Analogue Solutions Ample Desktop Monophonic Synthesizer

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"Mint condition...... And heck if a lot of fun and sounds awesome.

comes with all accessories (matrix pins/cables/power)

In perfect condition, everything works like it should. 2 to3 day shipping...

Ample combines the best elements of several of our recent products.

The sound elements of Fusebox
Jack patch points of Concussor Eurorack
Patch pin matrix of Vostok
Echo from Dr Strangelove
Sequencer and CV touch pads of Generator
It shares all this yet still has its own sound!"

Ample can be as complex or as simple as you want it to be

We have given this synth a large and diverse number of controls, that along side the patch sockets, will give even the best and experienced synthesist endless possibilities.

We have presented the controls in a user friendly and familiar synth layout that, together with this manual and other resources, enable even the new guy to get great sounds.

SYNTH – PERCUSSION – AUDIO PROCESSOR

Ample is a compact analogue synthesizer. Analogue - as in really analogue. Aside from the MIDI chip (which has to be digital), everything else is totally analogue using real transistors and op-amps. There are no CPU stabilised and quantised circuits, no DCOs, no digital LFOs and no digital EGs, as found on other so called analogue synths. The circuitry is based on designs dating back to the mid-1970s. So Ample has a genuine old sound.

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(Video) *Serviced* c.1982 Clef Electronic Music B30 Microsynth Ultra-Rare UK Mono Synth

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"Super rare British analogue monosynth from Clef Electronic Music. Recently serviced and working well. Classic late-70s/early-80s panel with hands-on control: dual VCO section (with glide and sub-octs), noise, LFO, ADSR, and a great-sounding VCF with resonance. Compact keys, wood-effect cheeks and that gloriously utilitarian UK boutique vibe. Great for leads, SFX and modulated drones. Hard-wired UK mains cable fitted (240V).

Rear panel has Line Out, Headphones, and Speaker jacks. There’s also a “Sequencer” connector/jack present on the back panel; interestingly, this unit (and others we’ve seen) were built with no internal sequencer circuitry fitted, so the connector is effectively a vestigial feature."

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Super JX 10 Vecoven V4 editor

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"This is my first pass through the Super JX-10 editor, just wired all the pots, sliders, display, buttons etc into the mux and MCP chips. All programmed up for testing. A lot more to do and test as it doesn't do anything with upper and lower sections yet or send out any NRPN or sysex messages."

Crazy Patroche TR9090

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"Very interesting TR-909 clone, apparently made from a French kit. Actually, this actual machine looks absolutely identical to the one featured on Crazy Patroche's website - so the one he made, rather than one made by others from the kit? Unfortunately it needs some work. Here's our tech James' report:.

Random hum cuts in and out. Snare sound faulty, no body and snappiness. One of the tuning pots perhaps wired backwards, clockwise tunes down. Still a great and presumably fairly simple project. Packing to include UK or Euro lead: 9GBP."

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Erik Norlander's Farfisa Compact Duo CD/30 Dual Keyboard Organ

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"A rare vintage combo organ with that unmistakable Farfisa sound. Removable, fold-out bottom reveals fold-down legs (one or two screws missing but still functional) and hard-wired power cable. Cable connects to the external Farfisa F/AR unit which provides power and contains the spring reverb. This unit is functionally good but it could use some internal contact cleaning in a few areas. We coaxed some very usable tones out of it in the demo video! The case itself has been "well-loved," showing moderate surface scuffs from travel.

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This is the Compact Duo CD/30, one of Farfisa’s higher-end models from the late ’60s; basically a two-manual version of the Compact with expanded voicing and richer tone-shaping options. A favorite among garage rockers, psych bands, and analog synth fans alike.

Features:

Two manuals (upper and lower keyboards) for split/layered playing
Vibrato, tone boost, and percussion controls
Bass and organ voices with classic Farfisa tabs
Mark I version
The Compact Duo was used extensively by Pink Floyd (Echoes, etc.); a favorite for its gritty tone and punchy presence on stage and in the studio.

30% of the sale supports the Bob Moog Foundation, preserving the legacy of electronic music and inspiring future generations."

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The Florian Schneider Collection to Be Auctioned at JULIEN*S November 19

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"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.

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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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Yamaha CS30 SN 4145

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Pic of the inside.

"Released in 1977, the Yamaha CS30 is the flagship of their CS Monophonic range. It is as close to a modular synthesiser that Yamaha ever made and its modulation and routing options are extensive.
This one plays and sounds great. The synthesiser responds to all the pots and sliders as it should and it's ready to use and create weird and wonderful noises and textures. However, to get it to 100 percent functionality the synth requires a service to fix a few issues. Neither the combined 1+2 audio jack nor headphone output work, though the individual 1 and 2 jacks are fine. The sequencer works when switched to Manual and steps through by pushing the red button. However, the 'Clock' function only works when the synth has been powered on for a while and has 'warmed-up'.

