WORM CEM Studio, Rotterdam 2010

flickr set by sun butler
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Pictured: Knobs. "arp 2500. we never quite got to grips with this one."

Video: Bastian rocking out on the VCS3 Putney.

Vermona MONO Lancet at the Gearjunkies TechLab

YouTube via gearjunkies | June 29, 2010 | 3:23

"First look at the new Vermona MONO Lancet monophonic synthesizer at the Gearjunkies TechLab."

Osmos for iPad

YouTube via HemisphereGames | June 28, 2010 | 2:31

"A little hands-on sneak-peak with the new Osmos HD for iPad."

Osmos Trailer

" HemisphereGames | June 22, 2010 | 1:46

Coming to iPad on July 8, 2010!

Video editing by Kun Chang. http://www.kunchang.net

Music by Gas / High Skies. http://microscopics.co.uk"

3 weird sync sounds - DSI Tetra experiments

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | June 29, 2010 | 8:23

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made entirely with a Dave Smith Instruments Tetra in one take. Enjoy !
http://www.myspace.com/fredericgercha..."

Viewing Paris from the Eiffel Tower

YouTube via attorks | June 29, 2010 | 10 minutes

"Its quite warm in the Netherlands these last few days and the attic, were my equipment is, is even more warmer. But I managed to video this improvisation. Row 1 of the Doepfer MAQ16/3 has an 8-step sequence for the self-built Modular. Row 2 is used to gate the Ian Fritz All-In EG which envelope is connected to the Resonant LoPass Gate clone. The Formant noise is fed to the input of the LPG clone. Row 3 of the MAQ16/3 is shifting the Synthesizers.com Q960 sequencer which has sequences on row 1 and 3 which are alternated by the Q962 sequencer switch. Row 2 of the Q960 is connected to the Q150 Transistor Ladder Filter to modulate the frequency level. In the second part of the video the Waldorf Q Keyboard joins with chords and the Clavia Nord Lead 1 and the Roland XP-80 performs some improvised solo's. The original video is somewhat more than 12 minutes so I skipped the first 2 minutes because I did not want to cut off the end. You can view the original video on my website soon.
My daughter Tessa is on a school trip to Paris for a few days and this evening she phoned from the top of the Eiffel Tower, which explains the title."

blueroad.wmv

YouTube via pascalum | June 29, 2010 | 3:03

"Matchbox superfast
Drums: Tr707
Sequence: Pro-one, Sh 101
Pads : Prophet 5, Lambda"

Impressionist Drum Scape V

via the Folktek Arts blog where you'll find more shots.

"Here is one of the Drum Scape series by Arius Blaze. Analog synth drums and sweet, thick drone plucked from an alternate 1914 and placed neatly in the present."

Folktek on Ebay

Roland JUPITER-8

via this auction

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circuit bent e-mu xl7 command station w/ mm1 module

via this auction
also see this post
"this auction is for the circuit bent emu command station and the mm1 midi module the unit was purchased as a brand new instrument. the previous owner said the command station was used for only a few hours. i have confirmed this and the unit internally is pristine. all knobs, buttons, outputs, velo pads, ribbon, etc are in pristine shape and just like new. the outer shell was painted and salvaged from a emu mp-7. internally it is a xl7 and is absolutely in mint shape. i've had this unit for a few weeks now and can confirm everything is working perfectly both in mm1 and emu command station. this is a one-off offer and most likely will be the only one in existence

the following audio is several drum tracks played in realtime with a simple appegiator programmed for each sound. the emu sports 32 independant arpeggiators. the drums are then circuit bent and leads into a formant synth texture controlled with a wind controller.

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KORG Mono/Poly Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

"Korg Mono/Poly (serial number 378xxx) comes with the pre-set sheet to help with quick short-cuts to some of the more cool tone set-ups."

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Crumar Roady

via this auction

"Analog Piano Vibes Bass"

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KORG PS-3200 PS3200 semi-modular synth

via eBay

Serial # 210231

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STG Soundlabs VCA

http://stgsoundlabs.com/

Just two pics for now. More info will be coming. Click on the images for the larger shots.

