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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026
Bugbrand Chirper Study 38 / Vapor Saturation (with Home Bake Drones Max)
video upload by takao_kurokawa
"Here I'm using DRONES MAX by @homebakeinstruments8214 , easy-to-use and well-thought wavetable synthesizer.
Bugbrands' are mainly playing drums sounds.
A pinch of noisebox with cocoquantus accompanied.
#bugbrand #modularsynth #ambientmusic #experimentalmusic"
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Korg Phase8 Review: What happens when Physical Resonators meet Synthesis?
video upload by loopop
"Explore Phase8 at home with my multisamples on Patreon: ► / loopop"
TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:45 Overview 3:15 Vel & env 3:55 Buttons 5:30 Air fader 6:00 Shift 6:20 Pluck 6:50 Drones 7:20 Drone jam 7:50 Build & IO 8:15 In the box 8:35 Mod left 8:55 Mod right 10:25 Mod center 10:50 Settings 11:25 Center #2 11:45 Step seq 12:35 Live seq 13:55 Automation 15:25 MIDI 15:45 Pros & cons 19:00 Three jams
The Phase8 has finally made it to market. Check with dealers on the right for availability.
Press release follows:
KORG Introduces phase8, an Eight-Voice Acoustic Synthesizer
MELVILLE, NY - KORG announces the phase8, an eight-voice acoustic synthesizer designed for musicians and creators who want sound that feels alive, immediate, and deeply responsive. Using Acoustic Synthesis technology developed at KORG, phase8 merges physically vibrating steel resonators with precise electronic control to deliver an instrument that behaves like an acoustic object while offering the creative flexibility of a synthesizer. It answers the need for a new kind of expressive electronic instrument by generating sound in the physical world, responding to touch and interaction, and integrating seamlessly into today’s creative setups through MIDI, USB-MIDI, Sync, and CV connectivity.
At the heart of phase8 are eight independent electromechanical voices driving steel resonators to produce genuinely acoustic vibration. KORG supplies 13 chromatically tuned resonators with the instrument, eight of which can be installed at a time, allowing players to customize the tuning, scale, and character of their setup. Through envelope control, these resonators can move from short, percussive hits to long, sustained tones, encouraging hands-on exploration and performance. The resonators are easily swappable and tunable, making the instrument adaptable to individual playing approaches and musical environments.
phase8 has been designed not only to sound organic, but to feel interactive in use. Players are invited to shape sound directly, touching, plucking, strumming, or tapping the resonators, or even experimenting with found objects to introduce new textures. An AIR slider lets users boost or quiet the acoustic response of what they bring into contact with the instrument, enhancing its tactile, haptic character and underscoring its role as a physical instrument as much as an electronic device.
For structured creativity, phase8 features an intuitive sequencer that supports both step programming and unquantized live recording, with step skip available per voice to enable complex polymetric rhythms. Sequences can be stored and recalled across eight memory slots, while all front-panel parameters can be automated using the record function, allowing evolving passages and detailed motion to be captured directly into performance. Three modulation modes are available, including tremolo and two pitch-dependent audio-rate modulation types, with the final mode offering optional harmonic quantization. A trigger delay, controllable via the instrument’s shift knob, allows delayed resonator triggers relative to the selected or synchronized tempo, further expanding rhythmic expression. phase8 is designed to integrate effortlessly into modern creative workflows. External MIDI devices can trigger the Acoustic Synth, while the phase8 sequencer can, in turn, trigger external MIDI instruments over MIDI or USB-MIDI. Tempo synchronization is available over MIDI, USB-MIDI, and Sync, and CV input (±5V) allows parameter control from compatible analogue hardware. The instrument provides MIDI TRS-A In/Out, USB-C for USB-MIDI and firmware, Sync In/Out, a ¼-inch line audio output, and a 3.5mm headphone output.
Practical considerations match the innovation inside. phase8 runs on a 12V AC adaptor and consumes 4.8W of power. It measures 231 x 236.5 x 46 mm, weighs 1.71 kg, and ships with an AC adaptor, hex key, Quick Start Guide, Precautions Sheet, and five more resonators alongside the included chromatically tuned set. phase8 is a new chapter in expressive instrument design, bringing together acoustic behavior, electronic precision, real-time interaction, and deep sequencing control in a compact, performance-ready form. For more information, please visit NAMM Booth #6802 or online at www.korg.com.
