Technicians - NAMM Diaries Day 3

YouTube via museumoftechno. Note this is last year's Winter Namm just put up. Day 1 and 2 here.
"Back in January we went to California, USA, to attend and report on the NAMM 2007 music trade show, in association with our sponsors, Novation.
We're going to put them on Youtube now: have at you!"

Roland System 100 Fun!

YouTube via tardis454
"Here's a short Bass sequencer I put together for a track I'm working on."

Alesis Andromeda Analogue Synthesizer

YouTube via GCom67
"'Mist' I composed on the Alesis Andromeda and features a bunch of stills from nature. Very soothing :)
Hope you enjoy!
For a better stereo listen goto my myspace page and play from there;
www.myspace.com/gcommusic
Thankyou."

TimeCode Technological Anthem

YouTube via Travistalktoyou. "Technological Anthem Mix Extend..."
Elektron Machinedrum and Monomachine.

Roland PG-1000

via this auction

"I used it with my v-synth w/ vc-1 (D-50) card. So, it is not limited to the original D-50 and D-550 rackmount."

Interesting that it works with the V-Synth.

ARP Avatar

images via this auction

Roland TR-909

images via this auction

"The Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer is a partially analog, partially sample-based drum machine built by the Japanese Roland Corporation in 1984. It features a 16-step music sequencer and a drum kit that, at that time, aimed for realism and cost-effectiveness. It is fully-programmable, and like its predecessor, the TR-808, can store entire songs with multiple sections, as opposed to simply storing patterns. Only around 10,000 units were produced.

The drum machine is in perfect operating condition, all knobs work and buttons properly trigger drum sounds. Some drum sound knob pots are scratchy which is common with a synth of this age but can easily be cleaned or have knob pots replaced. Once you set the drum sound you want, and stop moving the knob, the sound output is loud and clean."

Sears Talkatron

images via this auction

Sears Talkatron Speak and Spell

Boss Percussion Synthezizer PS-2

images via this auction

"Left to right top is Sensitivity, Decay, Rate...Below is Pitch, Sweep, and Depth with lettering that threatens: LFO MOD...WHAT?!...Anyway, the front has two jacks: Output / Power On, and something called an EXT Input, which must mean there's something even more evil that goes with this, this...Next, there's a switch that I have no idea about, and lastly, a power supply jack that commands all ye who enter, to use Boss PSA adaptor ONLY!...Diabolical."

ARP Pro Soloist

images via this auction

Black Modded Roland MC-202

images via this auction

"- Upgraded CV/Gate jacks (bypasses the CPU quantization effect)
- VCF CV IN
- Audio IN (to VCF)
- Pulse OSC OUT
- Sub OSC OUT
- Mod CV IN
- "Hidden" TRI OSC to Mixer with pot
- Normal/High-rate LFO switch

The front is painted matte black."

Note on Auction Posts

In the comments of this post, Mr. Array noted that a useful thing to have for auction posts would be the amount the item went for. I actually think it's a great idea, however personally I can barely keep up with the amount I currently post. I do have a solution though. If anyone happens to click on an auction that has ended, note the price it went for in the comments of the post. That simple and that easy. I'll do the same, but I can't go back and make a job of it myself. 20+ posts a day takes a LOT of time and the rest of my time goes to my day job, family and a little bit to myself for actually playing synths.

So... if its easy enough for you to do it, do it. If not, then obviously don't. Worst case, things remain the same. However, if we start getting the closing prices for auctions we will be able to use the site as a resource in looking up what things went for over time, just do a search for the synth and the word auction and all auction posts for the synth should come up. Check the comments and find the price as well as other people's comments.

BTW, does anyone know how long closed auctions stay up on Ebay? While they are up you can still search for what items went for on this site. I don't think Ebay let's you search on closed auctions.

Udpate via the comments: you can search old auctions under the advanced search in Ebay by checking "Completed listing only" however you do have to be logged on.

