Roland GR-300 Guitar Synth (filter modulation) Video

Don't miss the second video just added to this post.

uPhase+ for iPad Now Available

uPhase+ is now available for the iPad.  You might remember it from the videos previously posted here and here.  You can find the full set of video tutorials at uPhase.wordpress.com

Available on iTunes:
uPhase+ - Gregorio Zanon

"Developped by a composer, uPhase+ is a virtual instrument geared towards live play. It focuses on giving the player total control over phasing patterns that can be spatialized on up to seven devices.

A "Solo Mode" acts as the app's lab, allowing the player to refine and save patterns before setting up a networked session.

uPhase+ is a door to Interactive Minimalism.

-12 Video tutorials on uPhase.wordpress.com help you to make the most of uPhase+.

-Conceived from the ground up for iPad, fully multi-touch interface.

-Beautifully recorded piano samples, modifiable in real-time via an in-app sample editor (all samples by Bluemorfo).

-Network up to 7 devices via wifi to spatialize patterns.
When networking devices, only one of them needs to run uPhase+. The others can connect via the free companion app, uPhase Client.

-Example Session included to get you going.

-Crisp graphics take advantage of the New iPad's retina display.

-Optimized to require very little bandwidth, even when networking 7 devices.

-Depending on demand and feasability, future updates will add requested features. WAV output is for the moment at the top of the list.

*******
Head to uPhase.wordpress.com for demos, video tutorials and documentation.
*******

Please note that although it will run on previous generation devices, uPhase+ is optimized for iPad 3."

iTunes:
uPhase+ - Gregorio Zanon
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals - click the more link when you get there.

Electrohome Rhythm King Drum Machine with Tubes

via Lace Dj on
The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"We Just picked up a really old drum machine assembly for our studio collection. Check it out. If you have any links regarding this thing please contact our Canmarc facebook page. :)"

Additional pics and link to Canmarc on Facebook here.


Update: looks like it was made by Electrohome who is still around. This is the first post to mention them. If anyone has any additional info, feel free to comment here, on Facebook, or shoot me an email.

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Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 SN 000481 with Pedals & Data Casette

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Suit & Tie Guy Live at Knobcon 2012

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by suitandtieguy
"full recording at http://suitandtieguy.bandcamp.com/album/knobcon-2012

Suit & Tie Guy - synthesizers and devices
Maxwell Meador - saxophone
Brownshoesonly - video art projection
Bryan Benting - camera

September 14 2012
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg IL

http://knobcon.com
http://brownshoesonly.com
http://stgsoundlabs.com
http://suitandtieguy.com"

EMW Eurorack Modular - Sample & Hold test 01

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by psprojectbrazil

"Simple patch showing some new EMW Eurorack modules."

Oxygen IV in an 80's - Italo style : Alesis Fusion, EHx Phaser & Flanger

♪♫ ♯♩♪♫♬ ► Oxygen IV in an 80's - Italo style : Alesis Fusion, EHx Phaser & Flanger

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by tlnet37
"This is a short experiment of a preset mix (combination of 5 programs/arp. split-layered) with Eminent 310 sample added and thru an Electro Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter and Electric Mistress DeLuxe. All sounds are from the Fusion, re-recorded in Studio One Artist ; no midi file."

Half off Sale on Korg iOS Apps

Just a heads up. In celebration of Korg's iPolysix [posted here], Korg is having a half off sale on all Korg apps from November 26 through December 31, 2012.  Click the iTunes link below to get to them.

iTunes:
KORG INC.
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals - click the more link when you get there.

Chvrches - Science and Vision in session for BBC Radio 1

Published on Nov 8, 2012 by bbcradio1

"Chvrches perform Science and Vision in session for Huw Stephens and BBC Radio 1. Catch Huw's latest show here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0081dq5"

Some synth spotting in via Greg Cole on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

TINYSIZER finish

Pic of six Anyware Instruments TINYSIZERs via Tommy Welsch on Facebook.

Todd Barton aka Vgermuse Featured in Oregon's The Mail Tribune

"Music Director and resident composer Todd Barton is retiring after more than four decades with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Barton was first hired in 1969 to play instruments. He became OSF’s music director in 1972."  Todd will be performing this coming Saturday: "Barton will play with other musicians during concerts on Dec. 1 and Jan. 5 at The DanceSpace, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland. Both concerts start at 8 p.m."