Street Price: $1149.99 USD
Today Marks the 10th Anniversary of the Sequential Oberheim OB-6
Andrew McGowan, pictured here with Tom Oberheim, wrote in to let us know today is the 10th Anniversary of the Sequential OB-6. Andrew was a product designer at DSI/Sequential and worked with Tom Oberheim on the OB-6.
You can find a write-up on some the development of the OB-6 as well as the Prophet-6 on his website, https://www.smartbombdesign.com.
A couple of excerpts:
"I was sitting in my office at Seer Systems one day in 1997 or thereabouts when the phone on my desk rang. It was Dave Smith calling from his home. 'I’ve been talking to Tom Oberheim. He’s between jobs and wants to learn about software synths, so I asked him if he wanted to write the Reality operation manual. Can you get him set up and manage that?' I knew who Tom was, of course, but I had never met him, and now Dave was asking me to be his manager. I had no reason to believe that Tom was anything other than the warm, bright, and kind person that I now know he is, but the idea that I would be managing him made me deeply uncomfortable.
Seer Systems was in the process of developing Reality, which is generally considered to be the first 'professional' software synthesizer, though I’m not certain what makes one synthesizer professional and another not."
[Side note: Propellerheads Rebirth was also released in 1997, however the demo version was released in October 1996. A bit like The Damned vs. Sex Pistols for those in the know!]
And [thought this was funny]:
"Those Fucking Lines
Tom and I had talked about synths over the years and, on several occasions, he remarked how often people asked him to remake the OB-X, perhaps because not many were made. Or maybe Rush/Tom Sawyer? I don’t know. What little I did know about the OB-X was that it had a (low-pass only) SEM filter, and we had already made a synth with an SEM filter in it. And our hardware engineer Tony Karavidas had worked at Oberheim and owned multiple Oberheim synths. I also felt very strongly that if we were going to make two poly synths that were essentially the same except for the filter, the 2-pole, SEM state-variable filter would be complementary to the Prophet-6’s 4-pole, OTA low-pass filter.
Tom’s wish list was short. He didn’t want the Prophet-6’s analog distortion. And he wanted the OB-Xa’s blue lines."
Read the rest here
[P.S. I still own an OB-6 desktop and it's one of my most cherished synths. There is something organic about it. The demos I've heard of Sequential's new FOURM have that about them. I have enough synths as it is but the FOURM is very, very tempting for this particular reason.]
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Rest in Peace ~ Chris Rea 🌠
video upload by RetroSound
"(c)2007-25 by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi
One of my favorite tracks from the late 70s.
Fool (If You Think It`s Over) by Chris Rea from the album Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? (1978)
I’m saddened...😞
His music has been the soundtrack of my life. I loved his melodies, I loved his lyrics, and I loved his voice. Driving Home for Christmas, On the Beach, and Josephine are timeless classics that I always turn up loud whenever I hear them on the radio.
I was fortunate enough to get an Amiga license record in 1988 after queuing for hours at the music shop. Holding one of the few records in my hands brought me so much joy, especially since Western music was only available under the counter in the GDR.
Rest in Peace, Chris. Your music will live on forever. Thank you.🌠
RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise stuff or my music.
Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/"
Retro Video Game Music on the Kawai K1 VST by Nils #synthesizer #kawaik1
video upload by Reuben Jones
"Music made entirely on the Kawai K1m VST by Nils.
Download it here for free:
https://www.nilsschneider.de/wp/nils-...
I like the sound of the K1. It's got some cool samples and nice choirs, strings, bells, flutes and experimental sounds. It's a bit flat and lifeless, and not very dynamic. Maybe a poor man's Roland JD-800, but with a joystick which increases its cool factor.
On the display you can see all the patches used in each track.
00:00 Brass Troops
00:54 Digital Jungle
01:30 Last Seen: Asia
02:45 Home At Last
04:00 Aguirre's Flute (from the film 'Aguirre, Wrath of God').
Air raid siren sample.
Images of hardware taken from Google images.
Diagrams taken from the K1 manual :
https://kawaius.com/wp-content/upload..."
