LOS ANGELES & ORANGE COUNTY MUSICIAN'S SWAP MEET

"Musician's Swap Meet Association promotes and organizes musician swap meet events in the Los Angeles and Orange County area of California. Our primary focus is to provide a venue for professional and non-professionals vendors to promote, sell, and trade their music products & services to the general public. Musician's Swap Meet vendor types vary from show to show."

If anyone makes this, report back on any interesting synth items found. You never know what you might find.

Korg PS 3100

via this auction

Roland SVC 350 VOCODER

via this auction

Roland SH 101 + Mod Grip

via this auction

Korg KR-55B demo

Korg KR-55B demo from H. on Vimeo.

SH-101 > MF-103 > MF-105 > KSP8

SH-101 > MF-103 > MF-105 > KSP8 from H. on Vimeo.

"Weird analog fun"

uSYNTHs Akai MPC

via uSYNTHs tumblr

Modcan + Zeroscillator bug music

YouTube via dudeohyeahable | January 19, 2011 |

"I can't seem to get off the moon when i use the ZO. a small taste of the vocoder can be licked."

Atom Heart TM live in Frankfurt 2008 AtomTM Uwe Schmidt

YouTube via AtomicUwe | November 21, 2008 |

"AtomTM live in Frankfurt Germany 11.11.08"

via v-un-v on electro-music.com:
"Just to prove my point, here is the absolutely brilliant Uwe Schmidt (Atom Heart) playing live with nothing more than an Akai MPC3000 on stage. If you look at the projection on the wall, it is the Akai's control screen, and it is clearly indicating in green that Uwe is playing back in 5/4! Cool... edit- I think there is also a Tenori-On there too."

Tiptop Happy Ending Kit Available at Analogue Haven

$149 via Analogue Haven

"the happy ending kit from tiptop audio is an easy way to get everything needed to start a eurorack modular system.it includes the following:

1 x z-rails set plus screws to attach to z-ears or z-ears tabletop
1 x z-ears pair or 1 x z-ears tabletop pair
1 x µzeus 4hp psu with 2 x flying bus boards
1 x 1000ma ault power wall adapter (110vac)"

Note side panels resting on the table top. This is an affordable way to get started. Remember you only need one module to start working with your existing gear. You then build from there. Legos for synth heads. Follow-up to this post. See this post on why everyone needs a modular.

NAMM: New Gear From Surfin Kangaroo Studio

http://www.surfin-kangaroo-studio.de
via Sonic State
"Wolfgang Michalowicz from Surfing Kangaroo Studio shows us some of his new gear and alterations made to previous favourites.

The Surfin Step Sequencer has been re-released with some updates, and we also take a look at a set of analog modules featuring different I/O setups which was developed for surround sound systems."

Update: video should now play properly.

NAMM: Synthesis Technology

http://www.synthtech.com/
via Sonic State
"Designer Paul Schrieber takes us through the nuances of his new E580 Resampling Mini Delay Eurorack module."

Update: in via Eric

Robert Rich Synthesis Technology

"Robert Rich was on hand to talk about a couple of new modules from Synthesis Technology, the Cloud Generator and the Morphing Terrarium.

The Cloud Generator:

'The MOTM-520 contains 16 independent digital oscillators, each with Sine and Pulse outputs. The Sine outputs are very low distortion, less than 0.1%. The Square/Pulse waves can be PWM'd by an external control voltage or even audio. The sum of all 16 oscillators is routed to the SINE OUT and the SQR OUT jacks.'

Morphing Terraruim:

'a unique wavetable vco with 2 independent waveform outputs. unlike similar designs, the e350 is a fully self-contained, 1v/oct vco. what sets the e350 apart from previous wavetable oscillators is the voltage-controlled morphing.'"

NAMM: Tetra Maps Sequencer Update

http://www.signalarts.ca/
via Sonic State
"OSC enabled Tetra Maps seqeuncer allows the user to change volume, patches, and modulation from an iPod."

NAMM: Elektron Octatrak

via Sonic State

Nova @ NAMM - Nord Stage 2

YouTube via Novamusik | January 20, 2011
http://novamusik.com/

MIDI Pad is a MIDI controller

YouTube via yxshawn | January 18, 2011 |

"MIDI Pad is a MIDI controller. It provides one X-Y Pad, one slider and four buttons. Moreover, it can transfer your iPhone/iPod's sensor signal (acceleration transducer and microphone) into MIDI signal. Whether you are an electronic music artist, a DJ using Ableton Live to mix or remix tracks, a VJ to lighten the club , or a more traditional musician using Logic Pro on stage or in the studio, you will find the MIDI Pad to the intuitive, convenient instrument that directly links your inspiration with your computer.

