Keytar Action in Retarded Animal Babies 22

1st off, this one is 100% NSFW. If you are easily offended or maybe even not so easily offended, do not watch the episode here.

That said, if you are not familiar with RAB, it's a toon by Dave, the man who brought us The Packrat and these excellent videos. He runs all of http://umop.com/ and plays keys in Parallax. You should recognize his custom "Tron" red Roland AXIS keytar. See this video. Image of Dave below via the Parallax site, not the toon. Hmm... is he the donkey?

Notstandskomitee encore at Baustelle Festival

Notstandskomitee encore at Baustelle Festival from Malte Steiner on Vimeo.

"Notstandskomitee encore at Baustelle Festival Hamburg 14. August 2010. After a set made with Csound and played from Linuxlaptop I performed an encore only with my old IPod touch and Nanostudio, a brilliant self contained music app which I bought only a couple of days before.
I accidently hit the recordbutton because of the tiny screen and you can hear the metronome briefly but it fits well in the song.
The concert was basically the same as in the other video but this encore was performed the first time. And again it rained, water dropped on the Ipod and other equipment before.

Notstandskomitee tracks are available at iTunes:"


NanoStudio on iTunes:

iPads on Ebay
iPod Touch on Ebay

How to play stupid percussion sound for 3:00 minutes

YouTube via feelda303 | August 20, 2010

"the audio is a bit off sync, darnit :-/"
Access Snow

Some More Info on the Custom Clear Wersi

See the update by organfairy in this post.

Charlie Labs Rig

flickr by Charlie Labs
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Perrey and Kingsley with CrudBox

via CatSynth

RSF Modular 11

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"RSF Modular 11

RSF Modular 11 modules.Contains 8 x VCO,3 x VCF,4 x VCA,4 x Env,1 x Phaser,2 x Noise/S&H,1 x Lag,2 x Env Fol,3 x Mixer,1 x Ring Mod,3 x Power,many spare pcb's,some with frontpanels.Also a uber rare Polyclavier with 8 x cv/gate,arpeggio,keyboard mode,sequencer.RSF Modular 11 have been built in very low quantities.Somewhere around 20 systems have been built and less than 300 modules produced in total."

Gakken SX-150

via this auction
"Features
* Size: 4.5" x 6"
* Controls for LFO, pitch envelope, frequency cutoff, resonance, and attack/decay
* Slide controller (pen type electrode)
* Output and external input 1/8" jacks
* Small built-in speaker
* Runs on 4 AA batteries (not included)

Putting it together
Assembly of the kit requires little work - the circuit board comes fully assembled, i just mounted it to the panel and connected the stylus control strip. Power is provided by 4 AA batteries and a small speaker is included in the design. I highly suggest connecting the output to external amplification (this little guy really does sound quite good!). The "external source" jack accepts an amplified signal and converts its frequency into pitch control. Controls for LFO, pitch envelope, frequency cutoff, and attack/decay are included. Each potentiometer gives a wide range of response, so you have a relatively large amount of control over the sound."

Mod me
The simple design seems to suggest that the SX-150 wants/needs to be modded, hacked, and/or customized. Using the stylus/pitch-strip control only gives you a taste of the good sounds you can get from the kit. The SX-150 kit is very easy to use and some modding ideas are bound to come to mind should you get your hands on one. At the very least, you can choose from a number of included decorative decals - and at the more advanced end, schematic and code for using MIDI input has already been posted. I'm sure more sweet DIY add-ons are in the works - very awesome.

The Controller F - A touch pen generates CV and Gate.
- Also has a tiny extenal input that does F/V conversion.
(but also responds to amplitude :-).
VCO F Has saw-tooth output
VCF F Sullen-Key type 12dB/Oct filter. Very much like Korg MS-20 filter.
Envelope Generator F AD type.
LFO F Two output waveforms: triangular and rectangular.
Output F "

signal flow diagram below

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MFB OSC-02 VCO

via this auction

"From MFB:
The osc-02 uses fully analog technique taken from mfb synth ii model. three oscillators with all benefits and the typical character of analog construction in a single compact module.

Osc-02 offers a variety of notable functions: beside a common cv-control voltage for all vcos, all oscillators can be individually controlled by cv-sources, e.g. by different tracks of a cv-sequencer like doepfers maq-16/3 or the as oberkorn. vco 1 can be synchronized to vco 3, individually or paired with vco 2. the same goes for external hard-sync. the additional cv-inputs allow for common and individual modulations.

