Japanese-styled MS20 Mini

video upload by Khoral

"Not a making of per se, but as you can see, fairly simple build.
Music : improvisation of track 'Clockwork Cities' from the new album (Digitakt + Sequential OB-6 + Korg MS20 Mini)"

Roland MC-202 with MC-2oh2 Hi-Rez Upgrade

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"Excellent condition MC-202 with Tubbutec MC-2oh2 Hi-Rez upgrade. Even adds a cool 8-bit sampler /drum machine that can load 12 of your own samples via MIDI dump.

Professionally installed by Tubbutec authorized installer Borish Electronics, not a cheap job to have done at $500 labor due to complexity involved with tiny CPU removal and replacement + $400 for actual mod kit itself. Overlay can be removed easily if you prefer.

Comes with rare original bag, Roland/Boss power adapter, and manuals (in Japanese)."

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Custom Black Yamaha DX200 w/ Original Manual And Power Supply

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Custom Pink and Teal Boss SP-303 Dr. Sample

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via this Reverb listing

"custom painted MINT SP303 sampler. One of kind. Excellent work.

Everything is flawless, including all pads. It will be rare to find an example of this clean, and this is a one of a kind unit.

Includes power unit and memory card"

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Custom Blue Kawai K5 61-Key Multi Dimensional Additive Synthesizer

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"The whole synth has been painted and all of the labels have been replaced.

It's not perfect but it looks great!

It has a nice new display.

All of the keys were polished and it plays like a dream.

It has some signs of wear and tear but nothing major."

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SynthSpa White Yamaha DX5 1985 w/ Hypersynth "Hcard-705

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via this eBay listing, also on Reverb

"ONE OF A KIND custom WHITE YAMAHA DX5 6-operator digital FM synthesizer.

This DX5 is not like any you are likely ever to have seen. It has been specially modified by Allen Coppock at Nashville's famous Synth Spa with a custom made white overlay, which retains the beautiful pastel colors that the factory DX5 uses, but how striking they look on a white background! It has special rosewood side panels and new negative display in place of the original---even the sharps and flats are not black but are that Yamaha brown that is the standard body color of the DX5 and DX7, and that matches the brown lettering on the control panel! In addition, the action has been gone over and the synth has been recapped. This DX5 also includes a pair of the amazing Hypersynth 705 cartridges. These alone cost $429.00 and are not even currently available, having been sold out.

Hypersynth 'Hcard-705' is a multibank cartridge pair for expanding the external memory of Yamaha DX5 and DX1. DX5/1 voice memory is limited to 32 presets for each parts A and B, which could be upgraded to 64 presets by adding an external Yamaha "Data RAM" cartridge. "Data RAM" is discontinued, rare, and expensive. Its third-party versions rely on a battery for data retention. "Hcard-705" can be used as a drop-in replacement for Yamaha "DATA RAM" cartridge. it stores up to 400 banks per cartridge without the worry of battery life and data loss. Hcard-705 is compatible with DX5/1 voice and performance format.

Features:

-Memory size for voice: Up to 800 banks (25600 Voices, card A+B).
-Memory size for performance: Up to 400 banks (25600 Performances, card A).
-Loaded with 52 voicebanks per card.
-Loaded with 2 performance banks (Hyper-Bank + Yamaha Factory).
-Instant access to different banks using touch buttons.
-Two digits bank indicator display.
-No need for a battery.
-Drop in replacement for "Data RAM", "Voice ROM" and "Perf Rom" cartridge.
-Hidden "Memory Protect" option.
-Compatible with Yamaha DX5 and DX1.

Performance Banks (Hyper-Bank + Yamaha Factory):

Performance is the magic part of DX1/5 which enables Dual and Split modes. In single mode, the DX1/5 engine is nothing more than a DX7 MKI. Hyper-Bank is the first third-party and commercially available performance bank for Yamaha DX1/5. Hyper-Bank contains 64 presets in 8 categories: Gated/Rhythmic, Synth, Pad, Yamaha Bests, Key/Piano, Bell, Bass/Lead, Misc. The sounds cover new age, ambient, retro, vintage electro, disco, and EDM genres.

Voice Banks:

"Hcard-705" pair is loaded with 52 voicebanks per card:

-Hyper-Bank voices (Bank 0-1)
-Yamaha DX1/DX5 original voice ROMs (Bank 2-3)
-All Hcard-701 soundbanks (Bank 4-27)
-All Yamaha VRC-1XX cartridges (Bank 28-51)
-Default banks (Bank 52-399)"

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Atomic 29 - Crum Drum & Crum Hum

video upload by Love Hultén

"Patina experiment incl semi-generative Crum Drum and Crum Hum from nystrominstruments.com

The three stepper-pillars on top trigger via MIDI (generated by Crum Drum)"

Synth 17

video upload by Love Hultén

"Another personal experiment 👽 Monumatic 8-voice module from Knobula, 17 individually controlled stepper motors and a Keystep modified for capacitive touch. Visually based on circuit boards."

