1980 MOOG Opus 3 Analog String Brass Organ Synthesizer + Gator Flight Hard Case

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Published on Jan 8, 2019 keyboard resource

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"Works good except "brass" section stereo panner only does either left or both channels. Cannot move "brass" sound to right channel only."

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Pink Floyd On The Run on Korg Poly 800ii

Published on Mar 20, 2018 keyboard resource

"The Korg Poly 800 and 800ii have a 256-note, built-in step sequencer. Here's a simple use of it on Pink Floyd's 'On The Run'."

1979 ARP Omni 2 Vintage Analog String Synthesizer

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Published on Aug 1, 2019 keyboard resource

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"Works good. Top key is a little higher than the rest. Includes Hybrid hard case."

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Optigan 35011

Published on Mar 5, 2017 keyboard resource

1983 KORG Poly-61 Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer

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"Works good. Some damage to bottom edges. Joystick is bent. Number 1 button sometimes re-triggers. See pictures.

This was Korg's answer to the Roland Juno-60 and it looks like a Juno-106 but the Poly-61 is more interesting in many ways.

Features:
- Six-voice polyphonic analog synth with digital controls
- Two digitally-controlled oscillators using square/pulse or saw waveforms
- Arpeggiator with latch, one-, two- or full octave range and up, up/down or down modes
- Polyphonic and Chord Memory/mono (unison) modes
- Hold button (any key pressed stays on until polyphony reached or turned off)
- Pitch bend joystick with DCO (pitch) modulation (up) or VCF (filter) modulation (down)"

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1975 Farfisa Syntorchestra (Home Version)

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Published on Jul 9, 2018 keyboard resource

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"Includes Owners Manual, Service Manual, 'Musical Registrations' booklet, sales receipt for the two booklets and corrections to the Service Manual sheet.

It produces unique sounds unlike most synths. The closest I've heard is the ARP Pro-Soloist/DGX. But, the Syntorchestra also has additional polyphonic voices which the Pro-Soloist lacks.

Polyphonic voices: Trombone, Trumpet, Piano, Viola
Monophonic voices: Tuba, Trombone, Trumpet, Baritone Sax, Alto Sax, Bass Flute, Flute, Piccolo, Violin

Controls:
- Volume Poli
- Volume Mono
- Brilliance Poli
- Brilliance Mono
- Vibrato Speed
- Vibrato Mono on/off
- Vibrato Poli on/off
- Vibrato Delay on/off
- Soffiato (soft attack) amount
- Decay amount
- Portamento Timer (amount)
- Mono drop down none, 3rd, 5th, 6th knob
- Mono Pitch +/-
- Poli Cancel on/off
- Mono Cancel
- Portamento Constant on/off
- Portamento Temporary on while pressed down
- Mono Wha Wha on/off
- Soffiato or Decay selector

There is a separate output jack for Poli voices which is why they stated 'Stereo' on the front panel."

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The Packrat November 2010

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"Why YouTube isn't always the most reliable resource."

click the pic to read.

vids [penquin was random]:

Update: the last image of YouTube in the browser, is actually Dave's (creator of The Packrat) 80's Medley added below.




YouTube via drewtoothpaste | March 18, 2007

"Hello. I am Doctor Synthesizer. I will teach you to use and interact with any synthesizer. You can find over 1,700 comics I've drawn at http://www.toothpastefordinner.com ." Ronald Jenkees -

Throwing Fire

YouTube via ronaldjenkees | August 05, 2008

"Throwing Fire is on my 2nd CD, Disorganized Fun: https://www.ronaldjenkees.com/mp3-store/ SUPER FUN TIME WITH THIS JAM!!!! Thanks a lot for watching! Hope you liked it. Kindof a rough cut, but it's always fun. This video is dedicated to the band Papa Roach for letting me check out their studio and giving me a place to stay in LA. Those are some hard-working rockers and good guys. I got cold chills listening to the songs they're working on for their new album. I think it's coming out really soon. My friend Sam gave me the hat I'm wearing in this vid. It's made of 100% recycled material. Can't beat that. Here's their site: http://www.livity.org I'm using FL Studio software to make the beat in the background and a Korg Triton Le keyboard on top, Motif XS8 on bottom."

1980s Keyboard Solo Medley

YouTube via hamsterdunce | February 21, 2007

"All (or at least most) of your favorite cheesy keyboard solos wrapped up in one medley. Sorry about the jacket."

Kurzweil ME-1 Micro Ensemble w/ Original Box

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"The first banks are similar-sounding piano patches. The electric pianos are very good. It gets more interesting in the synth/pad banks K & L. The drum and percussion sounds are great as well."

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Bank list at the bottom of this post.

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1983 Korg Poly-61 Vintage Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

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Published on Jan 22, 2018 keyboard resource

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"Unit was a victim of battery leakage. Professionally repaired. New battery replacement. Damaged key contacts repaired. Contacts cleaned. All keys and functions work. 2nd from top A# and number 2 buttons can be a little finicky and bottom C# retriggers upon key release.

