Rare Yamaha VL1 M Version 2 Synthesizer

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Dedicated Physical Modeling rackmount synthesizer. Note the front panel graphic shows the keyboard version.

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Roland CR 78 Drumcomputer

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"Up for sale is a Roland CR 78 Drumcomputer, the first programmable drumcomputer in excellent condition.
It is a very unique drumcomputer with its own sound and charme.

The unit is in very good condition, fully checked and cleaned.
Fully recapped with high grade Panasonic capacitors ! You won't find a better CR 78 on the market right now.

Many CR 78 RAM ic's on the used market are not tested and lot's of CR 78 have dead RAM ic's ( these are expensive and hard to find )
This CR 78 RAM has been tested with a Roland WS 1 Programmer and works as it should.

A new battery with battery holder has been installed and all faders and switches have been treated and checked.

The unit shows very light normal age related wear.

Inlcuded in this sale is the original Roland Start / Stop switch."

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Nova Musik - Korg ARP Odyssey NAMM 2015 Demo with High Quality Line-In Audio

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Nova Musik

1st decent audio demo. Line-In at beginning and again at 2:08 until the end. And that, my friends, sounds like my MKIII Odyssey.  They did it.

"Check out great deals on the Korg ARP Odyssey synthesizers at Nova Musik:
http://www.novamusik.com/instruments/..."

NAMM 2015 Sequential Prophet 6 Video with Dave Smith

Published on Jan 22, 2015 musicianews

"We stopped by Dave Smith Instruments to talk to the man himself. Have a look at the new Prophet 6."

NAMM 2015 Moog Modular Video with Gene Stopp

Published on Jan 22, 2015 musicianews

"We stopped by the Moog booth and spoke with Gene Stopp about the new Moog Modular. Check out the in depth interview here."

NAMM2015 WMD SSF Collaboration Modules

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Now introducing the new WMD SSF Collaboration Modules!"

WMD SSF Monolith Keyboard with the following modules:

Keyscan - Module controller for the keyboard
Spectrum - Saw Core Precision VCO
Blender Mixer
Pulse Zero Filter
Ultrafold Wave Folder
Tool-Box - CV and Audio Utilities
S.P.O. - CV and Audio Scaler Polarizer Offset Generator
Mini Slew
Buff Mult
Passive Attenuator
ADSRVCA - Envelope Generator and Integrated VCA
Amplitude - Discrete VCA with Dynamic Shape Response
LVLS - Master Out and Headphone Amp

Some front panel renders are up at http://www.steadystatefate.com/eurorack-modules/

Details on Social Entropy's New Engine Multitrack Sequencer

Social Entropy is at NAMM Booth 1663A, Hall E.

"SOCIAL ENTROPY ANNOUNCES ENGINE MULTITRACK PATTERN
 SEQUENCER FOR CV AND MIDI

NAMM 2015 BOOTH 1663A - Social Entropy is pleased to introduce ENGINE, a hardware sequencer for pattern based music composition and performance. ENGINE provides a dedicated interface for creating melodic and percussion patterns in a compact tabletop unit.

ENGINE can be used used for sequencing MIDI based devices using standard MIDI or USB-MIDI, and with an optional CV expansion board, ENGINE can interface with modular and other analog devices.

ENGINE can sequence eight simultaneous tracks. Timing for each track is independent, with only a shared master clock across patterns. Each pattern can be up to 64 steps in length with eight available timing scales, multiple levels of shuffle and the ability to skip individual steps.

ENGINE contains 512 patterns which can be either synth (melodic) type or drum type. Synth type patterns allow for monophonic programming with dedicated accent, slide and transposition and also include a built in arpeggiator.

Drum type patterns allow for eight instrument polyphony, with dedicated accents, instrument muting and a drum roll mode.

The sequencing engine supports simultaneous grid and realtime recording. Allowing realtime performances to be captured with the built in mini-keyboard or via MIDI controller. In addition, the arpeggiator, drum rolls, slides, accents and transposition can also be recorded directly into a sequence in realtime.

Functions like copy and paste, randomize, rotate and reverse can be applied to entire patterns or to individual drum instruments. All operations can be performed without stopping the sequencer. All settings are stored in non-volatile memory.

For constructing songs, snapshot and song modes allow the current state of all tracks to be captured and recalled with a single button press.

Six general purpose controller knobs can be mapped to any MIDI controller message and MIDI channel, or follow the

MIDI channel of the selected track. This makes it possible to tweak devices directly from ENGINE.

The optional CV expansion board adds eight analog output pairs, with one output per track. Synth type patterns output CV/Gate voltages, while drum type patterns output Trigger and Accent voltages for one drum instrument. A hardware slide circuit produces smooth CV output for programmed slide events.

Synchronization can be either internal, MIDI clock or DIN sync (master or slave).

Full MIDI System Exclusive support means that pattern data can be dumped to external devices for backup or sharing. Patterns from Quicksilver 606, Quicksilver 303 and (upcoming) Quicksilver 808 can be loaded directly into Engine.

