Moog Polymoog 203A Synthesiser

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MESI The Persephone analogue fingerboard synth

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"The Persephone is a fingerboard analogue synthesizer with CV and MIDI in and out.

At the first sight, the Persephone reminds of the first electronic fingerboard instruments developed in the 1920s. But beyond this vintage look, the Persephone allies sensors technology and digital controls to a pure analogue generation of sound.

The Persephone musicality will be determined by the way it is played. The Persephone respects the traditional play of the first non-keyboard electronic instruments with the right hand controlling the pitch and the left hand controlling the velocity.

The ribbon zone can allow all kinds of play. When scaled, the Persephone can be played like a regular keyboard. Though there are no fixed preset notes with the ribbon, keyboard players will easily find their way.

Guitars and bass players will certainly play it like a chord instrument and get sounds that are closed to cello or violin, especially when using vibratos. Jazz players will enjoy slapping the Persephone’s ribbon to get wonderful sonorities. Movie music writers and fans of sci-fi effects will enjoy its bi-dimensional structure, which allows creating eerie sounds very easily.

A new fingerboard synthesizer Just like any synthesizer, the Persephone offers a classical synthesis architecture with an oscillator section, a filter section, a modulation section and a LFO section. With its 100% analogue oscillator, the Persephone can generate notes with a range of 10 octaves. Its lower frequencies go from a deep and resonant cello tone to a nearly human voice. On the highest pitches, it can reach very high frequencies. The oscillator waveform can be set between triangle and sawtooth for a more or less brilliant sound. The filter is a 12dB low-pass filter. Its ribbon control surface is pressure and position sensitive. While it requires the most advanced sensor technology and allows all kind of glissando a Theremin or les Ondes Martenot would allow.

A scaling potentiometer allows scaling the Persephone’s ribbon from 1, 2, 5 to 10 octaves. The expression key, controlled by an optic sensor, can transmit the slightest vibrations on the key with an accuracy the mechanical systems never had. All the controls are digital. The four play modes - A, B, C and D - offer different hierarchy of control between the pitch, the velocity, a filter modulation and a LFO. Connections are located on the rear side of the front panel and are protected from dust and other source of deterioration by the Persephone suitcase top when not used.

The Persephone like a CV/MIDI controller The Persephone has a CV out and a MIDI in/out. With its CV out, it can control any other analogue synthesizers and modular systems. With its MIDI in/out, it can also be used as a MIDI controller, what turns it into a powerful new kind of instrument. Technical Specifications Suitcase version or desktop version available Scale : a scaling potentiometer allows to scale the Persephone’s ribbon from 1, 2, 5 to 10 octaves. Tune Finetune Brightness : two waveforms Wave : from sinus to triangle

Hierarchy Of Controls
In mode A, the Persephone will play the 'classical way' with the right hand controlling the pitch via the position on the ribbon and the filter frequency via the pressure on the ribbon. The left hand on the expression key plays on the amplitude of the note while the pedal controls the volume.?In mode B, the pitch is determined by the position of the fingers on the ribbon. The pressure on the ribbon will determine the amplitude of the note. The expression key will control the filter frequency while the pedal controls the volume.?Mode C is the tremolo reproduced by the action of the LFO on the amplitude of the note. The tremolo parameters (depth and speed) will be controlled by the expression key (tremolo depth) and the pedal (for the tremolo speed).?Mode D is the vibrato made by the action of the LFO on the pitch of the note. The vibrato parameters (depth and speed) will be controlled by the expression key (vibrato depth) and the pedal (for the vibrato speed).

Connections
220V/110V?on/off?Fuse?Pedal in?audio out?MIDI in/out?CV out

Manual

FAQs & Questions
Can I change the range of the ribbon?

Set it to 3 octaves for example??Yes, the range of the ribbon can be set from a multi turn trim pot inside the Persephone. ?

Why the 5 octaves range is not really 5 octaves ? ?The Persephone, in its factory setting is set to 1V per octave with 10cm par octave. The ribbon being not accurately 50 cm, we don't get the full 5 octaves. If this is a problem for you, you may set it with the internal multi turn trim pot inside of the instrument

Why is there no keyboard??Well, people are so used to control music with keyboard that they forgot there were other ways. Ribbons are one among many. The advantage of ribbons is that they allow continuous pitches. ??