Available on APP Store

[iPad prices on eBay]
[iPod Touch on eBay]

MIDI Pad using Apple Bonjour over WIFI network. So that you don't need install any software or driver in your Mac to enable MIDI Pad."

M Audio Venom Video Demo [NAMM 2011]

YouTube via audiofanzinetv | January 14, 2011
Virtual Analog, sample based or both? See this post for specs and more. Interesting synth.
M-Audio Venom on eBay

Dave Smith Instruments Tempest Video Demo [NAMM 2011]

YouTube via audiofanzinetv | January 15, 2011 |

Bent Akai S2000 break1

Bent Akai S2000 break1 by circuitbenders.co.uk
"Demo of a circuit bent Akai S2000 sampler. All distortion, chops and fills are created just with the circuit bent mods without any external editing."

Fairlight CMI 30A Video Demo [NAMM 2011]

YouTube via audiofanzinetv | January 19, 2011

via failed muso

Sidrassi Organ. Designed by Peter Blasser of Ciat Lonbarde. Unique Synthesizer

Sidrassi Organ. Designed by Peter Blasser of Ciat Lonbarde. Unique Synthesizer from joseph raglani on Vimeo.

http://matrixsynth.blogspot.com/search?q=joseph+raglani

PPG wave 2.2 Synthesizer pt.2 "Walk Through The Wavetables"

Added to this post.

Awaken dream (Plogue Bidule + Moog Slim Phatty + Moog CP-251 + Doepfer Dark Energy)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | January 19, 2011 |

"My first album is now available at Ruralfaune
( ruralfaune@gmail.com or http://www.myspace.com/disquesruralfaune )
SYNTH018 FREDERIC GERCHAMBEAU "3 Suites" CDR - limited 90 - file under : french avant-garde electronic, GRM music for theoretical minds
////////////////////////////////////////­/////
Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie. The music has been made in one take using Plogue Bidule (sequencer, mixer and various delay effects), a Moog CP-251 and a Doepfer Dark Energy (playing the solo) and a Moog Slim Phatty (playing the sequence). Enjoy !"

Modular robot cat

YouTube via popitem | January 19, 2011 |

"My modular playing a lfo based patch and a scary robot cat i rescued from the trash."

Future Retro Revolution - the beatin' World

YouTube via beckhusen | January 20, 2011 |

"Have much fun with my new data setup of the Future Retro Revolution. For this song i used also the Novation X-Station and the Reaktor Space Drone.
The video ressources which i use in this clip are available (without FX) for commercial use at: http://pond5.com/artist/beckhusen"

Technosaurus Effexon

YouTube via ISOTROPOSPHERE | January 20, 2011 |

"This is a video overview of the Technosaurus Effexon small wonders unit. These are quite rare and highly coveted by their owners. About the size of a VHS tape and housed in a rugged alum. chassis, it is all analog on the inside.

Narration from me with my voice being processed by the Korg DVP-1 minus two semi tones. Sounds from Casio SK-1 through the Effexon."

SCM_Effexon_Jam

ISOTROPOSPHERE | January 20, 2011 |

"This is a conclusion jam to my Technosaurus Effexon video. After having the Effexon patched up for the video I went about exploring the features of my new Shuffling Clock Multiplier from 4MS pedals and patching that into the DFMZ-1 and DFMZ-3 modular cabinets and out from the Format Jumbler to the Korg Kaoss pad.
Casio SK-1 has a key being held with a toothpick and is being routed through the Effexon -again- the Effexon is being modulated by the Livewire Vlcn Mdltr to vco cv and by the Wogglebug to overdrive cv.
Drums from the Korg ER-1 MK II
Enjoy......"

RC CIRCUIT BENT COXSONE-I ANALOGUE DUB SIREN SYNTH

YouTube via djwidow420 | January 20, 2011 |
Resonance Circuits on eBay
"THE NEW DUB SIREN FROM RESONANCE CIRCUITS,RECREATES THOSE CLASSIC 1980'S SOUND SYSTEM DUB SIREN FX - LICKSHOT SIRENS, CASCADES,ARCADE NOISE AND LASER FX. RAN THROUGH A DELAY UNIT TO TRACK "RUN COME LISTEN COXSONE".DUB WAR"

Update:

via this auction

"6 SOUND SELECT TRIGGERS
RATE CONTROL
WITH EXTREME PITCH RANGE
RED LED INDICATOR
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH
1/4" JACK OUTPUT
HIGH QUALITY BLACK GLOSS ABS CONSOLE CASING WITH BRUSHED ALUMINIUM CONTROL PANEL AND NON SLIP FEET
POWERED BY 1X9V (PP3) BATTERY - EXCELLENT BATTERY LIFE"

Analogue Solutions Station Q

via Tom J Carpenter's Photos

"Station Q - a sort of mini Oberkorn. It's just about finished!!"

http://analoguesolutions.co.uk/

NAMM: The Latest Modules From Livewire

http://www.livewire-synthesizers.com/
via Sonic State
"Video demos of the latest modules from Livewire including The Chaos Module, Voltage Mechanic and Voltage Distributor."

