Walking on the Clouds ;)

Published on Dec 28, 2015 Alba Ecstasy

"This video is about Clouds. This famous (sorry about the first typo - geeez) texture synthesiser.
You don’t even need a serious audio input to feed it, because it’s capable of amazing this by itself. Still:

I used the self oscillation of Ripples to generate the sound, where Cutoff is modulated by Z3000 as LFO with square and Resonance with sawtooth.

The sine of Z3000 is also feeding the FM of Ripples.

I used BP2 and LP4 to feed (through the DVCA) Clouds’ inputs.

Doepfer’s gate, through MFB ADSR is controlling Freeze and Position.
Doepfer’s CV out is controlling the Clouds’ Pitch.

LFO Z3000’s sine to Clouds’ Texture and triangle to Density.
Recorded in Logic Pro."

soundmachines Eurorack at Musikmesse 2015 - Let's get drunk! #TTNM

Published on Apr 15, 2015 The Tuesday Night Machines

That is not a typo in the title. Think of the testing that went into the new module.

"Italian Eurorack Modular Synth maker soundmachines brought some fun prototypes to Musikmesse 2015. One of them converts your breath's alcohol content into control voltage. Surely a hit at parties!

New Eurorack modules:
- Breathalizer drunkenness to CV converter
- Heartrate to CV converter
- DC1Drumcomputer Trigger sequencer"

Roland Roland SH-1 OVER LORD Circuit Board

via Mike at Thesis Audio Service

"Showing a typo on the overload circuit board inside a Roland SH-1 that we are restoring for a customer. I'm sure the Overlord would be pleased."

Note the space between OVER and LORD, hence the typo in the title of this post.  Maybe Roland meant if an overload happens here it's all over, synth lord.

XILS 4 first look - VCS4 soft synth

Published on Oct 1, 2014 keyboardmag1

"XILS 4 first look - VCS3 soft synth"

Update: looks like this is the VCS4. Typo in the video title & Description.

Original Vintage Farfisa Syntorchestra Service Manual

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via this auction

"The Farfisa Syntorchestra is as rare as can be. This Service Manual is in English AND Itallian, loaded with images, schematics, component layouts, diagnostics, calibration routines, etc. A handful of markings appear to be typo corrections, but it's virtually marking- free. 34 pages plus cover."

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EMS SYNTHI Styled Analogue Mystery Modular Synth Keyboard

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via this auction

"Here we have for sale my mystery machine. Bought this in 1982 from a secondhand shop in Manchester. I've been told its either an electronics magazine project from the late 70's (elektor or eti maybe) or an attempt at a synthi clone. Everything DID work fine on it back in the day and it really was an unusual synth (in a good way!!!) but there has always been an issue with the power supply (it worked but there is a rather ominous warning on the synth saying it will short out if rear panel is closed and let's just say I've left it open!). Not been used since 1988 though when I lost the pins for the patchbays (and accumulated many other synths). So, definitely sold as seen and will make an excellent project for someone and you can definitely say you own a unique piece!"

Update: Typo in title updated. Originally had EMW instead of EMS.

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Emu EML Modules?

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via this auction which mentions EML.  I'm guessing this is just a typo or mistake. I don't recall if EML worked with Emu on any modules back then.  If you know feel free to comment or send me an email.  As for design, these are clearly E-mu modular modules.  Via the listing:  "Some vintage 1970's components modules to perhaps a vintage synthesizer or sequencer? I have some paper work that I acquired with these parts. View the photos and judge what I have for yourself. I have no idea if these parts will work or not. Selling as is as found. Pick up only."

Some nice pics of the inside/backside including power supply.

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X1L3 - circuit bent - synth mod - Yamaha RX17

Published on Jun 9, 2013 manufacturedZ3R0·94 videos

"Lovely typo in the header. It is in fact a synthacon filter. That's what happens when you make videos at 4am.......

Another 80's drum machine fitted with an analogue filter, digital delay and a proco rat distortion circuit."


