MATRIXSYNTH

Prelude - The Quadatrix 4 x 4 step 1V/Octave Sequencer

YouTube via dolphinicus
"This is a minor preview of the 4 x 4 step 1V/Octave Sequencer for modular synthesizers, that I have designed.
This short video has only 2 of the 4 steps of Semitone rotary switches - each set playing a simple melody.
The completed sequencer will have 4 sets of 4 step semitone rotary switches and 4 sets of 4 step octave rotary switches sequencers. Steps will be accessible both horizonatally and vertically."

KORG ER-1

YouTube via mymy83.

via this auction. Note it is not clear if the ER-1 in the videos is the one in the auction or if it was just embedded.

"Korg Electribe ER-1 Rhythm Synthesizer drum machine (serial #016283). Korg ER-1 provides phattest and baddest groove with most aggressive analog synth sounds possible. Korg ER-1 is part of the ElecTribe series, which utilizes the ultimate in analog modeling to give you the richest, most versatile analog-style sounds. Korg ER-1 provides unlimited realtime control of every sound parameter. Features include:
# Sound Generation: Analog modeling
# Parts: 10 (4 synthesizer parts, 2 audio in parts, 2 hi-hat parts, 1 crash cymbal part, 1 hand clap part)
# Memory Capacity: 256 patterns, 16 songs
# Effects: Delay (normal, motion sequence, tempo delay)
# Others Sequencer: (Pattern) 64 steps maximum per part, motion sequence, 1 parameter per part, 64 events, (Song) 256 patterns maximum per song, event recording 35700 events maximum
# Connectors: PART 1/MIX, PART 2 (1/4" phone jack - mono x 2), Phones, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, Audio In

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Tetris on Stylophone

YouTube via Dogpupkus

Note the vibrato and octave change at the very end.

"I got my Stylophone in today from Thinkgeek.com It's a pretty cool little device. Thinkgeek sells this remake of a popular 80's model used by many famous artists such as David Bowie."

Weather Report "Midnight Special" 1977 "Birdland"

YouTube via francky85. Spot the synths. I'm sure I missed some labels. Check out that Oberheim Eight Voice and the ARP 2600 of course.

opto_synth

YouTube via cretin4321
"Optical square wave synthesizer with 2x LED tentacle interface and amplitude modulation. Inspired by http://bleeplabs.com/
more info at: http://cliplead.blogspot.com/"
In case you catch this post in the archives, you can find the direct link to the post on cliplead here.

Yossie Singing Love Revolution 21 with a Voice Changer

YouTube via arey365. Roland VP-550.

"On her show, Yossie decides to sing Love Revolution 21 through a voice synthesizer. I think it sounds pretty cool."

Dj Skyline br - TechnoElectro ( mixed )

YouTube via kamitnick. Yamaha RS7000.

Tom Oberheim Supports BEAM Foundation

YouTube via bthrew
"Tom Oberheim, synthesizer pioneer, shares some thoughts on why the BEAM Foundation's efforts are vital to the future of music."

One-handed CGS DIY Modular Techno

YouTube via neandrewthal
"Wogglebug clock is mangled by pulse divider/xor/boolean logic/gated comparator/burt generator and sub-oscillator. The result is techno. No sequencers involved.
Apologies for the poor camera work. I forgot I was filming at times."