"Electronic Music Book. The Development and Practice of Electronic Music by John H. Appleton and Ronald C. Perera. Copyright 1975. Has 384 pages, tons of information. This book is rare, hard cover, with dust cover, not a library copy. Hard cover in very good condition with dust cover in fair condition. This book belongs in a comprehensive electronic music book library. Time keeps on slipping into the future."
The Sequential Take 5 desktop module brings the legendary Prophet-5 sound to your mix, featuring the analog oscillators and filter that transformed electronic music. Compact and powerful, it fits seamlessly into any studio and is easy to transport for live performances. Modern effects and a powerful modulation matrix deliver sounds to transport you.
Soundtrack exclusively by Take 5. Yes, even the drums! Composed by Peter Dyer.
"The Take 5 and Teo-5 from Sequential and Oberheim make fantastic desktop units. They feel like they were made for this form factor - no compromises, simply great sounding synths in a high quality enclosure. The keyboard versions may have felt lacking in keys (even though they have a great keybed) - just a bit too short for some. I found it was quite handy having one that could fit on my rack! But with these the only decision you have to make is which one is best for you.
Luckily I'm here to confuse you further (they both sound great)! The decision will be whether you prefer the Oberheim or Sequential style of VCO programming, the filters, and the X-Mod/FM. And these just so happen to be the bits I look at in this :)"
0:00 Whoo Hoo!!
2:36 The Hardware
4:37 Quick Overview - What Are They?
6:58 Oscillators
10:20 Sync
12:31 Filters
21:08 X-Mod/FM
Press release follows:
Take Your Music to the Next Level with the Sequential Take 5 Desktop Module
San Francisco, CA – [July 1, 2025] – Sequential, a leading innovator in synthesizer technology, today announced the release of the Take 5 Desktop Module, bringing their legendary analog sound to a more compact and accessible form-factor.
Building on the success of the Take 5 keyboard, the desktop module offers the same powerful analog oscillators and filters that capture the iconic warmth and depth of the Prophet-5, enhanced with modern modulation and digital effects. The module delivers this sought-after sound in a space-saving design, perfect for studio setups and live performances where portability and efficiency are paramount.
"Ever since we launched the Take 5 keyboard, we’ve gotten repeated requests for a desktop module version, " says CEO David Gibbons. "And more recently, it seems that modules have really shot up in popularity. So, we're very excited to offer the Take 5 sound in a format that everyone seems to want."
The Take 5 Desktop Module provides the same hands-on, knob-based experience as its keyboard counterpart, allowing for intuitive sound design and real-time parameter adjustments. Users can delve deep into sound creation with controls that are simple and direct, making it fast and easy to polish your sound.
This synth fits perfectly in smaller studio or bedroom setups, and is easy to transport for live gigs, positioning The Take 5 desktop module to bring its signature Sequential sound to a wider audience than ever before. It's an instrument designed to make life easier and streamline the journey to making music and having fun.
The Take 5 desktop module is available now, with a US MAP price of $1,399.
"The TEO-5 desktop module delivers the same signature sounds and synthesis features as its acclaimed keyboard counterpart. With genuine analog oscillators, the Oberheim SEM™ filter, and an intuitive knob-based interface, it fits seamlessly into your setup, offering powerful, hands-on control in an even more compact size.
Compact Creativity: Redefine Your Studio with the TEO-5 desktop
San Francisco, CA – [July 1, 2025] – Oberheim is proud to announce the release of the TEO-5 desktop module, a compact yet powerful addition to their venerated line of synthesizers. Designed for musicians and producers who want the iconic Oberheim sound in a space-saving format, the TEO-5 desktop module delivers all the same signature sounds and synthesis features as its sibling, the acclaimed TEO-5 keyboard.
TEO-5 boasts genuine analog oscillators and the legendary SEM™ multimode filter, allowing users to recreate the classic Oberheim sounds that have shaped decades of music. With extensive modulations, including linear, through-zero FM, and modern effects, the TEO-5 desktop module offers new sonic frontiers to explore.
The intuitive knob-based experience of its keyboard counterpart is also carried over into the TEO-5 desktop module. And all synthesis features are still easily accessible from the top panel, allowing users to make the real-time adjustments needed to fine-tune their sound with ease. This hands-on approach ensures that musicians can quickly dial in the perfect Oberheim tone for their music.
Ideal for synthesists with limited studio space, the TEO-5 desktop module provides all the exceptional presets and sonic control of the keyboard version in a footprint that's less than half the size. This compact design allows the TEO-5 desktop module to fit seamlessly into any creative workflow, making it a versatile addition to any setup.
