1973 MOOG Sonic Six

images via this auction.

"Manufacture Tag: Final Assembly - 3-28-73 , Mechanical Inspection - 4-11-73, Electrical Test - 4-13-73. Can't find a serial although 1193 is written on the control face."

Yamaha CS15

images via this auction.

"It's basically a 2 oscillator (VCO) synth with almost two of everything. It has 2 multimode filters (Low, Band and High Pass), 2 mixers, 2 VCA's and 2 Envelope Generators. It also has an LFO with three selectable waveforms and it goes from super-slow to super-fast. It actually reaches audio speed so you can do basic filter FM and get pseudo ring modulator type sounds.

There's also selectable Noise and External Input, so you can plug in your guitar, other synths, whatever and play it through the filters of the CS-15. I've put my guitar through it many times and get an excellent analog tone out of it. From nice clean filter sweeps through to classic 70's overdrive. Very nice!

The filter is 12db so it won't self-oscillate on it's own but I discovered that by plugging the Output into the Input, you effectively have a filter that self-oscillates for screaming effects and sub-bass. Don't worry, it doesn't hurt the synth!

It really is a thoroughly flexible synth with 38 knobs and 10 sliders for manipulation of your sounds. It does very convincing Moog type leads, basses etc but I had much fun doing experimental music with it. By doing the aforementioned output-to-input plug, and modulating the oscillators with the 'sample and hold' LFO and hooking it up to a cheap reverb, much weird fun was had!"

Sequential Circuits Six-Trak with Lucite Sides

Not the best image via CL, but there you have it. Via brian comnes.

ZBASS / ZTAR MIDI GUITAR SYNTH GUITAR

via this CL post. Note the design is different than this one.

"starrlabs faq
The ZBass is a four-"string" by twenty-four fret controller which incorporates all of the functionality of the Ztar but has a narrower neck with a wider string spacing between its four strings to provide an additional level of familiarity for bass players. String Triggers are available for the Z-Bass as a Model # 424S. Various pad combinations are also available. This ZBass a high-end model in the Diamond-shaped body with the full Display/Programmer and Joystick installed. Previously owned by Billy Sheehan" via brian comnes

MIDI 9 - Add MIDI to Any Keyboard Instrument

"MIDI 9 liberates your acoustic piano by allowing you to connect your piano to a computer based synthesizer.

MIDI 9 has discontinued its KS MIDI systems. MIDI 9 is now shipping our new MIDI 9 designed QRS PNOscan all optical sensor strip.

The PNOscan will easily fit in any piano. It has no moving parts and has a much lower profile then our previous KS systems had.

The lower sensor strip height now greatly simplifies installation in Rhodes pianos and organs, including tone wheel Hammonds. When installing in double manual organs, one control box can now handle two 61 note sensor strips, saving space and cost.

See what our products can do for you today."

Anyone know more about this and if there is any relation to the MOOG Piano Bar?

Thanks goes to Gwenhwyfaer in the comments of this post on the Gulbransen Orchestra II: "Google is almost completely unaware of it [the Gulbransen]; but it looks as though it's the synth / control panel end of a grand-piano-to-MIDI conversion kit. Gulbransen appear to have been superseded by MIDI 9, who do the same kind of thing... Here's an installation manual"

New Modules from Blacet

WC2700 Window Comparator
-A voltage controlled window comparator with complete control of output setpoint and width.
-Use with envelope or LFO type signals to generate delayed gates and triggers. Or use with audio waveforms for many interesting permutations.
-Normal, inverted and trigger outputs with green and blue LEDs.
-Input normalled to built-in ramp generator for stand alone delayed gate/trigger timing.
-Precision, ultra stable Ramp generator has bonus Rate CV, Gate and separate output for use by itself!
-A very unusual and useful module!
-Available about November 1.
Price: TBA








SB2780 Splitter
-A precision, low offset, one to three splitter for CVs or audio. One source to three destinations. Fully buffered.
-"A" Channel has an attenuator, "B" Channel has a phase changing attenuator, "C" Channel is "straight through" but buffered.
-A very handy utility module!
-Available about November 1.
-Price: TBA














SB2790 Mixer
A precision, low offset, three to one mixer for CVs or audio. Three sources to one destination. Fully buffered.
"A" Channel has an attenuator, "B" Channel has a phase changing attenuator, "C" Channel is "straight through" but buffered and has a trimpot for setting 50% to 100% level.
A very handy utility module!
Available about November 1.
Price: TBA

New Modules from Cwejman

2007-08
The M-ATT4 is a four channel attenuator and it's dedicated for
controlling of the MX-4S, the VCEQ-4 and the RES-4.
The M-ATT4 has some useful functions, such as:
* Individual gain and offset controls for each channel.
* Spread and master offset voltage control for all four channels.
The M-ATT4 will be available in 1.5-2 months time.










The VC-FCS is a true stereo version of the VC-FC.
The VC-FCS will be introduced in 1-1.5 month time."











I missed these. BTW, if anyone ever finds out about new modules from any manufacturer or any other post worthy synth content, feel free to send it in like everyone else. You can find my contact info on the very bottom of the items on the right.

BLACK IS BACK - Limited Edition Korg MicroKorg with Reverse Keys

"The very successful and highly desirable microKORG synthesizer/vocoder is now available in a limited edition version featuring reverse keys. With its unique, easy-to-use interface and incredibly big sound, this little beast now looks even funkier than ever.

Don’t be fooled by its size – the microKORG creates sounds of truly epic proportions, which is why it’s become the darling of so many international performers and producers. It combines the sounds of the world’s best loved analogue vintage synths, providing you with a sonic arsenal including ultra-fat bass lines, screaming leads plus massive textured sound washes. And if that isn’t enough to get you leaping about, it’s got a built-in vocoder, allowing you to create a further wealth of high-octane sounds and effects."

via KORG.co.uk, via John.

No Synthesizer

Custom Clavia Nord Lead Three Rack "No Synthesizer" via goLab.

More images here including some of the construction.

Click on each for the full size shot. Nice Patch! ;)

Roland 100m 175 Triple Vactrol Filter Samples

samples here.