The Arpeggiator and Chord Memory are two of the coolest features. You can sync an analog drum machine that has a trigger out (like the Korg Rhythm 55 KR-55) to the arpeggiator for more fun.
Condition notes:
- Missing one screw (and its cam screw on the back side) of the top panel
- Missing one rubber foot on bottom
- Back, bottom-right corner is broken off (see pictures)
- Joystick is a little bent
- Dings and scrapes
- Some non-original bolts on bottom"

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1987 Oberheim Matrix-1000 Polyphonic Analog Rack Synthesizer Demo

Published on Nov 16, 2017 keyboard resource

1979 TEISCO S-100P Monophonic Analog Preset Synthesizer Kawai 100P

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Published on Jan 3, 2013 Juha Kujanpää·17 videos

"Demonstration of Teisco S-100P, a rare monophonic analog preset-synth. It features built-in spring reverb (!), flanger and assignable aftertouch. Some outboard reverb and delay has been added to the video."


Published on Jun 18, 2012 keyboard resource·64 videos

"Almost identical to the later Kawai 100P. Touch effects demonstrated (in order): portamento, glissando*, flanger*, sustain, hold, bend down*, bend up, brilliance, wow, vibrato, growl.
* unique to this instrument."

Bottom video and pics below are SN 3758 via this auction

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500Sound.com NED Synclavier Resource Site

This site has been around for a while. I did a quick search in the archives and although I found reference to it in Synclavier posts, I don't think I ever put up a formal post on it. With the recently released The Beast virtual Synclavier by UVI, I figured now was a better time than any to put a post up. That said, you can find the site here. You'll find everything you ever wanted to know about the NED Synclavier.

"The '''Synclavier Digital Audio System''' manufactured by New England Digital was a powerful, fully integrated computerised audio system used for music and post production. Using it's combination of synthesis, sampling, disk recording, and it's comprehensive proprietory software and hardware it was not only a powerful music performance and compositional tool but also a very accomplished sound design and editing system. It was first developed in the late '70s at Dartmouth College by Jon Appleton, Sydney Alonso and Cameron Jones.

Probably once as famous for it's cost as much as for it's musical abilities - full blown late systems would retail for between $200,000 - $300,00 US. The largest system built and sold by NED selling for $500,000. Instantantly recognisable with it's unique keyboard. The image on the left is the ORK (ORiginal Keyboard) and on the right is the later V/PK (Velocity/Pressure Keyboard)..."

1989 Kawai K4 16-bit Digital Synthesizer factory sound banks

Published on Jan 23, 2020 keyboard resource

"Loading SYSEX files using MIDI-OX is a super easy way to replace all or some of the patches on your synthesizer. These are a few sounds from https://kawaius.com/technical-support....

The 3 key on this synth doesn't work so I wasn't able to select those patches."

EKO Stradivarius RARE Vintage Italian Analog String Synthesizer Solina Eminent

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Published on Apr 3, 2016 keyboard resource

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"Recently professionally repaired. One slider shaft broken off but slider works. Includes lid and power cord.

Similar to other string synths of the 1970's. Super rare.

Features:
- Polyphonic voices: violin, viola, trumpet, horn
- Monophonic voices (to middle G): contra bass, cello
- Crescendo (attack) for violin and viola voices
- Easy to access tuning slider
- High (1) and low (2) outputs
- Expression pedal input"

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Kawai K4r 16-bit Digital Synthesizer Module some patches

Published on Jan 30, 2020 keyboard resource

For those interested also check out the Kawai K4 ROM Card demos that just went up here.

1979 FARFISA Syntorchestra Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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Published on Nov 12, 2016 keyboard resource

Some presets on the FARFISA Syntorchestra.

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"Works good. But, it needs to be tuned frequently. The included Service Manual has the procedures on how to do this. Also includes "Musical Registrations" booklet, sales receipt for the two booklets and corrections to the Service Manual sheet.

It produces unique sounds unlike most synths. The closest I've heard is the ARP Pro-Soloist/DGX. But, the Syntorchestra also has additional polyphonic voices which the Pro-Soloist lacks.

Polyphonic voices: Trombone, Trumpet, Piano, Viola
Monophonic voices: Tuba, Trombone, Trumpet, Baritone Sax, Alto Sax, Bass Flute, Flute, Piccolo, Violin
Controls:
- Volume Poli
- Volume Mono
- Brilliance Poli
- Brilliance Mono
- Vibrato Speed
- Vibrato Mono on/off
- Vibrato Poli on/off
- Vibrato Delay on/off
- Soffiato (soft attack) amount
- Decay amount
- Portamento Timer (amount)
- Mono drop down none, 3rd, 5th, 6th knob
- Mono Pitch +/-
- Poli Cancel on/off
- Mono Cancel
- Portamento Constant on/off
- Portamento Temporary on while pressed down
- Mono Wha Wha on/off
- Soffiato or Decay selector

There is a separate output jack for Poli voices which is why they stated "Stereo" on the front panel."