“The meaning of the word ‘module’ has changed quite a bit since I first designed my Synthesizer Expansion Module or SEM back in 1974,” said Tom Oberheim. “But even back then, musicians appreciated getting tons of great sounds in a compact package. The TEO-5 keyboard has already gone farther and wider than SEM, and I’m excited to see this desktop module version introduce even more people to the magic.”
The TEO-5 desktop module is available now, with a US MAP price of $1,399.
"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-h*ted audio tools. Arturia doesn’t get enough credit for creating what is probably THE most relevant analog poly of the 21st Century, the Arturia Polybrute .
Today, however, we are going to talk about its similarly oversized, far less universally acclaimed and much more archaic cousin, the 2017 Matrixbrute WHICH didn't age so well.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro tune 00:44 Overview Matrix Brute 01:17 Oscillator Section 01:57 Filter Section ( Steiner-Parker & Moog Filter ) 02:47 Oscillator Bleed, additional Filter Features 03:17 Envelopes, LFOs 03:29 Analog FX Section 03:54 Modulation Matrix 04:46 Preset Selection, Sequencer, Arpeggiator 05:18 What else? (Connectivity, Pricing, MatrixBrute Noir , Thanks) 06:02 H*te Screen 06:25 Jam 1 ( Techno ) 07:21 Jam 2 ( Industrial ) 08:23 Finale ( Fast Techno ) 08:51 Verdict 09:59 Bloopers 10:21 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout"
"Yamaha DD-6 1989 drum machine featuring a 17-point modulation patch bay and pitch controller. The unit also includes an externally connected joystick module for manual activation of four additional modulation effects which are also combined on the diagonal axes for further processing options. Two latching/ momentary pre-set effect switches are also featured on this unit.
These custom modifications unlock an array of original sounds and rhythmic variations; making a single connection on the patch matrix can dramatically alter the output but applying multiple connections produces an increasingly complex, sometimes aleatoric range of reversed, tonal, bit crushed, flanged, distorted, aliasing and delayed sounds, additional accents, rhythmic patterns and digital noise. Additionally, the five included patch cables can be stacked for further sonic manipulation.
The patch bay and joystick affect the 100 tempo adjustable onboard rhythms and the velocity sensitive drum pads. The unit functions as normal when the patch bay is not implemented.
Mains (9- 12v DC) and battery powered (6 x AA), features a 1/4" output, no onboard speaker.
"Yamaha FVX-1 - Mint Condition, Original Box, Fully Tested
For sale is a mint Yamaha FVX-1 vocal effects processor. An increasingly hard-to-find gem from the late ’80s/early ’90s. This unit has lived its entire life in a box, in a smoke-free environment, shows virtually no cosmetic wear, and functions 100 % as intended.
Highlights
Condition: Mint. No damage, rack rash, or faded lettering Functionality: Every function, button, display segment, MIDI port, and audio I/O has been tested and works flawlessly. Includes: Original factory box with internal foam inserts (a collector’s bonus) Power: 230 V EU model (step-down transformer required in 100–120 V regions) Shipping: I pack to survive world tours—double-boxed, fully insured, and try to ship within 48 h This is the cleanest FVX-1 I’ve seen in years; perfect for serious collectors or anyone who wants classic Yamaha formant-shifting and vocoder textures without hunting down spare parts."
"I try to turn the Yamaha #EX5 's 'Water' effect into a guitar pedal using the #HotHouse pedal, #plugdata, and the EX5's manual.
Table of contents:
00:00 introduction / water effect example 00:32 what was FDSP? 01:48 examining the "water" effect and digital waveguide synthesis 02:22 example patch: "Asian Rain" 02:38 but... that's brilliant! 04:50 quick recap: plugdata principles 05:27 adding all modules step-by-step: noise 05:48 resonant filters recap 06:20 how to build a sample-and-hold lfo in puredata 07:04 a big bang theory 07:37 resonant band pass filter 1, and controlling it with the sample-and-hold lfo 07:59 wait, ... what? 08:44 mathematical operations in plugdata (multiplier) 09:16 transmitting numbers with float objects and bangs 09:37 a first result! 09:50 resonant band pass filter 2 and audio input/output 10:25 resonant band pass filter 3 and high pass filter 1 10:45 envelope follower for the audio input, and some math to make it work 12:11 abs object 12:24 building a recursive delay with delwrite and vd~ 14:00 some fine tuning (adjust cutoff frequencies, resonance and volumes) 14:54 audio example 15:00 compile it and install it on the HotHouse pedal! 15:38 debugging (warning, unpleasant noises) 16:27 outlook, demo of progress so far 17:55 bye
Links: Plugdata https://plugdata.org/ Pure Data https://puredata.info/ Hothouse Pedal https://clevelandmusicco.com/hothouse... Electrosmith Daisy Seed: https://electro-smith.com/products/da... Hothouse examples https://github.com/clevelandmusicco/H... Visual Studio Code https://code.visualstudio.com/ Zadig https://zadig.akeo.ie/
"Following the success of Ambient Ø, we’re introducing ‘LIVEN Evoke’ — a new category of ambient music box that blends acoustic-inspired synthesis with hypnotic granular textures.
