UVI Workstation

"UVI Workstation is a multi-timbral instrument that provides unlimited parts, integrated effects, live performance features, and a smooth real-time workflow. With UVI Workstation, we’ve added powerful new features that help make your music production experience more efficient and enjoyable.
UVI Workstation is fully powered by the UVI Engine XT, the new generation of the award-winning UVI Engine technology."

LIMS09: Novation Automap For iPhone

see the write-up on Sonic State

Realistic (Moog) MG-1 control board

flick by Avery James Brooks
(click for more)

Inside an MG-1

Keyboard Theatre and a Whole Lot of Clavia

Keyboard Theatre

"Initiated in 2008, Keyboard Theatre started with humble beginnings but big dreams, to offer an experience like no other to each musician that stopped by.


We began with GEM keyboards from General Music S.p.A. Italy, and soon expanded to take on the multi award winner and highly acclaimed Nord keyboards from Clavia, Sweden."

via

FR777, Sirius, Monomachine MKII

Some shots via the forum where these are listed for sale along with a Prophet VS and a couple of other items.

Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev. 3.3 with Midi

via this auction

beshop's experiment

YouTube via toxictv.

"playing on my diy modular synth"

VIRUS Indigo, Troisième partie, par Docteurgreene

YouTube via docteurgreene. parts 1 and 2 here.
"Ce n'est pas une nouvelle vidéo, mais un deuxième upload d'une de mes videos qui a disparu pour une raison inconnue...
Désolé pour les nombreux commentaires qui ont disparu eux aussi."
Googlish:
"This is not a new video, but a second to upload one of my videos that has disappeared for some unknown reason ...
Sorry for the many comments that have disappeared too."

Waldorf Blofed Techno Jam

YouTube via vinyljunkie07
"Yes yes yall' Waldorf synths are back in my studio!!! and what a nice sight again...the Blofeld is like all my fave parts from the XT and Q roled into one! yeah ok it lacks a few things like multy outs but holy cow for the price MANNNNN!! It sounds like a Waldorf...and it sure feels like one!"

Doepfer Rhythm

YouTube via boobtube356
"Two LFOs at different rates from Doepfer A-143-3 create a varying rhythm using the Doepfer A-163 divider, A-165 trigger modifier, and A-166 logic. The A-160 and 161 are used to sequence Cwejman VCO-2RM. All sounds are Doepfer A-117 ring modded with either VCO-2RM or A-143-3 at audio rate."

1970s Godley & Creme Gizmotron Demo Record

YouTube via jafafah0ts. via http://twitter.com/JafafaHots
"A vintage flexidisc promoting a rare and short-lived product, the Godley & Creme Gizmotron (a.k.a. Gizmo), a device that allowed guitarists to play sustained notes and chords on their guitars. Shown is the six-string variation. A bass version was also made."
via wikipedia:
"According to Paul Gambaccini's sleeve notes for Consequences,[1] 10cc were unable to afford an orchestra for their early albums, so Creme and Godley imagined an effects unit that would enable a guitar to produce violin-like sounds (this was some years before the introduction of the polyphonic synthesiser and long before the development of digital sampling).

The resulting device, a small box which was attached to the bridge of the guitar, consisted of six small motor-driven wheels, whose continuous bowing action was activated by pressing one or all of keys located on the top of the unit. Pressing a key would bow the corresponding string, while the other hand remained free to fret single notes or full chords."

also see: Mr Blint's Attic on the Gizmo.
flexi disc

Elka Synthex with MIDI

via this auction
"This model is a MIDI retrofitted model of the first generation (the best sounding one), serial number pre-1xxx, and it has never seen a repair lab in its lifetime. It works better than a swiss watch.

This Synthex is the 11th I am selling in the past 10 years, all of them have gone to foreign countries as far as Australia, so do not worry about packing, shipping and payment procedures, it will be all be taken care of properly."

Ритм-2 и CV/Gate

YouTube via rpocc. Previously posted here. This time with translations.

SergeTKB sitar like drone

YouTube via b3nsf
"Sitar-ish drone sounds
TKB split into four zones, pressure is scaled then modulates pitch and lfo speed, and the A-D outs controlling pitch, waveshape and wave mult. and vc wave on the NTO variable... and filter cutoff on the creature!! YES mad craziness!"

Rare Polyfusion Modular in Moog Format

via this auction

"This is truly a one-of-a-kind item! These are Polyfusion modular synthesizer modules in a Moog format. When Polyfusion started, they made these modules to fit into a Moog modular system before they had developed their own format. These are likely the only modules of this type known to exist!

