Trying out Novation Nocturn

YouTube via VIPSTARHinaichigo — April 06, 2010 — "Toying around with this lovely control surface and Reason. The setup is as follows:

Knob 5: Subtractor Filter 1 Frequency
Knob 6: Subtractor Filter 1 Resonance
Knob 7: Subtractor LFO 1 Rate
Knob 8: Subtractor LFO 1 Amount
Button 5: Redrum channel 1 solo (bass drum)
Button 6: Redrum channel 2 solo (snare)
Button 7: Redrum channel 3 solo (hi-hat 1)
Button 8: Redrum channel 4 solo (hi-hat 2)

Filter 1 in Subtractor is set to low pass (12 or 24 dB, I forget) and LFO 1 is set to modulate Filter 1's frequency."

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent 'Omnchord OM-27' Demo

Omnichords on Ebay - not sure if this one is listed yet...
YouTube via squidfanny — April 06, 2010 — "Circuit Bent / Modified OMNICHORD OM-27.....

Demo for Ebay auction.

I have another Omnichord which is patiently awaiting my tender touch, so this one's getting passed along to one lucky person.

Mods are -
6 Switches to Hold and Combine the Rhythm Patterns.
15 Digital mods for Sci-Fi Echo, FM Bass and De-tuned Dischord.
Bass volume knob.
4 Knobs for altering the Analog drums.
37 metal Touch Points which generate various tuned tones. Top row are static and always generate same tones, bottom row has 5 pitched bass tones and middle rows change tone with the chords.
Also pitch modulation from touch points and nasty distortion, which has volume set by hi-hats volume knob...."

Update:

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent 'Omnichord OM-27' Demo 2


Update2:

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent OMNICHORD OM-27 Demo 3 (Just the touch points)

Gannon - The Positive Rail

YouTube via mimsey — April 06, 2010 — "The first video from the Toy Volcano album. I owe great thanks to the man behind the video magic, Mr. Chris Messina. He used a combination of Canon 5D (pre firmware update) and the new Varicam to create the stunning light show.

All Gannon info can be found here http://www.mygannon.com

All Chris Messina info can be found here http://workingforblueribbons.com/

Also... You can see me play all these contraptions LIVE at Bent Festival 2010!!! In Dumbo (Brooklyn) NY. April 22-24

All Bent Festival info can be found here http://www.bentfestival.org/"

KVINTET Soviet Analog Synth

via this auction
"KVINTET is a transistor portable polyphonic instrument produced by Katchkanar radio equipment factory "Formanta", which is the manufacturer of such well-known makes of synthesizers as Polivoks, Formanta, Manual, Maestro etc. It bears the same logo on the package and retains some of its most impressive capabilities.

• This auction synth was made in June 1990 in USSR. Serial Number: 0690223.

• KVINTET has a great, fat and warm analogue sound like Juno type sounds.

• Basically it is a string, brass and electric piano keyboard, good for the pad textures and poly sounds.

• It has an awesome analog chorus, vibrato function. Filter for brass section.

• It is fully polyphonic with the same keyboard and accessories as on Polivoks !

Specifications:
— 5 Octave Keyboard
— Controls on the front panel:
Volume control, Sustain, Brass filter, Vibrato frequency, Vibrato depth, Detune
— Section of effects (ON): brass, organ, piano, clavesin, chorus, vibrato delay
— Voltage 220/240 V, 50 Hz

• Connection on the rear panel : on/off switch, OUTPUT and Phones on standard 1/4''jack, Pedal input with 5-Din connectors, power wire connection (220/240V), fuse (0,5A) ."

ROLAND JUNO-6/60 PITCH BEND PCB

via this auction

"SYNTH-SPARES

ROLAND JUNO-6/60

052H371

(PITCH BEND PCB)"

Roland JUNO-106 PITCH BEND PCB

via this auction

Also see the seller's other auctions for more synth parts.

