Yamaha QY70 Oooooooh!

YouTube via zamisers7k.
"Not my first synth, but my first baby. knobless I might add."

ARP 2500 modular sequence

YouTube via polyvoks.

"the fantastic king ARP 2500 playing with 2 vco's / 2 filters / 1 vca / 3 env & the sequencer"

Ken Stone and MFOS DIY Modules

Two pics via Mitchell Sigman of Celebutante, and Keyboard Magazine. You might also remember Mitchell from these previous posts.

"I have a .com system with modules that I've built from Ken Stone and Music From Outer Space PCB's, and I just finished doing my own silkscreening for the panels (I'm not that good at it yet though... you can see some glitches). I did all the artwork in Photoshop. I got the "tic mark" patterns for the knobs from yusynth.net, who has a lot of his own .com style art on his site.

Here is a single panel with both a Ken Stone CGS31 Digital Noise module as well as a CGS RR Real Ring Modulator (my system needs some passive attenuators to make the ringmodmodule more useful)."





Update: one more image via Mitchell.

Banana Modular test 4

YouTube via synthmonger. "osfompsfeompfseopm"

Banana Modular test 1


Banana Modular test 3

Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer Bass

YouTube via Porcu68. "Preset Bass Patches from Waldorf Blofeld and Photos."

Roland Juno-60 and MD-8 MIDI DCB Interface

images via this auction

MOOG The Source

images via this auction

Analog Suicide - GIVE THIS WOMAN AN OSCILLATOR...

click here for AnalogSuicide a new analog gear oriented blog by Tara Busch. You might remember Tara from these previous posts.

"Welcome to my brand new dot on your radio wave...Analog Suicide!! It is dedicated to all things wild & wonderful in the world of analog & vintage gear as well as the newest, coolest developments on the digital side including software & sound design.

Hosted by me, Tara Busch, this blog welcomes creative approaches from all aspects....it stems from a personal fascination with how other artists create & to learn more about this beautiful and aesthetically & sonically stunning world of instruments & machines...

Please send my way your wildest , oddest finds ...circuit benders & synth scientists!! MIDI controlled Tesla Coils & Fairlights!!! EMS synthis, MS-20's & OB-8's!! Odd pedals, Guitar synths, Filters, triggering devices, & theremins!!! Films & clips are most welcome as well as links & pictures & stories!"

Be sure to check out some of the contributors. I'm subbed and looking forward to what comes in.

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flickr by ignasiTudela

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OHM SWEET OHM.,.,.,.,

flickr by industrial drawing (click through for more)

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analog synthesizer buchla

YouTube via emssynthi100.
"259 and 261 with 250. i met DON and these modules are actually the ones from his own system since he didnt have any ready to sell he was kind enough to let go some of his system. thanx DON"

Simmons sds7 Pwnd again by the 909

YouTube via MADRRRRR.

"This time i'll show again how different the sds 7 reacts to changes in the accent of the 909. Later on i use the same pattern and scroll through some sds presets.

Very nice wet towel snares. That will slap around your ears.
Lovely hihat type of hiss. Raw claps en snares with nice noise
And that instant raw noise sound of Reese - Funk, Funk, Funk ... Or Lil Louis Video Clash type of sounds

Enjoy ...

( Next up is sampling the sds sounds with my sp1200 and beat the hell out of it .. but that's later ) "

Jean Michel Jarre and his Instruments

YouTube via Sharpblue.
"Small clip of JMJ talking about the Instruments he used on Oxygene."

Alesis Micron Song FM Sounds

YouTube via Gtechture.
"Hi, This is a song I created in Setup mode. I made all patterns and sounds used in this composition. All patches utilize the microns frequency modulation capabilites."

Waldorf Blofeld

YouTube via Porcu68.
"Problems with waldorf Blofeld. Others can not be showed. For instance freezing patch selection menu."

Yamaha CS-15 Drone Sounds

via altemark on the Matrixsynth Forum.

