GROOVES mk2 & DRONES MAX session

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"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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"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

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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

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"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..."

The colourful bass synth of Depeche Mode

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The Moog Source from the year 1981 in action
in one of my favorite tracks from DM.
Home by Depeche Mode from the album Ultra (1997)
Written by Martin L. Gore

Featured the E-MU Emax SE Sampling Synthesizer and the Moog Source

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."

MIDI Goblin 1.5 and Polyphonic Synth Announcement

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"Hi everyone. In this video...I announce MIDI Goblin 1.5!

It's MIDI Goblin - but with audio output and a polyphonic synthesizer firmware I've been working on for the past few months called Pingler.

Owners of the original MIDI Goblin will be pleased to hear that they can upgrade their Goblin to 1.5 at home!

pre-sales for MIDI Goblin 1.5 will begin April 30th 2025 and a VERY limited number of them will be available if our neighbors to the south go through with their tariff 'plans'

visit https://www.midigoblin.com to join the mailing list."

Multivox Pulser Dual Voice Synthesizer

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"Raro Sinth analogico monofonico di fabbricazione Giapponese, funzionante solo da "pulire" da un pò di polvere, tenuto in casa/studio, conmpleto di Flightcase rigido costruito su misura. Leggeri segni di usura ma in ottime condizioni."

"Rare Japanese made monophonic analog synth, working just needs "cleaning" from a bit of dust, kept at home/studio, complete with custom built hard flightcase. Light signs of wear but in excellent condition"

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Original R.A. Moog 904-A Low Pass Filter

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Pics of the inside below.

"One of the classic modules of all time, and in its original R.A. Moog incarnation, dating from January (or possibly November) 1969. This example has a 'Bypass' switch mod. This looks very much like a factory modification requested by the original buyer - the style of switch and the black Dymo label seem exactly what Moog would have used at the time. Bought by the current owner in 1999, with light use in a smoke-free home studio. Working well. At some time in the past this actual module was sent to Paul Schreiber to help him design the MOTM 940, and Paul calibrated it to self-oscillate correctly. Situated in the USA but light enough to send economically worldwide."

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Vintage Moog 921A driver, 3x 921B VCOs with PSU

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"Four classic mid-seventies modules: one 921A Oscillator Driver, and three 921B Oscillators. Complete with an International Power switchable power supply (now more commonly badged Power One) and a wiring harness / loom wired for five modules - the four 921s here, and a fifth module - until now, the 904 in the previous lot. ***This will need encasing***, and of course the modules will need to go in a simple case or an existing cabinet. In very nice cosmetic condition, and working well. Bought by the current owner in 2003, and since lightly used in a non-smoking home studio. The power supply has a standard IEC mains socket and fused switch with power light. The fuse will need to be changed if the voltage is switched from USA, where it is currently located."

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Schober Organ Corporation Tunesmith

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"SCHOBER TUNESMITH (new start price to allow bids from outside the seller's tax region) Very rare monophonic transistor synth, single oscillator, circa 1968, sold as a kit or pre-assembled. The voice switch activates different static filters, providing 6 markedly different tones from bright sawtooth to mellow triangle. This short video [posted here] of the same model clearly shows the sounds ---- I read that the keyboard is a Pratt-Reed that uses series resistance rather than a matrix. This model for auction has clear strong sound with almost no hum whatsoever. The main problem is the tuning is way off, and some notes glitch a little. Not difficult to repair, I would think. Also the vibrato is not working, probably just a bad resistor, should be easy to fix. Body is solid and in good condition for a 57-year old instrument, so it hasn't been knocked about. Keyboard and control panel are very clean, almost no scratches. Mainly home or studio use, probably. The three tools contained inside the lid are a complete mystery, which may be solved once you look inside the unit! While this is offered as a 'project' the encouraging thing is how bright and clear it sounds, and once tuning and vibrato are fixed, you have a very playable instrument similar to a Clavioline. It's a worthwhile project, I would say. Power is 105-120V 50/60 cycles, with a 2-pin US-style mains plug. I've given it a very low start price. SHIPPING: This Tunesmith is located in Japan, and weighs (packed) approximately 7kg. Discounted shipping to UK/Europe/USA will be £30 surface, £80 air. For other countries, please enquire."

