Vintage Synthesizer Museum - Highland Park

video upload by mateo

"Visit and learn about the Vintage Synthesizer Museum.
https://vintagesynthesizermuseum.com/"

Also see VINTAGE SYNTHESIZER MUSEUM - Synth Studio Tour

Tucuduino Granular Digital Synth Based on Arduino by Los Aparatos

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Generates pentatonic scales.
Waveform control.
Light sensitive.
Acrylic top
Back cover of mdf


Published on Mar 9, 2018 Mateo Carabajal

"Versión del ya clásico Auduino. Sintetizador granular, con los cinco controles básicos: frecuencia de grano1, frecuencia de grano 2, decaimiento de grano 1, decaimiento de grano 2 y frecuencia de barrido. El control de barrido está afinado en una escala pentatónica en Mi menor. Más info en losaparatos.blogspot.com." (Googlish site here)

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Mutant Modular MM004 - Pheek

Published on Oct 30, 2017 Hexinverter Électronique

"Mutant Modular #4 is from long-time Montreal techno luminary Jean-Patrice Remillard, AKA Pheek. Jean-Patrice has been exploring electronic music since the early 1990s and has been a key player in Montreal’s minimal scene from its very inception. From his early work with Mateo Murphy (Mutant Modular mm002) on Montreal-based label Hautec recordings, to releases on Richie Hawtin's M_nus imprint, France's Telegraph, Denmark's Tic Tac Toe and Germany's Contexterrior, Pheek has developed an unmistakable sound – textural and spatial with a cerebral, experimental soul, and at least one foot always on the dance floor."

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Mutant Modular MM002 - Mateo Murphy

Published on Sep 20, 2017 Hexinverter Électronique

"Mutant Modular #2 is here! Big thanks to Mateo Murphy, stalwart and veteran of the Montreal electronic music scene, who brought his Elektron A4 along and paired it with the Mutant Drums to serve up a hefty slice of hypnotic, dreamy techno with a dark edge.

// Mateo Murphy//

Montréaler Mateo Murphy has clocked nearly 20 years harnessing technology, manning the decks, and releasing dozens of dark, repetitive, rhythmically elegant tracks and remixes – from collaborations with Pheek and Noah Pred to deep, driving cuts on labels such as Tiga’s Turbo and Misstress Barbara’s Relentless.

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Mutant Modular homepage: http://hexinverter.net/mutant-modular"

Bay Area Maker Faire Pics From Oren Levy

Some pics of the recent Bay Area Maker Faire, May 20-22 in San Mateo. Lot's of synth kids! Don't miss the last pic. That smile says it all. :)

These are in via Oren Levy of http://www.auxren.com, maker of The Quill by Tabor.

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SCI Prophet 5 SN 6203 for sale from CAE Sound

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via MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

"Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 for sale from CAE Sound in San Mateo, California, USA. Fully rebuilt keybed, serviced ICs, brand new tantalum & electrolytic capacitors, and the unit has been tuned, cleaned with contact cleaners over every contact surface in the whole thing, and the chassis and wood have been cleaned and serviced as well.

We are a former SCI warrantee authorized service center, and this unit is in tip-top shape. We used only the highest quality replacement parts for the Prophet because we know how much their owners love them. We love em too. Thats why we are so proud to offer the unit for sale!"

PAIA 4700 J ANALOG SYNTHESIZER with Programming Tape Cassettes

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Anyone know how the cassettes work?

"PAIA 4700 MODEL J MODULAR ANALOG SYNTHESIZER VINTAGE SYNTH

with Programming Cassettes and Original Invoice dated 1978.

Mod List:
4712 Reverb
4720 VCO
4720 VCO
4730 VCF
8780 Equally Tempered A/D converter
8781 QuASH
8781 QuASH
4710 Balanced Modulator
4761 Wing

4710 Balanced Modulator
4710 Balanced Modulator
4720 VCO
4711 4/2 Mixer
4761 Wing
4771 Regulated Power
4740 Envelope Generator
xxxx Non-Paia? Control Oscillator

Cassette list:
Pink Freud 8700 Set
Shazam 0.1
PAIA Demo - A
PAIA Demo Side B
O-Glide
Pink Freud
SEQUE 1.0
ECHO, Pink Tunes, SEQUE 1.0
ECHO, Pink Tunes, Seque 1.0
SEQUE 1.0

Most of the modules were serviced at the end of 2012 by CAE in San Mateo with the exception of the Quash's and the keyboard.

The keyboard and the programming were never used and it is unsure if they work. However we were able to get the digital read-out to count. The rest of the modules worked at the end of 2012 but because of the vintage and delicate nature of the PAIA, it is not guaranteed that they are still working."

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Kraft test drummie & Robert Plant Touch Interface

Kraft test drummie & Robert Plant from NormanBates on Vimeo.

