Monday, March 26, 2007
Yamaha FX-1
Click here for shots pulled via this auction.
Update: Previous FX-1 posts. Definitely check out this one.
Details:
"This is a super rare Yamaha FX-1 electone organ piano key board synthesizer SN 1134 Wow I have one! not many made and not many left i was told less the 15 in the US and no more the 20 in the world cost over $45,000 in 1983 i also have the TX-1 amplifier tone cabinet the serial 1666 which is included and the pedals
The Yamaha FX-1 isn't really an organ, but, in this case, a group of polyphonic digital synthesizers, based on Yamaha's DX FM synth technology. Various level and balance controls are operated by sliders, and the sliders are automated, so that when a preset is recalled, the sliders actually moved to the preset positions"
Maestro USS-1
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Details:
"1970's guitar synthesizer....one of the first of it's kind for guitar...really wacky and wonderfull !! This thing does sound cool!
Waveform, filter,(sample & hold), phase, envelope and sub-harmonic( plus sensitivity for envelope and sub-harmonic).
Five sliders(knobs) are broken but do function. Every effect works well and as they should.(The sliders can easilly be fixed with replacements).
Very rare and collectable."
Drumcomputer MFB-503
*3 analogue instruments (Kick, Snare, Tom)*2 sample-based instruments (Cymbal, Hi-Hat)
*Stepsequencer with up to 32 steps per pattern
*26 sound-edit functions (attack, decay, pitch etc.)
*programmable Tom tuning (lo, mid, hi)
*64 pattern, 64 songs, 64 kits
*MSRP: 280,- Euro
Title link takes you there.
Freezepop Forever
YouTube via usamablackbelt. What's interesting about this one is it actually names the Yamaha QY70 in it. It got me wondering how many other songs mention a synth. If you know of any feel free to share.
Update: Here's another video by Freezepop that features the QY70 and I'm guessing a KORG MicroKORG: Freezepop - Parlez-vous Freezepop?
New Synth Coming?
This one was sent in via an anonymous reader. Any ideas?Click the image for a full sized shot.
New From Cwejman
More details posted today via the thread previously posted here.
via Shawn of Analogue Haven:
"I expect Cwejman to show the following new gear:
19" rack with TR-100W transformer box
INS-2MX "Dual Insert Voltage Controlled Amplifier"
MX-4S "Four channel VC Stereo Mixer" (wow Smile )
NS-4 "Four Output VC noise generator"
RES-4 "Quad VC Resonator"
VCEQ-4 "4 band version of the VC parametric EQ"
VCA-4MX "Quad VC Amplifier"
He is also working on the following for the future (these probably
will not be at Musikmesse):
ATT-4 "Quad Attenuator"
Rev7 "VC Reverb processor"
MC-V8 "8-voice midi controller" for midi-cv/gate with dynamics
There are already data sheets for the prototypes (much like the manuals on each individual Cwejman module page at our site) but it is better to wait until Musikmesse so you can see the full details from the Superbooth. Then we will upload info and pricing to our site.
PS: as always, specifications are subject to change. These modules are not yet shipping and enhancements or modifications could be made.
Shawn"
MFB Goes Modular
via MFB
Current modules:
SEQ-01
Drum-Sequenzer mit max. 32 Steps, 12 Triggerausgängen, 16 Speicher.
OSC-01
Oszillatormodul mit 3 DCO's vom SyLITE, 2xPWM, Hard Sync, Ringmodulator
DRUM-03 (In Vorbereitung)
Analoges Drummodul mit OH,HH und CY von der 501, dynamische Triggereingänge.
DRUM-02
Analoges Drummodul mit 5 Drums von der 501, Tom, 2 x Bongo, 2 x Claves, dynamisch.
DRUM-01
Analoges Drummodul mit BD/SD von der 301/501, dynamische Triggereingänge.
VD-01
Videoscope zur Anzeige von Audiosignalen auf TV Monitore, 2 x Input, 1usec...100msec.
Richard Bone "Alien Girl"
Electric Parade
Title link takes you to Electric Parade's MySpace page. I obviously found this via the previous post. You'll find tracks featuring Serge and Buchla 700. Be sure to check out his pics if you have a MySpace account.
The New MacBeth M5N
You can find more shots at the Analogue Haven forum and the MacBeth Studios Website.The M5N is a white M5 plus more:
"There have been some refinements in this design of the M5N instrument including yet further tightening of the of the transistor based Envelope Generators- on the 'FAST' setting- the Attack/Decay/Release parameters have been shortened by some milliseconds to produce our 'snappiest' envelopes to date. On the contrary- the 'SLOW' setting has these same parameters generating constants of up 5 minutes in rise and fall times...great for slow evolving ambient movements...
