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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Love Hultén Upright synth setup, RYK Vector Wave


video upload by Love Hultén

"Another recent upright setup incl RYK vector wave, Solina string ensemble, tape echo, Pico DSP and built-in speakers 👽 Made from Oak"

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Dave Smith Instruments - Mono Evolver w/ Custom Colored Panel Overlay SN 03341

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via NOISEBUG Reverb

Note there are two currently listed.

Sunday, March 10, 2024

LETO - Mellotron mod


video upload by Love Hultén

"Custom upright setup incl

Mellotron M4000D mini
Pro-800
Nymphes
Warped Vinyl
Tensor
QuadraMix

Friday, March 01, 2024

Limited Edition Light Blue Waldorf Pulse 2



This one appears to be limited to Thomann Music.

"Waldorf Pulse 2 Limited Edition; Analog Monophonic Desktop Synthesizer; 3 analog oscillators + 1 noise generator; Pulse width modulation; Hard sync; 24dB/12db Lowpass; 12db Highpass/Bandpass filter modes, Arpeggiator; 8-slot Modulation Matrix; Connections: USB, MIDI, External analog signal input; Stereo line out; Headphone out; 128x64 character backlit LCD; Backwards compatible with classic Pulse; 8 stainless steel knobs; 500 Sound Programs; color: blue"

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Ground Grown Circuits Moog Minifooger MF Chorus Super Mod


video upload by Ground Grown Circuits



via this auction

"This is a Moog MF Chorus modded and rehoused in light blue hammond enclosure.

Description of mods:

Top left is the Stereo/Mono output switch.

Mix switch replaced with knob to allow finer control of mix settings.

Feedback expanded to allow self oscillation.

Three lower switches, top to bottom: LFO rate switch, LFO shape switch with center off position, and Time range switch to allow for more Flange like sounds.

Required tip negative 9V power supply, not included."

Ground Grown Circuits Custom Korg Poly-800 Filter and Chorus Mods Demo

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video upload by Ground Grown Circuits



via this auction

"This thing is great for dreamy evolving pads, drunk sounding horns, lofi surfing, and 80’s car chases.

The filter is modded to allow free playable control over cutoff and resonance, with a 2 pole/ 4 pole switch installed for more variety.
The chorus has been modded to allow adjustment of the rate, going into audio range for ringmod-like effects, adjustment of depth, and a true mix knob allowing for control between fully dry and fully wet.

There’s an external input, so you can run some audio signals in and override the noise (ext input level follows noise/filter envelope).

The internal battery has been replaced with a battery clip for no-solder battery swaps and a brand new battery has been installed.

All the tact switches have been replaced, so no annoying switch bounces while trying to program a sound.

The instrument is painted to match the green lettering in the programmer menu."

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Custom Roland SH 4D Overlays by Oversynth


Installation video upload by Human Oversynth

"These are the steps we recommend for installing our overlays on the Roland SH-4D synthesizer."

https://www.oversynth.com/

Friday, February 23, 2024

Custom Desktop POLIVOKS w/ Modular Performer MIDI CV Breakout Box

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via this auction

"Unique custom modified desktop analog synthesizer Polivoks with 'Modular performer box' ( Midi-cv/gate and more ) developed and constructed by G-tank laboratory from Kyiv,Ukraine. Velocity/cut off/glide/aftertouch/clock mod can be controlled by midi keyboard(mod weel) or directly by your modular gear. Tested with Akai MPK49 midi keys Orange box can be used as midi to CV converter with other modular gear. Midi in/thru.USB powered or powered by Polivoks (see pics)

This synth is fully serviced.Old electrolytic capacitors replaced. Wood side, front and rear panels installed. Custom rear panel with multiple ins/outs.You'll get Polivoks+box+cables."

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

All gear is better in black (replacing the Midicake Arp case)


video upload by Richard DeHove

"Why just make a quick guide on replacing the Midicake Arp's front panel when I can have an extended gripe about too-colorful gear? So here it is, all talk and no music about the joys of black front panels. For reasons unknown a jumble of gear colors disturbs me. Perhaps there's some deep explanation centring on light patterns, color contrast and their interaction with brainwave states? After all, why are some color groupings universally regarded as "beautiful" or "harmonious" - such as a sunset - and other combinations like brown and orange, or magenta and red, judged terrible? Either that or I'm just getting more grumpy and demanding. In the meantime, if anyone knows of a black overlay sticker for the Big Sky, I'm in.