Outer Spaces - iPhone EP Featuring DopplerPad

"Retronyms are releasing Outer Spaces, an EP in which all the tracks were made using the app DopplerPad as one of the instruments! Eskmo, Exillon, Jneiro Jarel, and Starkey contributed tracks to the project, and they all did an amazing job.

As far as we know, this is the first EP of its kind, and we're really excited for its release. Outer Spaces will be available as a free download, and DopplerPad will be 20% off during the launch as well.

You can check out the tracks at http://www.dopplerpad.com/outerspaces"

Yu Synth

flickr by Mohan Sandhu

"some synth modules i'm building from the excellent plans on yusynth.net"

Ian Underwood's Yamaha CS80?

via this auction

Serial # 1098

You can find info on Ian Underwood on Wikipedia here.

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KORG M1 | | Sounds

YouTube via allanyamaha | June 29, 2010 | 5:38

"Korg M1 Synthesizer \ nice sounds!"

SONiVOX Reggaeton Instrumento Virtual Demo

YouTube via SONiVOXmi | June 29, 2010 | 5:37

"A demonstration of SONiVOX's Reggaeton Instrumento Virtual (Reggaeton Virtual Instrument)"

Sonic LAB: Dave Smith Mopho Keyboard

SYNTHiPAD

flickr by Chris_Carter_

"work in progress...
(title says all I'm saying for now)"

A few friends of mine.

flickr by betteroffted

"I moved somethings around in my studio this weekend. This is my wall of (mostly) VA's. They are all connected to my main Logic environment via Emagic's AMT8 MIDI Interface. I'm looking to pick up another one of those soon and add a Roland SH-32 to the mix. The laptop next to the Yamaha AN1x runs AN1x Edit. The iMac displays my PDF manuals for quick reference, as well as interfacing via USB to the Roland SH-201. The rest of the boards interface with an old copy of SoundDiver."

Blue_Room 06 - Doepfer Modular & Alesis Ion

flickr by Ran Kirlian

Blue_Room 08 - Night view

flickr by Ran Kirlian
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NAMM: Akai Synthstation 25 iPhone Control Pad Summer NAMM 2010.avi

YouTube via TheatreIntangible | June 22, 2010 | 1:50

"Eric McGregor with Numark, Alesis, and Akai Professional discusses the Akai Synthstation 25 iPhone keyboard control surface at Summer NAMM 2010 in Nashville, TN. Recorded June 19th, 2010."

NAMM: Yamaha Tenori-On Demonstration Summer NAMM 2010.avi

YouTube via TheatreIntangible | June 22, 2010 | 5:25

"Yamaha gives Create Digital Music & Theatre Intangible a demonstration of the wonderfully bizarre music sequencing device the Tenori-On at Summer NAMM 2010 in Nashville, TN. Recorded June 19th, 2010. http://www.theatreintangible.com http://www.createdigitalmusic.com"

NAMM: BeatKangz Beat Thang Beat Machine Summer NAMM 2010

YouTube via TheatreIntangible | June 25, 2010 | 6:15

"A.J.A. with Beatkangz shows Create Digital Music and Theatre Intangible their brand new hardware beat-maker Beat Thang Beat Machine at Summer NAMM 2010. See our other BeatKangz video to check out the Beat Thang Virtual. Recorded June 19th, 2010."

BeatKangz Beat Thang Virtual 1.2.1 Summer NAMM 2010

" TheatreIntangible | June 24, 2010 | 6:57

A.J.A. with Beatkangz shows Create Digital Music and Theatre Intangible their beat-making software Beat Thang Virtual 1.2.1 at Summer NAMM 2010. See our other BeatKangz video to check out the hardware version. Recorded June 19th, 2010.
http://www.theatreintangible.com http://www.createdigitalmusic.com
http://www.beatkangz.com/"

E-mu Drumulator

via this auction

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LINN LM-2 Drum Machine with JL Cooper Midi Mod & Instructions

via this auction

"This one has had some different samples installed over the stock ones:
BASS: Bass II
CLAPS: Claps II
SNARE: Eureka Snare 32
TOM 1: Mega Tom A
TOM 2: Mega Tom B
These are all on hinged eprom holders for easy removal.

