MATRIXSYNTH

The Dexter

Follow up to the Lemur. Title link takes you to the article on CDM.

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Anyware Instruments Clox Box pictured.

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Via sequencer.de

Japanese hand-made Dico MULTI BAND STEREO FILTER

flickr by rbdx.

"SAB did this superb stereo filter, [link]"

Yusynth Gate Delay in Frac-Rack by Suit and Tie Guy

Title link takes you to a shot of the front pulled via this auction. Note that Suit and Tie Guy made this based on the Yusynth design.

"this is a dual gate delay for Frac-Rack systems. it delays the start, but not the end, of a gate (or "v-trig") signal for up to more than ten seconds. it has two channels with a link switch, and a purple LED indicator for each channel's output. there is also a "slew output" on each channel which gives a simple AS envelope whose attack time corresponds to the gate delay time. this module uses Switchcraft model 41 jacks, which i happen to think are very nice. details on the freeware version of this module are at the designer's website."

via Suit and Tie Guy.

Fairlight Series III & MFX

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

Details:
"Offered for sale is a very rare fully functional vintage rack-mount Fairlight CMI III computerised musical instrument workstation in excellent condition. Also fitted is Fairlight MFX2 capability, which adds a 24 track direct to disc recorder / editor. The system is a late model, and as such has the latest and best in technical innovations, whilst still retaining the classic legendary sound of the CMI.

The system has 16 voices, 16 Mbytes RAM, colour graphics card, digital sampler and 24 output router. It also comes with the later MFX alpha-numeric keyboard, and a proper weighted action music keyboard. A 15” LCD screen (not the one illustrated) is included. There are two 4 Gbyte hard discs, one empty for disc recording, and one full of the following libraries:
Complete Fairlight library, Prosonus Strings, Brass, Percussion, Sound Genesis strings, plus many libraries collected over the last 20 years dealing with top producers and musicians. These include libraries from: Pet Shop Boys, Trevor Horn, Hans Zimmer, Frankie goes to Hollywood, Art of Noise and many, many others. The complete Fairlight IIX library is also included.

The system will be serviced, have a full set of manuals (including a very rare service manual), all leads, latest firmware, and come with 3 months warranty. It is currently in an 18U rack, but can be dismantled for ease of shipment. In this case each module is professionally packed by first wrapping the part in polythene, placing it in a larger container which is filled with liquid foam (see photo). Once set, this provides superb protection.

Please note you’ll see other Fairlight systems advertised on ebay, and many will less expensive. However, do some research before you buy. What may look like a bargain might not look so appealing when its obsolete parts finally give up. I have been involved in re-building Fairlight CMIs for over 25 years, and have sold and supported well over 30 of these classic samplers. I am also proud of my 100% positive ebay feedback with over 120 transactions, which I hope reflects my honest and straight forward dealings. I have also described this system as accurately as possible. However, please feel free to ask any questions, or if you’re passing through Sydney, you would be very welcome to have an extensive demonstration."

via Joel.

Copilotfx Antenna and Android

Copilotfx Antenna

"This is my take on a bit reducer, bit crusher or decimation as some people call it. This effect is widely used in post production and industrial music. This is perfect for those who want to "digitalize" their sound to get those industrial distorted tones or to get that mettalic sound. The pedal is built into a small, easy powered durable powdercoated aluminium box.

Features.

* Dimensions 4 5/8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2".
* Volume control goes from 45% to aprox 130% of the original input (taking as reference 100% as unity)
* Range controls the frequency of the sound.
* Mix blends the original sound with the FX, can dial from subtle to over the top..
* Powered by 9v battery or DC 9v power Jack (center negative).
* Jacks on top to save pedalboard space
* TrueBypass Switching and Led Indicator.
* One year warranty."

The Android Ring Modulator

"Finally a small and affordable Ring Modulator that offers a wide range of sounds from stutter tremolo, robot gonk, starving robots, metallic tones and everything in betwen, all of this in a small, easy powered durable powdercoated aluminium box.

Features.

* Dimensions 4 5/8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2".
* Three way toggle mode switch for a wider range of sounds.
* Frequency controls the range of the sound, wich is predetermined by the mode switch.
* Tune controls the intensity of the effect, can dial from subtle to over the top.
* Works like an instrument by itself, if the In jack is disconnected.
* To save battery power the out jack had to be unplug.
* Powered by 9v battery or DC 9v power Jack (center negative).
* Jacks on top to save pedalboard space
* TrueBypass Switching and Led Indicator.
* One year warranty."

via Ben. BTW, Ben is wondering if anyone has come across a Eurorack format bit crusher. If you know of any feel free to comment.

Roland Catalog

No title link, just the shot via this auction.

"Roland catalog from 77-78
"Roland - Electronic Musical Instruments Vol. 2"
I got this catalog at the time because of the amps in it, but the main thing of fascination now will be things like the MC-8, Systems 700, 100 & 100M modular synths, GR-500 Guitar Synth, SH-series synths, Jupiter 4, RE-301 Space Echo, etc."

MOOG Brochures

No title link, just the shot via this auction.

Details
"Moog Synthesizer 55 brochure
Very nice shape, a few minor marks, creases on front and pen marks by
some of the modules (you can just make them out in the lower right of the bottom photo) and a bit of staining on the top (also visible in the bottom photo). None of this is too major, though, and it looks very nice. Complete with a wild-eyed photo of Bob with mutton chops on the back.
Includes descriptions of modules 921A/B, 914, 904 A/B, 960 and many others."

Don Martin - Moog Music 9500 Series Modules

YouTube via therealretrosynth.

Remember the Don Martin Minimoogs? Well, he also manufactured MOOG Modules. Title link takes you to more shots.

Here's the list of Don Martin modules according to Cary on the AH list:
9501 Voltage Controlled Oscillator
9501A Oscillator Controller
9501B Oscillator
9502 Voltage Controlled Amplifier
9503 Random Noise Generator
9504A Voltage Controlled Lowpass Filter
9504B Voltage Controlled Highpass Filter
9504C Filter Coupler
9505 Reverberation Unit
9507 Fixed Filter Bank
9510 Power Supply
9511 Envelope Generator
9511A Dual Trigger Dealy
9512 Envelope Follower
9514 Extended Range Fixed Filter Bank
9521 Voltage Controlled Oscillator
9521A Oscillator Controller
9521B Oscillator
9560 Standard Interface
9591 Filter / Attenuator Panel
9594 Jack Multiples Panel
9595 Ring Modulator
9596 Sample & Hold
9598 Mixer
9599 4 Channel MIDI-CV Convertor
9800R Eight Unit Rack Mount System
9801P Cable Pack