CanMARC Studio Synth Pics and a New Track From The Passenger

Uploaded on Jan 18, 2011 canmarcvancouver

"An ambient piece using a Roland JP-8080, Waldorf micro-q, Oberheim Matrix 6, Kawai sx210, Tr-606, Tr-808, systech flanger, Korg DVP-1 vocoder. The video was created in Vegas and synced to ableton."

Also on MATRIXSYNTH-C.

CLICK FOR MORE »

Alessandro Cortini's ear modular

via tj via @ericavery

"wasted all day annoying belle and the cats. i blame you alessandro cortini. he lent me an irresistible toy."

KORG DS-10 PLUS: 'CYCLONE' By Shinichi Osawa & Supabeatz

YouTube via seehanth001 | January 19, 2011 |

"Here's my recreation of 'CYCLONE'. I put this song together pretty quickly, and I'm pretty happy with the turnout.
I love how fresh this song sounds!
The ending bit is the Tomo Hirata Dub version. I also rearranged the song to my liking.
Please enjoy!! =)"
Nintendo DSi on eBay
Nintendo DSi on Amazon
KORG DS-10 on eBay

noisemaker3

YouTube via panote09 | January 19, 2011
panote09 on eBay

rtrax overview

YouTube via PulseCodeInc | January 19, 2011


iPad prices on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

1974 MOOG MiniMoog D with Pitch Ribbon Mod

via this auction

"manufactured in April of 1974. Serial No. is 4598... The pitch and modulation wheel panel has been switched out for a similar panel of the same time-period. I still have the original panel and will include it for the option of switching back to it."

Hammond Solovox

via this auction

"Hammond Solovox ORGAN Analog Synthesizer model K, series B, volts 115 , cycles 58-62 and 133 watt."

Anyone have more info on the S logo (top right)?

CLICK FOR MORE »

GEM PK 4900 - MONOTRON DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER, INSTASTRINGS & POLYTRON

via this auction
"GEM PK 4900 VTG ANALOG SYNTHESIZER RADIOHEAD MEGA RARE!

Serial # 2582041

Details: This is a mega rare digitally controlled analog synthesizer. I was told that Radiohead used one of these on the Kid A album. It's a very unique and special synthesizer with multiple uses and many exotic sounds. There is a string section called Instastrings, a polyphonic section called Polytron and a monophonic section called Monotron. There is two separate outs in the back for poly and mono. The string section has preset buttons with the following sounds: Sustain, Violas, Violins The poly section has preset buttons with the following sounds: Brass I, Brass II, Horns, Chorus, Vibrato Delay The mono section has preset buttons with the following sounds: Synthy Wah, Reed, Funky Solo, Jazz Pulse, Pop Synthy, Trombone, Trumpet, Pan flute, Mod, SEC, Chorus, Auto Bender There is a 4 knob control section on the far right with a volume, Tone, Portamento and Tune"

You can find a video of the GEM PK 4900 here

Roland MC-505 Sequencer Synthesizer Drum Machine

via this auction

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Midines synth cart for Nintendo PAL or NTSC

via this auction

"This is the latest Midines version that supports both Europe (PAL) and USA (NTSC) Nintendo Entertainment Systems... Midines is a synth cart that lets you use the old Nintendo as a MIDI controlled synthesizer. This version works on any kind of original Nintendo around the globe, it has a multi-region lockout chip compatibility. Software ver. 1.1.1 For more info visit: Wayfar.net"

Arp Model 2800 s/n 28-29184

via this auction

"There is an interesting panel on the back right, which has 3.5mm jacks for CV out; gate out; trigger out; and external audio input (this last one an RCA jack). The rest of the jacks from left to right on the bottom are for pedal and portamento footswitch (neither included); low-level out; and high-level out. These are all 1/4" jacks except the high level out, which is an RCA jack."

AEPi Zeta Chapter at Georgia Tech Goes Modular for Spring Rush

via Oren

"Its the rush picture for our spring rush for AEPi Zeta chapter at Georgia Tech."

