Soviet Made SIMMONS 2 Ch. Drum Synthesizer?

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"Up for auction is interesting hand made 2 channel analog drum module called - SIMMONS. It was made in eighties in Soviet Union. The title may be was associated with famous Simmons drums or may be the master was copied some Simmons circuits in creation this unit or something like that. As a result we have a black box with two identical channels of analog drum synthesis that sounds very interesting. Control panel parameters - trigger input sensitive, decay, tone sweep, pitch and noise controls for each channel. On the back side - two trigger inputs and line out on a standart 1/4 Jack adapters. The unit runs from standart 9V power adapter/not include/. Both tone generators works great. Noise unfortunately don`t works. But even with not working noise section this is very cool source of various analog drum sounds, bubbles, drones, birds etc..."

Custom Desktop Yamaha Yamaha DX11 Minus Keys

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"Professionally Modified, now a retro Desktop synth Module with sleek wooden sides and back-lit blue display!!!. All the same functionality as the original DX-11 but now in a smaller compact size with great aesthetics!!. Excellent for the computer musician wanting to add an FM synth engine to their setup. In my opinion the DX11 is the best FM synth yamaha ever manufactured. Released in 1988, this keyboard made FM synthesis far easier to understand than earlier yamaha synths (DX7 for example). With it's multi timbral capabilities allowing the user to create 8 completely seperate monophonic synth lines using an external sequencer, equivilent to 8 fully programmable monophonic FM synths in one box!. Many ways of setting the polyphony of the synth (1 sound, 8 note poly). Extensive midi capabillities for the time with built in synth effects such as delay. Multi point envelope and modulation effects, also a socket at the rear for the optional breath controller (BC1). Comes with RAM4 cartridge giving further storage for user sounds and performances..."

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Arp Axxe MKI Model 2313 SN 0303

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Pic of the inside below.

"This unit powers on and does not produce sound. All pcb's are complete, there are no missing parts. 6 sliders shafts are broken. Keyboard needs leveling and new bushings."

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crazy circuit bent noise synth

Published on Apr 1, 2013

"HAND BUILT NOISE MACHINE for sale on ebay"

drmoonstien on eBay (RSS)


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"it makes all kinds off crazy synth sounds glitched out static lasers. beeps bloops whales rises and falls video game chiptune type sounds. scfi experimental stuff really awesome noise maker. it has vco for main pitch 3 octave knobs/mix 3 octaves together for thick sound. this also controls volume. 2 lfo's for modulation. there is also a voltage sag for further mutation. then there is a side chained effect that is kindof a warped envelope follower. that can be blended in with the mix knob. this part has on off big square toggle. pitch cut off seperation/time then it has 3 types of pitch tracking fast short and long. each one has on off and attenuation knob. it has cool leds and a meter that blink and bounce along with the music you make with this machine.( runs on 9v dc neg tip power supply not included.) has 1/4 inch audio output..."

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Carl Oliver - Experiment Seventeen

Published on Apr 1, 2013 Carl Oliver·17 videos

"A Video Series of Short Eurorack Modular Impromptu Experiments and Improvisations."

Mellotron App for iPad: "Super Manetron" In App Store NOW!

Published on Apr 1, 2013 ManetronM400S·17 videos

http://www.insideout.co.jp/apps/

"Super Manetron is the Mellotron for iPhone and iPod touch. Genuine sound sampled from Mellotron M400S (serial number 761) manufactured in the 70's.
The Mellotron is an vintage sampling keyboard by analog tapes. The Mellotron had a strong impact on rock music, becoming a trademark sound of the progressive rock bands.

You can see an internal mechanism (tape running animation) and can enjoy simulation of Mellotron with eyes and an ear.

