images via this auction"Vintage Soviet synth Solaris. It was made in USSR in September of 1988. The synth is in NEW (never used) CONDITION. Please see exact specification here"
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Solaris Vintage Soviet Synth
images via this auction"Vintage Soviet synth Solaris. It was made in USSR in September of 1988. The synth is in NEW (never used) CONDITION. Please see exact specification here"
Roland Cmu-800r and Apple IIe
images via this auction"1 Roland cmu-800r system with original manual + Apple interface card and cable.
1 Apple IIe computer with:
-MIDI in/out interface
- 64k / 80 columns expander card
-Disk interface with Disk I (Disk II available free of charge if needed, but is broken)
-power cable
-mouse"
For previous posts with more info, search for 800R on the top left of the site.
Roland Juno-60 and JSQ-60
images via this auction"Included is a JSQ-60 Sequencer which is a perfect match for the Juno-60. Record in step mode, or live mode, overdub up to 3 times, and store up to 2,000 notes. Can also be controlled with a standard foot pedal. Connects via DCB cable"
ELKA Panther 2100 and Combo Nation
Rod wrote in to let me know of Combo Nation, a new combo organ forum. Check it out. Pictured here is the inside of an ELKA Panther 2100.
The Oakley Modular Little LFO
"This is an updated version of the low frequency oscillator on the classic analogue synthesiser, the Korg MS-20. It features two output waveforms, triangle and square. But, the design also incoroporates a 'Shape' control that affects the rise and fall times of the triangle waveform, and mark-space ratio of the pulse waveform. Therefore, you can get sawtooth and reverse sawtooth from the triangle output by using the Shape control.The Little LFO uses an integrated dual SPDT FET switch to enhance the Korg design. It also allows the use of waveform synchronisation. This is where the output waveform is reset back to zero when a SYNC pulse arrives from another module. If this SYNC pulse is the GATE output of a midi-CV convertor, then you can use the Little LFO as a linear repeating envelope generator.
A range switch may also be fitted to allow even lower frequencies to be made."
Link to the Little LFO Page. Also see The Little Lag Generator.
Arp Rhodes Chroma Expander
images via this auction via Rob
"The Chroma was the last synth made by synth giants Arp Electronics, it was rebadged by the Rhodes company when they bought Arp out in the mid 80's. Rare synth, approximately 2000 Chroma keyboard's were made, but only around 200 Chroma Expanders were produced. The Expander has all the same superb sound as the Chroma keyboard, but fortunately none of the bulk. The Chroma keyboard is HUGE and weighs about the same as a CS80! [Update via Joseph in the comments: "Hi There the CS-80 Weighs 220 1/2 pounds (100.3 kg) And the Chroma weighs 71 pounds."] The Expander by contrast is very portable and takes up very little space which is great.
Here is a brief technical specification:
Velocity and aftertouch sensitive. 16 Oscillators. (Can be either 16 note polyphonic with one oscillator per voice, or 8 note, with two per voice) Pulse and Sawtooth waveforms. The PULSE and SAWTOOTH both have width controls, so the Sawtooth can be swept from a Sine wave through Triangle to Sawtooth. Multimode filter, 2 pole Band pass, 2 pole Notch, 2 pole High pass, 2 and 4 pole Low pass filter modes. White and Pink noise. 4 EGs. 2 LFOS with 16! different waveforms. Each VCO has independant portamento. Sync. Ring modulator. FM. Unison. It has a very flexible architecture much like a modular synth- but with patch memories.
Fab sounding synthesizer, great for string, pad sounds, resonant sweeps, vocal sounds, basslines, leadlines, FX. It can sound very percussive too, capable of cutting right through a mix. It has a recognisable classic 80's powerful analogue sound and was used on tons of records, Herbie handcock in particular is a heavy user, the lead line on Rockit was the Chroma.
To hear the sound of the Chroma in action i highly recommend checking out this Youtube video [see this post]: (Herbie plays the Chroma, 2:43 minutes into the video)
As well as restoring the electronics and case, i also added the new midi kit from the guys on Rhodes Chroma website, check out the midi kit specification here.
I recommend checking out the Rhodes Chroma website its an excellent resource!"
Elka Synthex
images via this auction via Rob"Brief specifications:
8 note polyphonic analogue synth. 16 oscillators, 2 per voice (Triangle/ Sawtooth/ Square waveforms on both oscillators) . Multimode filter: 4 Pole Low pass, 2 Pole Band pass, 1 Pole Band pass, 2 pole high pass modes. 2 EGs. 2 LFOs. Ring modulation. Cross modulation. Sync. Very programmable glide, independant for each osc. Sequencer. 40 user memories. 40 presets. Beautiful sounding 3 position analogue chorus unit.
Superb for string and pad sounds. Great sync sounds ("Laserharp" for example) sounds. Lush resonant sweeps. You name it, this synth is possibly the finest sounding poysynth ever made!
Check out a full in depth review here.
