YAMAHA SHS-10 KEYTAR MIDI CONTROLLER FM SYNTHESIZER

via this auction
"The shs 10 is a small-sized keyboard with 32 minikeys and a pitch-bend wheel, an internal Frequency modulation (usually referred to as FM) synthesizer offering 25 different voices with 6-note polyphony, two operators, and a very basic chord sequencer. It also has a loudspeaker. The unit supports MIDI, having a MIDI Out connector which allows the keyboard to control external MIDI equipment. Its demo is an arrangement of Wham!'s hit "Last Christmas." Also has 34 different sound settings, or "voices," featuring Synth, Electric Piano, Steel Drum, Harmonica, Rock Guitar and more!"

Yamaha SK 10 symphonic ensemble

via this auction

"Earliest of the SK series (1979) a great little string/organ synth. 3 sections, organ, strings and brass and separate ensemble switches for each of them. Great sound , grainy , warm and very analog."

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YAMAHA SK 15 Vintage analog string/brass/organ synth

via this auction

"Very similar to the Sk20 just lacks some of the SK20'S features but soundwise pretty much identical . Great for string and organ sounds. Has a lovely ensemble effect . Comparable in sound to Roland RS202 synth."

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Korg MS-10 monophonic analog synth

via this auction

Rare Russian Analog Synth ALISA 1387 w/Case

via this auction

video below

"Russian monophonic analog synth ALISA 1387. It has a 3-octave keyboard, a modulation wheel, control knobs and regulators. The process of synthesis is performed with the 2 OSCs, 1 sub oscillator, noise generator, filter with ADSR, 1LFO, and wide range of modulation functions. The synthesizer plays a stable keyboard pitch thanks to quartz stabilization of oscillators.

ALISA consists of 7 main sections - OSCILLATORS (called TONE GENERATORS), MIXER, FILTER with ADSR (called FILTER CONTOUR), AMPLIFIER ADSR (SIGNAL CONTOUR), and OUTPUT section.
OSCILLATORS section has three subgroups - OSC 1-2 (called GENERATOR 1 and 2), and REGISTER (waveshape). Their parameters are the following:
- osc1: waveshape switch (pulse, saw, and square - can run simultaneously!), pulse width modulation (wave forms 1 and 2) levels;
- osc2: waveshape (saw/square), sync interval, sync on/off;
- register: 8'', 16'', 32'' and subharmonic; next - portamento on/off, level and global tuning.
MIXER section - osc's 1-2 levels, noise generator level.
FILTER - cutoff, resonance, filter vibrato, key follow.
FILTER CONTOUR - attack, decay, sustain release (called amplitude) also switched on/off.
SIGNAL CONTOUR - attack, decay, sustain (only on/off), release.
OUTPUT - main volume level, power on/off.
MODULATION section(left from keyboard) - mod depth wheel, mod purpose - osc/filter, waveform switch - saw/square, rate (called tempo).

On the rear panel, the CONNECTION plugs are located:
- line out plug;
- power source - 220V/50Hz, cord plug, fuse;
- external run - CV/GATE control plug on/off switch;
- phones out (located below Modulation section)
It runs on 220V AC (US customers will need an adaptor).

After the end of the auction, the buyer will receive a full set, which is shown here on pics: ALISA 1387, POWER CORD, FULL SCHEMATIC SET, ORIGNAL USER MANUAL, ENGLISH FRONT PANEL TRANSLATION, 5 DIN TO 1/4 JACK INSTRUMENT CABLE ADAPTER, FUSES!"

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KORG WAVESTATION A/D Synthesizer

via this auction

Never noticed the input level meter before.

Human Resistance Synth

YouTube via mike19822058 | November 04, 2010

"This is played by bridging the connection between the two plates.
For sale... http://www.etsy.com/shop/michaelrucci"

Minimoog patents

flickr By Ramcur

"the 3475623 is for moog modular high pass low pass filter by Moog , the 3733,955 is for a keyboards controler Invented by 2 guys. Reinagel and Zumchak , 3800088 is for the BODE FILTER invented by MR BODE with still as nothing to do with the mini ! So wrong label ( from a MOdular )a scarecrow ! Do mr moog as pay royalty to bode , Reinagel , and Zumchak ??? Was it to confuse the copycats ? hahaah . If someone know let us know !"

Yamaha CS5 Synth Cake

flickr By Pil and Galia Kollectiv

"based on the Yamaha CS5"

Check out the Synth Cake label below for more.

17 MS20 Style Filtering

YouTube via 7thDanSound | November 04, 2010

"This video shows two synthesizers.com multimode filters connected in series, one in high pass mode and one in low pass mode. This creates a band pass filter but with variable width!"