X1L3 on eBay (RSS)

MIDIbox SammichSID Patch Demo

Published on Dec 19, 2012 by piamuk

"TITLE TYPO: It's 2 6851 SID Chips. Oops.

Demo of most of the stock patches. The Right Channel SID has a dead Oscillator (OSC 1), so the patches are not going to sound exact, but close enough. Couple of things to note, the loud pop when changing patches is the nature of the beast. Also the VCA bleed is inherent in all SID chips.

Effects used: Electro Harmonix Cathedral, Moog Moogerfooger MF-104M Analog Delay.

PSP Vintage Warmer V2 Compressor on Master Channel at mixdown."

KORG X-911 SN 888825

via this auction
awakewalk (RSS)

The listing states SN 271228, but if you look at the bottom pic, you'll see 888825. This is a dealer, so I'm guessing this is just a typo.

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Roland Jupiter 8 Vintage Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

See Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS) for more.

SN 151383

"Roland Jupiter 8 Vintage Analog Synthesizer Mod with Interface."

Update: Clavitron Interface? Anyone know what this is? No mention of a Clavitron on http://120years.net/

Update: it could be a typo for the Clavitar. Credit goes to Michael Junck on FB on this one.

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Moog CP-251 Sealed in Box

via this auction

SN 1786 - looks like there was a typo with 1785 originally.

See Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS) for more.

Vintage Steiner Parker Synthacon

via this auction

"The year, 1971, 16 years old from Japan, on a trip to NYC.Walk into Manny's Music in Manhattan. Excited that I'm getting my first "real" guitar, a new Gibson Les Paul Deluxe ( still have it!! finish is cracking nicely!!). Strange keyboard with a ton of switches catches my eye. Way cooler than the Mini-Moog I had seen before. My Dad, being cool that he is, urges me to check it out. Makes all kinds of weird noises. Gotta have it!!! Wow everybody back home, groove to Walter Carlos, pre Wendy, Morton Subotnick, etc. Awesome tones and crashes when I intertwine the oscillators, envelope generators, VC filters. Many a stoned headphone journeys taken. 2010, Synth hasn't seen the light of day in 30 years, packed away the whole time. Plug it in, move around the oscillators, and BAM, wacka-wacka memories!!!!!! I have no use for it now.But I know that it'll make someone's fantasy come true!!! The workout.... Every switch works, every knob works, every key works in tune ( all keys are uniformly stiff. they will need to be re-conditioned.. felt?) As you can see, no dings, a little dusty. This machine has never been played outside. Never been onstage like my Paul. Just in great condition for its age. Let me know how you would like it wrapped for shipment. Merry Christmas!!!!"

Update via Micke in the comments: "The Synthacon first appeared in 1975 so there's no way the seller could've bought it back in 1971. It's obviosly a typo.

Much more interesting than DM's use of this synthesizer is, in my opinion, its use on the Apocalypse Now soundtrack (1979). The Steiner EVI, synthasystem modular and double-synthacon are all over the score."

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ipad meets uw part 1

YouTube via erasemusic — June 08, 2010 — "running the app ssquares thru the machinedrum, resampling it and generally messing about."
I'm not seeing "ssquares" on iTunes. Typo?

Update via Pea in the comments: "It's called sound squares, cool app!"

You can find it on iTunes here:

Unusual DIY Synths by Kaufmann

flo kaufmann shows his "satrap activ" portable analog synthesizer made out of a vacuum cleaner

YouTube via elmzki

"The "satrap activ" is a old vacuum cleaner from the 70ies, converted into an analog synthesizer.
It contains 2 cmos based VCO's , a Moog ladder filter, a 555 based ADSR, a cmos based 8 step sequencer, a PIC based vc to midi interface and a PIC based auto trigger unit.
There are 4 tunable knobs on top, mostly to play bass-lines, and 2 conductable wires, which act as voltage dividers to generate variable tones. the wires do not vibrate. so it is not a cord instrument. satrap activ can also control other synthesizers either by midi or cv/gate interface.
check out some other projects on:
http://www.floka.com/bricol.html"

flo kaufmann presents his "FLooper" a multi-channel 8bit sound looper without a microcontroller