Note the Moog logo below.

Sequenced Drone

YouTube via dkimcg | September 06, 2008 |

"I got rid of my Moogerfooger 105 MuRF. I don't think I need it anymore. I can make any of my filters do something similar with their own flair. Here you hear the Polivoks VCF from TheHarvestman and the PlanB Model 12 State Variable Vactrol Filter having their frequency shifted by the M24 Heisenberg Generator. The Analog Systems RS-95E is FMing the Model 15 and also controlling the morph shape on the M15 with a sine wave. It basically adds distortion by morphing at audio rate. The Dual Cyclotron modulates the frequency of the M12 filter and the Livewire Dalek Modulator. The buzzing loose sound is the Doepfer 188-1 making the dalek going through the M13 gate sound like a loose buzzy thing. The MFB sequencer controls all timing, and the MFB Drum-2 sends out a tom. No effects in the computer, just the recording. This sequencer is a great timing tool for making percussive music. I need a mixer. I wish Cwejman wasn't so expensive."

vocal processing with midi cpu

YouTube via spunkytoofers | January 19, 2011
spunkytoofers on eBay
"vocal processing is controlled via midi podcaster. the podcaster is a interface design by spunkytoofers based off the midi cpu by highlyliquid. the podcaster has an onboard synth and different firmware settings utilized to create new interfaces and functions based on all the added sensors and midi controllers.

more info: http://spunkytoofers.com/hottopic/?p=712"

Light sensing sequencer

YouTube via JvGrieken | January 19, 2011 |

"A project I did for halfterms at HKU 15-12-2010

The entire project works with analog electronics. I used an overhead projector to project the images on an 3m x 1,50m screen. Behind the screen are 8 seperate piramids capturing the light and converting it into a pitch, the less light, the higher the pitch. The 8 step sequencer runs through the pattern and plays the corresponding pitch. I also added a filter and a control panel for the tempo, pitch and filtersettings."

UAD-2 Satellite - "Space Launch" video from NAMM Show

YouTube via UniversalAudio | January 19, 2011 |

"3... 2...1.... The UAD-2 Satellite Firewire DSP Accelerator "Space Launch" video, as seen at UA's 2011 NAMM Show booth. Created for UA by our good friends at Blorp Corp. Blast off into a world of UAD Powered Plug-Ins on your iMac, MacBook Pro, and more. Learn more at uaudio.com/satellite"

SNAZZY FX: MINI-ARK **CV AND GATE -MODULAR DEMO

video upload by snazelle | January 19, 2011 |



"IN THIS VIDEO, THE SNAZZY FX MINI-ARK IS HOOKED UP AS A CV/GATE AND SYNC SOURCE TO CONTROL A WHOLE BUNCH OF OTHER MODULES
!! WITH A BASS OR A GUITAR, THE MINI-ARK ALLOWS PRETTY GOOD CONTROL OVER A VCO, A FILTER, AN ADSR or AR, AND A VCA. Stay Tuned for More GUITAR SYNTH VIDEOS!!!"

Urusei Yatsura BGM-4 part 3 Sequencer

Added to this post.

Nova @ NAMM! - Elektron Octatrack

YouTube via Novamusik | January 19, 2011 |

"Scott for Elektron tells us about the Octatrack!"

aria locobox ad-15

YouTube via lesingemonotone | January 19, 2011 |

"Testing out a locobox with a 606 and JX8p."

NAMM: Way Out Ware SynthX [ARP AXXE] for the iPad

Way Out Ware SynthX: Alpha Preview Of Amazing IPad Synthesizer (Video)

From Gearwire.com

An ARP for the iPad. Way Out Ware makes the highly acclaimed ARP virtual synths, the TimewARP 2600 and KikAXXE. Check out what Jim Heintz says from 2:45 on. Also catch the addition of some of the Roger Linn Adrenalin effects (see this post for reference). Do watch this video in full. It really captures the excitement behind what the iPad has to offer. There's some great visuals of the waveforms in real time including pulse width modulation. This is going to be a "look! no hands!" iPad app.

"Gino Robair sat down with Jim during the recent NAMM show to check out SynthX - currently still in Alpha - in person. The SynthX interface makes elegant use of the iPad's touch-screen, offering graphical feedback of the audible pulse-waves in real-time, as well as X- and Y-axis expressivity. We can't wait until this thing is official."

iPad prices on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Update:

WNAMM 2011 Wayoutware SynthX

YouTube via HarmonyCentral | January 20, 2011 |

"This iPad app is a real synthesizer, with a novel UI and the ability to serve as an effects chain for external instruments."