Monday, December 01, 2025
Reon Driftbox R - Analog Synth SN AJ-301A w/ Original Box
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this Reverb listing
"Unleash your inner sonic architect with the Roland Reon Driftbox R, a compact yet mighty tabletop synthesizer that packs a punch. Originally designed to showcase the SBX-1 Sync Box, this synthesizer has evolved into a standout piece of DJ gear on its own. The Driftbox R is built around two versatile VCOs and boasts a remarkable filter, allowing you to craft everything from lush soundscapes to gritty bass lines. Its true strength lies in its semi-modular design, featuring CV/gate I/O that invites you to expand and explore.
Whether you're weaving intricate melodies or laying down earth-shaking bass, this synthesizer adapts to your creative needs. Use it solo with the onboard momentary button for instant envelope triggering, or pair it with a CV-equipped keyboard or sequencer for even more musical possibilities. Its compact form factor makes it a perfect fit for any setup, whether you're performing on stage or experimenting in your home studio. Limited in availability, the Driftbox R offers a unique chance to own a piece of analog innovation.
Key Features:
Updated version of the original Reon DriftBox
Two VCOs with a great-sounding filter and envelope generator
CV/gate I/O for semi-modular flexibility
Use standalone with onboard momentary button or integrate with other hardware
Compact desktop design for versatile use in different environments"
via this Reverb listing
"Unleash your inner sonic architect with the Roland Reon Driftbox R, a compact yet mighty tabletop synthesizer that packs a punch. Originally designed to showcase the SBX-1 Sync Box, this synthesizer has evolved into a standout piece of DJ gear on its own. The Driftbox R is built around two versatile VCOs and boasts a remarkable filter, allowing you to craft everything from lush soundscapes to gritty bass lines. Its true strength lies in its semi-modular design, featuring CV/gate I/O that invites you to expand and explore.
Whether you're weaving intricate melodies or laying down earth-shaking bass, this synthesizer adapts to your creative needs. Use it solo with the onboard momentary button for instant envelope triggering, or pair it with a CV-equipped keyboard or sequencer for even more musical possibilities. Its compact form factor makes it a perfect fit for any setup, whether you're performing on stage or experimenting in your home studio. Limited in availability, the Driftbox R offers a unique chance to own a piece of analog innovation.
Key Features:
Updated version of the original Reon DriftBox
Two VCOs with a great-sounding filter and envelope generator
CV/gate I/O for semi-modular flexibility
Use standalone with onboard momentary button or integrate with other hardware
Compact desktop design for versatile use in different environments"
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Meet the Wizard : Inside Italys First Consumer Synthesizer
video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia
"Chapters
..................
00:00 intro
00:30 description
01:00 footages
02:18 filter section
03:22 musical interlude
05:21 lfo section
06:45 outro
Here it is, we can hardly believe it but it's finally happened!
We found a STEELPHON MAGO - well, actually we found two - this was Italys first consumer synthesizer - in a sense that it was manufactured in a factory to be sold to consumers rather than invented at home by an enthusiast or sold as an oscillator assembly kit.
Made in Turin in the modest production run of about 50 way back in 1971, this is a small but extremely powerful monophonic single oscillator synth.
This unit is currently for sale - contact us for info and price via the website linked below.
Most of the technical specifications are featured in the video already as text - but a quick introduction and recap would go something like this:
This is the predecessor to the Steelphon S900 but a single oscillator monophonic synth with a bit different sound : organic, raw and expressive.
The snappy envelopes in combination with the Moog ladder filter makes it an amazing sound effect maker but it as well produces great bass lines and delicate leads.
6 footages with individual Saw or Square Wave for each footage
Moog ladder filter
LFO section with filter or oscillator routing
ADSR controls
Glide
If you're into rare Italian synths and drum machines you should check out our website which is basically an encyclopedia of them : https://www.vintageaudioinstitute.com/"
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Mystery Synth in Norwegian Vintage Synthesizer 70's and 80's Dreams Full Album
video upload by Kaj Roger Willumsen
This one was spotted and sent in via Ivan Trajkovic aka dejayiwan. Note the video is from 11 years ago so not AI. Could be a render for a soft synth or other though. Could be DIY, but note the touch panel or screen. According to the YouTube comments "Picture is only for cover. Not sure which synth it is. Will try to find out." There was no follow-up that I could find after that aside from mention the album itself mainly features Arturia. You can find a list of hardware synths and some harware synth spotting in this previous post featuring Dreamland. If you know what that blue synth above is, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this post, or send email to matrixsynth at gmail.com and I'll update the post with anything definitive. BTW, you can find additonal Mystery Synths via the Mystery Synths label here. There have only been 23 including this one, to date, since 2005. Update: answer in the comments of this post below. That was quick.
