KORG Reveals Upcoming PS-3300 FS

Update: I'm hearing the PS-3300 will be available in late 2024, built-to-order, for an etimated price of $13,000.

KORG is bringing out a full-size reissue of the PS-3300. Details follow.

The PS-3300 FS is a full-scale reissue of the original Korg PS-3300, a legendary and ultra-rare synthesizer designed by legendary Korg engineer Fumio Mieda and produced by Korg in very limited numbers from 1977 to 1981.

The PS-3300 FS reissue marks a new milestone in synth history, and the latest achievement by the same Korg engineering team that brought back iconic machines such as the MS-20, ARP ODYSSEY, miniKORG 700 FS and ARP 2600.

“Bringing back to life these legendary machines is not only a process of reproducing circuits and sounds, but also of learning and embracing the essence of the philosophy and development of synthesizers.

Through this project I was able to relive the history of Korg and a critical moment in the evolution of our synthesizers. This was an extremely valuable experience that provided an opportunity for Korg's philosophy and technology to be carried on to future generations.”

- Yoshihito Yamada, Chief Engineer of Korg Analog Synthesizers

Key features
49 keys / 49 voice analog polyphony (the original model had 48 keys / voices)

3 Layers: The PS-3300 consists of three synthesizer units (PSU-3301) and a mixer & utility section (PSU-3302)

Three independent oscillators, plus multiple filters, envelopes and amplifiers for every note on its keyboard, for a total of 147 synth voices of raw analog power

Microtuning knob x12 on each PSU-3301 unit

New panel memory function (16 programs per bank and 16 banks = 256 slots)

Modernised for contemporary music use with the inclusion of USB / MIDI jacks, and a dedicated librarian app for easy preset management

Semi-modular

3-Band Resonator: Three frequency bands can be emphasised, a feature unique to the PS-3300 (original was a Cadmium sulfide circuit, but it was replaced with modern components for safety and to comply with regulations)

Keyboard unit (PS-3010) included

You can find an audio demo on KORG's website here.

Mercury

video upload by davidryle

"Racing around the Sun.
This modular synth project is a single take to Cubase. Every sound is from the 5U modular with the exception of the pad effects by the use of a Strymon Blue Sky and Empress Reverb.
The Noise sweep sound is a Joyo Classic Flanger pedal."

Vesta fire RV-1 Spring reverb × Roland TR606

video upload by Rec Gear Demos



aka Telly's Gear Depot On Reverb

TYME SEFARI MKII: THE SUSTAINER

video upload by Robotopsy Robotopsy

"TYME SEFARI MKII: THE SUSTAINER
by ROBOTOPSY

SUSTAINER INGREDIENTS

1- Fill the Buffer & Memory
2- Play – Activated
3- Send wave table signal like the KERMIT MK3 to the DIRECTION INPUT
4- Using an OFFSETTER like the QOTILE is Preferable
5- Balance between Signal Freq, Amp, SHAPE & OFFSET is the KEY
6- *Optional: Process Audio Output of TS MK2 to add colors
7- Load Memory for variations

Un souvenir qui me poursuit"

Mr. Magistrate | Prophet Rev2, Moog Grandmother, Fender Bass, Mutable Instruments

video upload by Wake Rise Fall

"I added some videos of the moon and clouds I took a month ago to this. It seemed fitting. The song was totally supposed to go a different direction but I feel like that is every song I make. oh well. Hope you enjoy!"

Next New England Synth Fest Set for February 22 at the Museum of Science Boston

The next New England Synth Fest is on Thursday, February 22, 7pm at the Museum of Science in Boston.

Planetarium performances by xperseai with visuals by Black Tourmaline, Switch Angel with visuals by Char Stiles, and Dox Malice with visuals by GQZ. Lobby stage performances by Doug Bielmeier, Moonbeam, and Beantown Network Orchestra. Plus fantastic interactive exhibitors in the Museum Lobby!

Lobby experience starts at 7:00pm. Planetarium show at 7:30pm. Get tickets at the Museum of Science website. $15. Act fast. All of our previous shows have SOLD OUT. Follow on Instagram and Linkedin for updates.

