Moog 301A

via this auction
"Many items on EB are dubiously described as "rare" but we believe this one genuinely is. A Moog 301A synthesizer amplifier. 400 watts. This monstrous amp weighs about 50 pounds which accounts for the high shipping cost. It works but it has not been "restored," i.e. if you want to replace the flux capacitors or undertake other similar activities please do so but we have not done so. Cosmetics are reasonably OK considering its age. We have had it for about 10 years and only used it in our non-smoking studio. It is not a "modern" amplifier but it is a genuine relic and would perfectly complement your other Moog equipment."

Hong Kong In The 60s - Xmas Synth Music

You can find a free Xmas mp3 by Hong Kong In The 60s on last.fm, here.

"It was made with a Casiotone MT-68, a Casio SK-1, sampled Korg Minipops 7, acoustic guitar, sleigh bells, fire and voice."

"In the pic we're playing live with a Casiotone MT-68 and a VL-Tone.

Specific detail about the song:
The theremin-style section towards the end of the song (where vocals come in) is a good example of the SK-1's great portamento function, which I think is under-appreciated. The oom-pa-pa bassy organ sound that occurs through most of the song is provided by the Casiotone MT-68, and the lead pling-plong melody is the MT-68 with its fantastic modulation settings applied to the sound. There's also a quiet arpeggio throughout the song which again was created with the MT-68's modulation settings applied (plus some external wah/phase).

Percussion is from a sampled Korg Minipops 7.

The MT-68 is I think one of the greatest keyboards ever, and all of our songs feature it. (http://www.myspace.com/hongkonginthe60s)

Best wishes,
Tim x"

ARP 2600 Documents on Guitarfool

link
ARP 2600 Manuals - PDF format
Arp 2600 Owners Manual (2.22 MBytes)
Arp 2600 Service Manual (7.97 MBytes)
Arp 2600 3620 Keyboard Owners Manual (3.79 MBytes)
Arp 2600 3620 Keyboard Service Manual (2.07 MBytes)
These used to be posted at the ARP 2600 website - WWW.ARP2600.CO.UK

1983 RadioShack Catalog

via Erick

"www.radioshackcatalogs.com

Go to page 54-55 to see the catalog entry for the MG-1 and the Casio VL-1 (well, Radio Shack's version of it)."

click the image to read the text.

Note Elton John in cowboy hat on the top right.

KORG Kaossilator Pink

"Korg introduces the Kaossilator Pink Limited Edition.

The Kaossilator is a dynamic phrase synthesizer and comes packed with 100 sound programs that combine Korg's modelling synthesizer engine with effects from the KAOSS Pad series. Its horizontal axis is assigned to note/pitch, while the vertical axis is assigned to parameters such as: cut-off, feedback, or modulation depth, giving you a wide range of performance possibilities. In addition to classic synthesizer sounds, there are faithfully simulated piano, guitar and trumpet sounds as well as looped and one-shot drum sounds.

The Kaossilator offers you a choice of 31 different scales, including chromatic and diminished, as well as major and minor blues and pentatonic scales – by using the key setting function, you can play them in any key. In addition to the standard western scales, Korg has included a few more exotic varieties such as Spanish, Ryukyu, and Raga. It also includes a Gate Arpeggiator which enables you to produce specific patterns of notes in sync with user specified tempos, and a Loop Recording function allowing you to record a phrase with a specified number of beats to a maximum of two bars (or measures) and add layers to it.

This Pink Limited Edition will be available soon at approximately $300."

klee01.mpg

YouTube via fonitronik
"This is a short video showing the Klee2 sequencer i built. The Klee2 is a shift register based analogue sequencer developed by Scott Stites. PCBs are available from electro-music.com.
The Video demonstrates only a very small part of the sequencer capability. I totaly omitted the triggers and gates in this Video."

last D/A A/D doom lab update of the year

via D/A A/D

KORG Synthesizer "mono/poly" LectureCassettetape(at 1981)

YouTube via Koooooo
"Korg's old analog synthesizer "MONO/POLY" 's spec Lecture Cassette tape. at 1981.
For Japanese version."

Indamixx Walkthru, Part One

YouTube via gearwire
"Now when Bill shows up to your house and says "the party's here," he's not kidding. In all likelihood, he's packing the Indamixx music production PDA. Learn how to navigate this Linux-based pocket studio in this overview video.
See more on Gearwire.com."

synthpond idm

YouTube via organofqwerty
"this one starts with solo synthpond for 8 bars, and then ableton drums and effects (filters, delays, beat repeat) kick in. cosmovox enters somewhere in the middle."
You can find SynthPond here: