SIEL DK700 MIDI Master Synthesizer

via this auction
"The DK700 is a polyphonic synthesizer with voice assignment. It actually contains 6 complete and individual synth modules (termed voices or channels). It is fully programmable and able to store up to 73 programs in its memory when in DK700 mode and 55 patches for the simultaneous control of slaves when in master keyboard mode. Each voice contains two digitally controlled oscillators (to ensure the best pitch reliability on the whole extension of the wall tempered scale) with analog waveforms. It also comprises a 24 dB/octave low pass Voltage-controlled filter and an envelope generator; this means that the DK700 has 12 oscillators, 6 filters, 6 envelope generators and 4 low frequency oscillators providing parallel modulations of parameters such as pitches, square waves P.W., filters. All this is controlled by specific controls and memorized in the heart of the DK700; the "Programming Unit", which also provides to the management of the 73 timbric programs and 55 patches.

The DK700 is basically an updated version of the Siel Opera 6 with added midi-functions. It's quite rare and could be regarded as one of the best Siel ever built. Unlike the DK70/80, the DK700 has six filters and three LFOs to shape your sounds. Once you edited the sound you had in mind, there are plenty of memory patches to store it. This synth has a fat tone even without using a Chorus-unit. The sounds are very versatile and analogue. From synth-horns to weird effects, the Siel does it all with ease."

Roland MC-202 MicroComposer Modded

via this auction

Details on the mod via the auction:
"I've put a little mod in there. I've add a three position switch. It allows the LFO to sweep up tp 40 seconds (Original is only about 10 seconds). A very usefull function for making trance music. Also it can switch to super fast sweep. Of course, you can put it back to Normal Mode for original LFO speed too."

Roland SH-101 Nova Mod

via this auction

"New features from Nova Mod
* VCF FM : Amazing new sounds are now added through this feature. Six FM sources are available
* LFO Clock Input : Syncing Arpeggiator and LFO to external drum modules and sequencers is now possible. As well, interesting feedback loops can be created.
* PW Modulation Source Selection : Now you can choose a pulse width source. It is independent from the LFO's waveform setting. OSC sources are included.
* Pulse width to near 0% : Pulse width effects are now made more extreme and powerfull
* External audio input : the ability to do FM of VCF by an externalaudio source or to simply route a signal into the audio path is now provided.
* VCF CV input : Just plug in a foot pedal or a CV from a midi convertor and your sh-101 will sing!
* LFO rate Scalar : Ever hear a bell sound out of sh-101? Try this on Hi! Want a really slow sweep...you got it too.
* Overdrive Knob : Filter cleaning

Nova Mod Details :
Pulse width to near 0% - By closing the pulsewidth to a spike, new sounds can be attained by the sh-101. This "spike" wave source is very useful for brightening a bass patch. (A bass patch, with only the sub OSC waveform assigned, can be brightened, but not raise in pitch, by adding a little pulse width signal with a manual setting of less than 1% duty cycle.) In another other application, in which only full ramp waveform is assigned, manually raising and lowering the spike waveform's amplitude has been compared to sounding like a wavetable sweep. As well, LFO mudulation of the pulsewidth is made more dramatic because of the closer approach to 0%.

Pulsewidth Modulation Source Selection - A six-way rotary switch enables you to choose the pulsewidth modulation sources independently of the LFO's waveform setting. This modulation source makes many new and interesting sounds. A randomly modulated pulsewidth is especially unique and pleasant. The PW modulation sources are LFO Triangle / LFO Square / LFO Random / Sub Osc -1 Octave Square* / Sub Osc -2 Octave Pulse* / LFO Noise *The sub Osc Mod sources creates a unique bass enhancement because of their higher frequency and keytracking. The result is a richer and deeper sound. As well, although there are only two sub Osc sources, changing the sub Osc switch -1/-2/-2 results in even further modulation effects.

LFO Rate Scalar - A three-way toggle switch scales the overall range of the SH-101's internal LFO Clk (the existing lfo rate slider still functions normally). The scalar setting are Normal/Low/High. In the Low setting, a cycle of 40 seconds can be attained. This is great for mild changes in "trance" type music. In the High Mode, up to 1200Hz can be used to create interesting cross-mod bell like sounds. Perfect for "industrial" music and clanging metalic sounds. High mode works especially well when creating synthetic kick drum patch or short-wave radio sounds.