Features:
- Core MIDI compatible
- 35Kyes of sampled sounds from Mellotron M400S serial number 761 manufactured in the 70's.
- 8 sec PCM full sampling sounds each Key
- Scrollable Keyboard & dual Keyboards with switchable key width
- No loop sounds (real performance feeling)
- Pre-loaded with 7 instruments including Flute, 3violins (Strings), Cello, Oboe, 8-voice Choir, Vibes, Brass
- 7 instrument sounds can be set as the favorite position of A,B,C position on setting screen
- A+B, B+C mix sounds position
- The sound of motor and tape rewind mechanical noise
- Tape running animation
- Pitch control by accelerometer
- Built-in Reverb that simulates spring reverb
- Original sounds source are recorded by 96KHz/24 bits
- Compiled under the supervision of Fumitaka Anzai (Famous vintage keyboard player & collector of Japan)"

iTunes:
Super Manetron : Mellotron Simulator - insideout ltd.
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Introducing the RiffWatch by Sonoma Wire Works

via Sonoma

"What time is it? RiffWatch time!* Sonoma Wire Works is proud to announce RiffWatch, the first multitrack recorder watch ever. With up to 9 minutes of recording time and 14 minutes of standby, RiffWatch makes it possible to record part of a song on the go. Browsing the gorgeous 1" x 1.2" interface is less than impossible with the included MiniatureStylus. Early reviews have been overwhelmingly candid:

'I guess it would be usable if you carry a microscope with you at all times.' - (Name withheld by request)

'It's kinda neat to know it exists.' - Doug Wright, president of Sonoma Wire Works

'If you absolutely have to record something and have no access to a computer, laptop, tablet, phone, or camera, it will do.' - Anonymous customer review

Look for RiffWatch at a store near you!
*RiffWatch does not keep time"

Introducing the Mattson MAXI Modular!

Today marks the six year anniversary of George Mattson deciding to get back into the synth business with the Mattson Mini Modular.   The first public teaser actually went up here on MATRIXSYNTH back on September 15, 2007.  Pictured to the left is a white prototype sitting on top of a Synthesizers.com system from the 2007 PNW Synth Gathering.

As you can guess, people were astounded by the small form factor. Not satisfied with having the smallest format in the modular world, George Mattson has decided it's time to have the largest.  We are talking hardcore BIG with THE FATTEST knobs and jacks you will find on any system.

I had the honor to announce the original Mattson Mini Modular to the world.  I am now proud to present to you his next format, the Mattson MAXI Modular.  Pictured below are the first two modules in the series, the SQ3/6 MONDO Sequencer and the Jet Engine Noise module.  Each module in the series will come in it's own powered cabinet - one module per cabinet. The Noise module can be set to blow dryer modeo for those live hair in the wind moments.  Don't forget the spandex!  Update: George tells me there is a hidden "Popcorn" mode in this dual system.  It plays Gershon Kingsley's synth classic "Popcorn" and doubles as a popcorn maker. The popcorn shoots out of the noise jacks.  You set the fluff, rate, salt, and butter settings with the SQ3/6 sequencer.

Belarussian Nights / Белорусский ночи

"100% Andromeda, except for the linndrum samples. I went for an 80's film score vibe with this one."

NORD WORKSHOP con Federico Solazzo & Paolo Valli

"Un workshop dedicato interamente agli strumenti Nord, tastiere e batteria, con due classi condotte da grandi conoscitori delle inconfondibili rosse… …

> Data: 5 maggio 2013
> Luogo: Percorsi Musicali, Livorno

Iscrizioni e informazioni:
t. 320 85 57 489
noctivagamusica@gmail.com

http://noctivagamusica.wordpress.com/2013/03/01/nord-workshop-livorno-5-maggio-2013/

www.nordkeyboards.com

www.federicosolazzo.com/it

www.paolovalli.net

www.percorsimusicali.net"

Vintage ARP Quartet String Brass Organ Synth

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Presets:
Trombone, Trumpet, Cello, Violin, Percuss, Solo, Organ, Celeste, Piano, & Honky Tonk.

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My first Doepfer... (MK II)

Published on Apr 1, 2013 freelanderride·15 videos

"First try-out with my Doepfer Dark Energy Mark 2 and a little MFB 522 drums.
Both small boxes, but GREAT to hear and to PLAY with.
Its sounds analog's good...

