MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, March 30, 2007


Friday, March 30, 2007

Studio Electronics CODE Demo

Title link takes you to a 6.73M mp3 of the Studio Elecronics CODE via Novamusik. Everything in the sample is the CODE. I backed it up here for the archives. You can find more details on the CODE here.

Oberheim Mini Sequencer

No title link, just two shots via this auction.

Also check out the seller's other auctions


Update via the seller:
"I see people have been discussing it. Just to clarify, this unit puts out a full 4 octave range from its quantized outputs and does it well. I believe that at maximum position, some of the quantized steps will put out a major 3rd above the 4th octave and others put out a 4th above the 4th octave.

In addition, we just posted a video of this particular Oberheim Mini-Sequencer to Youtube to demonstrate that it's working well. We feel that the modifications done to this unit make it much more useful than the stock Oberheim Mini-Sequencer. It can be seen here:"

Musictronics G-170 pianolab Six Keyboard lab synthesizer

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

Details:
"This is a very unusual vintage item, Hard to find. It is a six keyboard music trainer. It is designed so that a teacher can have 6 students sit down at once and they can teach them all at the same time or indidvidually. 120 volts ac.

The keyboards all have their own headphone jacks for independant operation and also there are some swithches on the unit that seem to allow coupling together so each can hear the others for duet, trio,etc up to all 6. Also has some in or out jacks so maybe you can mix with other sounds? Not sure of all the functions of the other switches, but there also is built in speaker under the console too. There is some type of wired remote as well, I assume so the teacher can combine or separate each. Each keyboard has its own headphone/output jack, level control, and a multiposition "voice"control, that changes the sound to different synthesized sounds. They have a nice early synth sound to it perhapse like a simple moog or early roland?. Polyphonic ( multiple keys on each keyboard can be pushed and work at the same time) Probably uses early standard analog synth generators perhapse made by one of the big synth companies- all put into this big console -may be more valuable for someone to separate into six early synth units and sell each separately. It has been tested and all of the keys on all of the keyboards worked (except for the one of the keyboards seemed to have scratcy controls and has one key that did not work-probably needs contacts cleaned or adjusted). We did not have a lot of time to further check this, or know what all the extra switches on the remote and console do, so it will be sold as is-guaranteed not dead.

It conveniently folds up and wheels away so it is sort of portable. Because this item is so large it will be local pick up only or you can arrange truck pickup from your end after its' paid for."

I remember seeing this in the latest Future Music shot video via Sonic State.

via Cynthia of Cyndustries.

Charles Has A Licking Problem


YouTube via drewtoothpaste. Sent my way via plexus.

Anyware Instruments CloxBox and MegaPole MIDI

Title link takes you to more images on the sequencer.de forum.

Anyware Instruments

Also mirrored here.

Dexter Video on Sonic State

Title link takes you to it.

Akai MPK49 Video

Title link takes you to the video on Sonic State. The demo includes the arpeggiator and note repeat functionality. Pretty cool. I'm hoping the MPK49 sets a new standard on more sequence performance oriented keyboard controllers.

More Messe Vids via Sonic State

Nord Wave Video

Title link takes you to the video on Sonic State.

It covers the sampling and wavetable features. The sampling is more extensive than I originally thought. You can modulate sample OSCs with standard OSCs. Also, it looks like the smiley was just a teaser. Bummer, I was actually hoping that would be real. They should do it.

Anware Instruments Cloxbox Vids from The Frankfurt Musikmesse

anyware cloxbox demo musikmesse 2007



cloxbox demo anyware #2


YouTubes via janvanvolt. Note the audio is horrid, but there you have it.

°||°Music°||°

flickr by Curzio Campodimaggio.

The Dexter

Follow up to the Lemur. Title link takes you to the article on CDM.

More Musikmesse Pics

Three more sets:

One
Two
Three

Anyware Instruments Clox Box pictured.

Previous Shots

Via sequencer.de

Japanese hand-made Dico MULTI BAND STEREO FILTER

flickr by rbdx.

"SAB did this superb stereo filter, [link]"

Yusynth Gate Delay in Frac-Rack by Suit and Tie Guy

Title link takes you to a shot of the front pulled via this auction. Note that Suit and Tie Guy made this based on the Yusynth design.

"this is a dual gate delay for Frac-Rack systems. it delays the start, but not the end, of a gate (or "v-trig") signal for up to more than ten seconds. it has two channels with a link switch, and a purple LED indicator for each channel's output. there is also a "slew output" on each channel which gives a simple AS envelope whose attack time corresponds to the gate delay time. this module uses Switchcraft model 41 jacks, which i happen to think are very nice. details on the freeware version of this module are at the designer's website."

via Suit and Tie Guy.

Fairlight Series III & MFX

Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.

Details:
"Offered for sale is a very rare fully functional vintage rack-mount Fairlight CMI III computerised musical instrument workstation in excellent condition. Also fitted is Fairlight MFX2 capability, which adds a 24 track direct to disc recorder / editor. The system is a late model, and as such has the latest and best in technical innovations, whilst still retaining the classic legendary sound of the CMI.

