Jen SX1000

via this auction

Vintage Clavia DDrum AT

via this auction

"Rare Ddrum AT Drum module by the Swedish company Clavia. There were only a couple hundred of these units made. This one formerly belonged to drummer Lonnie Wilson who has played on countless major label artists."

VINTAGE Oberheim DMX Drum Machine

via this auction

"This place also does MIDI conversions and other cool stuff to the DMX - lots of people are doing this to their machines now to sync with their other gear. I preferred using the internal “feel” the DMX provides, create the beats and patterns on the unit itself, then sample and create loops in my DAW. If you’re interested in any kind of service for the DMX, you may want to reach out to Paul White at: Electrongate"

inside a DMX

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Simplesizer, analoger CV/Gate Synth

via this auction

The Simplesizer was originally designed by Thomas of Anyware Instruments. A search on the site for Simplesizer brings up more including video.

1985 MOOG MEMORYMOOG PLUS SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

via this auction

"Ad measures approx. 8"X 10.5" inches."

See the seller's other items for more.

1985 CASIO CZ-101 POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

via this auction

"Ad measures approx. 8"X 10.5" inches."

See the seller's other items for more.

1985 AKAI AX80 POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER PRINT AD

via this auction

"Ad measures approx. 8"X 10.5" inches."

See the seller's other items for more.

Roland paraphonic rs-505 vintage analogue synthesizer

via this auction

"Very emotive strings and brass sounds. Can emulate orchestral sounds fantastically, as well as more ethereal pure synthesizer tones. The ensemble (which can also take external input) is lush."

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One more PerFourMer 2 demo

P4m2 3synths m1m2p1 by VERMONA
"Here are some more sounds of the PerFourMer 2.

All of them are played live with a MIDI keyboard (I’m aware of my left hands bad timing). Most of the sounds are in polyphonic mode with up to three synthesizers."

Hip Hop Beat 2 - Electribe ES1 - 'Magic Kap - World Krisis'

YouTube Uploaded by Elektriber on Mar 22, 2011

"Now that i think i've mastered the ES1 i made a multi-sampled beat.
Check it out for yourself and feel free to comment."

Hexe Revolver and Bit Crusher

flickr By ibsendesign
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Soniccouture Ondes Martenot

"Perhaps one of the most enigmatic musical instruments of all time, The Ondes Martenot ( literally ‘Martenot Waves’) was invented by Maurice Martenot in 1928. The original unreliable tube-based design was refined and later models remained in production until 1988. An interesting overview of the instrument can be seen on Youtube. [posted here]

"The Ondes Martenot has been used in many film scores first dating from 1931; Odna by Shostakovich, Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Ghostbusters (1984), A Passage to India (1984), through to present day movies such as Amélie (2001) and recently There Will Be Blood (2007) by Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead.

THOMAS BLOCH RETURNS

Thomas Bloch is perhaps the most renowned Ondist in the world ; when great musicians and producers are inspired by the sound of the Ondes Martenot, it is often him they turn to. Radiohead, Tom Waits and Damon Albarn have all worked with him...

LE RUBAN - THE RING CONTROLLER
The most famous is the metal ring, which is worn on the finger of the right hand. The ring is not used when the keyboard is being played, like the ribbon controllers we are used to.

When the Ondes is switched to ‘ring mode’ (au ruban), the ring becomes the sole method of determining pitch ; a very skillful technique, particularly so when you consider that in order to produce any sound at all, you must simultaneously manipulate the clear, lozenge shaped device, known as the touche d’intensité..

LE TIROIR - THE CONTROL DRAWER
The touche d’intensité is a large button on the control drawer of the Ondes Martenot, and is pushed and tapped to produce the tone of the instrument ; in effect , it controls the volume envelope of the instrument. The touche d’intensité is controlled with the left hand while the player uses either the ring or the keyboard to produce the melody.