"SYNTH-SPARES

JUNO-106

291-889 (3)

(PITCH BEND PCB)"

ROLAND SH-101 PITCH BEND PCB

via this auction

"SYNTH-SPARES

ROLAND SH-101

052H 399B-1

(PITCH BEND PCB)"

OPUS Soviet Vintage Analog Synthesizer

via this auction
"'Opus' (Riga musical instruments factory)

This keyboard polyphonic EMI can be used for playing compositions of different genres. Keyboard includes 60 keys and the sounding range is 5 octaves.

There is a possibility to change 2 lower octaves to play a composition by separate timbre with extending sounding on 1 octave down & it's also possible to transpose the whole pitch a fifth down.

The instrument consists of 4 sections: piano, that synthesizes piano's soundings of 3 timbres, string organ, that plays organ's sounding with soft attack and with the possibility to control release, with the pereodically repeated beat-fading sounds. There is a bass section, that is controlled by 2 lower octaves, that contain three 8' and two 16' registers. It plays sounding of the bass drum.

Instrument is rather heavy approx. 35 kg (all the case around it is made of wood) Only few companies offer posting services for such a heavy items. Shipping rate via DHL varies and depends from zone. For example shipping to 2nd zone (Finland, Poland) would be 140 USD, to 3rd-5th zones (all other European) approx. 180 USD."

Yamaha AN1x sounds part1

YouTube via chronosproject — December 13, 2009 — "Preset bank for Yamaha an1x synth programmed by Nick Klimenko
You can download it free here:

http://chronos-music.ru/index/0-26"

Yamaha AN1x sounds part2

Synthesizers - Vsti vs. Virtual Analog vs. Real Analog.mp4

YouTube via chronosproject — January 03, 2010 — "This example tooks three synths with nearly same settings and demonstrates difference between
digital computer tech,digital hardware tech & analog hardware tech

more videos & info on www.chronos-music.ru"

Spectral Audio Neptune 2

YouTube via chronosproject — March 24, 2009 — "demo sounds by Nick Klimenko"


via this auction

"Three VCOs, two envelopes, a CRAZY mod matrix, fuzz, distortion, MIDI control, plus this box can act as a MIDI converter for older, non-midi gear. Listen to this synth (yes, the audio at this link was THIS particular Neptune II)."

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"Lullaby to Tim" - on Roland SH-2000

YouTube via organfairy — April 06, 2010 — 'Kisses changing frogs into princes Close your eyes and you will be there'

Just a little lullaby before bedtime. This song was originally recorded by the Hollies in the late 1960's and I know it from an old tape I bought in the late 1980's at a garage sale.

The original recording had two special phenomenons included in the mix: The songs was modulated by - what I thinks is - a guitar tremolo unit. I have tried to emulate this by using the repeat function on the synthesizer. The other phenomenon is that the band was in only one channel and the singer was in the other. This gave a weird hole-in-the-middle feeling but gave me a great opportunity to play along with the music on my saxophone. I just turned the volume all the way down on the channel with the singer and played the melody myself. Here I play the complete arrangement though."

iPad Session with Electribe R by Pepe Mogt

iElectribe on iTunes
Remember you can search for iElectribe for all posts.
YouTube via pepemogt — April 06, 2010 — "This was my first beat i did with the Electribe app in the iPad no external effects just the iPad itself.
enjoy!

www.youtube.com/pepemogt [posts on MATRIXSYNTH]

from korg.com web page:

KORGs first dedicated iPad musical instrument app!

For over a decade, Korg's Electribe•R has been go-to gear for creative musicians from around the world and across multiple electronic and dance music genres. Now, you can take the power of the Electribe•R with you thanks to iElectribe, Korgs first dedicated app; bringing the fun of analog-synth style beat making to your iPad. Best of all, the iElectribe takes full advantage of iPads 9.7 inch multi touch display to deliver a new style of musical instrument.

Main Features
Faithful recreation of the Electribe•R's entire sound engine and sequencer

64 Preset patterns ready for immediate use

8 Supercharged effects

Advanced Motion Sequencing takes the iElectribe to new frontiers

Available now at Apple's App Store (inside iTunes Store) for a special introductory price of $ 9.99 (US Dollars). Promotional pricing expires June 30, 2010 (regular price is $19.99 USD).

