“maestro rhythm” MRQ-1 Model Drum Machine

via this auction "vintage“maestro “maestro rhythm” MRQ-1 Model Drum Machine Synthesizer c. 1970, made in Lincolnwood, Illinois, serial #17583 , wood grained vinyl finish, wood, metal. Has built in speaker and 8 different thymic settings. Each setting can be varied in 3 ways: by Volume, by Balance, and by Tempo. Back has a 1/4 inch external amplifier output and a 1/4 inch Foot Swithc output. 50 watts, 115 volts, 60 hertz. Comes with a substantial length electric cord. Metalic plate at back is printed Maestro Sound Sytem. Patents Pending, Gibsoninc., Lincolnwood, ILL. Height is 7 1/2 in. (19 cm), 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm.) width, and 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm.) deep."

ether^ra STRUNG

YouTube Uploaded by potterpaint2000 on Apr 9, 2011

"an improv featuring my Serge Creature/Seq A combo and a Nord Lead. http://etherra.blogspot.com/"

doepfer 112 delays

YouTube Uploaded by zackdagoba on Apr 9, 2011
via It's Full of Stars where you'll find details.

Absynth 5 Overview with Brian Clevenger Part 2

Added to this post. Brian Clevenger is the creator of Absynth.

Kinetic Gates without a Model 32

Kinetic Gates without a Model 32 from Pete Shambler on Vimeo.

"Trying to recreate the "Kinetic Gate" outputs of the Plan B Model 32 joystick using a Flight of Harmony Choices and Doepfer A-156 Dual Quantizer.

Patch:

X and Y voltage outputs from Choices are mixed together and sent to the CV in on the A-156. Trigger out from the quantizer to an envelope channel on Maths, Maths CV out to VCA CV in.

Quantizer CV out to 1v/oct input on VCO (in this case an e350 Morphing Terrarium).

(copies of the X and Y outputs are sent to the X and Y morph inputs on the e350)

That's it! Changing the quantizer settings changes the voltage output obviously, but also the amount of new voltages being created, which in turn affects the number of triggers it will be spitting out.

theshamblers.blogspot.com"

MacBeth X-Series Dual SV Filter Demo 1

MacBeth X-Series Dual SV Filter Demo 1 from Ken MacBeth on Vimeo.

"Hello again! Here is the first demo- if not basic- of the the new Macbeth X-Series Dual SV (State Variable) Filter module. Being used in conjucntion with it are 2 x X-Series Oscillators (along with sub octaves) giving a very rich sound! Listen out for the stereo sample and hold modulation. When the switch is thrown to invert on one modulation channel- the stereo becomes very aparent. Remember- this is just one module doing the proccessing!Also seen here is a prototype idea for a six input mixer with noise- not dissimilar to the 8 input Mixer 'A' from my Mk1 Series.....
The Dual SV Filter is being swept by one EG from the Mk1 Dual EG module. Audio and control jacks in the the Dual SV Filter are normalised."

Musikmesse 2011 Pics via Hajo

You can find the full set of pics here. Plenty of gear shots with the emphasis on the people. See if you can recognize some of the faces.

Midi Integrator

Full details on altKeyboards

"A simple way to convert PC inputs; keyboard, mouse, joystick and more into midi input, combine with other midi instrument input, enhance, and then route to instruments, with quick re-configuration.
Highlights:

Allows adding pitch-bend and modulation controls, via one or more touch-pads or a mouse, to any midi system
Allows regular Midi instruments to be controlled and routed much more easily
Triggers a note, control command, pitch bend, or preset action by any input as desired
Can convert your PC-keyboard into an auxiliary midi-input controller and keyboard
Works especially well with 2-dimensional instruments like the Axis-49, Starrlabs instruments, Tenori-On, or Harpejj
Enables features that are normally considered “high-end” in keyboards, such as keyboard splitting (parts of a keyboard playing other instrumental sounds), and key and octave shifting at the touch of a key.
Extensible with a Max/MSP development system. For example, it can be made fully micro-tonal
Gives the ability to easily do things that used to be hard or slow to do in midi
provided executable runs on Windows or Mac platforms, with source code provided"

Beat707 USB Mode (no MIDI cables, just USB Cable)

YouTube Uploaded by beat707videos on Apr 9, 2011

"www.Beat707.com

Here we are using the USB Cable to transmit MIDI information to energyXT so we can use any VST plugin to play sounds from Beat707. In this case we used Wusik Station to play a Drum Set."

