Chroma Polaris

via this auction

KORG nanoKEY

flickr by polyphonic01

altoids APC (different version)

YouTube via puffhandy
"this is a custom built atari punk console, i noticed that when i use it i almost always have the one knob at full resistance and i just use the other knob for the stepped tones rather than the boing, boing boing knob i also had a problem fitting three knobs (one for the filter) on the altoids and still making it look good, the other one had three knobs really close together. this time i omitted one pot and in it's place there's a 470k resistor."

puffhandy on eBay

Native Instruments to Drop Out of Trade Shows - NAMM, Musikmesse...

via Music Industry Newswire, via NI's Twitter feed

"Berlin, Germany /Music Industry Newswire/ — Native Instruments today announced that it will no longer maintain a booth presence at industry trade shows like the NAMM Show, Musikmesse or AES in the future. The company has decided to instead prioritize online communication channels to engage with customers directly even stronger, and to allocate budgets accordingly..." full article

yr4wk2 moog, hammond, voice

yr4wk2 moog, hammond, voice from longcat on Vimeo.

"the 1st time in ages i've used my voice in an improvisation...

with the dubbox delay on it as ever...

the moog opus 3 & the creamware B4000 hammond organ (being controlled by my ROLAND A-30)..."

Micromodul LV2

flickr by mcthfg
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"Micromodul LV2 by Faderfox"

http://faderfox.com/

Two Voyetra Eight Tracks

via Mark Pulver on the AH list:

"Let it never be known that any of you have ever heard these tracks. I've been sitting on them for a LONG LONG time (1995-96).

The string pads are Voyetra 8... Mix sucks, Mud ensues, MP3 encoding sucks, one of these days I have to learn to play, blah blah blah...

http://www.midiwall.com/wall/tracks/DarkDays.mp3

http://www.midiwall.com/wall/tracks/Ramblin.mp3

(fark, I HATE that bum note in Ramblin)"

TERRIBLE ANALOGUE RACKET

YouTube via nevenen
"nothing like genuine analogue for annoying the neighbors at socially unacceptable hours."
"Tags: analog analogue modular paia sh101 roland sdiy"

In the jungle...

YouTube via vinyljunkie07. Micro Q and Blofeld
"Just finished watching Apocalypse Now....started working on this track late last night....watched the movie after work today and in a dark and fucked up mood..needed squelch...needed acid...needed a 303 hahah
Who am I? I am but a man just controling mahchine....the machines are an extention of my mind.......

ENJOY!!!"

ElectroComp EML 200

images via this auction

"EML, Electronic Music Labs, of Connecticut. This was produced in the early to mid 70's as a companion expander piece to the famous EML 101. They were made to complement each other, for instance adding the master oscillator as a modulation source, or using the wave-shaper and ring mod to enhance the sound of another synth. BUT - this versatile Blue Box can also be used as it's own stand alone synth. Using an external sequencer or keyboard, you have 2 VCO's to control. The outputs and inputs on this are all 1/4" and are well thought out. For example: Most are duplicated, for more than one input or output option per parameter, and they're numbered for use in patching aplications.

Here are the modules:
• 1 master OSC, with sine, triangle and square wave outputs (2 each)—Freq. range from .01 Hz to 20k Hz—all can go simultaneously.
• 2 VCOs, with Center Freq. and swing. These can Freq. Mod.
• Spring Reverb with gain
• Analog A/B switch with independant gain—with pulse input.
• HP and LP filters
• Wave Shaper (ADSR)/Modulation section and Ring Mod + Sampler section (for S&H effects)
• Noise outputs
• 6-Channel Mixer with individual Levels and Pans
• Another Ring Mod!
• Pre-amp input with Low, Med and High sensitivity.

Sand Synth

via twitter.com/_alka

Jörg Schaaf - Autumn Rain

YouTube via SCHAAFJOERG, make of the Spectralis. follow-up to this post.
"This song is dedicated to all the people, who posted these kind comments after listening to "Stories"[previously posted]. I hope, you will enjoy this one as well. All what you hear comes live from one Spectralis 2 synthesizer recorded simply from the stereo main out. No external FXs were used. Just the two built in digital delays are giving some room and atmosphere. The song gives an impression about the dynamic range of this incredible synth.
OK - I am one of the fathers of this instrument but on the other hand, I am trying hard to become a musician too. And as a musician I must admit, that this is simply the best synth, money can buy;-)"

Synth & Filterbank Bassline

YouTube via GVNZ9.

vcf

YouTube via zebranalogiczetangas
"vcf stereo this unit comes with midi input and five wave form."

