Oberheim OB-Xa & DSX

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"The strengh of this machine is in its signature pads and FAT. and I mean FAT basses and leads. Beautiful filter sweeps that are still unmatched by todays modern keyboards. It comes loaded with 8 voices. The DSX is an 8 track sequencer that can record your performances and serve as a quick scratch pad for composition and will interface with any of the OB series featuring a computer interface which is most OB in use today."

MOOG Micromoog

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"Not just a single-oscillator mono synth, it can double the vco at one or two octaves lower (see that magical *doubling* knob? That's how it gets those super rich bass sounds, virtually identical to the Mini!) The ribbon controller (= pitch bend) and mod wheel are both in excellent working order - as are all this fine little instrument’s other functions, switches, knobs, etc. All 32 keys are in perfect condition, with action and alignment as good as new. The pitch is rock-solid stable, always has been on this unit - if you don't bump the 'fine tuning' adjustment knob (recessed on the back) it will probably never need to be touched."

Vintage PAiA Analog Synth

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Señor Coconut feat Romantica DA DA DA vocals A. Brito

YouTube via guilty76am. This one probably NSFW. via synthtopia. Casio VL-Tone
"the official video for the japanese single release of DA DA DA from the upcoming Señor Coconut Album AROUND THE WORLD
special feature video appearance by ROMANTICA
worldwide available from 06.06.2008 onwards
please check as well the artists website:
www.senor-coconut.com
and
www.myspace.com/senorcoconutuk
and
www.myspace.com/atomtm"

"Like a Virgin" - on Technics SX-C600

"'Like a Virgin' by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg. Everything is played on the Technics organ but in four layers using a multitrack tape recorder - a Fostex model 80 with matching model 450 mixer."

"Tu es Foutu" - on Technics SX-C600

YouTube via organfairy.
"A somewhat acrobatic version of a rather foolish French pop song...."

Analog Oscillator Comparison

YouTube via AutomaticGainsay

"It is often stated that all oscillators sound alike, and that it is really difficult to discern one oscillator from another, be them analog or digital. I have received a lot of flack regarding my statement that the triangle wave on the Minimoog is special.

So, as a result, I thought it might be interesting to take three of the most popular analog synthesizers and put their oscillators (and filters) to the test.

And you! Can you tell which is which?

The first part of the video demonstrates the waveforms of each synth without naming them. See if you can guess.

Moog Minimoog
ARP 2600
Korg MS-20

State your findings in the comments!"

acidlab bombass

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"friend brought this over for a soundcheck - its nice in a moogy way (sharper than a 303 filter) but kind of limited with the missing ADSRs otherwise its kind of like a sh-101 (remotely) in a small box with other nice modulation options"

The Monks - Oh, How to Do Now

YouTube via PowerLloyd. 1966. Anyone know what the organ is?
"The Monks performing on German TV, circa 1966"

Admin: Update on Video Hangs and 15 Posts Per Page

There is a possible solution to the video hanging bug in this post. I also received a few comments on the site taking too long to load. This is obviously due to the number of posts coming in each day. I had the main page set to two days worth of posts. I've been averaging close to thirty posts a day. Two days worth of this is just too much. Because of this I've set the limit to fifteen posts on the main page. To get to older posts just click on the "Older Posts" link at the bottom of each page. I will not be reducing the amount I put up, so be sure to click the link if you do not miss anything. Also, to keep the page from getting too long I changed the Archive section on the right to a drop down list. Feel free to comment.
Update: I also added a SYNTH BABES link on the top of the site. Before anyone takes offense to the tag, understand it is a bit in jest. Just scroll through the posts and you will see. It's meant to be vague and subject to a number of interpretations of the label. I'll just leave it at that. We are all adults, right? Well, maybe not some of us. :)
Update: I'm going to try 15 posts on the main page for now instead of 20.

Buchla 200e

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