"The "FLooper" is a 8bit , multi-channel sound looper.
Here you can see the very early 4 channel prototype.
The sound is sampled by 8bit ADC with samplerates up to 200k and stored into a SRAM.
Because of the 8bit design you get very punchy sound. very similar to an old analog tape loop. some background noise as well.
In contrast to most other loopers you have totally independant channels and you can change the speed, volume, mute or reset to start point for every channel.
As long as you dont do anything sound is repeatet forever similar to a tape loop. if you press the record button of a certain channel it starts recording sound at that positiion.
On 2 channels there are steiner-parker voltage controlled filters in series.
I redesigned the FLooper and made some PCB's and the whole project will be open-source very soon.
check www.floka.com"

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Jagmaster through Roland RS09 Chorus and Filter

YouTube via electricpony
"The Roland RS09 has an Ext. input to run anything through the chorus or filter. Sounds pretty nice. 1997 CIJ Squier Jagmaster."

Roland RS09 Analog Strings Organ Synthesizer

"Made 1979-1980, very simple organ/string synthesizer.

*Had a typo about the Raw mode, replace 'strings' with 'organ'.

I also noticed that it's hard to appreciate the sound differences between OUTPUT and RAW in the video, which is unfortunate, because I really think it's night and day.

If anyone wants the manual for this in PDF leave me your email in a message and I'll send it to you."

Don Martin Moog Modules

images via this auction

The infamous Don Martin Moog modular. For those that do not know the story, Don Martin obtained the rights to the MOOG name after the company went under and while Bob Moog was doing business as Big Briar. Bob Moog eventually won his name back, but not without having to fight for it. You can see a letter from Bob regarding the name in this post. Be sure to click on the Donimoog or Don Martin link at the bottom of this post for more. The "Donimoog" refered to the Don Martin Minimoog. You can see some in the prior posts.
The modules in these auctions are an interesting bit of synth history.

Modules listed (note the first 901A nd 910 power supply are genuine RA Moog):

1 x '71 Moog Modular 901A Osc Controller Module
1 x RA MOOG 910 power supply
2 x MOOG 901A / Don Martin 9501B
2 x MOOG 911 / Don Martin 9511
1 x MOOG 902 / Don Martin 9502
1 x MOOG 904A / Don Martin 9504A

Note the Don Martin modules added the 5 after the 9. Also note the 901A is a 9501B? Not sure if that was a typo in the auction or the correct labeling per Don Martin.

Cat Stevens ~ Was Dog a Doughnut 1977 Disco Purrfection Version

video upload by DJDiscoCat

Cat Stevens goes electro. 1977

via Wikipedia: "# Cat Stevens - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, steel guitar, classical guitar, lead guitar, ovation guitar, epiphone casino, guitar synthesizer, bouzouki, keyboards, acoustic piano, piano, celesta, harpsichord, wurlitzer electric piano, fender rhodes, polymoog, moog synthesizer, minimoog, arp string synthesizer, electric harpsichord, yahama cs-80, sequencer, drums, percussion, harmonica, strings, brass, arrangements, vocals"

Update via Micke in the comments: "*CS-80* is a typo I think, it should read GX-1. The album was recorded in March '77 and that's a bit too early for the CS-80 unless they had access to the prototype or a pre-production unit."

"Slip" - Sebastien Leger Remix ("MASCHINE" vs "TRAKTOR") LIVE

YouTube via massivebeatzz
"Live re-tweak of Sebastian Leger's SLIP. Massivebeatz mixes on Native Instruments' TRAKTOR, MASCHINE as well as Jomox's xBase 09 and Roland 09.
(our apologies for a S. Leger typo in the credits)"

Rare Moog Macromoog

See the reference to the Macromoog in this post. I originally thought it might have been a typo for Micromoog as there is no Macromoog. It turns out it actually is a rare prototype Macromoog. Comments disabled here to keep them there.