images via this auction"The Axxe is basically a single VCO monophonic version of the popular Odyssey"
Thursday, January 24, 2008
ARP AXXE
images via this auction"The Axxe is basically a single VCO monophonic version of the popular Odyssey"
Yamaha CS80
via this auctionUpdate: scam alert via rick in the comments: "hmm here are the pics in the Matrixsynth Flikr set. i smell a scam.. that synth was in the pacific northwest wasnt it?"
I checked out the prior post and it went to this auction with a different seller.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Synths: Analog VS Digital: Round One.
via VAC:
"Roland JP8080 VS Modular Plan B Osc and Livewire Frequensteiner. Analog VS Digital! Round one. Yup I did a shoot out on a super basic sounds with a multimode filter. A basic SAW wav, Into the filter with the same env settings on each. Simple octave bass patch. Then I play with the filters while I record. Only Good ears will tell the difference. How it works, The first sound is High Pass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B. The second sound is Lowpass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B. The third sound is Bandpass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B." click here if you want to play.
"Roland JP8080 VS Modular Plan B Osc and Livewire Frequensteiner. Analog VS Digital! Round one. Yup I did a shoot out on a super basic sounds with a multimode filter. A basic SAW wav, Into the filter with the same env settings on each. Simple octave bass patch. Then I play with the filters while I record. Only Good ears will tell the difference. How it works, The first sound is High Pass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B. The second sound is Lowpass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B. The third sound is Bandpass Filter, Synth A then a pause then Synth B." click here if you want to play.
Change your Roland MC-50 sequencer into an ambulance
YouTube via Extijnsie.
"The key to make your Roland Metronome sounding as a passing by ambulance. Little joke. Good luck"
SH 101 + TR 606 + SH 3A + EMINENT 310 U Part 1
video upload by magevers
"Synth solo with the Roland SH 3A and the JMJ strings sound with the Eminent 310 U."
Waldorf Micro Q Omega Phoenix Edition
images via this auctionOmega = up to 75 voices
Phoenix = limited - Nr. 392 of 500
Note how it's hand written.
AELITA
images via this auction
"VERY RARE SOVIET-ERA 3-VCO with LFO ANALOG MONOPHONIC SYNTH. The Aelita synth was manufactured in 1985 by the Murom radio plant in the former Soviet Union. 24 db moog-type resonant filter, a voice unison function (which doubles its sound to six voices), independently detunable oscillators (with a central global tuning control), LFO and convenient push button timbre, register, and oscillator omission (in the mixer section - great for live playing) housed in a solid aluminum and steel case with its idiosyncratic folding control panel."
Be sure to see this post for a video of an AELITA.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Barbara Gaskin & Dave Stewart - Its My Party
YouTube via Gazz90. Spot the Synths.
"Barbara Gaskin and Dave Stewart with a cover version of Its My Party, a number one hit in the UK and Germany from 1981...Visit http://www.davebarb.demon.co.uk/ for more info..."
Buchla
via christian mirande
"here's a picture of a buchla 500 that i've never seen posted before. it's most buchla 200 stuff, that 500 series keyboard controller, and the 300 series patchbay (same as in ciani's) and osc bank (i think, i forget what david told me it was, it's in his 300 too). got it from the buchla 700 group. there's some other shots there too.
top: 281, 292, 227, 207, 257
middle: #, 296, %, 266, 285, 230
proprietary 500 keyboard controller
# - 500/300 series wavetable osc right? i forget, corrections?
% - 500/300 series patchbay, for get the numbers, similar two the 228-2 (228-1?) or the strips; used in Ciani's 300
Here's a link to a set i played with easel player charles cohen if your interested. i've been trying to get him to do some sound samples or youtube vids. its under br'er and Charles Cohen" [under Music on the right - the track features the Buchla Music Easel]images:
charles playing out recently, his other 200, the easel (and some guys laptop)
Awesome 1970 Hostess Twinkies "Space Kids" Commercial
YouTube via daftmahatma. "A Big Delight In Every Bite."
