Roland Jupiter 6

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Révolution 909 Upgrade for the Roland TR-909

This one is in via Michael Geyre.

Details via Addictive Instruments:

"Memory and display upgrade including the new firmware version you've been waiting 40 years for!

Like you, we worship this machine and we have put all our passion and know-how into this project." Principle:
The Revolution 909 upgrade consists of two hardware modules which replace some integrated circuits on the 909’s Switch Board.
The first is a hardware memory expansion module including a new version 5 of the software.
The second is a small hardware enhancement to the 7-segment LED driver to display alphanumeric characters.
The new v5 firmware not only contains fixes and optimizations of the original versions 1 and 4, but new features have also been added!
The functionality and timing of the original sequencer has been preserved.
The spirit and philosophy of the machine has been respected. Remember, we always run on the same CPU!
Legacy versions 1 and 4 are also present in ROM and can be selected by a simple key combination.
This upgrade is fully compatible with the TR-909, the RE-909 and the SR-909.
The installation is totally non-destructive, no holes to drill, no traces to cut.
v5 main features:
Fixed Sync bugs.
32 Internal Banks.
Optimised and more instinctive workflow.
Mute function.
Full External Instruments Mapping.
Firmware Update via MIDI.
etc...
Select the v5 Firmware tab for more details about the new features.
The Owner Manual is available on the Downloads tab.

Kit contents:
Memory Board(PCBA) .
Digit Board(PCBA).
40 pin-strip headers(For Memory).
16 DIP lead-frames(For Digit).
1 diode.
1 resistor.
Some 30AWG wire.
Some shrinkable sleeve.
The new labels for front panel(non permanent sticker).

Roland Kebyboards Volume 3 Catalog

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"This is your chance to own this original vintage Roland Catalog from 1983 with all the best synthesizers Roland ever released.

This Roland Catalog (22 pages) contains picture’s and information of the Roland Jupiter-8, Jupiter-6, System-100M, Juno-60, Juno-6, SH-101, TR-808, TB-303 and much more.

This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Roland collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.

This catalog has no highlighting or underlining in it. This original catalog is in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."

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SAX or SUX? Farfisa Syntorchestra 4: Saxophone Preset

video upload by Reuben Jones

"Tell Farfisa in the comments if you think the saxophone preset on their Syntochestra 4 sounds like a sax, or if it sux! Bear in mind it's an analogue design from 1975-80!

This is a solo in an upcoming track.

Novation Supernova: chords and bass
Mario Maggi Synthex: background textures
Roland CR78 (VST): drums/perc

#synthsolo #vintagesynthesizer #electronicmusic #acidjazz #farfisasyntorchestra #synthex #novation"

Battle of the Poly Synths: Top 10 Analog Classics

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Analog Synthesizers Rewind: Top 10 Classics!
S1:Ep11 - The FINALE in a series of 11 videos!

Which is the best vintage analog polysynth to buy?
Top 10 Vintage Analog Polysynths: The Ultimate Comparison

Welcome to the ultimate vintage analog polysynth showdown!
In this video, we dive deep into the world of classic analog synthesizers, comparing and contrasting the top 10 vintage polysynths that have stood the test of time.
Whether you're a seasoned synthesizer enthusiast or a newcomer to the analog realm, join us as we explore the unique features, iconic sounds, and timeless appeal of these musical gems.
From the warm tones of the Juno series to the powerful presence of the Prophet, discover which vintage polysynth might be the perfect addition to your setup.
Let the sonic adventure begin!

00:00 Intro
00:24 Prophet VS Synth: Sound Selection Showcase [previous video]
01:25 Juno-106 Analog Synthesizer: A Complete Overview [previous video]
02:48 The Secret Sounds of Oberheim Xpander Revealed [previous video]
04:12 The Roland Jupiter 4: A Sound Engineer's Dream [previous video]
05:46 Discovering Yamaha CS50's Top Sound Options [previous video]
07:20 Desire: Best Oberheim OB-8 Sounds Revealed [previous video]
08:50 SuperJupiter: Unlocking the Best MKS80 Sounds [previous video]
10:24 Drama and Fear: Prophet 5 Synthesizer Sounds [previous video]
11:54 Experiencing the Divine Sounds of Jupiter 8 [previous video]
13:27 The Yamaha CS80: A Musician's Dream [previous video]

You can find demos for each in previous posts here.

Remembering Gert Jalass

video upload by John L Rice

"The sad news of Gert's passing put me out of sorts and I ended up looking through old pictures and decided to make a very short and quick remembrance video out of them. Rest in peace Gert, and condolences to all of his friends and family. Feel free to share comments and stories relating to Gert in the comments section below if you like.