SilentWay and IO26

Youtube via bdufdiskc
"Here is video for the Silent Way Bounty, the plugin works great hosted in Ableton Live 7 on my Macbook Pro, running through the Alesis IO26 and controlling my SH101."

The Dawn Star

"Textures and burbling arpeggios by Waldorf PPG 2.V, non-burbling texture by Gforce M-tron and Arturia Minimoog V, madness by Sonic Charge Synplant.

from Soundtrack Of No Film, released 31 December 2037

mono-poly's Atlantic Storm

You might remember mono-poly from his modular noodles featuring various modular gear including Buchla, Elby Designs, Serge, Metalbox, Wiard, the Blippo Box, Cynthia, RSF, Klee and more.

He now has a new album out titled Atlantic Storm. The following is a blurb on the album from Strange Life Records, where you can pick it up.

"Monopoly's second album after releasing the ZOND3 CD on the Japanese Doppelganger records in 2008. Think of the great rural ambient sounds of Brian Eno's On Land mixed with dark isolationist dronescapes from the 1980s. Using rare modular synthesizers such as ancient EMS synthi's, Buchla's, Serge's etc. Atlantic Storm is the perfect music for a cold rainy day on the outer hebrides' atlantic shores...and that is ofcourse, just the way we like it. Probably one of the most essential rural ambient albums on strange life records so far! Comes in a DVD box with a Monopoly postcard. Check out the soundbytes here."

Note I put this up and more on MATRIXYSNTH-C.

Update: gear list via mono-poly:
Buchla 100
EMS Synthi AKS
Wiard
Serge Modular
Oberheim SEM (custom modular)
Blippoo Box
Modcan
Cyndustries
Blacet
Metalbox
Elby
DIY
Moog Modular

Look what my Serge turned into

YouTube via jenamu6
"Macbeth M5, just traded for a Serge Soup Kitchen panel.
This is my first hour with the M5.........and I love it."

artfart productions

YouTube via jenamu6
"the beginning of a movie project for SAE rotterdam. All done in da supersimple, no goodies Imovie"

weevil

YouTube via jenamu6
"BoardWeevil, recorded with internal webcam/mic on the macbook."

HardSoft modulae

YouTube via jenamu6
"Here a quick recording of some noise.
HardSoftwareSynth by Gijs Gieskes and Korg ms20 destroying analog drums from a Tama Techstar
Macbeth M5 doing the sad "pad" sound
Lead by 3 modules form the digisound modular going through a crappy BBD
Not a son or a track.....beautiful noise.........and I love it."

New Flytrap Gear Website and the History of The Dragonfly

Flytrap Gear has a new website. On the site you'll find a section on the history of The Flytrap which includes step by step pictures on its construction.

Yamaha SHS-200 Keytar FM Digital MIDI Synth Keyboard

via this auction
"A/C power supply is included, though of course it can run on batteries as well. Most people are more familiar with the smaller, bright red SHS-10. The SHS-200 is the successor of the SHS-10 and is in many ways a more professional instrument. It features a larger keyboard, more voices and styles, and greater flexibility in terms of options and features. It even has STEREO speakers built in! The best part is that you can MIDI this keytar to a sound module or another keyboard and get any kind of sound that you want."

WintherStormer Rising Ashes I

YouTube via WintherStormer. some synth spotting. Don't miss the second vid below.
"WintherStormer played an outdoor night concert in Tvedestrand, Norway as part of the "Kystkulturfestivalen" (Costal Cultural Festival) on July 8th, 2008. The narrow "Cat Valley" (Kattedalen) was turned into a nice wooden venue just for this concert. This is a video clip from the abstract beginning of "Rising Ashes", that can also be found on WintherStormer´s second album "Electric Fairytales". Only one camera was active at this point in the concert. Additional info here: http://www.wintherstormer.no/concerts...

WintherStormer web site: http://www.wintherstormer.no/"

WintherStormer Rising Ashes II


WintherStormer Cucumber Salad II

EML- 200 and Serge TKB weird sounds

Youtube via b3nsf
"Serge TKB talks to the Moogerfooger CP-251 and to the EML-200. Squawky as hell. Enjoy!"

de la Mancha ballistic - Fundraiser

"$10 - All money received from sales of ballistic will be donated to Cancer Research UK

ballistic is a 15 slot drum sample player designed to get you making beats quickly without a million parameters to adjust. All controls are on one screen and the essentials are built in, but with one stereo output per slot, you can add more effects per slot in your hosts mixer. This keeps CPU low and workflow efficient