Three outputs allow for summed and individual audio outputs. a separate outputs carries a digital ring-modulated signal of osc 1 and 2 (configurable to osc 1-3 by jumper).

The module has a width of 80 mm (16 te)."

Dave Smith Instruments (DSI) Prophet 08 SN 16

via this auction

Serial Number 16. I wonder how many have been made to date.

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Roland juno 106 original case

via this auction

Sammich SID Commodore 64 MIDIbox SID

via this auction

"Sammich SID - MIDIbox SID synthesizer
2 x SID (stereo output, midi in/out). Mios v1.9g. These are sold as kits but if you don't want (or can) build, get this one.
Works fine and sounds awesome!

More info: http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/sammichsid"

Roland Jupiter-8 DCB

via this auction

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Hohner Multimonica II

via this auction

There are tons of more pics at the auction. I grabbed a few including some of the inside for the archives here.

Here is a Wikipedia snippet on the Hohner Multimonica II:

"The Hohner Multimonica is one of the first mass produced electronic synthesizers, dating back to 1940. Produced by the German Hohner GmBh, it preceded even the more famous Selmer Clavioline. The instrument is a combo of a fan blown reed organ (lower manual) and a monophonic sawtooth synthesizer (upper manual). It’s circuitry was designed by the German engineer Harald Bode. There have been at least two series of Multimonica, with different control panel layout and schematics. The earlier models are now being a real rarity, since their production was halted by the World War II, and many units may have been lost in the war. Multimonica II was released by the end of the ’40s. The front panel controls of the Multimonica I from left to right are: gain knob for the microphone input; power switch and overall volume knob; synthesizer/amplifier selector; power switch for the blower fan; tuning knob; four selector switches for different harmonics filtering of the synthesizer sound; four selectors for the different loudspeakers; vibrato switch.

The Multimonica II featured no microphone input, and only one loudspeaker, but provided more types of harmonics filtering, and the electromechanic vibrato was changed to a tube based and more sophisticated design. The front panel controls of the Multimonica II from left to right are: power switch and overall volume knob; six selector switches for different preset sounds of the synthesizer; tuning knob; two selector switches for different harmonics filtering; three switches for the vibrato speed and amplitude; power switch for the blower fan. A photo of a third model can be found on the World Wide Web, looking like a simplified version of Multimonica I (without microphone input). The circuit is based on Philips 13204 X, Philips EL41, Telefunken EF41 tubes for Multimonica I, and EL41; ECC40; EF40 tubes for the second series."

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Kristian Bush of Sugarland x the Moog Guitar

video upload by MoogMusicInc

"Kristian and Brandon Bush of Sugarland came to the Moog Fcatory for a special visit with the Moog engineers and production team. In this video, Kristian demos the Moog Guitar for the first time."

I'm liking that emerald green Voyager in the background.

Artists and ARTURIA #6 Herbie Hancock

YouTube via Arturiaweb | August 20, 2010

"Herbie Hancock talking about his Origin Synth"

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA RM1X (Part 1 - AWM Scrambling)

YouTube via squidfanny | August 20, 2010
Squidfanny on Ebay
"Another 'work in progress'. 20 Rom Scrambling mods, which provide industrial Glitch for the drums & synth.

Still plenty more work to do, later mods will be posted as a video response.

I brought this machine because I needed a decent hardware sequencer. . . . Sadly Yamah (Multi-million doller international company) chose to ship these machines with a DODGY Operating System!!! This makes the machine essentially useless in a Midi enviroment........ What a bunch of cunts.

Now they want me to pay 69 uk pounds just to get functioning O.S. roms!!!!
They say they'll refund the cash, when the original roms are returned, BUT THAT'S NOT THE POINT..... There's no excuse for a big company like Yamah to piss all over the little guy. If the machine wasn't working in the first place then they shouldn't have sold it. It's a fucking disgrace and I'll never buy a modern Yamaha again.

Angry Rant Over......"

2010.8.19 YAMAHA新製品内覧会 MOTIF XFインストラクターによる解説

YouTube via RockoNCompany | August 20, 2010

"2010年8月19日、ヤマハ銀座スタジオで行われた、新製品内覧会。フラッシュメモリ搭載のMOTIF XFの魅力を、YAMAHAのインストラクターさんに語っていただきました。"
Googlish:
"August 19, 2010, was held at Ginza Yamaha studio, a sneak preview of new products. The flash memory charm MOTIF XF, YAMAHA's instructor told Itadakimashita."

dual flickering candle led noize maker wild style child

YouTube via horchacha | August 20, 2010

"two flickering candle leds and a 5v power supply
two photocells up against both leds
audio is mix of one photocell from each led
and fed to an audio amp
prototypin in the night

dave wright
www.notbreathing.com"

Not to be confused with the singing candle.

teaching Curtis how to scratch

YouTube via TheStrangeAgency | August 16, 2010

"Coming soon to Curtis on the iPad, a new scratch mode."

