E-MU MoPhatt 64-Voice Urban Dance Synthesizer

via this auction
"# 512 phatt presets
# Sixteen-part multitimbrality
# 1,210 instruments
# Sixteen-bit linear sample format
# 32MB ROM
# Two Proteus 2000 ROM slots
# Dual, 24-bit stereo effects
# Analog, line level, and unbalanced outputs"

Akai AX-80

via this auction

SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PROPHET-600

via this auction

BeatBearing Interview with Peter Bennett

BeatBearing Interview with Peter Bennett from Gus Sutherland on Vimeo.
"A short interview with Queens University PhD student Peter Bennett in the Sonic Arts Research Centre. The interview is focused on his BeatBearing invention."
Also see these posts. via synthtopia

Inspired by "RAIN"

YouTube via wendlinka. mp3

Inspired by "INFINITY"

mp3 Don't forget Infinity here and don't forget to vote. :)
"As you can see I was trying to make a song inspired by "infinity" - Guru Josh Project. While I was recording my wife came to my room with my little doughter, so I did a few mistakes, sorry for that;)

Of course in the begining I'm showing you a single voices which I use in this song.

There is the list:
sixpack af1&2
keep dancin' as2
tenor soft legato
goa psyche
green valley

drums:
tekno kit
trance kit

enjoy:)"

Arpeggio motion

YouTube via mik300z
"another demo of various synth sounds made live using the Juno 6 arpeggiator as a platform. I've also improved the microkorg strings to sound more like the vp-330.
I also got a nice effect from the juno 106 using it's portamento switch and LFO"

GSi Key Performer running on EEE PC

YouTube via zioguido.

"Key Performer is a new software virtual instrument capable of producing many keyboard sounds using several synthesis types, all in a single easy to use program. And the CPU hit is so "light" that even a 900 MHz EEE PC can run it offering about 100 voices of polyphony.

In this video all I'm using is an Asus EEE 904 with WinXP, a Behringer UCA202 USB soundcard with Asio4All 2.9 drivers, an M-Audio Keystation 88es and Key Performer as a stand-alone application.
It runs really smooth and sounds wonderfully on the little EEE.

Unfortunately the mpeg compression destroyed the sound... :-(

Please visit www.GenuineSoundware.com for more info."

clavia jam mpeg2video

YouTube via hoobster5. What is that in front of the Nord Lead? Looks like half an Edirol MIDI controller.

NI Maschine - complete presentation

YouTube via revolutionaudio. 7 videos

Maschine @ NAMM 2009

fluxmonkey @ grog pizza night 1 26 9

YouTube via MegaSuperNoise. via fluxmonk
"for fans of improvised bug music... my pal Ryan from Thursday Club (fine circuitbender & dj himself) posted a clip of a recent solo fluxmonkey performance...

video's a little dark, but 100% homemade analog synth:

* FracCab1.jpg
* fluxmonk_performanceUnit1.jpg
* a peter blasser Fourses

no samples no pedals no fx no feedback.

more info and sounds at www.fluxmonkey.com

fluxmonk"

Chordica Update 1.1

YouTube via ChordicaRevolution. via the comments of this post.
On iTunes:


"This video shows the highlights of the new Chordica Professional Rack Control Centre as well as new play features. The full list of updates are:

Most important update : Memory management code
- New FastLoader that works even with less memory
- Code optimization for stability
- Ability to exit from Play mode to Control Centre

Significant updates:
- Completely redesigned Control Centre
- Ability to set Time Signature and Tempo
- Built-in Metronome (MET1K) with Visual Cue
- Ability to set metronome output to mono channel (L or R)
- Ability to set metronome volume

Other updates:
- Control Centre gives nominal feedback on interaction through ElSeeDi rack
- Changed built-in help screen graphics
- Hidden easter egg!! Access a feature yet to be released

For more details, go to:
http://www.chordica.com/Manual.html"

Playing With Styles - TLRLR

"This tutorial video shows you how to play the Chordica with Rhythmic Variations. In this particular video, you'll learn the pattern TLRLR that you can use to accompany a rhythm guitar playing Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) by Green Day."
You can find more videos on ChordicaRevolutions's YouTube Channel.

blo20a.mp3

http://www.trippler.net/files/blob/blo20a.mp3
"Sample based sounds from the Blo that is. Just for fun."
via Stephan Trippler on the Waldorf list.

SILVER BOX - TB-303 Emulation for Reason V4

YouTube via shultzroolz
"Download SILVER BOX combinator patch from:
http://www.myspace.com/enotednb

To get best from SILVER BOX combinator patch, this short tutorial movie shows how to sequence (NON)ACCENT, SLIDE & MUTE TO SLIDE notes."

