MOOG Taurus II with Original Box

via this auction

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Korg Mono/Poly

via this auction

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A new old friend

flickr By mushboy

KORG Analog Sequencer

1983 Roland Family Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up. Note the System 100m modular was still available in 1983.

NanoStudio on iPod touch - four synths plus 909

YouTube via ArtemiyPavlov | July 28, 2010

"Short house-ish track created with NanoStudio on 2nd generation iPod touch. Sounds like 1995, exactly when hardware grooveboxes had pretty much the same possibilities, but now it's four times cheaper and fits in your pocket. Gotta love the progress!"

iPads on Ebay
iPod Touch on Ebay

Argon sound examples on iPod touch

YouTube via ArtemiyPavlov | September 05, 2010

"This is a quick run though some of the sounds that I've created using the Argon synthesizer on my iPod touch. It's one of the best dedicated synth apps you can have on iOS devices, I highly recommend it! It's very capable yet easy to use, and has great sound."

iPads on Ebay
iPod Touch on Ebay

Powertran Transcendent 2000 analog synthesizer repair by Karel Post

YouTube via karelpostthuis | September 06, 2010

"Powertran Transcendent 2000 analog synthesizer repair by Karel Post"

Analog Impressions #036

YouTube via Dovinia | September 06, 2010

"Simple groove on Roland RS-09, Moog Rogue and my trusty Godin jazz guitar. Drums: MFB522. Recorded to analog cassette tape using a Tascam 424 mkii."

Vermona Syncussion DRM-1

YouTube via lesingemonotone | September 06, 2010

"Testing out a Vermona Syncussion DRM-1 mk I."

Reaktor SpaceDrone for iPad/Lemur/TouchOSC

"Just released today from Richard Devine and Antonio Blanca, in collaboration with Miguel Isaza (Designing sound), 200 free sounds for a modified version of Reaktor 5 Spacedrone instrument created by Antonio Blanca.

Lemur/ iPad/ TouchOSC templates can be downloaded free for a better experience designing/ mutating sounds.

Check out the video and download here.

follow-up to this post
hexler - TouchOSC on iTunes
iPads on Ebay

::vtol:: Sonora

::vtol:: Sonora from ::vtol:: on Vimeo.

"more info - samoletuvvp.narod.ru/vto/diy/sonora.html"

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Pre-Orders Open for DIY Steiner Synthasystem and Nyle Steiner at SLAMM

via David of Analogue Realities:

"Pre-Order/Order forms for the VCO, VCF, VCA, Triple EG, Sequencer, Trigger Converter, and Transistor Matching PCB are online. They are at the new Electro-Music “Synthasystem” Forum and my website.

There was also a Salt Lake Area Modular meeting and Joe Grisso posted some photos at his site [previously posted]

Nyle Steiner came and brought four of the prototype PCBs hooked up and working and a different filter he designed, built, and sold for a while."

PA Lost 's Shruthi - 1

via Elhad on FB

nord lead2x and yamaha ex5 improvvisation

YouTube via KingSilvio | December 17, 2009

"Silvio Uboldi jamming in studio"
Nord bass.

KingSilvio

YouTube via KingSilvio | September 05, 2010 via fischek

Spectral Audio Cyclus3 16-step

via SchneidersBeuro

Googlish: "As the compact stands out is the step sequencer Cyclus3 of Spectral Audio out from the crowd of its competitors. Although he may have to offer, unfortunately it only eight Eingabepotis relatively quick edit once you understand how to toggle between menus and Venzago. The tracks themselves can modulate each other in record mode, any trace of the Midi are included and keeps your original timing. All tracks can then be in your play at different speeds simultaneously. Unfortunately, the resolution of a pot-revolution in direct touch input 127, which means is that rather delicate must be rotated to make a certain sound.

Eight lanes sequencer with up to 16 steps, 112 Patterns, 30 Songs, complex relationships among the patterns can be edited, high resolution 32nd. ..

MIDI IN, MIDI OUT, IN for external power supply 6 to 12V AC or DC, backlit two-line display"

Designed by the man behind Gotharmusic according to this post.

Last Units of Gotharman's deMoon

via StromKult

"We are selling out our very last Gotharman deMoon synthesizer units now! This gotharman_demoon_beispiel should give you some impressions about whats possible with it. We did not buy the additional available updates for the extra money already, we just made the units extra cheap for you to afford it yourselves.

