Moog MG-1 Synthesizer Realistic Concertmate Synth Owner's Manual

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Alan's Moog/Realistic MG-1 (by Synthpro)

Published on Jun 5, 2020 synthpro

"Hey Guys,

Another MG-1 that got some TLC here at synthpro Restorations, LLC
Added some mods to give this unit a deeper sound and allow features to have a bit more range.

Thanks again Alan and to all of you who watch and support my business.

Sincerely,
Jareth"

Realistic Synthesizer Concertmate MG-1 By Moog 1981 Analog Synthesizer

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Gainstage Resistor on Moog Realistic MG-1 Affects Classic Moog Tone?

Keith's Moog/Realisitc MG-1 Restore (by synthpro) Published on Mar 12, 2020 synthpro

Note what he says at 1:41. Thought that was interesting.

"Hey Guys,

This is a video going over the Realistic MG-1 which was built by moog music inc. for Tandy/Radio Shack back in the 80s.

Thanks again Keith and to all of you who watch my videos, greatly appreciate it!!

Sincerely,
Jareth"

REALISTIC CONCERTMATE 200

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From a previous post:

"Radio Shack rebadging of the Casio VL-Tone with programmable ADSR synth mode...

PDF’s of VL-1 manual are free online including pages on ADSR info and resetting after adding new batteries.

Tips:
After adding new batteries change mode to Cal then press the recessed reset button on the bottom.

To enter ADSR mode use Cal mode then press MC, enter ADSR codes, the press blue M+ button to save, then change to Play mode."

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Realistic Concertmate 660 (aka Casio CT360) keyboard demo - "Blue Edge"

Published on Oct 18, 2019 Alfonse

"Realistic Concertmate 660 (aka Casio CT360) keyboard (1988)

All sounds you hear in the track were made using the Concertmate 660 and run through various single effects pedals (TC Electronic Sub Up octaver for adding some depth to bass notes, the very synth-friendly Yamaha SDS CH-10MII chorus pedal, and the Boss DD7 digital delay). Parts were recorded to a DAW, where I added compression, EQ, and reverb as required. I sampled individual drum hits from slowed-down rhythms, to allow fresh beats to be built, rather than using the rhythms found on the 660 itself.

The aim of these videos is to see what you can create using sounds from ageing home keyboards together with current production tools. This one was a challenge, in all honesty, as the sounds are generally a bit thin and dull, but there was something about that Violin patch that felt right for a synthwave-inspired track...

Music: 'Blue Edge' (C) Copyright 2019 Alfonse
Download here: https://alfonse.bandcamp.com/album/l

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Realistic Concertmate 650 w/ Original Box

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"These keyboards were manufactured by Casio for Radio Shack's Realistic brand, and are identical to the Casio SK-5. Tons of retro 80s fun, and extremely popular for circuit bending, although this one is unmolested and completely stock."

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Trent P. McDonald - Realistic MG-1 / Modular Test

Published on Apr 25, 2016 Trent P. McDonald

"My first synthesizer was a Realistic MG-1. Yes, Radio Shack, but also Moog! In the last couple of weeks I've been using it with my (mostly dotcom) modular. In this little test I used the sounds Oscillators and Noise source from the MG-1 through the filters, envelopes, etc of the modular. Very simple patches to sound kind of like a mini and very simple tune I used to play on the MG-1 back in the mid-1980s! I hope you enjoy this (new) blast from the past"

MOOG Realistic Concertmate MG-1 SN 16 375

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J.S.Bach - Little Fugue in G minor - Played on a Realistic MG-1 by Moog Music

Published on Mar 24, 2019 MrCaliforniaD

"The MG-1 was built by Moog for Realistic (Radio Shack), and was designed specifically for the home market. Very basic and easy to use, this is a nice cheap way to get your hands on Moog sounds!

The MG-1 is a 2-VCO monophonic/polyphonic analog synth with a genuine 24dB/oct Moog filter, however the overall sound is thin. On the MG-1, the VCOs are referred to as 'Tone Generators'. It can produce sawtooth, square and pulse waveforms, and the oscillators are detunable and syncable. A simple ASR (attack, sustain, release) envelope called 'Contour' can be applied to both the amp and the filter. The LFO section provides triangle or square wave patterns as well as Sample-and-Hold. Additionally there is a simple Ring-Mod effect called 'Bell'.

Feel free to ask any questions."

Realistic concertmate MG 1

Published on Mar 3, 2019 ikworgek

"Realistic concertmate MG-1 (Moog) demo track.
all sounds from the MG-1.
some reverb and delay.
Enjoy!"

Realistic Concertmate 200 (AKA Casio VL-Tone)

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"Lovely little Radio Shack rebadging of the Casio VL-Tone with programmable ADSR synth mode.

Works great. Pretty good condition for its age. Battery compartment clean as shown. Includes original soft case.

PDF’s of VL-1 manual are free online including pages on ADSR info and resetting after adding new batteries.

Tips:
After adding new batteries change mode to Cal then press the recessed reset button on the bottom.

To enter ADSR mode use Cal mode then press MC, enter ADSR codes, the press blue M+ button to save, then change to Play mode."

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REALISTIC CONCERTMATE 650 DIGITAL SAMPLING KEYBOARD

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Realistic version of the Casio SK-5? this is the first one (Realistic branded) to be featured on the site.

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Moog Concertmate MG-1

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"1982 Realistic Concertmate MG-1 analog synthesizer. This synth was manufactured by Moog Music and sold at Radio Shack in the early 80s and is one of the coolest little synths I’ve had on my bench. Not only does it have that classic Moog dual-oscillator monosynth sound, but there is also a nifty polyphonic function consisting of a divide down circuit letting the user play the synth polyphonically.

