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Monday, April 06, 2026

Huge classic synth collection

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via this Vemia listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

"This collection of vintage synthesizers has grown with me for years. Most all of these instruments have been used on many projects, including VeggieTales, a variety of remixes, and many PlayStation video games and marketing and promotional discs. Most recently they were used on the Mass Effect Andromeda video games soundtrack. They have also been sampled and are part of the SoundVault Collection and the Kurzweil Analog Collection for the K2000 series samplers.
VEMIA note: to forestall many inquiries, The seller’s idea is that he wants to sell it as a whole. That may or may not work out in this auction. If it doesn’t, obviously he’ll be free to do whatever he wants after the auction finishes.

It all works. Everything has been kept in a clean, smoke-free, climate-controlled studio. I have always fixed things myself, so everything is operational and sounding great. I have repair notes on the synths that received attention, though most of them have worked great over the years, without much need for repairs. There are also several MIDI to CV converters so they can all be controlled by computer, plus cables if desired. And a few have cases and manuals.

ARP 2600 with lid but no keyboard. Pictured with broken slider and missing caps, but I believe I have them. ARP Odyssey (White) ARP Odyssey (Black & Gold) ARP Odyssey (Black & Orange) ARP Avatar (Original with pickup) (No original knobs, but early rubber caps if you want) ARP Avatar (CMS modded with patchpoints, filter, and envelope) (No original knobs, but early rubber caps if you want)

Chroma Polaris

Crumar DS-2

EDP Wasp

Electro Harmonix Super Space Drum Electro Harmonix DRM 32 Digital Rhythm Matrix

EML 101

Mini Korg 700S Korg Mono/Poly Korg MS-20 (Original Korg Filter) Korg SQ-10 Sequencer Korg Poly-Six Korg Trident

Moog Liberation with rack power, cable, and case Moog MiniMoog Moog MemoryMoog Plus with MIDI and case Moog MicroMoog Moog MultiMoog Moog Opus 3 Moog Prodigy Moog Sonic Six (The case is poor, but the synth panel looks great) Moog Taurus with case

Oberheim Matrix-6r Oberheim OB-1 Oberheim OB-8 with Page 2 and MIDI Oberheim OB-SX (This one is probably in the worst physical condition of them all) Oberheim Xpander

Rheem Kee Bass

Roland CSQ-600 Digital CV/Gate Sequencer Roland JP-8080 Roland Jupiter-4 Roland Jupiter-6 with Europa and original box Roland Jupiter-8 with Encore MIDI Roland JX-8P Roland MKS-7 Roland MKS-30 with PG-200 Roland MKS-50 with PG-300 Roland MKS-70 with PG-800 Roland MKS-80 with MPG-80 Roland MSQ-100 sequencer in box Roland SH-1 Roland SH-2 with case Roland System-100 Model 101, 102, & 104 Roland System-100m D Block Roland System-100m Phaser and Sequencer Block Roland System-100m 104 Polyphonic Keyboard Roland TB-303 with Sequentix MIDI and Filter CV

SCI Max SCI Pro-One SCI-Prophet-5 SCI Prophet-600 with GliGli

Star Instruments Synare 3 Star Instruments Synare 4 Star Instruments Synare Sequencer

Yamaha CS-30 Yamaha SK-20

Encore Expressionist MIDI to CV/Gate Kenton Pro4 CV/Gate and DCB and Wasp JL Cooper MIDI IO 8 ch MIDI to CV/Gate

Standtastic wall-mount arms plus cables if you want them."

Saturday, April 04, 2026

Inside the ARP Factory: The Design Flaw That Destroyed America's Synth Empire


video upload by Industries from the Past

Update: looks this one was AI generated. Leaving it up for history's sake. Thanks goes to lfrancis in the comments for catching it.

"In the 1970s, ARP Instruments ruled the electronic music world. Founded by NASA engineer Alan R. Pearlman, ARP captured 40% of the global synthesizer market. Their legendary instruments gave a voice to R2-D2, communicated with aliens in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and fueled hits by Stevie Wonder and David Bowie. Yet, by 1981, this American tech empire was bankrupt. What went wrong?

This video explores the incredible rise and devastating fall of ARP. We uncover how the company was destroyed from the inside out by a single disastrous bet: the Avatar. Pushed through by management over Pearlman's fierce objections, this flawed guitar synthesizer suffered from crippling latency and diverted crucial funds away from keyboard innovation. Discover the tragic story of how poor leadership and a 40-millisecond design flaw silenced a historic factory, leaving behind a musical legacy that outlived the company itself."

