Yamaha V2 - The DX11 from Japan

YouTube via DrSqu | Mar 2, 2011 |

"This is a lazy song with 11 tracks of Yamaha V2 pure.
Pure means: No external help like Fx, Eq etc.. All sounds comes directly from V2 into the soundcard without any plugins.

Yamaha V2 brings an 4OP FM-Synthesis without samples. You listen only FM. No layers. The panning is realized by the internal panner. Filterölike sounds are simply by FM ... theres no filter inside. I recorded every sound as a stereo file.

Here in Europe is the V2 a rarity from Japan, we only know the DX11 - the same synthesizer just with another naming."


more pics and samples on deepsonic.ch

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Starr Labs Z6S Ztar in Silver

via Starr Labs where you'll find more pics.

Generic Front Panels for DIY Kits

via Synovatron

"I now have stock of a range of 4HP and 8HP front panels to suit the Synovatron DIY Prototyping Kits. These can be purchased with the kits as an option or separately..."

Two Performances on The Ondioline

YouTube via BeeldenGeluid | Oct 16, 2010 | 4 likes, 0 dislikes\

The Ondioline
"De Fransman Jenny heeft een electronisch muziekinstrument uitgevonden. Hij komt, toetsenbord onder de ene arm, draagbare versterker in de hand van de andere, een geluidsstudio binnen, installeert het toetsenbord en sluit de versterker aan. Daarna demonstreert hij, samen met drie andere musici
(saxofoon, banjo, viool), hoe goed zijn uitvinding echte muziekinstrumenten kan nabootsen en speelt tenslotte samen met een violist een duet op de melodie van 'Plaisir d'amour'.
Jouw TV-favoriet op DVD bestellen?
Ga naar: http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/tvfavoriet"

Googlish:
The Frenchman Jenny has an electronic musical instrument invented. He comes, keyboard under one arm, portable amplifier based on the other, a sound studio in, install the keyboard and connect the amplifier. Then he demonstrates, along with three other musicians (Saxophone, banjo, violin), how good can mimic real musical invention and finally with a violinist playing a duet on the melody of 'Plaisir d'amour.
Your favorite TV on DVD order? Jump to: http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/tvfavoriet "

via elgauchoandres in the comments of this post on Oskar Sala and the Mixtur-Trautonium.

And via Andres: "The video on BeeldenGeluid channel [above] shows a very early model of the Ondioline like the one is on the Museo de Ureña in Spain [here].

This other video: [below] shows three different models of Ondioline on minute 8, featuring Jean-Jaques Perrey and Gershon Kingsley. As here.

In the case of interest here's the schematic: http://www.danacountryman.com/Jenny/Repairs.html and lots of info in http://www.ondioline.com/"



Electronic Musician Jean-Jacques Perrey on "I've Got a Secret"
YouTube via rrgomes | Mar 20, 2010 |

"Electronic music pioneer Jean-Jacques Perrey appears on "I've Got a Secret" (November 21st, 1966) with host Steve Allen and panelists Betsy Palmer, Bill Cullen, Bess Myerson, and Henry Morgan.

After several other musicians are introduced along with their instruments (violin, French horn, bagpipe, clarinet) we learn that Perrey's secret is "I play one instrument that can sound like all of these."

After the game, that instrument is revealed to be the Ondioline, an early synthesizer-like keyboard instrument. He demonstrates that it can indeed mimic the sounds of the others and make unique sounds of its own.

Perrey and his collaborator Gershon Kingsley, with whom he recorded the 1966 album "The In Sound from Way Out", then play one of their compositions."

Also see this post and of course the Ondioline label below for more.

Apogee's Jam for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch

"Meet JAM
JAM brings the legendary sound quality of Apogee to iPad™, iPhone®, iPod touch® and Mac for just $99. Now guitarists can have a pocket-sized, plug in and play interface at an unprecedented price and experience ultimate tone with the guitar amps and effects in Apple’s GarageBand software or other compatible applications.


Pristine digital sound for ultimate guitar tone
JAM is a premium digital converter featuring PureDIGITAL technology which delivers your guitar’s true tone to your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac without compromise. JAM is the first high quality interface that makes a digital connection to both iOS devices and Mac. You will notice the sonic difference between JAM and other similar products immediately.

