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Thursday, November 06, 2014

James Morrison's Digital Trumpet

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Uploaded on Jan 24, 2008 cplai

"An Electronic Digital Trumpet that is more expressive than keyboard. Created by Stephen Marshall.

You can buy this at http://www.patchmanmusic.com/mdt.html"


via this listing spotted by Kaden Harris

Only one other has been featured here back in 2009.

"I have had this for 8 years, and it has spent practically the entire time in it's comfy, shiny case. Even though this is a rare item, which I just recently learn in no longer in production (this was personally made by it's designer Steve Marshall), I must sell it as I need the money for a drum kit. Retail is $2,150 CAD. It is the coolest most precise wind controller available. Easy for trumpet players to bust out some bass, keyboard or sax lines, hey, even drums! It's extremely versatile, has incredible breath control and stunning looks.

-I have thrown in a USB to MIDI interface and a Aussie to Canadian power adaptor.
-Note that this instrument doesn't have any stock sounds. So you will need either a sound module, or a computer with some software sound such as Native Instruments Komplete for example.

Please check out the video below [above] to see it in action and read the official description.

This MIDI wind controller has been designed for trumpet players to make it as easy as possible to transition from the regular trumpet. The MDT has been in development for over 5 years to create an instrument that "feels right" when you first pick it up. Your hand position will be very similar to what you're used to, the mouthpiece is a normal trumpet mouthpiece, the valves move in the same way, and the air "resistance" is familiar.

Due to the much increased range and features that MIDI makes possible, there is a need for more controls than you find on your old trumpet. After many prototypes and much research we believe we have found the best way to incorporate these without making the MDT overly complex or "strange" to play.

Although the MDT is completely electronic, its familiar feel will enable an acoustic trumpet player to learn it quickly and start playing with the least amount of change from their trumpet skills.

Why the MDT?

The MDT lets you play any sound like anything you have ever wanted from acoustic instruments to electric guitars.
The MDT gives you 10 octaves of pitch perfect range.
The MDT lets you control your notes without having to "Buzz" your lips. This gives you hours more endurance.
The MDT can be used for alternative sounds that a musician cannot produce on their acoustic instruments. For example you can use the MDT to double on clarinet, saxaphone, guitar, or bass. An investment in a MDT wind controller pays for itself by making the musician more marketable and in-demand.
Transposition is a button push away.

http://www.digitaltrumpet.com.au/"

Test: Garage Band 3 Keytar as MIDI controller for the Korg MicroKORG (+ Akai Miniak as synth bass)


Published on Nov 6, 2014 PanzerLyu

"Test for my new Garage Band 3 Keytar. It was used as MIDI controller for a Korg MicroKORG (not visible in the video).
Akai Miniak as synth bass (not sequenced and midi synced at all).
Drum from Boss RC-505 (not visible in the video)

Gears
Garage Band 3 Keytar MIDI controller
Korg MicroKORG
Akay Miniak
Boss RC-505

Mixer:
Behringer Xenyx X1622USB"

Nord Sample Library - Mellotron Master Tapes


Published on Nov 6, 2014 NordKeyboards

"The Master Tapes offer high fidelity versions of the classic Mellotron sounds, as well as several previously unreleased Mellotron sounds and ultra-rare custom made sounds for Yes, Roxy Music, Genesis, Jack Bruce, BSabbath and Tangerine Dream and more. We are also happy to finally include the charming Rhythms and Fills from the Mellotron MK I and MK II.
Download and read more about the Mellotron Master Tapes here: http://bit.ly/MellotronMasterTapesNord

The Nord Sample Library is compatible with Nord Electro 4, Nord Stage 2, Nord Piano 2, Nord Electro 3 and Nord Wave.

Performance by Erik "Errka" Petersson at the Nord HQ."

EML ElectroComp 100 (PRE 101) VINTAGE Synthesizer with Original Docs & Flexi-Disc

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via this auction

"This is a real collector's item. It is in very, very good shape for being approximately 45 years old and in working order. Compare the shape of the keys to the EML 101's for sale.

Condition: Used (but very good condition considering it is approx. 45 yrs old)

Seller Notes: “VERY VERY RARE ..” (Much more rare than the EML 101)

Brand: ELECTRO COMP

Number of Keys: 44

Model: EML 100

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Type: Synthesizer

This EML 100 Synthesizer is vintage and very very rare. Less than 100 of them made in 1970/71. It is the predecessor to the EML 101. It is in good working condition. It comes with the User's Manual, 2 original patch chords and the 33 1/2 LP provided at original purchase (The Sounds of E.M.L. Synthesizers). It also comes with a 13 page EML 101 electronic schematic and a 13 page Alignment Procedure of the EML 101 which was the mass produced version of the EML 100.

Patches shown in the User Manual have been setup and verified.

Very few blemishes. Slight corrosion on metal latches (not bad). Very few scratches on outer case. Keys in perfect shape."

Oberheim MATRIX-6 Vintage Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 705693

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via this auction

"This one appears to have software version 2.13 as pictured."

2.13 allows editing via external editors and controllers.

Roland DG CMU-800 CompuMusic Vintage Analog Synth Sequencer SN 327621

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via this auction

"Up for sale is very rare Roland CMU-800 CompuMusic vintage analog synthesizer sequencer module.

The unit powers on and the LEDs light up, but that is all as far as the testings go as I don't have the needed gears to test. So I'm selling this AS IS.

If you search the net it seems like there are ways of converting this to MIDI, as well as people who sell MIDI interface for these."

These require an interface card and software to run. You can see a video of one here.

Roland DG CMU-810 CompuSynth Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 410989

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via this auction

"Up for sale is extremely rare Roland CMU-810 CompuSynth, one of Roland's first Expander type modules made under the name of Roland DG Corporation (previously called Amdek).

CMU-810 has same kind of sounds and layouts as SH-101 and MS-202, but some people regard this has fatter and more aggressive sounds than those.

The unit appears to be fully functional, all the sliders and switches worked as I tested with CV/GATE connection. No noticeable noise on the sliders and switches.

Cosmetically, the unit is in beautiful condition as you can see. There may be some very minor wear and marks here and there, but nothing major at all and obviously have been looked after very well. I'm including plenty of pictures so you can see exactly how it looks.

Comes with very rare Original Amdek ACP-100 AC Adapter that works on 100V."

SYNTHWERKS FSR-4C/B QUAD FORCE SENSORS EURORACK MODULE

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via this auction

"FSR-4C/B

The FSR-4C/B is the first in an upcoming series of FSR combo modules based on the Force Sensing Resistor Controler Core, the FSR-4C. In the FSR-4C/B combo module, this core is paired with the FSR-4B Large Format Sensor array. This provides a larger playing surface that is more confortable for some to use. With the use of rubber pad overlays, the FSR-4B can also be played with drumsticks and other objects.

Specification:-

Current Consumption: 90 mA
Panel size FSR-4C: 16HP
Panel size FSR-4B: 21HP

Superb little controllers that can send trigger events or cv force events. Absolute bargain. Bought from Postmodular earlier this year.

This video gives a hint of what it can be used for: http://youtu.be/kx3VBDl557s"

Roland 'The Synthesizer' Modular Book

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via this auction

You can find a free digital copy on Analog Industries.

Arp Rhodes CHROMA POLARIS

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via this auction

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