OSCar vs PEAK

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Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar w/ Original Manuals & Keyboard Report

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"Rare synth alert! 80s Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar Analog Monophonic Synthesizer with MIDI In/Out/Thru and a new battery. Recently serviced.

The Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar with factory MIDI is a rare British monophonic/duophonic synthesizer, produced in the early to mid-1980s, celebrated for its hybrid digital-oscillator/analog-filter design and aggressive, cutting tone."

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Oxford Synthesizer Company, OSCar - Handmade miniature 1/6 scale.

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MOscar fully restored (except knobs)

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"First test of the restored MOscar synth. It came to me quite dead with a loose MIDI board and a dead -5v rail, along with quite a few weird pots and strange wiring. Anyways I think it's back to normal now with a Tauntek MIDI upgrade as well."

Fixing up a 1985 Oscar clone

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"This is the repairs to my 1985/86 hand made Osc Oscar clone, the famous Moog Oscar from Sound on Sound June 2004. I finally received it back after around 38 years apart. It's had some refurbs and mods and travelled extensively. Europe and the states and eventually wound up in Berlin. I received it dead with no boot. MIDI board was loose, but it couldn't be that simple. No sound from the synth and after getting it to the panel mode and tweaking a few knobs I eventually got it to make a weak sawtooth sound. Lower half of the keybed was dead so I replaced the 5x 4051 chips that read the keyboard and the 7 that read the front panel. Then I removed the aux input mod and upgraded to the Tauntek midi board. A little scratchy in places but nothing that can't be fixed."

Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar 37-Key Analog Monophonic Programmable Music Synthesizer

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"A rare synthesizer an iconic powerhouse for true connoisseurs from the Oxford Synthesizer Company.

This is not your average monophonic synth, and if you know your stuff, you already know exactly what this is.

🔔 This is your chance to own a piece of history and a truly unique instrument in the world of synthesizers.

Artists like Underworld, Orbital, Simon Posford, and Shpongle have used and still use this absolutely stunning machine.

If you’re looking for a versatile and inspiring sound design tool, this is the one for you.

The OSCar is renowned for its unique and powerful sound, and features:

✳️ 2 DCOs + Additive Synthesis options
✳️ 1 LFO (triangle/sawtooth/square/sample & hold)
✳️ 1 Resonant Analog Multimode Filter
✳️ 2 ADSRs
✳️ Arpeggiator and Step Sequencer
✳️ 24 Patch Memory
✳️ MIDI Compatibility
✅ The synth is in mint condition works perfectly"

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SUPERBOOTH 25: PWM Mantis

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"Paul of PWM talks us through their acquisition of the OSCar brand, an upcoming update for the Mantis, and a sneak preview of their new digital synth."

PWM Malevolant & Mantis @superbooth25 AMAZONA.de

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OSCar - Ableton Live & Kontakt Pack by Cluster Sound

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"The OSCar Kontakt & Ableton Live Pack brings the raw, aggressive sound of the ultra-rare British synthesizer from the '80s. Featuring dual DCOs, analog filters, and overdrive, this synth can produce everything from dark drones to brutal basses, distorted keys, and screaming leads. Perfect for creating bold, edgy sounds with its unique personality, far beyond typical software simulations.

Kontakt:
Primus synthesizer included
90 selectable waveforms

Ableton Live:
90 Synth Devices
6 Macro Control Templates
Device preview playback
Direct install into 'Packs' section

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/o..."

0:00 Electrified Key
0:07 Scraggy Organ
0:15 Drilled Clavikey
0:22 Electro Harpsi
0:30 Colored Organ
0:37 Pwm Hipass
0:45 Cacoph Keyorg
0:52 Double Triangle

Quick Time - short Arp fun with OSCar, Boss DR110, microrack. From the Analogue Solutions studio

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"Quick Time - short Arp fun with OSCar, Boss DR110, Boss microrack. From the Analogue Solutions studio"

Oxford Oscar Analog Synth - Trance - MikeSynth

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"Showing off that filter growl - not really sure what genre this is TBF"

Oxford Oscar analog synth + Roland R8 = Underworld REZ

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"My quick 5min hack at recreating one of my favourite tracks from the 90’s"

Dave Spiers 30 year journey with OSCar

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"Dave Spiers, co-founder of GForce Software, reminisces about a 30-year relationship with one of his favourite synthesisers and his friendship with the late Chris Huggett."

Rare Oxford Oscar Synth + MPC - dark techno - MikeSynth

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Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar Analog Monophonic Synth w/ Dust Cover

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"vintage Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar 37-key monophonic / duophonic programmable analog synthesizer keyboard with midi. It also includes a very nice quality dust cover. The synth is in great shape for its age, tested and fully functional. We did some light servicing on it as needed and it's ready to go. This is one of the coolest sounding vintage mono synths out there, with a wide array of sounds, aggressive filter, unique oscillators, and loads of advanced features for its time such as programmable patches, custom waveforms and sequencer. It's also a very cool look that is unlike any other synth ever made. Battery tests good and it's been loaded with factory preset patches."

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impOSCar 3 Synth from GForce - Non-Stop Factory Presets - No talking

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Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar

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Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar w Upgraded Tauntek MIDI and Firmware SN 0616L

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"Recently serviced, calibrated, upgraded with the Tauntek MIDI and firmware, vastly expanding this rare synthesizer's ability to be edited via MIDI, expanding on functions, and increasing reliability. The battery's been replaced, pots cleaned, and more. I've owned and babied this OSCar for about 25 years."

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Behringer Teases PolyOSC - A Polyphonic OSCar

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"Once upon a time, the OSCar synthesizer was born—a groundbreaking instrument crafted by the Oxford Synthesiser Company between 1983 and 1985. Ahead of its time in many ways, the OSCar was one of the few mono-synths of its era to feature MIDI, making it a sought-after tool for musicians. With only around 2,000 units produced, it became a cult classic known for its distinctive sound and innovative design.

Fast forward to today, and we’ve taken inspiration from this iconic synth to develop the POLYOsc prototype. This modern version builds on the legacy of the OSCar, incorporating many additional features while staying true to the original’s spirit. However, whether the POLYOsc will move from prototype to production is still undecided. That’s where you come in. We’re looking to the community for feedback to help us determine if the POLYOsc should become a reality. Your thoughts and input are essential in guiding this decision, and we invite you to share your opinions with us. Let’s continue the OSCar’s legacy together."

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Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar

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"With MIDI and original manual.

Is in good working condition.

Comes with EU plug

Has a few issues:

Missing end caps on two knobs.

Some 'noise' on filter adsr amount, LFO amount and Noise balance when adjusting knob. They are still perfectly useable. But you hear some jitter when turning the knob at some positions."

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