MATRIXSYNTH

Fonitronik and Buchla PCBs

flickr by Andreas Wetterberg
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5 buchla 281 clone pcbs
4 Fonitronik Attenuverting Mixer PCBs and
4 Fonitronik Sequential Switch pcbs

flickr by Spikenzie
"The PolyPhonic SQ is a 64 button, wireless - Bluetooth, MIDI input device based on the Project 64 Button board hardware, an Arduino and a serial to MIDI software from SpikenzieLabs. It is fully PolyPhonic, any number of keys may be pressed at the same time and notes are sustained as long as the keys are pressed.

It uses a new version of the SpikenzieLabs Serial - MIDI Converter software which also allows you to select the baud rate of your serial port. (The new version will be available for download next week.)

Note:
1. Works equally well with a USB cable but the bluetooth is sort of fun."

Gristleizer Units and PCB For Sale

The ordering pages are up at Smashing Guitars. $47 for the PCB and $375 for The Gristleizer as of this post.

via twitter.com/chris_carter_

The Stethosphone - Stethoscope Synthesis

"The Stethosphone is an "alternative" miking tool built using a couple of electret mic capsules mounted inside a cheap stethoscope. This instrument is very useful in order to experiment with surface recording from any object and it is good even as new way to record instruments such as guitars, drums and so on."

click through for samples including Ableton Live resonators, reverb and delay.

via www.lucacapozzi.com

Delfy Creations Dub Siren V2

YouTube via robodelfy. Rhythm track comes in at 2:40.
"Go to www.delfycreations.com for more info or to buy stuff!"
Delfy on Ebay

Girls Rock A Giant Piano

YouTube via FunnyVideos42. via the music of sound
Note a synth, but there you have it.

Dave Smith Mopho Random Patch Samples

Samples at Do My Eyes Look Scary?

The Sosnowski Synthesizer

"The Sosnowski Synthesizer is an analog-style software music synthesizer. The download includes both a standalone player version and a VST version for use within suitable hosts. 128 onboard sounds are included, with additional sounds in external files. The instrument is specifically designed to be equally at home as both a "performance synth" and in studio audio, sequencer, and notation work environments.

With a simple, clear, easy-to-use and well-organized layout and sensible architecture, the Sosnowski Synthesizer is ideal for newcomers to the art; yet, with its rich feature set and thorough controllability, even seasoned professionals will find it an attractive and inexpensive addition to their resources.

The Sosnowski Synthesizer generates sound with four separate oscillators. Each individual oscillator includes selection for sine, triangle, sawtooth and square waveforms; plus a selection for a noise oscillator with its own adjustable frequency trap. The oscillator outputs are processed through a multiform filter with its own envelope and modified by dual independent multi-waveform, fully adjustable LFO's (low frequency oscillators).

A final envelope shapes the sound before proceeding to the sound treatment section. Onboard sound treatment includes stereo chorus, reverb, echo, pan/x (automated dual-constant cross-panning), and transposition; all of which are fully controllable from the interface.

Additional features include an onboard velocity-capable keyboard; MIDI channel, program change enable, volume enable, and pan enable switching; an onboard 'scope and parametric equalizer; and a capable preset manager for onboard sounds, plus an easy file system for saving and loading custom sounds."
see http://www.ssynth.com/ for more including samples.

Hartmann Neuron

via this auction

"I updated the sound sets up to Soundset 3 - there is a further download on line which I didn't do as I was happy with the sounds of V3 - Soundset 3 disks included along with spare controller knobs

As an instrument it is very hard to describe the range of sounds and control it offers - it is immense and can give you modeled real sounds to unimaginable complicated evolving rhythms and pads. The Neuron has full surround capability - see pic of in/out panels - it is in my opinion the best synthesiser ever made for creating unexpected and unique sounds as well as some truly stunning models of other instruments The Wurltzer is just amazing!

I did not get into making my own sound 'models' - the software is still downloadable and there are several dedicated user sites to share and download sounds.

http://www.surroundsfx.com/forum is a good one"

VINTAGE USSR SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER POLIVOKS

via this auction

samples at ruskeys.net
auction description:
"Polivoks had been produced since 1982 by Formanta electronic factory (one of the biggest at the time); it was sold exclusively in the USSR. Polivoks has its own particular electronic parts, reliable keyboard (49 notes F to E) made in magnetically controlled contacts; synthesis modules consist of independent boards, which is convenient for maintenance. The synthesizer has 2-voices polyphony; each oscillator works with a keyboard note independently; two types of filters - bandpass/lowpass and external input for cutoff control. In addition, Polivoks is housed in an original body of uncommon design with handy controls. Being closed with a cover, the synthesizer turns into a strong aluminum case.

Polivoks is the portable electronic musical synthesizer which is designed for playing different musical compositions of any genre. It is also intended for creating some musical effects in cinema and play scoring, in studio.
There are 4 octaves on the keyboard. The inclined desk is divided into the following functional sections: Modulator, Generator #1, Generator #2, Mixer and Amplifier. They give one a possibility to synthesize a broad spectrum of sounds and to change sounding at any time.
There are 3 internal audible signal sources in the instrument: to broad-ranged of the Generators with changed form of oscillations and a noise generator for creating a non-musical sounds such as wind, surf, whine, etc.
Possibility to connect an external audible signal sources to the synthesizer is provided for (e.g. guitars, electropianos and electroorgans). Sounds of different external sources are combined separatly in the mixer in any ratio. There is a filter in the synthesizer with cutoff frequency control and resonance to change colour of timbre of audilble signal over a wide range.

Polivoks is the most popular vintage Russian synthesizer all over the world. It has inimitable peculiar sound and very powerful aggressive filters outperforming the famous Minimoog! A fat, lush and very analogue sound is achieved through instability and thanks to unique architecture of the Soviet-era components; in addition, highly reliable military technologies were applied in the process of production. The synthesizer may be used for hard electronic music, or for soft ambient/old school projects and for modelling various effects as well.

Specifications:
— Polyphony - Two voices
— Oscillators - 2 osc, 1 Noise Gen. Waveforms: triangle, saw, square, pulse 1 and pulse 2.
— LFO - LFO speed and modulation (triangle, saw, square, random waveforms)
— Filter - VCF: ADSR knobs, ADSR mode, cutoff, resonance, BPF/LPF mode, filter LFO level, envelope level.
— VCA - ADSR knobs, ADSR mode, mod level, keyb memory.
— Effects - Glissando
— Keyboard - 49 note duophonic
— Memory - None
— Control - CV / Gate

— Mains voltage of alternating current, V 220
— Power consumption, W max 10
— A range of operating temperature, C -10 / +35
— Relative generator drift over 4 hours continuous work is within, % max +/- 05
— Total musical range overlaped by main generators, Hz 21,8 (F of subcontra octave), + 5274 Hz (E of fifth octave)
— Tuning range of the main generators, % min +/- 12 (+/- 1 tone)
— Detuning range of the second generator, % min +/- 25 (+/- 2 tone)
— Frequency change range of the cutoff frequency of the filter, Hz min 100 + 10000
— Dynamic range of the synthesizer, dB min 60
— Inlet voltage of the synthesizer in a load 10 kOm
— Low output voltage, V 0,025
— High output voltage, V 0,25
— Dimensions of the synthesizer, mm 780х490х195
— Dimensions of the pedal, mm 273х93х52
— Weight, kg"
Panel overlay in English below.

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