Bleep Labs Sensory Coupler ~ Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

"Bleep Labs Sensory Coupler with Cucumber Controller ( 6.20 to 7.35 light controller)
2x Strymon Cloudburst controlled by 16n Faderbank Ch 9-16 ( CC Midi typ A)
Verbos Harmonic Oscillator, Scan and Pan
Tunefish Modular / Mutable Instruments
2x Typhoon , 2x Peaks, 2x Ripples,2x Veils,Kings,Breads ( Drone) ,Temps Utile,
2x Ornament and Crime ,Quadraturia and Quantermain Dorian Scale.
Happy Nerding Super Sawtor
Dannysound Timbre
16n Faderbank Ch1 1 - 5 Typhone ,
ch 6,7 Timbre , ch 8 Verbos HO Harmonic Scan
JL Cooper Electronics Nexus
21.1.2024
video # 2334"

Roland SH-5

video upload by rimela

"5 multitrack recordings of the Roland SH-5. All sounds are made with the SH-5. In track 3 the SH-5 is complemented by the RS-202 Strings Synthesizer, recorded through the external input of the SH-5. All processing in Ableton Live."

Trickledown Modular Tetris - A Quick Test After Filling The Holes

video upload by John L Rice

"Another quick test after changes. This is another side affect of the @vermonagear MEX3 coming out, because when making changes to my briefcase system I ended up stealing the @4ms_company Wav Recorder from this system for it, so I had to fill in the left over 6hp of space with something else. 😅🤓 I put in the @division6labs Mix VI and @noiseeng Clep Diaz."

Scrotum Lab Superfuzzy & Ace Tone FR-6

video upload by batchas

"Very first test with fuzz prototype."

Scrotum Lab Superfuzzy & Radio Music

video upload by batchas

"Very first test with fuzz prototype. Audio from Radio Music 'Telharfauxnium' Alt-Firmware."

Analogue Solutions | Live Jam | Fusebox X and Fusebox | No Talking

video upload by VCO USA

"A live track featuring two Analogue Solutions Fuseboxes- The Fusebox X, and the original Fusebox.

One is doing the '303 / Acid' sounding lead, the other is doing the bouncing bassline. Clever use of the built in 'Patternator' let both sounds bounce between low, mid, and high timbres.

To me the Fusebox really does sound special. It has my personal favorite sounding filters of any synth ever made- An incredible Multimode 2 pole filter (Low pass, Band pass, High pass, and Notch). Notice the resonance is maxed, while still being smooth and bright, but without being sharp or ear piercing.

Both fuseboxes are sequenced with Ableton Live, with a touch of overdrive, compression, and reverb. Off camera- a poly synth is playing some simple chords, and just 3 drum sounds make the entire drum track.

Enjoy!

Website:
http://www.vcousa.com"

THE STRANGEST 70's COMBISYNTH AND UNDERSTANDING IT - Buchla Music Easel -

video upload by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER

"This is a video about A Recent Purchase I Probably Shouldn't have made. TIME TO TRY JUSTIFYING IT!!!! More projects with the music easel and future DIY buchla project.
for the nice 25 minute long song check it here and useable sounds from the direct uncut demonstration recordings! :- https://www.patreon.com/posts/paintin...
Patreon is a massive enable to making videos, the larger DIY projects would be a lot more strung out without it! so i cant thank my supporters enough."
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On a related note, check out The Buchla Archives posted here.

The Essential Sequential OB-6 Part I

video upload by Franz Kreimer Keys

Don't miss Franz Kreimer Keys' rendition of Just the 2 of us below.

"Der OB-6 Analogsynthesizer (2016) wurde von Dave Smith in Kooperation mit Tom Oberheim entwickelt. Er ist kompakt und extrem vielseitig. Ich verwende ihn deswegen sehr oft bei live Konzerten.
In diesem Video geht es um die Grundbausteine dieses Synths. Es ist das erste von Dreien, die ich über diesen phantastischen Synthesizer gemacht habe.
Ich freue mich über eure Kommentare! Über ein ABO meines Kanals würde ich mich sehr freuen.
Es gibt immer tolle Videos über meine KEYS!
Viel Spaß mit Keyboards!

The OB-6 Analogsynthesizer (2016) was a cooperation between Dave Smith and Tom Oberheim. It's a compact and a very versatile Synth. I'm using the OB6 very often on live concerts.
This Video is about the basics to the OB-6. It's the first of three Videos.
I'm looking forward to comments and to subscribers.

