Some Notes on the Cheetah MS6

Just some interesting notes from the AH list:

via Giles Ward:
"I've got an MS6 and a Matrix 1000 and they are pretty similar. I've got the Maad OS in there, that works really well (http://www.maad.net/ms6/index.html)

There are a few subtle differences between the MS6 and the Oberheim.

- No filter FM on the MS6
- The MS6 has its LFOs shared between multiple voices instead of 1 per voice
- MS6 envelopes are linear slope
- No matrix modulation on the MS6
- Less modulation on the MS6 seems to make it a wee bit snappier
- MS6 is multitimbral
- MS6 can be front panel edited but it's slow, best to use the CCs the Maad OS provides
- MS6 looks even more like a rack-mount clock-radio

Some great mp3 demos of the MS6 here:

http://www.synthmania.com/ms6.htm

I'd say it's great for strings and pads. Makes a change from low-end Roland synths which rely on the chorus. Could be considered as a bargain Prophet 08 (same chips but less voices, knobs and modulation)."

via Chris Strellis:
"Whilst we are on the subject, the Oberheim Matrix 1000 and MS6 both use the Curtis CEM3396 uP Controllable Dual Waveform Converter / Processor

..and so does the Elka EM22 and EK22:

http://www.xs4all.nl/~awolfe/studioElkaEK22.htm

I have an EM22 and it's an OK analog with a few surprises in its sonic
arsenal - again an underrated synth.

Here's some demos of my one with reverb and echo added.

http://www.strellis.com/Download/90_91_92.mp3
http://www.strellis.com/Download/Echolalia.mp3
http://www.strellis.com/Download/Wavemerge.mp3"

MiniMoog Model D

"MiniMoog Model D - SN6101
Custom Modifications
4 Additional internal patch points were added to the moog to allow oscillator 2 & 3 pitch to track the filter section ADSR contour and to sync to oscillator 1 frequency. This makes it possible to do classic sync effects like those introduced by the Cars. The two switches on the top left, sync oscillator 2 & 3 to oscillator 1, and the switches next to OSC 2 & 3, add pitch Control Voltage from the Modulation
Filter section."

more images here
via Niall

Update: the images actually came from a listing of this Mini for sale. I needed to clear whether I could include that in the post. I can. Details:
$3500 + shipping/Paypal fees
contact philg at cgrafx if interested
it's a .com address

Spectralis Audio Soundbank Now Available

More info on spectralissoundpacks.blogspot.com

"Ambient Soundbank, a collection of patches, samplers, drums and configuration patterns designed for the powerfull Spectralis DSP Synth."

Be sure to see this video

DiscoDSP Discovery v2

YouTube via canetor
"A Great softsynh with all the sounds of the Clavia NordLead 2X"

MFB-Synth Lite II demo

YouTube via substanceg
"Short demo of the MFB-Synth Lite II, on loan from a friend for a week...
Sounds are 100% MFB, no effects added."

Korg M3's LEADS Demostration by Niki, space4keys user

YouTube via Space4Keys
"Demostration
Korg M3's Lead.
Performed by Niki
www.space4keys.com"

Demo Roland JUNO 60 (SONAR MP3) version 2

YouTube via magevers
"I have with this remake of mine previous demo/cover, of Vangelis Conquest of paradise with the JUNO 60, the sound adjusted for get a better sound quality.I converted to MP3 and now the JUNO 60 sounds much better and with more dynamics.
So I hope that you get a better idea of the JUNO 60 and sorry for the bad sound of the previous demo.I hope that you like it!
For stereo add &fmt=18 at the end of the URL.
Everything was recorded on 12 audio tracks without using sequencer or midi and converted to MP3.
JUNO 60: all sounds
TR 606: drums
EFX: SONAR 8"

Arturia Origin - Make a patch

YouTube via ElectronicMusicGear

Arturia Origin Presets [how to make]

YouTube via ElectronicMusicGear

A humble theme

YouTube via attorks

"The self build Modular (MFM) doing the african drum like sound and the Synthesizers.com with the CGS Steiner filter and the Ian Fritz 5-Pulser doing the odd note. Some improvisation on the AX80, the theme on the Nord Lead 1 and a singing G on the Kawai 100F completes the music."