Roland RS-202

via this auction

note this is the one from this video.

"Roland RS 202 , string sound of the 70's The sound is warm and grainy and with a bit of external reverb you can really pull off a great synth string sound.

A great sounding analog string synth with an easy to use front control panel and containg the great roland ensemble sound used in so many roland synths of this era. Cosmetically this keyboard is ok , it has some chipped paint and scratches. Its in 100% working order and sounds great! I think it makes a great vintage analog gig instrument due to the fact of its heavy metal faceplate and being built into a flight case... a good article about the rs 202 from sound on sound"

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Teisco Checkmate Teischord B

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via this auction

Bass
Vibrato
Flute
Clarinet
Trumpet
Sax
Violin

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Parallel Worlds "Shade"

A few new pics from Bakis of Parallel Worlds. Bakis has a new release out named "Shade". You can find more info on the release at DiN, the record label as well as Bakis' news page. You can find ordering details here. Some words on the production from Bakis: "almost no sampled percussion has been used in the whole "Shade" album. most of the percussion / drums and percussive loops have been synthesized in great detail, using the analogue modular walls. takes much time, but the results are worth it!"

BTW, you might also recognize the name Bakis from these posts. Bakis never fails to let us know when new Serge modules are announced. You will also find more images of his impressive studio, links to interviews, his music and more. He is the moderator of the Doepfer A100 list and was extensively involved with sound design for Analogue Systems. I have his CD, "Obsessive Realism" and it is excellent - brooding at times, angelic at others. It is filled with textures against analog percussive rhythms.


Update: album cover added to this post.

RozzBox Tubefilter

YouTube via corporozzidentity
"Don't try this at home, as you will probably never get it back assembled! And its dangerous. And you will loose warranty."

RozzBox One V2 "Sequencer Demonstration" Part 1

YouTube via corporozzidentity
"A short "educational" description of the RozzBox's Sequencers. Yes, my english is bad. I hope my explanations are helpful anyway :)"

RozzBox One V2 "Sequencer Demonstration" Part 2


RozzBox One V2 "Sequencer Demonstration" Part 3

RozzBox One V2 "Sequencer Theory" Part 1

YouTube via corporozzidentity
"A short "educational" description of the RozzBox's Sequencers. Yes, my english is bad. I hope my explanations are helpful anyway :)"

RozzBox One V2 "Sequencer Theory" Part 2

Somewhere over the RozzBox

YouTube via corporozzidentity

Ri Ra Rozzelmann (live)

"Hammond-Style Sound by the RozzBox" Funny! :)

Update via Analog Suicide in the comments:
"I love the Over the RozzBox vid...this is Kilian's response vid to my "Over The Moogerfooger" video from last year- really funny when you watch them back to back...ha!!

Here's a link so that you can see them in context.

I think these machines are lovely , by the way. Does anyone own one? I need something for live.
t"

MeggySeq 1.0 Released

You can find the full details here

"MeggySeq is a step sequencer for the Meggy Jr. RGB from Evil Mad Science

MeggySeq does not make any noise itself! It sends values over a serial connection to another device. I have built it to talk to an Arduino with a Wave Shield attached

MeggySeq has 8 patterns of 16 steps each. You can set each of those steps to play one of 8 WAV files on the waveshield. You can play the pattern back, stop it playing, and change the tempo. You can copy patterns from one slot to another. You can even save all 8 patterns from RAM to EEPROM so they won't be lost when you turn off the Meggy Jr.

You can loop patterns into longer compositions (up to 8 patterns long) and edit the patterns and pattern parameters (like tempo, loop length, and pattern length) without stopping playback.

You can edit one pattern while another is playing, and if you change patterns during playback, the first pattern will finish playing before jumping to the newly-selected pattern (or the next pattern in the loop if you've turned on looping)."

New video (be sure to see the official MeggySeq 1.0 site on Distant Stations for more):

MeggySeq Funk Guitar on 1.01

flickr by solipsistnation

Attack of the Disco Zombies

All Moog Little Phatty track on khoral's Cafe 80.

VIRUS+Omnisphere vol2

YouTube via PXE02321

S4K monster lead performed by Gilles, S4K Patches

YouTube via Space4Keys
"S4K monster lead performed by Gilles on Roland Keytar
S4K Patches
www.space4keys.com"

led in my mouth -test3 (Daito Manabe + Motoi Ishibashi)

YouTube via daito. You might remember daito from this face twitching video. Also see these.
"small test with sounds
sound programming: Daito Manabe
LED device programming:Motoi Ishibashi"

led in my mouth -test1 (Daito Manabe)


Update: a new faceglitch vid
electric stimulus to face -test4 ( Daito Manabe 's friends )

O2 FX sound on the Nova

YouTube via yarosystems. "The devastating filter of the Novation Nova."