Next to the touche d’intensité are a series of switches and dials which control the oscillators and create the timbre of the note - as well as send levels to the three loudspeakers.."

The screens:
"Ondes Main Panel
* Send level faders for each of the Ondes Martenot speakers, + line out level
* Faders for each of the 7 oscillators + 'Tutti' switch
* ADSR envelope control ( optional, depending on Setup)
* Brightness control - switchable to 12db Filter with resonance
* Detune, Width and Saturation faders

Ondes Speaker Edit Panel
* Convolution modelling of each speaker
* Close, Far and Room stereo mic positions for each speaker
* 4 different original settings from D2 Spring reverb
* AMP and DECAY settings for each IR processor

Ondes Performance Setup
The Setup Panel is a custom scripted MIDI control matrix. Depending on your playing ability and available MIDI controllers, you can configure the Ondes instruments realtime control options in a number of different ways. See ' Ondes Performance Setup Demo ' video in the Video tab.

* Custom Glide ( Ring) Scripting - realtime control of portamento time
* Control pitch and volume independently using Aftertouch, XY pad or any MIDI cc
* 'Exclude Key ' function - emulate touche d’intensité
* Save User control setups and load to any preset

The Poly-Ondes
The Poly-Ondes is a bonus instrument: a polyphonic synth using the Ondes Martenot oscillators and speaker modelling : create fabulous vintage pad sounds with full LFO and filter modulation, detune all 7 oscillators and play them back through the speakers for an incredibly characterful sound. There are 50 Poly-Ondes presets showing the sound design possibilities."

http://www.soniccouture.com/en/products/g27-ondes/

App Review: GarageBand For iPad

via Sonic State

GarageBand - Apple®
iPads on eBay

Gecko - A novel instrument concept

YouTube Uploaded by CINEMATICINSTRUMENTS on Feb 24, 2011

"Gecko is a novel instrument concept for NI Kontakt 4, which gives you the ability to quickly compose countless variations of certain instrument categories such as "Strings", "Mallets", "Environs or "Percussion" etc. More here_ http://gecko.cinematique-instruments.com"

Gecko - Tutorial "Morphing Sounds" - Odd Mallets

Uploaded by CINEMATICINSTRUMENTS on Feb 24, 2011

"This first tutorial shows how easiliy one can morph sounds with Gecko!"

Gecko Tutorial - "Odd Mallets meets an arpeggiator"

Uploaded by CINEMATICINSTRUMENTS on Mar 16, 2011

"Odd Mallets meets an arpeggiator - Let´s take a journey into the world of horror. Take a view over the shoulders of Frank Lebeouf."

Twisted Tools | Richard Devine Demos Antonio Blanca's Scapes Lemur Template

YouTube Uploaded by twistedtools on Mar 19, 2011

"Richard Devine demos Antonio Blanca's new Scapes template. The template is available for free for registered users at twistedtools.com"

Koushion for iPad Now Available

video here
"Koushion is a new kind of MIDI controller for your iPad. While it looks deceptively similar to a simple Tone Matrix, this is no toy. Designed to be more versatile than the TENORI-ON*, Koushion is the next big thing in electronic music.

Features:
* 16-step sequencer with adjustable timing. Each step can be as large as a whole note and as small as 1/32 note.
* 8 selectable scenes/banks that can be played individually, simultaneously, or in automatic succession.
* Each scene is assignable to any MIDI channel so you can control up to 8 MIDI instruments at once.
* Improvising or playing along with a band? Dial a key and the notes will change to match the new key!
* Syncs to any MIDI clock source available to your computer.
* Works with all major (and not-so-major) MIDI-capable production software on your Mac or PC.
* Perfect for adding some spice to a live set when paired with Ableton Live."

Koushion - Kudzu Creative Group

Enregistrement Machinix 6

Enregistrement Machinix 6 from Robomatix Rebirth on Vimeo.

