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Homemade Analog Synth by David Henderson

Published on Oct 13, 2012 David Henderson

"How I built an analog synth from old piano parts I found in a dumpster."

Herb Deutsch gets a mention.

And a follow-up video:

Analog Synth

Published on Feb 10, 2013 David Henderson

"Description of home-made analog synth, built from an old piano."

DIY Teensy-based Polyphonic Synth by Florian Loretan

Published on Apr 20, 2016 Florian Loretan

"Here’s a quick demo of a project in progress.

A while ago, I bought an old bontempi keyboard on ebay for €3.50, but it stopped working shortly after I got it. My original plan to simply replace the defective sound chip was ditched for a fully custom enclosure with its own interface - the only thing remaining from the original are the keys. The sound generation is done with a teensy and the fantastic teensy audio board.

There is still functionality to be programmed (arpeggiator, presets, sampler among others), but the hardware part is done, and enough is there for the synth to be really fun to play. A more detailed walk-through might come later."

Building a custom synth enclosure

Published on Aug 12, 2016

"This is a follow-up on the demo of the synth, this time covering how I built the custom enclosure."

DIY Teensy Synth: the Electronics

Published on Sep 15, 2016

"In this follow up video, I talk about the electronics part of my Teensy-based Synth. Note that I'm using the Teensy Audio adaptor to generate the audio, so all the electronics is only about control signals, no audio processing, which simplifies things quite a bit."

Teenage engineering OP1 - Live looping [Thoj]

Published on Nov 9, 2015 Thoj

"Hope you will enjoy my first live with the OP-1
Listen to the final version: https://soundcloud.com/thojj/thoj-wit..."

Credit:
Post production - Romain Magnan
Photo cover - pierrebentolila.com

Teenage Engineering OP1 - Live looping #2 [Thoj]

Published on Nov 24, 2015

"Hope you will enjoy my 2nd live with the OP-1 :)
Nothing pre recorded, this a complete live performance
Listen to the final version: https://soundcloud.com/thojj/thoj-nig... "

Credit:
Female voice: Lucille Blassin
Mastering: Luc Evrard

Ally Mobbs OP1 and MPC 500 on the Subway

Published on Sep 5, 2016 Ally Mobbs

"Playing beats with the Teenage engineering OP1 and Akai MPC 500 on the Subway in Kyoto, Japan.

video by The Double Cut https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuezgYLq5hBFH69yc2EyWXw"

akai mpc 500 teenage engineering op1 - chikatetsu beats - Ally Mobbs

Published on Jul 25, 2016 Ally Mobbs

"Beat making on the the Kyoto underground with akai mpc 500 and teenage engineering op1."

And let's get some air outside:

daimonji beats 3 Akai MPC 500 Ally Mobbs

Published on Jun 28, 2016 Ally Mobbs

"battery beats on a hill with the akai mpc 500"

MPC 500 Daimonji Beats by Ally Mobbs

Published on Jun 23, 2016

"Playing the mpc500 on a mountain overlooking Kyoto, Japan.

www.allymobbs.com
www.gohantapes.bandcamp.com"

Beatmaking on Teenage Engineering OP-1 and Korg Volca FM.

Published on Sep 16, 2016 Accurate Beats

"I had another improvised jam session on the balcony... This time mest of the synth sounds comes from the Volca FM and sampled into my beloved OP-1.

I also added some cuts on this one and tried to explain some of the process in the video editing."

If You Knew (OP-1 + PO-12 + Volca Keys + Pocket Piano version)

Published on Oct 1, 2016 Le Solitaire

"Our original song 'If You Knew', played on tiny instruments live in studio."

Special Stage Systems OSCILLOGRAPHIC BLOCK /// Official Demo

Published on Oct 11, 2016 Jordan Bartee

"available now:

https://www.ctrl-mod.com/products/osc..."

"Welcome to the ultimate chip-audio workstation. The Oscillographic Block (OB) combines a three channel digital synthesizer voice with integrated function generators, preset memory, algorithmic patch generators, and CV control. Designed for maximum flexibility, the OB can generate everything from arcade impacts and abstract 8-bit drums to looping musical sequences and multi-timbral soundscapes.

The module utilizes the SN76489 chip, a digital sound generator manufactured by Texas Instruments during the early 1980’s. Better known as the “PSG” chip, the SN76 features two square wave channels, a noise channel, and dedicated 4-bit amplifiers. The SN76 possesses a characteristically rich, dark sound, and was used in a number of beloved videogame and computer systems, including the Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear, ColecoVision, BBC Micro, and IBM PCjr.

The OB pairs the simple, nostalgic tones of the SN76 with a deep and innovative control system. Each SN76 channel is paired with two dedicated function generators for controlling pitch and amplitude, for a total of six function generators per preset. In standard mode, the function generators snap to discreet values; in interpolation mode, they smoothly glide between values, generating continuous LFO-like waveforms. A number of standard shapes are provided, but intrepid explorers will find themselves programming custom shapes via the powerful Envelope Graph interface. Combined with their extremely wide speed deltas, the function generators can be used to create anything from short drum sounds and 1-shot effects to slowly moving textures and sequences.

The resulting patches can be saved to any of the OB’s eight preset slots. Presets store virtually every module parameter, and are written to an SD Card for easy management and portability. Each preset is instantly recallable using the Preset CV input or the dedicated gate inputs running along the center of the module. By storing a 1-shot percussive sound in each slot, the eight gate inputs can be used to trigger each preset drum-machine-style, while the preset CV input can be used to sequence or sweep through presets with control voltage. Presets can also be algorithmically generated using the RANDOM button according to three distinct modes: Drum Mode, which generates bass drums, snares, hats, cymbals, and effects; Envelope Mode, which randomizes the function generator shapes; and Sequence Mode, which generates full looping patches and sequences.

Four assignable CV inputs allow for external control over pitch, amplitude, or speed on any SN76 channel. Each input’s assigned routing is stored along with the preset system, allowing for dramatic modulation permutations without physically re-patching the inputs.

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DMX / DX / DSX Custom Covers

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EMU SP1200 Sampling Drum Machine - Black Reissue SN 059402 735

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via this auction

via the seller: "This is my E-MU SP1200 that I purchased from DJ homicide in 2003. I have had it in my smoke free mixing and mastering studio since then. Unfortunately, I have to part ways with it to buy a mastering EQ. The unit is in 100% perfect working condition and sounds amazing. All of the filters, knobs and buttons are in working order and the unit works wonderfully. The only issue is that Homicide is written on the back. There are a few scratches / blemishes on the sides, but nothing drastic.

I am selling the Unit with (132) SP1200 OS discs with drums and samples from classic rap sounds to vocal chops, 808s, everything. Some of it is my stuff, some is from Homicide's and the rest is from others DJs/producers I purchased them from. There are a LOT of gems in there. Over 1000 resampled sounds. The unit also comes with the original manual as well. The manual is a little beaten up, but it is really nice to read."

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