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Tuesday, June 26, 2007

MOOG Ladder Filter in HP Mode

via Fernando on electro-music.com. BTW, does anyone know if threads on electro-music.com expire like VSE? I'm always worried stuff like this will disappear over time. That's one of the reasons why I chose to host this site on Blogger vs. my ISP. This blog should remain long after I'm gone.

"Hi all,

Reviewing Moog ladder schematics in my archive I found this variation:

moritaVCF76.gif

it includes a switch to HP mode by just injecting the input signal to the output buffer (through a trimmer and a resistor)

I like this version:
rjb_diy_synthe_202a_vcf_moog_schem_revB.pdf
pcb_202a_vcf_revA.pdf
diy_synthe9.htm

and wonder if it would be possible to implement the Morita trick to get HP response..."

Be sure to check out the follow up replies on electro-music.com.

Sur-Audio Lab VOID and COS

"Sur-Audio lab is a new 3rd party developer for the SoniCore Scope system located in Athens, Greece. We are concentrated in synthesizer designs that take advantage of the unique architecture and the pristine sound quality of the Scope platform.

To begin we proudly presents you 2 synthesizers: VOID and COS.
We think that both extends the sound programming capabilities and functions of the Scope system.

VOID combines a classic analog shell with some extensive shaping plus onboard effects. It includes Flexor® technology so the creation of new age timbres is really one step away.

Be sure to check the 11x35 matrix which allows total control of every aspect of sound properties. There is also an advanced clock sync modulation mode for sample accurate modulations from your sequencer."

"COS
Do you know "morph" technology? Do you want to control every pot of the front panel with 4 parallel modulators? (velocity, aftertouch, modulation, key note)
Well that's COS !

An advanced analog hybrid (sync, FM, Phase Mod, Ring Mod, 12 filters to choose from) with polyphonic morph function. Just assign your desired morphs and the creation of rythmic controllable sounds is a matter of seconds!"

Samples:
http://www.soniccore.com/audio/cos_plus_void_preview_theme.mp3
http://www.soniccore.com/audio/cos_seq_collect_1.mp3
http://www.soniccore.com/audio/void_collect_1.mp3

They should both look pretty familiar. : ) There is no mention to their counterparts so I wonder what the connection is if any. Spec via their press release via HC (Note the Waldorf OSC):

VOID features:
* Voices: 16 max (depends on the DSP's and patch complexity)
* Sound generators: 2 main oscillator featuring 6 wave types and 2 modes each to choose from: Pulse Sync - Pulse width, Saw sync - saw, Waldorf oscillator, sine sync – sine shaped, noise filtered - noise comb filtered, 2 sines added, 2 sines fm 'ed.
* Oscillator modulation section: Filter FM, Warp shaping, a distorted Ring modulation type, Frequency modulation, Phase Modulation, Ring Modulation. Envelope generators: 2 ADSR envelopes
* LFO's|: 3 multi-wave lfo's with rate, delay, amount, fade-in, fade-out, 6 waves to choose (sin-square-saw up-saw down-triangle-random), key-retrigger, offset, phase, plus special clock sync modulation
* Filters: LP 12-24db/octave, HP 12-24db/octave, BP 12-24db/octave, Band Regect, Juno filter (12db LP followed by 12db HP), LP Vintage 24db, Lowpass/bandpass parallel config, Lowpass/highpass parallel config, Highpass/Lowpass in series config, 2 bandpass in series, a Comb filter followed by a Flip n' Clip shaper, a Comb filter
* Filter saturation: Soft Sat, Bit reduction, Sample rate decimator, 6db lowpass, 6db highpass, Warp shaper, Squish shaper
* Effects: Delay, Reverb, Flanger, Chorus
* Distortion: Fat Sat, Distortion, S/r reduction, 6db Lowpass, 6db Highpass, Warp shaper, Squish shaper
* Others: Audio input for Lfo sync purposes with pre-recorded Ramps for sample
* accurate Lfo synced modulations,Envelope follower input Modulation: an 11x35 matrix with 18 parralel modulations plus a 5x7 modulation era.
* Programs: 194 presets in different categories
* Requirements: SonicCore (Creamware) Scope platform hardware and software. *
* Pentium 3-4 for optimal use. Creamware Modular 2 software