USB connectivity is also used for easy operating system upgrades. ENGINE will be available in early 2015.
For more information, please visit http://www.socialentropy.com"

Doepfer A137-2 VC Wave Multiplier II- Other Modulation Effects Part One

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Raul's World of Synths

"The final part to the Doepfer A137-2 VC Wave Multiplier series. In this video we look at how the A137-2 helps beef up your sound and also modulation effects that can be achieved with a Quad LFO. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts:

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Namm Tiptop Audio Booth Noodling Video

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Tiptop .Audio

"First day of noodling some techno"

Circadian Rhythms

NAMM2015 KOMA Elektronik Complex Sequencer Video

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Now introducing the new KOMA Elektronik Complex Sequencer!"

NAMM2015 Buchla Mini Systems - LEM4 218 Snoopy & Buchla LEM3 Spider

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Now introducing the new Buchla Mini Systems!"


LEM4 218 Snoopy: "Includes LEM4 Snoopy a Modular or Stand Alone Synth, with Dual Independent Oscillators, Dual Lowpass vactrol-based gate/ filters and Dual Function Generator, plus the LEM 218 Music Easel style keyboard."

The video also mentions the 225 & 202H interface module for eurorack, CV & MIDI. The LEM 218 touch keyboard supports eurorack, CV & MIDI as well so you can use it to control non Buchla gear.

LEM3 Spider: "Desktop Polyphonic Rhythm Generator with Flexible MIDI and USB control to DAW’s, Eurorack and other devices.MIDI-CV interface: 5-pin and USB MIDI input for a single synth voice with 1-1.2V/oct voltage conversion, jack/multiple conversion and scaling buffers for interfacing. MIDI outputs for several standard controllers (re-assignable via MIDI) are available on the module. Multiples can convert between 1/4″, 1/8″, Tini-Jax and Banana jacks. CV-MIDI Interface: 6 channels of CV-MIDI conversion. Each channel accepts pulse, CV, velocity, and a CV input assignable to continuous controllers. This provides extremely flexible MIDI control to DAWs and other devices."

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NAMM2015 Hexinverter.net Mutant Machine

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Now introducing the new Hexinverter.net Mutant Machine!"

Eurorack Serge Modules by Tiptop Audio - First Pics

First images released of the upcoming Serge modules for Eurorack by Tiptop Audio, these are NOT banana.

And one from @DJAero mixed with other Tiptop Audio modules at NAMM.

Martin Gore of Depeche Mode Checking out the Tiptop Audio Circadian Rhythms

Gur of Tiptop Audio showing Martin Gore the new Circadian Rhythms eurorack module. It turns out Martin Gore is a fan of Tiptop and has every single one of their modules.

Gakken SX150 mark II : Unbox and test drive

Published on Jan 22, 2015 karenevil

How many of you are familiar with that opening track?

"I got a new toy, Gakken SX150 mark II with very affordable price :D

This products was designed by famous Japanese analog synthesizer builder and the sound quality is very good.

By the way I don't know why but the price of this product is now slashed in Japan, I bought it from amazon.co.jp and it was only 700yen ( about $6 ).

Originally it was more than 7000 yen.

Probably, this product is failed in the market, maybe Gakken miscalculated the market size and overstocked, I don't know real reason but I guess so ;-)

Honestly we can buy two of monotron with such price and build quality of KORG's is much better than Gakken's.

Anyway very difficult market :D"

They are a bit more on Amazon US
You can also find Gakken Synths on eBay of course.  The Mk1 was black and the MK2 red.  Everything sounds nice with a bit of reverb.

Rheyne - "Routine Breakdown" for Live Jam #113

For those interested see the update in this post. Some of the magic behind Rheyne's performances unveiled.

INHALT with the new Sequential Prophet 6

via INHALT

"Now that we can finally say something about it, we have had the wonderful pleasure of designing some patches for the Prophet 6's NAMM debut! Later this year we embark on the factory bank and the Prophet 6 embarks with us to Europe! Here's Matia hard at work at the Dave Smith Instruments office last week ..."

I believe this is the first shot of the Prophet 6 in a studio setting. A little bit of synth history in this pic.

Update: turns out it's at the Dave Smith Instruments office.  A different bit of synth history then.  :)

Roland SH-1000 Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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"All original Roland SH-1000 from 1973. Works and sounds great for the age. Has been well taken care of except for one of the paddle-buttons that has been glued back (view photo). It comes with the extremely needed original sheet holder (because you need to follow your score!). Will be extremely well packed."

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Malekko Pedals at NAMM Booth 1371

via @malekkoheavy

"day one at #NAMM2015 - new #malekko pedals come see us at booth 1371!"

Martin Gore with the Moog Model 15 at NAMM

via @moogmusicinc

"'Pleasure, Little Treasure.'

Martin Gore of @DepecheMode with the #Moog Model 15:"

GWAR at Moog Pedal Booth NAMM

Left

".@Pustulus of @GWARofficial is live scoring #scifi B-movies right now @ the #Moog Analog Effects booth #5968 | #NAMM"

Bottom

".@GWARofficial spewing blood on the #minifoogers in the #Moog Analog Effects booth #5968. #NAMM"

SPUTNIK MODULAR Announces Eight New Eurorack Modules

SPUTNIK MODULAR, known for bringing Buchla inspired designs to eurorack have eight new modules set to be released this April.  If you are NAMM this year, you can check them out at the Muff Wiggler Booth.

