MacBeth MK1 Oscillator 'A'

via Ken MacBeth's Photos

Left: "Now that I have all the MacBeth Mk1 Modular Metalwork and PCBs in stock- I normally build each thing I'm working on as a final test before they go off to the assembly plant. This is the MacBeth Mk1 Oscillator 'A' that I built up yesterday..."

Right: "This is the rear view of the MacBeth Mk1 Oscillator 'A'.......this module, like the other that I am doing has a very flat profile- ideal for suitcase etc!
I included to jack sockets (minijacks) that feature on the tunable elements such as oscillators and filters. Instead of having to use multiples and multiple cables to send CV to each unit- I thought it would be neat to send CV from one module to another using minijack cables.....in the background so to speak!"

Also see the X-Series Oscillator

http://www.macbethstudiosystems.com/

Marco Rosano's "Analog Bach - Baroque Synthesizer" on the Rhodes Chroma

via the Rhodes Chroma site where you'll find some audio.

"This is an outstanding album of baroque composisions showing off the Chroma's capabilities in a genre that's relatively uncommon for the instrument. Thanks to Marco for providing the two sample tracks available here. Be sure to pick up the rest at the iTunes store."

Analogue Solutions Vostok Version 2 - White

via Noisebug on eBay
"Full Spec:
All circuits are totally analogue with the exception of the MIDI interface. This is the brand new Version 2 Vostok with 3 analog oscillators and new metal case!

484 Matrix patch panel points / 69 Sockets / 52 Rotary controls / 13 LEDs / 20 Switches / 2 Displays

Dimensions
Dimensions shown do not include feet/handles/catches/corners pieces.
Complete closed case: 274 (H) x 440 (W) x 188 (D)
Lid depth: internal 50mm (enough to leave in patch leads). External 134mm

Control Modules
MIDI to CV Converter
CV1 (pitch) / CV2 (controller) / Gate / Accent / Legato, MIDI Thru, channel select, manual trigger

Joystick
2 way joystick controller

Sequencer
8 step CV & Gate analogue sequencer, range switch, manual step

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Signal Arts Tetra MAPS III

via this auction

"Sequencer Specifications
Real-time Interface
Real-time Flexibility

* Continuous turn "encoder" knobs and LCD display for instantaneous access to any parameter
* Display step parameters as bar graphics, octaves, en-harmonics, or numbers
* Perform from the sequencer using its encoder knob buttons to trigger and control sequences
* Perform the sequencer remotely using MIDI or Ethernet Open Sound Control

Some of TETRA MAPS Version 3.2 Features

* Ethernet Open Sound Control (OSC) Networking
* Now communicate with OSC-enabled applications such as MAX/MSP, Lemur, iPhone/iPad TouchOSC
* Network multiple Tetra MAPS sequencers using Ethernet OSC
* More sequences - over 24,000 note capacity
* New Track View includes:
* volume - mixer like control of sequence volumes
* mute on/off individual sequence tracks
* single knob modulation of sequence tracks
* meta-link - easily links sequences into long tracks
* polyphonic MIDI record
* Sequence track and bank Stop and other short-cut key combinations
* Plus 4 Channels of Control Voltage Output
* Available in multiple rack formats

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Analogue Solutions Matrix64 - Eurorack

via Noisebug on eBay

"Pin Matrix Patch Panel

22HP

note: this is a passive module and uses no power.

This is a pin matrix similar to that used in the Vostok modular synth.

It has 8 inputs and 8 outputs wired to mini-jacks. You can then patch these I/Os to your modules using CV leads.

As the panel is 10x10, there are an additional 2 ins and 2 outs that you can hard-wired (solder) to any modules you wish. Or, leave them empty and use as a place to store spare pins!

16 jacks

10 x 10 pin matrix.

Pins not included."

OBERHEIM OB-XA/QB-SX SYNTHESIZER/DMX DRUM MACHINE AD

via this auction

OB-Xa Programmed Patches - 120 Factory Patches

You can find the full OB-Xa Patch Book here. via electrongate in the comments of this post.

New Improved YuSynth ADSR

via YuSynth on electro-music.com:

"I now propose an improved design of the yusynth ADSR.
The changes are :

Now the input stage is a discrete Schmitt trigger. As such any signal (this means not necessarily a regular GATE signal) can be used to trigger the ADSR as soon as its level goes above 2V.

The input impedance is now very high which makes it possible to feed more than four ADSR on the same GATE signal source without problem.

A buffering stage as been added between the SUSTAIN potentiometer and the DECAY potentiometer. This fixes a slight bug that made the DECAY rate dependant of the SUSTAIN setting. Now they are completly independant.

A short/long envelope option is now provided by setting jumpers on the PCB which select proper timing capacitors and ATTACK resistors. Note that this can be as well connected to an "on panel" DPDT switch to allow interactive selection of the ADSR mode.

And ultimatly, a resistor can be added or ignored to set the range of the REVERSE ADSR mode. Without resistor, the range is 0V (quiet status) to -10V (max range); with the the resistor installed, the range is +10V (quiet mode) to 0V (max range).

Check this at http://yusynth.net/Modular/EN/ADSR/index.html

Another important change is that from now the yusynth PCBs will provide prints for both DOTCOM style PSU connector and MOTM style PSU connector !"

Sonic Charge Bitspeek

"Sonic Charge Bitspeek is a real-time pitch-excited linear prediction codec effect. Right now you are probably thinking, "oh, another one of those"? Or perhaps not. Chances are that you have never heard about "linear prediction", although most of us use it daily when we talk on our cell phones. Linear prediction coding is a voice compression technology that appeared in commercial products in the seventies and was implemented in some well-known speaking toys of the early eighties.

We have applied this technology to create a VST / AU effect plug-in that analyzes audio, extracts a number of parameters (including pitch, volume and formant data) and then resynthesizes the audio using a simple oscillator, noise and filter architecture.

We have added a number of playback parameters that adjusts the pitch and tonal quality of the sound as well as support for MIDI and a beat-synchronized "formant freezing effect". Despite having only a few simple controls, this box can produce a broad range of sounds from cheap speaking toys to high-end vocoder and talkbox effects."

Samples and demo on site.

Grainslide for Monome

via The B-Roll where you'll find a sample and more info.

"...a friend and fellow monome user Jared just recently released his new monome app called Grainslide. I tested an early version of the app on Day 213 and he has since made adjustments and released it to the community. It’s a simple but effective concept. His layout design is unique to most other monome apps which I think is great. It’s not a quick sample cutting app although you could play it that way. It’s a layering tool really."