Elby Designs ASM Wizard

via Analog Sweden

"This is a DIY semi-modular based around the ASM2 synth. To say it’s big is an understatement."

KORG MS-50 Repair

via Analog Sweden

"This time on the workbench is a Korg MS-50, this is the expander module for the Korg MS-20. This unit had a dead oscillator, after repairing it I noticed the jacks were very scratchy and cleaned them as good as possible, many of them may well need to be replaced in the future but for now it’s working fine. All that remains to do is to recap the power supply and calibrate it back to factory defaults."

inside an MS-50

Access Virus Vuvuzela Competition

via Access on Facebook

"The Virus Vuvuzela Song Contest

Your mission is to write a song featuring either the Virus Vuvuzela patch or alternatively the Virus Vuvuzela samples provided by us. There are no restriction to the style of the song, we would like to encourage you though to use the Vuvuzela in a creative way. You will recognize that both the Vuvuzela sample and patches provided are not necessarily in tune which keeps things more authentic. In case you would like to alter the patches or samples, feel free to do so. Use what you have - this is a sound design contest after all. It is not advisable though to alter the content beyond recognition since the contest is about the Vuvuzela’s sound.

The winner will be chosen by the Access Music team, the judges decision is final. The winner will receive a Virus TI Snow from us door-to-door free of change.

In order to enter the contest you are required to upload your song entry as an mp3 file no later than the 30th of August 2010. Details on how to upload your song will be available by 20th of August 2010 on this page.

By entering the contest, you guarantee that your contribution is copyright clean, you are the only copyright holder and no third party composition copyrights are involved. You also guarantee that all samples used are cleared. You grant Kemper Digital GmbH the right to use the song within the context of the contest and make it available for public to listen to. We plan to make all songs available online through our own web server or a third party server such as Soundcloud. You remain the copyright holder of the song.

Access support will not be able to assist you modifying and/or installing the patches or samples. We provide the raw samples along with a Kontakt/EXS/Reason/Structure patch which might work with your sequencer and software sampler. We also provide the original Virus Vuvuzela patches for Virus TI users. There will be a dedicated section on the Access Music forum where attendees can help each other out. Check http://www.virus.info/forum/ for further details.
How to get started?

This competition is for Virus fans only. To download the Vuvuzelas and participate in the contest you are required to become a Virus fan first by clicking on the “like” button in the blue status bar right on top. Once you've done that, you will see the download options."

Dogsynth at Death by Audio 1

flickr by NO-CORE
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"Dogsynth AKA DJ Dog Dick AKA Max at Death by Audio"

1977 Aries Music Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.

The ad is from Synapse magazine. You can find full digital copies of the magazine for free on the Cyndustries/Cynthia site here.

Roland MKS-30 Planet S Analog Synth Module

via this auction

Jams by rithmus

ESI-32, Evolver and XBase 888 (Jam)

YouTube via rithmus | April 30, 2009 | 7:34

"Recorded directly from Yamaha 01v96 with their own reverbs and compressors, no final remastering. The XBase was sequenced in pattern mode (parameter locks), and has my own samples edited for 8bits. Samples are hihats, congas, ride, snare and clap. Bassdrum is the main Jomox analog BD. Pad is a sampled string played on ESI-32. FX-Bass comes from Evolver."

TOMs Vs. PADs (XBase Vs. ESI-32)


"One midi track on XBase is sequencing ESI-32. At the same time I'm playing chords on it. Clicks & pops are caused that "mutes" doesn't mute the sequencer notes. It mutes the instrument sound channel only. Sampled wave on ESI-32 playing with LFO and VCF. Toms on XBase are analog. Snare, Congas, Shaker, Rimshot & Hihats are 8bit samples. Phased Hihat comes from Machinedrum. Recorded directly from Yamaha 01v96 with their own reverbs and compressors, no final mastering."

Jamming with Yamaha PSR-210 Rhythm Samples

rithmus | May 19, 2010 | 4:36

ESI-32 (16bits): Kick, Snare1, Ride1, Shaker, HQ
XBase 888 (8bits): Snare2, Tom, Clap, Ride2, HiHat (Analog noise)
Evolver: Sequenced Synth
ESI-32: Sampled Pad from "99 Luftballons"
Dancer: Me, please gift me a moog :)
01v96: EQ, Comp, Reverb & Delay

DSI Evolver (FX)

YouTube via rithmus | January 16, 2008 | 8:24

"Using evolver as audio processing unit."

Machinedrum Tweaking (Part 1)

YouTube via rithmus | January 13, 2008 | 8:50

"Just a simple demo making a pattern/kit."

