MATRIXSYNTH: Friday, February 20, 2009

Friday, February 20, 2009

Roland G-707 Guitar Synth

via this auction
"These were made by Ibanez for Roland and are pretty rare. It functions as a standard guitar with analog output but can also be used as a midi guitar / synth controller. It requires a special cable that is NOT included but they do show up on Ebay for purchase."

ROLAND PG-800 Synthesizer Programmer MKS-70 JX-10 JX8P SN 503300

via this auction

click the images for the full size shots.

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Kfuenf Kawai K5 Additive Synthesizer Page

On http://www.kfuenf.org/ you'll also find samples, and images of the editing display.

Found the site via this auction

http://www.kfuenf.org/ is a site dedicated to the Kawai K5. The following is a list of what you will find there. The images in this post however, come from the auction.

Kawai K5
K5 Howto
Tech LCD Help
More Tech Help
Free Librarian
Patches Library Misc Downloads
Kawai K5 Links
MIDI Chart
Other Infos
Java/Linux Dev.
MidiDeviceProvider
Feedback Form

1982 Casio VL-Tone VL-5

via this auction

click the image for lager shots. Not the best, but you don't see these often. Not many details: "Casio VL-Tone, model VL-5 electronic keyboard synthesizer with the Casio MS-1 bar code reader and the case."

Anyone know more about these? Open ended on purpose of course. Whatever you know, feel free to share.

Update via sizone in the comments: "I have one of those. I got it because it was cheaper than a vl-1. It's basically a 5 (maybe 4) note polyphonic vl-1. The presets and rhythms are slightly different. Absent are the calculator and programable voice features. Present is a 1/4'' output jack. IMHO it sounds a bit better than it's predecessor and unlike the vl-1 it doesn't go out of tune. The barcode reader can be used to input preprinted songs into the playback memory, a feature I'm sure you will find utterly useless. It's a good instrument for playing Kraftwerk covers with."

Update via BirdFLU in the comments: "I was disappointed to find out you CAN NOT use the barcode reader to scan any barcode. I dreamed of using it to scan cereal boxes or soup cans to see what hidden melodies they might have, but it wasn't to be."

Depeche Mode - In The Studio (2008) - Web Clip #9

YouTube via dmdotcom.

Suzuki Tronichord. via Jose in the comments of this post.

More vids in the series here.

"Ben Hillier and Martin working on a keyboard riff for the middle break of "Wrong".

Camera: Mr Andy Fletcher.
Be sure to visit www.depechemode.com for all the latest news, including 'Tour Of The Universe' tour information!
I don't think I've ever heard Martin Gore's voice before this. Pretty deep considering how light and angelic, almost eunuch, sounding it is when singing. I'm guessing that's a Crumar Spirit in the backgound.

The Ondioline and Ondes Martenot

A few images via this thread on electro-music.com. See the thread for more. Hey, isn't that Jean Jacques Perrey in the image below?! :)

There's also a nice image of an early theremin

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Roland VCA-800 and CPE-800 (1981)

Not a synth but interesting enough.
Sonicstate.TV by TheCircuitSymphony
"# A VERY rare combo! The Voltage Controlled Amp ( VCA800 ) along with the CPE-800 Compu Editor.

From around 1981 basically an automated mixer that runs on sync track/smpte time code.

Nice warm sound, wooden ends - o`h err.. and uses parts that look like the Jupiter8 and TR 808....
# Link www.thecircuitsymphony.com"

DSI Mopho Key

flickr by Jabberwalky

"Rumors Rumors"

SH-5 is ALIVE!

flickr by zonkout
(click for more flicker shots including the ARP Odyssey

ARP Odyssey 2810 #407

"This one has the 4035 ladder filter!"

Dr. Ronald Chevalier - Inspiring Oneself

"Description:
Renowned author Dr. Ronald Chevalier (Cyborg Harpies, Brain Cream) has produced a brand new instructional video about the role of music in his creative processes. Enjoy! For more creative rejuvenation, visit www.ronaldchevalier.com"
Suzuki Omnichord. via the squarewave parade

T8 on EUROPA at JUPITER - analogue synthesizer live improvisation

T8 on EUROPA at JUPITER - analogue synthesizer live improvisation from RED MARTIAN on Vimeo.
"Featuring a Sequential Circuits Prophet T-8 and Roland Jupiter 6"

SALAMANDER SYNTHESIZER

Salamander Slime Melody from BLCLONES on Vimeo.

