Cherry Audio | Introducing Crumar Spirit with Tim Shoebridge

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"Crumar Spirit by Cherry Audio captures the unique sound and features of the exceptional analog monosynth from 1983, originally designed by some of the most legendary figures in the synth industry. Spirit is a gateway to sonic experimentation. It is not a polite instrument. Nor is it clean, safe, or obvious. However, twist a few knobs and it will reward you with some of the most colorful sounds you have ever heard from a virtual analog software synthesizer.

https://cherryaudio.com/products/spir...

00:53 - Music Intro by Tim Shoebridge
02:05 - Introducing Crumar Spirit by Cherry Audio
03:28 - Spirit Signal Path
05:49 - Mod X
08:07 - The Oscillators
13:40 - The Filters
20:34 - Audio Mixer
21:14 - Shaper Y
26:20 - Arpeggiator
30:15 - Voice Modes and Multi-Voice Cycling
31:04 - Matrix Z Modulations
31:45 - Dual Effects Chain
34:42 - Conclusion"

Cherry Audio | Crumar Spirit

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Cherry Audio | Spectres Preset Pack for Crumar Spirit by James Dyson

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"100 additional presets for Cherry Audio's Crumar Spirit synthesizer by James Dyson that showcase its darker and more atmospheric side in nine categories. Explore more advanced modulations, integrated effects, rhythmic arpeggios, and aftertouch performance features.

Just $9.99, exclusively from https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets...

18 Arps
9 Basses
5 Brass
8 Chords
10 Keys
9 Leads
17 Pads
14 Polyphonic
10 SoundFX"

Crumar Spirit by Cherry Audio: The rare Spirit reborn! (Part 1)

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"We are proud to preset the new Crumar Spirit by Cherry Audio, a meticulous software recreation of the unique, quirky and elusive Crumar Spirit analog synthesizer from the early 1980s. This is a two-part series. In Part 1 we go over most of the original-instrument features (minus the arpeggiator).

Part 2, covering the remaining features and exploring factory presets, will be released soon.

To find out more about Crumar Spriit by Cherry Audio, please visit: https://cherryaudio.com

00:00 Introduction
00:34 A brief history
01:54 Overview of Crumar Spirit by Cherry Audio
02:35 Oscillators
09:59 Upper filter
12:41 Lower filter
20:02 Noise generator
23:43 Shaper Y (and Shaper Y audio path)
33:24 Mod X
41:24 Conclusion"

Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com



Crumar Spirit by Cherry Audio is a meticulously crafted virtual recreation that captures the unique and captivating features of the exceptional analog monosynth from 1983, originally designed by some of the most legendary figures in the synth industry. In collaboration with Crumar, we have reopened a time capsule to revive this Italian cult classic and thoughtfully elevated it with Cherry Audio's signature style.

Spirit is a gateway to sonic experimentation, whether you are after wild, unpredictable timbres or warm, analog tones. It is not a polite instrument. Nor is it clean, safe, or obvious. However, twist a few knobs and it will reward you with some of the most colorful sounds you have ever heard from a virtual analog software synthesizer.

Crumar Spirit includes over 430 sensational presets in 12 categories

Producers will find immediate inspiration in Spirit's extensive preset library, created by a talented sound design team led by veteran sound designer James Terris. And don't miss the Spectres for Spirt Preset Pack (sold separately), featuring an additional 100 additional presets by James Dyson.


A "Little Synth" Designed by Legends

Crumar S.P.A., based in Castelfidardo, Italy, was a notable player in the 1970s musical instrument industry, specializing in home organs, digital pianos, and multi-sound keyboards, and with a significant focus on the U.S. market. Sante Crucianelli, the son of the owner, became the driving force behind Crumar's design and strategies. Crumar became known for its open lab culture, frequently allowing competitors to test instruments, a rare practice for the time. Another key figure during this period was Luciano Jura, a designer, musician, and programmer. Luciano became crucial as Crumar's point of contact with synth pioneer Bob Moog, which led to a collaboration that resulted in the creation of Crumar's Spirit synthesizer.

