Synthesizers

The Seeq-It from http://www.unatronics.com is a very basic Square wave Synthesizer with a built in 8 step sequencer that is tunable for each step. LEDS in the middle of the front panel indicate the speed and position of the sequence. An important aspect to the sequencer as well is each step can be turned off thus creating rests. A second LFO is available to modulate the ouput of the pitch and giving more textural tones.

Though the extreme white color of this instrument has received positive comments, the OP-1 synthesizer, sampler, and now audio recorder from Teenage Engineering website: www.teenageengineering.com/ still may qualify as more a gadget than an instrument. We will see as the product progresses into Beta testing.

Here's a nice clip from the Modular Jam at Happy knobbing 2010. Check out Tronique working the knobs on an array of modular systems. Good stuff!

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Calling all Comrades. In the states we always knew that there was some electronic music happening somewhere in the U.S.S.R. How could there not be? Check out this rare beast from the former Soviet Block! Jump in the game and own it http://cgi.ebay.com/FORMANTA...

Have a look a look at this handy little chart and see the signal flow of the unit and how it is structured.

The opening of the World's Fair in New York introduced the world to its first electric orchestra. It was the premiere of the New World Ensemble that played a Hammond Organ and four Novachords. Well ahead of it's time. The Novachord has excited more interest and curiosity over the years due to the fact that it allowed the player to completely change the character of its tones. What we know today as a sound synthesis. Watch this great bit of history that is accompanied by music made on the Novachord.

This is a first test with the Steampunk Doomsday Machine electronic effect. It can used as an effect after a guitar synthesizer or drum machine. The audio signal goes after some transformers through the burning lightbulbs and controlled by two l.d.r's. The whole thing gives a fuzz /compressor like effect. More at http://www.groenewoudnet.nl

4pockets.com now have the Aurora Sound Studio HD for iPad available for purchase. Also available for iPhone and iPod Touch.

There are 6 models of the Korg KAOSS pad available to jam and manipulate sound and effects. The discontinued KP1, KP2, and the still production models KP3, KAOSS Pad Pro, as well as the Kaossilators yellow and limited edition pink, and the Mini KP effects processor. All models have a cooler than art touch pad and gobs of effects to a varying degree depending on which model. There are many players in this world that have been customizing and modifying guitars and other instruments integrating the KAOSS line of instruments. Some consider it making the guitar into a full service guitar synthesizer. Don't know if it's safe to assume like some that anything that makes the guitar run through a filter and or LFO module counts the guitar as a true guitar synth but your belief makes it what it is with no judgment implied. Check out some of the possibilities such a device offers during the second portion of this video from Manson Guitars.

The new Roland synthesizer "Gaia" should be in stock and ready to buy from your favorite music shop. See and hear below!

The only licensed mellotron on the App Store. Streetly Mellotronics (inventors and manufacturers of the original mellotron) and Omenie Software (creators of Ellatron for iPhone) have joined forces to create the M3000, the most accurate and thorough digital simulation of the classic 1960s tape replay instrument, and it is available exclusively for the iPad.

Roland announced that the Lucina AX-09 is now shipping. This shoulder synthesizer is designed to fit all musicians — even kids. With 37 keys, the Lucina AX-09 is described as compact, lightweight, and loaded with 150 sounds designed to cover a wide stylistic range, from synth leads to solo violin. It can be played in either a standing position using a shoulder strap or in a traditional horizontal tabletop orientation.

Science and comedy rarely meet on good terms. This is one of the few times it actually worked. Thanks to YouTuber circuitbenda who posted a video of an ape head theremin / synth hack. Using a photo-electric cell installed in the monkey head. The chip varies the voltage as the player's hand changes the amount of light the chip receives. That in turn modulates the pitch of the oscillator. Sure to be a hit at the office party!

xperiment on my built from scratch and circuit bent stuff
SEQ -cv} VCO -mod} VCO {cv- SEQ -cv} VCO
three voltage controlled oscillators
(vintage buddha machine, drum toy and a 555 oscillator),
two 8 step analog sequencers
(synced to the same clock)
and a mini 3 input mono mixer

*step 7 LED is dead :'(

sorry for a bit delay and feedback
please leave a comment, i'd be very grateful

bent and made in thailand by hands
thanks for watching :)

Modular synths make great pets when you train them well. Check out this video that offers a nice Synthesizer 101 Tutorial from YouTube member rtermini.