November

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by Ebotronix
4ms Peg RCD
Analogue Systems RS 110
Doepfer A118 A 134 pan by A143-9 and Moog MP201
Flame Talking Synth Modul
Grendel Formant Filter
Make Noise PP Maths QMMG
Malekko 4x Anti 4x Unkle
Toppobrillo Sportmodulator TWF
Logic Master clock to Kenton Pro 2000 II
Drums Clavia D Drum 4se 6/8
FX Boss VF1, Lexicon PCM 80/90 , Line6 Echopro, TC M3000
BSS DPR 402 ,SPL Gold Mike, Alesis 3630 ,Aphex Exciter C2

XAOC Devices Moskwa Bipolar Sequencer Demo

2nd video added to this post.

übertölpeln

flickr By Raumhafen

Yamaha DX9

roland mks-7 panel editing

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by tblv9300
"in engineer mode"

Moog Street Art in NYC.

via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook

Moog Voyager Old School Graffiti.

Rheyne - 11/28/12 - Live Jam #64

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by RheyneMusic

"A live looping improv jam using only USB controllers and Lemur on an iPad. All audio is from Native Instruments' Massive and Kontakt. All loops are recorded live.

Download or stream the audio at SoundCloud: http://snd.sc/QNg9re

Equipment:
M-Audio Oxygen 49 controlling NI's Kontakt (piano)
2x M-Audio Oxygen 25 controlling NI's Massive (mono and poly synth)
Akai MPD26 controlling NI's Kontakt (drums)
Akai APC20
Lemur on an iPad (wireless)
PreSonus 1818VSL
Macbook Pro running Ableton Live"

Roland Jupiter-80 Compared to The Classics - JUPITER Synth Legends Soundset

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by rolandmedia

Remember you can flip through each via the player controls.

Download JUPITER Synth Legends Volume 1 for free:
http://www.JUPITER-80.com

Update: Also check out the Roland AR blog for a post and comments.

Playlist/Comparisons:
JUPITER Synth Legends - Introduction
JUPITER Synth Legends - JUPITER-8 Comparison
JUPITER Synth Legends - TB-303 Comparison
JUPITER Synth Legends - SH-101 Comparison
JUPITER Synth Legends - JUNO-60 Comparison
JUPITER Synth Legends - JUPITER-6 Comparison
JUPITER Synth Legends - JUNO-106 Comparison
JUPITER Synth Legends - D-50 Comparison
JUPITER Synth Legends - Performance
JUPITER Synth Legends - Tutorial
JUPITER Synth Legends - Sound Preview

Roland Jupiter-80s on eBay

Update:  The official Press Release:

"Los Angeles, CA, November 28, 2012 — Roland is proud to announce JUPITER Synth Legends Volume 1, the first in a series of free sound libraries for the JUPITER-80 and JUPITER-50 synthesizers featuring a wealth of authentic vintage sounds from some of the most legendary and iconic instruments in Roland’s history.

The collection uses Roland’s powerful and flexible SuperNATURAL® synthesizer sound engine to capture the essence of historical Roland synths and showcases all-new Tones, Live Sets, Registrations, and arpeggio patterns. The Live Set architecture and multi-effects of the JUPITERs are fully maximized, giving players a huge selection of “dream” synth combinations comprised of the most legendary synths ever created.

JUPITER Synth Legends Volume 1, the initial release in the series, honors these seven legendary Roland instruments from the 1980s:

• JUPITER-8 (1981) • JUNO-60 (1982) • D-50 (1987)
• TB-303 (1982) • JUPITER-6 (1983)
• SH-101 (1982) • JUNO-106 (1984)

These classic synths each have between 10 and 20 iconic factory preset sounds that distinguish their character, and they’re all represented among 123 newly created single Tones for the JUPITER-80/-50. There are 512 new Live Sets also included that combine the historic synths together using layers and multi-effects processing. Many Live Sets feature single legacy Tones, enhanced with effects unavailable in the original instruments, and nearly 300 new arpeggio patterns are included that are perfect for a wide range of contemporary electronic music genres.

