MATRIXSYNTH

NAMM: patcharena.com NAMM Shots

See patcharena.com for more. Note they have some more info on the Mystery Star Synth below.

Pictured: The DSI MoPho round table.

Beastie Boys, Grand Royal Magazine Issue 3

via this auction

Beastie Boys' Grand Royal magazine

"Comes with original Grand Royal "synth" iron on t-shirt transfer which has never been removed from the magazine, be aware that this is about 15 years old and so is not guaranteed to work should you choose to try it! There is some marking and slight scuffs on the cover but the magazine is in otherwise good condition with all pages unmarked and intact. Features a great 32 page feature on "everything analog" (synth) with Bob Moog, Dick Hyman, Wendy Carlos, Walter Sear, Stereolab and Money Mark also the story beheind Adidas. A great read!"

NAMM: NAMM 2009 - Evolution of a Neuronium patch

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"Here is Jürgen Michaelis at the Big City Music booth on Friday at NAMM. Jürgen is the man behind Jomox, the analogue synth & drum machine manufacturer.

Jürgen originally created the Resonator Neuronium as an "art" project, but ended up building several dozen more for others. It became apparent that other open-minded musicians appreciate his very unique form of art. We surely do!

www.bigcitymusic.com"

NAMM: Moog Music Etherwave Plus

YouTube via audiomidicom
"Moog Music's Amos Gaynes talks about the Etherwave Plus Theremin with CV outs."
Amos rocks.

juno106 chip test

YouTube via abertronic. "chip test for ebay item"
Not sure if it's listed yet. Remember to include your auction numbers if you want a direct link. Here's a link to a search on Juno-106 Ebay.

quasar2

YouTube via circuitbenda

"Introducing....
" QUASAR / PULSAR "
DUAL - OPTIC " THEREMIN " Synthesizer

Whats the QUASAR / PULSAR.....??
The QUASAR / PULSAR is a DUAL OPTIC THEREMIN SYNTHESIZER.
The Theremin Synth has 2 Square Wave Audio Oscillators ( Tone Generators )
The Frequency / Pitch of both Oscillators are each controlled by a "PHOTO-CELL"
A PhotoCell is an Electronic device that reacts to varying light levels.
Oscillator 1 ( QUASAR ) runs across the Audio Spectrum from approx.
15 Hz to 10 KHz
Oscillator 2 ( PULSAR ) runs across the Audio Spectrum from approx.
0 Hz to 50 Hz

PULSAR is " PATCHED " ( connected ) to QUASAR
" Audio Out " is taken from QUASAR via a standard 3.5 mm jack socket on the rear of the unit .
Both units are powered from a standard PP3 type ( smoke alarm ) type Battery and switch - on is automatic as soon as the Audio Jack is inserted into QUASAR
The QUASAR / PULSAR is played with both hands .....
The left hand controls QUASAR
The right hand controls PULSAR
As your hands approach the Photo-Cells on each unit, the
Frequency / Pitch decreases in sympathy
Below are Video Clips demonstrating the capabilities of the
QUASAR / PULSAR THEREMIN SYNTH
If possible , it is best to connect your PC sound card to a High Quality Sound System to fully appreciate the Synth."

quasar1

Moog Satellite Synthesizer ca. 1977

flickr set by echoplex
(click for the full set)

inside a Moog Satellite

via Aliens Project.

Be sure to check out the archives for more when you get there.

NAMM: 2009 NAMM Show

flickr by Mark Dalzell

The red controller on the bottom is the Haken Continuum. Anyone know what the star shaped device is?

Update: I found more info on patcharena.com (check it out for a better image): "Mysterious unnamed super synth at the Hakken Audio Booth! I'll try and find out more about this unique synthesizer today. The inventor mentioned that he was inspired by neural networks. Note that those blue pads above the rotary knobs are touch sensitive as well. Every section is unique and will exhibit different behavior based on what it's connected to. You can find the creator's website with more photos here"

Update via adam s in the comments: "It's a custom instrument by Skot Wiedmann.
http://motusmavis.com"