Synare PS-3

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The Synare 3 percussion pad is dynamic and level dependent. There are two oscillators. Oscillator one can produce noise or an adjustable pitch. Oscillator two can generate an LFO (called SLO on the unit) or an adjustable pitch. Either oscillator can be turned off if single oscillator operation is desired. There is a filter on the unit as well, with the following controls: Tune (filter frequency), Oscillator 2 level, Sweep, Resonance, and Decay. The final amplifier section has Volume and Decay time controls. The resonance in the filter section can be turned up to get self oscillation.

FEATURES:
DYNAMIC CONTROL - The Synare 3 will act and respond like any mechanical drum. If you hit it harder, the sound gets louder. A softer strike will yield a softer sound. This dynamic action can also be applied to work other ways as well. The harder you hit it, the higher the pitch will shoot, or the brighter the sound gets. Perfect for accents.

SELF-CONTAINED - The Synare 3 is totally self-contained. No extra boxes, control panels or complicated wires or patch cords to worry about. Everything is in the drum, even the power supply.

BATTERY OPERATED - The Synare 3 is powered by two 9-volt batteries. No need to string extension cords or worry about AC. With a set of headphones or a small battery-powered amp, you can play your Synare 3 anywhere.

METAL HOUSING - The Synare 3 is housed in an all-metal shell. No need to worry about breaking or cracking the case. The Synare 3 is built to take it.

CONTROLS:
Oscillator 1 - Pitch Source
TUNE: controls pitch of Oscillator in OSC 1 position
OFF: no function
NOISE: white noise source
OSC 1: turns on Oscillator pitch
Oscillator 2 - Pitch source and controller
TUNE: controls pitch of oscillator in OSC 2 position or speed of LFO in SLO position
OFF: no function
SLO: makes oscillator an LFO controller
OSC 2: turns on oscillator pitch (or higher speed LFO)
Filter - Sound modifier or source
TUNE: controls sound quality of an oscillator or tune (pitch) of the filter
OSC 2: controls how much LFO (Oscillator 2) affects the filter
SWEEP: determines how much pitch drop the Tune of the Filter will have
RES: controls sound quality of an oscillator or turns the Filter into a sound source
DECAY: determines how long it takes for the Sweep to effect the Tune of the Filter
Amplifier - Controls how the output will sound
DECAY: determines how long the sound will take to die out
VOL: controls the volume of the output"

Star Instruments Synare 3

YouTube via elmadave. via this auction
"Some sounds from a Star Instruments Synare 3."

Synare 3 - Take 2


Synare 3 - Take 3


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"Here is a Synare 3 synth drum made by Star Instruments in the late 70s. All the controls and switches appear to work just as they should. The drum has two separate oscillators, a noise generator, and a filter section to create some of the coolest and usable retro sounds around. It really is a high quality analog device."

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Synare 3 Clone For Sale

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YouTube Published on Jul 13, 2012 by RuprechtM

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"TURN ANNOTATIONS ON!
Synare 3 clone for sell.
Feel free ask for anything at nedele()seznam.cz

Sound is triggered by clicking to front panel or by external drum pad or external audio signal.
Anodized aluminium housing, CNC engraved labeling, darkened (stained) lacquered oak wood sides with wood natural pattern.
Built like a tank :)

Oscillator no.1 - tune + on/off/noise switch
Oscillator no.2 - tune + on/off/slow (can be used as LFO) switch
Filter section (24dB/oct VCF) with tune / modulation (by osc2) / sweep / resonance / decay. Filter is self-resonating at max setting (see part two).
Amplifier section with decay and volume knobs.
Input gain (sensitivity) knob and trigger input connector added against original Synare 3.

Built by me, based on the schematic from service manual with some changes (and improvements).

Clone tech info:
Battery saver circuit is omitted, powered by wall adaptor only, no batteries.
CA3080 OTAs used in orginal are replaced by newer LM13700 with same (or slightly better) performance.
Quality components are used, metalized resistors, polypropylen WIMA and tantal capacitors in signal path (elyts in power source of course), smooth potentiometers, rubbered (softened) buttons.