Although many details have been lost due to the passing of key figures and the closure of Crumar, the development of the Spirit synthesizer in the U.S. is well documented. Key contributors to the project, codenamed "Little Synth," included Moog engineer Jim Scott, Moog clinician and electronic music historian Tom Rhea, and Bob Moog himself. The project likely began around 1980 or 1981, and incorporated elements from earlier projects by Scott and Moog. Rhea played an essential role in defining the Spirit's key features, such as the keyboard scanning setup, panel layout, functional architecture, and technical documentation. The Crumar Spirit went into production and was released in late 1983.

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4/8/25 (octaves overlay) SWTPC Psych-Tone + ADR Pan Scan + Eventide H3000B

video upload by Cfpp0

"4/8/25 (octaves overlay) SWTPC Psych-Tone + ADR Pan Scan + Eventide H3000B

Do people still have stereos at home, with two speakers? The SWTPC Psych-Tone synthesizer is running through the ADR Pan Scan, and its stereo outputs are hard-panned on the Mackie Onyx 1640 mixer. The Eventide H3000B is on an auxiliary send, fed by both channels. The Pan Scan rate is close to, but not the same as, the rate of the Psych-Tone sequence, which creates the random feel of the automatic panning. The H3000B delay fills the center of the stereo field. I recorded the same sequence in three videos, each with a different range setting, and they are overlaid here."

MOOG IIIP Serial Number 5 of 40

video upload by NOISEBUG

https://www.noisebug.net/

"What a treat this system is to play. Incorporating the 953 duophonic keyboard and custom Moon Modular sequencer system, you have everything you you could possibly ever need. The system is in incredible condition, nearly zero signs of use. We hope to see this go to a great new home. It is truly a synthesist’s synthesizer.

#modularsynth

The IIIP + 953 is available now at Nosiebug.

The Moon Sequencer system is also available. Sold Separately.

Call or email for inquires"

RITM-2 Synthesizer (1982) - 1 OSC Clone Moog Prodigy

video upload by LFOstore

"According to information that is actively circulating and being replicated on the Internet, the RITM-2 synthesizer was created in 1982 by Viktor Anatolyevich Nikulin, an engineer at the Kirov Musical Instruments Factory, at the request of a musician friend.

The device was well-received by the company's management, and in 1984, it was put into mass production, which continued for 10 years. During this time, the instrument's design underwent three further improvements. It was the only Soviet synthesizer where all components and controls were housed on a single printed circuit board.

Functionally, it consists of one tone generator, a noise generator, a sound signal mixer (triangle, saw, rectangle, noise), a low-pass filter, two full-format envelope generators (attack, decay, sustain, aftertouch), and a low-frequency modulation generator. It is a portable keyboard instrument weighing approximately 9 kg, housed in a plywood case with a lid.

The front panel had two versions: black and white. The main feature of the instrument, which determined its character, long life, and fame in the professional environment, was its unique and harsh sound.

The production capabilities of the enterprise were quite modest, and only about three thousand instruments were produced over the course of 10 years. RITM-2 was produced exclusively on orders from the administrations of houses and palaces of culture, as well as from leading communist enterprises that had their own musical groups.

During the Soviet period, it was impossible to purchase a rare instrument on the open market, and the RITM-2 was not widely known among musicians who were not affiliated with amateur groups. It was not until after 1993, when the Soviet government's support for amateur music, along with the cultural palaces and the Soviet government itself, ceased to exist, that the RITM-2 synthesizer began to find its way into the hands of professional musicians both in Russia and abroad.