LFO Clock Input - A 1/4" jack allows the insertion of an external clock signal to drive the 101's LFO. This injected signal triggers the LFO but does not change it's waveform. By applying a clock, LFO and Arpeggiator are both synced to the external source. This makes for very moving and groovy patterns with only a drum box and Mova-modded 101. A particularly nice application is to modulate the VCF cutoff with a Random LFO while playing the sequencer. Of course you can, at the same time, inject a seperate clock intot he arpeggiator via the 101's Ext Clk jack. This will enable you to run the arpeggiator and LFO at different speeds. As a bonus, audio can be injected to drive the LFO. A simple trick is to patch the headphone output into the Ext' LFO input. This feedback loop makes for sounds that can be mildly distorted to heavily distorted by simply adjusting the VCF's mod amount.(No need for an external distortion processor!) This effect is great for slow sweeps with a resonating filter setting.

External Audio Input - A 1/4" jack and toggle switch allows external audio to be injected. A rotary pot controls the amplitude of the injected signal. It can be routed to one or two sources. 1./ directly into the filter along with the OSC's waveforms. External processing of audio through the VCF and ENV is . 2./ into the VCF's cutoff modulation point. (An external FM source.)

VCF CV Input - An external CV can be applied to the 101 via this 1/4" jack. This feature is typical on a Juno-60, Jupiter 4 and Pro-One. A MIDI controller converted to a cv or an "expression" foot pedal are typically connected one.

VCF FM - VCF Fm is the most powerful NOVA-MOD feature. It can be used in moderation to simply add bringtness to a bass patch with low frequencies (due to subtractive synthesis). Or it can be used to create powerful cross-mod sounds that are difficult to explain....they must be heard. These sounds are somewhat aggressive, distorted, bell like but most importantly, not attainable on a regular SH-101. One example : Dial a patch with only ramp waveform assigned but at the same time, modulate the VCF Cutoff with the Pulsewidth. Manually change the pulsewidth to vary the FM effect. It is quite unique. You can then switch in Sub Osc -2 Oct. Pulse as the Fm source then adjust the -1oct/-2oct/-2oct switch to change the sound further. Finally swing the Pulsewidth waveform as the Fm source but switch from Manual to LFo modulation and then play with the PW Mod's waveform. A rotary pot controls the amount of modulation. A six way rotary switch selects the FM sounce : Pulse / Ramp / -1 Octave Sqr / -2 Octave Sqr / -2 Octave Pulse / Noise Waveform"

Fairlight CMI IIx digital synthesizer w/MIDI

via this auction

"Fairlight CMI IIx digital synthesizer with MIDI. Includes mainframe, monitor with light pen, alpha-numeric keyboard, music keyboard, all necessary cables, system disk, blank floppy disks, and sound library."

Korg Delta

via this auction. video here

Last.fm/presents Keyboard Choir performing Legal Boards at Cargo

YouTube via LastfmPresents. Some synth spotting for an all synth band. via Oli

http://www.myspace.com/thekeyboardchoir

The list for this performance:
* Boss SP303: A great little sampler. Compact, robust, and non-volatile sample memory. Perfect for single shots and non rythmical loops.
* Korg DW8000: A rather unique synth, digital single cycle waveforms running through an analogue filter (actual analogue, not virtual). Capable of some thunderous bass in unison mode, and some ethereal shimmering pads. Ours has lost it's memory and just makes odd noises now. Hopefully a new battery will cure its' dementia.
* Korg Kaoss Pad 2: Kaoss pads are rather good.
* Korg Kaoss Pad 3: The KP3 ups the sampling and beat sync side of things. The LED matrix display on the pad is pleasingly retro-futuristic.
* Korg MS2000R: The ms2k is a surpisingly deep and versatile VA. Especially once you get the mod matrix and modsequencer in on the action. Also scores highly in the flashing lights department.
* Korg Microkorg x 3: Same synth engine as the ms2k less the modsequencer. Cheap and good sounding, hence the popularity with the band.
* Korg Radias R: A seriously underestimated synth - capable of some fantastically dirty, organic and liquid textures. An enigma, bling in appearance, but actually rather cultured and interesting.
* Korg N364: Can I point out we're not sponsored by or connected to Korg in anyway? We just seem to have ended up with a lot of Korg gear. Anyway, the N364 is a pretty bog standard mid-90's ai2 S+S workstation. It weighs a ton, and is gets used for wurly and pad sounds. Often though a cheap distortion pedal.
* Korg Triton: Another Korg, another bog standard workstation. To it's credit, the Triton does have a reasonble resonant filter and some knobs.
* Korg EA-1: Great little squelch box, ours seems to have died completely, but I'm listing it anyway in case it impresses Mr Korg and we get some free stuff.
* Yamaha SHS10: (yes, Yamaha. sorry Mr Korg) There are a few circuit bent SHS10's, but we've only ever used the midi out on ours. Those familiar with this instrument will know why this is especially shameful.
* Yamaha DX21: Vintage 80's 4-op FM synthesis. Goes through many pedals and a noise gate to make it sound a bit less like a vintage 80's 4-op FM synth..
* Yamaha CS2x: A ton of great sounds but very shallow synthesis.
* Yamaha PSS130: Portasound never had the same ring to it as Casiotone.
* Various FX pedals and processors"

