Pro-built Formant Pro (MIDI-CV)

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"This is a professionally built Formant Pro latest version. It has a Midi CV keyboard that plays really well. It is in superb visual condition. There may be the odd crackle or contact problem in a knob or jack but it is in principle fully working. the reverb need to be attached to a reverb tank. its a massive system with a sound to match. I had a few homemade models as well. this is miles apart in terms of quality."

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1977 Elektor Formant synthesizer Review Sound

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Sequenced Formants

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"Did you know someone is still making Formant synthesiser modules? Nor did I!

I just got the sequencer and its great - I've always wanted one for my system, but didn't want to put something 'inauthentic' in the cab. Well I finally found someone who is making the real thing - Jos Van Ras http://www.josvanras.com/ [P.S. See the JVS label for more].

Its quite an interesting module - for a start it is circular - and I don't have any other circular sequencers. Secondly it has 10 steps which is always a good thing, as long as you can set it to less if you want - and this one has switches to set it to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. I wish it could do 7 and 9 as well - maybe I can mod it for that at some point. And you can skip steps, slew, and change the gate outputs in various ways. Pretty cool! I might get a second one so I can do polyrhythmic stuff one day

Here is a little sketch I made with it..."

Memetune studiopan

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"A Lot of modular synths for you to look at (music from the Roland corner)"

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Het Concreet Scanner 2023

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"In November 2023, I joined the team at Het Concreet in Tilburg, The Netherlands for a week long residency.

Het Concreet is a Dutch sound collective dedicated to finding new sounds by experimenting with analog electronic devices, magnetic tape and acoustics. Their analogue ambitions are rooted in their studio space, where they seek to find new meanings of sound by working with techniques that have become largely obsolete in today’s world. Their main instrument is magnetic tape, so I collaborated with my own analogue gear.

Radio Concrète was a a 12-hour broadcasting marathon that explored radio as a compositional tool and included contributions from Margherita Brillada, Veerle Pennock, Clara Byom, Bas van Druten, Nele Möller, Marieke van de Ven, Sharon Stewart, and was hosted by Steph Byrne.

During my stay, I fell in love with the Elektor Formant, a vintage Dutch synth handmade by Jos van Ras. In addition I used my SOMA Ether, Lore Mill Keyed Mosstone and Make Noise Strega synth. At the end of the broadcast, I made an intimate performance for a live and dedicated audience in collaboration with Het Concreet. This is an excerpt from that show."

Elektor Formant POLY (4 Voices) Semi Modular

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"This new Elektor Formant POLY (4 Voices) built by me with the same specifications as from the 70s-80s. This Synthesizer is also to use as Mono. You have four Mono circuits to patch.The modules are designed in a flat design so no wiring to the Pots, Switches and Jacks !! See for more info on http://www.josvanras.com/"

Legato Sounds From The Old Formant Analog Synthesizer

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"Dry from the mixer, just 1 mono tape delay, the stereo wideness is from the 2 sides of the synth.
Download a .wav or .mp3 of this recording over here, amongst many many more songs, audio and videos! :- https://www.patreon.com/posts/legato-..."

RESTORING THE 70's DIY MAGAZINE SYNTH THAT BROKE THE RULES - ELEKTOR FORMANT

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"The #diy #synthesizer the Elektor Formant, What a project this turned out to be!
See the mentionned videos and download the mentionned songs and audio! here :-
https://www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomp..."

ELEKTOR FORMANT BOOK :-
http://dl.lojinx.com/analoghell/Elekt... First Formant Video : A 70's Synth You Made At Home With Monthly Magazines

WHATS IN THE BOX? - Synthesizer Sundays

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"Synthesizer Sundays with @LOOKMUMNOCOMPUTER

we shot a couple of quick chats when we set up this room, future sundays will have more synth sounds!!!! i promise museum upen on December 22nd 5pm-8pm the organ will be playing crimbo tunes. ALSO OPEN 1-4 DECEMBER 29th And 30th."

Formant Synthesizer & Blackhole (Eventide), Patch&Sound#13

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"Knobbing & searching"

ELEKTOR FORMANT MODULAR SYNTHESIZER (1977)

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Elektor Formant Synthesizer 1979 (Techno Session by Dan Piu)

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JvR Elektor Formant Modular Systems

JvR Formant 909 Drum Synthesizer video upload by Jos van Ras

JvR Elektor Formant SEMI Modular Synthesizer. (NEW)


JvR Elektor Formant SEMI Modular Synthesizer with VCF 12dB and ARP4072. (NEW)

"This new Elektor Formant built by me with the same specifications as from the 70s-80s.
The modules are designed in a flat design so no wiring to the Pots, Switches and Jacks !!
See for more info on http://www.josvanras.com/"

Also see the JVR SYNTHESIZER SYSTEM demo by Jason Basson. Curious if it's the same Jos van Ras.

A microtonal teatime jam (27-tone equal temperament)

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"Glad to finally feature some out-of-tune theremin lines on purpose. Yes, it's MiCRotoNaL"

Elektor Formant modular, theremin, & Novation Launchpad.

Rare Titan Synthesizer by Tim Orr of Powertran, Transcendent 2000, & Maplin ETI 4600

A Funky Uses For A Tape Machine and a massive Tape - MAGICALL E2 video upload by @THISMUSEUMISNOTOBSOLETE

Formant & Digisound get a mention as well. See this post for another video of the Titan and an article.

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Elektor Formant 12

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Deep House "Sirius" with Eurorack Modular Synth

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My Equipment:
Eurorack modular Synthesizer (doepfer)
Modular DIY Synthesizer (Formant Pro)
Moog Mother-32
Arturia BeatStep Pro

ELEKTOR Formant synthesizer with some nice mods

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"1970’s Netherlands DIY ( the Magazine “Elektor” provided the schematics and parts )

With added CV and GATE input on female stereo jack, and PORTAMENTO added to the modules ( really nice big vintage knob for timing adjustment )

It originally came with a keyboard ( see last two pics ) which connected to the unit, I still have it ( not working but easy fix ) and I can send it with the unit for free, it’s a 5 octave board though so shipping will be substantially higher.Since I added CV/gate input and portamento I never looked back,so I didn’t fix it.

Two extra non original modules: phaser and pano ( panning module ) are installed, the phaser works but I never really “got it” as it doesn’t really seems to “phase”.

Included are also a bunch of patch cables, the original Dutch manual, and a diagnostics cable which connects to the modules and modules chassis, so you can work on the module outside of ther housing.

Everything is working, with maybe a minimal scratchy pot or switch or two, but for around 50 years old it’s in absolutely great shape! Nothing dramatic

The wood-laminate has a few 'missing pieces'"

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SUNDAY SYNTH JAMMING LOOK MUM NO LIVESTREAM

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"Join me for an hour and a half recording parts for the next LIVE MODULAR MEGAMIX
Download the last megamix (part 8) here :-
https://www.patreon.com/posts/live-mo... also all of the other megamixes and much more are available there too
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See some of this at THIS MUSEUM IS (NOT) OBSOLETE next open feb 26th :-
https://this-museum-is-not-obsolete.com/
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A 70's Synth You Made At Home With Monthly Magazines

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"Time To Look At The Elektor Formant
Download the wav of the jam and samples to use and much much more :- https://www.patreon.com/lookmumnocomp...
it also makes @THIS MUSEUM IS (NOT) OBSOLETE get bigger and better." ELEKTOR FORMANT BOOK :-
http://dl.lojinx.com/analoghell/Elekt...
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a great magazine archive website :-
https://worldradiohistory.com/Practic...