Nord Lead 3 49-Key 24-Voice Polyphonic Synthesizer w/ Rare Printed Towel

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"No operational issues. One very small dent on back. Comes with rare cover towel."

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The Bob Moog Foundation Announces Online Art & Memorabilia Auction

via The Bob Moog Foundation

"Announcing From the Vault: Artwork, Autographs, and Electronic Music History

Looking for something a little different for your studio walls?

Our online fundraising auction runs October 19-26, 2026, offering original artwork, professionally framed prints, autographed collectibles, and memorabilia celebrating synthesizers and electronic music.

Highlights include a caricature autographed by Keith Emerson, colorful illustrations by Kyle Platts, intricate music-history prints by Dorothy, and photographs signed by Larry Fast, Roger Powell, and Patrick Moraz. An original painting by David C. Lovelace, created live at the Moogseum during Bob’s 92nd birthday celebration, brings Bob and The Packrat together on canvas.

Every winning bid supports Dr. Bob's SoundSchool, the Bob Moog Foundation Archives, and the Moogseum."

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New York School of Synthesis Merch Back In Stock

A message from the Dean Friedman email list (don't miss the PS below, and don't miss the link to the videos):

"Hey Folks.

I hope your square waves and LFO's are happily modulating and your filter envelopes are sustaining well.

This is just a note to say, I've opened up two 'print-on-demand' shops (US/Canada & The rest of the WORLD) on the Shopify [US/Canada] and Deco [The rest of the WORLD] print-on-demand platforms, which means you can now order your New York School of Synthesis merch in a variety of sizes and colors, including not only NYSS T-Shirts, but NYSS Baseball Caps, NYSS Coffee Cups and NYSS Pouches too!

Wishing you wily and wonderous waveforms!

Dean of the New York School of Synthesis
[a name - not a title!]

PS: I'm hoping to accumulate a collection of pictures of synthesists wearing a New York School of Synthesis T-Shirt, Baseball Cap or holding a NYSS Coffee Mug. Folks that send a photo will receive a signed 'digital' copy of the screen-grab from my NYSS Intro to Synthesis video (see photo near top of email). Please email your photo to: dean@deanfriedman.com Cheers! Dean"

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BTW, if you somehow haven't seen the New York School of Synthesis series yet, do not miss it!

Befaco 7U Backpack

video upload by Befacosynth

"The Befaco Modular Backpack is designed specifically to carry your Befaco 7U Case safely and comfortably wherever your music takes you.

Built for modular musicians on the move, the backpack features a soft padded interior, ensuring your system stays protected during transport. Its expandable design gives you extra space when needed, while keeping a compact profile for everyday travel.

A dedicated laptop compartment lets you bring your computer along for live performances, studio sessions, or patching on the go. Multiple accessory pockets keep cables, headphones, power supplies and small gear neatly organized — including a hidden pocket for your knurlies and tiny essentials.

Sized to be cabin-friendly, the backpack is ready for flights, gigs, rehearsals, and studio hopping. Whether you’re travelling across the city or across the world, it’s the perfect companion for your Befaco 7U Case.

https://www.befaco.org/7u-case-backpack"

Korg Delta DL-50 - Serviced SN 287458 w/ Glossy Black Patent Leather Styled Gigbag

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Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"Fully functional Korg Delta DL-50, fun and easy to use synth that nails many classic sounds. Tested in great working condition, everything is fully intact despite the missing pitch bend cap. Comes with a very sweet Korg Delta super shiny gig bag as well. This was serviced in house by our own techs."

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Grab a Blue Meanie ARP 2600 Beach Towel for the Summer

via the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

"Make Waves on the Beach with our new and rethought merch, 10% off through May 27th!

Our ARPstore has NEW and re-thought favorites all ready for your hot-weather needs! And even better....

Our Summer Collection is on sale through May 27th!"

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Live Progressive House using Akai APC64 | Hydrasynth | GS Music e7 | Moog Sub 37 | TeknoBaby |

video upload by TeknoBaby

"Using Ableton Live software called Meridian to sequence all the synths. Great for creating Poly Rhythms. The main riff is done using the mutant feature on the Hydrasynth."