0:00 Approved colors
1:18 Midicake Arp
2:35 Strymon neon
3:24 Arp front panel
3:50 Replacing the case
5:35 Knob time
6:55 Ta da!

Lots of downloads for supporters on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richarddehove
Many thanks to my kind patrons who keep this channel ad-free
My website: https://richarddehove.com/"

New Moog Keyboard Synth Spotted at Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show?



via Andrew Huang:

"Did you catch the mystery synth in Usher's Super Bowl halftime show? Well...I've got it in my studio now. Thanks Moog Music for giving me some early play time with it. Excited to share more when it launches - I think people are gonna flip over this!"

Update: two screen shots of the setup below. All of the gear appears to be clad in white.

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Erica Synths SYNTRX w/ New Knobs



via this auction

"Erica Synths SYNTRX purchased new about a year ago - used sparingly in my home studio. I replaced the drab MXR style knobs with very high quality Sifam collet knobs (as seen on Buchla 200e) in an EMS Synthi style color scheme. Original knobs included as well as original box and power adapter."

Friday, February 09, 2024

Oberheim OB-X8 Videos by Adam Borseti


video uploads by Adam Borseti

The above playlist features a handful of Oberheim OB-X8 videos by Adam Borseti. Note the first few videos feature the custom OB-Xa style overlay (link below), followed by the stock OB-X style panel.

Playlist:

1. First Day of Summer! (Oberheim OB-X8)
Here's a fun little spur-of-the-moment jam over a song I've been working on. This is the direction I want the song to go in, but I'm probably going to re-record some of it. We'll see. You like the 80s style OB-Xa/OB-8 blue pin stripes for the OB-X8? I do to! They're made of semi-rigid plastic and can be applied or removed in less than 2 minutes with no adhesive. It's really cool to be able to switch between the late 70s OB-X look and the super-1980s OB-Xa and OB-8 look.

Get yours here https://www.synthoverlays.com/product...
2. Random Improv Jam

3. Going places in DOUBLE MODE
Using the SEM filters in lowpass for the bottom layer and a delicious Notch filter on the upper layer pad.
4. OB-X8 - Left Hand Bass Exercises
Laying down bass lines thick and hard with lefty, following the lead of whatever chord righty is holding down. This was all improvised so forgive any chord meandering and weird transitions, mistakes and the like. Is what it is.
5. "Approaching Chaos" - Oberheim OB-X8
All sounds made with the Oberheim OB-X8 run through a Zoom MS-70CDR, with the drums from my Roland TR-626. Enjoy
6. Oberheim OB-X8 - Cinematic improvisation & Double Mode patch
Consider this some filler while I'm working on my next actual song. I'm almost done!
7. "Reflections" - Oberheim OB-X8
A new original tune of mine, the first in a good long while! Less time and more stress have resulted in less creativity haha, but I'm trying over here. :)
8. The Camera Eye - Oberheim OB-X8
I mean, it's THAT sound......

Custom Black & Gold Finish Blue Roland SH-101 by GhostInMPC

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via this auction

"You’ve seen GoldZilla on the internet before haven’t you? That wasn’t 'a' Black & Gold SH-101, that was THE Black & Gold SH-101: the one and ONLY in the entire known universe

Yes, GoldZilla is THE 1 of 1 Custom Black & Gold 1982 Roland SH-101 by GhostInMPC (Japan).

I love this synth with all my heart, which is why the price is what it is. It’s cold, dead hands otherwise ;)

The linked YouTube video [below] is a song I wrote doing the 'One Synth Challenge' with GoldZilla as the ONLY sound source because what else could you possibly need?"

Saturday, February 03, 2024

Beasty commisson synth


video upload by Love Hultén

Incl

Syntrx2
Nymphes
Binson Echorec
Microcosm
MOOD
GenLoss
Thermae
ReverseC

My inspiration for this one was the beautiful Syn-ket(1963)

Also see the ATOM-IC SYNTH by Love Hultén

Monday, January 29, 2024

MIDI NES AXE


video upload by Love Hultén

"@catbeatsofficial jammin his brand new commissioned Hultén MIDI axe!