Here's the video description for the above:
"Norwegian Vintage Synthesizer 70's and 80's
Is now available on.
https://itunes.apple.com//artist/kaj-...
Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/artist/2MO67...
Some songs are made for Norwegian television documentary.
1.Dreamland----- 0:00
2.Saltfjellet ----- 4:32
3.80's movement -- 7:06
4.Nordlandsbanen- 10:31
5.Voyager 2--------- 14:31
6.Dolphins song---- 18:00
7.Kepler Telescope--21:53
8.Deep Impact------ 26:09
9.Reisen--------------- 29:15
10.Mariner 2----------33:40
11.Mars------------ 38:00
12.Venus------------- 40:49
13.Supernova----- 45:20
14.Tones Comforder--49:25
15.Jupiter------------ 52:40
16.Home--------------- 57:34
17.Back to 80 century- 1:01:14
18.We fly out of place--1:05:10
19.Minded Traveling--- 1:08:00"
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Skyline Fortynine P (Hohner Little Lady) 49 Key String-Orchestra Synthesizer
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this Reverb listing
Video in the listing previously posted here.
"If you know, you know. These almost never show up, and there’s next to no info online. It’s one of the hardest Hohner keyboards to track down.
This unit is in excellent condition, both technically and cosmetically. The real-wood casing is beautifully preserved with only light signs of use. Keys, switches, sliders—all exceptionally clean.
Everything functions perfectly.
All sound registers can be switched or blended freely
Built-in vibrato + sustain
Dedicated bass voice for the lowest octave (individually switchable)
Individual volume controls for each section
Key contacts are flawless—no dead notes or crackle
Accompaniment System:
The auto-accompaniment can run silently if you want only the bass sequencing. Changing rhythms reshapes the bass pattern, making for surprisingly interesting and musical sequences. The onboard memory hold lets you tap a bass key once and have it sustained automatically—works even without the rhythm section active.
Sound Output:
Built-in speaker underneath (clean, zero distortion)
Line-out on the rear for external amps
Pedal input (pedal not included)
Dimensions: approx. 82cm W × 19cm H × 40cm D
Weight: approx. 12.7kg
A seriously rare piece—clean, fully working, and ready for a new home."
via this Reverb listing
Video in the listing previously posted here.
"If you know, you know. These almost never show up, and there’s next to no info online. It’s one of the hardest Hohner keyboards to track down.This unit is in excellent condition, both technically and cosmetically. The real-wood casing is beautifully preserved with only light signs of use. Keys, switches, sliders—all exceptionally clean.
Everything functions perfectly.
All sound registers can be switched or blended freely
Built-in vibrato + sustain
Dedicated bass voice for the lowest octave (individually switchable)
Individual volume controls for each section
Key contacts are flawless—no dead notes or crackle
Accompaniment System:
The auto-accompaniment can run silently if you want only the bass sequencing. Changing rhythms reshapes the bass pattern, making for surprisingly interesting and musical sequences. The onboard memory hold lets you tap a bass key once and have it sustained automatically—works even without the rhythm section active.
Sound Output:
Built-in speaker underneath (clean, zero distortion)
Line-out on the rear for external amps
Pedal input (pedal not included)
Dimensions: approx. 82cm W × 19cm H × 40cm D
Weight: approx. 12.7kg
A seriously rare piece—clean, fully working, and ready for a new home."
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Arp Quadra Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Ready For Reassemble
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this eBay listing
"ARP Quadra synthesizer. Currently in parts and needs to be reassembled. Includes new illuminated sliders and touch sensor strip from Synth Chaser.
This is a project synth that I am just not getting around to rebuilding. Time to find a new home and give someone else a chance to bring this amazing vintage synthesizer back to life."