JD 800 on fire

flickr by dolbi303
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Ghost & Wurly

flickr by hotrats1976

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and a theremin too...

and a Roland JX-3P

front of moleskine journal

flickr by poler303

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KORG ESX-1
KORG MicroKORG

Building a phaser part 3

YouTube via MusicMiK. follow-up to this post.
"This is a simple project - i will build a clone of the Small Stone phaser as a floor effects unit with some modifications to add some more control over the sound.

Dur to the simplicity of this project, i decided to document all steps, starting with making the PCB for it, ending with the tests. So not all videos appear at once, but i think this should happen within 3 weeks or so. Make sure to come back and see if new parts appeared with the time.

This is part 3 showing assembly of the boards."

Lunetta Demo

You can find the demo and details via Rykhaard on this electro-music.com thread... end of transmission.

Plan B Boat

Thought this was a pretty cool shot from Califaudio. Yes it is a play on words.

Monome Quickie with KP3

YouTube via StarfireMX
"Just jamming and recording a short part when I was messing with the KP3 Kaos Pad also."

Ensoniq SQ-80 CrossWave Synthesizer

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

some typical self-made and factory sounds from the Ensoniq SQ-80 Cross Wave Synthesizer from 1987;

SQ-80 = 75 digital 8-bit waveforms + analog curtis filter, Osc-Sync, Ringmodulation (AM)...

The SQ-80 is very underrated, easy to program and really nice for PPG Wave and Prophet VS like sounds but nevertheless particularly in sound. The perfect machine for ambient music or horror movie soundtracks.

more info: http://www.myspace.com/retrosound72

btw My first vintage synth albums "Ambient Traxx" and "Electro Traxx" are OUT NOW! Track review on my homepage."

PANTHER COMPLEXITY by S-CAT

YouTube via PHONICPOTION S-CAT/PHONICPOTION on Ebay
"PANTHER DIGITAL DELAY WITH 14 CONTROLS"

MICRO KEYBOARD by S-CAT


DUB SIREN/SYNTH by S-CAT

"6 SIRENS, PITCH HOLD, FILTER, TRIGGER INPUT"

Roland GC 10 Soft Synths

YouTube via WayneJoness. Update: see WayneJoness' YouTube channel for more. Note for all YouTube videos you can click through the video playing to get to the video on YouTube. Once there you can click on the link for the YouTubers alias for more. You can also checkout the thumbnails after any video here or there for related videos.

TRADE: Minimoog for New Teeth

via this craigslist post
"BARTER vintage minimoog model D for new teeth. Preferably dentures. This is the famous Dr. Moog's, first complete synthezier to hit the tours of many a band! "minimoog model D" with a 'phat sound' thats hard to duplicate let alone beat!! It is in great shape, just a little wear and tear as it sat in storage for 30 years! It might need a tune-up, i am not sure,as i have never played a synthesizer. But i am sure that when you see it, you'll agree that its a real beauty!! Serial # is 6746 It was built around '74-'75 Thats about halfway through the entire production of these classics. Own apiece of history and while your add it, play a piece of history too!! Barter for dentures. Everything else is non- negotiable! Its "adios" if you offer anything else!!" sent my way via Kerry. If you are an prosthodontist, this might just be your lucky day...

Le Clavier Zébré... The Zebra Keyboard

flickr by Supersyl08

full size

"Alfa Rococo Montréal En Lumières, 19 Février 2008, Vieux-Port
Capturé lors d'un dangereux safari Africain... chez Bouclair!! :)
Captured on a dangerous African safari... At the local Fabric Store :)"

Anyone ID the synth?

How to make your own synth on reaktor 5

YouTube via maltcus

Very basic modular synth made in Reaktor

YouTube via nukebass.
"A very basic DIY tutorial to beginners (like me) showing how to build a basic modular synthesizer in FIVE MINUTES inside Reaktor 5.1. Actually, I made this video to test Camtasia Recorder, a cool software to make videos like this, capturing your desktop activity.

Reaktor itself, comes with a large variety of tools to make modular audio stuff... powerful software indeed! You can build virtually ANYTHING you would imagine regarding audio effects or instruments! Wish I would have plenty of patience and time to dive more deeper into it. Worth your every effort!"

Tetra Maps Diabolical EX-800 Echobox

YouTube via bigcitymusic
"We're using the super unique Signal Arts Tetra Maps Sequencer to run the Diabolical Devices modified Korg EX-800 into the SubDecay Echobox delay pedal.

The Tetra Maps is unlike any other sequencer. You can sequence up to thirty-two MIDI channels as well as four CV and gate outputs for modular and analog synths. The Tetra Maps is not your conventional sequencer, although you could do some pretty normal sequencing if you wanted. The Tetra allows you to fire off multiple sequences at the same time, on the same channel or on different ones. Crazy chasing sequences, continuous controller mayhem, and MIDI to CV are all included in this genius piece.