Great for sampling or live performance or you can use it with analog sequencer/synth
You can connect external drum pad into Trig In connector for live drumming.
Or connect individual output from your drum machine to Synare´s Trig in and "replace" internal sound by Synare´s pure analog sound.
Connectors jack 1/4" (6,3mm): Trig IN, OUT.


Powered by DC 12V wall adaptor (positive center) - protected from wrong polarity.

Dimensions cca 21x13x8cm (cca 8x5x3 inches)."

Synare 3 clone for sell (part two) - with self-resonating filter





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SYNARE DRUM SEQUENCER with Original Box

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"100% mint, never used, still in original box complete! I bought out a music store that closed. You will never find one like this! For use with Synare 3 electronic drums, the new Synare 3 sequencer is capable of memorizing from one to four, 32-note sequences of up to 10-seconds duration each. 1 These sequences are played directly on your Synare 3 by hand. stick, or mallet. The system memorizes the intervals between notes, the rhythm, the dynamics of each hit, and which of up to four Synare 3 drums was hit. On playback, these sequences can be combined and a variable tempo may be selected.
The Synare 3 drum and sequencer combination forms a truly polyphonic system: Any drum can be played while the sequencer is in use. This allows over-dubbing the sequence and adding accents or polyrhythms on stage.

Suggested retail:
$350.00"

SN 2672

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Synare 3 Eurorack modular & MIDI to trig module & Arturia BeatStep

Published on May 8, 2014 RuprechtM·59 videos

"Synare 3 in Eurorack modular format (16HP total).
Three modules:
C-510 "Synare 1" - trigger input, envelopes, vca (4HP)
O-510 "Synare2" - 2x oscillator, noise source, LFO (4HP)
F-510 "Synare VCF" - filter with 4 outputs and +CV and -CV inputs (8HP)

Triggered by M-210 MIDI to trig interface (12 trig outputs or 11 trigs + 1 accent output)
Controlled by Arturia Beatstep (via MIDI)"

Arturia Beatsteps on eBay

Update: modules available here.

"Three modules Ladik F-510 + C-510 + O-510 forms Synare 3 in Eurorack format (16HP) with much more increased patchability and sound possibilities.

F-510 (Synare VCF) = voltage controlled LP filter

O-510 (Synare 2) = oscillators + noise + LFO

C-510 (Synare 1) = envelope generators + VCA."

Jah Shaka Soundsystem - Babylon (1981) - Synare 3 Used for Effects

YouTube Uploaded by midimaster on Dec 16, 2007

"This is Jah Shaka Soundsystem in 1981 being shown in the movie "Bablyon" Jah Shaka is using a "Synare 3" to make the sound effects, check out the link for a pic of it: keyboardmuseum.org/ar/s/snar/syn3.html"


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"Vintage Star Instruments Synare 3 PS-3 Analog Synth Drum"

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Synare 3 Drum Synth Demo.

Uploaded on Nov 6, 2011 thebrightsideok·18 videos

"Here is a quick sample of my Synare 3 up for sale.It is a collection of snapshot samples put together into a sequence using Cubase. Some sounds are panned left and right, there is a pinch of reverb on the snares and there is a little eq. Besides that it is 100% pure Synare.
Update: This synare sold for a healthy $1150 usd on ebay. I have uploaded a heap of sounds onto Freesound.org if you want some wave samples. Just type "synare 3" into the search engine. Enjoy!"

VINTAGE SYNARE 3 PS-3 SEQUENCER Drum Synth

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SN 2693

"Rare!! 1970's Star Instruments SYNARE 3/S3X analog drum model PS-3 SEQUENCER. Made in U.S.A. (connect up to 4x SYNARE pads for pattern sequencing)."

Pic of the inside below.

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Synare 3 original and clone comparison

Published on Feb 19, 2013 RuprechtM·43 videos

"Direct comparison of Synare 3 original and my clone.
Original is panned to left, clone to right.
Recorded into AW16G, no dynamics, no effects."

Synare 3 on eBay - you'll find the clone and originals.

Synare3 clone on scope

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YouTube Published on Sep 13, 2012 by RuprechtM

"Waveshapes of my Synare 3 clone on oscilloscope"

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Additional video audio demos at the auction and previously captured here.

"Analog drum synth Synare 3 clone.