By the way.. the inventor of this brilliant little synth from denmark also designed the stepsequencer Cyclus3 that has been realized by a swiss company called spectral audio. One very last unit of the cyclus and two quite good racksynths called Neptune2 from our demo/support rack are selling out now, too. Please ask for availability."

ROLAND Super JX 10

via this auction

"Here is a vintage 1986 Roland JX10 MEGA synth !! It is one of the greatest analogue synths ever produced ! Extremely flexible...It can operate as 2 independant 6 voice JX8P's or as one monster 12 voice !! It also features velocity and aftertouch !...you can't say that about the Prophets and Memorymoog's !

These have the best string sounds of any synth ! ...the sounds are plastered all over George Michaels hits of the late Eighties !....silky smooth with plenty of depth and punch.... It is a jack of all trades and has the best key bed implemented into any analogue synthesizer...it feels amazing !"

JX10 fit, Roland / Boss flightcase

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Vermona PerFourMer Quad Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

click the image for the full size shot.

Moog Dual VCO

via this auction

"Moog Dual VCO Rack Unit. Provides two Moog voltage controlled oscillators for external use with analog synths. End of unit can be turned around to switch from rack ears to front handles by removing and turning around."

Logan String Melody II 70's String Synth

via this auction

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Kawai K4r Synthesizer Module with RARE Sound Cards

via this auction


1.) M1 Impressions
2.) D50 Impressions
3.) Masteram 64 Collection Vol.1
4.) Masteram 64 Collection Vol. 2
blank DC-16 Card

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EDP WASP SYNTH

YouTube via istct6 | September 06, 2010

via this auction

"This is an auction for my trusty old wasp synth that I bought back in 1981. Sadly, like nearly all wasps, the old plastic case became brittle and damaged over time until it became more duck tape than case. As such I have built my own case using pictures of the original WASP SPECIAL with a few modifications of my own; the speaker for instance is not included on the WASP SPECIAL. The sound, however, remains unchanged..."

CASIO DH-100 Digital Horn

via this auction

"5 different instruments.... SAXOPHONE, TRUMPET, SYNTH-REED, OBOE, CLARINET, AND FLUTE. VERY FUN GADGET."

Update: you can find a site dedicated to Casio horn instruments here. Via Aud1073cH in the comments who notes: "I wonder if this unit has had the squeal problem fixed? Luckily the DH-100 only needs a single capacitor."

AMSynths: DIY ARP 2600 Test Movie

YouTube via amsynths | August 01, 2010

"AMSynths clone of the legendary ARP2600"
http://www.amsynths.co.uk/

via the site (be sure to see it for more)
"Analog Metropolis Since 2002 I have been developing, building and manufacturing over 100 different analog synthesizer modules. A variety of legacy circuits from the past have been recast with modern high quality components, as well as modern cutting edge designs which transform the modular synthesizer into a hybrid landscape of analog and digital electronics. These analog designs are all branded as Analog Metropolis.

These web pages describe the various designs that I have built, along with sound samples, accurate measurements of their sonic ability and some design information which Synth DIYers may find useful. I have also documented the original designs and history of the analog synths I have cloned, which makes interesting reading in its own right. "

AMSynths: AM8109 Test Movie - DIY Roland Jupiter-8 VCF Module

YouTube via amsynths | August 06, 2010

"AM8109 Jupiter 8 VCF"
http://www.amsynths.co.uk/

Sequential Circuits Model 700 Programmer

via this auction

"Up for auction are two Sequential Circuits Model 700 Programmers.

Historically, these are very significant as they were one of the first products manufactured by Sequential Circuits, when Dave Smith was operating out of his apartment in San Jose."

Korg-melt

flickr By rick403
(click for more)

"my camera died, but it went out on a high note - this photo has NO processing"

The Minimogue VA with the Gristleizer

flickr By NeuGristle87

"This is the Minimogue VA. It's a lead, FX and bass synth just like the real Minimoog; the first 3 rows of knobs represent the original Minimoog. The only additions here is a button for retrig and legato. The original Minimoog is always set to legato. Also there are sliders for fine tuning that is not present on the Minimoog, but these works just like the pitch knob, only that it is more sensitive. It's just there to help you, because the Minimoog sounds best when it is almost in tune, but not 100%. Tuning plays a big part in the Minimoog sound. Also release in the envelope generators is added. The upper section is where you create sounds.

