1986 AKAI AX 60 ANALOG VCO POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER by Distance Research

Published on Dec 3, 2012 distanceresearch

"Ok, not quite a Juno, or a Polysix. However it's a very unique analog machine, capable of FM sounding distortion and almost digital crispness- yet it is a VCO synth. What I can say is that a Juno cannot make these sounds. I like it for classic 80's leads and pads, and some edgy electro sounds. You can get some great sounds from this machine and if you love synths it's worth the money just for a few of the features. One thing to consider is that many of the synths it is compared to are better, but recognizable, the AX 60 is sort of sleeper, much like Danelectro guitars were in the 90's. A cool and good alternative for sure. A few of the sounds I enjoy on this machine including some arpeggios."

1960'S RAJ MUSICALS SARAANG 4 OSCILLATOR ANALOG TANPURA by Distrance Research

Published on Dec 18, 2012 distanceresearch

"Pretty rare instrument. From what I gather Raj Musicals is kind of the Yamaha/Casio of Indian instruments in modern times. In the 60's maybe 70's they produced the Saraang Deluxe analog tanpura. It runs on C batteries or power cord, has a built in speaker and 1/8" output. Produces some pretty pleasing drone sounds from its 6 note sequence. Pretty fun little analog machine, capable of pleasing detuning and tone manipulating."

Update via Loscha in the comments: "These are actually from the 90s, although they surely do look 60s.

I contacted Radel Saraang for information about these devices,and they no longer had the schematic, but, confirmed manufacturing time frame."

SCHROEDER ANALOG SCH-3R 2 Oscillator square wave synthesizer demonstration

Published on Aug 27, 2013 distanceresearch

"Fresh off the press analog square wave synthesizer by Schroeder Analog. This one really turned our nice, two adjustable oscillators and one frequency modifier triggered by a momentary button. Live audio with hardware reverb and a Multivox analog delay."

DISTANCE RESEARCH Studio Test Analog Bass Drum Synthesizer by Schroeder Analog

Published on Jul 22, 2013 distanceresearch

"Live analog studio test of Schroeder Analog DIY Bass Drum Synthesizer mixed with DSI Mopho, Korg MS 10, Synthesizers.com Modular Envelope Generator. Recorded to Teac A2340 Tape Machine"

Note this is the first post to feature Schroeder Machines aka Schroeder Analog on the site.

1967 ACE TONE RHYTHM ACE FR 3 ANALOG DRUM MACHINE by Distance Research

Published on Dec 19, 2012 distanceresearch

"1967 to I think 1974 Ace Tone analog drum machine. Ace Tone was pre Roland and made some pretty cool sounding drum machines. This unit has several presets that can be mixed and matched to create some usable patterns. Definitely has that vintage sound reminiscent of that early TG sound or Jarre- Oxygene, Mixed with some effects and cool, I suspect there is ways of aftermarket midi/dun sync-ability."

DISTANCE RESEARCH ANALOG COMBINATIONS 1960's KEIO Donca Matic Drum Machine

Published on Jan 5, 2014 distanceresearch

"Studio Combinations, mashing of machines- Muse Triadex, Korg MS-10, Roland Juno 106 and Pre Korg KEIO Donca Matic Mini Pops Drum Machine. Recorded to 1/4 tape then digitized, no plug ins, no digital filters."

1960's KEIO DONCA MATIC MINI POPS (KORG) ANALOG DRUM MACHINE by Distance Research

Published on Jan 6, 2014 distanceresearch

"A quick demonstration of a rare and classic analog rhythm box, one of the first Mini Pops by Keio which then became Korg. A very distinct sound and mixes great!"

Some Patch 03

Published on Dec 4, 2015 Computing.Sound

- Modulated sine wave (from the Expert Sleepers Disting)
- Filtered noise
- Two ringmodulated, filtered A-100-1

Previously Unreleased Video of BBC Radiophonic Workshop Founder Daphne Oram

Sound Of The Future | The Archivist Presents # 22

Published on Dec 1, 2015 British Movietone

Great find via @AtomicShadow

"This week's Archivist Presents slot features a genius of electronic music, Daphne Oram.

This converted oast-house in Kent is really a kind of studio where Miss Daphne Oram is engaged in scientific research into electronic music. Thanks to a Gulbenkian Foundation grant, she's surrounded by very expensive equipment. With it, she can compose the sound and music of the future.

GV house. GV building (converted oast house). LAS top of house. MCU (sign) "Tower Folly". Zoom through one door out of another. MCU woman. CU ditto. MS woman at controls. MS tape recorder. MS controls. MS bell (2 shots) woman mends tape. MS tape recorder. CU woman. MS tape recorder. MCU woman. MS woman at controls. MS tape recorder. Pan to woman. MS trees. LAS top of house. MS tape recorder. CU woman. MS trees (at night). MS tape recorder. LAS top of house. MS trees.

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MDRONE Fun 1

http://www.evatontechnologies.com

"Experimenting with the Evaton SDIY MDRONE. I was trying for something fairly musical, as opposed to noisy, which this thing does rather well. I ran the MDRONE through a Pittsburgh filter in bandpass mode, through a VCA triggered by a steady clock to generate a pulsing rhythm. I tweaked the inboard filter during the take and wiggled a bit for some variation. In addition to the MDRONE, I triggered a rudimentary kick (low square wave) and a Piston Honda piped through a formant filter to flesh out the beat. The MDRONE and Piston Honda got some delay added."