ether^ra SO SPREAD

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | November 16, 2010

"an improv featuring my Buchla 200e and an early Folktelk Pluton. http//etherra.blogspot.com"

Folktek on Ebay

ether^ra UNDERSOMEOVERSOME

potterpaint2000 | November 16, 2010

"a looped and live improv featuring the Buchla 200e."

Rare MFB POLYLITE ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

via this auction
"This is the monstrous 4-times Version of the MFB SynLite and sounds awesome!

* 4 complete voices of MFB-SYNTH LITE II
* 2 saw tooth/square oscillators
* 1 square sub-oscillator
* ring modulation und oscillator sync
* 2 envelope generators (ADS/R)
* voltage controlled 24 dB low-pass filter
* 100 user memories

The MFB-POLYLITE is a MIDI-controlled four-voice desktop synthesizer. Each of its four voices offers three flexible digital oscillators, analogue 24 dB low-pass filtering (VCF) as well as an analogue amplifier (VCA). The MFB-POLYLITE offers 100 memory locations for total recall (except Tune). Editing is done by standard MIDI controllers, a free Editor software or, ideally, a MFB-SYNTH LITE II since the MFB-POLYLITE has no controls by itself.

Both main oscillators offer switchable square and saw tooth waveforms (the saw tooth was improved), as well as ring modulation for OSC 1 and an impulse waveform for OSC 2. In addition OSC 2 can be hard synced to OSC 1, too. The octave range is switchable between 4’, 8’ and 16’ with an additional detuning range of plus minus one octave for OSC 2. The sub oscillator is fixed to 32’ and uses a square wave that can be controlled in level and fine tuning. The filter is an approved 24 dB low-pass design with resonance up to self-oscillation – its cutoff frequency can be modulated by different sources. VCF and VCA offer individual envelope generators with Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release parameters. Decay and Release either share a single control or, alternatively, Release may be switched off. Further modulations are performed by an LFO with One-Shot function. The LFO addresses oscillator pitch, pulse width or cutoff frequency.

Glides between legato played notes can be performed in three speeds.

MIDI-data processed are Note-On/Off, Pitch Wheel (plus minus 2 semitones), Mod-Wheel and additional Controller Data; Note Velocity can control the VCF as well as the VCA."

This Second Sleep - Flut

YouTube via arthurpainter | November 16, 2010

"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/
A dance is implied in this improv using my Serge Dual Oscillator/Wave Proc/Creature/Seq A/TKB combo. My Folktek Drumscape provides a touch more rhythm to the skittering proceedings."

Folktek on Ebay

RARE Colorsound GB Rhythm analog drum machine pedal

via this auction

"RARE GB Rhythm drum machine pedal from the 1970's that I think was made by the historic Colorsound company in England."

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Hammond Condor GSM

via this auction

"Innovex/Hammond Condor GSM Guitar Sound Modulator, guitar synth effects unit from 1969... This RARE "guitar synth" also comes with the Condor product newsletter promo, installation/trouble shooting paperwork and POS papers. Very cool and hard to get find."

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Modular Random Music Sequencer Project

Full details here.

The Wobbulator

The Wobbulator from blair neal on Vimeo.

"A short demo video on the Wobbulator. It was originally made in the 1970's by Nam June Paik and video engineer Shuya Abe. I was curious why there wasn't a lot of information out there concerning it since it's such a great piece of equipment.

There is a great detailed writeup with wiring diagrams on the Experimental Television Center's website: experimentaltvcenter.org/​history/​tools/​ttool.php3?id=28&page=1"

See the Wobbulator label below for other posts.

Wicks looper vs Beat Destructor 1

YouTube via grandtippler | November 16, 2010

"http://www.etsy.com/shop/rarebeasts
Wicks looper and the Beat Destructor with a mini kaoss pad.
Amp = Vox Escort."

Wicks looper vs Beat Destructor 2


Wicks looper vs Beat Destructor 3

KORG MiniKP

CASIO MT-41 (Sleng teng riddim) by S-CAT

YouTube via PHONICPOTION | November 16, 2010
S-CAT on Ebay
"Circuit bent with 26 modifications and a complete new look."

Vancouver Squarewaves Electronic Music Festival and Modular Synthesizer Symposium 2010

via Andrew:

"We're having an electronic music festival and modular synthesizer symposium with The Harvestman, Flight of Harmony and Intellijel (hopefully showcasing some of the new modules that have been creating a buzz) as well as Buchla 200e, EMS Synthi, Synthesizer.Com, Serge, MacBeth and an electroacoustic drumkit. The Saturday night show will culminate with a modular soundscape with the symposium participants.

http://www.squarewaves.ca/"