Title link takes you to the review. You can see the gallery here.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Olivier Grall's Synth Site
Title link takes you to Olivier Grall's Synth Site. Note it's hosted on the excellent Yusynth, and this one's brand spanking new folks. Be sure to click on the synth sections in the Instruments /Collection page for more. There is some amazing stuff there. The CD Sample page has samples of the ARP 2500, MOOG, PPG 300, RSF 11, and Roland 700. Enjoy.
SMS MARS and BOB on Cykong
Remember the SMS MARS? Title link takes you to an excellent page on Cykong dedicated to it and the SMS BOB. BOB as in Break Out Box. Synthetic Music Systems.
via altemark.
my oscilloscope
"Analog synth run through an fx pedal"
Not actually mine, that's just the name of the YouTube via bubagoo. Sent my way via Frederic.
Update via adcBicycle in the comments: "This comes from pete edwards at Casperelectronics... a little more info there.
Jae Deal playing Moog Synth Bass
Bike Wheel Laser Harp
"Demonstration of the simplest use of my Bike Wheel Laser Harp: straight-up bass oscillator"
YouTube via Studio271. Sent my way via Frederic.
Korg EPS-1
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Details:
"The EPS-1 Electronic Piano and Strings, offers six different LED pushbutton-selected piano voices. A front panel mounted variable key Dynamics control allows the performer to adjust keyboard response and a built-in 3-band Equalizer allows tailoring of sounds; A special Presence boost control produces a totally different sound by variably emphasizing me harmonics portion of me selected voice, depending on how hard notes are played. Also featured are LED pushbutton selected stereo Tremolo and Chorus effects with variable Speed and Intensity controls. The separately articulated Strings section features touch sensitive attack time, making the EPS-1 the first low cost instrument to offer dynamic articulation of strings.
Strings may be used separately or layered with piano sounds. Each string voice features individual note articulation plus overall Attack and Release Envelope controls, me touch sensitive feature may also be fumed off. Volume, Bass and Treble controls, plus LED push button on/off switch complete the Strings section. The EPS-1 also features a special Key Transpose switch, which allows transposing me entire keyboard up and down a fifth from middle "C", a new piano-type damper pedal, me DS-1, which provides effortless sustaining functions for both piano and string voicings. Rear panel: stereo, mono, separate strings and headphone output jacks and tuning control."
via SoNiCbRaT
Wacom Rock demo at Cybersalon 2004
"A Wacom Rock Max patch played on the speech Guitar by jon cambeul from the Digital Arts group Someth;ng during Cybersalon 2004 at the Dana centre"
YouTube via joncambeul. Sent my way via freakyfrancois. Also on Music Thing.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Electrocomp EML-200 + Korg SQ-10 Sequencer Demos
More synth videos via 123synthland. Embedding is turned off on these, so you'll have to click the title link to get to them. BTW, we have an answer on the latex gloves. Mini wears them to keep the units pristine after cleaning them up for auction.. Very, very cool. It makes me think of all the times I've walked into a used synth shop; my first thought is always, "why the heck didn't they clean these synths up to make them more appealing?!" They are usually pretty dusty if not outright filthy. One of life's little mysteries...
Update via Mini:
"Dear Matrix,
Thanks for the link to our EML-200 videos in your blog. I wanted to make a correction.
After many years of selling on eBay and getting frustrated by their inability to keep it a safe and honest marketplace, I took a long break from selling there. My old personal account's still in good standing but we're back now with a brand new business account (123synthland). You already blogged our Paia 2700 auction (sorry if the pics are boring!). Our current goal is to sell off a lot of relatively inexpensive and slow-moving items on eBay but to continue selling higher end stuff directly, as we have been for a long time.
So, while we do greatly appreciate your link to our auction page, the EML-200 and SQ-10 were initially photographed for direct sale, without eBay in mind. The SQ-10 in the video appears to be spoken for but we do have another we can prepare for sale, and we're taking offers on the EML-200 at the moment. Whether that one will end up on eBay remains to be seen.
I agree that it's hard to understand why people selling their gear don't take the time to clean it up. On the other hand, I caution people not to think a vintage synth that looks clean on the outside is going to be in good working order when they get it - most vintage synths out there, clean or not, need servicing after so many years.
Thanks,
Mini"
Two Korg Manuals and Advert
No title link, just three shots and links to their auctions. Via SoNiCbRaT.