Cosmetically the synth is in pretty good shape with nothing broken or missing. There are lots of very small dots of blistered paint, some with a hint of surface rust. The most noticeable ones are at the top of the control panel but these have not increased in size or number over the past decade-or-so. They don't look too bad, in my opinion. Inside is clean and dry with no signs of damp. One of the C keys has a cigarette burn (WHY??!!!) which has melted the plastic slightly. However, all keys are secure and function correctly. The case has a few marks here and there, but overall it looks good.

The case was designed to make servicing very easy. The front control panel is hinged at the back and can be opened by removing just two screws from each side panel. This then reveals a very neat collection of boards and wiring.

The CS30 can be easily integrated into a modern MIDI studio setup. By using an appropriate converter you can interface various features of the synthesiser via its numerous control inputs and outputs:

Foot Controller (CV) for volume in.

Sequencer CV and Trigger (gate) out.

Key Voltage (pitch CV) in and out.

Trigger (gate) in and out.

External (audio to the filter) in.

It features two voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs), two voltage controlled filters (VCFs - both featuring low-pass, band-pass and high-pass options), two voltage controlled amplifiers (VCAs) and three envelope generators. It also sports a ring modulator and a voltage controlled low-frequency oscillator (LFO).

It is fairly unusual for a hard-wired synthesizer in that it features a variety of switches which allow the user to re-route the signal flow from the usual VCO-VCF-VCA convention. For example, VCO 1 can output a square wave through VCF 1 whilst also outputting a high-pass filtered sawtooth wave through VCO 2. Another example is that the envelope generators can be assigned to any of the VCO, VCF and VCA modules and can also be inverted. Because the LFO is voltage controlled, the oscillating speed can be governed by an envelope generator and different waveforms can be applied to the other modules all at the same time. The CS30 also features an external signal input for filtering other musical instruments and audio sources, which can also be used as a modulation source. It includes an onboard eight-step analogue sequencer."

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LUNETTA II - Примеры звучания

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"LUNETTA II - Полумодульный логико-аналоговый синтезатор. Хорош для создания протяжных мелодических паттернов, асинхронных пульсаций и псевдослучайных событий. Огромный полёт для экспериментов в связках с другими синтезаторами. Всё предварительно скоммутировано

Функционал:
LFO - 4шт
Divider (делитель) - 2шт
Shift Register (регистр сдвига) - 2шт
CV MIX - 2шт
4 step Sequencer
VCO - 4шт
Mixer

Питание:
9 вольт (5.5/2.1 минус в центре.
Блок питания и патчи в комплект не входят.

Для заказа пишите в ТГ: @SynthCone_master"

Googlish:

LUNETTA II - Semi-modular logic-analog synthesizer. Great for creating long melodic patterns, asynchronous pulsations, and pseudo-random events. Great for experimenting with other synthesizers. Everything is pre-wired.

Functionality:
LFO - 4
Divider - 2
Shift Register - 2
CV MIX - 2
4-step Sequencer
VCO - 4
Mixer

Power:
9 volts (5.5/2.1 negative center).
Power supply and patches not included.

To order, write to TG: @SynthCone_master

TTSH - Mini Meanie

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"Just listed on Noisebug’s Reverb shop! Two Thousand Six Hundred- Mini Meanie, the Human Comparator’s faithful recreation of the ARP 2600. This unit has CV Gate keyboard control inputs (no midi). Excellent condition #synth #modularsynth"

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"This unit has been thoroughly tested and found to be in excellent condition. there are few minor scuffs along the top of the metal chassis.

North American Power cable is hard-wired to the device."

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Nyle Steiner's Oberheim Xpander Desktop 6-Voice Synthesizer SN G50204 ?

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"This is the most unique Oberheim Xpander you will ever see and it has quite the history. Yes it is the USA version (the best version) don’t worry.

It was previously owned by Nyle Steiner. Who is that you may ask? We he is a genius inventor who created the EVI / EWI the electronic wind instrument which was later sold to Akai. With that said, Nyle did do some modifications on this Xpander, which I have no idea everything he did. What I could see was that he wired each oscillator to have their own individual 1/4” output which is why there are 6 holes that were cut out the back. I removed this wiring but the holes remained."

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Circuit Bent Feedback Generator / Video Synth / Video processor by LoFi Future

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"A rough and ready demo of this one off feedback generator I built a while back using a fancy-schmancy Silicon Image iScan Pro!