Nord Modular G2X Part1

YouTube via Ema996Roma.
"Illustrazione di alcune funzioni del sintetizzatore modulare di casa Clavia"
The first sequence does sound like the original Nord Lead and Nord Modular. It's interesting because the Nord Lead 3 is a completely different sound engine. It sounds different than the original Nord Lead. The original Nord Modular is based on the same engine as the original Nord Lead. The G2 was supposed to be a new engine as well. I was always curious if it was based on the Nord Lead 3, or a third core engine. It's great to hear it covering the original Nord Lead sound. BTW, if anyone knows more about the different engines feel free to comment.

Update: remember you can get the free G2 soft synth from Clavia here. It's the editor but it is the same engine and will produce sound without the hardware. For realz... The limitations are minor (monophonic only) considering its a free full blown modular.

Korg m 500 SP micro preset

video upload by abertronic

"demo of the m 500
I apologize for my bad timing..."

Flickr Matrixsynth Group / Pool

http://www.flickr.com/groups/matrixsynth/

I can't believe I haven't done this already. Feel free to join and add your synth pics.
Note this is different from my flickr feed: http://www.flickr.com/photos/matrixsynth/
Not sure how I'll mesh the two just yet.

Synthesizer birthday cake

flickr by Mr. Biggs
(click for one more)

full size

Note the Kit-Kat keys.

Fat Korg Synth Stuff

YouTube via Tjoppy
"MiniKorg 700 (0:00 - 1:07) by BadPsytron
MicroKorg (1:08 - 7:41) by Tjoppy
Visualization: MilkDrop (standard visualization in Winamp)"

Laser harp in the microkorg

YouTube via cmatsuoka
"This is my first attempt at creating a program for the microkorg, so I picked up a sound that is easily recognizable. This is certainly not the best Synthex "laser harp" sound recreation around, but it should provide a good start for tweaks and improvements. The idea should work with any two-oscillator analog or analog-modeled synthesizer with oscillator sync, filtering and some kind of pitch envelope for the sync sweep. Actual values used in each parameter are shown in parentheses."

Update: a slightly different version via Tjoppy.

A bit of Jarre on MicroKorg

YouTube via Tjoppy
"A little bit of Jarre on the MicroKorg, the fat bass-like synth sound from rendez-vous 2. It sounds different from the original Elka Synthex sound; a bit more acid/dirty."

circuit bent discman cd player take two

YouTube via LofiNinja

Circuit Bent Discman CD Player

Also see the circuit bent floppy drive.

A-143-1 sequencing AFG in Antimatter Universe 2.4

A-143-1 sequencing AFG in Antimatter Universe 2.4 by Veqtor

Details on the patch on Veqtor's corner.

Noise Session 3 by night

YouTube via gaufresderiz. follow-up to this post.
"Donics session noise with: Doepfer A100+Korg MS2000+Arturia Moog Modular V+Spectrasonics Atmosphere+Line6 Pod+Dynachord VRS23+Korg DRV1000..."

Bend Matrix resistor ladder

YouTube via 4mspedals. more vids previously posted here
"Resistor ladder connected to analog input of triwave and sweptoner"

Roland JP 4 not working ...any suggestions?

YouTube via mik300z
"Any ideas synthheads? It has been stored in a cold/damp environment for over a year or so . It may be voice chips but I think I may have heard 4 notes simultaneously. Notes will not release at all, hold button in off position. I am downloading owners and service manuals to see if they are of any help."

David Brans - Teisco 60f & Roland TR 808

YouTube via zaphid. "Teisco 60f & Roland tr-808"

David Brans - For Bob (Moog)

YouTube via zaphid
"Tribute to Bob i made the day he passed away..
Multitracked with only the Minimoog. This Mini was manufactured the day i was born."
Note, for all posts, anything in quotes, especially videos and auctions come from the video and auction. zaphid made the tribute, not me. Every now and then I do get email from people that misunderstand this.

Morphex MK2 - Big Riffin'

YouTube via abstractjuz
"New build and a second video for Morphex MK2.

This crazy little box takes any two audio inputs and morphs them into a legion of swirling, snarling, screaming noises and effects.

The audio inputs and output you are hearing have no processing or effects apart from the modulation and processing provided by this unit.

A limited run of these will be available for sale - PM me if you're interested."

Update: looks like these will be available on his Ebay store.