Why are the Persephone all different??The Persephone are handmade. This is why one can differ from another.??

How many voices of polyphony??The Persephone is a monophonic instrument – like many analogue synths

Are there any preset??No, there is no presets. The Persephone is an analogue synths and has no memory. ??

Are there any technical difference between the desktop version and the suitcase version?? No, the two models are technically the same. ?"

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ROLAND SH-1000 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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Roland GR-300 GK-1 GM-70 80's analog guitar synth

via this auction
"Here we have a COMPLETE Roland 24 pin guitar synth package. All you have to do is add your own guitar and with no mods you will be controlling the best sounding and fastest tracking analog guitar synth ever made. All of the gorgeous analog guitar synth sounds from the 80's are locked inside the GR-300. From Andy Summers' work with The Police in the early 80's (listen to the synth part in "Don't Stand So Close To Me"), to Robert Fripps and Pat Metheny's virtuoso use of the unit, to the synth solo in Don Henley's "Sunset Grill". These are the more widely known sounds of the unit. The possibilities with the GR-300 are vast... This package includes the GK-1 pickup in it's original box with it's original manual and all of the original accessories for attaching it to your guitar. The GK-1 is easily installed in minutes and is used to connect directly to the GR-300 or to control the GM-70. The GM-70 when connected to the GK-1 can be used to control ANY midi device right from your guitar. I use mine to control my Oberheim OBXA to good effect. With this package there is no need to purchase one of Roland's 24 pin guitar controllers to gain access to the world's best analog guitar synth. This is a COMPLETE package and nothing else is needed... For more information on this gear visit http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-300.htm International bids are always welcome, Check out this youtube video of Andy summers doing a great demo of the GR-300. The demo starts at the 5:37 mark."

Andy Summers -The Police

YouTube via Highme. I heard Old Greg at 9:00.
"Andy demos his recording rig during the GHOST IN THE MACHINE sessions."

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POLYVOX POLIVOKS Soviet analogue synth

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BeatSneaks - Musical Shoes

YouTube via hobgobeclectronics
"This is essentially a proof-of-concept video, showcasing the BeatSneaks' basic functionality."

Michael Jackson Medley - Brett Domino - AX Synth Keytar

YouTube via brettdomino
"As some of you may have heard, a month ago today, the undisputed King of Modern Popular Music sadly passed away.

This is my tribute to him. Its a massive medley of all his best songs, featuring (in order of appearance)...

Thriller
Dont Stop Till You Get Enough
Thriller (again)
Billie Jean
Man In The Mirror
Smooth Criminal
Bad
Earth Song
Billie Jean
Black Or White
Human Nature
Beat It

I played it on my brand new Roland AX-Synth.
Its huge and exciting.

I arranged / programmed the backing track on my computer.

www.brettdomino.com"

And Beat It, previously posted here.

Brett Domino Trio - Beat It - Keytar

YouTube via brettdomino. via Failed Muso where you will find one more choice video. Also see the thumbnails at the end of this one for more.
"This is my band, The Brett Domino Trio, performing Michael Jacksonses 'Beat It' entirely on keyboards. Check my page for more videos, or add me on facebook or myspace...
www.myspace.com/brettdomino"

More Brett Domino here.

STOP MOTION - Madrugada de Sábado

STOP MOTION - Madrugada de Sábado from arthur joly on Vimeo.

"A Nikon, a bottle of good wine, a great nigth to have fun ...
It is good to be a nerd. As a maggot in a cocoon.
A film by Arthur Joly. Intro Musis by Mr. Master Murets.
Animation music by Roger Roger.
Reco-Head's logo animation by Pavão."
Beatles

KORG MS-10

KORG MS-10 from arthur joly on Vimeo.

"testing the vintage synth from KORG.
played by Arthur Joly."

Summertime

flickr by Lisen.

"Not edited.
I've had this synth since I was five."

I actually have this little keyboard. It's a Bontempi MusicPartner MS40 Electronic Full Chord Play organ.

Controls are:
Volume: Min - Max
Chord Memory: Off, On
Vibrato: Off, On
Sound Selector: 1, 2, 3
Power: Off, On
Pitch: 1/+ knob

korg ds-10 track 20

YouTube via korgds10
"100% Korg DS-10. Feel free to go to the home of the Korg DS-10 http://korgds-10.blogspot.com for more Korg DS stuff."