Solton SM100

via this auction

You can find more info on the SM100 including demos on cykong.

Building a phaser part 2

YouTube via MusicMiK. Part 1 here.
"This is a simple project - i will build a clone of the Small Stone phaser as a floor effects unit with some modifications to add some more control over the sound.

Dur to the simplicity of this project, i decided to document all steps, starting with making the PCB for it, ending with the tests. So not all videos appear at once, but i think this should happen within 3 weeks or so. Make sure to come back and see if new parts appeared with the time.

This is part 2 showing the etching and mechanical work on the PCB."

Waldorf Wave (Four)

YouTube via MaxMusicOne
"Research Wave's and list of some owners"

Happy Up Here

Happy Up Here from Röyksopp on Vimeo.
"Official video for the first single from 'Junior'!
Directed by Reuben Sutherland
royksopp.com/music/happy-up-here"
Space Invaders and some miniature art synths and oscilloscopes.
via Offworld via Boing Boing

Modulator ESP - Electro-music.com Winterstream set

via the forum
"I played a half-hour set on Sunday for the electro-music.com Winterstream, live from my studio

Here's my little set-up for the event, Nord G2 into Electrix Repeater, two Evolvers, used for drones and some sequencing, SP-404 for pre-recorded drones and effects, Boss RE-20 space echo and VF-1 for reverb and delay

and here's a recording of my part of the stream, with start and end announcements"

Roland MC-303 "Diver" my pattern

YouTube via morimadoka

20090225(RB-338)

YouTube via morimadoka
"RB-338 DEMO
2009 02 25"

FM8 Power Review Part 1/2

YouTube via thepluginguru. Part 2 not up at the time of this post.
"This Power Review MUST be seen in HQ Mode !! - John "Skippy" Lehmkuhl is going to introduce you to Native Instruments FM8 - an FM based synthesizer that has a lot of incredible abilities that you can learn about simply by watching this POWER REVIEW. This is Part 1 which covers an overview and power tips for optimizing the Browser to be more useful... Skippy has 12 free sounds for FM8 and 60 more sounds you can purchase at his web site: www.PlugInGuru.com."

Idioteque (Radiohead cover) AS modules simple patch

YouTube via SQRSAW.

"Sorry. It's very short version."

Don Hassler demos Buchla 200e Modular Synthesizer

YouTube via 3dzNutz
"Atlanta Dorkbot meeting, February 26, 2009."

MOTU BPM Advanced Urban Rhythm Instrument

YouTube via audiomidicom

"A video from MOTU giving a thorough demonstration of BPM's features. In stock now at audioMIDI.com! Call (866) 283-4601 for more information."

Building a phaser part 1

YouTube via MusicMiK. follow-up to this post.
"This is a simple project - i will build a clone of the Small Stone phaser as a floor effects unit with some modifications to add some more control over the sound.

Dur to the simplicity of this project, i decided to document all steps, starting with making the PCB for it, ending with the tests. So not all videos appear at once, but i think this should happen within 3 weeks or so. Make sure to come back and see if new parts appeared with the time.

This is part 1 showing all the steps up to a PCB ready to be etched."

Moog Party Time (1970)

on 36 15 MOOG

also see Hans Edler - Elektron Kukéso (1971)

anyone know what that console is?

Syntom Article Featuring Warren Cann of Ultravox

Jesper found a PDF he had an an article featuring Warren Cann of Ultravox on the SynTom. You can find it here. Does anyone know the source of the article?

