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Moog Model 15 Legacy Modular System w/ 953 controller

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"Model 15 w/ 935 controller. Controller never used. Model 15 just checked out in Asheville by Moog. I also have the original box for the Model 15. Will ship from separate locations (direct from Asheville for the model 15, NYC for the other components. Shipping cost is estimate - I want to pack this as safely as possible to make sure it stays safe. disregard the patch cables plugged into the model 15 in the pics - those aren't included - but the red, blue, and yellow ones are. Can also deliver part or all of the system within 2 hours of NYC."

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Befaco CV Thing Demo - Eurorack meets Model 15 app

Synth Diy Guy

"Let's explore the possibilities afforded by Befaco's cool new CV thing module! I set up a number of euro modulation sources to control parameters on Moog's Model 15 iPad app."

160511 Moog Model 15 iOS app

Published on May 17, 2016 Calvin Cardioid

g-storm electro sh2-vcf & electro tonus vcf filter explorations

Published on Mar 15, 2020 impurfekt

http://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/

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the g-storm electro sh2-vcf is a 24db/oct filter based on the roland sh-2 bass synthesizer from 1978. it's the epitome of the roland sound and ranges from sweet to dirty depending on how hard you hit it.

i owned g-storm's v1 version of this filter in the past and missed it. this is the v2 model and is sonically identical as far as i can tell. it's got all the features you'd expect and is a joy to use. it's very smooth with no resonance (great for subtle arps) and has a lot of character with resonance. not many filters in my bank can pull that off.

arps begin at 6:40

patch notes:

doepfer a-110-1v thru g-storm electro sh2-vcf thru boss re-20

disclaimer: module was purchased out of pocket for music production purposes"

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g-storm electro tonus vcf filter exploration

Published on Mar 15, 2020 impurfekt

"the g-storm electro tonus vcf is a 24db/oct filter based on the original arp 2600 4012 filter. the 4012 was arp's moog clone filter that was later revised due to patent infringement.

i've neither seen nor heard a 2600 in person, but the tonus vcf is certainly in the ballpark of demos i've heard and other filter clones i've used. its tone is warm, fat and vintage. the harder you drive the filter, the better it sounds. the front panel is roomy and well laid out. i look forward to further exploration; especially for bass duties.

arps begin at 4:28

patch notes:

doepfer a-110-1v thru g-storm electro tonus vcf thru boss re-20

disclaimer: module was purchased out of pocket for music production purposes"

Moog Model 15

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MACBETH M5 Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer

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"This is the Original M5 with the black & orange colour scheme, as used for the later version ARP 2600.

Note that whilst it looks like a later model Rev.3 ARP2600, the M5's sound is both Moog and Oberheim inspired.

[Update: note the lawsuit mentioned below never happened. There was contention over the filter but it never got to that.  via Wikipedia: "Early versions contained an imitation of Robert Moog's 4-pole 'ladder' VCF, later the subject of a threatened (though ultimately nonexistent) lawsuit"Also the epoxy covered modules were likely more for performance reasons. Not sure if it was to stabilize temperature and to isolate the modules. See the comments at the bottom of this post for more.]

The original ARP 2600 (Blue Meanie model) that many/most claim sounds best of the 2600's, stole the Moog filter design of course, hence epoxy sealed units, lawsuit, 4072 ARP filter redesign, etc... Plus, the M5 actually dwarfs the 2600 in overall height + size. This M5 is one of around 90 (I think) of the original versions that were hand made between 2005/6, so only 14-15 years old compared with over 40 for a 2600.

It has great build quality courtesy of Ken McBeth. No tiny slider tops or mini jack sockets to fiddle with... On a practical note you can get multiple (man sized) finger tips between the slider tops for patching/mixing/modulation purposes. A joy to play with as you can easily see all patch points, sources, destinations, signal flow, etc.

As regards stability & tuning, many older analogue synths had & still do have problems with these factors. This M5 tunes very accurately and holds tune throughout every session, nor is this dependent on whether it's hot or not - inside or out, as was the downside of many old analogue synths, though it's appreciated some do like such instability... I prefer to start off with known stability & increase detuning/instability if/when needed. There is even a stability pot on Osc#3 for dialing in that effect when required, except it's under your control and not at the mercy of other elements...