The inspiring sounds made by these classic instruments have helped shape modern music, and now players can access them all inside the JUPITER-80/-50. Future JUPITER Synth Legends volumes will feature the sounds from other sought-after analog classics and spotlight the three vintage LPF types available in the JUPITER-80/-50.

Download the free sound libraries here:
www.JUPITER-80.com

In honor of the release, Roland is hosting the Roland JUPITER #SynthLegends Giveaway. Synth fans in the U.S. can enter the contest for a chance to win a JUPITER-50 fully pre-loaded with all the sounds from the JUPITER Synth Legends Volume 1 sound collection. Synth fans are also being encouraged to join the conversation with @Roland_US on Twitter using the hashtag #synthlegends to share all-time favorite synthesizers and synth sounds."

Corsynth C103 Frequency Divider / Multiplier

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by Corsynth

http://www.corsynth.com
http://www.facebook.com/corsynth
http://corsynth.com/home/modules/c103_fdm

"Corsynth C103 Frequency Divider / Multiplier

The C103 Frequency Multiplier / Divider includes two frequency dividers and two frequency multipliers, that generates four new signals which frequencies are one / two octaves higher / lower than the original signal.

The module includes a built-in three channel mixer with to inputs per channel. The first channel makes possible to the user to select between the original signal from the divider and from the multiplier. In the second channel the user can choose between the signal divided or multiplied by two. In the third channel the options are, the signal divided or multiplied by four. With this set-up up to eight different mixer options are possible which creates a wide range of sonic possibilities.

http://corsynth.com/home/modules/c103_fdm

Corsynth 2012"

KORG MS20 LC Rackmout

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by FSK1138

Front panel of KORG MS20iC Legacy Controller controlling virtual soft synths.

"KORG MS20 LC rackmout
Cyclic
http://defectiverecords.com/cyclic/
QuardraSID
http://refx.com/products/quadrasid/summary/
impOSCar
http://www.gforcesoftware.com/products/imposcar2
Touchscreen
HP Compaq L2105tm --RUNING UNDER WIN 7

3 QuardraSID instances 0.6% cpu
1 impOSCar instances 1.6% cpu

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Random Melody #121227

Published on Nov 27, 2012 by AsteroidKillerMusic
"Late night random melody patch"

QuNeo Rogue Adds Wireless Support to the QuNeo Pad Controller

QuNeo Rogue Wireless: Free the DJ
Published on Nov 28, 2012 by Keith McMillen Instruments
"QuNeo Rogue is an integrated wireless connectivity and battery accessory for KMI's QuNeo pad controller- giving artists unprecedented freedom. Anyone with a QuNeo can add the Rogue, get out from behind the gear table and step into the spotlight."

Vermona MONO Lancet Demo Video

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by AudioCentralMagazine
"some random MIDI sequences thrown at Vermona MONO Lancet analog mono synthesizer. Fiddling with front panel controls for test the meaty quality of both oscillators and the punch of the filter. Such a nice little instrument!"

Minibrute Demo - Sad Pleasure

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by SoloStuff
"Using simple drums in FLstudio, and Liquid Delays II for an effect
I think it turned out reasonably good. I wanted to do a better job but it was midnight, became lazy."

Minibrutes on eBay

Oberheim Xpander Six-Voice Synthesizer with Oddernmart Xpansion

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via this auction

"This unit has the very rare Oddernmart Xpander Xpansion which allows 6 audio inputs to be introduced to the signal as the VCO-2 Noise component. This mod cost several thousand dollars alone. In all, this a very desirable piece of functional vintage synthesizer history! Includes power cord and manual copy.

Info on the Oddernmart Xpander Xpansion" [link to a PDF on synthi.se here]

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EMW Voltage Controlled Digital Noise - Eurorack module

Published on Nov 27, 2012 by psprojectbrazil

"New EMW Eurorack module, the Voltage Controlled Digital Noise. Just reverb was added.
On this patch our Sequential Voltage and our Sample & Hold modules are controlling the VCF cutoff frequency. Later we used the second Sample & Hold output to modulate the Digital Noise frequency."

Follow-up to EMW Eurorack Modular - Sample & Hold test 01

ARP Odyssey Modded Into 2600 Like Enclosure

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via this auction

"All original ARP Odyssey vintage analog synthesizer modded to half-modular with expanded functions.