The simple sequence is a Moon Modular 569 Quad Sequential Voltage Source running two identical voices each consisting of a MOTM-300 VCO, 1/4 of a MOTM-380 quad LFO, 1/2 of a Moon 517 VCF, 1/2 of a Oakley dual VCA and 1/5 of a Club Of The Knobs poly EG. Also used: Expressive-E Osmose keyboard, Mellotron M4000D Rack, Roland A-88 controller, Strymon BigSky and Timeline pedals, Lexicon MX400 rack."

Roland TB-303 Devil Fish + Roland TR-606 Techo Acid Jam | Demo Video | Retro Gear Shop

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"One of our favorite combos, the legendary Roland TB-303 computer controlled bassline with Devilfish mods combined with a Roland TR-606 drumatix, along with a Catlainbread Echorec delay pedal for the TB303. No other effects processing added. This is a short jam session showcasing some of the variety of tones that can be had with the even the slightest adjustments to a handful of knobs.

The Roland TB-303 Devilfish includes some great mods taking the TB-303 to the next level, including:
Overdrive
Normal Decay
Accent Decay
Filter Tracking
Soft Attack
Muffler
Accent button
Slide Time
Sweep Speed (slow, norm, fast)
Resonance
Filter FM

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Miete einen Vintage Synthesizer - Roland System 700 Superbooth 2024

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"https.//synthesizerstudioberlin.com - For rent a Roland System 700, Yamaha CS 80 or Jupiter 8. Synthesizer Sudio Berlin hat die größte Sammlung an spielbaren Synthesizer Klassikern in Deutschland. Das System 700 wurde nur 70 mal gebaut und eins ist auf dem Superbooth 2024 in Berlin zu bestaunen."

Roland JX-3P Polyphonic Analog Keyboard Synthesizer

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SoundMaster ST-305, Roland Jupiter 4 & Echolette SE251

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"Quick impro to demo the Sound Master Stix Programma ST-305 (!) analog drum machine syncing the Roland Jupiter 4 arpeggiator. The Echolette SE251 provides echo/reverb.
The ST-305 is an 80s programmable analog drum machine. Very basic, no sound editing but you get 7 sounds, an accent track, dedicated volume faders and outputs for every instrument.
And the icing on the cake is it can be synced to external gear and/or sync other gear, which is a nice feature (you can use it slaved to a sequencer and in the same time slaving a synth, so it acts as a 'through').
I did not know this one till recently and it was a pleasant surprise."

Klemt Echolette SE-251 tape delay.

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Pics of the inside below.

"This is quite a rare tape echo manufactured by Dynacord. It seems to be one of the very last tape echo introduced by the brand (with the Echolette Echo 400).
It shares many parts with the Echocord line of delays like motor, pinch roller, heads, oscillator board etc
But this one used op amps instead of only transistors for amp stages (the Echocord Super 76 also already used one op amp for the output stage).

The unit has 2 heads which you can mix with the dedicated pot. Otherwise classic features like input volume, tone, echo send level, echo feedback and echo level.
In the back the original DIN socket enabled output and aux input. In this case you only get the wet signal out of the delay, which is nice in a studio environment.

Unit was fully serviced and modded:
- all electrolityc caps were replaced (except 3 bipolar ones )
- original 4x op amps were upgraded to better one (TL081)
- original DIN socket was replaced by 2 jack sockets, one for the output and one for the aux input. Also a pot was added to attenuate the level for the aux input
- unit was meticulously cleaned
- heads were cleaned, demagnetized and aligned
- unit was calibrated
- tape is new

The unit is in perfect working order and in excellent cosmetic condition."

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Spectravox | Traditional Vocoding & Vocoder Processing

video upload by Moog Music

"In this video we explore how to use Spectravox in Vocoder mode to process vocals.
We begin by hooking up a dynamic microphone (in this case the Shure SM58) to the program input and adjusting the preamplifier gain to an appropriate level. This allows us to create classic analog vocoder sounds with our voice and Spectravox’s internal carrier oscillator and white noise generator. We next look at how to use the program envelope follower and an attenuator to increase the intelligibility of Spectravox and capture the dynamics of our voice. Finally, we connect Matriarch to the carrier input of Spectravox to be able to vocode chords and polyphonic material with our voice."

Spectravox | Vocoder Processing

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"In this video we explore how to use Spectravox in Vocoder mode to vocode a drum machine.

By using a drum machine (in this video the Roland TR-606) in place of a microphone as the program input to a vocoder, we can map the rhythmic and tonal information of that drum machine on to Spectravox’s carrier oscillator and white noise generator. Spectravox’s Spectral Shift function allows you to move all of the filters up and down while resonance will impart more colorful and metallic tones. In this video we look further at how to use the filter bank patch bay to rearrange the envelope follower outputs and control voltage inputs of the two filter banks inside Spectravox to scramble the frequency spectrum. We also look at how all those inputs and outputs can be combined with the additional patch points on Spectravox for creative and interesting modulation."

