Title link takes you to shots via this auction.
Monday, September 03, 2007
Alesis Micron
Title link takes you to shots via this auction.* Industry-leading ION analog-modeling sound engine in a compact package
* 8 voices, each with 3 oscillators, 2 multimode filters, 3 envelope generators, 2 LFOs, sample and hold, and tracking generator
* 4 multitimbral parts capability
* Programmable step sequencer and arpeggiator
* Programmable rhythm sequencer for drum kits
* Dynamic realtime phrase sequencer
* Stereo buss effects, including reverb and 40-band vocoder
* 1/4" balanced stereo analog outputs and inputs with 24-bit conversion
* 37-key, synth-action velocity sensitivity keyboard
* 3 continuously-rotational 12-bit parameter knobs
* 2 assignable modulation sliders
* Pitch wheel
* Expression and sustain pedal inputs
* Compatible with ION programs
MOOG Sonic 6
Title link takes you to shots via this auction. Not the best, but you don't see these too often."I didn't realize when I got it that most of the first video game sounds were made with this synth, but you can definitely tell after playing around with it for a while. The thing I like most about this synth is the fact that you don't have to have it plugged into an amp to hear it. It has 3 built in speakers that can even take the fat low unmistakable Moog sounds.
The Moog Sonic Six is a 2-VCO duophonic synthesizer with a built-in speaker and a 4-octave, 49-note (C-C) keyboard. Each VCO can output sawtooth, triangle, and rectangle (pulse/square) waveforms as well as 2 "waveform generators." A "quality" knob adjusts the width of the rectangular waveform. White or pink noise is also available. The Sonic Six can be set for 3 keyboard modes; high note priority, low note priority, or duophonic. The Sonic Six can also be set to an alternate tuning across the keyboard (different interval between octaves of the keyboard). Portamento rate is controlled by a knob. The envelope section features a basic envelope, with variable control for attack and decay and a switchable release (follows decay) and sustain. It had a single VCF, low-pass voltage controlled filter. Two multimode LFOs are available. Their speed is independently variable and can be controlled by the envelope."
Sunday, September 02, 2007
MPC Electronic Music Percussion Computer
flickr by Rebel Droid.click here for the full size shot.
Go Dexy's!
See the MORE link below for more MPC posts.
Also, the answer to this post is finally in the comments. Apologies for the delay, but it didn't come in until now.
Roland MC 307 Smalltown Boy
YouTube via clictrg.
"Roland MC307
Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy Reconstructed on a Groovebox"
And the original:
Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy
YouTube via maddyj1980.
Redsound Darkstar
Title link takes you to shots via this auction. via SillonS.
Read review here
and listen to demos here,there and there
Yamaha CS15 in the Shower
via this HC thread where you will find a few more shots of the CS15 while the post is up. via BirdFLU in the comments of this post.
Yamaha CS15 Mods and Service Manual
* 24dB filter modifictaion /w switch for original 2 x 12 dB routing* extended LFO precision for high frequency range
* noise / external input routed to VCF2
Title link takes you there.
Yamaha V50 4-Op FM Workstation
Title link takes you to more shots sent in via Kwerk."The proprietary 720KB 3.5" floppy-drive went south four years after its purchase and the dealer asked $250 to replaced it! I searched for the drive's pin-out on the internet and soldered a flat-cable with matching pin configuration for a standard PC floppy drive. It's the same drive (with belt) used in SY-77."
Waldorf Edition Demos
A couple of tracks via Boele of Something Completely Different:"PPG2dotSCD.mp3
wolframslegacy.mp3
It's only PPG, Attack and D-Pole from the Waldorf Edition. But the real things are here too :)
PPG
WAVE"
Check out the Korg PE-1000 to the right of the Yamaha and above the Oberheim.
Devil Went Down to Jupiter - synth solo
YouTube via hamsterdunce, aka Dave of umop.com.
"Visit umop.com/parallax.htm for more music!
Here's another total and complete electro-bastardization of an American classic. This time I run "Devil Went Down to Georgia" thru the techno/prog wringer, with sincere apologies to Charlie Daniels. No vocals in this video, although eventually when I semi-formally record it I'll potentially add some vocoded bullshit (and hopefully leave out some of the flubs, too). For now you can hear it in its current state of already-too-stupidness!"
MFB SEQ-01 modular demo
YouTube via burstgenerator.