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ArcAttack and The Tesla MIDI Guitar

The action starts just after 1:44.
ArcAttack ~ America's Got Talent, Top 48 week-4
YouTube via AmericanBestTalent | August 03, 2010


via Gizmodo where you'll find more pics and info.

"The fret board is 72 optically isolated switches. The fret board, instead of frets has 6 brass contacts per fret. When the string is pushed down to the contact, it makes a connection.

From there the signal is optically isolated, to protect from EMF and sent to a micro controller thats only job is to priority encode the fretboard, and keep tabs on which string is pushed down to each fret.

So priority encoding means this basically: if you are playing the 6th string on the 12th fret, then the computer ignores if say the 11th and 10th frets are pressed on that string also, since the 12th fret needs to take priority - just like a real guitar..."

Diamond - Memory Lane 2 - Self Oscillation (Regular Mode)

YouTube via xtimehascomex | August 19, 2010

"Diamond - Memory Lane 2 - Self Oscillation (Regular Mode)"

Diamond - Memory Lane 2 - Self Oscillation (Spaceship Mode)

xtimehascomex | August 19, 2010

"Diamond - Memory Lane 2 - Self Oscillation (Spaceship Mode)"

electronic drum trigger 2

flickr by sndbyte
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"electronic drum synth trigger built in a recycled wooden box"

KORG ELECTRIBE・SX / PATTERN PREVIEW - 4 ON THE FLOOR -

YouTube via KORGINC | August 19, 2010

"SDカードに対応し、新たに発売となったELECTRIBE・SXの最新プリセット・パターンをご紹介。4つ打ち楽曲編。"
Googlish:
"SD card support, and the new release introduces ELECTRIBE · SX latest preset patterns. Chapter four hit songs."

Do your Maths

YouTube via wickedcoolsafenice | December 16, 2009

"Very simple patch...merely learning my maths. Woggle Osc - MMF - QMMG & Maths.....going through some rubbish scottish reverb :)"

4ms RCD + ASol Drum Solo

YouTube via wickedcoolsafenice | April 02, 2010

"Quick test of the supercoolsweet 4ms Rotating Clock Divider & some Analogue Solutions Drum modules.

Supercoolfunky!"

Macbeth M5N : One

YouTube via wickedcoolsafenice | August 19, 2010

"monstrosity.

I've had this for a while now and due to its rarity, thought it was fair to share it with the universe & beyond...

Just a very simple sequence, showing off the sonic power of this machine. The audio randomly switches between the "clean" VCA, the Panning/Reverb VCA & the Camera Mic. No external FX used.

Thank you Ken Macbeth!"

Macbeth M5N : Two

wickedcoolsafenice | August 19, 2010

"Again using the same simple sequence as in the first vid, showing off the sonic power of this machine. This time i get the 2nd multi-mode filter involved.

The audio randomly switches between the "clean" VCA, the Panning/Reverb VCA & the Camera Mic. No external FX used."

Macbeth M5N : Three

wickedcoolsafenice | August 19, 2010

"Again it's the same simple sequence (sorry!). Getting a bit more experimental with this one. Doing a bit of cross-modulation with the osc's.

The audio randomly switches between the "clean" VCA, the Panning/Reverb VCA & the Camera Mic. No external FX used."

THINKMAN - Best Adventures

YouTube via 45rpm80s | August 09, 2009
Some synth spotting via Wolfgang Palm on Facebook.
"Artist: Thinkman
Title: Best Adventures
Year: 1986"
I can definitely spot the classic Simmons hex drums and the black Yamaha KX5 keytar. I'm guessing there some Roland, Obeheim and SCI on the stands but I can't make them out for sure. You can almost make them out at 2:10. At 4:00 I can make out a DX7 and I think an Emulator. Under the DX7 looks like an OB-SX. At 4:07 you can almost make out what's under the Emulator. Looks like a cross between a Prophet 2000, Roland D50 and/or another Yamaha. If anyone knows what this band used at the time, feel free to chime in. They remind me a bit of Icehouse.