Simple but effective, it boasts flexible midi triggers, sample audition, sample tuning, 4 choke groups, mute/solo options, sample reverse, sample normalisation, a lofi option and several kits of samples donated by many generous sample providers such as Loopmasters, Zero-G, Digital-Redux, Goldbaby, Soniccouture, Real Music Media, Ronnie @ Rekkerd, sink, polyslax and bedroom producers

Even better, all proceeds of sales of ballistic will be donated to Cancer Research UK, helping them in their aim of beating cancer. More details on their work here"

Note even though this goes to research done in the UK, the impact of their results is global.

korg 700s (demonstration)

YouTube via stensgata44
"the riff is copyrighted :)
2 osc synth very capable of nasty sounds. No effects or distortion used."

Roland SH-101

flickr by mcthfg
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Echometer Demo

YouTube via elektrofusl
"Ich wollte mich bei Per bedanken dafür, dass er so tolle Geräte baut. Danke, Danke!!! Zu sehen und zu hören gibt es hier eine TR 606, Flame Echometer und die Xbase 09 von Jomox. Mit dem Echometer steure ich Noten und Controller der Xbase. Das Teil macht einen riessen Spass :-))"
Googlish:
"I wanted to thank me for Per that he builds great equipment. Thank you, Thank you! To see and hear there is a TR 606, Flame Echo and the meter of Jomox Xbase 09. The Echo I Steurer meter notes and controller of Xbase. That part makes a riess fun :-))"

Kaoss Pad Aliasing

YouTube via arrowbang
"KP3 aliasing miracle: Sample pitch drops as tempo is increased and pitch rises as tempo is decreased."

Korg nanoPAD Demo

YouTube via KotroLaszloLehel
"Korg nanoPAD features Demo (Axel F)"

Nord Lead 3 | Synthmode | SOUND: Jooj

YouTube via Soundfreak604
"I love this synth ^^
just pressing one key and playing with ~10 parameters.

AUDiO
- added Delay & Reverb by Boss GX700
- recorded thru Motu 828 mk3

ViDEO
-recorded with DigiCAM ^^"

Mondo Modular Episode 9

YouTube via scootermccrae

"Step right up, ladies and gentlemen -- this latest episode is presented via the miracle of SUPER-THEREMIN-ATION -- a process that allows the viewer to see for the very first time exactly what is going on INSIDE of a Theremin while the performer is playing. Literally no expense has been spared to bring this technological innovation to the forefront so that you, dear observer, can experience the awe and mystery, the thrills and chills, of having the sounds of the Theremin come to life as if it were in your very own lap!

Enjoy, and don't say you weren't warned when the miracle of SUPER-THEREMIN-ATION materializes and dances right before your disbelieving yet awestruck eyes."

1970s Fender Rhodes Piano Demo Record featuring Herbie Hancock Side 1 of 2

YouTube via jafafah0ts
"Herbie Hancock discusses and plays the Rhodes Piano in this vintage 1970s demonstration flexi-disc. Side one of two sides. Check my other videos for side 2."

1970s Fender Rhodes Piano Demo Record featuring Herbie Hancock Side 2

flexi disk / flexi disc

TITAN Sound-Show 16 "Basses 1 analog classics"

YouTube via bestservicegmbh
"This video shows 42 analog Synth-Basses from the Best Service TITAN sound-library, the biggest and most extensive Synthesizer Sound Collection of all time! 200 different Synthesizers in one famous virtual plug-in."

best service TITAN Sound-Show 04 "Chords, Dance, Techno"

"This video shows 42 synth-chords, dance & techno synth-sounds from the Best Service TITAN sound-library, the biggest and most extensive Synthesizer Sound Collection of all time! 200 different Synthesizers"

Update:
best service TITAN Sound-Show 19 "Bells & Percussion"

"This video shows 32 real & synthetic bells & percussion instruments"

Update:

best service TITAN Sound-Show 13 Pads 3 "Movies, Experimental, Orchestral"

"This video shows 27 pads & strings....Movies, Experimental and Orchestral from the Best Service TITAN sound-library, the biggest and most extensive Synthesizer Sound Collection of all time! 200 different Synthesizers"

Paia Programmable Drum Set

via this auction

"Paia Programmable Drum Kit -
Here's a truly unique piece of musical history. Apparently this is the very first stand-alone drum machine as well as the first programmable drum machine! It's basically an analog synthesizer which synthesizes pre-programmed drum sounds. The drums are triggered from touch-sensors. . .Made from 1975-1983, this was sold as a kit for DIY. As a result of that DIY factor, I believe, this kit is indeed somewhat functional, but despite it's warm analog sounds, displays some operational issues. Firstly, the "snare" sound seems to be multi-triggering really fast and will do this, almost sounding like white noise, until you touch the sensor, at which time it repeats normally with the tempo. The other sounds work except for the kick drum sounds, which seem to be heard but very softly. . . I either can't figure out how to program it (spent all of five minutes and gave up) or it doesn't work. . . .Tempo works just fine, output is relatively clean once you start "triggering" the sounds by touching the pads"

Update via metasonix in the comments: "Every PDS I've seen or heard about in the past several years, has (without exception) had a non-functional programming section.