Also, this post applies to the auctions on Matrixsynth-b as well. If you feel like nothing the ending price in the comments, go for it.

Hammond B3 Miniature - Looking for More Info

Remember this miniature Hammond B3 from this post? If you have more info on it including where one might be able to pick one up/have one made, please post a comment or let me know. I have someone that is interested in picking one up. Before I get inundated with WTBs, please note I am only making the exception to this one due to it's uniqueness.

Post Office Performance Vostok Synth

YouTube via rockthomasshow. Sent my way via Mr. Array.
"New Britain Connecticut Dance Performance for the post office."
Analog Solutions Vostok

Synthesizerarchiv

via swissdoc:
"I came across this site today (German only) but some nice stuff there. Especially interesting is the project part, where the Project "VCS 2 Segmentwave Synthesizer" is introduced [previously posted here in Nov of 2005]. Other projects are the reliquary filter (pictured) and some modular stuff. There are pics of synths, Schematics/Service Manuals, and other interesting sections, i.e. "Die Steckdose" and "Tangerine Dream"

swissdoc"

There are samples on site as well. Update: here's a link to the site in Googlish: link

Roland Ace Tone Top-1

images via this auction via Dave

"Fabulous-looking and displaying synth/organ made by Ace-Tone, the predecessor of Roland. This is the Top-1 organ, which utilizes what sound like sawtooth waveforms to generate tone. It is polyphonic, but I have no idea if it's analog or digital. I'm guessing the latter, since analog polyphony didn't really exist in the '60s. [I'm guessing analog divide-down technology - if you know, feel free to comment]. All I know is this thing looked great set up next to my tiki mug collection, but the girlfriend has decreed that it is time to make room her our ever-increasing pile of makeup and tampons or whatever.

As you can see from the images, the legs unscrew and are stowed in the detachable lid, similar to the Yamaha CS-series synths. There are a trace amount of scuffs in the organ itself, but nothing too fugly. The case itself has about as much wear and tear that you'd expect after 40 years, and the underside of the synth has tape marks. Functionally it's perfect except for the first white B key inexplicably plays one octave too high. However, if you are high yourself, you probably won't notice.

I've seen a few of these organs listed over the last few months, but this is one of the few units that comes with a music stand and almost perfect operability. And as I said before, it looks great. I know that you are attracted, magpie-like to the shiny, shiny red brilliance of this vintage classic. Just bid on it and get it over with, so you can sleep tonight without obsessing."

The Junior 106

flickr by kb_cheapmods.

"These are images showing my finished "hacked" Juno106, as inspired by Henrik Nydell's original Junior106. I followed his lead very closely; the only thing I did different was to keep the power supply within the chassis"

Click here for the full set. As always be sure to click on the All Sizes link above each image on flickr for the full size shot. via Kerry.

Update via moni in the comments:
"Here is the project page of the first J106: http://nyd.cc/projects/j106/" Also posted here.

MicroQ Patches for the Blofeld - Factory and User Patches for Waldorf Synths

You can find a ton of patches for the Waldorf range of synths here, inlcuding microQ patches coverted for the blofeld.

Via Achim on the Waldorf List:
"The free microQ soundsets have been converted for the Blofeld and are now available as Single Sounds and bank dumps

ForumOneTwoThree (A001-H001): as the name implies, these are the sounds from the three Forum User Soundsets rolled into one package.

DocT (A001-C084): the three soundsets by Stefan "DocT" Trippler in one package.

FlakScrambler (D001-H007): the FlakScrambler Soundset plus all the extra FlakScrambler sounds in one package."

PAiA 4700 Demo Cassette

"A PAiA 4700 modular demonstration tape from PAiA ripped for amusement for others to hear. Not the best, tape static, but this tape is from the 70's so I'm amazed I was able to retrieve the audio anyways. All my tapes 10 years plus are now...well, dead! Damn EMPs! :)"

via heliospace on Twango.