COS features:
* Voices: 16 max (depends on the DSP's)
* Sound generators: 2 main oscillator featuring 6 wave types and 2 modes each to choose from: Triangle sync- Tri shaped, Pulse Sync - Pulse width, Saw sync - saw, sine, sync - sine shaped, noise filtered - noise comb filtered, 2sines added, 2sines fm 'ed.
* Morph function: Every pot (totally 50 pots) of the front panel can be modulated in a polyphonic manner and different amounts with four controllers. Available controllers are Velocity (with curve modifier), Keyboard note (with key modifier), Aftertouch, Modulation wheel.
* Oscillator modulation section: Modulation modes include: Filter FM, Osc distortion, a distorted ring modulation type, Frequency modulation, Phase Modulation, Ring Modulation.
* Envelope generators: 2 ADSR and an AD envelope
* LFO's: 2 multi-wave Lfo's with rate, 6 waves to choose (sin-square-saw up-saw down-triangle-random), key-retrigger, offset
* Filters: LP 12-24db/octave, HP 12-24db/octave, BP 12-24db/octave, a 12db filter followed by 12 highpass filter,a Comb filter, an experimental config with a Bandpass filter followed by a shaper, a Lowpass filter followed by a tube simulation, an LP filter followed by a sample rate decimator, an experimental config with a Lowpass filter followed by a shaper, an LP and a BP filter in parallel, 2 bandpass filter in parallel, a lowpass filter and a highpass filter added together
* Part specific options: Key range assignment, Velocity modifier, Keyboard modifier, Aftertouch modifier
* Programs: 1 bank *250 presets

More pics at the bottom of this page.

Oxygene 13 Jean Michel Jarre Cover


YouTube via fischek.

Korg Oasys Karma Demo


YouTube via gori914. via Looneytunes. BTW, Looneytunes has a new home, so if you are subbed via Bloglines or the like, be sure to update your subscription.
"Korg Oasys Karma Demo, perfermed by stephen kay" Also see this post.

Bristol Synthesiser Emulations on Linux

You might recognize Bristol from this previous post. That post took you to what looked like a Soureforge sub page. The title link to this post will take you directly to the Bristol page.

via DaleG

BTW, if anyone knows what these sound like, please comment.

Guess the Synths

via Magnus via synthfourm.nl.

"As far as i can tell that setup belongs to an Italian gentleman called Ricardo Grotto. He's the guy who bought one of Kieth Emersons Yamaha GX 1s.

I believe at least one of the PS 3300s is for sale. From what i could make of it the price was 4000 euros which is a remarkable price for a PS 3300 in that condition."

As always, click the image for a bigger shot.

What Interests You Most about Demos?

Update: Post added to the Sticky Posts section above the Synth Books section on the right. For the archives this had an original time stamp of 6/23/07 12:06 AM.

Ok, the first poll on Matrixsynth. I thought it would be interesting to see how many of you are interested in the demos posted for the musical content vs. showcasing the synth vs. other. In short...

Think about this one before you vote. It's 100% anonymous and a vote for one, even "both" precludes the other. My vote? I usually listen to demos to hear what a particular synth sounds like, usually outside of the musical context, hence, why I appreciate and post demos that may not be considered "musically interesting." Quotes, because we all know that is highly subjective. Please vote and feel free to comment.