"The CS-15 is a pretty flexible analog synthesizer, thanks to it having two of everything - except for the one LFO (which goes up to 1000 hz - fast!). The envelopes are fast and snappy, though not as powerful as the ones on the lesser model, the one-oscillator CS-10. But you can not demand much more from such a cheap and still well built synthesizer. Of course you are left wishing for some features - for example it is lacking in inter-oscillator modulation, no cross-mod, sync or the likes despite two oscillators." click here for the full post including mp3s on infosmash.

The LinnDrum II

Looks like BoomChick will now be called the LinnDrum II. Images send my way via Aaron.
Some info via this VSE thread send my way via MG (note the images are from this month's Future Music magazine):

"LinnDrum II
So no BoomChik but the name now is the LinnDrum II!

Article is in the new Future Music with nice pics (it looks quite different from the Boomchik pics):
2 versions of the new Drum Machine to be Launched:
1 All Digital with Sample playback
2 Digital and Analogue (IE version above but with 4 Voice analogue synthesis-and Evolver type bits and pieces) and 27 extra knobs

Some details:
OS emphasises usability and realtime performance
MPC and 808 style programming on 16 sensitive pads
16 MB flash RAM expandable by compact Flash
Pitch-space synthesis on analogue side
4 outputs plus 4 Analogue outputs (on analogue model)
2 Audio Inputs for processing etc
USB/MIDI in/out
Various processing options and its own individual 'sound'"

Sequential Circuits Pro-One: Protus tweak

YouTube via humanaftertaste.
"Protus tweaking out a vintage analog synth: Sequential Circuits Pro-One. Recorded directly to an Aardvark 24/96. Download the audio in high-quality 128 Kbps (MONO) here"

modular 3

YouTube via klangschrauber.
"i try to make different drumsounds and a synthline with only 2 VCO and 2 VCF only by modulation. this is fun :-)"

analog synthesizer oscar

YouTube via emssynthi100.

Kaossilator Solitaire 5

YouTube via denka51.
"The drum solo of tempo 300 that uses only PGM95."

x0xb0x 227

images via this auction

"modifications from the original specs:
* On/off switch added to back
* Custom face made by a member of the x0x forum
* Rear panel painted with durable black wrinkle paint
* Interior connecting wiring done with wires rather than flimsy ribbon cables included in kit
* Bass boost mod


From the site:
The x0xb0x is not just another MIDI-controlled TB-303 clone. x0xb0x is a full reproduction of the original Roland synthesizer, with fully functional sequencer. The sequencer can be programmed just like the original 303 and can be used to control other synthesizers via any of its various output formats. 128 banks of track memory and 64 banks of pattern memory are stored in onboard EEPROM, no battery-backup is needed!

- MIDI in, out, and thru
- DIN Sync (in or out, selectable)
- CV and Gate (1/8" jacks)
- Audio: headphone, mix-in and line-level out (1/4" jacks)
- Knobs: Tuning, Cutoff, Resonance, Env Mod, Decay, Accent, Tempo, Volume
- Waveforms : Square, Saw
- Computer Controlled: Can save/edit stored patterns and tracks via USB
- 16 step sequencer
- Storage: 128 patterns, 16 tracks saved on an EPROM chip
- Random mode: fill a pattern bank with random notes
- Keyboard mode: act like a monophonic MIDI keyboard"

Zurich DIY Festival Video

click here for the video. via sequuencer.de.

Pictured: Robot playing guitar.

Club Of The Knobs Ensemble Generator and Bode Shifter

COTK Ensemble Generator and Bode Shifter

Click here for more info

via sequencer.de

Waldorf Blofeld Images

via jurij.es.a.szakkor of audioworks hungary:

"in case you have a chance to measure the already wrapped gifts beneath the x-mas tree and the box dimension is 453mm(w) x 226mm(d) x 100mm(h), chances are high santa brought to you a waldorf blofeld! ;)
the package:

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the blofeld looks handsome,
built like a tank (just like any other waldorf synth):

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quick start guide and the disc containing the v1.00 and an emergency firmware, the soundsets and the manuals in .pdf format:

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the disc looks kinda sony playstation2 black, hardly readable on pc. might be due to extreme scratches and dirt... (waldorf crew, switch to another disk duplicator service please!)