Both Filters have been subject to far greater signal to noise ratios providing clean and equal outputs due to improved output stages using a combination of different parts...
Cosmetically- it's not just a new paint job- we have changed the slider caps from the mixer type to a more conventional synthesizer type...we listened to the comments on the Yahoo! group- thanks Yves!
Each Oscillator now has the 'hidden' preset calibration parameters available to the user- with the use of a small screwdriver- parameters such as tuning, waveshaping and range are now at the discretion of the player- not everybody wants oscillators rigidly in tune- and some may feel that they prefer a more vintage sound by affecting how the oscillators track in accordance with each other- subtly adjusting the oscillator tracking can provide the user with some very 'fat' bass end sounds- conversely - high end detuning can add some real sparkle to recordings! Any of the adjustments can be quickly and easily returned to the normal without fuss. Other functions also have this facility and this also means not having to send a unit back to be recalibrated...
Other features that have been included in the M5N are the facility to voltage control the dual LFOs with and external OV to +5V signal- great with an external function generator. Even some of the 'normalised' patching has changed too- VCF2 mixer is now mixed in to the VCF1 should the user desire- this is a favourite patch of mine- as is mixing the VCF2 mixer into the Ring Modulator- that's been done too..."
The M5N will be a limited run. Via Shawn of Analogue Haven and Boris.
KEIO (KORG) MINI POPS JUNIOR drum box by RetroSound
YouTube via retrosound72. Via Tim.
Note KEIO was KORG before KORG. You can read more on the history of KORG here.
tr-808 tr-606 sh-101
YouTube via weatherkop. Title link takes you to more synth videos by weatherkop. There are some good ones there. via Tim.
P-MODEL - ArtMania
YouTube via HitoToAbura. One more via the world of next tuesday in the comments of this post.
"P-MODEL 1980 NHK Techno pop feature" Reminded me a bit of Oingo Boingo. Guess the synths.
BTW, check out this cover by POLYSICS, and if you have 25 minutes to burn check out this video: Future Screen of TOKYO New Wave. It starts with this track done in 1999. New synths including a Nord Lead and JP-8000.
Hikashu - At the end of the 20th century
YouTube via HitoToAbura. Another via the world of next tuesday in the comments of this post.
"HIKASHU 1980 NHK Techno pop feature"
This one reminds me of Roxy Music's Virginia Plain meets New Wave. Guess the synths.
PLASTICS - COPY
YouTube via HitoToAbura. Via the world of next tuesday in the comments of this post.
"PLASTICS 1980 NHK Techno pop feature"
Reminded me a bit of early Cure and PIL. Guess the synths.
Jones.com Guitar Synths
I ran into this site in the auction details of the previous post. Title link takes you there. When you get there be sure to scroll to the very bottom of the page and check out the "Demos" link. They are video demos and they do a good job of showcasing the guitar synths. I never realized the GR-700 was this big. The main page also lists some Roland GR-300 mods.
Roland GR-700
Title link takes you to more shots pulled via this auction. More info on the GR-700 on Jones' GR-700 page.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Polivoks
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. There are some nice ones in this set.Inverted...
Yamaha SY-1 Images and Sample
Title link takes you to a track featuring nothing but the SY-1 via Lasse Viklund in the comments of this post by LDT on Synthwire. You can find more images and info in the post.
The Steelphon Vintage Analog Synth
I previously put up a post on Vintage Synths Made In Italy. The Steelphon has recently been added to the list with a few more shots and a demo. Note the play button is right under this image when you get there.
ARP2600 filter 4072 modification?
David Hillel Wilson of the New England Synthesizer Museum has been sending tips and info to the AH list for some time now. These tips usually just come in as an informational email about every month or so. I noticed they are informative and not really meant to engage discussion although of course sometimes they do. They are written more like informational pieces. I asked David if he would be interested in having me put them up on Matrixsynth for others as well. He said yes. The following is the first of hopefully many more on Matrixsynth."To see if your ARP 2600 needs the filter mod, turn the frequency and resonance both all the way up. If the sound is still low enough in pitch for you to hear, then you need the mod. If your dog starts barking, you don't need the mod.
