via this auction. Note the seller has a ton of other up for auction. I'm just grabbing the screens of a few I find interesting.
Friday, November 09, 2007
Univox Mini-Korg Service Manual
via this auction. Note the seller has a ton of other up for auction. I'm just grabbing the screens of a few I find interesting.
Vember Audio Short Circuit Free Sampler
"Sampling is supposed to be funPrior to shortcircuit it wasn't as fun as it could be.
Shortcircuit was created as a reaction against the ongoing trend where software samplers are being designed with the primary intent of library playback. It is intended for people who, like us, consider a sampler to be a musical instrument in its own right, and not just a way to emulate other instruments. It has been a very high priority to make sure that adding and editing individual samples is as fast and logical as possible.
The sample hierarchy in shortcircuit allow you to place samples directly at the highest level of the multi, without having to deal with instrument hierarchies and patches. Want to add a sample to your song? Just drag & drop the sample into shortcircuit and you're ready to go. Samples can be put in groups for multi-sampling and kit-building, but the complexity is only there when you need it.
let your ears be the judge
Sound quality is of highest concern, and shortcircuit uses very high-quality interpolation to ensure that your samples sound as good as the source material, regardless of the pitch you play them at. All filters & effects are calculated at the precision required for them to sound the way intended and oversampling are used when required to prevent aliasing.Shortcircuit was designed to sound great, all other concerns have been secondary. But don't take our word for it, download 'shortcircuit free' and find out for yourself.
...and the toys, don't forget the toys!
Each voice in shortcircuit features two filter-slots, and the selection isn't limited to the traditional pick. In addition to the regular lowpass/highpass/bandpass/notch & peak-filters and variations thereof there is an array of filter algorithms (not strictly filters in the traditional sense, but called so because of their location in the audio path) including distortion, parametric/graphic/morphing equalizers,bit-reduction/decimation, gating, limiting, slew-rate distortion, ring-modulation, frequency shifting and phase-modulation (better known as FM). The selection even includes analog-style oscillators that you can mix with the sample."
[link]
NuDSP Mod271
" Mod271 pronounced as "Mode" (the 271 being a play on Euler's constant) is really a DSP playground with unified audio/MIDI support and functionally is supposed to exist somewhere in between Reaktor, reacTable and Reason (although this isn't the case quite yet). I will refer to Mod271 as M271 throughout the documentation.This all started out as my own personal frustration with clumsy knobs and sliders in current use by most audio software. I wanted to have an intuitive interface with variable resolution control built-in. The entire interface is rendered in 3D, so you can zoom in and out with the mouse wheel. Zooming in on a node will give you more precise control over its position, zooming out does the opposite.
Really I wanted an environment where there is no different between MIDI or audio signals, so an audio effect will work the same with a MIDI signal. Also I wanted an integrated way to handle envelopes, something that has a direct and visual connection with a node, this ended up meaning the removal of the GUI all together, there is only one interface for everything :) PCs are fast enough now to make this happen.
I'd like M271 to end up as a total modular environment where you can easily make performances just as easy as a synthesizer or effect.
Some cool features include:
* ASIO/MIDI support
* built with portability in mind, a mac/linux version shouldn't be terribly difficult.
* everything is a full audio-rate signal which means you can do DSP type stuff to say a MIDI stream.
* there is a VSTi version in the works but it is still pretty unusable in a general case.
* every node can be automated with unlimited control points and automation takes place right in the 3D environment.
* nodes can influence any amount of other nodes or switched into a singular state.
* all signals are drawn at audio rate and with full hardware acceleration, although this can be disabled.
* the entire environment is rendered in 3D.
* radial and linear influence modes are supported for every node.
* all envelopes and motion are completely sample accurate, meaning you can make an oscillator out of an envelope.
* over 25 node types, of course this is going to grow.
* Python node type that will allow easy extensions.
* and most importantly it's fun! "
Click here for more including the download. Via CDM.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
Vintage Computer Festival: The rare, historic, and bizarre
Click here for a video on CNet covering this year's Vintage Computer Festival. The Con Brio makes an appearance at about 2:09 left.
via James Grahame of the excellent Retro Thing.
Two Studio Pics via Scott Metzger
I spy with my synth eye...Yamaha CS80
Prophet VS Rack
E-mu E6400
? You fill the rest
ARP Avatar - 6 videos
YouTube via 123synthland. Up for auction here. Note there are six videos in this set.
"We deal in vintage synthesizers, but you already know that. :) Here's the ARP Avatar we've currently got up for sale. The Avatar is essentially a keyboard-less version of the ARP Odyssey that was designed to be played by either a guitar or a CV Gate instrument like an old vintage keyboard with 1 volt per octave and gate outputs or an analog sequencer.