Pics of the inside.
via this eBay listing
"ARP Quadra synthesizer. Currently in parts and needs to be reassembled. Includes new illuminated sliders and touch sensor strip from Synth Chaser.
This is a project synth that I am just not getting around to rebuilding. Time to find a new home and give someone else a chance to bring this amazing vintage synthesizer back to life."
Pics of the inside.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Synthesizing with Moog | Lesson 7: Patterns
video upload by Moog Music
Synthesizing with Moog
"'Synthesizing with Moog' invites you on an enlightening journey that answers a complex question: how exactly do synthesizers work?
In the seventh and final episode of Synthesizing with Moog, we zoom out from the discreet moment of the note and look at how the synthesizer creates patterns and musical phrases. The sequencer was initially created by Don Buchla as a rudimentary preset storage system, sending preset voltage values to various parameters of the synthesizer. When a square wave oscillator (or clock) signal is used to address the stages of the sequencer, melodies begin to emerge, bringing us back to the fluidity of time.
Written, hosted, filmed, and produced by our team of electronic musical instrument experts, this new seven-part educational video series makes learning the fundamentals of synthesis accessible, engaging, and inspiring for anyone curious about science, music, and how the two worlds converge. We set out to create a series that brings you as much technical knowledge as it does entertainment and joy as you watch each episode!
We invite you to follow along with us at home with a printable worksheet corresponding to the contents of each weekly episode. https://inmusic.to/bdhnff3m
Creator, writer, and host: Chris Miller
Director and editor: Paul Shaver
Producers: Max Ravitz and Chris Miller
Director of Photography: Paul Shaver
Music: Max Ravitz and Gunnar Haslam
Graphics and Animations: Ryan Ford
Special thanks to Ana Rome
Filmed on location at Schneidersladen Apotheke, Berlin"
Synthesizers.com is Back with Dan Snazelle of Snazzy FX
via Synthesizers.com
WE'RE BACK!
We are thrilled to announce that Synthesizers.com is returning to full operation — under new management and with a renewed commitment to excellence in all things 5U/MU!
Thank you for your patience as we finished our big transition: relocating the company from Texas to our new home in the Boston area, rebuilding production lines, organizing inventory, and preparing to craft the same world-class instruments you’ve always known us for.
We’re reaffirming our dedication to founder Roger Arrick’s vision while entering a new era for Synthesizers.com. Our path forward is guided by three core commitments:
Commitment One
We will continue to hand-build the highest-quality modular synthesizer instruments here in the USA — crafted with care, precision, and in the spirit of the modular community that has supported us for decades, designed and built for musicians, artists, engineers, performers and hobbyists around the world.
Commitment Two
We will honor the legacy of our existing modules while exploring the boundaries of what’s next. A few legacy modules will retire, and in their place we will design and introduce an exciting new generation of analog and digital modules to expand the Synthesizers.com catalog.
Commitment Three
We will remain dedicated champions for the entire 5U/MU community. That means expanding options for 5U/MU cases, power systems, and accessories — and actively supporting the broader ecosystem of 5U makers, builders, and designers who continue to grow this format.
In the coming weeks, you’ll see updated inventories, new product announcements, and a stronger customer-service focus. Under the leadership of Dan Snazelle of SnazzyFX fame, our team is here for you — by phone, email, social channels, or on the ModWiggler Synthesizers.com forum.
Here are a few words from Dan about the Synthesizers.com journey.
"As someone who has spent the last 30 years involved with synthesizers I am extremely excited to be stepping into the role of leading Synthesizers.com. We have put together a great team so we can continue the tradition of making synthesizers by hand, while also working to bring new modules to our customers. I can't wait to meet people who own our systems and I am also going to be putting a lot of thought into bringing new musicians to large format synthesis" Thank you for welcoming us back. We can’t wait to show you what’s coming.
Thursday, November 06, 2025
Cwejman S1 MkII SN 291
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this Vemia listing
Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.
"One of very many items from Calum Hunter's superb home studio. Beautiful Cwejman S1 Mk2 semi-modular analogue synthesizer. Rare and sought-after, of course. This gorgeous near-mint cream / eggshell coloured version is serial number 291.