Salamander 2 Demo from BLCLONES on Vimeo.

salamander demo 3 from BLCLONES on Vimeo.

via this auction via the forum.
"The front panel is Lexan.
These are the sections
(2) VCO's: VCO1(RAMP), VCO2(RAMP, PWM)
(1) LM13700 based Filter
(1) LM13700 based VCA
(1) LFO. It can do audible speeds. Square, Saw, Ramp, Triangle shapes. this has an LED indicator also.
(1) Attack, Release Envelope. This has an LED indicator also (indicates when gate signal is inputed)
(1) Portamento, It can do exaggerated portamento.
(1) MIDI-2-CV converter in 1v/oct format. There are outputs(PITCH/GATE) so you could use this as a converter for your other gear.
(1)+/-12v regulated power supply with exaggerated DC power Filter Cleaning for this synth.

There are (17) slide switches to either turn on/off a modulation patch or decide between something like for example white or pink noise.

The PCB was CNC pro Manufactured and has Solder mask to last a very long time. The unit is almost wireless, the only wiring is for the jacks. The pots are directly on the PCB, this results in very accurate and fast response.
The internal power supply is using 11000uF for each rail (+/-12v), that's (10) 2200uf CAPS total. This is really cleaning the POWER!"

EMINENT 310U Unique DEMO - the JEAN-MICHEL JARRE ORGAN!

YouTube via AnalogAudio1
"This video shows the Eminent 310 Unique in action. This is the organ heard on Oxygene! The Eminent 310U was the first organ featuring an electronic string ensemble. It is a great instrument - even so in 1972, when it came out. An analog reverb is built in, also a leslie / chorus, which can add life to the sounds.

Addtional effects were not used in this video (except the introducing music with Small Stone pedal and delay to obtain the Oxygene-Sound). The best on the Eminent is the STRINGS ENSEMBLE, which produces the best synth-strings I ever heard."

Midisid

YouTube via acidjack303. video on the interface for this DIY Midisid. I'm guessing this is a uCApps.de Midibox.

LELL UDS - soviet analog drum synth + LELL RC

via this auction

"The electric percussion instrument's main parameters are divided into two groups : TONE & NOISE , which include tone, attack, range, timbre, decay & so on. There is also a sensetivity level, a ballance between noise & tone, a master level. There are some connectors on on the rear panel- 2 trigger outputs and main output."

Korg Sigma

YouTube via ikworgek. via this auction
"Korg Sigma with a Kenton pro-solo.
Weird old Korg synth with nice filter (same as MS20) and ringmodulation"

via this auction
"Its classified as bi-timbral synthesizer with sound sources coming from two sections the "synthe" section and the "instrument" section. You have control over the mix of these sections, you can also ring modulation the synth section with the instrument section for some really wild sounds.

The really unique portions about this synth are the two joysticks for multi dimensional control over filters, pitch, noise, and vibrato. Sample and Hold. The keyboard is pressure sensitive like aftertouch, portamento. There is also a quartertone rocker for switching to micro tuning! :) What's also interesting is it seems as though you can play up to 18 voices at a time with all synths and instruments enabled, create a mega wall of sound, then filter it, ring mod, and twist it."

Roland SH-1000

via this auction

inside a Roland SH-1000

KORG Polysix

via this auction

CRUMAR STRATUS

via this auction

KVINTET - soviet poly synth string brass

via this auction
"IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE SAME POLIVOKS MILITARY ELECTRONIC FACTORY IN 80's. KVINTET HAS GREAT FAT AND WARM ANALOG SOUNDS LIKE JUNO TYPE SYNTHS AND MUCH MORE, BASICALLY IT ARE SYN-STRING-BRASS-PIANO KEYBOARD, VERY GOOD TO USE FOR THE PAD TEXTURES, PUNCHED BRASS FILLS, LONG DECAY POLY SOUNDS, SOLOS AND PIANO.... IT HAS AWESOME ANALOG CHORUS, VIBRATO FUNCTIONS, POWER FILTER, IT FULLY POLYPHONIC WITH THE SAME KEYBOARD AS ON THE POLIVOKS! MODERN NOW SILVER DESIGN!
PANEL PARAMETERS (FROM LEFT):

MAIN VOLUME, SUSTAIN, FILTER CUTOFF
SOUND TYPES - BRASS, ORGAN, PIANO, KLAVESIN
EFFECTS - CHORUS, VIBRATO DELAY, GLOBAL TUNE (ON THE FRONT PANEL)
VIBRATO FREQ, VIBRATO DEPTH, CHORUS DETUNE
CONNECTIONS 5-DIN : VOLUME PEDAL, HEADPHONES, OUTPUT
POWER SECTION: ON/OFF, FUSE, AC CORD IN"