MATRIXSYNTH

Technosaurus Microcon II Analog Synthesizer

Ensoniq Sequencer Cartridge SQX-10

via this auction for an ESQ-1

Note the sequencer is a cartridge mounted inside the synth.

"# Ensoniq ESQ-1 keyboard serial number 10639
# Ensoniq Sequencer Expander Cartridge model SQX-10 (fitted)
# E2Prom Storage Cartridge model STC-8 (in keyboard cartridge slot)
# The original Owner's Manual version 1.1 (some 200 pages)
# Software update 2.0 document
# Software Update 3.0 document
# Ensoniq model FSW-1 pedal
# US power cord"

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Moog spotted in "WHITE COLLAR" season 2

via sonicbrat

"there is a sighting of Moog synthesizer in the American series "White Collar" Season 2 Episode 9 about 13minutes in [start at 12:45] as "Mozzie" tries to decode a music box message with, well a Moog. :)"

Be sure to see the Synths in TV and Film post for more.

Radikal Technologies Acellerator Ad

PDF here

via Shagghie aka the-high-sage

"The Accelerator is a polyphonic Synthesizer with eight powerful subtractive voices. Each voice consists of three oscillators, two multimode filters, 6 envelope generators, three voice LFOs and one section LFO. An additional noise source with independent multimode filtering and variable signal routing has been added for more sonic flexibility. A very nice balanced lightweighted keyboard with 61 keys, keyboard split option, aftertouch and velocity sensitivity completes the new synthesizer.
The Accelerator is perfectly prepared for your Live performances. A lot of synthesizers nowadays do not offer direct patch selection anymore. Instead of using direct access push buttons you have to dial in the desired patch and press enter. The Accelerator makes sound selection instantly available at your fingertips with dedicated patch select buttons. Furthermore, the unique program chain feature allows for programming a chain of programs that selects the correct patch automatically for you.
Another stunning new feature is the the built in 3D sensor. Movements of the keyboard are converted into Modulation data. This brilliant addition allows for controlling parameters like pitch, the filter frequency or modulation depths by lifting up or shaking the keyboard.
Do you love step sequencers and arpeggiators? The Accelerator would not be a Radikal synthesizer if we did not integrate some sequencing goodies. You can enter some notes into the step sequencer, transpose the sequences with the left hand while performing a solo at the upper end of the split keyboard.
The powerful warm and crispy sound of this new synthesizer flagship will become the center of your keyboard setup. If you would like expand the Accelerator‘s sonic power even more you can get additional voices with our DSP expansion module. The DSP expansion does not only add extra polyphony to the Accelerator - you will also be able to use up to eight independent synthesizer sounds at a time with the integrated multimode feature.
- 3 oscillators with sweepable waveforms, time linearity modulation, phasemodulation, ringmodulation between Oszillator 2+3
- oscillator synchronisation - 6 envelope generators - 4 LFOs (3 voice, 1p art LFO) - noise with noise filter (multimode filter 12 / 24 dB) - independent amp EG for noise - 2 multimodefilter per voice - LP, HP, BP and
Notch with 12/24 dB per filter switchable - independent oscillator to filter feeds - serial and parallel filter configurations - 8 voices (expandable per DSP upgrade) - categorized randomize sound function
- monochrome graphic display with RGB backlight - modulationmatrix - 2 FX - arpeggiator
- step sequencer - split, dual, single and performance mode - 3D positioning sensor for parameter control - 61 lightweighted keys with channel aftertouch - 512 sound memories - floating point for enhanced dynamic range - expression pedal input - footswitch input - USB (USB MIDI class device) - two external inputs - two outputs - MIDI In, Out, Thru - headphones output
Available in june 2010.
RADIKAL TECHNOLOGIES
ACCELERATOR
advanced subtractive polyphonic synthesizer"

Moog MIDI MuRF

via this auction

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Caption This: Trip - En - ti - sa - co - yo

flickr By Hunter.
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Left to right:
What?
This?
Stinking piece of...

Googlish translation of flickr description from Spanish: "In my studio ..... Basic, simple and personal with the Bowens GM200 and white translucent umbrella.

While I wait to book's models, preparing my ambient electronic music & my first CD 'Moonlight'"

Roth Mobot Circuit Bending Workshop and Call for MEECAS

"1. Upcoming Electronics Workshops
Introduction to Circuit Bending
Saturday, September 18th, 1:00 - 4:50 PM, The Old Town School of Folk Music
We bring the tools and components, you bring the battery powered toys. This crash course in circuit bending and toy hacking covers the basics of electronics, the tools of circuit exploration, and the techniques of finishing a project. No previous electronics experienced required! More information can be found on our 'Workshops' page.

How to Build a Simple Contact Microphone
Saturday, September 25th, 1:00 - 2:50 PM, The Old Town School of Folk Music
In less than two hours students make a simple, effective contact microphone from surplus and discarded materials and create musical soundscapes by amplifying common objects., No previous electronics experience is required!. More information can be found on our 'Workshops' page.

2. CALL FOR ENTRIES
MEECAS 2010 - The Midwest Experimental Electronics Conference and Showcase
Saturday, November 22nd, 2010, 12 Noon - 12 Midnight
Lizard's Liquid Lounge, 3058 W Irving Park Rd. Chicago, (773) 463-7599 (map)
We are looking for inventors, performers, and electronics artists for installations at our third annual showcase. Please email us with a brief description of your work."

Coming soon: SoundPrism for iPod and iPhone

YouTube via Audanika | September 17, 2010

"Most people were asking for an iPod/iPhone version of soundprism, so we made one :)
As you can see, it works nicely on this 3rd generation iPod. We're still working on the interface so what you see is an alpha version.

SoundPrism is available now for the iPad.

Friend us at http://www.facebook.com/audanika and follow us on http://twitter.com/audanika for news about SoundPrism."

iPads on Ebay

Rare Italian Preset Drum Machine by Gisman

via Davide:

"I think this is a pretty rare preset drum machine manufactured by Gisman (I've heard they were a brand of the more famous LOGAN). It is a full analog preset drum machine (imagine 1982) with some nice patterns and the always loved ultra cheesy analog breath. I didn't find any occurence of this on the internet apart for a twin set on ebay italy (still on sale, i think) exactly from my area... It uses a pretty annoying (as it is missing!) dual pedal to start/stop and fill-in. I did some wiring on a TRS jack to make it start :)"

Alesis Ion By Night 2

more shots via Kwerk

"Here's a few more; this time with all LEDs turned on!

The Ion is in Software Upgrade Mode (pressing Panel Active buttons 'a' and 'd' while turning the unit on)."

Great synth wallpaper. I went with the second shot.

follow-up to this post.