A silver KX5 and Simmons in this one:

Icehouse - Electric Blue (Version they took down)

sringo22 | June 07, 2007


and one a bit different:

Icehouse - Icehouse 1981

AussieHits | June 13, 2009

überwunder by überLAB

überwunder by überLAB

Click through or hit play on the embedded player below.

via überLAB:
"I've used many vintage synths on this album..like the ARP, Prophecy, and Voyager..along with my Game Boy (LSDJ) and other controllers like the tenori-on. Hope you enjoy!"

I originally posted this on MATRIXSYNTH-C, but then figured the synth balloons definitely warranted a gear post here. Do enjoy this one.

Complete ROLAND S-330 system

via this auction
"Here's what's included :
-S-330 sampler
- Original Roland mouse (for easy navigation)
- Original Roland system disks + utility disk
- Original manual + guide book
- 44 original Roland sound library disks (high quality! mostly instruments and percussions)
- 29 custom sound FX library (this sampler was used in TV music scores)
- Original monitor cable : digital RGB to standard CGA monitor
- IEC Power cables for sampler and screen
-Datatrain / Roland DG original screen"

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Octapad II : Drum kit routines (by Franck Smith)

YouTube via odiolorgnette | August 19, 2010

"Drum kit routines on Roland Octapad SPD-30 by Franck Smith © 2010

Material in this video:

- Octapad (Roland SPD-30)
- Moog Low Pass Filter (MF-101)

http://twitter.com/franck_smith
http://francksmith.blogspot.com
http://www.youtube.com/odiolorgnette

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES WHEN VIEWING VIDEO MATERIAL OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND SYSTEM.

"Franck Smith" Octapad Roland SPD-30 drums Moog Moogerfooger Low Pass Filter electronics percussion Odiolorgnette drum-synth"

Analogue Systems backlit modulation wheels

via this auction

"One analogue systems rs600 modulation wheel eurorack module.

Clear backlit wheels change color as they are moved while the modulation wheel LED changes in intensity as it is moved showing the internal LFO frequency.

There are 3 outputs: 'Bend Out', 'Mix Out' and 'Mod Out', as well as 'Ext In'.

The user can introduce audio or external CV sources into 'Ext In' and this source can be introduced via the mod wheel with the internal VCA. There are 2 knobs which provide 'Depth' of bend and 'Frequency' of modulation respectively.

Stunningly beautiful, multi-functional performance wheels with built-in LFO."

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PRO ONE With Original Box

via this auction

"superb example Sequential Circuits Pro One vintage analogue mono synth complete with the original box and packaging.......serial number 100-1979 ......so it's one of the good early Pro One synths, just after the very early models which had power supply issues."

Anyone confirm the power supply issues on early models?

Update via Grant in the comments: "The issue with the early power supply is that the power transformer is mounted on the PCB, and it's heavy, so it can break. Later models have the power transformer mounted to the chassis."

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korg polysix vintage synth

via this auction

"BATTERY WAS CHANGED BECAUSE OF THE WELL KNOWN BATTERY PROBLEM THAT THESE CAN HAVE ,BUT THIS ONE WAS LUCKY THAT WE CAUGHT IT JUST AT THE BEGINING OF THE LEAK.SO NO BOARD DAMAGE."

Update via Jed Jorgensen in the comments: "(Shamelessly repeating this plug): Many a Korg Polysix has failed due to battery corrosion on the KLM-367 PCB. But don’t despair! Bring your Polysix back to life! Replacement KLM-367 PCBs are now available. These PCBs are exact clones of the original PCB, except that they take a new lithium battery which won’t blow up and ruin your synthesizer. Puchase a new circuit board here."

This plug is definitely welcome. Also posted here.

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Vintage Synare Lo Tom Electric Synth Synthesizer Drum

via this auction

TONTO'S EXPANDING HEADBAND 'ZERO TIME' 1971

via this auction

"VERY RARE L.P on the ATLANTIC label,by TONTO'S EXPANDING HEADBAND,called 'ZERO TIME'.1971.GATEFOLD SLEEVE.VERY GOOD/EX CONDITION FOR AGE.The album features early PROG ROCK experiments with the MOOG SYNTHESIZER."

JEN SX 1000 MONO SYNTHESIZER

via this auction

Roland SH-3A

via this auction

Do a search on Roland SH-3A on the top left of the site for more posts including more info on the SH-3 and SH-3A.

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ACCESS VIRUS POLAR TI

via this auction

"37 Touch Sensitive Keys

16 Part Multitimbral

Independant Effects for each channel

VST Effects can be applied via USB integration!!!