Pictured in order:

SPECTRAL PROCESSOR

DUAL OSCILLATOR

5-STEP VOLTAGE SOURCE

16-STEP VOLTAGE SOURCE

PREAMP / EF

SELECTOR

VALVE MULTIPLIER

CV PROCESSOR

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[NAMM] Arturia Beatstep Pro

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Audiofanzine

"Here's a presentation of the Arturia Beatstep Pro at the NAMM Show 2015."

Update: One more via Sonic State:

NAMM 2015: Arturia Beatstep Pro

ARP Odyssey Mk III Analog Synthesizer 2823 SN 0359

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"This item has received a full restoration including: full recap, new keybusings, all i.c.'s are socketed; and the faders have been removed, cleaned and rebuilt. This item has been thoroughly calibrated. This odyssey is warrantied for one year including parts and labor against failure during normal operation.

Expect some blemishes from normal use of a vintage instrument mostly on the leather sides, but overall cosmetic condition is good."

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ARP ODYSSEY 2800 MKI Vintage Analog duo-phonic Synthesizer - Black & Gold Model

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"Vintage ARP 2800 Odyssey MKI with audio input, trigger, gate, and control voltage jacks. original 4023 filter. This is another one of the earliest blackface arp odysseys.

Recent service. This is a great example of a very well taken care of original odyssey. It has a few cosmetic blemishes from normal use of a vintage instrument, but this item is very clean. The main A B and C boards have never been removed. The faders do slide function and slide well for an original odyssey. The Waveform select switch for the Sample and Hold mixer has broken off so that it is flat. It does work and move as it should, but has to be moved with something that can reach it. Fortunately, that switch is pretty rarely used; so, i chose to leave it alone. Recent service included the keybushings being replaced and the power supply board was recapped. This is a great playing synthesizer. It scales, plays in tune well, and sounds great.

100% working as-described or it's returnable, as covered by ebay policy."

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ORIGINAL VINTAGE Moog Minimoog MODEL D Old OSC

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"Very clean inside and out. 6xxx serial number. Production date labeled as: Dec 1974. This is an OLD oscillator board. Recently serviced. Plays very well and is very stable for an old oscillator mini. It looks like it is all original on the inside with the exception of the key-bushings that were replaced during recent service. This item is in good condition for a vintage synthesizer."

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[NAMM] Clavia Nord Electro 5

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Audiofanzine

"Here's a demo and presentation of the Clavia Nord Electro 5 at the NAMM Show 2015."

[NAMM] ARP Odyssey Demo

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Audiofanzine

"Here's a demo and presentation of the ARP Odyssey at the NAMM Show 2015."

New KORG ARP Odyssey [for searching posts].

[NAMM] Moog System 55 Line-In Demo

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Audiofanzine

"Here's a demo and presentation of Moog System 55 at the NAMM Show 2015."

VERMONA DRM1 test1

Published on Jan 22, 2015 mrpelledj

"Just some clip (made in few minutes) with Ableton via AkaiApc40...
Clock sent with Midi Sport 4x4.
All percussions and some fx sound by Vermona DRM1 MKIII.
Bassline by Korg MS2000R.
External FX by Korg KaossPad.
Sound recorded by Apogee Duet1"

NAMM 2015: Korg MS-20 Desktop Kit and SQ-1 Sequencer

Published on Jan 22, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Korg MS-20 Desktop Kit and SQ-1 Sequencer More synth goodness"

Update: at 1:02 Rich mentions there is no pulse width modulation (PWM), but if you look at the pics of the panel jacks in this post you will see a PWM input. If you look at the waveform selector knob you will see the Pulse wave setting has a graphic for pulse width and of course the Pulsewidth knob below. He could have been referring to a dedicated PWM knob in the modulation section.  That said, the MS20M does appear to support PWM via the patch panel.

NAMM 2015: Odyssey Here it is - Video

Published on Jan 22, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Odyssey Here it is - Video A quick look at the new reissue"

Arp 2600 Rare Orange Vintage Analog Synthesizer 3620 Keyboard SN 0705

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"This is the moment you've been waiting for.
For sale is a very rare Arp 2600 Orange color. It's in mint shape, kept in climate controlled storage almost its entire life & never used. It looks like new! There are only a very few markings on the outside tolex, but otherwise the internals are in perfect shape. Practically fit for a museum. This may be the nicest looking Arp you will ever find. Front face panel is perfect, crisp graphics & lettering that look like it came out of the factory yesterday. Includes matching serial number on the keyboard with the latest updated keyboard model 3720. No rust or mold or damp smell here. The tolex is original, still looks like new minus a few scratches & one ding on the keyboard tolex. All the latches & hardware is original, working & without rust or tarnish. It's fully functional & was fully serviced before sale, including cleaning of sliders, tuning & calibration. It's ready to be the centerpiece for your studio. It sounds amazing as a fully functional Arp 2600 should sound. Huge, thick & unique analog, a sound creators dream instrument. Nothing else sounds quite like a 2600. Check out the pictures below. Includes power cable. Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime chance to get a like new condition legendary Arp 2600!"

