Con Brio Desktop

Nice wallpaper created from the shot of the previous post. It was posted in the comments via Dave. I just liked the way it looks with Roland's The Synthesizer next to it.

misc modular

flickr by dannybosten

click here for mouse over descriptions of each module. You can click on the All Sizes link after that for a larger shot.

Module list includes:
mfb 601
MOTM 120
Doepfer A-155, A-174, A-102
Roland 100m 112
Roland TR606 modded
Doepfer A-156
PAiA 9730 VCF
DIY 4017-based sequencer
PAiA M2CV8
Acetone FR Rythmbox Soundboard module
Coron Synth Drum modded
Blacet Dart Star Noise Voice

Con Brio Pics

click here for more pics via Stephen Jones. Follow up to this post.

Casio SA1 + Novation A Station Glitchy Stuff

YouTube via shotmillions.
"A Casio SA1 going through a novation a station making some crazy crappy sounds..."

Mc09 vs Jomox Xbase 09 - Electronic Groove boxes

YouTube via massivebeatzz (click for more).
"Massivebeatz shows Roland's Mc09 monophonic synthsusing it's multitrack sample engine to duplicate tracks, synced with Jomox Xbase 09 Analog Drum Box."

Multivox MX-880

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"The Multivox MX-880 is known as a preset monophonic analog synthesizer with a 3-octave, 37-note (C-C) keyboard with aftertouch. Although it is a preset synth by definition, it has 22 knobs and sliders which can override the preset values. As far as I know this analog synth was made late early to mid 1970 's. Some of its features were obviously taken from some of the Roland models that were made at that time, and the Filters on the Multivox MX - 880 are strikingly similar to the Moog filters. (rumored to have been identical)

Comments About the Sounds:
This synth can produce major electronic bleeps, sweeps, harsh noises, as well as mellow, moody, ethereal pads. Even if you don't know anything about synthesizer programming the layout of the controls makes it a breeze to customize the sounds to your taste."

Roland Juno-60

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SMS Mars

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"Synthetic Music Systems M.A.R.S. (Modular Analog Rackmount Synthesizer) Synthesizer voice. In excellent condition, with just a couple of scratches from rack mounting. Currently $599 new at AnalogueHaven. Includes a homemade eurorack patch panel for bringing up to 8 patch points around the front of your eurorack system. (You'll need to come up with a hole in the back of your eurorack. Includes manual and cord (not
shown) and will ship in the original box. It's about 8 months old. The moog type filter sounds particularly nice, and both the filter and VCA can be overdriven for a nice warm sound.

The Mars (Modular Analogue Rack Synthesizer) is a highly versatile music synthesizer and forms the core of the SMS modular system. As a stand-alone unit it can create the sounds associated with analogue synthesizers: silky smooth filter sweeps, squealing lead lines and deep rumbling basses. Its open-ended architecture has been carefully designed for expansion. The front panel controls allow the five synthesizer circuits (VCLFO, VCO, VC, VCA, ENV) within the the MARS to be isolated; the jacks on the rear panel allow signal and modulation routing to be configured to your specification, allowing for true modular synthesis. The Mars 1u rack synth has 16 knobs on the front panel and 21 patchpoints on the back."

Yamaha CS80

images via this auction. Check out the over-the-shoulder tote bag. You can see the Yamaha CS80 is in it. There's a shot of the user and service manual as well as the CS series brochure in the set.

Creamware Scope Pulsar II with Pro-One

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"This is a Creamware Pulsar II (equivalent to the Project PCI card). It comes with the Pro One synth, and 7 premium Digital Audiosoft Plugins:

Dynpara MS For manipulating Mid/Side Audio
DAS-2A Premium Vintage Compression
DAS-1610++ Surgical Opto Compressor
RMX 160A Based on the legendary Reverb Unit
Polteq Based on the famous Pultec
A 550 EQ Based on the Vintage API EQs
N 1084 EQ Based on the popular Neve EQ

This card is also a standalone soundcard with a Classic (RCA style) interface with MIDI inputs and Audio In/Out. It comes bundled with various effects (other than those already mentioned above), offers the best sounding DSP synths and classic synth emulations, and allows for easy routing possibilities that other soundcards just can't match.

Creamware DSP systems can be expanded to 3 cards, offering more power and flexibility. You can also purchase an upgrade to the latest version of Scope (4.5) on the creamware website and add plugins to your arsenal.

Go to: www.creamware.com to get more information on the project card, additional software, and the Classic interface."