Gear Addict Clothing - Synth Ts

via Jordan:
"I've always had a hard time finding cool t shirts and stuff to wear so I went on some forums and started talking to people-- and found out that people have a hard time finding cool gear too. I hate all the generic t's I see in trendy stores...so we started brainstorming, put together some ideas, and i made some designs.

Our designs range from microphones and recording related, to analog gear, vintage and modular synths, theremins and other fun stuff. I am constantly talking to people in the community on forums and making new designs. We are a small community so why not help each other out.

I figure Matrixsynth would be a great place to get ideas and suggestions from people, as well as great exposure for the kinds of people we are trying to design shirts and other accessories for. Above sales is the community-- we design shirts by and for our small little niche, and would like to try to extend out to more people."

If you have any ideas feel free to comment or shoot Jordan an email at gearaddict at gmail.com.
http://www.cafepress.com/gearaddict

Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev 1 Samples

The following in via an anonymous reader:

rev1-response-to-pro8.m4a (2.1mb)
rev1-response-to-pro8.aif (9.4mb)

This is a 54 second 5 note chord performed on a rev 1 Prophet-5 as a response to the 10 (or so) 2 minute demos featuring the prototype Prophet-8. I feel it sums up many of the beautifully subtle features of the SSM revs that helped make the Prophet-5 the legend that it is.

Some technical notes:
Chord: F1,F2,F4,Ab4,C5 held for ~53 seconds (F2 is released ~ 0:18 for LFO mod) OSC 1 tuned to a 4th above OSC 2 (~3), both SAWs Filter EG A8 D10 S6 R4 (1 voice has a faster EG for effect and because it can) Cutoff 1, Resonance 7, E Amount 4 Amp EG A0 D0 S10 R5 LFO FREQ 6, TRI mod FREQ 2

Only a plate style reverb (t.c. electronics) was used, no external dynamics. Note the harmonics through the sweep and low end (if your speakers can render it!)"

Roland SH-09 Analog Synthesizer

YouTube via AutomaticGainsay. Previously...
"Here is a demonstration of the functionality and sound of the Roland SH-09."

The Boy With The Digital Heart "Trailer"

YouTube via Hiddenfortress. Pixelh8.
"Trailerfor upcoming documentary and album."

Aphex Twin Tha (cover)

YouTube via fischek.

"Aphex Twin Tha on Nord Lead 2X, Korg TR and KP3"

Roland System 100m

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

This system has 2 VCO's, 2 VCF's, 2 VCA's, 4 EG's and 2 LFO's
Includes:
112 Dual VCO
This module contains two independent VCOs with expanded features; both have a range from 32' to 2', three modulation inputs, and a sync input and output. Three waveforms are available, as is Pulse Width Modulation. These VCOs are pretty stable, with a very wide range. If they are cross-synced at their higher ranges, they make a nice impersonation of FM synthesis

121 Dual VCF
Each VCF is a -24dB/octave low pass type with a built-in, fixed, high-pass filter that's switchable between three cut-off frequencies. Each VCF has cut-off frequency resonance sliders that can send them into oscillation. With a beautiful high end and a gut-rumbling low end, these VCFs sound incredibly rich and musical compared to most digitally generated filters. Use two in series, set to a different cut-off frequency, for an even deeper effect

130 Dual VCA
Each VCA can be switched between linear and exponential modes for different amplitude curves and percussive effects when used with the EG. Each has an initial gain control, which also allows the VCAs to be used without a modulation input

& Two 140 Dual EG + LFO's
This module provides two ADSR EGs and a single LFO (with five selectable waveforms)

& 191-J Five Module Rack
Originally, the racks came as self-assembly units. The rack contains the power supply, connectors and front-panel 36-jack patchbay. The front panel also featured two pairs of lined mini and standard jack sockets that are connected to two phono sockets at the rear. The sockets on the rear of the racks often get overlooked but can be very useful for linking signals to other racks and saving on patch cords

Also includes the Screws for mounting the Modules to the Rack & The Hard to Find 8 Pin Din Cables to connect the Modules to the Rack (may not be original Roland cables)"

System 100m on Matrixsynth

MOOG Multimoog

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

"It is one of the most rare Moog synths-less than 1,000 were ever manufactured. (They were made in the late 1970's, maybe until 1980 or 81 at the latest.) It's an awesome sounding synth , with that unmistakabley rich warm analog sound you get from Moog oscillators and filters. This synth has 2 oscillators, and tons of routing possibilities for the modulation and ribbon controller. The ribbon is a very cool feature, as are the touch sensitive keys which allow you to vary the amount of modulation you bring in depending on how hard you depress the key. This model was loaded with a surprising amount of features for a synth this size, and some of them, such as the keyboard touch feature or the ability to morph from one waveform into another, are definitely unique to the Multimoog."

Multimoog on Matrixsynth

The Prophet '08

"The rumors are true. (Well, most of 'em, anyway.) Dave has emerged from his underground lair (the Dave Cave?) with a fresh take on a classic, the all new Prophet '08. It is an eight-voice synthesizer with a 100% analog audio signal path. And it will be shipping very soon. More details will be available here on the Web site in a few days. Following hot on its heels will be the Prophet '08 Special Edition, each of which will be hand-signed by Dave and which will feature lighted wheels (RED!) and exotic leopardwood end panels. And for those of you who are wondering what happened to BoomChik, stay calm. Do not panic. Development is progressing nicely. Stay tuned!

Dave Smith Instruments: Celebrating 30 Years of Great Synth Design (a little early...)"

Title link takes you to the official site.
Previous posts

Early Recordings to Feature the MOOG Synthesizer

This one in via Micke on AH, posted here with permission. If you can add to the list feel free to in the comments. "Here follows a number of early recordings that feature the Moog modular synthesizer, all of them from 1967.

The first commercial recording to feature a Moog Modular is afaik Cosmic Sounds by Zodiac which was recorded in the around the summer of 1967.
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The first pop/rock album to feature a Moog modular is I believe either "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn, & Jones, Ltd." by The Monkees or "Strange Days" by The Doors, both of which were released in October/November 1967.
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The Byrd's "The Notorious Byrd Brothers" was also recorded in the same period (i.e. fall of '67) but wasn't released until Jan '68.
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The first record to be entirely recorded with a Moog modular is most likely Beaver & Krause's "The Nonesuch Guide To Electronic Music", released at the end of 1967.
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Electronic music pioneer Paul Beaver was involved in all of the above recordings, programming and (in most cases) playing the Moog, an early 1966/67 model "Synthesizer III": Moog synthesizer III (1967). This early model came with a different module configuration and was slightly wider by 4 inches than the later model IIIC. [image source]

Have I missed any other album from 1967, or earlier, that features the Moog modular? if so, feel free to add to my list."

Micke"







Note: you can probably pick these up on Amazon or maybe even Ebay. I did not include affiliate links in this post as I thought it would be disrespectful to Micke and the post, but... if you are planning to pick any of these up and you want to support this site, feel free to scroll down to the album section on the right and click on any of the links to search for these.

Emu Audity - Samples

This one in via swissdoc.

Click here for the E-mu Audity page on the Emulator Archive where you will find samples and notes on the E-mu Audity. When you are done there, also check out the E-mu Audity page on Synthmuseum.com. You can also find the samples on theGerman Keyboards.de. Google translated version of the description:

"1977 hangs well-being and blows the modular system handbuilt of E-mu system still from only one product. In order to generate additional incomes, Dave Rossum works as an advisor for other Synthesizer companies and develops one-off productions for different musicians as for example the volume Grateful DEAD…"

E-Mu