The system has 16 voices, 16 Mbytes RAM, colour graphics card, digital sampler and 24 output router. It also comes with the later MFX alpha-numeric keyboard, and a proper weighted action music keyboard. A 15” LCD screen (not the one illustrated) is included. There are two 4 Gbyte hard discs, one empty for disc recording, and one full of the following libraries:
Complete Fairlight library, Prosonus Strings, Brass, Percussion, Sound Genesis strings, plus many libraries collected over the last 20 years dealing with top producers and musicians. These include libraries from: Pet Shop Boys, Trevor Horn, Hans Zimmer, Frankie goes to Hollywood, Art of Noise and many, many others. The complete Fairlight IIX library is also included.

The system will be serviced, have a full set of manuals (including a very rare service manual), all leads, latest firmware, and come with 3 months warranty. It is currently in an 18U rack, but can be dismantled for ease of shipment. In this case each module is professionally packed by first wrapping the part in polythene, placing it in a larger container which is filled with liquid foam (see photo). Once set, this provides superb protection.

Please note you’ll see other Fairlight systems advertised on ebay, and many will less expensive. However, do some research before you buy. What may look like a bargain might not look so appealing when its obsolete parts finally give up. I have been involved in re-building Fairlight CMIs for over 25 years, and have sold and supported well over 30 of these classic samplers. I am also proud of my 100% positive ebay feedback with over 120 transactions, which I hope reflects my honest and straight forward dealings. I have also described this system as accurately as possible. However, please feel free to ask any questions, or if you’re passing through Sydney, you would be very welcome to have an extensive demonstration."

via Joel.

Copilotfx Antenna and Android

Copilotfx Antenna

"This is my take on a bit reducer, bit crusher or decimation as some people call it. This effect is widely used in post production and industrial music. This is perfect for those who want to "digitalize" their sound to get those industrial distorted tones or to get that mettalic sound. The pedal is built into a small, easy powered durable powdercoated aluminium box.

Features.

* Dimensions 4 5/8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2".
* Volume control goes from 45% to aprox 130% of the original input (taking as reference 100% as unity)
* Range controls the frequency of the sound.
* Mix blends the original sound with the FX, can dial from subtle to over the top..
* Powered by 9v battery or DC 9v power Jack (center negative).
* Jacks on top to save pedalboard space
* TrueBypass Switching and Led Indicator.
* One year warranty."

The Android Ring Modulator

"Finally a small and affordable Ring Modulator that offers a wide range of sounds from stutter tremolo, robot gonk, starving robots, metallic tones and everything in betwen, all of this in a small, easy powered durable powdercoated aluminium box.

Features.

* Dimensions 4 5/8" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2".
* Three way toggle mode switch for a wider range of sounds.
* Frequency controls the range of the sound, wich is predetermined by the mode switch.
* Tune controls the intensity of the effect, can dial from subtle to over the top.
* Works like an instrument by itself, if the In jack is disconnected.
* To save battery power the out jack had to be unplug.
* Powered by 9v battery or DC 9v power Jack (center negative).
* Jacks on top to save pedalboard space
* TrueBypass Switching and Led Indicator.
* One year warranty."

via Ben. BTW, Ben is wondering if anyone has come across a Eurorack format bit crusher. If you know of any feel free to comment.

Roland Catalog

No title link, just the shot via this auction.

"Roland catalog from 77-78
"Roland - Electronic Musical Instruments Vol. 2"
I got this catalog at the time because of the amps in it, but the main thing of fascination now will be things like the MC-8, Systems 700, 100 & 100M modular synths, GR-500 Guitar Synth, SH-series synths, Jupiter 4, RE-301 Space Echo, etc."

MOOG Brochures

No title link, just the shot via this auction.

Details
"Moog Synthesizer 55 brochure
Very nice shape, a few minor marks, creases on front and pen marks by
some of the modules (you can just make them out in the lower right of the bottom photo) and a bit of staining on the top (also visible in the bottom photo). None of this is too major, though, and it looks very nice. Complete with a wild-eyed photo of Bob with mutton chops on the back.
Includes descriptions of modules 921A/B, 914, 904 A/B, 960 and many others."

Don Martin - Moog Music 9500 Series Modules


YouTube via therealretrosynth.

Remember the Don Martin Minimoogs? Well, he also manufactured MOOG Modules. Title link takes you to more shots.

Here's the list of Don Martin modules according to Cary on the AH list:
9501 Voltage Controlled Oscillator
9501A Oscillator Controller
9501B Oscillator
9502 Voltage Controlled Amplifier
9503 Random Noise Generator
9504A Voltage Controlled Lowpass Filter
9504B Voltage Controlled Highpass Filter
9504C Filter Coupler
9505 Reverberation Unit
9507 Fixed Filter Bank
9510 Power Supply
9511 Envelope Generator
9511A Dual Trigger Dealy
9512 Envelope Follower
9514 Extended Range Fixed Filter Bank
9521 Voltage Controlled Oscillator
9521A Oscillator Controller
9521B Oscillator
9560 Standard Interface
9591 Filter / Attenuator Panel
9594 Jack Multiples Panel
9595 Ring Modulator
9596 Sample & Hold
9598 Mixer
9599 4 Channel MIDI-CV Convertor
9800R Eight Unit Rack Mount System
9801P Cable Pack
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