VacoLoco Zira Wavetable Synth

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"Very powerful synth... 2 Oscillators with 48 waves each and a Sub Osc going through a Korg VCF/VCA. The same as the DW8000 uses.

Built by the designer so very solid."

Yamaha FM not FM? CASIO CZ-1 Phase Distortion Synthesizer

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Phase Distortion synthesis was Casio's implementation of Yamaha's FM synthesis.  Or was it?

Here's something interesting I found looking up Phase Distortion synthesis on Wikipedia (anyone confirm|deny this?):

"Phase distortion synthesis is a synthesis method introduced in 1984 by Casio in its CZ range of synthesizers, and similar to phase modulation synthesis in the sense that both methods dynamically change the harmonic content of a carrier waveform by application of another waveform (modulator) in the time domain. Casio introduced the term 'phase distortion'.

Yamaha had previously produced the first Phase Modulation synthesizers in their DX series of synthesizers: Yamaha mistakenly promoted their machines as FM when in fact used phase modulation. Both methods produce composite waveforms whose harmonics are the sum and difference of the carrier and modulator waveforms"

Click the pics for the larger shots.  I never noticed the display was recessed before.  Also never noticed the grid stripes on the side panels.  Finally, lots of zeros in that serial number, SN B00000980.

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EML 101 Electrocomp suitcase analogue synth

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Vintage VERMONA-DDR Analog Synthesizer

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"VERMONA-DDR made in the 80's.The machine is very rare,only a few hundred have been made out of this model.It's in fully working condition,the physical outlook is great as well,some scratches here and there due to its vintage status,nothing major though,nor ugly.Its phones output seems not to have any signal coming out of,but the main output and everything else works fine-keys,mod.-pitch wheels,knobs etc.

Specifications
Polyphony - Monophonic
Oscillators - 2 VCO's with Pulse, Ramp, Square and Noise waveforms
LFO - 1 LFO section with Speed, VCF-Modulation, and Delay
Filter - Analog 24 dB/oct with Brilliance, CutOff, Resonance, Contour
VCA - Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
Keyboard - 44 keys"

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Analogue Systems Spawn Semi Modular Analogue Synth

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Multivox M75 Preset Vintage Analog Synth

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"well, this auction is for a Multivox M75 preset vintage analog synth !!
it's a nice little synth with a good vintage analog sound - it works well, although the aftertouch is not great, it works, but you have to work hard here. otherwise, all functions go. the synth look spretty nice for its age, but i noticed some corrosion on the left hand side, please check the pictures carefully. nothing serious i think, but still... limited tweaking, but still.... plenty to be taken out of this box."

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Sequential Circuits DrumTraks

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RC CIRCUIT BENT 'DRONESPHERE' 4 OSC CASCADED SYNTHESISER

Published on Feb 7, 2013

"4 CASCADED OSCILLATORS WITH TWO SETS OF MANIPULATING BODY CONTACTS"

Brass coat hooks.

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Variable op amp between Non-Inverting and Inverting Amplifier for Modular Synthesizers

Published on Feb 7, 2013 Charlie Slick·60 videos

"Simple demonstration of an op amp set up that allows a circuit to vary from a non-inverting amplifier into an inverting amplifier. look for the schematic on my blog.
www.charlieslick.blogspot.com"

First Sagittronics post.

Randgrid Synthesizer and Drum Machine

Published on Feb 7, 2013
http://apps4idevices.com/read/randgrid-synthesizer-and-drum-machine

