MMTA Spring SYNTHFEST 2013 Coming to Seattle on March 16

The MMTA Spring Synth Fest 2013 is scheduled for March 16, 2013 at Shoreline Community College just north of Seattle. You can find a map of the campus here (building 800).

There will be four rooms this year:

The Petting Zoo where you can check out gear brought by people attending the event.

The Performance / Telepresentation Room for scheduled performances and presentations.

The Trade Show Room where manufacturers will be able to give demos on their gear. This is similar to The Petting Zoo but will likely be a quieter setting where you can go one on one with individual manufacturers.

Jam Session Room where people can perform with their gear.

Additional details will follow as we get closer to the date. We wanted to get the word out now for those who need to make travel plans.

You can find the Mostly Modular Trade Association on Facebook here.

See the MMTA SYNTHFEST label below for pics and videos from prior events.

If you are a manufacturer and would like to present at the event, send me email: matrixsynth@gmail.com.

OneSixty

Published on Feb 7, 2013 synthjunk·18 videos

"I wanted to make a track that creates a bit of tension and energy in it.
After a long recording session this was the result.
Main instruments used were Synthesizers.com, Monopoly & MPC2500, sequencing with Q960 & Q119. All sounds produced from hardware and recorded with Ableton.
Free download is available from my soundcloud page.
https://soundcloud.com/synthjunk/ones..
Hope you like it."

FAEMI-M RARE VINTAGE SOVIET USSR ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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mechanical animals

"FAEMI-M (s/n 0385349), ORIGINAL CASE, PEDAL (s/n 0385349), CABLE FOR PEDAL AND POWER CABLE"

Note this one needs to be repaired.

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Tom Oberheim SEM - s/n 51

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"Tom Oberheim SEM - s/n 51. Made in 2009 by Mr. Oberheim himself.

This is the cv/gate patch panel version. Comes with original packaging and manuals and power supply, works great, sounds FANTASTIC."

Roland Juno-60 Test

Published on Feb 7, 2013 starrefision23·6 videos

TR-606/Juno-60/KMS-30/TB-303/TR-909/


Juno-60 Test#2

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poncho villa vs the matrix Juno6 + modular + minibrute

Published on Feb 7, 2013 caleb condit·32 videos

"5u moog format modular, a juno 6 and arturia minibrute daytime improvisation. sorry if the EQ is slightly off, I didn't have the headphone jack up high enough on my mixer that was sending audio to my camera's input and I had to EQ out some noise. The layered video is some footage I made with some artists I teach at nearby art center. This was from a matrix re-edit that we ran through a feedback loop"

Vintage 80's Radio Shack Electronic Drums W/ Speakers

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"Vintage Radio Shack Electronic Drums. (Made by Tandy) + 12V 1200ma Ktec adapter and a pair of plastic sticks.

There are four pads - Snare, Bass, Tom and Phaser.

There are three knobs in the back where you can control the snare decay, the phaser range and the volume.

The sounds sound a bit like a toy version of the Simmons SDS modules.

There are two internal speakers. This thing is pretty loud."

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PPG WAVE 2.2 VINTAGE ANALOG DIGITAL HYBRID SYNTHESIZER

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"For sale is this vintage early-1980s PPG Wave 2.2 analog/digital hybrid synthesizer. This particular one owner example is in very excellent original condition and was professionally modded when new with the MIDI upgrade. This extremely rare synth was made in Germany by Palm Products GmbH and is regarded as being one of the finest synths to incorporate digital samples controlled by an analog interface. The Wave 2.2 is considerably more rare than its Wave 2.3 successor, and though they appear to be similar, are actually quite different. Synth enthusiasts and keyboard connoisseurs alike will both recognize just how rare this synth is, as very few of these units were manufactured, so don't hesitate because this opportunity does not come along very often.

This PPG Wave 2.2 incorporates digital samples of wavetables while utilizing analog VCA, as well as analog, VCF sections. The Wave 2.2 also features; an oscillator capable of generating over 2,000 single-cycle 8-bit analog waveforms, a digital control panel with a more complex editor than previous versions, MIDI implementation, and an 8-track sequencer utilizing pitch automation, loudness, filter cutoff, waveforms and much more.

Originally inspected by PPG authorized service technician Ed Miller of syntheisizerrepair.com when first imported, this synth will include a complementary service and clean bill of health from Miller himself. Used by David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Stevie Wonder, and an ever-expanding list comprised of the best recording artists of all time, this is a magnificent instrument is worthy of the best studios, as well as, the ownership of even the most accomplished synth collectors."

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1981 ROLAND JUPITER-8 SN 161538 with MIDI

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"For sale is this vintage 1981 Roland Jupiter-8 JP-8 analog synthesizer. This particular example, serial number 161538, is in very excellent all original condition. The Jupiter-8 is not just the top-of-the-line model from the illustrious Roland Jupiter series, rather, it is one of the most incredible sounding analog synths ever made. With 16 analog oscillators, 2 per voice, and incredible 8-voice polyphony, the Jupiter-8 is capable of producing some extraordinarily rich sounds. Recently purchased from the family of the original owner, this synth remained in a climate-controlled studio since purchased new, and was serviced to incorporate a very useful MIDI upgrade.

This first generation Jupiter-8 features the original 12 -bit D/A converter. For those who prefer the scaled down Jupiter 6 for it's MIDI implementation, this particular example has been outfitted for MIDI use! With an original list price of $5295 in 1981, this serious synth would cost an equivalent of $15,000.00 today. Used by a veritable who's who of the recording industry, the Roland Jupiter-8 is a classic example of an instrument most everyone has heard on hundreds of famous of recording whether they realize it or not..."

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