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Wednesday, July 25, 2007

How to Use the Roland Juno-6 Polyphonic Keyboard


YouTube via expertvillage. via gearwire.

Wooster Synth

Via Nathan.

"I designed the case and the keyboard controller, and built the synth around one of Ray Wilson's awesome Soundlab boards."

Title link takes you to more shots.

Synthesizers.com Q106 Oscillator demonstration


YouTube via AutomaticGainsay.

The Devil Perspective

flickr by polaranta.

ARP Odyssey

Click here for the full size shot.

10 min jam with a NM1 raw no fx

Title link takes you to the sample on electro-music.com. Clavia Nord Modular.

A Classic Synthesizer

flickr by ArtWerk.

click here for the full size shot. The top reads, "We Are The Earth Intruders."

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Sequential Circuits Pro-One Modded

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

"Regarding its insides, this Pro One is quite special in some ways:
- It has a Doepfer MCV-4 MIDI-CV interface built-in
- It has a modified Fatar CMK-37 Midikeyboard installed
As you can see on the pictures, the Pro One is in immaculate condition from the outside. While adding MIDI interface and MIDI Keyboard special care was taken to not modify the outside appeareance of the instrument. No extra holes have been drilled, all connectors utilize the existing jacks or holes. If necessary, all modifications can be reversed. From the outside this instrument looks like a perfect-shape stock Pro-One!

The modifications have been implemented with great care and make the Pro One quite powerful in a modern MIDI environment. With this Pro one you can:
- Play the synth via external MIDI-input
- Play the synth via velocity sensitive internal MIDI-Keyboard
- Use MIDI velocity to control Filter cutoff. There is a pot on the back to adjust modulation amount of Filter cutoff, so you still have the pot for Keyboard follow available independently - this is not possible on stock Pro-Ones
- Use MIDI aftertouch to control Frequency of second Oscillator. This is especially useful for sync sounds which the Pro One is famous for
- Use the internal MIDIkeyboard to record your performance on an external sequencer or use the Pro One as a small Masterkeyboard. I found it is a big difference if you play directly on a synth and record what you play or have to utilize a remote Masterkeyboard to play a synth via an external MIDI-CV converter.
- Forget also the trouble with J-wire keyboards, corroding contacts, uneven Keys and crappy feeling on usual Pro Ones. This keyboard lets you play the Pro one just like any other modern synth!

As a result of the modification the integrated Arpeggiator, Sequencer and CV in/out are not available anymore, I needed the ARP/SEQ switch to implement the Local on/off function and CV Jacks for the MIDI in/out. But since you have MIDI control anyways I believe there is no point of having these functions and connectors anymore.

The MIDI in and out jacks are utilized via using the existing CV jacks. A special cable is provided to convert from this jacks to standard MIDI connectors (see picture). All this has been done in order to leave the outside appearance of the instrument untouched.

Apart from that the unit has been calibrated to factory specs recently and works 100%."

OBSX Black Walnut Wood Panels

Title link takes you to more shots via synthwood.

Humanoid Sound Systems Scanned Synth Pro

"Scanned Synth uses a unique new form of synthesis inspired by advances in digital music theory. It is designed to create rich complex digital tones and fantastic sound effects, while using simplifed controls and traditional synths techniques such as filters, lfo's and effects.

Perfect for biting metallic growls, movement filled pads, and weird modular-like sound effects, ScannedSynth Pro provides a unique sound that is constantly changing and new every time you press a key. Featuring a revolutionary synthesis engine, combining the powers of both Physical Modelling and Wavetable synthesis, with simplified controls and full MIDI automation, ScannedSynth Pro is both simple and complex, powerful and easy to use."

Title link takes you there

ULTRA EXPELIENCE / Hataken


YouTube via htkn.

"music : improvisation performance with analogue synthesizers by Hataken. photo slide is include his performance and his instruments for live performance. ending is with some CD covers of his albums and joined. thank you for checking it!"

Interview of Hataken directly below. Note this is the same video in the interview.
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