FADER TV: Vocoder Fun With Dave Tompkins

YouTube via TheFaderTeam — April 07, 2010 — "Dave Tompkins shows us his favorite vocoder albums in conjunction with the release of his book, 'How To Wreck A Nice Beach'"

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Roland Juno-106 with Original Box

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"I am selling a Roland Juno-106 Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer/Keyboard that belonged to my mother. She used it only a hand full of times which is why it is in excellent cosmetic/beautiful condition. It will be shipped to you in it's original double box (with original styrofoam on each end of the keyboard), power cord and a disc with PDF files containing the owners and service manuals. I will also put another box around the double box to ensure it's safe arrival to you. I don't know how any of the functions work but we hooked it up to a Roland Amp and were able to produce MANY differents sounds. It Sounded Amazing!"

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1970's Wurlitzer Orbit III Synthesizer Project

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"Here's your chance to own the sought after Wurlitzer Orbit III synthesizer. All parts and electronics intact for this project. This is from a Wurlitzer Funmaker Custom organ. I seen DIY projects of this synthesizer and it has some bizarre sounds. One of true analog synths."

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Becoming a Synthesizer Wizard Pro Audio Training Book

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"Becoming A Synthesizer Wizard
From Presets to Power User
Series: Artistpro
Medium: Softcover
Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Author: Simon Cann

The popularity of digital recording has created an astronomical rise in the number of people with software instruments, but many of these musicians have no idea how to use the modular synthesizers included with their music software programs. Here is the first book that explains what a modular synthesizer is, how it works, and how to use software synthesizers to make music. The book takes a highly practical approach, beginning with an explanation of the basic building blocks of modular synthesis, and how they interact. It then continues to specific exercises using software synthesizers readily available to readers, regardless of platform or their digital audio workstation of choice.


ISBN: 1598635506
UPC: 082039535500
Width: 7.38
Length: 9.13
Pages: 334"

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Acoustic Levitation Chamber

YouTube via drdeak — July 02, 2006 —

"This is an acoustic levitation chamber I designed and built in 1987 as a micro-gravity experiment for NASA related subject matter.
The 12 inch cubed plexiglas Helmholtz Resonant Cavity has 3 speakers attached to the cube by aluminium acoustic waveguides.
By applying a continuous resonant(600Hertz) sound wave, and by adjusting the amplitude and phase relationship amongst the 3 speakers; I was able to control levitation and movement in all 3 (x,y,z) axis of the ambient space.
This research was used to show the effects of micro-gravity conditions that exist in the space shuttle environment in orbit, but done here on Earth in a lab.
This is not "anti-gravity." So don't waste time arguing something pointless.
SEE: http://science.howstuffworks.com/acou..."

Test of PCB for XR-NoizBox

YouTube via denha — April 08, 2010 — "For production of pcb, I used PCBCART.　http://www.pcbcart.com/"

Vintage Yamaha CS15D Analogue Dual Channel Synth

via this auction

Note the size of the buttons.

inside a CS15D

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ROLAND JUNO-60 ANALOG VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER

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Roland Sh-1 synthesizer

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VINTAGE OPTIGAN ANALOG ORGAN DISC SYNTH

via this auction where you'll find even more pics while it is up.

"For your consideration is this vintage Optigan (Optical + Organ) analog optical keyboard in good working condition. The Optigan, made by the Optigan Corp. (a subsidiary of Mattel,) was a short-lived musical innovation of the mid to late 1970’s which used optical discs to get its various voices and backing tracks. Used by artists of today, such as; Dangermouse, Jon Brion, Fiona Apple, and Mark Mothersbaugh: Optigans have become highly sought-after, and their short production time nearly 40 years ago have made them quite rare. This particular Optigan actually works! Almost perfectly (not quite), mind you, but it works. The entire keyboard itself, as well as, all of the chord buttons work perfectly as they should, as does the volume pedal, balance and tempo control, however the 5 pattern switches do not. The plastic sheet between the contacts is usually the culprit for such problems, and is typically repaired by removing the sheet. Cosmetically, Optigans don’t get much better than this one. The temperite cabinet is in fantastic shape, showing few flaws, and the keyboard/control panel are also nearly flawless, and aren’t even discolored! The unit also includes the original plastic sheet music stand! The only visible cosmetic flaws that draw attention are a few very slight white marks on the sides, but other than that, this Optigan is virtually flawless! The grill cloth is also in great condition with no rips, tears, stains or discoloration. All pictures below are of the actual item. Please note that this Optigan does not come with discs. Check out our other Optigan disc and accessories auctions currently on eBay!

Finding a working Optigan in good condition is no easy task, and they’re being snapped up quick by big-time musicians and producers."

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