Classic must-have Korg dance gear, now available as a dedicated iPad application
Since its debut in 1999, the aggressive sound, unique functionality, and intuitive beat-building style of the Korg Electribe series has continued to make it a favorite of creative artists around the world. Over the years, the Electribe series has continued to evolve in new directions. The vacuum-tube equipped Electribe•MX and SX went on sale in 2003, followed by the updated MKII versions of the Electribe•A and Electribe•R. The year 2010 marks another chapter for the Electribe family with the iElectribe one of the worlds first dedicated iPad musical instrument applications.

While fun to use, the iElectribe is no toy; it brings to the iPad the legendary capabilities of the Electribe series. Sound creation is easy and intuitive. Simply touch the step-sequencer's sixteen individual step keys to quickly start a groove, pick another part and repeat. This simple and understandable interface offers an intuitive "hardware" feel that will captivate the imagination of anyone those familiar with the Electribe's power, and those who are experiencing it for the first time!

Faithful recreation of the Electribe•R's entire sound engine and sequencer
Like its hardware counterpart, the iElectribe offers a four-part percussion synthesizer and a four-part PCM synthesizer. The percussion synthesizer features analog synth-style versatility, including exciting cross modulation! The sample-based PCM parts deliver realistic drum hits, cymbals, and more. Using the Accent function adds emphasis where you need it - vital for creating compelling grooves. All in all, that's eight programmable parts combined with the easy-to-use 16-step sequencer, so anyone can start creating powerful beats instantly!

64 preset patterns ready for immediate use
The 64 preset patterns include familiar patterns from the Electribe•R as well as new patterns created especially for the iElectribe. The preset patterns cover a wide variety of dance music styles including techno, house, electro, trance, drum 'n' bass, dubstep, hip-hop, and R&B. Of course, there is plenty of room to program patterns that are all your own.

Supercharged Master Effect with 8 effect types
The Master Effect has been enhanced from the original Electribe•R, and has been optimized for use in today's music scene. The eight effect types can spice up your beats in a variety of ways that can become indispensable. Included are a chorus/flanger that fits any type of sound; a tempo-matching BPM delay; plus effects such as a grain shifter and decimator which can dramatically transform the sound.

Advanced Motion Sequencing makes patterns come alive
Simply stated, Motion Sequencing records all of your sound enhancing knob-twisting and tweaking so it can be memorized and replayed as part of a pattern. The knob motion of all parameters, for each and every part, can be recorded so you can go wild and create diverse and complex patterns like never before."

Analogue Solutions Europa and Tama Techstar TS-305 & TS-306

YouTube via zibbybone — April 05, 2010

"Using this new sequencer's trigger outs to trigger a couple of vintage drum synth modules."

Musikmesse: Musikmesse 2010: Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer & XD-V7

YouTube via musotalk — April 06, 2010 — "Video in High Quality auf http://www.musotalk.tv

Der MIDI Mobilizer ist ein kompaktes MIDI-System für das iPhone. Mit diesem System lassen sich MIDI-Geräte simpel über das iPhone steuern.

Das XD-V70 Funkmikrofonsystem versucht dem Frequenzmangel im schnurlosen Audiobereich vorzubeugen und verschlüsselt das Funksignal. Diese Verschlüsselung soll als Schild gegen Interferenzen (Überlagerungen, Störeinflüsse) dienen.

..make more music :)
http://www.musotalk.tv"

"The Mobilizer is a compact MIDI MIDI system for the iPhone. This system allows MIDI devices to control simple on the iPhone.

The XD-V70 wireless microphone system is trying to spectrum shortage in the area of wireless audio and encrypted to prevent the radio signal. This encryption is to serve as a shield against interference (overlapping, interference)."

panetone//bitbeat - test #1

YouTube via etonepan — April 06, 2010 — "I extract the chip of the toy, design a new board and put in a mini briefcase.
in this video I try send cv+gates to toy. nice sound.
I will record in line soon."

