Concord Rhythm Maker R 3000

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"very rare Vintage drum machine made in Japan , in good working condition, the coca cola can is not included, itis there to show the size scale,"

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NAMM Museum of Making Music ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact. Update

This is a follow-up to this post.

Additonal details on the upcoming two day event via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation follows:

ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact Opening August 9

We invite you to step into the world of innovation with our new exhibition "ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact." The impact of ARP synthesizers and the legacy of their innovator Alan R. Pearlman (1925-2019) was vast and deeply influential. From progressive rock and jazz to pop, film, and experimental music, ARP instruments helped shape the sound of a generation and inspired countless artists.

Curated by Brian Kehew, the exhibition brings together a stunning array of instruments, vintage media, and behind-the-scenes insights.

Guest Curator: Brian Kehew

Brian Kehew is a Los Angeles-based producer, engineer, and co-author of Recording The Beatles. Kehew’s deep expertise as a synthesizer programmer and performer with artists such as The Who and The Moog Cookbook brings a uniquely informed perspective to this presentation.

Exhibition Events
Day 1: Opening Reception and Concert Celebration
Saturday, August 9 @ 6 pm
Join guest curator Brian Kehew and Dina Pearlman-Ifil, daughter of Alan R. Pearlman, for an in-depth look at the exhibition. Stay for special performances by renowned synth artists Rupert Greenall, Robin Hatch, and Steve McQuarry. This event is free for museum members, and $30 for non-members.

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Sonicware Liven Evoke Full Tutorial - Cinematic Ambient Synthesizer

video upload by ChrisLody

"If you'd like to support the channel you can grab a 'Pay What You Want' album from my Bandcamp.
https://chrislody.bandcamp.com

Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text and videos like this.

I've been a bit busy recently (I often say that, but more so than usual!) so this video has been a long time coming, sorry about that :)

For more information on the Liven Evoke please use these links:
https://sonicware.jp/pages/liven-evoke
Online manuals
https://sonicware.jp/pages/online_man...

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A Summer Night (composition) for Rhodes, Arp 2600, Moog Voyager and Mellotrons

video upload by R. Reger

"No soundscape this time; a little fusion-y fun for more of a summertime vibe."

Nord Lead 3 – Full Pro Restoration + Custom Line Out Mod

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Pic of the inside below.

"Clavia Nord Lead 3 with Full Pro Restoration + Custom Line Out Mod. This one has been completely rebuilt. Studio-ready, sonically enhanced, and future-proofed. 1 year warranty with Invoice.

Full PSU rebuild, including replacement of X2 safety caps (RIFA issue permanently resolved)
Complete recap with high-grade parts: Panasonic FR/HD, Kemet PEGH, Nichicon MUSE, ELNA Silmic II
Unique Line Out Mod, deliberate hardware-based character shaping at the analog output stage:
• Outputs 1–2: Silmic II – warm, smooth character
• Outputs 3–4: MUSE – clean, punchy tone
Factory-original AD1865R R–2R multibit DACs and pure analog output signal path, no oversampling, no digital filtering. Fantastic transient response, vivid mid-range, deep and punchy low end.

100% working, clean condition. This is one of the very few NL3s on the market that has had its PSU, caps, and audio path completely upgraded with longevity and sound quality in mind."

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Cruise along beautiful Route 52 in San Diego with original music

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We cruise along California Highway 52, a beautiful freeway that traverses the rolling hills of northern San Diego. We start in the town of Santee and take 52 all the way to its western end in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, continuing on La Jolla Parkway. Along the way, we cross several of the regions north-south freeways.

Original soundtrack composed and performed by Amanda Chaudhary, who played and/or hand-edited each part live. Instruments used include:

Cherry Audio ODC 2800, Solovox, KR-55C, Stardust 201
Arturia Piano V, Pure Lo-Fi, CMI V, Wurli V, Pigments
AudioModeling SWAM Flute and Alto Flute
BFD3 drums, with Bill Cobham drum kit from the Ken Scott Collection
EastWest Fab Four and Stormdrum 3
Stylophone Gen R-8
Buchla 158 Red Panel
E-350 Morphing Terrarium
Strymon Magneto

The building at the end of the video is the Geisel Library at the University of California, San Diego, near La Jolla. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geisel_...