"Wait... I have to check something... Ok, cool, I can start this review. So, RandGrid is a Drum Machine, a powerful Drum Machine which comes with some really great ideas. First, you will have to select a kit from the 5 available. A kit contains 16 sounds... Then you will create a Part. A Part is a sixteen step Pattern. You will be able to program its 16 tracks (2 are dedicated to a Synthesizer, the 14 others for the drum's instrument. Note that a randomize button allows you to create a track, just with a single tap (this feature is not a gadget. It works very well for each selected track). You will be able to shape the sound of an entire track or a single event ( Stereo Delay, Distortion, 2 dual oscillators...). The Song mode is really great too, despite that it needs some improvements (check out my note on the last image of this post). You will be able to create a 256 bar song max. A Song comes with 4 tracks. It means that you will be able to create a 64 track Song (4 patterns / bar, a pattern is equal to 16 tracks). To conclude this review, I have to tell you why I asked you to wait 2 minutes ago... I wanted to check the version of RandGrid as well as its release date... So, the version is the 1.2. We can say that RanGrid is a little baby... The last update was December 12th 2012. We can say that its parents didn't give up on it. If I wanted to have this information, it is because I have to conclude this review and to rate this App... So my conclusion: I really love RandGrid, the App is really well done, steady and comes with a lot of great ideas. RandGrid is powerful (almost like an Automation when using the Step edit feature, 16 tracks / Pattern, 64 tracks / Song, a really great random button....) but it lacks at least a sharing feature! Yes, unfortunately, you will not be able to share your project... A great pity! I really like to have the ability to import my own samples (only 5 kits for the 64 available tracks / Song). A pity! The song mode is really great but could be even better... I will rate this App as a Super App, to motivate the developer to keep working on it and I really hope to rate it as a Killer App really soon. (Note that it is not usual that I rate a Drum Machine without sharing feature as a Super App...)"

iTunes:
Randgrid synthesizer and drum machine - Retrolink HB
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nanoloop two unplugged

Published on Feb 7, 2013 nanonanolooploop·9 videos

SKINNERBOX HANDS

Published on Feb 7, 2013 iftahbox·58 videos

2x2 action
http://www.facebook.com/myskinnerbox

Skinnerbox, monome & Minimoog.

"'live control' on the right monome and a self written 'sort of realtime' mlr clone on the left one... both m4l patches"

Kick.S Live / Goa Trance Edit X665

Published on Feb 7, 2013 KickSenior·228 videos

"======= Kick.S Music ===============
Blogger : http://electronica-mini.blogspot.jp/


======= Release ===================
・iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/jp/artist/kick.s/id466224974
・Beatport http://www.beatport.com/artist/kick-s/219200
・Bandcamp http://kicks1.bandcamp.com/
・Discogs http://www.discogs.com/digital?artist=Kick+S
・Amazon http://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=ntt_srch_drd_B005NB29NW?ie=UTF8&field-keywo..."

Elektron Analog Four Live with Machinedrum + Octatrack + Monotribe @ Musikinstitutet

Published on Feb 7, 2013

http://dataline.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Project.Data...
https://soundcloud.com/dataline
All improvised action from the Musikinstituted!

Elektron command center.

Cray live Bendigo 6 Feb 2013

Published on Feb 6, 2013

"Full live set by Cray 6 Feb 2013 Bendigo, Australia @ Undue Noise.
Using Buchla modular and Bugbrand Postcard Weevil Stereo performance Mono recording"

sq 10 freq

Published on Feb 6, 2013

4 ms Peg RCD VCA Matrix
Analogue Systems RS 110
Bananalogue Serge VCS
Doepfer A 134 panning by A 143-9 & Moog MP 201
Korg SQ 10 Sequencer
Make Nois Maths QMMG Wogglebug
Moog 4x Freqbox CP251
Toppobrillo Sportmodulator
Logic Master clock to Kenton Pro 2000 II
FX Boss VF1 Line6 Echopro TC M3000

KPatternEdit for K4815 Pattern Generator

Published on Feb 6, 2013 KilpatrickAudio·12 videos

"Here is a sneak peak at the new KPatternEdit software which is available for free from Kilpatrick Audio. Owners of the K4815 Pattern Generator can now edit and upload custom patterns, motions and scales over MIDI. A low-cost MIDI breakout for the K4815 is available starting in February 2013."

Filterbank study

Filterbank study from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"Processing the modular (Echophon Clock output) through a Max patch, then processing the Max patch through the modular (Z-DSP (Stereo Ping Pong delay program)), all controlled with a Korg nanoKontrol.

