Yamaha CS5 Shots

Nice shot of a Yamaha CS5 and Moog Opus 3. Title link takes you to some more, most of which unfortunately are a bit blurry. But... They are there. This is via Bob on AH.

Sony Block Jam

Update via Paul Maddox on AH:

Flash version you can try out: http://www.sony.net/Fun/SonyDesign/2003/BlockJam/future.html

More info: http://www.csl.sony.co.jp/IL/projects/blockjam/

Don't get too excited. I beleive this is still only a prototype. I remember seeing this a while back on Gizmodo and Engadget. Title link takes you to a bit on it on Sonic State. I just rediscovered it via this VSE post. The following is a link to a video of it. Pretty cool. http://www.csl.sony.co.jp/IL/projects/blockjam/downloads/BlockJam_0.mov.



Via Sonic State:
"Block Jam is a musical interface controlled by the arrangement of 25 tangible blocks. By arranging the blocks musical phrases and sequences are created, allowing multiple users to play and collaborate. The system takes advantage of both graphical and tangible user interfaces. Each block has a visual display and a combination of a gestural input and a click-able input. Each Block metaphorically contains a sound group that can be chosen via the gestural input, the click-able input changes a block functionally. Thus, musically complex and engaging configurations can be rapidly assembled. The tangible nature of the blocks and the intuitive interface promotes face-to-face collaboration, and the presence of the GUI allows for remote collaboration across a network.

By creating both a tangible and a visual language, we are able to create endless meaningful musical structures in a novel and intuitive way that predisposes itself to collaboration and exploration, face to face or via a network, pushing interactive music towards the casual user."

SidStation - New Flickr Shot

Nice close-up of the Elektron SidStation data pad.

Oberhiem Xpander Shots

Oberheim Xpander up on the *bay. Title link takes you to shots saved for posterity.

Terratec Komplexer = Waldorf Micro Q?

Interesting. Komplexer loads Waldorf Micro Q patches. Terratec and Waldorf partnered before Waldorf went out of business, so this makes sense. Via Moogulator (sequencer.de) on this post of Sonic State's the-gas-station. Title link takes you details on KVR.



"Komplexer has eight macro controllers onboard and features three oscillators, two multi-mode filters, four ADSDSR envelopes, three LFOs, and includes the ability to import Waldorf microQ sounds."

Yamaha GX-1 Video Clips

Via AH, Mattias announced some new snippets of video on his Yamaha GX-1 site. Title link takes you there. Enjoy.

If only...

No, it's not. : ( Every now and then I see something I feel compelled to post, even if it isn't a synth, just because it would make for an amazing synth/interface. Well, this thing just popped up on Boing Boing. Man that would be fun. If only it produced some earth rattling bass, LFO filter sweeps, ripping FM... OMG... I think I actaully am a geek. My wife called me one when I asked her to add the Different Skies DVD to my xmas list. She just doesn't understand... : ) Look at that thing!!!

Terretron\\ 505

Via GetLoFi. Circuit bent Roland TR-505. Apologies to those that consider circuit bending on anything but toys blasphemy. The case and aluminum do look impressive. I must say that. Looks like samples are yet to come. Title link takes you to more detail.

Master Hammond B3

This has been making the waves, so I figure I'd put it up as well, just in case you haven't seen it. It's an update the Syntheway's Master Hammond B3 VST. Via Synthtopia; title link takes you there.

Silver Keys

Don't know why I'm posting this, but... I just like those silver keys! Someone ought to make these for a real synth. Via Senso on AH.



Info from auction for when the link goes down (m'kay...):
"Up for auction is a Beautiful Vintage Toy Magnus Organ Mo 320 - we think it srom the '50s. Made in Linden NJ. ABSOLUTELY MINT CONDITION in original box. Its been stored in an attic for many years. We plugged it in and it works perfect and sounds great. Measures 19" wide, 10" deep and 8" high. Kids will like this organ because its not Michael Jacksons'....hi ohhhhh!. "