The Diabolical Devices EX-800 sounds good! We forgot to mention in the last video that you can also process external sounds via the 1/4" jack on the front. Nice.

The Echobox delay pedal from SubDecay is an incredible sounding pedal. Especially for the price! It's a pretty standard delay with the very welcome feature of LFO modulation to the echoes. From subtle pitch modulations to all out swishing echo madness, SubDecay has outdone themselves. And yes. It will self oscillate, sending your sounds into the stratosphere and beyond."

YAMAHA CS1x

via this auction

MAM MAP-1 Midi Analog Arpeggiator

Published on Sep 13, 2008 tibianusikik

"moje demko arpeggiatora MAP-1 firmy MAM"


via this auction

"- 64 Presets with all 'Classic' Arpeggios and many groovy patterns.
- Selectable Split points
- Hold and Legato Modes, controllable via MIDI messages
- control via MIDI Keyboard
- Chord function allows a mixture of single notes, chords
- Built-in Tempo generator can be sync'd to an external clock, or act as a MIDI clock source."

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1976 Moog Minimoog

via this auction
"It has 3 voltage controlled oscillators. Each one with 6 waveforms to select. An octave switch is available for each oscillator to go from Lo,32',16',8',4' and up to 2'. Also VCO's 2 and 3 can be detuned against VCO 1's frequency. Each oscillator has its own volume control and On/Off switch. There is an external input to put your own audio signal through the Moog filter.
A Pink/White noise source is also supplied with its own On/Off switch and volume control. Then you can put your signal through the classic Moog 24db 4 pole filter which has its own envelope generator. Another envelope generator is supplied for the amplifier. Oscillator 3 is the low frequency oscillator source which can be switched out of keyboard control.And switched into either/or both VCO 1 and 2 or the Filter.The amount being controlled by the modulation wheel.A noise source can also be mixed into the LFO/VCO 3 modulating signal.
A pitch bend wheel with a center position is to the left of the modulation wheel. The synth also has a switchable and fully adjustable glide control. A global tune knob is fitted. An A440 signal can be switched in to tune up the synth. A headphone output with its own volume control is supplied. And the main output is able to be toggled On/Off and level adjusted. There are 3 ext control jack inputs for the Filter,Oscillators and Amplifier. There are high and low audio outputs and the audio in socket as well. All of this is controlled by a 44 note 3 1/2 octave F to C keyboard."

Sequential Circuits Pro One with Prophet-5 Style Knobs

via this auction

SIEL DK700 MIDI Master Synthesizer

via this auction
"The DK700 is a polyphonic synthesizer with voice assignment. It actually contains 6 complete and individual synth modules (termed voices or channels). It is fully programmable and able to store up to 73 programs in its memory when in DK700 mode and 55 patches for the simultaneous control of slaves when in master keyboard mode. Each voice contains two digitally controlled oscillators (to ensure the best pitch reliability on the whole extension of the wall tempered scale) with analog waveforms. It also comprises a 24 dB/octave low pass Voltage-controlled filter and an envelope generator; this means that the DK700 has 12 oscillators, 6 filters, 6 envelope generators and 4 low frequency oscillators providing parallel modulations of parameters such as pitches, square waves P.W., filters. All this is controlled by specific controls and memorized in the heart of the DK700; the "Programming Unit", which also provides to the management of the 73 timbric programs and 55 patches.

The DK700 is basically an updated version of the Siel Opera 6 with added midi-functions. It's quite rare and could be regarded as one of the best Siel ever built. Unlike the DK70/80, the DK700 has six filters and three LFOs to shape your sounds. Once you edited the sound you had in mind, there are plenty of memory patches to store it. This synth has a fat tone even without using a Chorus-unit. The sounds are very versatile and analogue. From synth-horns to weird effects, the Siel does it all with ease."

Roland MC-202 MicroComposer Modded

via this auction

Details on the mod via the auction:
"I've put a little mod in there. I've add a three position switch. It allows the LFO to sweep up tp 40 seconds (Original is only about 10 seconds). A very usefull function for making trance music. Also it can switch to super fast sweep. Of course, you can put it back to Normal Mode for original LFO speed too."

