Update: Post added to the Sticky Posts section above the Synth Books section on the right. For the archives this had an original time stamp of 6/23/07 12:06 AM.
Ok, the first poll on Matrixsynth. I thought it would be interesting to see how many of you are interested in the demos posted for the musical content vs. showcasing the synth vs. other. In short...
Think about this one before you vote. It's 100% anonymous and a vote for one, even "both" precludes the other. My vote? I usually listen to demos to hear what a particular synth sounds like, usually outside of the musical context, hence, why I appreciate and post demos that may not be considered "musically interesting." Quotes, because we all know that is highly subjective. Please vote and feel free to comment.
Update: The following is the list of what came in for Other:
* what the synth is capeable, osc's , wave , filter reaction and modulations
* check the quality of audio output, ie: no distorsion, low noise
* they provide more pleasure than those 10 second p*rn clips..&use less bandwidth!
* I think the demos are useless
* Never listen to the demos
* drgarbage
* i'm a bit of a nerd
* I want to see the synth in action
* F*ck Off
* I like them becauuse it gives me a cvhance to critisize them publically for it
* synth porn makes me randy!
* i listen to a whole lot of demos over and over again as i circuit bend something
* And i would like to know how all the unknown machines are sounding
* what it sounds like and everything it can do, its all about function and sound.
* sonic range
* I want to see how the synth is programmed and how it sounds.
* I like to hear about the synth, as well as hear what it sounds like.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Monday, June 25, 2007
ALPHA SYNTAURI
Listed in this Craigslist post for $400.Details
"Multi-timbral synthesiser, with wave-shaping capabilities and harmonic synthesis.
Original Alpha Syntauri system, with Mountain computer cards, keyboard and software. Apple IIe, double disc drive and monitor included. Lots of original Apple software.
Synthétiseur numérique multi-timbrale,manipulation de forme d'onde plus de la synthèse harmonique. Système original d’ALPHA SYNTAURI, avec deux cartes de synthèse, clavier 5 octaves et plusieurs logiciels. Inclus:Ordinateur Apple IIe, lecteur disquette 5" double et moniteur.
Informations:
http://www.synthony.com/vintage/alphasyntauri.html
http://www.purplenote.com/syntauri/documents.html "
via JB
KORG Polysix With Reverse Keys
via this auction. Note the battery has not been replaced on this one. KORG Polysix's are notorious for leaky batteries that fry the traces on their circuit boards. It's usually not a matter of if it will happen, but when. I'd be surprised if this one did not already have a leaky battery. You can read more about the promlem and the fix on Old Crow's Synth Shop. Note if the board is fried you will need to swap it out and symptoms vary.
Evening delight.
flickr by zonkout."KR-55B creating the bassline on the SH-2 via the MS-03. Added DOD flanger, wah filter, and distortion to taste."
Studio Electronics SE-1X Red Eye
via this auction.
Another Novamusik custom job. Note the Livewire style knobs on this one (click the image for a larger shot).
Details
# Studio Electronics RED EYE SE-1X NE
# NEW Amp Overdrive for Saturated "Fuzz"
# Ultra fast ADSR for ultimate SNAP
# NEW added SINE WAVE GENERATOR for more BOOM
# Expanded Wide Range Filters
# 7 Banks...for a total of 693 patches
Ludwig Phase II Synthesizer
Title link takes you to shots via this auction. Note the shots are the same from this previous auction with the addition of four new shots.
Details:"What could possibly be weirder than a guitar synthesizer pedal made in the early seventies by a drum company? Like many so-called guitar synthesizers from this era,
The Ludwig Phase II is not a synth but actually several effects, including fuzz, voltage-controlled filters and gating, combined in a box that unfolds to reveal a rocker pedal, several oversized mushroom-shaped footswitches and a control panel placed at a height only Verne Troyer would fine comfortable. With a little patient tweaking, the Phase II can produce, the sound of anything from alien conversations to spaceship landings-the kind of weirdness that’s made it a favorite of Sonic Youth (Washing Machine), Primus’ Larry Lalonde (Pork Soda) and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready (Binaural).
From my own experience, if you’re looking for a tone or an effect of originality or one that can’t be easily copied, than this is it! The Fuzz on it (although not the greatest fuzz sound out there) has its own distinctive sound to it. The Animation (which is the reason why you want this) there’s nothing out there even in today’s market that duplicates this effect. With 3 different settings (Parallel, Counter, Vowel) on the Format Trajectories which cohorts with the animation, leads to all kinds of crazy unheard sounds. With the foot pedal you can control the rate or speed depending on which setting you have it on and the design on this is real secure.
Listen to Sonic Youth’s “The Diamond Sea” beginning part or Beck’s “Cold Brains” intro to hear some of the sounds you can make with it.
This is truly an awesome pedal!
Specs:
-Fuzz Mix - including voice fuzz
-Animation - choose between FFM, Fuzz RPT or both. Fast or slow start, even change intesity and rate.
-Parallel, counter and vovel formant trajectories.
-Foot Pedal with primary bypass, and stereo outputs.
LO Z, LO Zbalance , and HI Z inputs
stereo, animation, bypass, and fuzz foot switches
Product Info:
Ludwig Phase II Synthesizer
Model# 9000
Serial # 1516(looks like)
Supply voltage 120/240 V
50/60 Cycles
15 Watts"
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