Oscillator no.1 - tune + on/off/noise switch

Oscillator no.2 - tune + on/off/slow (can be used as LFO) switch

Filter section (24dB/oct VCF) with tune / modulation (by osc2) / sweep / resonance / decay. Filter is self-resonating at max setting.

Amplifier section with decay and volume knobs.

Input sensitivity knob and trigger input connector added against original Synare 3."

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SYNARE 3 DRUM SYNTH Modded - This One Goes to 11

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Details (anyone confirm the comments on sound?):
"You are looking at the famous Synare 3. Used on "Bette Davis Eyes" and a whole lot of disco tracks. It is the best sounding one. Phatter than the 1 and 2. The 4 sounds like crap compared to this.

This is one of a kind because of a special mod. It has a speaker with a larger cone in it than the original one. I did not do this mod but it sounds awesome! If you know physics that means Synare 3's go low but this one goes really low! Crank the resonance up and it will shake your house and scare your friends. Although I admit I used this mostly for bells and chimes. It has a wonderful 70s sound to it. Its filter is nuts. The guy I bought it from also had his drum tech resurface it. It is in as-new condition. All dials and the jack work perfectly. Comes with Ludwig mount. Most Synares you see are rusty and scratched to hell. This is in marvelous condition."

Synare 3 clone triggered by metronome

Published on Dec 2, 2013 RuprechtM·51 videos

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"BLUE analog drum synth Synare 3 clone

ADAPTER INCLUDED.

Oscillator no.1 - tune + on/off/noise switch

Oscillator no.2 - tune + on/off/slow (can be used as LFO) switch

Filter section (24dB/oct VCF) with tune / modulation (by osc2) / sweep / resonance / decay. Filter is self-oscilating at max setting.

Amplifier section with decay and volume knobs.

Input sensitivity knob and trigger input connector added against original Synare 3..."

Building the DIY Synare 3 Clone | Analog Drum Synth

Published on Jan 4, 2014 anode8·51 videos

"Here's a video of a DIY Synare 3 Analog Drum synth built from the kit available at:
http://www.helensson.com/synare-3-kit...

This is a pretty easy kit to build, and comes with all of the necessary parts except for an enclosure. I used an old desktop calculator, and added a wood panel for the controls. This has a wide sonic range, and is quite useful when being triggered by another machine, in my instance a Yamaha RX-11."

Star Instruments Synare S3X

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YouTube Uploaded by elmadave on Oct 25, 2009

Synare S3X Preset 0 Analog Synth Drum

Uploaded by elmadave on Oct 25, 2009



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"The S3X shares nearly all functions and circuitry with its Synare 3 brother, so the crazy and deep sounds that you can get out of a 3 can be produced with the S3X. In addition to the Synare 3 sounds the S3X includes several key features. The first and most important is the use of an external power supply, so no batteries needed. The unit works with a 12v or 18v 1/8" plug wall adapter and finding one is easy (I can help you locate one if needed). The second feature is a set of presets that allow you to quickly switch to 5 preconfigured sounds (adjustable) with a turn of a knob.

Check out some of my videos of other Synares including an S3X (not the one in the auction but exactly the same model and sounds):" [above]

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Star Instruments Synare 3 PS-3 Synth / Electronic Drum SN 4568

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"Star Instruments Synare 3 PS-3 Synth / Electronic Drum. Famously used by Joy Division as snare sound on "she's lost control." Simple oscillators thru nice unique sounding filter with fm and vcf + vca decay envelopes.Can be played with drum sticks or has an unusual trigger input (functions more like vca input, best with positive triggers / voltages you can attenuate).Works fine."

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Late 70's Analog Synare 3 PS-3 Synth Drum

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"a very cool Synare 3 (PS-3?) analog synth drum. Both oscillators work and this thing sounds pretty cool - definitely ready to rock your disco party."

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Vintage 1977 Star Instruments Synare 3 PS-3 Drum Synth SN 4727

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Pics of the inside below.

