Third video added to this post. This one is a sound demo / performance.

MAESTRO W-1 Sound System For Woodwinds/Brass - also Guitar Synth

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via this auction

"This is an amazing unit - basically a synth effects unit for brass/woodwind players - and is capable of some amazing textures and wild out-there sounds - works brilliantly with guitar, bass and all sorts of sources. Whilst it tracks well and is extremely versatile - please bear in mind that this is vintage analogue technology so is not as perfect as modern octave/synth pedals... Reputedly used by Kraftwerk, Neue, Mothers Of Invention, and of course a variety of jazz players..."