The last row of knobs represent new features that were added that is not present on the original Minimoog. These features are midi control, oscillator sync, LFO, autopan, overdrive, chorus and a delay section that you can sync to host BPM. The LFO has 3 functions. At low level settings it is intended to simulate the small tuning and instabilities in an original Minimoog. At high level settings it simulates the tweaking of a knob so that you can focus on the playing. The third function is to give oscillatorsync pitch variations to work with. It also syncs to host BPM.

Partially hidden is the Gristleizer patch for the Pure Data program."

Korg MS20 & Yohda's giant Eurorack modular synth

YouTube via MechaSeb76 | September 05, 2010

"A Simple patch with Korg Ms20 analog semi-modular synth and a fuck'in giant eurorack modular. As far as i remember, the Track and Hold of the MS20 was cloking the Plan B Model 11. Took with my Camera (and through the internal mic so as usual sorry for the bad quality). We have a lot fun every sunday with these beast. Enjoy !

コルクMS20と共にEurorackのアナログモジュラーシステムです。大分前に撮った動画ですが、確かにMS20のTrack & Hold (トラック・アンド・ホールド)がモデル１１のPlan Bにクロック信号を送り、自動的に演奏しているよう設定してみました。マイクは内蔵カメラのを使いましたので、相変わらず音の悪さに申し訳ない。とにかく、毎週の日曜日はモリモリ遊んでいます。"

Plogue chipsounds 1.5 - Preview |

YouTube via wwwPLOGUEcom | August 18, 2010

"AVAILABLE NOW!

The most advanced 8-bit sound chip emulator is doing even more to save endangered sound chip species!

In addition to having a totally new Interface and improved sound authenticity, Plogue is saving 3 new sound chips from extinction and adds many additional features.

Video Edit by Max Deland
Music by Eric Patenaude

Listen to the original soundtrack of this video here:
http://soundcloud.com/chipsounds/sold...

Will be offered soon as a free upgrade for registered users only.

Web: http://www.plogue.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/chipsounds

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Plogue-...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/wwwPLOGUEcom"

touchAble for Ableton & iPad / setup ad- hoc network on MAC

touchAbleapp | September 06, 2010

"Creation of an Ad-Hoc network on mac is actually rather simple and can be done in a few easy steps. it is actually the best way to get maximum performance from touchAble. If you connect your computer to the internet using a wired Lan-Connection and you want to share this internet connection with your iPad, please go to our website: http://www.touch-able.com/Site/AdHoc-..."

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moog voyager + moogerfooger.MPG

YouTube via percianterocco | September 06, 2010
www.percianterocco.it

www.myspace.com/percianterocco

Harvestman - Stillson Hammer

YouTube via thedeepelement | September 05, 2010

"http://trashaudio.com/?p=3830 - A burst generator with six outputs and manual trigger button."

bindubba5 demo #2

YouTube via cirtcele | September 05, 2010

"Slower clocking than in demo 1, hopefully gives a better idea of what the sequencer is doing. The clock2 input is initially patched into one of the gate outputs, then is shifted to a Wogglebug stepped output and back to a bindubba5 gate near the end. The bindubba5 CV outputs are fed to a CGS VCO and CGS49 twin CMOS filter. One filter is in LPF mode, the other in HPF. Audio and video recorded on a Nikon coolpix (awful camera - don't buy one). Sounds pretty raw but a lot of that is due to the distortion pots on the filters turned up to max.
more info - http://www.sdiy.org/pinky/data/bin5.html"

Future Sound Systems Decade Counter DC1 Chaos Demo

YouTube via futureimage | September 06, 2010

"Here's a demo of a chaotic patch I made using:
-Doepfer LFO A-145
-2x Future Sound Systems Decade Counter DC1
-CGS30 Bandpass Filter

Various waveforms from the LFO are sent to the two Decade Counters which reset and disable each other as they process the incoming audio. One of the step outputs is then sent to the Bandpass Filter at the end of the signal chain. The chaotic quality of the sound is given by the fact that the LFO is resetting itself."

Malekko Boing

YouTube via waveshaper | September 06, 2010

"Malekko/Wiard system with an Chaquo and slope detectors and wogglebug 3's.
Also some Doepfer mixers, multiples etc used.
And a little view from the city."
http://mono-poly.blogspot.com/2010/09/noodlemono-poly-walekko-tok.html

OP-X-Free - Free VST synth - vstplanet.com

YouTube via vstplanet | September 06, 2010

"OP-X-Free - Free VST synth http://www.vstplanet.com/Instruments/...
Developer: sonicprojects.ch"

The Volkswagen Moog

More pics and audio of what it might sound like at the bottom of this post on Be.