Update: The following is the list of what came in for Other:
* what the synth is capeable, osc's , wave , filter reaction and modulations
* check the quality of audio output, ie: no distorsion, low noise
* they provide more pleasure than those 10 second p*rn clips..&use less bandwidth!
* I think the demos are useless
* Never listen to the demos
* drgarbage
* i'm a bit of a nerd
* I want to see the synth in action
* F*ck Off
* I like them becauuse it gives me a cvhance to critisize them publically for it
* synth porn makes me randy!
* i listen to a whole lot of demos over and over again as i circuit bend something
* And i would like to know how all the unknown machines are sounding
* what it sounds like and everything it can do, its all about function and sound.
* sonic range
* I want to see how the synth is programmed and how it sounds.
* I like to hear about the synth, as well as hear what it sounds like.

Monday, June 25, 2007

ALPHA SYNTAURI

Listed in this Craigslist post for $400.

Details
"Multi-timbral synthesiser, with wave-shaping capabilities and harmonic synthesis.
Original Alpha Syntauri system, with Mountain computer cards, keyboard and software. Apple IIe, double disc drive and monitor included. Lots of original Apple software.
Synthétiseur numérique multi-timbrale,manipulation de forme d'onde plus de la synthèse harmonique. Système original d’ALPHA SYNTAURI, avec deux cartes de synthèse, clavier 5 octaves et plusieurs logiciels. Inclus:Ordinateur Apple IIe, lecteur disquette 5" double et moniteur.

Informations:
http://www.synthony.com/vintage/alphasyntauri.html
http://www.purplenote.com/syntauri/documents.html "

via JB

MOOG Voyager RME "Mini Modular"


Title link takes you to shots via this auction

MOOG Voyager RME
VX-351
VX-352

KORG Polysix With Reverse Keys

via this auction. Note the battery has not been replaced on this one. KORG Polysix's are notorious for leaky batteries that fry the traces on their circuit boards. It's usually not a matter of if it will happen, but when. I'd be surprised if this one did not already have a leaky battery. You can read more about the promlem and the fix on Old Crow's Synth Shop. Note if the board is fried you will need to swap it out and symptoms vary.

Devi Ever USA : Dream Mangler : VF DF : synth


YouTube via wwwEFFECTOR13com.
"post production delay added http://www.deviever.com/"

Evening delight.

flickr by zonkout.

"KR-55B creating the bassline on the SH-2 via the MS-03. Added DOD flanger, wah filter, and distortion to taste."

Studio Electronics SE-1X Red Eye


via this auction.

Another Novamusik custom job. Note the Livewire style knobs on this one (click the image for a larger shot).

Details
# Studio Electronics RED EYE SE-1X NE
# NEW Amp Overdrive for Saturated "Fuzz"
# Ultra fast ADSR for ultimate SNAP
# NEW added SINE WAVE GENERATOR for more BOOM
# Expanded Wide Range Filters
# 7 Banks...for a total of 693 patches

Electrocomp EML 101


Click here for shots via this auction

Note the ribbon controller.

Freeman String Symphonizer - Cordovox CSS


Click here for shots via this auction.

Anyone know more about these?

Ludwig Phase II Synthesizer

Title link takes you to shots via this auction. Note the shots are the same from this previous auction with the addition of four new shots.
Details:
"What could possibly be weirder than a guitar synthesizer pedal made in the early seventies by a drum company? Like many so-called guitar synthesizers from this era,

The Ludwig Phase II is not a synth but actually several effects, including fuzz, voltage-controlled filters and gating, combined in a box that unfolds to reveal a rocker pedal, several oversized mushroom-shaped footswitches and a control panel placed at a height only Verne Troyer would fine comfortable. With a little patient tweaking, the Phase II can produce, the sound of anything from alien conversations to spaceship landings-the kind of weirdness that’s made it a favorite of Sonic Youth (Washing Machine), Primus’ Larry Lalonde (Pork Soda) and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready (Binaural).

From my own experience, if you’re looking for a tone or an effect of originality or one that can’t be easily copied, than this is it! The Fuzz on it (although not the greatest fuzz sound out there) has its own distinctive sound to it. The Animation (which is the reason why you want this) there’s nothing out there even in today’s market that duplicates this effect. With 3 different settings (Parallel, Counter, Vowel) on the Format Trajectories which cohorts with the animation, leads to all kinds of crazy unheard sounds. With the foot pedal you can control the rate or speed depending on which setting you have it on and the design on this is real secure.

