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by fastheadache on Flickr.
The kind of briefcase I like…
Warning: such a briefcase will tend to induce delays at airport security checks.
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“synthesizer”
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Simmons SDS IV Drum Synthesizer: “Instant heavy drum sounds”
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Yeah, so this is the anonymous monster analogue modular synthesizer I adopted from a colleague a few years ago into the neglectful care of my rest home for broken and confused old gear. Thanks Neil!
It’s pretty strange and non-conformist, just how I like ‘em: dual manual keyboard with oh-so-many unlabelled performance control switches, built-in spring reverb tank, spade terminals for direct connection to a speaker instead of a normal line output, many switches and knobs hanging unconnected to balance out the spate of unpopulated fascia holes, uncommon markings, 5 pin DIN for the microphone input amplifier (that dates it somewhat), and on and on.
It’s non-functional of course, at least for now. It’s desired power input, on a rare form of bespoke socket, appears to be direct AC (likely to juice up the aforementioned power amplifier for the speaker connection) and although the wiring inside isn’t too batshit it is definitely way beyond my level of electronics comprehension and confidence. (I’m just two electric shocks away from being a lame Spiderman villain and I don’t have the legs for spandex.)
The wiring beneath the keys:
The poor machine’s origin is completely unknown, so if anyone has any clues as to just what it is we’d be all ears!
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Homemade Synthesizer from the early 80’s.
Very nice!
Reminds me of something I’ve got somewhere, actually.
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Vintage Buchla
Ah, it’s good to see some messy-from-usage synth photos once in a while.
Pictures of overly clean modulars without any cables plugged-in are slightly freaky to me, in the same way that images of people with their eyes cut out are.
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This approach to the synthesizer is intuitive, nonlinear, a cybernetic meditation. The synthesist can become indistinguishable from the machine and the music. The instrument becomes an extension of the person. Your hands move and you have a broad idea of what will happen when you control or modify a module with another module, but you are not going anywhere. There is no goal. Sound happens. When the process has reached completion you know and stop. The entire process becomes a gestalt rather than a series of independent actions.The Complete Guide to Synthesizers by Devarahi (via parasitk)
