via this auction via the comments of this post."this FVS-1 is the expansion for the Oberheim 4-voice synthesizer, adding 4 extra SEM modules and an extra output module to it and thus letting you enjoy an 8-voice Oberheim synthesizer"
Friday, September 14, 2007
Oberheim FVS-1 SEM Expansion
via this auction via the comments of this post."this FVS-1 is the expansion for the Oberheim 4-voice synthesizer, adding 4 extra SEM modules and an extra output module to it and thus letting you enjoy an 8-voice Oberheim synthesizer"
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So what's cheaper... an 8-voice, or a 4-voice with an FVS-1?
ReplyDeleteLike I can really afford even a 1-voice.
Same thing, no? As long as the keyboard & programmer accomodate 8 voices instead of 4. Otherwise, in rotate mode, you'd hear silence every other 4 notes you played.
ReplyDeleteBut what a beautiful, midrangey expensive silence.
I guess that depends on how much you are being gouged... What a wild price.
ReplyDelete3000EU..... hahahaha
ReplyDeleteIt's worth 4 x $500US for the SEMs and ~$250 for the case and power supply. There's no programmer boards and no key assigner boards so this isn't of much use to anyone with a four voice unless they have the parts or really deep pockets. Of course, you could always turn it into a patched out three voice like Kevin Lightner built for Mark Pulver. (which is now in my possession)
That's cool-sounding retrosynth...
ReplyDelete(looks for retrosynth's website)
http://www.retrosynth.com/gear/ob3vs/
ReplyDeleteSorry the pics are dark but I didn't have lighting up at that point.
"Of course, you could always turn it into a patched out three voice like Kevin Lightner built for Mark Pulver. (which is now in my possession)"
ReplyDeleteAnd I suppose this patched out three voice is worth 3 x $500US for the SEMs and ~$250 for the case and power supply? You'd be happy with this price if it came time to sell?
From what I have seen Kevin Lightner is only for those with really deep pockets.
Not that I feel compelled to share what I pay for synths with the world, but my patched out three voice was $1800 including Roland MPU-101 from a reputable LA dealer. My first two voice was $1200 from Brian Kehew, my second two voice was under $800 if I recall correctly, and my four voice from a local dealer wasn't too far off from my $500 per SEM calculation.
ReplyDeleteIn regard to Dave's comment that he can't afford a 1 voice SEM, they're frequently available without case and PS for $400. If you're halfway decent with a soldering iron and woodworking you can have a nice single voice SEM setup for under $500. In my opinion it's one of the best deals going these days.
But i own the sexyest patched out 2 voice.
ReplyDeleteMuwahahahahaha
Looking at what they offered to the seller, it seems that retrosynth's estimate is not shared by everyone around Ebay.
ReplyDeletePricing vintage gear is quite a personal matter, in my opinion, and laughing at a high price does not change things in the market.
I have seen Elka Synthex synths selling both at 800 euros and 3400 euros lately.
I read ads all the time for vintage wanted gear with "please no silly prices" requests on them...but I wonder how many guys who bought a Minimoog at 1000 dollars would aftwards put it on sale at 1000 dollars instead of the 1500/2000 dollars price usually seen around the web.
Anyway, considering that the FVS-1 on sale there is so mint, I would be happy even keeping it switched off (I have no 4-voice) and next to me in my bed during the cold winter nights :-P - Josè
The FVS-1 just sold on Ebay at 2500 euros! OMG! Lucky guy!
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