According to Rustyanalog this video features music from Raymond Scott. "It appears on CD 2 (tracks14 & 15) of the Manhattan Research set which is a must have for all electronic enthusiasts."
Novation Bass Station
YouTube via xigronaus
"Quick presentation for eBay: Novation Bass Station triggered via MIDI from Roland TR-505."
Roger O'Donnell Shows Off His Moogs
YouTube via worldsfair.
"Roger O'Donnell's solo debut the "The Truth In Me" was entirely produced on the Moog [Voyager] & the Mac. Here, he gives us a tour of his entire Moog collection, runs thru their history and demonstrates the sounds using song parts from the album. The Mini Moog, Micro Moog, Moog Source, MemoryMoog, and Moog Voyager all make an appearance.
More on Roger:
www.rogerodonnell.com
www.myspace.com/rogerodonnell
www.worlds-fair.net/roger_odonnell"
Roger played synths for The Psychadelic Furs, The Thompson Twins, and The Cure.
Moog the Source
YouTube via shawnster123.
"here is a better demo of my Moog the Source for sale on ebay. Recorded on ProTools LE 7.4 with no effects other than minor compression"
Moog Little Phatty & Dot.com Modular
YouTube via tonno16.
"A modular Synth by Synthsizers.com go into a Moog Little Phatty played by Mr. Fabio Foroni"
CS50, CS-50 with guitar rig2
YouTube via LF0.
"On this video, I had just tuned the cs50 although it drifted a little during play. I was playing this synth through guitar rig 2 for the effects of reverb, echo, distortion and chorus"
AnalogSuicide.com & Mike Walters' Breadbox Synth
YouTube via tarabusch.
"Filmed in spring, 2006, Mike introduces us to some sweet tweeks from the Mystery Circuits Breadbox Synth."
Update via amos_joseph in the comments:
"He doesn't mention it in the video, but this is one of Ray Wilson's Sound Lab synths. Check out http://www.musicfromouterspace.com/ or Mike's Walter's description on his own site: http://www.mysterycircuits.com/projects/minisynth/minisynth.html"
MusoTalk 115 -NAMM Report 2008 - UseAudio Plugiator
YouTube via musotalk.
"weitere Informationen: www.musotalk.de Der UseAudio Plugiator ist ein Hardwaresynth basierend auf dem Scope DSP. Er unterstützt mehrere schon von SCOPE bekannte Synth-Plug ins und auch Neuentwicklungen. Preis ca. 399€"
"Further information: The www.musotalk.de UseAudio Plugiator is a hardware synth based on the Scope DSP. He already supports several of SCOPE known synth plug-ins, and also new developments. Price approximately 399 €"
WNAMM08: Here's Omnisphere...
Be sure to see the write-up on Sonic State.
Note, the sample set includes a burning piano amongst other creative things.
DSI Prophet '08 Module
Circuitbenders - Mods for Roland SH-101
Fortunately these are DIY mods, and not actual circuit bends."The mods consist of:
Filter Overdrive – This knob drives the VCO or external audio source into the filter stage causing the VCF to overdrive and distort. The knob is wired with the maximum drive as fully counter-clockwise and the clean sound filly clockwise. In this respect it could be called a Filter Cleaning control but it is wired this way to give the best response curve to the control. This control will boost the output of the 101 a huge amount so be careful.
PWM waveform source – Normally with the PWM set to LFO modulation you only have the option of using the triangle waveform as a modulation source. This rotary switch allows you to set the PWM modulation source to other waveforms independently of the main LFO setting. The options are Triangle, Square, Random, Noise, Sub-1 and Sub-2. The Sub waveforms are actually sourced from the VCO. Changing the setting of the sub octave switch will alter the sound with these sources.
VCF CV input – This jack socket on the top left of the case will accept an external voltage to control the filter cutoff. The suggested input is 0-5V but it can probably take a couple more volts if your Midi-CV converter can deliver them" and more.
via Dustin
FutureRetro Revolution
Analog Solutions Leipzig Monosynth
KEY FEATURES
* Pure analogue voice circuitry.
* Fat Moog style filter.