Synth-DIY Meeting 2008, Cambridge/UK

YouTube via Noiseconformist. Note this is last year's event.
"(finally the upload here, since HD is available)
A little collage with impressions from the Synth-DIY meeting in Cambridge/UK, July 11th 13th 2008.
With a bit more focus on the DIY aspect.
Except for the closing titles music every sound you can hear on the video has been contributed
by the people and their machines on this meeting.
Closing title soundtrack by blauwurf.
Smaller formats for download under http://bluemole.com/synth-diy08/ .
Images from this year's 2009 event:
http://iloapp.sonicsheep.com/gallery/...
http://gallery.sinespine.org/sineSpin...
http://www.diy.synth.net/glry/main.ph...
Enjoy!"

Blocid

You can find the MP3 here

via POLYKLiNiK (click for more)
"I made this track with 3 stuffs. I used the Waldorf Blofeld for the drums and the synth going thru a Zoom 9030 multiefffect. And also putted the TR-505 wonderful hihat sound. Tweaked all stuffs parameters live."

Inside an Oberheim OB-1

via brian c

The simple pleasures of Techno

YouTube via darenager. remember to search for darenager on the top left of the site for more.
"Another demo of the Machinedrum driving the Korg MS10, this time the GND-SIN machine is boosted via a Blacet VCA to give a bit more range for the CV.

As on the last video all the drum sounds are from the machinedrum using synthesis (no samples)

I decided to do a bit of experimenting with triggers on this clip, as you can hear it gives a different feel to the MS10 sequence.

I really enjoyed jamming with this combination, hope you enjoy it too."

Martin Denny - Exotic Moog: Let Go

YouTube via synthastia
"Wonderful jazz track from a really fun moog cover album."

Mart Garson - Plantasia: Baby Tears Blues

"Every track on this phenomenal album is my favorite and this is no exception! I dream of the day when I get around to having a plant for every one listed on this album. Make myself a "Mort Garden"! lol"

Mort Garson - Plantasia: Music to Sooth the Savage Snake Plant

"Delicious!"

Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ / Johann Pachelbel

YouTube via jopachelbel
" This Piece i have played today on a very old Hofberg Harmonium.
i hope,it wil be repaired soon,then i like this keyboard."

Access Virus Ti Polar

YouTube via acaruso36

"A simple, fast & fun demo of my Access Virus Ti Polar. A very basic Synth patch used in most common 70's and 80's Music."

Midibox MB-6582 LED Drilling G-Code Test Run

YouTube via karnlund

"This is a test run of the G-Code to drill all of the 3mm LED holes for the Midibox MB-6582 front panel.

Its simply to show the pre-process before beginning to mill for real."

Midibox MB-6582 LCD, Button, and Encoder Engraving G-Code Test Run

Modded CR-8000 - More Pics

flickr by ringstone

more pics are up

follow-up to this post

Joy division pulsar cp1919 wavetable

via Gsynth on the forum

"it would cycle through each step in the pulsar as each page in the table
this would show the harmonic content i guess

it looks similar to the wavetrip wavetables harmonic content [image below]

problems:
1 probably not a very musical sound but who knows
2 you cant see all the peaks
3 i have no clue how to make a wave table

solutions:
1 make slight minor adjustments to "tune" the harmonics while still keeping it looking like the original
2 find a historic chart or diagram or recordings possibly? or guess/ make it up as long as it sounds good
3 someone else could make it please? maybe it could be loaded as a sample into the waldorf blofeld

anyways that would be really amazing if anyone could help me with this"

It would definitely be interesting. Anyone up to the task or know where to start?



Update via noiseconformist in the comments: "Since I'm evaluating Camel Audio's Alchemy I tried something: http://sinespine.org/Noiseconformist/cp1919/"

Update via pea in the comments: "this reminds me of a kate bush album cover thing that i helped figure out. details here (see my comment down the page)"

Update via Qwave in the comments: "The 3D format picture with "56 wavetrip" written in the window is a lift-off of my self made analysis of the WAVE wavetables I did many years ago using an old Performer Mac and Sound Edit... The original picture" So the second image and samples are not cp1919.