Morphex MK2: Hybrid Analog Synth & Effect

Diabolical Devices Modified Juno-106

YouTube via bigcitymusic

"Here's another very cool modified synth from Diabolical Devices. This time it's a classic Roland Juno-106.

We're using the arpeggiator from the Elektron Monomachine to drive the Juno. This Juno has controls for filter cutoff and resonance on each of the six voices. In "Poly II" mode the voices fire in succession and here is a little taste of what is possible.

The overall filter controls still work when you engage the mods. Each voice has it's own filter mod on/off control, and there are also 3.5mm control voltage input jacks to modulate the resonance and cutoff externally. This keyboard is a lot of fun. For flavor we're running the Juno outs into a Vermona Retubeverb."

Roland rs202 String Synthesizer

YouTube via abertronic
"demo of rs 202 on ebay .
External reverb is added @ 2min"
Not yet listed. RS-202 on Ebay

KORG Poly Ensemble SN 780070

via this auction

"It is the Korg PE 2000 or Polyphonic Ensemble "S." Also marketed as the Univox K-5.

This is a really unique string and brass synth that is known for it's excellent phase-shifter effect. It is fully polyphonic which means that you can lay on all the keys at once if you like. It is the newer version of the PE 2000 with the MS-20 style knobs."

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KORG DDD-1

YouTube via pawnshopjunkie. via this auction.

Octave The Kitten Vintage Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

"The rare little brother to "the Cat" synthesizer."

Vermona Synthesizer

via this auction

"Vermona synth made in West Germany."

West Germany or East Germany?

Roland TB-303 Vintage Bass Line Synthesizer with Black Bag

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction

"Roland TB-303 Bass Line. The original black carrying bag, Boss 9v AC adaptor, owner's manual and 4 new C cell bateries are included"

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Muse Research Receptor

via this auction

Note the USB port.
The Receptor 2 is out BTW.
This is the original Receptor

auction details:
"Muse Research Standard Receptor Rack Synthesizer Plug-In Module
1.0 Revision C. 1GB RAM. 150GB hard drive. With Ivory and Elektrik Piano installed

General Description
One instrument... Two rack spaces... Millions of sounds... Infinite possibilities.
That's the Muse Research Receptor - a unique and versatile musical instrument that takes the best software-based synthesizers and effects processors available, and turns them into real instruments. With the push of a button, Receptor can transform itself from a sampler into a guitar processor; from a drum module into a synthesizer; or from a delicate mastering tool into a screaming drawbar organ.

Plugin software has completely changed the way we make music. Puny samples crammed into tiny chips are a thing of the past. Fixed architecture synths, by their very nature, are forever incapable of adapting to an ever-shifting sonic landscape. In today's musical world, virtual instruments reign supreme. But using plugin software can be an exasperating experience. Stability concerns and high latencies limit their effectiveness on stage, and high CPU demands limit their flexibility in the studio.
Receptor solves these problems by combining everything that's good about plugins with everything that's good about hardware."

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Synthesizer-Magazin #13

via sequencer.de

"Analog-Synthesizer:
* Analogue Solutions Leipzig

Semimodular Analog:

* Future Retro XS
* Sequencing V2.0? Numerology 2, Consequence
* Elektron Monomachine
* Native Instruments Kore 2
* Ausstellung “Zauberhafte Klangmaschinen” in Wien
* Interview: Anne Clark
* Interview: Qntal
* und vieles mehr"

dr55buchla

via mono-poly's public channel where you will find more.
"Self playing patch witch uses: Buchla 158 (2x) DIY Wogglebug, Wiard Noisering, Gated Comporator, 2x Wiard vca, DR55, Rythm Ace"

Replacing the Floppy Drive an an AKAI S900

"This is the experience of a guy that succefully fitted an Amiga 600 floppy drive on an AKAI S900."

You can find the post on the AKAI S900 blog.

MIDIBass 303 Installation

You can find the instructions, images and video on Sequentix.com.

Update: also see the old site.

MODDED Commodore 64 for Prophet64/MSSIAH

via this auction
"Features:
+ 4 skull analogue controllers, with on/off switch
+ Custom frankenstein grey case
+ 1 x 6581R4 SID chip (with the sweet filter)
+ Cartridge on/off switch - saves wear & tear on the port
+ Feedback mod fitted (sends output back into the input for resonance effects)
+ Audio in/out by 2 x 1/4" jacks
+ Custom designed key graphics with prophet64 functions
+ Custom underside label Serial # 001
+ days of work put into it!"