Audio comes in after 1:15

R-Drone Station

YouTube ploaded by grandtippler on Mar 21, 2011

"http://www.etsy.com/listing/70541416/r-drone-station-drone-synth
The R-Drone Station is a small electronic musical instrument that allows you to create deep drone loops at"

Update: new vid:

R-Drone Station. W/effect

Uploaded by grandtippler on Mar 22, 2011


flickr set By rarebeasts

Handmade Electronic Instruments

Square Wave Machine from Michael Rucci on Vimeo.

"This is a square wave oscillator with a LFO built into a vintage soothing sound machine.

Originally built by Marsona it looks original from the outside, although it has been completely rebuilt inside. The selector is now simply an on/off switch, volume is still volume, tone is now pitch, and surf rate and range are now now the LFO rate and range.

etsy.com/​shop/​michaelrucci
HandmadeElectronicInstruments.com"

Atari Paddle Light Synth from Michael Rucci on Vimeo.

"handmadeelectronicinstruments.com

This is a light controlled square-wave generator with a pulsing effect, hand built into an Atari paddle controller. These were originally built by Gemini for the Atari system. Pitch is controlled by a light sensor, speed is controlled by the knob, and the trigger is power. At high speeds you can get some interesting throaty sounds. For more precise control and wider pitch range experiment with different light sources.
A red LED pulses with the sound. It can easily be connect to amps, effects, recording equipment, etc. At the end of the original cord is a 1/4" plug and running from there is a wall adapter for power.

Limited to 4"

Stepped Tone Generator (APC) from Michael Rucci on Vimeo.

"HandmadeElectronicInstrume...
etsy.com/​listing/​66893820/​...

This stepped tone generator is based on the Forrest M. Mims "Sound Synthesizer"."

Also see the Joystick Synth

mr.snare+beatiebop

YouTube Uploaded by MrAcidMachine on Mar 21, 2011
mracidmachine on eBay - added to Makers section on the right with RSS feed.
"A drum beat using just the Mr.SnareDrum and BeatieBop Analog Drum Synths. I programmed some stereo clicks of different volumes in Ableton Live and sent it out to the trigger inputs on the Drum Synths with a Y-Cable from a laptop headphone jack. Easy way to sequence these analog drums since they can be triggered by voltage OR audio.
Coming to ebay soon..."

Beatie Bob via this auction

"A handmade and unique Analog Drum Synth and Optical Theremin. Create cool spacey sounds, bangin' bass drums, ethereal spookiness and more. It can be triggered by the onboard drum pad, voltage input, or audio input.

KNOBS: SENS (Trigger Sensitivity), DECAY, PITCH, SWEEP (variable from sweeping up to sweeping down),
LFO MOD RATE, LFO MOD DEPTH, and VOL. (Initial Volume).

SWITCHES: Oscillator Shape (Square or Triangle), MOD Shape (Square or Triangle), LFO MOD Range (High/Low Speed),
Light Sensor On/Off (to control the Pitch with Light), "L" for LFO to Trigger the Drum at the LFO RATE.

JACKS: Trigger Input (can be voltage or audio), "P" for Pitch (Control Voltage or Expression Pedal Input), "V" for Volume (Control Voltage or Expression Pedal Input, and Audio Output.

Powered on a 9 volt battery or 9v DC adapter."

Harkkonnzapp

YouTube via Uploaded by djangosfire on Mar 22, 2011

""as if folding time and space, only to be held back as you step forward into the unknown future-world....." Djangosfire, 2011

Djangosfire on Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/djangosfire/harkkonzapp"

Blues 200e

YouTube Uploaded by dkimcg on Mar 22, 2011

"Not quite standard 12 bar blues, but something resembling it.

Midi used for the clock, 89bpm from a Monomachine. Off key drone from Slim and a MF103."

