A visit to the Marche Synth Museum

video upload by Guido Scognamiglio

"A visit to the Marche Synth Museum
Museo Del Synth Marchigiano (e Italiano)
July 2023
https://www.museodelsynth.org/"

Some of the synths featured on their site:

Eko Computerrythm
Elka Synthex
CRB Oberon
Crumar Spirit
Farfisa Compact Duo
Welson Symphony
Crumar Compac Synth
CRB Uranus 2
Elka Rhapsody
Farfisa Syntorchestra
Milton Gemichord
Logan String Melody

I also spotted a Welson Syntex recently featured in Hainbach's Blast of Sirens promo video. Solton RSC Polyvox at 1:59.

Vintage Italian synths.

You can find additional posts mentioning Marche Synth Museum here.

The Forgotten Synthesizers Of Marche Region

video upload by HAINBACH

Update: you can find additional posts featuring The Museo Del Synth Marchigiano here.

"The Marche Region in Italy was home to a thriving industry of music instrument production from the 1950s to the mid-90s. Tens of thousands of people made organs, accordions and small runs of synthesizers that were like nothing else in the world. Much production closed in the 90s, leaving only a few companies around, and many people lost their jobs. The history of Marche synths was not talked about, too bitter were the memories. The Museo Del Synth Marchigiano aims to change that - a motley crew of synth lovers work together to get the story about this special time in music instrument history out.

I was invited to play a show at Acusmatic Festival in Ancona and visit the collection before. I was overwhelmed by the amazing sounds these machines made, so I captured them on tape and for use in my performance. I also just had to film every synth I could get my hand for you to enjoy. You will find instruments by Siel, Elka, Elgan, Farfisa, Crumar, CRB and more here.

https://www.museodelsynth.org"

Timeline:

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Italian Vintage Synth Milton Gemichord 961

Published on Feb 19, 2019 Riccardo Pietroni

"Some sounds from this ultrarare italian strings, brass and piano synthesizer."

Follow-up to this post.

Italian Vintage Synth - Analog Strings

Published on Jan 19, 2018 Riccardo Pietroni

This is the first post to feature the CRB Voco Strings, Uranus 2 below, and the Milton Gemichord 961

"Five Italian Vintage Synth Strings recorded live with Flat Eq, reverberation and very little Phaser.

Crb Voco Strings
Logan Piano Strings Sintesizer
Milton Gemichord 961
Welson Symphony Stereo
Farfisa Polychrome"

Italian Vintage Synth Crb Uranus 2

Published on May 11, 2018 Riccardo Pietroni

"A test of the polyphonic synth Crb Uranus 2 after the long restoration carried out by Marco Molendi."

Cynthia Brand Milton Sequencer Module

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via this auction

"Not Only One of the Most Desirable 16x4 Sequencers ever made, But Also Voltage-Controlled to

Take Full Advantage of all of the Modulation Sources of Your Modular Synthesizer!

Modcan A Series Module Format with Banana Jacks

Excellent Condition and Has Legato patching Function Upgrade

Includes Custom Pulse Buffer Add-On Board for Healthy Pulse Outputs at Every Stage

FOUR Rows of Sixteen Knobs Each. Each Row has it's Own Output, Eachj Stage Has it's Own Output

in Synchronous (normal) Mode, It Repeats Like a Typical Sequencer Using a Square Wave or Clock Input...

In Asynchronous (unique) Mode, The Control Voltage Input Steers which Stages and in Which Order Are Addressed.

This Means You Can Play it Like a Harp Using a Separate Joystick Module for example,

or Run in Pendulum Mode Back and Forth, Or Use The Output of Another Sequencer to Steer This One for Endless Possibilities!

Unit is Six Modules Wide and Fills a SixPac Perfectly, Ships Immediately

Grab This Excellent Unit While You Can, as Only (24) of These Were Ever Made!"

Serge Style Milton 16x4 analog modular sequencer

via this auction
"This is a Serge/Milton 16x4 analog sequencer, in a 19" rack unit with Serge-standard banana jacks. It is in amazing condition and is one of only 45 units manufactured. Fully working and has been in use in my studio by myself and other musicians for the past three years. It was purchased new.

If you're not familiar with what an analog sequencer for a modular synthesizer does, I would ask that you not bid on this item. It's a fantastically powerful sequencer, the best I've ever used (only selling due to studio changes) but that means nothing to you if you don't have other gear to use it with. It will not make its own sound, it just outputs dozens of control signals so that you can control the rest of your modular synth. That being said...

You can clock this with standard triggers for clock advance/reset like any other sequencer, or you can send it a CV input (ramp for normal operation, sawtooth for reverse, triangle for pendulum, S&H for random steps) to control it via an external oscillator.

It outputs a gate signal for each step (1-16) above the knob banks, and below the knob banks there are switches for the two programmable pulse banks (A/B.) Each step can send a pulse to either A, B, or neither.