Update:

Beat707 Mirror Pattern Editing

Uploaded by beat707videos on Apr 9, 2011

iELECTRIBE New 1.5 iMS20 WIRELESS SYNC! Part B: Track Making Examples Uncut

YouTube Uploaded by VJFranzK on Apr 9, 2011
Part A here
"Making Tracks! Two examples, using the WIST Wireless Sync between iElectribe and iMS20."

KORG INC.
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Taurus Meets Legs

via experimentalsynth.com

A Moog Taurus III arrives.

And a theremin & Moog guitar.

"It was a fun evening last night at experimentalsynth.com ;)"

It's Full of Stars Serge

via this It's Full of Stars post on early Serge systems.

Synth.nl on the Jupiter-80 - Hands On Impression

"Most people start with comparing it with the Jupiter 8. Well I can tell you it has nothing to do with that classic. So forget that association right away!.. In the GAIA you have 3 one oscillator synths that you can stack all with their own LFO, Filter, VCA, two envelopes and an effects sections. Well you can stack 8 of those in the Jupiter 80 without any polyphonic restrictions. So that gives you 27 one oscillator synthesizers in a stack :P I can tell you the sound power coming from that is amazing."

See Synth.nl for the full impression.

MusikMesse 2011 - Moog Theremin

YouTube Uploaded by accordoTV on Apr 8, 2011

MusikMesse2011 - Numa Organ & Piano

YouTube Uploaded by accordoTV on Apr 8, 2011

MusikMesse 2011 - Nord Keyboard

YouTube Uploaded by accordoTV on Apr 8, 2011

Therizinosaur: Gamelan Life Seq

YouTube Uploaded by Alxasaurus on Apr 8, 2011

"Just an improvisation and the first impression of the NI Reaktor 5.51, with the newly revamped Newscool

Amazingly, unlike any other step sequencer, Newscool uses "Life Sequencer" which possesses a concept of "Conway's Game of Life" or simply "Life" by J. Conway in 1970.

Even though, SonicCouture also uses such concept for KONTAKT in form of scripts available in Scriptorium

Preset: Gamellan
Recorder: Fraps"

Shruthi-1 Demo: Sequences

Shruthi-1 Demo: Sequences from Stuart Mitchell on Vimeo.

"A demo of the DIY synth Shruthi-1 from Mutable Instruments, playing its own sequencer synced to a Machinedrum.
This is a slightly modified Firmware v0.92 (shows xox style LED in the sequence direction menu); using the new patch combo browse, which loads patch and sequence in parallel.

All Homemade Patches, sequences mostly homemade.

Drums from the MD. A bit of Lexicon reverb of the noisy snares and the "Luetin" part."

Fairlight apps compared

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Apr 8, 2011

"A brief comparison of the features of the two versions of the Fairlight App for iPhone and iPad, Fairlight Player and Fairlight Pro. These apps canb be bought separately from the App store, or the Player version can be upgraded to Pro via an in-app purchase. Cost of the Player plus Pro upgrade is the same as buying the Pro in the first place, and functionality of the Player once upgraded is identical to the Pro.
For full details see: http://www.fairlightinstruments.com.au/ios"

Fairlight Instruments Pty Ltd
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Bugbrand modular sonic waveform

YouTube Uploaded by iammodman on Apr 9, 2011

DSI Prophet '08 Module: Advanced Sequence

YouTube Uploaded by maskineri on Apr 9, 2011

"DSI Prophet '08 Module: Advanced Sequence
Audio & video by Arjen Schat

I bought the Prophet '08 Module back in 2008 but never really used the internal step sequencer to its full potential. In this video I use three layered sequences which were all composed using the internal step sequencers. The first sequence modulates the pitch of oscillator 1 in layer A, the second sequence modulates the pitch of oscillator 2, also in layer A. The third sequence modulates the pitch of both oscillators in layer B.

I use key step triggers to trigger the different steps of the sequences and alternate between three different notes with yet another sequence coming from my DAW (Renoise). These notes transpose the pitch of the sequences at their respective steps and create intricate polyrhythms due to the different lenghts of the internal sequences and the key step trigger sequence from Renoise.
The notes in the trigger sequence are also transposed a few times to keep things sonically interesting.