DIY Isomorphic Keyboard project

YouTube Uploaded by analogstatic on Mar 22, 2011

"This is a velocity sensitive MIDI isomorphic keyboard. 192 total keys. The project came out of Louisville Soundbuilders, a fortnightly meeting of circuitbenders, synth engineers and experimental musicians. After seeing a couple of my failed variations of a single-bus isomorphic keyboard, Tim was intrigued enough to design one even better. He designed multiple PCBs that sandwich together with multiple switch types for velocity sensitive keypresses.

More development on the way! We're working on molds/methods for making hexagonal keycaps. And I'm working on an Arduino-based controller as an alternative to the midibox controller Tim has working already.

Watch the progress at http://soundbuilders.lvl1.org"

Beastie Boys Ad Rock Meets the Slim Phatty

YouTube Uploaded by MoogMusicInc on Mar 22, 2011

"Ad Rock of the Beastie Boys gets his first look at the Slim Phatty in the studio."

Monome Community Earthquake Disaster Emergency Album

落ちる n; 立ち上がる n+1 ... fall n; rise n+1

by monome community




"This compilation of original music and sound has been generated in the days immediately following the staggering 9.0 earthquake which ravaged Japan, and is released in support of the ongoing rescue and reconstruction efforts ongoing today. Regardless of whether you enjoy or appreciate this music, please make a donation to an aid organization responding on the ground to this disaster.
www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/overview.cfm
www.jrc.or.jp/english/index.html
shelterbox.org
We suggest that Medecin Sans Frontieres ( Doctors Without Borders ), the Japanese Red Cross and Shelterbox are good choices for a monetary donation, as they are presently engaged on the ground with the recovery effort, but regardless, we ask that in whatever fashion, no matter where you are, you aid the positive recovery of the japanese people, the human race, and all of the earth from this tragic event."

"The Monome Community, an eclectic ensemble collective of electronic artists, have come together once more, in response to Tohoku Chiho Taiheiyo-oki Jishin, the Tohoku region Pacific Ocean offshore earthquake which rocked Honshu Island Japan only days ago. Using sampled, synthesized representations of seismic event data collected from the devastating earthquakes, participants created a wide variety of remixes and compositions as a cathartic response to the sheer power of the earth.

"We make music and raise awareness in the face of this tragedy because we are musicians and human beings, and in the face of such power, there is nothing that can be done from afar than to stand up and say 'we are aware of your plight, we are with you in spirit, and you are not forgotten'."

- leif, the lokey baselayer

地震、津波、火災、原発事故、安住の地は一瞬にして地獄となった。
復興への道は長く険しいだろう。
しかし、家族、友人、地域への想いが勇気と強い意志を育み、復興は見事に成し遂げられるだろう

The earthquake, tsunami, fire and nuclear accident transformed their peaceful places into scenes from hell in a second.
The road to reconstruction must be long and tough.
However, their passion for their families, friends and communities develops courage and willpower, and they will make remarkable recovery.

KEIGO AKIYAMA
credits
released 21 March 2011
many tracks on this album were created using samples of Micah Frank's synthesized compositions, derived from seismic data from the Tohoku Chiho Taiheiyo-oki Jishin, the Tohoku region Pacific Ocean offshore earthquake which rocked Honshu Island Japan only days ago. Intended as a cathartic response to the impermanence of our existence on this planet. If you are moved by these musics, please donate something to aid the ongoing rescue and reconstruction efforts in and round Japan.
More information about the original compositions may be found at micahfrank.com/tagged/tectonic"

via Ben

You might recognize one of the tracks by Brian Green from this previous post.

The voice of Bob Moog

The voice of Bob Moog from Hans-Jörg Scheffler on Vimeo.