Moog Liberation Back Angle #2

flickr by kb_cheapmods (click for more - be sure to click o the All Size link at the top of each shot)

"More on the end cheeks: once they're off, they're really oddly shaped, so even after multiple applications of methylene chloride, you still end up scraping and sanding to get all the paint off.

Once the sanding, staining, and poly finish is done, they then have to be glued back to the main control panel. I used Gorilla Glue."

A Gathering of Friends

via Stephen Teller (click for more including some really good music)

"From L-R: JP8000, Multimoog, SK30. CS70M and T8. Behind the Multimoog on their side are an Omni II and OB-X."

A ROLAND VP550. DEMO.TERRY MILES. VP 550. GO KART MOZART

YouTube via milestoneexpress.

Note the Jen SX1000

KORG Lambda ES-50

flickr by asloan12 (click for more including the spec sheet)

K.R. Jackson, live at The Kalat Gallery

K.R. Jackson, live at The Kalat Gallery, pt. 1 of 2



K.R. Jackson, live at The Kalat Gallery, pt. 2 of 2
YouTube via krjackson204. MOOG Minimoog.
"Live at the Kalat Gallery, Bethlehem, PA 1/4/08. Excuse the amp buzz!"

LinnDrum II on Roger Linn Design

The LinnDrum II is now up on Roger Linn Design. via MG.

"In January 2007, Dave Smith and I (Roger Linn) pre-annouced BoomChik, a new drum machine product that we are creating together. Since that time, we received many enthusiastic comments and suggestions from musicians around the world that caused us to rethink and enhance the product's design. The bad news is that this design change (along with Dave's release of Prophet '08 and my release of AdrenaLinn III) has delayed our development. The good news is that the product has grown into a far more capable instrument. Also, we've decided to change the name to LinnDrum II, recalling an innovative drum machine from a bygone era. Please read on for more details.

There will be two models: the all-digital “LinnDrum II”, available from Roger Linn Design and the “LinnDrum II Analog”, which adds four voice analog synth voices and 27 dual-function voicing knobs, available from Dave Smith Instruments. We're currently estimating street prices of around $1000 for LinnDrum II and around $1500 for LinnDrum II Analog. Here's a brief summary of the product features:

Features common to both products:
* Operating system is optimized for realtime live performance, with the ability to switch between beats, drop in and out of record on different beats, switch in and out of song mode and much more, all without stopping play.
* Digital voices have nearly the same signal and modulation path--including modulated filters and resonators--as shown on the LinnDrum 2 Analog panel. Total number of voices is not yet determined.
* 16 standard 1.1 inch square velocity and pressure-sensitive drum pads, assignable to sounds, tunings, beats, track mutes, pad mutes or sequence steps.
* Both MPC-style real time and 808-style step recording are provided, and the 16 pads are backlit for visual animation.
* Real-time stereo digital effects on output mix--modulated multi-mode filtering, guitar amp model and bit/sample rate reduction distortion, modulated resonator, compressor, deley, reverb and EQ--with 6 dedicated on/off keys to switch them individually in or out in real time.
* Compact flash slot for data save/load/backup, or for expansion of internal sound storage.
* Internal RAM and flash size is yet to be decided; at least 16 mbytes for each.
* 128 x 64 dot graphic LCD.
* USB port for transferring samples and other files, MIDI messages and audio I/O to and from computer.
* 4 pushbutton soft knobs below the LCD, acting either as soft knobs or soft keys.
* 52 lit buttons for extensive real-time performance control.
* 2 sliders assignable to a large variety of real-time functions.
* HELP key gives descriptive text for any screen, data field, function key or knob.
* Pressing DETAILS key followed by any panel key presents a screen of settings related to the key pressed.
* 2 pairs of stereo outputs, with phones output fed from either pair.
* Stereo inputs for sampling, audio processing or triggering sounds.
* MIDI in and out.
* 2 inputs for either foot switches or expression pedals, assignable to a wide variety of functions.