Musikmesse: Spectrasonics Part.1 - Musikmesse 2010

YouTube via soundonsoundvideo — April 06, 2010 — Trillion & Omnisphere upgrades

Spectrasonics Part.2 - Musikmesse 2010

Moog Little Phatty & TC Electronic M-One

YouTube via RanKirlian — April 06, 2010 — "Just messing with the Little Phatty with two large reverbs in serial mode. This was part of a larger recording done after receiving my TC Electronic M-One multieffect unit. While it was supposed to be a demostration of the reverb, I found this part funny enough to isolate it and share.

Audio was recorded to minidisc.

Night driving footage added to do it visually more interesting. It was recorded by my co-driver."

Arp Odyssey 2800 White Face twins

YouTube via jebeq2007 — April 05, 2010 —

"I had these to White Face Odyssey together at one point, and had to film them because I did not think that I would ever see a pair of them together again. The song in the Background is by Space, Magic Fly done in the 70's and yes they did use an Arp odyssey among other great analog synths of the time.
I will probably do so more video's of the Odyssey in the future demonstrating its wonderful sounds."

Модулярные синтезаторы - семинар, лекция, концерт (2010)

Модулярные синтезаторы - семинар, лекция, концерт (2010) from Sergey Teterin on Vimeo.

Vtol. Follow-up to this post.
"Дата: суббота 3 апреля 2010
Семинар, посвящённый модульному синтезу и модулярным синтезаторам - в московском Термен-центре. Ведущие - Александр Пленингер и Дмитрий Морозов.

За съемку и видеофайл благодарим: necrodesign.livejournal.com"

Googlish:
"Date: Saturday April 3, 2010
Seminar on modular synthesis and modular synthesizers - in Moscow Theremin Center. Casters - Alexander Pleninger and Dmitry Morozov.

For photography and video thanks: necrodesign.livejournal.com"

Tiptop Audio Z-Burn

via the Tiptop Audio Blag

rv0 Sync Unit DC

"Sync Unit is the free solution for reliably syncing hardware instruments in software based music setups. It uses audio ports instead of the latency and jitter plagued midi system to provide you with the best possible synchronization.

By default it provides a normal 24 pulses-per-quarter-note din-sync signal for Roland instruments, but 12, 48 and 96 ppqn are also available for other applications. Apart from the sample accuracy, the signal can also be shuffled in many different ways, keeping you in control over the groove and feel of your patterns."


YouTube via rv0soft — October 12, 2009 —

"get dinsync straight from motu audio ports using rv0 Sync Unit DC.
Download here: http://users.pandora.be/darffader/rv0
Windows version coming soon."

rv0 Sync Unit & MPC Sync Track: cheapest pc to dinsync solution


"Use your soundcard to sync your old analogue gear.
If you don't have a motu interface you can get this device on ebay, real cheap and download the Sync Unit for mac (pc coming soon) at http://users.pandora.be/darffader/rv0"

Pearl Syncussion SY-1

via this auction
"It has two channels and can be triggered by a synthesizer, drum machine or one of the two included pads.

There are sensitivity knobs at the rear to adjust for a strong or weak signal.

When used with the pads the sounds vary depending on how hard you hit the pad making it truly expressive and musical.

Also, because this is pure analogue, there is no processor lag (latency) so the sounds are heard instantly, essential for getting a good groove.

The SY-1 has 6 preset oscillator modes, and on each channel there are 8 sliders which control, tune, decay, width, sweep speed, sweep range, lfo speed, lfo range, and output.

There are also sliding switches to control "sweep up-off-down" and "lfo square wave-off-saw wave" and sample and hold.

Can use with or without drum heads, drum heads activate triggers which could also be activated by sequencers or triggered outs on a drum machine or electric drum kit."

Kurzweil K2500RS

via this auction

"K2500RS is a synth + sampler that has many flexible algorithms (unlike most other synth) with many parameters, which allows wide range of sound. Like any Kurzweil product, it sounds very nice and performs rock solid. Check Kurzweil websites and others for more detailed info and specs.

