CATEGORY 5 | M. Geddes Gengras

Published on May 1, 2015 Moog Music Inc

Follow up to 3 Impressions | M. Geddes Gengras - feat. Discontinued Moogerfoogers

"Via Skype, Gengras explores the motivations behind 3 Impressions, the 3 song EP he composed as a practical application of Moog electronics. In this video the artist describes his exploration of analog effects modules and process-based sound design.

M. Geddes Gengras' work is described as being 'based in modular synthesis, comfortably straddling a variety of forms and remaining rooted in a deep affinity for the limitations of analog electronics and a keen ear for timbral manipulation.' His extended exploration of the modular inter-connectivity of Moogerfooger analog effects on 3 impressions is a testament to Bob Moog's vision of creative expression through control voltage."

The Avalon First Views

Published on May 1, 2015 Sealion

"Brian Castro explains the Avalon on unveiling day Namm 2015."

Some background on what made the original Roland TB-303 so special and what went into the Avalon to capture that. The Avalon is a 303 with more.

The Bandmaster Powerhouse Drum Machine

Published on Apr 30, 2015 Bandmaster Powerhouse

"Overview and sound snippets from this amazing Scottish Drum Machine from the mid-70s. A true undiscovered gem!

Very little is known online about the Powerhouse. If you were involved in it's development and have any information to share, please write in the comments below! I know you're out there...

Please visit www.bandmasterpowerhouse.com to register interest for the forthcoming WAV sample pack of all 64 unedited loops

(N.B All drum and percussion sounds heard on the video come from the Powerhouse)"

More 6U Modular Synths with Free Gift from Blue Lantern on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

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"You get a free Asteroid Operator VCF with a purchase of a 6U Modular. Limited time offer. I have three modulars for sale on my ebay store. EBAY LINK HERE"

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SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis Controlled via iPad!

Published on May 1, 2015 littlescale

"iPad Genome MIDI Sequencer and TouchOSC controlling the soundchip of a SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis via the GenMDM MIDI device using the iRig MIDI 2 iOS MIDI Interface. With a cameo from Kira :3

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Roland JD-Xi Digital Osc Sounds (Part 2)

Published on May 1, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

"This video demonstrates the sounds of the JD-Xi's digital oscillator section. This is Part 2 of 2."

Seinfeld at 1:44. Part 1 here.

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Pittsburgh Modular Generator + Expander Eurorack Modules

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TipTop Audio Station 252 Eurorack Modular Folding Synth Case

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"The case is 9U, or 84 HP per row, 252 HP total. Maximum depth is about 55 mm."

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JEN SX1000 SYNTHETONE ANALOGUE SYNTHESIZER

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"Lovely sound, easy to find your way around. Really good for 70's-style leads, or dial in some white noise for some big industrial drones! All in good working order."

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Korg Polysix Analog Synthesizer SN 462274

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Published on Apr 2, 2015 HappyProducer

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"The essential battery mod (and minor repair) was done on this synth around 4 years back, other than that, no mods, no customising etc.
It now use a normal coin cell battery that is handily mounted into a holder for ease of changing.
The battery currently fitted has full voltage and should last (store patches) for many years!
Very stable tuning on this VCO synth (takes the normal approx 10 seconds for the auto tune routine after switch on then it's ready to go, never needs retuning after that - never failed me on tuning!).
The synth has been used frequently over the past 4 to 5 years in my studio (no gigging) without fault, so has been well tested since the battery mod!

Supplied With:
Built in, original Power Cable (no mods)
Original User Manual (Rare)
Functional Condition:
All keys and contacts have been cleaned and are working great (see video)
All knobs are smooth and work as intended, they are all tight and feel good to use - they are mounted to the panel with a locking nut - NOT just the PCB as on modern synths so are super reliable and solid!
All buttons work first time with a light touch, I fitted some new tact switches not that long ago so these should be reliable for many years!
Outputs and tape in/out (back up of patches) work fine - NO crackles or dead outputs
Volume knob is smooth and noise free (no crackles)
All pots respond properly and edit parameters correctly (no skipping or dead spots)
Pitch and Mod wheels working 100% (note the Pitch wheel on the Polysix is similar to the old Moog/Prophet 5 style, not spring loaded so it has a central return indent rather than auto return - this is not a fault)"

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