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Arp Odyssey Synth Whiteface Martin Hannett's Joy Division & Manchester Producer?

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"Here we have a great working Whiteface Odyssey synth and a piece of rock history. From Martin Hannett ( Joy Division and Happy Mondays, Stone Roses, U2) record producer's cache of synths , speakers and signal processors.Hannett's cache of equipment was discovered whilst researching for the film on Hannett released last year and even has one of Hannett's own personal patches to be supplied with the synth

a rare fully working vintage whiteface Arp Odyssey including one of Hannett's personal patch cards

this synth will continue to climb in value as the years go buy as it belonged to one of the world's most important new wave producers"

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ElectroComp EML-500 SN 735 with Extras

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via the seller: After many years of trying to decide to sell this.....here it is. #785 of 800 built. I bought this synthesizer new in 1974 direct from Electronic Music Labs (EML) The unit is in near perfect condition cosmetically and has never left the studio However, there is an issue with the attack, decay section but the sustain seems ok, there is also a clicking sound when the keys are played (all the keys play and produce sound but need a good cleaning). With a little TLC this will be an extraordinary addition to any studio. (it still produces some crazy sounds every time it's turned on) Included are the original manual and the full EML product line up brochure from that era including a brand new never played Flex disc record of the EML sounds!"

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Nova Musik - Roland AIRA MX-1 NAMM 2015

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Nova Musik

"Check out great deals on Aira synthesizers, drum machines, processors and more at Nova Musik:
http://www.novamusik.com/aira/"

[NAMM] Dave Smith Instruments Sequential Prophet 6

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Audiofanzine

"Here's a presentation and demo of the Sequential Prophet 6 by Dave Smith himself at the NAMM Show 2015."

NAMM 2015: Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Series

Published on Jan 22, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Series Three tiny little machines!"

Turing Machine Vactrol Mix Expander Dem

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Tom Whitwell

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NAMM2015 MakeNoise New Product Line NAMM Floor Video

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

New modules include the FxdF Filter, RxMx 6 channel macro low pass gate, and Soundhack Telharmonic three voice additive synth module.

NAMM 2015: Waldorf nw1 Eurorack Module

Published on Jan 22, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Waldorf nw1 Eurorack Module Waldorf\'s first step into the world of modular"

New Pocket Operator Demos from Teenage Engineering

"example patterns from PO-12 rhythm, PO-14 sub & PO-16 factory."

Korg 2015 NAMM Show - Seth - Synth Jam with New ARP Odyssey

Streamed live on Jan 22, 2015 Korg

NAMM2015 Doepfer new product line

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Now introducing the new Doepfer 2015 product line!"

New module PDF list posted here.

A-157-X Trigger Sequencer Subsystem - Spring

A-101-6 Opto FET VCF/Phaser - February

A-110-2 Basic VCO - January

A-110-4 QZVCO: Quadrature Thru Zero Voltage Controlled Oscillator - Spring

A-147-2 VCDLFO: Voltage Controlled LFO with Voltage Controlled Delay - February

A-160-2 Clock/Trigger Divider II - March

A-160-5 Voltage Controlled Clock Multiplier / Ratcheting Controller - March

A-139-2 Headphone Amplifier - March

A-138u - February

A-190-5 Polyphonic Midi/USB-to-CV/Gate Interface - Spring

News by Unden Featuring the Evaton Technologies Nomad RF

Resonance spike at :54 for those wearing headphones. Not sure if more follow.

"This is the first part of a half hour long improvisation reflecting on how today's information overload stresses us out. It never ends. It never stops. Can you actually hear the news?
This piece is not for the faint hearted. It will exhaust you, it will stress you out, but if you listen to the end you will be rewarded. There's some really good stuff in there!

The nerdy bits:
Recorded live in my studio, with the main performers being the RF Nomad module from Evaton Technologies, a Roland model-101, and a KOMA BD-101 analog delay."

http://www.evatontechnologies.com/

KORG MS20M KIT + SQ-1 improvisation by Olivier Briand

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Olivier Briand

"KORG MS20M KIT + SQ-1 improvisation by Olivier Briand + sdd3000 digital delay. The original Ms20 is only transposing the sequence, it makes no sound in this demonstration."

And in French:

KORG MS20M Kit & KORG SQ1 par Olivier Briand (La Boite Noire)

Published on Jan 22, 2015

"http://www.laboitenoiredumusicien.com...
KORG MS20M KIT & SQ1 : NOUVEAUTÉS NAMM 2015 !"

NAMM2015 Snazzy FX Tidal Wave

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Now introducing the new @SnazzyFX introducing the new Tidal Wave!"