"Un juguete con 4 sonidos de batería circuitbendeado (?) con pote en lugar de resistencia y con los botones disparados por el contacto de antenas de auto sobre esponjas de metal -la idea de ese reemplazo de botones es del gran Mateo Carabajal- + 555 oscilador -del estilo del drawdio- ejecutado en una Plectranthus australis (aka dólar)

Circuitbended toy with 4 drum sounds, changed the buttons contacts to car antenna and metal sponges -the idea is from Mateo Carabajal- playing along with a 555 osc -drawdio style- on a Plectranthus australis (aka dollar plant)"

You can find additional pics here.

COMDYNA LGP-20 Analog Computing System

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As always, the seller's description:
"This machine is a combination of two Comdyna GP-10 analog computers and a MicroHybrid I digital control and interface system. It is one of only 20 made for the US Navy for use in their control laboratory schools. It offers 20 Operational Amplifiers, multipliers, coefficient setting pots, etc etc. The MicroHybrid has comparators, two counters, and I/O facilities for controlling the two GP-10 machines. The Operator's and Maintenance Manual, as well as various descriptive brochures, are included. It is assumed you have a basic familiarity with analog computation techniques, and the proper math backround to be able to set up the programming.

I purchased this machine some years ago for use in experimental music synthesis and composing. It was to be an expansion of my Comdyna GP-6 machine (which I am using currently). It was purchased in the condition shown and described below. My music research has branched out into other channels, so this Computer is not going to be used for the original purpose. Time to get it out of storage in into use!

This LGP-20 apparently had it's control panel broken at some point in it's life, and another LGP panel was provided. The replacement panel was cut out of a machine, and has a power transformer and the external sockets, as well as a connector for the regulator board attached. These parts are also on the main machine. The control panel harness must be spliced into the existing wiring. The main machine harness has bits and pieces of the switches, etc still attached. The clean-up and splicing job should take about an hour for a competent tech to perform.

The Power Supply regulator board is missing. There are three main options:
1. If one is still available from Comdyna, purchase it. Even a 'blank' board can then be easily populated.
2. Make a new board. All parts are common and are instantly available from Mouser, Digikey, etc,. The complete schematics and layout is in the Manual.
3. Operate the System using external power supplies - plus/minus 15VDC, plus/minus 10VDC (well regulated) and plus 5VDC for the MicroHybrid is required. Current is an amp or two, and there are many supplies which will do the job.

I have recently powered up the MicroHybrid portion of the System and it appears to be working as it should.

If you are experienced in basic electronic-technician level work, or can enlist the services of someone who is, restoring this machine will be easy. I just have too many other projects currently to allow the luxury of time needed for it." This one in via Brian Kehew.

Update via dkelvey in the comments: I have a LGP-20 that is working. I just this last weekend had it doing spyrogrphs at the Maker Fair in San Mateo, CA. I can assist in connecting the wires by giving someone a point to point listing. I'd be most interested in a copy of the LGP-20 manual though. That I don't have. See a quick flash of my machine and output at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDnIGM-J4Os [comes in at 1:30]
Dwight "

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Moog Musonics Minimoog Model D

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"vintage muSonics Moog Minimoog. This is the chance you've been waiting for! If you don't know about the Musonics version, they were a very early version of the Minimoog, built after RA moog but still before the more common Moog Music. The musonics version is considered the best sounding version of the Minimoog ever made, with very raw analog sound, and I believe there are less than 100 in existence. In addition, there is a rare cv input board installed by CAE Sound (in San Mateo) giving you CV input (you can see the jack near the serial number on the back of the synth). This one is in incredible shape, with original oscillator boards, and cosmetically overall very clean with only minor imperfections."

Update via Essex Soundlab in the comments: "Apparently it's the 242nd MiniMoog ever built. I found more information on this unit and its refurb here: http://svsynthesis.blogspot.com/..."

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Rare Moog Musonics Minimoog Model D

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"If you don't know about the Musonics version, they were a very early version of the Minimoog, built after RA moog but still before the more common Moog Music. The musonics version is considered the best sounding version of the Minimoog ever made, with very raw analog sound, and I believe there are less than 100 in existence. In addition, there is a rare cv input board installed by CAE Sound (in San Mateo) giving you CV input (you can see the jack near the serial number on the back of the synth)."

This one had a BIN of US $8,299.00 but did not sell.

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Dr. Who Theme Goes Tesla

Tesla Coils - Arc Attack - Doctor Who Theme Song - Makers Faire 2010 - San Mateo - No. 1

YouTube via wshsbro — May 23, 2010 — "ArcAttack employs a unique DJ set up of their own creation to generate an 'electrifying' audio visual performance. The HVDJ pumps music through a PA system while two specially designed DRSSTC's (Dual-Resonant Solid State Tesla Coils) act as separate synchronized instruments. These high tech machines produce an electrical arc similar to a continuous lightning bolt and put out a crisply distorted square wave sound reminiscent of the early days of synthesizers. i filmed this video @ makers faire san mateo expo center.... web site: http://www.arcattack.com"

Switch Riot on the Tesla Coil - Maker Fair 2010

"searcher938 — May 22, 2010 — Maker's fair 2010 tesla coil presentation. Arc attack (http://www.arcattack.com/) showed off some tunes with there tesla coils at this years makers fair event in San Mateo California."

This one in via thehollowhearts.com