This synth has had a full service - every slider has been cleaned or replaced if needed, one of the MM5823N divider chips was replaced, a 2n3906 transistor was replaced in the first oscillator. Also, the synth received a full recap using high quality Nichicon electrolytic capacitors. I performed a couple standard mods and changed the RCA out to a normal 1/4” jack along with increasing the overall output volume. The nasty ass foam protecting the sliders has been cleaned off and replaced, along with new knobs and slider caps. All keys were removed and polished. This synth looks lovely and will sound beautiful for years to come. Cosmetically speaking, it looks pretty good overall and has a few cracks in the overlay, also a few flecks of what seems to be white paint. Other than that, it’s quite pretty for a synth this age. $650."

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Depeche Mode - NEW LIFE - Played on Realistic Moog MG-1 Synth

Published on Jan 10, 2019 peahix

Peahix is one of my synth heroes. His creations never cease to amaze me. He also runs optigan.com.

"I resurrected an old Cubase file I created originally to record a version of this track for my Yamaha CS01II synth, in order to test out this Moog MG-1 I picked up for $100 at a garage sale. All the sounds (drums too) were generated by the MG-1. I didn't spend alot of time dialing in the patches or the mix for this one, just sort of got it ball-parky. I did a bit of a better job overall w/ the CS01II version, which you can hear and read about here: [below]

Anyway, the Moog was MIDI'd up to Cubase via a Kenton Pro-Solo, and it seemed to work nicely with that. Neat little synth!"

Yamaha CS01II plays NEW LIFE by Depeche Mode

Published on May 9, 2011 peahix

"Download this with better sound quality here: http://snd.sc/iD5jmD

The Yamaha CS01II is the first real synthesizer I ever owned. I got it when I was about 14 years old, back in 1985 or so. I noticed that I could get reasonable approximations of most of the sounds from Depeche Mode's "Speak & Spell" album with it, but at the time I didn't have the means to make decent multi-track cover versions, even after I got a 4-track.

Recently I was studying the Depeche Mode 5.1 surround mixes, and realized that I could clearly hear all the distinct parts of alot of the songs, including "New Life." I also realized that most of the sounds in "New Life," which heavily featured the ARP 2600, were fairly simple. So I decided to throw together a version of it using just my trusty old Yamaha CS01II as the sole sound source (including the drums), just to see how close I could get to the original.

This version has no vocals at all, but otherwise it comes pretty close to the original. The actual musical arrangement is 100% accurate. The sounds themselves are of course only approximations, and most of them don't have the same level of timbral detail as the ARP originals. I sequenced the whole thing in Cubase via a Kenton Pro Solo going into the custom CV/Gate inputs on my CS01II, recording each monophonic line in one at a time (20 tracks in all). Cubase provided the reverb and EQ, otherwise it's all CS01II."

Moog Realistic Concertmate MG-1 with Custom Case

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"Realistic Concertmate MG-1 Analog Synthesizer, manufactured by Moog in the early 1980s. This one - gently used - is in excellent condition. It still has the headphone jack protective cap! Also, this MG-1 comes with a few extras...

Included:

A custom-made, incredibly rugged carrying case. I was hired to record drums (my main ax) on a few songs, written by a fairly accomplished singer-songwriter by night, and carpenter by day, who was short on cash.
Styrofoam packing, from the original box, repurposed in the custom case
Owner's Manual (original hardcopy, B&W version)
Digital versions of the Owner's Manual and Service Manual
A partial roll of shrink tubing! "Huh?", you ask. Over time, some of the slider knobs have developed hairline cracks, and have become loose. In an effort to prevent them from eventually falling off and getting lost, I added clear shrink tubing to all of them. It keeps them secure, makes for a better grip, and creates an interesting look. You're free to remove the tubing if you want.

Not included:

The foam under the hood has been removed. Caught just in time, too. Nasty stuff."

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MOOG Music Realistic Concertmate MG-1 SN 15 242 w/ Original Box

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"MOOG Music Realistic Concertmate MG-1 Professional Synthesizer. In Excellent condition. In original box. Aux cables included."

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Synth Stuff Ep. 48 - Moog/Realistic Concertmate MG-1

Published on Sep 17, 2018 tritonrecordings

"The Concertmate MG1 is a Moog-built synthesizer that was branded under 'Realistic' and sold at RadioShack in the U.S. It's very much a budget synthesizer but it has found a cult following as a cheap way of getting Moog sounds on a budget. There are some cool features like the bell tone (ring mod) and polyphony. Moog's most recent synth kind of reminds me of this one... Consider the last bit as foreshadowing!"

Vintage Moog Realistic Synthesizer Concertmate MG 1 SN 18 021

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Carol Of The Bells - Featuring 4 DIY Sequencers

Published on Dec 17, 2017 Synthesizer Keith

"Carol Of The Bells, featuring 4 sequencers that I built.

The sequencers, in order of appearance, are:

8-Step With Built-in 555 VCO
8/16/24 Step in 5U Format
MIDI-CV-Arpeggiator https://youtu.be/aK5cGGwh5Lk
Cardboard Sequencer https://youtu.be/UKD7ANdLCak

Other equipment used in the recording:
Moog Source
Arp Odyssey
Roland Juno-106
Realistic Concertmate-200 (AKA Casio VL-1)
Yamaha TG-55
Yamaha WX5 (driving the TG-55)
Kawai R-100 (for MIDI to trigger sync)
Yamaha YMC10 (for multitrack to MIDI sync)
Tascam DP-32SD
Dokorder 8140 (for tape echo)

Several other synths are visible in the background (notably a Paia 2700 modular), but they were not used in the production."