Korg M-500 MicroPreset Ad
Korg PolySix Manual. Or just download it here.
Korg Mono/Poly Manual. Or just download it here.
Korg M-500 MicroPreset Ad
Korg PolySix Manual. Or just download it here.
Korg Mono/Poly Manual. Or just download it here.
The Nord Modular Editor Project
Title link takes you to more info on the Open Source Nord Modular Editor Project.
Analog Video Synthesis with Arp 2600
"This video was created using an analog video synthesizer with control voltage inputs for various parameters. The control source used was ... all » an Arp 2600 synthesizer. The audio produced by the synth is audible at a low volume." Really low, I couldn't hear it. Pretty cool though.
This one sent my way via adsomers.
Ionic Performer
Looks like the Ionic Performer I previously posted about is now up on the bay. Click here for the shots saved for posterity. Funny, I didn't realize it was that big. For some reason I always pictured them thinner. Not much in the details aside from the following links. You can see my previous posts here.
Update: note OSC 2 does not appear to be working on this unit.
Links via auction:
Matrixsynth
Maltedmedia
Music Thing
PaulSop 1
PaulSop 2
turntable casio
flickr by devowski. "latest keyboard... thing. controlled by a record player. in the arm of the turntable there are 3 photo cells (light sensors) that are wired into the circuitry of the casio. the record on the player has three red leds mounted on it... when the leds pass under the photo cells, it causes a glitch in the keyboard, making some stange noises."
Title link takes you to more of his work.
PAiA 2700
Click here for shots via this auction
Not the best shots, but you don't see these often.
Details:
"Power Supply module
includes 2 adjustable voltage sources with outputs and multiples
voltage control oscillator (VCO)
ramp, triangle and pulse outs, with adjustable
pulse width and 3 CV ins
FUNCTION GENERATOR (envelope generator)
expand on off (lengthens attack time)
manual trigger button
trigger input (for keyboard or other gate)
attack knob
decay knob
5v p-p envelope CV out
variable out with associated attentuator
LOW PASS FILTER (LP VCF)
1 audio in
1 audio out
3 CV ins
BANDPASS FILTER (BP VCF)
1 audio in
1 audio out
"q" (resonance) knob
3 CV ins
CONTROL OSCILLATOR (LFO = low frequency oscillator)
Tuning switch 1-3Hz, 3-9, 9-25 Hz
Tuning knob
5v p-p voltage out
variable voltage out
noise source audio out
VOLTAGE CONTROL AMPLIFIER (VCA)
0db audio in
3db audio in
1 audio output
3 voltage control ins
3 octave keyboard
glide amount knob
pitch (transpose) knob
2 trigger outs
1 control voltage out"
Ionic Performer on Craigslist
$10,000 listed on Craigslist while it's up. The post refers to Matrixsynth and Paulsop.com (aka Doktor Future) for more info. Hmm... I wonder if Doktor Future is giving his up. : )
via Brian Comnes.
HarriL - Escape (Live)
"Ok, you people requested that I make a video of creating a song with the Electribe MX. This is how I usually do it. This thing will be about 50 minutes long, so i cut it in 5 parts, each part is about 10 minutes long.
Gear used:
Korg Electribe MX for most of the stuff and a Novation K-Station for the bassline."
MOOG Minimoog Model D
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction."Moog Model D Synthesizer. Serial # 1943. Manufactured in 1972."
Waldorf Micro Q
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. Not the best shots, but I like them. : ) Something about the yellow and the translucent red knob. It's the thought that counts for these shots.