Korg Monotron Schematics

PDF at the bottom of this page

Neon Indian :: Filtatron :: Moog Sound Lab

YouTube via MoogMusicInc | November 05, 2010

"Check out Neon Indian experimenting with multiple filter modulations by running the Moog Filtatron into the external audio input of the Slim Phatty.

Sneak Peak at Moog Sound Lab, the new online show from Moog Music coming soon. Moog Sound Lab features artists from all genres experimenting with synthesis."

iPads on eBay
iPads on Amazon

iPod Touch on eBay
iPod Touch on Amazon

How to Set the Pattern Length on a Roland TB303

YouTube via dyLAB0303 | November 04, 2010

"This video shows how to set the pattern length on a Roland TB303.
It shows how to set the length to a 4 step pattern, a 2 step pattern, a 5 step pattern and 7 step pattern.

This also demonstrates the magic of a tb303 - as it never really deletes pitch data"

Moogfest Poster Art

Prints available at the Bob Moog Foundation

click each image for the full size shot.

pics via sicimages.com

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Limited Edition Switched On Modified Atari Video Music

flickr By Switched On Austin
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"Only 10 of these custom, silk screened Ataris were produced by Switched On. Modification service is available for your Video Music. Please see the details on our website SWITCHEDONAUSTIN.COM"

Synthwood ARP Odyssey and Axxe MK III Custom Wooden Case

No visible screws.

More pics on Synthwood here

# Shown in Walnut (Available in figured maple and others)
# Requires at least 6 screws (internally) to mount the wood


Update: The case in these pics was made for James William Glass of Impossible Hair.

HEAVY ION COLLIDER

YouTube via DonGarbutt | November 04, 2010

"This instrumental piece is an exploration of the sound flexibility of the Spektrumsynth, an instrument that I built using Reaktor software. See the Spektrumsynth video and Spektrumsynth Tutorial video for a more detailed description of the instrument. I have made a couple of modifications since the making of these original videosl, if you look closely: I packed the LFOs into a pull-down menu, saving on display space by only showing one at a time, although they are all functioning simultaneously. I was able to add some modules that were available on the earlier version, but hidden on the "B" display pane. I hope that you like the music."

Health Club Boomin Analog Drum Synth

via this auction

"This is a super-cool Boomin Analog Drum made by Health Club Music.
It is based on the Roland TR-808 Bass Drum, but with much more control over the types of sounds it can make.
It can be triggered by the onboard pad or an external source like a microphone, drum pad, or any sound source.
This particular Boomin can reach self-oscillation when the decay is turned up all the way."

video posted earlier here

ROLAND JP-8000

via this auction
"Manufacturer Description
The JP-8000 Music Synthesizer has been designed using a first-of-its-kind Roland Analog Modeling sound source, combining the fat, powerful sounds associated with vintage analog synths with the flexibility of digital technology and MIDI. Like the classic Roland analog synths of the past, the JP-8000 sports a collection of 38 front-panel knobs and sliders for powerful real-time control, opening a brand new world of sonic possibilities. Innovative "Motion Control" feature memorizes all sequential slider and knob movements, ensuring that a great real-time "tweak" will not be lost. "Analog" synth functions like oscillator sync, ring modulation, -12/-24 dB filtering, cross modulation, an assignable ribbon controller and powerful pitch bend/modulation lever make the JP-8000 a very powerful synthesizer for live and studio use!"

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1986 KORG STEVE WINWOOD DSS-1 SAMPLING SYNTHESIZER AD

via this auction

"Ad measures approx. 8"X10.5" inches."

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1985 KORG DW-8000 DIGITAL WAVEFORM SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

via this auction

"Ad measures approx. 8"X10.5" inches."

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1991 KORG JAN HAMMER WAVESTATION SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

via this auction

"Ad measures approx. 8"X10.5" inches."

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RMI DK-20 Digital Keyboard Synthesizer

via this auction

Shots of the inside below.

"Well here's something that you don't get to see everyday! This is an extremely rare specimen of one of the actual first digital keyboards sample type machine made. This is an R.M.I. DK-20 Digital Keyboard. These came about in 1979 and were only made till 1980. So, for only one year these were made!

This machine is equipped with 4 EEPROM IC's similar to what you find in Oberhiem, 360 Systems, and Sequential Circuits instruments. These EEPROM's hold the instruments Timbre's (voices). These voices can be selected via the 4 yellow buttons located in the Timbre section. There's also a "Preset" section that includes: Tine, Clav, Lute, Jaw, Fazor, and Piano along with a variation of each one preset as well. These presets are of course, dependent upon the EEPROM chip set as well. You also have a whole set of phaser effects, three modifiers, a mixer section for each one of the Timbres, Vibrato with switches for rate, TRS control (a kind of mild ring modulator). It also comes with a mono output, and separate bass and treble outputs for stereo connection or running effects on different sides of the instrument. You can also hook up a standard sustain pedal. It also comes with very sturdy steel fold-up legs that are attached to the unit. and a cover that snaps to the top to keep it covered when not in use. There's also a simple sheet music stand.

