Vintage Octave, Roland, Moog, Korg, PAiA, Synapse, Schmidt, and Waldorf Brochures, Magazine & Manual

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Voyetra Series Catalog - 1982

Roland Studio Systems – System 100M/100/700 - 1978 - Original Vintage Synthesizer Brochure/Catalog

Moog UK Synthesizer Original Catalog + Newsletter "Interface" Volume IV - 01-1984 + 1981 Pricelist

Korg Catalog Volume 9 - 1982 - Original Vintage Synthesizer Brochure/Catalog

PAIA 1984 Music & Recording Electronics Catalog – Original Vintage Synthesizer Brochure

Synapse Electronic Music Magazine - 1977 - Volume 1 Nr.6 - Synthesizer Brochure/Catalog

Schmidt Synthesizer Original Catalog + Steinberg Original Sequencer Brochure

Waldorf KB37 Eurorack keyboard controller - Original User Manual from 2016

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Bad Gear - It's a MESS!!!

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about Make Noise 0-Coast. This 2016 wannabe music tech influencer must-have and flyover state synth tried to bridge the gap between buchlaesque exploration and moog-ish accessibility and offers a wide range of modular flatulences with a mostly useless built-in anti-Eurorack safeguard. What a mess!"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:47 Overview Make Noise 0-Coast
01:24 Oscillator
01:35 Overtone, Multiply, Linear FM
02:07 Random Generator
02:19 Slope
02:50 Contour
03:04 Mixer, Dynamics ( Buchla-style LPG )
03:32 Make Noise MATHS (stripped-down version;)
03:41 Midi, Menu LFO, Arpeggiator
04:14 Patches (Yes, I did a Krell Patch ;)
04:47 Pricing, Thanks
05:02 H*te Screen
05:25 Jam 1 ( Nerdy Techno )
06:14 Jam 2 ( Nerdy Elektro )
07:21 Finale ( NormCore )
07:48 VERDICT

TEAR - Experimental jam #31 // Vhikk X, Moog Subharmonicon, Bitbox

video upload by David Falcon

"Testing this battery powered mobile setup. The Palette case can be powered via powerbank and with the Bitbox micro I can record within the Modular case itself, without the need of any other equipment. The idea behind it is to take it outside to some special places to record, and maybe add some field recordings in the background.

I finally got to try the Vhikk X after a while trying to get one. The first few hours with it I was not very inspired by it, but kept digging and found this small melody that felt pretty emotional. Ironically the drone bass did not come from the Vhikk, but instead from my favorite, the Subharmonicon.

The Bitbox is here because it can do a lot in such small footprint. It is a sampler in the classic sense, but also is acting as a pseudo-Radio Music module with a radio sample I found, and also is recording the whole piece directly like the 4ms Wav Recorder.

In Ableton I added later on a bit of compression and EQ to even out the sounds.

I have published the first ALBUM that is acompilation of songs, some from this year and some older called "Hipotese". It is available in the streaming platforms and bandcamp. Go check it out!
https://davidfalcon.bandcamp.com

// Patch notes //
Moog Subharmonicon - Drone Bass, modulated from Pam's New Workout
Forge TME Vhikk X - Melody, sequenced from Oxi One and processed with a LPG in the Disting mk4.
1010 Music Bitbox Micro - Synth, piano and radio samples. Records the whole mix that comes out from the Befaco Output Bus. This is what makes the setup truly portable."

The Sound That Shaped Music | Minimoog Model D | Bob Moog Tribute Edition

video upload by Moog Music



"A Limited-Edition Piece of Synth History. https://inmusic.to/y65ybz6e

In 1970, the Minimoog Model D redefined modern music-making as the first portable, performance-ready analog keyboard synthesizer—bringing the Moog sound to artists worldwide. This tribute edition honors that legacy and the visionary spirit of Bob Moog.

For artists like Gary Numan, Jimmy Jam, and Mark Mothersbaugh, the sound of the Minimoog Model D was a catalyst. Loved for its warm, analog tone and intuitive, straightforward design, this timeless synthesizer’s influence transcends genres and generations. Its distinctive basses, soaring leads, and classic filter character established the Model D as the archetype of what artists and listeners still imagine when they think of the synthesizer.

This limited-edition production run features a custom quartersawn oak wood enclosure, a unique back-panel decal, and an included SR Series travel case, along with 100% analog circuitry and all the modern functional enhancements from the instrument’s 2022 release.

To honor Dr. Bob Moog’s legacy and impact on modern music technology, $500 from each unit sold will be donated directly to the Bob Moog Foundation, supporting the Moogseum, Dr. Bob’s Sound School, and the preservation of the Bob Moog Foundation Archives.

