Sunday, October 14, 2007
the cure - a forest - amsterdam 1980
YouTube via drewsboo. Maxi-Korg 800DV.
And the original video:
YouTube via Zombified.
You can find the Cure's Play for Today featuring the Roland RS-09 here.
Klee 2 sequencer
YouTube via timsynth.
"Short overview and demo of the Klee 2 sequencer for analog synthesizers. This is a DIY project and the video was shortened for YouTube...Enjoy!"
Electrocomp EML-400 Sequential Synthesizer Analog Sequencer
YouTube via 123synthland.
"We deal in vintage synths, so we get to play a lot of fun toys. But you already know that. So... Here's the EML Electrocomp-400 we just put up for sale. It's an analog sequencer with 2 sets of 16 faders x 3 and a built in 2 oscillator analog synth with a multimode filter and ring modulation. Enjoy, and email us anytime at minime123@onebox.com"
Vintage Tandy Techco Toyz
YouTube via tardis454.
"Here's my 1978 Radio Shack Tandy Toy organ. I added a line-out to it, and it's sequencing through Pro-Tools..."
Sequential Circuits Prophet-5
images via this auction"Rev 3.3 w/ MIDI and 120 Memory Patch Expansion
Links to some great info/resources on the P5:
www.stcroixstudios.com
Synthchap
users.telenet.be"
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Yamaha IC Data Book
via Loscha:"Chip Pinouts for all the customer Yamaha chips, and some other generic chips (4000 series, op-amps, etc) from the Yamaha devices listed below (as well as some PA equipment which is much less exciting). One page of the index didn't scan into the book, but, they are in a sensible easy to follow order, which is clear from the cross referenced matrix of chip vs device that follows. The original book is A5, double sided, and was bound with a clip. I was able to unclip it and feed it into the multi sheet feeding scanner at work. I am very happy to be able to share this with the world, as I don't think this book would have seen much distribution outside of Yammy service circles. I'm estimating the date to be 1981, but, if anyone knows, please let me know! You can mail me directly to loscha@gmail.com, I'd love to hear from anyone who enjoyed the book, or found it really helpful or educational!
CS5 CS10 CS15 CS30 CS30L CS50 CS50 CS60 CS80 CS20M CS40M CS15D
SK30 SK10 CP10 CP10 CP20 CP30 CP70 CP70B CP80
YC10 YC20 YC30
YC25D YC45D"
Link to scan of IC Data Book: [PDF]
Roland MKS-80 Jupiter-8-ified
MKS-80 updated with a Jupiter-8 color scheme. click the image for a larger shot. via Ross
Moog Archives October 2007
click here for the flickr set.
Pictured:
-Bob with Leon Theremin (left) and Bob with Roger Powell (right)
-Theremin
-Original Modules
see the flickr set for the full size shots.
Friday, October 12, 2007
MOS-LAB 914 Filter Demo
via Sebastian:"I would like to inform you about a new MOS-LAB module : 914 Fixed Filter Bank. It's a wonderful module, very impressive! The original Moog's 914 design uses passive cells based on inductors and capacitors; but nowadays it's too difficult to find these inductors. I had replaced the passive cells with active filters."
Demos:
Analogue Preservation © Minimoog arp2600, VC3, CS80, CS-80,
YouTube via LF0. sent my way via stefan.
"Terrible picture and I go on a bit - but hear me out, if you love synths you should appreciate it.
Analogue Preservation © is a 12x16inch book based on the design and ergonomics of the analogue synthesizer. It was shot on a Hasselblad phase on for optimum detail. The idea and realization was a collection of synths that reveal all the specifications in the photograph rather then being listed in text.
The book and idea is complete and copy written.
I'm in talks with a few publishers but they are not really known for this sort of book, so if you like it and know someone - here is my website - it has better quality examples.
www.timmantle.com"
Yamaha cs50 CS-50
YouTube via LF0.
"bad sound, bad picture I know - it was shot on a mobile, better then nothing though right???? The Yamaha CS-50 was born before the CS-80, it is half a CS-80 without a ribbon controller. Although half the size it is 1/10th the price...of course one voice is out of tune."