English subtitles will follow soon!
Have fun with keyboards!

For more Videos and Pictures about great Keys follow me on
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/franz_kreim...

All rights by Franz Kreimer

00:00 Intro
00:24 Introjam
01:14 VCO's
05:14 VCF - 4 Types
08:16 LFO
10:12 Preview

Thank you for watching."

Just the 2 of us - played with Sequential OB-6 Analogsynthesizer

Synth Stuff Ep. 85 - Waldorf Blofeld

video upload by tritonrecordings

"It may just be my perception, but Blofeld seem to be a bit under the radar for most people. Maybe it's just because they've been around so long now, but definitely consider taking one for a test drive if you come across one. Its palette is wide, but of course it excels at digital, metallic, and icy sounds and textures. Editing isn't very hard to do and the modulation matrix was surprisingly powerful. If you've got analog ground covered and want a new dimension in your arsenal, these are pretty cheap these days, so check it out! I also recommend the Modal Argon for a similar vibe. Follow me at www.funayureimusic.com"

"Absynth" by Darryl Peroni

video upload by Darryl Peroni

This one is in via supporting member, Darryl Peroni, who happens to be a photographer as well as a musician. The photo featured was taken by him years ago. The following is what he had to say about this particular piece:

"The track 'Absynth' comes from my debut album that slowly fell together over about 10 years. I would write, record, write, record... always in my spare time and without a purpose. The track was written about 35 years ago using the first synth I ever owned (a Roland JX-3P) and I still have the original demo recording on cassette. I started recording everything properly bit-by-bit; both old tracks from decades ago and new material I'd just written. Eventually, I had too many tracks just sitting around so I decided to make an album using some of my favourite compositions and the result, was my first release 'Used Music'. Thanks to online video editors, I was able to make a video for this track using nothing more than free video samples. Better late than never... it's been a great journey. Enjoy.

Bandcamp: https://darrylperoni.bandcamp.com/album/used-music-2

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/27Si8M5znk4xtXqVgPdzDz"

ONO-SENDAI Preview

video upload by SPHERICAL SOUND SOCIETY

"Soon available here:

https://www.etsy.com/es/listing/16013..."

3 Ways to Pan

video upload by Todd Barton

"Other tips, tricks, demos over on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

BENGE - FORMS16 Watercolour on Paper

video upload by Memetune Studio

"Music from the Serge Modular Paperface

This is an album exploring the interplay between random events and deliberate human intervention, something which, in the electronic music field, I call cybersynthesis. I saw it’s creation as being analogous to creating pictures using the medium of Watercolour, whereby the various pigments are allowed to flow randomly in water with the hand of the painter guiding the proceedings with an eye on satisfying various criteria. These criteria define the artist's intention. The work is the result

The music was made on the Serge Modular Paperface system, with most of the modules being made in the early-to-mid 1970s. However, one panel of the nine used is a modern unit formatted to the Serge standard, made by the British synthesiser manufacturer Loudest Warning. This panel was assembled on my instruction, a service happily provided by the manufacturer, and contains cybernetic functions that I felt were lacking in the other modules in my system, but which fit in with the spirit of the Serge. They were designed to aid in the composition of self-generating melodic and rhythmic patterns as found on this album

Note that the original paintings featured in this video are available to buy via Benge's Bandcamp page: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com/album..."

Boards of Canada, Reach for the dead - cover

video upload by fischek

"I love the track so thought I'd try and record the cover.

gear:
* Nord Lead 2X
* Korg Wavestate
* Korg M1 (VST)
* Eventide Blackhole
* Samsung Galaxy Z Fold controlling Ableton"

Jamuary#21 Glitchy cha-cha on the Novation Circuit MonoStation in Flip mode

video upload by Helluva Noise

"More Circuit MonoStation fun. I had a blast with this one. Nice and short, it's more-or-less a demo of what the MonoStation can do in Flip mode... but probably shouldn't.

I'll get back to the organic ambient jams soon, but for now, I'm having a blast playing with this funky little thing.

You’ve clicked on ‘Helluva Noise’. Thanks! There are no sponsors, I buy all my own gear and I have nothing to sell you. This is just the way I wind down after work, because making a Helluva Noise is fun… if you like that sort of thing."

