I Dream of Wires Hardcore Edition Now on Amazon

For anyone looking for a stocking stuffer, IDOW Hardcore Edition is now available on Amazon:

"I DREAM OF WIRES: HARDCORE EDITION is a companion to the forthcoming feature-length documentary, I DREAM OF WIRES. An alternate/extended cut, I Dream of Wires: Hardcore Edition is 4 hours in length, custom made for hardcore modular synthesizer and electronic music fanatics. This special, extended edition includes an exclusive, lengthy historical primer, exploring the early development of modular synthesizers from pioneering companies Moog Music Inc. and Buchla and Associates. From there, we find out what's happening now: the phenomenal resurgence of the modular synthesizer exploring the passions, obsessions and dreams of people who have dedicated part of their lives to this esoteric electronic music machine. What started out as a "vintage-revival scene" in the '90s has grown into an underground phenomena with a growing market of modular obsessives craving ever more wild and innovative sounds and interfaces. Today, the modular synthesizer is no longer an esoteric curiosity or even a mere music instrument it is an essential tool for radical new sounds and a bona fide subculture. Interview subjects include musicians and producers Morton Subotnick, Bernie Krause, Gary Numan, Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle), Daniel Miller, Flood, Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails), Carl Craig, cEvin Key (Skinny Puppy), James Holden, Factory Floor, Legowelt, John Foxx and Vince Clarke,as well as manufacturers and modular industry leaders Doepfer, Modcan, Make Noise, Intellijel, Metasonix, Synthesis Technology/MOTM, Muffwiggler Mike and Andreas Schneider."

Flight of Harmony V'AMP VCA Eurorack Module

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via this auction

"The V’Amp is a combined voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA) and ring modulator (A.K.A. ring “mod”), with a little bit extra. While typical ring mod devices are designed specifically for frequency mixing, the V’Amp allows you to not only change the degree of the mixing and the level of the bleed through, but can also be used as a VCA at the same time. The mixing can be varied from VCA (carrier only), into ring mod, then out of ring mod into inverting VCA (inverted carrier).

Mod1 is the modulator. Envelope and Mod2 should be thought of as VCA (AM) inputs, but separate. Envelope is a straight VCA control voltage (CV) input, while Mod2 is an attenuated/variable CV input.

The morphing of the Mod1 function is not fully controllable by CV and must be varied using the knob to access the full range of variation. However, experimentation has shown that a control voltage applied to the second Mod1 input can be used to voltage-control a small range of the function morphing.

As with all f(h) products, the V’Amp was engineered towards maximizing functionality while keeping cost as low as possible. If some aspects of the unit seem awkward, it is most likely due to this. The goal is to make unique, useful, enjoyable, and affordable instruments, not just drain your bank account, so each module requires a little patience and experimentation before their secrets become apparent.

Features

Mod1 Control
Mod2 Control
Offset Control
Input Control
Output Level Control
Env In
Mod1 In
Mod2 In
Audio In
Output"

Flight of Harmony Sound of Shadows Delay Module

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via this auction

"The Sound of Shadows (SoS) is a voltage-controlled (VC) digital delay module based around the PT2399 echo IC1 from Princeton Technology – which was, by the way, originally designed for Karaoke equipment.

The SoS is essentially two separate modules: a delay and a voltage-controlled amplifier (VCA). The focus of the SoS was the delay while the VCA was thrown in because half of an LM13700 IC was unused, so the VCA is very basic.

As with all f(h) products, the SoS was engineered towards maximizing functionality while keeping cost as low as possible. If some aspects of the unit seem awkward, it is most likely due to this. The goal is to make unique, useful, enjoyable, and affordable instruments, not just hoover2 out your bank account.

And remember: every instrument has its quirks and unexpected aspects, so RTFM! All the way through! Specific quirks are mentioned in the description of the particular feature they apply to, so please read this through before emailing!