Roland SH-101 Nova Mod

via this auction

"New features from Nova Mod
* VCF FM : Amazing new sounds are now added through this feature. Six FM sources are available
* LFO Clock Input : Syncing Arpeggiator and LFO to external drum modules and sequencers is now possible. As well, interesting feedback loops can be created.
* PW Modulation Source Selection : Now you can choose a pulse width source. It is independent from the LFO's waveform setting. OSC sources are included.
* Pulse width to near 0% : Pulse width effects are now made more extreme and powerfull
* External audio input : the ability to do FM of VCF by an externalaudio source or to simply route a signal into the audio path is now provided.
* VCF CV input : Just plug in a foot pedal or a CV from a midi convertor and your sh-101 will sing!
* LFO rate Scalar : Ever hear a bell sound out of sh-101? Try this on Hi! Want a really slow sweep...you got it too.
* Overdrive Knob : Filter cleaning

Nova Mod Details :
Pulse width to near 0% - By closing the pulsewidth to a spike, new sounds can be attained by the sh-101. This "spike" wave source is very useful for brightening a bass patch. (A bass patch, with only the sub OSC waveform assigned, can be brightened, but not raise in pitch, by adding a little pulse width signal with a manual setting of less than 1% duty cycle.) In another other application, in which only full ramp waveform is assigned, manually raising and lowering the spike waveform's amplitude has been compared to sounding like a wavetable sweep. As well, LFO mudulation of the pulsewidth is made more dramatic because of the closer approach to 0%.

Pulsewidth Modulation Source Selection - A six-way rotary switch enables you to choose the pulsewidth modulation sources independently of the LFO's waveform setting. This modulation source makes many new and interesting sounds. A randomly modulated pulsewidth is especially unique and pleasant. The PW modulation sources are LFO Triangle / LFO Square / LFO Random / Sub Osc -1 Octave Square* / Sub Osc -2 Octave Pulse* / LFO Noise *The sub Osc Mod sources creates a unique bass enhancement because of their higher frequency and keytracking. The result is a richer and deeper sound. As well, although there are only two sub Osc sources, changing the sub Osc switch -1/-2/-2 results in even further modulation effects.

LFO Rate Scalar - A three-way toggle switch scales the overall range of the SH-101's internal LFO Clk (the existing lfo rate slider still functions normally). The scalar setting are Normal/Low/High. In the Low setting, a cycle of 40 seconds can be attained. This is great for mild changes in "trance" type music. In the High Mode, up to 1200Hz can be used to create interesting cross-mod bell like sounds. Perfect for "industrial" music and clanging metalic sounds. High mode works especially well when creating synthetic kick drum patch or short-wave radio sounds.

LFO Clock Input - A 1/4" jack allows the insertion of an external clock signal to drive the 101's LFO. This injected signal triggers the LFO but does not change it's waveform. By applying a clock, LFO and Arpeggiator are both synced to the external source. This makes for very moving and groovy patterns with only a drum box and Mova-modded 101. A particularly nice application is to modulate the VCF cutoff with a Random LFO while playing the sequencer. Of course you can, at the same time, inject a seperate clock intot he arpeggiator via the 101's Ext Clk jack. This will enable you to run the arpeggiator and LFO at different speeds. As a bonus, audio can be injected to drive the LFO. A simple trick is to patch the headphone output into the Ext' LFO input. This feedback loop makes for sounds that can be mildly distorted to heavily distorted by simply adjusting the VCF's mod amount.(No need for an external distortion processor!) This effect is great for slow sweeps with a resonating filter setting.

External Audio Input - A 1/4" jack and toggle switch allows external audio to be injected. A rotary pot controls the amplitude of the injected signal. It can be routed to one or two sources. 1./ directly into the filter along with the OSC's waveforms. External processing of audio through the VCF and ENV is . 2./ into the VCF's cutoff modulation point. (An external FM source.)

VCF CV Input - An external CV can be applied to the 101 via this 1/4" jack. This feature is typical on a Juno-60, Jupiter 4 and Pro-One. A MIDI controller converted to a cv or an "expression" foot pedal are typically connected one.

VCF FM - VCF Fm is the most powerful NOVA-MOD feature. It can be used in moderation to simply add bringtness to a bass patch with low frequencies (due to subtractive synthesis). Or it can be used to create powerful cross-mod sounds that are difficult to explain....they must be heard. These sounds are somewhat aggressive, distorted, bell like but most importantly, not attainable on a regular SH-101. One example : Dial a patch with only ramp waveform assigned but at the same time, modulate the VCF Cutoff with the Pulsewidth. Manually change the pulsewidth to vary the FM effect. It is quite unique. You can then switch in Sub Osc -2 Oct. Pulse as the Fm source then adjust the -1oct/-2oct/-2oct switch to change the sound further. Finally swing the Pulsewidth waveform as the Fm source but switch from Manual to LFo modulation and then play with the PW Mod's waveform. A rotary pot controls the amount of modulation. A six way rotary switch selects the FM sounce : Pulse / Ramp / -1 Octave Sqr / -2 Octave Sqr / -2 Octave Pulse / Noise Waveform"

Fairlight CMI IIx digital synthesizer w/MIDI

via this auction

"Fairlight CMI IIx digital synthesizer with MIDI. Includes mainframe, monitor with light pen, alpha-numeric keyboard, music keyboard, all necessary cables, system disk, blank floppy disks, and sound library."

Korg Delta

via this auction. video here