How the Chroma Tunes Itself

"Unlike older analog keyboards that required manual adjustment and tuning of the voices via multiple potentiometers per voice, all tuning in the Chroma is done under the direction of the computer."

see the full article on the excellent Rhodes Chroma site.

LPG_exp3

flickr by fonitronik
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"piggyback mounting"

Buchla LPG 292c clone

Arp 2600

flickr by Matt Thibideau
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AUDIO 2 DJ Now Available in Stores

"Berlin, September 2nd, 2009 -Native Instruments today announced that AUDIO 2 DJ is now available in stores worldwide.

AUDIO 2 DJ is the world's smallest USB audio interface for DJs. Delivering the exact same audio quality and performance as the acclaimed AUDIO 8 DJ and AUDIO 4 DJ interfaces that are used by professional club DJs worldwide, the AUDIO 2 DJ offers users of TRAKTOR and other DJ software a unique new balance of quality, size and price.

AUDIO 2 DJ can accommodate the most demanding club systems due to its studio-grade converters and its special high-power output amplifiers. The dual stereo outputs of the interface provide the necessary connectivity to route two decks separately into an external DJ mixer, or to output independent master and cue signals when mixing in software.

AUDIO 2 DJ is available for a suggested retail price of $119 / 99 EUR at authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop.

More information on AUDIO 2 DJ including audio and video demos can be found at
www.native-instruments.com/audio2dj.info

About Native Instruments:
Native Instruments is a leading manufacturer of software and hardware for computer-based music production and performance. The company's mission is to develop innovative, fully integrated solutions for all professions, styles and genres. The resulting products regularly push technological boundaries and open up new creative horizons for professionals and amateurs alike."

EMS Synthi AKS Modded

via this auction
"The Synthi AKS was originally owned by the Bavarian Radio in Munich in the late 80s, then he was sold to a small Studio near Nuremberg. Because of health reasons, my friend has to close his studio - i help him selling some of the gems he has. I took the Synthi and the DKII to EMS Rehberg for a complete service and now it returned in a really beautiful condition! It sounds WONDERFUL and is 100% as good as new!

With this auction you get
- the EMS Synthi AKS in the original Case, Serial number 4672
- 19 Matrix Pins with different colors
- The book "Spiel den Synthi (german)" from Ludwig Rehberg
- Power Cable
- KS Cable
- A few sketches from Ludwig Rehberg about the Modificationsthat were made.

Modifications? YES! There are some Mods!
1.) Shape Control for VCO 1+2+3, realised with three cables with matrix pins which allow to control the shape of VCO1, VCO2 and VCO3 with any other modulator. VCO3 may control the shape of VCO1. Joystick may control the shape of VCO2 and so on...
2.) KS Keyboard with dynamic contorl on ch. 2!!!
3.) more stable Oscillators!
4.) Ringmodulator breakthrough adjustment A and B side!!

With this Mods, the Synthi AKS is very unique - you wont get an other like this!"

Effectology, Vol. 4: Hammond B-3 Organ

YouTube via Effectology
"Welcome to Electro-Harmonix's "Effectology" series, in which we play a remarkable collection of sounds all with just a regular guitar and EHX effect pedals!
No keyboards,samplers or midi pickup's were used.

In today's episode Bill Ruppert transforms his electric guitar into a classic Hammond B-3 organ (pedals used: HOG and Soul Preacher).

For more details on pedals and actual settings heard in this video, please visit::
http://www.ehx.com/forums/viewthread/..."

Electro-Harmonix Effectology , Vol.6 The Mellotron

video upload by Effectology

Follow-up to Autobahn.

"Electro Harmonix Effectology, Vol.6 The Mellotron

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 creates sounds of the vintage Mellotron MKII keyboard

EHX Pedals featured:Soul Preacher,POG2, Poly Chorus and the Stereo Memory Man.

For more information on these pedals and actual settings please vist the Electro- Harmonix Forum: http://www.ehx.com/forums/viewthread/..."

LBP _ Electronic Beat Sequencer for LBP ! Little Big Planet

YouTube via vinizu.
"Beat sequencer for LBP .. Beat machine"
Watch from the beginning for the setup. Payout starts at 2:30.
Sent my way via Stefan. "Sequencer made inside Little Big Planet on the PS3..not an easy task!"

FLAME SIX-IN-A-ROW BETA Part1

YouTube via flameampere
"The Flame "Six-In-A-Row" with a Beta-Version of MIDI-Phrase-Sequencer.
Soundexpander is the Waldorf Blofeld.
This is a short preview - the end version 1 coming soon!!"

FLAME SIX-IN-A-ROW BETA Part2


FLAME SIX-IN-A-ROW BETA Part3


FLAME SIX-IN-A-ROW BETA Part4

nintendo video bending

YouTube via bubagoo
"http://casperelectronics.com/
Casperelectronics modified nintendo game console controlled by modular synthesizer. For more info on building your own go to http://casperelectronics.com/finished..."