* 2 VCOs with Glide and Sub-VCOs.
* Plenty of modulation routing possibilities.
* Extra tone controls and circuits for more sound variety e.g. LFO, CrossMod.
* Rugged steel construction and 'vintage' wood design.
* MIDI In for software sequencer control.
Click here for more info on the Liepzig Analog Solutions website
Note the image is Liepzig but the text on the site is Leipzig.
Bacon the Flying Pig dances to the AS Modular at NAMM 2008
YouTube via shagghie.
"Bacon flew into the Big City Music booth, only to discover some tantrically titalizing waveforms..."
JoMoX xBase888 post NAMM celebration jam
That Vangelis bladerunner sound...
YouTube via meastempo
"Not the Yamaha CS80, but almost there. With some more tweaks it can sound even closer."
Paia 9700, Monotonic U-73, Nord Micromodular
YouTube via mtheadded.
"Paia 9700, Monotonic U-73, Nord Micromodular into a Yamaha Magicstomp and a Boss DD 20"
ARP Odyssey Model 2821 Analog Synthesizer by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"short synth demo with some bass and 'blubber-sounds' by RetroSound
The Odyssey can much more it is very versatile (sample and hold, ringmodulation, sync, frequencymodulation and more).
no external effects used, pure Odyssey sound :-)
The ARP Odyssey Model 2821 or Odyssey III is the little brother of the ARP 2600. The sound is different to the moog-sound. A great bass and lead synth."
Hammond Condor
via this auction
"This is the Condor synthesizer made by Hammond in the early 70's. It is very rare and hard to find information on. I read hendrix may have even used one. It has an input for a contact microphone that is for a wind instrument. I do not have the contact mic. The unit powers up and does not appear to have any issues but i cannot test it any further, see the photo for the condition, the only other one i have ever seen sold for almost $400. It has slider controls for vibrato, intensity and rate, treble, bass, sensitivity, tone and volume. It also has organ type switches for repeat, attack ,tremolo/vibrato, sub-octave,dynamute, fuzz,oboe, sitar,natural amplify, sopano sax, tuba, oboe, english horn, cello, clarinet and a few others. There are also some adjustments on the bottom of the synth."
KORG MS50 ANALOG Modular
images via this auction
"1978 built in Japan. It is cool on its own and even crazier coupled with an MS20 or MS10, it was designed as an expander to these, although I’ve read it has a better build quality than the MS10 or 20. Being FULLY Modular it is very versatile and can be used for FX, processing audio and control voltages, etc it even has a great ring modulator. You can process guitars, other instruments, mics, your voice etc. You can create stereo pingponging, tremolo, all sorts. Have a read up on them, good reviews, see sequencer.de.
It is a 240v ac 50/60hz Australian plug end. Serial number 190503
The Korg MS-50 - modular in design and at the height of the MS-series synthesizers. This keyboard-less expander type module is completely patchable and uses Korg's Hz/V type of CV and Gate for control with other synths like the MS-20. There are lots of knobs and patch points on this one... The MS-50 is still a single VCO monophonic analog beast but offered more patch ability and power than any other MS synth. Other features include a ring modulator, voltmeter and sample & hold. It was also designed to complement the SQ-10 sequencer. It has been used by The Chemical Brothers."
KORG SQ10 Analog Sequencer
images via this auction"This Sequencer is excellent, more flexible than you may first think. You can make bizarre sequences with it and its mega fun to use. Made in Japan 1979. With original manual !!!!