‘Evoke’ builds on the emotional soundscape tradition we pioneered, offering A creators a deeply expressive tool for composing cinematic ambient and post-classical music."
MSRP: US: $239 UK: £229 (incl. VAT) AU: AU$399 (incl. GST) CA: CA$329
First Batch: 100 units — Shipping Starts from June 30. Check with dealers on the right for availability.
Additional Details:
■ Nostalgia-Evoking Ambient Music Box Timelessly interwoven with synthesized acoustic instruments and a hypnotic granular effect.
■ Acoustronic Flux Oscillator New synth engine that turns acoustic-instrument essence into a unique 'acoustronic' sound.
■ Grain FX: Musical Granular Effect Micro-grain slicing transforms phrases into musical glitches and evolving textures.
■ Dense & Multi-Dimensional Reverb 10 diverse reverbs—including the veiled ambience 'Mirage'—for deep atmospheres.
■ All-in-One 4-Track Sequencer LIVEN’s signature 4 -track sequencer, known for recording performances and sound changes.
Here you will find all what you need to transform your Guitar & Synth into a galactic machine!
Silky choruses, wide choruses, enchancers
Phaser & Flanger movements
Special effects - vowel, ring mod, side chain, gate sequences
Swells & String Machine fx
Various movements (thanks to LFO & Envelope inside)
All 40 presets are modeled as insert type fx & will work with your H9 if you are having MAX version or Modfactor pedal.
Moog Messenger,
Euro Rat by FunQuf,
Bode Frequency Shifter ,
ADDAC 301 Floor Controller,
Boss EV 30,
Arturia Minifreak V4 ,
Roland J6,(low drone)
Conductive Labs, NDLR V 2,
Eventide H 90,
Strymon Big Sky MX,controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
Dorian Scale,
mackie the mixer,
Friday 13.06.2024
video # 2539
Arturia Minifreak V4 ,Vocoder,
Sennheiser MD 441,(doesn't work direct to minifreak),
Art OPL , Tube Mic Preamp,( to Minifreak line in),
Doepfer R2m ,2x,
Mutable Instuments, Midipal, 2x,
Roland Aira J6,low drone,
Eventide H 90,
Strymon Big Sky MX,controlled by,
ATO Faderbank 16 n , with Midi CC,
aeolian scale
07.06.2024
video # 2536
This appears to be the first post to feature DIGIAC.
"This was originally a logic trainer for education but I re-purposed it as a logic source to experiment with hybrid analog/digital modular music synthesizers. I'm selling it because I no longer have a modular synth to use it with. It has been rebuilt with all new electrolytic capacitors, I/O switches and blue LEDs. Included is an assortment of multicolor patch cables that I made up with silicone jacketed wire and gold plated 2.5mm banana plugs. Mounted in a wooden enclosure it is self contained with a built-in power supply & clock generator. Size is 19"W X 17.5 "H so it fits nicely in a 19" rack 10U space. I setup a demo video of a dual decade up counter.
Logic modules included:16x JK flip flops, numeric keypad, multiple AND/NAND/OR/NOR/XOR gates, full adder, D/A converter, 1k bit addressable memory, comparator, one shot multivibrator, schmitt triggered buffer, 60Hz clock, dual seven segment decimal display, other miscellaneous functions including four I/O switches and a patchable 16 pin IC socket (nice if you want to add an additional IC or an interface cable).
Cosmetic condition: Fair to good with some scratches on the panel and damage to the wooden enclosure (see pictures).
Power source: 120VAC Logic family: 7400 series 5V TTL"
"In this video the audiovisual synthesizer SILHOUETTE SPORT generates sequences and sound by transforming visual shapes put on the lighttable (streamed by the internal camera).
Visit SILHOUETTE at Superbooth 25: Booth H 195"
"In this video you hear+see the otpical sound synthesizer SILEHOUETT EINS doing a howling-noisy-orchestral-chaos soundscape. Melodies + Notes are beeing played with the traditional keyboard and by selecting mosaique style visuals, thart create overtones for simple mathematical-physical reasons.
Visit SILHOUETTE at Superbooth 25 (booth H-195)"
"Here's a sound made with SILHOUETTE Sport using a small movie sequence
(with curtain structure) and the visual sequencer function.
Visit SILHOUETTE at Superbooth 25: Booth H 195."
