via this auction.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Roland JX-8P
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction."Technical specifications
* Polyphony - 6 voices Oscillators
* 2 DCO's per voice (12 oscillators) Memory
* 64 patches + External memory cartridges Effects
* Portamento VCA / VCF - ADSR, standard VCF
* Arpeg/Seq - None
* Keyboard - 61 note keyboard with velocity and aftertouch Control
* MIDI In/Out/thru"
PAiA Gnome
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction."The Gnome was put out as a DIY kit by PAiA Electronics between 1974-1982. Only about 3,000 kits were produced and only a fraction of those are available now, correctly assembled and in working order. The control strip and trigger work perfectly, and all the pots are clean. This is an amazing little instrument, and PAiA is still alive and well, in case you need any help with the Gnome down the road.
The Gnome sports a VCO with triangle and square, a VCF, and noise. It's controlled by wiping a probe across a vinyl strip, and/or pushing the trigger button. The Gnome can also be triggered by C/V, and it runs on two 9v batteries (included.) The audio output is a mono 1/8" jack. I don't fully understand the modifications that were done to it, but it seems like they just added an input or two, and didn't take anything away.
Here's some more information on the Gnome:
"While it started out as purely an electronic instrument to make wind sounds, the Gnome turned into one of the smallest, most portable analog synthesizers ever manufactured."
"'The Gnome started out as an instrument that wasn't going to do anything more than make the sound of wind - not like a flute, but real wind. Ssssshhhhew. That kind of wind, which could be played with a little vinyl controller strip that was part of it. The Gnome was one of those things that just grew. After the instrument that did the wind sound was done, it became pretty apparent that you could stick other components in there and essentially come up with a small synthesizer, a thing that captured the central ideas of voltage-controlled synthesis at the time - Oscillators, filters, transient generators, and so on - but stripped down to the essentials or the core. It was an attempt to get rid of that keyboard that was always by far the single most expensive part of anything we made, by order of magnitude or more.'"
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Electrocomp EML 101 Manual and Schematics
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction."Electronic Music Labs Inc EML 101 Manual, 25 Music Sheets, EML 101 Schematics, 100 and 200 Keyboard Cleaning Procedures and EML 101 Panel Jacks Information"
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Studio Electronics SE-1X
via this auction."GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voices: one.
Audio outputs: one main output.
Memory: 396 patches in ROM; 396 user locations in RAM.
Interface: 1 rotary encoder, 24 knobs, 21 illuminated switches.
Display: 20 x 4 back lit liquid crystal.
Weight: 10 lbs.
Dimensions: 3 rack spaces, 8 inches deep.
Power: 90 - 250 volts AC auto switching.
VOICE ARCHITECTURE
Three voltage controlled discrete analog oscillators
Waveforms: triangle, sawtooth and variable width square. All waveforms output simultaneously. Syncing of Osc 2&3 to Osc 1.
Two voltage controlled discrete analog filters
24db (classic Moog), 12db (classic Oberheim). 12db filter incorporates low pass and band pass modes.
Three low frequency oscillators
Waveforms: triangle, sawtooth, reverse sawtooth, square, noise, random. One destination and amount for each LFO with key trigger, phase, and midi sync.
Four multiple stage envelope generators
Attack, decay, sustain and release with inverting and multiple triggering. Envelope 1 fixed to filter frequency. Envelope 2 fixed to amplifier level. Envelope 3&4 are assignable.
Additional Features
Noise generator. Glide and auto glide, linear or exponential. Ring modulation.
Modulation Destinations
LFOs 1,2&3: VCOs 1,2&3 frequency, VCOs 1,2&3 mix level, VCOs 1,2&3 pulse width, ring mod mix level, noise mix level, VCF resonance and frequency, and volume. Envelopes 3&4: VCOs 1,2&3 frequency, VCOs 1,2&3 mix level, VCOs 1,2&3 pulse width ring mod mix level, noise mix level, LFO 1, 2&3 rate and depth, and VCF resonance.