It has many newly created in and outputs and some further modifications as the slappy attack envelope generator.
I have a full description of the modifications somewhere. I will try including it. The wooden box includes a REAL vintage analog ORIGINAL ARP Odyssey synthesizer. I will take further pictures so you will see the panel and the system internally. What you see here is the Odyssey's frontplate itself. The keyboard were removed and cutted and the whole synth were put into a large wooden enclosure..."

Moskwa Rotosequencer Demo1

Moskwa Rotosequencer Demo1 from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.
"This is the first patch I made with XAOC Devices 'Moskwa Bipolar Rotosequencer'.
This patch features The Moskwa's CV out to Anti & Uncle OSC, OSC's outs to Optomix top and bottom section.
Moskwa's Gate out pinging the Optomix, Optomix out to mixer.

Oh yeah uLFO square out to 8NU8R, 8NU8R out to Moskwa's direction in."

Update:


XAOC Devices Moskwa Bipolar Sequencer Demo from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.
VoltageCtrlr testing out the Moskwa bipolar rotosequencer.

MarOS Firmware Update for the x0xb0x

via the adafruit x0xb0x forums (be sure to read the full thread before updating). The following is the feature change log.

"MarOS 1.3
Change Log (Features only):
MarOS1.3 – 11/21/2012
- Parameter Adjustment mode to adjust swing, gate length and all automatic variation parameters
while playing, with the tempo knob. Enter/Leave the mode by pressing the tempo knob, in pattern play
modes.
- Randomizer functions constantly accessable after entering randomizer mode by pressing CHAIN one
time (and not holding it), in pattern edit mode, while playing. Press again to leave mode.
- 2 new automatic variation parameters: Octave down, Rest
- UN-DO: all randomizer changes get reverted (back to pattern as stored) by pressing E1-Key, former
“Dark”-scale-function is removed.
- Classic / non-classic MIDI mode state is stored in internal memory and restored “the next day”.
MarOS1.2 – 11/10/2012
- Variable Gate Time – adjustable with CHAIN-PREV / CHAIN-NEXT in pattern play modes
- Automatic Variation – Runtime random variations of slides, accents, octaves - adjustable in USER-B
mode with PREV/NEXT (Accent) - RUN/CHAIN (octaves) - DOWN/UP(slides) – You can see on the bank LED
what is currently setup
- Re-activated USER-A / PAT.EDIT(MIDI) mode to have simple MIDI sync while editing
- KEYBOARD mode simplified to have more space for the things above
MarOS1.0.1 – 10/30/2012
– F#1 key to toggle MIDI-Start behaviour
– CHAIN-PREV → simplify pattern by looping parts of it
– CHAIN-NEXT → randomize slides

1) MIDI Sync Mode

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Roland Kuit's Syntherklaas Gift

MP3 examples of Roland Kuit's  The Laboratory of Patching.

Free download here:
http://we.tl/osGUJHGGia

"Here in the Netherlands, we call this a Syntherklaas gift :)"

via Roland Kuit on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

If you are on Facebook, be sure to like his page here.

Martin Gore with Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S

via Tom J Carpenter of Analogue Solutions on Facebook

Also see Vince Clarke with Analogue Solutions Leipzig-S

analoguesolutions.org.uk

TM404 - 202/202/303/303/606

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by repeatle
"Album out January 2013.
This track was remixed by Morphosis for a vinyl on Kontra-Musik. Out November 28th 2012."

Octave Cat SRM 2 Vintage Synth

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via this auction

ORLA DE 49 FLUTE EXPANDER MIDI SOUND GENERATOR SYNTHESIZER

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via this aution

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PAIA Stringz 'N' Thingz Strings & Things 1550 Vintage Synthesizer

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via this auction

"This is a vintage PAIA Stringz 'N' Thingz 1550 synthesizer. As you can see from the pictures the synth is in great shape for its age. In addition, it is fully functional...."