The audio is routed through a Moog MF-104Z BBD delay, a Maxon AD999 BBD delay and T-Rex Room-mate reverb."

Everlasting blaze (Plogue Bidule + Cynthia VSTi + mda Delay VST)

YouTube Uploaded by GruithuisenCityMan on Apr 9, 2011

"Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made in one take using Plogue Bidule, the Cynthia VSTi and 2 instances of the mda Delay VST. My M-Audio Ozonic controller keyboard has been a great help in order to control many of the parameters of the Cynthia VSTi. Enjoy !"

Casio SK-1 Sampling Synthesizer Keyboard w\ Box & Book

via this auction

KORG DW 8000 MEX-8000 memory expander

via this auction

Korg MS-03 ESP (External Signal Processor)

via this auction

Korg Rhythm 55 Vintage 1979 Analog Drum Machine

via this auction

Univox SR-55 Unicord Super Rhythmer Vintage Drum Machine

via this auction

"(aka Korg Mini Pops 3) Before Korg there was Univox! The unit is capable of 54 Rhythms - Foxtrot/Swing (36 variations), 4 Rock variations, Ballad, Western, 2 Bossanovas, Tango, Habanera, Rumba, Beguine, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Samba, Baion, and 2 Waltzes. Watch the video below for examples..."

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Korg DDD-1 Sampling Board DSB-1 & DDD-1 Digital Drum Machine

via this auction and this auction

KORG RHYTHM 33 DRUM MACHINE

via this auction

"48 ANALOG RHYTHMS WITH ON /OFF EXTERNAL SWITCH"

"viSion nocTurNa"... Jomox XBase 9999, Dave Smith Evolver Key, Moog Voyager,Phatty, Moogerfoogers

YouTube Uploaded by luchomolinarixxx on Apr 8, 2011

"'viSion nocTurNa'... Jomox XBase 9999, Dave Smith Evolver Key, Mopho, Prophe,t Moog Voyager,Phatty, Moogerfoogers"

Bluesy Theme

YouTube Uploaded by polysmart on Apr 8, 2011
Anyone recognize the keyboard?
"Click on 480p for better sound.

I haven't made any new videos for quite some time but I have a new cover planned and a new album in a few months. For now enjoy this bluesy theme."

Looking for Madonna

via this auction

Analog Synth Modules: Filter, Oscillators, LFOs PAIA

via this auction "3 Frac Rac sized 9 volt homemade analog or analogue synthesizer modules. These were made to fit into and be powered from a Blacet type setup (http://www.blacet.com/) and use 1/8" jacks and Molex connectors. .From left to right in the photo: 1). dual oscillator module constructed from two opamp function generator kits featuring separate waveform outputs, manual frequency control knob, and control voltage input. This does NOT track at any known standard, i.e. 1v/octave. You can't play tunes with this unless you are very creative. 1 space width. 2). Filter module, based on Craig Anderton's wah filter from the "Electronic Projects for Musicians" book. Homemade circuit board with lots of knobs. Rather gritty. 2 space width. 3). Dual LFO module with rate control: these are Blacet LFO PCBs that he used to sell for his CZ-101 Instamod. 1 space width.

Using a proper power supply, such as two 9 volt batteries wired properly, and a few 1/8" cables..."

Squidfanny - Circuit Bent ZOOM 606 Digital Effects Pedal vs KAWAI R-50e

YouTube Uploaded by squidfanny on Apr 8, 2011

"Modified Digital Guitar Effects Pedal....

+Loads of Bit-Mangled Ring Mods, Chopping, Oscillation, Distortion and Digital Glitch.

+Modulation thanks to Precision Oscillator and LFO Circuits.

+4 x Synth Tone Switches for self Oscillation.

+Switch to cut the 'Delay' on demand.

+Sinister Flashing GREEN light for LFO Rate."

sonar surround ambient recording @ Musikmesse 2011

YouTube Uploaded by Moogulator on Apr 8, 2011
Best Musikmesse video ever?
"sonar surround ambient recording @ Musikmesse 2011"

Airböurne AVS04 Modular Synthesizer

YouTube Uploaded by Moogulator on Apr 8, 2011

"Martin Hollingers Modular Synthesizer AVS04, Martin is the guy behind Synthorama Synth-Museum. This synth is based on FPGA.

sequencer.de synth database / news"

Silver 002

flickr By TREXNYC
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Schmidt Synthesizer (Musikmesse 2011)

Added to the main Schmidt Analog Polysynth post. This one is a video pan of the interface.