IMO the M5 is sonically much more powerful and versatile than the 2600, based on the dual filter type design alone.

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Moog Model 15 (2015 reissue) different waveforms demo

Published on Jan 14, 2020 Roberto Raineri-Seith

"Switching waveforms and octaves with 2 vco's bypassing the 907 FFB and going directly into the filter, delay and reverb (Vermona DSR-3) added.

00:00 Square/square (no PWM)
01:05 saw/saw
02:14 triangle/triangle
03:28 sine/sine

Note: with the triangle and sine waveforms the "click of the VCA" (a common issue with analog synthesizers) becomes clearly audible"

Moog Model 15 Legacy Modular System Synthesizer

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Synth Wizards Interviews: Michael Boddicker

Published on Dec 15, 2019 Syntaur

"Michael Boddicker has performed and composed on an insane number of hit records, television shows, and feature films, from Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' to 'Fatal Attraction'. He graciously spent an afternoon showing us his scoring studio, his amazing modular synths, and even his attic."

"Just in the modular department, we saw during our interview his Moog System 55, Moog Model 15, e-mu Modular, Buchla modular, and I think he also had a Serge tucked away. We saw literally thousands of pieces of gear while strolling through his attic. He's very passionate about music and synths, and has had an amazing career putting all of this stuff to work. It was a very fun interview.'

PawelBlaszczak_Composer

Composing music for my new album using Roland XV5080 from Roland Cloud, Prophet 5 and Moog Model D

Published on Dec 15, 2019 PawelBlaszczak_Composer

Mini studio tour.

"I composing music for my new album which will be released in 2020. I used newest XV5080 vst plugin just released on Roland Cloud. Also Minimoog model D for bass and Prophet 5 for synth piano."

Sneak Peak of Behringer's New Eurororack Moog Modules

Go Go Eurorack! Our new modular synth case Published on Dec 11, 2019 BEHRINGER

Comes in at 4:48. 923 Noise & Filter - Low Pass, High Pass, Noise Source (white & pink). Note Aion Modular currently makes a eurorack version of the 923 and more. The 923 of course is a clone of the original Moog Modular 923, found in the Model 15.

"Check out our new eurorack case Eurorack Go for modular synths. Two times 140 hb of space, beefy power supply, stand and carrying handle. Götz is unboxing the case, builds a modular synth with two Model Ds, a Behringer Neutron and a couple of modules."

Sounds of the Seventies Part 2 - Fixed Filter Bank Arps & Drones

Published on Nov 9, 2019

"The Fixed Filter Bank - A companion video to my last upload 'Sounds of the Seventies' in which I use my 70's-inspired modular synth to subjectively evoke some of my favourite synth music from that era: [posted here]

As promised, this video is focussing on the ways I've been using the AJH Synth Fixed Filter Bank 914 to sculpt my arp sounds, and create all-analogue, living, breathing mech-dragons out of just some simple pink noise.

Audio Damage Dubstation2 delay, EOS2 and ShimmerFX reverbs were added during recording.

I'd strongly recommend reading the description in the aforementioned video if you're interested in this module. It's based on the 914 fixed filter bank that could often be seen in the huge Moog Modular Model 55. Such an instrument I'd dream of owning, but could never afford, so having this monster in Eurorack along with the rest of the rig is pretty awesome. I got switched on to the FFB's by watching a demo of one in a Model 15 (much smaller than a 55, with a smaller 8 band FFB). It struck me that some of the sounds I'd admired from those early electronic albums were created using these modules.

Other related videos I'd recommend:
Analog Ambient Performance 1
Analog Ambient Performance 2

Both of which are works-in-progress for a future album.

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My sincerest thanks to all who have supported me thus far.

Excuse the glitches in some of the footage - my MacBook packed up this week, so I had to revert to my 2006 Windows PC with budget software, which continually produces rendering errors. Hopefully I can get the Mac fixed ASAP, or else YouTube is toast :("

Sounds of the Seventies Jam (full version) all-analogue Eurorack Modular

Published on Nov 5, 2019 DreamsOfWires

"Live/real-time performance with a 70's-inspired Eurorack modular system, including AJH Synth modules based on a complete R.A.Moog era Minimoog and the 914 fixed filter bank from the Moog Model 55 modular synth. Turn on Subtitles for commentary.