The guitar includes a built-in NESpoly synth, a detachable dome for avatar replacement and a custom strap made from extraterrestrial skin 👽 Based on the YouRock MIDI guitar #midiisback"

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Red Orange Waldorf Microwave XT

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via this auction

I thought that was rust on the front panel, but it's actually what remains of the orange Nextel paint.

From the listing:

"This synth is in excellent functional condition, the original LED screen has been replaced with a brand new one.

This is one of the early units with the Nextel paint finish, which naturally degrades over time. The Nextel finish has mostly rubbed off, showing a bright orange paint undercoat. Some of the knob markers are hard to read and/or have rubbed off."

It's interesting that the print on the panel remains.

Friday, January 19, 2024

Custom Korg Poly-800 with Filter and Chorus Mods

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video upload by Ground Grown Circuits



via this auction

"This thing is great for dreamy evolving pads, drunk sounding horns, lofi surfing, and 80’s car chases.

The filter is modded to allow free playable control over cutoff and resonance, with a 2 pole/ 4 pole switch installed for more variety.
The chorus has been modded to allow adjustment of the rate, going into audio range for ringmod-like effects, adjustment of depth, and a true mix knob allowing for control between fully dry and fully wet.

There’s an external input, so you can run some audio signals in and override the noise.

The internal battery has been replaced with a battery clip for no-solder battery swaps and a brand new battery has been installed.

All the tact switches have been replaced, so no annoying switch bounces while trying to program a sound.

The instrument is painted to match the green lettering in the programmer menu."

Monday, January 15, 2024

Korg microKORG-S 37-Key Synthesizer/Vocoder

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via this auction

"Microkorg S , about 4 months old , custom rainbow overlay with custom curly maple end cheeks"

Friday, January 12, 2024

Keith Humble's Optronics Workstation


video upload by Robotussin Vintage Synths

"This is the Optronics Workstation, an Australian synth made for composer Keith Humble around 1970. It could be controlled by brainwaves…

The Optronics Workstation contains an EMS VCS1 – you can see the controls in the bottom right corner. Yes, a VCS1, not the VCS3 that EMS eventually marketed. The VCS1 was the first synth made by British company EMS. Three were created, the original, known as the Don Banks Music Box, can be seen above in the last image. It was made in 1968, predating the VCS3 by 12 months and many say it was the commission from Don Banks that led to the formation of EMS, so perhaps without it, there would be no other EMS synths.

Humble’s Optronics was built by an engineer called Graham Thirkell around the VCS1. It is perhaps the world’s first electronic workstation, containing a mixer, a synth and FX, all of which are inter-patchable.

In the centre is the 'Mindreader' or 'OmniVoila'. Players attach an electrode to their temples and this device read the signals and turned it into voltage to produce sound or modulation. On the left side is a three-channel mixer for three external line inputs, plus a send for a delay. Top right is a patch panel where voltages can be routed to create sound or modulation. Above that you can see two ring modulators. It also has an in-built spring reverb.

Humble was a huge early proponent of electronic music in Australia. He founded the Electronic Music Studio at Melbourne Universities’ Grainger Centre and the music school at La Trobe University, Melbourne.

The Optronics Workstation is now in the collection of MESS, the non-profit Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio. They are fantastic people who preserve and restore vintage instruments and encourage people to come in and play with them. Humble’s Optronics still works, so if you’re in Melbourne or near there, drop them a line and go say hello.

They were going to send me some video of it in action but I think they’re too slammed. I’ve included the only audio I could find that might be the Optronics in action. It might not be, though. But it was made by Keith Humble about a year after he started working with the Optronics and given that it was his only synth at the time, I think there's a good chance the audio was made with the Optronics."

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Love Hultén Minilogue, Reface CP, TR-08, Mood MKII and Lossy


video upload by Love Hultén

"Another vid using my custom setup for a client, incl Minilogue, Reface CP, TR-08, Mood MKII and Lossy from Chase Bliss."
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