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EMS Synthi A Mk1 vintage modular analog synthesizer

via this auction
"very early vintage EMS Synthi A Mark 1 suitcase synthesizer in great cosmetic and functional condition. Auction includes synth, lid, 19 patch pins, power cable with Bulgin connector, some vintage EMS sales literature, a spare for the rare reverb driver IC and a .pdf copy of the owner's manual. This unit has been modified to run off of 110V North American power. The Mark 1 is very rare and it is estimated that only 300 of the Mark 1 Synthis were ever made. Many people (myself included) prefer the Mk.1 to the Mk.2 VCS3 and Synthi mainly due to the fact that it has individual waveform outputs on the patch matrix for Oscillators 1 and 2. Though both revisions sound similar (and each individual one sounds completely different from each other!) there were actually quite a few differences... do a google search if you're interested. One of the big diffs, alongside the different matrix layout and Prestopatch jack, was a diffferent power supply on the Mk.2 that allowed it to run the KS sequencer. So any factory-original Synthi AKS you've seen has been a Mk.2, as the Mk.1 wasn't equipped for it. I did find a page in my "Synthi Mk.1" search where someone had Robin Wood mod one to accept a KS, though, so it can be done. I've previously owned a Mk.1 VCS3 and a late model Robin Wood Synthi and the Mk.1 is definitely where it's at in my opinion."

OCTAVE KITTEN

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"The Kitten takes all the best parts of the Cat and boils them down to a lighter, smaller package. For a one-oscillator synth, the Kitten has a huge sound. I can't think of a better synth is its class. Micromoog? No. The Kitten offers two mixable modulators on both the VCO and VCF. The Axxe? No way. The Kitten's oscillator has three mixable waveforms, plus independent sliders for 2 suboctaves! The SH-09? Nope. The Kitten's filter is just as ballsy and can be modulated by the oscillator! Korg MS-10? Not even close. The Kitten has just as many interface jacks and sounds much bigger. Overall the sound of this synthesizer is unique and high quality; it offers lots of flexibility for its size."

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SLp1 - SLp4 and SLp music

YouTube via PlanetSynth
"http://planetsynth.com
http://myspace.com/planetsynthdotcom
formerly Ypsisynth
The Soundlab plus Runs off an AC adapter (included). Built with MFOS PCBs.
Im very impressed with the tracking of these Synths when Tuned correctly.
Mostly all 1% resistors used throughout. Nice smooth 24mm Alpha pots
Give a great feel to the knob action."

MFOS SoundLab Vids

YouTube via PlanetSynth
vids:
overview
tracking
selfres
SL polycase seq1
Soundlab MFOS sounding creepy
"http://planetsynth.com
http://myspace.com/planetsynthdotcom
A few things and some with the SoundLab.
Built with MFOS PCBs.
This is built into a Polycase ABS case. Runs off an AC adapter (included).
Im very impressed with the tracking of these Synths when Tuned correctly.
Mostly all 1% resistors used throughout. Nice smooth 24mm Alpha pots
Give a great feel to the knob action. "

SoundLab Analog Synthesizer

YouTube via PlanetSynth. via this auction
"Formerly know as Ypsisynth, I finally settled on a permanent name
http://planetsynth.com
http://myspace.com/planetsynthdotcom
A few things and some with the Musicfromouterspace.com SoundLab.
I am building 5 like this one, a black faced, 3 white faced, and a black yellow (EDP WASP look)
faced.

This is built into a Polycase ABS case. Runs off an AC adapter (included).
Im very impressed with the tracking of these Synths when Tuned correctly.
Mostly all 1% resistors used throughout. Nice smooth 24mm Alpha pots
Give a great feel to the knob action.

Circuit design and PCB from musicfromouterspace.com
check them out if your a diy'er But if you dont like building them, I have a few for sale."

ElectroKraft.com SpaceSynth Part I (Demo of Synth Sounds)

YouTube via orphiusflux
"The SpaceSynth has three oscillators, one is controlled by a photocell light sensor (optical Theremin). It also has an instrument input so that you can process a guitar, bass, keyboard or another synth. It adds pulsing/modulation effects as well as various distortions to guitar and bass.

When processing an instrument you can further modulate the effects by waving your hand over the photocell sensor. The photocell sensor functions similar to the way an "expression pedal" does.

I'll be making this available as a kit. Please see ElectroKraft.com"

Arduino Step Sequencer video2

YouTube via larsby
"ASS (Arduino Step Sequencer)

A step sequencer made with an arduino for brains. schematics and buildinfo over at www.larsby.com/johan/ass.

This is the version that is as close to finish it's going to be for this summer."

DX5 playing Depeche Mode "Christmas Island"

YouTube via DX5

"Christmas Island played with an Emu Emax only (With new EL foil light on the display).
Emax sequencer is a realtime recording (non quantized) one, then the bass sequence (and therefore my realtime bassdrum and snare playing) can be out of sync sometimes.

Two sounds are samples from the original track, the others were created by myself or taken from some of my libraries.

BTW; I forgot the clothes I use for covering my keyboards against dust on the sofa.

Originally Composed by Martin Gore and Alan Wilder."