EXTRA SOUNDS:
Tom 10a
Tom 10b
Snare 12
Tom 7A
Tom 7B
Bass 1
Bass 4
Bass 11
X-Stick 4
Tamborine
Tom 17 A
Tom 17 B
Bass 14
Fish 1
I extra quick change socket!

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LinnDrum Linn Drum Machine

via this auction

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OBERHEIM TVS-1

via this auction

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FORMANTA UDS

via this auction
"Formanta UDS is powerfull 7 channel analog drum synthesizer, produced by the same FORMANTA factory in Kachkanar city where mades famous Polivoks synths in eighties. It has 5 identical channels (which can be used freely) for BASS DRUM, HIGH TOM, MIDDLE TOM, LOW TOM, SNARE and two channels for Hi-hats and Cymbals. The synth has also built-in beatbox with 16 patterns. The beatbox and the synthesizer are independent modules so they can work at the same time freely. And you can tweak the generators of the beatbox patterns. Full freedom. Each channel has trigger Input on a standart 1/4 mono Jack and two additional Inputs for pedals. It can be triggered from drum pads like Simmons or any audio source - Line Outs of the drum machine or soundcard etc. The synth has two parallel mono Outs (1/4 Jack and 5Din) and two parallel stereo Outs (left-right on 1/4 Jacks and 5Din). It also has 5Din socket for Rhythm-Stick hand controller. This is an armoured antitank piece of gear and the sound it produces is very unique!

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Korg TRIDENT

via this auction
"Here are some of it's features:

> 16 VCOs
> Fully programmable and self oscillating Flanger FX
> Stack String, Poly synth and Brass section for amazing thick pads!
> Separate output for each section plus 2 mix outputs
> Unique 'Trill' feature on the joystick

Check out this fantastic video of the Trident:" [posted here]

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Korg Mono/Poly Vintage Analogue Synthesizer

via this auction

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Oakley Modular Synthesizer

via this auction
"This is a rare chance to buy an assembled, fully working 5U format modular synth. The modules are built into a sloping ARP2600 style case with corner protection and carrying recess' on each end. Power supply is mounted internally. There is an internal CV/Gate bus which allows some basic normalisation which makes patching easier...

The full module line up is:

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Studio Electronics Website Back Online.

http://www.studioelectronics.com/

follow-up to this post

Arp Odyssey MkI

via this auction

"vintage Arp Odyssey MkI rare white face version analog synthesizer."

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tom 1501.wmv

YouTube via mikeonop | June 29, 2010 | 4:37

tiny buchla

YouTube via cray56 | June 29, 2010 | 1:01

"tiny buchla"

x0xi0 vs TB-303 (x0xb0x)

YouTube via bcastromusic | June 28, 2010 | 7:50

"A/B comparison of x0xi0 versus Roland TB-303.
2nd half of video shows x0xi0 diverging from standard 303 sound.
sorry, no HD, sound quality is bad for a comparison.
Go here for hires audio version: http://alphazone1.com/x0xi0/web_downl...

All sounds are realtime from the x0xi0 (and the TB-303), no external effects or processing.
For more information goto: http://alphazone1.com/x0xi0/"

My Korg Poly-800 Synthesizer in "Start/Stop" Sequencer Mode

YouTube via VoiceEncoder | June 28, 2010 | 11 minutes

"My Korg Poly-800 Synthesizer in "Start/Stop" Sequencer Mode."

Orbit

YouTube via theDarkMechanics | June 29, 2010 | 8:23

"The big synth jam! Roland's awesome Jupiter 8, with the TB 303, TR 909 and blacet modular system. Been offline a while so hope this makes up for the wait!"

Pulsation Lite - Free VST Synth - vstplanet.com

YouTube via vstplanet | June 29, 2010 | 7:17

"Pulsation Lite- Free VST synth - http://www.vstplanet.com/Instruments/...
Developer: .atomsplitteraudio.com"

1976 phototheremin

YouTube via EA78751 | June 29, 2010 | 1:04

"a super minimal photo-theremin from back in the day... lets build it and see what it sounds like.

it only has 7 parts including the speaker and battery!