Jamuary#20 Flipping out with Circuit MonoStation in flip mode... flipping noice!

video upload by Helluva Noise

"I was going to do an ambient drone today, but I just wasn't feeling it. So I got out the MonoStation and went into glitched out bliss.

This is almost a demo of the MonoStation's flipping awesome 'flip' mode. One modest, self-contained board can get close to what a decent-sized modular system could do. You have to put in the work though... which is fine if you like programming sequences in excruciating detail 🤓

You’ve clicked on ‘Helluva Noise’. Thanks! There are no sponsors, I buy all my own gear and I have nothing to sell you. This is just the way I wind down after work, because making a Helluva Noise is fun… if you like that sort of thing."

#Jamuary 21 2024 "swolemn"

video upload by Captain Credible

"#Jamuary 21st 2024 "swolemn" #feels and #reverb on the #KO2 and the #microfreak #808bass #jamuary2024"

Jamuary — 01-20-24

video upload by troutoil

"One synth challenge — today it's just the Model:Samples with a little mastering. Still can't fully get the hang of the workflow of this box, but it's pretty fun."

Ciat-Lonbarde Shbobo Shnth Programmable Digital Synthesizer

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video upload by Derek Morton

"Peter Blasser's Shbobo Shnth recorded with a bit of Electro-Harmonix's Cathedral reverb. The verb is turned off near the end of the demonstration so that you can hear the Shnth's dry output. The patch was included in the inforumers.zip file at Peter's synthmall.com/shobo website."

via this auction

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MFB Synth Lite II + MFB Synth II

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SN 04152 & 0486x

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Korg DV-800 / UNIVOX Maxi-Korg SN 770761

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via this auction

"This synth was completely restored by my shop Synth Tailor Electronics in Columbus, Ohio...

This Korg K3 sounds killer, and is such a lovely duo-phonic synthesizer, the filter is so unique!

Work/Restorations performed:

-All new African Hardwood Side Panels custom made

-All Lilac Matsushita electrolytic capacitors replaced with 105 degree hi-temp Nichicon/Panasonic capacitors.

-Power Supply rebuilt

-Keybed disassembled, cleaned, polished and contacts cleaned

-Full cosmetic cleaning, polishing, paint touched up on some of the slider caps/knobs.

-Full calibration and tuning. Both oscillators in perfect tune

This synth is in perfect functioning condition and buyer will be sent a full video of all functions of synth before shipping out. Professionally packed and insured."

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Yamaha SY-2 Vintage Synthesizer

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via this auction

"This rare Yamaha SY-2 was serviced in 2016, a $700+ service and was discreetly mod for an audio filter input via the mono rca output. The 1/4" serves as the main output, and the rca jack allows for the amazing filter to be used as an audio input. In amazing shape for its age (1976). Some light wear, the ser8ial number was minutely etched into the back edge, and top inside case. Not noticeable from the front. There are some minor scratches to the bottom case. It is truly a really clean serviced unit with such a raw filter."

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Jamuary 2024 - vapor dreams 🌊 - Circuit Tracks, JX-08, Microfreak, Reface DX & More

video upload by smokey64 synth

Note the above is a playlist. You can use the player controls to skip around. The folliwing description is for the 1st video.

"My first album, 1994, is available now on major streaming platforms: https://linktr.ee/smokey64
Bandcamp: https://smokey64.bandcamp.com/

Definitely had the RC-20 plugin help out a lot to give it that retro flavor, but still loved this vapory jam 🌊

Also have been playing around with video synthesis, so I thought a dreamy jam like this was the perfect time to show something off!"