Suzanne Ciani Patching New System 55 Modular at Moog Music Booth NAMM

Note the performance chart.

sampleslicer with a guitar

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Jw Hagenbeek

"This is a first teaser of a higher quality demo of the samleslicer. The only used modules are the Ginkosynthese Sampleslicer and a Doepfer A-145 LFO patched in the pitch cv input of the sampleslicer."

KOMA Elektronik Introduces the KOMPLEX Sequencer

"KOMA ELEKTRONIK LETS YOU SEQUENCE THE SEQUENCE WITH NEW KOMPLEX SEQUENCER

KOMA Elektronik's new KOMPLEX SEQUENCER offers to users the most powerful hardware CV/Gate sequencer to date.

LOS ANGELES, CA, January 22, 2015 – Today, KOMA Elektronik GmbH is pleased to announce its latest release: the KOMPLEX SEQUENCER, which enables musicians and producers to construct complex musical patterns via both MIDI and CV/Gate, by the means of sequencing the sequence.

The KOMPLEX SEQUENCER is a musical monster built around four full-featured 16-step sequencers that allow and invite the user to use one or more of the sequencers to sequence the other one. The KOMPLEX SEQUENCER has no screen or submenus; all features have their own dedicated controls, and all features have their own dedicated in- and outputs on the large 86-point patch bay.

Each sequencer has its own start and stop buttons, a quantizer (switchable between chromatic, major & minor scales), one-shot-mode and five different play modes (forward, backward, ping-pong, ping-pong reversed, random). You can of course set the output range per sequencer as well, choose between 2V, 5V or 9V.

Ever since the groundbreaking work of krautrock legends like Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze, and Manuel Gottsching, the sequencer has been a key tool for many electronic artists coming from the Berlin scene since the 1970s, ranging from techno producers to experimental ambient artists, all using the repetitive character of the sequencer to create innovative music. We now think it's time for the ultimate sequencer, one that comes with so much power and connectivity that gives the user the possibility to transcend the sequence from a repeating pattern to an ever evolving cadence of sound.

By patching both internal and external CV-sources to the patch bay of the KOMPLEX, the user is able to control the parameters for Sequence Start Point, Sequencer Clock Division, the amount of the Glide between the steps, Skip Step, Repeat Step and Repeat Length. Also, you can Transpose the whole sequence via CV, start it with an external trigger signal and use, for example, an LFO or another sequence to control Sequence Length or Gate Length. This adds up to 20 in- and outputs per individual sequencer, which, when you include the CV recorder outputs, adds up to 86 CV patch points on the whole machine, all conveniently located on the front panel.

Designed as a large 19" 7U surface, the KOMPLEX invites the user to plug and play. The LED's on the 64 step-sliders show the active step, the 64 corresponding RGB LED's under the sliders’ push buttons allow you to set the sequencer start point, choose active steps, set the Glide per step, set the Gate per step, set the amount of Repeats per step and Repeat mode. Besides this, they also choose the output MIDI channel for each sequence. Extra features include a 7 channel CV-recorder whose bank selection is controllable via CV and master start/stop to start/stop all sequencers at once.

The KOMPLEX SEQUENCER is compatible with almost all synthesizers that accept CV/Gate and/or MIDI. No matter if you have a small modular system or a studio filled with vintage synths, the KOMA Elektronik KOMPLEX SEQUENCER will open a whole new world of playability and creativity, allowing you to start creating where all other sequencers stop.

The KOMPLEX SEQUENCER will be available at select retailers worldwide in Spring 2015 for an MSRP of $1500.00. To learn more about the KOMPLEX SEQUENCER or KOMA Elektronik's full line of electronic musical instruments and accessories, please visit www.koma-elektronik.com."

2nd pic via Muff's via Perfect Circuit Audio.

New chippie461 Synthesizer Video

Published on Jan 22, 2015 chippie461

"Synthesizer, testing some features and settings"

Listen to this one go into poly mode. See the chippie461 channel label below for more.

"Nothing Matters anymore" -DARK ACID- KORG TRIBEs + BOSS ME50 DISTORTION PEDAL FUTURE RETRO (live)

Published on Jan 21, 2015 j j

"BOSS ME50 DISTORTION PEDAL ACID FUTURE RETRO REVOLUTION
mp3
http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/downl..."

Engine - New Sequencers From Quicksilver Maker Social Entropy

via the sequencer.de forums

"Social Entropy (Ripe) Creator of the Quicksilver 303/606 CPU's is showing his new 8-track prototype sequencer at NAMM this year called the Engine.

It has a raft of features similar to the TB-303 and TR-606 QS CPU's, and also a lot of other new features like skip (only seen on analog sequencers) and many more.

There is also USB, and an optional CV/Gate add-on too.

I'm sure more photos of it will emerge soon, possibly demos too."

No additional details on Social Entropy at this time.

RECO-SYNTH ::: MARCOS VAZ ::::

RECO-SYNTH ::: MARCOS VAZ :::: from arthur joly on Vimeo.

drum sounds by Jolymod 3
synth sounds by Marcos Vaz unit
effecx by Reco-verb :: Multi Echo

Roland JD-Xi Synthesizer Demonstration (at The NAMM Show 2015 / January 21, 2015)

Published on Jan 22, 2015 ICON

NAMM 2015: Akai Timbre Wolf Analog 4-Voice NAMM Floor Demo

Published on Jan 22, 2015 sonicstate

"NAMM 2015: Akai Timbre Wolf Analog 4-Voice Who guessed this was coming?"