Read the full article here.

This one in via Brian Comnes.

Super Fat Analog Roland Guitar Synth Video

Super Fat Analog Roland Guitar Synth - GR-300 VG-99 Control Voltage MIDI Demo

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by WayneJoness

"http://www.joness.com/gr300/vwham.htm Inspired by the original Analogger GR-300 video using control voltages [embed added below], this clip shows a simple VG-99 GR-300 patch being modulated using MIDI CC commands for filter cutoff and resonance. With its built in effects, including poly compression which puts a compressor on each individual string, the VG-99 is capable rich, thick, analog synthesizer tones. In this demo, the two VCOs of the GR-300 are layered in 5ths for a fatter sound."

Update: some additional info from WayneJoness:
"Quite some time ago, I was really impressed with a demo of the Roland GR-300 that Analogger did, using a MIDI sequence, then converting the MIDI sequence to control voltages using a Roland MPU-101, and then taking the output of the MPU-101 to the CV/filter pedal input on the GR-300.

So I thought: couldn't you do this directly with the VG-99? It would be easy to make a basic MIDI sequence that would send MIDI CCs to the VG-99. I came up with a simple pattern and added a drum loop. See the video below. Most of this video is me playing a four note pattern on the VG-99: E, G, F and Bb, with the VCOs tuned in 5ths. In some sections I added a top note on the high E string, and in other sections, I just played minor chords: Em, Gm, Fm and Bbm. I added in a low bass at one point, with the second VCO pitched one octave down.

I used poly compression and regular compression to reduce the natural attack of the GR-300 to give it more of a keyboard sound. Anyway, I was surprised at how analog the entire thing sounds, it fell together quickly, and I spent as much time tweaking the video as I did playing the track! Because of the nature of the GR-300 waveform, and the fact that the guitar almost never plays the same note the same way twice, I think this is very convincing analog simulation, on par with the best virtual analog synths."

Update 9:47PM: Here's the Roland GR-300 video referenced in the description above.

Roland GR-300 Guitar Synth (filter modulation)

Uploaded by Analogger on Jul 18, 2007

"Greetings everybody! Please check out my new Myspace music page when you get a chance. The project goes by the name "Mr. Dithers." thanks!

http://www.myspace.com/mrdithersnoisebox
I have this immaculate Roland GR-300 guitar synth and the G-707 guitar controller. (I have the 505 as well which actually works better with the GR-300 but I wanted to test the 707 with the 24-pin cable I bought on Ebay!)) I am not really a guitar player but wanted to use the 300 for textures - kind of like what Andy Summers did with his on certain Police tunes. The GR-300 is not midi in any way. It is triggered by a guitar equipped with a GK-1 pickup and rare 24-pin cable. The GR-300 features six voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs)-one for each string. It also features a hexa-fuzz unit (again one for each string) which can be layered with the VCOs. You can also blend the actual clean guitar sound as well. The key to the sound is that the VCOs and Hexa-fuzz go through a beautiful fat 24dB analog filter. The cutoff and resonance are adjusted from the guitar. However, in the back of the unit you will find an input for an expression pedal. This is designed to sweep the filter to give you wah-wah efx. This is for all the synth geeks out there who are compulsive 'tone chasers.'"

Also see this post for the GR-300 on it's one.

"Scrimshaw" White DIY Eurorack Modules by by Equaliser

flickr by Equaliser
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"Installed next to two DIY CGS30 SH-5 bandpass filters"

I love the scrimshaw look to these.

Frequency Translation and Harmonic Distortion Module SN 392

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"For sale is a 'Bradley Jitter & Hit Synthesizer" with "Frequency Translation and Harmonic distortion Module"!
I bought this rare curio in the USA a few years back.
I dont know much about it or what it is used for.
What I do know
- it runs on 110v
- it makes awesome noises, rhythmic pulses and drones
-you can process your own audio through it
-comes in its own case
-looks really cool!"

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Vintage Paia Gnome Synthesizer

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"Up for bid is a Vintage Paia Gnome synthesizer. These were sold as home build kits in the 70's. This one is in good condition. Needs a good cleaning. There are some minors scratches to the metal, to be expected with age, so please view all pictures..."