This machine is FULLY FUNCTIONING!! 100%. Cosmetically I'd give it an 8 out of 10. There is a few scratches here and there which you can expect along with an engraving on the left side of the key-cover for a school system this once belonged to dated 1981-'82. The machine was made previous to this but this is when the school owned it. The inside is immaculate and completely free of dust."

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Korg Oasys Keyboard Music Workstation

via this auction

"Ver 1.1.0 2GB Memory EXS1 / EXS2 ATA Flight Case"

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TransArpitude-live analog synth arp-jam

YouTube via doctorvague | November 04, 2010

"An arpeggiated real time improv, no edits, with drums added later. Korg Monopoly, Juno 60, Moon Modular Trigger sequencer as master, slaved to Volta, Synthesizers.com, MOTM, Modcan, MegaOhm, Suit and Tie Guy, Encore Electronics, MOTU Volta and a ho-made switcher."

Uc - Sequencer / Synth Demo

YouTube via UnearthedCircuits | November 04, 2010

"Synthesizer and sequencer in one package. for details visit unearthedcircuits.com"

Nortec Collective Announce: Bostich+Fussible "Bulevar 2000" world tour 2011

YouTube via pepemogt | November 03, 2010

"nortec collective presents: Bostich+Fussible promo for their 2011 world tour.
from our homebase Don Loope in Tijuana.
Moogs,VCS3,Sherman,Rooster,Hats,LCD face and some tequila shots,
Nortec Presents: Bostich+Fussible
more info at
www.youtube.com/pepemogt
www.myspace.com/tijuanasoundmachine
search for nortec collective presents bostich+fussible at facebook

Producción by Modula 3
filmación, dirección y edición:Ernesto Aello"

Moon Modular 568 Quad Sequential Trigger Source

via Noisebug

NoiseBug Price : $1350.00

Pre-orders open.

Click the image for the full size shot.

via @noisebug

Hardware Girls

via @muffwiggler

"Thought of @matrixsynth when I bought this awesome "Hardware Girls" photobook in Tokyo"

:)

Update via the world of next tuesday in the comments: "I'm not familiar with her but did some quick research. Looks like she really multitasks (though I presume she has a staff). As a photographer she's Julie Watai or just Julie. She's modeling in her own pictures which aren't just music gear but vintage games and computers too. As a pro model she's called Ai Amano. Then she does chiptune singing gigs as JulieHally."


YouTube via rekojproductions | December 05, 2009

"Interview with JulieHally at Dreamhack Winter 2009 where saitone also played.

Music:
Rymdreglage - Homemade cookies (instrumental)
http://www.rymdreglage.se

http://www.re-koj.se"

Devo's Mothersbaugh Accepts Voyager XL at MoogFest 2010

via @TaraBusch

Analog Days - OMD Enolagay

YouTube via MrJow69 | November 04, 2010

"Analog Days - OMD Enolagay

Mini Korg 700S Arp Solina

Analog Synthezisers

About me - Facebook or Google " Mo Rosati " or
http://tinyurl.com/d6lre5
http://bit.ly/P8tp0"

circuit bent cd motor synth

YouTube via drmoonstien | November 04, 2010

Pro Tools 9 Goes Native

I try to limit posts to synths only, but I'll make an exception for this. Pro Tools has finally gone native. Video below.

"The Next Generation of Pro Audio Production

Open yourself to the possibilities. Pro Tools 9 redefines the world’s most popular, most advanced music and audio production platform with a completely re-architected, open version of Pro Tools software, giving you what you asked for—and so much more.

Work with an audio interface—or without. Create bigger, better-sounding mixes with more tracks, Automatic Delay Compensation, and other pro features included as standard. Open your workflow to projects created in other audio and video software—and to the entire Avid Artist Series and Pro Series (formerly Euphonix) console/controller line. With Pro Tools 9, you can compose, record, sequence, edit, and mix the way you want—in more ways than ever.

Work the way you want
Get the flexibility of using Pro Tools 9 with your favorite Avid audio interface or third-party Core Audio- or ASIO-compatible interface—or use Pro Tools 9 completely standalone for easy on-the-go creation.

Create bigger, better mixes
Develop larger, more complex projects, with up to 96 or 192* simultaneous audio tracks, 128 instrument tracks, 512 MIDI tracks, 256 internal busses, and 160 aux tracks. See all track specifications.

Be more creative with coveted professional tools
Work efficiently and get the best sonic results with Automatic Delay Compensation, multitrack Beat Detective, full Import Session Data dialog, DigiBase Pro, and other separately priced add-ons—now standard.


