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Monday, December 01, 2025

Roland Juno-106 61-Key Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer w/ New Voice Chips

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via this Reverb listing

"The Juno-106 synthesizer was Roland’s successor to the Juno-60 and was first released in 1984. It was one of Roland’s first synthesizers to include MIDI and the patch memory was expanded to 128 patches over the 56 available on the Juno-60.

The synth is polyphonic with 6 voices and 1 digital controlled oscillator per voice. It has a chorus effect to fatten up the sound and by pressing both the Poly 1 and 2 switches at the same time, the synth can be played in monophonic unison mode with all 6 voices playing on every key pressed. It has a non-resonant high pass filter and a resonant low-pass filter.

It’s easy to program and remains a popular synth to this day.

This unit was fully serviced in Oct 2021 at Bell Tone Synth Works and at that time, all 6 voice chips were replaced with Analogue Renaissance voice chips. In addition, they performed the following services:

Replace 3 electrolytic smoothing capacitors in power supply, reflow solder on power transistors/regulators, adjust power supply rail voltages
Re-solder output board jacks, cleaned output level switch and tuning pot.
Clean volume pot, portamento pot and pitch bend pot.
Replace old soldered-in patch memory battery with new battery in battery holder for easy replacement in the future; reload sounds.
Calibrate all parameters to Roland specs.
Replace 2-prong Japanese power cable connector with standard 3-prong IEC C14
Replace all panel button tact switches, clean all sliders, replace crumbly slider dust gaskets with new ones.
Replaced (2) MN3009 BBD IC's in Chorus circuit with new Xvive MN3009s to reduce noisy wooshing
Repaired and re-centered bender pot by resoldering the wiring and re-aligning to get the bender working correctly."

Ult Sound Vs Roland #vintagesynth #rolandsystem100 #ultsoundds4


video upload by Alex Ball

"Trying out the snap and click of the Ult Sound DS-4 Custom with the rubbery warmth of the System 100. Pretty great pairing I'd say."

Progress on the Roland Super JX 10 Vecoven V4 editor build.


video upload by Craig Barnes

"I've finally managed to lay everything out on the bench and install the voice boards and midi board into the CME UF-70 chassis."

11/30/25 Metasonix D-2000 + MFB SEQ-1 + Roland SPH-323 + Peavey 1300 + Alesis MIDIVERB II


video upload by Cfpp0

"11/30/25 Metasonix D-2000 + MFB SEQ-1 + Roland SPH-323 + Peavey 1300 + Alesis MIDIVERB II

ALM Pamela’s New Workout clocks the MFB SEQ-1, which is triggering the Metasonix D-2000. The D-2000 mix output runs through the Roland SPH-323 phase shifter into the Peavey 1300 delay, in a double mode with heavy feedback. That signal runs to the Mackie Onyx 1640 mixer, where a reversed reverb from the Alesis MIDIVERB II is applied."

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Roland Juno 60 | Ambient soundscape with Fractal Audio FM3


video upload by MIDERA

"I decided to help a friend and replaced all of his Roland Juno 60 sliders. I figured I’d done a lot of similar work for myself, and I’ve had a lot of people help me out so I wanted to pass it forward. Well, after spending 3 hours replacing the sliders, it was 12:30AM and I turned on the unit to test it out. But it went horribly wrong. Nothing sounded right. Noise was always present, the Attack slider didn’t work, Sub was always on, you get the picture. By this point, I was totally stressed out. I had destroyed a $3000 synth!

I tried going to sleep, but it was around 3AM before I could. I woke up the next day, stressed. I ran downstairs to see if it was just something simple I missed, but nothing seemed wrong. All the pins had continuity to the traces they were going towards.

By 5PM that day, I finally wrote on a facebook group. Someone mentioned something regarding the new sliders from Syntaur. He said they’re chassis legs are too short. Specifically, the Attack slider chassis provides ground to IC5, pin 8. But when I checked, there was continuity from the pad to IC5 pin 8. HOWEVER, the pad was NOT connected to the chassis. I quickly threw the old slider in, and magically… it all worked. I couldn’t believe it. That was about 24 hours of terror as I tried to figure out what went wrong.

However, it is now going strong, perfectly. I’m very thankful to that facebook group!

Fractal Audio FM3 used for delay/reverb/fx."

Friday, November 28, 2025

Blue Roland SH-101 Monophonic Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

"Roland SH-101 (1982-1986), 1-VCO monophonic synthesizer with sequencer.

Compact yet just perfectly sized, plastic but sturdy, simple yet full of useful features. Not only one of Roland company's best looking designs, it is also a rare foray for Roland into 3rd party ICs - Curtis Electromusic's CEM3340 VCO chip granted SH-101 its distinctive rich tone. Needless to say that SH-101 defined the sound of IDM, early house and techno, and still rocks on!

This is a rare blue model that has been carefully serviced inside and out, which included replacing all of the electrolytics, cleaning all of the potentiometers, replacing some unstable sliders, as well as performing general cleaning. All the functions have been tested and re-tested.