This K2500RS has
- KDFX (OS V.5)
- Piano ROM
- Orchestral ROM
- 64MB sampling ROM expansion
- 1.25MB P-RAM expansion"




YouTube via Sale50505 — April 05, 2010. No audio until about 6 minutes in.

Wiard Joystick Module

via this auction

"Wiard joystick controller module, compatible with Blacet and Paia Frac Rac / Fracrac series racks. Will work with any other standard modular synth equipment. I got great results with my ARP 2600. Works perfectly. No longer in production. 1/8" jacks. Gate and X and Y axis outputs. Includes standard Blacet power connector and 4 screws to mount in a rack."

Buchla Beat

YouTube via boobtube356 — April 05, 2010 — "Another 259e "demo." Actually the voice consists of the 259e oscillators combined in the 285e balanced modulator, then sent to the 292e dynamics manager, then to the 291e filter. All of the elements in this chain receive the same envelope modulation. I am altering the parameters on these modules during the video. The bass kick is the 261e sine with envelope modulation, the snare is 259e mem skew through the 291e filter, and the "hihat" is the 266e noise through the 281e filter. Similar to the last video, but a lot easier on the ears!"

Bonds Hipsters ad by The Campaign Palace

YouTube via BandTMag — February 09, 2010 — "Bonds Hipsters ad by The Campaign Palace"
http://www.bonds.com.au/#/latestAds
KORG MS-20. via dylan

iPAD - iELECTRIBE! - DETAILED REVIEW Part 1

YouTube via VJFranzK — April 05, 2010 — "Another example of live beat making! This software version is so similar to the Electribe hardware, I already know how to use it on the first day!"
iElectribe on iTunes

Update:

iPAD iELECTRIBE! DETAILED REVIEW! pt 2

Hidden Track

flickr by eran hakim

"'People worry about kids playing with guns, and teenagers watching violent videos; we are scared that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobodies worries about kids listening to thousands - literally thousands - of songs about broken hearts and rejection and pain and misery and loss.'

Nick Hornby (High Fidelity)"

Synth School Synth Tutorials and Free VSTs

"Synth School is an online school for teaching the secrets of sound synthesis. It's goal is provide the best solutions for learning sound synthesis and digital music production. Synth School's teachers are all experts in their own fields, using innovative tutoring techniques that provide the students with maximum practical impact."

Free VSTs current include a free ARP Odyssey emulator and eFemme a 4 operator FM/PM (Frequency modulation / phase modulation) synthesizer, both made with SynthMaker.

The following are the first four videos from the SynthSchool YouTube channel.


Overtones, harmonics and Additive synthesis

YouTube via SynthSchool — March 30, 2010 —

"Overtones are the basic building block of sound. Come and learn how to construct sounds at http://www.synthschool.com

This video is about additive synthesis, and how sounds can be constructed by pure sine waves. If you are a musician or sound engineer, this video is a must for you!

On our site there is also a download for the harmonic explorer, which is the device used to create this video. so you can explore for yourself!"

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SDIY L.A. April 2010 Tag Team Patch

YouTube via bigcitymusic — April 05, 2010 — "Here we are at the synth meet this weekend in L.A. This is our friend DK's massive modular system. Here's a little tagteam patch we did."

sonic wire sculptor composition 1

YouTube via organofqwerty — April 05, 2010 — "created on my iphone with sonic wire sculptor."

sonic wire sculptor on iTunes:

Rick Melick and Tom Brislin on the VAX77

YouTube via InfiniteResponse — April 05, 2010 — "Rick Melick (legendary keyboardist whose career spans three decades) and Tom Brislin (Yes, Meatloaf Reunion Tour) show their stuff on the VAX77 made by Infinite Response"

Vektron modular

Vektron modular from Niklas Roy on Vimeo.

"A presentation of a modular, algorithmic synthesizer.
The device plays compositions which are stored on microcontroller modules. The modules in this presentation are based on the Atmega family and are programmed in GCC (Arduino) and Bascom. In general, the synthesizer can work with any other TTL Microcontroller as PIC, Propeller or even ones which don't exist yet, as the computation happens on the module and the Vektron itself only provides the peripherals."

