Tuesday, April 30, 2019
SOUND BLAST FROM THE PAST: THE SPEAK & SPELL FROM TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
Published on Apr 29, 2019 Audio Wanderer
"WARNING: This video may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised
The most known voice synthesizer of all times. Built in the 70s with technology than only can rival at that time with the dharma initiave. Conceived as a teaching machine it uses changed across the time, being is easy way to be hack through circuit bending techniques the reason that this unit is still a SOUND BLAST FROM THE PAST
Download a sample library from this awesome teaching/glitching machine here:
https://audiowanderer.bandcamp.com/al..."
Sequential Circuits Prophet VS Rack
Vintage '70s Elecktor Formant Analogue Music Synthesizer
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"The Formant Synthesiser is a synth DIY project published in Elektor magazine between 1977-1979. It was the first small-scale analogue synthesiser around with modular construction that could be built at home at an affordable price. Includes card extension cable for testing and some additional spare parts, cassette tape, and manual. Everything working well, aside from the ring mod section which is disabled."
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Pics of the inside and one of the manual cover below.
"The Formant Synthesiser is a synth DIY project published in Elektor magazine between 1977-1979. It was the first small-scale analogue synthesiser around with modular construction that could be built at home at an affordable price. Includes card extension cable for testing and some additional spare parts, cassette tape, and manual. Everything working well, aside from the ring mod section which is disabled."
1977 Crumar Multiman S-3 SN 00421
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"Great analog 70’s string machine.
Sounds great. Has custom “transpose” mod (I’ve seen others with this but don’t know much about it, when switches are thrown it drops the keyboard down a half step). Comes with original gig bag. Some minor songs and the binding on one end is warping, see pics. But overall I’m great shape and sounds great. It's heavy, UPS shipping est. is $50. will vary depending on location."
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"Great analog 70’s string machine.
Sounds great. Has custom “transpose” mod (I’ve seen others with this but don’t know much about it, when switches are thrown it drops the keyboard down a half step). Comes with original gig bag. Some minor songs and the binding on one end is warping, see pics. But overall I’m great shape and sounds great. It's heavy, UPS shipping est. is $50. will vary depending on location."
Oncor Sound Inc Original Owners Manual LGS 6000/BGS 4000 The Touch Guitar Synth
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You can see one here (may not be safe for work for some).
"Oncor Sound Inc Original Owners Manual LGS 6000/BGS 4000 The Touch Guitar Synth 1979
Original factoery publication from 1979, if you own one of the 'the touch' guitar synth's this original owners manual is a must 11-pages"
What is a "Touch Guitar" Synthesizer?
The "Touch Guitar" is a unique approach to guitar synthesis eliminating the need for pitch correction. (Pitch extraction is a method whereby an electrical sensor determines string vibration and uses this pitch reference to drive and external synthesizer). The "Touch Guitar" allows the musician to play faster than other guitar synthesizers. The fret board on a lead "Touch Guitar" contains ninety-six touch-sensitive frets. These frets do not physically move to actuate fret position. Because of the lack of any physical movement these switches should last for the owner's lifetime. A musical will no longer need strings or mechanical tuning pegs. The strumming section uses a spring loaded strum bar. the tension on this bar simulates the plucking motion of a regular guitar.
The "Touch Guitar" is engineered for total synthesis from a self-contained unit. It offers all the possibilities of a regular guitar...
Synthesizer Controls
Octave Switch
Resonance
Cutoff
VCA
Attack
Decay
Sustain
LFO 1
LFO 2
Switch 1 - 10
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You can see one here (may not be safe for work for some).
"Oncor Sound Inc Original Owners Manual LGS 6000/BGS 4000 The Touch Guitar Synth 1979Original factoery publication from 1979, if you own one of the 'the touch' guitar synth's this original owners manual is a must 11-pages"
What is a "Touch Guitar" Synthesizer?
The "Touch Guitar" is a unique approach to guitar synthesis eliminating the need for pitch correction. (Pitch extraction is a method whereby an electrical sensor determines string vibration and uses this pitch reference to drive and external synthesizer). The "Touch Guitar" allows the musician to play faster than other guitar synthesizers. The fret board on a lead "Touch Guitar" contains ninety-six touch-sensitive frets. These frets do not physically move to actuate fret position. Because of the lack of any physical movement these switches should last for the owner's lifetime. A musical will no longer need strings or mechanical tuning pegs. The strumming section uses a spring loaded strum bar. the tension on this bar simulates the plucking motion of a regular guitar.