Listen to Sonic Youth’s “The Diamond Sea” beginning part or Beck’s “Cold Brains” intro to hear some of the sounds you can make with it.

This is truly an awesome pedal!

Specs:
-Fuzz Mix - including voice fuzz
-Animation - choose between FFM, Fuzz RPT or both. Fast or slow start, even change intesity and rate.
-Parallel, counter and vovel formant trajectories.
-Foot Pedal with primary bypass, and stereo outputs.
LO Z, LO Zbalance , and HI Z inputs
stereo, animation, bypass, and fuzz foot switches

Product Info:
Ludwig Phase II Synthesizer
Model# 9000
Serial # 1516(looks like)
Supply voltage 120/240 V
50/60 Cycles
15 Watts"

KORG MS-20

via this auction.

This one went up for the box. I don't think I've seen it before.

Details:
Overview of Specifications ^
2 VCO monophonic patchable (semi-modular) synthesizer;
37 note keyboard, C-C
Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) 1:
- Scale: 32', 16', 8', 4'
- Waveforms: triangle, saw, pulse (variable width), noise
VCO 2:
- Scale: 16', 8', 4', 2'
- Waveforms: saw, square, narrow (25%) pulse, ring modulator
- Variable pitch control of VCO 2
VCO mixer: independent level controls for VCO 1 & 2
FM controls: level controls to MG and EG1
Voltage-controlled high-pass filter -
- Fc & peak (resonance) controls
Voltage-controlled low-pass filter -
- Fc & peak (resonance) controls
Frequency modulation of VCO's & VCF's Fc by MG or external cv
Modulation Generator (LFO)-
- Triangle/variable pulse waveform & frequency controls
Envelope Generator 1: delay, attack, release
Envelope Generator 2: hold, attack, decay, sustain, release
External Signal Processor; amp, filter, cv, env & trig outputs
Master tune, control wheel; momentary switch; portamento; headphone output
External Signal Processor: *
Signal level; low cut level; high cut level; cv adjust; threshold level
jacks - input; preamp out; BPF out; F>V out; env out, trig out
Patch panel, with independent white & pink noise sources, an additional VCA, sample & hold,
VCO's & VCF's cv/fm inputs, EG & MG cv outputs, EG trigger inputs, keyboard cv & trigger out,
keyboard trigger in, pre-VCF's external signal input etc.

RITM-2 / RYTM-2 Soviet Analog Synth


via this auction. Details:
# Monophonic analog synthesizer with 32 keys (F-C),
# 2 VCOs (1-st VCO: triangle/saw, 2-nd VCO: square with PWM, 32'-4' switch for both VCO),
# 1 Noise generator,
# 1 VCF (LPF) with screaming resonance (Polyvox/Moog type),
# 1 VCA,
# 2 ADSR envelope generators, one for VCF with keyboard tracking, one for VCA with autotrigger and last key memo,
# 1 modulator (triangle, S/H) for VCOs, VCF and PWM,
# Glissando,
# Pitch bender, Modulation level slider,
# Audio output, Phone output,
# All audio connectors are DIN-5 (MIDI type),
# 220 Volt/10 Watt power consumption, original power cord included, 110V/220V transformer (optional, 20$).
# Dimensions: 60/40/20 sm, weight: about 21 lbs.

KORG MS10 with MOOG Case

via this auction.

This one is actually going up because of the MOOG case. Anyone know what it was originally meant for?

Elka Synthex

via this auction. Warning: there is one of the most annoying buy it now pop-up ads I have ever seen after the hop. I've never seen anything like that on Ebay before. The seller prefers local pick-up so I'm guessing this one is legit.