See niklasroy.com for hi-res pics and more. follow-up to this post.

NOISE-O-BOT standalone

YouTube via lastkidontheblock — April 04, 2010

via this auction

"The NOISE-O-BOT features 2 LFOs and 2 oscillator. The oscillator can be controlled by light. The LFOs can modulate the oscillators. You can choose between the LFOs and a external voltage."

Korg Sigma Modifications

"Sigma is an extremely interesting synthesizer. Essentially a preset monophonic synth, it offers many of the same features as other preset monosynths - a 3 octave keyboard with aftertouch sensitivity, a range of preset sounds (19 in Sigma's case) and various performance controls.

Unlike other preset monosynths, however, it does not feature a single VCO-VCF-VCA signal path with a diode matrix or diode and resistor matrix to select the preset sounds."


via Richard Atkinson's blog here where you'll find the full details.
via Richard Atkinson in the comments of this post.

Korg Sigma

YouTube via ikworgek — December 28, 2008 — "Korg Sigma with a Kenton pro-solo. Weird old Korg synth with nice filter (same as MS20) and ringmodulation"

Suzuki sx 500 / Siel EX-80

YouTube via ikworgek — March 15, 2009 — "A litlle demo of my Suzuki SX-500. All parameters are accesible by Midi CC!
Nice synth wich is the same as the Siel EX-80.
You can open it up and screw around with the potmeters to make it sound more aggressive. In this case the resonance is adjusted by me.
Midicontroller used is a Kenton Spindocter but any midicontroller wil do. Sequenser is a Mam SQ16.
You hear only the Suzuki with a litlle delay.

enjoy!"

casio HT 3000

YouTube via ikworgek — April 19, 2009 —

"Casio HT-3000 keyboard/ synthesizer for synthsounds.
drums are from the soundmaster styx ST-305 synced by a Kenton pro-solo. Sequenser is the Mam SQ-16."

mks 7 and MAM sequencer

YouTube via ikworgek — March 28, 2009 — "Roland MKS-7 Synth. This is a nice machine with a bassliner, drums (TR-707) and 2 synthlines (Juno-106) it has volumesliders for every part and individual outputs for every part.
It is velocitysensitive (the Juno-106 isn't)
unfortunately you cannot save youre sounds on the machine, but you can sysexdump your sounds in it. It has 100 presets for the synth and 20 presets for the bassliner. Also as shown in the video you can control it realtime with a sysexcontroller.
another backdraw for me is that it doesn't have portamento.
But i love the sounds!"

Korg DW-6000 and Kenton Spin doctor

YouTube via ikworgek — December 28, 2008 — "Korg DW-6000 realtime controled by Kenton Spin doctor"

Korg MS-20 duophonic

YouTube via ikworgek — September 28, 2009 — "Korg MS20 played by 2 midi/cv converters (novation bassstation, Kenton pro solo) each oscilator plays a different melody"

Korg MS-20

ikworgek — March 20, 2010 — "Korg MS20 synthesizer, Kenton pro solo midi/cv converter, spectral audio cyclus 3 sequencer"

Korg Monopoly.MPG

YouTube via ikworgek — March 26, 2010 — "only Korg Mono/Poly arpeggiator and some delay"

schranzknecht chapter #2

YouTube via schranzknecht — April 05, 2010 —

"Installation No# 2.

No drumpattern switching here.
Basic drums by simmons SDS5 through a yusynth wavefolder.
MFB Step Seq Clock gets into a yusynth clockdivider which drives the upper baby10.
This one drives the lower baby10. The lower Baby ten switches some vca´s to control three different tracks: Beat, filtered noise and basic FM percussion.
In addition some other "events" are used to bring in a little more variation.
Sequence-switched S&H and CV-offsets for example.
Please excuse the harsh gate popping.
I´ve got another adsr and a dual slew limiter in my pipeline, but they are not ready yet.
More pics: www.vulkanware.de/diy"

