TONTO Mark Jenkins in Canada with Margouleff and Cecil's legendary Moog Modular analog synthesizer

video upload by Mark Jenkins

"MARK JENKINS with Robert Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil's legendary Moog Modular analog synthesizer system T.O.N.T.O. as used by Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott-Heron, Steve Hillage and many more, and seen in Brian DePalma's movie 'Phantom Of The Paradise'..

Impressions of Canada
A tour of the T.O.N.T.O. system
Recording from Logic to T.O.N.T.O.
Music extracts

CD album out soon!
Check back here for updates

www.markjenkinsmusic.com"

Yamaha Electone EX-1 Mega Rare Vintage Synth/Organ

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See this post for a demo and overview of one by Mark Jenkins, and this post for some additional info on the EX1 vs. EX42 which was the stage model of of GX1, precurssor to the CS80.

Update: It's not clear how much the EX1 is related to the GX1 and CS80. According to Colin f in the comments of this post, the oscillators are digital. The EX1 was released in 1977, the same year the Synclavier was released, as well the same year Bell Labs Digital Synthesizer was developed. You can find some history on digital synthesis on Wikipedia here. The EX1 is not mentioned. According to Mark Jenkins in the comments of this post, the EX1 is is a preset version of the GX1.


"Comes complete with:
One TX-III matching tone cabinet.
Stool.
Pedal board.
Music stand.
Original Yamaha voltage converter.

The good bits:
In good overall condition with minor marks.
All keys/pedals work.
Tone cabinet works and sounds great.
All the controls apart from the ones listed work perfectly.

The bad bits:
One note on the lower orchestra (synthesizer) section occasionally sticks, not sure what the fault is.
Tremolo function doesn't work - it's probably the belt or motor inside the tone cabinet, I use it connected to an amplifier through its separate out so don't use this function.
Sine wave LFO waveshape on the solo synth not working (other waveshapes work fine).

This is an amazing sounding instrument which can layer different types of analog/digital synthesier and organ tones all at once.
Very hard to find and in very nice cosmetic shape.
Cost £27,000 back in 1977!"

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Oberheim's Lost Classic: The OB12 - Synth and Software

video upload by synthandsoftware

"Synth and Software presents: Oberheim's Lost Classic - The OB12. Mark Jenkins profiles a synth that continues to divide opinion after 20 years"

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Some of the divide comes from the OB12 being a Viscount virtual analog. Viscount licensed the Oberheim name.

Sound demos come in at 5:36. It kind of reminds me of an Akai AX-60 in character more than a vintage Oberheim. I actually own both, and vintage Oberheim. It has a similar edge to the AX-60. The OB-12 does excel at pads and warm strings. It's an intersting synth.

ERICA SYNTHS SYNTRX review with sounds by MARK JENKINS

video upload by Mark Jenkins

"A quick look at the Latvian-made synth which brings MIDI and patch programmability to the classic EMS VCS3 and Synthi A layout. www.markjenkinsmusic.com"

ARTURIA POLYBRUTE Basic sounds and effects review by MARK JENKINS

video upload by Mark Jenkins

"A first look at Arturia's Polybrute polyphonic analog synth, some sounds, basic editing, touch sensitivity and other controllers, and effects. From the forthcoming book "SYNTHESIZERS: 50 YEARS" (ZyXyZ Books, London 2021)"

EMS Founder Peter Zinovieff Has Passed Away

Update: Image of Peter Zinovieff (previously in via Brian Kehew).

"Circa 1975: A photo from the Frankfurt Music Fair

Peter Zinovieff in the EMS synthesizer booth.

They are featuring the rare SYNTHI P model, just announced on the left side and stand. Underneath the board listing EMS musical artists is a SYNTHI HI-FLI effects unit is barely seen. Another unusual/prototype model is next to the Hi-Fli."

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BEFACO LICH Eurorack module reviewed by MARK JENKINS.

video by Mark Jenkins

"A powerful programmable digital module with assignable control voltage inputs. Based on Rebel Technology's Owl system and programmable using Faust, Max and other languages. Digital reverb, delay and Harmonic Oscillator are just the start of its abilities. Reviewed in depth in the forthcoming book 'Synthesizers; 50 Years'."

BEFACO PERCALL Eurorack percussion module reviewed by MARK JENKNS.

video by Mark Jenkins

"Befaco offers many modules in built or kit form, often with quite unusual designs. PERCALL helps you create a drum machine within your modular system - see this quick review for how to do it."

KORG WAVESTATE sounds and in-depth review by MARK JENKINS - Listen on headphones!

video by Mark Jenkins

"New book "Synthesizers - The Ultimate User's Guide" coming soon!"

KORG opsix FULL REVIEW WITH SOUNDS

video by Mark Jenkins

Starts with a studio tour.

"MARK JENKINS author of the 'Analog Synthesizers' book looks at the Korg opsix, a compact FM digital synthesizer with analog-like filters, sequencer and effects."

TRANSCENDENT 2000 ANALOG SYNTH by TIM ORR of EMS

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You can find a demo video of this auctual synth here.

"The T2000 was sold only in kit form and this unit has been very well constructed (see interior photo) with a nice style of large knurled control knobs chosen, and unusually a small Roland style knob added to what is usually just the stump of a potentiometer for overall tuning.