JAM Highlights
* PureDIGITAL instrument connection for pristine sound quality
* Designed specifically for electric guitar and bass
* No configuration, just plug in and play
* Easily adjust input levels for any instrument
* Multicolor LED for status indication and input level monitoring
* Made for GarageBand, Logic, and MainStage

Price: $99 Availability: March 31st"

http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/jam.php
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Note: Apple is offering the old iPad model for $100 off. Make sure to research compare prices on eBay before committing.

This one in via Andres.

Roland Juno 6 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

via this auction

Click these for the full size shots.

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Squidfanny - Circuit Bent YAMAHA RM1x GrooveBox

YouTube via squidfanny | Aug 20, 2010 |

"20 Rom Scrambling mods, which provide industrial Glitch for the drums & synth.

I brought this machine because I needed a decent hardware sequencer. . . . Sadly Yamah (Multi-million doller international company) chose to ship these machines with a DODGY Operating System!!! This makes the machine essentially useless in a Midi enviroment........ What a bunch of cunts...."

via this auction

"Now Nicely Circuit bent with 20 x Industrial Strength Glitch Modifications, which Scramble the Sound at it's Digital Source and unleash a arsenal of Bit-Busted Tonal Ring Mods, Noise, Oscillation, Filtered Waveforms, Busted Beats & Damage Drums.
All in Rich Sounding High-Fidelity Stereo.

There are a couple of minor limitations with the Glitches.
Switches need to be turned OFF before powering up the machine, and also switches should be turned OFF when changing between Kits / Styles."

Boss PC-2 Percussion Synthesizer

via this auction
"PC-2 Percussion Synthesizer

All types of percussion sounds, from synthesizer drums to castanets
# The mini-size PC-2 creates a wide variety of percussion sounds from synthesizer drums and castanets to metallic and wood-tapping sounds

# Built-in attack-generating circuit allows production of realistic drum sounds, from strong to delicate tones

# The perfect sound effect machine for recording sessions, giving extra variation possibilities 77 to drummers.

SPECIFICATIONS
Power: 9V Battery, AC Adaptor (PSA Adaptor)
Current draw: DC 9V, 9mA
VCO range: 85Hz to 3kHz
LFO range: 2Hz to 400Hz
Decay time: 30ms to 5 sec
Output level: 0.5Vp-p (at 1kHz)
Output load impedance: 10kOhm
Residual noise: -80dBm or less (IHF-A)
Dimensions 94(W)x64(H)x136(D) mm
Weight: 470g. (1.03 lbs)"

MeeBlip hackable digital synth / synthesizer

via this auction
"This desirable portable digital synth was imported imported as a kit from Canada and built in the UK. It is in excellent cosmetic condition and full working order, and is capable of producing a wide range of retro/chiptunes style lead sounds, as well as drones and basses. It is surprisingly versatile, and I am only selling it due to now my analogue modular synth rendering it somewhat redundant.

There is a MIDI in socket on the back of the unit, alongside a 1/4" audio out jack, and a USB socket - the synth is powered by the USB cable (USB cable included), but can be easily adapted for a 9V power supply if desired.

As an open source synthesizer, all details of the MeeBlip are publicly available, and both the hardware and software can be modified (i.e. hacked) if you so wish. There is a large and active community of users and modders.

More information and sounds can be found at:

http://meeblip.noisepages.com/

http://soundcloud.com/cdm/sets/meeblip-demo"

OLSON XX-100 RARE Beat Box Drum machine

via this auction
"1970`s Olson XX-100 Rhythm Beat.This unit is getting harder to find all the time.It is in nice, slightly used condition and comes with it`s origional sholder strap.It measures 5 1/4 inches tall,11 3/4 wide and 10 inches deep.It is a component type unit, needs to be hooked up to an amp.The locking rhythms range from waltz to cha-cha, with adjustable volume and tempo speed from fast to slow.The playable, or non locking selectable buttons add bass drum, tom-tom,conga,claves,snare drum,maracas and cymbals . It works fine, ready to make noise or a good piece for the collector. it is a real flashback to the days gone by."

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The Future of Music V: The Craft of iPad Music-making (Short Version)

YouTube via tekserve | Mar 2, 2011 |

"A new breed of software with innovative graphical interfaces powered by touch is bringing futuristic musical interaction to your fingertips.

Check out the best moments from Tekserve's "The Future of Music V: The Craft of iPad Music-making" event, held on February 3rd, 2011.