Casio CZ-1000 Phase Distortion Synthesizer - List of Preset Patches

via this auction

"Made in 1985, this is a Casio CZ-1000. It was Casio's answer to the Yamaha DX series synths. This is the full-sized 49-key version of a Casio CZ-101. It has the same phase distortion synthesis engine the CZ-101 does. This one's in better-than-average condition with only minimal wear. All of the keys and buttons work. The membranes over the switches are all intact. (This is unusual for a 25-year-old synth.) All 32 of the internal presets work. I'm including a CD-ROM disk that contains the manual and additional patches. The patches can be loaded into it from your computer via a MIDI cable. This is an excellent lead synth for dance or techno music.
Specifications

* Polyphony - 8 notes (8 oscillators)
* Oscillators - Digital Phase Distortion Synthesis (sine, saw, square, pulse, resonance, double-sine, saw-pulse)
* #Instruments - 4 part multitimbral
* DCW - 8-stage envelope generators with level and rate controls with Key Follow (Adjusts Phase Angle)
* DCA - 8-stage envelope generators with level and rate controls with Key Follow (Adjusts Volume)
* Keyboard - 49 keys
* Memory - 16 preset, 16 internal and 16 cartridge patches
* Control - YES (MIDI In, MIDI Out)
* Date Produced - 1985

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Casio DG20 guitar synth, "Synthetic Blues" by Dr. Ika

YouTube via pickmaster — March 17, 2007 — "Hammond B3 type of sound from the guitar synth. Dg20 + Digitech RP80 (flanger, reverb, EQ), stereo PA."

via these auctions

Circuit Bent Weird Sound Generator WSG Synth

YouTube via kazakov52 — July 24, 2009 — "Circuit Bent Weird Sound Generator Synth"

via this auction

"Fully handmade WSG, accurate assemblage, powered by a 9V battery(not included).
Produces different kinds of weird sound, 2 generators A and B combined in one.
Perfect device for alternative music creators."

Vintage Korg PolySix Analog Synthesizer w/MIDI

via this auction

"This Korg Polysix (Poly Six) comes from a smoke free studio environment, at Innermuze Studios of Metro-Detroit.

The Polysix (P6) for sale is in excellent condition and comes with MIDI from the Canadian company MIDITEC!

This Polysix has been modified (modded) so that the internal battery is not located on the KLM-367 board as originally designed. If researched, one will find that this original location caused corrosion on the main section of the data controlling of the keyboard itself. There was some signs of corrosion in this area but all has been cleaned and tested, and any necessary jumpers have been soldered in place to ensure proper functionality. And for those who may be asking, yes, this is a brand new battery that has been installed. You can see in the pics where the battery is mounted to its own circuit board below the keyboard assembly near the mod wheels.

This MIDI modification was installed some time before I even received the keyboard. However, all works as it should with the MIDI In, Out, and Thru.

The best part of the MIDI modification is the MIDI Thru port. Many MIDI kits that I have come across will only have MIDI In, with an occassional few that have an Out as well. This one has a Thru which allows you to daisy chain instead of having the Polysix as a final unit.

I am not entirely sure of what MIDI functions are available with this particular kit since I have not had much luck finding out enough information on MIDITEC other than that they were of the few MIDI kit producers for the Polysix in the earlier years.

I have had this Polysix hooked up via MIDI with my Akai MPC-2000 and used it primarily for note sequencing as I tweaked the controls myself for filtering and other effects.

One factor of the MIDITEC MIDI kit that is worth mentioning is that it doesn't allow the Appregiation section, Hold, or Chord Memory to function as originally designed. I never had a problem with this though since I used it mainly with my MPC2000 as stated earlier or even with my Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 that has a built in Appregiator." inside a polysix

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VINTAGE SYNTH ROLAND SH7

YouTube via electricmistress100 — March 15, 2010 via this auction

via this auction

How to use IPAD as a midi Controller for Ableton Live

YouTube via dripatlanta — April 04, 2010 — "::: How to use APPLE IPAD to control Ableton Live wireless using "Midi , OSC, OSCulator, Touchosc and Python script " or a Lemur Killer ::: ATL ::: RyanNoise.com"

Update: see the comments of this post for some additional links.