Making Beats with the Synthesis Technology e350 Morphing Terrarium

Making Beats with the Synthesis Technology e350 Morphing Terrarium from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Making synthesized drum beats with the Synthesis Technology e350 morphing terrarium module. All sounds sequenced by the MakeNoise Brains, Pressure points, Doepfer A-160, TipTopZ8000 and STG Graphic Sequencer."

Modular Synthesizer Meeting 2010

Modular Synthesizer Meeting 2010, Part 1/2

YouTube via Metunar | September 05, 2010

"Some impressions of the Modular Synthesizer Meeting 21 - 23.5.2010 in Germany.

All sounds without external effects."

Demos: Cwejman, Doepfer, events, Featured, Fonitronik, Kyma, Livewire, Malekko, MFB, synthesizers.com, theiss, TipTop Audio, Video, Wiard, EMS SYNTHI E and Logik (pt 2), Doepfer.

Modular Synthesizer Meeting 2010, Part 2/2

HarriL - Summer is over now (Live)

YouTube via HarriL | September 05, 2010

"Emx, esx, revolution.
Nothing special.
MP3: http://www.mikseri.net/music/play.php...
(ps. 1080p enabled)"

bindubba5 demo1

YouTube via cirtcele | September 05, 2010

"Trying out the bindubba5 sequencer
more info - http://www.sdiy.org/pinky/data/bin5.html
The bindubba5 is driven by a CGS Master Divider, outputs to a CGS VCO and CGS77 1973 Serge VCF.
audio & video recorded on a Nikon coolpix camera, so it aint HD"

Alphatron Synthesizer VSTi Sound Demo 2

YouTube via HGFSynthesizer | September 05, 2010

"Alphatron Synthesizer VSTi Sound Demo 2"

Korg Trident MKII

YouTube via vitalance | March 06, 2009

"short demo of full functionality"

SynthJam.mov

YouTube via vitalance | January 29, 2010

"Friday night jam. Tr-606 and Minimoog looped, Maxi-Korg and Arp Odyssey live."

Star Instruments Synare PS-1

via this auction









YouTube via vitalance | May 21, 2010

"Synare PS-1 Demo."

3 Easel-migos

flickr By rick403

"Old pic of my Music Easel hanging out with some pals."

Case in progess

flickr By glacial23

"Modifying a former satellite receiver to accommodate a MIDIbox SID."

BOMBsessions: Xeno & Oaklander

BOMBsessions: Xeno & Oaklander from BOMB Magazine on Vimeo.

"BOMBsessions: Xeno & Oaklander

By Clinton Krute

The music of the Brooklyn-based group Xeno & Oaklander seems to come from an earlier time, when the beeps and whirs of the analog synthesizer began to creep up from the underground into the mainstream of pop music (or drag it down to the depths, if you prefer). The late ’70s and early ’80s synth music from which their work draws was a reaction to the sense of the alienation brought about by living in world that was becoming more and more digital. Sean McBride and Liz Wendlbo, the duo behind the project, still find these sounds relevant today, in both theme and means. Xeno & Oaklander excavate a forgotten music, re-imagining its forms for the present with a defiant and romantic nostalgia. Their debut album Sentinelle, out now on Wierd records, is a testament to their skill at “shaping electricity” and is overflowing with icy drones, oscillating tones, and excellent (and danceable) songwriting.

After an epic performance of “Preuss” (a title taken from the particularly noisy auto body shop adjacent to their studio), McBride and Wendelbo sat down with BOMBsessions in their Williamsburg “synth museum,” to discuss the poetics of their songwriting, the relation of their vocal lines to Derrida’s Glas, and moving contemporary music forward by digging into the past. Catch Xeno & Oaklander on March 5th at the Cameo in Brooklyn before they leave for a European tour.

Video by Clinton Krute
with Luke Degnan

xenoandoaklander.com/

wierdrecords.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=67&osCsid=f948f1fd1a18c86b1a325d00028758db"

Also see this interview by motherboard.tv. A search on Xeno & Oaklander brings up a couple of more posts.

via Ryan on FB.