The modules include:
- Two Variable Formant Filters - each with 3 bands of variable width, frequency, and level for sculpting sounds.
- Dual Ring Modulator for wonderful clangorous sounds.
- Dual Sample & Hold module for wonderful modulations.

These modules were originally housed in a wooden box with a simple power supply. I put them into a Synthesizers.com rack and filled the open space with a Synthesizers.com Q134 multiples module. All of these are included in the auction. I also had MOTM power connectors added but these can easily be switched for any +/-15V supply.

These modules were part of Martin Newcomb's Museum of Synthesizer Technology in the 1990s. They are shown on page 78 of his wonderful book on the museum and can be seen in the following You-Tube video at around 2:00. This is an opportunity to own a truly unique part of synthesizer history!"

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Roland MC-808/ Korg Kaospad... and a gagarin... eh.. remix

YouTube via StudioF. sent my way via fischek.
"Just some fiddeling with the MC and Kaospad
Original composition by Jean Michel Jarre : Hey Gagarin.
Album: Metamorphoses"

KROLAR SX-2 VSTi

"Inspired by the 1978/9 Roland synth, the SH-2
Features.
OSC1: sine/saw/pulse
OSC2: saw/pulse/noise
SubOsc: square (-1 oct below the settings of OSC1)
4pole LP self oscillating filter
Modulator (LFO): sine/square/S&H with rate and delay
AutoBend: begins below/above (-2/+2 octaves) key pressed and slides to that pitch
PWM: LFO/Man/Env - the slider adjust the pulse width or the amount of LFO/Env modulation (the LFO for PWM is a smooth sine with no delay)
Pitch Mod: controls amount of pitch modulation by the LFO
Tuning: OSC2 has its own tuning section, Wide and Narrow (+/-1750 cents or +/-200 cents)
the SH-2 was monophonic, Krolar SX-2 has a small red button (top right) that allows you to switch from monophonic (low note priority) to polyphonic (6 voices)
the other features are self explanitory...

special thanks to Jonathan Style for the GUI" download here

Mystery - Heaven On A Sunday (Cover Version)

YouTube via mysteritmo
"A cover version of Paul McCartney's "Heaven On A Sunday". Instruments used: Seagull S6 and Roland CompuRhythm CR-8000. Make sure to watch in HQ."

Electribulator V0 1 1 - Testing overall

YouTube via wax78
"Encore un test d'electribulator pour montrer la difference des enveloppes avec 3 presets differents."

r51tt

YouTube via gaufresderiz
"Metasonix R-51 + TipTop Z3000 on Doepfer eurorack + filter A-122 VCF3"

Northern Labour Party - Failure Won't Fail Me

On MATRIXSYNTH-C here. via Dex: "The song features MiniMoog Voyager and Andromeda, but only the Voyager is in the video." And a synth babe. Be sure to see the rest of MATRIXSYNTH-C for more.

studio cat

YouTube via phono1337. "one of my cats in her favorite place"

bit dark

"mobile phone cameras really suck in the dark... anyway a little 5 min jam from a couple of months ago"

Electrongate - The DMX Files

via The DMX Files
"I manufacture and sell a MIDI upgrade for the Oberheim DMX, as well as a Magnetic RAM upgrade for DMX and DX machines. Magnetic RAM support for other Oberheim Z-80 based machine will follow as I have a chance to test OB-X, OB-Xa, OB-8 and DSX. I have other audio and MIDI devices in the works..."
I actually put a post up on The DMX Files way back in March of 2006. I just added this banner to the MANUFACTURERS section and thought I would put up a post as well. Remember to check out the page and click on the images to see what they are up to now and then. All manufacturers listed on this site are readers of MATRIXSYNTH. See Electrongate's The DMX Files for more.

VIRTUALITY New podcast from Amin Bhatia

"PODCAST #3 "Inside the Computer" is up
The third installment of our "Interstellar Crew" podcasts* explores the possibility of making videos using Amin Bhatia's latest release Virtuality. With the help of Music Academy Online and Second Life we are shown one interpretation of the virtual world where people can actually take a theme park ride through the album! Interviewed guests include Patrick Moraz, Steve Porcaro, Michelle Moog-Koussa, and Second Life's Benton Wunderlich as well as producers, engineers and musicians from "Virtuality."

