Sunday, April 06, 2008
Roland Jupiter-4
YouTube via erichmielke. "are friends arpeggiated?"
S-CAT (0166) CIRCUIT BENT CASIO MT-68
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"MODIFICATIONS
THE CASIO MT-68 NOW HAS
ELEVEN NEW ROTARY POTENTIOMETERS
WITH WHICH THE SOUNDS OF THE
RHYTHM AND ACCOMPANIMENT SECTION
CAN BE SHAPED, WARPED AND DISTORTED TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT!
ROTARY POTENTIOMETERS
1 - BASS DRUM DECAY
2 - SNARE SNAP
3 - OPEN HAT VCF
4 - CLOSED HAT VOL
5 - ARPEGGIO VARIATOR
6 - BASSLINE DISTORTION
7 & 8 - RHYTHM DISTORTION
9 - ARPEGGIO VCF
10 - BASSLINE DRIVE
11 - CHORDS VCA/VCF
ACCOMPANIMENT SECTION
MANUAL BASS - CASIO CHORD - ARPEGGIO
BASS / CHORD / ARPEGGIO VARIATIONS
RHYTHM
START/STOP - SYNCHRO - FILL IN
TWELVE PRESET RHYTHMS
SEPERATE LEVELS FOR RHYTHM AND ACCOMPANIMENT
TEMPO
TWENTY TONES
BUILT - IN EFFECTS
MODULATION - VIBRATO - REVERB - SUSTAIN
ON THE REAR PANEL
TUNING - PHONO OUT - JACK OUT - POWER
(REQUIRES 5 x D / R20 BATTERIES OR 7.5v.PSU)
TOTAL LENGTH 26" / 68cm
2.5KG UNPACKAGED"
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S-CAT 0054 - MODIFIED CASIO MT-68 VINTAGE SYNTH
YouTube via PHONICPOTION (click for more videos)
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LABELS/MORE: Casio, Circuit Bending, DIY, S-CAT
LABELS/MORE: Casio, Circuit Bending, DIY, S-CAT
Univox Korg 770
images via this auction"Vintage Portable Univox Korg 770 Analog Synthesizer circa 1977. Specifications:
# KEYBOARD: F-C 32 Keys
# VCO-1: Scale (64', 32', 16', 8', 4', 2'), Waveform (triangle, square, sawtooth, pulse, PWM, External Signal), Pitch Control, Vibrato Switch (Normal/Off/Delay), Vibrato Depth, Vibrato Speed, Pitch Bend Switch (Up/Off/Down), Delay Time, Bend Speed, Portmento Switch (Fixed/Off/Control), Portamento Control
# VCF x2: Traveler (High Pass, Low Pass), Bright Selector, Expand Switches x2 (LP+HP, Off/Normal/Reverse), FcM Switch
# VCA + ENVELOPE GENERATOR: Attack Time, Singing Level, Range Selector, Sustain Selector, Envelope Mode Selector, Trigger Mode Selector
# LFO: Speed Control (Repeat+FcM)
# VCO-2: Coarse Tuning (16'-1'), Fine Tuning, Mode Selector (sawtooth, Ring 1, 2, Scale Noise, Pink Noise, White Noise)
# TOTAL: Mixing Selector, Mixing Volume, Power Switch/Volume
# DIMENSIONS: Approx. 22"(W) x 8"(H) x 13(D) mm
# WEIGHT: 9 kg
# POWER CONSUMPTION: Voltage (Local Voltage, 50/60Hz), Wattage (15W)"
Oberheim OB-SX
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"Oberheim OB-SX Synthesizer. It is a 6 voice. The buttons in the front top from left to right is volume, auto, hold, chord, unison, portamento, lfo rale, osc 2 detune, filter freq, ampl & filter attack, filter decay, and amplifier release envelopes. The bottom left to right is osc 2, only, narrow, broad, up octave & down octave, switches a b & c, programs 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8. The back from left to right, audio out, sustain sw, mod pedal, filter pedal, cv in, cv out, gate in, gate out, master tune, program bank and computer. Operheim Electronics Santa Monica, Calif. Volt 115 and 230. Model OBSX , 90-130 vac or 180-260 vac, 50-60 hz 60 watts max. It measures 34" lenght, 5" tall, 21" depth."