Details:
"The Synthex is a very lush sounding classic analog 8 voice synthesizer. Later versions implemented basic MIDI functions. It has 30 knobs, 6 sliders, 80 switches and a joystick. Powerful sounds with 2 oscillators per note, separate envelope generators, chorus and even a sequencer! The use of stable DCO's (digitally controlled analog oscillators) and oscillator cross modulation of Pulse Width and a multimode filter made it unique in its time.

There is a cool joystick that replaces traditional pitch/mod wheels and allows for greater variable real-time control over the two LFOs, oscillator and filter modulation. The 6 sliders beside the joystick assign what (LFO, osc and filter) goes to the joystick. Voices can also be layered or split across the keyboard. Other great features include the onboard digital Ring-Modulator, Chorus effect and Dual or Layer modes available. And also a four-track sequencer rounds out this synths host of features. Two of it's tracks can output MIDI data.

This is just an extremely good analog and unique synth excellent for pads, drones and glistening lead sounds. They're a bit of a pain to service and find parts for. However many famous artists such as Tangerine Dream"

Maplin ETI International 4600

Title link takes you to shots via this auction via the Matrixsynth Forum.

Details:
Some references including links to ETI, specifications, schematics and manuals in PDF form:
trevormarshall.com
futuresoftware.com.au
matrixsynth.blogspot.com
synrise.de"

Update
: Added two more shots of the inside to the set.

LONG ISLAND'S OWN PRESENTS HERB DEUTSCH

CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE MOOG SYNTHESIZER
Friday, June 29th, 2007 at 8PM
"This concert, with participation by the Long Island Composers Alliance, will offer some of Herb's early and most recent pieces. Featured on - and contributing to the program- will be Neil Alexander and NAIL, Jack Hotop, Paul Hefner, Nancy Deutsch, John Marshall, Glenn Drewes and thereminist Darryl Kubian."

Title link takes you there.

White Roland MKS-7

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Details:
Basically the MKS7 is a Juno106 + a TR707 + an analog mono synth put all together in a 2U rack module.
Most Juno106 editor will work and allow you to save your own patches.
You can also use a MIDI controller to tweak it in realtime.

Roland SH-09


YouTube via analoguecrazy4.
"Here is my Roland SH-09 in action. This is the synth that came before the SH-101 and has a really big sound for such a small synth."

Theremin - Clara Rockmore play "Hebrew Melody" (Achron)


YouTube via yaoikan1981. via AudioLemon
"Performed by Clara Rockmore (1911-1998), the first performer to bring complete musical artistry to the theremin."

Title link takes you to more on YouTube. You can find some of this and other artist on OHM: The Early Gurus of Electronic Music (2005):

BRIZBOMB "light" 070624


YouTube via BRIZBOMB. via AudioLemon
"rooftop. battery power. rain. Roland Micro Cube, BugBrand Audio Weevil, Bleep Labs Thingamagoop...."

Matrixsynth is a Shatner!!!

Title link takes you to the post on Nerds Gone Wild. Very cool. : )

Synth Jam


YouTube via verstaerker.
"a little chaotic video of a jam with my S1, MD, Drumstation & Sherman"

MOOG Micromoog

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Oberheim OB-1

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Sunday, June 24, 2007

Andromeda hard at work, makin' me money


Via Paul Sop aka Doktor Future:
"Here's a nice shot of my Andy. In the background is part of Plexus's old modular which I bought off him (way cool BTW) and some giant headphones."

SEMdrone Mix pt1


"A research team based on a station on planet X is on a mission to explore the planet and it's wildlife. But during this exploreration their spaceship crashes."

via Dennis on the Cyndustries list:
"Made some drones in the last weeks and did mix them together as a 30 minute project. So the drone story part 1 is kinda complete. It's about a research group on planet X witch is doing exploreariont on that planet about nature etc. But during that research their spaceship crashes hehehe.

Oow gear used mainly the Oberheim SEM modular. With aditional mainly the zero oscilator and some other cyndustries stuff. Some Wiard stuff (noise ring, borg, sequantizer, vco) and my RSF Kobol in a drone."