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How to Program 1983 MXR 185 Drum Computer Vintage Stereo Drum Machine

Published on Aug 16, 2015 keyboard resource

"The MXR 185 drum machine sounds and looks much like the Linn LM-1. It uses 8-bit samples and is super fun to play with.

This basic video shows how to program it. It's important to set the LENgth of the pattern (1 - 99) before trying to record. You can erase the pattern by choosing a LENgth of 00 and then entering a new number."

UNIVOX Crumar Multiman MM2000 Vintage Italian Analog String Synthesizer 1975

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1973 Multivox MX-2000 Duo MX-880 Super Roland SH-2000 Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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Published on May 30, 2016 keyboard resource

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"This synth is like a suped-up Roland SH-2000 preset, mono synth.

It looks good, was recently serviced and works great. Some cosmetic issues:
- Two voice tabs are broken (Fuzz Guitar 2 and Harpsichord). Fuzz Guitar 2 tab was glued back together. Both switches work (you can swap the tabs with whichever ones you use the least)
- Missing one, black slider cap.

The Multivox MX-2000 has almost exactly the same features and voices as the Roland SH-2000:
- Touch Volume (Off/On)
- Touch Wow (Off/On)
- Touch Growl (Off/On)
- Touch Vibrato (Off/On)
- Touch Pitch Bend (Up/Off/Down)
- Repeat (Off/On)
- Sustain Long (Off/On)
- Hold (Off/On)
- Easy Tuning knob
- Touch Sensitivity knob
- Volume slider
- Modulation Speed slider
- Modulation (amount) slider
- Cutoff Frequency slider
- Resonance slider
- Portamento Speed slider
- Portamento (Touch/Off/On)
- Random Note generator (LFO Trigger/Off/Random Trigger)
- Transpose (Low/Normal/High)

But, additional the second ocillator is what makes this synth different. You choose any frequency within the range (3rd, 5th, 6th, octave or any frequency in between) or select Unison for a thick single notes.

Voices: Tuba, Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Accordion, Bassoon, Oboe, Flute, Song Whistle, Singing Voice, Cello, Violin, Bass Guitar, Hawaiian Guitar, Banjo, Fuzz Guitar 1, Fuzz Guitar 2, Harpsichord, Piano, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Percolate (called Pop Corn on Roland SH-2000), Space Reed, Outer Space (called Planet on Roland SH-2000), Frogman, Alley Cat (called Funny Cat on Roland SH-2000), Ring Modulator (may be the same as Growl Wow on Roland SH-2000), Wind."

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Yamaha Soundmondo Social Sound-Sharing Site for Reface Synths

Yamaha has launched Soundmondo, a resource site for Reface synth owners to share their patches. The following is the official press release:

"Soundmondo Social Sound-Sharing Website Lets reface Users Inspire and be Inspired Any Place, Any Time

BUENA PARK, Calif. (January 8, 2016) — Yamaha has officially launched Soundmondo (www.soundmondo.com), a groundbreaking social sound-sharing website for sharing reface Mobile Mini Keyboard sounds.

Soundmondo is one of the first sites to implement WebMIDI, a new W3C (API) pioneered by Google in Chrome (versions 43 and later) earlier this year. WebMIDI connects MIDI devices to the Internet allowing musical instruments to play online synthesizers, as well as save or share sounds with Soundmondo. Because WebMIDI is part of Chrome, Soundmondo works on Mac, PC and Android devices.

The Yamaha reface Mobile Mini Keyboards are the first instruments to work with Soundmondo. Featuring four models, each with a unique tone generator and control panel, reface empowers users with an easy way to store, recall, organize and share their sounds.

'Soundmondo is social sound-sharing for synthesizers,' said Nate Tschetter, marketing manager, Music Production, Yamaha Corporation of America. 'Back in the day, synthesizers had patch sheets where sound re-creation was a manual process of duplicating settings from a printed diagram. Soundmondo instantly sends the sound to your instrument and visually shows you how to re-create it. It’s like having your own personal synth programmer on call 24/7.'

Saving sounds on Soundmondo is easy. Once the user connects their instrument and sets up an account, they simply hit CREATE and give their sound a name, a description and tags. They can also add a YouTube video and SoundCloud audio to really show off their sound.

According to Tschetter, the real fun comes in checking out sounds created by other Soundmondo users. BROWSE shows all available sounds (currently over 1,200), and the user can refine their search using tags. Once the user finds a sound they might like, they simply click on it and hit SYNC. This will send the sound to their connected reface AND show them how to move the controls to recreate the sound.

For reface DX users, there’s an added bonus: a full editor showing all parameters with full navigation and editing using a computer keyboard.

Yamaha reface Mobile Mini Keyboards, introduced this past summer, feature built-in speakers and battery power along with interactive controls, incredible keyboard feel and great sound for a truly pro instrument that lets musicians create their sound any place, any time.

For more information, please visit http://4wrd.it/soundmondo"