The electronic musical synthesizer Rhythm-2 is a single-voice
keyboard instrument designed for solo, ensemble, orchestral performance of musical works of various genres, as well as for educational purposes and obtaining new sound effects. It can be used both in pop orchestras and at home in conjunction with an amplifier-acoustic device having an input sensitivity of no worse than 0.775. It is possible to use a low-frequency amplifier of a radio receiver, TV, tape recorder. The sound quality of the synthesizer will depend on the quality of the amplifier-acoustic device used.
On the Rhythm-2 synthesizer, it is possible to imitate the sound of classical musical instruments (keyboard, string, reed, percussion) with a certain degree of authenticity and create original sound effects (wind noise, the sound of a passing train, the sound of a sea wave, a shot and the whistle of a bullet).

The synthesizer can be used to play melodies with randomly changing pitch or timbre."

HOME BAKE INSTRUMENTS FM MINT mk2

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"FM MINT is a business card-sized FM synthesizer. It is equipped with a sequencer that can store 13 patterns in a 4-polyphonic sound source and an arpeggiator with 8 algorithms. In addition, the mk2 is equipped with LFOs, echoes, and choruses, and the sound quality has been improved and the behavior has been improved."

FM MINT mk2 synthesizer drones sound demo

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via HOME BAKE INSTRUMENTS

"FM MINTは名刺サイズのFM・シンセサイザーです。4ポリフォニックの音源に、１３個のパターンを保存できるシーケンサと、8つのアルゴリズムを持つアルペジエーターを搭載しています。mk2ではLFO,エコーやコーラスの搭載や、音質の向上、細かい挙動の改善が行われています。

FM MINT is a business card-sized FM synthesizer. It is equipped with a sequencer that can store 13 patterns in a 4-polyphonic sound source and an arpeggiator with 8 algorithms.In addition, the mk2 is equipped with LFOs, echoes, and choruses, and the sound quality has been improved and the behavior has been improved."

Fully Serviced 1974 Moog White Elephant CDX-0652 Vintage Cordovox Combo Organ & Synthesizer

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Moog CDX 0652 video upload by tiff sea



via this Reverb listing

"This synthesizer/organ was nicknamed the 'White Elephant'. It was built in Italy in 1974 by Cordovox. It combines a Thomas organ with a Moog Satellite shared on the upper manual.

The synthesizer voices play only on the upper manual, while the organ voices play on both, with organ and synth sections simultaneously available on the upper manual. The CDX-0652 also includes a batch of 9 preset synthesizer voices which don't appear on a Moog Satellite. The sonic options available are vast, with banks of switches, buttons, and sliders to shape both the combo organ and Moog circuitry. The Moog bass signal can also be accessed on the lower manual and blended with the organ, and the combo organ even has a full percussion bank.

CDX-0652

A dual-manual combo organ with a Moog Satellite grafted onto it. I understand that the Satellite had a very thin sound, nothing like the MiniMoog. It had only a single oscillator and several preset sounds, similar to other semi-preset synths like the Arp Pro Soloist and the Roland SH-2000.

Thomas bought the rights to the Satellite from Moog. The CDX-0652 was designed by Thomas in cooperation with Cordovox. A Thomas version of the Satellite (the "Synthi 1055) and the CDX-0652 were both manufactured by EME, the same outfit that made most Italian Vox organs. Thomas also marketed the Satellite under the "Orbit" name on some of their home organs.

The synthesizer voices play only on the upper manual, organ voices play on both. Organ and synth voices may be played simultaneously on the upper manual. It includes a batch of 9 preset synthesizer voices that don't appear on a Satellite. Unlike the 0642, this one seems to have all of the organ features (many of which seem identical to the 0642) available on both keyboards.