These days most people use them with a MIDI to CV converter or a guitar. These are pretty rare. They're often without the guitar pickup or their guitar circuitry isn't working right. This particular one was tested with a guitar, works well and comes with the hard to find guitar pickup as well. This series of video clips features the Avatar, with occasional help from a few other items we're unloading - a Roland RE-201 Space Echo, Roland SH-101 Blue and Oberheim Mini-Sequencer. All of the sounds are coming from the Avatar in all except 1 video where the SH-101 is patched through the filter together with the Avatar's oscillators. The reverb and delay effects are courtesy of the Roland Space Echo and any sequences you hear come from the Oberheim Mini-Sequencer and/or the SH-101. Several of these videos show just the ARP triggering itself, without a sequencer. Enjoy, and email me anytime at minime123@onebox.com"
The ARP Ensemble Organ
There was some discussion of the ARP Ensemble Organ on AH.From Ivan:
"I finally found the photo!? Took me a few hours of digging through back copies of Musical Merchandise review.? It is from the August 1974 issue and was shown at the June 1974 NAMM show: link [pictured]
So what David has is the same unit that was called the "Arp Ensemble."? Evidently it was sold with a Pro Soloist to make it a three-manual organ per the letter I got from a dealer ages ago: [link]
While searching for this info I also found a pic of the rare double-keyboard Mellotron: [link]"
Previously from Dave Hillel Wilson of the New England Synthesizer Museum had to say:
"It helps to remember that the ARP String Ensemble IV was really the Solina, manufactured by Eminent and rebadged by ARP. I bought a Pro Soloist a few years back from someone who told me it was the top keyboard on an organ. I played this organ and it sounded amazing, so I bought it for the Museum. It is called the Eminent 310, and is similar to the 310 U used by Jean-Michel Jarre."
images mirrored here
Update via Milo Johnson in the comments:
"That "double keyboard Mellotron" looks to be the Mellotron/Novatron Mark V prototype, and the year would be correct for it. There were 28 or 30 units made before the company finally folded. The Mellotron Mark I, Mark II, and SFX Consoles were all double-keyboard models as well, and there were an approximate total of 500 two-manual Mellotrons made in the early days. Fast forward to nowm when both Mellotron and Mellotronics are offering or developing new two-manual Mellotrons."
CONN Electric Band
Images and audio sent my way via Brian Kehew of The MOOG Cookbook.All WAV files hosted on Twango.
download here
Presets
Presets 2
Bass and Drums
Variable Sound
More images
Update: Some words from Brian Kehew:
"It's from CONN - the same people who sold trumpets and saxes to kids in band class. But I think it's made by Lowrey - just a hunch. It has a lead mono synth with two oscillators, sounds very much like an ARP Soloist or Moog Minitmoog. One of the preset settings is "variable" and you have some adjustments you can make in the sound, the others are all presets you see on front. On the left is a set of black keys that do the bass note and chords. The bass tone 9as you hear) is HUGE and super deep. It plays a simple bass line when you start the drum machine. There is a cool beatbox, typical 70s one. And my favorite feature is that it can all run through the spring reverb inside - 3 settings from minimal to underwater! I love the fake wood grain stuff.
I've only ever seen three of these; the two others were one my friend Roger Manning (of Moog Cookbook) has, and one other I sold to Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo."
Mellotron Protector Muff
currently up for auction on VEMIA."a sort of padded leatherette bondage coat with loads of big buckles which fastened round an M400 in transit."
ODW Lawnchairs
YouTube via bkricoODW. sent my way via Romeo.
Our Daughter's Wedding. "Lawnchairs video filmed live at the Peppermint Lounge in New York City, 1982"
Spot the synths.
Octopus - 3 Videos
YouTube via teheruranu. Sent my way via Xavier. Be sure to watch all three videos. The last video is an excellent tutorial or descriptive video of the second video.
"The official demo video of the Octopus Midi Hardware Sequencer" Note there are 3 videos in this set.
MC-909 // Virus // Equipment test: Electro Stylee
YouTube via siedgey (click for more after this one). via Nusonica. This one takes a while to pick up but it does.
"Hi guys,
Well...I finally bought the synth of my dreams. I got the old Access Virus Classic for an amazing price. Hooked it up, wired all my gear through a mixer and my Behringer Tweakalizer, hit a few buttons and this is what came out.
It's not really a tune - more me messing about with a two bar loop, but hey, thought I'd upload it anyways.
Comments welcome. Thanks for watching. :)"
Oberheim OB-8
YouTube via staticforce31. via Nusonica.