OS Version 4.0"

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CHROMA POLARIS II

via this auction

Note the sticker? on the top right. Anyone know what this is? Looks like a parameter sheet.

Update via John Leimseider on the Rhodes Chroma list:

"The Polaris II’s had that chart on the right. There was also a version 2 power supply, but they were not exclusively in the Polaris II. Basically, they were the same machine… They could have mostly version 5 or version 9 (or version 9 star) software. Version 9 star has the better velocity table…"

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iPad ToucOSC Traktor Pro Controller & Kontrol X1 (DJ 2nd Reality) Minimal Techno Demo

YouTube via inforlk | August 19, 2010

"He is working to have total control in the IPAD traktor and I've got the perfect setup.

I've been working for more than eight hours for the design and configuration.

This is the Future....."
iPads on Ebay
A New World in Synthesis - that was just this January.

Novamusik.com - XBASE 09 TokTok & DR.Walker!!

YouTube via Novamusik | August 19, 2010

"We had the privilege of acquiring 2 brand new Special Edition Toktok and Dr. Walker versions of the venerable XBASE 09 direct from JoMoX!

These units are up for grabs while they last!"
http://novamusik.com/

Native Instruments REAKTOR 5 - Crazy Ensemble AHRENDEES (Free!)

YouTube via feelda303 | August 19, 2010

"wow, this is some crazy stuff... free reaktor ensemble "ahrendees" downloaded from NI forum website... this is very very cool ambient noise generator, i'm impressed. i'm not playing anything, i only run sequencer.

Download Link: http://co.native-instruments.com/inde...

It is a part of Ensemble package. You need to register to download."

This Second Sleep - Synthi Flare & Fade

YouTube via arthurpainter | August 19, 2010

"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/ for more info."

Oberheim OB-8

YouTube via lesingemonotone | August 19, 2010

"Testing out the classic Oberheim OB-8 after fixing some defective keys."

Poly Evolver For Ebay

via this auction

"The PEK is like two classic instruments combined, the Prophet VS and an analog Prophet 5. Add in 3 delays, distortion, feedback, 4 mods, 2 filter modes, a step sequencer, 4 LFOs and 3 envelopes and you have endless synthesizer power! It can sound anywhere from classic to modern. If you are the type of person that is just interested in bass, this beats the Mopho, Tetra, and Moogs because it has 4 oscillators per voice. Trigger all that in Unison mode with Distortion on and thats enough to rip your speakers apart. It can also do pads (Africa), searing leads, trance sounds, and interesting digital sounds like Depeche Mode. Nothing out there is comparable to this keyboard."

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The Interface of SoundPrism

YouTube via Audanika | August 19, 2010

"Friend us at http://www.facebook.com/audanika and follow us on http://twitter.com/audanika for news about SoundPrism. Or check out our website at http://audanika.com"

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Doctor Manhattan ,lost in space.

YouTube via Neuronaluniverse | August 19, 2010

"A moment in the night, ....0010111010010100011110010101.....playing neuron, motif xs8, xp.30, motif es8, sirius, motif 8. sh-201."

MOOG Voyager + Oberkorn + Prophet 08 + Mandala + DRM + Insomniac.

YouTube via rhythminmind | August 19, 2010

"Well I scored myself a Mandala off the old CL. I got it up & running this Insomnia inspired night."

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA PSS-140

YouTube via squidfanny | August 19, 2010
Squidfanny on Ebay
"Lots of fun from a cheap FM keyboard.....

DATA LINE MOD - 6 x Toggle switches interupt data flow between CPU and the FM chip.
CLOCK SHOCK MOD - Push green button to glitch out the drums.
PITCH DROP SWITCH - Drops Pitch.
GLITCH KNOB - (Kinda) Linear FM glitching.
FEEDBACK OSCILLATOR - Phat dirty Oscillator.

& Multi-coloured Metallic Paint Job on the keys. Colour changes depending on the angle of the light.

Going up for sale soon on the mighty ebay."

Squidfanny - Glitch Bitch IV

squidfanny | August 19, 2010

"Solid metal GLITCH-BITCH 'Talking Glitch Synthesizer'.

Scrambled Speech Circuits from a 1980's talking computer. Housed in an antique 1930's cigarette box."

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA RX-21 Drum Machine

squidfanny | August 19, 2010

"Horrid, Evil, Nasty, Raw, Rough, Harsh & Abrasive....

Instant Hard Techno in a box from this very un-pleasent 1980's midi drum machine.

This nasty little drum machine was my first attempt at spray painting, from some months back. The paintwork is pretty rough, but then so are the sounds...."