The circuit is circuit called Audible Light Meter in OPTOELECTRONIC PROJECTS vol 1. by Forrest Mims III. Published by Radio Shack in 1976."

Modded Roland TR-505 XL and More Synth DIY

via Look what I can do! where you will find more info more DIY.

"It now sports single outputs (1/4") and trigger outs (1/8"). Especially the rigger outputs are quite handy for owners of a modular synth... the 505 will work as a MIDI-to-trigger converter too!
Also the sounds are now tunable - I added 8 new oscillators (this time 40106 based, unlike the 555 based ones on my TR 707) to accomplish this..."

Tyco Hot Keyz Electronic Keyboard Synthesizer

via this auction

"In this auction you get the original box, the original instruction booklet still sealed in the plastic bag, the adjustable strap, and the keyboard instrument. This instrument runs on 6 C batteries (batteries not included)."

Technics SX-WSA1R Legendary acuoustic modeling synthesizer

via this auction

"SX-WSA1R SPECIFICATIONS
• 64-note polyphonic.
• 32-part multitimbral.
• 32 MIDI channels.
• 61-note keyboard, Velocity & Mono Pressure sensitive.
• 2 Modulation Wheels.
• 2 Real-time Controllers
• 256 Preset ROM sounds.
• 16 Preset Drum Kits.
• 128 Preset ROM Combinations (Combis).
• 256 User sound memories.
• 4 User Drum memories.
• 128 User Combinations
• 3 MIDI Program Change remappings.
• General MIDI Program Change map.
• 12 Digital Effects, 44 DSP Effects,12 Reverbs.
• 16-track Sequencer: 47,000 event capacity, 96 ppqn resolution, 10 Songs (chainable).
• Built-in DD/HD 3.5-inch disk drive."

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Wersi Model EX 20 MIDI Expander - Digital Synthesizer

via this auction
"This is a digital MIDI synthesizer without the keyboards. This unit will expand your keyboard instrument and it's capabilities into a new dimension of sound and features! With the EX 20 Expander, you have added virtually eight additional keyboards to your present instrument which can be controlled through MIDI from your present instrument, a sequencer, or a computer. This Expander is perfect for not only the keyboard player but also the Hammond or theater organ enthusiast. Not only does this unit have bank after bank of sounds, you can also create sounds with it using the drawbars.

I purchased this unit new and have hardly used it. Its capabilities are beyond my skill level. I have used it connected to a church organ that has MIDI and also a computer with MIDI. It has only the normal wear commensurate with its age. The unit comes with its power cord. The cartridge inserted in the lower right-hand portion of the unit does NOT come with the unit. These RAM and ROM cartridges will be auctioned off separately as they work with other Wersi digital instruments. The Wersi EX 20 MIDI Expander has significant capabilities even without these cartridges." You can find the seller's other listings here. Update: You can watch video of another one here.

Buchla sequence.mov

YouTube via Oxix52 | June 28, 2010 | 2:49

"It seems like every time I sit down in front of my Buchla, I work with it for a while and think, "This is so cool! I need to do a video of this." The problem is, the rest of the world may not think it is as cool as I think it is :^)"

Poll: One Pic Per Post?

Update: if you caught this post earlier, I was debating whether to limit posts to one image or video with a link to the full post for the rest. The site would look more streamlined and could be quicker to load, but it could take away from the current look and feel of the site. Another option that came up in the comments would be to just have the more link for posts that are a bit long, like auction posts with tons of images or video posts with multiple parts. I wasn't sure I wanted to sign up for that as it could become a bit of work considering how much does go up, but it might not be that bad after-all, and it would keep the general look and feel of posts currently on the site. That said, there are three polls below. An updated poll with this option, the original closed poll, and a poll on site performance. Note I added the "Click for more" link to a couple of posts including this one on the main page. Take a look and see what you think.

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