#Jamuary2024 - Day 21 - Novation Circuit Tracks Deep House // "Silkworm"

video upload by Falling Islands

"Follow my socials and my music: https://linktr.ee/fallingislands

Taking things deep today with just the Novation Circuit Tracks (which is still probably my favourite groovebox to perform with)"

Chompi + M8 Jam

video upload by Labyrinth Of Spirits

"Not shown is me recording the #M8 song into the Looper engine on the #chompi
All sound is coming from the Chompi

#dirtywave #chompiclub #chompijamz #jam #jamuary2024 #tracker #sampler #song #music"

Rick Holmes Analog Output DIY Synth Modules

video uploads by Analog Output

"Synthesis hardware and software, with an emphasis on DIY projects."

https://www.richholmes.xyz/analogoutput/

Make Any Patch More Interesting - Add a Ring Mod ' Synthesizers.com Patch Tutorial

video upload by Synthesizer Reviews // Tips // Patch Tutorials

"Use promo code KUBIN10 for a 10% discount code [at synthesizers.com]. This is limited to one time use per customer and capped at $500.00. So if you spend 5k you get $500 off. If you spend 6k they get $500 off. There is no minimum purchase amount - get what you need - but it makes sense to make your one time purchase with code KUBIN10 count.

If you need add this module Synthesizers.com offers two choices in Ring Modulators

Q116 Ring Modulator

Q158 VCA2++ Pan, Fade, Mix, Ring, Amplifier

For me, Ring Modulation has always been the key to inspiring patches. While working on a new song for Venus Hum I was having a hard time coming up with a part that I was happy with. I’d been experimenting with velocity and what it can do do create variations within a Ring Mod Patch. So, I made a very standard ARP2600 Ring Mod patch, added velocity to the exponential CV Input and the resulting sound was all the inspiration I needed to play a part that I think is perfect for the song. If you don’t have a Ring Modulator in your system you are missing out on some of the most beautiful and inspiring tones a synthesizer can create.

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Roland SH-09 and Yamaha L-20D

video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"Layering sounds with a Roland SH-09 synthesizer and Yamaha L-20D electric harmonium / reed organ.

Instruments:
- Roland SH-09
- Yamaha L-20D

Microphones:
- Pair of AKG C451E

Effects:
- Dehli Musikk Fuzz Boost Limiter
- Fulltone Tube Tape Echo
- Chase Bliss Audio & Meris CXM 1978

Chapters:
00:00 Synth bass and harmonium pad
03:39 Synth lead and harmonium pad"

Gem DSK100 - Xynthesizr Random Sequencer LiveJam

video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Gem DSK 100 - middle '80 PCM Digital Stereo Keyboard Dynamic control by Xynthesizr random sequencer Ipad app delay Digitech TSR12 multieffects processor"

U.D.O. SUPER GEMINI & SUPER 6 live performance

video upload by synthlegends

"Live Performance of the U.D.O. Super Gemini in Split mode (first tune) and Dual mode (second tune) plus the Super 6. So I played live three sounds.

The first tune is a 90 ies style rave track with super saw arpeggio and fat octabass sound on Super Gemini plus reso sweep sound on the super 6.

The second tune is a layered piano acompaning with the super 6 arpeggio."

UDO SUPER GEMINI custom performances - no talking

video upload by synthlegends

"In this video I demonstrate my own programmed presets and also one or two factory presets. I played them mainly in DUAL MODE, so I used two presets and layered them. I recorded them via both output pairs for upper and lower sound directly in the audio interface without additional processing or FX. The SUPER GEMINI is a very flexible and great sounding hybrid synthesiser with a lot of insane performance and live tweaking possibilities. You can use up to 8 pedals, the touch strip and a poly aftertouch keyboard for multiple routings. Thanks for watching this video, hope till the ende, because it is quite long."

Jammin with the 5u Matriarch Digitakt and VCS3

video upload by Rudetee

Bass controlled by Arturia's Keystep sequencer
Arpeggio by Keystep 37
Chords from Matriarch
Melody played on the Ribbon Controller by Synthesizers.com
Drum from Digitakt
FX from VCS3

zeptocore pre-alpha

video upload by infinitedigits

zeptocore how its going

video upload by infinitedigits

"coming soon https://zeptocore.com"

a mid-fi rp2040-based music mangler. coming early 2024.

zeptocore is…
a mid-fi music mangler based on the raspberry pi pico (brother of the nyblcore and the pikocore).
mono or stereo playback of 16-bit (internal 32-bit) audio files @ 44.1 khz sampling rate
powered by two aaa batteries for up to 4 hours or by powered by usb-c
tempo-synced with a selectable bpm between 60 and 300.
loaded with 16 real-time effects like timestretching, delay, distortion, fuzz, tape stop, resonant filters, etc..
sync-compatible with any gear that has a clock input/output signal.
open-source, wonderfully hackable.