Update via Jesper: "According to a guy on the Ultravox EV-forum the Syntom article is from a magazine called "Electronics & Music Maker". The guy also says, that he is sure Warren said he would use it on Rage In Eden - and that he did that." E&MM also confirmed by slabman in the comments.

Old Synth and Sampler Borrowed from school for summer

flickr by Psychlist1972

full size

"My high school let me borrow these goodies for the summer.

Clockwise from left:

To the left, cut off, is my HS-60 (a Roland Juno 106 with speakers)

Up top is the Akai S-612 sampler that used those awful 2.8" typewriter-style quick-disk diskettes. The top rack is the drive, the bottom is the sampler.

On the right is a Yamaha DX100

Below that is a Siel DX-600 Expander"

The description included links to http://vintagesynth.com/. We all know VSE right?

Musicrow Vintage Strings MkIII

"Vintage Strings MkIII is a new super realistic virtual string machine that perfectly recreates the lush sound of analog string machines.

The string machine (also called string ensemble or string synth) was invented by ken freeman in 1970 as an attempt to replicate the sound of orchestral strings. It was so successful that it shortly became beloved instrument in its own right.

The distinctive sound of vintage string machines like the Arp Solina or the Crumer Performer can be heard on numerous music productions. It has been used by various musicians like: Pink Floyd, Air, Beck, The Eagles, Kraftwerk, The Cure, Joy Division, Josh Wink, Morrisey, Tangerine Dream, Keane, Japan, and New Order to name few.

Like these old machines, Vintage Strings MkIII is a synthesizer that was especially designed to produce rich warm string pads. It make no use samples, so any of its presets can be tweaked, and new ones can be easily created, making Vintage Strings MkIII as user friendly as it is toneful.

And now, The third version of Vintage Strings presents various new features that expand its sound capabilities and make it even better:

- The color control in the timbre section enables the creation of new beautiful choirs and pad sounds.
- In the envelope section you can now choose the analog envelope mode, for an accurate emulation of vintage string machines envelopes.
- The reverb section was completely revamped and now enables you to select between a smooth studio reverb and an authentic spring reverb.
- The new 7th buttons enables each strings section to play seven notes above the original pitch, for thicker string sounds.
- New user interface.

If you desire the classic sound of analog strings machines, don't miss Vintage Strings MkIII!"

EK-Lounge #23

info and images on Aliens Project

SYNTHI 100 at Cantos museum

flickr by guiltysin

full size

"SYNTHI 100 utilizes a patch board instead of cables. You can see Brandon, the interpreter, pointing to it in this photo. The SYNTHI 100 had the coolest knobs, of which a crop shot of it is my current avatar.

I think I failed to mention I took around a couple hundred photos during this tour, yes?

Visited the Cantos foundation museum of electronic instruments and keyboards in February 2009 and got a lovely tour of the facilities. Took a lot of pictures & videos.

Today is Tuesday! Another tour tonight (I'll be armed with tripod and a clear empty memory card)."

You can find more images at guiltysin's photostream

Cinematic Session Yamaha GS 2 vs the MOTM 420

YouTube via RothHandle

"This is a short sippet of Matti Bye recording the elusive Yamaha GS-2, a very early FM synth. The Yamaha GS-2 is being treated through a MOTM-420 filter (a MS-20 filter) which is being modulated by a Synthesizer.com q960 sequencer. This music was recorded for a film we are working on.

This little snippet was shot at my studio in Stockholm. It is called Roth Händle studios and it has been up and running for just about ten years now. Starting out as a small bedroom studio and then evolving into what it is today. If you are curious anout the studio please visit www.roth-handle.nu If you want to hear some music from the studio please go to Myspace and search for Molesome."

Cinematic session Yamaha GS 2


"A short little snippet of Matti Bye recording the Yamaha GS-2. This sound is when no sound is actually loaded into the synth so it is odd and unpredictavble...The background sound is a Roland VP-330+ through the MOTM-410 filter."

iron synth, second test

YouTube via circuitben

iron synth, first test


iron synth, third test.

100 0239

YouTube via djwidow420. Anyone know what the ROM cartridges hold? Sequences only? Can you record to them or just use what's on them?

x0xi0 Full mod kit for x0xb0x is now available

via Brian
"It's been 18 months since I showed the [not so] final prototype ;)

I've made several improvements to the original feature set and added some very useful new features. The Full mod kit consists of the Top panel mods and the Rear panel mods. The Rear panel mods, also known as the I/O & Overdrive kit, is the part that I started selling in July 2008. This is a subset of the Full kit. Hence, the kit is available as a Full kit or the Full kit upgrade for those who already have the Rear kit and just want to add the top panel mods. The general look of the kit is white on black accented by red & blue LED’s. The final overlay is still being test printed and has not been ordered yet, but will be very similar to the rendering in the picture shown.