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the lcd looks sexy:

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my first "bug report"... they printed "50 voices" on the cardbox. ;)

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Roland MC-4

via this auction, via beermaster.

"The Classic Roland Digital Sequencer designed to work with CV and Gate signals from Analogue synths and Modular systems. This provides four independent channels of Gate, 2x CV and MPX (outputs for each channel) with the tightest timing around. This comes with a copy of the original owners manual and runs on 240V. It works perfectly and is in great shape but missing one of the toggle switches for the 'Sync' function - this doesn't affect the use of these functions as its easy to operate the switch with a pen or a screwdriver."

BTW, check out Matrixsynth-b for a Sequential Circuits Prophet 10 Manual + Warranty cards from beermaster as well.

Roland 184 Polyphonic CV Keyboard

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via eBay, via beermaster.

"One of the few Polyphonic Keyboard controllers for CV and Gate gear. Idea for use with large sys 100m modulars or any other Modular synth. Provides four independent CV and Gate outs and a variety of play modes selectable from the control pannel including 2 unison and 2 poly modes. It also includes an arpeggiator and Portamento function together with a pitch bender. Ouputs for the CV and Gates are large and small jacks and this keyboard needs to be powered from 110V."

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Merry Christmas Gears

click here for more gear images via SoNiCbRaT.

MOOG Little Phatty pictured here.

Sequential Circuits Pro-One Analog Synthesizer

video upload by peahix

"i just got my pro-one overhauled by wine country productions, so what better way to test it out than to make a video of it as it's churning out a silly sound."

Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force - Planet Rock (Official Music Video) [HD]

video upload by Tommy Boy

Previously: Afrika Bambaataa-Planet Rock Kraftwerk Original Video

EVI Serge by vgermuse Part 3

video upload by matrixsynth

via Todd Barton, aka vgermuse:

"at the request of many folks on and off line, I have put together a 6 minute piece using just the EVI1000/EWV2000 analog synth. This features sounds I created for my work with Anthony Braxton and the Northwest Creative Orchestra. Sometimes the sounds are sent through Moogerfooger Murf, Moogerfooger Ring Modulator, Boss RC-20 loop and some reverb. I recorded the track via the mixing board so things are pretty clean." You can grab the video and other demos off of vgermuse's website. Follow-up to this post.

Modular session 2

video upload by klangschrauber

"playing around with Korg MS20, Doepfer A-100 und DIY sequencer"

NetNotes Tutorial with NexSyn

video upload by keytosound

You can audition and download new patches online via the synth interface directly. They claim to be the first to offer this. You can earn "NetNotes" (credits) by creating and uploading your patches. You then use "NetNotes" towards new patches. http://www.keytosound.com

Formanta UDS

images via eBay

"Formanta UDS fully analog electronic percussion synthesizer. Formanta UDS is soviet version of classic analog beat-box so as Roland TR and Simmons. Synth was prodused in 80-s years in USSR on the same military plant in Kachkanar where well known synth Polivoks was developed. This one was made for export from USSR i suppose, because it has main panel layout in english. Sound of UDS is very aggressive and "military". And it looks like the piece of soviet army gear - heavy, khaki colored and studded with knobs. It is very powerfull drum synth. You have 5 independent channels of drum sound synthesis. In every channel you can change: trigger signal sensitivity, base tone pitch, pitch envelope time, amount of pitch modulation, noise/tone ballance, filter's cutoff for noise, accent amount, channel's volume. Then we have additional channel for cymbal and hi-hat synth sounds. UDS has its own onboard drum sequencer with 16 different drum patterns. You can start sequencer, choose one from 16 patterns and change its temp by knob. You can switch every synthesis channel to its preset sound or switch it in "synthesis" mode and then control channel's parameters by 8 knobs. Also you can trig every channel by external trigger source - drum mashine, midi-cv converter, analog sequencer or electronic drum pad. On its top there are mono sum audio out and stereo audio out. All audio plugs in common jack standart. You can get many cool grooves just using its internal sequencer, not to mention external triggering.