Note the MSSIAH software is not included

MODDED Commodore 64 for Prophet64/MSSIAH

via this auction
"Features:
+ 4 analogue controllers, with on/off switch
+ Custom green textured & yellow painted case
+ SID2SID installed with 1 x MOS 8580R5 and 1 x 6581 SID chips
+ Cartridge on/off switch - saves wear & tear on the port
+ S-Video out mini-DIN socket for a sharper image.
+ Feedback mod fitted (sends output back into the input for crazy resonance effects)
+ Audio in/out by 2 x Stereo 1/4" jacks
+ Custom designed key graphics with prophet64 functions
+ Custom underside label Serial # 001
+ days of work put into it!"

Note the MSSIAH software is not included

ANimALOGICA: Bologna Synth Meeting

via AS of ANimALOGICA:

"ANimALOGiCA: Bologna Synth Meeting is first meeting for eletronic musician and synthesizers fun in italy. Date: 22-IV-2009"

Ruffa - Quick Trance Melody

YouTube via Rufon
"Trance Melody Composed By Ruffa. Used the Clavia Nord Keyboard, one powerful Synthesiser!"
Two odd/interesting things about this one. The obvious - the image is the Waldorf Stromberg which hasn't been released yet. Two, I wonder what Nord Keyboard. It doesn't sound like a Nord Lead, more like the Virus, although I guess it could be heavily processed. Nord Lead 3 or G2? Anyone with one, feel free to comment.

The Sound of Sexy

flickr by Lush.i.ous

full size

Anyone know what type of organ that is? :)

Update via Ryan in the comments: "This is the organ in the lobby of the oh-so-painfully-hip 'The Standard' hotel in downtown los angeles.

It's an appropriately-named 'Model 2001' made by Thomas Organs."

A Ratchety Racket (demo featuring M564, Q119 and MOTM-730 modules)

YouTube via JohnLRice
"This is an example of sequencer 'ratching' . . . at least from what I understand it to be. Even though you can't see it in the video, the Synth Tech MOTM-730 plays a critical role role in the patch, along with the Moon Modular M564 Sequntial Switch and the Synthesizers.com Q119 sequencer which are shown.

Thanks for watching, rating and commenting!!! :-)"

acidlab bombass

YouTube via glumc

"sweeps and modulations in the VCO modes sync and ring in the VCO modes sync and ring"

jam-session with acidlab bombass


"jam-session with 808, bombass and Minimoog"

Tony's Video Close-up of Access Virus Polar Synth

YouTube via acaruso36
"Tony's Video Close-up of Access Virus Polar Synth. Funny Stuff!"

Midi Ribbon Controller Deftaudio (Rus)

YouTube via DeftAudio
"Introduction to Deftaudio RC-1 Midi Ribbon Controller with two sensors."

David Brans - Docks [Ems synthi A]

YouTube via zaphid
"Multitrack soundscape. All done with the Ems Synthi A. Noise vocoder and bottle souds are from a Triton. Ems KS and Ems R2VG not used."

AlioNoctis_Ghost_Love

AlioNoctis_Ghost_Love
by HGF-Synthesizer

"AlioNoctis Pro VSTi Synthesizer - Sounds from the Other World
In some way AlioNoctis adds up many of the benefits from ProtoPlasm, STS-33 and Atonoise VST/i with the ease of use
many still love with the STS-21. In fact this new VSTi synthesizer by HG Fortune goes soundwise beyond all the
aforementioned ones. So you can expect what's typical for most of HG Fortune synths: Vivid athmos, textures, pads
but also some rhythmicated sounds, all can be enriched by the out-of-this-world flavour of Inferno, Spooks and
of course the highly efficient Bass Enhancer.

This is a new mark- and milestone in the VSTi synthesizer development by HG Fortune.

Pro Version basic features:
# three digital PCM-wave oscillators powered by 128 selectable waveforms (as external sf2 file)
# 3rd oscillator with 8 slot wavemorphing selectable
# Oscillator Mix via X/Y Pad and various modulations
# two resonant filters (24db Lowpass and 12db Highpass)
# three ADSR-style envelope generators
# Inferno for adding generated upper harmonics
# Spook 1 & 2 effects with X/Y Pad and various modulations
# Super Modulation X/Y Control Pad to modulate up to 10 destinations simultaneuosly
# LFO Section with 7 LFO plus one Sample & Hold most with bpm synced tempo and key sync
# very efficient Bass Enhancer
# 8 dedicated Lazy buttons
# Straight and easy access for editing on the GUI

Of course the free version does not have all the benefits of the Pro version, so there are only:
# 5 voices instead of 10
# 64 patches for the internal bank - though 3 add. banks of 64 patches come with the free version.
# only one Lazy button for all related parameters instead of 8 incl. 7 for dedicated sections."