Additional features on Dave's LinnDrum II Analog:
* Four complex analog voices based on the same Curtis-chip synth voices used in the highly-aclaimed Prophet '08 and Evolver keyboards.
* Four direct ouputs for the four analog voices.
* 27 dedicated dual-function rotary encoders for voicing the analog and digital voices.

There's still a lot of work to do so late 2008 is our best estimate of when the products will be ready. If you'd like to be updated on the progress and informed when we're ready to ship, or if you have any comments or suggestions, please send us an email. And to all those whose comments and suggestions helped refine our design (special thanks to Noaka for help on the visual design), please accept our sincere thanks.

Thanks,

Roger Linn"

Reaktion (Kaoss Pad 3 feat. NI Reaktor)

YouTube via acidmoongfx.
"coz Kaossilator's drum parts are pretty weak I've made some loops with NI Reaktor. So i've learned something new: the sample management and the KP3's editor soft sucks horrible!"

Tenori-on Sampling analog drums

YouTube via pepemogt.
"here is my first test on tenori-on sampling features, i Sampled Korg Rhythm 55, boss Dr-110, Roland Cr-78 and Syncusion drums. This is only a test, not a song... ;) enjoy! http://www.myspace.com/latinsizer

Alesis Andromeda A6

YouTube via refract.

Alesis Andromeda Analogue Synthesizer

YouTube via GCom67.
"This is a very short vid to show off the FX (NOT SPACE SOUNDS)programming side of the Andromeda Synth and some old photos taken at Boldon Colliery train station were i spent a lot of my childhood. All the background sounds I programmed in mix mode on the keyboard. I would like to thank Bryan Attewell for producing these fantastic photographs."

syntezatory.prv.pl - Akai AX80

YouTube via Jexus.

"1984 Akai AX-80. No effects apart from small amounts of reverb/delay here and there. All sounds programmed by WC Olo Garb. Video editing by WC Olo Garb. ||| Syntezatory.prv.pl Videos: showing you not what a synthesizer can do, but what a man can do with a synthesizer."

Roland Jupiter-8

images via this auction

KORG Polysix

images via this auction

Rhodes Chroma

images via this auction

LP1

flickr by Paulkaiju

full size

MOOG Little Phatty

Evolver in Austria

click here for more images via Georg, aka swissdoc.

2003 Fiss, Austria

HUDSON FALL - (I CAN'T) DREAM FOR YOU MUSIC VIDEO

YouTube via rkruger. Yamaha CS80.
"BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR HUDSON FALL'S "(I CAN'T) DREAM FOR YOU", DIRECTED BY RYAN KRUGER
MYSPACE.COM/ENIGMAACE
EDITED BY MICHAEL S. DAVIES & RYAN KRUGER"

Waldorf Wave

images via this auction. via Rob. Note how thin the front panel is. In the bottom shot you can see the width from the back.

"Included in the auction: The Wave with the original english user manual in boxed ringbinder, the software boot floppy disk, 6 other floppy disks with extra soundbanks, a spare pair of new, unused shock obsorbers (lift the front panel up) and some new spare CEM chips x4 (filter / vca chips)

The synth is an absolute beast and sounds amazing. The Wave is a true pro flagship, that was certainly NOT made to budget. Its also a total dream for synth programming with 61 knobs, 84 buttons, 8 sliders and huge LCD display.

Super rare synth, famous abusers include Hans Zimmer, the Orb, DJ Sasha, Depeche mode, R&S studios, Dave Angel etc. In total there were about 200 Waves made, i can only recall seeing a few turn up on Ebay in the last few years, but one just sold on Ebay germany for just over 6500 euros (over £5000), without any manuals or spares."

the timbre den

click here for more synth shots on the timber den. The site mentions the ATP Festival in the UK back in 2003. I'm guessing it's ATP as in the All Tomorrow's Parties festival? If you know otherwise feel free to comment.