"MFB SEQ-01 triggering 2 LFO resets and 3 envelope generators. its being clocked off a PlanB Model-28 Tapper, then the SEQ-01 is sending LFO resets on two tracks and trigger envelope generators on 3 other tracks. thats it, no other modification sources. a Doepfer A-110 oscillator patched into an A-137 wave multiplier which runs into an A-105 SSM filter and finally to a PlanB Model-13."
ARP Quadra and OSCar
Not the best shots of either but you don't see these come up often.ARP Quadra via this auction.
OSCar via this auction.
sonthu1
flickr by watkins.philip.Purple VCO
Cool star knobs
click here for the full size shot. Title link takes you to a few more shots. I had a hard time picking shots for the post so I went with these three. Star knobs, bringing the modulars to bed and... Note the little tree/plant in the bottom shot.
Saturday, September 01, 2007
Polaris RAM IC Types
"You may find this information especially useful if you're having problems with your existing RAM: such as memory drop outs due to bad ICs, electrostatic damage, etc. Likewise, collectors—such as I—who wish to complete their Rhodes Chroma & Chroma Polaris setups with every possible accessory; might also find this valuable."
Title link takes you to the full article just posted on the Rhodes Chroma site.
Title link takes you to the full article just posted on the Rhodes Chroma site.
George Harrison's Electronic Sound
I'm finally getting around to reading Analog Days, The Invention and Impact of The MOOG Synthesizer. I just read about George Harrison's solo project, Electronic Sound which featured the MOOG Modular synthesizer. I read about the cartoon version of the modular on the album cover and decided to look it up. Here it. You can find a couple more shots on this site. Recording info:
Side 1: "February 1969 - Recorded at Esher in Merrie England with the assistance of Rupert and Jostick, The Siamese Twins. George - Moog Synthesiser"
Side 2: "November 1968 - Recorded in California with the assistance of Bernie Krause. George - Moog Synthesiser" Amazon links for each: Electronic Sound
Analog Days
Dave Smith on Keyboard TV
Title link takes you to the vids. When you get there, click on "NEW! Dave Smith" on the left. The Prophet '08 is covered.Update: Dave Smith and the Prophet '08 is also featured in this month's Keyboard Magazine. It's worth a read although they imply the Prophet-5 was the first completely programmable polyphonic synth. Doh! See if you can name the synths with polyphony before the Prophet-5. The Prophet-5 was the first at something related though.
IT'S COMING tb-666 death march tehemed promo
"the tb666 features "sample and hold your own" technology. camera sync still not fixed. tb666 still not done, but i was far enough along that i could not resist temporarily closing it up and taking it up to the studio to mess with it."
keybdwizrd - Moog LP and Korg EMX-1
YouTube via keybdwizrd.
"Having some fun with the Moog LP synthesizer and Korg Electribe EMX-1 groovebox."
Friday, August 31, 2007
Hammond B3 Miniature
via this auction
Sent my way via swissdoc.
Google translated:
"The legendary Hammond B3 with Leslie as Miniature model yardstick 1:5 The model was very detail-faithfully copied by me in approx. 70 of hour manual work. Sell this unique piece of collecting tank for fr.900. - at lovers." That would be roughly $745.
How Healthy Are Your Vintage Synthesizers?
Title link takes you to a great article by one of my favorite bloggers, James Grahame of RetroThing, on one of my favorite blogs Create Digital Music.
DSI Evolver
Title link takes you to shots via this auction. This one sent in and listed by cakeface. BTW, feel free to send your auctions in. The good shots will go up here and the not so good, on Matrixsynth-b. Even no image listing will go up on b as I want to offer that back as a service to you. BTW, if you do not want your named to be listed in the post let me know and I'll leave it anonymous. I figure listing the name offers a bit more reassurance the auction is safe.
Amdek PCK-100 Percussion Synthesizer
Title link takes you to shots via this auction."The Amdek PCK-100 has been likened to the Boss PC-2 Percussion Synthesiser and looking at pictures of the PC-2 it would appear to be identical in terms of controls at least and even down the the choice of font! Hmmmmmm. I have read that Amdek was the user-kit division of Boss. However, I have to say I have never done a side by side comparison of the PC-2 and PCK-100 so cannot say here that they are identical in sound characteristics. However I can say that this unit is capable of creating some of the deepest BOOOOMs I have ever heard from any piece of kit. It is also capable of creating some very odd off-the-wall synth percussion sounds as wel as more traditional synth drum sounds and all using true analogue circuity. This is proper cool, no messing.
Included in this auction are the original assembly instructions / user manual, which present detailed instructions for modifications to the circuit to add extra oscillator waveforms or additional modulation possibilities. This unit has NOT been modified so if you are so inclined you can bend it either using the suggested modifications or by going off piste in true circuit bending style."
via Hammy.