At this special evening event, attendees heard and saw the musical and visual results as leading electronic artists performed live. Harry Allen returned to moderate discussion between four cutting-edge artists: Peter Kirn, Oliver Chesler, Steve Horelick, and Joshue Ott.

For complete footage of the event, visit www.youtube.com/tekserve"

Peter Kirn of Create Digital Music with the MeeBlip and Little MIDI Machine free step sequencer.
Oliver Chesler of wiretotheear with VoiceJam, TweakyBeat, iVoxel recorded with Loopy
Steve Horelick of http://stevehmusic.com with I think S1MIDITrigger - if anyone knows feel free to comment or email me.
Josue Ott of intervalstudios.com with his own Thicket

Little MIDI Machine - Synthetic Bits, LLC
TC-Helicon - VoiceJam
TweakyBeat - Rodrigo Yanez
VirSyn - iVoxel
Loopy - A Tasty Pixel
Miura Acoustic - S1MIDITrigger
Interval Studios - Thicket
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

monome running flin sending midi data into generative setup in live

YouTube via BrianWilliamGreen | Mar 2, 2011 |

"for more work go to, www.seeyouinsleep.com"

Doug's No Oscillator Patch Test

Doug's No Oscillator Patch Test from Lyonel on Vimeo.

"291e Triple Morphing Filter, 297 Infinite Phase Shifter."

Handmade Music at Digitópia

Handmade Music at Digitópia from Filipe Lopes on Vimeo.

"This was the handmade music party at Digitópia on February of 2010!
More info:
digitopiadigitopia@gmail.com"

MIDI Sequencer test

MIDI Sequencer test from Michael Una on Vimeo.

"I built a cliplead patchbay MIDI sequencer using the HighlyLiquid MIDI CPU kit: highlyliquid.com/​midi-controllers/​midi-cpu/​

The nail and cliplead design is inspired by the work of Talking Computron.

The sequencer is a CMOS 4017 decade counter.

The MIDI notes are running to a MeeBlip synth: meeblip.noisepages.com/​

A clock signal is being provided by Ableton Live, which also syncs up the drum track and bassline.

Pretty nifty."

Circuit Skills: LED Matrix

YouTube via makemagazine | Mar 2, 2011 |

"Learn the basics of controlling a grid of LEDs - use one as a miniature game machine and more, as Collin Cunningham takes a look inside the LED Matrix."

KORG S3 CIRCUIT BENDING by HESED

YouTube via hesed23 | Mar 2, 2011 |

"KORG S3 CIRCUIT BENDING by HESED

http://www.atm23.net
http://www.discrete-audio-solutions.com"

Trans-sonic factory (Moog Slim Phatty + Plogue Bidule + Audacity)

YouTube via GruithuisenCityMan | Mar 2, 2011 |

"My first album is now available at Ruralfaune
( ruralfaune@gmail.com or http://www.myspace.com/disquesruralfaune )
SYNTH018 FREDERIC GERCHAMBEAU "3 Suites" CDR - limited 90 - file under : french avant-garde electronic, GRM music for theoretical minds
////////////////////////////////////////­/////
Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie. The music has been made in one take using a Moog Slim Phatty, Plogue Bidule and Audacity. Enjoy !"

1973 Minimoog plays Tangerine dream- Logos (cover)

YouTube via mik300z | Mar 2, 2011 |

"A good friend has loaned me his minimoog for a while, I want to make the most of it:) This is one of my favourite TD tracks. Think I found the sweet spot on the moog although the tune/tracking is a little off. I re-created the pads/chords using the juno 6. Took me a day to get those to sound close to the original.Thanks for watching!"

trouby modular - piepvogel live

YouTube via therealtrouby | Mar 2, 2011 |

GarageBand for iPad

"Whether you’re a musical prodigy or just love creating your own walls of sound, GarageBand for iPad gives you all the tools you need to lay down fresh tracks and record music anywhere you go."

"Synthesizers
[note the 'simple lead' in the pic]
Play over 70 modern and vintage synthesizer sounds — including synth strings, leads, basses, and more. And use the Arpeggiator to create rich melodies and soundscapes with a single finger."

iPad 2 has been announced. Dual core processors and faster. Front facing camera. Curious if we'll see video scanning synth apps in the future.

