Saturday, January 06, 2007
Roland Teaser
Roland Teaser for 1/18/07, NAMM, is up. Title link takes you to it on the Roland home page. There are three flashes of what looks like the hardware. I grabbed two but couldn't get the last. 
Update: you can see some more stills in this HC thread. The last shot I tried to grab was a slider. Also someone suggested it looks like the coming MV-8800 with color screen, which makes sense as the video states the revolution will not be in black & white.
Europa Upgrade - Roland Jupiter 6
J saw the "jupiter guts" post and it got him thinking about the Europa upgrade. He did a quick search on my site and noticed I didn't put up a post on it yet. He's right! It's been out since before I started the blog and I haven't come across a reason to post it yet. So... If you haven't checked it out yet, do it. In short it a major update to the Jupiter 6 adding additional arpeggiator modes, MIDI CC for all sliders and knobs, and a whole lot more. Title link takes you to Synthcom Systems, Inc., home of Europa and more. Thanks goes to J for this one.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Philips PCM100
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.No details in the auction. If you know more about this, feel free to comment. One more item to look out for at garage/tag sales...
Doepfer A-100
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.A-190 MCVS Midi to CV/Sync interface
A 161 Clock Sequencer
A 160 Clock divider
A 150 Dual Voltage Controlled Switch
A-110 VCO Standard Voltage Controlled Oscillator
A-111 VC02 High End Voltage Controlled Oscillator
A-138 Mixer exponential
A-120 VCF1 Low Pass Filter
A-141 VCAADSR Volatge Controlled Envelope Generator
A-140 ADSR Envelope generator
A-180 multiples
A170 SL Dual Slew Limiter
A-145 LFO
A 148 Dual Sample and Hold
A-117 DNG Dig.Noise / 808 Source
A 114 Ring Modulator
A-125 VCP Voltage Controlled Phaser
A-147 VCLFO Voltage Controlled LFO
A-126 VCFS Voltage Controlled Frequency Shifter (Bode pitch shifter)
A-121 VCF2 Multimode Filter
A 132 Dual VCA
A-131 VCA Exp. VCA
Cyndustries "WAR & PEACE" BUG OFF Update
Remember the bug off? Title link takes you to the submitted tracks. You can listen each and vote!
Via Cynthia:
"Entries are Closed - Voting is Now Live!
"Oh, the Humanity!"
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Voting Ends this Monday Night January 8th,
& Winners announced Tuesday January 9th.
~May the Best Bleeps Win~!
Cynthia
Aleatoric BUG MUSIC Competition
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Via Cynthia:
"Entries are Closed - Voting is Now Live!
"Oh, the Humanity!"
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Voting Ends this Monday Night January 8th,
& Winners announced Tuesday January 9th.
~May the Best Bleeps Win~!
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Mixed Modular Demo
Saw this one over on the HC forum. I asked J3RK if I could post it and he gave me the clear. For more check out this HC thread as well."SPLAT
Everything is timed to a single square wave LFO (with lots of splitters coming out of it)
One sine wave output from an uncalibrated Model 15. (calibrating tomorrow) Pitch is modulated by an envelope to make a kick drum. This is routed through one channel of the Quad VCA module.
The other model 15 has a saw wave going to a Miniwave using a fairly crunchy digital waveform, and then into the Boogie Filter. This is routed through the second channel of the Quad VCA.
I have a sine wave coming out of my Filthy Filtre (at self oscillation) going into one of the CV controls of the Dalek Modulator. This is going to the third channel.
The VCS module is slewing the signal of the wheeeppeeeepp sound, and opening and closing the third VCA channel. I've got everything routed to everything else for FM control (VCOs, Filters, etc.)
Basically the thing is playing itself, and I twist a few knobs here and there...
Anyway, the point of the post is just that I find it interesting how much you can do without sequecers or keys, or just when you take things away from yourself and say "create with this..."
Edit: Forgot, the reverb and delay are from my TC M-One-XL. No other effects were used."
I put it up on Twango so I could embed it here. It's also available directly via J3RK and backed up here.
Drumfire
Click here for shots pulled via this auction.
Details:
"The Drumfire DF500 has 5 separate individual synth that have individual trigger inputs and Audio outs.
Each channel includes: Sensitivity (for input sensitivity), Oscillator decay, Noise decay, Sweep, Pitch, Osc/noise Balance, Volume and Pan. Plus each channel has a "click" button to enhance the attack of the signal.
You can either use the 3 touch Pads included with the auction to attache to a normal rum kit or any other surface to instantly turn it into a huge Analog drum machine.
