Title link takes you to a post on Synthwire by brian comnes on the Technics WSA1R Expansion Card. The synth is also up for auction.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Technics WSA1R Expansion Card
Title link takes you to a post on Synthwire by brian comnes on the Technics WSA1R Expansion Card. The synth is also up for auction.
SENSUS - SENSUS (MUSIKLADEN 1984)
YouTube via roeek. Roland SH-101.
Update 3/12/2010:
Sensus - Sensus 1984
YouTube Uploaded by fritz51335 on Nov 29, 2010
"Sensus - Sensus 1984"
Resurgence of Hardware on RetroThing
One of my favorite blogs, Retro Thing has a post up on the resurgence of hardware at NAMM. "The recent development of stupidly powerful and stunningly affordable personal computers caused many people to loudly declare that hardware music synthesizers are a dying breed. It's true that software has virtually obliterated the low end of the market, but there were some fantastic "real" synthesizers at the 2007 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim last week."
It's interesting to think of hardware as retro. James definitely has a point. I have to admit, before the show I had pretty low expectations. It was great to see all the hardware shown this year.
GMedia Virtual String Machine Video on Sonic State
Title link takes you there. Don't miss the easter egg. : )
EMS Rehberg on EMS Synthi
Title link takes you to a post with a sample of the EMS Rehberg soft synth on EMS Synthi. The verdict? It actually sounds close.Previous Rehberg psots
NAMM via Amateur Chemist
Title link takes you to some images and thoughts of this winter's NAMM on Amateur Chemist. There are two videos of the E-MU modular pictured.
Silver Star Organ Record Radio Combo
This is a shot from the previous set. I think this one deserves it's own post. : ) via ben of mus-ok.
Ben Moves
Ben of mus-ok sent me some great shots of gear he is moving. Check out this sea of bubble wrap! Title link takes you to the set of shots which includes the EML 101, 200, and 400, a Future Retro 777, Sherman Filterbank, Korg MiniKorg 700, Roland SVC-350 and more.
The Waldorf-User Frequently Asked Questions
Title link takes you there.Update: according to Till "Qwave" Kopper in the comments of this post, this image was taken by none other than Boele of SCD. : )
SDIYcut Minimoog
Too many shots in the previous post to add these two, so I decided to go with another post. These pulled via this auction.via Peter Forrest
thingamagoop!
YouTube via somnml. Title link takes you to Bleep Labs, makers of thingamagoop.
Previous thingamagoop posts
Thingamagoops on SoNiCbRaT
SDIYcut
Synthesizer Do It Yourself Cut Outs."Cut-outs ?
These "cut-outs" are faithful counterparts paperboard kits of some mythical synthezisers which make me dream since ages * (I'm almost vintage too !). Today four models are available and others are in hand **. I'm still dreaming..."
Title link takes you there. via Peter Forrest.
Update: There is and SDIYcut Minimoog up for auction.
Update: Also check out mini-synths on Music Thing (links to Music Thing are at the bottom of the post). There are some really good ones including YMO, Rick Wakemen, GI Joe, Barbie, and Mr. Waldorf.
Roland Jupiter-8 Demo
According to this thread, title link takes you to a 7.09M mp3 of a track featuring nothing but the Roland Jupiter-8. mirrored here
Little Boy Blue Deluxe
"Little Boy Blue is a compact modular synthesizer, designed for live performance. This powerful instrument combines voltage-controlled synthesizer modules and no-input mixing capabilities with the simplicity of an effects pedal.The first edition of Little Boy Blue consisted of six units, 4 standard and 2 deluxe."
Title link takes you there.
via KONEY.
Studio Electronics Omega 8 Demos
Smith Toppleton posted some Omega 8 demos on this VSE thread along with the following:
"I recorded about 20 minutes of Omega pads, strings, basses, fx, and other sounds, with plenty of cross modulation and arpeggios. I didn't use any external effects or processing so everything you hear is straight from the synth. My keyboard playing isn't the best, but hopefully it's enough to get a general idea of the character and sound of the Omega. This is a 4-voice model with the standard OB SEM and Moog filters."
I asked him if it would be ok to put up a post here for others to check out and he gave the thumbs up. Here are the links:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
I also mirrored them here for when the links are gone.
"I recorded about 20 minutes of Omega pads, strings, basses, fx, and other sounds, with plenty of cross modulation and arpeggios. I didn't use any external effects or processing so everything you hear is straight from the synth. My keyboard playing isn't the best, but hopefully it's enough to get a general idea of the character and sound of the Omega. This is a 4-voice model with the standard OB SEM and Moog filters."
I asked him if it would be ok to put up a post here for others to check out and he gave the thumbs up. Here are the links:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
I also mirrored them here for when the links are gone.
MIKADO Analog Sequencing System
Prototype analog sequencer project on the Techno Toys site. Title link takes you to more info including a sample, details for each module and an image of the hardware in the flesh."Mikado is a configurable analog sequencing system, optimized for controlling a small (2-4 voice) analog modular synthesizer.
Mikado was designed to meet the need for a flexible, non-traditional hardware sequencer. A primary design goal was to include several modules for creating and manipulating rhythms using dividers, logic, and manual input. Flexible voltage sequencing, quantizing, signal routing, and manual inputs were other necessities.
Mikado is a "semi-modular" sequencer ala the Fenix or Serge systems, rather than discrete modules as other systems are. This is in keeping with the goal of controlling a small system, and reflects the designer's needs. Mikado could also serve as the heart of a larger sequencer system by adding modules from other manufacturers. In the present design, banana jacks are used for patching, though other types of jacks could be used by changing the front panel drilling accordingly.
Mikado's module complement and front panel were designed and specified by Jim Johnson. Electronic design and PC board layout are by Jim Patchell. PC boards for this project will be made available, and a customizable front panel is also available. It should be noted that, while the remaining material on this page describes the sequencer's specified configuration, the circuit and PC boards will have some additional capabilities, such as extra LED drivers, some additional sequencer modes, etc.
Modules
Mikado's module complement is as follows:
* 1 Master Clock
* 2 8x2 Sequencers
* 2 Quantizers
* 1 Pattern Generator
* 1 Transposer
* 2 Analog Switches
* 1 Sequential Switch
* 2 2-input Logic Gates
* 1 4-input Logic Gate
* 3 Logic Inverters
* 1 Type D flip-flip
* 1 One-shot
* 1 Binary Divider
* 1 Prime Divider
* 1 Divide-by-N
* 2 Gate Switches
* 2 Gate/Trigger Buttons
* 3 Toggle Switches"
Via Exsurdo in the comments of this post.
Metasonix Scrutum Smasher and Wretch Video on Sonic State
Title link takes you to the full set of NAMM 2007 videos on Sonic State. Scroll and you will find the scrotum.
BTW, the artwork on the TM-7 might look familiar. It's from none other than Dave, creator of The Packrat.
As usual, the Wretch sounds like it's about to burst and ooze bubbly tar out of the vacuum tubes. Raunchy, raunchy synth.
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