Here is my audio demo of UDS. Synth was recorded from its stereo audio outs direct to PC without any additional effects and without multitracking.
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formanta_uds3.mp3
formanta_uds4.mp3
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formanta_uds6.mp3
formanta_uds7.mp3"

Principles and Practice of Electroni Music By Gilbert Trythall

via eBay

"Softcover and is 214 pages and is a 1st edition 1973. Some pretty cool pictures of some old synths in the back in the history section"

Features MOOG and ARP.

Dr. Who Tardis for Your Bedroom

Some lucky 10 year old kid got this Dr. Who Tardis built for his bedroom. Anyone know more about this? I'm particularly curious if it makes any sound of course. Everything I've seen goes back to this anemic article on The Sun which doesn't reveal much.

It would definitely make for one hell of a synth.

blosync

Another Waldorf Blofeld demo via Stefan Trippler: blosync.mp3

Elka Synthex and Prophet-5 Size Comparison

Not the largest shot, but thought it was interesting.

genoQs BlackSea Brings New OS 1.40

"BlackSea does not only look uniquely exciting - it also brings us the the brand new OS 1.40!

Pre-installed on all BlackSea, and of course installable on all Octopus machines, OS 1.40 adds several features with focus on live play. The detailed list is provided in the release notes document.

The OS can be downloaded in the service->OS software area of our web site.

Some of our favorites:
- Step Length multiplier, to have steps play up to 8 full notes at normal track speed
- Increased resolution of the MIDI CC stream, with CC messages sent in-between steps
- Page EDIT mode - a toy in itself!
- Step selection stores, to quickly switch between groups of selected steps
- Step selection inverse editing - you just have to try this..

We are very proud of the new features and the new OS. The true merit is once again with our user community, whose engagement and commitment was once again one of our main sources of inspiration and energy in the creation process. Thank you for that!

Finally, we would like to wish you and your families a wonderful, peaceful Holiday Season, and are looking forward to the new year, which may bring you all the blessings from above and within.

Yours,
Marcel + Gabriel"

You can find more info on the genoQs Octopus and BlackSea on the genoQs site.

Jomox Xbase 888 Page Is Up

click here for the page. You will find more info including samples.

via Mr. Array

Scream 2007: Analog Live! at the Redcat Theater

Amateur Chemist has updated his post on Analog Live!. It now includes his review. Click here to check it out.

Pictured: Alessandro Cortini's Plan B / EAR Modular system.

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flickr by elettricistaliquido (click for more). Do be sure to check them out. There are some very nice shots in this set.

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flickr by in9varr.

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KORG DW8000

Vince Clarke 1984

flickr by Neil Vance (click for more)

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Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode, Yaz and Erasure.

Anyone know what that is on the top left?

More Analog Synth Madness on Sequencer.de

click here for more modular shots on Sequencer.de.

Pictured is the Aliens Project modular. I forget

KARMA Oasys

"KARMA Oasys provides some additional features not found in the OASYS, such as 32 Scenes per Module per Performance (instead of 8), 16 Chord Trigger Buttons (Pads) per Performance instead of 8, the ability to give each Module and Scene a descriptive name, and more. These features cannot be imported into the OASYS, but are available while using the software."

click here for more info.

Tony-b Machine

Click here for the flash based groove machine.

via Music Thing

Analoglive Rehearsals

YouTube via petergrenader.

"A short video taken from the final rehearsals on the afternoon of the performance. This initial upload is am mp4 conversion of DVD wide format - the image has shrunk horizontally as a result. We're not quite as skinny!" Click here for previous posts on Analog Live!

Pink Floyd - Careful with that Axe, Eugene [High Quality]

YouTube via ThePetSounds. And an Ummagumma pic via AH. Spot the gear.
"1972/06/29 - The Dome, Brighton, East Sussex, UK
video:190kbps 4:3
audio:128kbps Stereo"

Waldorf Blofeld Manuals Online

click here