Buzz-R Electronics
"The goal of Buzz-R Electronics is to make it easy for artists to get their hands on exotic soundmaking devices for very little money (by renting). These are mostly one of a kind devices that can turn any sound upside down, inside out and scattered around the room. We also offer workshops on how to use the devices, hardware hacking, etc.. If one likes the sound making devices enough I hope to be able to support the artists who are making these one of a kind devices by selling their work."[link]
mpc500 for the IPhone
Note this is not an official Akai product."A Native iPhone Application replicating the Akai Mpc-500 Drum Machine/Sampler. Future goals are to have a complete studio of audio production applications. Application is in EARLY development stages as of now. Beta release planned @ mid Oct. 2007"
click here for more info. via failed muso in the comments of this post.
Synthi Dreams
via x-rayEMS Synthi 'A'
EMS Synthi 'AKS'
EMS Pitch to Voltage Converter
EMS Random Voltage Generator
EMS Cricklewood Keyboard
How to make synth bass tutorial - 101
YouTube via nickeax. via Nusonica.
"Please note that this video is intended only for beginners. I myself am new to this and I am simply showing some things that I've found. Have fun with your synths!"
One more by niceax. This one was done before the above:
Moog Minimoog first play!
"I now have one! I am not an expert keyboardist and this is recorded with a Dell XPS webcam. I don't have my proper camera at the moment..."
DSI Evolver - tweaking parameters
YouTube via Analogger.
"I just got the Dave Smith Instruments Mono Evolver Keyboard (MEK). It has some really nice sounds...what I did for this video is pick one patch and twist some knobs while the 16-step sequencer triggered away. The Evolver has some awesome analog patches, ambient textures, and cool digital hybrids. For this exercise I wanted to see how rude and agressive I could get the Evolver to sound. I zeroed in on the display screen so you could see the parameter I was tweaking and how it was affecting the sound. I wish you could hear how it sounded in stereo and thru my studio monitors...but this will at least give you a perspective on one aspect of this very versatile synth.
I included some video clips documenting various adventures I've undertaken the past few years. Much of it includes explosive devices, burning instruments, and an occasional "this is going to turn out bad" encounter with a leather clad nymphet."
Modded x0xb0x
images via this auction, via SillonS."Mods I did:
Hardware:
- Increase Env Mod Range
- Increase Accent Range
- Increased Filter Low End
I also tried out the Bass Boost and Resonance Boost mods but I didn't lilke the sound it provided, too far from the original, so I took them out. Matter of taste i guess.
Software:- Firmware SokkOS
(this one brings lot of new features like Loop Mode, Play backwards, Step-edit when playing in edit-mode, Pattern rotate, Save To, Pattern restart, Live Edit and many more. A must have)
Of course you can still load the original or other third party fimware via USB"
MOOG Modular 952 Keyboard Controller
images via this auction"This is the duophonic keyboard that was often sold with the portable systems"
Charles Cohen / Color Is Luxury and the Buchla Music Easel
click here for more shots sent my way via Kenneth R. Jackson. Kenneth played a show this past Tuesday and one of the acts on the bill, Charles Cohen / Color Is Luxury, had a Buchla Electric Music Box."
BeatPhone
"BeatPhone is the first beatbox application for the iPhone. Aiming to be a “studio in your pocket”, it is still in an early stage of development. Are you ready to take your little studio in your pocket?"Features & Notes :
* 9 one-shot pads,
* 6 loop-pads
* Samples in “any” format : WAV, AIFF, …
* Output at 44.1kHz, 16-bits
* Up to 256 samples polyphony
Future…
* Strudder pads (stop previous playback and start again)
* Metronome, BPM detection on “tap”
* Loop stretching
* Record samples and live mixes
* Landscape sequencer
* Tactile effect box
More info and the download here. via CDM.
A couple of vids of BeatPhone still in beta:
BeatPhone : A beatbox for the iPhone
BeatPhone : A beatbox for the iPhone
YouTube via b0nkb0nkb0nk.
Plan B Model 15 on felix inferious
click here for some words on the Plan B Model 15 by felix inferious.
ALESIS ANDROMEDA A6 ANALOG SYNTH
YouTube via GCom67.
"A short demo of the ANDY A6 with some photos and music I made with the synth. featuring some of my fav classic sounds from the board. enjoy!"
PAiA 4700 Modular
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
images via this auction
"PAiA started selling Modular Synthesizer kits in 1972 with its 2700 series. The first ones, model 2700, used buttons for keys. They were followed by the 2720 which came with a keyboard. The series 4700 modulars came next with an improved, quieter design."
images via this auction
"PAiA started selling Modular Synthesizer kits in 1972 with its 2700 series. The first ones, model 2700, used buttons for keys. They were followed by the 2720 which came with a keyboard. The series 4700 modulars came next with an improved, quieter design."
