Most Underrated Synths on Sonic State's Podcast #48

Remember this post? Looks like it got a nod on Sonic State's Podcast #48. The talk comes in 10:05 into it. You can see a list of synths discussed under there just under the Matrixysnth link. It's a good one. Lot's of discussion on the list some of you helped create.

SynthSong1

YouTube via mancio1 aka VectorSynth.
"A little quick song, featuring ROLAND JUNO106 KAOSSPAD3 NOVATION KS5. Drums are generated and effected by the KP3. ENJOY!!!"

There is also a cool little surprise at the end. Thanks VectorSynth!

Yamaha CS80 Buchla Mod

Via Reed.

"Here is a CS80 with Buchla 258 oscillators. It is mod."

click the image

MOOG Little Phatty - Guess the Studio Pic #1

Mr. Array sent in the following shot. He will be sending in more over time. See if you can eventually guess who's studio this is.

Nepheton test session

YouTube via CosmicD. Sent my way via JB.
"This is just a small video showing me programming a rythm on Nepheton (a ROland TR808 clone)"

Depeche Mode Wall Of Synthis

via EMS Rhehberg. BTW, check out their price list for EMS gear including the Synthi.

via Rick

electro-music 2007

"We proudly announce electro-music 2007(TM), a three day conference/music festival to be held at the Cheltenham Art Center in Philadelphia, June 1 - 3, 2007. The program will include lectures, demos, jam sessions, and concerts."

Title link takes you to more info including a list of performers and talks, including:

Demonstrations, Workshops, and Installations:
Mark Jenkins "Analog Synthesizers" book signing
Bradford Reed The Pencilina
Project Ruori "Lightflowers" installation
Warren Sirota Evolution and Intervention
Tim Thompson "Finger Fresco" sound and graphics installation
Doctor T (Emile Tobenfeld) Beyond the Light Show - Compositional Strategies for Structured Improvisation in Visual Music
Ge Wang and Rebecca Fiebrink ChucK Programming Language workshop

ASM2-Wizard

"The ASM2-Wizard has been designed as a full modular-styled synthesiser. It incorporates all of the available features of the ASM-2 and provides 1/4" jacks for every available input and output

In addition, the ASM2-Wizard provides a number of pre-patched connections that allow the system to generate many of the common sounds used in analogue synths. All of these patches can be disabled by inserting jackplugs in to the relevant patch sockets..

A PolyDAC(X) has been included in the panel design to provide MIDI support.

The panel layout generally follows the layouts that would be used on individual modules but at the same time attempts to minimise space. At 912mm wide by 587mm high it is still a respectable size.

To help better understand the connection options, the following drawings provide details of each modules input/output connections and the pre-patched and switching options where applicable"

Click here for more info.

Previous posts on the ASM
Some samples via Andre on the AH list here.
via Mark on AH.

v65. Optigan Creot

"Welcome to a very special, very short volume of Creot Radio: Volume 65 - Optigan Creot. I’m your host thegunshyboy broadcasting to you from Spokane, WA (shut it trodsy.) This volume includes songs made using the optigan, a strange and unique instrument from the 70’s."

Title link takes you to the podcast. via Inverse Room.

RHEEM KEE Bass

Title link takes you to shots via this auction.

Synth Rack

via this auction for the Quasimidi Technox.

Top Down:
Akai S612 Sampler
Quasimidi Technox
Doepfer MS-404
Spectral Audio Syntrack
Spectral Audio Neptune
Spectral Audio ProTone

CLICK FOR MORE »

Liam Howlett

flickr by ashsynth.

Title link take you to more scans of an interview with the band The Prodigy.

MOOG Minimoog pictured.

Roger Linn's Drum Machines

"The remarkable story of Roger Linn, inventor of the drum machine. The son of an opera singer and a music professor, Linn's invention revolutionised popular music. He has inspired artists as diverse as Herbie Hancock, Heaven 17, and the Wu Tang Clan. Exploited by shady businessmen, Linn has been a reclusive figure for decades."

Title link takes you there.

Detroit Electronic Music Festival 2007

Title link takes you to a flickr set of the event, including some great live shots, sent my way via Mark Strauss (StirHouse).

"The big modular is Robert Rich's MOTM being carried out after his set. Some more pictures of him performing here."

Modcan MIDI Sequencer

Click here for more shots via this auction

Details:
"highly coveted Signal Arts brand MIDI Sequencer once offered in Modcan A-Series modular synthesizer format. While the desktop box versions of these fabulous polyphonic sequencers are still being offered by the Signal Arts Company for $1,300.00, the Modular Modcan format unit above is no longer available which is why this unit is so very special!

Below is quoted directly from the Modcan website
(it is still listed on their site, however no longer available!) Modcan.com

More Info here

http://www.bigcitymusic.com/product.asp?cat=New&pid=1000540

and here

http://www.signalarts.ca/

"Overall, for the money, nothing even comes close to touching this [MAPS]. It's an amazingly powerful device. Given the legendary status that machines like the Latronic Notron have gained over the years (and price tag), I believe that this is a similar device at a much lower price "new", than what people are asking for old Notrons. Plus this has 3 cv/gate outs and can operate as a totally independent midi/cv converter. Sounds too good to be true really." Simon Birds, Australia. MAPS owner/user review on harmony-central.com

~~Modcan version of the Performance Sequencer available from Signal Arts~~

The versatility of the Signal Arts Performance Sequencer for sequencing, complex modulation and as a processor based event generator is unparalleled for the modular world.

Bridges the gap between Software and traditional Analogue sequencers.
Real-time control over all sequence parameters with tons of interactive performance features unavailable to analogue sequencers.
Built in Voltage and Gate outs and real knobs..unlike any software sequencer.
Backlit LCD display shows info for note value, duration, step length etc.
Sequences can modulate each other for true madness.

Playable and controllable in Real Time for live performance as well as in the studio!
Three Analogue outs with three gates.
Stores 99 sequences of 8 steps, chained to make longer sequences.
Nine different trigger modes.
Can be clocked with an LFO module for sync to Modcan
Sequences are accessed in real-time using panel switches
Also functions as a full feature MIDI to CV converted and as a MIDI
control device for use with other midi gear.
Can be used with other MIDI>CV converters for up to 32 channels of Voltage control
Module is three units wide

http://www.cyndustries.com

Hawkwind's Jupiter-8 Up for Auction

"Dave Brock's Roland Jupiter 8 Keyboard Used on stage throughout the 80s and 90s Used on numerous studio and live albums"

Check out the rainbow sides.

Title link takes you to the auction with more images and info.
Images mirrored here.