Availible to order here: https://lofifuturestore.square.site/p...

This unit is capable of producing some insanely intricate and evolving feedback loops on its own and it can also be used as a video processor to colourise and glitch out composite video signals for some very 80s looking posterized visuals.

The interface is simple, the upper part housing the built in preview screen also has directional controls and an illuminated zoom button for controlling the position of the image on screen.

The main control surface features:
-3 oversized 45mm knobs for controlling the Red, Green and Blue levels
-5 small knobs that control brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness
-6 toggle switches for triggering circuit bends that are wired into the Silicon Image iScan board for some glitch effects!

The unit features a 12V power input a composite output (PAL and NTSC) and a switchable composite input (so you can switch from feedback loop mode to video processor mode without rewiring anything)"



"This feedback generator / video synth is based on a very nice Silicon Image iScan composite to VGA scaler that features analog potentiometers to control brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness. This is something I have not been able to find on another model of composite to VGA converter and they seem fairly hard to come by.

This unit is capable of producing some insanely intricate and evolving feedback loops on its own and it can also be used as a video processor to colourise and glitch out composite video signals for some very 80s looking posterized visuals.

The interface is simple, the upper part housing the built in preview screen also has directional controls and an illuminated zoom button for controlling the position of the image on screen.

The main control surface features:
-3 oversized 45mm knobs for controlling the Red, Green and Blue levels
-5 small knobs that control brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness
-6 toggle switches for triggering circuit bends that are wired into the Silicon Image iScan board for some glitch effects!

The unit features a 12V power input a composite output and a switchable composite input (so you can switch from feedback loop mode to video processor mode without rewiring anything)

The enclosure is entirely 3D printed using olive green PETG.

Specifications:
PAL and NTSC composite video out
12V Power Input (power supply included)
Built in 4" preview monitor
Dimensions - 22 x 15 x 8cm"

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Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer with CHD Midi, Synthronics PSU, Original Box, Stardust Cover

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Macumbista Butterfly Benjolin + Dual AM/RM | Low-gain Electronics

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"Updated my v4/5 Butterfly Benjolin to include one of my Dual AM/RM modules. On the left Benjolin i wired it as per Macumbista’s new ring mod block diagram. With the dual AM/RM circuit you can have the modulator do either ring modulation or TZ amplitude modulation. So that makes for some fun. On the right side I wanted to keep the second AM/RM isolated so you can plug in anything you want to it. Far right side has X/Y inputs. Middle has output and mode switch (AM/RM) and i swapped the external input to the filter to a switching jack and wired a banana back to the normal so you can patch anything banana format into it as well. Internally the external banana jack has a trim pot to adjust the gain amount."

New Eurorack Modules Coming From Doepfer

Doepfer will be showcasing the above new modules at SUPERBOOTH25. Details on each follow.
Check with dealers on the right for upcoming availability.

Module A-119-2 is kind of a dual version of module A-119 without envelope follower. Instead two amplifiers are available and the module width is 4 HP only.

The module contains two amplifiers with separately adjustable amplification levels. Each channel is equipped with an overload display. The module can be used also for stereo signals, e.g. the stereo output of a smartphone.

Controls and displays:

Level 1/2: manual control of the amplification in the range 0 - about 45.

Overload 1/2: overload LED, begins to light up for output levels beyond about 10Vpp (+/-5V)

In 1: audio input 1 (monophonic or stereophonic, see technical details)

In 2: audio input 2 (monophonic)

Out 1/2: audio output (monophonic)

Technical details:

for higher amplifications the two amplifiers can be daisy-chained

normalling options: the signal applied to socket In 1 can be normalled to socket In 2 in different ways by means of a jumper on the pc board:

socket In 1 is connected via a mono patch cable (standard patch cable) to a monophonic signal and this signal is normalled to socket In 2 (i.e. the same input signal for both sub-units): jumper on pin header JP2 in upper position

socket In 1 is connected via a 3.5 mm stereo TRS cable to a stereophonic signal and the second channel of the stereo signal is normalled to socket In 2: jumper on pin header JP2 in lower position

no normalling: jumper is removed from pin header JP2

all inputs and outputs are DC coupled. Thus the module can be used also for the amplifications of control voltages.

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ARP 2601 v2.0 with 3620 Keyboard – Iconic Orange-on-Black Semi-Modular Synth SN 0707 w/ Mods

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

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VEMIA is Peter Forrest's auction house. He is the author of The A-Z of Analogue Synthesizer Books.