Thorough checking shows that the PWM range of one oscillator is much lower than the other, but otherwise everything seems exactly as it should be. Packing 12GBP to include a UK or Euro IEC mains lead."
via this Vemia listing
Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.
"One of very many items from Calum Hunter's superb home studio. Beautiful Cwejman S1 Mk2 semi-modular analogue synthesizer. Rare and sought-after, of course. This gorgeous near-mint cream / eggshell coloured version is serial number 291.Thorough checking shows that the PWM range of one oscillator is much lower than the other, but otherwise everything seems exactly as it should be. Packing 12GBP to include a UK or Euro IEC mains lead."
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Synthesizing with Moog | Lesson 5: Modulation
video upload by Moog Music
Synthesizing with Moog
"Composer Morton Subotnick once said that the sonic palette of a synthesizer is determined not by the number of components it contains but the ways in which they can modulate each other. Modulation allows us to take static sounds and add movement to them – to create expressive motion like vibrato and tremolo, or to create new and novel textures. In this lesson we explore the basics of modulation, using Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) and envelopes to modulate pitch, timbre, and amplitude, and harnessing the power of randomness to add unpredictable elements to our sounds.
Written, hosted, filmed, and produced by our team of electronic musical instrument experts, this new seven-part educational video series makes learning the fundamentals of synthesis accessible, engaging, and inspiring for anyone curious about science, music, and how the two worlds converge. We set out to create a series that brings you as much technical knowledge as it does entertainment and joy as you watch each episode!
We invite you to follow along with us at home with a printable worksheet corresponding to the contents of each weekly episode. https://inmusic.to/bdhnff3m
Creator, writer, and host: Chris Miller
Director and editor: Paul Shaver
Producers: Max Ravitz and Chris Miller
Director of Photography: Paul Shaver
Music: Max Ravitz and Gunnar Haslam
Graphics and Animations: Ryan Ford
Special thanks to Ana Rome
Filmed on location at Schneidersladen Apotheke, Berlin"
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Korg ARP 2600 FS Semi-Modular Synthesizer
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this Reverb listing
"Faithful recreation of the ARP 2600 analogue synthesizer. The Korg reproduction retains all of the ease of use and sound of the original semi-modular legend and adds real improvements for integration in a modern studio, not least MIDI, USB and vastly improved outputs.
Choose between the pre and post lawsuit filters, both retain the unique "ARPness' of the filter tone
This particualry synth has only had the lightest of use in a home studio and really needs to be properly cherished and played.
All original pieces included such as flight cases manuals cables etc.""
via this Reverb listing
"Faithful recreation of the ARP 2600 analogue synthesizer. The Korg reproduction retains all of the ease of use and sound of the original semi-modular legend and adds real improvements for integration in a modern studio, not least MIDI, USB and vastly improved outputs.
Choose between the pre and post lawsuit filters, both retain the unique "ARPness' of the filter tone
This particualry synth has only had the lightest of use in a home studio and really needs to be properly cherished and played.
All original pieces included such as flight cases manuals cables etc.""
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Florian Schneider Collection to Be Auctioned at JULIEN*S November 19
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via JULIEN*S
"THE FLORIAN SCHNEIDER COLLECTION
Auction to be held at Musician's Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville, on November 19
An incredible collection of more than 450 artifacts from the life and career of Florian Schneider, co-founder of the pioneer electronic band Kraftwerk."
Pics and videos featuring some of the gear below, and his Lederhosen for good measure (thanks greg!).
Update: the post has been fully updated with all the synth related gear. This may just well be the longest post to be featured on the site. I wanted to capture all the pics for all of the details including notes, scuffs, and of course serial numbers. It's an interesting look into what he used, the condition he keped his gear, in some cases, how he actually used his gear. Note the phonetics on the keys of the Casio CZ-101 and DX-100. Note the Midi Switch Box with a built-in speaker? What's that about? Note the camouflage key strap on the Korg RK-100 Remote Keyboard. Did he pick it out himself or did the keytar just come with it? Note the repeat midi controllers and the MIDI saxaphones. Wind was his primary instrument. You'll find a ton of the acoustic gear he used in the other listings. This is a fascinating insight into both what and how he used his gear.