This is not a simple mod package, it is a very extensive addition to the x0xb0x. The kit build is medium difficulty. If you built your x0xb0x you should be able to install the kit. If you want to get a general idea of the difficulty of the project you can download the Install Manual for the Rear kit here [9.16M PDF].

All the controls on the mod can be zeroed to return the x0xb0x to stock. The kit uses only high quality parts from Alpha, Bourns, C&K, E-Switch, Nichicon, NKK, Rean etc.. and includes everything necessary to build and install the mod:

* new rear panel pcb (sits above x0xb0x I/O board)
* new top panel pcb (sits above x0xb0x mainboard)
* new aluminum rear panel
* new machined aluminum top panel
* new overlays for the rear and top panels
* all parts needed to complete the mod
* all necessary wire & cable
* all necessary hardware to install the pcb’s and reassemble the x0xb0x.
* Install manual with step-by-step instructions for stuffing the pcb’s and installing the kit.

The new features are:
New Controls:
VCO1 Level Control
VCO2 Level Control
VCO2 Tune Control
VCO2 Fine Tune Control
VCO2 Waveform Switch
VCO Sync Switch
VCO Xmod Depth Control
VCA Xmod Mode Switch
Noise Source Level Control
Filter Overdrive Switch
ENV2 Attack Control
ENV2 Decay/Release Control
ENV2 Decay/Release select Switch
ENV2 to VCF Depth Control
ENV2 to VCO/VCA select Switch
ENV2 to VCO/VCA Depth Control
ENV2 Shape Switch (normal/inverted)
ENV2 Trigger Source Switch (Gate, Accent)
ENV2 Alternate Trigger Source Switch (non-Accent, Slide)
ENV2 to VCO2 On/Off Switch (on rear panel)
VCO2 to Filter Mod Depth Control
VCA Attack Control
VCA Decay Control
VCA Sustain Control
VCA Release Control
Accent Decay Control
Filter Tracking Control
Slide Time Control
Hi Resonance Switch
VCF Overdrive Switch
Gate On Switch

Gate On Mode Switch

Envelope Trigger Button
Cutoff High Range Switch
Overdrive On/Off Switch
Overdrive Amount Switch
Overdrive Tone
Overdrive Low Freq Switch
Overdrive Type Switch
Power Switch

New Inputs/Outputs:
Gate In
CV In
VCO2 CV In
Accent In
Slide In
Accent Out
Filter Mod CV In
Accent Sweep CV Out
VCO Out
VCF In
VCF Out
VCA In
VCO Freq Mod In

New Indicators:
Gate On LED
ENV2 LED
Accent Decay LED
Env Decay LED
Hi Resonance LED
Cutoff Hi Range LED

For more specific details on all the new features please check out the mods section of the x0xb0x forums.

I am currently collecting payment for the kits so if you are interested in buying one or have any questions you can email me at briancastro2[at]gmail.com. I will be collecting payment for the next seven days after which the run will be closed. Please be advised there will be a (7) week lead time from the time I receive payments until I receive all parts, finish the documentation, and pack the kits.

The Full kit is $475 + postage. The Full kit Upgrade is $345 + postage."

follow-up to these posts (scroll when you get there).

EMX On the Run

YouTube via Rothgar777

The Sweeps - Spacelab Disco (Live)

YouTube via inkoggnito77. See this link for more.
"Micro-Korg takes the lead sound in this *THE SWEEPS tune, with the Access Virus on bass and one Moog Prodigy adding another melody, the other one FXs."
via retrosound72