GarageBand Product Page
iPads on eBay

KORG POLYSIX PROGRAMMABLE SYNTHESIZER

via this auction
"classic Korg Polysix, six-voice programmable polyphonic synthesizer released in 1981.

The synthesizer's main features are six-voice polyphony (with unison and chord memory voice assignment modes),
32 memory slots for patches, cassette port for backing up patches, and an arpeggiator.

This unit has had the batteries replaced last year, and is complete and in working order, though one or two of the buttons are a bit 'sticky'..."

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Vermona Mono lancet analog mono synth

via this auction

KORG POLY 61 ANALOGUE SYNTH PANEL

via this auction

Kawai Phm POP Synth Module

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction

"To be honest the tones in this module sound pretty awful! - classic cheesy 80's. There are one or two interesting patches in the pads. I guess it is really for the collector."

Curious if it can be edited via MIDI.

NOVATION K-STATION

via this auction

"Analog modelling, fully MIDI-implemented, polyphonic synthesizer w/ 2-octave keyboard, external input, vocoder, subtractive and FM synthesis, cumulative stereo effects such as flanger, chorus, delay, distortion, reverb, etc."

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Yamaha CS 10 Synthesizer

via this auction

Future Retro XS Semi Modular

via this auction
"The XS is a true semi-modular analog synthesizer with a universe of sonic possibilities just waiting to be discovered. Our versatile design allows it to be used as either a rackmount or desktop instrument, and its compact size makes it ideal for musicians on the go.

In its simplest form, the XS is an extremely powerful monophonic synthesizer including 46 controls with internal signal routings pre-wired to allow the unit to act similarly to traditional synthesizers. The unit also provides 7 inputs and 11 outputs that can be connected in various ways to override the pre-wired signal routings, interface the unit with other instruments in a modular fashion, and even process external audio.

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ARP AXXE MK3 Analog Synthesizer Model2323

via this auction

"Vintage ARP AXXE MK3 Analog Synthesizer
Serial + ARP Revision # 23231754"

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Moog Sound Lab

flickr by By Moog Music Inc
(click for more)

Pictured:

"Davey Pierce of Of Montreal

Checking out the Voyager XL in the Moog Sound Lab"

Electrische piano: Trautonium (1941)

Added to this post.

Control (OSC + MIDI) Adds Monome Emulation and More

"What's New in Version 1.2
- Now includes Monome Emulation interface
- All OSC and MIDI messages received by Control are now passed into JavaScript. You can define custom functions to handle these messages in interface files.
- Added a backgroundColor parameter to all widgets.
- Added convenience methods for sending MIDI and OSC messages from JavaScript
- Added label parameter for Buttons and MultiButtons to automatically create labels without the need for an extra widget
- You can now specify what port Control receives OSC messages on"


The images in this post were grabbed from my iPad. The top is the new monome interface. The bottom is a grab of the built in sequencer. The videos below were previously posted here and here.

Control (OSC + MIDI) is free for iPad and iPhone

iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Intro to Control: Free MIDI / OSC software for iOS from charlie roberts on Vimeo.

Control - more advanced interfaces from charlie roberts on Vimeo.

Oraison for iPad

"Oraison is a music software application that allows you to use a multi-touch screen as a control interface for software synthesizers, audio effects, digital audio workstations, and other applications. Oraison enables you to create interfaces using its library of buttons, sliders, and other components and to configure these components to send out MIDI or OSC messages whenever and however you think best. Oraison also comes with a built in sampler, and it allows you to download sounds directly from freesound.org and use them in your interfaces."

Oraison - Sound Fantasy LLC
iPads on eBay

LoopJ for iPad

YouTube via mvpadrini | Mar 1, 2011 |

"First time playing with LoopJ for iPad."
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Raging Waves Synthesizer version 1.00 Aranami2 by Kirtansu vst / k-musica

YouTube via UPROAR24 | Mar 2, 2011 |

"Raging Waves Synthesizer version 1.00, Aranami2 by Kirtansu vst circa 2006
classic great sounds and loads of possibilities, this amazing plugin and others can be found at k-musica. comment below.
if you like this check out the website theres more plugins.
for more information visit
http://www.k-musica.com/vst.ht

if you like these vst plugins why not check out kvr forum below
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/archive...

i have recently decided to upload video's of plugin that i think people have forgotten about in the chase for newer plugins or the standard plugins that everyone else makes videos of, or like manywebsites who use the computermusic top 300 plugins or use the list from the computer music specials magizines. when there are some great classic synthesizers already out there and many are still on there original websites"