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Herbie Hancock jams with his Fairlight CMI
KORG X-911 Guitar Synth SN 271119
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"This is half an effects box and half keyboard. It is triggered by and processes
external signals. It has cool distortion plus "Synthe Wah" If the TB-303 is
"acid" the X-911 is "crack" It has external FM input, VCF freq. mod input, Cv/Hz
in's/outs, Trig in/outs. It has Attack Decay Attack(ADA) envelope & for the
filter just Attack & Decay. this thing is amazing you flip from a twisted
filtered input to the sound triggering a "303-ish" type synth. or for some added
"CHEEEZ" switch the balance the "preset" side where you can use or combine
bass,tuba(why?) trumpet, dist. guitar,violin, flute(oh boy!) this is a totally
isolated synth from the "wave" based side.pulse,square, saw. Well to sum up this
this is a very unique piece! Very "dirty" sounding. An LFO would be nice as well
as a resonance control (+ self-oscillating) It looks like half of a TR-808. very
organic and unpredictable. UNIQUE. great for processing drums, guitar and
twisted vocals. *** This is an analog box and an incredible sound mangler from
the Korg MS series dynasty. Basically it's a pitch to CV oriented synth with
some "preset" sounds on one side and a synth section on the other that can be
set up as a tracking VCO or external processor. The preset sounds are
surprisingly interesting and each has one dedicated knob (Tone or in the case of
the violin, attack). You can turn on each individually nad/or stack any
combination of sounds (Tuba, Flute, and Dist Guitar are nice together IMO). The
Synth side is basically a processor. Autowah, envelope follower stuff, waveform
distortion and more are available. There are various wave settings for the VCF
and agaiun each has one dedicated knob for tweaks (usually attach or decay). It
has the MS20 Lowpass filter (w/cutoff knob) You can also detune the presets from
the VCO to make pseudo stringz and such (very Adrian Belewish). Again this can
be set to track with senstivity via the synthwah or a separate velocity switch.
There are various settings for input to adapt tracking from guitar to synth to
theremin or whatever. Of course this is all relative as all these units glitch
like crazy unless you set them up *exactly* right. Running a drumloop into it
will make the most wonderous mistracking and rhythmic shrieks you've ever heard.
Add the portamento or screw with the tune knobs and it get's very twisted. The
CV/Gate in tracks perfectly which makes this a great simple monosynth as well if
you have a midi->CV convertor that runs Htz/vt. The unti has a lot of
flexibility but excels at thin reedy type sounds. ******* 1/4" jacks on back: CV
in and out (Htz/Vt Trigger in and out VCF in FM in Front 1/4": Input Direct
output Effect Interval + Portamento + hold + on/off Output"
via this auction
"This is half an effects box and half keyboard. It is triggered by and processes
external signals. It has cool distortion plus "Synthe Wah" If the TB-303 is
"acid" the X-911 is "crack" It has external FM input, VCF freq. mod input, Cv/Hz
in's/outs, Trig in/outs. It has Attack Decay Attack(ADA) envelope & for the
filter just Attack & Decay. this thing is amazing you flip from a twisted
filtered input to the sound triggering a "303-ish" type synth. or for some added
"CHEEEZ" switch the balance the "preset" side where you can use or combine
bass,tuba(why?) trumpet, dist. guitar,violin, flute(oh boy!) this is a totally
isolated synth from the "wave" based side.pulse,square, saw. Well to sum up this
this is a very unique piece! Very "dirty" sounding. An LFO would be nice as well
as a resonance control (+ self-oscillating) It looks like half of a TR-808. very
organic and unpredictable. UNIQUE. great for processing drums, guitar and
twisted vocals. *** This is an analog box and an incredible sound mangler from
the Korg MS series dynasty. Basically it's a pitch to CV oriented synth with
some "preset" sounds on one side and a synth section on the other that can be
set up as a tracking VCO or external processor. The preset sounds are
surprisingly interesting and each has one dedicated knob (Tone or in the case of
the violin, attack). You can turn on each individually nad/or stack any
combination of sounds (Tuba, Flute, and Dist Guitar are nice together IMO). The
Synth side is basically a processor. Autowah, envelope follower stuff, waveform
distortion and more are available. There are various wave settings for the VCF
and agaiun each has one dedicated knob for tweaks (usually attach or decay). It
has the MS20 Lowpass filter (w/cutoff knob) You can also detune the presets from
the VCO to make pseudo stringz and such (very Adrian Belewish). Again this can
be set to track with senstivity via the synthwah or a separate velocity switch.
There are various settings for input to adapt tracking from guitar to synth to
theremin or whatever. Of course this is all relative as all these units glitch
like crazy unless you set them up *exactly* right. Running a drumloop into it
will make the most wonderous mistracking and rhythmic shrieks you've ever heard.
Add the portamento or screw with the tune knobs and it get's very twisted. The
CV/Gate in tracks perfectly which makes this a great simple monosynth as well if
you have a midi->CV convertor that runs Htz/vt. The unti has a lot of
flexibility but excels at thin reedy type sounds. ******* 1/4" jacks on back: CV
in and out (Htz/Vt Trigger in and out VCF in FM in Front 1/4": Input Direct
output Effect Interval + Portamento + hold + on/off Output"
ARP Solus SN 451
Folktek Music Box
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
Remember this post on Folktek? Here's another item by them.
