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Monday, January 03, 2011

Aliens Project Toy of the Month #82 - Waldorf Blofeld

on Aliens Project

As always, the text is in German and the samples are in Synth.

Update: translation via Qwave in the comments: "Why the company Waldorf named this synthesizer 'Blofeld' will stay a mystery for me for all times.

The clear design was drawn by Axel Hartmann, who also designed the other "Waldis" (rem: shortened german version for Waldorf, not a real german word).

The desktop housing is very clear structured, and the big graphic display makes it user friendly to operate. The synth is 19" rack mountable with optional rack ears (rem: where to get them?). Very nice.

From the specification point of view, the Blofeld could be a direct successor of the MicroQ.

The technic:
virtual analog modeling technology
3 oscillators (pulse, saw, triangle, sine, osc.1 and 2 also wavetables)
frequency modulation + hard sync
25 voices (rem: wrong! up to 25 voices!) / 16 time multitimbral
2 multimode filters 12dB / 24 dB (HP, LP, BP, combfilter)
4 envelope generators
arpeggiator
1000 sounds / 100 multi programs
effects
Midi in, USB, stereo out, headphone

I think the compact Blofeld is very well suited as a synth for the live stage.

It is user friendly, small, lightweight and very stable (steel sheet housing).

Despite the compact measurements, it offers the very big Waldorf sound, as known from the Microwave and the Q (but a little bit limited).

I looks nearly ideal as deliverer for moving pads and atmospheres."

Friday, February 01, 2008

Aliens Project Toy of the Month - FLAME Talking Synth

The Alien's Project Toy of the Month for February 2008 is the FLAME talking synth. You can find samples at the bottom of the page.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Aliens Project Toy of the Month - EMS Synthi AKS

click here for the April Aliens Project Toy of the Month. You will find more images and samples.

Sunday, January 01, 2006

Aliens Project Toy of the Month - EMU XL-1

The Aliens Project January 2006 toy of the month is the EMU XL-1. Title link takes you there. Includes a couple of shots and sixteen samples. Via Machinesound.

Wednesday, April 09, 2008

KORG 770

via this auction

"The Korg 770 has a place in synthesizer history. Released in 1976 this vintage analogue synth looks like a baby Minimoog, sports the famous Korg traveler filter sliders, twin oscillators, two flavours of ring modulation, and produces the classic analogue sounds beloved by Simple Minds and The Human League. The sound is warm, rounded, and very controllable.

The thing about this particular specimen is its condition - take a look at the photos - I doubt you'd find a finer original anywhere! The only thing that gives away her age is the surface rust on the nameplate screws - but then as a collector of vintage gear you wouldn't want it any other way!

Others testify to the 770's rarity and value: Before describing the Korg 770, Richard's 'not-so-usual synth page' states: "But then there are a number of machines that are just a bit more uncommon..." (link)

Aliens-Project 2005/12 Toy of the Month describes the unique character of the 770 and provides sample sounds in MP3. (link)

Dance Tech states the 770 is an "old and quite rare unit" and 10 years ago put the second-hand price at £500 (link)

Gordon Reid regretted selling his original and bemoans the fact that it took him "eighteen years to find another 770" (link). Hey, you don't have to wait that long :)

Some Background:
Two weeks ago I was enjoying a glass of wine with some friends when a familar sound drifted from an adjoining room - echoes of synthpop from 30 years ago. On investigation I discovered the source - an immaculate Korg 770 being pumped through a poor guitar amp that never deserved such treatment. At the controls was my mate James who'd managed to regulate the oscillators to produce some classic tones. He'd been gifted the synth by his uncle after rediscovering it in his loft, apparently ununsed for decades. On learning what he'd got - and visualizing the new gear he could buy in its place - James asked me to sell it for him on ebay. I told him it might be a tad short sighted, but that was like trying to convince Pooh Bear to save a pot of honey for winter. Anyway, that's why the 770 is for sale. I'd buy it myself if I had somewhere to show it off!"

Sunday, January 01, 2012

Aliens Project Toy of the Month 87 - Arturia Origin

On Aliens Project

The description in German, but the samples are universal. Click on the "GO" icons at the bottom of the post to listen to each.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Aliens Project Toy of the Month 81 EKO

on Aliens-Project

Samples at the bottom of the page.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Sequential Circuits Six-Trak on Aliens Project

Image via the Alien's Project blog. The Six-Trak was featured with samples as the Aliens Project Toy of the Month for June of 2004.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Aliens Project Toy of the Month 78 - Roland V-Synth XT

Samples and details in German on Aliens Project.

I wonder if they realize non of the text will be picked up by search engines as it is not selectable/available as text.

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Encyclopedia of Electronic Music

via Aliens Project:
"Bernd-Michael Land (b. 1954) aka Aliens Project started making music in late 1960’s, first on one of the early transistor organs and then switching to synthesizers while playing in various Rock bands. Parallel to that, he also started his solo career that saw him building his studio piece by piece, adding some sophisticated modular synthesizers to his setup. Since then he has released several cassettes and CD’s, worked for sample libraries (among them “Bad Samples”, “Australian Collection”, “Bionics” and Toy of the Month” series) and collaborated with several artists, including Coco of Programmierte Welten. Behind the Blue Room is his latest effort containing 16 tracks. It starts with “Battlefield of Thronos”."

Monday, December 07, 2009

Roland SH-5

My new wallpaper via Aliens Project where you will find two more. Looks like this one will be featured in one of Aliens Project's Toy of the Month features.