Inside an Oberheim OB-SX.
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"Oberheim OB-SX Synthesizer. It is a 6 voice. The buttons in the front top from left to right is volume, auto, hold, chord, unison, portamento, lfo rale, osc 2 detune, filter freq, ampl & filter attack, filter decay, and amplifier release envelopes. The bottom left to right is osc 2, only, narrow, broad, up octave & down octave, switches a b & c, programs 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8. The back from left to right, audio out, sustain sw, mod pedal, filter pedal, cv in, cv out, gate in, gate out, master tune, program bank and computer. Operheim Electronics Santa Monica, Calif. Volt 115 and 230. Model OBSX , 90-130 vac or 180-260 vac, 50-60 hz 60 watts max. It measures 34" lenght, 5" tall, 21" depth."
Inside an Oberheim OB-SX.
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LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Oberheim, synth guts
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Oberheim, synth guts
Serge Modular
"This is a mid-vintage serge panel, probably dates back to the early eighties. Serge panels are still being produced by a company called STS systems. The panel modules and functionality can be found there. This particular panel can be used as a complete 2 osc synthesiser in itself (minus a dedicated lfo) or can be used to expand a current modular synth. It might make a good starter panel because includes a psu purchased from STS systems that will power 2 panels. I also have 8 or so patch cords i can include. The unit is also rack mountable. This synth is a bit difficult to describe in comparison to hardwired commercial synths, the closest thing I can compare it to soundwise might be an arp 2600, the oscillators sound bright and musical, and are very stable. the filters are very 'natural' sounding really unlike any other synth I've heard. You can get an enoumous range of timbres by cross modulating the oscillators together, sync sounds, ring mod type sounds. the wavemultipliers are used to take a simple waveform and shift its harmonics around in different ways. They are good for metallic tones and strange textures and each one has a slightly different flavor. There are many ways to overdrive or feedback audio signals at different points in the synth which can be useful as well. The slope generators can be used in too many ways to list; simple envelopes or as weird lfos for example. One of the unique features of serge synths in general is the versitility of the modules for the amout of space they use. This synth is really for someone who wants to explore textural sounds,it can be wired to do 'classic' analog sounds extremely well but you would only be using 5% of what it can do. It is controlled via standard 1v/octave cv/gate."
Future Retro Revolution
KORG Vintage Synth Catalog
Saturday, April 05, 2008
First peek at Plan B Pomona
Jean-Michel Jarre in german TV
YouTube via felixpfeiffer. via Nusonica.
"Interview with Jean-Michel Jarre on german TV. The interview was recorded in Munich before his concert on 22/03/2008."
Concertmate Analog Drum Machine MAYBE FOR SALE
YouTube via electricpony
"Called the "Electronic Accompanist Metronome", made in Japan for Radio Shack.
This is one of the most clever designs I've ever seen for a pre-programmed drum machine. Has only five buttons for different patterns but by selecting different combinations you can make a wide variety of patterns."
Blacet News for Spring 2008 and the Blacet Bargain Basement
"Check out our News Page for a really hot special on our Dual Filter Kit!Also: new Bargain page, new modules, etc.
http://www.blacet.com/news.html
--
John Blacet"
SunSyn 2.0 Update
via swissdoc:
"Hi Matrix,
this text is from the "Products 2008" flyer from JoMoX as distrubuted during Frankfurt Musik Messe:
'Later in 2008, we will bring out a final firmaware upgrade for SunSyn. It will add some important functions as Midi Wave import by Sysex dunp and some other improvements in OS like better autocalibration functions and better Midi performance. It will also address the system stability and offer a stable firmware bios that won´t be able to crash and frustrate our valued customers. A processor update is required, too, and so it´s neccessary for existing SunSyns that they will be shipped to Jomox or to an authorized service station in order to install the hardware upgrade.