00:00 Introduction
00:11 Start of CA 52 at CA 67 in Santee
02:22 The scenic drive through Mission Trails Regional Park
04:36 Cross more of San Diego's major freeways (including CA 163)
07:19 Hitting a bit of traffic approaching I-5
08:13 CA 52 ends and La Jolla Parkway begins


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New Loopy Pro 2 Demos & Artist Spotlight

video uploads by Loopy Pro

Playlist:

1. Loopy Pro 2: Polyphonic Clip Playback with MIDI

Explore one of Loopy Pro 2’s most powerful new features: polyphonic clip playback. This tutorial shows how to trigger audio clips using MIDI — either pitched, where each note plays a different pitch of the clip, or sliced, where each note plays a different part of the audio. You’ll learn how to set up MIDI routing to clips, configure playback modes, and fine-tune behavior with features like fade-out-based note decay. We’ll also cover how to use loops as polyphonic targets, letting them sustain while held, and how to add an intro section to act as a sample’s attack before the loop takes over.

2. Loopy Pro 2.0: MIDI Loops & Signal Flow Explained

Learn how to harness the power of MIDI loops in Loopy Pro 2.0. This tutorial walks you through connecting a MIDI controller — whether it’s an external keyboard or the new on-screen keyboard — to a MIDI loop for recording and looping MIDI performances. You’ll also learn how to route that loop to an AUv3 instrument or any other MIDI destination to bring your loops to life. Plus, we’ll take a look at the redesigned mixer and demystify the new signal flow system so you can take full control of your setup.

3. Loopy Pro 2: Organize Your Mixer with Collapsible Sections & Rows

Loopy Pro 2 introduces powerful new ways to keep your mixer tidy. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to collapse entire sections — like Inputs, Outputs, or Groups — to hide them until you need them. You’ll also see how to collapse individual rows to save space and reduce visual clutter, making it easier to focus on what matters in the moment.

Loopy Pro Artist Spotlight #1: Dub FX

video upload by Loopy Pro

"Welcome to the first episode of the Loopy Pro Artist Spotlight — a new series where I sit down with musicians who use Loopy Pro to talk gear, creative process, and the magic of building music live.

In this premiere episode, I’m catching up with none other than Dub FX — looping legend, street-performer-turned-festival-headliner, and longtime Loopy Pro user. He has been pushing the limits of live vocal looping for over a decade, and we dive deep into how he’s using Loopy Pro 2.0 to run his full live show.

🍩 Loopy Pro 2.0 is out today — July 11!
If you’re new here: Loopy Pro is the most powerful and flexible looper DAW around. Whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or building beats in your bedroom, it’s built for musicians who want total control.

—

🔍 In this episode, we cover:
• How Ben got into live looping and built his first busking rig
• The (very weird) story of how we met — and how he discovered Loopy Pro
• Why he replaced his RC-505 and Akai Force with just an iPad and Loopy Pro
• How he controls his vocal effects, pedals, and sequencer entirely from the APC40
• The plugins and processing chains he uses for live sound design
• Touring insights: his approach to backups, reliable USB hubs, and hardware quirks
• His approach to the full artist cycle — from writing and releasing, to content, clubs, and festivals
• His philosophy on collaboration — and how looping opens up space for others

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🎛️ Dub FX Loopy Pro Rig – Hardware
• iPad Pro (USB-C model, running Loopy Pro)
• Akai APC40 MKII (USB MIDI controller)
• Line 6 Helix (multi-FX pedal & USB audio interface)
• Allen & Heath Qu-Pac (16-channel digital mixer/interface with 10 outputs)
• Miktek PM9 mic
• Custom stand rig (drum stool + road case + velcro for compact stage setup)
• Kopplen powered USB hub

🔌 Plugin Chain – Used in Loopy Pro
• FabFilter Pro-Q 3 – EQ / filtering (incl. ducking delay control)
• FabFilter Pro-R – Reverb
• FabFilter Saturn 2 – Multiband saturation
• Dubstation 2 (Audio Damage) – Analog-style delay
• Effectrix (Sugar Bytes) – Loop glitch/fx sequencing
• FAC Transient – Tightens beatbox sounds
• FAC Phaser & Chorus – Modulation effects
• Devil Spring Reverb (Julien Faure) – Spring reverb emulation
• Knock (by Decap) – Drum transient enhancer (used selectively)

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🍩 Loopy Pro: https://loopypro.com
🌐 Find Dub FX: https://dubfx.com"

NAMM Museum of Making Music ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact

via The Alan R Pearlam Foundation

"ALAN R. PEARLMAN FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES WEST COAST CELEBRATION OF THE CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY OF ARP SYNTHESIZER FOUNDER, ALAN R. PEARLMAN, AUGUST 9 & 10 AT THE NAMM MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC
Kingston, NY - July 10, 2025 - This year marks the 100th birthday of the late inventor of the ARP synthesizer, Alan R. Pearlman. In honor of his pioneering innovations in electronic music, the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation is collaborating with NAMM Museum of Making Music for an exhibit: ARP: The Innovator, The Instruments, The Impact.

