FORMANTA P-432

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"It was made in Soviet Union (Russia) by well-known Polivoks/Formanta plant in Kachkanar city. This instrument is analog synthesizer with preset patches and midi. Synth has 37 patches in memory (electronic piano, strings, bass, organ etc.), vibrato and chorus effects. Also there is joystick for pitch/modulation control. It’s a great instrument for any music or collection.

This FORMANTA is in a perfect shape and well working condition. Instrument has original configuration: with standard midi in/out/thru, ¼ Jack audio out, 220V power."

Future Retro Mobius

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Note the different font types for "Future Retro" on the front vs. back. How many synth manufactures used different styles for their name and/or logos?

"MIDI in/out/thru, Dinsync, CV out for both Volt/OCT and Hz/OCT, +/- Gate, trigger out, accent out, clock out, reset out..... The Mobius has the glide and accent functions to mimic the TB-303 sequencer"

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2008 Ethermusic Festival

via MOOG Music, via brian c.

More info here

Yamaha SK50D

images via this auction, via heliospace on the forum. Note the auction is over with a BIN.

"Yamaha SK-50D Organ/Synth combo"

Does Anyone Remember Floppies?

YouTube via hamsterdunce, aka Dave of umop. What is that little keyboard?

Η 69η Συμφωνία του the_god (σε Λα μινόρε)

YouTube via petedol. Reminded me of this. Anyone know the keyboard?

MOOG TAURUS 1 bass-pedals by RetroSound

YouTube via retrosound72

"reso bass (like Tom Sawyer): Moog Taurus
drums: Roland TR-606
vintage shoes ;-)

used by Rush (Tom Sawyer), Genesis (Squonk, Dance on a Volcano, Los Endos, Mama, Turn it on Again, Abacab...) Asia (Go, Dont Cry), Marillion (Pseudo Silk Kimono, Kaylight), Steve Hackett (Clocks), Phil Collins (I Don`t Care Anymore), U2 (Where the Streets have no Name), The Police (Don't Stand So Close To Me, Walking on the Moon), Saga and more"

Sergio Koval Neuroactivo

YouTube via boty81. via fischek. Spot the synths
"Dento del"Cicle de música per la Biodiversitat" Celebrado en Barcelona el pasado 29/02/2008 La actuación de S.Koval.Interpreta su tema "Neuroactivo" Acompañado por Odracir Lavid con su guitarra midi."
Googlish:
"Dento "Cicle music by the Biodiversitat" took place in Barcelona last 29/02/2008 The performance of S.Koval.Interpreta its theme "Neuroactivo" Accompanied by Odracir Lavid with his guitar midi."

USB gampad rebuttoning to control Ableton Live

YouTube via larsby.
"I took a USB gamepad attached new buttons to it so I can control Ableton Live with it. Works well, instructions on how to make your own is included in the video."

Workspace and Environment: Eliot Lipp

"What is your current favorite piece of hardware?
My Korg MS-20. This synth is my signature sound. The first analog synth I ever bought."

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