This also implies that this update is not for free, but it will offer years of trouble-free enjoyment of this wonderfull sounding unique bolide synth.'
swissdoc"
"Hi Matrix,
this text is from the "Products 2008" flyer from JoMoX as distrubuted during Frankfurt Musik Messe:
'Later in 2008, we will bring out a final firmaware upgrade for SunSyn. It will add some important functions as Midi Wave import by Sysex dunp and some other improvements in OS like better autocalibration functions and better Midi performance. It will also address the system stability and offer a stable firmware bios that won´t be able to crash and frustrate our valued customers. A processor update is required, too, and so it´s neccessary for existing SunSyns that they will be shipped to Jomox or to an authorized service station in order to install the hardware upgrade.
This also implies that this update is not for free, but it will offer years of trouble-free enjoyment of this wonderfull sounding unique bolide synth.'
swissdoc"
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LABELS/MORE: JoMoX, Musikmesse, Musikmesse2008
LABELS/MORE: JoMoX, Musikmesse, Musikmesse2008
EMS Mod
I saw this one on sequencer.de. Anyone have more info on it? Apparently it was done by SamZen?
Waterorgan Zadar, Croatia
YouTube via webschepper
"The waterorgan in Zadar, Croatia. Filmed in the summer of 2005."
Update via redroom in the comments:
"these waterorgans are powered by wind as well. you can find more at:
http://www.tzzadar.hr/events.php?id=9&el_id=2067"
Casio CK-500
images via this auction"Casio CK500 BOOMBOX SYNTH w 2 Tape Decks & Radio. It is a Casio MT-65/68 with twin tape decks and a radio! And what is so special about the MT-65? Nothing much, except it is THE definitive 80’s Casio - a mighty beast with full accompaniement options, the full gamut of vowel consonent generated tones, ability to modulate the vowel and the consonent tones against each other to create new sounds and the finest reverb that has ever graced a home keyboard."
If you look at this bottom image you will see there is a switch to select either Radio, Tape, or Keyboard for Function. Anyone know if that means you can only play or rather hear one option at a time? I always thought you could play along with the radio or tapes if you wanted to.
Technos Acxel Resynthesizer For Sale

Go here and scroll down. The only other one I knew that went up for sale was this one. Click on the Acxel label below for more.
via electro-music.com where you will find some discussion on this.
Update via an anonymous reader:
"I wrote to the guy last year,and u can buy the unit for between 3500-4000e.
Its one of the ex Boman M. Acxel systems.
Comes with only 1 card,no multi-out support,way to expensive and certainly now with the new Acxel II comming.
here one more Acxel for sale:
http://synthsfl.tripod.com/keys.html
i searched to death last year in my Acxel-trip on the web,and if u search very well there are another 2 units for sale.
then more info on various stuff can be find here,Ircam,4X,Synclav etc..:
http://jbemond.free.fr/?cat=4"
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LABELS/MORE: Acxel, iDARCA Audio, Technos
LABELS/MORE: Acxel, iDARCA Audio, Technos
CV RIBBON CONTROLLER

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"RIBBON CONTROLLER - FOR ANALOG SYNTHESIZERS - SELF POWERED, SMALL FOOTPRINT, CONTROL VOLTAGE OUTPUT
Ribbon controllers provide a means of adjusting various aspects of a synthesizer's sound in real-time as you play. I find them especially useful in adjusting the filter cutoff frequency in real time, but they can also control pitch, amplitude, and other parameters in some cases. Ribbons provide an expressive input device that allows you to perform trills, tap-tempo effects, swells… you name it! I got spoiled with the ribbon in my Multimoog, and I thought it would be nice to have a small-footprint ribbon that I could use with my other synthesizers. The problem that I ran into was that there are simply not many options commercially available in this space.
I wanted a ribbon that was small enough to attach to one of the end-bells or front panel of the synthesizer. Also, some of my synthesizers do not have a means of powering a passive ribbon controller; consequently, I wanted a self-powered unit. It became obvious to me that I really had no choice but to design and build my own ribbon controller.
Quality was my primary objective. It was important to me that the ribbon be extremely durable yet sensitive to touch, in order to be expressive enough to capture every nuance. I selected the materials that I felt would accomplish this goal best, without regard to build time and cost. As a result, I am very happy with the outcome, and I am certain that you will be as well. Using the supplies I had leftover after building my own units, I’ve decided to build a few more of these powered ribbon controllers, and offer them to other musicians who may be looking to fill a similar need for a durable, yet relatively inexpensive, small-footprint control voltage (CV) ribbon controller.
My ribbon controllers feature:
* Hand-made wooden (birch) enclosures, with durable polyurethane stained finish
* Quality 3M products to ensure longevity of the ribbon assembly
* Heavy gauge, copper-clad base-plate - providing an extremely rigid structure for the ribbon assembly
* Unique combination of sheer woven metal and nylon textiles covering the ribbon assembly - offering a durable yet smooth, tactile ribbon response
* Dedicated power Supplies featuring in-line transformers, making connection to a densely populated power strip a breeze
* Maximum 0-15VDC control voltage output, to ensure compatibility with most manufacturer's analog equipment
* Capability to swap power adapters, in order to support any potential alternate power requirements (the ribbon accepts a standard 2.1mm DC power plug)
* High quality Switchcraft ¼” phono plugs for CV connections
* Velcro base with included adhesive-backed strips for ease of monting on equipment
A video clip demonstrating some of the possibilities of my ribbon controllers can be viewed here:
Ribbon Controller Demo
YouTube via 12T0NE
Update: The previous video embed in this post by 12T0NE appeared to have been pulled. I added the video above which was previously posted here with a different description. The following is the description for the original video and was part of the original post, so it stays up.
"Operation of the ribbon controller is easy. Simply plug in the included power adapter, connect the power adapters plug to the corresponding plug on ribbon controller’s harness, and finally plug the ¼” phono (TS) connector into any CV input on your synthesizer that you wish to modulate. Once everything is connected, there is around 6 feet of slack on both the CV cable (between the ribbon and synth) and the power cable (between the ribbon and the power adapter's transformer), making many placement options possible.
I use my own ribbon controllers with keyboards from several manufacturers – including (vintage) Moog, Oberheim, Sequential Circuits, and Yamaha. I have not yet run into any compatibility problems. Obviously, I can’t guarantee compatibility with keyboards I have not yet tested against; however, given that the units supply their own power, and output a control voltage in the 0-15VDC range, they should function within acceptable operating parameters of most analog equipment. That said, please do your research and make sure it will work for your intended application before making a purchase. I assume no responsibility for incompatibility or damage to equipment that may occur thru improper use."
Greatest Use of LED Technology EVER! Spring Break Nationals
YouTube via audiojunkies00. Someone should tell audiojunkies about synthesizers.
follow-up to this post and of course, Moaning Lisa.
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LABELS/MORE: DIY, Synth Babes, Video, WTF
LABELS/MORE: DIY, Synth Babes, Video, WTF
VCA filter
MacBeth Moroco. via -'Boris'
MuRF FreqBox
via -'Boris'
PPG350 - VEMIA

"Rare and interesting early sequencer from PPG. Has some quirks, but works fine and has some excellent features. Here's Lucid Sound's informal report after servicing it:- 'There were a few 'anomolies' with this, and very little info available on the web, but I've got it to a good useable state. It really is quite an innovative device. There are some great features here, like the ability to invert the notes in a sequence just by pressing a button, or 'immediate playback' where the sequence repeats what you've just played as soon as you lift fingers off keyboard (takes some explaining but it's good, trust me). Two transpose modes, immediate (waits until the end of the current note) or delayed (waits until the end of the loop) - brilliant. There is a sync in/out, which is a high frequency audio clock, so you can sync to tape, or as I did, use a VCO to control the speed of the sequence (great with an EMS). It's 1V/Octave out, positive trigger. A few strange things though: The 'manual' (translated and brief) says pressing middle C starts a sequence or any other key to transpose - not on this one, bottom C is no transpose, all other keys transposing up. There is a Gate output. This works from the keyboard but not from the recorded sequence even though the trigger output does - however even the guy who wrote the simplified manual that's available online says, and I quote: 'there is no word HOW and what these trigger modes are (sorry!)' It'll also do real time recording, and there's a whole load of editing stuff (timing and pitch changes etc). In really nice cosmetic condition too."
You can find this one on VEMIA - Click on Auctions, Search, and search for 5760 or PPG for the rest.
808State- studio 101 1994
YouTube via massonix. via Analog Suicide (they and Autechre are playing at the Echoplex in LA tonight)
"808States writing studio back in 1994,manchester u.k."
Jomox T-Resonator Now Shipping!
via the Big City Music blog.
Zeet Band - Moogie Woogie (1970)
via 36 15 MOOG where you can find the track listing.
ARP 2500 2 - Analog Sequence 1
YouTube via psprojectbrazil. "Using the audio and CV sequencer"
Roland Jupiter-4
YouTube via analoguecrazy4
"Here are some sounds from my vintage Roland Jupiter-4 synth. All sounds were programmed by myself."
MOOG Micromoog 2090
"Bob Moog had proved that pre-patched synths were a going commercial concern following the success of the MiniMoog (and, of course, its rival, the ARP Odyssey) but despite the relative affordability of these two instruments (around $1,500 compared with the $15,000 of their modular predecessors!), it was clear that there were still musicians gagging to get their hands on a synth but who simply couldn't afford one and so, in much the same way he stripped his modular synths down to the bare basics to make the Mini, Dr Moog stripped the Mini down to the bare basics to make the Micro.
Featuring just one oscillator, it was clear that you were faced with compromise but to counter this, the MicroMoog did offer various sub-octave footages to beef the sound up. However, these were phase-locked to the master oscillator and didn't offer the rich detune one might expect of a synth from the Moog stable. The filter was, of course, classic Moog and the envelopes were lifted directly from the Mini being of the ADS type with a switchable R stage that took its time from the setting of the Decay control. New to the Micro was a simple LFO for vibrato and filter modulation. Interestingly, the Micro also allowed cross modulation of the filter by the audio oscillator which offered some interesting possibilities. Unfortunately, as the oscillator was the only audio source, all it could do in most circumstances was to add a certain 'rasp' to the sound. However, when the filter was self-oscillating, some interesting pseudo ring modulation sounds could be created. The Micro was a departure from the Mini as well in that it employed a ribbon controller for pitchbend instead of the Mini's wheel (there was still a wheel for modulation though and this was quite versatile in what it could control)."
Friday, April 04, 2008
A Syntar Family Shot
The Syntar, SWAN and Mattson Mini Modular Pheonix Series. All three were designed by George Mattson.
The Syntar was the first keytar ever produced. It had a unique extended controller on the neck that essentially consisted of nine small wood blocks you could increasingly press for varying degrees of modulation. It's like having nine assignable pitch bends not limited to pitch.
The SWAN is the Syntar Without A Neck (the only one in existence).
The Pheonix is the new Mattson Mini Modular risen from the ashes of the Syntar.
If you've been following the site, you will know that the SWAN and a Syntar are up for auction on VEMIA. Click on the links for each to get to the posts.
If you have seen the posts already, check out the updates. Someone actually listed the SWAN on Ebay! It was of course a scam as the only one in existence is available on VEMIA. There was some heated discussion on AH.
Also, if you haven't already, be sure to check out the history of the Syntar on Carbon111. There are some fascinating bits concerning MOOG and NAMM. You can also find an interview and some history here. Finally you can click here for all posts featuring the Syntar. If you appreciate synths you will appreciate this unique, rare bit of synth history. It really is a fascinating story. A bit of MATRIXSYNTH trivia: I remember the first time I saw the SWAN. It was at George Mattson's place and Carbon111 was going to borrow it for bit. We drove it back to his place and when doing so, I thought how crazy it was that the only SWAN in existence was floating up the I-5 in the back of my CRX. It was a surreal moment for me. And yes, we took extremely good care of it. We all love synths.