ARP 2500 Series Modular Synthesizer Manual + Spec Sheet Catalog

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"Here's for sale a very rare item indeed... The ARP Synthesizer 2500 Series Modular System Owner's Manual + Spec Sheet Catalog! The Manual is a big manual though for the complete ARP 2500 Series Modular Synthesizer System."

Vintage Linn Drum with Forat MIDI

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"Recent service. Nicad batteies have been replaced with a longer lasting lithium. This item has an original Forat midi modification board installed in it. This is the most comprehensive midi mod ever made for these machines. This actually gives the linn drum not only midi connectivity but also receives velocity messages through a connected midi sequencer or controller. Amazing addition to a classic machine."

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Roland TB-303 BASS LINE Monophonic Synth

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syncer²

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Ebotronix

Roland System 101,102 / freqbox²(4bar)
Arp Odyssey 2811, 2821(next 4 bar)
Moog Freqbox²,CP251, MP201, VF351
Kenton Pro 2000
Mackie the mixer²
Rane SP 26
FX Boss VF 01, Lexicon PCM 80 / 90
kick and noises by Odyssey²
vid # 1229

Introducing Omnisphere 2

Published on Jan 22, 2015 SpectrasonicsVIDEO

"After many years of development, we are thrilled to announce that Omnisphere 2 is coming April 30, 2015. This is the first v2.0 of any Spectrasonics instrument and it's truly a gigantic one! Visit www.spectrasonics.net for all the details."

Specs:

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NAMM 2015: ARP Odyssey Synth by Korg NAMM Floor Demo

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Gear4music

"Incredible 86% reissue of the classic ARP Odyssey synth."

NAMM 2015: Korg SQ-1 Step Sequencer NAMM Floor Demo

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Gear4music

"Korg SQ-1 Step Sequencer. The Korg SQ-1 is a compact step sequencer with 2 x 8 steps. Its wealth of connection jacks allows it to be connected to the MS-20 and a variety of other synthesizers."

NAMM2015 4ms Pedals Spectral Multiband Resonant Filter

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Now introducing the new 4ms Pedals Spectral Multiband Resonant Filter!"

Spectral Multiband Resonator

NAMM2015 Qu Bit Electronix

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Analogue Zone Showroom / Hangszer

"Now introducing the new Qu-Bit Electronix Eurorack Modules!"

via Qu-Bit Electronix

Introducing the 2015 Qu-Bit collection

Chord: polyphonic 7th chord oscillator

EON: 2 HP envelope/oscillator/noise

Tri-ger: gate pattern recorder

Nano Rand: 4 HP random/s+h/noise

Buffered mult: YEP

NAMM 2015 - Moog Model 15 Modular Synth

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Future Music Magazine

NAMM2015 Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 6 NAMM Floor Video

Published on Jan 22, 2015

"Now introducing the new Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 6!"

Folktek Materia; beats and pieces. composite

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Sir Folktek

"Though Materia is designed to function alongside and enhance touch-based works, it also functions as a tasty nasty click and pop and bassline synthesizer. standalone tricks and hops,

Here; the most basic of straight up patched, standalone Materia. no effects, no cv, no doodads, no nothing..
lil beats, lil bass, lil noise. Individual patch sessions, sonically unaffected clicks and pops and everything chops.

all recorded at the same tempo...but yes, it plays at all other tempos as well ;).
more info on folktek.com"

Folktek on eBay

Introducing UVI BeatHawk for iPad

iTunes: BeatHawk - UVItouch

Playlist:
UVI BeatHawk Official Trailer
UVI BeatHawk Demo Songs
UVI BeatHawk Tuto - Loops, Phrases and Time Stretch
UVI BeatHawk Tuto - Patterns and Songs
UVI BeatHawk Tuto - Sounds Selection
UVI BeatHawk Tuto - Pattern Creation
UVI BeatHawk Tuto - Using an External MIDI Controller

"BeatHawk is a portable music production studio adapted from UVI’s professional product line, delivering studio-quality sound and a lightning-fast workflow. Utilize a vast library of sounds, instruments and effects to create beats, sample, time and pitch stretch, layer melodies, mix and arrange songs and more. Export songs, stems and MIDI in one touch. Supports external MIDI devices, Inter-App Audio, AudioBus, WIST and AudioCopy.

Introductory price of $4,99 (regular price $9,99)

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY
Built on the UVI Engine™, BeatHawk delivers extremely high sonic fidelity competitive with desktop products used in professional studios. Built-in sounds and instruments, effects and rendering algorithms have been all been adapted from UVI’s professional product line and optimized to give you the utmost quality in a convenient, hand-held package.

CRAFTED FOR SPEED
With BeatHawk we’ve tried to balance the extreme flexibility of digital environments with the focus and efficiency of hardware, providing the most important elements at the highest quality possible. The result is an uncluttered and lightning-fast workflow that helps you get your ideas out quickly and efficiently, no matter where you are.