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Roland TB-303 Bassline SN 231100

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Pic of the inside below.

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Moog Liberation Synthesizer w/ Road Case

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Note this is the second one listed today.  You can find the first one here.

via the listing: " There are no playability/audio/functionality issues with this Liberation (though I was not able to test the external synth control which is on the power supply interface box).

One of the MM5823 frequency divider chips went bad about 5 years ago and I replaced it (with a Flatkeys reengineered clone chip) last year. It sounds indistinguishable from the original. There are chips in the paint/finish on the body of the synth - on corners especially, see pictures for details. One of the back plates screws was missing so it has been replaced.


What is Included:
- Liberation synthesizer
- power supply / audio interface / external synth control box
- original power supply-to-synth cable

- original road case
- black leather strap (probably original, but I'm not certain)
- 4 rack screws with washers (original? who knows - but they are in a little zip lock bag which makes me think perhaps not)
- 1 spare Flatkeys MM5823 clone chip (I bought 2 when the one in the Liberation went bad, more info at flatkeys.co.uk )
- the original key to lock/unlock the latches on the roadcase
- original warranty card


I have a gallery of many more detailed pictures on my server here"

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Symbolic Sound Kyma Capybara 320 System with Firewire

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Perfect Circuit Audio

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Yamaha TX-816 SN 3482

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8 DX7s in a rack.

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Novation K-Station SN

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Roland SH-32 SN ZP52722

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Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

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Roland SH-101

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Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

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Korg Prophecy SSP-1 Mono Lead Synthesizer

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Perfect Circuit Audio

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Yamaha SU700

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Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

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Novation BassStation Rack

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Novation DrumStation

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Din Sync DrumDokta w DDB Breakout

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Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)

MODCAN B - MODULAR SYNTHESIZER System For Auction

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"Ready to use, includes 11 modules in perfect shape, covering every functions you need (well, twice as many actually) and more to constitute a versatile beautiful sounding/looking high end core CV/Gate analog system, before you eventually expand with more esoteric modules of your choice, be it within Modcan's extensive catalog or any other make.

- 01B - Voltage Control Oscillator (x2)
- 05B - Dual LFO
- 06B - Phaser + Dual Timbre Mod
- 07B - Noise (White + Pink) + Sample & Hold + Ring Modulator
- 18B - Dual Lag
- 23B - Diode Ladder Low Pass Filter (AKS-VCS Style)
- 31B - Quad VCA
- 45B - Envelope Follower
- 47B - Dual ADSR
- 48B - Multiple"

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MOOG LIBERATION SN 1810 with Original Case &

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with External Interface / Power Supply unit.

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Yamaha CS 10 Analog Monophonic Synth SN 1705

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abertronix (RSS)

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ARP 2600 w/3604 Keyboard

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au.s (RSS)

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Arturia Minibrute Analog Synthesizer

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Chimera BC16 Modular Synth

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Cwejman MMF-2 Demo & Impressions by Navs

"The MMF-2 can be used to process mono or stereo signals. The filters can be run in parallel, or if patched, in series. It features two types of saturation and a dry/ wet mix."

Full post on navs.modular.lab here.

Eternal Witness pt.1

Eternal Witness pt.1 from VoltageCtrlR on Vimeo.
"After chillin' under the moon light last night absorbing the lunar frequencies I was motivated to re-explore a synth patch I made the night prior...
I call it the eternal witness patch, it's a pretty complex patch involving almost all of the synth modules in my 18u setup.. .it's a blend of a few sub systems that I can continue to explore for as long as it stays interesting. I have some rhythmic elements, melody and lots of randomness that I can weave in and out of for what seems like an eternity. The random part of the patch is really engaging and adds an element of surprise. I plan on making a few more compositions with this patch before I tear it down and start on a new sonic journey. Until then I will continue to witness what kind of energy comes out of this living machine of sound and vibration.

-Volt"

The Borgatron - Gesture Controlled Monotron

(DEMO)Korg Monotron Hacked into Gesture Synth called the Borgatron. Demo of operation
Published on Nov 18, 2012 by SolarisBorgatron
"A Demo of the Borgatron in action ... a beer and a disco light."