MOOG Minimoog
Roland SH-101
EMS Synthi
EDP WASP Deluxe
EDP Gnat
Ensoniq VFX

via AnalogSuicide

Metasonix Tease #8

#8 is up. You can find #1-7 here.

Blonoise

Vis Stefan Trippler: blonoise.mp3

More Info on the Three Blofelds and Three 4-Poles

I updated the following two posts with more info from George (swissdoc).
Three Waldorf 4-Poles
Three Blofelds
Scroll down the posts to the last Updates.

Synthetiseur Vocal - French C64 Synth

I saw this one on Music Thing. It was posted by Stamba on the CBS.nu forum. You will find more shots and info there. If anyone knows more about this feel free to comment.

"Build in 1984 by the french company Techni Musique based in Clermont-Ferrand. This unit has also been massively produced for the Amstrad 464/6128 and distributed in primary schools with the “Plan informatique pour tous”.

Unfortunately the Commodore 64 hadn’t a big success in France so this Commodore 64 version seems to be quite rare! It plugs into the cartirdge port of the Commodore 64/128 and features 2 audio outputs"

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Zerosum Inertia 3 - SCI Pro-One Tracks

click here for tracks featuring the Sequential Circuits Pro-One via Zerosum Inertia. Follow-up to this post.

KORG Electribe-MX : Study2

YouTube via kay396ss. "edited preset song + arpeggiating solo"

EMM spectral synthesizer

YouTube via massonix. jaco s from this post.
"analogue kit built synthesizer from the 80s"

Roland JP8000 Come Sail Away Styx

YouTube via synthartist69

"Here is my version of the synthesizer solo in the middle section of "Come Sail Away" by Styx."
Update: synthartist69 took the original down, so this is a new version of the video.

Apollo 8 -- Third Rock From The Sun

YouTube via Goldenthrush.
"You are sitting at a computer that could have handled the entire United States space program during the 1960s, as well as Russia's, with enough left over to rule the world if you were so inclined.

In fact, according to vintage computer sites, you could have done this with a cheap pocket calculator made today.

Yet the space program was built on such primitive technology, and that in turn pulled along home technology to give us in a small laptop more than they ever thought possible.

This is a brief retrospective of the Apollo 8 mission, from blast off to splash down, you can find the entire 20 minute piece on the Internet Archive, of course.

The music involves Filtered Coffee.

See, for Tedd's birthday, the older boy and I were going to get him a filter called... Filtered Coffee. So we call Analogue Haven. They don't have it, and they're the only place that would have it.

So I ask them to let me know when one comes in, thinking we'll get it for Christmas.

A few days before Christmas... They get it in. Yay! --Except it's right before Christmas!

BUT after Christmas, I email, and yay, they still have it! So we ran down and got it.

Of course, Tedd has to play with his new toy. He finally comes back in grinning and says "It's not timid!!"

Yes, dear, the entire neighborhood is aware of this.

So using a Yamaha (I think!) drum machine, the Hammond S6 with the Filtered Coffee, Moog Voyager filter sample and hold, and the Moog MG1 with an octave divider (I have to put all this down for you equipment junkies), Tedd went retro to the bone.

So, in the style of Telstar, but a lot grungier, we give you Third Rock From The Sun.

(Yes, as a matter of fact, I did re-upload this three times. But it's corrected now!)

Some Rights Reserved.

Welcome to Route 66."

2 Tenori-on in sync / Nortec : Bostich+Fussible

YouTube via pepemogt.
http://www.myspace.com/nortecbostichfussible

arp space oddysea

YouTube via massonix.
"jaco s space music performed on the ARP Oddysea."

Just can't get enough

YouTube via analoguecrazy4.
"Here is 'Just can't get enough' played on my Jupiter-4 and JP-8000. Roland R8 is doing the drums."