The Max patch is a bank of "reson~" objects, divided into values taken from the Buchla 296e, Serge Resonant EQ, Moog 914a, ADDAC VC Fixed Filterbank, Moog/Bode Vocoder and EMS 3000 Vocoder units, and features both manual and automated control over each band's amplitude (displayed as sliders).

The patch is mono in/stereo out, with each band alternating between the left and right outputs.

www.theshamblers.blogspot.com"

Korg Monotron Acid Track - CV Mod Demo

Published on Feb 6, 2013

"Here is a track that I made using the Korg Monotron analog synth for tweaked acid style basslines. All synth sounds are from my modified monotron, using the CV pitch and gate points on the circuit board. I programmed the basslines into MIDI in Pro Tools, and used my PAIA Fatman synth as the MIDI to CV converter. Drums and other samples were programmed in Pro Tools, and the monotron tweaking was recorded live."

E-mu Emulator EIIIXP - AudioWorks Sound Engine II?

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"OS 2.1.SGI
324 MB HDD
32MB RAM"

Anyone familiar with:

AudioWorks
Sound Engine II
Paradigm Emulation, Inc
Dallas, Texas

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Novation BassStation Keyboard Analog Synthesizer SN 0003089

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Casio CZ5000 SN 305349

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Vintage Moog MemoryMoog Analog Synthesizer SN 2765

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Synthesizers.com S&H Drone

Published on Feb 6, 2013

"An Entry System with a Q150 Ladder Filter. I am using the MFOS Soundlab MKII s&h to modulate the Filter. The dotcom is going through a Moogerfooger MF104-M Analog Delay, a Boss CEB-3 Bass Chorus and an Electro-Harmonix Cathedral Stereo Reverb Pedal. After it was recorded I EQ'd it a bit and ran compressed/limited it with Waves VComp, which a fantastic VST by the way."

New KRAKKEN v1.2 "Dark side"

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"New!! KRAKKEN v1.2 "Dark side"

Let's play a solo!!!

The AtomoSynth Krakken is a super compact 100% analog synthesizer, carefully hand made with all discrete components as in the old vintage synthesizers which gives you a big and powerful sound with lots of character.

You can play it directly with the built in 2 octave keyboard and octave up and down shift buttons, it is perfect if you like a compact set up of small analog boxes!!!

Connect it by MIDI to a keyboard, sequencer or to your DAW and use it as an analog sound module and add that "punch" or "physicalness" of analog sound to your proyects.

Also you can control other analog gear with the built in 12 bit MIDI to CV converter.


Create weird electronic sounds, brilliant leads, acid bass lines or make noise and change the sound in real time by tweaking the knobs on stage or in studio.

Now built like a tank!!! in a rugged black metal case with all switchers and potentiometers fixed to the case."

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Jean Michel Jarre Rendez-Vous Cover by starshipfive

Published on Feb 6, 2013 starshipfive·7 videos

"No copyright infringement intended.
Used for the purpose of criticism and education.

Sequenced on Cubase 5, then passed to Roland SP-404

Brass Lead - Yamaha AN1x
Chorus Lead - Roland D-50 plus Korg T3ex triggering Yamaha Motif Rack"

Live Improvisation (test for my future album) NightBirds 06.02.2013

Published on Feb 6, 2013

Ceci me sers de test pour avancer sur mon projet d'album qui sortira cette année.
Pour le moment je travaille sur la configuration de mes machines donc rien de précis pour l'instant.
Je cherche à retrouver mes anciennes configurations que j'avais dans mon ancien studio afin de finaliser l'ensemble de mon travail.
Chose pas toujours facile, mais avec le courage je retrouve la force d'antan :)

Pour cette vidéo j'ai enregistré tout l'ensemble en temps réel ...
Tout au long de la vidéo l'image s'assombrit car, il y a eu un orage à l'extérieur ... donc aucun artifice n'a été utilisé et ceci est indépendant de ma volonté !

