FENDER CHROMA POLARIS - RESTORED BY SYNTH TAILOR ELECTRONICS

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"Fender Chroma Polaris six voice synthesizer restored and repaired by Synth Tailor Electronics in Columbus, Ohio. If you have a broken Chroma Polaris or any vintage synthesizer, drum machine, outboard gear, or rare obscure gear that needs repaired/restored, please reach out on our website contact form or email.

The Fender Chroma Polaris is an interesting synth, made by CBS Fender after they took over ARP instruments. It was marketed as a smaller hybrid version of the Rhodes Chroma, and featured more slide potentiometers with the same style membrane buttons as the Rhodes Chroma. The synth has a remarkably pleasant sound and features dual oscillators, dual envelope generators, a smooth analog filter, and generous modulation routings.

The membrane buttons are less than reliable, and along with its rather heavy weight, probably kept the Polaris from gaining wide spread popularity.

It features Curtis Electromusic Specialties chips (CEM3372, CEM3374) which is found on other vintage synthesizers from that era including: Akai AX80/VX600, Oberheim Xpander/Matrix 12, Sequential Prophet 600/Prophet T8, and Simmons Drums."

OCTAVE ELECTRONICS CAT SRM Demo

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"Here’s another Octave Electronics CAT SRM synthesizer that we restored here at Synth Tailor Electronics. This demo video is for the owner, Rick Bottari going over functionality/quick play through of the CAT SRM!

Repairs done:
-Rebuilt PSU
-Replaced polarized electrolytic capacitors and tantalum capacitors
-Full rebuild on Pratt Read Keybed (new bus bars, bushings, and J wires)
-Fixed tuning problems due to intermittent resistor/bad op amps
-Hit cold solder joints on connectors
-Replaced RCA CMOS for future reliability
-Cleaned up front panel, controls, pots and switches
-Full calibration, tuning and 24 hour burn in

If you have a vintage synth, drum machine, outboard effects or tape machine that needs repaired, please contact us on our website: www.synthtailorelectronics.com"

OCTAVE CAT SRM I DEMO FOR MATT

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"On Christmas Eve, a demo was released highlighting the wonderful, odd, and charismatic Vintage Synthesizer made by Octave Electronics, the CAT SRM (1978).

This crazy CAT SRM synthesizer packs quite a lot into it's package, and can be dialed up to make sweet, calm Cat sounds, or very weird Sci-Fi and Noise sounds.

This CAT SRM was just repaired and restored by our shop Synth Tailor Electronics, this video demo is for Matt from Sensorium Studios.

History on Octave Electronics (later Octave Plateau) CAT SRM:

In 1978 Octave upgraded the Cat to the "Series Revised Model "(aka SRM). This added several improvements, including an SSM2040 VCF, an LFO delay and a pedal input jack for offsetting the VCO1 frequency. The main improvement was the keyboard interface circuitry which included sample and hold circuits for both of the control voltages generated by the keyboard. On most duophonic synths of the era, there was only one sample and hold dedicated to the keyboard, so when playing duophonically, when the keys were released, the secondary control voltage would jump to the primary voltage, meaning that it was impossible to get duophonic notes in the envelope release phase. The Cat SRM would hold both control voltages, so a two-note chord would continue to sound as a chord through the release phase. This was an unusual feature for an analog duophonic keyboard and quite an improvement over competing designs.

If you have a vintage synthesizer, drum machine, piece of rare studio equipment, outboard gear or tape machine...please reach out via our website to send it in for repairs and restoration. Were based out of Columbus, Ohio and our website is: www.synthtailorelectronics.com"

OBERHEIM FOUR VOICE FVS-1 (Restored by Synth Tailor Electronics)

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"Here's the Oberheim FVS Four Voice that just underwent a very lengthy overhaul and complete restoration. We ended up spending months on a very faulty programmer, but in the end it turned out excellent! Portamento modification was implemented, to have a way longer portamento rise time.

The Oberheim Four Voice was the first commercially available polyphonic synthesizer that came out in 1975. By utilizing multiple SEMs (Synthesizer Expander Modules) and a digital scanning keyboard, this instrument allowed the musician to play up to four keys at a time, where each key controlled a complete, true analog synthesizer. Each voice was completely independent and could be programmed to have the same setting or different settings, which allowed creation of massive, realistic orchestral sounds.