Each synth channel can also be triggered by any audio signal so it can be sequenced or triggered by any multi channel sound card and programs like Abelton Live, ProTools, Cubase, Cakewalk and any other audio program and hardware capable of multi outs
This thing kicks the pants of anything Roland or Tama ever made with way more flexibility.
You can even route one output into another channel input to create huge overloaded subs and crashing snares
The Machine includes 3 touch pad triggers although as mentioned you can use any audio signal including Mics or any other audio trigger. This machine has been used but loved and is in perfect working condition"
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Vote for Moogy!!!
Update: Moogy jumped up to 626 votes! But... the dang chinchilla is up to 1218 as of this update. If you haven't voted, vote! It's easy, seriously. No logon, nothing. You just click her radio button and click submit below. That's it. Two seconds depending on how fast you click and scroll.
Remember Corkyburger's Moogy?
Title link takes you to the "Fuzzy Wuzzy Modo Contest: The Fuzzy Finalists on Gizmodo."
Go put in a vote for our little Moogy mascot! It'll only take two seconds and it would be pretty cool to see Moogy as the winner on Gizmodo. Synths are underated on Gizmodo so let's get one up there.
Do it, it'll make you feel good. : )
via Rick.
Update: I just voted and Moogy is in 2nd place currently at 261 votes to a bunny. The bunny is at 697 votes. Go out there and vote. We can't let a Synth cat lose to a Nintendo bunny with a stylus in its mouth!
Update via corky burger: "just listen to this groovy music that Moogy makes!" [link]
Come on people, vote for her! Moogy needs you!
Update: For anyone that actually cares, correction: it's a Chinchilla, not a bunny. There is a Chinchilla bunny, but this is actually a Chinchilla Chinchilla. ; )
Roland EG-101
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Anyone know roughly how many of these were made? I rarely see them for sale. I was hoping you'd eventually find these for a couple hundred or less. I always wanted to get one for my daughter. Yeah that's it, for my daughter. : ) Something about the built in speakers and the tilted panel always made me want one, but never at the original prices.
Audio Damage Replicant Released
Features:» Tempo-based delay and looping effects, from 1/128th note to an entire measure.
» Six independant randomization controls, for subtle changes or extreme aleatoric madness, including a global randomize button.
» Our unique "Hold" feature, to store a random sequence you like.
» Resonant low-pass and high-pass filters that change over time.
» Pan position that changes over time.
» Two separate direction modes, for entire events or individual repeats, with randomization.
» Full MIDI Learn for hardware control of every parameter. (VST only; handled by host in AU version)
Title link takes you there.
Yamaha MM6 Mini Mo
As in mini Motif of course. Reminds me of the Yamaha CS2X.Technical specifications
Key sounds from the Motif line of synthesizers
Real Time Knobs for controlling filter and EG
Built-in grooves
Performance Mode
Cubase LE software included
Specs and image via gearjunkies.
Ctenophonic ~ This Bend - Casio SK-1 Track
Title link takes you to Ctenophonic ~ This Bend where you'll find a good gritty Casio SK-1 track. I'm guessing the butter helps it go down.
DJ Jaz in the Studio
flickr by Sander van Zoest.
So that's why Waldorf went with the big red knob.
Title link takes you to more. Some good knob rock climbing shots for the squirmish. ; )
Kymaworks - Richard Lainhart
"These recordings are taken from a live radio performance on April 7 2006 at WDFH in Ossining, NY, hosted by Treavor Hastings. On the different versions of "Cranes Fly West," I play electric lap steel guitar processed by Kyma. On "One Word" I play the Kyma with MIDI faders. "The Tiger's Dream" is for Haken Audio Continuum and Kyma."Title link takes you there. Be sure to track back to the root for more including a section on Caroline Meyers.
Previous Kyma posts
Sequential Circuits Prophet 600
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. Do check out the shots of this one. I've never seen one this clean before. Details:
# Includes power cord and CD with manuals, schematics, sysex patches, tape dumps and more
# Serial Number 842
# Revision 6.0.8 ROM (upgraded to latest)
# First MIDI synthesizer
# All switches, potentiometers and key contacts meticulously cleaned
# Switches and pots work with ease and feel like new
# Rubber key contacts fully cleaned, deoxided and rubber conditioned
# Newly made wood sides by SYNTHWOOD.COM
# New stainless steel screws installed
# The Buy It Now price is $1000, but I will review ALL offers.
# Shipping in the USA is $35, airmail to Europe is $110
Synthwood Minimoog Case
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Synthwood
Update via the comments: "Just a note that this is actually our 'template'. We've currently got a maple and a black walnut that are being made and once those are finished the pictures will look much better."