Controls:

Top Panel:

Tab: Moog On/Off
Buttons: Piano, Sax, Guitar, Flute, Banjo, Clarinet, String, Trumpet, Horn, Preset
*Tabs 1: Octaves: 1 & 2 Modulation: Rep, Sine/Square, Vib, Trem
*Tabs 2: Glide, Sust
*Tabs 3: Brass: Mute, Open Reed: Thin, Hollow, Full, Bright
*Tabs 4: String: Bow, Pluck Strike, Pick Bell, Lunar
Left of Upper Keyboard:

Knob: Tuning
Black Sliders: Flute Voices: 16', 8', 5-1'3, 4', 2-2'3, 2' Mixture, Volume Lower, Volume Upper
*White Sliders: Filter: Contour, Color, Emphasis Modulation: Rate, Depth Glide, Volume
Left of Lower Keyboard:

Buttons: Coupler, Sustain, Bass
Sliders: Bass Min/Max, Guitar Bass, Vibrato Depth
Right of Lower Keyboard:

Buttons: Percuss, Repeat, Mono
Sliders: 8', 4', 2-2/3', 2', Decay Short/Long, Repeat Rate Slow/Fast

Work done: fabricated new key actuators for synth section. Fixed divider causing top synth note not to work, repaired synth signal to main output, LFO on synth, replaced TDA-470 transistor array that was causing missing footage on organ's G notes, replaced filter supply capacitors on synth and organ, cleaned all controls and key contacts, replaced missing white fader caps on synth section with Vestax caps."

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ICONIC Conversation with Jeff Blenkinsopp of The Analog Lab

video upload by Iconic Instruments

"This is a conversation with synthesizer genius, Jeff Blenkinsopp, from The Analog Lab (www.theanaloglab.com)."

CONTROl with co-founder Daren Ho makes an appearance at the end.

The video above comes in via an article on Jeff Blenkinsopp recently written up on Hell Gate. You can also find in on The Analog Lab's blog on their website here. Jeff is the man behind The Analog Lab which provides various resources for synth repair. The site is well worth a look.

From the intro to the article on Hell Gate, written by Adwait Patil:

Below: "Jeff Blenkinsopp after repairing the Beatles' VOX Continental organ, last used at their 1966 Shea Stadium show (The Analog Lab)"

"Jeff Blenkinsopp toured with Pink Floyd and Vengelis, repaired instruments for the Smiths and the Beastie Boys, but his greatest legacy might be his willingness to share his craft.

As one of New York's most meticulous and beloved vintage gear technicians, Jeff Blenkinsopp's legend precedes him. A North England native, he began repairing synthesizers in the late 1960s, worked his way into London’s disco scene as a live stage technician, and later took his talents on world tours with English rock giants Sweet and Pink Floyd, and Greek composer Vangelis. In 1978, he moved to New York, quickly gaining the trust and fixing synthesizers for bands like the Beastie Boys and the Smiths, and carved out a home for the nerds whose vintage gear obsessions were about to peak at the turn of the millennium with his workshop Expert Audio Repair Services, or EARS. At EARS, he devised hands-on methods to pass on his knowledge to some of the city’s most beloved musicians, all of whom came to learn from the guy who became Pink Floyd's synth technician at the age of 21.

Blenkinsopp’s career first took off in 1974, when he was working in London as an instrument repairman for General Electro Music. There he was introduced to Pink Floyd, who were looking for a technician, and met the criteria to join the band's French tour: he knew how to take care of a Hammond, and he had a passport. Blenkinsopp had never toured with a band, and now was in charge of setting up Richard Wright and Floyd's organs and synthesizers on a nightly basis. From then, he became a constant fixture for British bands who toured with a hefty load of keyboards, and that’s what initially brought him to New York City in 1978, touring with British glam rockers Sweet. A tour that changed his life."

Cheerful Electronics OPL Studio - First Contact

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"🎵 Welcome to Cheerful Electronics OPL Studio - First Contact! 🎛️ In this sound design experiment, we dive deep into the world of FM synthesis using the powerful OPL Studio, exploring retro sounds inspired by classic OPL3 chips. Whether you're a fan of chip music, vintage FM synths, or curious about pushing the limits of sound design, this video is your perfect starting point.