In order to modify the filter without unsoldering it, I solder 4 5K6 (Green-Blue-Red) resistors in parallel with the existing 4K7s, and on the foil side of the board. This gives a resistance near the value 2K7, which is what ARP used in the Solus, in which they had fixed the filter themselves, so it's still authentic ARP. Unfortunately, I'm not quite sure how to describe which foil traces to solder to (I've done so many of these I now just do it from memory). Try this: Look for the big chip in the middle (two rows of 7 pins each, spaced 1/10 inch apart, with the two rows 3/10 inch apart). Near the 4 corners of this chip (an LM3900/CA3401E), there are four ovals, each made out of two 3 pin transistors that are glued together. Thus, each oval will have 6 points around the edge. Two of these points (the Emitters) are connected together with a diagonal line that cris-crosses the oval. The only other place each foil trace goes is to a single connection - This is one end of the resistor for that oval. four ovals equals four resistors. The other end of each resistor is tied to a foil trace that encircles the whole circuit, but only makes 4 connections (one at each oval) plus one more in the expo converter. Solder a 5K6 resistor from each pair of emitters to the long outside circular trace, and you're done. (Or if you're near New Hampshire U.S.A. or are willing to send the board, I can do it for you).
David Hillel Wilson
Curator
New England Synthesizer Museum."
Image via this post.
new modular clips, plan b model 15 pwm + more
Via hefix93 of Velvet Acid Christ:"I finally got my attenuator. Now i can use the PWM on the plan b model 15. So i made some basic growly pwm osc lead and bass pad patches and showed off the ssm filter i got as well and the frequenstiener.
this is the model 15 pwm into the ssm lowpass filter. basic sweeping of the filter. pretty big if you ask me. [link]
Same as above but with the frequenstiener in lp. but the lp on this is not as fat as the ssm, its more noisy and aggressive. notice my horrid bad live playing ouch. talk about slop. ehehehe [link]
I love this pwm in band pass. kind reminds me of my old juno 60 but with bandpass. nice.. [link]
This just sound viscous to me.. i mean it rips and is nasty in that growling good way. [link]
Warning, this will blow your ears loud heehehehe. model15 pw out into filter in on ssm filter with resonance all the way up in self osc. then mess with freq on the model 15, and the freq knob on ssm to get outer space ufo 60s sci fi sounds. this filter does it the best, much better than the frequensteiner. Let's hear and digital synth modular or not sound like this, not a chance in hell. never.. [link]
these are all recorded directly into my rme fireface 800... nothing else.."
Be sure to check out hefex93's previous review:
Eurorack Modular Review by Hefix93 of Velvet Acid Christ
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Analog Renaissance TS-303 MK2 ACID SCREAMER
"Distortion effect designed for the TB-303. Where the original TS-303 was a variant of the infamous TS-808, with some adaptations to match the signal levels of the TB-303 and a few soundwise alterations, this MK2 version is a complete new design with possibilities never seen anywhere. From electronic design and mechanical construction point of view it is lightyears ahead of the previous one.Features:
-2 different operation modes: Distortion and overdrive
-Variable dynamics restoration: Every distortion effect has the same problem: Dynamics gets lost and everything sounds equally loud. Translated to the TB-303 this means that you lose accents. This dynamics restoration reconstructs the envelope of the original signal while maintaining the distorted sound.
-Frequency selective distortion: This gives the possibility to choose which part of the frequency spectrum gets the most distortion. Quite amazing how this enables to pick things out of the soup which were otherwise not audible."
Title link takes you to more info and samples. Via Analog Industries.
Baldwin Tempomatic
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. Note the seller has others up as well.
Suzuki SX-500
No title link, just the shot via this auction.Details:
"Here we have an ULTRA RARE Suzuki SX-500 synth module, fully working & tested. This impossible to find vintage analog synth is identical to the Siel EX80 synth expander but re-badged under the Suzuki brand name. This auction also includes the Suzuki SX-500P foot pedal ( program change & damper pedal ) & original external power adapter."
PREVIOUS PAGE
NEXT PAGE
HOME
© Matrixsynth - All posts are presented here for informative, historical and educative purposes as applicable within fair use.
MATRIXSYNTH is supported by affiliate links that use cookies to track clickthroughs and sales. See the privacy policy for details.
MATRIXSYNTH - EVERYTHING SYNTH
© Matrixsynth - All posts are presented here for informative, historical and educative purposes as applicable within fair use.
MATRIXSYNTH is supported by affiliate links that use cookies to track clickthroughs and sales. See the privacy policy for details.
MATRIXSYNTH - EVERYTHING SYNTH