MIDI Controllers
Dynamics, modwheel, pressure, and breath control: destinations and amounts include all LFO and envelope 3 destinations. Bender: pitch and filter frequency. Fixed continuous controller
assignments for all key front panel controls. Additionally receives: program change, bank select, glide on/off, glide time, and volume.
MIDI Specifications
In Out and Thru.
Here's a review by Sound on Sound mag: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1994_articles/jan94/se1.html"
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
KORG MS20 Dual VCF
via this auction."Schaeffer AG Frontpanel, Knobs are original dotcom knobs (dotties).
Power connector is a MOTM / Blacet compatible 4 Pin. The PCB is made from ELE4MUSIC
If you want to see build details please visit flickr."
Monday, August 27, 2007
KORG Polysix
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. If you are considering this one, be sure to read this.
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Doepfer Modular
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction."A-110 VCO Standard VCO --- Great sounding VCOs, octave knob, unlike many other modular synth VCOs
A-100 VCO Standard VCO
A-114 Ring Modulator --- Dual ring mod module
A-148 Dual Sample and Hold --- dual!!
A-120 VCF1 Low Pass Filter --- 24 dB LP filter after the famous Moog Transistor Ladder design!!
A-128 Fixed Filter Bank --- Great filtered effects!!!
A-116 WP VC Waveform Processor --- great for clipping waves and adding symmetry!!
A-180 Multiples --- all 8 jacks connected
A-143-3 Quad LFO --- the last LFO module you will need to buy!!
A-115 DIV. Audio Divider --- Adds four(4) suboctaves to your original sound source, phattens your sound!!
A-123 VCF4 24dB High Pass Filter --- great filter with a CEM 3320 chip, use with LP to create a notch!!
A-117 Digital Noise and 808 Source --- noise and random clock, 808 outputs sound like hihat and cowbell!
A-180 Multiples --- jacks are linked in two sets of 4.
A-188-2 Tapped BBD Module --- INCREDIBLE delay and effects!!! Outputs for every stage 2 times over!!!!
A-140 ADSR Envelope Generator --- 2 outputs and an inverse output!!
A-131 Exponential VCA --- 2 inputs, exp. better for audio.
A-181 Multiples 2 --- with 1/4" jacks set up in two different configurations
2 x 2 hp blank panel
4 hp blank panel"
Darkstar XP2
via this auction. Note the vocoder chip upgrade was never made."Specs:
Polyphony: 8 Voices
Multitibral: 5 Parts
Each part features:
Level, Transpose and Note range setting.
Tremolo effect modulated from one LFO / Pan effect modulated from one LFO or Envelope / 4 x assignable outputs
Each Patch holds 5 different Parts.
64 Patches = 320 different sounds (64 patches X 5 Parts per patch)
Chorus FX sends Per Part (Hard wired to Outs 1 and 2)
Voice Specification: 2 Oscillators
Each continuously variable between Sawtooth and square/pulse output
Oscillators can be hard sync together
RingMod
Each can be de-tuned and can be modulated by one of the envelopes/LFOs
For each the pulse width can be varied and modulated by one of the envelopes/LFOs
Oscillator 2 can be transposed 5, 7, 12, 16, 17, 19 or 24 semitones
Oscillator 2 can be switched between:
Pink noise, White noise, Blue noise,Normal waves, Formant wave form, Sine wave, Input 1, Input 2
Joystick: Assignable X/Y Joystick
Filter: 12dB per octave resonant
The cut-off frequency can be modulated by the and set to track the keyboard
The resonance can be varied and modulated by one of the envelopes or LFOs
The output can be switched between off, low pass, band pass and high pass
Envelop Mod Can Be LFO2 or VCF envelope
Envelopes: 2 x ADSR envelopes, each of which can be set to respond to key velocity
LFOs: 2 x LFOs, each with a separate speed and delay control
Each LFO can be set to output one of the following waveforms:
Each can be set to key sync
Each can be synced to incoming MIDI clock
Ramp, Triangle, Square, Sine, Pulse, Sample & hold, Random
Triggering/Portamanto: Note triggering can be normal or auto glide
Polyphonic portamanto for polyphonic parts
Portamento has constant time, two polyphonic modes and six pre-glide modes
MIDI:
Note ON/OFF, Velocity, Pitch bend, Mod wheel / aftertouch (assignable), Program change, Sustain pedal, most
parameter controls, System exclusive. Midi in,Out,thru
Power Supply: External 9vDC (600mA minimum) output plug wired centre pin +
Dimensions/Weight: 340x230x50mm (13.4x9x2 inches) 3.7kg (8lbs)
4 1/4'' outputs
1 stereo 1/4'' headphones out
1 stereo 1/4'' input
Optional Vocodar Chip"
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