Get ready for rich, textured tones and quirky sonic explorations as we showcase the raw potential of OPL Studio. This first contact session covers live tweaking, patch creation, and modulation — perfect for anyone diving into retro synth workflows or looking for viral FM synthesis content.

If you're into chiptune, retro game soundtracks, or nostalgic hardware-driven music, you'll feel right at home. Watch now and get inspired to experiment with your own OPL3-based synths and plugins!"



via Cheerful Electronics

OPL Studio is the ultimate OPL2 / OPL3 synthesizer! It gives you almost limitless control over what you can do with the OPL3 synthesizer chip.

Features of OPL Studio

OPL Studio has a long list of features. To name a bunch of them:

Integrated patch editor to edit predefined instruments and create your own
Load and save instrument banks from popular formats such as *.BNK, *.SB, *.O3, ect.

Patch linking to layer up to 4 instrument patches for even more complex sounds
Polyphonic sequence editor to create up to 32 drum and 32 melody sequences
Quad sequencer to live play up to four sequences

Composer module that lets you create complete songs from your sequences
Midi channel mixer

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Black Corporation Kijimi TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v5.0

via https://synthnyc.com/


GENERIC FEATURES:

- Display parameter Name and Value

- Double click a slider or button to reset it to a default value

- MIDI data rate efficient: only sends a MIDI message if the parameter value is incremented or decremented by 1

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW v2.0.0):

- 1 Editor Page for main, LFO and ADSR2 Common Program parameters (some Global parameters are also on that page)

- 2 Editor Pages for LFO and ADSR2 Individual Program parameters (and duplication of key LFO and ADSR2 parameters for a better workflow)

- 1 Editor Page for ARP and Microtuning Global parameters

- All 240 Program + Global parameters implemented in the editor. Program and Global parameters are bidirectional using CC and SYSEX

- MIDI Channel selection slider (this is the Kijimi MIDI Receive Global parameter)

- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons

- Buffer Request, Buffer Init, Buffer Write and Program Write buttons using SYSEX

- Hide / unhide specific LFO and ADSR2 features based on Common / Individual parameters selection (see video for a demonstration)

WORKFLOW 1 EDITING FROM PATCH (starting at 00:06 in the video above):

- Select a Bank & Program

- Press Buffer Request to load it to the editor

- Start editing (the loaded patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)

- Select a Bank & Program (Optional)

- Press Program Write to save it in the synth

WORKFLOW 2 EDITING FROM SCRATCH (starting at 03:56 in the video above):

- Press Buffer Init to send an init patch to the synth buffer

- Start editing (the init patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)

- Press Buffer Request to record it in your DAW / SYSEX librarian; or save it manually in the synth

- Press Program Write to save it to the synth

FEATURE REQUESTS / BUG FIXES:

- Go to the video Description on Vimeo

https://vimeo.com/1102655869

MOTIVATION:

- Consistent User Experience (no skeuomorphism): Color coding of synth blocks (VCO1 in blue, VCO2 in green, VCF in orange, etc..) which makes it extremely efficient and consistent across synths (rather than using different synth UI or dedicated editors).

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Quantum cloud installation or the future of music

video upload by errorinstruments paul tas

"The Future of Music – In the Vision of Paul Tas

Imagine a future where music isn’t something you listen to, but something you create—not with instruments, but with sound itself.

Not songs. Not tracks. But pure, raw, living sound.

This is the vision behind Quantum Cloud, a prototype sound installation and device. It’s not about listening to pre-made music. It’s about building your own sonic world—100% personalized, created in real-time, with machines and light.

Quantum Cloud: A New Kind of Sound Machine

Developed by Error Instruments, this is a highly experimental modular synthesizer—part sculpture, part sound lab. Built around four light-controlled oscillators, it responds to light and to itself. The oscillators can motivate, influence, and synchronize with each other. It includes a unique echo effect, adding depth and motion to your sonic exploration.

