MATRIXSYNTH

Modular Synthesizer + Video Feedback

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"Camera-less video feedback performed to a self-generating patch on a modular synthesizer.
Synth specs" (click for mouse-overs of the modules)

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"Andromeda´s Oberheim SEM copy."

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Modular Synth Drumbeats

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here's a little noodle we made real quick this weekend on the dual 8500 Analogue Systems Modular in our showroom. The snare sounds a bit like a Roland CR78."

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Interesting history via the details of the auction: "I purchased this four-voice MODEL FVS-1 new with warranty in 1983 directly from the Oberheim distributor Jacques Isler AG in Zurich Switzerland. The serial number is 667. This unit is a later model 4-voice complete with the Poly Programmer, which was only available on later model 4 and 8 voices synthesisers.The instrument was being used as a showroom demo by the distributor and I picked it up in Zurich personally by car and took it back to my home in France. I never toured with and I never took the instrument to the studio with me. I mainly used it at home for composing and arranging ideas. The four-voice is rated for 230 volts and there is no voltage switch on the unit. I brought it with me when I moved back to the United States and have used it with a transformer and/or directly with 220 volt outlets that I have installed in my home in Florida. The case is in excellent condition and after letting it sit unused in my 24 hour a day air-conditioned no smoking home for at least 17 years the only faults I now find with the 4-voice is that the programmer module is not functioning anymore and the keyboard split feature is not working with all the voice modules. However, you don’t need the programmer to play the synth. The keyboard and all the 4 voices are still great. If I leave it on for several hours the voices keep their tune as best as can be expected for an anolog synth. The only control that is a bit scratchy is the master volume but all the other controls are like new. The instrument is quite large and heavy and as I work mainly with live orchestras and use very little synthesizer I have decided to let it go. Because this instrument is old vintage I must sell it as is with no returns. I will include the original manual and the power cord (230volts)."

Future Retro Revolution R2

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"# ANALOG CONTROLS: OSCILLATOR WAVEFORM SELECT: Sawtooth, Square wave
# TUNE CONTROL: +/- 1 semitone
# FILTER: 3 pole, 18db lowpass resonant filter
# CUTOFF: Filter frequency
# RESONANCE: Amount control
# CV MOD: Amount of filter modulation
# ENVELOPE: Amount control for modulating filter
# ENV DECAY: Envelope decay time for filter
# ACCENT: Amount of signal to modulate the filter and amplifier
# ACC DECAY: Accent decay time
# VOLUME: Master/headphone output level control
# OVERDRIVE SWITCH: Off/on

DSP EFFECTS:
16 preset 24 bit stereo effects including:
# Chorus/room 1
# Chorus/room 2
# Delay 1
# Delay 2
# Chorus
# Flange
# Plate 1
# Plate 2
# Plate 3
# Room 1
# Room 2
# Room 3
# Hall 1
# Hall 2
# Rotary Speaker
# Low Pass Muffler

SEQUENCER:
# NUMBER OF PATTERNS: 256 patterns (16 banks x 16 patterns each)
# RECORDED PATTERN CONTENT: note duration, pitch, accent, glide, loop point, time signature, swing amount
# NUMBER OF STEPS PER PATTERN: 3/4 time=12 steps max, 4/4 time=16 steps max
# NOTE PITCH RANGE: C1 to D#6
# LOOP POINT: 1 to 16 notes per pattern to loop
# PATTERN TRANSPOSE: from -36 to +36 notes
# OTHER PATTERN FEATURES: pattern remixing, play patterns forwards or backwards, copy and paste patterns, pattern shifting, permanent pattern transposing, multiple pattern cueing (for chaining patterns together live), LED chase, realtime editing of pattern information while the sequencer is running or stopped, sequencer automatically saves all editing.
# REMIX: 256 variations for each pattern and song
# NUMBER OF SONGS: 16
# NUMBER OF STEPS PER SONG: up to 3580 measures each
# RECORDED SONG CONTENT: tempo, bank/pattern for each step, pattern transpose for each step, song loop point
# SONG PATTERN TRANSPOSE: from -36 to +36 notes steps for each song step
# TEMPO RANGE: from 20 to 250 beats per minute
# MIDI FUNCTIONS: on/off, channel selectable from 1 to 16, program change messages for selecting patterns remotely
# MIDI SYNC: internal or external
# MIDI SYSEX: for dumping patterns and songs
# NOTE DATA: transmitted and received
# MIDI TO CV/GATE CONVERTER
# MIDI TO DIN SYNC OUT CONVERSION

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Vintage Synth Book - Robert Moog, Herbert Deutsch

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"Here is a cool vintage hardback book that is a history of electronic musical instruments, with a forward written by Herbert Deutsch of Moog/Hofstra University!

If you are a synth history person, you will enjoy this, or if you are a person who enjoys what are now vintage electronic music instruments, from Synthesizers to Amplified Sound to Pickups etc.

Covers the origins of electronic music, from RCA's work in the 1950's to Moog and beyond. Explains how synths work in a very easy to follow manner. Great pictures, great text and hardback. A former library book, has the mylar cover and the dust jacket, usual library markings.It is 122 pages, and in good shape. Written in 1984. You will enjoy this. Nothing very deep, but does a nice job and will make a good addition to your collection. First time I have seen it."

Anyone know the title of this one? I'm not seeing it on the list.

Update via pheezy in the comments: 'Looks like "Electronic Musical Instruments: What They Do, How They Work'" on Amazon

see this post for a cover shot.

MINIMOOG D owned by Grateful Dead Brent Mydland

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Auction details (who knows...)
"formerly owned by deceased keyboardist Brent Mydland. This MINI, I am not sure of year but serial number 12,xxx ...I got this from someone who got this from Brent before he died I think, or he possibly got it just after..I can't remember if it was before or after.....He was a friend and worked for the band back in the late 80s... I have had this particular MINI for about 6 years now..I had it recently serviced..it is FULLY FUNCTIONAL.... This board was NEVER out on the road with the Grateful Dead....This logo is something that was only used on DEAD gear for those of you in the know..."

SIEL DK-80

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COOL SIEL SIGHT / : HAS THE MANUAL DOWNLOAD AND SCHEMETICS

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Sequential Circuits Prophet-5

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Note the clear mod wheels.

"Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 VER 3

Model 1000
Serial # 1000-4242
Warrany Expiration Date 5-18-83"

ARP Solus

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"This is the "Little Brother" to the Odyssey. The sound is as full, with its two, phatt VCO's. The Odyssey includes Sample and Hold. The Solus does not... Variable Pulse Width Modulation controls are one of this synthesizer's secrets to a very unique and versatile sound... Note also the External Audio Input, allowing processing of external sounds... Note the Gate/CV/Trigger Inputs. Rotary Pitch Bend, and Portamento Control allow additional expressiveness... ARP was thinking when they created this unit in more ways than one - a cover latches onto the front panel and the whole unit becomes its own case. Note the condition of the case... The RIGHT side of the Control Panel with it's ADSR Envelope Generator...with REAL knobs controlling it in REAL time. Eat you heart out, computer would-be's :)"