"This is your chance to own this hard to find (Actually I never saw one for sale in the last 20 years...) original vintage Roland System 100M Brochure from 1978.
This Brochure contains also full color picture’s and information from the iconic Roland System 700 and System 100 synthesizers.
This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Roland collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days."
"Phantasmal Force micro midi controller is available here:
https://distropolisgoods.com/
I haven’t posted in a little while … i’ve been working on the beta firmware for the Phantasmal Force for several months. Here is an improvisational demonstration of the new ARP button mode.
I’m triggering the OPL Studio with three different sequences sent from the Phantasmal Force. The OPL studio is multi timbral so it is capable of playing back different FM tones on each midi channel. It is an amazing device for those looking to explore 80s FM sounds within the context of a hypothetical OS developed to control all of the OPL chip parameters. Truly incredible.
The NTS-3 takes a bit of learning, but is slowly becoming a fave of mine for adding reverb, delays and interactive effects.  Such a great deal for what it costs.
I’m hoping to release a version 2.0 of the Phantasmal Force firmware within the next couple weeks … maybe even sooner. With that, I intend to release a kit version for sale as well."
"OPL Studio is the ultimate OPL2 / OPL3 synthesizer! It gives you almost limitless control over what you can do with the OPL3 synthesizer chip.
Features of OPL Studio
OPL Studio has a long list of features. To name a bunch of them:
Integrated patch editor to edit predefined instruments and create your own
Load and save instrument banks from popular formats such as *.BNK, *.SB, *.O3, ect.
Patch linking to layer up to 4 instrument patches for even more complex sounds
Polyphonic sequence editor to create up to 32 drum and 32 melody sequences Quad sequencer to live play up to four sequences
Composer module that lets you create complete songs from your sequences Midi channel mixer
"A live electronic music performance by Magnetic Heart.
I've added the Make Noise Strega to my lineup of devices and had to create a new jam with it right away. This is what came out of it on the first attempt.
Hardware used:
Squarp Hapax
Elektron Analog Four
Elektron Analog Rytm
Novation Summit
Make Noise Strega
Empress Echosystem
Empress Reverb
Walrus Audio Julianna Chorus
Suonobuono nABC+ Compressor
Behringer 1003B Mixer
Elektron Analog Heat+FX on the master signal
Recorded into Ableton with a bit of master processing done there."
"I got a real camera. You'll know the shots when you see them. Unfortunately I don't have a tripod yet so most of the footage is from my phone, which sucks in low light. Anyways... I've had this little movie "epilogue" like riff on the OB-6 for awhile now. Perfect for walking down the dark streets in a deluge of dystopian acid rain. It just needs a sweet sax lead over the top. I spent quite a few hours trying to get a saxxy sound out of the Pro-2. I figure it's the best synth I got for taking on that daunting task. I'm using both filters, all 5 envelopes, every type of drive, all character FX, linear FM, and just a bit of the onboard delay for some width and depth. It sounds pretty reedy in the lower registers but rounds out as you move up the keyboard. The OB sound is classic. Not much to say about that. Generous amounts of delay and reverb courtesy the Audiothingies Doctor A and then I'm running everything through a MIDIVerb II + QuadraVerb combo as a master reverb, which completes the future dystopian from an 80's low-budget movie perspective feels. "Sax in the Rain" was already taken. So you get a half-baked title to go with a half-baked 4K video and a half-baked thumbnail and a half-baked performance with a full-on run-on sentence. Someday I'll rework this into something proper and release it.
Update: I did a proper release of this song with new performances, synths, and additional sonic elements. Check it out on the Afterburner XXIV album over at https://hypergol.bandcamp.com"
"The Yamaha CS-15 has two complete synth voices, so here I'm using the Hz/Volts mode of the @ArturiaOfficial Keystep to control one voice, and the synth keyboard to control the other. This time I'm channeling my affection for 70s/80s horror movie soundtracks (again), particulary John Carpenter, although I've missed Halloween by a few days.