Grtz and enjoy"

Introducing Orphion Editor

Published on Apr 1, 2013 OrphionApp·9 videos

iTunes:
Orphion - Bastus Trump
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Pamela sets the rules

Published on Apr 1, 2013 cane creek·73 videos

Marienberg Modularsystem Synthesizer

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"Marienberg-Modular-System:

Two years old, only little used for demonstrations, very good condition

2 VCOs, 2 VCFs, 2 VCAs, 2 EGs, 2 Attenuators, 2 Mixer, 1 LFO, 1 Multiple, 1 Four Voice Midi-Converter, 1 Power Unit (for 220 Volt), 2 Wooden Cabinets

See it on Music-Exhibition in Frankfurt from 10 to 13 th April Hall 5.1 Position A 58

More Info: www.synmag.de shop (English and German)"

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MFB NANOZWERG ANALOGUE MONOPHONIC SYNTHESIZER SN 11485

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"MFB NanoZwerg Analog Synthesizer. This thing is really a great sounding synth with some very useful features. Aside from being able to pound out gritty, fat basses and ripping leads... you can also turn out some great sounding kick drums and hits thanks to the one-shot mode in the LFO section!"

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KORG GUITAR SYNTHESIZER

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"HAS - FM IN TRIG OUT CV OUT SYNTHE FcM IN CV IN
INPUT VOLUME
TUNE
INTERVAL
PORTAMENTO
VCF fc
ELEC BASS
TUBA
TRUMPET
DISTORTION GUITAR
VIOLIN
FLUTE"

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POLIVOKS (POLYVOX) VINTAGE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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"Polivoks is a duophonic analog synthesizer, with a 49-note (F-E) keyboard. It was made and sold in Russia (then USSR). It features two VCOs, a noise generator, one LFO, a filter (low-pass and bandpass), and two ADSR envelope generators. VCO1 can be cross-modulated by VCO2. Each ADSR can be switched to auto-trigger, each with independent rates.The sound is quite rich and somewhat harsh and aggressive...

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Yamaha DX200 Loop Factory FM Synthesizer SN HM01525

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ROLAND Juno-106 SN 468132 with Blue Hard Case

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ARP Axxe Analog Synthesiser with Original Docs & Manual

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Transcendent 2000 Analog Mono Synth

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"Made by Powertran , a British company in the late 1970s and 80s era, these were 1 vco kit form mono synths. Has in the past been used by artists such as Thomas Dolby, Joy Division / New Order. Raw gritty electronics and of course all analog, not the new tripe today.In real wood chassis, no mods, no rotary dials missing..."

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ROLAND JUPITER 6

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Synchime Clone analog drum synth ** tecbug **

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"CLONE OF A 1980'S ANALOG DRUM SYNTH CALLED A SYNCHIME, OTHERS IN THE SERIES INCLUDE SYNTOM AND SYNBAL. THIS CLONE ALSO HAS A CV INPUT WHICH IS NOT ON THE ORIGINAL SYNCHIME.

THE UNIT A HAS TRIGGER IN, DELAY,LOW FREQ,HI FREQ, LEVEL OUT AND CV IN, ( for connecting an analog sequencer)"

Video at the auction and previously posted here.

Custom Racked Roland Juno-106

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Moog Prodigy (Pre-Production - Prototype) SN DD-08

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ROLAND MC-500 MKII Micro Composer SN 813336

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"The MC-500 is one of the best and reigning stand-alone sequencer and midi recorders around. There's 4-track recording in real or step time and 16 midi channel multitimbrality, a dedicated rhythm track, a built-in 3.5" disk drive with 100,000 note capacity and a large LCD screen. New operating systems including the newer mkII version can be loaded via the disk drive. Editing is intense and precise. The sequencer has 30,000 note capacity, track merging, microscopic editing, quantization and it's relatively simple to use. (1986)

The MC-500mkII was equipped with Turbo software. Now there are 8 tracks of recording, 100,000 note capacity, real-time track muting and more."

Roland RE 201 Space Echo tape delay + original foot switch SN 846602

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How to make a Whitenoise generator on the breadboard

Published on Apr 1, 2013

Tutorial #1
revers npn bias junction

schematics: http://stromakustik.tumblr.com/image/..."