Walhalla - Nord Modular G2 patch demo

flickr by Stefan Beckhusen
"Startsequence for my actual video. Best listen with your headphones! Audio-visual demonstration of my newest Nord Modular patch creation. The patch is made with the editor version 1.40 for which you need the hardware G2, but you can rebuild it also in the older freeware version."

Ensoniq TS-10 Synthesizer Workstation

via this auction

Yamaha V2 ( DX-11) FM digital synth

via this auction previously posted here. comment there.

Korg X-911 Guitar Synth

via this auction
"this is half an effects box and half keyboard. It is triggered by and processes external signals. It has cool distortion plus "Synthe Wah" If the TB-303 is "acid" the X-911 is "crack" It has external FM input, VCF freq. mod input, Cv/Hz in's/outs, Trig in/outs. It has Attack Decay Attack(ADA) envelope & for the filter just Attack & Decay. this thing is amazing you flip from a twisted filtered input to the sound triggering a "303-ish" type synth. or for some added "CHEEEZ" switch the balance the "preset" side where you can use or combine bass,tuba(why?) trumpet, dist. guitar,violin, flute(oh boy!) this is a totally isolated synth from the "wave" based side.pulse,square, saw. Well to sum up this this is a very unique piece! Very "dirty" sounding. An LFO would be nice as well as a resonance control (+self oscillating) It looks like half of a TR-808."

VIVI PEDRAGLIO - TO RESTAURANT MUSIC PROJECT

YouTube via vivipedraglio.

click here and scroll for more posts featuring vivi.

"Is a Preview for MusIc, making a beat with Roland Mv-8000
TO RESTAURANT MUSIC PROJECT
Music by Vivi Pedraglio.
http://www.vivipedraglio.com
Tô es un restaurante de sushi que fusiona la cultura japonesa y la francesa creando un concepto único en nuestro país: la frapanese cuisine.
http://www.torestaurant.com
Costa Rica 6000. Buenos Aires. Argentina."

4ms Pedals - Phaseur Moire

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here's the awesome sounding 4ms Phaseur Moire pedal. We're running a super fat Cwejman VCO-6 square wave into it.

This phaser has 3 LFO's for modulation. The main one in the middle, auxiliary A on the left, and auxiliary B that modifies the center LFO speed on the right. This can yield some very interesting results. There are also controls for main LFO speed, Height, Depth, Wave, Blend, Ring, Aux A Speed, Aux A Depth, Aux B Speed, and Aux B Depth. The artwork is awesome too!"

Elektron Machinedrum driving Korg MS-10

YouTube via darenager
"Using the Machinedrum to drive a Korg MS10

1. Set up a GND-IMP machine and a GND-SIN machine, in global setting route each of these to their own output - I used E and F in this example.

2. For the GND-IMP machine set it UP to 0, UVAL to 0, DOWN to 64 and DVAL to 127, set the track level and volume to maximum. This will be your trigger pulse, so connect a lead from the output you assigned this machine to into the MS10 trigger input. (output E in my case)

3. For the GND-SIN set it at maximum level and volume, also turn DIST in the routing page fully up (127), set the RAMP and RDEC to zero. This will be your pitch control, route it from its output on the MD you selected earlier into the VCO CV input. (output F in my case)

4. Select accent track and set it to max for all steps and all tracks, it is important that you do this or it won't work as the accent boosts the juice a bit.

5. Program some triggers for the IMP machine, then place triggers on the same steps for the SIN machine, using parameter locks on the PTCH control you can change the pitch played by the MS10, experiment with different envelope settings on the MS and different triggers for the IMP and SIN machines.

As you can tell from the video, there are a few limitations with this technique, first the pitch is not linear and does not act as anything like normal scaling, second on the MS10 you get some bleed though of the SIN sound. If you are electronically minded it should be feasable to build a little circuit to boost the CV output a bit.

You can also route the SIN to the V/OCT input or the filter CV input on the MS10, just remember to set the ENV/EXT knob on the VCO or VCF to a high setting or you won't get as much modulation. This can yield some interesting sounds, have fun and experiment. If you use the V/OCT input you can change the base pitch by playing the keyboard on the MS10.