MOOG Minimoog
Minimoog Ebay Auction
YouTube via asiaudiosales
Update: one more video
minmoog tune
Some Stuff from around 1984
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LABELS/MORE: BOSS, Casio, Roland, Sequential Circuits
LABELS/MORE: BOSS, Casio, Roland, Sequential Circuits
MOOG CEMS unique original custom modular - VEMIA
"ONE OF THE TWO OR THREE MOST IMPORTANT MOOG CUSTOM MODULAR SYSTEMS IN THE WORLD. This is the system Joel Chadabe dreamt up, in collaboration with Robert Moog, and had him build in the late 60s. It is at VEMIA, undergoing restoration - more details later - but is a unique and hugely powerful system, full of Moog custom modules, some very rare, some very early, and some almost certainly unique. Joel Chadabe's book 'Electric Sound' pp286-287: 'In 1966, I got an idea. I drew up a plan for a completely automated synthesizer system, discussed its feasibility with Robert Moog, described it in an article in 'New Perspectives in Music', and got the funding to have it built. That system, which I called the CEMS (Coordinated Electronic Music Studio) System, was ordered from Moog in 1967.... and installed in December 1969. In addition to an extended array of sound-generating and processing modules, an automated matrix mixer, and a digital clock, the system contained a bank of eight analog sequencers with customised logic hardware for running them synchronously, asynchronously, in succession, or in any combination.' '... the world's largest concentration of Moog sequencers.......' 'In 'Drift'.. (1970), icy electronic sounds swooped automatically through a virtual space without my intervention or control. It was the realtime equivalent of algorithmic composition..' '... a few months later, I was using joysticks to control oscillators, filters, modulators and amplifiers. The sequencers, configured to generate pseudo-random patterns, were also controlling the oscillators, filters, modulators and amplifiers. And I was also controlling the sequencers...... .. I was in effect conversing with a musical instrument that seemed to have its own interesting personality.' The CEMS is housed in four tall vertical cabinets, on casters. 1. 4x 960 (s/n 1094-S, 1096-S, 1103-S etc) 4 x 962 (s/n 1062, 1063 etc) 4 x custom delay mixers, 20 trunk lines. All R.A.Moog, mostly 9/69. 2. 4x 901 VCOs, trunks, Portamento, 2x multiples, CP-3 mixer, 984 mixer, 901, Portamento, 911, 2x 902, multiples, Portamento, 901, 904B, 904C, 904A, 904B, pitch/trigger interface, 912, S-trig>V-trig with portamento, 902, 911, multiples, 911, Attenuators, 911, 903, multiples, 3-pin sockets for joysticks etc, Delays, trunk lines. 3. 'Moogus Operandi' 10 digital numeric switches, 104ms- 4 sec delays, with x1 and x100 switches, digital clock with nixie tubes, trunk section with type B sockets (one line empty), 3x 4U Voltage Controlled Mixers, Portamento (R A Moog, no logo), 905, Triggered Controller, R A Moog banana & 3-pin interfaces, 904B, 902, 902, 911, R A Moog Signal Router, Amplifier, 3x Triggered Controller, PSU, delays and trunk lines. 4. similar to cabinet 1. **It also includes five R A Moog joysticks, serial numbers 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, and... 1008. - and a pre-production model Ribbon Controller, which Mike Bucki at Modusonics can provide a new ribbon for.** Like many other things in this auction, this is from the collection amassed by Felix Visser, former head of Synton. All items were destined for a national technology museum project, many years in the making, but finally cancelled by politicians and planners. They have mostly been stored unused for a number of years. This system has not (as of March 20) been powered up, and is SOLD AS IS unless we have more information in the meantime. (The power supplies are currently at Lucid Sound for testing and servicing where necessary.) Cosmetic state at present: all sequencer lamps present and guaranteed working 100%; all screws, nuts and washers checked, cleaned and replaced where necessary; veneer repaired on the facing edges of cabinets where necessary; casters replaced; module panels cleaned and looking good; many of the silver knob inserts are missing - many are saved ready to stick back on, but some are lost. (We are searching for replacements, or failing that, new knobs are still generally available.) The quality of early Moog modules is remarkable, and we would expect it to be not at all difficult or expensive to restore this to excellent working order - and beautiful cosmetic condition as well. If required, we can source and supervise this work, and would expect it to be very reasonably priced. All photos were taken before cosmetic restoration, and the system now looks a great deal better - superb apart from the missing silver knob inserts. For more of the old pics see: link"You can find this one on VEMIA - Click on Auctions, Search, and search for 5560.