Side note: there is no affiliate compensation for this post. The note at the top automatically shows for all posts with the Auction label.


Rack Mount Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder
Starting Bid $5,000
Estimate $20,000 - $40,000 USD
A late 1970s Sennheiser VSM 201 Vocoder with no serial number from the personal studio and collection of Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk (see images). While it’s said that only a few dozen of these Vocoders were produced, a few examples made it into the hands of forward-thinking musical artists including Herbie Hancock, Daft Punk, and of course, Kraftwerk, who used a VSM-201 like this on their albums Man Machine (1978) and Computerworld (1981). The VSM-201 has an intelligible sound that has not yet been bested by modern gear. Includes power cable. This VSM-201 has been removed from its wooden enclosure (which bears the serial number plate) and modified with a metal rack mount casing, presumably for live use. Requires 240v, IEC power cable not included.
Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 9 inches
Category: Kraftwerk, Equipment
Provenance: PROVENANCE From the Estate of Florian Schneider
via JULIEN*S
"THE FLORIAN SCHNEIDER COLLECTION
Auction to be held at Musician's Hall of Fame & Museum, Nashville, on November 19
An incredible collection of more than 450 artifacts from the life and career of Florian Schneider, co-founder of the pioneer electronic band Kraftwerk."
Pics and videos featuring some of the gear below, and his Lederhosen for good measure (thanks greg!).
Update: the post has been fully updated with all the synth related gear. This may just well be the longest post to be featured on the site. I wanted to capture all the pics for all of the details including notes, scuffs, and of course serial numbers. It's an interesting look into what he used, the condition he keped his gear, in some cases, how he actually used his gear. Note the phonetics on the keys of the Casio CZ-101 and DX-100. Note the Midi Switch Box with a built-in speaker? What's that about? Note the camouflage key strap on the Korg RK-100 Remote Keyboard. Did he pick it out himself or did the keytar just come with it? Note the repeat midi controllers and the MIDI saxaphones. Wind was his primary instrument. You'll find a ton of the acoustic gear he used in the other listings. This is a fascinating insight into both what and how he used his gear.
Side note: there is no affiliate compensation for this post. The note at the top automatically shows for all posts with the Auction label.


Rack Mount Sennheiser VSM-201 Vocoder
Starting Bid $5,000
Estimate $20,000 - $40,000 USD
A late 1970s Sennheiser VSM 201 Vocoder with no serial number from the personal studio and collection of Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk (see images). While it’s said that only a few dozen of these Vocoders were produced, a few examples made it into the hands of forward-thinking musical artists including Herbie Hancock, Daft Punk, and of course, Kraftwerk, who used a VSM-201 like this on their albums Man Machine (1978) and Computerworld (1981). The VSM-201 has an intelligible sound that has not yet been bested by modern gear. Includes power cable. This VSM-201 has been removed from its wooden enclosure (which bears the serial number plate) and modified with a metal rack mount casing, presumably for live use. Requires 240v, IEC power cable not included.
Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 9 inches
Category: Kraftwerk, Equipment
Provenance: PROVENANCE From the Estate of Florian Schneider
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Synthesizing with Moog | Lesson 3: Vibrations
video upload by Moog Music
Synthesizing with Moog
"Sound is a phenomenon of vibrations in the air. In this episode, we look at the source of vibrations on the synthesizer – the oscillator. We investigate how to tune the oscillator to a particular note and how to add oscillators together. We also dive into the topics of harmonics, looking at how the shape of oscillation creates distinct tones with different harmonic characteristics.
Written, hosted, filmed, and produced by our team of electronic musical instrument experts, this new seven-part educational video series makes learning the fundamentals of synthesis accessible, engaging, and inspiring for anyone curious about science, music, and how the two worlds converge. We set out to create a series that brings you as much technical knowledge as it does entertainment and joy as you watch each episode!