This technique can also work with other synths or devices with CV inputs with varying degrees of success. Also you can use the LFO on the pitch of the SIN machine for some weird fx.

I think that is everything, if I have left anything out let me know.

Any questions let me know.

Cheers

Daren"

Keyboard Magazine Patch Pages

via Petri

"I'm looking for Keyboard Magazine Patch Pages, which they published in the late 80's and early 90's in their magazine monthly, a series of cryptic charts containing parameters and numbers for certain synths, i.e. D-50, DX-7, SQ80... you name it, they had it.

There were lots of unusual and great sounds (I remember trying them out on my D50 back then) and lots of shitty sounds. However, what I'm after are the Oberheim Xpander patches published in 1987 (86-88), especially a sound called "BONONG", which was a great analog FM approximation of a large Gamelan bell. To my ears back then it sounded really great."

If anyone knows where to find them or can translate the patch for Petri, please comment or contact me directly. My contact info is on the bottom of the right section of the site.

Update: click here for scans from the Roland Users Group sent my way via Brandon.

Update: BONONG params via Jared:
VCO1: FREQ 12, DETUNE 0, PW 31, VOL 63.
PAGE 2: KEYBD, LEV1, VIB, TRI, PULSE, FREQ MOD: ENV 4 +63
VCO2: FREQ 10, DETUNE 0, VOL 0 PAGE 2: KEYB, LEV1, VIB, FREQ MOD: ENV5 -63.
FM/LAG: AMP 0, DEST VCO1, LAG RATE 0.
AMP MOD: ENV3 +63.
TRACK1: INPUT KEYBD. 10,0,0,0,0.
VCF/VCA: FREQ 0, RES 15, MODE 4 POLE LOW, VCA1 63, VCA2 0. FREQ MOD: ENV1 +63, TRK1 +63. VCA2 MOD: ENV2 +63.
ENV1: 0,0,21,045,9. PAGE 2: SINGLE. AMP MOD: VEL +53.
ENV2: 0,0,49,0,25,63. PAGE 2: SINGLE. DECAY MOD: ENV2 -27, 63. PAGE 2: SINGLE. DECY MOD: ENV2 -27. RELEASE MOD: ENV2 -52.
ENV3: 0,0,35,027,63. PAGE 2: SINGLE.
ENV4: 0,0,13,0,6,0. PAGE 2: SINGLE. AMP MOD: VEL +16.
ENV5: 0,0,0,0,0 63. PAGE 2: SINGLE.

Reactable Aailabe to Play at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago

via Zero:
"I'm not sure if this is the case with other places, but you may want you to let your readers know that there is a fully working ReacTable that anyone can play with at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Anyone can play it, so you may want to pick early morning or just before they close (when all the kids are gone). It's in the Fast Forward exhibit."

Click the Reactable label below for more posts including video and similar devices.

Update via Toleamon in the comments: "Theres also one in Barcelona's Science Museum."

Mike Oldfield's signature instruments (in Lego)

flickr by Ochre Jelly

"As immortalized by Mike Oldfield, Art of Noise, Jean Michel Jarre, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, and many other great electronic artists from the 80's.
Fairlight CMI IIx sampler, Fender Stratocaster, and... tubular bells!"

click on the Legos label below.

don't follow the roads

flickr by davitr0n

"digital and analog sounds.

take a listen.

visit at myspace."

Alesis Micron, "Thunder Machine", and Teac tape machine

binder synth

flickr by davitr0n

"i think it needs more lights. i'll post a better video of this when i am awake again.
here's a bad audio example with bad tweaking to a bad sequence.... hope you like square waves
listen here"

Beem - The Future - Miniature Lego Synths

flickr set by Beem Music
(click for more)

"Lego synth models, inspired by danmcp's paper models.
Artwork to the album - Beem "The Future" at www.beem.se"

Pictured:
"Linn 9000 Drum Machine patched into a Revox B77 next to a Roland SH1000."

"Inspired by the Memotron."

click on the Legos label below

El Sonidito en iPod

YouTube via P4KOTV. via Palm Sounds. Anyone know what app this is?
"El Sonidito de Hechizeros Band
Visítame: http://www.myspace.com/p4ko"

Update via D 0 7 N 0 1 R: the synth is nlog
Here's the free lite version:


Here's the full version: