Modcan Cabinet #1

YouTube via modularland
"One take tribute to Mallard's 40th. s, Self conducting sequencing. No MIDI, no edits."

Rhodes Chroma Polaris

via this auction

Paia 2720 Control Oscillator

via this auction

Paia model 2720 Bandpass Filter

via this auction

Paia model 2720 Voltage Controlled Oscillator Module

via this auction

Paia model 2720 inverter buffer module

via this auction

Paia model 2720 sine pulse wave module

via this auction

Paia model 2720 modular low pass filter

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Paia Model 2720 modular power supply

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JEAN JACQUES PERREY Indicatif Spatial Space-Age Fashion

YouTube via cosmocorps2000.

via Eva von Silky in the comments of this post.
"Jean Jacques Perrey

Indicatif Spatial from Moog Sensations, 1971.

The clip features a fashion report from a german tv-show of the 1960's."

click here and scroll for more vids from cosmocorps2000.

Mother Mallard Flickr Set and Notes

See the update to this post for a link to the flickr set and notes via inverse room.

Moog Polymoog 203A Synthesiser

via this auction

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MESI The Persephone analogue fingerboard synth

via this auction

"The Persephone is a fingerboard analogue synthesizer with CV and MIDI in and out.

At the first sight, the Persephone reminds of the first electronic fingerboard instruments developed in the 1920s. But beyond this vintage look, the Persephone allies sensors technology and digital controls to a pure analogue generation of sound.

The Persephone musicality will be determined by the way it is played. The Persephone respects the traditional play of the first non-keyboard electronic instruments with the right hand controlling the pitch and the left hand controlling the velocity.

The ribbon zone can allow all kinds of play. When scaled, the Persephone can be played like a regular keyboard. Though there are no fixed preset notes with the ribbon, keyboard players will easily find their way.

Guitars and bass players will certainly play it like a chord instrument and get sounds that are closed to cello or violin, especially when using vibratos. Jazz players will enjoy slapping the Persephone’s ribbon to get wonderful sonorities. Movie music writers and fans of sci-fi effects will enjoy its bi-dimensional structure, which allows creating eerie sounds very easily.

A new fingerboard synthesizer Just like any synthesizer, the Persephone offers a classical synthesis architecture with an oscillator section, a filter section, a modulation section and a LFO section. With its 100% analogue oscillator, the Persephone can generate notes with a range of 10 octaves. Its lower frequencies go from a deep and resonant cello tone to a nearly human voice. On the highest pitches, it can reach very high frequencies. The oscillator waveform can be set between triangle and sawtooth for a more or less brilliant sound. The filter is a 12dB low-pass filter. Its ribbon control surface is pressure and position sensitive. While it requires the most advanced sensor technology and allows all kind of glissando a Theremin or les Ondes Martenot would allow.

A scaling potentiometer allows scaling the Persephone’s ribbon from 1, 2, 5 to 10 octaves. The expression key, controlled by an optic sensor, can transmit the slightest vibrations on the key with an accuracy the mechanical systems never had. All the controls are digital. The four play modes - A, B, C and D - offer different hierarchy of control between the pitch, the velocity, a filter modulation and a LFO. Connections are located on the rear side of the front panel and are protected from dust and other source of deterioration by the Persephone suitcase top when not used.

The Persephone like a CV/MIDI controller The Persephone has a CV out and a MIDI in/out. With its CV out, it can control any other analogue synthesizers and modular systems. With its MIDI in/out, it can also be used as a MIDI controller, what turns it into a powerful new kind of instrument. Technical Specifications Suitcase version or desktop version available Scale : a scaling potentiometer allows to scale the Persephone’s ribbon from 1, 2, 5 to 10 octaves. Tune Finetune Brightness : two waveforms Wave : from sinus to triangle

Hierarchy Of Controls
In mode A, the Persephone will play the 'classical way' with the right hand controlling the pitch via the position on the ribbon and the filter frequency via the pressure on the ribbon. The left hand on the expression key plays on the amplitude of the note while the pedal controls the volume.?In mode B, the pitch is determined by the position of the fingers on the ribbon. The pressure on the ribbon will determine the amplitude of the note. The expression key will control the filter frequency while the pedal controls the volume.?Mode C is the tremolo reproduced by the action of the LFO on the amplitude of the note. The tremolo parameters (depth and speed) will be controlled by the expression key (tremolo depth) and the pedal (for the tremolo speed).?Mode D is the vibrato made by the action of the LFO on the pitch of the note. The vibrato parameters (depth and speed) will be controlled by the expression key (vibrato depth) and the pedal (for the vibrato speed).

Connections
220V/110V?on/off?Fuse?Pedal in?audio out?MIDI in/out?CV out

Manual

FAQs & Questions
Can I change the range of the ribbon?

Set it to 3 octaves for example??Yes, the range of the ribbon can be set from a multi turn trim pot inside the Persephone. ?

Why the 5 octaves range is not really 5 octaves ? ?The Persephone, in its factory setting is set to 1V per octave with 10cm par octave. The ribbon being not accurately 50 cm, we don't get the full 5 octaves. If this is a problem for you, you may set it with the internal multi turn trim pot inside of the instrument

Why is there no keyboard??Well, people are so used to control music with keyboard that they forgot there were other ways. Ribbons are one among many. The advantage of ribbons is that they allow continuous pitches. ??

Why are the Persephone all different??The Persephone are handmade. This is why one can differ from another.??

How many voices of polyphony??The Persephone is a monophonic instrument – like many analogue synths

Are there any preset??No, there is no presets. The Persephone is an analogue synths and has no memory. ??

Are there any technical difference between the desktop version and the suitcase version?? No, the two models are technically the same. ?"

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ROLAND SH-1000 ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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Roland GR-300 GK-1 GM-70 80's analog guitar synth

via this auction
"Here we have a COMPLETE Roland 24 pin guitar synth package. All you have to do is add your own guitar and with no mods you will be controlling the best sounding and fastest tracking analog guitar synth ever made. All of the gorgeous analog guitar synth sounds from the 80's are locked inside the GR-300. From Andy Summers' work with The Police in the early 80's (listen to the synth part in "Don't Stand So Close To Me"), to Robert Fripps and Pat Metheny's virtuoso use of the unit, to the synth solo in Don Henley's "Sunset Grill". These are the more widely known sounds of the unit. The possibilities with the GR-300 are vast... This package includes the GK-1 pickup in it's original box with it's original manual and all of the original accessories for attaching it to your guitar. The GK-1 is easily installed in minutes and is used to connect directly to the GR-300 or to control the GM-70. The GM-70 when connected to the GK-1 can be used to control ANY midi device right from your guitar. I use mine to control my Oberheim OBXA to good effect. With this package there is no need to purchase one of Roland's 24 pin guitar controllers to gain access to the world's best analog guitar synth. This is a COMPLETE package and nothing else is needed... For more information on this gear visit http://www.joness.com/gr300/GR-300.htm International bids are always welcome, Check out this youtube video of Andy summers doing a great demo of the GR-300. The demo starts at the 5:37 mark."

Andy Summers -The Police

YouTube via Highme. I heard Old Greg at 9:00.
"Andy demos his recording rig during the GHOST IN THE MACHINE sessions."

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POLYVOX POLIVOKS Soviet analogue synth

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BeatSneaks - Musical Shoes

YouTube via hobgobeclectronics
"This is essentially a proof-of-concept video, showcasing the BeatSneaks' basic functionality."

Michael Jackson Medley - Brett Domino - AX Synth Keytar

YouTube via brettdomino
"As some of you may have heard, a month ago today, the undisputed King of Modern Popular Music sadly passed away.

This is my tribute to him. Its a massive medley of all his best songs, featuring (in order of appearance)...

Thriller
Dont Stop Till You Get Enough
Thriller (again)
Billie Jean
Man In The Mirror
Smooth Criminal
Bad
Earth Song
Billie Jean
Black Or White
Human Nature
Beat It

I played it on my brand new Roland AX-Synth.
Its huge and exciting.

I arranged / programmed the backing track on my computer.

www.brettdomino.com"

And Beat It, previously posted here.