"I had the privilege to take part in the Spectrasonics Tribute project for the Moog Foundation.
Together with 44 fellow sounddesigners like Eric Persing, Hans Zimmer, Richard Devine, Jean Michel Jarre, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Jordan Rudess, Jan Hammer, Eddie Jobson, Diego Stocco and others i helped creating a library of 700 patches that use more than 2 GB of unique samples for Omnisphere.
spectrasonics.net/​products/​tribute/​index.php"

Arp Axxe

via Paul on Facebook

Tara Busch at Bird’s Eye View Film Festival’s “Sound and Silents”

via Analogue Suicide

Ztar Z6S-XPA Deluxe MIDI guitar w/ Ableton Live matrix

via this auction

"This Ztar Z6S-XPA Deluxe MIDI guitar from Starr Labs offers unsurpassed ultra high-speed MIDI performance and creative control over the most robust software/hardware for today’s guitarists. The Ztar differs from other guitar synths in that it provides the industry’s only glitch-free, 6-string x 24 fret touch-sensitive keyed-fingerboard; ideal for playing and controlling all aspects of synthesizers, samplers, DAWs, and sound modules.

Being truly polyphonic, the Z6S-XPA Deluxe can simultaneously play multiple notes per-string per fret. The cutting edge Ableton Live color-coded touch-sensing keyed-fingerboard has been developed with 32 separate programmable zones, each with its own channel, voice, transposition, tuning, hammer-ons and sensitivity settings. The embedded arpeggiator and sequencer, as well as the programmable chording system may be assigned to separate fingerboard zones, layers and/or frets. This fingerboard system is highly suited to Drum mapping when percussion or loop playback is called for, or composition when accompanying chords are needed.

Features:
* 6 Velocity-sensitive String Triggers
* 4-Way programmable Joysitck
* Ableton Live color-coded fingerboard layouts and sysex templates
* 8 programmable pots
* 6 touch pads
* TCA Cap 6 fully programmable touch pads
* 4x4 Ableton Live control matrix
* Custom buffed Pearl finish
* Unlimited string and finger board tunings
* 32 Mappable Zones
* Programmable Chording System
* Arpeggiator, Sequencer
* Volume Pedal Port, Sustain Pedal Port
* MIDI USB i/o
* Power Supply
* Hard case, and all cables included
* StarrLabs Warranty"

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.reflection & Music Boxel for iPad and iPhone

.reflection from aircord on Vimeo.

"Interative physics balls application.

This app is designed for both iPhone and iPad.
Download: free
Category: Entertainment
Released August 18, 2010
Publisher: aircord
Version 1.0 [3.9 MB]

download this app"
aircord
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Note exactly a synth or a controller, but it is currently free, and of course it does give you ideas.

Music Boxel from aircord on Vimeo.

"Music Boxel

Naked-eye 3D Display and Web Socket based multi user interaction.
Adding a voxel to make a trigger on roop timeline of virtual music box.

Display/Audio-Visual Program by aircord inc. made with : openFrameworks, SuperCollider
Server/Mobile Interface by Uniba Inc. made with : node.js, CSS3/HTML5


aircord.co.jp/​
aircord.co.jp/​labo
uniba.jp/​"

Note the Music Boxel controller on the iPhone appears to be via the browser. I did not see it on iTunes at the time of this post.

Orbital :: In The Studio

YouTube Uploaded by loopzorbital on Feb 17, 2011
Some synth spotting.

borgmekanik-mm105-handsonic-slow-minimal-percussion.mp4

YouTube Uploaded by borgmechaniker on Mar 20, 2011

"this is a track i made with the ROLAND HPD 15 Handsonic Percussion instrument.
I recorded some loops into Ableton Live and processed the samples
with the inbuild fx in Live."

52 Reason / Record Tips - Week 50: Thor's Multi-Osc, Noise Osc, and Filters

YouTube Uploaded by PropellerheadSW on Mar 21, 2011
follow-up to this post
"If you've made it this far into Synth School without dropping out or changing your major to something less technical, then congratulations. You're nearly ready for graduation day. Today we'll be picking up where we left off with Thor's oscillator types, namely the multi-oscillator and the noise oscillator. There's a lot to these simple looking modules! From there we'll move over and take a look at the filter sections in Thor and I'll introduce you to the semi-modular routing buttons which help move signals through Thor."