INFOSMASH Sample Packs
Via altemark in the Matrixsynth Forums:"Hi everyone. Just wanted to say that from now on i'll try to regularly publish sample packs of machines like casio vz-1, game boy, machinedrum uw, fr-777, roland sh-1, yamaha cs-15 ... single cycle, longer drones, synthetic drums - as well as reviews. check out INFOSMASH and add to your RSS feed!
To begin with there is a review and pack of the mam adx-1, as well as a quick overview of LSDJ for game boy. Love the machines! Obey the machines!
take care!"
TENORI-ON In Development Flick Set and Initial Pricing
Title link takes you to the Flickr set. It also looks like the price for the first run will be GBP 599 with free shipping, and will be a limited run in the UK. A straight conversion to USD would be approximately 1,200. The main production run should of course be less. Hopefully they will adjust the price down to something much more reasonable in the US. The unit will also run on double A batteries so one less wire to worry about.Product Demonstraion
You can find more info on CDM and Pixelsumo.
New Round of Matrixsynth Ts and More
MATRIXSYNTH T shirts are now available. You might remember the old shirt. These new ones meet my quality bar. The green is more of a Full Sail green but I like it. They are direct print, not heat transfer so they will last.
MOOG Polymoog
Click here for shots via this auction.
Moog Polymoog Synthesizer
Model 203A
Serial # 1145
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Moog Polypedal Controller
Model 285A
Serial # 1352PD
"Polymoog Synthesizer, The Moog Polypedal Polymoog Controller system, Polymoog Owner's Manual (excellent!), Polymoog Steel Legs and cross braces, 4 leg knobs, 2 cross braces screws and butterfly nuts, a spare "3" button for the programmer control matrix section, and extra heavy duty Keal Flight Case for Polymoog Synthesizer."
acid cat!
YouTube via lactatingwalrus. Sent my way via Mr. Array.
"what what acid cat kthx"
Update: And in cartoon form... a response vid via roberto:
Luke Vibert - I Love Acid
YouTube via maxb1989.
Synare PS-3
Title link takes you to shots via this auction.
The Synare 3 percussion pad is dynamic and level dependent. There are two oscillators. Oscillator one can produce noise or an adjustable pitch. Oscillator two can generate an LFO (called SLO on the unit) or an adjustable pitch. Either oscillator can be turned off if single oscillator operation is desired. There is a filter on the unit as well, with the following controls: Tune (filter frequency), Oscillator 2 level, Sweep, Resonance, and Decay. The final amplifier section has Volume and Decay time controls. The resonance in the filter section can be turned up to get self oscillation.FEATURES:
DYNAMIC CONTROL - The Synare 3 will act and respond like any mechanical drum. If you hit it harder, the sound gets louder. A softer strike will yield a softer sound. This dynamic action can also be applied to work other ways as well. The harder you hit it, the higher the pitch will shoot, or the brighter the sound gets. Perfect for accents.
SELF-CONTAINED - The Synare 3 is totally self-contained. No extra boxes, control panels or complicated wires or patch cords to worry about. Everything is in the drum, even the power supply.
BATTERY OPERATED - The Synare 3 is powered by two 9-volt batteries. No need to string extension cords or worry about AC. With a set of headphones or a small battery-powered amp, you can play your Synare 3 anywhere.
METAL HOUSING - The Synare 3 is housed in an all-metal shell. No need to worry about breaking or cracking the case. The Synare 3 is built to take it.
CONTROLS:Oscillator 1 - Pitch Source
TUNE: controls pitch of Oscillator in OSC 1 position
OFF: no function
NOISE: white noise source
OSC 1: turns on Oscillator pitch
Oscillator 2 - Pitch source and controller
TUNE: controls pitch of oscillator in OSC 2 position or speed of LFO in SLO position
OFF: no function
SLO: makes oscillator an LFO controller
OSC 2: turns on oscillator pitch (or higher speed LFO)
Filter - Sound modifier or source
TUNE: controls sound quality of an oscillator or tune (pitch) of the filter
OSC 2: controls how much LFO (Oscillator 2) affects the filter
SWEEP: determines how much pitch drop the Tune of the Filter will have
RES: controls sound quality of an oscillator or turns the Filter into a sound source
DECAY: determines how long it takes for the Sweep to effect the Tune of the Filter
Amplifier - Controls how the output will sound
DECAY: determines how long the sound will take to die out
VOL: controls the volume of the output"
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