Brett Domino Trio - Beat It - Keytar

YouTube via brettdomino. via Failed Muso where you will find one more choice video. Also see the thumbnails at the end of this one for more.
"This is my band, The Brett Domino Trio, performing Michael Jacksonses 'Beat It' entirely on keyboards. Check my page for more videos, or add me on facebook or myspace...
www.myspace.com/brettdomino"

More Brett Domino here.

STOP MOTION - Madrugada de Sábado

STOP MOTION - Madrugada de Sábado from arthur joly on Vimeo.

"A Nikon, a bottle of good wine, a great nigth to have fun ...
It is good to be a nerd. As a maggot in a cocoon.
A film by Arthur Joly. Intro Musis by Mr. Master Murets.
Animation music by Roger Roger.
Reco-Head's logo animation by Pavão."
Beatles

KORG MS-10

KORG MS-10 from arthur joly on Vimeo.

"testing the vintage synth from KORG.
played by Arthur Joly."

Summertime

flickr by Lisen.

"Not edited.
I've had this synth since I was five."

I actually have this little keyboard. It's a Bontempi MusicPartner MS40 Electronic Full Chord Play organ.

Controls are:
Volume: Min - Max
Chord Memory: Off, On
Vibrato: Off, On
Sound Selector: 1, 2, 3
Power: Off, On
Pitch: 1/+ knob

korg ds-10 track 20

YouTube via korgds10
"100% Korg DS-10. Feel free to go to the home of the Korg DS-10 http://korgds-10.blogspot.com for more Korg DS stuff."

Synth-DIY Meeting 2008, Cambridge/UK

YouTube via Noiseconformist. Note this is last year's event.
"(finally the upload here, since HD is available)
A little collage with impressions from the Synth-DIY meeting in Cambridge/UK, July 11th 13th 2008.
With a bit more focus on the DIY aspect.
Except for the closing titles music every sound you can hear on the video has been contributed
by the people and their machines on this meeting.
Closing title soundtrack by blauwurf.
Smaller formats for download under http://bluemole.com/synth-diy08/ .
Images from this year's 2009 event:
http://iloapp.sonicsheep.com/gallery/...
http://gallery.sinespine.org/sineSpin...
http://www.diy.synth.net/glry/main.ph...
Enjoy!"

Blocid

You can find the MP3 here

via POLYKLiNiK (click for more)
"I made this track with 3 stuffs. I used the Waldorf Blofeld for the drums and the synth going thru a Zoom 9030 multiefffect. And also putted the TR-505 wonderful hihat sound. Tweaked all stuffs parameters live."

Inside an Oberheim OB-1

via brian c

The simple pleasures of Techno

YouTube via darenager. remember to search for darenager on the top left of the site for more.
"Another demo of the Machinedrum driving the Korg MS10, this time the GND-SIN machine is boosted via a Blacet VCA to give a bit more range for the CV.

As on the last video all the drum sounds are from the machinedrum using synthesis (no samples)

I decided to do a bit of experimenting with triggers on this clip, as you can hear it gives a different feel to the MS10 sequence.

I really enjoyed jamming with this combination, hope you enjoy it too."

Martin Denny - Exotic Moog: Let Go

YouTube via synthastia
"Wonderful jazz track from a really fun moog cover album."

Mart Garson - Plantasia: Baby Tears Blues

"Every track on this phenomenal album is my favorite and this is no exception! I dream of the day when I get around to having a plant for every one listed on this album. Make myself a "Mort Garden"! lol"

Mort Garson - Plantasia: Music to Sooth the Savage Snake Plant

"Delicious!"

Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ / Johann Pachelbel

YouTube via jopachelbel
" This Piece i have played today on a very old Hofberg Harmonium.
i hope,it wil be repaired soon,then i like this keyboard."

Access Virus Ti Polar

YouTube via acaruso36

"A simple, fast & fun demo of my Access Virus Ti Polar. A very basic Synth patch used in most common 70's and 80's Music."

Midibox MB-6582 LED Drilling G-Code Test Run

YouTube via karnlund

"This is a test run of the G-Code to drill all of the 3mm LED holes for the Midibox MB-6582 front panel.

Its simply to show the pre-process before beginning to mill for real."

Midibox MB-6582 LCD, Button, and Encoder Engraving G-Code Test Run

Modded CR-8000 - More Pics

flickr by ringstone

more pics are up

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