Using the two voices independently reduces the sonic possibilities of the synth, and they share a single audio output, but it can be quite fun to see what can be squeezed out of a single vintage synth of the 1970's.
As a single monophonic synth the CS-15 is very unique and surprisingly flexible, as it has two of almost everything (2x VCO, multi-mode VCF, ADSR, VCA), but only one LFO, and the otherwise independent voices (both of which have their own CV & Gate inputs) are both routed to the same audio outputs (high & low), which is a bit of a bummer.
Anyway, I don't suppose it was intended to replace two single oscillator monosynths, and this is from the late 70's, so it's a pretty killer design when viewed in context. I can imagine it being super-useful in a minimal, early synthpop band on a budget."
Wait for it. See if you can identify the songs. Fun stuff. :)
"All-playing demo of the brand new YAMAHA PSR SX920 Arranger Workstation Keyboard featuring the all new styles and sounds. This is the more affordable version of the mighty YAMAHA GENOS 2 (GENOS2).
The Greaten AP300 pro ( https://www.greaten-music.com/product... ) is an electronic woodwind instrument (#EWI) with a built-in #synthesizer. It has USB and Bluetooth #MIDI and audio interfaces. Here's a review and a lot of sounds played. TOC:
"An example of a simple but complete Eurorack system in 1 case - 2 voices, sequencing, mixing, FX and recording. A sequencer-driven, ultra-minimal performance.
This particular modular setup features almost a complete AJH Synth MiniMod voice (except the Glide + Noise module), plus the Ring SM (for sub-bases, mixing or ring mod), Chance Delay (for convenient manual randomness and gate delay/conversion), Tap Tempo VC-LFO (regular and random synced modulation), Sonic XV Diode Ladder Filter (in addition to the Minimoog-based Transistor Ladder Filter), and an extra VCA to facilitate a second voice.
With modular there are almost infinite possibilities to create a complete system within the restrictions of a single Eurorack case, and not necessarily with a huge amount of HP. Such a system would be great for gigging, or just reducing clutter, and there's only one mains plug!
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"dsTec Original Syn Analog 3 oscillator mono synth - very rare. 3 Oscillator, 24db LP Filter, 2 x ADSR, LFO, MIDI LFOs per voice for PWM, Noise, External in. Check out Chris Carter's review from 1999."
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"Yamaha VL1 in EXCELLENT working AND cosmetic conditions, with all originals docs, excellent Yamaha Breath Controller BC2, and sounds on disks, all will come in a specific Yamaha VL1 fly case (high quality for all around th word shipping) comes with its original working disk read Amazing expressive real control time synth and amazing synthesis (Virtual Acoustic) for great new and very usefull sound (definitly not only very capable acoustic instruments, but increadible abstrat , morphing sounds, FX ...can be reach, it's up to you and your creativity !) appart one sound bank led shut down, you won't be able to find minor scratches, or whatever. The price asked reflects the amazing conditions of the synth"
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"Roland MRS-2 ProMars Compuphonic. This one has pedigree, I bought it off Martyn Ware and you can see it in some early Human League videos! Great sounding mono synth. Has a nice Kenton MIDI retrofit, too. This synth has been used throughout its life and shows sign of general wear and tear (but nothing too bad). The worst bit is the flake of veneer off the right-hand end-cheek - but the rest is surprisingly good for an instrument that was well used. Packing at VEMIA 18GBP."
"It's got aftertouch! It's got 8 voice polyphony! It's got (probably) every type of synthesis you'll ever need (not want), but need. This optionally battery powered 37 key synth gives you record worthy presets and sounds straight out of the box making it a great first synth. For you seasoned synthesists, don't let it's beginner friendly nature turn you off. While it may let beginners dip their toes in the water, pros will feel right at home with the easy to use interface and endless sound palette possibilities. This synth comes with a deck saver and its orginial power supply."