Thursday, April 02, 2026

ARP 2813 Odyssey Mark II

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via this Reverb listing

Additional Nightlife Electronics Listings

"This vintage ARP Odyssey has been fully serviced and overhauled by our synthesizer rejuvenation and wellness centre. A set of brand new Bourns faders (using a special fader adapter kit) and full key assembly overhaul, including all new key bushings makes this Odyssey a dream to play. This particular unit has factory CV/gate installed as well as the PPC bender.

It comes with our 90 day warranty of good health. It also includes a hard shell case."

Friday, March 27, 2026

Sequential Circuits Six-Trak song Pure VCO Analog 27.3.2026.


video upload by Veli-Matti Rautio

"Got new Eprom V14 to Six-Trak and changed it. Next was testing the synth's working and here is that test session. Arp & latch sound nr. 14, lead & bass sound 01. No additional effects used, only Six-Trak's pure single VCO analog sound. Sony FDR-AX43A video kamera. Composed, played live, arranged and improvised by me in Studio Tupos 27.3.2026. Nr. 1544.
Tilasin Ebay:stä Six-Trakiin uuden V14 Epromin. Vaihdoin sen paikalleen ja pitihän sitä testata, että toimiiko enää? En toki saanut Six-Trakin sekkaria synkkaamaan RX21 rumpalin ohjaukseen, mutta sentään soitto onnistui :) Arp & latch soundi nr. 14, soolo ja basso nr. 01. Sony FDR-AX43A kuvaajana."

ARP 2600 mod 2601, MIDI & 3620

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via this Vemia listing

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"Arp 2600 with Kenton MIDI From the mid-1970’s, around 1974-76. It has had a full service in September 2025 by Dani at Hideaway. Some time in its history, it has been modified for the installation of the Kenton MIDI kit. Both the 2600 and the 3620 have their lids. The keyboard lead is attached to the keyboard.

UK voltage. Serial number 2601-0091.

VEMIA can collect and pack: 36GBP."

TTSH original ARP 2600 Clone

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via this Vemia listing

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"A really beautiful example of the original clone (if such a thing is possible) of the ARP 2600. Pro-built, best components, magnetically shielded speakers, large reverb tank, and all in a seriously beautiful case.
The case was made by Low-Gain Electronics / MonoRocket, and has not been in production for a long time. This one was bought new in 2016 by a well-known modular synth maker but not used until after it Ithe case) was sold on VEMIA in 2020 (for over 400GBP plus shipping).

The TTSH is rev 2.4. It has been thoroughly checked for this auction, and is in full working order with a couple of quirks (similar to the original 2600s): some VCO and clock bleed, only noticeable on close listening - and which the designers say many users never notice. Packing 18GBP."

Thursday, March 26, 2026

‪Steve Porcaro's‬ Iconic BLIP & SPIT Synth Technique on the ARP 2600


video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"‪@StevePorcaroMusic‬ shows me his iconic BLIP & SPIT synth technique"

https://anthonymarinellimusic.com/products/think-like-a-synth

Ableton Live: 50 Dreamy Ambient Presets + Clips. Sound Demo


video upload by Anton Anru

🌅 Dreamscape Clouds is a collection of 50 presets + clips for Ableton Live that includes 10 Arps, 10 Pads, 10 Plucks, 10 Strings and 10 Synths.
🎆 The bank is inspired by cosmic, dub and dreamlike moods, giving it a sweet, atmospheric and dreamy, lo-fi sound.

📦 Get these sounds: https://antonanru.sellfy.store/p/able...
👤 The author of the soundset is skendi (Arseniy Pushkov).

The timbres have a wide spectrum: from warm and cold, noisy and detuned, soft and punchy, dark and bright, clean and distorted, deep and airy.
Perfect for genres such as ambient, ID, downtempo, pop, cinematic, trance, deep, progressive, techno, breaks, jungle, drum and bass, dub and others.

🪐 Clips include additional motion, adding expressiveness. You can use them as a starting point and change notes, or use presets separately.
The presets are presented in the Instrument Rack format, which combines synths and effects in a single device.
Each Instrument Rack has 8 Macros that make it easy to develop timbre and adjust key parameters.

🎛️ The macros are a significant part of the soundset. They can change tone, LFO, distortion, space, effects mix, envelope parameters, add extra OSCs and others.
You may control them via MIDI controller like Push, use them for automation, or map the macros to Ableton modulators like LFO, Shaper, and others.
Modwheel makes the timbre brighter. Velocity affects volume and brightness.

