DIY: Getting that EMS Sound...

via Yusynth via this electro-music.com thread

"Here is a tip : for those of you who want to obtain a genuine EMS sound while using DOTCOM or YUSYNTH VCOs it is recommended to change the value of R8 to 27K. The output levels of these VCOs are much higher than those of an AKS and this makes a big difference in sound."

Studio Electronics SE-1X Analog Synth

via this auction
Version V.0.75
"SE-1X Improvements on an SE-1 Theme:
4 ROM Banks (396 locations).
4 RAM Banks (396 locations).
A total of 198 new sounds - includes the dynomite "Lexington G" and "Allec Series" banks.
The stunning "Scroggins Synquence", an electro-styled bank, available for an additional $89.00.
Creatively expanded Modulation capabilities (with 1.0 release 1/30/05).
Greatly enhanced MIDI specs.
3 MIDI-syncable L.F.O.s (with 1.0 release 7/30/04).
Tight new look - phatt new logo, sharper, more attractive front and back panel graphics and text.
Flash-ROM Web-updateable Operating Software.
Smoother tweaking and MIDI transmission of front panel pots (switches send info. as well).
External Audio Input.
1 year parts & labor warranty coverage.
Custom Graphics available upon request.

In short, more, much more, of "Caswellz Genius", and the globally acclaimed programming savvy of Rionero's Sons: those virtuoso sonic avengers, masters of shadow and the illuminant.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voices: one.
Audio outputs: one main output.
Memory: 396 patches in ROM; 396 user locations in RAM.
Interface: 1 rotary encoder, 24 knobs, 21 illuminated switches.
Display: 20 x 4 back lit liquid crystal.
Weight: 10 lbs.
Dimensions: 3 rack spaces, 8 inches deep.
Power: 90 - 250 volts AC auto switching.

VOICE ARCHITECTURE
Three voltage controlled discrete analog oscillators
Waveforms: triangle, sawtooth and variable width square. All waveforms output simultaneously. Syncing of Osc 2&3 to Osc 1.

Two voltage controlled discrete analog filters
24db (classic Moog), 12db (classic Oberheim). 12db filter incorporates low pass and band pass modes.

Three low frequency oscillators
Waveforms: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, noise, random. One destination and amount for each LFO with key trigger, phase, and midi sync.

Four multiple stage envelope generators
Attack, decay, sustain and release with inverting and multiple triggering. Envelope 1 fixed to filter frequency. Envelope 2 fixed to amplifier level. Envelope 3&4 are assignable.

Additional Features
Noise generator. Glide and auto glide, linear or exponential. Ring modulation.

Modulation Destinations
LFOs 1,2&3: VCOs 1,2&3 frequency, VCOs 1,2&3 mix level, VCOs 1,2&3 pulse width, ring mod mix level, noise mix level, VCF resonance and frequency, and volume. Envelopes 3&4: VCOs 1,2&3 frequency, VCOs 1,2&3 mix level, VCOs 1,2&3 pulse width ring mod mix level, noise mix level, LFO 1, 2&3 rate and depth, and VCF resonance.

MIDI Controllers
Dynamics, modwheel, pressure, and breath control: destinations and amounts include all LFO and envelope 3 destinations. Bender: pitch and filter frequency. Fixed continuous controller
assignments for all key front panel controls. Additionally receives: program change, bank select, glide on/off, glide time, and volume.

MIDI Specifications
In Out and Thru."

Roland V-Synth GT

via this auction

KORG MS-20 NEW CONDITION

via this auction

with original box

Roland SH-101 Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

arduino controller for max 4 live

arduino controller for max 4 live from liubo on Vimeo.

"a simple arduino 4-sensor controller for an FM synth.

code: 2rem.net/projects/m4l/lab.arduinofm.zip"

m4l.lab.videomusicbox

m4l.lab.videomusicbox from liubo on Vimeo.

"video music box with max 4 live

code available at

2rem.net/projects/m4l/lab.videomusicbox.zip"

m4l.lab.gameoflive from liubo on Vimeo.

"nteractive cellular automata note pattern generator

code available at

2rem.net/projects/m4l/lab.gameoflive.zip"

m4l.lab demo from liubo on Vimeo.

"a few experiments and extensions to the m4l api. the project files are available at 2rem.net/projects/m4l/m4l.lab.zip

there are some undocumented patches that deal with filtering and scaling notes and ctl and turning one into the other (lab.wrap*).

to get everything to work you may need to install osc for max from cnmat.berkeley.edu/downloads and the fiddle~ object for pitch tracking: crca.ucsd.edu/%7etapel/software.html"

Update on the Alpha Centauri

See the update towards the bottom of this post.

Rammstein

flickr set by psyberyeti
(click for more)
Anyone ID the "keytar?"

Update via Jason in the comments: "Yup! It's called the Flakkordeon, more info here. Good to see some interest in Herr Lorenz!"

"Schlafende Barbara" - on Elka X-1000

YouTube via organfairy
"The title of this song is a little play on words: In Germany there is a well known up-tempo pop song called "Du schwarze Barbara" or "black Barbara" but I am not sure if it is her hair colour the title is referring to. But this melody is called "Schlafende Barbara" or "Sleeping Barbara" and it is quite relaxing :-)

I use the Elka X-1000 for most of the voices and the smaller Elka EP-8 for the Oxygen-like strings."