Korg Monotron Hacked into Gesture Synth called the Borgatron.
Published on Nov 16, 2012 by SolarisBorgatron
"Korg Monotron modified by replacing analog pots with digital ones that are controlled by a wii nunchuck in one hand and a pot selector in the other.
The x,y accelerometers and the x,y joy thumbstick are mapped to individual digital pots.
Meaning that you can wave the nunchuck around and make lots of complex sounds. The monotron ribbon has also been removed and a visual basic sequencer directly drives the monotron. So from monotron to Borgatron. Its an ugly beast only its mother could love.
So really it is a form of Gesture synth as you have to move your arms about and strike a pose.... possibly very good for Electro Vogue-ing."

monotrons on eBay

1983 Casio Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.

"Casio CZ-1 synthesizer, AZ-1 controller, RZ-1 drum machine, and TB-1 MIDI switching thru box "Note worthy" two-page colour advertisement from page 82 and 83 in the September 1986 issue of Keyboard."

SCTV cooking with Edith Prickley

Uploaded by numike on Aug 29, 2010

Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-3

Tone2 Rayblaster Feature Overview

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by Tone2Audiosoftware
Tone2 Rayblaster Feature Overview

"Rayblaster employs a new synthesis technique called Impulse Modelling Synthesis (IMS)

Opposed to using looped waveforms, Impulse Modelling Synthesis creates its sound by using short bursts of energy, which are then combined to form its sound. Allowing free manipulation of pitch, time and timbre in real-time, to create complex compositions.

IMS no longer requires a separate filter section, its oscillators can authentically mimic the filter sound of other synthesizers and filters, using one of the factory impulse presets or by simply importing one of your own impulses. RayBlaster is capable of modelling both the sound of existing filters, as well as create completely new artificial filters, exclusive to Rayblaster.

Next to importing filter characteristics into its oscillators, Rayblaster also offers resynthesize options to import the waveform of any other source or synthesizer. By using one of the quick importers, or by directly importing your sample into one of Rayblaster's four oscillators, providing a large amount of possible wave-shapes, all capable of being morphed in real-time.

RayBlaster ships with an inspiring library of over 500 outstanding presets from some of the world's top sound designers. Many complex sounds such as arpeggiators, vocals or drumloops automatically synchronize to the BPM.
For fast & easy access to the specific sound you desire, all sounds are arranged into categories, making them easy to locate whether for live performance or within a professional studio environment.

For more information on Rayblaster and our other products, please visit the Tone2 website at http://www.tone2.com"

Update:

Tone2 RayBlaster Promo

YouTube Published on Nov 28, 2012 by Tone2Audiosoftware

Theremin Lessons - Child's Play?

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by moonweed2003
"'Stella (Bass Instrument) and Laurene (Theremin).. both 11 years old,
practise ensemble playing of 'Southern Cross'"

The problem with distorted toy keyboards

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by organfairy
"More than once people have asked me why the sound from a toy keyboard often gets distorted when the headphone output - which is often the only output - is connected to the computers line input. The answer is that the headphone signal is too powerfull for the computer to handle. Therefore I use an attenuator box to dampen the sound so it fits the computer. In this video I show one of the ways to make one.

The music is my version of the completely insane "Aihto" that was composed by the equally mad band Caramba. It was a song that parodied the stereotypical Japanese way of singing. No offense intended.

I used my collection of Casio keyboards: SA-1, SA-3 SA-20, CZ-101, PT-88, RAP-1, CT-510, and CT-380."

Voyager Old School + Valhalla DSP = Blade Brass

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by n3bsvid
[ http://citizenpark.bandcamp.com ]

"A little Vangelis inspired brass improv on the voyager.

Hardware:
Moog Minimoog Voyager Old School

Software:
ValhallaDSP Room
ValhallaDSP Shimmer"

New LuSH-101 Basic Usage - Synthesis Videos

Parts 3 and 4 added to this post.