Apparently the (now primitive) 2112 shift-register chip dies after 20+ years, and is almost impossible to find today. Funny, how early semiconductors fail----usually for not-obvious reasons. I've looked to find if someone did a study on this phenomenon, and it seems no one ever did."

Update via Krunkwerk in the comments: "I purchased a bunch of SY2114A ICs the other day, on the gut feeling that there's something that I'd worked on recently which uses them.

As Not Even Remotely Funny correctly points out, the SY2112A (aka: 2112) is a 256x4 SRAM. For the past few days, I've been trying to locate spec sheets for this device. I finally found a couple this evening:

http://www.datasheetarchive.com/

(search for 2112)

It was during this same search that I came across this particular post, which I found quite interesting.

Incidentally, if anyone here has a PDS with a failed 2112 onboard and has been unable to locate a replacement: let me know. I'd be happy to help out (I have about 20 of the SY2114-35s at the moment). The thought of a vintage piece of kit in a non-functional state - for want of a difficult to locate part - makes me sad ."

Circuit Bent Casio SK-1 Sampler

via this auction
"circuit bent Casio SK-1 lo fi sampler and synth. This is the mother of all circuit bent keyboards! This custom unit has all of the standard features of the classic SK-1, with tons of extras. The added mods to this unit include sturdy modular case with unique stamped black vinyl, custom metal control panel with extra add ons, and internally mounted power transformer for 110v use. The added bends to this keyboard include 1/4" sampler input jacks for mic and line, 16 point RCA patchbay, an additional 5 patch points with potentiometer for variable effects, seperate 1/4" outputs for drums, bass, and main, high pass filters on the drum and bass outputs, pitch control knob, and hard reset button. There is plenty of space for adding additional mods or bends, such as extra switches or MIDI control...

he Circuit Bent SK-1 is a great keyboard for experimental and electronic musicians looking for a unique sound and sample source. The lo-fi 8-bit style beats, drones, and tones from this are quite impressive. This SK-1 is missing the C#/Db key above middle C. If you are looking for a normal keyboard this isn't for you. If you're after crazy and unique sounds, this may be your ticket! I have been selling my circuit bent creations here for over 5 years, and I take pride in offering unique, quality pieces. Sound samples of this and some of my other works can be heard at: myspace.com/anode8

Check out my other auctions!"

The Buchla Electric Music Box - Ad from 1971

via vgermuse

"The Electric Music Box: A comprehensive collection of precision electronic modules for generating, processing, and directing sound for other perspectives."

Pseudorandom Clip 1/2

YouTube via arrowbang

"Mike Dobler performs Pseudorandom. Equipment used: Korg ESX-1, KP3, and Quadfecta filter (Sherman Filterbank 2, Schippmann Ebbe und Flut, Moog MF-102 and MF-107). Recorded at Annex Seven."

Custom Sequential Sixtrak Vintage Analog Synth

via this auction
"Sequential Sixtrak analog synth that was turned into a module by Dave Smith of Sequential Circuits as a one-off for a client back in the day.

Specs:
* 6 voice single VCO polysynth
* VCA - 3 env. generators
* Dual Sequencer
* CC control of every single parameter via MIDI - for control freaks
* 6 independant analog monosynths in one - responds to 6 separate MIDI channels"

Update: see the comments in this post below. This could be the same one from a prior auction which was modded by Phil at Sequential Circuits, not Dave Smith.

Octave Plateau Voyetra Eight - Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

Not the best shot, but you don't see these come up often.

"a very rare 1983 Octave Plateau Voyetra Eight analog synthesizer as used by New Order (see Perfect Kiss 10 minute version on YouTube) and Eurythmics, among others. I bought it from a musician in New York about 10 years ago who claimed he was the former keyboardist of the Tom Tom Club (ex-Talking Heads members). He said he used it in several live shows when they toured in the mid-80's and had two of these synths. He sold me one of them. I've used it on several of my own personal projects and songs over the years, particularly on my cover of New Order's "Your Silent Face". It's an extremely rare synth on the used market, and even more rare to find in stable, fully-functioning condition. It blows away any other analog polysynth I've ever used or played, including the CS-80 (at least sonically). If you've been looking to add one to your studio, this is the one you want.