The cosmetic condition could have been described as excellent if not for some of the plastic screw posts _inside_ the case. Those are notoriously brittle, but have been restored to the best of our abilities."

This Analog Synth Will Blow Your Mind – Introducing the Behringer BDS-3!


video upload by Behringer

It looks like the SDS-3 is now the BDS-3?

"Discover the Behringer BDS-3, the analog synth that rewrites the rules of drum machines!
With powerful sounds and full control, the BDS-3 is perfect for those looking for intense vibes, crushing bass, and unique percussion. It’s the synth you didn’t think you could have, but one that will make you fall in love with every beat.

From the raw energy of analog drums to more experimental sounds, the BDS-3 delivers everything you need to create unforgettable music, whether live or in the studio.

Watch this video for an engaging performance and see how the Behringer BDS-3 can transform your sound!"

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Roland D-50 Digital Keyboard Synthesizer

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via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

Don't for get to check out Perfect Circuit's Black Friday Sale

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

The keyboard sounds of "Haunted By Silhouettes - Pantheon"


video upload by Benjamin Dehli

"Some of the keyboard sounds from the track Pantheon by ‪@HauntedBySilhouettes‬ .
Pantheon will be featured on their upcoming album Faith Came Crawling, set to be released on November 28, 2025.

Instruments:
Louis Zwicki Pianette
Mellotron M4000D
Dave Smith Instruments Tetra
Dave Smith Instruments Mopho Keyboard
Therevox ET-4.3

Effects:
Alex Franklinos Stereo Transformer Saturator
Chase Bliss Audio & Meris CXM 1978
DIY Recording Equipment G Bus VCA Compressor
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water
Hairball Audio FET/RACK Revision D
Handsome Audio Zulu
Korg MS-20 External Signal Processor (ESP)
Roland Dimension D SDD-300
Roland PA-120

Amplifier:
Tandberg Model 2 T

Microphones:
AKG C451E
Royer R-121

Tape recorder:
Fostex X-28H

Website: https://www.dehlimusikk.no/
Store: https://store.dehlimusikk.no/"

Luke Million | Knight Rider Theme | Official Video Clip


video upload by Luke Million

"The Official Video Clip for my cover of the Knight Rider Theme

I had so much fun putting this together. I paid homage to the original masterpiece by Stu Phillips but injected it with more raw synth fire power 🎹 🔥 🔋

You can stream / download on your favourite music platforms here - https://xelon.ffm.to/krtheme

Synths Used in order of appearance;

Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.3
Moog Multimoog
Roland Jupiter 4
Moog Grandmother
Oberheim OB8
Roland Juno 6
Arp Odyssey Mk 1
E-MU Emulator II
Moog Matriarch

#knightrider #80smusic #synthesizer"

Roland V Synth Soundtrack Demo


video upload by JMPSynth

"A track recorded many years ago using solely presets, custom sounds and use of the D Beam from the Roland V Synth. If you'd like the project file for the sounds used, email me at jmp701@sky.com"

BlueARP DM + Roland SC88, 'øneheart x reidenshi snowfall' cover


video upload by graywolf2004ru

"Recreation of the track 'øneheart x reidenshi - snowfall' on BlueARP DM and Roland SC88. Everything was sequenced on BlueARP DM (not even using the ctrl app). Also BlueARP DM holds all the program changes, sysEx messages like volume and effect levels for each part (via AUTOMATION functionality).

The audio narration is taken from • The Silence Of The Snow - Winter Poem
The Silence of the Snow, a winter poem by Ruth Velenski
I stretched it a bit, aligned to the music and added some delay & reverb.

This is my first try of this famous 'slow & reverb' genre, hope you enjoy )"

Roland TR-1000: first jam


video upload by Freaky Tweaky

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Cherry Audio | Mercury-8 Demo "Mercury Calling" by Mike Martin


video upload by Mike Martin and Cherry Audio

See the announcement post with addtional demos here.

"'Mercury Calling' is a song that I composed using ‪@CherryAudiovst‬ Mercury-8 software synthesizer. All presets used in this song are included in the released instrument.

Addition effects processing was using on some tracks including Eventide's Blackhole Immersive.

Buy "Mercury Calling" on Bandcamp!!"

Roland Jupiter-6 Polyphonic Analog Keyboard Synthesizer

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via this listing, 2nd one listed here.

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

Custom Magenta Roland Juno 106

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via this Reverb listing

"On the inside ;

-restored voice chips

-rebuilt power supply

-panel board sliders rebuilt

-new removable battery

-all outputs / inputs deoxidized

-volume knob / deoxidized

-fresh set of souped - up original sounds installed , organized by bank .

On the outside ;

-lighted bender

-Aluminum sides

-custom magenta paint and graphics !"