Thursday, October 11, 2007
PPG Wave 2.0 for Auction
via this auction. Note this is the rare Wave 2.0, not the 2.2 or 2.3. See this post for more info on the 2.0.The seller also has a MOOG Memorymoog and Fairlight CMIIx as well as other items up for auction.
A MOOG Modular Find of a Lifetime
This one in via joe. You can find the rest of the pics and discussion on this VSE thread. I mirrored the shots here for when the thread goes to limbo. Images and the find via badhatharry, who had the following to say on the VSE post:"Hi. First time listener and caller. I joined this forum because I discovered my work had a modular moog sitting uncovered in storage. I talked my boss into letting me get that thing up and running. Today my co-worker (Jacob) and I (Drew) pulled the thing out of storage, ran an air compressor through it, set it up in an empty office, and got it up and running with no maintenance. The pots and switches are all pretty dirty, and will need to be hit with some contact cleaner, but I was able to get the two keyboards and ribbon controller running. I've never used anything like this before (I'm more of a crappy guitar player), but am looking forward to learning how to use this thing.
Here is a list of the moog's components:
2 Keyboard controllers
1 Ribbon controller
1 950 B Scale Programmer (does this tune the keyboards? I know, not really "tune," but for all intents and purposes?)
3 901 ABB Oscillator banks
3 901 VCO
2 904 4 channel mixers
2 960 sequencers
2 962 Sequential switches (no idea what these do)
2 panels of something called "Multiples" with two banks of 4 1/4" jacks. Also have no idea what this does.
2 961 interfaces (no idea about these, either)
1 914 Fixed Filter Bank
1 905 Reverb Unit
1 904 B Voltage Controlled High Pass Filter
1 904 C Filter Coupler (don't know about this one, either)
1 904 A Voltage Controlled Low Pass Filter
3 902 VCA
3 911 Envelope Generators
1 911 A Dual Trigger Delay
1 912 Envelope Follower
Trying to get the sequencer up and running, but when I assign a tone to a track, all it does is pop when the sequencer gets to that track. It's a pretty loud pop. Anyone know what might cause that? Is it just dirty?
Sorry for the long post, but a lot on information to get through. Will update with shorter posts as I figure out how to use this thing."
"It was purchased new, and if I'm reading the codes on the components right, it was made in October of '69."
"I work for the Buck Owens Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, Ca. They know exactly what they have with this thing. It took a while to get my boss to let me mess with it. They tell me that this was the second one shipped. The first one was sent to Wendy Carlos."
lauflicht|drums
via Kash:"lauflicht|drums is a html, javascript and css based drummachine. It features a 16step sequencer with 7 tracks and stereo samples of the classic tr606. It uses quicktime to play the WAV samples.
future features will be:
- complete js-code rewrite into a sequencer-class structure
- creating the html structure by JS while loading
- loading screen
- adjustable tempo
- accent or volume control for each step in a track
- volume control for each track
- better samples (e.g. 808 samples with decay & tune control)
- mp3 sample format for bandwith savings
- caching
- oh/ch muting each other (hard)
- import and export patterns
- 32 step patternlength
- serverside coding based lauflicht|player for playback and generating mp3 file of the pattern/song
- saving live jams, replay them with lauflicht|player
- bassline track (sample based), 2 octave scale
but for now, check out lauflicht|drums available @ http://www.frischglanz.com/lauflichtdrums"
Synthi Waveforms
Synthi Waveforms 1
Synthi Waveforms 2
YouTube via wetdragoon.
Update: I added Synthi Waveforms 1 above. My YouTube feed missed it for whatever reason, so here it is.
Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus - short speech test
YouTube via retrosound72.
"short vocoder speech test, only german language. sorry. more info about the VP-330: www.retrosound.de"
Arturia Mini Controller for Analog Factory
click here for a video on the Arturi Mini Controlloer for Analog Factory on Sonic State. The video was taken at this years AES. Note the controller is made by CME China.
Musikmesse 2007 Shots
click here for some shots of the previous Musikmesse by jesuspark. Pictured here are the John Bowen Solaris and Arturia Origin.
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