I listen to a lot of so-called 'Berlin school' electronic music that featured these instruments, but I could never afford the originals, so having such a quality instrument in Eurorack format that's this close in terms of sound and technology is really special. This rig is closer to a Model 15 in terms of modules, but goes way beyond it in features and capabilities. The AJH Fixed Filter Bank 914 also has more functionality than its namesake, and my next video will spotlight this filtering monster, explaining a little more about what it does.

All modules are by AJH Synth, and I've also used their Precision Voltages, Ring SM, and Wave Swarm in this composition.

Sequences are driven by an Arturia Keystep, and overlaying notes played manually from a USB keyboard into an Expert Sleepers FH-2, then into the modular.

Recorded into AUM on an iPad, using Audio Damage Dubstation 2 delay and ShimmerFX reverb.

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Moog Model 10 Modular Synth Deep Dive with Daniel Fisher

Published on Sep 23, 2019 Sweetwater

"The Moog Model 10 is a meticulous, limited-edition re-creation of the first compact modular synthesizer system created by Dr. Robert Moog in 1971. Engineered for portability, the Model 10 is housed in a road-ready Tolex-clad wood cabinet hand-assembled with 11 discrete analog modules, including three 900-Series oscillators, venerated for their magical sonic depth; and a 907 Fixed Filter Bank, acclaimed for its massive sound-shaping and timbral potential. The predecessor of the Model 15, the Model 10 design is focused on purity of sound and ease of use, while delivering the immense sonic depth and dimensionality you expect only from vintage Moog modular synthesizers."

Moog Introduces New Model 10 Synthesizer

Making a Moog Synthesizer Published on Sep 17, 2019 Moog Music Inc

"At the Moog Factory in Asheville, North Carolina, every Moog modular synthesizer is hand-built to its original factory specifications. Individual modules are brought to life just as they were nearly 50 years ago: by hand-stuffing and hand-soldering components to circuit boards, and using traditional wiring methods. Each module is then hand-tested, finished with an aluminum panel, and placed into a custom tolex cabinet before the synthesizer leaves for its new home. Watch "Making a Moog Synthesizer" and step inside the Moog Factory to see how Moog synthesizers are built with love and care by the employee-owners at Moog Music.

Original score created by Bana Haffar and composed on a Moog Model 10 Synthesizer."

via Moog Music

"The Moog Model 10 Synthesizer returns to production at the Moog Factory in Asheville, NC – making this iconic analog synthesizer available again to artists after nearly 50 years. Every Model 10 is hand-built to its original 1971 specifications and is a true recreation of the original. Individual modules are brought to life just as they were nearly 50 years ago: by hand-stuffing and hand-soldering components to circuit boards, and using traditional wiring methods. Each module is then hand-tested and placed into a custom tolex cabinet before the synthesizer leaves for its new home.

Watch Making a Moog Synthesizer [above] and step inside the Moog Factory to see how Moog synthesizers are built with love and care by the employee-owners at Moog Music.

The Model 10 is faithful in every way to its 1971 counterpart (the first compact modular synthesizer model created by Dr. Robert Moog) – all the way down to its hand-soldered electronic circuits. The Model 10 is comprised of 11 discrete analog modules, including the 907 Fixed Filter Bank, revered for its vast sound shaping and timbral possibilities, and three 900-Series oscillators, the foundational sound behind Wendy Carlos’ Switched-On Bach and Isao Tomita’s Snowflakes Are Dancing.

The predecessor to the Model 15, the Model 10 design focuses on purity of sound, speed, and simplicity while providing the enormous sonic depth and dimension found only in a vintage Moog modular synthesizer."