M-Audio MIDI Controller?
"Dit zou een "midi" controller zijn voor het programma Torq van M-audio maar je zal er ook programma's als ableton mee kunnen aansturen."Can anyone translate this or know what this is? I see MIDI controller, Torq, M-audio, and Ableton. I did a quick search on Torg and M-Audio and I get this. I didn't seen anything on the m-audio product page that looks exactly like this, but I've been known to miss the obvious in the past.
Whatever it is, I like the lights. Via synthforum.nl.
Update: It's M-Audio. It was also up on Music Thing. I'm still catching up for the day folks... Also via Synthbaron in the comments: "Engrish to American English translation:
"This is a MIDI controller for the Torq program from M-audio. It can also be used with Ableton Live"
"Nothing has been announced besides this picture. It looks like it will be indroduced in January at NAMM""
Vintage Planet
Title link takes you to Vintage Planet, "your last resort for parts, manuals, books, sounds and more..." It's also home to synthforum.nl. Hmm... I recognize this image. : )
The Packrat
Solorb's Pro-One Page
Title link takes you to Solorb's Sequential Circuits Pro One page with images and mods. I knew about the mushrooms and Buddha but not the "Tibetan writing for the mantra: Om Mani Padme Hum" on the PCB. Pretty cool.
Acidlab Bombass
YouTube via electronicvibes
"Improvisation for showing to you Bombass Acidlab played by my Future Retro Mobius. No samples only synthesis, with Monomachine, Machinedrum, Raveolution309 and Bombass"
Previous Bombass posts
Previous Future Retro Mobius posts
Previous Monomachine posts
Previous Machinedrum posts
Previous Rave-o-lution posts
Clear DSI Modwheels for your Pro One
If you remember this post, Stephen of Synthwood mentioned that Dave Smith would be providing clear Modwheel and case enclosures for Synthwood to use in their custom Pro One wood cases. Well, it looks like they are in! Here's a link to one up for auction.
Previous Synthwood posts
midnight modular
YouTube via Cray56.
Via ross healy:
"Livewire Vulcan and Dual Cyclo, Plan B Complex VCO, Dual Processor,Heisen Gen, Doepfer Spring Reverb, Doepfer Extreme Filter, Serge Mixer, Serge TKB"
Clavia ddrum Racks
Title link takes you to a few shots sent my way via Eric Frampton. You can read more on the ddrum and other earlier products here.
NUSofting
Title link takes you to NUSofting, home to a number of soft synths including some a bit more esoteric like HarpTime, a Harp simulator, and Peti, a harmonium / accordion simulator. There's also your bread and butter synths, effects and more.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
TAMA DS200
No title link, just this one shot via this auction.I haven't seen one of these before. According to the auction, this is a "2 channel oscillator DS 200 Analog Drum Synth." If you know more feel free to comment.
Previous TAMA posts
Update via the comments:
"I own one. It has 2 oscillators, which can be triggered by an audio signal via the front jacks (there are no jacks of any kind on the back). The unit is supposed to replicate a kick drum, and it comes reasonably close, in a 1970's washed out fashion. It does not kick hard, but it does have a ridiculously long decay setting. It also makes those disco bloops and bleeps you've heard so much of. Where this thing really shines though, is in making noise. It has a long 'sweep' knob, coupled with a 'tone' and 'decay' knob that can make a sound go from growl to scream in a very guttural way. If your familiar with Wolf Eyes, they use it on just about every track."
Roland System 100m-191-J
No title link. Just this one shot via this auction.I haven't heard the System 100m referred to as the 100m-191-J. Anyone know what the 191-J is?
Note this is another item from the Stephen St. Croix liquidation.
Other items here.
Update via the comments: "well, took a 1981 roland catalog and it seems they only mention the 191J (as 5 modules rack, the 190 being the 3 modules ...)"
Oberheim OB-SX
Click here for some pics via this auction.
Note this has the blue pinstripes. There was an earlier version with gray like the OB-X.
I've heard both that you can and cannot swap OB-SX boards with the OB-Xa. If you know, feel free to comment. The OB-SX was basically a preset OB-Xa with minor editing capabilities. Going left to right you have: Volume (knob), Auto Tune (button), Hold (button), Chord (button), Unison (button), Portamento (knob), LFO Rate (knob), OSC 2 Detune (knob), Filter Frequency (knob), Amp/Filter Attack (knob), Filter Decay (knob), Amplifier Release (knob), Pitch Bend/Mod Lever: OSC 2 Only (Switch), Narrow/Broad (Switch), Up/Down Octave (switch).