Although this unit has never been anywhere near Martin Hannett or any member of Joy Division or New Order AFAIK, it was the unit featured in the book "Analog Synthesizers" (2nd Edition 2019, pp. 364-5) and for many sounds on the CD "Sequencer Loops" (2002) by Mark Jenkins of which a brand new copy is included.

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TRANSCENDENT 2000 ANALOG MONO SYNTH DEMO by MARK JENKINS

Mark Jenkins

"Short demo of my ETI T2000 for sale in London"

Curious if this is the one posted earlier.

"ANALOG SYNTHESIZERS" book - ALBUM REVIEWS by MARK JENKINS.

Published on Dec 9, 2019 Mark Jenkins

You can find Peter Zinovieff Electronic Calendar on Amazon here. The links below will take you more for each.

Peter Zinovieff, Gokcen Kaynatan, Klaus Schulze, Ian McFarlane, Tolley & Dara, Charles Wain, Dave Gate, Paul Haslinger, Tangerine Dream.

"Thanks to all the labels and distributors - Space Age Recordings, Finders Keepers, Roundtable Distribution, State of Matter, Lakeshore and Universal/Virgin"

The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music: Number Nine w/ Members of Tangerine Dream

via The Seventh Wave

"Tangerine Dream to play Birmingham …… almost!!!

Ninth Electronic Music Festival comes to Birmingham and once again it includes an all-day free electronic music event featuring talks, demonstrations, interactive sessions, synth manufacturer attendance, a room for attendees to set up and show off their synth gear and a number of free live performances!

The festival once again sees the addition of a ‘raffle’ to the all-day free event in aid of Drake Music who are the leaders in music, disability and technology.

In March of 2020 the ninth ‘The Seventh Wave Festival of Electronic Music’ takes place across three days. For a relatively small festival The Seventh Wave continues to get some of the biggest names in electronic and progressive music.
This time around you can feast your eyes (and ears!) on no less than three either current or former members of global electronic giants Tangerine Dream.

On Friday evening, the headliner is Ulrich Schnauss, who as well as being a distinguished solo performer in his own right is a ‘modern day’ member of Tangerine Dream. Ulrich will be playing a rare live set alongside the founder of Engineers, Mark Peters. On the same bill you also get psychedelic electronic rock behemoth’s Teeth Of The Sea.

On Saturday evening, the headliner is Tangerine Dream ‘bandleader’ Thorsten Quaeschning who will also play a set alongside Ulrich Schnauss in which they will perform tracks from the ground breaking “Synthwaves” album as well as material from their new album. If that wasn’t enough, there will also be a very rare solo alto flute and loops ambient set by Theo Travis of Soft Machine/Gong/King Crimson.

On Sunday, Mark Jenkins performs “50 Years of Tangerine Dream” where the instrumentation will literally go from “metal stick” to “cash register” to modern day “Synths” in an all-encompassing show.

To cap it all, the Festival finishes with Steve Jollife (who played in one of the earliest incarnations of Tangerine Dream) and he will be performing the Tangerine Dream album Cyclone ‘in-full’.

Tickets can be purchased for the individual paid events from Skiddle at
https://www.skiddle.com/groups/theseventhwave/ and for the free event which runs from 10.00 am until 5.00 pm people can just turn up on the day, stay for a few minutes, or get hooked and end up of staying all day!"

KORG VOLCA MODULAR review with sounds by MARK JENKINS / ANALOG SYNTHESIZERS BOOK

Published on Nov 2, 2019 Mark Jenkins

"The Korg Volca Modular reviewed for the website of the book "Analog Synthesizers' 2nd Edition", available through Amazon worldwide"

MOOG ONE - Mark Jenkins full 20 min review with sounds

Published on Sep 29, 2019 Mark Jenkins

"A look at the polyphonic MOOG ONE, thanks to KMR Audio in N. London for the facilities. This video will be added in the next update to the website of the new book ANALOG SYNTHESIZERS 2nd Edition, now available worldwide through Amazon."

Ultra Rare EDP =STINGER= VINTAGE ANALOG SYNTHESIZER WASP !!!!

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According to the listing, only four exist. There have been a total of only three posts here on MATRIXSYNTH to feature the Stinger before this one. All three were auction posts.

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"Change of Cosmic Address" Edgar Froese Tribute CD - launch concert extracts

Published on Jul 6, 2015 Mark Jenkins

Synth spotting...

"The London launch concert of the 'Change of Cosmic Address' tribute CD to Edgar Froese of Tangerine Dream, new music by Chris Jenkins and Mark Jenkins. CD available anywhere in the world from www.amazon.co.uk"

Roland JDXi Demo by MARK JENKINS author of "Analog Synthesisers"

Published on Jun 16, 2015 Mark Jenkins

"Detailed review of the Roland JDXi - if you're thinking of buying one, this is the review you need to see!"

MFB Kraftzwerg, Urzwerg, MicroBrute Custom Racked Mini Modular System

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Published on Feb 8, 2015 Mark Jenkins

MFB Kraftzwerg listed here.

MFB Urzwerg Pro here

Arturia MicroBrute here

"Miniature semi-modular analog synth system for sale in London comprising MFB Kraftzwerg synth, MFB Urzwerg Sequencer and Arturia MicroBrute synth on a custom support frame, all practically as new."