Sequential Circuits Prophet 2000
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction."The Prophet 2000 is an 8 voice professional quality sampling keyboard based on 12 bit digital recording technology. Once you've sampled a sound (or selected one from our library of pre recorded factory disks), you can modify it by using the many digital, analog, and keyboard controls provided. Each voice features a 4 pole, low pass VCF, a VCA, and velocity controlled, four stage envelopes. You can assignb multiple samples (up to 16) anywhere on the keyboard. By assigning two or more samples to the same keyboard range you can create layered sounds and multiple voice stacks for unison effects. A 5 octave velocity sensitive keyboard provides you with control over loudness, modulation amount, timbre, sample start points and crossfading between two separate sounds, and more. The Prophet 2000 also comes with multiple wavetables stored in on-board memory for building "traditional" synth sounds. The on-board 3.5" disk drive provides storage for sounds and custom programs.
MANUAL DOWNLOAD
SOME SIMILAR EXAMPLES OF THIS SYNTHS SOUNDS: link
Thursday, August 23, 2007
ARP AXXE
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction."This is the NON-potted VCF version. This is most likely the lawsuit version since it is almost identical to the Moog VCF (both use CA3046 chips).
Tech's opinion, 'this VCF is an improvement over the Moog version it copied. At full Res. the audio signal can still get through making for a slightly richer sound and a wider usable range. It's funny. Moog should have copied the improvements that ARP made to it's copy of the Moog VCF!!!'"
NOTE: there was no lawsuit. Form your own opinions.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Crumar T1
Title link takes you to shots via this auction."vintage crumar t1 analog keyboard. this keyboard is a hammond B3 emulator, complete with adjustable drawbars (as well as presets). it also has a synth bass feature for great 70's and 80's bass sounds."
Monday, August 20, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Friday, August 17, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Oberheim Perf/X
Two shots via two auctions. Auction 1. Auction 2."The Systemizer is designed to build master/slave relationships between your keyboard and other MIDI gear. The Systemizer turns your current midi instrument to achieve master controller functions. Features include 31 patches - each of which can memorize: 3 zones + special, split point & type (fixed or floating), zone type (layer, velocity switch, controller switch, position cross-fade, velocity cross-fade, aftertouch cross-fade, and controller cross-fade), assign types (unison, mono, normal rob off / on), group types (rotate, rotate and reassign, alternate, alternate & reassign), midi input, velocity & pressure sensitivity, velocity invert, local hold, split release, midi output channels & patch change numbers, and more. For example you can have a 4-way layer, or split your keyboard into 2 or 3 zones, each zone controls a different slave instrument Combined with a footswitch you can interactively set and reset your zones and maps on the fly among the 31 patch setups.
The Navigator is especially useful for MIDI drum setups where you want to reassign the MIDI notes for different drums but not have to reprogram the underlying MIDI sequence. with MIDI in control changes to the Navigator you can even remap on the fly which is way cool"
via brian comnes who also has a DMC MX-8 MIDI patch bay up at this auction.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
SIEL MK 610
via this auction.Details:
"siel mk-610 keyboard / organ. Seems to be pretty rare. couldn't find any useful info on the web. It's in great shape. theres some places where there was some tape residue can still be seen after I took it off. Also, the tip of the Bass fader is broken off but it's still slideable by the finger. All the keys work, all the sounds work. It has the keys part, drums, and bass. It all works. I didn't try any of the memory (patterns etc.) because I didn't want to take the time to figure it out. I don't know if it works. The accompaniment works. It has working built in speakers. I checked the RCA outs and they didn't work. I checked the phone out and it did work. There's a "serial" prot on the back. I have no idea what that is. looks like MIDI. I forgot to try MIDI into it so maybe if I get more time I'll try it. I'll send hi res pics on request and I'll gladly answer any questions."