SOUND EXPANSIONS
BeatHawk offers up a large selection of included sounds and instruments, but for those of you who need more you’ll find an ever-expanding selection of downloadable libraries. Multi-sampled instruments, drum kits, phrases and more and are available whenever you need them directly from the in-app sound browser, all with the outstanding sound quality UVI is known for.

PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
BeatHawk offers full support for CoreMIDI, Inter-App Audio, AudioBus, Audio Copy and WIST allowing you to create with your favorite tools in whatever way you like. Play your tracks with an external MIDI keyboard or sequence them over Wi-Fi from your computer. If you want to wrap up a track in your favorite DAW just export the stems or MIDI files, it couldn’t be simpler.

FEATURES & COMPATIBILITY:
» 16 track sequencer with up to 16 patterns
» 780Mb sound and instrument library included
» Trigger via. pad mode, keyboard mode or with external device
» Edit and tweak sounds with high-quality effects and ADSR envelope
» Sample from iPad built-in mic, line-in or external devices
» High-quality pitch and time stretching
» Choke groups and One-Shot sample modes
» Perform and record arrangements realtime
» Integrated sound browser with realtime preview
» Exclusive UVI sound libraries available via in-app purchase
» Jam with multiple iPads using WIST Sync over Bluetooth
» Export stereo mix, stems or MIDI files with one touch
» Easily transfer files via. iTunes App
» External keyboard and MIDI-over-LAN support via CoreMIDI
» Inter-App Audio, AudioBus, Audio Copy and WIST compliant
» Export: 44.1kHz 24-bit WAV
» Import: FLAC, WAV, MP3, MP4, or AIF
» iPad 2 or newer (iPad 4 or newer recommended)
» iOS 7+

www.beathawk.com"

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The new Moon Modular Dual Envelope M511 D

Published on Jan 22, 2015 moonmodular

"Add a Moon Modular Dual Envelope generator M511 D to your tabletop gear. Meet us @ Winter NAMM 2015, test our modules and chat with us. See you in Hall E, Booth 1370."

Make Noise FxdF and RxMx NAMM 2015 Preview

Published on Jan 22, 2015 MAKEN0ISE

"Chain the FxdF to the RxMx for spectral cole slaw!

Come try both (and more!) at NAMM 2015, Hall E Booth 1471

http://www.makenoisemusic.com"

Dr. Snares introduces the MUTANT MACHINE from hexinverter.net

Published on Jan 22, 2015 hexinverterDOTnet

"The new Mystery Mutant Drum unveiled!

Our pal Dr. Snarold showed us around his lab while he played around with his new Mutant Machine, so we caught it on video.

The Mutant Machine is a pure analog percussion synthesis module coming at winter NAMM, 2015 from hexinverter.net

It will be a eurorack format synthesizer module and DIY project.

More information can be found at the hexinverter.net page ( http://cv.hexinverter.net ) and by searching for the Mutant Machine on ModularGrid

Many thanks goes to these fine fellows for all their help!
- Direction, photography and editing by Jaimz Asmundson (GHOST TWIN: http://ghosttwin.com/ )
- Snarold Snarington played by Aaron Funk"

Endorphin.es | New Module | We love the simple things

Published on Jan 21, 2015

New mystery module from Endorphin.es

"16 jacks, three USB ports, two buttons, one display - and don't forget the wallwart inlet. What could that be?
We love the simple things."


Published on Jan 22, 2015 TheEndorphines

"Simultaniously connect a PC or a Mac, an Android (with OTG USB) or an iOS device or a class compliant controller of your choice and have fun. (That’s why there’s 3 USB ports – the 3rd one is for the USB gooseneck lamp ;-))"

AS-866 Synth Jam Based on the Allen Strange's Electronic Music Book

Published on Jan 22, 2015 ikjoyce

"A full on live jam from the AS-866 patch

The original patch was my attempt at figure 8.66 in the Allen Strange book. I added an extra figure that takes the output of one of the oscillators, mixes it with a third oscillator playing a different sequence, and then ring-modulates against itself. Adds a bit more interest, especially when playing with the filter cutoff. I also added a Dark Time 15-note sequence with pitch modulation from one of the sequences driving the main patch, switched in and out with a 4 way switch - this is playing the Dark Energy."

Electronic Music: Systems, techniques, and controls Paperback – 1972

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Spring Will Come - Roland Aira TR-8, Korg Volca Keys, Korg Volca Bass

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Tony Horgan

"More of a jam than a track, but all played live using only the onboard hardware sequencers. The Volca Keys plays the bassline, passed through the TR-8 to make a submix with the kick drum, both of which are compressed with an Alesis Nano Compressor. The Volca Bass gets some effects from a Zoom 1201 rack unit and a Korg KaossPad Quad."

Pittsburgh Modular ANALOG DELAY // MFB Urzwerg

Published on Jan 22, 2015 LESINDES

"Pittsburgh Modular ANALOG DELAY driven by MFB Urzwerg sequencer LFO and Random Voltage."

