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Moog Recreates Keith Emerson's Monster Moog

"The Synthesizer Genome Project: Moog Reverse Engineers the World's Most Famous Keyboard

Moog Creates a 1:1 Recreation of Keith Emerson's Moog Modular, Using Original Processes and Components

ASHEVILLE, NC – April 1, 2014 – Today, Moog Music announced that over the last three years, its dedicated engineering team has painstakingly reverse engineered and built a 1:1 recreation of the world's most famous keyboard: Keith Emerson's Moog Modular, using original processes and components. When it was created in 1970, the original Emerson Modular included the following:

81 total modules / custom panels

12 unique, custom built modules including: sample and hold, preset programmer, custom LFO's and DRONE VCO Control

Two custom modded modules: 903 Noise Source and 905 Reverb

First synthesizer with performance presets

Shoots rockets

The Emerson System, by Moog Custom Engineering, is to be released later this month and is based on the original Emerson Modular. The Emerson System will include the following:

Every standard module printed from original circuit board films

Original/vintage and NOS (new old stock) components sourced from around the world

All face places are reproduced using original transparencies and techniques

Each module is hand build and soldered with original schematics and service manuals as guides

No longer shoots rockets

More information on the Emerson System, including pricing and availability, will be announced shortly."

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EMERSON MODULAR - (b. 1970)

- 81 total modules/custom panels

- 12 unique, custom built modules including: sample and hold, preset programmer, custom LFO's and DRONE VCO Control

- Two custom modded modules: 903 Noise Source and 905 Reverb

- First synthesizer with performance presets

- Shoots rockets

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EMERSON SYSTEM
by Moog Custom Engineering - (b. 2014)

- Every standard module printed from original circuit board films

- Original/Vintage and NOS (new old stock) components sourced from around the world

- All face plates reproduced using original transparencies and techniques

- Each module hand built and soldered with original schematics and service manuals as guides

- No longer shoots rockets"

Patch with MakeNoise Mysteron and Erbe-Verb (Audio Demo) Composition Study

Patch with MakeNoise Mysteron and Erbe-Verb (Audio Demo) Composition Study from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

“Audio recording of my first patch with the new MakeNoise 'Mysteron' Voltage Controlled Digital Waveguide and Erbe-Verb Voltage Controlled DSP Reverb. For this video I wanted to do something slightly different to present what could be done using just these two modules as the only sound sources. The focus was to use only a few modules as control sources. Starting with the MakeNoise Wogglebug stepped CV out into the Size input on the Erb-Verb. Another stackable cable from the Wogglebug stepped output running into the 1V/oct input on the Mysteron. 4 Clock signals running into one sync input on one intellijel Dixie, another to the strike input on the Mysteron, third output into the Optomix. The Mysteron 'Mix' control via the MathsV2 - Channel 4 output running a very slow rise modulating pulse. Output 1 / channel 1 from the Maths running into the speed input control on Erb-Verb. Positive output from the MakeNoise function running into the 'Pre' input control on Erb-Verb. Negative output from the Function module running into the 'Depth' control on the Erb-Verb. ZigZag output from the intellijel Dixie going into the 'Tilt' and 'Decay' control inputs on Erbe-Veb, modulating at very slow rates. 'EOC' output from Function running into the 'Absorb' input on the Erbe-Verb. Top strike input control to the Mysteron from the random clock burst out on the WoggleBug. Depth control on Mysteron via a yellow stackable cable (sine) output from the intellijel Dixie, and to the 'Generation' input on Mysteron. Lots of real-time tweaking and finally recorded Allen & Heath mixer.”

http://www.makenoisemusic.com/modules.html

via Richard Devine on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Rotel RZ-8 Drum Machine

via Steven R Sellick on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Better recording of the Rotel RZ-8, also some Yamaha YS-30 and Roland SH-101"

Note this is the first Rotel post on MATRIXSYNTH.

CMS MR-3 Synthesizer, ARP 2500 multimode filter replica direct from CMS SN 110

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"Please note: This item will not be re-listed. This auction is for a super rare, brand new, CMS MR-3 direct from CMS. This particular variation of the CMS MR-2 is designed to satisfy persons seeking the ARP 2500 sound without dealing with the matrix switches, lengthy restoration, etc. This synthesizer features the 9006 multimode filter that faithfully duplicates the circuitry of the famous ARP 1047 multimode filter used in the ARP 2500 system. Features summary: Discrete differential transistor audio processing circuitry. Special high quality military spec Honeywell potentiometers will never get scratchy….NEVER! Scratch resistant color impregnated anodized aluminum front panels. High quality Switchcraft connectors. High quality ARP 2500 style control knobs. Professional enclosure and military spec power supply. What is so special about this auction? Why not just order one from CMS? We are basically talking instant gratification here. Our modular systems are handmade by the Phil Cirocco himself so they take incredibly long to manufacture. The CMS modular waiting list is now over 1 year long. The human life span is a bit too short to be waiting several years for a piece of gear to be made. This is a once in a lifetime chance to own a CMS modular system now! Internal power supply can be hardwired for 120V or 230V. No keyboard. This unit is meant to be used with a MIDI to CV converter or some other standard CV and gate source. This synthesizer comes with a 1 year warranty on all parts and labor. Unit will be packed in a sturdy double wall U-Line box. Packing materials charge will be 35.00 USD Buyer is responsible for shipping and insurance charges. Buyer must supply a valid UPS account number. Unit must be insured for full value. See our website for more info. discretesynthesizers.com It looks like ebay no longer permits paying by personal check or wire transfer?"

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Macbeth M3X SN 0004

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"Macbeth M3X, Serial No.4, thought to be only 100 of these hand made synths in existence. Small cosmetic scratch on one corner, shown in photograph."

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Custom Roland Juno-60 with Slanted Control Panel

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Analogue Systems rs120 Comb Filter

Published on Apr 1, 2014 bigcitymusic·319 videos

"In this demo we're running the stereo out of the Dave Smith Instruments Tempest through the Analogue Systems rs120 Comb Filter module. The Analogue Systems rs600 Performance Wheels MOD Out is patched to the rs120 CV-In Fixed and the Bend Wheel is patched to the rs120 CV-In Vary. The rs120 Comb Filter Resonance is gradually increased throughout the demo to add to depth of the effect."

RGB Cube Drone Session

Published on Mar 30, 2014 Brendan Byrne·52 videos

Synth Spotting and An Interview with Tommaso Cavallini @ Groundloup

via Andrea Fiocca on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

You'll find the full interview and more pics on groundloup.

"//Approach…tell us how did you get into modular synthesizers and how they changed your way of makin’ sounds.

Well, I discovered synthesis and the use of control voltages when I started using moogerfoogers and frostwave pedals with my guitar. I then bought an old Farfisa synthesizer and used it with the foogers: instant love! My second great love in musical instruments has been the makenoise wogglebug… that bastard forced me to build a small eurorack system. My third and – for the time being – last love is the ciat-lonbarde cocoquantus..."