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Paper Minimoog

pdf added to this post so you can print out and make your own.

Sleepdrone 5 w/ Filterbank 2, M-Resonator + Tenori-On (by Smith)

YouTube via znshn
"Sleepdrone 5 w/ Sherman Filterbank 2, Jomox M-Resonator + Tenori-On. Contents : analog filtering, micro-pulses, clicks, glitches...

N.B. This video follows : • "Sleepdrone 5" previously uploaded on this channel.

IF POSSIBLE USE HEADPHONES OR CONNECT YOUR COMPUTER TO A QUITE DECENT SOUND-SYSTEM.

Material in this video:
- Sleepdrone 5 (via main output)
- Sherman Filterbank 2
- Jomox M-Resonator
- TENORI-ON
- Space Echo RE-20 (on Sleepdrone only, not shown on screen)

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See also http://www.youtube.com/odiolorgnette
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Franck Smith alternative digital techniques Live Electronics Odiolorgnette TENORI-ON Yamaha Sherman Filterbank 2 Jomox M-Resonator Sleepdrone 5 Space Echo RE-20 Analog Filters triggering analog bass drum module phonocrafting noise manufacturing"

VINTAGE RARE USSR SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER FAEMI-1M

via this auction

"FAEMI-1M is a compact polyphonic analog synthesizer produced by Katchkanar radio equipment factory "Formanta", which is the manufacturer of such well-known makes of synthesizers as Polivoks, Formanta, Manual, Maestro etc. Faemi-1M is a "young brother" of a very popular synthesizer Polivoks. It bears the same logo on the package and retains some of its most impressive capabilities, for example the powerful resonance filter, which, by expert estimation, outperforms the famous Minimoog! The handy keyboard of the synthesizer has also remained unchanged. But unlike Polivoks, this synthesizer is entirely polyphonic (a so called "organ-synthesizer"), which makes it possible to merge several timbres with the addition of a timbre passed through the filter.

Faemi–1M is housed in a compact metal body with plastic sides. It has a 4-octave keyboard (from F to E; or from "Fa" to "Mi" in Russian; their combination gives "FaeMi"). Parameter control is performed with handy knob regulators graduated from 1 to 10. The synthesizer consists of four main sections: OSCILLATOR, TIMBRE, FILTER and AMPLIFIER. The units involved in the process of synthesis are 1 VCO, 1 LFO, the lowpass filter with ADSR and VCA.
The OSCILLATOR section provides the following functions: RELEASE, FINE TUNING, GLISSANDO. The TIMBRE section (waveshape select) has four timbre volume controls – PIANO, STRING, CLAVECIN, and BRASS.
The VIBRATO(LFO) group includes the controls of vibrato RATE, vibrato DEPTH and time of vibrato DELAY. The vibrato RATE parameter is controlled by red-light indicator.
The FILTER section includes the envelope group: ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN, RELEASE. The parameters of the filter are CUTOFF, RESONANCE, and FILTER MODULATION. The device has a red button which passes the BRASS timbre immediately through the filter (for the other timbres it is impossible).
Section AMPLIFIER include only a one control regulators - for global VOLUME.

On the front connection panel, the following connectors are situated: PEDAL input for filter control, PHONE, main OUTPUT and input for SUSTAIN pedal. All connectors are constructed in standard 5-din plugs. Next the POWER connector, power ON/OFF, the FUSE are situated.

The synthesizer bears a factory serial number, the year of manufacture, and the price in Soviet roubles (in 1982, 450 roubles were equal to 600 USD). An important feature of the device is to be noted: it bears the Soviet "Quality Mark", which means that the device falls under the highest quality category.

Specifications:
— Polyphonic hybrid synthesizer with four independent channels of sound - piano, string, clave, brass.
— 1 dual mode "Polyvox-like" VCF (brass/filter) , freq/res/mod controls, with screaming resonance.
— Pitch modulator (Vibrato) with freq/depth/delay control.
— 1 ADSR envelope generator.
— Oscillator's release control.
— Glissando.
— Audio and phone outputs.
— Dumper and pedal inputs.
— 220 Volt main.
— Dimensions: 72/33/14 cm, weight: about 21 lbs (10 kg)."

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Sounds And Gear Beat Thang Website

http://beatkangzbeatthang.com

Tutorials and more.

via JK in the comments of this post

ARP Odyssey and Axxe MK III Custom Wooden Case

more shots on synthwood.com

some key protection for the AXXE

Crab Nebula - Planetarium ( Intro 3 20-08-2009 )

Crab Nebula - Planetarium ( Intro 3 20-08-2009 ) by crabnebula
"chilled twangy guitar space synth harmony piano"
via Bri on the Waldorf list: "The main essence of this track is made on the Microwave XT its a chill out Downtempo kind of track with my own twist i've never posted a track
on here but its about time i did."
Good example of scanning / tracking through wavetables in this one. For those not familiar with wavetable synthesis, think of each oscillator as a spreadsheet or table with different waveforms for each cell. Which ever cell is selected is the sound you hear. You can apply and LFO or ENV to scan through the wavetable resulting in a moving sound. The sound changes from one cell to the next with whatever speed you apply to it. Listen for the similar but morphing sounds in this one. The effect can be subtle or drastic depending on the wavetable.

Future Retro XS - Space acid jam

YouTube via darenager
"Testing out the XS with the modular.

The Blacet Binary Zone is patched into the XS CV input, the clock output from the BZ is firing the Blacet EG which in turn is going to the gate input on the XS.

The XS is running through the Bel BD80 delay.

Great fun!"

Gakken Modular Mx-150

YouTube via Vtolus
"circuit bent gakken sx-150 analog synth

more - shots
http://samoletuvvp.narod.ru..."

Live Techno Series 1 - Simon Stokes - MC-909 / Virus TI

YouTube via siedgey
"**Apologies for the crappy sound quality - YouTube doesn't like sub bass!**

Thanks for checking this out! I had time today to record a new live techno jam - this on is basically a test of my shiny new Virus TI2 desktop. This beast is providing all the synthy noises, bassline etc, while the good ol' 909 provides the percussion.

All comments are welcomed, hope you have a sub woofer... ;)

Cheers,

Simon"