The assignment of key depressions to SEM voices was controlled by selecting different modes in the keyboard electronics section of the instrument. This allowed both polyphonic operation, as well as having all SEMs play together in unison. Another unique feature of the keyboard electronics was the ability to select true, polyphonic portamento. To enhance the musician's ability to change the overall sound of the instrument, the patented Polyphonic Synthesizer Programmer was also available. Additional features included the ability to control the output level and left-to-right panning of each SEM in order to create a powerful stereo sound field, and cassette interface for storing different settings."

ROLAND JUPITER 8 (Restored by Synth Tailor Electronics)

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"The infamous, hype beast Roland Jupiter 8! When you think of the 1980s era, I guarantee that a Jupiter 8 was used in some of your favorite songs, soundtracks, and commercials throughout the world. It's A: a beautiful polyphonic synthesizer, and B: sounds incredible with just about every single patch/preset you play. This Jupiter 8 is a 14 Bit version (later revision, with way better tuning/autotune)

This Roland Jupiter 8 video is for owner Andrew (Dewey) Thomas and had the following restorations/upgrades performed:
-Power Supply Rebuilt
-Encore Midi kit installed (check out encore electronics for more details)
-UV Retrobright Treatment to keys, buttons, and knobs
-Keybed completely rebuilt, cleaned and re-greased +polished contacts/bus bars
-Restoration of all Voice cards, Mod Con boards, Interface, CPU and panel PCBs.
-Replaced broken Rotary Switches and installed new Potentiometers throughout front panel boards.
-All new sliders replaced with modern production alps sliders
-All failing electrolytic capacitors replaced with long life 105 degree capacitors
-Dent removal from front panel, and polishing/cleaning of front panel.
-Full Calibration and Tuning
-Portamento and LHC repaired (faulty resistors, transistors, and IC's)
-Repaired faulty Autotune circuit"

ELKA SYNTHEX - DEMO BY SYNTH TAILOR ELECTRONICS

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"Today I have a special vintage synthesizer that you don't see everyday...the mighty ELKA SYNTHEX! I get lost while playing this synth, instant lush/80's workhorse synthesizer with the best sounding chorus! I've got it hooked up with an AMS RMX16 Digital Reverb. This Elka Synthex demo video is for Matt Fiske from Sensorium Studios.

Repairs done:
-Replaced Noisy Fan with a modern Quiet Fan + It's own Meanwell SMPS to run the fan.
-Rebuilt the Power Supply, upgraded the regulators
-Installed the Tauntek Firmware Upgrade (check out www.tauntek.com for more details)
-Replaced all electrolytic capacitors on cards
-Full Calibration/Tuning
-Installed new Volume Pot, Mono/Stereo Switch

The Elka Synthex is a legendary polyphonic analog synthesizer produced by the Italian music instrument manufacturer Elka from 1981 to 1985. It's considered a classic synth and is highly sought-after by musicians and collectors today.

The Synthex was conceived and developed by independent Italian designer Mario Maggi. Maggi gained the financial backing of Elka, a company known for its organs, to produce the synthesizer. Elka manufactured the Synthex from 1981 to 1985, with a total of 1,850 units produced. The Synthex was known for its lush sound, 8-voice polyphony, and extensive modulation capabilities. It featured 30 knobs, 6 sliders, 80 switches, and a joystick for sound shaping. The Synthex gained popularity among musicians and was used in various genres, including synth-pop, new wave, and electronic music. It's associated with artists like Jean-Michel Jarre and Depeche Mode."

ELECTRONIC DREAM PLANT WASP DEMO

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"Electronic Dream Plant WASP synthesizer demo for Matt. This WASP was repaired and the ELBY MIDI kit was installed by Synth Tailor Electronics.

All sounds made by the WASP (excluding the percussion made by the Sequential Circuits DRUMTRAKS drum machine + Arturia Keystep Pro controlled sequences via MIDI)

The EDP WASP is a hybrid digital VCO and analogue VCF synthesizer designed by Chris Huggett. the Wasp was released in 1978. Such an interesting little synth, that has a very unique sound. The keybed is a touch sensitive two octave keyboard, that works by sensing skin capacitance, so playing with gloves on is out of the question. The midi kit is a must to install in these units to be able to use in a modern setup."