You can see all the podcasts on our new website or on Youtube. They'll soon be available as iTunes podcasts, but just like many Apple products (including the next iPhone) we don't know exactly when :)

We are soon launching a Virtuality Video Contest - send us an email and we'll send you the details as they unfold." Contact link is under the Amin Bhatia link on http://www.aminbhatia.com/.

Also:
"CD BABY's TOP SELLERS
Both Virtuality and The Interstellar Suite are now among CDBaby's Top Selling Electronic albums. Our thanks to all of you for this achievement. It means more albums to come. In the meantime keep spreading the word to your relatives, friends and even enemies (think of them when playing "Hostility" or "Virus Attack"!) Reviews are HERE and album online sales are HERE.
***

DRUM CORPS and MARCHING BAND fans...
Our recent new deal with Copycat Licensing means its now easier to license tracks of Virtuality or Interstellar Suite for your productions. See the Copycat Licensing Website for more.
***

Thank you again for your support and encouragement.
Now go out and enjoy the summer!

The staff and families at www.aminbhatia.com"

Roland TR-55 Analog Drum Machine

via this auction

"A truly versatile unit, thanks to the 'Balance' knob, for a beat box from 1972."

JLCOOPER/OBERFACE midi inputs and outputs for DSX

via this auction

Not the best shots, but you don't see these often.

"This unit works in tandem with the Oberheim DSX providing inputs and outputs. Its task is to allow theDSX to take control of its memory, and to have the numbers representing voice notes, keyboard notes, program # etc. be in exactly the same places and in the same form that the DSX is expecting to find them At the same time, it has to handle Midi information input and output."

LIMS09: Kenton Takes MIDI to Over 700 Meters

via Sonic State where you'll find the write-up. Be sure to see Sonic State's LIMS09 coverage for more.

The Logan String Melody : An introduction to string machines

YouTube via OriginalJambo. Be sure to see OriginalJambo's prior demonstrations.
"Disclaimer: many of the images used in this video were taken from a Google images search. If you are the owner if any of these images and do not approve of their use in this video, please contact me and I'll remove them.

Hey guys, been a while since I did a video but I've had this project in mind for some time now. Took a good few days to gather the raw materials and a few more of fiddling with Pro Tools, Fireworks and Windows Movie Maker (which will crash if you so much as look at it the wrong way)!

Anyway, this video might be a little slow for some people and this is version 1.0 so there's always room for improvement. Please leave some comments (constructive criticism more than welcome) if there's anything you'd like to know or think I should change.

Hope you enjoy it!"

Update:

The Logan String Melody (part 2 of 2)

Jeff Rona using Rob Papen

YouTube via robpapen
"Jeff Rona showing the use of Rob Papen Synths while making a new filmscore"

Modular 01

YouTube via snipz
"MFB LFO stuff going on here...with added Doepfer quad LFO too. Wave multiplier, VCO's FM'ing and ASys filter affected...and a bit of random voltage here and there to spice things up!"

sequential circuits Pro one

YouTube via hadrian017

yr3wk51 moog & juno

yr3wk51 moog & juno from longcat on Vimeo.

"the moog opus 3 & the roland juno 6, mighty beasts they are...

as the longcat weekly improvisation rolls ever closer to it's 4th year...

the improvisation was recorded on the 3rd of june, the canal footage was shot a week later on the 11th of june...

i love this place on the regents canal, i love the way light reflects on water... and i love the sound of these synthesizers..."

Synthetic slide trombone

via Acoustic Interloper on NIME 2009 on this electro-music.com thread.

"Here are some quick pix from NIME 2009 at Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh last week. Many other strange and wonderful instruments not shown . . ."

"Synthetic slide trombone with many added controllers / degrees of freedom"

MIDI Controller/Sequencer I Designed

MIDI Controller/Sequencer I Designed from Lennon Luks on Vimeo.

"This is me showing some of the capabilities of the MIDI controller that I designed for my senior project. It uses an ATMEGA644 microcontroller. 3000ish lines of C code. I'm much more of an engineer than an electronic musician, clearly. More information about this device can be found on my website at lennonluks.atspace.com/projects/senior_project/senior_project.html"

Squarepushin on the Akai APC40 - Ableton

YouTube via mrbeefwellington

Akai APC40 Customization

YouTube via Stray411
"Quick vid that covers some of the possible ways the APC can be customized. In the 2nd part of the vid, I'm using Bome's MIDI Translator Pro to add the additional functions."