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Friday, February 02, 2024

NAMM 2024: Musonics Vanilla 5U Synth - Sounds Only


video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, we hooked up with Suit and Tie Guy, who introduced us to the Vanilla Synthesizer, a departure from the Eurorack modular format toward a more East Coast leaning complete instrument. Suit And Tie Guy describing it as a walnut-cabinet beauty packed with 70s goodness in American format, says the Vanilla Synthesizer promises a unique blend of vintage aesthetics and cutting-edge functionality.

Jim Heywood from @EarmonkeyMusic spent some time with it to get us a sounds only video.

Vanilla Synthesizer Available to order. Price 2,500 USD

https://www.musonics.com/"

Saturday, January 27, 2024

NAMM 2024 - MuSonics - Vanilla


video upload by sonicstate

"At NAMM 2024, we hooked up with Suit and Tie Guy, who introduced us to the Vanilla Synthesizer, a departure from the Eurorack modular format toward a more East Coast leaning complete instrument. Suit And Tie Guy describing it as a walnut-cabinet beauty packed with 70s goodness in American format, says the Vanilla Synthesizer promises a unique blend of vintage aesthetics and cutting-edge functionality. Boasting solid gold artwork, it features two LFOs, two VCOs, one filter, two envelope generators, two VCAs, and a mixer. Suit and Tie Guy showcased the control distributor, a device that minimizes patching by efficiently distributing CV and gate inputs to various components of the synthesizer with cable-free operation, though patching is available in the style of iconic synths like the ARP 2600. While not a limited edition, it has limited availability due to its meticulous construction process, and that each one is built to order.

Vanilla Synthesizer Available to order. Price 2,500 USD

https://www.musonics.com/"

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

MuSonics' The Vanilla Synthesizer Now Shipping



via MuSonics

"MuSonics is pleased to announce The Vanilla Synthesizer is now shipping and available to order.

The Vanilla Syntheisizer is a small-batch analogue synthesizer in American format which is chock-full of highly optimized 1970s circuitry and tone in a beautiful walnut cabinet. It now features a default patch routing which allows it to make music out of the box with no additional cables between modules.

Those interested in The Vanilla Synthesizer should visit musonics.com to read its origin story, view photos and videos of the instrument, and see ordering details.

If you are at the 2024 winter NAMM convention please visit us at booth 12100 to experience it in person!"

Friday, December 22, 2023

What is The Vanilla Synthesizer? It's Ready, That's What



via the STG Soundlabs/muSonics Electronic Newsletter:

Is it The Vanilla Synthesizer or the muSonics TVS?

I started working on this project a year and a half ago.

Originally my thought process was to make a new American format synthesiser that could be sold as modules, kits, and bare boards. I was concerned about the future of the format, and I felt a new line of basic modules and infrastructure at a variety of price points was important. I still do.

STG Soundlabs was a failure because I made things that ultimately the eurorack market simply did not want. Yes, I sold some, and will continue to maintain the line as best as I can, but it's very hard to find photos of eurorack installations with STG Soundlabs modules in them, but rare to find a nice big man-sized synthesiser without my modules in it.

Another thing I wanted to do was teach myself how to do my own engineering. It didn't start that way, but it became that way. I'd been a hardware product developer since 2005 but never actually laid out a circuit board. That is no longer true, and I've done things beyond this project that I haven't even talked about.

Thursday, September 21, 2023

MuSONICS VANILLA Vintage-Inspired Modular Synthesizer Demo 馃寣 #KNOBCON 2023 馃寙


video upload by Vulture Culture

"Matt was kind enough to show me Vanilla, the brand-new Modular Synthesizer which pays tribute to some of the greatest vintage synthesizers of all time. Of all of the synths I heard at Knobcon this one was the juiciest with the smoothest resonance."

Thursday, August 31, 2023

New muSonics VANILLA 5U Modular Synthesizer Based on the Oberheim SEM w/ KORG MS20 LFO


Overview video upload by manmade madman

"This is an introduction to the Vanilla modular synthesizer by muSonics.
The Vanilla synthesizer is a wholly contained modular synthesizer in 5u/Moog Unit and is inspired by the original Oberheim SEM and Two Voice models. As shown, it has normalled CV/Gate, two oscillators, a multimode SEM filter, two Attack/Decay/Sustain envelopes each with built in VCA's, and an output mixer. There are many points of overdrive and distortion in the signal path, which I think is a great thing.

You can think of this as a modular 'best of' modular Oberheim SEM!

Come see it LIVE and in person at #KnobCon2023

#musonics #modularsynth #oberheim #analogsynth"

Friday, March 17, 2023

New STG Soundlabs modules for St Patrick's Day!



via STG Soundlabs

The first is the new thing: the MooSonics Vanilla Envelope. It is a 1MU envelope generator and VCA based on a certain 1970s cream-coloured synthesiser. I have also settled on the knobs I'm going to use for this product line, kind of an MXR style. I think this looks better for these modules than the aluminum inlay knobs I use for the aluminum panel modules.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

MUSONICS ACQUIRES STG SOUNDLABS, SHIPS 902 VCA REVISION



muSonics is back.