Collaborate with others more easily
Team up with other creators, editors, and mixers easily—with built-in OMF/AAF/MXF file interchange support, you can exchange projects created in other audio and video software with Pro Tools and vice-versa.

Get more options to grab hold of your mix
Along with C|24 and ICON*, you can now use Avid Artist Series and Pro Series consoles and controllers to enhance your editing and mixing workflow, thanks to added EUCON integration.

Work with picture in more ways
Expand your post production capabilities with powerful features now included as standard, such as the Time Code Ruler, OMF/AAF/MXF interchange, variable stereo pan depths, and updated 7.1 surround panner*.

Boost your power with Complete Production Toolkit 2
Get the Pro Tools HD software feature set**—without a Pro Tools|HD or Pro Tools|HD Native system—with the Complete Production Toolkit 2 option."

Full details on the Avid website here.


YouTube via SweetwaterSound | November 04, 2010

via prophei

Tom Oberheim SEM Pro!

"Geoff Farr of GSF Agency has taken over exclusive distribution of Tom Oberheim's new SEM product line. There is a new one, the SEM Pro, shown here playing beautifully with a Moog CP-251. The Pro combines the best features of both the MIDI and patchable versions, and includes Tom's personal signature on the front.
I had a lot of fun messing around with this prototype during testing, and I can honestly say that this pair is a killer combo!
Links:
http://www.gsfagency.com/sem.html
http://www.gsfagency.com/index.html"

via Drew

Update: Note the Waldorf Wave spotted in the background by Computer Controlled in the comments. Geoff Farr was the US distributor for Waldorf back during the first iteration of the company.

Musikladen - Massive Classic Synth Spotting Vids

This one in via swissdoc. Videos below. There are quite a few, so if you are viewing this post on the main page, click on the "Click for more" link below.

"This is about a German TV Show from the past, called "Musikladen". Currently they repeat the whole lot, good for Synth-Spotting (and more) -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musikladen


Synth-wise they have lots of acts using Synths on the show, mostly they use their own synths on Stage, in other cases, they use the varying "resident" synths, basically a set of 2 MS-20 side by side or a 3-set from ARP (polyphonic (strings or piano), monophonic, sequencer.

Some Synth-Spotting videos:"

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DMX Krew -- Gorf Man

YouTube via ballacid | November 04, 2010

"DMX Krew - Wave Funk
Rephlex CAT 204 CD
2010"
http://www.discogs.com/DMX-Krew-Wave-Funk/release/2471718

DMX KREW synth art via here

ether^ra MESMER

YouTube via potterpaint2000 | November 04, 2010

"an improv featuring my Serges, a VTOL synth percussive sound, a Chimera synth plus fx. Excuse my arm!! http://etherra.blogspot.com"

Hit the Chimera label below for some that recently came up on the bay.

SOUND TWISTER

https://sites.google.com/site/soundtwister/


"I started to be fascinated with electronic instrument in 1978. At that time, because of the price and as I was quite young, I started reading specialized electronic magazines trying to understand how to built a modular synthesizer. The first instrument I bought at 16 years old was a FM oriented Yamaha instrument. It was ok, but already at that time I wanted an analog sound..."

Check out the ARP 2500

BLCLONES DIY Modular

via this auction
video below and at the auction
"THESE ARE THE MODULES:
(2)BLACKJACK VCO'S: SAW/RAMP/SQUARE/TRIANGLE/SINE OUTPUTS.
WITH DIRECT CV, SYNH IN, LINEAR CV IN, PWM INPUT, ATTENUATED CV INPUT
(2)MIXER'S: EACH MIXES 3 SIGNALS. THEY CAN ALSO BE USED TO MIX VOLTAGES AND AUDIO.
(1) 12db LM13700 VCF: LPF/HPF/BPF. IT WILL DO CLEAN SINE WAVE AT HI REZ. NEW PCB DESIGN!
(1) POLIVOKS LM4250 VCF
(1) MS-20 VCF
(1) ENVELOPE FOLLOWER
(1) PAD PIEZO INPUT FOR PERCUSSION
(1) 10 STEP DECADE CD4017 BASED STEP SEQUENCER-YOU CAN CLOCK IN, CLOCK OUT, HAS (3) CV outs, GATE out. You can shorten the sequence anywhere from 2-9 STEPS with the switches.
(2) EXPO VCA'S
(2) NOISE GENERATORS- PINK, WHITE, DUST
(3) ADSR GENERATORS, with RED TRIGGER BUTTONS.
(2) VC-LFO'S : SAW/RAMP/SQUARE/TRIANGLE/SINE
(2) CV BUFFERS/DISTRIBUTORS
(4) CV ATTENUATORS
(2) LAG PROCESSORS
(4) 3.5mm TO 1/4" JACK CONVERTERS
(3) INTERNAL BI-POLAR LINERA POWER SUPPLIES"

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