Pour cette improvisation j'ai utilisé :

* KORG PS 3100 (analog polyphonic) : introduction avec sonorité de modulation et son ambiant.
* RSF Kobol (analog mono) : solo d'improvisation.
* RSF Polykobol (analog polyphonic) : séquence hypnotique.
* ROLAND System 100 - 2x 102 modules (analog monophonic semi-modular) : son métallique aléatoire. Utilisation du 'Sample & Hold' sur les deux modules avec improvisation.

All videos creations by NightBirds.
Publication & Copyright by NightBirds Electronic Music / France / 2013

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space melody

Published on Feb 6, 2013 Trooper Starship·13 videos

"used gear:
analog solutions leipzig-s, mfb dominion-x, mfb urzwerg, roland octapad, xoxbox, yamaha mox6, groove agent, cubase7"

Experiments with Livid BASE

Published on Feb 6, 2013 lividTV·129 videos

"BASE and Ableton Live"

Sunsine Audio preset demo for Gestrument

Published on Feb 6, 2013 sunsineaudio·13 videos


"iPad 1 with Gestrument controlling Korg EX-800, sending audio via NSP BreakOut box into iPad 4 and processed and recorded using Magellan Jr. running inside Audiobus."

iTunes:
Gestrument - Jesper Nordin
Magellan Jr - Yonac Inc.
Magellan - Yonac Inc.
Audiobus - A Tasty Pixel
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【コルグ新製品発表会レポート】KORG「MS-20 mini」

Published on Feb 6, 2013 musicmasterjp·996 videos

"本日、コルグの新製品発表会が行なわれ、「MS-20 mini」が発表された（発売は4月中旬を予定）。「MS-20 mini」は、KORGシンセサイザーの名機である「MS-20」の回路を完全再現し、ミニサイズにしたアナログシンセサイザーだ。
気になる続きはコチラ！
http://gakki.me/n_pre/?p=2013020611"

Casio’s XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer wins Two Awards

"CASIO’S XW-P1 PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER KICKS OFF 2013 ON A HIGH NOTE WITH TWO INDUSTRYAWARDS
XW-P1 Receives Electronic Musician’s 2013 Editors’ Choice Award and The Music & Sound Retailer’s Best New Keyboard Award of 2012

DOVER, NJ (February 5, 2013) – Casio America, Inc. is proud to announce that its XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer is the recipient of two prestigious awards – Electronic Musician’s “2013 Editors’ Choice Awards for Affordable Synth Awesomeness” and The Music & Sound Retailer “Best Keyboard and Sound Module Award of 2012.”Both publications highlight the most innovative products and latest technological developments in the music industry.

“We are honored to announce at Winter NAMM, the show where last year our performance synthesizers came to life, that the XW-P1 has been presented with not one, but two prominent awards,” said Stephen Schmidt, vice president of Casio’s Electronic Musical Instruments Division. “Casio is thrilled with the response we have received over the past year throughout the music industry and we look forward to continuing to deliver electronic musical instruments that meet musicians’ wants and needs.”

For the past twenty years, Electronic Musician has been reviewing the year’s most innovative products in its Editors’ Choice Awards. Winners are selected by the magazine’s editors who research reviews, product releases, show reports and forum posts throughout the review period. Out of hundreds of potential nominees, Casio’s XW-P1 was one of 30 selected award winners and ultimately declared an “awesome” and “affordable” synthesizer. Editors from Electronic Musician noted, “Bold, original, clever, and definitely not ‘me-too’ synths, the XW showed that Casio is back in the synth game with a vengeance.”

Casio’s XW-P1 Synthesizer was also nominated for the Best Keyboard and Sound Module of 2012 by The Music & Sound Retailer. At Winter NAMM 2013, The Music & Sound Retailer announced that Casio had been declared an award winner. According to Dan Ferrisi, editor of The Music & Sound Retailer, “the Casio XW-P1 received the award due to the voting of the top music industry retailers making it a very prestigious award to receive.” For this award process, dealers and manufacturers vote for one another based on their respective categories. Casio’s XW-P1 received a great number of endorsements from dealers nationwide.

The XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer is now available at music dealers nationwide for an MSRP of $699.00. To view the XW-P1 review from Electronic Musician, please visit www.emusician.com. To view the XW-P1 review from The Music & Sound Retailer, please visit www.msretailer.com.

For additional information regarding Casio’s portfolio of electronic musical instruments, please visit www.casiomusicgear.com.

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com."

Stunning Roland System 100 Set

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Roland System 101 Keyboard
Roland System 102 Expander
Roland System 103 Mixer
Roland System 104 Sequencer

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2 EMS Synthi AKS Modules - Pitch to Voltage & Random VG

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"This auction is for 2 vintage original EMS modules. Very rare units that used to be sold as accessoires to the Synthi AKS and VCS3 synthesizers but can be used with other (modular) synths and studio environments. Creative tools derived from the infamous Synthi 100 studio synthesizer. These 2 work well and have been gone over by a pro tech about a year ago. Super. Worth to mention is that the front panels have been filed off a few milimeters at the left and right ends. Probably to make them fit in better a rack. As you can see in the pictures this is not visible when rack mounted. The case is included as well as an original EMS connection multi cable to hook it up to your Synthi or VCS3(!)..."

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Novation Bass Station Keyboard

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Roland PG-1000 - Programmer for D-50 and D-550 Synthesizers

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Roland PG-300 - Alpha Juno & MKS-50 Programmer SN 520544

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Roland Juno 60 with Case

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3rd Generation ELKA SYNTHEX with MIDI

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"ELKA SYNTHEX, on-board MIDI sockets, third generation series (the most reliable) + flightcase + manual, in top condition, fully working, used for no more than 60 hours since bought from new, all controls run smoothly, all leds light up, all switches are perfectly responsive. It's a 10/10 Synthex!!!!"

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Yellow Studio Electronics Omega 8 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

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ektron Monomachine SFX-60+ MKII Synthesizer SN I10051077-57

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"The Monomachine SFX-60+ MKII is the ultimate sound generator. Five different synthesis methods plus sequencing make it the mixed martial artist of synthesizers.

Each of the six Monomachine tracks is loaded with sound shaping devices. At your command is a tape style delay, a resonant multi mode filter, a sample rate reducer, a distortion effect, an arpeggiator and no less than three LFO’s – per track. The sound palette is limitless.

Despite the depth of the Monomachine it is very easy to use. Every parameter is close at hand and no confusing menus are in your way. Everything is laid out in a logical and usable manner. This is particularly useful when you perform live and don’t want to press the wrong buttons.

A special MIDI mode gives you control of six dedicated MIDI tracks. Use the versatile arpeggiators and all the other special sequencer features to take MIDI sequencing to the next level. The Monomachine is a given centre piece in any studio.

You can upload your own customized waveforms and use them in the Monomachine environment. This, plus the ability to treat sound incoming through the two external inputs using the special FX machines, makes the Monomachine a sound designer’s dream come true.

The Monomachine SFX-60+ MKII comes equipped with a +Drive by default. With a +Drive there is no risk of running out of storage space. Over 16'000 patterns, 16'000 kits and 8'000 waveforms can be internally stored.

Man and machine have never been closer to each other!

Features

6 track sequencer
5 mono synths
16384 patterns
3072 songs
16384 kits
8192 user waveforms
18 LFO's
6 dedicated MIDI tracks
3 Year warranty"

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Roland TR-707

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SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS Prophet 600

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"The synth has had all key contacts refurbished and a brand new coin style lithium battery added. It also has the latest operating system installed."

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E-Pro Minisynth

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"this auction is for an E-PRO MINISYNTH, a very rare 1 vco monosynth, made in the Netherlands !!
it's a nice little synth with great vintage analog sound - it is in perfect working order and looks great too..."

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Vintage Mini Korg 700s - MiniKorg

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"Sound wise the synth is simply amazing.... very powerful 2 oscillator unit with lots of functions, controls and effects which make up for some crazy effects, screaming leads as well as lovely brass sounds. Add some external effects like delay and reverb and it becomes a monster.... can compare to an Arp Odyssey or Minimoog at times as it is so versatile..."

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