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Swan Song by the Yamaha CS 50

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by LF0
"I sold my synth, I cried.
This is the audio taken from it's last ever play in my hands, right up to the moment the door buzzer went off and the buyer arrived ;' ("

Vijay Weemhoff trying iPolysix App iPad with Ableton and Maschine

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by vijayweemhoff

"Please visit my soundcloud page for more of my music!
http://soundcloud.com/vaw023
Trying out the iPolysix App on the iPad, with Ableton, Touchable iPad App and Maschine! I love the sound of the iPolysix! Great App already! I'm 16 years old and from the Netherlands! filmed by my little brother Jinne Weemhoff"

iTunes:
KORG iPolysix - KORG INC.
touchAble - AppBC
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals through Dec 2.

How MIDI Changed the World of Music with Dave Smith on the BBC & The Orb

The BBC has a piece up on 30 years with MIDI featuring interviews with Dave Smith (the man who brought us MIDI), Alex Paterson of The Orb, and co-producer Dom Beken.  Don't miss the audio player.

"For Dave Smith, MIDI could only become a success if every manufacturer adopted it - 'we had to give it away', he says."

via David Vandenborn of DVDBORN on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Polyjazz Wizard with Korg iPolysix

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by djgalactic
"Here is a new tune Polyjazz that I made on my Apple Ipad with Korg iPolysix.
Korg iPolysix, brings us back to the 80's with an emulation of Korg polysix's vintage keyboard. Well it will never be like the real korg polysix, but still give us a little taste of what this beast was able to create. Don't hesitate to drop your comments and feedback. Support the channel by subbing it! Peace

Official Website
http://www.djgalactic.com"

via Dj Galactic on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

iTunes:
KORG iPolysix - KORG INC.

iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals through Dec 2.

Akai ASQ10 Vintage Sequencer Linn 3.1

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via this auction
yousenditworks (RSS)

"Fully functional with a new screen, Roger Linn 3.1 update, and original paper manuals. It was recently given a clean bill of health by VST technologies in Pasadena CA. See pictures below for more details. Same sequencer as the MPC60. Amazing MPC60 style groove and tight tight sequencing that you don't get from the DAW or even the newer MPCs. Here is your rare chance to get a fully functional ASQ10 in nice shape!"

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Roland MC500 MkII Vintage Sequencer with Original Box & Extras

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via this auction
yousenditworks (RSS)

"For sale is a rare Roland MC500 MkII. This might be the nicest and most complete MC500 set you will find around. I got this from an original Roland gear tester, he lightly used this during Roland's testing period for the machine and then it went it its original box and in storage. It's very well maintained, the machine itself works perfectly and is in excellent, near mint shape. The box is also in great shape with original foam cutouts. The biggest bonus is the 8 discs included, which are quite rare, along with original manuals all in pristine shape. A classic sequencer and nice alternative to the Akai MPC60/ASQ10 or Alesis MMT8. An amazing set for collectors..."

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Korg MS-20 with Patch Cables

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via this auction

"Six original patch cables are included: two white (approx 6" long), two yellow (approx 12" long), and two black (approx 18" long). These are the same cables that originally shipped with the MS-20 back in the 1970s.

This MS-20 includes the earlier Korg35 filter, which is supposedly more aggressive than the later LM13600 filter (see this page for extensive technical discussion on the differences)."

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MFB KRAFTZWERG SEMI-MODULAR SYNTHESIZER

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via this auction

Waldorf Pulse Ananlogue Synthesizer

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via this auction

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Korg EX800 Desktop Synthesizer

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via this auction

Korg Ex8000 desktop/rack version synthesizer for Korg Poly 800.

Moogerfoogers Polarized

via Moog Music Inc. on Facebook

White Moogerfoogers in rack.

Vostok Head

via Tom J Carpenter of Analogue Solutions on Facebook

"I've built a record number of Vostoks the last couple of months. It's starting to affect me."

Tone2 RayBlaster Promo Video

YouTube Published on Nov 28, 2012 by Tone2Audiosoftware

2nd video, also added to the Tone2 Rayblaster Feature Overview post.
The following description is the same as what's in the previous post.

"Rayblaster employs a new synthesis technique called Impulse Modelling Synthesis (IMS)

Opposed to using looped waveforms, Impulse Modelling Synthesis creates its sound by using short bursts of energy, which are then combined to form its sound. Allowing free manipulation of pitch, time and timbre in real-time, to create complex compositions.

