MATRIXSYNTH

at 9/19/2006 05:19:00 AM

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

Note carbon111 is selling this one, local pickup in the Seattle area. Carbon111 is a stand up guy, so I'd bid with confidence on this one.

at 9/19/2006 05:18:00 AM

flickr by adsomers.

at 9/19/2006 05:17:00 AM

Title link takes you there.

at 9/19/2006 05:13:00 AM

Via CloudOnAFly on this VSE thread:

"After of 2 hours of working in assembly for the Z80 chip on the Game Boy Color. I have emerged victorious finally gaining access to the synth chip. I made this incredibly gritty buzzing ...square wave... that aside...the hardware is pretty sweet you can make your own wave forms, going to mess with that a little later.

contents of the synth chip:
1 quadrangle wave with sweep and envelope
1 quadrangle wave with envelope
1 noise sound generator
1 custom wave form...

essentially it's beautiful...
ps. assembly is a royal pain"

at 9/19/2006 04:52:00 AM

Image and details for the new M3X2 via the MacBeth Studio Systems site.

Details:
"New features of the M3X2 more use of discrete parts- ie, transistors. The ADSR Envelope Generators are entirly new- all transistor based- they are seriously snappy! The Noise Generator is a new design-featuring 'Light Noise' and 'Dark Noise'- totaly variable between both 'colours'...the Filter has been improved upon- as have the oscillators- going back to the Op-Amp/Comparitor/Transistor design... The front panel now features separate CV Inputs to all three Oscillators/Filter/VCA with a +5V Gate input replacing the defunct S-Trig. Each Oscillator has it's own separate output, as does the Filter and the VCA......Oh yes, Analogue Glide has been included too- as well as the Digital Glide built into the MIDI to CV section. There is also a 9 waveform LFO built in featuring Triangle, Saw Up, Saw Down, 5 rectangular shapes and of course Sample and hold...this is an exciting synth in a solid steel, 6U rackspace/angled wedge!"

at 9/18/2006 05:27:00 PM

Title link takes you to the post with one more shot on Music Thing.

at 9/18/2006 08:51:00 AM

Interesting. I missed this on sequencer.de. Apparently Creamware is coming out with knobless rack versions of their ASB line of synths. I don't see any info on the Creamware site as of this post. Title link takes you to more info on sequencer.de.

Here's the Minimax ASB, non rack version.

at 9/18/2006 06:53:00 AM

Another custom Casio SK-1. Title link takes you to the post on GetLoFi.

at 9/18/2006 06:48:00 AM

Click here for shots pulled from this auction.

Update: Dave pointed out that the seller is affiliated with Mellotron. Check out the about link.

"Mellotron is a member of eBay’s VeRo program. Mellotron strictly enforces its intellectual property rights, including but not limited to its trademarks, service marks, and copyrights. This intellectual property is utilized in connection with the retail operations of Mellotron and e-commerce operations at www.mellotron.com."

at 9/18/2006 12:36:00 AM

flickr by danmcp.

BTW, these are cardboard and they are for sale. More info after the hop.

at 9/18/2006 12:35:00 AM

Korg KLM-307A Daughterboard - Component Side

"Photos showing the Korg KLM-307A daughterboard in an MS-20 "Version 2", in place of the Korg-35 filter chip that was used in the MS-20 'Version 1'."

Title link takes you to more shots.

at 9/18/2006 12:33:00 AM

via frederic. Also check out Popol Vuh Beat Club 1971.

at 9/18/2006 12:32:00 AM

flickr by carbon111.

WASP Special pictured.

at 9/18/2006 12:31:00 AM

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No title link. via frederic.

at 9/18/2006 12:30:00 AM

via this auction

Details:
"You don't play a friggin' organ. So why do pedalboard synths all look like they came off one? I recently built myself an analog bass pedal synth, using Howard Cano's excellent Sonosaur.

2 VCOs w/mix
VCA
VCF w/sweep and resonance
a real Envelope (ADSR)
Noise Generator
Here are some sound samples"

via brian comnes.

at 9/17/2006 06:54:00 AM

Here's a link to a 232M video of the gear at Different Skies this year, including Mike Metlay showing off the only Korg KAOSS Pad 3 in the US. Right click and save the video considering it's size. Title link takes you to the Different Skies site.

at 9/17/2006 06:21:00 AM

YouTube via tmcc. Synths coming in at :53. Primarily Moog Modular and Minimoog.
via frederic.

Update via swissdoc in the comments:
"The have their own homepage at mothermallard.cornell.edu and you can get a CD with cool music from http://www.cdemusic.org search for "Like A Duck To Water". Good stuff."

at 9/17/2006 06:05:00 AM

Looks like the Korg KAOSS Pad is set to be released in November. Although it looks like somone got there hands on one early.

at 9/17/2006 12:09:00 AM

image removed upon request.

via an anonymous reader:

"This unit was used by Cornell University's Psychology department for perceptual studies. Also used by its previous owner to generate vector waveforms for laser light shows.

