MATRIXSYNTH

Ritm-2 Analog Synthesizer Beige Face

Rare Reversed Keys Korg Poly 800 Synth

via this auction
"During the time of the Roland Juno series in the mid-80's, Korg offered the Poly-800. Comparable to the Juno and in many ways better, the Poly-800 is an 8 voice polyphonic analog synthesizer with 64 memory patches and up to 50 editable parameters! There's also a stereo chorus effect, a sequencer, and a weird joystick used to adjust pitch, modulation and the filter. There is a double mode in which the oscillators double up making 4 fat voices of polyphony - fun for trance and techno."

Moog Series IIIP Modular

Click here for high resolution images for the Moog Series IIP Modular and Sequencer featured in this VEMIA auction.

When you get to the flickr set, click on the image followed by All Sizes in the menu directly above the image followed by original size.

Experience the Power of the Pedal – Moog Introduces Multi-Pedal OS 2.0

"ASHEVILLE, N.C. (November 12, 2009) There’s good news for all you control freaks out there. Moog’s mighty Multi-Pedal has received a major software upgrade. OS 2.0 adds a host of innovations that reinforce the Multi-Pedal’s position as the premier Analog, MIDI and USB Control Hub.

New features include: MIDI-to-CV conversion, Loopable Envelope Generators with four Envelope Shapes (Linear, Logarithmic, Exponential and Complex), CV Lag, CV Scaling and the ability to trigger Gates and MIDI events. These new features add to an already impressive list including, MIDI Clock Sync, Tap Tempo, Programmable Heel and Toe Voltages, four LFOs, four Analog Control Voltage Outputs, MIDI and USB connectivity. Many of the original features, such as Quad Mode and Noise Generation also received significant enhancements.

The number four comes up quite often when discussing the Multi-Pedal because practically anything it does, it can do on four independent channels simultaneously.

"I just started messing around with the Multi-Pedal not too long ago, and I love it!!! I incorporated it into my rig as I was rehearsing for our summer tour, and it opened up all new sonic possibilities for me" said Chris Kilmore of the band, Incubus. "It takes what I can only do with at least four hands and puts the control at my feet via a gas pedal. I use the four outs of the Multi-Pedal sort of like a patch bay. I have a four channel snake that runs from the Multi-Pedal to my Voyager or any one of my Moogerfoogers. I love the mobility that pedal gives me."

So that even more musicians, DJs and producers can experience the power of the pedal, Moog Music is announcing a special promotion. From November 15, 2009 through December 31, 2009, the Multi-Pedal’s price will drop to $399 at participating US dealers and through the Moog website.

“The features in OS 2.0 take the Multi-Pedal to a whole new level” said Moog Music President, Mike Adams. “With four channels of MIDI-to-CV conversion, hooking the Multi-Pedal to a laptop sequencer gives you the flexibility and power of an analog step sequencer that can also communicate with MIDI gear.”

OS 2.0 is available as a free download for current Multi-Pedal users.

For more information, including new videos and a Quick Start Guide visit www.moogmusic.com/controllers

About Moog Music: Moog Music and its customers carry on the legacy of Bob Moog, the inventor of the synthesizer. Moog designs and manufactures electronic musical instruments, including Little Phatty® and Minimoog® Voyager® synthesizers, Moogerfooger® effects modules, Etherwave® theremins and The Moog Guitar. Founded by Bob Moog, Moog Music designs and manufactures its products in Asheville, N.C."

DIY "Moog" Guitar from 1974?

This one in via NEW ALLIANCE EAST

"i saw this in a vinyl store in san fran and though it was pretty rad.

thought i'd forward it.

i've never seen one of these before have you?"

Anyone know more about this?

Update: details here

via Dave Manley

"Special guest interview with FOREST TERRY JR! Forest stops by to chat about the Original Black Sheep, the Forest Power Band, and his amazing invention the ‘Keyytar’ (for which he earned a US Patent!). He brought along a few treats, including a special unreleased 12″ acetate of “Branch N Out”!!!!"

