Steiner Parker Synthacon

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"For your consideration is a beautiful Steiner Parker Synthacon. The Synthacon has been recently serviced, and also has brand new keyboard bushings. If you're looking at this then you probably know that the Synthacon has an extremely flexible modulation architecture and amazing sound due to it's three oscillators and unique filter which does not cut out the low end on high resonance settings. You probably also know that these rarely come up for sale."

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Steiner-Parker Synthacon Minus Keys

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"Extremely rare "Keyboardless" module edition of the Steiner Synthacon. It has numerous entry points for external control (+TR and VC 2 would be your standard gate/cv jacks but there is also voltage control over the VCA and VCF, VC 1 for S&H, etc). The synth has been recapped, power supply regulators have been replaced and the switches have been cleaned to get this synth into fine, functioning state. All three VCOs have an insane range (about 17 octaves) so they can go from super-slow LFO territory all the way beyond the range of human hearing. This very well could be the only Synthacon in this form in existence; an undeniable jewel and overall ridiculously rich-sounding synthesizer."

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1977 - STEINER MICRON ANALOG Synthesizer 360 Systems Version

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I don't think I ever realized there was a 360 Systems Steiner Parker relationship.

"1977 - Steiner Micron 360 Systems Analog Synth Expander

This particular one comes from a collection and was last serviced in 2016 by SRS. It has a wired euro plug with minimal wear and tear to the casing.

Description
The Steiner Microcon is a complete synthesizer (less keyboard) in a single module. It has its own power supply, VCO, LFO, VCF and envelope generator, thereby combining all of the most needed parts of a synthesizer in one unit.

It can be used with synthesizer accessories such as sequencers, electronic valve instruments, guitar slave-drivers, pitch followers, or with a keyboard. Multiple units can be combined with a guitar controller to form full polyphonic synthesizers at a fraction of the cost normally expected. Combined with a regular synthesizer, it ads an extra 'voice' to your present system.

Oscillator stability and tracking are the best that state of the art will allow. Numerous inputs and outputs are available on the front and top of the unit. Other signals available inside can be brought out for special applications, and connected to other equipment in a variety of useful ways.

The Minicon truly packs alot of synthesizer into a small space (which looks to be about 4-inches by 6-inches. There are 8 knobs and 6 switches. The VCO has knobs for course and fine tuning and switches allowing selection of "three waveforms". The LFO has knobs for rate and level and a switch for beat and is available for vibrato. The VCF has knobs for frequency and gain, as well as a switch for resonance. The Envelop Generator has knobs for attack and decay, as well as a switches to enable damp (a quick release decay) and sustain. The VCA is described as a "trigger controlled audio gate". Connections include positive and negative trigger out, VC filter in, calibrated and uncalibrated voltage control ins, a signal out (which "can be paralleled"), and a trigger in. According to the product literature the "beat function causes the VCO to sound like to sound like two oscillators beating together."

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$799 Vintage Steiner-Parker Analog Synthesizer

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Sold for $799?! If it was legit the seller should have gone with an auction for this one.

SNs:
KBDLS 1296
MKB 577

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Cwejman Synth and Makeup Tutorial - Dino Raindeer Mix - Christa and Mark Steiner

Published on Oct 1, 2018 Mark Steiner

"A little blush and pulse width modulation never hurt anyone."

STEINER-PARKER SYNTHACON MK1

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"We are delighted to offer this rare and powerful Mk 1 Steiner-Parker Synthacon for sale in full working order.

FULLY OVERHAULED BY JAMES WALKER.

Commission sale. Offers invited.

It's become ever-harder to track down these elusive beasts, especially in Europe. Not only were very few made, those who have them tend not to want to part with them. Going on first appearances, you might ask what is so special about this handbuilt American three oscillator monosynth? On closer inspection, one's eye is drawn to the rows of colourful switches that control the clever modulation routing that is one of the features that makes this synth so appealing.

Nyle Steiner's original Mk1 Synthacon is monophonic, as opposed to the later duophonic Mk2 units: the earlier ones are said to have the edge sonically over. Certainly the reaction to the first demos we put on instagram has been one of considerable excitement at the noises coming out of this machine.

CONDITION: In good cosmetic condition for its age. There are some signs of age to the face, including small spots of oxidation and minor staining in places. Woodwork has some wear. See photos for more information on cosmetic condition.'