Cherry Audio Introduces Mercury-8 - Virtual Roland JUPITER-8 Soft Synth


video uploads by Cherry Audio

"Mercury-8 synthesizer builds on Cherry Audio's renowned Mercury legacy with a passionate focus on detail and modern technical advancements. Every aspect of the original hardware has been carefully modeled to capture the sound and behavior that made the JP-8 so legendary. Furthermore, Mercury-8 goes "beyond Jupiter" by offering expanded polyphony, versatile modulation options, studio-quality effects, and expressive performance capabilities. It not only captures the distinctive essence of a JP-8 but can even exchange SysEx data with MIDI-modified hardware.

https://cherryaudio.com/products/merc...

Cherry Audio and @TimShoebridge have collaborated once again to share an in-depth introductory video for Mercury-8. This comprehensive guide demonstrates how simple it is to create powerful sounds from scratch, maximize the modulation matrix, and get the most out of splits and dual layers. Additionally, the video highlights the new effects and Mercury-8's remarkable capability to import original JP-8 patch bank SysEx data via a drag-and-drop feature.

00:00 - Mission Mercury! by Mal Meehan, James Terris, and Robert Saint John
01:16 - Introducing Mercury-8 with Tim Shoebridge
02:48 - A Little Experiment
05:20 - Music: "From Scratch"
07:26 - Front Panel: VCOs and LFO
11:45 - Music: "Two Notes"
12:05 - Filters and Envelopes
15:00 - Music: "Plucks"
15:20 - Mod Matrix
16:35 - Layers, Dual and Split
18:05 - Effects
25:45 - Music: "Lo-Fi"
26:27 - Quick Tour: Sequencer, Arp, Performance, Assign Mode, and the Digital Display
27:43 - Digital Display and Expanded Settings
34:41 - Mercury-8 and JP-8: Factory Presets and SysEx Data Exchange
37:37 - Conclusion and Music: 'Timeline'"

Playlist of videos (note the desciption above is for the first video):

1. Cherry Audio | Introduction to Mercury-8 with Tim Shoebridge
2. Cherry Audio | Mercury-8 Synthesizer - NEW! - Cherry Audio and Michael Oakley Official
3. Cherry Audio | The Grid Preset Pack for Mercury-8 by Michael Oakley
4. Cherry Audio | Mercury-8: A Tour of the Presets with Mike Martin
5. Cherry Audio | JUPITER-8 x MERCURY-8 - Factory Presets Compared
6. Cherry Audio Mercury-8: Artist Demo - James Dyson
7. Cherry Audio Mercury-8: Artist Demo - Jezz Woodroffe

And two user videos:

Cherry Audio Mercury-8 Jupiter-8 Strings Pads FX VST Virtual Analog Synthesizer Rik Marston

video upload by Rik Marston Official

"My Etsy store: AhnyxianSoundDesign
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou..."

Cherry Audio Mercury 8 Synthesizer 'Mercury Sunset Riders'

video upload by James Dyson

"Cherry Audio Mercury 8 Synthesizer 'Mercury Sunset Riders'

Composed with just handful of the included 'James Dyson Collection' Factory Presets that come with Mercury 8. 'More than just a Jupiter 8'

All played live and multi track recorded.

Checkout Mercury 8 here https://cherryaudio.com/products/merc..."

Monday, November 24, 2025

Tobinksi Standalone Mono Synth

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via this Reverb listing

"Only a handful made. Tobinski mono Synth (formerly Danny sound). Sounds incredible. Everything works accept 1 led needs changing. Comes in its own carry case. Cables included.

Modules overview:

OSC 1- Electronotes EN129 Linear Through Zero Oscillator
OSC 2 -Buchla 258 Oscillator
ENVELOPE 1 - Roland M140 Envelope Generator
ENVELOPE 2 - Electronic Dream Plant (EDP) Wasp Filter Control Envelope
ENVELOPE 2 Electronic Dream Plant (EDP) Wasp Filter Control Envelope
ENVELOPE 3 Electronic Dream Plant (EDP) Wasp VCA Envelope
TIMBRE (TMBR) Buchla 259 Timbre Generator Module
LOW PASS GATE (LPG) Buchla 292 Low Pass Gate Module
LOW PASS FILTER (LPF) Moog MiniMoog Low Pass Filter Module
VOLTAGE CONTROLLED AMPLIFIER (VCA) Moog MiniMoog Voltage Controlled Amplifier
MIDI TO CV Oakleysound 3031 midi to CV"

Note this appears to be the first post to feature Tobinksi.

Custom Yellow Roland JX-8P SN 492251

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via this Reverb listing

Sunday, November 23, 2025

microKORG2 vs GAIA 2: Which synth is best?


video upload by MR TUNA Music

"Its time for a synth 2 synth showdown... what is better: The Roland GAIA 2 or the new KORG MicroKORG2? They are both very similar virtual analog subtractive synthesizers designed around portability, so why pick one over the other??

Im not sure I can answer that question but I can share some experience on what I like best about each keyboard and what I feel really stands out feature-wise and what you might even consider against them.

As usual this is an extremely impromptu and casual chat in the studio-- no script, no plan, just some good old fashioned #synthtalk

Let me know what one you'd buy or what you think is the better value!"
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