To hear how this synth sounds check out this Youtube:
YouTube via Sharpblue
"Paul Wiffen demonstrates a 1984 Elka Synthex. Most famously used on Rendezvous as the Laserharp sound by Jean Michel Jarre. Paul also originally programmed the original presets. Also used by Geoff Downes and Stevie Wonder - a beautiful synth sorely missed.
For more info and DVDs goto www.museumstudio.co.uk"
Novation DrumStation
image via s o n i c b r a t who has this, a Marion MSR-2 and Oberheim Matrix-1000 for sale on the forum.
Good news Reed!
flickr verbos"I finally went back and got this module working properly. It's an 8 channel quantizer. (In this case calibrated to chromatic 2 volts/octave but calibration for 1.2v/oct or 1v/oct would be possible too) and a dual 4 stage shift register. All voltages will swing 15 volts. Well, almost. It's about 13 volts on the shift registers and 14 on the quantizers."
full size
MFB-SYNTH 3 Mini Modular
* semi-modular, fully-analog* 3 VCOs, 24-dB-lowpass-filter
* 37 patch connectors
* integrated MIDI/CV-interface
* MSRP: 580,- Euro
"MFB-SYNTH3 is the semi-modular version of MFB’s Synth-II. It trades memory locations and MIDI-control off for 37 patch connectors that allow breaking and modifying the internal routing. Put single MFB-SYNTH3 components under analog sequencer control or let the whole unit interact with your existing modular-synthesizer-system.
MFB-SYNTH3 works as a stand-alone synthesizer without the need to patch any cable. The classic formation of VCO-VCF-VCA is pre-wired internally, complete with essential modulations. Therefore, you can play the SYNTH3 just like any other synthesizer using its MIDI-input. In addition, it may integrate into a full analog environment using control voltages – and benefit, unlike MIDI, from infinite continuous parameter resolution.
MFB-SYNTH3 offers a complete set for powerful and versatile synthesis: three VCOs with hard-sync, 24-dB-lowpass-filter with resonance, noise generator, ring-modulator, two envelope-generators, two LFOs and VCA. Technically and soundwise SYNTH3 is identical to MFB’s euro-rack-modules. However, the MFB-SYNTH3 comes in a compact format that is easy to take with you and faster in use. Your ideal analog partner on stage!
MFB products are sold at your musical instruments dealer. If you can´t find any reseller closeby we will also sell the MFB-SYNTH3 directly within Germany. The price is 580 Euro (incl. VAT plus 10 Euro shipping, cash on delivery)." LINK
Stockholm's "Musik Museet"
via haaplaj on VSE"I was in Stockholm recently and had some time to wonder around. So I decided to visit the "Musik Museet". A little museum of music instruments, some of to be tried out also. There was some harps and cempalos to try out, nice. Also spotted an AKS synthi"
There's a close-up of the EMS flyer at the thread.
pic of Bennys (ABBA) Yamaha GS1.
Inside a Crumar Trilogy
images via this auction
"Listen to the demo record from 1981 here (give it time to load... strings are on side 2). The synthesizer filter boards, adsr boards, etc. are complete with all CEM chips. There are 7 CEM3310s (rare), 6 CEM3320s, 6 CEM3330s (rarer to non-existent!)) and an SSM2020 vca."
Saturday, March 08, 2008
New MFB Modules
DUAL ADSR (April 2008 lieferbar / available April 2008)Zweifacher Hüllkurvengenerator, logarithmische und lineare Kennlinie, Hold Funktion.
DUAL LFO (April 2008 lieferbar / available April 2008)
Spannungssteuerbare LFOs, gegenseitig modulierbar, Sägezahn, Rechteck, Dreieck, S & H, Reset.
MIXER OSC (April 2008 lieferbar / available April 2008)
Mischmodul für die OSC-01/02, interner Rauschgenerator, zwei separate Multiples
MIDI/CV Netzteil (April 2008 lieferbar / available April 2008)
MIDI/CV-Einbauinterface, inklusive Stromversorgung, 8 Modulanschlüsse, ±12 Volt/500 mA
VCA (April 2008 lieferbar / available April 2008)
2 CV-Eingänge, logarithmische Kennlinie, 3 Audioeingänge und 2 Ausgänge
24dB VCF (April 2008 lieferbar / available April 2008)
24 dB-Tiefpassfilter, regelbare Key-CV, zwei CV-Eingänge für Cutoff, CV-Eingang für Emphasis
http://www.mfberlin.de/Produkte/Module/module.html
via Shawn of Analogue Haven. You can find Analogue Haven's MFB page here.
