Title link takes you to shots via this auction."Blondie: I found inside this set of musical instruments an interest note from Nigel Harrison ex “Blondie”, what show me that this set could be from Blondie’s band (see last picture)."
Friday, July 27, 2007
Blondie's Roland Juno-60?
Title link takes you to shots via this auction."Blondie: I found inside this set of musical instruments an interest note from Nigel Harrison ex “Blondie”, what show me that this set could be from Blondie’s band (see last picture)."
Roland SH-3
Just one shot via this auction. Note the other shots appear to have come from other auctions. Let me know if you know where this one came from.BTW, if you ever question the shots you see in an auction, just search for them in my flickr sets. Search for the model number, in this case SH-3. If you see the same shot, check the description in my flickr set. Each shot has a link back to the original post I put up. The original post in turn has a link to the auction I found it on. Click on the link and scroll down for the details including who sold and bought the item, how much it went for and when the auction ended. You can then use that info along with the info you have in the current auction.
And for the record I will never state whether I think an auction is legit or not as I have no idea. In this case I'm just calling out something I noticed and an interesting use for all the images I save.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
White Sequential Circuits Pro-One
Via customsynth.uk
Title link takes you to more shots.
Update: the case was done by synthwood, the white by customsynth. See the comments for more info. Before and after shots here.
Curved Air - Vivaldi
YouTube via Fusso.
Via Tony:
"At the 5.00 minute mark the VCS3 makes an appearance and there follows a minute and a half of total sonic hooliganism (only spoilt by the tropical fish). Absolutely mental!
and another version here
YouTube via malditaflorcita.
KORG M3 Videos by Stephen Kay
Title link takes you to them. Note the link is to part one and part two is in the menu to the left.
>Moogs in the Home<
And a Korg Lambda.flickr by zonkout.
MOOG The Source
MOOG Minimoog
KORG Lambda
Click here for the full size shot.
MATRIXSYNTH RULZ
A Matrixsynth by Cikira of the great Synth Sights. G.A.S.-heads know the questions. Here are the answers:
1. eight
2. all of 'em, times 8
3. yes, got that
4. those, too
5. monstrous!
Guess the questions in the comments.
Click the image for the full size shot.
Synthmonger
Synthmonger D.B.M. + P.W.M. + VC Delay + Fonzzai = Crazy!
"Here we have my current line up as of July.
Setup is as follows: Dual Bleep Machine (right side) running through a Fonzzai, then through a Pulse width Modulator, then into a Voltage Controlled Delay pedal. The left side of the Bleep Machine is, at times, controlling the delay speed on the VC delay pedal.
Unfortunately the sound recording is craptastic. I do plan on redoing all of these when I'm not so eager to sleep ;D
If you would like to purchase any of these, please head on over to noisefx.com, Ebay, or myself synthmonger@gmail.com for more information."
Synthmonger VOltage Controlled Delay External CV Demo
YouTube via synthmonger.
"This is a demonstration of my 10 step sequencer controlling the Delay on my VC Delay Pedal. These are for sale at www.noisefx.com through me synthmonger@gmail.com, Ebay, and more retail sites."
Title link takes you to more.
"Here we have my current line up as of July.
Setup is as follows: Dual Bleep Machine (right side) running through a Fonzzai, then through a Pulse width Modulator, then into a Voltage Controlled Delay pedal. The left side of the Bleep Machine is, at times, controlling the delay speed on the VC delay pedal.
Unfortunately the sound recording is craptastic. I do plan on redoing all of these when I'm not so eager to sleep ;D
If you would like to purchase any of these, please head on over to noisefx.com, Ebay, or myself synthmonger@gmail.com for more information."
Synthmonger VOltage Controlled Delay External CV Demo
YouTube via synthmonger.
"This is a demonstration of my 10 step sequencer controlling the Delay on my VC Delay Pedal. These are for sale at www.noisefx.com through me synthmonger@gmail.com, Ebay, and more retail sites."
Title link takes you to more.
ARP AXXE Orange
Title link takes you to shots via this auction. An Orange on Black while the last one was a Gold on Black. So... Was there ever a white AXXE? : )
ARP AXXE Preset Cards
via this auction."This is a very rare set of ARP Axxe Analog Synthesizer 2313 patch pre set card layovers. Lay the presets over the synthesizer to creat different sounds. This package contains patch charts for the following sound effects: Saxophone, Cosmic Thunderstorm, Playable Percussion, Klingon Phasors, Clarinet or Trumpet, Solid Led, Bird Calls, Automatic Wow, Tenor Nirf and Speedboat Race. Slip the chart over the control panel of the AXXE and set the controls in the positions shown by the red indicator markings. Some blank to mark your own sound. 18 cards in all."