Electro-Harmonix RTG Random Tone Generator

Published on Apr 1, 2013 EHX·156 videos

"EHX RTG Random Tone Generator solo and with other Electro-Harmonix effects"

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Casio PT-30 by S-CAT (Circuit bent)

Published on Apr 1, 2013

17 - MODIFICATIONS

1. Bassline Mute
2. Chord Mute
3. Kick/Tom Mute
4. Snare Mute
5. Hats Mute
6. Bassline Boost
7. Kick/Tom Boost
8. Note Repeater
9. Voice Filters I/II
10. Bassline Volume
11. Kick/Tom Boost
12. Follower I
13. Follower II
14. Chord Volume
15. Chord Ring
16. Accompaniment Filter
17. Pitch modulator

procrastination two

Published on Apr 1, 2013 Todd Barton·101 videos

"sorry for poor flipcam audio -- for better audio go to: http://soundcloud.com/user7621213/
procrastination-two"

Nord Modular G2 - CUCKOO Presets and Doodling

Published on Apr 1, 2013 cuckoomusic·90 videos

"Taking a break and doodling around with my home made cuckoo presets for the Nord Modular G2, Nord's best synth in my opinion. Sorry for sticking mostly to C minor, he he. Was a bit tired ;-)

Oh, and sorry about that out of synch audio at around 15 min! Didn't notice until it was too late!"

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SHARP proximity sensor

Published on Apr 1, 2013 organfairy·369 videos

"Sharp 2D120X is a proximity sensor unit that can be used as it is as an analog interface. The output is a voltage that varies with the distance to any object within the optical line in front of the unit. Contrary to many other optical sensors this one doesn't work by measuring the amount of reflection. Instead it uses the triagulation principle work the angle of reflection is detected - the bigger angle the closer the reflection might be.
I made a little interface with the necessary voltage regulator (it requires 5V and my synthesizer modules runs at 9V) and a DC amplifier.

The music is played on E-mu Pro-formance/1+ piano module, Roland JX-8P synthesizer, Yamaha HE-8 organ, and Roland TR-626 drum machine."

Review: New BOSS SFX Pedal - BS-2

Published on Apr 1, 2013 sonicstate·445 videos

"We review the brand new pedal from Boss, their 101st ever production pedal, and the first in their new SFX range - the BS-2"

Mungo Enterprises g0 Granular Delay Dub

Published on Apr 1, 2013

"Impromptu recording of the g0 granular module operating as a pitch shifting delay."

Mungo Enterprises w0 Arbitrary Quantizer Waveshaper
Published on Apr 1, 2013

"Quick demonstration of some of the lookup table applications of the w0 arbitrary waveform oscillator."

Damn Son! conTRAPtion Turns Any Song Into Trap! New VST Plug-in

Damn Son! conTRAPtion Turns Any Song Into Trap! New VST Plug-in - Dubspot Exclusive
Published on Mar 31, 2013
more info at http://blog.dubspot.com/contraption/

"conTRAPtion is one of the most innovative VSTs to come out in recent memory, a plug-in that can take any song and convert it into trap! Created by Icelandic software company Polarfoils Industries, conTRAPtion combines elements of Southern rap music with EDM synths and sounds.

conTRAPtion opens up new directions in trap music production! This VST is guaranteed to meet the demands of today's DJs and trapaholics everywhere.

Load any song you want and after a brief analysis conTRAPtion slows down the tempo, rolls off the low end and adds distorted 808 kicks. Then it adds syncopated hi-hats alternating between 1/8th-note and 1/16th-note patterns. The final layer is classic trap sounds like gun shots, air horns, explosions, and of course "Damn Son, Where'd You Find This?"

conTRAPtion has multiple settings. If you want a subtle track spin on it, simply apply the first setting SWAG.

If SWAG isn't cutting it and you need to get more hard in the paint, that's what TURNT UP is for.

The next setting, MAYBACH MUSIC, adds flair, snares, and track IDs. And when there's no turning back and you need to turn the trap up to 11, simply apply "Damn Son, Where'd You Find This?"

conTRAPtion also has a "chopped and screwed" feature, simply flip the CHOPPED & SCREWED switch to apply the effect."