This is not just an instrument. It’s a sound experience.
• Patchable and modular
• Fully interactive
• Designed to evolve and inspire
• Meant for the curious, the creators, and the dreamers

Whether placed in your home as a sound sculpture or built at a DIY workshop, the idea is simple: sound becomes yours.

You don’t play music—you create your sound.

Affordable, Experimental, Accessible

We are developing a Do-It-Yourself kit for under €200. You can build it at home, or join a workshop and dive deep into experimental sound-making.

This is just the beginning.

If you’re interested in being part of this sound revolution, contact:
📧 studiopaultas@hotmail.com
🌐 www.errorinstruments.com"

Clockwork PI, ESI XSynth - when these work together, it's awesome (lots of sound examples)

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"The ClockworkPI u console is a so-called Cyberdeck (think oversized Blackberry) powerful enough to run DAWs. The ESI XSynth is a digital synthesizer that registers both as an audio interface and as a MIDI keyboard. Now this should be the perfect match, right? Table of contents:

00:00 sound example
00:05 hi
00:20 what on earth is this
01:19 what is the XSynth?
02:07 hello linux
03:13 patch examples: A001 XSynthGo (Poly AT demo)
03:37 A006 LoFiPicks
03:54 A008 Fatness
04:13 A009 Whales
04:26 A015 On Clouds
04:47 A028 7Flower
05:42 A074 Pianism
06:05 A102 LeGrand
06:45 B060 EP Pad
07:18 B075 RevPad
07:48 some patches I made: C001 Nostalgia
08:40 C002 David
09:07 C003 Warm Pad
09:42 C004 Chaos
10:00 C005 TR909L
10:14 XSynth Architecture: Creating a patch with FM, PWM and Ring Modulation, Mod Matrix, Effects, ...
15:25 Layering tracks on the ClockworkPi to create this track (XSynth only)
17:16 some thoughts on this setup
18:35 bye, subscribe, support

Links:
ClockworkPI https://www.clockworkpi.com/home-ucon...
Clockwork OS https://wiki.clockworkpi.com/ClockworkOS
Reaper https://www.reaper.fm/

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Pivot FM Synthesizer【VST + AU + CLAP】

video upload by Fors

Every single sound made with Pivot: https://fors.fm/pivot
No effects besides our Sala reverb: https://fors.fm/sala



"Pivot is an FM synth with three operators, one morphing filter and zero algorithms, designed to be straightforward and joyous to use. Years of research, development and deep love of FM synthesis has gone into picking just the right balance of flexibility and simplicity.

It marks another milestone in a long journey of making FM synthesizers that deviate from the norm. Much like its predecessors, it does not aim to replicate or succeed anything but to explore FM in a slightly different way.

Lagom
In Swedish, this means 'just right', and it's exactly how we feel about 3OP FM. It's a great balance of being able to make complex timbres while being quick to program.

Zero algorithms
Instead of choosing between a range of pre-defined algorithms, Pivot lets you continuously route the top modulator's output between the other pair. This makes sound design a truly explorable process where you don't have to make any decisions up front.

Best of both worlds
With a resonant 4-pole morphing filter, Pivot lets you carve out frequencies in an intuitive way that feels right at home. Smoothly mixing between Lowpass, Bandpass and Highpass brings a flair that perfectly pairs with the most extreme of FM tones.

Matrix modulation
Modulate the FM controls to your heart's content with 2 LFOs and 2 ADSR envelopes in a flexible mod matrix routing with up to 6 destinations at once.

... and yes, you can change the color theme."

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PERCUSS Siren demo

video upload by HOME BAKE INSTRUMENTS

"PERCUSS is a percussion synthesizer. It can create not only synthesizer percussion reminiscent of the 80s and siren sounds, but also modern drum sounds. It has an oscillator with six modes, two envelopers, a five mode LFO, a white noise generator, an Euclidean clock divider and an overdrive.

shop link :
https://buyee.jp/mercari/search?selle...
https://zenmarket.jp/en/mercari.aspx?..."