Why to buy the most famous drum machine of all time

video upload by Alex Ball

"Like most people, I've always wanted to own an original Roland TR-808 but it's always been the wrong price or the wrong time or both. Earlier this year my time finally came.

I wanted to make a video showing why it's still a very relevant and useful instrument in a modern studio and that it's not just purely about nostalgia, whilst that obviously plays a part!

0:00 Intro Jam
1:38 Individal Outs & FX
5:14 Trigger Outs and Synths
9:16 Sampling and Synching
12:52 Boutique Comparison
14:39 Sample Pack
15:15 Summary and Outro Jam

Sample pack, stems and music from the video: / alexballmusic"

ESK - Drumcomputer + Boss ME-8 Effects

video upload by Metunar

"A simple sound demo of the Boss ME-8 Guitar Effect with a Yocto 808 Drumcomputer.
Soft Mastering.

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Sonicware Texture Lab granular synth in action

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Roland Jupiter-8 Synthesizer Keyboard SN 100749 w/ Encore Midi & Road Case

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Roland SH-3A 44-Key Vintage Analog Synthesizer w/ Original Instruction Manual

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"Roland started producing some really unique synthesizers in the mid 1970s, and they were built to a very high standard and certainly have lasted. The SH-3A was conceived as a portable full function analogue synth that had bags of charter and shared much of the same architecture & functionality from the SH-5, SH-7 and even the System 100 etc, so we think this represents excellent value for money.

Background:

Our client purchased this Roland SH-3A new in 1975, so it’s a single owner machine that’s been in their possession for just shy of 50 years, and only ever been used in a home environment. This is a UK model, so 220~240v, and is hard-wired with a UK 3-pin plug which is stored in the compartment within the flight-case in the underside of the synth.

Servicing:

As mentioned above, Kent at KSR has just going the SH-3A a full service, so it’s perfectly working and sounding like a SH-3A should, and he commented that the synth is in beautiful condition inside and out.

Condition:

We rate this as in excellent all original condition, unmodified and complete with its music stand, lid and original owner manual, so very much a collectors grade instrument, that’s ready to play.

Documents:

Although we don’t have the original sale receipt from 1975, the synth does come with its original user manual."

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Roland SYSTEM-100 MODEL 101, 102, 103 & 104

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"This is a 4-piece Roland SYSTEM-100 set.
This is a rare item that is not often seen.

"The Roland SYSTEM-100 is a total system synthesizer released in 1975. By combining the Model 101 synth/keyboard (the basic unit) with an expander (sound module Model 102), audio mixer (Model 103), analog sequencer (Model 104), and monitor speakers (Model 109), it became the current The SYSTEM-100 is a total system like today's all-in-one workstations.
The SYSTEM-100 dramatically expands your sound design options with powerful oscillators and filters, plus modular patch capabilities.

Combining the features of the original Models 101 synth and Model 102 expander modules in the SYSTEM-100, the modular routing capabilities allow for unparalleled versatility and incredibly fat sounds to be generated. When paired with the Model 102 expander, two VCOs and two LFOs were available, and sample-and-hold, ring modulation, and noise generators all worked seamlessly in concert. Its sound quality is fat and shimmering, a great sound that sets it apart from lower-priced models.

SEQUENCER104 Sequencer Model 104 is a parallel 12-step, series 24-step analog sequencer. Up to 24 steps and 12x2 parallel connections are possible, and it can be used with CV-compatible analog synths other than the SYSTEM-100.

MIXER103 Mixer Model 103 is a 4CH powered mixer. Equipped with a spring reverb, it is a perfect match for analog synths.　

Disassembled and cleaned, slider contacts cleaned, switch contacts cleaned, POT contacts cleaned, etc., and other overall maintenance completed.

Serial number:511048"

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Synthesizer Studio Berlin at Superbooth - with interview

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"Synthesizer Studio Berlin presents vintage instruments at Superbooth. Watch the interview with Michael Soltau and Stephan Bobinger and see the exhibition.
Visit us at Superbooth 2024.
synthesizerstudioberlin.com

English subtitles available!"

More 830 noodles.

video upload by Michigan Synth Works

"MSW Chronovore (TB-303 Sequencer) driving TR606 + 830. Note the secret OHH decay feature of the 606, this happens when synced externally since the decay time is set by the internal tempo, not the external tempo"

Follow-up to this post.

S-CAT Echo-Tone v.1.5 prototype test (may 2024)

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"The Echotone is being triggered from the TR-606 Low Tom output."