Access Virus Ti Multis via cl516

via cl516

Virus TI2 Polar Multi's March 21 by Calvin Cardioid

Shruti-1 - Control Board complete

flickr By alienmeatsack
(click for more)

"The finished control board for the Shruti-1 kit."

Optigan TRIPLE HEADER - Radioaktivox / Mod Rock / Minimalism

"In response to requests for copies of our earlier Optigan discs, Optigan.com is proud to offer our first TRIPLE HEADER disc pak! Three discs, sans their original printed jackets, bundled together in a single printed jacket (echoing the generic design of the original Optigan Triple Header pak), and offered at a discounted bundle price.

In this pak, you get our first three disc releases: RADIOAKTIVOX, MOD ROCK, and MINIMALISM. If you missed out on any of these titles in their original print run, or if your cat peed on your copy, or if you just want spares, now's your chance!

Now available for pre-order

Cheers!
Pea Hicks
http://www.optigan.com"

Daphne Oram's Oramics Post BBC Synthesizer

Oramics from Nick Street on Vimeo.

"A brief glimpse of Daphne Oram's pioneering and unique 'Oramics' synthesiser, designed in 1957 after she left the legendary BBC Radiophonic Workshop to pursue the project.

The machine, recently acquired by Goldsmiths College, is now in the hands of The Science Museum in London and is currently being restored. It hasn't been performed since the 1970s.

For more information on Daphne Oram and her machine check out daphneoram.org"

See the Oramics and BBC labels below for more.

55 No Sequencer Sequence

YouTube Uploaded by 7thDanSound on Mar 21, 2011

"In this video I try to see if I can make a sequence without actually using a sequencer. So I put three square wave oscillators into a quantizer and let the quantizer trigger the sound of the patch. The three oscillators first run out of sync and then get synced to see how that affects the sequence. The result is very interesting and ever changing. Adding modulation furthers the experience."

New! Skychord King Capitol Punishment SleepDrone3 Synth

via Big City Music on eBay

"The Sleepdrone3 is the scaled down little brother to the Sleepdrone5 and is mesmerizeingly simple to use. The Sleepdrone3 has 3 square wave oscillators, a 3 channel volume mixer, and an on off control for each.

Please note: This unit requires a standard 9 volt DC wall wart with a negative(-) center (not included)."

Joystick Synth

YouTube Uploaded by mike19822058 on Mar 21, 2011

"http://www.HandmadeElectronicInstruments.com

Stepped tone generator built into joystick. X controls the oscillator frequency and Y controls the pulse length."

Max & Ableton Live: Charlie Sheen glitch jacks & granulates to a dozen LFO modulators

YouTube Uploaded by learnMax on Mar 21, 2011

"http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=learnmax for more info!

A test of my "dozen LFO" max patch, complete with MIDI learn (although that part is not really demoed in this)

Note I'm still only using simpler and Max, no Max for Live or Sampler. I am using the grain delay too."

New Moog Factory Under Construction

flickr set By Moog Music Inc
(click for more)

Pictured: "Production area on the ground floor of the new Moog factory

Pic of the progress on the renovation/construction of the new Moog factory opening Summer 2011."

Kid Kasio in studio 2

YouTube Uploaded by KidKasio1 on Mar 21, 2011
follow-up to this post
"Kid Kasio in the studio playing a segment of new song Telephone Line. Using Sequential Circuits Prophet 5, Roland Juno 60, Roland sh101, Crumar Performer featuring Glenn Bridges on Bass"
via @KidKasio

Stadio - "Acqua & Sapone"

YouTube Uploaded by SKAgnozzo on Feb 8, 2007

"Stadio live at Discoring"

via Giorgio: "The track is "acqua e sapone" from the italian band "Stadio". Very nice Jupiter8 and Polymoog in this clip from '80."