Rare Custom DIY ARP-Style Analog Synthesizer – One-of-a-Kind Estate Find

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via this eBay listing

"Offered here is a truly unique and intriguing analog synthesizer, discovered at an estate sale in Los Angeles belonging to a longtime record collector. This piece appears to be a custom-built or prototype-style instrument inspired by classic ARP designs—featuring elements reminiscent of both the ARP 2600 and later Odyssey models.

The layout, switching, and signal flow strongly reflect deep knowledge of vintage ARP circuitry, while the construction suggests a highly skilled builder with access to professional-grade metalwork and components. The unit is housed in what appears to be an ARP pedal synthesizer case, though the internal assembly is not permanently mounted—indicating this may have been a custom project or experimental build. It has one etched circuit board on a module and the rest are on perfboard with point to point wiring.

Notable features:

ARP 2600-style panel layout with Odyssey-style switching influences

Point-to-point wiring with included schematic diagram

Separate keyboard connected via cabling

Vintage analog components throughout

Powers on (unit lights up), though full functionality has not been tested

Whether this is a one-off custom build, a studio project, or an experimental instrument from a knowledgeable enthusiast, it represents a fascinating piece of analog synthesis history. With some restoration or calibration, it has the potential to become a highly expressive and unique instrument."

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Roland System 700 SN 550082

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via this Vemia listing

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"This is a unique opportunity to buy a monster synth, that is also a piece of synth pop history. Two cabinets plus the original keyboard, all lids, interconnection cables and original manual included. The first cabinet is a Roland System-700 Lab is one of the rarest and most sought-after modular synthesizers ever built.
Introduced in 1976 as part of Roland’s legendary System-700 series, the Lab version was designed as a compact, self-contained modular laboratory for advanced sound design, research, and education — but with the same discrete analog circuitry, massive sound, and build quality as the full studio system.

This one was owned by Bill Vorn, keyboardist of the synth-pop band Rational Youth, used in the following albums dated 1981 to 1983 : Rational Youth, Saturdays in Silesia, City of Night and I want to see the light, as reported in the certification signed by Bill Vorn himself, provided in the item. The second one is another original SYS 700 one, connected and internally cabled to the main one by means of the original cable, with the super rare modules that you see in the picture: an additional, multimode filter, the great output module and… a professionally custom module with a perfect ARP 2600 VCF clone… plus other stuff.

All the best Sys 700 modules, featuring the iconic vintage Roland tone — warm and incredibly dynamic — and offers an extraordinary range of sonic possibilities thanks to its flexible patch architecture. Perfect for collectors, professional studios, or synth enthusiasts looking for a centerpiece instrument with historical and musical significance. The system sports a comprehensive modular architecture with 3 oscillators, 2 filters, 2 VCAs, 6 envelopes (!), mixer, phaser, spring reverb (HUGE) and …utilities.

Legendary System-700 sound — powerful basses, evolving textures, experimental tones. What to say more? Fully functional and in very good cosmetic condition with minor signs of use. You will never find another in such condition. Last call…"

Monday, March 23, 2026

Korg Nautilus - "Yoga" Soundset 64 Presets


video upload by LFOstore

"We are glad to introduce our second chapter of soundsets for Korg's Flagship synth - Nautilus!

Buy: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/korg-nauti...

Attention: soundset will be loaded in locations: 064-0127 in bank User CC,
but you can choose any other bank location.

In comparsion with modern Yamaha's & Roland's - Nautilus really feels, build & sounds like a flagship.

There are several synth & audio engines inside, legendary PolySix, MS-20 & Wavestation models, modern arp, intuitive engine and great fx.

Introducing 'Yoga' soundset with 64 organic & atmospheric sounds :

Deep Drones
Evolving Pads
Lush Strings
Unusual Keys
Wave Sequences
Sweeps & Uplifters

Soundset is ready to use in any classic & modern genres: Soundtrack,Ambient, Electronica,Chillout,Synthwave.

All instructions to load soundset via dongle & editor are inside.

Get ready for cosmic debris, deep spaces & floating spheres with Nautilus & 'Yoga' soundset!"

Korg Nautilus - "Atmospheric Bundle" 128 Presets


video upload by LFOstore

"We are glad to introduce our bundle soundset for Korg's Flagship synth - Nautilus!

Buy: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/korg-nauti...

'Planetarium' & 'Yoga' soundsets are combined in one bundle with 128 presets!