The sequence can be any number between 1-12 steps long (24 if you couple A and B). It has three separate channels, so you can get 3 sequences running at once! Run three synths with a different sequence each, or use a channel to sequencer the filter of a synth etc etc. You can even sequence the speed of its clock so it speeds up and slows down as you want, it can drift out of time with your other gear the reset at what ever point you like so you’re back in sync!! It also has portamento for slides and an output for each step! And more…
It is a 240v ac 50/60hz Australian plug end machine. Serial number 151385
BLURB:
A very good old-school sequencer from Korg. Designed for the MS series synthesizers and using Korg's CV / Gate control the SQ-10 sequencer can really surprise you with some groovy basslines. Use the knobs to adjust and build up a sequence. Sure it's limited to 12 steps (with a max of 24) but when you hook that up to your MS-10, MS-20 or MS-50 you can get some pretty cool TB-303 like stuff happening. Because the SQ-10 outputs CV (Control Voltage) it can be connected to the Oscillators, VCF filters or LFO's of your MS synths for even cooler tricks. Using a CV / Gate converter allows you to use the SQ-10 with other Roland, Moog, Sequential and even MIDI synthesizers. It's definitely a fun instrument which allows you to program basslines like they did back in the early days!"
KORG MS02 ANALOG Sequencer Interface CV
images via this auction and this auction."The Korg Interface MS-02 is designed for the purpose of connecting Korg MS-Series synthesizers with other synthesizers available throughout the world. [It] converts Korg’s Hertz/Octave to Volts/Octave and visa versa, making the sequencer compatible with other synths such as Roland, Arp Moog Sequential etc. These work very well and the pitch tracks nicely (I tested the SQ10 sequencing the MS50 and a Roland synth and the tuning was spot on). This sophisticated signal processor greatly enhances the performance possibilities of the MS-Series.
Among presently available music synthesizers, there are two different types of control system used for the VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) and EG (envelope generator). One of these systems is used by Korg and Yamaha; the other is employed by every other synthesizer manufacturer. The Korg MS-02 provides you with a way to change the control signals of one system into the control signals used in the other system. In this way, it acts as an interface so that any two synthesizers can be used together, provided that the synthesizers are equipped with the conventional input and output jacks for control voltage and trigger or gate signals.
The MS-02 is ideal if you want to upgrade your synthesizer by adding on other synthesizer units having different kinds of keyboard control voltage and trigger signals. The built-in, fully adjustable log amp, anti-log amp, and trigger processor ensure complete system flexibility and compatibility between any presently voltage controlled synthesizer."
See korganalogue.net for owners manual"
Monday, January 21, 2008
On It - In Control
YouTube via isotopeofme.
"Video Sequence using clips from a documentary on Nikolai Tesla, courtesy of the Prelinger archive for public domain moving images on the Internet Archive, set to my song 'On it - In Control'"
via poictesme on the matrixsynth forum:
"the video is made up of clips from a documentary on Nikolai Tesla, courtesy of the Prelinger archive for public domain moving images on the Internet Archive (gotta love the internet archive), set to my song "On it - In Control". The song was made with the usual suspects, doepfer, DSI evolver, MG-1, TX81 Z, EX-800 and some freeware softsynths.Here's the link to the video on my site"
BOSS SYB-3 and SYB-5 BASS SYNTHS
BOSS SYB-3 BASS SYNTH DEMO
BOSS SYB-5 BASS SYNTH DEMO
YouTube via kulten, also on MySpace.
"BOSS SYB-3 :
- DSP synth
- saw, square, pwm
- -1 octave
- noise effect
- wave shape normal/reverse
- autowah normal/reverse
- freq / res / decay /sens / mode knobs
- stereo outputs
BOSS SYB-5 :
- DSP synth
- saw, square, pulse 1, pulse 2, pwm
- double square sound, -1 octave,
- LFO rate effect
- wave shape normal/reverse
- freq / res / decay / rate / mode knobs
- stereo outputs
- expression pedal input
(videos made by Heliographe, a Youtube member)"
Also see this post.
BOSS SYB-5 BASS SYNTH DEMO
YouTube via kulten, also on MySpace.
"BOSS SYB-3 :
- DSP synth
- saw, square, pwm
- -1 octave
- noise effect
- wave shape normal/reverse
- autowah normal/reverse
- freq / res / decay /sens / mode knobs
- stereo outputs
BOSS SYB-5 :
- DSP synth
- saw, square, pulse 1, pulse 2, pwm
- double square sound, -1 octave,
- LFO rate effect
- wave shape normal/reverse
- freq / res / decay / rate / mode knobs
- stereo outputs
- expression pedal input
(videos made by Heliographe, a Youtube member)"
Also see this post.
