A whole range of expertise packed into a synthesizer

video upload by Audiofanzine

"After 10 years of developing highly original premium modules, the Italian company Frap Tools is embarking on an ambitious and promising project: integrating all its expertise into a linear FM analog polyphonic synthesizer. Magnolia forever?"

0:00 Introduction
0:20 Overview
0:34 Construction
0:48 Controls
1:38 Connectivity
2:06 Sound Quality
2:47 Synthesis
3:27 East Coast & West Coast Oscillators
4:20 Analog Filters
5:13 Modulations
6:37 Effects
7:06 Arpeggiator/Sequencer
7:47 Verdict
8:32 Conclusion
8:55 Mid-credits
9:04 Sound Clips

Mini-Korg K-2 Rescue!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

00:00 Title
00:29 Intro
02:56 History
08:21 Michael Lunn
15:12 Demo
19:11 Initial Inspection
22:11 Disassembly & Electronics
27:34 Sheet Metal
29:02 Capacitors & Re-assembly
32:24 Problems
34:13 Cosmetics & Final Details
43:42 Outro & 80's Jam

"This time I'm going DEEP into the Univox Mini-Korg K-2 (a.k.a. Mini-Korg 700s), including the history, the story behind the family member who passed it down to me, a demonstration of the synth, the extensive restoration effort, and finally a rad 80's song with my friend and amazing guitarist, Justin Piper.

I'd like to thank family and friends that helped with this whole project, including the Lunn Family, Kadrolsha Ona Carole, Mary Champagne, Kristin Parker, Craig Parker, and Justin Piper.
https://justinpiper.com/home

Here are some of the resources/companies that made this possible:
metal-work/repair - https://www.apluschelmsford.com/
sheet metal powder-coating/silkscreen - https://jmd.industries/
audio tape restoration and digitizing - https://www.sonicraft.com/

Here's a great video on the Mini-Korg by Alex Ball that just came out, with more details on the history: [posted here]

Here are my sources of information and images as credited in the video: http://retrosynthads.blogspot.com/
http://vintageunivox.com/
https://www.soundonsound.com/music-business/history-korg-part-1
https://en.audiofanzine.com/
https://www.matrixsynth.com/
https://www.epicurious.com/
https://reel2reeltexas.com/
http://neatdesigns.net/
http://nemo-newengland.blogspot.com/
http://conradhoffman.com/capchecktut.htm
walnut finishing tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zT4h..."

Vintage Unboxing | An Unloved Technics SX-WSA1 Needs Rescue

Quick Look | Inside the Technics SX-WSA1 - Assessing Damage

Thoughtful Clips

"Yeah. I knew it needed fixing when I bought it.
Improper packaging damaged it further.
I can't let this synth continue to be passed around again without a good restoration."

Repairing the Technics SX-WSA1 Acoustic Modeling Synth

Thoughtful Clips

Active links for the following on YouTube here

manuals:
https://members.technicskeyboards.com...
hyper- enthusiasm:
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/elect...
short article:
http://javelinart.com/technics-sx-wsa...
screen info:
https://www.ued.net//ued/viewItemActi...
Sam at Syntaur:
https://syntaur.com/

More info from across the N E T:
https://xy.cx/synth/wsa1/
https://sonicstate.com/synth/technics...
https://sonicstate.com/synth_reviews/...
https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewto...
https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers...
https://www.matrixsynth.com/2019/11/t...
https://yamahamusicians.com/forum/vie...
https://en.audiofanzine.com/workstati..."

The girl from Ipaneama - Hohner MEG synthesizer

Published on Jun 23, 2018 Kimengumi fr

Anyone know if these are fully programmable, or are they essentially preset only?

"Played with a Hohner µ studio µ30 (from ~1986) .
Same style as the Hohner Compagnon HK5000.
MEG is a French synthesis system from 1980's

The digital piano is only used as master keyboard.
Sound directly recorded from the synth, no effects added."

There's a different keyboard Hohner MEG posted here.

Update via swissdoc:

"According to info from https://fr.audiofanzine.com

"It seems that this machine is the expander version of the Hohner Companion HK 5000 digital synthesizer released only 500 copies around 1986.

It would be a workstation acting as a drum machine, polyphonic synth and sequencer, with supreme luxury, a memory cartridge stuck in the middle of the control panel.

