MATRIXSYNTH-B: March 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

CASIO SK-1 Digital Sampling Keyboard Synthesizer

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"Features sampling, loop set buttons, 2 one key play buttons, Memory: demo,clear, delete, auto play, reset buttons, Rhythm: tempo up and down, rhythm select, fill-in, tone: piano, brass ensemble, trumpet, flute, human voice, synth drums, pipe organ, jazz organ, synthe-sizing, sample. Effect: porta-mento, envelope select, synthe-sizing, vibrato buttons. Volume, Mode: solo 1, solo 2, chord, function: power, off, play, record switches. 16'disco, 8' rock, 5 1/3' pops, 4' march, 2 2/3' samba, 2' bossa nova, 1 3/5' rhumba, 4 beat 1 1/3', 1' swing, slow rock, waltz. Operates with (5) AA batteries (not included), or optional ac adapter (DC 7.5V, 1.8 W)."

Moog Opus 3

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KORG MS2000R

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"Tone generation system
Analog modeling synthesis system
* Synth programs: Multi-timbral capability: maximum two timbres (for Split/Dual), 4 voices, 2 oscillators and a noise generator, EG x 2, LFO x 2, virtual patch x 4, MOD sequence (maximum 16 steps x 3)
* Vocoder programs: 4 voices, 1 oscillator + noise generator, EG x 2, LFO x 2, 16 channel vocoder, adjustable level and pan for each channel, Formant Shift function
* DWGS (Digital Waveform Generator System)
* FM Synthesis is also possible via Virtual patching

Tone generator
* 2 Timbres per patch, can mix synthesis types
* 4 voice, 2 oscillator + noise generator (Single mode)
* 4 voice, 4 oscillator + 2 noise generator (Dual mode, can also be unison).
* 4 voice, 4 oscillator split mode
* 1 voice, 4 oscillator monophonic mode (can be combined with unison)

Effects
* Modulation effect (3 types), delay (3 types), equalizer

Arpeggiator

* 6 types
* Programmable with sequencer

Programs
* 16 programs x 8 (total 128 programs)

Inputs
* AUDIO IN 1 jack: Input impedance 39 [kW]; Maximum input level: –3.5 [dBu] (AUDIO IN [1/INST] knob: Max); Source impedance 600 [W]
* AUDIO IN 2 jack (with MIC/LINE switch):
* AUDIO IN 2 [LINE]: Input impedance 39 [kW]; Maximum input level: –3.5 [dBu] (AUDIO IN [2/VOICE] knob: Max); Source impedance 600 [W]
* AUDIO IN 2 [MIC]: Input impedance 22 [kW]; Maximum input level: –33 [dBu] (AUDIO IN [2/VOICE] knob: Max); Source impedance 600 [W]

Outputs
* L/MONO, R jacks: Output impedance 1.1 [kW] (MONO: 550W); Maximum output level +6.5 [dBu]; Load impedance 100 [kW]
* Headphone jack: Output impedance 10 [W]; Maximum output level 35 [mW]; Load impedance 33 [W]

Control inputs
* ASSIGNABLE PEDAL jack
* ASSIGNABLE SW jack

MIDI
* IN, OUT, THRU connectors

Display
* 16 character (8 ´ 5 pixel) ´ 2 line LCD module (with backlight)"

Realistic/Moog Concertmate MG-1

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MFOS SOUNDLAB ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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"This is far from the usual "toy" type analog synths that are usually made as electronics project. It can be sequenced with a CV sequencer or controlled via an CV controller... This is essentially a 2 oscillator true, all analog synth. It includes a great LFO, Attack/Release/Envelope Control Generator. The layout is intuitive enough that you can come up with great sounds, no matter how new you are to the synth game. It is also still versatile and complex enough that it can play an important part in an extended modular setup... (See link) for much more information.

Roland JP-8000

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"2 oscillators with hard sync, ring mod, FM, multi-mode filter, 4-octave keyboard can be split or layered, ribbon control (very cool!), built-in effects, Knobs / buttons for nearly every function. Has Roland's "super-saw" which is very rich sounding - like the unison mode on other synths. Velocity and ribbon can each affect many sound parameters at once."

Monday, March 30, 2009

Kurzweil K2000 VP

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Paia Gnome Synthesizer

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"Produced from: 1974 - 1982
Quantity produced: approx. 3000"

KORG SQD-1 MIDI Sequencer

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"The SQD-1 is an stand-alone sequencer released in 1986 by Korg, maybe the first MIDI sequencer of this company. SQD-1 can store up to 15000 notes over 2 tracks, with additional storage available on 2.8" quick disks (30000 notes per disk).
The interface resembles a multi-track tape deck with "bounce tracks". Both real time and step recording are included, with usual editing functions such as copy, insert, delete and erase.

MIDI support is also included, along with Din and tape synchronization."

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Moog Model 341a "The Source" vintage synth

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Dave Smith PK4 Poly Evolver Synth Keyboard

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x0xb0x - Roland TB-303 Emulator

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"This x0xb0x is moded with an extra useful features like:

5skt mod for KENTON MIDI-to-CV users (CV IN / GATE IN / VCF IN / ACCENT IN / SLIDE IN )

Insert 1/4 TRS jack with TIP - VCF audio in & RING - VCO audio out. Just plug in Y/Insert cable, hook it thru some fuzz box or other guitar FX , and you're having totaly another sound :)