We invite you to follow along with us at home with a printable worksheet corresponding to the contents of each weekly episode. https://inmusic.to/bdhnff3m
Creator, writer, and host: Chris Miller
Director and editor: Paul Shaver
Producers: Max Ravitz and Chris Miller
Director of Photography: Paul Shaver
Music: Max Ravitz and Gunnar Haslam
Graphics and Animations: Ryan Ford
Special thanks to Ana Rome
Filmed on location at Schneidersladen Apotheke, Berlin"
Monday, October 20, 2025
🎛️ VAEMI : Kraakdoos / Cracklebox Atölyesi : Workshop #diy #diyprojects #gate
video upload by Vaemi
"Kraakdoos (aka Cracklebox), 1970’lerde Michel Waisvisz tarafından tasarlanan deneysel bir elektronik müzik aletidir.
Bu cihaz, parmak uçlarınızla devreyi tamamlayarak ses üretmenizi sağlar — her dokunuş, farklı bir ton, şiddet ve karakter yaratır.
VAEMI’nin modern tasarımıyla yeniden hayata geçen bu versiyonda:
• Transformatör izolasyonlu line çıkış,
• Dahili hoparlör ve harici çıkış seçeneği,
• LM709 op-amp tabanlı analog devre,
• 9V pil ile çalışma gibi özellikler bulunur.
Resimde gördüğünüz bu synthesizer’ın tüm PCB ve elektronik bileşenleri size atölye ücreti dahilinde eksiksiz bir şekilde sağlanacaktır. Derse yanınızda hiçbir şey getirmeden gelmeniz yeterlidir. Lehim kalemi, lehim, pasta, hoparlör, pil gibi gerekli malzemeler de tarafımızdan sağlanacaktır. Daha önce birkaç kez lehim yapmış iseniz bu dersler tam size göre olabilir. Dersin sonunda birleştirdiğiniz synthesizer’lar sizlerin olacaktır. Dersin başında size bütün elektronik bileşenler teslim edilecek ve bir takım şema ve synthesizer’ımız ile ilgili notlar dağıtılacaktır. “Elektrik nedir?”, “Kullanılan elektronik malzemeler ile ilgili temel bilgiler”, “Şema okuma” gibi giriş konularından sonra synthesizer üzerinde bölüm bölüm, her bölümün nasıl çalıştığını anlayarak adım adım ilerleyeceğiz. Dersin sonunda ise hep beraber synthesizer’larımızı çalıyor olacağız.
Katılımcılar, atölye süresince kendi Cracklebox’larını üretecek, cihazın elektronik yapısını öğrenecek ve sonunda kendi ürettikleri enstrümanı evlerine götürecekler. 🎶
📩 Kayıt & bilgi: @vaemisynth"
Googlish:
"Kraakdoos (aka Cracklebox) is an experimental electronic musical instrument designed by Michel Waisvisz in the 1970s.
This device allows you to produce sound by completing the circuit with your fingertips — each touch creates a different tone, intensity and character.
This version, revived with VAEMI's modern design, features:
• Transformer-isolated line output,
• Internal speaker and external output option,
• LM709 op-amp based analog circuit,
• 9V battery operation.
All PCB and electronic components of the synthesizer you see in the picture will be provided to you as part of the workshop fee. You just need to come to the lesson without bringing anything with you. We will also provide the necessary materials such as a soldering iron, solder, flux, speaker, battery. If you have done a few soldering jobs before, these lessons may be perfect for you. At the end of the lesson, you will have your assembled synthesizer. At the beginning of the lesson, you will be given all the electronic components and a set of schematics and our synthesizer. Relevant notes will be distributed. After introductory topics such as "What is electricity?", "Basic information about the electronic materials used", and "Reading schematics", we will proceed step by step on the synthesizer, section by section, understanding how each section works. At the end of the lesson, we will all be playing our synthesizers together.
During the workshop, participants will build their own Crackleboxes, learn the electronic structure of the device, and finally take home their own instrument. 🎶
📩 Registration & information: @vaemisynth
Friday, October 17, 2025
Ensoniq Fizmo Transwave Digital Synthesizer
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via this Reverb listing
"Excellent Fizmo ready for a new home. Plays great with excellent feel synth action keys. Serviced a couple years ago, this board has many years of life ahead of it. All knobs respond to fine control, and input/output is clear.
Unit comes with PSU and manual."
via this Reverb listing
"Excellent Fizmo ready for a new home. Plays great with excellent feel synth action keys. Serviced a couple years ago, this board has many years of life ahead of it. All knobs respond to fine control, and input/output is clear.
Unit comes with PSU and manual."
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