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Thursday, January 24, 2008
CSI Analog Computer
via this auction, in via z.
Note these are not modular synthesizers but analog computers. If anyone out there has integrated Analog Computers with their modular gear, I'd be curious to hear about your experiences. Feel free to post them in the comments or send email.
Some details on these pulled from the auctions:
"CSI Model 6F13 Analog Computer. Serial number: 75
This computer contains the following 6 modules plus the main controller:
* 1 A/D Converter 8-bit
* 2 Summer Integrators
* 1 Comparator
* 1 Function Generator
* 1 Multiplier
CSI Model 6F13 Analog Computer. Serial number: 38
This is a very rare analog computer that was built by Compumedic Sciences Incorporated. It was originally owned originally by the NTDC, (Naval Training Device Center) of Orlando, Florida and put into service in 1970. There isn't much information about this machine on the web and what information is out there is from people who purchased one of these from me a few years ago. You can see one of them here on the Old Computer Museum website.
Please note that I do not have a manual or any documentation for this machine! I also do not have any of the mini-banana patch cables that are needed to operate it. The plugs can be readily purchased from most electronics suppliers such as Mouser or Digi-Key.
The reason I had this and the other computers like it was that they can be used in experimental electronic music as they are electrically compatible with any modular system. Many analog computers such as the Heathkits have 100V signals! The CSI computer uses +/-15V signals which most modular systems can handle. Also, unlike most other analog computers, this one comes with a very good set of modules, some rather unique to this one, like the digital converters.
This computer contains the following 10 modules plus the main controller:
* 1 A/D Converter 8-bit
* 2 D/A Converter 8-bit
* 2 Summer Integrators
* 1 Summers
* 1 Differential Amplifier
* 1 Comparator
* 1 Function Generator
* 1 Multiplier"
Update via Tommy (also check out the comments of this post for more):
"this is a link to just the first page (ugh) of an article which appeared in vol 22 issue 2 of the computer music journal.
Its an amazing publication, most of it goes right over my head...theres some far out academic shit in there. Personally I'd rather just switch on a device, twiddle some knobs and see what happens"
Creating Pads Tutorial Part 1
Creating Pads Tutorial Part 2
YouTube via OldSchoolJungle. Sent my way via fischek.
Waldorf Gekko MIDI Chord Memorizer
via this auction. via Dangerous Muse
"The Gekko Chord is a very compact, MIDI powered tool. It is powered by the incoming MIDI signal. The Gekko allows you to enter a chord and then play back the chord from a single note (the lowest note of the chord). In this way, if you play a C maj7th or whatever, the Gekko triggers that interval of notes from the bottom most note up. This works in the same way as Roland's Alpha Juno Chord Memorizer. You can enter notes simultaneously, while holding the button on the Gekko, as a chord or press and hold the sustain pedal to enter notes in succession. This makes it easy to enter chords with wide ranges.After releasing the Gekko's button, the device is active and the LED is illuminated. When there is an incoming signal, the LED is briefly switched off. The Chord memorizer function can be bypassed by pressing the button again. This does not erase the previous chord, which can be accessed by pressing the button again. The original chord will not be overwritten until you press ad hold the button to signal a new chord to be memorized.
Here is a link to a PDF of the Gekko Chord manual.
Here is a link to the Sound On Sound review of the Gekko Chord Memorizer."
Waldorf Gekko MIDI Arpeggiator
images via this auction. via Dangerous Muse"The Gekko Arpeggiator is a very compact, MIDI powered tool. It is powered by the incoming MIDI signal. The Gekko breaks an incoming chord down into a single note line and repeats the line rhythmically in accordance with a preset program. This feature is the Gekko Arpeggiator's primary function. You can determine the repetition rate, duration of the notes and the tonal range of the generated notes.
The Gekko is controlled by and edited from any C to the next Bb on the keyboard. The key controls are:Arpeggio down - C - All notes are generated in descending order.
Arpeggio up - D - All notes are generated in ascending order.
Alternate - C & D - All notes are generated alternating in ascending and descending order.
Octave down - Db - Extends the range by the next lower octave.
Octave up - Eb - Extends the range by the next higher octave.
1 Octave - Db & Eb - Sets the tonal range to one octave.
Gate half - E - Sets the duration of the note to half the note's value.
Gate double - F - Sets the duration of the note to twice the note's value.
Legato - E & F - Sets the duration of the note to the note’s value.
Clock 1/8 - Gb - Sets the repetition rate to an 8th note.
Clock 1/16 - Ab - Sets the repetition rate to a 16th note.
Clock 1/32 - Gb & Ab- Sets the repetition rate to a 32nd note.
Tempo down - G - Reduces the tempo in 1-BPM increments.
Tempo up - A - Increases the tempo in 1-BPM increments.
120 BPM - G & A - Sets the tempo to 120 BPM.
Latch Notes - Bb - Switches the Hold Mode on and off. When Hold Mode is activated, the arpeggio continues to play after you release the chord. Once you play another chord, the notes of this chord are arpeggiated.
Here is a link to a PDF of the Gekko Chord manual."
Korg Poly Ensemble PE-1000 YouTube's 1st Poly Ensemble Video
YouTube via tardis454
"I just got this old dogger today. It's a complete with case and pedal 1976 Korg Poly Ensemble PE-1000. I have been looking for a good strings synth for a while, and I think 've finally found a keeper. I chose this in lieu of an Arp Solina, and a Crumar Performer. Please excuse my crappy playing, and the even crappier lighting. This is just a sound demo using the expression aka modulation pedal it came with. There will be more videos of this synth soon... :o)"
Cyber Psychic vs. Drum Machine
YouTube via Analogger. Not safe for work content in this one.
"I wrote a basic drum pattern using the Roland SH-32 and fed it thru the Cyber Psychic pedal. The lowpass filter on the pedal is capable of self-oscillation - and when you add the two internal oscillators modulating the resonance, you get all sorts of insane noise. Just minor adjustments on the knobs produce unexpected random results. I added a basic chord pattern with my Gibson SG (drop D tuning) thru a Damage Control Demonizer. As far as some of the other video clips - all I can say is thank Heaven for little girls. The end audio clip is from a guy who swears he can summon UFOs at will. He truly believes all religion stems from an alien encounter many years ago."
Buddah Machine vs Mini Kp tape echo
YouTube via mtheadded. That should be Buddha of course.
"The Fm3 Buddah machine sits on my desk at work. Today I put the first loop into the Korg Mini Kp and had a lttle fun."
YAMAHA DX7 II FM Synthesizer by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"short synth demo by RetroSound with some typical glassy DX-sounds from the DX7 II FD FM-synth
bassline: SCI Pro-One
drums: Roland TR-606
hand-played, a little bit reverb used"
Sequential Circuits Pro-One by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72
"short synth demo with some typical bass, lead, fx and sync-sounds by RetroSound. The Pro-One is very versatile and my favorite bass-synth together with the Minimoog. no external effects used, pure Pro-One sound :-)"
Breakaway Music Systems Vocalizer 1000
via this auction
For more info on this one see the Breakaway label below and check out the two prior posts including the comments in each.
Sequential Circuits Six-Trak
images via this auction* Analog Synthesizer
* 6 Voice Polyiphany /Also Mono-Mode
* 100 User-defineable Patches
* MIDI IN / OUT
* 4 Octave Keyboard
* 800 Note Sequencer With 2 Banks / 6 Independant Channels
* Arpegiator
* Stack Mode -Up To 6 Differant Patches
* 28" wide x 11.75" deep x 4.25" high
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."
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