Doepfer Dark Trilogy

via creativegallery.nl

"The Dark Trilogy (Polyphonic) synthesizer is a semi-modular synthesizer based on the Doepfer Dark Energy. It consists of three Dark Energy synthesizers and one Dark Time sequencer. By linking them internally or stacking them, a three voice synthesizer is built.

The Dark Trilogy is a custom semi-modular synthesizer. All the audio outputs are moved to the back. Therefore the CV 4 output is used.

To control each unit with the separate glide option a multicable is made from the keyboard to the units. The rotary knobs are built on top of the keyboard..."

Recent Round of Ebay Scams

Just a heads up, it looks like a recent round of eBay scams focused on synths are going up again. I do my best to filter these out, but sometimes I miss them when I let my guard down. The following three appear to have been bogus:
Minimoog with Koa Wood
Synclavier 6400 System with Keyboard
ROLAND JUPITER 8 / JP-8 SN 110897

The first is still on eBay with 4 bids. The second two have already been pulled.  Usually they have an embedded gif like the above with a low Buy it Now and request to contact them offline.  I didn't see these when I posted the three, so I'm wondering if they were added later, or if I'm just losing my mind.  Anyway, keep an eye out for them.  Always buy through eBay and use your credit card through Paypal if you can.  If Paypal doesn't take care of it for you, your CC company should.   Never give your personal info to the seller and avoid communication outside of eBay if you suspect anything. They might be after more than the $1800. Also be careful of people trying to string you along past the eBay feedback period.  I got scammed once on a Prophet-5 that way.  The seller convinced me to drop it off at a tech friend of his who actually had a valid shop and listing in the phone book.  By the time I got it back unfixed it was too late to leave any negative feedback.

Another scam that appears to be going on is one where the "seller" contacts you offline on an eBay auction you didn't win and offers to sell it to you because the winner backed down.

Thanks goes to Joakim for catching the Jupiter and Sergey for the heads up.

NAMM 2012: Livid Instruments Interview and CNTRL-R walkthrough

YouTube Uploaded by ohdratdigital on Feb 3, 2012

"http://ohdratdigital.com Livid have a new instrument, and it's the CNTRL-R controller, designed in collaboration with Ritchie Hawtin, techno legend. We had a chat with CEO Jay about the Livid thought process when it comes to controllers, and then Gabe gave us a bit of a run through of CNTRL-R. Enjoy!"

Dubspot @ NAMM 2012: Moog, Akai, Buchla, Teenage Engineering, Keith McMillen +

YouTube Uploaded by DubSpot on Feb 3, 2012

"The 2012 NAMM Show was a chart topping success. With record numbers in turnout and many notable new products being released this year, NAMM was a sight to behold. The Dubspot team was in attendance to get the scoop on the latest movements in technology and sound from the world of music manufacturers. Upon our arrival we eagerly ran from booth to booth, checking out new products from companies such as Moog Music, Akai, Arturia, Korg, Keith McMillen, Smithson Martin, Eowave, Teenage Engineering, Rane, Allen & Heath, and Pioneer. This was no easy feat at a convention that tops 100,000 visitors annually at the Anaheim, CA Convention Center.

Read more on our blog here: https://bitly.com/"

NAMM: Moon Modular @Winter NAMM 2012

YouTube Uploaded by moonmodular on Feb 3, 2012

"Few bits from the noisebug.net/Moon Modular booth #6005. Picts with permission from JLR ."

Synaptic

YouTube Uploaded by djjupp on Feb 3, 2012

"Mein großartiger Film."

DSI Tempest - "Synth mode" test

"No flashy performances or crazy beat-mangling going on here. Just testing the Tempest as a 6-voice analog / digital polysynth.

Sorry for the shaky video."

The Synthesizer Laser

Or rather the laser oscilloscope. Via ModularSynthesis where you'll find a video of the laser being used with a MOTM E350 Morphing Terrarium.

"I've always liked XY audio oscilloscope displays so I decided to build an XY laser using a Midwest Laser scanner. My first images were using my MOTM E350 Morphing Terrarium which generates some pretty nice patterns."

RL Music Synth Pics - Custom Emu Modular, Rhodes Chroma & More

via RL Music

Regarding the custom Emu:
"Here's the full high-res picture of my Emu Modular that I took in Aug 2010, just after KSR had immaculately restored it. This is a rather unusual system in that it was built from a kit, although the keyboard controller was the standard Factory unit. You may be able to tell from the picture, but this could operate up to 16 note polyphony so was powerful and sounded simply beautiful. This was I sold in 2011 to a huge Modular fan whom also had purchased some Roland System 700 block from me previously. I hope you like the picture :o)"

"Here is a nice picture of a Rhodes Chroma & Expander I sold to a very nice Austrian Surgeon/Synth enthusiast back in 2009. Both units were fully restored by Kent Spong of KSR....to perfection as always :o)"

Techno...Electro...Whatever....

YouTube Uploaded by Oxix52 on Feb 3, 2012

"This is a rhythmic patch featuring the 258v and ZOe modules. The saw section is driven by the first sequencer from the 251e. The square section is the kick/bass. The ZOe is FM'd by the saw of the 258v. The 259e provides the snare and the 266e is the source for the hat."