There are 3 MIDI jacks, and several outputs 6.35 jack separated.

Besides the fact that it was made in France Semur En Auxois (yes Madam!), The other feature of this device is the use of digital synthesis variable speed also called synthesis MEG invented by the French engineer Christian Deforeit of which Hohner had bought the patents.

Regarding the sound and interest of the thing, I do not know, mine is out of order, but it remains a collector's item given the few copies produced."

When you check out the picutres, you will see, that is has 8 Filter boards, most likely analog. One screen shows the sound architecture, so 2x DCO, 3x Wave and 1x VCF. A second screen shows the envelope editor. The keyboard version has some "Custom" buttons. I miss to find any dedicated edit buttons, but based on the screen content, I assume the sounds could be edited. At least modified and new stuff could be loaded from cartridge most likely.

Looks to be a hybrid approach then, maybe similar to some of the Wersi stuff (Stageperformer and the related organs and rack units).

Just some educated guessing :-)"

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Vermona MeloDICEr et CP256 prototypes at NAMM 2018

Published on Jan 26, 2018 Audiofanzine in English

"Vermona is showing at NAMM 2018 the prototypes of MeloDICEr random melody generator and CP256 Virtual Patch Processor Eurorack modules"

[NAMM] Cherry Audio Vintage Modular

Published on Jan 26, 2018 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of Cherry Audio Vintage Modular at the NAMM Show 2018."

Details on the teaser posted here.

[NAMM] Moon Modular 543 CP

Published on Jan 26, 2018 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of the Moon Modular 543 CP at the NAMM Show 2018."

[NAMM] Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt Presentation

Published on Jan 25, 2018 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of the new Pittsburgh Modular synthesizer at the NAMM Show 2018."

The Pittsburgh Microvolt 3900 for $629 US

Schmidt EightVoice Edges Soundset Demos

Published on Dec 23, 2017 Barb

"Edges, a soundset programmed for the Schmidt EightVoice synthesizer.

Sound design by Barb & Coyote14.

All sounds played by Coyote14.

If you are a lucky owner of this machine, you can download it for free here :

https://www.barbandco.com/store/p187/...

These sounds have been used for the Audiofanzine review of the EightVoice by Synthwalker. You can read the test in french here :

https://fr.audiofanzine.com/synthe-an..."

MFB Dominion Club & Nanozwerg Pro

Published on Apr 21, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of the Dominion Club & Nanozwerg Pro"

Sonic Potions SQ-303 Sequencer

Published on Apr 21, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of Sonic Potions SQ-303 Sequencer at the Superbooth 2017."

Polivoks at the Superbooth 2017

Published on Apr 21, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's the rebirth of the Polivoks at the Superbooth 2017 !"

Leaf Audio Microphonic Soundbox

Published on Apr 21, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of Leaf Audio's Microphonic Soundbox at the Superbooth 2017."

Dialog Audio Modulation Processor

Published on Apr 21, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of Dialog Audio Modulation Processor at the Superbooth 2017."

Panda MIDI Solutions Future Impact I & MIDIBeam RX02

Published on Apr 21, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of Panda's Future I bass pedal at the Superbooth 2017."

Panda Audio MIDIBeam RX02

New Soulsby product at Superbooth 2017

Published on Apr 21, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of new Soulsby products at the Superbooth 2017."

Syntonovo Pop Analog Synth

Published on Apr 21, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of Syntonovo's Pop Analog Synth at the Superbooth 2017."

Novation Peak & Circuit Mono Station

Published on Apr 21, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of the Novation Peak & Circuit Mono Station at the Superbooth 2017."

Vermona New Prototypes at Superbooth 2017

Published on Apr 21, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

"Here's a presentation of Vermona's New Prototypes at the Superbooth 2017."

[NAMM] Fabulous Silicon Paradigm

Published on Jan 21, 2017 Audiofanzine in English

Two more videos of perhaps THE surprise sleeper synth announcement of NAMM, along with the Malekko and Industrial Music Electronics announcement. Update: and the Soulsby ATMULTITRON. Didn't see that coming, especially not the polyphony.

NAMM 2017: Fabulous Silicon - Paradigm

Published on Jan 21, 2017 sonicstate