Yamaha CS2X

via this auction

Note the auction states the CS2X is a Virtual Analog, but I believe it is straight up PCM (sample based) only.

Novation K-Station Virtual Analog Synthesizer

via this auction

Korg Electribe EA-1 Analog Modeling Synth

via this auction

Oberheim Xpander Vintage Analog MIDI/CV Synthesizer

via this auction

"Incredible organic sound. Matrix Modulation programmability. Extremely versatile MIDI implementation (per voice if you wish). Interfaces with all your vintage CV gear and even functions as a CV-MIDI convertor!"

Black and Gold ARP ODYSSEY MK I

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YouTube via LockOnNow


via this auction

"Vintage ARP ODYSSEY Mark I (Model 2800) Synthesizer. Rare transitional black/gold version. Serial # 282xxx. Made in Newton, Mass., USA. Appears to be 100% factory original with no mods or repairs. This late "white-face" has the mini-jack Trigger/CV/Gate ins and outs and a very rare "sequencer"(on) and "normal"(off) toggle switch above these jacks...I've never seen another 2800 with this feature and indeed it looks like a factory job inside and out (matching silkscreen text).

The former owner of this Arp was well-known S.F. Bay Area keyboardist Tom Coster (you can see Tom with an Odyssey on stage in Germany in 70's with Santana: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHc6c6K2jBo) [video below]...I left his old sticker on the back but it could be removed easily. My guess is this was never his gigging Odyssey because it's just too clean, he probably had several. I also have a vintage Anvil case (also marked Tom Coster) that the auction winner can buy if they want for $100."

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Leploop and Mungo Slate Zero on Navs

via navs.modular.lab where you'll find more pics.

In the Studio (Synth & Headphones)

flickr by Simon Jacobsohn

DrumSpillage

"DrumSpillage is a completely new drum synth plugin for Mac OS X. Inspired by early analog and digital drum machines but expanding massively on the original blue print DrumSpillage is equipped with a refreshing, unique and modern feature set designed for today's electronic musicians and producers.

Release date is set for 15th March 2010 but we are taking a very LIMITED number of advance orders now for a special discounted price. Order now.."

Yazoo - 'Nobody's Diary'

YouTube via pedesnet. via Ade in the comments of this post.
"Commercial video for Yazoo's 1983 hitsingle 'Nobody's Diary'."
Vince Clark on Roland SH-101 played as a keytar. Is there anyone better at synth pop than Vince?

Cheetah MS6 synthesizer loves ambient

YouTube via michal23pl
"every single sound comes from cheetah ms6. multiracked on roland vs880. delay comes from vs880 too. spring reverb by Accutronics. Cheetah MS6 is just wonderful. you can make a whole album just with it. you can also program some banging analog drums with a one multitimbral program. i'll make some and record for a youtube next time. hope you'll enjoy it. thanks for watching."

YMO Rydeen 松武秀樹氏 Niceボケ

YouTube via 645sh505. Anyone know if YMO ever used any Japanese synths?
See the comments in this post for updates.

【Chiptune】 "Go Girl koi no victory" morning musume cover

YouTube KM65536
"original http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntlu8G...

2003 年頃作成したファミコン音源版「Go Girl 〜恋のヴィクトリー〜 / モーニング娘。」です。
わざとややLo-Fiにしてます。"
Anyone know what software this is?

M-Z3R0 - circuit bent - casio SA20 with korg MS20

YouTube via manufacturedZ3R0
"Running a korg ms20 through the delay on the SA20. The video out is active all the way through due to the SA20 being crashed. I switch to internal source on the delay near the end and mess around with the crashed glitching."

M-Z3R0 - circuit bent casio SA20 - part 2 of 2

"Messing with another sa20. Lot's of LFO action with some good deep crash chops at the end."

Pearl Drum-X Sound Demo.avi

YouTube via djessay101
"Sound Demo of the rar Pearl Drum-x:-)
5 voices of analog drums - pitch, bend, osc/noise, overtone, attack, filter, and decay editable per voice. 8 memory locations for drum kits.Nice Tool:-)"

demo II 2010.mp4

YouTube via augustobeats
"homemade beatmusic by Augusto.. feb 2010"

How to add raw oscillator outputs to a Roland MC-202 and what you can do with them

YouTube via phono1337
"Here's another tutorial on modding the Roland MC-202.

more info http://www.dinsync.info"

close up der Woche #09/10 -Hartmann Neuron

via Aliens Project

Sammish Sid versus Tb303 Midibass 303 mk2

YouTube via TheAnalogLover
"Just a little test with sammish sid and my 303 newly equipped with midibass kit from Colin Fraser ! MachineDrum sequence 303 and sammish sid !
MD Out - In 303 Thru Out - In Sammish Sid

Thanks Colin, Wilba and TK for your amazing work !"

Roland Juno-6 High Resonance Sounds

YouTube via Dovinia
"A little collection of weird choir like sounds, highpass strings etc. on the Juno-6. All share a high resonance setting. The filter on the Juno is very sensitive; A lot of interesting sounds can be found by just giving the sliders the slightest little nudge."