First a little background from Wikipedia:

"1971–1977: Moog Musonics, Moog Music, Inc.

In November 1971, rival company muSonics bought R. A. Moog, Inc. and relocated the company to Williamsville, New York. An old factory at the north end of Academy Street was purchased. The company was renamed Moog Musonics, then Moog Music, Inc.[3]

In 1972, former televangelist and successful salesman David VanKouvering joined the company as VP of Marketing, creating a network of retail stores throughout the United States and then the entire world.[5] Despite the increased commercial success the company saw with the introduction of the Minimoog than with previous products, competition with contemporary manufacturers such as ARP Instruments, Oberheim Electronics, and Electronic Music Studios drove the company steadily deeper into debt.[6][7] Moog Music, Inc. was ultimately sold to Norlin Industries in 1973. At this point, rival companies such as the aforementioned ARP Instruments were producing both monophonic and polyphonic synthesizers that rapidly outpaced the Moog in popularity. By 1975, ARP owned 40% of the synthesizer market share, effectively boxing out Moog Music, Inc.[8]

In 1976, Norlin moved the company to a facility on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga. In 1977, once his contract with Norlin expired, Robert Moog officially left the company to pursue his own ventures, founding the firm Big Briar.[9]"

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And the press release for the new muSonics:

For Immediate Release

January 23, 2023

Chillicothe, Illinois - muSonics has acquired very failed Eurorack manufacturer STG Soundlabs in a private equity trade valued at 6 million Dogecoin. Based in the greater Buffalo area, muSonics is America's oldest synthesizer company whose first instrument, the Sonic V educational synthesizer, is highly-regarded as one of the most reliable analogue instruments of the 1970s.

Suit & Tie Guy, former STG Soundlabs president and newly appointed CEO of the merged company, STG muSonics, was quoted as saying “I’m excited to be an important part of a history-rich American brand such as muSonics, which exists in a unique category alongside names like Abercrombie & Fitch, Montgomery Ward, and Radio Shack."

The first STG muSonics product, the Voltage Controlled Amplifier in the American modular synthesizer format, is currently available at Noisebug of Pomona, California. It is the final revision of the Voltage Controlled Amplifier made by muSonics in the early 1970s as part of their very famous and well-regarded modular synthesizers. Updates and improvements include 15 volt power support, selectable AC coupling, and a new shallow profile of less than 2 inches behind the front panel.

Pending the completion of the acquisition, muSonics will be moving from their current office, a vintage dumpster located behind the Wegman’s grocery store in Williamsville, New York, to downtown Chillicothe, Illinois, making it possibly the only company moving to the state this year.



Thursday, May 13, 2021

Is This the First Portable Synthesizer? | Astonishing History of Synthesizers Ep. 4


video by Reverb

"How is this early design still so unknown compared to the Minimoog? And how on Earth did it later become a Moog product? Read more on Reverb.

Featuring music by Daniel Birch.

More tales from The Astonishing History of Synthesizers"

Note the EMS VCS 3 beat the Minimoog by one year. It was released in 1969. See The First synth to post for more. Be sure to check out the comments at the botto of the post there as well.

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Vintage 1970s Musiconics Bassmate Analog Bass Synthesizer/Pedals- Version 1 SN B-1443

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via this auction

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Minimoog D Early Model SN 1246

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via this auction

This one was listed for sale back in 2013 as well. Note the same hand written serial number on the back. See that post for some additional details. According to the new listing:

"This is an original condition minimoog D of the musonics era. This one is a rarity as its not branded musonics even thought the manufacture dates and serial numbers correspond to that time period. The best explanation I've gotten is that during the time of the merger between moog music and musonics some were labeled moog music.

serial number is 1246 (#246 built) was built between the last week of december 1971 and first week of jan 1972, on a snowy christmas, 45 years ago!
This is a native New Yorker, built in Williamsville and lived most of its life there.

It is in rare unrestored condition and completely original even the 2 wire power cord. Has its original, correct RA moog boards as you can see in the photos.

There was a pot installed at the top left when I purchased it (controlling external cv for the keyboard possibly) and there is a drill hole present.

I've owned 3 minis over the years of all the various rev's and this one is by far the best sounding; These early moogs have a very special sound thats hard to describe, very electric and focused, 3d and punchy as can be, maybe a bit closer to its moog modular roots."

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Moog Musonics Sonic V


This one in via Soviet Space Child spotted on Switched On.

Note the panel graphic coloring is different compared to others.

"This Sonic V is fully functional and in decent condition, with a few scratches, and a couple missing slider, switch, and knob caps. The Sonic V was never put into full production; as such, it is designed internally like a prototype with some limits to it's integrity, and is available for Local Pickup only.

The Sonic V is a rare predecessor model to the Sonic Six, designed during Musonics' ownership of Moog. In regards to the synth architecture, the Sonic V remains very similar to the Sonic VI, but has a diode filter rather than the Moog ladder filter. It has two audio VCOs with a 3 octave range, selectable waveforms, and manual pulse width contrl over the Square wave. The LFO is really made up of 2 LFOs mixed together with selectable waveforms and individual rate control for each, as well as a Master rate control for both, crossfading mixer, and a unique Transient feature for each that has a ramp down effect on the rate. The modulation section can also be used to trigger the Envelope. Other features include Ring Modulation, White Noise source, AD & ADS envelope generator, and built in speaker. The Sonic V is a very unique design from Moog's history and really excels at effect sounds."

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Bugbrand Modular & Minimoog Musonics - December 3, 2014


Published on Oct 26, 2016 batchas

"PLAY LOUD!

I found a video in my backups. One I made while testing my old Minimoog with my Bugbrand a couple of years back (I was servicing, refurbishing it).

I imagine this if it was good mixed and recorded as a track :)"

Monday, May 02, 2016

Rare EMS Musonic Hi-Fli Synthi SN 9241

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via this auction

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Original EMS Synthi Hi Fli Analog Guitar Synth / Effects Ultra Rare

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via this auction

Pic of the inside below.

"Truly an amazing piece of gear, that is actually more like a real instrument, with all of it's subtleties. There are literally endless possibilities for what can be done with it. There are 2 pedals, 2 sides, each parameter with it's own slider and a separate switch to reverse or disengage the pedal affect. Take a look at the rotary switch. Each click of this switch opens a different world of sound sculpting..."

Note it was manufactured by EMS in England for Musonics in the US. You can see it noted under the Bypass Mix towards the bottom center of the front panel.

Monday, September 08, 2014

MOOG MUSONICS MINIMOOG

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via this auction

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

1971 Original Vintage Moog MuSonics Minimoog MODEL D SN 1204

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via this auction

"This is a 1971 Original Minimoog Model D. The serial number is 1204, which means it was the 204th Minimoog Model D ever made since the serial numbers started at 1000. The unit has been fully serviced, repaired and tested by Wes Taggart at Analogics. The technician who performed the service on the unit can be reached with the info below.

Services performed:

- Oscillator Rebuild
- Edgecard Update
- Left Hand Controller and Keyboard Update
- Octave Update
- Tuning Update
- Clean Pots
- Rebuild Power Supply
- Recap Instrument
- Calibrate and Clean"

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

1971 MOOG MUSONICS MINIMOOG & SONIC V Synthesizer Keith Emerson Print Ad


via this auction

Monday, March 11, 2013

MOOG MINIMOOG MUSONICS

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via this auction

"The most famous monophonic analog synthesizers. The rarest and best version of the Minimoog. The model "Musonics" riding the same oscillators that were used in the legendary Moog system 55. According to experts has a best sound than other versions of the "Model D".
Only a few hundred fabricated units of this version there are currently only a few localized in the world. The numbers range from 1100 to about 1300. Interestingly in our store demo room we also have another three units located in Europe, the number 1228. Among the other six units located Keith Emerson owns the No. 1203. Another is in a museum. We are thus confronted with one of the best synths of collection.

The main differences with the rest of Minimoog Model D are:
- More robust wooden box. We believe it is maple. It is much heavier than in other versions.
- Serial number handwritten. This unit is the number 1194 (the Mail link appearing in "The Lords of the Mini" is the former owner of "please please do not use it because the longer does). The link is this.

Serial-number handwritten-Logo and inscription RAMoog Musonics instead of Moog Music.-Metal panel (as in modular Moogs).Front panel Minimoog different from normal.-No power adapter leads (125/220V).Wheels modulation-transparent-Rear panel different."

Friday, May 18, 2012

Una selecci贸n de sintes anal贸gicos


YouTube Published on May 17, 2012 by Hispasonic

"Juan Carlos, de musicon.es, nos muestra algunos detalles de su exposici贸n de sintetizadores anal贸gicos durante la concentraci贸n que tuvo lugar en Barcelona el pasado 28 de abril."

Googlish: "Juan Carlos, musicon.es, shows some details of his exposition of analog synthesizers during the rally that took place in Barcelona on April 28."

Arp Axxe, Jen Synthtone, Kawai SX-240, Roland JD-800, Musonics Minimoog (see the Musonics label below), Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, Moog Memorymoog, Doepfer MAQ 16/3, Roland RE-501, Synthesizers.com Modular, EML Poly-Box, Moog Minitaur, Little Phatty, Slim Phatty, Moogerfoogers, and Voyager XL.
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