MOON Modular @ Musikmesse Frankfurt · april 6. - 9. 2011

YouTube Uploaded by moonmodular on Mar 21, 2011

"SUPERBOOTH · HALL 5.1 · BOOTH · c70"

2010-11-14 Cannibalistic Frequencies

YouTube Uploaded by KeepUpOnIt on Mar 21, 2011

"Famous Tinky-Winky-Acid-Patterns in beaver style part2 - unmasteredovermixed (TM)

Guess the famous pattern which was used on the x0xi0 - you should be able to guess it around 04:30

This is 11m one single pattern, so consider it as boring and just a demonstration of the incredible capabilities of the x0xi0-mod sounds, especially the overdrive mod. I do especially like how it's crying at 10:00 ++

I did this at the end of last year but was never really happy with it. On one hand I had a take2 on my todo-list for 16 weeks now and its time to scratch stuff - on the other hand I felt like I should upload something new here - so here we go with take1. If it hurts and your ears start bleeding because you're missing things like a compressor - just watch other glossy stuff from glossy people. Otherwise turn the volume up and undergo the sweetness of clipping!

Thanks for watching!"

SuONOIO!

flickr By ibsendesign

http://sonoio.org/suonoio/

Red Sound DarkStar XP2 Digital Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

"Red Sound DarkStar XP2 Digital Analog Synthesizer
Serial Number: 00976

Red Sound says "The Analogue Synthesiser, mainstay of Seventies' and Eighties' music, is back, reinvented in a new, more reliable and flexible form. Physical modelling via powerful DSPs (Digital Signal Processors) allow all the warmth and control of the synthesizers of yesteryear without the problems of unstable tuning and unrepeatable sounds, and with modern benefits like realtime control and multitimbral access."

This Red Sound DarkStar XP2 Digital Analog Synthesizer has the following features:
Polyphony - 8 voices
Oscillators - 2 per voice (Osc 1: continuously variable between Sawtooth and square/pulse; OSC 2: Formant or pink / white / blue noise); hard sync-able
LFO - 2 with separate speed and delay controls (Ramp, Triangle, Square, Sine, Pulse, Sample & hold, Random waveforms); MIDI sync-able
Effects - Auto-Panning, Tremolo, Fixed frequency Ring Modulation, Portamento
Filter - 12dB/oct resonant with low-, high- and band-pass
Keyboard - None
Memory - 64 patches
Control - MIDI (5-parts)"

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Spectrasonics "Bob Moog Tribute Library" to benefit Bob Moog Foundation

"Bob Moog Foundation Announces Spectrasonics Benefit

New Spectrasonics’ Omnisphere Library and Contest to Win Custom OMG-1 Synth to Raise Funds for the Foundation

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — MARCH 21, 2011 — The Bob Moog Foundation today announced that music software developer Spectrasonics has launched a unique, multi-faceted tribute to honor the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Dr. Robert Moog. Spectrasonics has released the “Bob Moog Tribute Library” created by renowned artists for Spectrasonics’ Omnisphere® virtual instrument software, and also kicked off a contest designed around the library, where participants enter to win the one-of-a-kind “OMG-1” hardware synthesizer created by Spectrasonics’ Founder, Eric Persing. 100% of the proceeds from this Tribute go to benefit the Bob Moog Foundation.

Spectrasonics’ Bob Moog Tribute library features over 700 stunning new sounds for Omnisphere, Spectrasonics’ flagship synthesizer, and was produced by Persing. The sounds in the new library were created by more than 40 of the world's top synth artists, remixers and sound designers, including Hans Zimmer, Vince Clarke (Erasure/Depeche Mode), Jean Michel Jarre, The Crystal Method, Jordan Rudess, Money Mark (Beastie Boys/Beck), Bernie Worrell (P-Funk/Talking Heads), Larry Fast (Peter Gabriel/Synergy), Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (Air/Fiona Apple), Ryuichi Sakamoto (YMO), Morgan Page (Madonna/Katy Perry), Keith Shocklee (Bomb Squad/Public Enemy), Steve Porcaro (Toto), Fredwreck (Snoop Dogg/50 Cent), Jan Hammer (Jeff Beck/Mahavishnu Orchestra), Michael Boddicker (Michael Jackson), Richard Devine (Aphex Twin), Patrick Moraz (Yes/Moody Blues), Eddie Jobson (UK/Roxy Music), Diego Stocco, Danny Elfman, The Moog Cookbook, and many more.

