"This one comes in a Custom Wood (Pacific Northwest Walnut made by Synthwood) and includes custom light-up modulation wheel and pitch-bend wheel. It looks really beautiful with the wood and would match perfectly with a Prophet 5 next to it. Tested and fully functional, this Pro One is a J-wire version serial #2594. There are some minor signs of wear to the synth (mostly limited to a small number of scratches on the bottom and rear), but overall it's in great shape and the top face looks very clean. It's been serviced as needed by current owner's synth tech. This is a classic Sequential mono keyboard synth great for bass, leads and effects, with a fun built-in step sequencer and arpeggiator."
"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking Five song sketches featuring the EF-X3 tape delay, chorus, and reverb.
00:00 - Ambient, with Take 5 02:57 - Drums, with LXR-02 05:47 - Brooding, with SH-101 07:20 - Acid, with TT-303 09:41 - Ambient, with MS-20
Fair warning: MAS Distribution sent over the EF-X3 for me, not quite for free (I had to pay some significant customs/duty/taxes from the border) but for far less than the full retail price.
Here, I explore the Echo Fix EF-X3, a real tape delay with analog chorus and spring reverb. My favourite feature of the EF-X3 is that it has discrete outputs for each of the four tape heads plus another output for chorus/reverb, which means you can get some incredibly stereo tape delay mixes with it. Here, I usually panned two heads full left/right, and two heads 50% left/right, with the dry out and chorus output slightly panned and near centre. Ages ago, I had an Akai Headrush and I always loved having such a ludicrous amount of outputs; it's exactly the same delight here.
But I have to say, using a real tape delay is unlike any digital emulation I've tried. It's less behaved and has more texture than I had expected. And while it shouldn't matter, seeing the tape running is a thrill. It's an incredible physical presence on the table, super solid and with beautiful wood on the sides.
No one needs a real tape delay, of course, just like no one needs an analog synth and no one needs hardware. But for someone who has loved those records with long, cascading tape delays, for someone who loves the physicality of hardware, I've felt incredibly lucky to have the EF-X3 up on the table.
Thanks for listening.
Recorded to a DAW as a multi-track (dry channel, chorus/reverb channel, and channels for each of the heads) and mixed afterward. No external effects on the sound. EQ, compression, and limiting on the master.
"Works flawlessly, a few surface imperfections here and there. All knobs and buttons operate smoothly, no transformer noise of any kind (loud transformers were a common problem for sequential in this era)"
"The OB6 Synthesizer has the ability to make wonderful deep plucky sounds as well as smooth pads. I used the Echolocator, made by erica synths, for all the effects, including the shimmery sound. Despite the OB having a decent on-board BBD delay, I found this combination is a symbiotic pair."
"It's been ten years since I first heaved a Molten Music Monthly into the world. I've done it every month since and through thick and thin there's nothing I enjoy more. The summer is always a bit slow but I've pulled together some nice bits and bobs to mull over while applying sun cream or hiding in our synth caves.
This Monthly is sponsored by DF Audio who make fabulous modular and synth-friendly desktop patch bays:
https://dfaudio.com.au/"
Index - 0:00
DF Audio - 3:17
Sequential Take-5 and Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop Modules - 6:30
Shakmat Bishop's Miscellany Mk2 - 9:55
Arcane Devices Caress of Stars - 13:01
X Audio Systems XTRIKE - 14:15
Error Instruments Kharper - 17:01
Rob Papen WirePluck - 19:23
Signs Modular csf - 20:56
WORNG Electronics Quiver - 22:43
Pittsburgh Modular Local Florist 2, Double Helix and Crow 3 - 24:37
B:art Instruments b:efuddle - 27:12
Schlappi Boundary Layer - 28:23
Gig Performer Essentials - 29:38
Molten Synth Picnic Popup - 31:50
Coming up - 36:14
"Looking for those Escape From New York, Christine, Halloween textures, drones, stingers and FX.
Just a recording of a live sound design session - making John Carpenter/Alan Howarth style Prophet 5 FX, Stingers and textures on the Prophet 5 Rev 4 Synthesizer.
"Drift into after-work calm.
Think shadowed mountains just after sunset, the first stars sharpening above a silent ridge, and an endless sky that lets every breath slow. Best experienced on headphones at low light.
A nocturnal ambient piece performed in real time on:
Moog Subsequent 37
Sequential OB-6
UDO Super 6
Nord Stage 3 88
Digitakt Mk II
UAFX Galaxy
Hologram Microcosm
SSL Bus+"
"A piece for Lottie Canto electric kalimba and @SequentialLLC Prophet-10—minimal ambient built from simple harmony and kalimba melody.
The electric kalimba (Lottie Canto’s Colour Palette) runs its onboard delay, with additional reverb from @ChaseBlissAudio MOOD MK II. I toggle Micro Loop and use the CLOCK control to pitch-shift along the way.
The Prophet-10 uses a slow-attack, slow-release pad patch. Its output goes through @strymon blueSky for reverb."
"Professionally refurbished. Features the Plus! upgrade by PointSource. OS 2.2.
In addition to any necessary repairs, our tech did the following preventative work that should add value to this fine machine:
Replaced data slider Replaced all tact switches Replaced pads Replaced power supply capacitors Installed new OLED display that's much better than the original (see pics!) Cleaned and lubed all pots
The restoration process cost us a total of 12 hours of skilled vintage synth tech labor plus parts costs. The end result is a professionally serviced and professionally sold beautiful example of this hard to find sampling drum machine that's better than the rest and is priced accordingly. You get what you pay for."
Driven Motion is a collection of 40 expertly crafted patches for the Sequential Pro 3, designed to explore the full expressive range of the instrument. This sound pack combines rhythmically engaging sequences and arpeggios with a selection of detailed basses and leads, offering a versatile palette for both studio production and live performance.
Each patch is designed to showcase the Pro 3’s hybrid engine—leveraging its analog filters, digital wavetable oscillators, and deep modulation architecture. The sequences and arps are tempo-synced and performance-ready, ideal for driving grooves or forming the backbone of a track. The included basses are tight, punchy, and mix-ready, while the leads range from smooth and expressive to aggressive and cutting."
"In this video, I explore the pure joy of adding a compact analog synthesizer to a modern Elektron setup. Pairing the Digitakt II and Digitone II with the Sequential Take 5 desktop unlocks a whole new level of warmth, depth, and character. I’ll show you how this small but powerful analog poly integrates seamlessly with your grooveboxes, bringing lush pads, punchy basslines, and expressive leads into your workflow without sacrificing portability. If you’ve been wondering whether an analog synth can really elevate your hybrid setup, this video will show you exactly why it’s worth it."