Modified Korg Poly 800 II

via this auction
"This Poly-800 comes in its original case... also added several well designed modifications on this unit:
1- VCF CV Input.
This allows you to modulate the filter cutoff from a modular synth, CV pedal, or other signal generator. The input is designed to receive the standard 0-5 Volts, though the added circuit protects the Poly800 from voltages outside of that range.
2- External Audio Input w/Level Control.
This input is for processing other a synthesizer, guitar, voice, drum machine, or any other sound source. It will work perfectly for guitarists, because the added circuitry provides just enough gain (and just the right impedance) to boost the guitar's low level signal.
3- Filter FM Control.
This potentiometer controls the depth of Filter Cutoff Modulation from DCO1's audio signal. This mod allows for an extreme range of sounds- from growling synth bass to Ring Modulator-type noises.
4- Cutoff and Resonance Controls.
These potetiometers allow you to control the VCF's cutoff frequency and resonance in real-time!
5- 2-Pole / 4-Pole Low-Pass Filter Switch.
This switches between the original 4-pole (24dB/Oct) and the new 2-pole (12dB/Oct) filter modes. The new setting has a brighter sound, which really showcases the beautiful analog character of this true Voltage Controlled Filter.
6- Noise / External Audio Switch.
This switch allows the External Signal to run through the Poly800 alone. The switch also holds Envelope 3 (which controls the level of the external input) open at the maximum setting (regardless of parameters 61-66).

Here are a few sound samples that I improvised to demonstrate some of the more unique features of this unit:
FMsyn
SHgtr
spacegtr
SHsyn
wackygtr"
Be sure to click the images for the full size shots.

patch for theme from entropica

flickr by rrooyyccee

full size

Wave Tree

YouTube via MaxMusicOne. The Waldorf Wave. "Try with Sequencer"
via Mr. Array.

Waldorf Wave (one)

"The Boss of Wavetable Synthesis..!!
other info on:
http://www.myspace.com/wavewaldorf
http://waldorf-wave.de/"

Waldorf Wave (two)

CustomSynth Roland TR-808 Restoration

Just a few images of a Roland TR-808 restored by CustomSynth.

CLICK FOR MORE »

First demo, MeggySynth

flickr by dariusk
"This is my first run of a little live performance sound and video device I'm calling MeggySynth. It's definitely just a proof of concept, I'm hoping to make things more impressive all around.

Again, sorry about the disappearing pixels, it's the aliasing from the refresh rates of the Meggy and my camera."

Carousel Studio #2

flickr set by JoeMcGinty
(click for more)

NEW 2009 Optigan Disc - MOD ROCK!

NEW 2009 Optigan Disc - MOD ROCK! from Pea Hicks on Vimeo.
"It's a mod, mod world and you know you're a mod rocker. Now you can prove it to your friends and family when you play the Optigan Music Maker with the new Mod Rock program disc.

Press the buttons with a left finger. What is that you hear? Drums, organ, guitar, bass! Who would have believed it? And it's you playing it! Wow! And wait till you see what you can do with your right hand!

You'll enjoy the Mod Rock program disc even more when you use it to play the contemporary songs that you'll find in the Optigan Music books. Pick some up today!

MOD ROCK is the first in our series of Optigan discs newly mastered from the original source tapes. There are many sessions on the tapes that were never made into Optigan discs back in the 1970s. MOD ROCK was actually made into a prototype disc, but for some unknown reason it was never released. Two copies of the original prototype are known to exist.

This disc is not a simple "photocopy" of a prototype disc- it's been completely remastered and recreated from scratch. The disc comes in a full-color jacket featuring artwork created by Mark Crafford especially for this disc.

The initial edition is limited to 25 copies. If there's sufficient interest beyond this initial run, we'll proceed with a second printing, but there's no guarantee on this, so get your copy while you can!

To order, please visit shoptigan.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=3876420

For more information, please visit blogtigan.wordpress.com or optigan.com"

BeatSequencer 1.0

BeatSequencer 1.0 from Kamil Garbacz on Vimeo.

Harry Partch 43 Tone Scale PS/2 Keyboard

sizone posted another update on the General purpose Midi controllers thread on the forum. Full details there.

"Notes are grouped depending on whether they're members of the 29 tone 11 limit scale, or Partch's additions. The unpainted and gray keys are Partch's additions. What blows me away is how symmetrical the scale is, even when mapped to a computer keyboard. I also really like the image that the keys make."

Korg M1 Ex Demostration, performed by S4K

YouTube via Space4Keys
"Demostration
Keyboard: Korg M1ex
Patches: Factory Presets
Performed by S4K
www.space4keys.com"

Ran Kirlian - Hipertóxica

YouTube via RanKirlian
"Sequence/drone jam with Korg MS2000, Clavia Nord Rack 2x & Korg Kaoss Pad 3.
All color and infrared video images recorded with Sony V3.
Recorded as it sounds on december 2008."