"Rare vintage 1977 Star Instruments Model PS-3 "Synare 3" analog percussion synthesizer drum. I have owned this drum since 1985. I used it on tour from 1998 to 2004. I hate to sell it, but I no longer play and it's time to sell off my gear for someone else to enjoy. Everything works as it should on this unit. Two brand new 9V batteries are included in this auction. Cosmetically, the drum has typical scratches and wear but still looks good for a 45 year old drum (see pictures). The rubber playing surface has some wear but still has plenty of life left in it (see pictures)."

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Synare PS-1

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Kory Westerhold

"Walkthrough(ish) of the Synare PS-1 I have for sale on Reverb. There’s only one other video of this on the internet, from like a decade ago...so here’s one more 😬 I didn’t really try to do anything particularly musical with it, but just wanted to give a sense of how it sounds and operates. Sorry the right side of the video is a bit out of focus!

This thing is quite the odd bird. Even though it’s from Synare, it’s not so much a percussion synth like the Synare 3. It’s more a straight monosynth, with 4 tunable multi-zone pads and a bunch of modulation routing. It has all has a pretty wild ring modulator that you can mix into the sound.

One thing I *haven’t* been able to figure out on this particular one is the noise. Not sure if I just don’t have the right sliders up or something but otherwise, it’s in quite amazing shape and sounds great for what it is."

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"Selling my insanely rare Synare PS-1

Even though it’s technically a Synare, this is the first model, and it’s not so much a percussion synth like the more widely known Synare 3—but more a straight monosynth, with 4 tunable multi-zone pads and a bunch of modulation. It has all has a pretty wild ring modulator that you can mixed in as well.

It’s in quite amazing shape, both physically and operationally, compared to how dried out and ratty a lot of these old “padded” instruments can get.

Be sure to check out the video I took of it below. It’s like 12 minutes long and I just kinda bang around on it, but you’ll get a sense of some of the dissonant tones you can get out of it.

It has this rad handle on the back/top, I guess so you could carry it on stage, as well as a mount on the bottom for attaching to a drum or percussion stand.

It also has high, low & headphone output on the back and comes in a super sturdy travel case (see pics) which is great, but it means it’s QUITE heavy. Just over 40 lbs in the case.

On the “why very good and not excellent?” Side of things, it’s missing a couple of slider caps on the front, and on the sound side, one thing I *haven’t* been able to figure out on this particular one is the white and pink noise. Not sure if I just don’t have the right sliders up or something but I haven’t been able to get the noise to play through the mixer. Otherwise, though, it’s in quite amazing shape and sounds great.

Shipping is gonna be quite pricey given the weight and size. Be sure to check the pics of the case and the picture of it on the scale...40.2lbs (and that’s before being boxed) so would be great to do pick up I’m person, but we can work something out on shipping for sure"

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Synare and WerkBench wake up the neighbors!

YouTube Published on Sep 6, 2012 by treasurecharger

"WerkBench is available for the iPad in the app store: http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=BbMoJAYKBh8&offerid=146261&type=3&subid=0&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fitunes.apple.com%252Fus%252Fapp%252Fwerkbench%252Fid522262614%253Fmt%253D8%2526uo%253D4%2526partnerId%253D30

Here we are using WerkBench to make a groove using sounds from a late-1970's analog drum synth known as the Synare 3.

The Star Instruments Synare is most famous for its use on disco records as a simple 'tom-tom' sound (the first sound I play in this video). Despite its cheesy historical use, the Synare actually a beastly little analog synth with two oscillators (with noise and LFO modes respectively), a self oscilating low-pass filter, and envelopes for filter and volume. I only scratch the surface in this video.

WerkBench is a tool for crafting rhythmic loops from any source material in real-time. WerkBench is great for grabbing sounds on the fly from analog synths that lack patch memory (like the Synare, Monotron, or any modular rig).

About the Synare:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synare [and of course the Synare label below]

More info and a 'getting-started' guide for WerkBench:
http://www.bolasol.com/werkbench"

iTunes:
WerkBench - Bolasol, Inc.

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Synare 3 demos - Oct 2021

video upload by SynthMania

"Five demos of the classic Synare 3 by Star Instruments - one of the early dedicated 'drum synthesizers' brands of the 1970s.

0:00 JD - She's Lost Control - Something Else
0:52 JD - She's Lost Control - Album
1:49 Gong Ambient
2:59 Pacman
3:35 Disco Seventies"