RapMushi iPhone Hip Hop DJ App 「ラップムシ」ラップしてDJして遊べるiPhoneアプリ

YouTube via jetdaisuke | Mar 2, 2011 |

RapMushi - Tsubasa Naruse
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

ONE101

YouTube via schlachthof1 | Mar 2, 2011 |

"All sounds made with the SH-101"

SH101

YouTube via ESSEKNOB | Mar 2, 2011 |

soome - An improvisation for piano and monome and arc

YouTube via stretta | Mar 2, 2011 |

Update: looks like this one wasn't ready. I'll let you know when/if it goes up again.

Update: The video plus one other is now here. "More cool stuff and free music to download at http://stretta.com

An improvisation for piano and monome

hardware: monome arc (the knobs) monome 64 (grid)
software: grainstorm

more information about the monome can be found at http://monome.org

more information about grainstorm can be found at:
vimeo.com/​stretta"

CP 1919

CP 1919 from strange agency on Vimeo.

"A fluid simulation drives a stack of detuned oscillators, brings pleasure to initiated and otherwise, facilitates the making of musick. New synth coming ASAP from The Strange Agency to your local App Store."

The Strange Agency LLC - iTunes link - They brought us the Curtis Granular Synthesizer amongst other apps.
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay

Arturia Moog Modular V Sounds - Mushroom Moog

YouTube via KidNepro | Mar 1, 2011 |

"Kid Nepro Arturia Moog Modular V Collection. A cool mix of 100 new virtual analog patches that will spice up your Arturia Moog Modular V.

More info at: www.kidnepro.com"

Fun trivia: I remember Kid Nepro from the back pages of Keyboard Magazine before the Internet as we know existed. If you go to their site you will see they've been around since 1984.

monome arc orders begin friday

monome: news

Hollow Sun Hohner Organa and Oscillosine Product Pages Now Live

The product page for Oscillosine, first posted here, is now live. You'll find an additional sample and more info. Regarding the image immediately to the left: "The samples for Oscillosine are taken from a vintage tube Hewlett Packard sine wave test oscillator estimated to date back to the 50s or 60s, maybe earlier."

On Organa:
"Little is known about the Hohner Organa other than it was an electric reed organ from the 50s/early 60s with a fan that blew air through reeds that were opened and closed with the keys. In many ways, it's like an electric harmonium where a motor rather than manually pumped pedals pushes the air around.

It has a distinctive sound which is harmonically rich and somewhat 'wheezy'. It certainly has 'character'. It is only capable of a few basic tones but Hollow Sun's 'Organa' takes this a stage further by making them available simultaneously and mixable using drawbars which allow a far greater range of sounds to be created than the original is capable of. The phase innacuracies of the layers add to the overall richness of the sound when the various 'ranks' are combined."

Organa is available on the Hollow Sun website here.

via Atomic Shadow

Oskar Sala - Mixtur-Trautonium Videos

Unfortunately no embedding on these so you'll have to watch them on YouTube:

Oskar Sala spielt auf seinem Mixtur-Trautonium
Oskar Sala - Mixtur-Trautonium - Klang und Verwendung
Oskar Sala - Portrait 1993

These in via rustyanalog. See the Trautonium and Oskar Sala labels at the bottom of this post for more.




Update via elgauchoandres in the comments:
"love all those old videos from the Trautonist Youtube channel
featuring Oskar Sala.

I think the oldest video on Youtube featuring Oskar Sala is:"

Electrische piano: Trautonium (1941)

YouTube via BeeldenGeluid | Oct 16, 2010 |

"In Den Haag wordt door Oskar Sala een demonstratie gegeven van de klanken van een nieuw elektronisch muziekinstrument, de Trautonium. De speeltafel van dit instrument is vergelijkbaar met die van een pijporgel. Het heeft twee 'manualen' die met de vingers worden bespeeld. De normale configuratie van zwarte en witte toetsen ontbreekt echter. De Duitser Zaun geeft een toelichting. Sala speelt op het instrument een stukje muziek en wordt daarbij begeleid door een pianist.
Deze video of jouw TV-favoriet op DVD bestellen?
Ga naar: http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/tvfavoriet"