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Ensoniq Mirage DMS-8 Rack Sampler with Programmer SN DMS-14724-R

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"Very clean, excellent condition, and fully functional Mirage Rack 8-Bit sampler

Includes real-time programmer. Yes, you can edit the analog filter and more in REALTIME! Makes programming it a breeze. Note: Programmer is USB powered, does not provide any computer USB functions.

Floppy drive has been replaced with a USB floppy emulator from Sampler Zone so it's set up correctly and has the larger face plate that fills the entire opening. Includes entire Syntaur sample library, SoundProcess OS & Library, and full factory library on the USB drive.

Also includes factory original 50k sample input filter, a must-have if you do your own sampling, it's the key to getting cleaner samples.

Recently serviced with full power supply rebuild and all button tacs replaced along with a new volume slider."

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Stylophone Gen R-8 follow-up: drive, keyboard tracking, and more!

video upload by CatSynth TV

"We present a follow-up to last week's review and tutorial for the #Stylophone Gen R-8, featuring some viewer suggestions and a few other tips and tricks. We compare the filter (highpass, lowpass, and notch) with drive on and off, use keyboard CV to track filter cutoff, and use Osc 2 output CV to modulate other parameters.

If you haven't already seen our full tutorial, we recommend checking that out as well: • Stylophone Gen R-8: the largest, rarest, a... [posted here]

00:00 Introduction
00:48 Oscillator callibration
01:04 Compare oscillators with and without drive
04:00 Compare filter with and without drive (lowpass, highpass, notch)
05:50 Use sequencer/keyboard CV to track filter cutoff (keyboard tracking)
09:04 Use Oscillator 2 square CV out to modulate other parameters
13:02 Conclusion"

4th of July/25 Zerosum Inertia and Metasonix process a flute playing “The Star Spangled Banner”

video upload by Cfpp0

"4th of July/25 Zerosum Inertia TVM23 & Horripilation & Voltage Controlled Annihilation + Metasonix R-57

Happy Independence Day! It’s the 4th of July! And this year we have a flute playing the National Anthem through seven vacuum tubes and a neon gas filled lamp in four modules by two great American companies: Metasonix & Zerosum Inertia. The flute gets boosted by the Zerosum Inertia TVM23 and is sent to the Zerosum Inertia Horripilation and Voltage Controlled Annihilation before passing through the Metasonix R-57 Dual Preamp/VCA."

Alan R Pearlman Foundation Summer Sale - Stay Cool with new ARP Gear!

via The Alan R Pearlman Foundation

"Keep cool with hot summer items from our ARPstore AND Help our Foundation Stay Afloat! All purchases from our ARPstore help fund the Alan R Pearlman Foundation's projects including our ARPs for All Studio in Boston, Residency Project hosting musicians to play and record on our rare synths including a 2500 Wing Cabinet, ongoing archives and Centennial Celebrations."

Stylophone Gen R-8: the largest, rarest, and quirkiest Stylophone

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"We explore the quirky and elusive Stylophone Gen R-8, a big sibling to the Stylophone series that sported two VCOs, a multimode filter, several modulators, a sequencer, and connectivity for both MIDI and Eurorack CV. Only 500 Gen R-8s were made, and we at CatSynth are fortunate enough to have one here at HQ. We go through all of its major features, and connecte one of our workhorse Eurorack modules, the the "Euro Serge" Dual Universal Slope Generator, for external modulation."

00:00 Introduction
00:19 History and background
01:45 Overview of the Gen R-8
02:14 Oscillators
06:01 Glide function
06:56 Ring Mod and Oscillator Sync
09:37 Filter
12:32 LFO
16:31 Delay
18:07 Sequencer
20:49 Ext CV input
25:27 Conclusion

Korg Electribe-R ER-1 Rhythm Synthesizer SN 006972

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Vends Analog-Lab Vocoder X-32

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via this Reverb listing

You cand find a demo of the prototype from 2008 here, and additional posts here.

Google translated from the listing:

"A rare unit from France!

This is an EMS 2000 vocoder.

Made in France, only 100 units were produced.

32 purely analog bands, with a frequency response of 20Hz to 120Hz (low-pass), 120Hz to 9Khz (30 bands), and 9Khz to 20Khz (high-pass). This distribution gives it unparalleled intelligibility. It also results in absolute precision across the entire spectrum, with superb harmonic richness.

The X-32 was designed to accommodate all sound sources, allow for diversified signal routing, and the use of exclusive vocoder functions, making it an incredible Machine

Features:
Analog vocoder with 32 filters and stereo spatialization
Built-in regulated oscillator
3-stage harmonic generator
LFO with progressive waveforms
Triangle-square morphing
Sync trigger
Line/instrument input
Dynamic microphone input with inverter
Devoiser with formant detection
Adjustable white noise addition
Outputs: Mono, Stereo L & R, OSC out, 0-5V drive/CV, noise substitution input, direct source output

Dimensions: 19" rack
Height: 2 units / depth 33 cm
Power supply: 18V - 1500 mA
Weight: 5.5 kg

Worldwide shipping, customs fees are the buyer's responsibility.