Learn more about the Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D: https://inmusic.to/y65ybz6e

Video featuring:
Gary Numan
Jimmy Jam
Danz CM / Synth History
Heavy Mellow
Mark Mothersbaugh
Michelle Moog-Koussa
Lamar Mitchell"

"A Special Run of an Iconic Instrument

We designed this limited-edition production run with intentional details that commemorate Bob Moog's earliest synthesizer models. The instrument features a custom badge that uses a metal photo-anodization process, which harkens back to the modular panel graphics found on the System 55, System 35, and Model 10 synthesizers, as well as select early R.A. Moog Co. Minimoogs. The instrument features a custom quartersawn oak wood enclosure, a unique back-panel decal, and an included SR Series travel case, along with 100% analog circuitry and all the modern functional enhancements from the instrument’s latest reissue.

Each Bob Moog Tribute Edition Minimoog Model D synthesizer is assembled by hand in our North Carolina production facility, and only 500 in total will be built by our small team."

Aphex Twin – Avril 14th (Cover) | Moog Sound Studio

video upload by SΞQMØDΞ

"It’s April 14th, so here’s my take on this beautiful and iconic Aphex Twin piece.

Hope you enjoy the vibe! 🤘🏻

Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the original music — all rights belong to Aphex Twin. This is a tribute cover made out of respect for Richard D. James."

"Brussels Meets Berlin" - Live Electronic Ambient Session

video upload by No Lake

"I combined my knowledge of electronic music to create a ten-minute electro-ambient jam that I wanted to share with you live for the first time. So we'll have about ten minutes to talk about music.

Headphones 🎧 recommended

My Bandcamp : https://nolake.bandcamp.com/"

Moog Sound Studio & Novation Summit

Moog One 16-voice w/ Dust Cover

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"Moog One 16-Voice Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer
It is like new, been kept covered as part of my private collection, less than 1-2 hrs use from new.

The last flagship polyphonic analogue synthesizer by Moog Music, presented here in near-new old stock condition. This 16-voice configuration represents the highest specification of the Moog One series, offering exceptional depth, modulation capability, and sonic character.

Condition: New old stock (NOS) with less than 2 hours of use from new. Updated to the latest firmware. Supplied with original inner and outer packaging.

Additional Inclusions: Includes a custom-made tweed and vinyl dust cover (valued at £150), designed with a rear cable access flap.

Provenance: Part of a broader sale from a private collector."

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SynthR10's Final demo : "The Running" #analogsynth #electronicmusic #musicgame #originalsoundtrack

video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Here is my latest demo of the SynthR10 (for a long time) ahead of Synthfest France 2026, where two SynthR10s will be showcased at the booth and on stage. For me, the SynthR10 is a fantastic, resolutely modern analog synthesizer for my artistic work and as a game music composer (Microids/abigoba), offering a pleasure you don’t get with VSTs: playing live and turning the knobs, making every day a different musical adventure...
Live SynthR10 #1: polysequencer (sync LFOs, 2 FILTERS ACTION)
Live SynthR10 #2: split MOOG bass / Pad with aftertouch & lead synth.
Sync with KORG Electribe II.
All sounds are my own creations.
Demos are always frustrating for me; I prefer the stage and albums... lol"

Bob Moog Foundation Archives Donation: Rare Moog Liberation Formerly Owned by Gary Wright

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Gary Wright (left) and Casey Young performing on Moog Liberation "keytar" synthesizers

via The Bob Moog Foundation

Synth wizard Casey Young (Gary Wright, Yes, Madonna, TOTO, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner) recently donated a vintage, white Moog Liberation keytar synthesizer to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives. This rare instrument was used by Gary Wright in live and recorded performances, including the music video for the 1981 song "Heartbeat." Wright, who composed the 1976 hit song "Dream Weaver," personally gifted the synth to Young.

“Getting to work with Gary Wright was one of the best gigs I ever had.
He did so much to jump-start my musical journey.”
--Casey Young

We plan to fully restore the Liberation, which has been in storage for decades, to its former glory so that we can share this instrument at the Moogseum one day. None of our efforts are possible without the support of our donors. Please consider supporting the Foundation today so that we can restore and preserve this and many more historical vintage electronic instruments!

“We are honored by this very special donation to the Bob Moog Foundation Archives. Gary Wright’s Liberation is a part of synthesizer history. We are deeply grateful to Casey Young for this important donation, and we look forward to sharing this historical gem once it has been restored.” --Michelle Moog-Koussa

For an insider's insight on the design of the Moog Liberation, check out our one-on-one interview with former Moog Music designer Rock Wehrmann, available to read on moogfoundation.org.