Moog Model 15 Limited-Edition Reissue Modular Synthesizer

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Moog Model 15 Limited-edition Reissue Modular Synthesizer SN 132/150

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via the seller/listing: "Purchased in 2017 directly from Moog Music. I opened the box, took a look, and put it back in the box with aspirations to use it "when I found the time". Long story short, I have a habit of buying rare and high end music gear but rarely get the time to actually use due to my career and family obligations. This Moog Model 15 is #132 of 150 produced and in new open box condition. Better yet, it comes with 2x the cables because I'm OCD and ordered extra from Moog. I also bought $60 in custom 1.4" TS to Moog trigger cables for the times when you want to patch into other gear. I also never touched the hard cover Moog instructional owners manual and never opened the signed certificate of authenticity envelope. Still currently under warranty I believe, buyer to verify.

Original cost was $10,000.
Will come double boxed and packaged as Moog originally delivered. Because of the extra amount in cables I will send them seperately. Shipping cost will include insurance at maximum protection and/or final auction valuation. No returns accepted. You may have a local agent inspect before bidding. Any eBay protection resolutions and fee's associated are the responsibility of the buyer."

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Synth Jams by Jay Hosking

Published on Jul 26, 2019 Jay Hosking

Spotted the first video in the playlist above on discchord.com. The Playlist contains 21 videos. You can use the player controls to skip around. Descriptions for each are below. All videos feature various gear so you should be able to get an idea of some of the capabilities of each featured. You can check out Jay Hosking's music at https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/.

Note, more will likely get added over time. The following playlist is as of this post:

1. Jam w/ Vermona PERfourMER MkII, Elektron Analog Rytm MkII, OTO Bam, Styrmon Big Sky, Fugue Machine

A live, semi-improvised performance, all on hardware, and inspired by some pretty tough news that has me sentimental.

I loved the Elektron Analog Four MkII so much that I picked up the Analog Rytm MkII. My feelings on the Rytm are mixed. On the one hand, it's missing that spontaneity and spark of units like the Arturia DrumBrute Impact and Teenage Engineering OP-Z, with no readymade performance effects, roller bar, or global randomization, and a slower workflow. On the other hand, I really like its analogue sound engines, any unused tracks can be converted into impressive analogue mono synths, it does beautiful things to samples, and like all Elektron boxes it integrates the effects into the sequencer really nicely.

As for the Vermona PERfourMER MkII, I'd been pining over it for ages, and it was fun to finally tinker with it. The Perfourmer definitely excels in the mid- and high- range, and I love how the independent voices making really interesting voices for chords.

Vermona PERfourMER MkII + OTO Bam — Three synths (left chord note, right chord note, melody)
Vermona PERfourMER MkII + Strymon Big Sky — Bass chord note synth
Elektron Analog Rytm MkII — Drums, samples, sample melody, punchy bass
Fugue Machine (iOS) — Sequencing
IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo — MIDI out from iOS

Written and performed within a 24-hour period, and uploaded as is, with only a little sidechain compression on the Perfourmer (to emphasize the sound that the Rytm was already making), and compression/limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/

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Dannysound MM VCA // Classic Moog style VCA in Eurorack

Published on Jul 26, 2019 DivKidVideo

"Here we have the Dannysound MM VCA which is a 6HP VCA with two internal VCAs for multiple modulation points based on the classic Moog Minimoog Model D. The MM VCA offers soft clip saturation and wave shaping of the inputs boosting the fundamental and warming the low end while either adding harmonics to simple tones or removing harmonics from complex ones. This VCA is great for AM synthesis and I take the time to fully explore that in the video. Skip around with the index before and I hope you get some ideas for ways to use VCAs around your system.

More info + store page with Thonk - http://bit.ly/mmvca

TIMING INDEX / SECTIONS

00:00 hello and video previews

00:39 Feature run down, what is the MM VCA?

02:14 Expressive dynamics with multiple CVs

03:17 A detailed look at wave shaping and AM synthesis

06:59 Snappy VCA response

08:15 Chaotic CV processing

09:12 Dual tremolo

10:04 Gnarly synthesis with folding an AM synthesis.

11:16 Expanding Moog(ish) bass tones


**THIS VIDEO IS SPONSORED BY THONK** By sponsoring this video they get a demo video. Neither Thonk or Dannysound have any control over what I chose to say, patch or make in the video. Any questions you're welcome to ask."