Mutable Instruments - Clouds Additional Modes

Published on Jan 22, 2015 DivKidMusic

"Here's the additional modes from Clouds with Olivier says were "left over experiments" (or something like that) but they are very good in their own right. So here's the Pitch Shifter / Time Stretcher, Looping Delay and Spectral Madness modes."

VGM #28: An Underlying Problem (Shovel Knight) Ft. RockTheJake

Published on Jan 22, 2015 MotiveMakesaMan Music

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VGM VOL 1: https://loudr.fm/release/vgm-vol-1/P2ZW5
MORE MUSIC: http://motivemakesaman.com

::::JAKES STUFF::::
CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/user/Tokugoru
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rockthejake
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Shovel Knight is a very special game. Its one of those games we will look at in 10 years and try to figure out exactly what made it so special. And its soundtrack is just so freaking good. I always appreciated Mole Knights song, An Underlying Problem, because of the tight syncopation on the chorus section. I hope you enjoy our take on this great song!

GEAR LIST:

Moog Little Phatty - Bass
DSI Prophet 08 - Lead
Arturia Microbrute - Arpeggio
Kurzweil PC3X - Piano
Arturia Laboratory - Mellotron"

NAMM 2015: Moog Sub 37 Firmware Update

Published on Jan 22, 2015 sonicstate

"Amos Gaynes takes us through the new features"

NAMM 2015: Roland Aira MX-1 NAMM Demos

NAMM 2015 - AIRA MX-1 Mix Performer Published on Jan 22, 2015 sonicstate

"Exclusive first look at the new Roland MX-1 mixer with some very interesting USB host and mixing features"


Published on Jan 22, 2015 Future Music Magazine

"Future Music have teamed up with Andertons Music for NAMM 2015. Here we check out the new Roland Aira MX-1 performance mixing instrument."

QuNeo has Smart Fabric Under Every Key

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Keith McMillen Instruments

"Demonstration of the smart fabric that senses pressure, tilt, and velocity on QuNeo."

Keith McMillen Instruments Announces SoftStep2 and K-Mix Controllers

Keith McMillen Instruments Published on Jan 22, 2015 Keith McMillen Instruments

"An introduction to some of the functionality of the SoftStep 2 made by Keith McMillen Instruments."

Introducing K-Mix

Published on Jan 22, 2015

"K-Mix is the next generation audio interface and programmable mixer for studio and stage from Keith McMillen Instruments."

"K-Mix is an unbreakable 8 in 10 out audio interface and programmable mixer with 2 ultra accurate low noise μPre preamps, and a precision opto-tactile control surface that was designed from the ground up for an unprecedented level of control.

The new μPre preamps provide superb high efficiency, ultra accurate gain. K-Mix is a go anywhere, fully programmable, audio multi-tool with integrated 8-channel surround sound. Because it has no moving parts, K-Mix can be transported without the fear of breaking off a fader or knob. For home recording enthusiasts and artist on the go, K-Mix fits in your backpack and allows you to fine tune your sound in the studio or on stage."

Arturia BeatStep Pro Official Intro Video

Added to this post.

Novation Launchpad Pro Official Intro Videos

Two videos added to this post.

Roland JD Xi Demo by Hunart©

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Hunart©

"A really quickly made demo of the JD Xi which I`ve got a chance to test thanks to Roland Poland. Please keep in mind the followings:

- this unit is a prototype,
- I`ve had only 6 hours to make the video so don`t expect special music ;) Because of the lack of time I couldn`t really check the vocoder...
- If I`ll get this synth again I`ll make an in depth review with polish and hungarian subtitles. In the meantime feel free to ask any questions.

Anyway the synth already sounds very good and playing it is lots of fun.


Enjoy,

Hunart©"

NAMM 2015: Akai Advance 49 keyboard controller

Published on Jan 22, 2015 Future Music Magazine

"Future Music have teamed up with Andertons Music for NAMM 2015. Here we check out the new Akai Advance 49 USB keyboard controller at NAMM 2015."

Mellotron Announces 4000D Mini Mellotron

Mellotron 4000D Mini First Look Published on Jan 22, 2015 keyboardmag1

"The M4000D MINI Mellotron was developed to meet the needs of keyboardists who want an even smaller and lighter Digital Mellotron. The MINI is also designed to fit perfectly on top of the regular M4000D to make a great looking dual manual Mellotron.

Please write to markus@mellotron.com for pricing info of the M4000D Mini Digital Mellotron.

Here is some brief info about the M4000D MINI:

Same features, sounds and front panel as the M4000D.
Only differences compared to the M4000D:
High-quality semi-weighted Fatar piano style keyboard with velocity sensitivity. No aftertouch.
Lightweight sheet metal cabinet, fits perfectly on the M4000D, total weight only 21 pounds (9.5 kg).
Same output signals as the M4000D, but only unbalanced 1/4" connectors.
The weight is 9.5 kg instead of 17.5 kg for the regular M4000D.
Dimensions: 807x329x76 mm

Many thanks to my customers for all the kind words and feedback!!"