Each row has the customary CV and Gate outputs to control the oscillators, filters, envelopes, waveshapers, or even other analog sequencers. You have a modular synth if you're looking at this (I hope) so you know that you can send any of the 26 outputs of this sequencer to nearly anything in your modular system.

There is also a "kybd" control built in to allow you to step through the sequence via a Serge TKB. If you have a TKB, you know how this works."

The Sonic Workshop - Modular Synthesizers & DIY Component Kits

The Sonic Workshop

"We custom build modular synthesizers and offer DIY component kits. We are always open to all possible requests. If you are looking to have something build, would like a component kit, or have any questions please contact us via e-mail."

Pictured below: Milton 16x4 Voltage Controlled Sequencer

Milton 16 X 4 VC Sequencer Analog Synth Module

via this auction

"Built in a MOTM sized 8U wide Schaffer panel. This is the version 1.4 board set that has the integrated Asynchronous Clock PIC. Unique PCB mount allows for installation in shallow cabinets. Requires a MOTM style +15v/-15v power supply.

The Milton is the most versatile analog sequencer ever. It's also quite rare. The designer's website claim 45 units in circulation. I built two, so I guess that makes 47. Have you ever seen one that looks as good behind the panel?

Here's the manual: link

and here's lots more information: link"

Wiard with Milton

Just saw this one over on sequencer.de.

Thought it was a pretty incredible image.

The shot is from Peter Grenader's (Plan b) Buzzclick Music. The Milton is a powerful sequencer. You can read more about it here and via the Milton label below.

Milton Analog Sequencer 6x16 Vintage Style CV/Pulse Kit

via this auction

"Peter Grenader’s Milton Sequencer
aka Cyndustries Milton Sequencer
aka Plan B Model 21 Sequencer

Up for auction is a partially assembled Milton Sequencer. I was Order #5 for this straight from Peter. I was really looking forward to this sequencer to control some modular gear and I almost fully populated the Engine and one Bank board--but then I ran out of time and the project sat for several years. It’s not going to sit anymore—it’s going to get built very soon by your hands!!!

If you haven’t seen the Milton, it is a dream analog sequencer that has highly configurable functionality depending on parts you populate on the boards--it is a great design! This auction includes all parts for the maximum configuration allowed by the Engine board. You may choose to do this maximum configuration or you can build it any way you like. You even get to design its user interface and control panel to be the centerpiece of your analog rack in whatever format you desire. Hopefully you'll make this an art piece! Fun stuff!

For a while Cynthia Webster for Cyndustries Modular Synthesizers company was making these but her module is no longer available. Currently similar (but inferior) pre-configured sequencers are available from Peter's Plan B company in the Module 21 series. Winning this auction you will get your Cynthia/Plan B sequencer you’ve been wanting; and you can configure the functionally well beyond anything offered commercially! This is your chance to get a nearly full parts kit for all 6 bank boards and you can get started right away!

Included in this auction

>>>> 1 Milton Engine Board…this is mostly populated. Has “Cynthia CYN10” and “PCB by Ken Stone “screened on it.
>>>> 6 Milton Bank Boards…one board is mostly populated, the remaining 5 are not populated. (note that in the picture, one pack of 3 boards is opened and each is displayed while the other pack of 3 is still sealed--under the Main Engine PCB).

>>>> 1 Milton 2-sided Original Schematic and electronic documentation. I will provide this hard-copy 11x17 inch 2-sided schematic along with all other electronic documentation I have available on a CDr. Also I have a printed copy of the manual dated June 2003.

>>>> Various Parts to finish the project. Parts include resistors, capacitors, diodes, ICs, transistors, LEDs, switches, pots, knobs (and faceplate mounting washers and nuts; knobs have a "soft" feel--same as Blacet uses; I have blue and gray knobs included!), professionally made ribbon cables connectors (that are used to connect the boards) and various other required parts. There are a few parts that ARE NOT INCLUDED—the stage gate output jacks (because I hadn’t decided banana or 1/8" mini-jack) and power supply (you have to provide 12-15V DC power).

Sequencer Configuration Choices

I was going for the fully-loaded setup. Of course, you can choose your own configuration and if less than mine you will have some spare parts.
My configuration was going to be:

6x 16 step CV banks
6x 16 step Programmable Pulse Bus
6x 16 step Stage Pulse Outs (output jacks not included)
1x 16 LEDs

Now that is one heck of an amazing analog sequencer! I was going to use the pulse outs to trigger drum sounds but you can use them for whatever you wish." via bug.out

John Duval's Custom Silverface "blond" Milton Sequencer

This is the very last Milton out of Cynthia's (Cyndustries) shop.

03IM000508

flickr by sduck409. Title link takes you to more shots of the Modular. More MOTM, Blace, PAiA and Milton after the hop.

Reminded me of Moogy.

"This little cat was a real spark plug when we got him back in January of 2006. He would jump up and into anything."