NE555 Counterless sequencer - 3: Radio buttons, transpose function, final assembly, and a demo video

video upload by organfairy

"The demo is in 3 parts: Manual mode 4:15, Sync mode 9:46, and external mode 14:07

'Radio buttons' is an expression used for a row of buttons where a button stays down when you press it. You press another button and the first one will pop up again while the other button stays down.
It is possible to make such a device with simple pushbutttons and a few logic gates instead of the complicated (and expensive) mechanical locking switches. This is what I explore in the beginning of this video - and it is actually exploring since I haven't used the concept before so I didn't know if it would actually work. I do know that the old Moog Taurus bass synthesizer used a similar idea for its preset buttons.

The music is also a kind of exploration project since I decided for the first time to (over)use the portamento function on my Elka X-30 organ in an arrangement. Apart from the organ I also use my Roland JV-35 for some of the parts"

"Mesmeric Trance" - Moog Sound Studio & Novation Summit trippy jam

video upload by No Lake

"I remember a night in a club in Brussels. It must have been 4 a.m., I was starting to get tired, about to leave. Then a song started, something very languorous, trippy, and intoxicating. The song invaded my body and soul. It was very repetitive but at the same time very special, airy, ethereal. I stayed there, lulled by the music, and then I left, thinking ten minutes had passed. The song had lasted an hour.

Nothing is more frustrating than a song that sets an atmosphere, a mood, and then disappears, leaving us hanging. This is why I like longer tracks.

Headphones 🎧 recommended"

Moog Minimoog Analog Synthesizer: Famous 70s and 80s Sounds

video upload by RetroSound

"Discover the legendary Moog Minimoog analog synthesizer and the iconic sounds that shaped music in the 1970s and 1980s. 🎹 From fat synth basses and searing lead solos to funky filter sweeps and classic sci-fi effects. The Minimoog defined the sound of funk, rock, disco, progressive rock and early electronic music.

In this video, you’ll hear classic Minimoog-style sounds inspired by artists like Pink Floyd, Jean-Michel Jarre, Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Rafferty, Rod Steward and Parliament-Funkadelic. These timeless analog tones are still used today in modern music, film scores, and synthwave productions.

Whether you’re a synth enthusiast, music producer, or just love vintage analog gear, this video showcases why the Minimoog remains one of the most influential synthesizers ever made."

Famous Minimoog Sounds:
0:07 Pink Floyd
0:50 John Barry
1:02 Gary Wright
1:28 Supermax
1:48 J.-M. Jarre
2:00 Gary Rafferty
2:22 Ozzy Osbourne
2:46 Parliament
2:54 Rod Steward
3:10 Sniff`n The Tears

Moog Mother 32 & Dave Smith Tempest

video upload by the nightwater

"Quick jam using a few passes on the Moog Mother 32 and the Dave Smith Tempest on the drum beat. Some reverb from the Strymon Bigsky Mx.

Please check out my music here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/43pG4...
Apple: / the-nightwater
Soundcloud: / thenightwater
Bandcamp: https://thenightwater.bandcamp.com/"

Melodic Techno | TeknoBaby | Giza | GS Music e7 | Moog Sub37

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"Can get some gnarly modern sounds from the e7. It has a very bright sounds and is well suited to Melodic Techno, especially those stuttering pitch bending sounds that are so popular at the moment."

Aphex Twin - Stone in Focus | Moog Synth Cover

video upload by SΞQMØDΞ

"My take on Stone in Focus by Aphex Twin.
Sorry to all the Aphex Twin purists — it’s not exactly like the original, but I tried my best :D
Hope you enjoy! 🤘🏻

Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the original music — all rights belong to Aphex Twin. This is a tribute cover made out of respect for Richard D. James."

Experimenting With Electronic Music by Robert Brown & Mark Olsen

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"Published the very same year electro-industrial pioneers Kraftwerk released their breakthrough album 'Autobahn,' here's a wonderful, rare book covering virtually everything you ever wanted to know about music synthesis and reproduction. Within its pages is an overview of the history of electronic music, from RCA's tube-based Mark I to modern solid-state synthesizers, with photos of the Minimoog and the Moog Sonic Six, as well as the Tonus ARP 2500, 2600, and Soloist consoles. For you tinkerers out there, the book also contains numerous construction projects, including two (2) separate transistorized theremins complete with detailed alignment instructions. All projects come ready-to-build with full schematics and parts lists.

Small crease in corner of cover and first few pages are lightly dog-eared/chipped with tape repairs. Apart from some age-toning and a little cover wear, the book is in very good condition. Softcover, 180 pages. Copyright 1974. This item ships WORLDWIDE

Contents include:

Musical Electronics

History - Mechanical Tone Generation - Electronic Tone Generation - The Music Synthesizer

Sound and the Electronic Signal

Sound - Harmonic Motion - The Sine Wave - Additive Synthesis - Square Wave - Sawtooth Wave - Beat Notes - The Envelope - White Sound - Using the Complex Wave

The Instruments

Mechanical Tone Generators (string, wind, and percussive) - Experimenting

Microphone and Pickup Applications

Principles - Ceramic and Crystal Applications - Homemade Ceramic - Homemade Percussion - Dynamic Microphones - Magnetic Pickups - Homemade Magnetic Pickup - Condenser - Impedance