Also see this post.

Roland GR-500

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Details:
"Up for auction is a Roland guitar synthesizer model Gr-500 for a GS-500 guitar. As far as I know this model was the first guitar synth that Roland or for that matter any company produced."

According to VSE it was produced in 1997 as was the ARP Avatar. Anyone know which guitar synth was the first?

Legacy Software - RapMaster


YouTube via adiblasi.
"RapMaster - an old audio program from back in the day. Enjoy a bit of retro audio with this one! More retro apps to come!"
Funny side note: I have the exact same wallpaper up as adiblasi in this vid. It was from this post. adiblasi also brought us these great vids.

Roland Juno-60


YouTube via analoguecrazy4.
"Here are a few classic 80's sounds i created on my Roland Juno-60."

Creamware ASB Rack

via Sendling.

Three ASB Boxes
Minimax
Pro-12
Prodyssey

Image originally via fidgit on sequencer.de.

EMXP

"EMXP is a software primarily designed for use with vintage Emu samplers, especially Emax samplers.

EMXP is currently the only Windows XP software available which is capable of writing and reading Emax sound data and OS data to and from floppy disks.

Started as an evolution of the original EMX software (which was only available for MS-DOS), EMXP now contains a lot of additional features such as WAV-to-EMAX conversion and support for removable harddisks (like ZIP disks and CDROMs).

Moreover EMXP is not limited to Emax samplers anymore. Other vintage Emu samplers are also (partly) supported: Emulator II and Emulator III."

Title link takes you there. via dvdborn.

ELKA Soloist

via Till "Qwave" Kopper on electro-music.com. Note it is for sale.

Musikmuseet

via altemark on the Matrixsynth forum:
"A member of the swedish analog sympathizer-mailinglist is working at the Musikmuseet with documenting the electronic instruments there.. Some pictures of guitar synthesizers, modular synths, the rare swedish DATATON system etc"
Title link takes you there. Pictured here is the DATATON.

Wiard Site Updates

Via Grant Richter on the Wiard list:
"Introduced Model 311 "New Controller" with dual Joystick / JAGs. Photo on 'Purchase' page.
Introduced Models 353, 354 and 355 which are Borg 2 and Boogie filters on 300 compatible faceplates. See 'Purchase' page for photos.
Kept 3 of the 1200 series for the moment in black only. 90% of 1200 sales were black faceplates, made sense to keep the most popular.
I'm looking at a Model 372 which is an over and under dual Noise Ring. Graphics are the problem, requiring extensive editing of the hpgl engraving layer to clear the white graphics and text."
Title link takes you there.

Buchla with a Touch of Serge

via Reed:
"Thought I'd throw another log on the fire regarding the Serge/Buchla debate [see comments of this post]. Here's a picture of my current home Buchla system, for bleeping without having to remain after hours at work. It features an embedded Serge panel, expertly tweaked by Mr. Verbos to accomodate the 0-15V Buchla range. It is a standard issue from the "red" series, comprised of a quantizer, shift register, dual transient generator, random source, smooth/stepped generator, cv mixer, dual slope generator and a vc-adsr. It provides a Swiss Army knife's worth of voltage processing. (Here's where the Serge fans get agitated that it's not being used to make sound).

On one hand, most of its functions can be accomplished (some may argue, more elegantly) with various Buchla modules. Sometimes you can pretend that when you're patching up a Serge "SSG," you're just avoiding tieing up half of a Buchla "SOU," a 257 Voltage Processor & a sample & hold. At other times it's fun to get sucked into the Serge mindset ("Whoa, everything's just something that goes up, down, or gets frozen in time, man"). Plus there are Serge quirks that yield unique results. The VC Rate on the Stepped generator comes to mind. Plus there are things that are simply fun & easy, like clock division with a slope generator.

Last time I saw Gary Chang he told me of his opposition to the "frankensynth" concept, meaning that the serious person should commit to one system & get down to music making. I tend to agree. Personally, nothing speaks more to my musical soul than Vietnam-era Buchla modules. But a souped-up Serge panel sure makes a robust plug-in, to use the parlance of our time.