- cleaning and flushing all pots
- cleaning all I/O jacks
- replacing all panel tact switches
- refurbishing all key contacts
- calibrating keyboard DAC and VCOs to factory specs"
"Tested and fully functional. This is a really fun sequencer to control other analog synths that have cv / gate input or interface with your other modular analog synthesizers."
"I’m pretty blown away how crystal clear and somehow 'different' the Iridium Core can sound, at least to my ears… As this is my first Waldorf Music device I still have a lot to explore 🔥🔥"
"welcome Digitone II ... out of nowhere a dream has come true that i never dared to dream of.
A performance on the Elektron Digitone II
Recorded in one take into Zoom M4.
Mastered in post.
As always ... the project file & music on Patreon.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !! / substan
"This is the first (lazy weekend) recording with the Roland JP-08. It is a 4-voice, virtual analog synthesizer that recreats the sound of the revered Jupiter 8.
I used for the recording the following FX pedals:
Line 6 DL4 MkII, GFI System Specular Reverb 2.
The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. On some tracks Compressor and EQ where added in Cubase. The final song was then mastered using iZotope Ozone."
"Recorded one of my custom patches for the Overcycler by @gliglisfx in a single take using @bitwig Studio. I've mixed in some @Sinevibes Luminance v2 towards the end.
For more information about GliGli's new synth, you can visit: https://gliglisynth.blogspot.com/"
"Strane forme
A little excerpt from a long session done this morning with the 259t. I absolutely love the amount of little variations you can get from this iconic module. The fact that it has ART on board makes it easier for me to manage some little things that are part of my language. I love it, period."
"New piece composed around an improvisation recorded with the Folktek Aether and Meng Qi Wing Pinger synths👌🏽
Folktek Aether's audio signals going through Meng Qi's Wing Pinger, and Aether's touch CV outputs controlling Q and Cut Off on the Wing Pinger, both instruments feature banana jacks.
"Follow-up to my demo/tutorial video on setting up a paraphonic patch on the DSI Pro-2, supplementing each of its four digital oscillators with Eurorack VCOs.
I had to do something fun with it besides a basic demo, and the 2 oscillators per note/voice gave the "Filter 1" patch from the previous video some serious 80's analog poly vibes. I shortened the decay and release envelope times to make it punchier. This jam is the natural result of dialing in that sound. I bleed the 80's, haha.
Instruments:
Dave Smith Instruments Pro-2 (main synth)
Oberheim OB-X8 (octave down bass)
Roland JX-3P (sprinkles of majesty)
G-Force Software Oberheim DMX (drums)
Alesis Midiverb II (Gated reverb on snare, bloom reverb on toms)
Modules: Roland System-500 512 VCOs, 530 VCAs, 540 Envelopes, Wavefonix Dual CEM 3340, Doeper dual envelopes, Arcus Audio dual VCA, Pittsburgh Modular Giraffe, Doepfer VCA, Happy Nerding FX Aid Pro (for additional majestic reverb for the majesty)
"dsTec Original Syn Analog 3 oscillator mono synth - very rare. 3 Oscillator, 24db LP Filter, 2 x ADSR, LFO, MIDI LFOs per voice for PWM, Noise, External in. Check out Chris Carter's review from 1999."
"Yamaha VL1 in EXCELLENT working AND cosmetic conditions, with all originals docs, excellent Yamaha Breath Controller BC2, and sounds on disks, all will come in a specific Yamaha VL1 fly case (high quality for all around th word shipping) comes with its original working disk read Amazing expressive real control time synth and amazing synthesis (Virtual Acoustic) for great new and very usefull sound (definitly not only very capable acoustic instruments, but increadible abstrat , morphing sounds, FX ...can be reach, it's up to you and your creativity !) appart one sound bank led shut down, you won't be able to find minor scratches, or whatever. The price asked reflects the amazing conditions of the synth"