Update via peterwendt in the comments: "I knew I'd seen this before: link... great post with lots of details from Richard Lainhart."
PPG 1020 - VEMIA
"Fascinating vintage synth, very rare, and certainly at the time considered an improvement on the earlier all-analogue 1002. But not perfect:- Here are Lucid's notes (they decided that with Moog modulars and Minimoogs to deal with they couldn't guarantee to get this mended in anywhere near quick enough time). 1. The keyboard decoding is not working correctly 2. The keyboard output voltage is FM modulated by some digital noise. However, raising the glide control stops this. In its defence: 3. The bottom key mechanism is broken but the key can still be played. 4. The filter, oscillators, LFO, envelopes and noise all work. 5. It makes an effective weird sound FX generator just as it is. 6. All CMOS decode stuff so probably fixable. So if you have access to technical knowhow, you could turn this into more than just a creator of unusual sounds."Note the Roland Jupiter-6 with custom fire paint job in the background. Click the image for a larger shot.
You can find this one on VEMIA - Click on Auctions, Search, and search for 5855 or PPG for more.
Cavagnolo EXAGONE XM 64 - VEMIA
"VERY RARE Vintage Analog Synth : CAVAGNOLO EXAGONE XM64. Less than 100 have been produced for the entire world ! Like RSF famous synths, the Cavagnolo EXAGONE XM64 is a monophonic progammable analog synth made in FRANCE in 1982. Some features: 2 VCO , VCF , LFO 1 , LFO 2 , LFO DELAY , EG , ADSR , NOISE , PORTAMENTO ... 64 memory locations to save and recall your synth patches! CV/GATE IN OUT, filter input, and many more for external controls (see on the photo below). The Cavagnolo Exagone XM64 sounds like a mix of minimoog and a Roland System 100 (deep and very warm sound, it can make very big and fat Bass like Minimoog, but it can also sounded nice high leads with its own personality. The synth is integrated in its original flight-case .CAVAGNOLO EXAGONE XM64 is perfect for a musician who is bored with moog roland and sequential circuits synths , and is looking for a strong analog vintage synth with a unique sound ! This CAVAGNOLO EXAGONE XM64 has been fully serviced (ampli OP and memory battery have been changed 2 month ago. It is in Perfect working order and in very good cosmetic ;I can say 'near mint' because i'm the first owner and it has never leave my studio) It's a 220Volt model. It's a unique chance to get a very rare analog synth in Museum Condition and in perfect working order"You can find this one on VEMIA - Click on Auctions, Search, and search for 5724. via Pete
Two More Serge Creature Demos
SPACE ODDITY (New Stylophone Version) Remix
YouTube via MalquiLans
"Bowie's classic done on Stylophone with guitar backing based on early demo"
DJmag Review The Korg Mini-KP DJ Effects Kaoss Pad
YouTube via djmagtv. Note: you can see more dj oriented vids from them here.
"Check out the full capabilities of the wicked new Korg Mini-KP effects processor. There's 100 effects on there and if you're in the UK, it costs £100... so £1 per effect - ridiculous. It sounds absolutely lush and the likes of James Zabiela takes it on tour with him. Enjoy."
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