Estradin Analog Russian Phaser

images via this craigslist post.
"This is a rare soviet military type phaser. I have owned the Moog 12-stage, Boss, Ibanez and DOD phasers and this phase has a unique sound of it's own.

The front controls are frequency, balance and brightness. The back panel features input, dry and wet outputs, and a shift switch. A red LED flashes to the rate of phasing. The pedal is 7 ½” wide by 6” long. Estradin made synthesizers in Russia in the 60's and 70's.

I’m including a brand new Step Up/Down Transformer 220V-110V setup to plug and play a unique phaser sound. The pots are not scratchy and it is not noisy."

via brian c

Synthesizer-Welt at Frankfurt Musikmesse

Just a reminder for those fortunate enough to be attending this year's Musikmesse, do not miss Synthesizer-Welt (World) hosted by Synthesizer-Magazin.

Halle 5.1, Stand B66
March 12-15, 2008

Industrial Grade Digital Synthesizer for Linux

"Minicomputer is a standalone Linux softwaresynthesizer for creating experimental electronic sounds as its often used in but not limited to Industrial music, IDM, EBM, Glitch, sound design and minimal electronic. It is monophonic but can produce up to 8 different sounds at the same time. It uses Jack as realtime audio infrastructure and can be controlled via Midi. Minicomputer is free open source software distributed under GPL 3 written by Malte Steiner 2007/2008." Click here for more info including samples and manual. The software will be shown at the SYNTHESIZER-WORLD booth (hosted by Synthesizer-Magazin) at the Musikmesse.

Logan String Melody 2 + EHX Small Stone + Moog by RetroSound

YouTube via retrosound72

"analog strings: Logan String Melody 2, the presets and different settings through original EHX Small Stone phase shifter from the 70`s years
bassline: Moog Prodigy, triggered by the SCI Pro-One internal sequencer
drums: Roland TR-606"

3 Osc Synthedit Synth

YouTube via Fahz0r

Introduction to SynthEdit

YouTube via atomictraveller. via Nusonica.

LOGAN VOCAL SYNTH

via eBay

"complete with original cover all circuits board inside,ssm chips for the mono section two ssm2050 one 2040 and one 2020."

via Michael

Update: you can find a demo of one here.

Next Gen SCOPE

"Innovation "Made in Germany": Sonic Core is going to introduce its newest addition to the SCOPE product line at the MusikMesse show in Frankfurt (Hall 5.1, Stand D10). The SCOPE XITE-1 device combines DSP-based accelerated audio processors with a high-end audio interface. The external 19inch/1U rackmount unit is connected to a PC or Notebook via PCI-Express interface.

Using state-of-the-art SHARC signal processors allows for an increase of processing power by a factor of 10 compared to the older 14DSP SCOPE-Board.

A continuously developed low-latency technology allows the professional user to work with an agreeable, quasi-analog behaving audio platform. The flexible software environment includes a full range of plug-in audio devices: A selection of digital mixers, more than 50 audio effects, samplers and synthesizers in uncompromising sound quality. Additional compatible plug-ins developed by well-known third-party manufacturers continue to be available.

Planned to be released at the same time, the latest SCOPE software (Version 5) is intended to be available for Windows Vista, Windows XP and also Mac OS X.

# 10 x more DSP power than before
# External PCIe / ExpressCard for PC / MAC / Notebooks
# Compatible to the SCOPE Fusion Platform

Scheduled release
May 2008

Retail price
About 2698,- EUR excl. VAT (Introductory Price)"
That would be about 4,137.12 USD. LINK

Note: John Bowen teamed with SONIC CORE to produce the Solaris.

ELO

Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down

YouTube via kiilakas777. MOOG Polymoog.

Electric Light Orchestra - Shine a Little Love

YouTube via peterfile343. Yamaha CS80

Electric Light Orchestra - On The Run

YouTube via VCMX. Yamaha CS80.

ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA

YouTube via ELOPINK1964. Yamaha CS80.

electric light orchestra live 1974 or 1973?

YouTube via lednareff. MOOG Minimoog.
"electric light orchestra live 1973 or 1974 if you know let me know!"

"The bounty" closing titles (cover

YouTube via mik300z
"one of Vangelis's finest moments. Apologies for the dreadful sound quality , i really need a camera with a direct audio feed. No point in playing it live, too much going on, very complex arrangement (well it was for me!) Juno 6, 106 and microkorg doing the bass, ESQ doing CS80 type lead , juno G doing strings and grand piano, Korg X5 doing those "80's" drums. When I get a proper camera I will overdub it with proper audio quality because i'm quite proud of how it turned out. Not entirely accurate I know, but still it was a great challenge for me"

Ribbon Controller Demo

YouTube via 12T0NE
"This video clip demonstrates some of the capabilities of my ribbon controllers.

During the first portion of the clip, I'm using the ribbon to modulate the VCF in my Yamaha CS-40M. Besides the filter sweeps, the ribbon is great for performing tap-tempo effects.

In the second part of the video, I have the ribbon connected to the synthesizer's CV input, and am using it in place of the keyboard to change pitch. Im using the keyboard only to trigger the initial note."

Elektronika EM-25

images via this auction

"exact specification here"

The aesthetic design reminds me of Roland meets Siel.

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 Light

images via this auction

Sequential Circuits MAX

images via this auction

MIDI Voice Expander
Computer Peripheral

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"

Oberheim Matrix-6

images via this auction

Roland SH-101

images via this auction

Operator Please

flickr by mistress_f

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Roland Juno-G

25-02-07_2211

flickr by rubeinsh

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KORG MS10

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."

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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

9_01

flickr by thijshere
(click for more - there are some great shots in this set)

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Waldorf Micro Q

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.

hola amigos

flickr by pac209
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Waldorf XT
Waldorf Pulse
Roland TR-909
Roland TR-808

Tenori-On Stand

more images on Aliens Project

Winter NAMM - Access Virus TI Hypersaw

YouTube via codybird34. sonicstate

Kawai K5000s Additive Synthesizer

images via this auction

Roland GR-300

images via this auction

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."

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OBERHEIM SEM

images via this auction and this auction

Inside an Oberheim SEM

MATRIXSYNTH Ponies!

via my four year old daughter. :)

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"

Latronic Notron Sequencer

click here for more shots of the Latronic Notron via Danjel.