Update via Qwave in the comments:
"For all non german speaking readers:
Dual ADSR:
dual envelope generator, logarithmic and linear curve, hold-function
Dual LFO:
voltage controllable LFOs, cross modulatable, sawtooth, square, triangle waves, S&H, reset
Mixer OSC:
mixer module for the OSC-01/02, internal noise generator, two separate multiplies
MIDI/CV power supply:
Midi/CV build in interface with including power supply, 8 module connectors, ±12 Volt/500 mA
VCA:
2 CV inputs, logarithmic control curve, 3 audio ins, 2 audio outs
24 dB VCF:
24 dB-lowpass filter, adjustable keyboard CV, two inputs for cutoff, CV input for emphasis "
Flower Electronics Little Boy Blue Standard synthesizer 1
YouTube via drwolfer
"Some dense sounds on the Little Boy Blue Standard analog synthesizer from Flower Electronics (http://www.flowerelectronics.com)
it has:
2 voltage controlled sawtooth oscillators
1/4" input with high gain preamp
envelope follower with inverter
2 channel mixer
intermodulating output stage"
Circuit Bent Speak and Maths with LFO and Joystick
YouTube via xd515
"This is a mega bent speak and maths, with an added LFO / glitch stick / bend controls and makes some truly outlandish noises. Many thanks to Pete at Casperelectronics.com for the LFO circuit.. cheers Pete"
Happy Knobbing Modular Meeting
"Next Meeting - Nächstes Treffen 2008 will take place on the 9th to 11th of May 2008. Same place as 2007."more info on sequencer.de
Synthwood Blonde Maple Prophet-5
click here for more images via Stephen of Synthwood."Prophet 5 # 6366
# Originally factory refurbished (6/4/84) - no s/n tag
# Completely disassembled, cleaned and reassembled
# Blonde Maple Case (synthwood.com #007 date 07/07/07)
# New keyboard bushings
# Nearly all screws replaced with new stainless steel screws
# Completely recapped, power supply trimmed and voice board scaled
# MIDI installed - DIN holes cleanly punched with a greenlee
# rev 3.3 ROM and memory upgrade"
OSCar VCF & VCA
via the SDIY list:"I have redrawn the schematic of VCF and VCA of OSCar, and put it at my blog [click for a bigger scan]. As usual, contents are in Japanese, but the schematic is in English.
I hope you enjoy it.
Sam HOSHUYAMA
Saitama, JAPAN"
Fotosis No. 007, Noise Generating Synth.
YouTube via lavieenjaune
"Ok this is our latest creation, its a very complex home made electronic noise maker that we built for a friend of ours who was looking for an instrument that was a bit outside of the norm.
It took about three months to complete and there are still a few little modules that we are still working on but here it is in all its weird noise making glory. The modules include an optical theremin a passive ring modulator, sample and hold effect, low pass filter, phaser, square wave noise making circuit, three channel mixer and built in amp.
More information can be found on our website" specifically this post.
TR-808 pre-scales
YouTube via lesingemonotone
"Programming the Roland TR-808 using all 4 different pre-scales. And in the end a little demo of the manual fill-in."
Rusty Insects - New Studio Shots
click here for more shots of Carbon111's studio, Rusty Insects. You'll also find his Serge modular.
Homemade dub sirene
YouTube via machuidel
"A dub sirene I made using modified schematics from some forum. The dub sirene is connected to one of the input ports of my external soundcard (Edirol) and fed into Aldrin, a synthesizer program like Buzz and Fasttracker."
Nicklas playing the Persephone through the .com
YouTube via RothHandle
"Yesterday two friends from Västerås came by the studio to try to explain what this whole modular synth business is about...And what better way than to bring a large beautiful synthesizer.com system to Roth HÄndle for a day of tweaking and noise making...and the odd musical sound here and there too...
THis film is of Nicklas trying out the persephone. A french instrument somewhere inbetween a ondes martenot and a theremin."
CR-78 triggering a synthesizer.com
Cwejman, Plan B and Cyndustries Sound Examples
Cwejman, Cyndustries and Plan B sound demonstration from stretta on Vimeo.
via The Stretta Procedure where you will find an image of the VCA-2P"
New Synthasonic Synthesizer 4-pole filter
via this auction
"Synthasonic 4-Pole Filter, serial# 200-005.
Some info from the Synthasonic Website:
'The Synthasonic Four Pole Lowpass Filter is a gutsy, thick-sounding filter with loads of character and features CV control of both cutoff frequency and resonance.
Synthasonic is a small modular synthesizer company offering high quality handmade synthesizer modules in Frac Rack format. We are proud to offer designs from Music From Outer Space. Our products started as modules we wanted for our own modulars, sparing no expense, showing the greatest attention to detail, and using only the highest quality components. That same design philosophy is carried through to every module we create. We are proud to offer tools which inspire.
Synthasonic modules feature front panels made with the MetalPhoto process, which means that the printing on the panel will never wear off and the panels are highly scratch resistant. For other specifications, please read the module manuals, available as a free download in PDF format on each module page.
Our modules are designed to be mounted in a frac rack case, available from Blacet Research or Paia Electronics. Additionally, you will need a +/- 12V or +/- 15v regulated power supply. We enthusiastically recommend the Blacet PS500. All of our modules are fitted with a 0.156" 4 pin connector which will work perfectly with a Blacet PS500 and PSCONN2 power distribution board. All modules come with a power cable and mounting screws.
We are proud to offer a one year warranty on all of our modules which covers parts and labor. For details, please check the user's manual for any module.''
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