The Monolith by Jacob Duringer





The Monolith is a two-dimensional MIDI controller.
by Jacob Duringer.
to read more please visit keyboardmuseum.org

" There is a machine called The Monolith which is capable of making music. It is essentially fifteen keyboards stacked next to each other enabling the virtuoso to control fifteen different MIDI channels at once. ... " original on electronicmusic.com


current status of production :
"Heavenbound Systems Engineering Group is actively seeking individuals and/or institutions to participate in the effort to bring the Monolith from development into production and into the hands of the artists. Production will begin when the public demand justifies the expenses of bringing a new product to fruition. If you might be interested in purchasing a Monolith please E-Mail us so we may keep youinformed of our progress. In a mass production environment the expected retail cost of a Monolith will be approximately $2,000 U.S." on keyboardmuseum.org

The Schumann PLL




"The PLL is an analog harmonizer that turns your input signal into a square wave and then has a multiplier and divider that adds intervals to your note. "

more info here
there is an PLL drone available too.

be sure to visit schumann electronics.com

Block Diagram of the Mac Pro




the Mac Pro block diagram...

original here

found in electro-music.com

serge modular ad 1980
















they call this synth "affordable".

by bdu

found on flickr

a very nice set of
music instrument ads can
be found here

Doris Norton




















I love that pic !!!

found on flickr

Synth DIY 2006 - Alan's Soundlab Mini Synth





another absolutely phantastic sound lab !!!

more pix of
The Synth DIY 2006 meeting at Robinson College,
Cambridge, on 29th July 2006 here

photos by tombola2004
found on flickr.

new paper circuit by peter blasser




a new device from ciat-lonbarde.net
please visit the title link for more info about this instrument.
pieces of art.

vielen dank subtlenoisemaker