Features

Rate Control
Feedback Control
Insert Level Control
Input Level Control
Mix (Dry/Wet) Control
VCA Level Control
Rate, Feedback, VCA CV Ins
Input, Insert, VCA Ins
Clean, Delay, Mix, VCA Outs"

Vintage Moog Realistic Concertmate MG-1 with MIDImplant

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"Moog MG-1 w/ mods & hard case + Midi to CV converter

This Moog MG-1 synth is fully functioning and in good cosmetic shape (normal signs of wear on an instrument of this age).... Tone Source tuning knob is not original.

This unit has had the following upgrades performed:

• Filter input: send external audio signals through the famous Moog filter
• PWM mod: Tone Source Modulation only effects Tone Source 2 - this allows for pulse width modulation when the tone sources are in sync
• 1/4" audio output on back
• Inside of unit was cleaned / black goo removed

Also included in this auction is a MIDI to CV converter that runs on a 9V battery (included) and velcros to the back of the synth
It includes midi in, 1/4" CV out, 1/4" Gate out, on/off switch, and learn button.
2 patch cables also included
Its set up to work with the MG-1 (on midi channel 5) but will work with many analog monosynths.
Programmable with the Learn button or configure your own settings online at midiimplant(dot)com
Manual included"

Just realized I didn't have a MIDImplant label. I added it with this post and added it to previous posts as well. See the MIDImplant channel below for more. You can find them at http://midimplant.com.

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Synthtone Jen SX 1000 Random Testing

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Published on Dec 11, 2013 Peter Remke·2 videos

via this auction

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Mochika Knobs!

via Alfredo Aliaga of AtomoSynth on Facebook

Roland SH3a Modularised

Published on Dec 12, 2013 MarkJenkinsMusic·29 videos

"My modularised SH3a, for sale in London. Cash on collection or payment by bank transfer with fully insured shipping anywhere.

www.markjenkinsmusic.com"

Buchla music easel keys

Buchla music easel keys 1
Published on Dec 12, 2013 tkecni·16 videos

Buchla music easel keys 2

IDOW Extended Interview #10: Trent Reznor & Alessandro Cortini, NIN

IDOW Extended Interview #10: Trent Reznor & Alessandro Cortini, Nine Inch Nails from I Dream Of Wires on Vimeo.

"I DREAM OF WIRES is an independent documentary exploring the history, demise and resurgence of the ultimate electronic music machine, the MODULAR SYNTHESIZER. A special edition, 4-hour extended cut is available to order now on DVD and BluRay from http://idreamofwires.org. The feature-length, theatrical cut is set to premiere spring 2014.

-- IDOW Extended Interview #10: Trent Reznor & Alessandro Cortini, Nine Inch Nails --

In January 2012, the I Dream of Wires team visited the Hollywood studio of Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor, for a joint interview with fellow NIN member, Alessandro Cortini. Through his continued interest and adoption of cutting-edge electronic instrumentation, Reznor's been witness to the evolution of the synthesizer, from the giant unobtainium of '70s modulars, to the digital "how's the piano sound?" ROMplers of the '80s, right through to the current dominance of computer-based plug-in synthesizers. In our interview, Reznor expresses his enthusiasm for the recent wave of boutique modular synthesizer manufacturers, for having "brought a lot of that magic back into the synth world, that got lost in the Korgs and the Yamahas and the Rolands…." Additionally, Reznor and Cortini offer insight into the influence of an instrument's physical presence, and how for both of them, the process of interacting with hardware plays a crucial role in the resulting sound.

http://www.nin.com

http://idreamofwires.org
http://vimeo.com/idreamofwires
http://facebook.com/idreamofwiresdocumentary"

I Dream of Wires is currently available  on Amazon.

Univeristy of North Carolina-Greensboro Bestows Vintage Modulars to BMF

"Aries Modular on display at Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit. (Photo by Chris Stack)"

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"We are delighted to announce a permanent loan from UNC-Greensboro that includes a variety of synthesizers and other vintage instruments and equipment, including four legendary modulars: a custom built Moog Modular from R.A. Moog, Co., two ARP 2600s, and an Aries 300.

Due to the historical significance of this gift, we asked music technology journalist Geary Yelton to write a guest blog for us exploring some of the very early history behind the instruments.

Read more here about these fascinating synthesizers, and the man who bought or created them for the university in the early days of modular synthesis."