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
PNW 2007
"The next Pacific Northwest Synthesizer Meeting:
(Is this the fourth year or the fifth year?)
September 29, 2007
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Renton Technical College
Building C, Room 111
3000 NE 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
A new economical modular synthesizer may be announced and demonstrated.
The now happily married Jim Patchell may come up again from SB. (We gotta do some serious string pulling.)
Too bad we can't talk Cynthia into visiting the Pacific Northwet with modules.
Bulgarian Pizza will be served at Noon as usual. (Please contribute $$)
James hair will be the color of Carbon111 this year.
I will post additional information on my website soon. The old information gets you on the right track.
Please RSVP with requirements.
Take care,
John
www.sound-photo.com
www.antenna-farm.com"
You can see images and videos of previous PNW Events here.
(Is this the fourth year or the fifth year?)
September 29, 2007
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Renton Technical College
Building C, Room 111
3000 NE 4th St
Renton, WA 98056
A new economical modular synthesizer may be announced and demonstrated.
The now happily married Jim Patchell may come up again from SB. (We gotta do some serious string pulling.)
Too bad we can't talk Cynthia into visiting the Pacific Northwet with modules.
Bulgarian Pizza will be served at Noon as usual. (Please contribute $$)
James hair will be the color of Carbon111 this year.
I will post additional information on my website soon. The old information gets you on the right track.
Please RSVP with requirements.
Take care,
John
www.sound-photo.com
www.antenna-farm.com"
You can see images and videos of previous PNW Events here.
acid round my house
YouTube via darenager.
"A groove from one of the tracks from my forthcoming album, I just felt the need for a quick jam :)
My FR-777 is one of a few purple face units which have a different sound than the more common black ones, the distortion circuit is less tame, also this one has some of the mods from the Future Retro website, it was once owned by Charlie Clouser.
Don't forget to subscribe and check out my other videos."
Life In Balance
Remember this post? Here are a few more shots from Life In Balance (and on MySpace).Juliana (art and light designer for Life In Balance) Try's her hand at the theremin at the Moog factory in Asheville.
Ami with Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls - Moog Voyager and Theremin Pro - EML 101 - Korg midi controller and more
Steve on Jamming on his Voyager
own reacTable #2
YouTube via okoman. I found this on the newly created AudioInsightWiki. There are a couple of other videos there as well, so do check it out. As it is a wiki you are free to add to the site. You can find more on Reactable via the MORE link below.
Synthesizers.com Q107 State Variable Filter
YouTube via AutomaticGainsay.
"Here is a brief demonstration of the capabilities and sound of the Synthesizers.com state variable filter."
Follow up to this post.
Kepler's Orrery and Gravity Simulator
Kepler's Orrery -- PhaseX: 2 Mutations
YouTube via simrangleason.
"Same world as PhaseX, but with mutation: every time a body hits the center square, its mass changes. Maybe larger, maybe smaller. If it gets small enough it becomes a point, and leaves a trail. Since mutation adds randomness, it comes out different every time. Here are two takes."
Be sure to check out the other videos by mousing over the bottom of the player when the video is over. Title link takes you to more info including and online Java version you can play yourself.
via CDM where you will find a little more info and another link.
YouTube via simrangleason.
"Same world as PhaseX, but with mutation: every time a body hits the center square, its mass changes. Maybe larger, maybe smaller. If it gets small enough it becomes a point, and leaves a trail. Since mutation adds randomness, it comes out different every time. Here are two takes."
Be sure to check out the other videos by mousing over the bottom of the player when the video is over. Title link takes you to more info including and online Java version you can play yourself.
via CDM where you will find a little more info and another link.
Pollard Syndrum
via this auction."Pallard International SYNDRUM CM analog drum synthesizer, its analog and in a clear case."
Kawai K5000s
via this auction
I just really like this shot for some reason. NOte the other K5000s in the background.
KORG Polysix
Title link takes you to shots via this auction.Note this one suffered from the infamous batter leak. If you have a Polysix and have not checked out the battery, do so. You can read more about the fix here.
Marsona
Another Marsona sleeping aid device. Click here for a couple more shots via this auction.
Not the best shots, so check out this post for a better one and some more info. Note the description on this one below states wave oscillators in addition to white noise makers. Anyone know what the "wave oscillator" is in reference to and how it sounds? Seagulls to go along with the ocean?
