Sealed's SY85 Page Update

Via Sealed's Deep Synthesis Journal.



"I added new sound examples of YAMAHA SY85 .

Also MIDI SysEx information added. It seems that there are different versions of SY85 OS. If you know anything about SY85's SysEx, please let me know."

x0xb0x

303 DIY clone. Via CoolColJ's the gas station thread started way back on May 28. I swear his threads always seem to last forever. I think his Andromeda A6 thread was the longest running except for maybe the Olde Oberheim Abbey thread. Those were good times, btw. I still wonder what ever happened to Seldom Seen Slim. : )

Title link takes you to the main x0x0b0x site with more pictures and samples. Check out this little diddy.




"The x0xb0x is not just another MIDI-controlled TB-303 clone. x0xb0x is a full reproduction of the original Roland synthesizer, with fully functional sequencer. The sequencer can be programmed just like the original 303 (ok its actually a little easier, we think) and can be used to control other synthesizers via any of its various output formats. 128 banks of track memory and 64 banks of pattern memory are stored in onboard EEPROM, no battery-backup is needed!"

More Shots of Tim Lee's Custom Macbeth M5

I recently posted about Tim Lee's custom macbeth M5. He just posted a link to more shots of it on AH. Title link takes you there. Some good shots that give you a perspective on the size of the Macbeth M5.

Korg Poly61M Samples

Some great Korg Polysix samples via rockmanrock on the gas station.

Picture curtesy of Analog Playground.

Genesis Synth P*rn

Apparently the Genesis - Video Show DVD has tons of analog synth p*rn in it. Definitely need to add it to my list...

Three Prophet VS Emulations

Update: Make that THREE Prophet VS emulations. Via anonymous in the comments (guys and gals, start using your alias I can give you credit! : )

This Prophet VS emulator has been around for a while. That would make three!

http://manfreda.org/LordFrito/Prophet%20VS/index.html




Update: Trip! I just tried out the Auguar demo and the two envelops you can see in the picture below actually have a white dot that indicates where you are in the envelop while you hold a note down. Too cool.

Title link takes you to a post I was reading on Vintage Synth Explorer regarding a Prophet VS VSTi named the Auguar. I decided to check it out remembering that I previously downloaded General Vibe's excellent Prophet VS emulation, VectorSector. I remember reading that the people behind the VectorSector worked on the original Prophet VS, but I might be mistaken. If you know either way, please comment. I haven't been fortunate enough to get my hands on a real Prophet VS but both of these do sound good to my ears. They have that haunting quality the Prophet VS is known for. Click on the links for more info including samples and demos of each. I believe the Auguar is free while the VectorSector is $129 as of this post. It's amazing what you can get for relatively nothing today.

Auguar


VectorSector

First SYNTHWIRE Post is in!

It's from ALANG. I see a future synth user in the works. : ) So cool. Click through for more.

Yamaha CX5M Music Computer - Retro Thing

Update via the comments:
"The full story behind my post is that I bought the CX5M at a music store blowout sale in the late 1980s. I paid $20, including the Yamaha 4-track sequencer cartridge.

They had a Roland MC202 at the same sale for $50. Wish I'd have the spare cash to snag that, too. -- cheers, james"

Trip, Retro Thing has a post up on the Yamaha CX5M Music Computer. I forgot about these. Click through title link for more.



From the post:
"I was digging around in my basement yesterday and came across a box of forgotten music gear from the 1980s. The most exciting discovery was my old Yamaha CX5M MSX-compatible music computer. Released in 1984, this little beast offered a built-in FM synthesizer and MIDI IN/OUT ports. It also includes Microsoft Extended BASIC for programming. Methinks I'll have to dust it off, power it up, and hack up a few strange little MIDI mangling synthesizer programs."

Um.... Yeah! I'd be all over that thing.

Dronebox2 and Polycomb

Posted on Electro-Music.com. Below is a picture and specs on the Dronebox2 VSTi. The Polycomb is similar but uses MIDI to trigger the comb filters. Looks interesting. Click here for a sample of the Polycomb. There are also demo links to the software.



Description:
Dronebox is a VST effect that can turn your guitar into a sitar. It is a bank of six resonant, tunable comb filters with extensive modulation options. It can be used to create lush evolving drones or to add resonance to drums or whatever source material you wish to process.
Version 2 has a stunning new GUI, enhanced modulation and excitation possibilities plus a reverb effect. It also has a built in help section, manual and presets.

Features:
- 6 comb filters that can be tuned by note name, frequency, or by midi input.
- Volume, Pan, Polarity, Damping and Decay time controls for each comb filter
- An Oscilator to reinforce the drone.
- Advanced Excitation section to feed the comb filters with different noise
- Resonant filter
- Four LFOs and a Modulation Matrix
- Pitch bender to adjust the pitch of all combs at once.
- Delay effect
- Reverb effect
- Tool tips for each section.

Pieces of Light - Jazz and the Arp 2600

Title link came in on AH. I checked the site out for samples, but came up dry. It's too bad. I would love to hear an Arp 2600 in a 1974 Jazz piece. Need to put this one on my list...