Interesting. This predates the PMS Syntar, although the Syntar still holds the reigns as the first traditional style keytar that was all synth. This is the keytar before the keytar.

Update: design patents while up:
patd384688.pdf
patd261150.pdf
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Update: video below.

YouTube via pj4533

"2 Videos of Keyytar inventor & Boston legend FOREST TERRY. First, "Branch-In-Out", followed by "Satellite Love"" Update: I didn't have a chance to listen to the interview, but someone that did wrote in to let me know this was more of a controller and the synth it controlled was actually an ARP Odyssey, not a Moog. An interesting side note is Moog was synonymous with synth back then.

Studio Electronics Oberheim Obie Rack

via this VEMIA auction
"Straight off the (very small) assembly line at Studio Electronics somewhere in sunniest CA: a drop-dead gorgeous Obie-Rack, using two original genuine SEMs, and working the Studio Electronics magic to create a powerful, beautiful and excellently-designed piece of analogue heaven that can talk to the rest of the world with ease. You don't get better than original Oberheim SEMs... delicious. Switchable voltage, and can be sent anywhere in the world. (Outside the US, you may have to pay import duty / VAT; in California you may have to pay tax.)"

SONiVOX To Distribute Way Out Ware

"SONiVOX Announces Worldwide Distribution of Way Out Ware Products
Award-winning virtual instrument manufactures team up.

SONiVOX [Somerville, MA], manufacturer and distributor of award winning virtual instruments and sample libraries, today announced that they have acquired exclusive distribution rights to Way Out Ware’s existing product set as well as all future Way Out Ware products.

Way Out Ware, widely known for its faithful recreation & emulation of classic synthesizers, first drew industry wide acclaim in 2004 with their flagship release, “TimewARP 2600,” which still is to date the only ARP 2600 virtual instrument emulation to be endorsed by the original ARP 2600 creator Alan R. Pearlman.

SONiVOX will sell and market Way Out Ware’s existing products through its worldwide distribution channels as well as collaborate with Way Out Ware on a creative level. Moving forward in this partnership, Way Out Ware will shortly unveil the first of many new innovative products being designed for the computer based musician / producer.

Way Out Ware’s current product set, including the TimewARP 2600 and KikAXXE, will be available immediately at www.sonivoxmi.com as well as from any SONiVOX dealer.

About SONiVOX

SONiVOX provides a multi-tiered suite of premier sound products that give voice to consumers ranging from professional musicians to over 100 million cellular users worldwide.

For years, SONiVOX, formerly Sonic Implants, has provided leading musicians and composers in the film and television industries with the tools needed to create world-class audio content for chart-topping movie, music and television projects.

Whether it’s high-end sound libraries & virtual instruments for leading Hollywood film composers, home-studio musicians, or millions of cell phone users, SONiVOX enjoys a worldwide reputation as a company producing "sound that rocks."

About Way Out Ware:

Way Out Ware has developed a reputation for producing the virtual instruments of uncompromised audio quality and functionality. TimewARP 2600 and KikAXXE are in common use by some of the best-known artists in the world, as well as by many Hollywood film composers and analog synth enthusiasts.

Way Out Ware’s mission is to make tools for musicians and composers that deliver the best possible quality for an affordable price. "

ClockWOrK Vintage Stepsequencer VST

"Ever wanted to do these hypnotic sequencer lines known from Klaus Schulze or Tangerine Dream? Found out, that Hardware sequencers capable of doing this cost from 1500 to 30.000 $ (Moog Modular System)?

Now you can get a VST plugin for your PC for a fracture of this price.

Features
* clear and easy interface
* number of steps selectable (up to 16)
* note per step selectable from 3 octaves with display
* additional row for velocity or MIDI CC
* each step can be muted or skipped (!)
* sequence transpose by MIDI input
* selectable speed (clock divide)
* manual step thru the sequence with button or MIDI key
* reset to a specific step manually or on bar start
* play only when MIDI key is pressed
* random play
* supports automation by your host (like “Learn” in Reaper or Energy or Novation Automap)
* MIDI-ouput; any plugin or synthesizer can be used as sound source"

Click here for more info.