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Roland Rhythm 55 - TR-55 Drum machine
Roland's Transistor Rhythm 55 (TR 55) drum machine came out in 1972.Internally & sonically, its very similar to the Acetone FR6.Controls: volume, balance, tempo, up tempo, power on-off, touch start...
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SYNTHACON VCF - CGS 35 build notes
These are some build notes for the Cat Girl Synth (CGS) tribute moduleof the Steiner-Parker synth VCF. (CGS module # 35).My thanks to Ken Stone & Nyle Parker for making this possible.This filter is...
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Jodpur Markets - Rajasthan, India
The central markets of downtown Jodpur are a colourful place to while away the hours if you enjoy people watching. Jodpur markets with the medieval fortress of Mehrangarh in the backgroundThese...
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Korg WaveDrum - WD-1 - The Original 1994 version.
This was one of the first drums to use "true Physicial Modelling".It seems that only 700 to 800 were manufactured back in 1994 and they sold for a wopping $3K.On initial examination this looks pretty...
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Korg SQ-1 sequencing a MS-20 & MS-50
Just a few experiements, videos & pics of the new Korg SQ-1.I really like this sequencer. Small but versatile & powerful. These demos all use old fashioned CV/triggers. No midi.The pics are...
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8000 Drums - Roland CR-8000, some Buchla & Euro
Paul A. (aka Cobramatic) has just finished modding his Roland CR-8000and is justifiably proud. The drum sounds amazing and I want to do thisto mine too. What better excuse for a jam.
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Roland TR-606 Drum Machine
The Roland TR-606 Drum Machine, also known as the Drumatix was produced between 1981 - 1983/84.It was designed to accompany the TB-303. This was the same year of production of the CR-5000 &...
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Ace Tone (Roland) FR-4
The MultiVox FR-4 is basically a Roland Rhythm Ace from 1967.It's all very confusing at this period as Roland was yet to be born. The parent company was called AceTone and it was still licencing its...
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Roland CompuRhythm CR-800 Drum Machine
This is a very very rare one.It's a cross between the CR-68, a CR-78 and a floor speaker.Quite beautiful wood veneer.This reminds me of the early days of drum machines when they took centre stage in...
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The Tower of Victory ("Vijay Stambha" in Hindi) - Chittorgarh Fort -...
This tower which was built in 1449 is located in Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan.Called the "Tower of Victory", it was built to commemorate the victory of king Rana Kumbha over the combined armies of...
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Korg (Keio) MiniPops 1
This is a odd one to categorize as it has no official name.She looks like a minipops 5 (MP5). It's shape indicates that it was meant to sit under an organ or piano.The MP5 was manufactured in 1966 as...
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Acid Glitch
A Korg Volca Sample, Kaoss Pad mini & Roland TB 303.The full (unedited) video can be seen here:http://youtu.be/JfSfV0z2socThe Volca Sample is a beauty of a drum machine.... esp for distorted &...
View ArticleEMS Synthi 100 in Melbourne Australia
'Doctor Who' synthesiser restored in Melbourne http://t.co/rE4tKR2Blj via @ABCNews— Jono (@dj_jondent) March 1, 2015There is a useful Muffs post on this synth...
View Article32 Hundred Volts - a Homage to the Korg PS 3200
We love our Korgs, especially the PS series.The drum used in this recording was a Korg Volca Beats.Here is a video taken during the initial recording:
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Korg Mini Pops 7
The Mini Pops 7 was Korg's (Keio's) flagship Mini Pops.It was also manufactured under the names Univox SR-95 & The Contessa Mini Pops.The year was 1966.The Univox SR-95 is virtually identical to...
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The Baby Taj - Agra - India
This site is the Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daula " the Treasurer of the Empire".It's a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra (the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh).Nur Jehan, the wife and queen of the Mughal...
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EMS Synthi meets a Arturia BeatStep
A few experiments using the Arturia Beatstep as a sequencer instead of the Synthi's KS.The standard un-modified Synthi uses a 0.32V/oct scale. My Synthi has been modified to 1V/oct.The unedited videos...
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EMS Synthi - Tweaking the filter
I'm just playing around with the EMS Synthi filter today.When I saw it for the first time, it looked unfamiliar until I realized that RESPONSE is the EMS version of RESONANCE. Sadly there is no voltage...
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Buchla 223e - Multi-Dimensional Kinesthetic Input / Tactile Input Port
A short video of Paul playing a 223e.Always amazes me as to how responsive this is.Some pics of the patch:The unedited version of the video is here:http://youtu.be/R02sXnVprvA
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EMS Synthi - The Battle Patch.
The EMS Battle Patch is a classic EMS "preset".Here is the patch:Once you hear this patch you will come to understand why the name "battle" is so fitting.The dial settings for the 3 Oscillators, noise,...
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