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NuEVI Feels Like - by Nyle Steiner and Mark Steiner

Published on Aug 5, 2018 Mark Steiner

"How does it feel to play the NuEVI?

For wait list and info, email: TheNuEVI@gmail.com.

NuEVI created by Johan Berglund of Berglund Instruments in Sweden.
EVI invented by Nyle Steiner.
Save the EVI movement successfully realized and driven by Steve Anderson.

Jason, my 12 year old son asked why we were doing such a strange thing in this video. I told him it was just a stunt. He said, quite seriously, "that's really not a stunt, Dad, that's just screwing around."

A little bit distorted by youtube compression, but not as badly as often can be for an isolated saw wave sound. Doing this video I did tests and learned that their compression doesn't distort a pulse width modulated square wave. And that both are far less distorted if you pan them at about 6% (or more but I did 6%) away from center. So happy find. Thank you for listening!

Setup: NuEVI midi to CV.OCD converter to Doepfer Slew on breath, controlling a Manhatten Analog - Nyle Steiner Synthesystem Filter, which is filtering a Pittsburgh Modular VCO, which goes through Valhalla Hall reverb. A journey of human to digital to analog through digital... all used to strengthen each other."

Steiner-Parker Synthacon Variations 2

Published on Aug 5, 2018 Todd Barton

"Headphones recommended. More explorations of Nyle Steiner’s genius switch modulation matrix on his Synthacon!"

Steiner-Parker Synthacon Variations

Published on Aug 2, 2018 Todd Barton

"Taking a single note through some transformations on the Steiner-Parker Synthacon..."

You can find a handful of Steiner-Parker videos by Todd Barton in the archives here, one from way back in November 2006!

NuEVI Ghost Choir - Mark Steiner - Full Version

Published on Jul 7, 2018 Mark Steiner

"Dedicated to Nyle Steiner, inventor of the EVI. Performed on Johan Berglund's NuEVI. Email TheNuEVI@gmail.com for info and wait list."

Nyle Steiner & Maurice Jarre - Concerto for EVI - 1997

Published on Mar 6, 2018 Mark Steiner

Mark & Nyle Steiner - NuEVI from Berglund Instruments - Day One

Published on May 31, 2018 Mark Steiner

"Nyle Steiner, virtuoso and inventor of the EVI, day one with the NuEVI. Video of his first in-person impressions, testing and lots of playing. Nyle has given his full blessing to this great instrument's creation and has assisted as an official consultant.

It was a special and legendary experience to recently deliver to Nyle his own NuEVI... which came all the way from the brilliant programmer/designer/musician, Johan Berglund in Sweden.

We talked, tested and explored, and playing the instrument was so engaging, we kept getting distracted and just enjoyed the music... so there is a lot to see and hear. The date was 5/23/2018.

Thank you, Steve Anderson for starting the 'Save the EVI' movement and to Johan Berglund for creating this amazing instrument... the NuEVI."

My 1st NuEVI Demo - Mark Steiner

Published on May 23, 2018 Mark Steiner

"Berglund Instruments NuEVI demo with built in midi rotator. All sounds are digial instruments in Logic. Analog and modular demo soon to come. Endless thanks to Nyle Steiner, Johan Berglund, Steve Anderson, James Ingenito, and Robo Sax. For updates and to be on the waiting list, please email TheNuEVI@gmail.com. Please help us keep the EVI from becoming extinct by telling your trumpet player friends... and why not... even tuba, euphonium, French horn... or anyone who just wants to play one of the most amazing instruments to recently emerge on Earth."

Steiner Microcon Sketches

Published on May 24, 2018 Todd Barton

"The Steiner Microcon is a complete synth voice from the mid-1970’s.
Here are 4 brief sketches exploring a tiny portion of its potential."

Steiner Parker Synthasystem Sketches

Published on May 19, 2018 Todd Barton

"I've been getting back into exploring my Synthasystem and posting sketches on my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/synthtodd/
Here are the collected 6 sketches. Oh, the delay used is an old DeltaLabs Effectron II"

For a fun look back, check out Todd Barton's Synthacon videos posted here on MATRIXSYNTH back in 2006 and 2007.