In comparsion with modern Yamaha's & Roland's - Nautilus really feels, build & sounds like a flagship.

There are several synth & audio engines inside, legendary PolySix, MS-20 & Wavestation models, complex arp, intuitive engine and great fx.

Introducing 'Atmospheric Bundle' soundset with 128 organic & atmospheric sounds :

Deep Drones
Evolving Pads
Lush Strings
Unusual Keys
Wave Sequences
Sweeps & Uplifters

Soundset is ready to use in any classic & modern genres: Soundtrack,Ambient, Electronica,Chillout,Synthwave.

All instructions to load soundset via dongle are inside.

Get ready for cosmic debris, deep spaces & floating spheres with Nautilus & 'Atmospheric Bundle' soundset!"

Vintage ARP Omni 1 Keyboard Synthesizer Serviced with LED Sliders

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via this eBay listing

Friday, March 20, 2026

How to make the Stranger Things Arp Sound | Modulox Brain Sound Design


video upload by RaspiAudio

"In this video, we show you exactly what the Modulox Brain is capable of by recreating the iconic Stranger Things arpeggiated synth sound from scratch! Watch as we build the patch step-by-step using multiple oscillators, filters, LFOs, and delay on this powerful little machine.

🎹 Meet the MODULOX BRAIN by Raspiaudio 🎹
Modulox Brain is an Open Source modular synthesizer platform.
⚠️ We have a few more in pre-sales! Grab yours here: https://raspiaudio.com/product/brain/

✨ A versatile centerpiece for your MIDI setup, featuring magnetic modules that snap together effortlessly. ✨

🔹 Endless Sound Engines: Transform it instantly into a Virtual Analog, Granular Synth, FM Synth, or Sampler—just by swapping firmwares!
🚀 Community Driven: Open-source, Arduino-friendly, and continuously evolving with community-driven apps available in our App Store.

🔧 Specs Highlights:
• 24-bit DAC & ADC
• Vivid 320×240 Color Screen
• Onboard Microphone & Speaker
• Audio Jack (Mic & Headphones)
• Clickable Encoder & 4 Buttons
• MIDI IN/OUT (3.5mm jacks) + Sync
• USB-C MIDI Connectivity
• Magnetic Connectors for MODULOX Knob, Touch, and Slide modules
• Nano-pad Anti-slip Base

✨ Endless possibilities, limited only by your imagination. ✨

👉 Full independent review here: • Modulox Brain - an Open Source modular syn... [posted here]
🌐 Discover more: https://modulox.fr

#Modulox #ModuloxBrain #StrangerThings #Synthesizer #SoundDesign #OpenSource #Raspiaudio #ModularSynth #Arduino #SynthTok"

ARP 2600P Keyboard Synthesizer SN 26767 w/ Docs

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via this eBay listing

"ARP 2600P Keyboard Synthesizer Analog 49-Key Faders CV Gate In/Out"

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Vintage ARP Odyssey Mk I White 2800 Analog Synthesizer Keyboard

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via this eBay listing

ARP 2600/3620 Duophonic Keyboard. Semi-Modular Analog Synth

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via this eBay listing

"The ARP 2600/3620 Duophonic Keyboard is a vintage original semi-modular analog synth produced by ARP. With 49 keys and a semi-modular design, this synthesizer offers a unique blend of analog sound and modular functionality. It features input/output ports including CV out, trig in, CV in, gate out, gate in, and trig out, allowing for versatile connectivity with other musical equipment. The ARP 2600 also boasts pedal inputs, faders, built-in effects, and speakers, making it a versatile and powerful tool for creating a wide range of sounds and music compositions. Made in the United States, this classic synthesizer is still highly sought after by musicians and producers looking to add its distinctive sound to their work."

Pic of the inside below.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

ESK - ARP Odyssey and Qantec Reverb


video upload by Metunar

"Jam with a Korg ARP Odyssey FS synthesizer and a Qantec Yardstick 2402/F reverb effect.
Direct recording with soft mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

2600: A 365 Day Synthesizer Patch Diary

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via this eBay listing

"Patch book for the Arp 2600 analog modular synthesizer. Use it to simply keep track of your favorite patches, or take the DIARY challenge and make a new patch everyday for a year! Track your synth programming progress with this handy digest sized book.

Works with modern clones by Korg and others. Korg additional features are included in grey with a (K). Also includes 3620 keyboard patch sheet."

Also see ODDY: A 365 Day Synthesizer Patch Diary

Experimenting With Electronic Music by Robert Brown & Mark Olsen

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via this eBay listing

"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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