Machinedrum Tweaking (Part 2)

Elektron / Monomachine SFX-60 mkII / Demonstration Movie

YouTube via FUKUSANKIGYO | December 27, 2009 | 2:42

"http://www.fukusan.com/
MONOMACHINEは6トラックのシンセサイザー音源と6トラックのエフェクトシステム、6内蔵音源トラック+6MIDIトラックのステップシーケンサー、18基のLFOを統合したマシンです。その柔軟で洗練されたユーザーインターフェイスとデュアルDSPシステムによる強力なサウンドは、全く新しいハードウェアによる音楽制作環境を提供します。"
Googlish:
"MONOMACHINE system synthesizer sound effect tracks and 06 track 6, track 6 +6 MIDI step sequencer built-in sound track, the machine based on an integrated 18 LFO. Sophisticated user interface and dual sound flexible and powerful DSP system that provides a completely new hardware music production environment."

Elektron / Machinedrum SPS-1UW MK II / Demonstration Movie

FUKUSANKIGYO | December 27, 2009 | 2:11

http://www.fukusan.com/
"MACHINEDRUM SPS-1 MK II は世界で最も進化したビートボックスです。この16トラックのリズムマシン＆アレンジャーはノブによる直感的な操作で幅広い音作りが可能なパーカッション・シンセサイザーとトラックごとに搭載されたエフェクターからセットアップされています。デュアルDSPシステムによる強力なシンセシスエンジンは40以上の独立したMDマシンや16基のLFOを構成し、これまで誰も体験したことのないようなパーカッション・サウンドを生み出します。これまで新しいビートを創造することが、こんなに簡単だったことがあるでしょうか？"
Googlish:
"MACHINEDRUM SPS-1 II MK is the world's most advanced beatbox. This 16-track machine and arranger, rhythm is set up from the effects for each track mounted percussion and synthesizer sounds that can be made by a wide range of intuitive knob. Dual DSP system Shinseshisuenjin strong independent group of more than 40 MD and 16 LFO machines configured to produce percussion sounds like anyone who has never experienced before. To create a new beat so far, what have you never been easier!"

MFB / Drumcomputer MFB-503 / Demonstration Movie

YouTube via FUKUSANKIGYO | December 28, 2009 | 2:14

"http://www.fukusan.com/ MFB-503はMIDIに対応したパームサイズのコンパクトなリズムマシンです。3系統（バス、スネア、タム）のアナログ音源と2系統（シンバル、ハイハット）のサンプリング音源を内蔵。5系統の音源はTune、Decayなどのパラメーターをエディットし、それぞれ 90種類まで保存可能。さらにそれらの音色を使って90種類のドラムキットを構成し保存することができます。シーケンサーはTR808タイプの 16ステップのグリッド入力方式を採用し、作成した1〜2小節のパターンを90種類まで保存可能。さらにこれらのパターンを最大 128まで組み合わせて作成したソングを90種類まで保存することができます。15種類のシャッフルのパターンが別に用意されているため多様なリズムに対応します。もちろん各音源はMIDIノートでのトリガーにも対応し、シーケンスのMIDI同期も行えます。"
Googlish:
"MFB-503 is a palm-size compact MIDI rhythm machine was ready. 3 lines (bus, snare, toms) and two strains of analog sound (cymbals, hi-hat) Built-sampling instruments. 5 sound system Tune, Decay and edit parameters and can store up to 90, respectively. You can save up to 90 drum kits with their sound further. TR808 sequencer uses 16-step grid-type input method, one can store up to ~ 90 created a two-bar patterns. You can save up to 90 up to 128 songs with a combination of these patterns further. To correspond to the various rhythms that shuffle and there is 15 different patterns. Of course, each instrument also supports MIDI note triggers, can also synchronize MIDI sequence."

MFB / Drumcomputer MFB-522 / Demonstration Movie

FUKUSANKIGYO | December 28, 2009 | 2:48

http://www.fukusan.com/
"MFB-522はMIDIに対応したコンパクトなリズムマシンです。 TR-808を彷彿とさせる9系統のアナログリズム音源を内蔵、16ステップのグリッド入力方式のパターンシーケンサーを使用して作成したパターンは、 72個本体内に保存することができます。各パターンにはそれぞれベーシックパターンとフィルインの２種類のパターンを保存可能、様々なパターンとフィルインを組み合わせた最大64ステップのソングも８つまで本体内に保存が可能です。もちろん各音源はMIDIノートでのトリガーにも対応し、シーケンスのMIDI同期も行えます。"
Googlish:
"MFB-522 is a MIDI-enabled compact rhythm machine. Analog rhythm instrument built TR-09 is reminiscent of the 808 strains, the pattern was created using 16-step grid Patanshikensa input method can be stored in the body 72. Each pattern can be stored in two types of fill patterns and basic pattern, each unit can store up to eight songs in 64 steps and fill-up that combines a variety of patterns. Of course, each instrument also supports MIDI note triggers, can also synchronize MIDI sequence."