Googlish:
"In The Hague by Oskar Sala, a demonstration of the sounds of a new electronic musical instrument, Trautonium. The console of this instrument is similar to that of a pipe organ. It has two 'manuals' that the fingers are played. The normal configuration of black and white keys missing. The German Zaun explains. Sala plays the instrument a piece of music and is being accompanied by a pianist.
This video or your favorite TV on DVD order?
Jump to: http://www.beeldengeluid.nl/tvfavoriet"

NEW APPS AND ADDED FEATURES KEEP LINE 6 MIDI MOBILIZER AHEAD OF THE CURVE

"— New software development kit helps over 90 developers produce a wide variety of apps for MIDI Mobilizer™, the only MIDI interface for all Apple® iOS devices—

CALABASAS, Calif.—February 18, 2011—Line 6, Inc. (line6.com), the industry leader in digital modeling technology for music-creation products, has added new features and an updated SDK (software development kit) enabling key new features for the growing MIDI Mobilizer™ third party app developer community. MIDI Mobilizer is the only MIDI interface that can turn all models of iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch® into complete music production studios with the help of a parade of exciting third party software applications continually debuting on the App StoreSM.

“The SDK and firmware updates have inspired more than 90 software developers worldwide whose inventive apps are really demonstrating the full potential of MIDI Mobilizer,” remarked Chris Grigg, mobile products manager at Line 6. “Musicians of all kinds are now taking advantage of its enormous creative and practical uses.”

The SDK supports MIDI System Real Time messages such as MIDI Clock, which allows an app to sync to an external hardware drum machine or a sequencer running on a computer -- or vice versa, the drumbox or sequencer can sync to the app.

Available apps include MIDI control surfaces, synths, sequencers and complete music production software as well as DMX lighting control software and more. Recent additions include NLogSynth Pro with 126 synth sounds, StepPolyArp which is a step MIDI arpeggiator, NanoStudio which is a virtual recording studio and many more. All of these apps are available today on the App Store with more arriving all the time.

MIDI Mobilizer remains the best way for working musicians to leave the computer at home. It's powered by the iPod touch, iPhone or iPad, so no bulky "wall wart" power supply is needed. Great apps allow users to manage all sounds, sequences and other MIDI data right on the iPod touch, iPhone or iPad.

In addition to being first to the market and easiest to use, MIDI Mobilizer also has the distinction of being the least expensive. Consumers will be able to find the $99.99 suggested retail unit hitting the streets and web for around $69.99*.

For more information and complete spec listings, please visit http://line6.com/midimobilizer/

MIDI Mobilizer - $99.99 MSRP

* Estimated street price as of Feb. 16, 2011

Apple, iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

About Line 6, Inc.

Based in Calabasas, California, Line 6 is a leading manufacturer of guitars, amplifiers, effects, effect processors, and recording interfaces. Line 6 is world renowned for its studio- and stage-standard gear featuring its patented amp and effect modeling and digital wireless technologies. Line 6 invented digital guitar amp modeling technology in 1996, and is currently the #1 maker of guitar amplifiers. Its award-winning products are used by musicians worldwide and have been featured on countless platinum and Grammy® award-winning titles. Line 6 is distributed in over 60 countries, with operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan. For more information, visit www.line6.com."

Open Labs MiKo Synthesizer / Keyboard

via this auction

"500GB harddrive. Dressed in an all-new Arctic White Chassis color scheme, the Timbaland Special Edition MiKo will stand out in any crowd.

The Timbaland Special Edition MiKo features E-MU™'s new Proteus™ X2 Streaming Sound Module V2.5 with over 7,000 instruments, including the new Ensoniq™ Urban Legends™ Sound Library that contains the sounds from Ensoniq's ASR™/EPS™/MR™/ASR-X™/ZR™ instruments.

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About Fairlight CMI Legacy II+

YouTube via bitleyTM | Mar 1, 2011 |

"Just a short reminder to let you know. The refill is not just about old, 8 bit sampler sounds. It's a very comprehensive 2011 refill filled with new sounds. It's got old sounds too but most of the patches are fresh, new, excellent sounds not available anywhere else. Old instruments have been used to build new sonic atmospheres. The 2 400 patches in the refill makes it a tough match for Omnisphere and this is 'just' a refill for Reason 4, Record and Reason 5."

Theremin(Android APP) and IDEOS and Stylus

YouTube via perfumepod | Mar 1, 2011 |

"It is an application of the theremin. It played with IDEOS (small, smart phone) and the stylus pen.