via Richard
Roland EF-303
via this auction."Roland is proud to debut the EF-303 Groove Effects, a highly functional table-top effects processor that gives DJ’s and electronic musicians an arsenal of powerful dance-music friendly effects—including a DSP synthesizer with Step Modulator. These effects can easily be integrated into live performance or studio applications, adding excitement to dance music styles ranging from techno to house, hip-hop, jungle, trance and beyond.
The EF-303’s compact design makes it the perfect complement to DJ mixers without internal effects, or it can be used as a stand-alone processor for vocals, keyboards, or other musical instruments. A total of 16 effects algorithms include filters, flanger, phaser, delay, reverb, pitch shift and compression, plus popular Roland "groove" effects like Isolator, Slicer, Lo-Fi, Voice Transformer and more. Unlike many effects processors, the EF-303 is straightforward and very easy to use, with effects that are controllable in real time using four knobs, 16 sliders and a Grab switch.
The unique Step Modulator further sets the EF-303 apart, giving users a powerful tool that emulates a analog sequencer. Up to 16 events can be entered on the sequencer, allowing DJ’s to easily perform complex effects changes by programming them with the EF-303’s sliders. The Step Modulator can also be used to control the built-in DSP synthesizer, letting users create analog-style bass lines, synth leads, rhythms or arpeggios.
Other useful features include an automatic BPM counter and MIDI Start/Stop controls, allowing for easy syncing of the EF-303’s effects with vinyl, CD’s and MIDI gear such as Roland Grooveboxes. A convenient Monitor Select function allows DJ’s to preview the effected sound in headphones, while onboard Patch memory can instantly recall effects and Step Modulator settings. Even better, all knobs and sliders transmit MIDI data, meaning the EF-303 can double as a handy MIDI controller and step sequencer as well.
Connections to the EF-303 include RCA-type line/phono inputs (L/R), a dedicated Mic input (1/4" phone), RCA-type line outputs (L/R), a stereo headphone jack (1/4" phone), and MIDI In/Out connectors."
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Doepfer Modular
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.Modules Included:
A-110 VCO Standard VCO --- Great sounding VCOs, octave knob, unlike many other modular synth VCOs
A-100 VCO Standard VCO
A-114 Ring Modulator --- Dual ring mod module
A-148 Dual Sample and Hold --- dual!!
A-120 VCF1 Low Pass Filter --- 24 dB LP filter after the famous Moog Transistor Ladder design!!
A-128 Fixed Filter Bank --- Great filtered effects!!!
A-116 WP VC Waveform Processor --- great for clipping waves and adding symmetry!!
A-180 Multiples --- all 8 jacks connected
A-143-3 Quad LFO --- the last LFO module you will need to buy!!
A-190 MCVS Midi-CV/Sync Interface --- Midi to CV/Gate Converter with clock and extras!!
A-123 VCF4 24dB High Pass Filter --- great filter with a CEM 3320 chip, use with LP to create a notch!!
A-117 Digital Noise and 808 Source --- noise and random clock, 808 outputs sound like hihat and cowbell!
A-180 Multiples --- jacks are linked in two sets of 4.
A-188-2 Tapped BBD Module --- INCREDIBLE delay and effects!!! Outputs for every stage 2 times over!!!!
A-140 ADSR Envelope Generator --- 2 outputs and an inverse output!!
A-131 Exponential VCA --- 2 inputs, exp. better for audio.
A-181 Multiples 2 --- with 1/4" jacks set up in two different configurations
2 hp blank panel
4 hp blank panel
AD5 --- 5 volt adapter for use with A-190 and other Doepfer and Analogue Solutions modules.
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