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YouTube via drmoonstien | January 03, 2011 |

Brown Box (First Integration Test)

YouTube via SeaweedFactory | January 03, 2011 |

"Here's a quick video of the first integration test for the Brown Box. What you hear is guitar direct in through the effect, then direct out to a small test amp. The effect has been re-patched. Just a few things to fix and it should be ready to put in the enclosure. A better, sharper demonstration video with better sound will follow.

Check http://seaweedfactory.blogspot.com for more."

35 Q119 Analog Sequencer Showcase

YouTube via 7thDanSound | January 03, 2011 |

"This is a showcase of the synthesizers.com Q119 analog sequencer. Analog sequencers are fun and useful, especially if they are as capable as this one with quite a few different options for modulations. I show how to use the different outputs of the sequencer for different purposes and how to use the clock input for speed manipulation. I also show a "secret" mode!"

Maestro W-2 "Sound System For Woodwinds" demo

YouTube via superfroe | October 08, 2010 |

"As the title says, this is demo of the W-2, as used by Kraftwerk, Van Der Graaf Generator, The Mothers, Wayne Shorter, and MANY other greats! The delay is added (for effect). NOTE: The high-end digital noise (aliasing) in the audio seems to be an anomaly of the video compression. In any case, please enjoy..."

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Baldwin combo organ BC-1

via this auction

"This is the original "made in USA" version, made in 1967. Original lid, music stand, legs, pedal, power cord and accessory case are included... This quote is from the "Combo Organ Heaven" website: 'Baldwin's "made in the USA" answer to the growing combo organ movement. According to some "old Baldwin guys", there were probably only 100 or so of these made. They're very well built, but quite heavy. The BC-1 has been described as having "a very clean, clear, well defined sound" - not at all raspy like the Howard, and with much better Flute sounds...'"

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Yamaha GS-2 digital FM synthesizer

YouTube via superfroe | November 17, 2010

via this auction

"Just a quick "run through" of some of the sounds of the elusive GS2 (Well, I tried to be quick about it anyway...). This is one of the 2 early "precursors" to the Yamaha DX line (DX-7, DX-5, TG-77, etc.)..."




via this auction

"Original lid (legs), pedal assembly, and all the associated leg braces, power cord, and ORIGINAL magnetic sound strips (in their own booklet), and ORIGINAL FLIGHT CASE are included. The flight case is in very good shape, and holds the main unit AND the pedal assembly (please see pics). The included magnetic strips ("Yamaha GS2 Voice Library Vol. 2") are as follows: 1. Harpsichord IV Harpsichord V 2. Percussive Synth Marimba 3. Vibraphones II Glockenspiel 4. Harp Celtic Harp 5. Banjo Electronic piano V 6. Electronic Piano VI Electronic Piano VII 7. Electronic Piano VIII Acoustic Piano IV 8. Acoustic Piano V Honky Tonk Piano 9. Strings III Strings IV 10. String Ensemble II Legato Strings 11. Special Strings Staccato Strings 12. String quartet Brass V 13. Horns Electronic Organ III 14. Electronic Organ IV Electronic Organ V 15. Electronic Organ Pipe Organ 16. Church Organ I Church Organ II 17. Glass Harp Calliope 18. Pan Flute Concertina 19. Gong Splash Gong 20. Tubular Bells Untuned Bells 21. Cowbell/Agogo Bells Electronic 22. Piano-Add Strings Piano-Add Brass 23. Hand Clap Brass Split 24. Bass / Brass Vibe / Flute + 5 blank strips (each holds 2 programs) It's in good to excellent aesthetic condition for its age (again, please see pics), and is fully functional! This is a Pre-MIDI version (the GS2 "MIDI kit" can still be installed if you know where to find one. Due to the vintage of this piece, it is being offered AS-IS. Sounds great and plays nicely (nice keyboard action) [Sidenote: The previous owner told me that he aquired this unit from Bobby Caldwell (of "What you won't do for love" fame (remember him?), though I have no provenance to that effect] Apparently, he was a Yamaha endorsee in the 80's. Once patches are loaded, they stay in backup memory (even if it's unplugged, due to the battery backup) 2 fresh AA batteries installed. A PDF of the owners manual can be downloaded here: (Thanks to "Devicemanuals.com)"

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Korg iMS-20 - Fun on the iPad

Korg iMS-20 - Fun on the iPad from pulsewidthmod on Vimeo.

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Xenon

Xenon from pulsewidthmod on Vimeo.

"This is just a quick demo of my first impression with the app "XENON Groove Synthesizer" on my iPad. I was holding my iPhone 4 taking the video and playing at the same time so the video is not the greatest, but it gives you an idea of what the app is like"


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The Magic Echo Music GEM Optical Theremin

via Magic Echo Music

"These GEMs are noise making art objects that are so much fun to play and perform with.

It is a single square wave oscillator that changes in pitch depending on the intensity of light exposed to it.

There is an additional LFO (low frequency oscillator) that can be switched on or off to modulate the primary oscillator.

The LFO is a Sawtooth wave that can create tremolo effects while oscillating at a higher speed. There is a speed knob to control its frequency.

There is also an additional CV (control input) 1/4" jack so you can use this with your other analog synthesizer outputs!

Outputs to both stereo headphones and your amplifiers. These GEMs get LOUD.

This video [below] was taken during its prototype stages, so the product looks different. You're looking at the real deal in the photos." Magic Echo Music formerly designed with Health Club Music that brought us the synth on a rope. You can see more of her new projects at www.magicechomusic.com.



YouTube via magicechomusic | October 27, 2010 | "demo of the MEM GEM optical theremin prototype. Go to magicechomusic.com for more info."

Glitching a Circuit with a Trash-Picked Photovoltaic Array and a Desk Lamp

YouTube via RothMobot | January 03, 2011 |

"Resurrected Loud Objects Circuit (battery compartment popped off), Found Photovoltaic Array, Desk Lamp, Stereo Headphones. Moving the desk lamp towards the array causes the circuit to glitch."