"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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Analogue Solutions TC5000 Synthesizer: "Pulse Diver" Sequence No. 416

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"Here’s a new single sequence, "Pulse Diver" from the Analogue Solutions #TC5000 Patch Pin Matrix Synthesizer—recorded with no external instrumentation, FX, or processing. It demonstrates how you could build a track from a single analogue sequence, if desired.

An #arp2600 kick was used live and clocked from the TC5000. Every other sound in this video is TC5000 live."

"With the TC5000’s vast sonic range, no single video can fully showcase its capabilities. We’ll share more sequences to highlight different aspects of its sound design potential.

About the Patch:

The TC5000's pin matrix provides extensive routing options for highly intricate and dynamic patches. A single pin can introduce subtle nuances or completely transform the sound.

In fact, the complexity of just one patch could warrant an entire essay!

In this sequence:

You'll need speakers with bass 🔊

This is a faster tempo sequence with percussive elements. The envelopes are very tight, giving the synth a characteristic sound.

-The MIDI to CV Converter module 5088 was utilised for connectivity to a Keystep keyboard. The Note Loop Sequencer on this module was used for the basic pattern of the repeating bass sound.

-A simple sequence from the 5054 Sequencer modulates pitch for Oscillator 2 (VCO Module 5004) and is supplemented by waveforms from the other 2 Oscillator modules.

-Oscillator 3 features a separate sequence from the 5054. Both are manually faded in during the performance.

-Dual filters—the VCF-Multi (5047, SEM-style) and VCF-LP-CEM (5012, low-pass)—are actively modulated by the sequencer’s preset voltages.

-White noise is introduced via the Dual Noise / Random module 5032.

-Modulation variations are done in real-time via the vast pin matrix on the TC5000. One pin can dramatically alter a sequence.

-An ARP 2600 kick sound can be heard running alongside the TC5000. This was clocked via the TC's Convenience jack. The Convenience jack is not wired to the module's circuits. It is an independent jack input that allows you to take signals in or out of the matrix panel.

More sequences will follow, exploring different possibilities with the TC5000."

TC5000 playlist:

Erica Synths EDU DIY Labor Scope

"This DIY.EDU Labor add-on, featuring the oscilloscope, the voltmeter, the spectrometer and the tuner, turns the Labor into self-contained electronics development and experimentation station.

Features
The 3-channel oscilloscope. Two channel inputs are available on female connector, the third channel is hard wired to the audio output of the Labor.
Lissajous curves visualizer.
The voltmeter, 10V range, 0.1V accuracy.
The spectrometer, with configurable representation.
The chromatic tuner.
NB! The DIY.EDU Labor Scope is intended for use exclusively with the Labor platform, and other applications and modifications may lead to permanent damage of the instrument."

ANALOGyX2 Synthesizer from Waverley-Instruments

video upload by James Dyson

"ANALOGyX2 Synthersizer from Waverley-Instruments

An AU and VST 3 Duel VA Synthesizer for macOS
Windows version is planned..
Check it out here
https://www.waverley-instruments.com/..."




"ANALOGyX2 is a virtual analog synthesiser with a variable shape oscillator, including sub and noise generators with independent envelopes, a variable mode ladder filter with dedicated envelope and LFO, a pre-wired mod matrix including PWM, vibrato, tremolo and auto-pan, and last but not least, a selection of built-in effects comprising distortion, chorus, delay, grain pitch shifter and reverb.

Times two. Or as we like to say here at Waverley Instruments - 'X2'.

ANALOGyX2 isn’t just a dual oscillator, or even a “dual voice” affair, it’s two totally independent instruments. Unlike most 'A+B' or 'layered' designs, the only parameters common to both instruments in ANALOGyX2 are the master volume control and pitch bend range. Everything else, including the effects, are totally independent.

On the one hand, this means the ANALOGyX2 sound designer has twice as much to think about. On the other hand, we think this also means there’s twice as much fun to be had, and exponentially more sonic possibilities!

How do you pronounce ANALOGyX2?

Some people pronounce it “anna-loggy-ex-two”. Other people pronounce it 'analogy times two'. To be honest, we don’t mind how you pronounce it. We’re just delighted that you’re talking about ANALOGyX2!"

Metunar Live Set - Sonic Alteration - Chopper

video upload by Metunar

"Second track of my experimental soundscape live set from 2025.
This „music“ is free improvised.

Project = Sonic Alteration
Song = Chopper
Stile = Experimental Soundscape
Setup = Erica Synths Syntrx and iPad with Borderlands Granular Software are processed through the Roland VG-8 to get some wired sounds.
The VG-8 is modified with line inputs."

http://www.metunar.ch