Musikmesse Superbooth Video

Musikmesse 2011 - Teeeh Analog Synthesizer Scan

YouTube Uploaded by Moogulator on Apr 8, 2011

"Analog-Synthesizer - Schneider, Schmidt und der Stand mit Mode Machines und Analog Systems

by sequencer.de synth news/database."

Evelina and Korg PADkontrol

flickr By Evelonism

Circuit Bending a Roland TR-77 aka Bentley Rhythm Ace FR-8L

Details on the bends on Circuitbenders.co.uk. Interesting bit on the history of the TR-77:

"Why both names you might ask? Well, before Roland came into existence there was a company in the 70's called Acetone who distributed several drum machines of the 'sit on top of your home organ' variety. These machines were mostly firmly in the Rhumba and Bossanova camps, but in the UK they were marketed under the name Bentley Rhythm Ace, which is as good a name as any i guess. Eventually all these distributors morphed into the mighty beast that was Roland in the late 70's and early 80's, but many of their product ranges seem to have been redesigned and sold as Roland machines, often at the same time as appearing under other names. One of these is the Bentley Rhythm Ace FR8L which is to all intents and purposes a Roland TR77 drum machine, the first product ever to bear the Roland name."

You can find an image of the FR-8L in this previous post. For comparison, here is a pic of an FR-6.

Brainwave Sequencer for iPad

"Brainwave is a clip based MIDI sequencer. Bring your melodies and drum beats into life with the streamlined and intuitive MIDI clip editor. Assemble and arrange entire songs with the Arrangement editor. Control up to 16 instruments using the built-in sampler. Use the built-in audio samples to quickly get up and running, or use your own samples for even more creative sounds. Then produce and export MIDI files to be imported to your favourite Digital Audio Workstation software. All this inside of an ergonomic and minimalist user interface that will help get your inspiration to fruition.

Drive up to 16 instruments
* built-in sampler with 16 voices
* volume envelope
* loop points and loop modes (once, loop, ping pong)
* transpose offset to tune samples
* built-in samples or user samples, through iTunes sharing
* drum pad mode allowing for 16 individual samples to be mapped to drum pads
* mixer interface to solo/mute and adjust track volume

MIDI Clip Editor
* 16 ticks per beat
* up to 256 clips per song
* sequence melodies and beats in the clip editor
* sequence all instruments in the same clip
* fine control over note length and velocity per note or for a selection of notes
* copy a note sequence from one instrument to another
* make a copy of a MIDI clip to create new variations
* unlimited length
* looping mode to easily iterate on a clip

Song Arrangement
* quick start with built-in templates
* sequence and layer MIDI clips
* reorder clips to organize the visual layout

Interoperability
* export as multi-track MIDI file to your favourite DAW
* manage songs and samples via iTunes sharing"

Brainwave Sequencer - Alexandre Jean Claude
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O-Generator - Hey There Delilah - The Plain White T's

YouTube Uploaded by ogenerator on Apr 8, 2011
It would be great to see MIDI out support for this so you could use it to sequence external gear.
"O-Generator Music Maker is an App that can be used as a musical sketchpad to compose, learn, create and develop ideas in different styles whatever your musical level.

O-Generator's simple interface achieves sophisticated results. You can create and combine chords, choose individual notes and develop unique rhythmic patterns for your music compositions using an array of real instruments from drumkits to guitars. The beauty about O-Generator is that YOU compose the music.

http://www.o-generator.com"

O-Generator Acoustic Music Maker - O-Music Ltd
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Visualizing PWM

YouTube Uploaded by ostrakamusic on Apr 8, 2011

"MKS-80 PWM visualized in the MOTU Audio Express oscilloscope."

ENSONIQ SD1

via this auction

"12 CHANNELS FOR MULTIMBERAL FUNTIONS AS WELL AS FOUR 16-BIT DAC OUTPUTS, WITH A BEAUTIFUL 5-OCTAVE SYNTH ACTION KEYBOARD AND THE EASIEST MOST POWERFUL SEQUENCER EVER INSTALLED IN A WORKSTATION"

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Korg Mono/Poly

via this auction

Roland V Synth (version 2)

via this auction

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