Inside are all Emu sub-modules. It has 3 Emu Universal Audio Filters, 4 VCAs, a VCO and a noise / random signal generator.

The unit wasn't built very well and arrived complete broken. A lot of work, but it's all happening again. Ugly, but lots of sizzling filters :)"

Update via dougt in the comments:
"Yes the UAF is an amazing unique filter - incredibe resonance without oscillation. I have one in a home-made standalone box - link."

at 9/17/2006 12:09:00 AM

flickr by danmcp.

at 9/17/2006 12:08:00 AM

flickr by javanavolt

Title link takes you to EFM (Electronics For Music) where you will find a numbe of PC boards for various music based projects.

at 9/17/2006 12:07:00 AM

I see Doepfer. Anyone know what the rest is? Click image for full shot.

via sequencer.de

Update via anonymous in the comments:
"There's more details on www.tonyblack.org on the "Machinery page". Scroll down and click on the "Formant" link for more photos. The orange synth is made from Formant modules, and the synth with the black panels is a mix of Formant and DIY Arp modules."

at 9/17/2006 12:06:00 AM

Title link takes you to the Google translated page (French to English) of the Microcosm Aleatory Synthesizer. You will find some samples there. The site encourages you to downlad the samples for your own compositions which you can then send back to them to be posted. Via Chroniques de la Mao.

at 9/17/2006 12:05:00 AM

flickr by jim212jim.

Korg Electribe EMX.

Title link takes you to more.

at 9/17/2006 12:04:00 AM

Via frederic. YouTube via cretin4321.

at 9/17/2006 12:03:00 AM

Title link takes you to Thighpaulsandra studio gallery. There are some impressive shots there including this tastey red Synton Syrinx.

via Formication.

Sonic Alienator on YouTube · at 9/17/2006 12:02:00 AM

Sonic Alientor treatments

Vocal rhythm vs the Sonic Alienator

Breadcrumb Drummachine

YouTube via RothHandle. More on the Sonic Alienator.

at 9/17/2006 12:00:00 AM

via this auction

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modulation analog and modern · at 9/16/2006 12:07:00 AM

Update: if the vids below do not work go here.

modulation analog and modern part 1

modulation analog and modern part 2

modulation analog and modern part 3

Part 1 previously posted here.
YouTube via mikbj.

at 9/16/2006 12:06:00 AM

YouTube via kokoon.

at 9/16/2006 12:05:00 AM

ML-303 [action]

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at 9/16/2006 12:04:00 AM

YouTube via electronicvibes. I have seen the light. Wow.

at 9/16/2006 12:03:00 AM

YouTube via analoghell.

at 9/16/2006 12:02:00 AM

More Seeselberg via frederic. Title link takes you Aquarius Records with samples.

"Obscure reissues like this really make our day. This disc brings to light German brothers Eckhart und Wolf-J.'s experiments in instrumental electronic music circa 1971-73, a la early Kraftwerk, Kluster, Conrad Schnitzler, and the Silver Apples... Short, freeky pieces done with home-built synths in some Dusseldorf basement. Give me weirdo D.I.Y. krautrock electronics like this over the output of today's laptop dorks any day!"

at 9/16/2006 12:01:00 AM

via frederic. YouTube via orangefunk.

at 9/16/2006 12:00:00 AM

SHEPITOLOGY playing the Yamaha QY70 for piano and the Korg MicroKorg for Bass. Hmm... The MicroKorg sounds pretty good. Title link takes you to more info on the track.

at 9/15/2006 11:28:00 AM

dr00p on AH posted a link to the Yamaha RM1X review on Sonic State. I've always been curious about this box as a hardware sequencer. I'm curious how it compares to others. If you've had any experience with one, feel free to comment. Title link takes you to the review.

Virtual Music Synth Site · at 9/15/2006 10:52:00 AM

Title link takes you to the Virtual Music Synth Site. When you get there, click on the Synthesizer Accessories link on the left frame. You will find zones with info, accessories, and upgrades for ARP, DK Synergy, EMU Systems, Elka Synthex, Ensoniq, Fairlight, Kawai, Korg, Moog, NED Synclavier, Oberheim, PPG, Roland, Sequential, Waldorf, and Yamaha.