Seiko DS-250 Additive Synth
Remember Dave's Seiko DS-250? Looks like there is one up for this auction.No title link. Just the two shots. If you are considering picking this up, do check out Dave's DS-250 page. I'm using the term "Synth" lightly.
That's a Yamaha DD55 in the background.
MOOG Sonic Six
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Details:
"This is a very rare Moog Sonic Six synthesizer. It's the only one I've ever seen thats completely functional (even the speaker) and also has all it's knobs, slider caps and switch covers. I also have a copy of the service manual incase you would ever need it. This is one of the later models that have the Moog filter. Also has an audio input so that you can run things through that great filter. Duophonic synth. Two LFO's (which can be combined), Two Oscillators, Ring Modulator, White and Pink noise, Contour generator (with bypass) and a mixer section. I accept paypal and shipping will be $40. Feel free to ask any questions! Pretty good cosmetic shape too considering it's 33 years old!
Two LFO's (Syncable or individual), Two Oscillators, Ring Modulator (with the ability to use external audio as one of the carriers), White and Pink Noise, Envelope Bypass for drones, built in speaker, portamento, Duo-phonic, The ability to do other keyboard scaling... Can sound very Minimoog like as well.
From the web [if anyone knows where this is from let me know and I'll update the post]:
The Sonic Six is an old, simple, and rather interesting machine. It's an outgrowth of Moog's expansion in the early seventies, when it took over a smaller company called Musonics, which made a synth called the Sonic V. Moog took the Sonic V design, updated it with more Moog-like features and released it as the attache-case-mounted Sonic VI.
It is an early duophonic portable synthesizer. It has some modulation capabilities not found in other small Moog models, and the sound...due to the odd filter design...actually has more in common with something like the Oberheim SEM modules* (That is true of the early Sonic Six's, before Moog put in the classic Moog filter into the sonic 6. This one has the classic Moog filter). However, rather simple VCA envelope and VCF filter sections make this an easy synth for any user.
Not commonly seen, they were actually rather durable devices and used ones generally (if proper care was taken of them) are found in good working order. It was designed for home use so it is light and portable and has a built in amplifier and speaker. It's a budget Moog synth that is probably more obscure than useful these days. But it has been used by Freddy Fresh, Stereolab and Spectrum/EAR."
Roland TR-808
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Another item from the Stephen St. Croix liquidation.
Other items here.
Orban Stereo Synthesizer Model 245 E
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. There aren't any details on the synth's capabilities in the auction. If you know more feel free to comment. I'll surf the web after I'm caught up with my posts.Another item from the Stephen St. Croix liquidation.
Other items here.
Update via the comments:
"patent
I have one, it's pretty cool, just Simple phase notching. Like the stereo spread plug that comes with logic"
Also I found the following info off of an old auction after searching:
"Here's a very well cared for Orban Stereo Synthesizer model 245 E. Takes a line-level mono input and synthesizes a stereo output.
Orbans are/were known for great sound quality and build quality. This one is from a studio that went all digital. The studio's loss is your gain! Nice analog 'warmth' to it. Well cared for in a rack it's entire life. Works flawlessly. Controls include:
Stereo / Mono switch
Dimension Low
Dimension High
Seperation
Gain"
Also found a current auction. for this advert:
Oberheim Mini Sequencer
No title link. Just the shot via this auction.Another item from the Stephen St. Croix liquidation.
Other items here
Oberheim Synth Amp
Trip, never saw one of these before. Love the OB-1 styple knobs. Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. This is part of the Stephen St. Croix liquidation. You can see the other items here. More posts coming up. I'll only be grabbing the synth related stuff for posterity so be sure to check the rest out as well.Some details
"This Auction is for one Oberheim Studio amplifier. It was owned and maintained by the late Stephen St. Croix. This man took the very best care, if not better care, of every thing he touched, and for the most part is in great shape, having been used. www.stephenstcroixgear.com for more insight on Stephen St. Croix IMPORTANT NOTE TO BUYERS! I am selling these items for the estate of the late Stephen St. Croix, who had a huge amount of musical and studio gear. All of it will be listed for sale on eBay. Please check back every week for additional listings of approximately 12 items per week."
The Hellers - Creative Freakout
Found this one on the always awesome Retro Thing. Title link takes you to wfmu.org. When you get there, do a find for "Hellers" and you will get to the album. There is an mp3 icon on the top right where you can download the retro show. Do check out Retro Thing for more "Free Retro Music Every Day in 2007!"
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