Update via Ran Kirlian in the comments:
"Thanks for posting this. There is also a higher quality version at Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/3368680"


Hipertóxica from Ran Kirlian on Vimeo.

Monome128 opening in HD 720P

YouTube via lasercicalone
"Only a simple test of my new Monome 128, in HD 720P"

Would You Like to Tap My Box?

YouTube via kamoni
"Kamoni takes his favorite drum machines on the road for a visual adventure in beats and blips."

circuit bent Hing Hon 2 LED, visuals

YouTube via frostedminipete

Diabolical Devices Modified Korg EX-800

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"This great sounding little module now has dedicated knobs for filter cutoff and resonance. This is the tabletop version of the Korg Poly 800. It's an eight-voice polyphonic synth with DCOs and you can stack the oscillators to make a bigger sounding four-voice.. The filter is pure analog goodness and can definitely resonate. This little baby has a built in polyphonic sequencer too! (We're actually using an Elektron Machinedrum for this demo though)."

Roland JV-880 Multi Timbral Synthesier Module Demo Songs

YouTube via zibbybone.

Doing what a Buchla can only dream of...

"Songs 1-1 through 1-5 by Marvin Sanders, Copyright 1992, Marvester Music
Song 2 "Lost Weekend" by Mitsuru Sakaue, Copyright 1992, Roland
Song 3 "The Race" by Chas Smith, Copyright 1992, Roland UK

Composer Profiles:

Marvin Sanders - As Keyboard Product manager for Rolannd US, Sanders has performed at clinics all over the world. In between his involvement with their marketing and promotional afforts, he has created sounds for products from the JV-80 to the JD-800, factory patterns for the JW-50 and ROM plays found in the SC-155, U-220 and Model 760. Sanders also maintainers an active freelance career in Los Angeles composing and consulting for a variety of clients from Toyota, Acura, and Alpine to Max Factor and Michael Jackson.

Mitsuru Sakaue began composings and doing arrangemennts for commercials and videos whiel still in school. In particular, his studio work earned for him a solid reputation. Currently (1992), as a chief producer within Idecs, Inc., he produces commercial musics and jingles for FM stations. His range of activity is broad, and includes his work as an instructor and expert on music intruments/computer music for the Roland Learning Center (Japan), as well as for other schools. In addtion, he has had numerous other opprotunities for displaying his talents wll while serving as demonstrator/product specialist for Roland.

Chas Smith - Roland UK's Senior Product Specialist/Demonstrator joined the company in 1987, after a freelance career playing in rock bands. he is an active composer, principally for the jingle market. His particular interests lin in the use of the latest sampling technology and in programming synthesizers. "

circuit bent vtech whiz kid talking glitch

video upload by 3rdness
YouTube via 3rdness
"showing off some of the talking glitches on this bad boy. by 3rdness http://www.myspace.com/3rdness http://www.mobiusband.com/blog"

Roland Ready GC-10 Guitar Synthesizer

via this auction
"hard-to-find Roland GC-10 dedicated 13-pin guitar synthesizer controller. I cannot recall the first time I saw the Roland GC-10, but I am pretty sure it was from looking at a Japanese web site. As far as I have been able to determine, the Roland GC-10 was briefly sold with the Roland GI-10 in the early nineties, primarily in Japan. The guitar was never offered for sale in the United States, nor can I find any reference to the Roland GC-10 in any Roland English-language literature. There is badging at the top of the headstock that reads "GTM." I saw a web page that called this the Roland "Guitar-to-MIDI" controller. I have seen one other guitar with the badging, and it is the guitar played on the Roland VG-99 demo page, though it is a different guitar."



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Studio Electronics SE-1

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"Manufacturer Info:
The SE-1 is an analog, monophonic synth-module designed to re-create that classic Moog sound perfect for Hip Hop, R&B and Dance music. The classic Moog sound comes from its distinctive 24 dB lowpass voltage controlled analog filter. There is also a 12 dB low-/band-pass filter which emulates the classic sounds of Oberheim synthesizers.

The SE-1 uses three discrete voltage controlled analog oscillators for genuine analog synth sounds. And that's three VCO's, just like the Minimoog. They offer the basic waveforms you would expect from any analog: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, noise, and random. There are also 4 multi-stage ADSR envelope generators used to shape your sound, the filter and more. Also available are Ring Modulation and Glide/Auto-Glide effects."