Sequential Circuits Pro One Synthesizer + Drumtraks DEMO for Trevor

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"Here's a Sequential Circuits Pro One that was overhauled and upgraded by Synth Tailor Electronics in Columbus, Ohio. Visit our website to get in touch for repairing your vintage synths, drum machines, tape machines, and outboard gear. We service vintage items made before 1991!

Restorations done:
-Installed Fatar TP/9S keybed from TechsMechs Vintage Synth (potentiometer Prophet 5 caps from TechsMechs as well)
-MTG Turbo CPU Midi Upgrade installed
-Potentiometers cleaned/ new pots installed
-Power Supply Rebuilt and Full Calibration/Tuning"

MXR Pitch Transposer M-129 + MXR Digital Delay M-113 + Roland TR808 Demo

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"Here's a demo of two units I restored at my shop Synth Tailor Electronics. MXR M-113 Digital Delay / MXR Pitch Transposer M-129 !

I'm playing a Din Sync TR808 through both units, to demo how the effects sound while running a drum machine through them!"

Oberheim OB-8 Demo (Restored by Synth Tailor Electronics)

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"Here is a demo of a recently future proofed/overhauled Oberheim OB-8. Lots of love went in to this restoration."

OBERHEIM OB-Xa (x2 Collector vs Player Grade Demo)

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"Here's two very different looking Oberheim OBXA's that just had full restorations at Synth Tailor Electronics. One is in very minty "Collector's Grade" cosmetic condition, and the second one had a very poor life on the road. Surprisingly, the mint OBXa landed in the shop with a lot more problems than the player grade OBXa.

0:00 Intro
0:38 Collector Grade OB-Xa
20:10 Player Grade OB-Xa

Both units had major restorations to each including: Power Supply Rebuild, Voice Cards/Tray Restorations, Left Hand Controller Rebuild, Upper/Lower Motherboard rebuild, and a Full Calibration/tuning. We installed Bourns 25 turn high quality trimmers on the voice cards (x6 per voice card: PW, Initial Frequency, Volts Per Octave.) This is critical to install high quality trimmers in these to have stable tuning!

Surprisingly, me personally liked how the less desirable cosmetic unit sounded, compared to the nicer cosmetic unit. Both were early revision/ both different revision OBXa's, but both sound great. These truly are such an iconic 1980s Analog Synthesizer designed by the great Tom Oberheim.

If you have a broken Oberheim OBXa or any other vintage synthesizer, drum machine, outboard gear, or rare obscure gear that needs repaired/restored, please reach out on our website contact form or email."

Eventide Harmonizer H949 Demo with Sequential Circuits drumtraks

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"Eventide H949 Harmonizer demo of functions/capabilites with a Sequential Circuits Drumtraks. Recorded straight into a UA Volt interface.

Restored at Synth Tailor Electronics. Visit our website for sales, repairs and sending in your vintage synthesizers, drum machines, outboard gear, vintage effects and tape machines to get restored.
www.synthtailorelectronics.com"

Roland Juno 60 + Sequential Circuits Drumtraks DEMO

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"Roland Juno 60 synthesizer restored by Synth Tailor Electronics in Columbus, Ohio.

Sequential Drumtraks drum machine is in the background, being used with an old Boss Digital Reverb/Delay pedal."

Mica Sonic Electronic Bongos + Korg Mini-Korg 700 Demo

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"Very rare set of (x2) Mica Sonic electronic drums (woodblock/conga/bongos) and Korg Mini-Korg 700.

Both units were restored by Cole from Synth Tailor Electronics. Outboard gear used:
-MXR Pitch Transposer
-MXR M-113 Digital Delay
-Roland SP404
-Death by Audio Rooms Reverb"

Moog MG-1 (RadioShack Synthesizer) Restored by Synth Tailor Electronics

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Roland VP-330 MKI Vocoder Plus Doggy

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"This vintage synth was fully overhauled and serviced by my synth repair shop “Synth Tailor Electronics” here in the wonderful city of Columbus, Ohio.