Korg Krome Workstation - Product Presentation

Published on Nov 26, 2012 by sonicstate
"Korgs new budget workstation with M3 synthesis engine and Kronos samples. Luke Edwards came to show us what it can do"

KORG Krome's on eBay

Music Ipad App: Grain Bender Presets

Published on Nov 25, 2012 by musicgearvideos909
"Music Ipad app first look at Grain Bender presets, a synthesizer that shapes the sounds using the real time bend button. Get it for $4.49 at the itunes store. Check out my previous video for Bending examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KvKTryGipA" [posted here]

iTunes:
GrainBender - Burgerkone
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals - click the more link when you get there.

KORG Releases iPolysix for the iPad

Published on Nov 25, 2012 by KORGINC

iTunes:
KORG iPolysix - KORG INC.
iOS Devices on eBay - Don't miss the Cyber Monday Deals - click the more link when you get there.


First user videos below.

"The new "KORG iPolysix" polyphonic synth studio for the iPad mini & iPad!
Special Introductory Sale - 50% OFF! Offer valid until December 31th!

iPolysix is an analog polyphonic synthesizer that's been carefully designed to take full advantage of the 7.9-inch display of the new iPad mini as well as the iPad. Bringing together a sequencer, drum machine, and even a mixer, it transforms your iPad or iPad mini into the ultimate analog synth studio. Pack an amazing set of early-'80s analog equipment into your iPad, and time-travel back to the dawn of polyphonic synthesizers!

❮Highlights❯
● The world-wide best-selling Polysix polyphonic synthesizer, fully replicated on your iPad
● Use the newly developed Polyseq polyphonic step sequencer to control the Polysix
● A music production environment including two Polysix units, a drum machine, and a mixer
● Dual Kaoss Pads with chordal support make it easy for anyone to play analog synth sounds
● Polyshare powered by SoundCloud lets you publish, share, and remix songs with iPolysix users

☐ The world-wide best-selling Polysix polyphonic synthesizer
Korg's Polysix, a six-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer, went on sale in 1981. While a popular synthesizer of that time was able to produce only five notes simultaneously, the Polysix had six-note polyphony, and its name was an expression of its designers' pride. iPolysix uses Korg's proprietary "CMT" (Component Modeling Technology) to simulate the actual electronic circuits of the original unit, perfectly reproducing the original Polysix.

☐ The newly developed Polyseq polyphonic step sequencer
Polyseq is a polyphonic step sequencer that provides up to 64 steps, newly developed in order to take full advantage of the Polysix's capabilities. Polyseq provides a different operating feel than a conventional piano-roll sequencer or even a step sequencer; it's a new yet somehow familiar experience, as if you were retracing the evolution of electronic musical instruments. Don't miss the opportunity to try out this perfect match; the Polysix+Polyseq.

☐ A music production environment including two Polysix units, a drum machine, and a mixer
iPolysix has been created as a professional music production tool. In addition to two Polysix units, it provides a six-part drum machine, and an analog mixer that's reminiscent of the KMX-8 mixer. You'll have everything you need to produce great sounding music. Surrounded by analog equipment, you'll imagine that you've time-traveled back to the early '80s.

☐ Dual Kaoss Pads with chordal support
The large multi-touch display shows two Kaoss Pads which you can control using both hands to perform music. This enables creative performance even for those who have no musical knowledge. These Kaoss Pads have been customized for iPolysix to allow not only single-note performance, but also chordal playing with just one finger; a new experience made possible only by a combination of new and old technology, the Polysix+Kaoss Pad.

☐ Polyshare powered by SoundCloud lets you publish, share, and remix songs with iPolysix users around the world
Polyshare is a function for iPolysix users to share their songs. It's based on SoundCloud, the song sharing service favored by music creators. You can make your song available to iPolysix users around the world simply by uploading the song directly from the app. You can download and upload remixable tracks. It's easy to enjoy remixing and collaboration with users around the world.

*You'll need a SoundCloud account to use Polyshare. A variety of account types are available. For details, please refer to the SoundCloud http://soundcloud.com. Use of SoundCloud is subject to the usage conditions specified by the SoundCloud company, including prohibition of copyrighted songs.

Compatibility
- iPad mini or iPad series (iPad 2 or later is recommended)
- iPolysix is a dedicated iPad app.

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User manual here sent my way via FSK1138: http://www.korguser.net/ipolysix/manual/iPolysix_OM_E1.pdf

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