ETI International 4600
images via this auction. via AdamThere are some fantastic shots of the inside and outside in this set so be sure to check them out. Click on the All Sizes link on the top of each image for the full detail.
"This is a very rare ETI 4600 synthesizer and would suit a synth enthusiast or collector.
All knobs/switches present and faceplate mint!!
Powerful Analog machine 4 vcos (and the 4th has two outputs) !!! A matrix patch bay allows for incredible routing options, I’ve used this along side an ems synthi and it gives it a good run for its money. This thing is ultra fat and makes the craziest sound effects, mega sci-fi sounds with its inbuilt spring reverb. Absolutely unreal for sound effects!!
Electronically it has been professionally put together, I am told by the previous owner that the guys from fairlight built it from kit form. The cabinet isn’t the best and needs a tidy up or even nicer would be to rebuild it with an attractive timber. It comes with cabinet construction diagrams in the manual. The keyboard is missing some keys, but you can use generic organ keyboards with this machine (or what I was going to do is get rid of the keyboard and make a new cabinet as an expander module without keys).
These don’t show up often at all. Parts are still available and the manual shows in great detail how to build it, Do some research on this synth and you will find there is a lot you can do with it. Mod it or expand it etc. linkI recently did a full test on the synth with the following results:
Oscillator 1 - All Range settings, Tune, Free run, Shape and All waveforms tested and working.
Oscillator 2 - All Range settings, Tune, Free run, Shape and All waveforms tested and working.
Oscillator 3 - Intermittent, was working and now isn’t.
Oscillator 4 - All Range settings, Tune, Free run, Shape and All waveforms tested and working.
Oscillator 4, Second output - All waveforms, including noise selection and Controller tested and working.
Noise generator - Pink and white tested and working.
Mixer 1 - Tested and working.
Mixer 2 - Tested and working.
Mixer 3 - Tested and working.
Mixer 4 - Tested and working.
Mixer 5 - Tested and working.
Filter 1 - Tested and working.
Filter 2 - Tested and working.
Joystick - Tested and working in both planes, range pot also working.
Keyboard Control – Sweep, Glide, Transient, Modulation and Tune tested and working.
Keyboard – Tested but not tracking 100% (needs calibrating)
Equalizer – All five bands tested and working.
Reverb - Tested and working.
Main Output - Tested and working, no crackle upon turning volume pot.
Headphone Output – Works, but is very crackly upon turning volume pot.
External Inputs 1 and 2 - Tested and working.
Amplifiers 1 and 2 - Tested and working.
Controller – Level is working but I’m not able to get any change with modulation.
Envelope control - Tested and working.
Transient 1 - Tested and working.
Transient 2 - Tested and working.
Its heavy !! weighs 20kg unpacked. Allow 4kg for packing (I will pack it very well)
The synth could be sent without keyboard and cabinet to reduce weight if seller prefers
Approximate Size (packed) 105x45x50cm"
Admin: Quick Note on Videos
Apologies for all the videos going up, but as the saying goes, when it rains, it pours. I'm noticing that some YouTube vids are playing choppy on my system. No doubt due to the increased number I'm putting up due to NAMM. However, if I click on the title link of a post the video will play fine in the resulting page as it no longer has to compete for resources. I thought I'd throw this tip out for anyone that might be seeing the same. So... If a video is slow, click on the title of the post and watch it in the resulting page.
Eminent Solina P275 jammin
YouTube via lesingemonotone.
"Jamming off with my newly acquired P275 along with the Polysix and Moog Prodigy."
Ensoniq ESQ-1 demonstration
YouTube via lesingemonotone. via /kroffe in the comments of this post.
"Swiftly browsing through some of my sounds and showing off the sequencer in realtime and step. Also the multitimbrality." You can find an mp3 here.
NAMM 2008 via fdiskc
final images are up on fdiskc - click on NAMM Shows, Winter, 2005-2009, and 2008 to get to them.Arturia Origen pictured.
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