Restoration/Overhaul details:

-All lilac/Matshusita electrolytic capacitors changed (over 100-these are known for leaking the electrolyte from the bottom side)

-Power Supply Rebuilt

-Entire synth disassembled and cleaned with ultrasonic cleaner. Keys polished and contacts cleaned.

-Corroded components/Op Amps replaced with NOS components

-Jacks+Switches+Sliders rebuilt and ran through ultrasonic cleaner.

-Full Calibration and Tuning

This synth has a few scratches and knicks, but not that bad. The worst is on the Left Hand controller section, something was dropped by the Pitch slider and has a small crack. It doesn’t affect the slider or functionality-it’s just a minor cosmetic blemish."

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Korg DV-800 / UNIVOX Maxi-Korg SN 770761

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"This synth was completely restored by my shop Synth Tailor Electronics in Columbus, Ohio...

This Korg K3 sounds killer, and is such a lovely duo-phonic synthesizer, the filter is so unique!

Work/Restorations performed:

-All new African Hardwood Side Panels custom made

-All Lilac Matsushita electrolytic capacitors replaced with 105 degree hi-temp Nichicon/Panasonic capacitors.

-Power Supply rebuilt

-Keybed disassembled, cleaned, polished and contacts cleaned

-Full cosmetic cleaning, polishing, paint touched up on some of the slider caps/knobs.

-Full calibration and tuning. Both oscillators in perfect tune

This synth is in perfect functioning condition and buyer will be sent a full video of all functions of synth before shipping out. Professionally packed and insured."

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ROLAND JUPITER 6 DEMO

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"Here is a full demo on the Roland Jupiter 6 Polyphonic synthesizer. This unit belongs to Thane Evans, and it over-went a pretty major surgery to get it back to good health. History on the Jupiter 6:
Work done on this Jupiter 6:
-Main issues found were CPU locking up/causing intermittent failures when doing normal operations (moving sliders/random glitchy lights)
-Unit wouldn't accept the Cassette factory presets wav file upload, and would cause unit to crash/freeze.
-Battery Replacement + Socket
-Replaced Corrupt RAM chip (TC5517APL)
-Replaced heavily corroded/faulty Slide Potentiometers/Pots on both Panel boards. Unit feels great now and doesn't jump around the values causing lockups on the CPU.
-Replaced electrolytic capacitors that were out of spec/leaking on both voice boards. (x71 total throughout entire synth)
-Rebuilt Power Supply, hit cold solder joints on connectors and voltage regulators, through out entire synth
-Full Calibration to factory specs, tuning and D/A calibrations
-Upgraded Firmware to latest V6 firmware (previous firmware/eprom was V2)
-Burned 2732A Eprom and installed factory presets
-Hit cold/cracked solder joints throughout all connectors for better reliability in future
-Burned in unit for 48 hours, tested all functions-sounds great now!"

Modal Argon8 - Complete Bundle 340 Patches

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This BUNDLE consists of 5 soundsets for Modal Electronics Argon8, Argon8M and Argon8X COMPLETE BUNDLE 340 patches !

'Skyline' soundbank 65 patches

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New soundset 'Skyline' 65 new patches Dive into dynamic and abstract sequences, immerse yourself in rich landscape textures and classic pads, all while experiencing an atmosphere enhanced with exceptional effects. Explore a diverse array of 65 presets, each meticulously crafted to offer a unique sonic experience: Enveloping Atmospheres Mesmerizing Fx Ethereal Pads Intricate textures Rhythmic Sequences Soundtracks Ambient.

'Atlas' sound bank 64 patches

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New soundset 'Atlas' for Modal Electronics Argon8. You can look forward to 64 meticulously crafted presets in styles such as Advanced Electronica, Synth Wave, Ambient, Avant-garde, Synth Pop, Atmospheric, and Drone. The set includes rhythmic arpeggios and sequences, synth sounds, pads, psychedelic textures, cosmic effects, and various wavetable-based sounds.