Moog Subsequent 37 Analog Synth SN 09835 w/ Original Box

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via this Reverb listing

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"One owner, great working and cosmetic condition. Includes original box, dust cover, power cable and manual as pictured. The rubberized pitch and mod wheels are slightly sticky to the touch, a known manufacturer defect.

The Subsequent 37 is a (2-note) paraphonic analog synthesizer that builds upon the award-winning design of the ultra-powerful Sub 37 Tribute Edition. Its control panel is home to 40 knobs and 74 switches, placing a vast array of analog sound-design tools and onboard sequencing options immediately at your command. The Subsequent 37 improves upon its source through the implementation of a number of user-requested sonic and functional enhancements. Each enhancement maintains the magic and character of its predecessor while also providing access to new dimensions of sound and improved playability."

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Waldorf Micro Q Phoenix Rackmount Synthesizer

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via this eBay listing, also on Reverb

"This limited edition 25 Voice Micro Q comes from a smoke-free home studio. It is in fine working order and was a great companion to the other Waldorf's. Having the Halloween Edition of the Q keyboard, it makes sense for someone else to love this Micro Q. This one is painted all glossy unlike other Waldorf rack synths, very classy. No rack rash though the faceplate seems to have a slight bend that was probably a factory issue? Never bothered me, never been dropped either. Comes with power supply."

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GROOVES mk2 & DRONES MAX session

video upload by HOME BAKE INSTRUMENTS

"The GROOVES mk2 is a synthesizer equipped with six drum parts and one bass part. It features wavetable synthesis, a sequencer with 64 patterns, send-effect delay, and side-chain functionality. Designed for techno music and various styles of electronic production and performance, it empowers musicians with dynamic sound-shaping tools. Additionally, its powerful phrase suggestion function generates unexpected and creative sequences, inspiring new musical ideas.

DRONES MAX is a WAVE TABLE SYNTHERSIZER for sustained sounds. It has three WAVE TABLE OSCs and two POLE FILTERs, which can be modulated by two LFOs. Powerful effects include stereo delay, reverb, and crusher with a wide range of parameters, allowing for a variety of expression from aggressive and intense sounds to beautiful cosmic harmonics."

Roland Jupiter 8 & TR-808 Canvas Artwork by Vintage Voltage

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via these eBay listings

Check the seller's other listings for additional designs.

"Jupiter 8 Stretched Matte Canvas Artwork by Vintage Voltage (Roland JP-8 Classic Synthesizer Japan)

The legendary Roland Jupiter 8 keyboard (aka JP-8) is one of the most iconic and sought after synthesisers of all time. It continues to be revered not only for its historical significance in music but also for its enduring sonic capabilities."

And:

"TR-808 Stretched Matte Canvas Artwork by Vintage Voltage (Roland 808 Rhythm Composer Drum Machine)

The Roland TR-808 analog drum machine, introduced in 1980, is a seminal electronic musical instrument. With only around 12,000 units produced in its two-year run, its profound influence on popular music culture is undeniable. The 808's distinctive sounds, including deep bass drums and crisp snares, have become foundational in genres like hip-hop and electronic music, cementing its status as an iconic tool for musicians."

"Each matte canvas comes with back hanging already included for convenient placement. The frame is made with profile radiata pine that is ethically sourced from renewable forests.

Small 16" x 12" (40cm x 30cm)

Medium 24" x 18" (60cm x 45cm)

Large 32" x 24" (81cm x 61cm)

Depth all sizes 1.25" (3.17cm)

Materials: cotton and polyester composite (canvas), pine wood (frame)

Back hanging included and soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support

Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests

*Please note* : Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)

MusicMerch.Me is a new clothing and merch store dedicated to musicians, producers and synthesists. Exclusive home to Vintage Voltage, a brand focused on legendary electronic musical instruments such as synthesizers and drum machines."