Found the site via Ethan Callender in the comments of this post on the PPG Rack. Note Virtual Music has shots of what looks like another PPG Wave 2.3 Rack.

at 9/15/2006 09:32:00 AM

"Another little "demo" track, with DotCom and 606 for the rhythm." Title link takes you there.

at 9/15/2006 09:09:00 AM

Nice shot of the Buchla 200e on sequencer.de. Moogulator also included a shot of the Packrat's christmas tree. Check it out if you haven't seen it. : )

at 9/15/2006 09:01:00 AM

YouTube via analoghell. Pete Townsend of The Who.

at 9/15/2006 08:59:00 AM

Title link takes you to two full sized shots sent my way via Dennis Verschoor.

at 9/15/2006 08:58:00 AM

"This weeks topics include: Kaoss Pad 3 - phono in debate, Digidesigns Mbox 2 Pro, Tamago - a new digital distribution network, new super tower from Dell, Native Instruments new plugs, the SM Pro Audios PM8 Summing amp, MXR Large Diaphragm USB mic, the great laptop battery fiasco and Pete Townsend and his massive modular on Youtube."

Title link takes you there. Hmm... I don't think I everput that Pete Townsend video up. Coming right up. : )

at 9/15/2006 08:48:00 AM

Title link takes you there.

"Through some 'net research, I quickly discovered that piezo elements could be hacked and used as triggers. Others have managed to use PIC microcontrollers or similar hardware to read triggers and send MIDI output signals to other devices. Naturally, this approach seemed to point at what I was wanting...but it would need some customization.

While MIDI is great and flexible, I really wanted something that would allow me to play arbitrary electronic drum sets/kits. Because I don't own a single MIDI device, I decided that a PC would be the perfect sound generator. I had already done a few projects that use the serial port on a PIC, so this seemed like the way to go."

via GetLoFi.

at 9/15/2006 01:39:00 AM

Title link takes you to shots pulled from this auction. Update: Peter originally had this listed as one of the first 50 by Phillip Dodd's ARP team. It turns out it was not.

Updated description:
"NB I've just had an authoritative source tell me that my naive and un-researched belief that 2101 would be the first run (since other runs were 2102, 2103, 2104...) could well be complete bollocks. I am researching this now and will make changes in the listing as soon as I know more.

This particular machine sounds totally gorgeous - rich, powerful, and all of course controlled by one of the best keyboards in the world. Wooden, beautifully weighted, and much nicer than the CS-80. (Of course it doesn't have the rare optional polyphonic aftertouch sensor, and it would be lovely to know if those are possible to find or reproduce.)

It has been fully serviced within the last 8 weeks by Roy Paynter, who is the UK's number one Chroma service guy, and universally recommended. He has a Chroma permanently in his workshop as a test-bed, and knows the machines inside out. His servicing warranty is three months, so there will be ample time for you to check the Chroma out within the warranty period.

This machine is European voltage. It was originally bought by Ken Freeman, famous inventor of the String Machine, who used it extensively in his music. It still has his little 'Ken' sticker on it. He eventually sold it in 1994 at the first VEMIA auction, where it was bought for £2000 by Global Communications (Mark Pritchard and Tom Middleton).

They then used it in their music for years, but Mark has now emigrated to Australia, and the Chroma was one thing that he couldn't fit into his suitcase.

It is in decent cosmetic condition - see the photos. A very reasonable 7/10, with some little knocks to the wood, and a few minor blemishes. The wood could easily be re-finished for certain, as it's solid..... but who knows if that's the right thing to do?

It works beautifully, and has the original factory presets loaded. Some of these are maybe a bit dated, and some definitely need a reasonable velocity to sound at all - unlike a standard plastic synth keyboard, this one has to be played like a piano, and just like a piano if you put your finger on a key and press slowly no sound will come out - but most are brilliant - powerful, full, meaty, smooth... altogether wonderful.

One of the nice things about this machine is that it comes with all the original literature - the Programming Manual, Performance Manual, Interface Manual, fold-out four side parameter map, and, best of all, the original preliminary Service Manual, complete with all schematics with ARP logos.

It has its original flight-case, which is in good condition except for the foam, which has started to deteriorate. We will cover ithe Chroma in plastic and pack it in polystyrene and bubble-wrap inside the flightcase, or pack it perfectly safely in polystyrene inside a carton without the flightcase, at the buyer's choice.

This is an absolute pleasure to play, and it would be a great thing to own.

For more information about Chromas generally, please check out the excellent rhodeschroma.com.

This machine isn't cheap, but it is very very special, and if you value beautiful keyboard feel and great rich analogue sounds you will love it.

I run the VEMIA online auction (Vintage Electric Musical Instrument Auctions). But the owner needs to sell now.... so here this is on eBay. (The next VEMIA auction isn't until November 4-11.) We are expert shippers at decent prices - please look at my feedback.

I also write the A-Z of Analogue Synthesisers books."

at 9/15/2006 01:05:00 AM

Title link takes you to more info in German. Google translated here.

"Thus I offer the equipment here. Surely it does not sound exactly like correct 303, but with various effects in the back to one can get genuinly violent sound from this can."

Gotta love Google trashlator. : )

via sequencer.de.