ARP Foundations Dina Pealman Coming to Go Go Kitty Radio!

via the Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"Executive Director Dina Pearlman-Ifil will be the guest on Peter Aaron's Radio Kingston Show Go Go Kitty Wednesday evening /Thursday morning, talking about the ARP Legacy, the ARP Foundation and playing tracks from the Centennial compilation: Soul of the Machine.

09:00 pm PT
10:00 pm CT
12:00 am NY
05:00 am UK
06:00 am EU

Can't make it? All shows are archived! Listen to Show

About the Radio Show:
With a strong accent on the raw, the rockin’, the weird, and the obscure, Go Go Kitty is a surprise-filled two-hour trawl through the moldy and mysterious vinyl vault, shellac silo, and digital crypt of hopelessly obsessive musicologist and record junkie Peter Aaron.

About the Peter Aaron:
Peter Aaron is an award-winning journalist who has authored several books on music and has served as the music/arts editor of Chronogram Magazine since 2006. His writing has appeared in the Village Voice, the Boston Herald, and other publications, and online at AllMusic and All About Jazz. He lives in the Hudson Valley.

About Dina Pearlman-Ifil
Dina is the only child of Alan and Buena Pearlman and grew up with ARP Synthesizers as a backdrop for her childhood, traveling extensively and being exposed to innovative and cutting edge technology. In her early years she spent time playing in rock and roll bands, as well as dance and theater. For the past thirty years she has worked as a versatile visual arts and design professional, creative director, and educator. She has also worked extensively in photography, graphic and web design for several decades, and has a broad understanding of visual communications media.

In the last few years before his illness, Alan Pearlman started to re-examine the brave new world of synthesizers that exists today, many decades after his iconic and groundbreaking 12 years as the inventor and founder of ARP Synthesizers. During this time, he brought his daughter into the conversation. After his death in January 2019, Dina realized that the need of keeping his legacy and passion alive, and with the help and encouragement of many of his former colleagues as well as the wonderful Michelle Moog-Koussa, she started the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation and ARP Archives."

Moog Pocket Protector

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"Original Moog Music branded pocket protector, featuring the classic Moog logo associated with analog synthesizers and electronic music.

Likely produced as a promotional or staff item, intended for use by technicians, engineers, or employees. A clean, minimalist design strongly tied to Moog’s legacy in electronic music and synthesizer history."

It was a promotional giveaway back in 2011.

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Vintage Silver ROLAND Koffer Case

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via this eBay listing

This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

I've never seen one of these before.

Curious what it originally held. If you know, feel free to comment.

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Prophet-5 Famous Riffs | Radiohead, D Train, Cameo & More!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Take a tour of the legendary Sequential Prophet-5 with a stack of famous riffs – from Radiohead and D Train to Cameo, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Phil Collins, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Hall & Oates.
All sounds are played on my Prophet-5, with no other synths."

Time Stamps: Time Artist Track
Time Stamps: Time Artist Track
00:00 Intro
00:36 Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place - Main Riff
01:04 The Cars - Let’s Go - Intro Melody Riff
01:23 Talking Heads - This Must Be the Place - Flute Sound
01:44 Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight - Prophet 5 Pad
02:11 Pink Floyd - Run Like Hell - Synth Solo
02:58 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - Bass Drop & Brass Lick
03:17 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - Middle 8 Bass Drop
03:40 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Bass
03:51 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Main Lead Riff
04:08 D Train - You’re the One for Me - First Synth Part
04:16 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Second Synth Part
04:30 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Bass Drop
04:46 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Synth Organ Solo
05:27 Cameo - She’s Strange - Moody Synth
06:02 Cameo - She’s Strange - 2nd Synth Lick
06:20 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Sawtooth Filter Open Swell
06:32 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Main Synth Riff
06:45 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Flute Lick
08:18 Outro - Summary - What’s coming next
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Nice Oberhiem OB-8 synth T!

