MATRIXSYNTH

EMS SYNTHI E analog modular synth

via this auction
"EMS synthi E, very rare and one of the early original educational synthesizer created by EMS, a great piece of history! It come in MINT conditions... Like new but old more of 30 years... Perfect working with all the original patch cords set, some are very rare with resistors, in order to make impedance on the patch. The sound combinations are amazing. It is a very nice gem for collectors and very good for electronic experimental music... see some youtube demos!"

ETI 4600 vintage analog synthesizer

via this auction

"Vary rare ETI 4600 vintage synthesizer flagship, a contellation of knobs where you can find all the necessary in order to make impressive sound combinations between his Matrix patch panel like EMS VCS-3 or AKS. It is the rare silverplate release.

CLICK here about some informations about the ETI 4600"

Interesting Perspective on Electronic Music

via ARRON aka S-CAT in the comments of this post. Thought it was well said and worth archiving in a post.

"Another point of view.

With so many electronic musical instruments in one setup,you could class the whole lot as a musical instrument. To play this musical instrument "live" is as rewarding as playing say an acoustic guitar and takes as much or if not more time and dedication to be able to achieve the results that you want.

Techno is a form of music that relies on sequencers and drum machines and would not have the same attitude or precise timing if played on traditional instruments, so the term "live techno" is an art form that many will not understand.

Also if a guitarist uses distortion, wah and delay, would this then be considered to be machine music? I think not!

Follow this link to see "LIVE TECHNO"....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GucGbZ36AX8"

It's a bit like being a conductor.

LIVE JAM AT S-CAT vids back up

link

Ludwig Phase II Guitar Synthesizer

via this auction
"The Phase II, made in limited numbers during 1970-71, is a vintage FX guitar unit. It includes a fuzz, a tremolo (Animation), and a voltage-controlled filtering section (Formant Trajectories-Parallel, Counter, and Vowel switches). The circuit uses only discreet components. A control panel contains seven switches (light/change color) and four sliders which alter several effects, including fuzz, voltage-controlled filters and gating, combined in a box that unfolds to reveal a rocker pedal and four footswitches. There is nothing out there in today's market that duplicates the animation and filtering possibilities. With some practice, many unusual and unique sounds are possible. Some of the effects (including the famous "Yoy, yoy" sound) can be heard on tracks by Primus "Pork Soda", Pearl Jam "Binaural", Sonic Youth "The Diamond Sea", "Washing Machine" and Beck's "Cold Brains" intro.

Specifications:
- Fuzz (includes voice fuzz)
- Animation - FFM, Fuzz RPT or both and Fast/slow start (switches),
Alter Intensity and Rate with three sliders.
- Voltage-Controlled Filtering - "Format Trajectories": Parallel, Counter, Vowel .
- Foot Pedal with Primary and Stereo outputs (Bypass Balance control), Lo/Hi Z inputs
(Lo Z Balance control) plus four foot switches: Stereo, Bypass, Animation, Fuzz f

Product Information:
- Ludwig Phase II Synthesizer
- Model #9000 -- Serial # 1529
- Supply Voltage: 120/240 VAC, 50/60 cycles, 15 watts

Only a few Ludwig P{hase II units are yet in existence. These have sold for over $3,500.00 recently."