MATRIXSYNTH

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ARP Synthesizer Circuit Modules

via this auction

4027 VCO (2600, Soloist)
4031 Fixed Filter (Soloist complex filter for "Cello" preset voice)
4033 Fixed Filter (Soloist Complex filter bank for "Bassoon", "Elec. Bass", "Elec. Piano", preset voices)
4030 Fixed Filter (Soloist Complex filter for "Violin" preset voice)
4032 Fixed Filter (Soloist Complex filter bank for "English Horn", "Oboe", "Banjo", preset voices)

The above via ARPTech's Submodule listing page. Check it out for the complete list.

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Vintage 1980's Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synth with Original Stand

via this auction

"Serial #: 813072
Includes the original Stand and service manual."

Anyone have more info on the stand? Was it made by or for Oberheim specifically for the OB-Xa?

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ARP QUADRA

via this auction

korg 800dv maxikorg unboxing

flickr set by chiasticon
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"korg 800dv maxikorg unboxing. i REALLY hate the word "maxikorg." why'd they have to put "maxi" in there? anyway, i've longed for this synth and finally found one in great shape. nice!"

Gattobus studio 30-07-2010

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Note the custom case for the Elektrons.

Sylo Synthesiser for the iPad

"Sylo Synthesiser allows you to play music (or create sound effects) using sounds you can design yourself. Sylo Synth includes a collection of pre-designed sounds which you can use as they are, tweak them to your heart's desire, or you can make new sounds from scratch.

Build sounds from basic waveforms, or capture them from the world around you using the iPad's built-in microphone. Then, tinker with Sylo Synthesiser's filters and other settings to make a sound all your own.

Sylo Synthesiser features live time-stretching technology based on granular synthesis, and a suite of filters:

* Speed up or slow down a recorded sound to use as an instrument
* With a regular wavetable synthesiser, higher-pitched notes are also faster, like chipmunks, and lower-pitched notes are also slower, as though they are moving through treacle
* But enable our "Sync Speed" feature, and lower or higher-pitched notes still play back at the same speed, keeping them in sync with each other
* Fiddle with the speed control even while you're playing notes: Slow, stop or even rewind the sound in the middle of notes — without changing the pitch
* Granular synthesis allows you to create instruments or effects from a recording, that do not sound like the original, yet retain its realistic, natural sound
* Frequency modulation, ring modulation, echo/delay, distortion, and a low-pass filter with resonance control are available

And: Sylo Synthesiser is free!

You can experiment, play music, and create sounds, with access to all the filters and other synthesis features, free of charge.

Upgrade to Sylo Synthesiser Pro and you gain these additional features:

* Use existing audio files as the building-blocks of your instrument: import audio from wave, aiff, mp3 and aac/m4a files
* Save recordings to your iPad or to Dropbox1 online storage
* Save your new instruments to the preset list for fast access

You can upgrade from inside Sylo Synth itself, and it's quick and easy."
iPads on Ebay

via Charlie

Handmade Music Austin #10

YouTube via drbleep | July 29, 2010

"For our tenth workshop we're going back to bending!

On August 8th at Salvage Vanguard Theater we'll be holding a workshop on bending the popular "Saw voice recorder"
It's only $10 and all parts and tools are provided! Beginners welcome

We'll also be hold a swap 'n show 'n tell so bring your own creations to show off or some electronic junk to sell or trade."
handmademusic.noisepages.com

Critter & Guitari Recording Machine w/ Roland TR-707

YouTube via bigcitymusic | July 29, 2010
Big City Music on Ebay
"Here's a little demo sampling the Diabolical modified 707 into the Recording Machine. The Recording Machine can instantly sample whatever you plug into it, including your own voice using the goose-neck electret-condenser mic that is included with it. The samples can then be manipulated, stretching them out, speeding the up, reversing too! There's a built-in speaker or a 1/4" output. Record, Mangle, Smile!"