It is simple oppositely and it is interesting there though cheap software there.

The stylus pen is very good for the performance that uses a small, smart phone."

Squidfanny - ALIEN DRUM MACHINE HR-16 (Final Vid Feb 2011)

YouTubeVia squidfanny | Mar 1, 2011 |

"Beloved Alien HR-16 Glitch Machine.
Instant Chemical Electro and Busted Beats.

Sadly I need some cash so she's getting passed on..........

Too many Mods to list, check out the ebay auction for all the details.

Also Check out Response vid to see the bolt-bay in action."

Update: the new video above. The following was posted earlier with the older video now moved below. Instead of having two posts I opted for consolidation into one new post.

via this auction
"High Resolution 16 Bit Digital Drum Machine with Assignable Outputs and MIDI. Circuit Bent with powerful Modifications and Stunning Sounds... This machine can be used 'As Stock' and functions perfectly as such...

The Mods are -
Pitch / Tempo Modulation - Thanks to new 'Precision Oscillator' Circuit. Excellent Sonic Modulation Features in the form of 2 x Silver PITCH/TEMPO Knobs on the Side of the Machine. Small Knob is Fine tune, Large knob is for DJ Effects and Bit-Stretched Digital Noise. A metal Toggle Switch is used to Dis-engage the Pitch Knobs for use with MIDI functions, and a RED and GREEN LED Light indicate Status.
* 24 x Powerful Glitch Mods - Controlled by 3 x Black/Silver Rotary Knobs and Activated by 3 x (on/off/on) Toggle Switches. A bank of LED Lights indicate which Mods are active and the Glitch Activity within the machine. All manner of Amazing Sounds to be found and played by Flicking Switches and Turning Knobs.......
* 5 x Big Round Black 'Arcade machine' style buttons - Provide momantary Glitch for Minimal and Expressive Glitching.
* Big Red Button Provides Decimated Digital Distortion for Hard-As-Nails Damage Beats.
* Syncopated Bleeps and Squarewave Synth Tones ranging from Ultra Pure Sub Bass to Barely Audiable Birdsong. Modulation is Provided by a 9 x Position Rotary Knob on the Right side of the Machine, and an On/Off/On Toggle Switch to Activate for a total of 18 x Settings.
* Comprehensive and Cool Looking Metal BOLT-BAY (Patch-Bay) with 25 x Points. Allows Access to 1000's of weird and worderful Glitch sounds, Bit-busted Beats and General Havok.... Use Included Patch Leads (or any metal object) to connect the bolts together. Bolt-Bay can be used to interface the HR-16's Digital Circuitry with other suitable Squidfanny gear such as THIS or THIS........
* Flashing Lights-O-Plenty with 41 x Old School GREEN & RED LED Lights and Cool Pulsing Light Array.
* Glitch Switches each have a Bi-Colour LED light to indicate On/Off Status.
* Rotary Switches each have 4 x Red & Green LED lights which indicate their position and allow operation in the dark.
* Pulsing Light array advances each time a drum is played.""

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Squidfanny - ALIEN DRUM MACHINE - Alesis HR-16

YouTube via squidfanny | Mar 18, 2009 |

"46 PCM Scrambling mods, housed on 4 toggles, 4 nice rotary switches and 6 big round push buttons.....

Precision oscillator (from www.getlofi.com) allows massive pitch sweeps and fabulous digital audio sickness. Big knob for the sweeps, little knob next to it sets the maximum pitch.......

26 x BOLTBAY, allows access to all the safe sounds (this machine does NOT crash). Also useful for cross-modulating other 'bent gear (see my other HR-16 vid - cross-modulating a casio sk-5).

Oh yea - also 41 GREEN and RED LED's, which flash in time with the drum beat, and indicate which bends are active..... Flashing light circuit can also be used for external sequencing of other 'triggered' gear."

Eric Whitacre - Lux Aurumque (RAC Analog Synthesizer Version)

YouTube via andreanjos | Mar 1, 2011 |

"Companion piece to the Clair de Lune version I posted earlier.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHP9LA... [posted here]

It's by far one of my favorite choral compositions and it's a little bit difficult to re-create certain vocal expressions on a synthesizer, but I tried.

This one is all minimoog model D. Listen with headphones for extra detail."