“Through this stunning Tribute Library, Eric Persing's passion for sonic innovation is manifested in a multi-layered homage to Bob Moog's pioneering work and legacy,” said Michelle Moog-Koussa, executive Director of the Bob Moog Foundation. “That passion is continued through the myriad of synthesists and sound designers who have participated by donating sonic tributes in the way of patches and sounds. The Bob Moog Foundation is deeply grateful to Eric, Spectrasonics and the participating musicians for the creativity and generosity that has driven this project. Without a doubt, the funding generated from the Tribute Library will be a tremendous help in driving our mission forward.”

The grand prize in Spectrasonics’ contest, the OMG-1 hardware synthesizer, was designed by Persing as a live performance instrument and is not a commercial product — it’s truly one-of-a-kind, integrating the worlds of analog synthesis, computers, software synthesis and the latest multi-touch surfaces into one extraordinary instrument. The state-of-the-art dual manual OMG-1 combines a Moog Little Phatty® analog synthesizer, Spectrasonics’ flagship Omnisphere software synthesizer, a powerful internal Apple Mac Mini computer, dual Apple iPads®, dual iPods®, and Spectrasonics’ brand-new Omni TR™ iPad app — all integrated into a beautiful, hand-crafted curly maple cabinet created by American artisan Daniel Auon.

Contestants vying to win the OMG-1 buy and download the $100 “Bob Moog Tribute Library" for Spectrasonics’ Omnisphere software, then write one or more pieces of music utilizing the sounds from the library. The deadline for submission is July 15, 2011. Spectrasonics will be flying the contest winner to the October 2011 “MoogFest” in Asheville, NC, where Eric Persing will present the OMG-1 grand prize to the winner.

Learn more about Spectrasonics’ Bob Moog Tribute Library: http://www.spectrasonics.net/products/tribute and about the contest to win the OMG-1 synthesizer:

About The Bob Moog Foundation

The Bob Moog Foundation honors the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog through its mission of igniting creativity at the intersection of music, history, science, and innovation. Its projects include MoogLab Student Outreach Program, which brings electronic musical instruments into the schools to teach children science through music, the Archive Preservation Initiative, an effort to preserve and protect the inventor's extensive and historic archive and the future Moogseum, an innovative educational, historic, and cultural facility that will bring Bob Moog's spirit alive. It will be located in Asheville, NC in the years ahead, pending necessary funding.

The Bob Moog Foundation is an independent, donor-driven 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and is not formally affiliated with Moog Music, Inc."

Cantos Music Exhibits over 650 Keyboards at Obscura Day

"Atlas Obscura, an online "compendium of the world's wonders, curiosities, and esoterica" is hosting our second annual International Obscura Day on April 9, 2011. Last year's Obscura Day saw 4,000 attendees at events in 80 cities in 20 countries all over the world.

The first events for 2011 are up at http://atlasobscura.com/obscura-day, with new ones being planned every day. The event at the Cantos Music Foundation will include a behind-the-scenes tour of their growing collection of over 650 keyboard instruments and electronic equipment, including pipe organs and modern synthesizers. Cantos has the largest collection of synths in Canada, and many of the exhibited instruments can be played by visitors. More information and the chance to RSVP can be found here: http://obscuraday-cantosmusicfoundation.eventbrite.com/"

Click here for some posts featuring the various synths at Cantos including an ARP 2500, EMS SYNTHI 100 Modular System, Buchla 100 with The Flaming Lips, Moog Modular and much, much more. Cantos has one of the most extensive and impressive synthesizer collections in the world.