Building a Small Electric Organ

Tone Generation - General Construction - Tremolo Modulator - Mixer - Homemade Keyboards - Combining the Stages

The Electronic Modifiers

Tremolo Circuit - Envelope Control Circuit - Trigger Circuit - Attack Envelope Generator Circuit - Photoelectric Modulator - Reverberation - Chime Device - "Fuzz" Circuit - Sustain Circuit

Electronic Tone Generators

Multi-waveform Generator - Pink Noise Circuit - Two Theremin Projects - Automatic Percussion Circuit - The Almost Nightingale - Mini-Organ

Odds and Ends

Two-Channel Mixer - Three-Channel Mixer - Voice Selector - Variable Bandpass Amplifier - Active High-Pass Filter - Resonant Filter - Tube Filter - Tape and Echo"

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SubBass ToolKit by GoldbabySamples

video upload by GoldbabySamples

"Window rattling sub bass. SubBass ToolKit is available now: www.goldbaby.co.nz/subbass.html"

"Sub bass is a mainstay of many electronic music genres. Drum & Bass, Dub, Hip Hop, Dub Step, Techno, Trap, etc. It’s a sound that you feel as well as hear. This pack contains a wide range of floor-shaking, window-rattling sub-bass sounds.

Made with vintage and modern synths and drum machines. Recorded and processed with tasty high-end outboard.

With patches for Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and TAL-Sampler, MPC/Force. Well-organised and labelled files also make it easy to use in other software and hardware.

Some of the gear used: Roland SH-101, Roland Juno 6, Roland MKH-80, Korg MS-20, Roland TR-808, 8Raw8, Elektron Syntakt, Moog GrandMother, Thermionic Fat Bustard II Valve mixer, Empirical Labs Fatso, Electrodyne 511, ez1073-500."

UDO Super 6 & Dave Smith Tempest

video upload by the nightwater

"Fun jam with the UDO Super 6 & the Dave Smith Tempest on the drums. Additional lead from the Minimoog. Moog Mother 32 on bass. Strymon Bigsky Mx and GFI Specular Tempus on effects.

Please check out my music here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/43pG4...
Apple: / the-nightwater
Soundcloud: / thenightwater
Bandcamp: https://thenightwater.bandcamp.com/"

Deeply Flawed, Utterly Charming: RMIF TI-5 Synthesizer

video upload by HAINBACH

"The RMIF TI-5 "Digital Keyboard", an 8-Voice analog/digital hybrid synth, is little known, even in former Soviet countries. As they did on the ES-2-5 drum machine I covered here before, it seems that the engineers in Riga took a look at what Roland was doing, taking inspiration from the Juno-line. Unlike the famously sturdy Japanese instruments, the TI-5 was built rather haphazardly, with bad clones of western chips managing the voices and processing. That is why only few survived the test of time. Yet despite its shortcomings it sounds utterly charming, managing both deep Moog-basses, vast evolving pads and chiptune leads.

Music & TI-5 Sample Instrument: / hainbach
My Music: http://hainbach.bandcamp.com"

You can find additional videos of the RMIF TI-5 including a virtual version in previous posts here.

Ultimate Guide to a vintage RA Moog IIIP (1969) #moog #synth #USA #music #modular #YouTube #follow

video upload by Ian Nieman

"Timeline :

00:00 Intro
00:09 General overview of the cabinets
04:48 Brief history of Moog portable cabinets
05:48 901-B Oscillator
06:45 901-A Oscillator Controller
07:27 CP3 Mixer
07:54 Reverb
08:28 907 Fixed Filter Bank
10:11 902 Voltage Controlled Amplifier
10:20 904-A Low Pass Filter
14:01 904-B High PassFilter
16:14 904-C Filter Coupler
19:58 903-A Random Signal Generator
20:21 991 Filter and Attenuator
21:44 984 Four Channel Mixer
24:31 970 Metronome
25:46 Mic Preamp
27:38 952 Keyboard Controller
27:44 Patch #1 Explanation
28:38 Patch #1 Sound starts (basic)
32:34 Patch #2 Explanation
32:56 Patch #2 Sound starts
34:39 Playing with 911
36:04 Droning with Portamento
38:53 Outro ... and thanks :)

As Promised, here is the "extended cut" of my RA Moog IIIP (1969). I go through the overall layout of the system, a brief history on Moog portable cabinets, a demonstration of the different modules, and finally a few sound examples. I will admit, time gets lost when not following a script, so the chapters keep things moving along :). Thanks for the all the views, comments, likes etc .. I really appreciate it!!

Be sure to follow me on Instagram to see lots of photos of synths and recording stuff!!

https://www.instagram.com/iannieman/"