"Just a quick video of me messing about on my Oberheim OB-8. Please excuse the rubbish playing (and noisy keys) but hopefully this will give you an idea of the sounds you can coax out of this beast."
Moog Little Phatty and Jordan Rudess - Oscillator Sync
YouTube via MoogMusicInc.
"Jordan demonstrates the powerful sonic and expressive uses of oscillator sync. Visit www.moogmusic.com for more info."
Fran and His Balloon Organ
YouTube via inflatableminute.
"Episode #11 - Addi interviews Fran Holland of Berkely, Ca. who built and plays an organ made with balloons."
DSI Prophet '08 and Some Facebook Notes
Nice image of the Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 via Goran posted on Matrixsynth Facebook where you can find more general synth shots. Unfortunately you do have to log on like MySpace to see them. Not my rules. I haven't been on Facebook much lately so if anyone has been sending me messages or posting stuff I apologize for not being more receptive. I'll try to check the site more often. BTW, the best way to get me to post something of course is to send me an email (contact info is on the bottom right of the site). Only synth specific stuff goes up - in general you have to be able to identify the synth or synths via site or sound.
There is also a pretty cool video featuring a Doepfer modular running through a Plan b Model 12 by Adam Somers posted to the Matrixsynth Facebook group here (log on required again). Does anyone know if you can embed Facebook videos on other sites? I couldn't find the embed code. If so I could start posting some of the better videos I find here.
ILIKEITTOOTOO- Keyboard Zip Pouch- Hearts
flickr by [m]ichellelikesittootooclick here for the full size shot.
You might recognize the flickr name from this post. It looks like the zippered pouches have gone from just keys to synths. You know you want one.
EML 100
images via this auction
"Electrocomp EML-100 - 1 of 100 made, blue precursor to the EML101 1972/73 EML-100 VINTAGE BLUE FACE MODULAR SYNTH. VERY RARE INDEED.. So rare in fact ,only 100 of these were produced.These were designed for educational use for the school system and became popular with lots of musicians."
Kaossilator
YouTube via rc10t3. via this auction.
"Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer.
The next innovation in the highly acclaimed line of Korg DJ tools has arrived!
The KAOSSILATOR is a new pocket sized instrument that packs Korg's world renowned synth sound along with innovative performance features into an ultra-compact unit. Anyone can instantly play musical phrases by simply tapping or sliding their finger across the KAOSSILATOR's touch pad -- no previous skills required! The KAOSSILATOR is a portable, travel friendly device that runs on batteries, so you can have fun creating music anywhere your life takes you, with seemingly endless possibilities."
MAESTRO USS-1
images via this auction. There is a nice dog in the set."This is a large (22"x11"x9") analog box with six effects: Wave Form, Filter, Sample & Hold, Phase Shift, Envelope and Sub-Harmonic. There are six rocker switches color coded with eight sliders on the front panel. The sounds on this unit are simply excellent, very desirable for studio applications. Lush and warm sums this unit up well. The waveform creates a classic fuzz that I like to stack other effects on to. The sub-harmonic combined with the phase is very, well ..... 'Bucketheadesque?'"
Update via Brian Kehew of The Moog Cookbook in the comments:
"These were built by Oberheim, before Oberheim made their own synths..."
and 7ate9:
"not russian but tom oberheim!
as to whether they were built before oberheim made gear under the oberheim brand, I'm not sure as I've seen the maestro ringmod pedal with both maestro and oberheim labels on it. anybody has some history on this?"
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
GForce String Machine to include the Yamaha GX1
Macaixa noticed this image and the following blurb after clicking through this post.
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A teaser of something that should appear in a VSM add-on pack. This instrument is a true rarity and something that we were truly privileged to play, let alone record."
If you look at the image of this post you will see that is the Yamaha GX1 programmer. For those that don't know what the GX1 is, it's the precursor to the Yamaha CS80. More massive, more coveted and much more expensive. Note the Virtual String Machine is sample based with some effects including filter:
The sounds from 17 classic and rare string machines
Over 2.5Gb of data
66 individual sample sets
49 notes, each individually sampled and looped
Dual Layer & Split Keyboard capability
Vintage style Ensemble & Phaser effects
Filter section with Lowpass, Bandpass & Highpass modes
Two Envelope Generators
Pitch LFO
Dynamic control including filter aftertouch
500+ Patch library
"?
A teaser of something that should appear in a VSM add-on pack. This instrument is a true rarity and something that we were truly privileged to play, let alone record."