Additional Andy Whitmore Famous Riffs

ARP Foundation Orange Friday SALE

via the Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"Orange is the New Black in the ARPstore!

We've got a bunch of new merch in the ARP store for Orange Friday! Some special winter items, new prints and much more. USE ORANGEBLACK15 all 15% off at check out! Plus - Bandcamp Friday is coming!"

ARP 2600 metal ornament pictured.

Florian Schneider's Kling Klang Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder In Original Case Sells for $256,000

Here are the top four selling items from the recent THE FLORIAN SCHNEIDER COLLECTION (synth pics captured here).

Kling Klang Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder In Original Case - $256,000

Stage Played EMS Synthi A Suitcase Synthesizer - $115,200

Rack Mount Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder - $76,800

Robovox and Votrax Silver Rack Case with Votrax Phoneme Keyboard - $76,800

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And for those curious, the Traditional Lederhosen went for $2,560.

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Reminder: Minimoog Prototype Exhibit, Erik Norlander Keyboard Sale Price Drop, Mini Minimoogs & More

via The Bob Moog Foundation

Minimoog Prototype Exhibit At the Moogseum This Weekend Only!

The anticipation is almost over! We are thrilled to be hosting the Minimoog Prototype Exhibit at the Moogseum, this weekend only, in partnership with the Museum of Music Technology (MMT). The exhibit will feature four ultra rare Minimoog prototypes from 1969, 1970, and 1971, as well as a host of related artifacts from the Bob Moog Foundation Archives.

We are honored to have JoE Silva, author of The Minimoog Book: The Synthesizer That Changed Music Forever: Sounds, Stories, and Technology join us throughout the weekend of the exhibit. He'll be on hand to delve into the history of the Minimoog with exhibit attendees and sign books in the Moogseum store.

We're excited to share a new addition to the exhibit. MMT will be bringing Minimoog serial number 1016 (the sixteenth Minimoog ever produced out of 12,269 units), which was purchased in 1971 by none other than David VanKoevering, the marketing genius behind the early Minimoog sales. David's Minimoog will be available for exhibit attendees to play and explore. Come get you hands on this incredible piece of synthesizer history!

Finally, be sure to take advantage of the morning tours with our executive director, Michelle Moog-Koussa. Michelle will be delving into Minimoog history as it is conveyed through the main gallery of the Moogseum. She doesn't give tours often, so take advantage of this opportunity. The tours are available for a small fee for any exhibit attendee.

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Teenage Engineering EP-40 Shoulder Bag

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Marco Bernardi Interview — Machina Bristronica 2025

video upload by Stromkult

"At this year’s Machina Bristronica, we caught up with Marco Bernardi — a longtime figure in the UK electronic music scene and the driving force behind both Elevator Sound and Machina Bristronica. Our conversation touched on the journey that led him into these roles, the influence of Superbooth in inspiring a uniquely UK counterpart, and how such a massive gathering of the synth community can be pulled off by such a small but dedicated team. Together with James and Ben, Marco has turned Machina Bristronica into one of the UK’s most exciting electronic music and Synth showcases.

For anyone interested in attending next years event you can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://machinabristronica.uk/

If you want to support this event grab some beautifully designed Merch here."

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Arp Synthesizers Authorized Dealer Hanging Banner

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"Arp Synthesizers Authorized Dealer hanging banner. Large, Beautiful Golden satin with burnt orange Arp style letters. Very good to excellent condition. Vintage original, USED. Extremely RARE! Hang this in your studio. Note: Photo taken with flash. Shiny golden satin Banner looks awesome under bright lighting especially halogen, incandescent or LED. Time keeps on slipping into the future."

The lettering looks more red than burnt orange, at least in pics. You can find another previously featured here.

Just a little // Push 3 Standalone, PWM Mantis, Peak and TeeDee

video upload by Ehsan Gelsi

Music: http://ehsangelsi.bandcamp.com/

Buchla Music Easel Stereo Audio MOD/HACK

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Superlative SB1 Synth Unboxing

video upload by nick kwas

"this is not a paid promotion, i purchased this synth because i think its cool"

Cool Buchla baseball cap/hat.