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Seekers SMS1000 and Update on the SMS 2000

It just gets better. Check out the updates on the SMS 2000 post. I think we finally have a contendor to the Bahn Sage. Is the SMS 2000 real or not?

Click here for more on the Seekers SMS1000 pictured. Also check out this site.

Moogfest and the Bob Moog Memorial Fund For Electronic Music

"During the event, Matt Moog, Bob Moog's son, announced the introduction of The Bob Moog Memorial Fund for Electronic Music. Created by Bob's family and friends, the Fund seeks to honor Bob's legacy as an electronic music pioneer and innovator by supporting important electronic musical projects. The Fund is currently supporting need-based scholarships at the University of North Carolina-Asheville, Berklee School of Music, and Cornell University; The Bob Moog Electronic Music Museum; and Electronic Music Outreach Programs to disadvantaged children."

Title link takes you to the full press release on HC. Image via http://moogmusic.com/.

Mr. Morley's Polyfusion

Title link takes you to the post on sequencer.de.

SMS Synthesizers

Update via Chris Muir on AH:

"Actually the SMS polyphonic thing was closer to the original E-Mu Audity (not the Proteus in Audity clothing that EMu sold recently).

The SMS programmable polyphonic never saw the light of day, although it had a bunch of good ideas in it. The only thing that sort of spun off of that project was the SMS Voice 400.

I put scans of some of the SMS data sheets here."

Jen SX1000 on YouTube

Commodore 64 on CDM

Title link takes you there.

Strap-on or Keytar?

Nice. I'm not sure which term is more questionable in reference to shoulder strapped synths, keytar or strap-on. Hmm... Why do images of the Akai EWI come to mind? Suit and Tie Guy, damn you! So, wouldn't a strap-on be around your waist? Now there's an idea! A synth belt! No EWI jock staps please.

Via Suit and Tie Guy.