RIP Steve Jobs

http://www.apple.com/

The image file name is aptly t_hero.png. He really was a hero. Truly inspiring and responsible for so much in our world. It's fascinating to think about the impact iOS devices have had and will have on the world of synths. Thank you Steve. We will miss you.

via the Apple site:
"Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com"

SYNTHESIZER ROLAND SH-09

via this auction

SN 096894

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Sequential Circuits MultiTrak CPU PCB

via this auction

"Up for auction is a pair of PCBs pulled from a non working SCI multitrak. They are marked PC615-1-A (smaller board) and PC615-2-A (larger board) and are connected via a series of wires. The Boards are all intact except the power switch, which has been replaced by a DPDT switch. The boards are very clean, and are Revision A. This is a good find if you need buttons, button caps, pots, chips, LCD, or want to repair the board. This auction does not include the voice board, which can be seen under PC615-2-A in a couple of the pics. Lots of good parts!"

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Vintage Hohner Symphonic 30N Combo Organ

via this auction

"The Hohner Symphonic N sounds similar to a Vox Continental or Farfisa Deluxe. But at only 43 lbs it's much lighter and more portable. Instead of electronic circuits, it uses vacuum tubes to produce sound. Apparently John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin used it briefly in the early 1970's. The lid holds the legs, music stand and vibrato knee bar (all included).

Here's a photo of Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones with his Hohner Symphonic 30N organ (on right above Fender Rhodes electric piano)"

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TouellSkouarn Eurorack modules

www.touellskouarn.fr

Kea Da Strakal Brulu : Germanium Fuzz
"The Kea Da Strakal Brulu is a versatile transistor germanium fuzz box in an eurorack panel. Specifications are the same (ie input/output levels, impedances) as a boutique germanium fuzz pedal. The module is intended to be used with a guitar input, but can work with line levels too. Or can choose to use a VCA, or an attenuator before or after for more control over the tone and gain.
Features :

8HP / Laser Etched plexiglass, vintage finish
Selected NOS AC 128/125/1256 germanium transistors
Rare NOS French Knob
Eurorack Standard supply, red facing down
Hand-wired, Boutique quality, Made in Plougastel.
10 only ! Numbered limited edition
Stupid Breton name

Operation :
Plug in and out, respect polarity supply, ( RED IS -12, like eurorack standard
red should be down) set gain as needed.
Different sounds can be achieved with the instrument's knob.

Stompboxes & Modules are individually hand-wired with high-quality
discrete components in Plougastel."


Te Zo Koant : Fet Preamp
" Fet Preamp
All Discrete
Laser etched Black Plexiglass
8 HP
HandMade in Plougastel (France)
Stupid Breton name"


Pig Pe Vran a Gan : Stereo HeadPhone
" All Discrete, Hi-end components
Stereo or mono utilisation
3.5 and 6.5 Jack Output
Can drive small speaker
Laser etched Black Plexiglass
8 hp
HandMade in Plougastel (France)
Stupid Breton name"

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Circuit Bent ClearTone Three Tone Duo Synth by freeform delusion

YouTube Uploaded by eecouk on Oct 5, 2011
freeform-delusion on eBay

"ClearTone Three Tone Duo

Two On/Off Switches (one for each synth)

Two Blue Power On LEDs

Two 1/4 Inch Mono jack sockets for each Synth

Two Three way Toggle Switches for alternate Synth tones/drones

Each Synth has three control knobs to shape the sound

Both synths each run off a 9v PP3 battery so they should last ages!"

Raymond Scott's MANHATTAN RESEARCH INC.

via raymondscott.com
"Prepare yourself. This collection of Raymond Scott's electronic music is your ticket to uncharted realms. These 1953-'69 recordings were performed by Raymond Scott on pioneering music machines designed and built by Scott, such as the Clavivox, Electronium, Circle Machine, and Bandito the Bongo Artist. Also included are soundtracks of Scott's maverick (and decidedly 'non-kiddie') film collaborations with pre-Muppet era Jim Henson. A 144-page hardcover book features interviews with Scott colleagues, including synthesizer innovator, Bob Moog. The full-color book also contains countless unseen photographs, lab notes, schematics, and US patents. Over 2 hours of music... (Note: This is NOT a reissue; all music is previously unreleased.)"

Follow-up to Raymond Scott - Soothing Sounds For Babies
This one added to the Synth CDs post.

fanfare for the Common man on GX1

YouTube Uploaded by cnxww893 on Oct 5, 2011

"just the beginning of the piece
Instrument; YAMAH GX-1"

Of course the original was on the GX1 as well:

Vintage ARP Odyssey Synthesizer

via this auction

SN 28231018

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Additive Synthesis with Lazerbass (preview)

YouTube Uploaded by IIRs on Oct 5, 2011

"Preview of the Additive Synthesis with Lazerbass tutorial which will shortly be available from www.platinumears.com

This preview serves as a general introduction to additive synthesis. The full video plays for 30 minutes and covers every section of the interface with reference to a spectrum analyser where appropriate.

The full video goes on to"