"Pair of vintage mid 70's Marsona brand Wave Oscillators/White Noise makers. One is a Marsona 1200 and the other is a Marsona 1220 both have been equipped with 1/4" Output jacks so you can plug these into pedals and amplifiers very cool synth sweeps and white noise wave machines."
Inside a Sequential Circuits MAX
Shot of the inside via this auction. Title link takes you the rest of the shots. Note this one is for parts only."Sequential Circuits Max analog synthesizer parts/chassis. includes 6 socketed CEM 3394 voice chips as used in the Max, SCI Six-trax, and Akai AX-60."
EML Synkey
via this auction
"Vintage Electronic Music Lab (eml) SynKey 2001 synthesizer. The eml synkey is a 44 note (f-c) 3 1/2 octave, programmable analog synthesizer has a total of 13 oscillators!"
MIDI Timing Redux
Title link takes you to an interesting article on MIDI timing including some tips, via Stretta."Every month or so a debate erupts on the analog heaven (and perhaps elsewhere) regarding personal computers and MIDI timing accuracy. The cycle is always the same: someone experiences some real or imagined timing inaccuracy using DAW software and concludes that all personal computers do not have acceptable MIDI timing.
Instead of propagating memes which may or may not be true, I suggest people test the timing accuracy of their system themselves. Like anything else with audio, it is all about signal flow."
BTW, while you are there, be sure to check out his Dissociative Fugue video. Really great stuff.
fotosis
Remember this post? Title link takes you to the fotosis blog where you can find more info on their creations. They have a new device featured in the video below. Note that it is up for auction as well.
Optically Controlled Synth / Ring Mod / Noise Maker
"Part One: This is actually three devices in one, its an optically controlled synth (Optical Theremin) a passive ring modulator and a square wave noise generator. Each individual piece can be used by itself or combined with the other sections to create a myriad of weird and wonderful noise. The ring mod. can be used to modify the sound of other devices (Laptop, guitar etc.) and you can use the on board oscillators as the carrier signal.
For more sound clips visit...
http://in.solit.us/archives/download/... and... http://in.solit.us/archives/download/..."
Optically Controlled Synth / Ring Mod / Noise Maker
"Part One: This is actually three devices in one, its an optically controlled synth (Optical Theremin) a passive ring modulator and a square wave noise generator. Each individual piece can be used by itself or combined with the other sections to create a myriad of weird and wonderful noise. The ring mod. can be used to modify the sound of other devices (Laptop, guitar etc.) and you can use the on board oscillators as the carrier signal.
For more sound clips visit...
http://in.solit.us/archives/download/... and... http://in.solit.us/archives/download/..."
Wooster Synth
Via Nathan."I designed the case and the keyboard controller, and built the synth around one of Ray Wilson's awesome Soundlab boards."
Title link takes you to more shots.
10 min jam with a NM1 raw no fx
Title link takes you to the sample on electro-music.com. Clavia Nord Modular.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Sequential Circuits Pro-One Modded
Title link takes you to shots via this auction."Regarding its insides, this Pro One is quite special in some ways:
- It has a Doepfer MCV-4 MIDI-CV interface built-in
- It has a modified Fatar CMK-37 Midikeyboard installed
As you can see on the pictures, the Pro One is in immaculate condition from the outside. While adding MIDI interface and MIDI Keyboard special care was taken to not modify the outside appeareance of the instrument. No extra holes have been drilled, all connectors utilize the existing jacks or holes. If necessary, all modifications can be reversed. From the outside this instrument looks like a perfect-shape stock Pro-One!
The modifications have been implemented with great care and make the Pro One quite powerful in a modern MIDI environment. With this Pro one you can:
- Play the synth via external MIDI-input
- Play the synth via velocity sensitive internal MIDI-Keyboard
- Use MIDI velocity to control Filter cutoff. There is a pot on the back to adjust modulation amount of Filter cutoff, so you still have the pot for Keyboard follow available independently - this is not possible on stock Pro-Ones
- Use MIDI aftertouch to control Frequency of second Oscillator. This is especially useful for sync sounds which the Pro One is famous for
- Use the internal MIDIkeyboard to record your performance on an external sequencer or use the Pro One as a small Masterkeyboard. I found it is a big difference if you play directly on a synth and record what you play or have to utilize a remote Masterkeyboard to play a synth via an external MIDI-CV converter.
- Forget also the trouble with J-wire keyboards, corroding contacts, uneven Keys and crappy feeling on usual Pro Ones. This keyboard lets you play the Pro one just like any other modern synth!
As a result of the modification the integrated Arpeggiator, Sequencer and CV in/out are not available anymore, I needed the ARP/SEQ switch to implement the Local on/off function and CV Jacks for the MIDI in/out. But since you have MIDI control anyways I believe there is no point of having these functions and connectors anymore.