If you look at the image of this post you will see that is the Yamaha GX1 programmer. For those that don't know what the GX1 is, it's the precursor to the Yamaha CS80. More massive, more coveted and much more expensive. Note the Virtual String Machine is sample based with some effects including filter:
The sounds from 17 classic and rare string machines
Over 2.5Gb of data
66 individual sample sets
49 notes, each individually sampled and looped
Dual Layer & Split Keyboard capability
Vintage style Ensemble & Phaser effects
Filter section with Lowpass, Bandpass & Highpass modes
Two Envelope Generators
Pitch LFO
Dynamic control including filter aftertouch
500+ Patch library
Carrion Sound Suitcase Modular
modules include a bunch of DIY, Catgirl Synth (CGS), rene schmitz's MS20 clone vcf (3080 based), buchla , ring mod and tight morph lag from harry bissel, BLACET,and more. Click here for each module listed with a shot and details. Be sure to check out the rest of the site for more.via cakeface
Interlock TurboDX1 Memory Expander
images via this auction, via Loscha."The DX Turbo 1 Memory Expander is a very rare and essential accessory for anyone who owns a DX7, DX5 or DX1. Use it to store your programs for live work so you don't need to drag your PC along, or use it to back up your latest sonic creations. Functions like RAM1 cartrdiges and is like having 20 RAM1 cartridges at the push of a button.
It can hold an incredible 20 BANKS of either 32 Sound Memories or 32 Performance memories for a total of 640 sounds or performances.
I am including a CD-ROM containing over 200,000 voices for the DX7 and other 6 operator DX/TX synths. This is my own personal collection which I have bought, found, downloaded, acquired and compiled over the years. It is pretty well organized and I believe it represents a fairly huge and comprehensive collection of FM sounds. It also contains various software and documentation.
Some of the contents include the entire VRC Cartridge Set files from 101 to 112. DX7 IIFD VRC 1001 to 1003. The original factory voices for the DX7, DX5, DX1, TX802, TX7, TX816 and literally thousands more. I doubt you'll find a more comprehensive and well organized collection anywhere."
Twin Musical Tesla Coils playing Mario Bros
YouTube via megavoltmeister. via Nusonica.
"Twin Solid State Musical Tesla coils playing Mario Bros theme song at the 2007 Lightning on the Lawn Teslathon sponsored by DC Cox (Resonance Research Corp) in Baraboo WI.
The music that you hear is coming from the sparks that these two identical high power solid state Tesla coils are generating. There are no speakers involved. The Tesla coils stand 7 feet tall and are each capable of putting out over 12 foot of spark. They are spaced about 18 feet apart. The coils are controlled over a fiber optic link by a single laptop computer. Each coil is assigned to a midi channel which it responds to by playing notes that are programed into the computer software. These coils were constructed by Steve Ward and Jeff Larson. Video was captured by Terry Blake. What is not obvious is how loud the coils are. They are well over 110dB If you look at another You Tube video which is from a different angle, you can hear the echo off the building and get a better idea of how loud it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JScc2plLQOI"
MFB Synth Lite II, Elektron Machine Drum and TR-505
Link:
http://stamba.free.fr/Stamba_-_MFB_Synth_Lite_II_with_Elektron_MD_and_TR-505.mp3
MFB Synth Lite II
Elektron MachineDrum
Roland TR-505
via stamba on the Matrixsynth Forum.
http://stamba.free.fr/Stamba_-_MFB_Synth_Lite_II_with_Elektron_MD_and_TR-505.mp3
MFB Synth Lite II
Elektron MachineDrum
Roland TR-505
via stamba on the Matrixsynth Forum.
Cantos Music Foundation
Cantos Music Foundation is the largest synth museum in Calgary Alberta, Canada. Brandon Smith who works there, sent in the following.
"I work at the Cantos Music Foundation (The largest and as far as I know only keyboard museum in Canada) in Calgary Alberta, and thought I'd send a few Pics of interest., The modular system is a Delta Music Research system which started off as a local Calgary company. That double minimoog belonged to Patrick Moraz (of Yes), The Apollo and Lyra were Keith emmersons at one point, and as far as I know the only ones ever made, and the one that looks like a franken-moog is the prototype of the multimoog. Well, keep up the good work!"Thanks Brandon! Click here to see the full set of images.
Blinken Park
YouTube via stretta.
"A demonstration video of my 'Blinken Park' Max patch which produces a random LED pattern on the monome 256 and MIDI notes."
Music application starts about 1:40 into it. Note the Analogue Systems French Connection based on the Ondes Martenot.
Freakshow On The Dance Floor
YouTube via ftgworld. MOOG Memorymoog and Minimoog as well as an SCI Prophet 5.
ARP Avatar and More
images via this auction.Be sure to check out the seller's other auctions for much more - tons of rare items.
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