Specs:
* Polyphony - 8 voice
* Modes - Split (responds to two separate MIDI channels), layer (2 MIDI channels), unison
* LFO - 2 LFOs (Sine, saw, triangle, sample & hold)
* VCF - 24 dB/oct low pass resonant filter with separate ADSR
* VCA - 2 ADSR envelope generators - can be switched to ADR for percussive sounds.
* VCO - 2 VCOs per voice (saw, sine, sqr, pw - combinable). Cross modulation and sync
* Keyboard - 61 note remote keyboard (velocity + aftertouch) - (included if Buy Now is used)
* Memory - 100 patches
* Sequencer - Built in
* Knobs - Came in two knobs styles, teardrop (more rare) and rounded. This model sports the rarer teardrop knobs.
* Control - MIDI with XLR connectors (MIDI cable included); Arpeggiator sync input (trigger), responds to various MIDI controllers.
* Date Produced - 1983 - 1986"

VectorForm's DJ v2.0 alpha for Microsoft Surface

YouTube via mssurface
"Eric Havir chats with Joe Engalan about their DJ 2.0 alpha application, a fun DJ tool for the novice on Microsoft Surface."
A bit of a virtual reactable.

Breakaway Vocalizer 1000 and Pychic TV

Interesting update in this post.

Roland V-Synth Acid (TB-303, TR-909) Patch / Emulation

YouTube via stealthgear
"Here I use samples and a really customized performance patch to emulate the TB-303 & TR-909 on the V-synth.

Explanation:
The midi control knobs control more than one function. C1 opens the cosm filter and adds more reverb effect send. C2 Controls the levels on OSC1 (Where drum samples are loaded) and also closes the resonance on OSC2. I could have used the D-Beam and also used more resonance, but maybe next time.

The Arpeggiator turned on and set to 16steps lets us create & loop our patterns. The drum samples all have their own zone. No loops are being used"

Waldorf Blofeld Encoders

flickr set by sammycoffeepants
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"Finally opened up the Blofeld and had a look around, then decided I felt up to desoldering one of the encoders for a better chance at identifying it (with the intention of upgrading all of them in the near future)."

inside a Waldorf Blofeld

Yamaha SK15

via this auction

Macbeth M3X Mk II Analogue Synthesizer

via this auction
"M3X Specification:
AUDIO
Oscillators: Three.
Audio waveforms: Sawtooth, triangle, pulse wave (nominally 10 percent, 25 percent, and 50 percent), mixed sawtooth/square wave, ramp wave.
Range: Approximately 10 octaves.
Noise: White/pink/red.
Pitch-bend range: 0-12 semitones.
Filter: 24dB-per-octave resonant low-pass.
Filter contour: four-stage ADS(D).
VCA: Approximately 80dB.
VCA contour: four-stage ADS(D).
LFOs: One (digitally generated).
LFO waveforms: Nine.
Modulation sources: Six (plus all MIDI continuous controllers and performance parameters).
Modulation destinations: Six.
OTHER
MIDI Controllers accepted: Pitch-bend, velocity and aftertouch.
MIDI controllers 0-120.
Note priority: Low, High, Latest.
Triggering: Single/Multi.

I/O
Analogue inputs: External audio, pitch CV, filter CV, S-Trig.
Analogue outputs: Audio (high impedence), audio (low impedence), pitch CV, S-Trig.
CV Interface: One Volt per octave.
Trigger interface: S-Trig.
MIDI: In, Thru.

PHYSICAL
Weight: 5.5kg.
Dimensions: 486 x 266 x 170mm.
19-inch rack space required: 6U."

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iGotSynth - Free iPhone Synth

"This App is an analog synthesizer simulator.
User can use 4 type oscillators.(sin,squ,saw,noise)
and user can -24dB/oct. filter.
Filter's cut frequency is changed by LFO.
User can change LFO volume and frequency.

User can save parameter."

On iTunes here:

Elka Synthex Analog Synth Noodlings

YouTube via peahix
"A series of short noodlings on my Elka Synthex, all using the brilliant onboard sequencer. No other synths or effects are used. One track also features my E-Mu Drumulator, which the Synthex sequencer is sync'd to (somewhat unpredictably) via trigger pulses."