Doepfer / Dark Energy / Demonstration Movie

YouTube via FUKUSANKIGYO | January 08, 2010 | 3:01

"http://www.fukusan.com/
Dark Energy は世界中でベストセラーになったアナログ・シンセサイザー、Doepfer MS-404の後継機です。アナログらしい密度感のあるオシレーター、FM/XMによる金属的なサウンドを生み出すフィルターと2基のワイドレンジLFO、CVでの外部機器とのインターフェース、MIDI&USB対応のコンバーターなど、名機MS-404を超える Doepferの最新アナログ・シンセサイザー、Dark Energyの登場です。"
Googlish
"Energy Dark is a bestseller worldwide analog synthesizers, Doepfer MS-404 is the successor. Oscillator with a sense of density Anarogurashii, FM / XM wide range of two filters and create a sound of metal by LFO, CV interface with external devices in, MIDI & USB and converter for machine name MS-over 404 Doepfer the latest analog synthesizers, Dark Energy Bags."

Dave Smith Instruments / Tetra / Demonstration Movie

YouTube via FUKUSANKIGYO | January 09, 2010 | 2:44

"http://www.fukusan.com/
TETRAはUSAキーボード誌において｢キーボードの歴史上、最も音が良く演奏するのが楽しいアナログ・シンセサイザー｣と絶賛されたPROPHET'08のアーキテクチャーを継承したパームサイズ（20cm x 13cm x 7cm）の次世代アナログ・ポリフォニック・シンセサイザーです。この ｢MINI PROPHET｣と呼ぶことができるコンパクトなポリ・シンセは、PROPHET-5のサウンドの核となるカーティス製ICの採用により伝説のプロフェット・サウンドを見事に再現しています。4ボイス4パートのマルチティンバー対応、プログラム・モードを組み合わせたコンボ・モード機能、4トラック/16ステップのゲートシーケンサー、20種類のソースで47種類のパラメーターを変調するバリエーション豊富なモジュレーション・ルーティンなど、モジュラーシンセにも迫る複雑な音作りも可能となっています。"
Googlish:
"TETRA Keyboard magazine in the USA "in the history of keyboard analog synthesizer sounds good fun to play" the most acclaimed architecture and inherited PROPHET'08 Palm-size (20cm x 13cm x 7cm) Next Generation polyphonic analog synthesizer. This "MINI PROPHET" poly synth and can be called a compact, PROPHET-core sound made by Curtis and 5 IC sound great rendition of the adoption of the legendary Prophet. 4 multitimbral parts for four voices, combined with the Program Mode Combo mode feature, 4-track / 16-step Getoshikensa and routine varied to modulate the modulation parameters of 47 different sources in 20 different modular are complex and can make close to a synth sound."

Dave Smith Instruments / Mopho / Demonstration Movie

FUKUSANKIGYO | January 08, 2010 | 2:46

http://www.fukusan.com/
Mopho（モフォ）はコンパクトで低価格ながら、非常にパワフルなアナログモノフォニックシンセサイザーです。「キーボードの歴史上、最高に音が良く最高に演奏するのが楽しいアナログ・ポリシンセ」と絶賛されたProphet-'08のシングルボイスアーキテクチャをベースとしていますが、Mophoでは「モノフォニックシンセ」としての機能・サウンドに昇華させるため、さらに新たな機能を追加しました。フロントパネルにはOSC-PITCH・CUTOFF・RESONANCE・ATTACK・DECAY/RELEASEの主要 5パラメータが用意され、さらに4つのアサイナブルパラメータノブにより任意のパラメータを外部化。ライブパフォーマンス中のパラメータ変更も積極的におこなえます。
Googlish:
"Mopho (Mofo) is a compact and low cost is a very powerful Anarogumonofonikkushinsesaiza. "History of the keyboard, analog Porishinse fun to play up the most sound good," the Prophet-'08 acclaimed and has been based on the Shinguruboisuakitekucha, Mopho in "Monofonikkushinse" as sound features in order to sublimate and added more new features. The front panel OSC-PITCH · CUTOFF · RESONANCE · ATTACK · DECAY / RELEASE is available in five key parameters, the parameters of any external Asainaburuparametanobu by four more. Okonaemasu actively change the parameters in live performance."