Matt Traum EVI - “Overjoyed”

Published on Mar 26, 2018 Patchman Music

"Matt Traum (from Patchman Music) plays his vintage Steinerphone EVI (handmade by EVI / EWI inventor Nyle Steiner) that Matt personally customized. The very rare EVI is one of the very first EVIs of this body shape ever made by Steiner as he was working on an all-MIDI version of this instrument with this body design (which later became known as the "MIDI EVI"). But this EVI is not a MIDI type EVI. The electronics in it are 100% analog taken from an older 'Steinerphone' type EVI and transplanted by Steiner into this body. This EVI is plugged into the hand built Steinerphone "suitcase" synth made by Nyle Steiner (the yellow panel device you see in the lower right of the frame). This synth was made famous and was used extensively in recordings by Michael Brecker (including his epic 'In A Sentimental Mood' recording).

This is a great composition by the immensely talented Stevie Wonder. I feel this is one of his finest and most clever compositions with quite a sophisticated chord structure, melody, and lyrics.

To contact and learn more about Matt Traum visit:
http://www.patchmanmusic.com/MattTrau...

Learn more about Nyle Steiner here:
http://www.patchmanmusic.com/NyleStei..."

DIY analog synth project Steiner parker type VCF circuit (A new level of FATNESS !!)

Published on Mar 24, 2018 Adamski A.

"Hey guys , since the last Steiner parker filter video [posted here] , I still wasn't quite satisfied..... So I have yet again given the circuit an upgrade to achieve an even steeper cutoff slope and deeper low end response. I aimed for somewhere between 18-24db per oct and at the same time retaining the very controlled resonance response.
More sound demos to come very soon !!"

20Objects Podcast 221: Nyle Steiner

Published on Mar 18, 2018 20Objects

"This episode is brought to you by the zZyzx Society, whose new self-titled album will be released on March 20th on ZSR Records.

Talk about great stories! From creating modular systems in Utah, to building a shoebox EVI, to playing on the Apocalypse Now score - to a long history as a session player and soloist, Nyle Steiner has always melded musicianship with technical acumen. I was really excited to get introduced to Nyle by Peter Grenader, and jumped at the opportunity for the chat.

We start off talking about his background, but Nyle also is more than willing to share his stories - often in a laid-back way that completely belies the extraordinary level of work (and luck) that he embraced. From hardware developments, to gutting out an introduction into the digitial, to becoming as well known as a player - Nyle has a history of nailing the right thing at the right time.

Enjoy this discussion with one of the true pioneers of electronic music!"

Manhattan Analog - Steiner Synthasystem VCF *FIRST PATCH*

Published on Feb 14, 2018 DivKidVideo

"When you hear that Jason from Manhattan Analog is making a new filter you stop and take note. His MA35 [video here] and SVVCF [video here] are both fantastic so I knew this would be too. The Steiner Synthasystem VCF is gorgeous based on Nyle Steiners work with the Synthasystem and brought to life authentically in euro rack format."

Custom Desktop Steiner-Parker Synthacon Demo Ft. Samatha Glass

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Published on Jan 14, 2018 Switched On

"Our demo of the rare keyboard-less Steiner-Parker Synthacon. Hosted by Samatha Glass of Holodeck Records. Serviced In January 2018 by Switched On in Austin, Texas."

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"This original keyboard-free Synthacon is fully functional, recently serviced, and in very good condition. Service includes being full recapped, all pots and switches cleaned, and tuned & scaled. It has a rebuilt power cable and includes a Cinch Jones to 1/4" female jack for S-Trig in.

The Synthacon is rare and exceptional sounding 3 oscillator mono synth from the late 70's. It features switch based modulation routing with CV & Gate from the top. The signature Steiner Parker VCF offers rich filtering with powerful resonance and the 3 VCOs provide for stable robust sound source.

The modulation section consists of the Dual Envelope Generator, Trigger Generator, and Sample & Hold section. The Trigger generator is a square wave LFO capable of cycling the Envelope Generator. The Sample & Hold is fed by VCO 3 which allows you to route Noise as well as any of the waveforms for processing and can be triggered from either the Trigger Generator or the S-Trig input. Also any of the VCOs can used in the LFO range.

VC IN 1 is routed throught the S&H section, VC IN 2 is the standard 1v/Oct input, VCF IN is the CV input for filter cutoff, SIG IN routes external signals through the filter, and the Trig in is routed from the Cinch Jones port."

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Steiner EVI with Microcon Synth Modual

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"Extremely rare Electronic Valve Instrument. Built by Neil Steiner in 1975(one of 200 produced). This particular unit is in museum condition. Please note that the voltage is set for 220, so if purchasing in the the States you'll need to also have a power converter."

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