IMS no longer requires a separate filter section, its oscillators can authentically mimic the filter sound of other synthesizers and filters, using one of the factory impulse presets or by simply importing one of your own impulses. RayBlaster is capable of modelling both the sound of existing filters, as well as create completely new artificial filters, exclusive to Rayblaster.

Next to importing filter characteristics into its oscillators, Rayblaster also offers resynthesize options to import the waveform of any other source or synthesizer. By using one of the quick importers, or by directly importing your sample into one of Rayblaster's four oscillators, providing a large amount of possible wave-shapes, all capable of being morphed in real-time.

RayBlaster ships with an inspiring library of over 500 outstanding presets from some of the world's top sound designers. Many complex sounds such as arpeggiators, vocals or drumloops automatically synchronize to the BPM.
For fast & easy access to the specific sound you desire, all sounds are arranged into categories, making them easy to locate whether for live performance or within a professional studio environment.

For more information on Rayblaster and our other products, please visit the Tone2 website at http://www.tone2.com"

Analogue Systems RS-290 & RS-295 Walkthrough for Fat Rocky

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by genxtargetmarket
"It would take 20 minutes to walk through the entirety of this very deep digital delay for Eurorack systems. Suffice to say that this is my favorite in Euro and perhaps even outside of the format as well."

RC CIRCUIT BENT SOUND ALCHEMIST NOISE SYNTH

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by djwidow420
"THE MANIPULATION OF SOUND THROUGH LIGHT AND TOUCH"

Resonance Circuits on eBay (RSS)

Polivoks Synthesizer Demo Video

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by Strangesoundful

"Soviet analog synth"

MS-20 + Odyssey + PSP Echo = Analog Flute Improv

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by n3bsvid
[ http://citizenpark.bandcamp.com ]

"A little analog synth improv featuring software delay.

Hardware:
Korg MS-20
ARP Odyssey MK 2

Software:
PSP Echo"

November Acid Patch Fun, BassJam & BitBlob Fun

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
"Bleep Labs Bit Blob being gated with Ustep through QMMG.
Korg Z1 choir
Delptronics LDB-1e and Din Sync Drum Dokta
Acidlab Autobot with TipTop Z3000 oscillators

Having fun with the November Acid patch from the Soundcloud Group of same name.

Found some cool little screen printing pre made screens (got the skull one) and some flexible paint / ink, the rear of my house jacket was the first test using the paint.

Just having some fun in the studio with the new acid pattern for the month."

Make Noise Rene and Synth Tech E350 - BassJam
Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
"Make Noise Rene sequencer controlling the Synthesis Technologies E350 MT which is set to a electric bass sound.

Backround sequence I think is from the Akai Miniiak if I remember correctly.

Drums from Korg electribe ER-1 mkII

Have photos of the settings on the E350 if anyone is interested in re-creating this sound, please leave a comment and I will contact you with the photos.

Thank you and ENJOY!!!"


Bit Blob Fun Jam
Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
Bleep Labs Bit Blob
Korg Z1 keys
Korg electribe ER-1 mkII drums
Acidlab Autobot and Tip Top Z3000 osc combo

"Having fun with the Bit Blob (one of my favs) and a little jam session."

ElectroBeats new version 1.5 | Official trailer UVI©

New video for V1.5 is up here.

Rob Papen Book DVDs Promo & Walkthrough Videos

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by Rob Papen - Promo, DVD 1, DVD 3 & DVD 4 videos.  DVD 2 not there yet.

"The secrets of subtractive synthesis "The 4 Element Synth"

Rob Papen is a globally renowned sound designer whose sounds and virtual synthesizers are used and loved by many synthesizer players and music producers.

This 200+ page book, which is accompanied by four DVDs with over 10 hours of content, gives an in-depth insight into his approach of working with subtractive synthesis.

In 2001, Rob Papen began giving exclusive masterclasses teaching 'synthesizer sound design" in his studio. For these training sessions, Rob developed his own method to explain the secrets of subtractive synthesis, called "The 4 Element Synth".
This masterclass training is now transformed into a combined book and DVD package that also delivers numerous 'tips and tricks' which will help you to design and tweak your own sounds. Throughout the masterclass, a variety of hardware and software synthesizers are explored.