The "Touch Guitar" is engineered for total synthesis from a self-contained unit. It offers all the possibilities of a regular guitar...
Synthesizer Controls
Octave Switch
Resonance
Cutoff
VCA
Attack
Decay
Sustain
LFO 1
LFO 2
Switch 1 - 10
Condor GSM Guitar Synth Original Catalog + Hand Written Note Cecil Gullickson
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"Condor GSM Guitar Synth Original Catalog + Hand Written Note From Cecil Gullickson, Gullickson Company + 1980 Price List
Original company publication with a hand written note from the owner of the company Cecil Gullickson
full line catalog covering the GSM synth, the bass version, various modulators, parts
the RSM synth for reeds and brass and a 1980 price list"
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"Condor GSM Guitar Synth Original Catalog + Hand Written Note From Cecil Gullickson, Gullickson Company + 1980 Price List
Original company publication with a hand written note from the owner of the company Cecil Gullickson
full line catalog covering the GSM synth, the bass version, various modulators, parts
the RSM synth for reeds and brass and a 1980 price list"
Vintage Baldwin Syntha-Sound Synthesizer Manual plus overlays
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"This is a copyright 1972 manual or guide to the Baldwin Synth-Sound, a very early US-produced synthesizer. It includes four overlays and two supplementary information sheets. The book has wear, some of the plastic binding is broken, and some pages have become discolored from age. Still, this is a pretty rare little artifact of early US synth history. Book is large, about 15" by 10", but not very thick."
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"This is a copyright 1972 manual or guide to the Baldwin Synth-Sound, a very early US-produced synthesizer. It includes four overlays and two supplementary information sheets. The book has wear, some of the plastic binding is broken, and some pages have become discolored from age. Still, this is a pretty rare little artifact of early US synth history. Book is large, about 15" by 10", but not very thick."
Korg Polysix Keyboard Synthesizer w/Kenton Midi SN 465912
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"Korg Polysix Keyboard Synthesizer w/Kenton Midi. I had this serviced last year. Tuned and original patches added. Original owner installed the midi and moved battery off of PCB. Corners of the casing have damage as pictured. Will be shipped in original case."
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"Korg Polysix Keyboard Synthesizer w/Kenton Midi. I had this serviced last year. Tuned and original patches added. Original owner installed the midi and moved battery off of PCB. Corners of the casing have damage as pictured. Will be shipped in original case."
YOCTO 808 V1 ANALOG ROLAND TR-808 DRUM CLONE
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"Yocto-808 Rhythm Composer, designed by German company Elicktronic as a faithful recreation of Roland’s legendary TR-808 drum machine! This unit is in beautiful cosmetic condition and VERY GOOD working condition. This unit features the Elschtroumph metal enclosure and looks fantastic. Shows just some general light wear and a bit of dust... A few notes regarding this unit: Firstly, to my ear, the Bass Drum Tone knob does not affect the bass drum tone in any way. Second, the Hand Clap sound needs to be properly tuned; to my ear it is very harsh as it is and does not sound anything like a hand clap. It does not sound like the Youtube demos of the Yocto. (The maracas sound fine.) Finally, the Cymbal sound also needs to be tuned, as it is very harsh to my ear; the tone knob does change the tone, though very slightly. Would I still use the hand clap and cymbal on a track? Yes. They are serviceable. Just not true to the original TR-808. With all that said, the unit otherwise preforms beautifully."
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"Yocto-808 Rhythm Composer, designed by German company Elicktronic as a faithful recreation of Roland’s legendary TR-808 drum machine! This unit is in beautiful cosmetic condition and VERY GOOD working condition. This unit features the Elschtroumph metal enclosure and looks fantastic. Shows just some general light wear and a bit of dust... A few notes regarding this unit: Firstly, to my ear, the Bass Drum Tone knob does not affect the bass drum tone in any way. Second, the Hand Clap sound needs to be properly tuned; to my ear it is very harsh as it is and does not sound anything like a hand clap. It does not sound like the Youtube demos of the Yocto. (The maracas sound fine.) Finally, the Cymbal sound also needs to be tuned, as it is very harsh to my ear; the tone knob does change the tone, though very slightly. Would I still use the hand clap and cymbal on a track? Yes. They are serviceable. Just not true to the original TR-808. With all that said, the unit otherwise preforms beautifully."Roland TR-606 Drumatix Analog Drum Machine SN 207890
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