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MacBeth Micromac-R X-Series Analog Eurorack Synth Module

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Spazmatic6000 video upload by Dudadius

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"Super creamy analog goodness. IYNYN. It's making the main arpeggiated riff on the track below [above]. Works as it should and it should work well indeed! 57 hp 7cm deep."

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Beetlecrab Tempera Granular Ambient

video upload by r beny

Click CC at the bottom of the player for the subtitles.

"Hello, I hope you are taking care. This video is a performance centered around the Beetlecrab Tempera granular sampler/synthesizer. My intention was to create a long form piece of music using only the Tempera, outside of sequencing (as Tempera currently doesn’t have a note sequencer).

I’ve had the Tempera for a while now, but have only recently gotten around to really getting to know it well - learning its ins and outs, learning its boundaries and edges. When learning a new granular instrument, one of the first things I like to do is figure out the relationship between grain length/size and grain density/rate. Tempera is quite unique in that regard, as grain sizes can span the entire length of the buffer (~11s in this instance) - this allows for one to play back entire samples as-is (polyphonically as well), without being “granularized”. On the other end of the spectrum, Tempera also excels at creating grain clouds with an abundance of short grains all firing off at once. I make use of both of these techniques in this video.

Some patch notes:
Tempera is loaded with 8 different samples from various sound sources from my studio. Each sample is just a single note of the sound source, recorded directly to Tempera. Tempera has a note detection feature, so each note was recorded at slightly different notes (mostly either A or C).

From to left to right across the 8 cells, the samples are:
Mannequins Mangrove
Mutable Instruments Rings (patched to make a “harp” sound)
Mangrove with another timbre
Korg Z1 (with a “flute patch”, which I didn’t end up using in this video)
Rings (patched to make a “glockenspiel” sound)
Korg Z1 (with a “bassoon” patch)
Felt Instruments Blisko Cello (with a Sul Tasto patch with only a single string)
Novation Summit (with a pad patch)

In the video, I use the 4 granular emitters in conjunction with sequencing from the Squarp Hapax to sequence and play the various samples across the grid. Emitter 1 is set up to play just a single grain per note, with a grain length that matches the entire buffer. Emitters 2-4 are set up in various grain cloud formations.

The Tempera is running the latest beta firmware as of 6/24/25 (2.2.beta13, shoutout to the Discord).

This is a long one. Thanks for stopping by and sticking with."

FS1R Yamaha - new Synthesizer Patch

video upload by DACHI Klangmusik

"Well.. new is actually any Patch I create on this epic Synth & Controller by R. Skerjanc. Endless creation opportunities on this Synthesizer
2 OPs (Modulator wir Feedback)
Internal chorus effects"

Oberheim OB-X 8-voice synthesizer w/ Encore MIDI SN 803405

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video upload by Richie Vega

"Vintage 1980 Oberheim OB-X 8-voice synth FOR SALE [voice card demo] for Reverb listing"

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"Vintage (~1980) Oberheim OB-X [8-voice] with Encore MIDI installed!

This has been my personal holy grail analog synth for many years. The deluxe Encore MIDI kit was professionally installed and gives the unit full MIDI in/out/thru capabilities as well as improved OS system and the ability to store 120 factory patches (i.e. OB-Xa). The synth was serviced by a pro tech and working flawlessly until just recently. Currently, there is no audio being sent from the L/R Mono output jacks. The digital processing section appears to be working normally as the knobs and LED switches are still functional (see video demo link). The eight individual voice cards were all calibrated previously and were each in working order."

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Cherry Audio ODC 2800 - The legendary ARP Odyssey reimagined

video upload by CatSynth TV

See the announcement post here.

We are proud to present the new ODC 2800 from our friends at Cherry Audio. It is a recreation of all three versions of the legendary ARP Odyssey and is released as a tribute to the centennial of Alan R. Pearlman. We will walk you through most of the instrument's features, and take a look at a few presets from the factory bank as well as the Centennial Preset Bank (available separately).

00:00 Introduction
00:44 History the ARP Odyssey
01:58 Overview of the ODC 2800
03:09 VCO basics
08:05 Using multiple VCOs
15:08 Noise and Ring Mod
17:18 The VCF
22:18 More details on LFOs and sample-and-hold
25:36 The high-pass filter
26:33 VCA
30:00 Master section
34:35 Aftertouch support
36:22 Effects section
45:36 Factory Presets
50:40 Centennial Presets
55:21 Conclusion
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