There's a 259 on the shelf behind the Buchla in case I feel like getting trendy. An additional touch plate keyboard is out of frame. "

MOOG Liberation

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

#Laboratory

Title link takes you there. The following are a number of online instruments you can play with real time.

http://lab.andre-michelle.com/tb-303
http://lab.andre-michelle.com/wavepole-synthesizer
http://lab.andre-michelle.com/playing-with-pulse-harmonics
http://lab.andre-michelle.com/synthesized-drumsounds

The Definitive Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 Rev1 vs Rev3 Test

"Since the introduction of the Prophet-5 Rev 3 a legend or myth has perpetuated that
the SSM based Prophet-5 Rev 1 and Rev 2 are sonically superior to their CEM based,
and much more prolific successor, the Rev 3. In this experiment I intend to
demonstrate the sonic similarities and subtle differences between the revs using
similar manual mode patches that define the sound of the PROPHET-5."

Title link takes you there including A/B samples.

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Syntrax - Free Mobile Music Studio

"Meet Syntrax, the long awaited sequel to Jaytrax, the first software synthesizer and sequencer on the PocketPC. It has all the modern musician wants when away from the studio! A sequencer, sound synthesis and sample editor all wrapped up in a nice little package! Syntrax runs on Symbian devices as well as the PocketPC. Syntrax is the first and only professional music package for the mobile phone. Syntrax is packed with all the professional features you might expect from a mobile music studio. This includes MIDI support, a sequencer, sample editing, software synthesizer, realtime echoes, morphing etc."

This was sent in by Stefan who had the following to say about it: "It's a free tracker with (unique) softsynth for running on a PDA or Smartphone. i did some demos for it in 2001 already. It's mega cool fun playing around with. (great for killing time in public transport)" Syntrax website. Samples.

VIRUS indigo, quatrième partie


YouTube via docteurgreene.

Roland SH-101

Title link takes you to shots via this auction. Cool box.

Roland Super Jupiter MKS-80 and MPG-80

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Details:
"The MPG-80 is a Revision 5 opertaing system (the most stable available) The MPG-80 serial number is 572225. The MKS-80 serial number is 593547."

SUIKO-100


via this auction. Click the image for a larger shot.

Details:
"SUIKO-100 is extremely rare and most strange japanese electronic musical instruments it was originally made for japanese traditinal music circa. 1980. SUIKO-100 was a most expensive and top of the line product of SUIKO series it's built in cool brown custom suitcase like EMS synth, one side of the suitcase is a speaker so you can play without external amp or mixer but don't worry it has audio output too. keyboard itself is built in beautiful plastic case and design look lil bit like Roland TB-303 BASSLINE keyboard is separatable from it's case

these keyboards were very expensive and made very limited quantities those days so i'ts very hard to find even in Japan nowadays... this is your first and last chance to get this vintage gem! it has 2 rows of button keyboard this keyboard specially designed for playing glissando easily instruments like koto(japanese harp) front row of the keyboard is japanese scale,so just playing randomly you can easily get exotic japanese melody!

there are various switchs and dial for special japanese tuning, sustain, octave, vibrate, bend, mono/poly switchs are avaliable and it also has auto play/rec function with IC card but unfotunately this one has no cards

many sounds are selectable,mainly japanese traditional instruments like shyakuhachi(japanese bamboo flute), koto(japanese harp) and to oboe, strings, chorus etc..

in drums mode it become exotic rhythm section full of japanese traditional drums and percussion and you can play all these percussion by keyboard sounds are very real and warm and strange!,very unique original sounds even chorus or strings sound has dark vintage sound color like mellotron"

Music Video: bulbotron


YouTube via robotpickle.
music made on my OB8, Minimoog, and Matrix1000 with some virus for tasty waves; video frankensteined together from various docs. enjoy love and peace."
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