Tracker Mini Anniversary Edition – First Hands-On

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"A first hands-on look at the silver Tracker Mini Anniversary Edition

Reserve now - https://polyend.com/tracker-mini-10th..."

"To celebrate Polyend’s 10th anniversary, we’ve designed a limited-edition Tracker Mini, crafted entirely from aluminum and available only by reservation for a limited time.

The classic Tracker Mini experience with a new look. Encased in a solid, precision-machined aluminum body, this exclusive version features redesigned buttons and a high contrast glass screen. This is a premium, limited-run device — designed and assembled without compromise at our headquarters in Poland."

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MEMTEC! Custom tape delay console

video upload by Love Hultén

Incl:
Pianopjhonic module (Knobula)
Looper
Capasitive pins
Custom tape delay

Arturia KeyStep Pro w/ Red & Yellow Oversynth Overlay

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"Works great just too much gear trying to focus on. comes in original box with oversynth overlay which is very handy."

Alesis Ion 49-Key Analog Modeling Synthesizer with Custom Hardwood Side Panels

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Custom Red / Silver Roland SH-101

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CLAVIA NORD Electro 3 HP 73 in Custom Wood Veneer Finish

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"Used Nord electro 3 hp. 73 key waterfall weighted. Good keyboard, reliable. Custom finish job with stick on wood veneer finish."

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Superbooth 2025 - Novation Bass Station 2 Swifty Edition

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"🎛️ Novation Bass Station II Swifty Limited Edition – The iconic synth with a new look! 🎨 At Superbooth 2025, Novation celebrates the return of a classic – in a brand-new design! The Swifty Limited Edition of the legendary Bass Station II combines analog power with striking retro artwork designed by British graphic designer Ian Swift (aka Swifty)."

Googlish:

"🎛️ Novation Bass Station II Swifty Limited Edition – The iconic synth with a new look! 🎨
At Superbooth 2025, Novation celebrates the return of a classic – in a brand-new design! The Swifty Limited Edition of the legendary Bass Station II combines analog power with striking retro artwork designed by British graphic designer Ian Swift (aka Swifty)."



via Novation

Together with visionary British graphic designer Ian “Swifty” Swift, we’ve reimagined our iconic paraphonic synthesiser in his inimitable DIY style and packed it with fresh, new artist packs from Bass Station II power users Legowelt, Pecq, and Maria Chiara Argirò.

Key Features

Limited-edition colourway
Includes 60 new artist patches
Two analogue oscillators
Two characterful filters
Incudes AFX and Paraphonic modes

Analogue soul.

Since 2013, Bass Station II’s deep capability, raw character, and unbeatable value have made it a modern classic. Now, together with British designer Ian “Swifty” Swift, we’re reimagining it with a fresh, new look, that brings underground attitude to a synth that's long been a driving force in electronic music.

Powerful analogue oscillators

Bass Station II’s true-analogue signal path begins with two tuneable, syncable oscillators with four waveforms each plus, a sub-oscillator for even more low end and adjustable portamento. The two dedicated LFOs allow for modulation of other parameters via four waveforms of their own.

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Modal Argon 8 w/ Custom Colored Knobs

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Mellotron XD by Love Hultén

video upload by Love Hultén

"Custom setup for a client

Incl:
Mellotron m400d
Minilogue XD
Tape Echo
Microcosm
Chroma Console
Big Sky"

Custom Skinned Novation Bass Station II

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via this Reverb listing

"Will come with an MxSpand 'colors' overlay. The overlay is removable and made so that every function on the synth is easy to access without having to memorize the hidden functions. Will ship with original box, cable, and power supply."

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Custom Wrapped Access Virus TI2

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Custom Black AKAI MPC 60 MKII Roger Linn

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via this eBay listing

This one was spotted and sent in via
M Me.

"The sampler has been completely refurbished. The casing has been painted black. All tact switches have been replaced, the old LCD with a new LED and pad sensors. Additionally, I have installed the Gotek FDD emulator (32GB Sandisk pendrive included), the latest Vimana 3.15B OS, max RAM memory and multivoltage power supply. This means that it does not need step up or step down converters to work! The voltage switches automatically depending on the place in the world. It accepts AC voltage from 65 to 265V. This is probably the only such version in the world. I was going to replace the LCD window, as it has a few scratches, but I'll leave that to the new owner. The glass is available on eBay, and replacement is easy (double-sided tape). Insured shipment."

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