Jomox / Mbase 11 / Demonstration Movie

YouTube via FUKUSANKIGYO | January 11, 2010 | 3:14

"http://www.fukusan.com/
MBase 11は単機能という潔さと男気あふれるサウンドでマニアを唸らせたMBase 01の機能とサウンドをアップグレードした後継機です。テクノやダンス・ミュージックのクリエーターから圧倒的な支持を得た同社のリズムマシン、XBase09、AiRBase99、JaZBase03等で搭載されたアナログ・バスドラム音源回路を進化させコンパクトなボディに凝縮しました。Roland TR-808タイプやTR-909タイプはもちろん、凄まじい音圧のパワフルなバスドラムからソフトなバスドラムまで、バリエーション豊かなサウンドを再生する能力を誇ります。"
Googlish:
"Groan made MBase 11 macho mania and full sound of a single function K. MBase successor is upgraded features and sound 01. Rhythm machine got its overwhelming support from the creators of techno and dance music, XBase09, AiRBase99, JaZBase03 condensed into a compact body has evolved an integrated circuit with analog sound and bass drum. Roland TR-808 TR-type and 909 type, of course, until a soft bass drum sound pressure from a powerful bass drum amazing boasts the ability to play the sound varied."

Futurer Retro / Revolution R2 / Demonstration Movie

YouTube via FUKUSANKIGYO | January 11, 2010 | 3:06

"http://www.fukusan.com/
FutureRetro Revolutionは、ループベースの音楽の反復するベースラインやメロディラインを演奏することに特化して設計された、アナログモノシンセとDSPエフェクト、パターン/ソングシーケンサーを統合したマシンです。Revolutionを目にして誰もが驚くのは円を描く各種コントロールのレイアウトでしょう。これは決して奇をてらったわけではなく、無限に続く音楽の流れを限られたスペースの中で表現する最良の手法であるという設計理念に基づいたデザインなのです。そう、星を周回する衛星やアナログ時計と同じ思想を時間芸術である音楽に応用したのです。"

Googlish:
"Revolution FutureRetro is specifically designed to play the melody line to the baseline and repeating loop-based music and Anarogumonoshinse DSP effects, the pattern / Songushikensa integrated machine. The Revolution have surprised anyone would see a different control layout circle. This is Not an odd Teratta never is a design technique based on the principle that it is designed to represent the best of limited space in an endless flow of music. Yes, I applied to art, music, time and thought as an analog clock orbiting the star."

Jomox / XBASE 999 / Demonstration Movie

YouTube via FUKUSANKIGYO | December 29, 2009 | 2:35

"http://www.fukusan.com/
誰もが知っている通り、アナログサウンドはいつも「パンチがあり、オーガニックで、生き生きとして、ウォームで、輝かしい」ものであると表現されています。加えて、良く出来たアナログ楽器は物理的なインターフェイス（古き良き"ツマミ"！）を持ち素早く直感的なパラメーターへのアクセスを可能にしています。"
Googlish:
"As everyone knows, the analog sound is always "in Punch, organic, alive, warm, bright," which has been expressed. In addition, well-made instrument analog physical interface (the good old "knob"!) That allows quick access with intuitive parameters."

Jomox / XBASE 888 / Demonstration Movie

FUKUSANKIGYO | December 29, 2009 | 3:00 - same description as above

Jomox XBase 888 (Patterns)

YouTube via rithmus | May 04, 2009 | 8:37

"XBase demo with sequences in pattern and performance mode. The xbase has my own samples edited, normalized and dithered for 8bits. Recorded directly from Yamaha 01v96 with their own reverbs and compressors, no final mastering."

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Roland Jupiter-8 (JP-8) Analog Synthesizer

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YAMAHA AN1X

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Yamaha DX100

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AKAI AX-80

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Akai Roger Linn MPC3000 Drum Machine - Excellent condition

The Best MPC3000 video ever? Don't miss the ending.
YouTube via levelfour | May 11, 2010 | 1:56 -

"A little rock and roll story: Once upon a time, we all worked for Leon Russell in a faraway magic place called Leon Land.... Ok, so everybody didn't work for Leon, but a lot of people I know did. Leon's personal engineer right before me was a young guitar player from California named Roger Linn. Roger liked Leon's idea of a user-programable drum machine so much, he left Leon to design his first product called the LINN DRUM. I took Roger's place as Leon's engineer when he left. The 1st recordings we made were with a "machine" put together from several pieces Roger brought over in a cardboard box. It wasn't long though before the LINN DRUM was ready, and as they say... the rest is history. Roger evolved the product until the MPC3000 - arguably the best of the bunch - marketed by Akai.

I made a little demo so you can hear the factory sounds.

Here's the link for the ebay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?..."
Sold For: US $730.00