"The Music Box is a simple and primitive designed controller. A sequencer equipped with 18 banana patch points for controlling patchable analog synthesizers or any patchable music system. It is something of an artifact. Every switch, the cranking system, the panel, the triggers - all hand built.
The concept is simple. Turn the crank to activate switches and create a sequence...Each of the 9 switches has 2 banana patch cables associated with it. The Music Box is built into an extremely beautiful and very well built antique case (lab no. 107). We consider this piece a true usable work of art - designed as though it were locked away in a mad scientists attic for 100+ years and just now discovered."
Folktek website.
via this auction
Remember this post on Folktek? Here's another item by them.
"The Music Box is a simple and primitive designed controller. A sequencer equipped with 18 banana patch points for controlling patchable analog synthesizers or any patchable music system. It is something of an artifact. Every switch, the cranking system, the panel, the triggers - all hand built.
The concept is simple. Turn the crank to activate switches and create a sequence...Each of the 9 switches has 2 banana patch cables associated with it. The Music Box is built into an extremely beautiful and very well built antique case (lab no. 107). We consider this piece a true usable work of art - designed as though it were locked away in a mad scientists attic for 100+ years and just now discovered."
Folktek website.
EMS 16 x 16 Matrix Patch Bay
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
Sent my way via daddio of tapewarm.com.
via this auction
Sent my way via daddio of tapewarm.com.
Drum Machines
Title link takes you to a couple more shots of the Sequential Circuts TOM, Oberheim Drummer, Korg ER-1, and JoMoX Resonator sent my way via Brian Comnes."The TOM rocks - pitchable, reversible and stackable samples, real time over dub sequencing with auto-repeat ......and then you should hear what the M-resonator does to it - floor shaker par excellence"
Analog Systems Sound Samples
Title link takes you to a slew of samples of the Analog Systems modular with details for each.
John Duval - Hells Canyon
"This CD was recorded mostly on a Serge modular analogue music system with a little help from a few traditional keyboard synths. Most of the tracks were recorded all at once with little overdubbing and at least half the tracks were recorded as they were being composed with little or no rehearsal. No computers were used in the recording process but a small pro tools system was used in the final assembly just to put things together.The tracks that have overdubbings were eventualy mixed "live", that is, the mix was part of the performance."Title link takes you there. The full CD is available for streaming.
Anyware Sequencer
Remember this? Looks like it's taking shape. Title link takes you to more info on sequencer.de including a sample.
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Techman Modular
Title link takes you to a post on sequencer.de on Techman Modular. I can't see the image in the post or get to the Techman site myself, but hopefully you can. I'm guessing it's ISP problems on my end. I'll just have to try later.Thanks to Moogulator of sequencer.de for sending me the image for this post.
Here's the list of modules from sequencer.de (links after the hop):
Modules in Top Cabinet 2 (Left to Right)
1 x CGS 26 Analog Logic
1 x Equinox VC Phaser
1 x Triple VCA
1 x Sample & Hold & Slew Generator
1 x State Variable Filter
1 x Supperladder 3
1 x Control 3
1 x Octal Resonator
1 x Voltage Contolled ADSR/VCA
1 x Dual Lag
1 x CGS 29 Wavemultiplier
1 x Dizzy Power Distribution Board (mounted on rear panel)
Based mainly on Oakley modules designed by Tony Allgood at Oakleysound
& Homebrew P3 Sequencer DIY Version
NED Synclavier Videos
john mclaughlin
Interview of Stephen Lipson
YouTube via michthoo. Note this video is on the Synth History DVD on Strellis.com.
No title link. Videos above via the auctions in this post, via Failed Muso.
Interview of Stephen Lipson
YouTube via michthoo. Note this video is on the Synth History DVD on Strellis.com.
No title link. Videos above via the auctions in this post, via Failed Muso.
NED Synclavier
Looks like another NED Synclavier and components are on the bay. Title link takes you to the set of images pulled from the auctions below. Each auction is from the same seller, so I'm guessing they are part of the same system. via Failed Muso.
Synclavier II via this auction.
Synclavier II Digital Controller via this auction.
Synclavier II Monitor and Qwerty Keyboard via this auction.
Synclavier II drives, cables, and flightcase via this auction.
Synclavier II via this auction.
Synclavier II Digital Controller via this auction.
Synclavier II Monitor and Qwerty Keyboard via this auction.
Synclavier II drives, cables, and flightcase via this auction.
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