!song1Week1Year - Week09 - Nine

YouTube via DJDJSMusic
"9th song in my epic project to write one new song every week for the year 2010.
This week lots of layers and textures to complete the first 2 months of my project."

korg ds-10 track 39

YouTube via korgds10

"This is a slow, heavier track that's just under 4 minutes. More Nintendo Korg DS-10 stuff at http://korgds-10.blogspot.com which happens to be the Home of the Korg DS-10 : tiny tunes, the Korg DS-10 school and a bit of music theory."

Dual BlackBoxV2.0 "Parallax Propeller Powered" Sequencer

YouTube via GlowingPhatRaver
"PART1/3
This device is a audio waveform creation and 32 step sequencer.
(for musicians, mostly electronica dj's) (aka... bassline sequencer, drum machine, 303, 909, etc.)
This device creates audio, it does NOT accept audio INPUT. (yet)

Code + Schematics
http://forums.parallax.com/forums/def..."

Dual BlackBoxV2.0 "Parallax Propeller Powered" Sequencer - PART2/3


Dual BlackBoxV2.0 "Parallax Propeller Powered" Sequencer - PART3/3

Analog Impressions #029

YouTube via Dovinia
"Roland Juno-6 alone on four tracks. Lead recorded in unison / mono mode."

Analog Synth

flickr by jmricks

EMU modular

Update via 7ate9 in the comments: "bode freq.shifter and vocoder in rack below the emu modular! these are rarer than hens teeth"

EMS SYNTHI 100 restoration

via THE SYNTHI blog

"Working on the Dawe 3000A Frequency Counter:

It was decided to restore the 'test equipment' sections of the Synthi 100 first, as these items would prove very useful during the fault-finding and calibration of the rest of the instrument."

Hugo in Wonderland

On 36 15 Moog

Roland SH-101

via this auction

"Completely deserving its reputation as a top monosynth. Fantastic interface makes it easy to dial in the sounds you want. It's got an arpeggiator and sequencer that sync to the input, making it great for electronic music, and it has CV/Gate ins and outs so it plays well with other analog gear. And it can run off batteries!

Small and light so it's easy to gig or fit in your studio, or wear as a keytar... yes this auction comes with the mod grip and peg for a guitar strap... no, I've never seen anyone actually wear a 101 around their neck... but you could be the first!"

strymon effects

strymon

Brigadier pictured
"In setting out to design the Brigadier, we decided to take a super powerful SHARC DSP and dedicate it to doing one thing and one thing only … delivering the best analog bucket brigade delay sound ever. As a result of having the entire DSP dedicated to doing one extremely high quality effect, we are able to concentrate on every last detail that makes an analog delay special. No stone has been left unturned … every single bucket is recreated in the Brigadier with our new dBucket algorithm. And, since we’re doing all of this without regular old bucket brigade chips, you get all the tone and none of the noise (unless of course you choose to add it back in with our exclusive “bucket loss” control … yes!). We feel like we’ve created something very special, and we hope you will too."

Note this is obviously not a synth, but I decided to make the exception here. It can obviously be used with your synths. I do my best to limit effects posts to those featuring synths or those that are synth centric. The one thing that immediately comes to mind is the world of modular synthesis. Once I had my base modular system, I realize what I wish there was more of out there are effect modules! Not general effects, but classic stomp boxes! I always thought of effects as an extension of synthesis. A filter and ring mod are effects after all. The ARP 2600 featured a built in reverb tank. I never got into pedals because of the potential clutter. Now that I have a base modular system, I'm pining for effects. Having everything clean and tight in one modular case, or two :), is just very, very appealing. If you are a pedal manufacturer, PLEASE consider porting your stomp boxes to the modular world.

Throne of Blood Scoring Set

Throne of Blood Scoring Set from todd barton on Vimeo.

"In preparation for scoring a stage adaptation of Kurosawa's epic film, Throne of Blood, I've been sampling my performances on the following instruments: shakuhachi, ryuteki, hichiriki, sho, waterphone, pianoharp, et al. This video is just a random journey through this scoring set mapped to Native Instruments Kontakt 3/4. enjoy!
toddbarton.com"

Arp 2600 Modular Synthesizer Serviced and Upgraded by CMS

via this auction
"his 2600 is a model 2601. It is a gorgeous 2600, and I had Phil at CMS do the following, and can provide the invoice for the upgrades:

1. New 17 inch reverb tank
2. Audio Path Upgrade
3. Filter Upgrade (correcting the error on the original 4072)
4. VCA Upgrade
5. Rebuild PSU
6. New Noise Sub Module
7. Cleaned, Lubed Sliders, Calibrated Unit
8. Replaced Washers

What does this all mean? It means that this is one of the more wicked 2600's you will ever hear. Absolutely jaw-dropping tone. APU, Filter Upgrade and VCA upgrade really make a massive difference. This 2600 is a WALL of sound. Deep bass, really glistening highs. Beautiful."