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Korg Rhythm 55B Analog Drum Machine

Gleeman Pentaphonic CLEAR Synthesizer

via this auction

"Up for sale is a very rare Gleeman Pentaphonic synth. Supposedly there were only about 70 of these ever made. 50 were black and 20 clear."

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Roland System 700 Block 3

flickr by jobenbelgium

"Roland System 700 Block 3.This Block contains the sequencer.Has 3 x 12 steps sequencer(Parallel Out-Series Out),Pulse Shaper,Master Controller,Clock Oscillator."

via Modcan
"Capitalizing on the knowledge and expertise gained during the development of the Quad Envelope 60B, the VC AHDBDSR 64B represents our commitment towards perfecting the modular Envelope Generator. The 64B is a single envelope "one knob per function" real-time design with no hidden features that is a major step up from the standard ADSR with added Hold, Break and two stage Decay for surgical precision over short envelope contours.
Envelope segment times and levels can be modulated individually or in groups, with CV destination assignment via MOD SELECT panel control.
Envelope amplitude or level is CV controllable by internal VCA.
Amplitude control is an ideal use of the MCV 63B Velocity control feature or in use with any other modules that generate CVs.
The 64B can also be used as a 5 stage LFO in LOOP mode
with the ability to reset the LFO cycle by RE-TRIGGER input pulse.
In envelope mode RE-TRIGGER can re fire the envelope while GATE is high or GATE alone can be used to trigger envelope in the conventional manner. Other features include Linear, Expo and Log
contour shapes as illustrated below. Super fast attack time at 0.3mS,
roughly 3 times faster than traditional EGs.

Module Highlights:
* 5 stages with break level between Decay stages 1 & 2
* CV control of individual and grouped stage durations
* CV control of envelope/LFO output level
* Dual mode Envelope or LFO functions
* Re trigger of envelope or reset LFO start
* CV AMOUNT is bi-polar for adding or subtracting duration
* Fast attack time = 300uS
* Linear, Expo and Log envelope shapes
* Surgical precision for short percussive sounds
* Low current consumption
* Firmware by Tom Wiltshire

Specs:
Output sample rate: 25kHz@16bit
Output: 0 - 5V @330ohms
Input CV: 0 - 5V @100Kohms
Gate Inputs: +5V @100Kohms
Power: 65mA@+15V, 15mA@-15V"

Modcan DUAL FS 65B

via Modcan where you'll find samples
"As with many modules in a larger system "One is good but two is better". For Frequency Shifters the Dual FS 65B is a two for one
and includes Ring Modulation and phase effects modes as well.

The 65B is an entirely digital interpretation of the standard Bode Frequency shifter model which achieves numerous significant benefits over its analogue predecessor, primarily the dual configuration.
Other advantages include stable low distortion quadrature sine carrier for accurate sideband generation, digital math eliminates feed thru error found in typical analogue multipliers . No need for squelch circuitry. Other benefits include absolute stability at low shifts, low noise signal path and zero maintenance calibration ...EVER. There are probably only a handful of Bode FSs in the hands of users that are ever within factory specs at any given time due to complicated and costly calibration procedure. With the 65B that will never be an issue and you will always have an accurate and precise instrument regardless of ambient temperature or age. Analogue Frequency shifters still maintain superior high frequency response over digital but due to the nature of the effect the difference is small.
Another important consideration is that it would be both cost and space prohibitive to implement a matched set of dual FS in analogue with similar features and performance.

The real fun begins when the two independent FS sections are internally patched in series and parallel configurations via the mode selection control. This allows for some seriously altered stereo effects with near 3D results.

Module Highlights:
* 2 independent Frequency Shifter channels in one package
* 11 modes including FS, Ring Mod and Phase effects
* CV and 1V/oct control of shift
* On-board internal feedback controls for each channel
* Clip indicators
* +/-5kHz Exponential Shift range
* Through Zero operation
* High Quality Codec
* 16bit Audio
* Zero calibration maintenance
* 20Hz-20khz response
* Modest current consumption
* Firmware by Eric Brombaugh

Specs:
Sample Rate: 45kHz
Sample Resolution: 16-bit
Output: typical 2V RMS@1Kohms
Input: typical 5V pk-pk@100Kohms
Input CV: 0 - +5V @100Kohms
Power: +15V @130mA, -15V @20mA"

Chariots Of Sagan - Sagan

YouTube via jlesser. Casio CZ-101.
"A goofy rock video for Sagan's cover of Vangelis' "Chariots Of Fire", which was included as an Easter Egg on the DVD of the 2004 release, "Unseen Forces". Sagan was bLevin bLectum, Wobbly, Ryan Junell and J Lesser.

The audio program of "Unseen Forces" will be available on iTunes, Amazon and other online music sites soon enough while the the movie will be released as vignettes on YouTube... For great fun."

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Dirigenten & Den mekaniska orkestern

Dirigenten & Den mekaniska orkestern from Erik Nilsson on Vimeo.

"Dirigenten & Den mekaniska orkestern
Galleri Maskinen, Umeå. Juli 2009

Erik Nilsson, Peter Kädergård"

via Erik:
"it's a documentation of our installation art piece wich is a mechanical
sequencer controlling up to 10 different mechanical instruments.
the piece is called "The Conductor & The Mechanical orchestra"
made out of found & recycled materials. Made by Erik Nilsson & Peter
Kädergård. Documentation from Galleri Maskinen, Umeå Sweden, Juli 2009

for more information please contact us at verkstad at hysterik.se
there's also more works by me at http://works.hysterik.se"

Electro-Harmonix Effectology, Vol.5 "Autobahn"

YouTube via Effectology
"Effectology, Vol.5 Recreating the synth classic"Autobahn"

Welcome to Electro-Harmonix's "Effectology" series, in which we create a remarkable collection of sounds using just a regular guitar and EHX effect pedals!
No keyboards,samplers or midi pickups were used.

In today's episode studio musician
Bill Ruppert recreates the song "Autobahn" by the band Kraftwerk.
EHX Pedals featured: MicroSynth, HOG, Blackfinger, Stereo Memory Man, Big Muff, Holiest Grail.
For more information on these pedals and actual settings please vist the Electro- Harmonix Forum:
WWW.ehx.com"

The "How To" info and settings are here."
Autobahn