Moog Goes Old School with Animoog GSM Edition

via Moog Music on Facebook

"Vintage hardware for your mobile studio."

Update to iPad and iPhone Looper App “Loopy” Brings Loop Effects, New Possibilities for Musical Expression

"Melbourne, Australia, April 1, 2013

Indie developer A Tasty Pixel’s live-looping app 'Loopy' gets an update today that introduces new loop effects. The features lend a new dimension to performances and musical experimentation. Loopy lets musicians and tinkerers alike rapidly build multi-layered musical pieces by recording or importing looped layers of sound.

A Tasty Pixel’s recording and loop-layering iPad and iPhone app Loopy today gets a significant update, bringing loop effects to the app’s already extensive feature set. The new effects, reverse and decay, introduce new possibilities for musical expression and have been the features most frequently requested by users.

'Loopy lets anyone with an iPad or iPhone create music in an exciting and novel way: By recording and looping layers of music,” said A Tasty Pixel founder and developer Michael Tyson. “Both Loopy’s hobbyist and professional users love it for the creativity boost it gives them, and I think they’ll love the things they can do with these new effects.'

Developed by the same developer that produced Audiobus, the revolutionary inter-app audio routing platform, Loopy already works with Audiobus’ large and growing community of apps, allowing users to record and loop instrument and synthesizer apps, or apply an extensive variety of live effects to recordings.

Other features in the new update include a number of new actions that can be toggled by MIDI controllers, several significant improvements to the recording workflow, and enhanced latency compensation.

Loopy HD, the iPad version of the live-looping app, is currently on sale for 50% off.

Device Requirements: iPad, iPhone 3Gs or newer, or 3rd-generation iPod Touch or newer (microphone accessory recommended) running iOS 4.0 or later.

Pricing and Availability: Loopy, the iPhone-only version of the live looper app, is available for $2.99 exclusively through the App Store in the Music category. Loopy HD, the iPad and Universal version of the app, is presently on sale for $3.99 (normally available for $7.99) through the App Store.

About A Tasty Pixel

A Tasty Pixel is on a mission to improve music making on iOS. The co-developer behind revolutionary audio-routing platform Audiobus, A Tasty Pixel relentlessly pursues the very best in user experience and creativity. A Tasty Pixel currently has two iOS apps available on the App Store -- Audiobus and Loopy. A Tasty Pixel products have been extensively featured by Apple and have won awards on several occasions in the prominent iPhone industry competition, Best App Ever Awards, hosted by 148 Apps.

A Tasty Pixel can be found on Facebook and Twitter."

iTunes:
A Tasty Pixel
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New Intellijel Linix Module & Richard Smith Joins the Team

via Intellijel

"Linix is the successor to the now discontinued HexVCA module. It comprises six high quality 2164 based linear VCA circuits with CV attenuation and BIAS control for each channel.

The first five channels normal to a summing amp that feeds the input of sixth channel. This allows you to have voltage control of the master sum.Patching into an individual output channel breaks that channel from the master sum. If the direct output is used for each channel then the sixth channel becomes an additional independent VCA as well (Hex VCA).

Each channel has an led to monitor CV activity.

The SUM output has an additional set of leds to monitor the bipolar state of the final sum and a clip led to monitor the absolute max signal level.

Available very soon!

← Intellijel welcomes Richard Smith of Vancouver BC to the team"

Octave CAT Factory Mods

Full details on Modular Experiments

"This is the first in what will be a series of posts about modifications for the Octave Cat SRM synthesizer. The series will cover some of the original factory mods as well as some that I've done myself. I hope to include enough detailed information to enable anyone else to perform the mods on their Cat SRM."

via Nicholas Keller on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Waldorf Micro-Q Phoenix, #377/500

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Las cosas por la mitad (Unfinished projects 2012)

Las cosas por la mitad (Unfinished projects 2012) from NormanBates on Vimeo.

DIY banana.

Metasonix TM-6 Analog Vacuum-Tube Multimode Filter Pedal

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