The MIDI in and out jacks are utilized via using the existing CV jacks. A special cable is provided to convert from this jacks to standard MIDI connectors (see picture). All this has been done in order to leave the outside appearance of the instrument untouched.
Apart from that the unit has been calibrated to factory specs recently and works 100%."
Humanoid Sound Systems Scanned Synth Pro
"Scanned Synth uses a unique new form of synthesis inspired by advances in digital music theory. It is designed to create rich complex digital tones and fantastic sound effects, while using simplifed controls and traditional synths techniques such as filters, lfo's and effects.Perfect for biting metallic growls, movement filled pads, and weird modular-like sound effects, ScannedSynth Pro provides a unique sound that is constantly changing and new every time you press a key. Featuring a revolutionary synthesis engine, combining the powers of both Physical Modelling and Wavetable synthesis, with simplified controls and full MIDI automation, ScannedSynth Pro is both simple and complex, powerful and easy to use."
Title link takes you there
ULTRA EXPELIENCE / Hataken
YouTube via htkn.
"music : improvisation performance with analogue synthesizers by Hataken. photo slide is include his performance and his instruments for live performance. ending is with some CD covers of his albums and joined. thank you for checking it!"
Interview of Hataken directly below. Note this is the same video in the interview.
Hataken Interview
Back on March 31, I put up a post on Hataken, a Japanese DJ artist who primarily uses analog synths. At the time, Shane Chisolm, the manager of Don Juan Dracula mentioned Hataken was working on a remix version of DJD's "Take Me Home". Shane asked me if I'd be interested in doing an interview with Hataken, and I thought why not. It would be interesting to hear his perspective on the world of synths as a live DJ artist. The following is the result of that interview. Note, this is a long one. You will want to use page down to scroll through. If it is too long for you, I recommend reading one or two questions each time you visit the site. Each DIY item below would typically have been a separate post. There is a lot of interesting stuff here. That said, I start with an introduction followed by asking Hataken how it all started for him. Note the focus is primarily on synths as this site is about everything synth, and Hataken delivers. The gear he has both worked with and designed to meet his specific needs is overwhelming. There's also an interesting interlude on experimenting with frequency counters to produce specific frequencies of sound known to have healing properties, and of course there is a bit of the age old discussion of digital and analog.
Before we start the interview, I want to thank Hataken for taking the time out for this, and I want to thank Shane for suggesting it. It's a fascinating history of a DJ synth artist with interesting perspectives that I'm sure I will come back to over time. Be sure to check out the video and link to more at the end. And of course be sure to check out Hataken's website.
1. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
LABELS/MORE:
Alternate Controllers,
Delta Music Research,
DIY,
Eventide,
Future Retro,
Highly Liquid,
Metalbox,
MOTK,
SynTom,
Ultimate Sound,
Wavemakers
Modusonics MOOG Modules
"All reissue modules are newly manufactured, based on vintage Moog Music Inc. Buffalo, NY design, and are hand-built and calibrated to meet or exceed original factory specifications. All newly designed Modusonic products are compatible with all vintage Moog Modular products. Modusonics reserves the right to change specifications without notice."
Title link takes you there. Note Modusonics was originally named MOOG CE. The owner, Michael Bucki renamed the company when Bob Moog sought the name back. You can read more about this and the infamous Minimoog Model E in this post. Note the Model E or Donimoog was manufactured by Don Martin of MOOG Music Inc., not Michael Bucki of MOOG CE.
Pictured is the 904A Voltage Controlled Low Pass filter.
At the MOOG Factory
Via Steven:"Recently while on tour my group Life In Balance visited the Moog factory in Asheville NC. Besides the gigs this visit was just a real highlight for me. The people at the Moog factory were very warm and gave freely of their time. Later Chris Stack, Linda and Cyril Lance from Moog came to our gig then Cyril joined us for an after show beer or two. How wonderful is that!
Thanks for a great Blog I visit it a few times a day.
Steve Sciulli Life In Balance
http://www.lifeinbalancemusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/soundhealer
Steve with the Voyager and the EWI4000s both going through a Powerbook running Live6"
Bottom shot is the MOOG Voyager Prototype.
SuperBird- In the Studio
YouTube via neutronemission.
There is some ARP String Ensemble in the first minute of the vid then it's all guitar.
"SuperBird, a Youngstown, Ohio-based band comprised of Joe Shelby, Bryn Zellers, and Andy Conrad at Excello Recording in New York, late June 2007. A behind the scenes look. Hugh Pool produces."
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