We are sure this synthesizer sound design training is an eye-opener for every synthesizer player, from novice to pro. A must have for everyone who takes his sounds seriously!

Price: € 74-- (EU included 6% VAT) | € 69-- (outside EU, no VAT)
excluded shipment cost

Ordering: http://www.robpapen.com & http://www.timespace.com/robpapen"

Cyclone Analogic Bass Bot TT-303 Hardware TB-303 Clone Released

Update 11/28: Update on the price:

UK: £449.00 + VAT
EU: €549.00 + VAT
US: $699.99 + VAT

Update: additional pics & PDF via Lorne/kidtronic via Rhythm Active.

Remember the Bass Bot TT-303 demo videos posted here back on October 18?   Well, it is currently available as of today, and it is the first product from a new company named Cyclone Analogic based in Hong Kong (possible sites not yet live: http://www.cyclone-analogic.com | http://www.tt-303.com).  You will find full details on the TT-303 further below.

Before we get to that, Robin Whittle, who brought us the Devilfish Mods for the original TB-303, will be performing them for the TT-303 as well. You can find details on his page here.

Lorne aka kidtronic wrote in to let us know Rhythm Active in Australia, one of our sponsors, currently has the TT-303 available. I also hear Syntaur in the US has them for $649.95 $699.95 plus $14.95 shipping to the lower 48.  Syntaur adds the following details: "There is a nicely-done printed manual - on real paper, with ink! Just like back in the analog days of yore... Also a power adapter, and a MIDI break-out cable. (The TT-303 has a single 8-pin MIDI jack. A standard 5-pin cable can be used for MIDI In only, and the break-out cable - 8-pin jack to two 5-pin cables - can be used for MIDI In and Out.)" Update 11/28: Modular Square in France (one of our sponsors) will have them in stock soon (via Twitter).

The following details are via Superior Sound London, who currently shows them as being sold out in the UK:

"The Bass Bot TT 303 electronic bass synth features a selectable monophonic analog VCO processed through a 4 pole analog cascading filter. It uses 21st-century transistor technology to synthesize tones from super-crisp self-resonating leads to squelchy rhythms and deep subharmonic bass grooves.

Creating music as simple or complex as you want with the Bass Bot is a breeze. Its ground-breaking InstaDJ OS is an artificially intelligent sequencer and can be programmed in two methods: by a human user or by the computer-controlled Bass Bot.

Humans may program musical patterns manually using traditional step entry with control over pitch, time, length and special characteristics such as octave transpose, accent and slide for each note.

Alternatively let the Bot generate a pattern and use it immediately, tweak it to taste, or mutate it into a new pattern altogether at the touch of a button. The Bass Bot TT 303 includes seven different ‘personalities’ each of which generates its own special style of musical patterns. No two Bots will produce the same patterns. Each is as individual as the user, though the basic personalities are the same for every Bass Bot.

The Bass Bot TT 303 features seven unique preset personality programs, capable to generate up to 224 computer generated presets by the Bass Bot ™.

An additional 224 Editable Patterns can compose up to 7 songs of up to 127 bars. All information is saved to onboard flash (permanent) memory and transferable directly to other Bass Bots via 8 Pin DIN cable (cloning) or to PC / MAC (backup) for storage with a downloadable transfer application available on our website. Other platforms to be supported soon.

FEATURES
• Monophonic selectable (saw, square) VCO with 24db 4 pole analogue filter.
• User or Bot generated programmable patterns with InstaDJ ™ sequencer.
• MIDI IN by default / MIDI IN and OUT (with provided splitter cable).
• 13 Colour LED display with user definable console and individual pattern labelling.
• Auto Tune and VCO calibration on demand.
• Arpeggiator.
• Generate new patterns using one of seven unique personality algorithms.
• Mutate Patterns to create infinitely complex pattern structure and variation.
• Live Pitch Transpose (+/- 1/2 step pitch), Live Accent (velocity) & Live Slide (portamento).
• Pattern Rotation (left or right) one step in time.
• Complex file manipulation of pattern banks using Copy & Paste.
• Merge up to 8 patterns to one pattern (maximum 64 steps).
• Portable with battery or ac power options at only 730 g (1.6 lbs).