'Wave Scopes' Soundbank 65 patches

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The Modal Electronics Argon series of synthesizers embodies innovation and sonic excellence, offering musicians a powerful toolset for sound design and performance. These instruments deliver exceptional wavetable synthesis capabilities, intuitive interfaces, and a wide range of modulation options, making them ideal for creating everything from lush pads to cutting-edge leads. Our new "Wave Scopes" soundset offers 65 meticulously crafted patches, featuring an exquisite selection of Arpeggios, Sequences, Evolving Pads, Rhythmic Sequences, Soundtracks, Ambient textures, and SFX Atmospheres. These patches utilize the precisely programmed modulation matrix to allow sounds to evolve and develop in mesmerizing ways. "Wave Scopes" takes full advantage of all the new features introduced in OS 3.2, ensuring a cutting-edge and immersive sonic experience.

'Oxygen' Soundbank 64 patches

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Expand your sound library with a blend of classic synthesizer tones and psychedelic textures from wavetable synthesis with our latest set. Inside this comprehensive soundset, you'll discover a range of meticulously crafted sounds, including: Atmospheres to create immersive sonic environments Lush Pads for ethereal melodies Rhythmic Sequences to drive your compositions forward Soundtrack elements for cinematic flair Ambient Sound Effects for atmospheric enhancements Intricate Textures for detailed sonic landscapes.

'Horizon' 80 patches

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Step into the world of 'Horizon', our latest soundset featuring an exquisite selection of textures, drones, and expansive sonic landscapes. With 80 meticulously crafted presets, this collection is tailor-made for genres like Cinematic, Ambient, Avantgarde, and IDM, providing a rich palette of sounds to inspire your musical creations. A vast array of LFOs stream into various destinations in sync with internal effects, while modulations take advantage of dynamic expression. A precisely programmed modulation matrix makes sounds evolve and develop in terrific ways. Each preset is finely tuned to showcase the character of the Argon8.

Whether you're creating electronic, or cinematic music, provides the perfect palette to expand your creative possibilities.

The soundset is compatible with Modal Electronics Argon8, Argon8M, and Argon8X.

In the demo version, no additional layering or processing techniques were employed.

Made by A.Kav

Argon8 ® is a registered trademark of Modal electronics which owns all rights on it."

ROLAND MC202 + TUBBUTEC 2OH2 UPGRADE +JUNO 60 DEMO

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"00:00-00:26 Intro
00:27-06:19 Juno 60 + Tubbutec MC202 Sequence Jam 1
06:20-10:31 Tubbutec ARP + Drums Sequence 2
10:32-12:48 Drum Samples / Sounds

Here's a Roland MC202 that was restored, then upgraded through our repair shop for Josh Vance. The wonderful creators over at Tubbutec really did some awesome upgrades for this Roland MC202. The Tubbutec Midi + Screen upgrade adds so many features including:
-Three completely independent synthesizer control channels:
-The internal synth, the 2nd CV/gate output and a 3rd MIDI out or DRUM channel. Each channel has its own clock divider and MIDI input and output.
-Can be clocked via MIDI, DIN-sync or trigger using the TAPE-input.
-Internal Swing generator
-Versatile sequencer with 32 patterns, chainable in song mode, edit patterns and songs while playing, shortcuts for quick live arrangement.
-Seven sequencer play directions. Per-step probability of gate and modifiers.
Sequence editor with copy, paste, insert and delete options, can modify note pitch, length and note-modifiers on the fly
-Per-step probability for gates and modifiers
-Arpeggiator with multiple octaves, seven direction modes including ‘order of key press’. Can inherit the ‘chemistry’ of existing sequences, optional euclidian mode and live shortcuts.
-Sequence recorder: Can record key presses or Arp output. With overdub mode and quick setup
-Additional modulations: Accent, Filter and PW envelopes
-Additional noise sound with envelope.
-8-bit LOFI drum sample output with various sound modifiers, sample packs can be uploaded via MIDI
-Save and recall up to 8 sets containing sequencer and modulation parameters. No batteries needed
-MIDI CC control of all additional parameters, filter cutoff, pulse width, clock dividers and more.
-Midi velocity can be linked to various sound parameters.
-Various CV-input modes including a ‘direct’ mode.
-High quality OLED display

Sequences + Programming by Josh Vance (@culturedslob on IG)
Video edited by Rakim Escobar"