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Oberheim Two Voice

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"Oberheim 2 voice synthesizer in good working order. Serviced and cleaned by James Walker last week, so all ready for a new home. Cosmetically in good condition other than a bit of tarnishing on the fasteners (see photo). Nice synth, amazing sound - just downsizing and moving. Comes with a plug in transformer/adaptor. Not in second chance Sunday."

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Warthog by Adamsynths (The first modular synthesizer with Total Recall and DAW Integration)

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"Adamsynths created a brand new modular synthesizer with TOTAL RECALL and DAW integration called 'Warthog'"

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KORG 900PS (1975)

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SOLTON PROGRAMMER 24 (1985)

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Minimoog Voyager Signature 416/600

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Moog Voyager Signature Edition No. 416 / 600 Rarely available these days, one of the initial batches of 600 Voyagers, as autographed by Bob Moog. Includes all original documentation and the sturdy box, as well as the Moog-branded Voyager softcase, which I have never opened, let alone used as the synth has always been used at home. Also included is an after-market black Moog cloth cover (there’s even a Voyager-sized polythene bag that Moog sent me in 2005.) The Certificate Of Authenticity is of course included, declaring that Bob personally inspected this particular Voyager. Software version 3.5, 02/02/2010 but otherwise unmodified from the original issue (128 presets as opposed to 896)"

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WALDORF MICROWAVE XT (DEMO CD 1998)

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"Waldorf Microwave II/XT demo/promo CD, from Musikmesse Frankfurt 1998. Great tracks demonstrating the Waldorf Microwave synths! A truely great CD to listen to. Axel Hartmann designed the CD sleeve."

00:08 Track 1
02:16 Track 2
04:18 Track 3
06:33 Track 4
09:35 Track 5
13:16 Track 6
15:40 Track 7 (bonus track, not mentioned in the booklet)

This one is in via Soviet Space Child.

KAWAI K4 / K1 (DEMO CD 1990)

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"Rare Demo CD from Kawai Europe (Germany) from 1990, demonstrating the Kawai K1 and K4 synthesizers. The music is a bit laughable at times, but nice! You could order this CD for 5 Deutsch Marks in Germany."

EMU ORBIT SYNTHESIZER (DEMO CD 1996)

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"'Feel the energy' - demo CD of the E-mu Orbit 'the dance planet' synthesizer module. Got it from Musikmesse Frankfurt in 1996. CD was offered for free without booklet/sleeve. Nice dance/techno/electronica tracks! Sometimes a bit distorted - but it's original."

00:08 Track 1
04:46 Track 2
07:32 Track 3
10:02 Track 4
12:28 Track 5

Emotional Waste - ambient electronica - Vermona Perfourmer, Moog Muse, Polybrute12, Summit & Piano

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"I was connecting stuff in my temporary home office studio setup yesterday and had brought out my Vermona Perfourmer (mk1) from storage. So while setting it up I recorded a simple 4 bar thing as midi and let it drive the Perfourmer synthesizer. I had it running for a few hours while I was connecting midi and audio for the other synths I have in the home office and I never got bored of it. So today I decided to quickly add some piano and other synths to it to see if I could make it into something more... I dunno if the last part was succesful though, but at least I got it documented...

The main synth is the Vermona Perfourmer playing a chord structure thing. The second synth that appears is a lead from the Expressive E Osmose followed by a bass from the Novation Summit and another soft lead from the Moog Muse. Then a chord with some morphee filtering from the Arturia Polybrute 12 before the Piano comes in. (Just another piano improvisation more or less). At the end I start to mess up the Vermona thing and I also added a Drummer track in Apple Logic Pro."