Warranty: One (1) year warranty from purchase. Online registration required.
Included: Operation Manual / 100-240v adapter 9 volts, 300ma / 8 PIN splitter cable to 5 PIN MIDI IN and 5 PIN MIDI OUT.

SPECIFICATIONS
Selectable Waveform Switch (saw or pulse)
VCO Tune
Cutoff Frequency
Resonance
Envelope Modulation
Decay
Accent
Tempo, Track/Preset and Mode Switch, Power/Volume
Instrument Mix-In Jack to mix audio source with output
MIDI IN (MIDI OUT with included 8 PIN DIN cable)
CV / GATE OUT Jacks (1 volt / octave)
Stereo Headphone Jack
Mono Output Jack
Power In Jack
Physical Attributes:
Power: 100-240v adapter (included) 9v or 6v use with 4 x "C" UM-2 batteries (not included). / Case Material: Plastic ABS.
Weight: 730g / Dimensions: 300(W) x 146(D) x 55(H)mm"

You can find a slightly different write-up doc and the PDF Brochure captured above as images here.

Cosmorama at Reco-Head Records

Cosmorama at Reco-Head Records from arthur joly on Vimeo.

Lots of synths !
producing analog music in Brazil.
music from Anvil FX and Cosmorama.
www.recosynth.com

Synth list: ARP 2600, ARP Sequencer, Moog Voyager, Roland CR-78, Roland System-100, ARP Axxe, E-mu Drumulator, ARP Quartet, Curious Inventor Voice of Saturn, Moog Prodigy, ARP Solus, Moog Source, Moog Minimoog, Roland Juno-60, Fender Rhodes, Fender Starmaster, Linn LinnDrum, Rheem Kee Bass, Moog Realistic MG-1, ARP Odyssey, Moog Opus 3, Reco-Synth Jolymod 3, Moog Theremin, Reco-Synth Jolymod 1, Wurlitzer, Roland Jupiter-8, Roland TR-909, Roland TR-808, Oberheim DX, Roland CR-8000, Korg MS-10, Bleep Labs Thingamagoop, KORG KR-55, Roland SVC-350.

Kiwisix: Part 1 - The Unboxing!

Published on Nov 27, 2012 by Syntegrator
"Look what just got in from New Zealand: The latest modern brains for vintage brawn upgrade by Kiwitechnics: It's Kiwisix!

This video is the start of a video playlist sequence that will see two of my Korg Polysix units make the upgrade to fully reconditioned Kiwisix synthesizers. In this introductory video I unbox the synth + power supply upgrade bundle and share my initial impressions on what you get for the very reasonable price of admission. As you'll see, I give this synthesizer upgrade 5 stars for all around professional packing and thoughtful design."

QuNexus Plays Well With Others

Published on Nov 27, 2012 by Keith McMillen Instruments

QuNexus & Clavia Nord Electro

Update: The video is back. It was pulled shortly after posting for some reason.

YouTube tip in general: remember to set your videos to "Private" while uploading. You can then set them to "Public" when ready. Side note: the more often you check back on the site, the more likely you'll catch any videos before they get pulled.

Anushri Custom Colored Knobs

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Vacoloco Working on Aurora - New Polyphonic Hardware Synth

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"So, What is Aurora?

Well, my band (Her Dark Embrace) recently went into the recording studio to record our EP. The Engineer was very into electronics and synths and we had some great chats. He asked the question “So, you play keyboards and you build synths, so why don’t you use your own?” Really good question I thought, I replied “Everything I play is chords/pads and I’ve only built monosynths, I’ve never built a polysynth.” to which he asked “why not?“, I had no answer.

So I thought about it and I’d had the basics of a monosynth design on the drawing board so to speak, so whilst on holiday I finished the design and when I returned ordered some PCBs

Over the last month I’ve begun building a single voice board, first an oscillator, then I ported the code from the oscillator chip in Zira and modified the code, so I have two oscillators with 56 waveforms a piece, with hard sync and adjustable mix..."

Mono synths on a single board stacked for polyphony much like the vintage synths of yore. The Oberheim OB series come to mind. Very, very cool.