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Home Bake Instruments GROOVES mk2

video upload by HOME BAKE INSTRUMENTS

Different build from the GROOVES v2.00

"GROOVES mk2は、6つのドラムパート、１つのベースパートを持った、シンセサイザーです。ウェーブテーブル機能や、64つのパターンを持つシーケンサ、センド・エフェクトのディレイ、サイド・チェイン機能を搭載しています。テクノミュージックをはじめ、様々な電子音楽を制作、演奏することができます。強力なフレーズ提案機能も搭載しており、思いも寄らないフレーズを創り出すことができます。

The GROOVES mk2 is a synthesizer equipped with six drum parts and one bass part. It features wavetable synthesis, a sequencer with 64 patterns, send-effect delay, and side-chain functionality.
Designed for techno music and various styles of electronic production and performance, it empowers musicians with dynamic sound-shaping tools. Additionally, its powerful phrase suggestion function generates unexpected and creative sequences, inspiring new musical ideas."

GROOVES mk2 session

David Lynch's Synth Gear Up for Auction

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Apprenlty JULIEN*S auction house is auctioning off David Lynch's belongings.

Among the items you will some of studio equipment including the synths pictured here. It's interesting to see the gear he used. The Roland MKS-70 (JX10/JX-8P) used on Twin Peaks is not listed as I believe it was owned and by Angelo Badalamenti, not Lynch. I included his portable audio recording equipment, not as a synth, but as a possible sample source. Unfortunately the listing does not mention if there are any recordings present in them so keep that in mind if you bid. It would be a shame if they were removed.

Most of the items mention they were "owned and used by David Lynch in his personal recording studio."

Images in this post were captured in the order listed for each listing.

E-Mu Systems E III Model 6083 SN 02200324

Korg microX SN 003322 & Yamaha Motif 7 SN 1001208

Korg KAOS Pad KP3 SN 057331 & Kaossilator SN 080602

"Dumbland" Boss VT-1 Voice Transformer with Box Set and Studio-Used Microphones

"A lot containing the BOSS VT-1 Voice Transformer owned and used by David Lynch for voicing the characters of his cartoon DumbLand (2002), a Dumbland DVD box set, and two microphones used by David Lynch in his home recording studio known as Asymmetrical Studio."

Tony Bassett No. 1 Electronics Theremin "Spacetrip Passport"

Stylophone Pocket Synthesizer

Lot of Three Synthesizers: Alesis Nanosynth, Gakken SX-150 Mark II, Roland JV-1010 SN BN26304

Roland SPD-20 Sampling Pad SN FV41503

Portable Audio Recording Equipment - not a synth, but you have to wonder what recordings, if any, may be preserved for sample sources.

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MIDISID 4 : 'Morpheus' : Demonstration of new features

video upload by MIDI IN

"the SID is the sound chip that was used in the Commodore 64 8-bit home computer, it's a synthesizer on a chip with 3 voices. This has two of those, or modern recreations of, for a total of 6 voices. It has MIDI in so that you can control it from a keyboard, DAW, or anything else that produces MIDI

Find out more / buy at:
https://peacockmedia.software/midisid

New features:
Larger screen
Revised menu
New 'duophonic' mode
Physical 'stereo/mono' switch
USB-C socket, capable of acting as a USB host for MIDI-over-USB
Switch to Kung Fu SIDs rather than SwinSID nanos

0:00 intro
1:18 larger screen and revised menu
2:12 new 'duophonic' mode
2:44 USB-C for MIDI-over-USB
3:44 stereo/mono switch
4:34 the new Kung Fu SID
5:35 rendition of Corridors of Time by Autumn Altair

Echoes Stone Walls by Autumn Altair:
https://altairaudioengineering.bandca..."