Raul's World of Synths

"All original music written, recorded, and mixed from 2001-2005 by Raul of Raul's World of Synths podcast. Mastered in 2009.

Gear used: Quasimidi Raveolution 309, Boss Dr-5, Waldorf Pulse, Doepfer MS404, Roland XP 10, Roland Juno 106,Kurzwel K2000, Yamaha Sy77, Reason, Elektron Sidstation, and Jomox Airbase 99."

Check out the samples at CDBaby

The Ohm Side of the Moon Vol.1 - Ohm Force's backstage.

YouTube via cestar.
"Since 2001 Ohm Force makes top quality professional audio plug-ins and sandwiches. Download the demos and free standalone versions at www.ohmforce.com"

via The OHM Side of the Moon - a little Halloween spooky..
"You might have already seen the two official Ohm Force tutorials but, lucky you, until today you’ve never been able to watch these unreleased scenes. Candles, satanic rituals, external shooting and dance steps. With this “The Ohm Side of the Moon Vol.1″ you’ll understand that the Ohm backstage is actually frightening froody, despite the brain damage that coding plug-ins can make. Beware, there will be more never-before-seen footage during next weeks and months…"

Roland "The Synthesizer" 4 volume book set

via this auction

"very rare Roland book set "The Synthesizer" - in 4 volumes - in near mint condition. This was a training manual of sorts for Roland products in the late 70's/early 80's. It includes information about how to use the 100m modular synthesizer, how to multitrack, use of effects, how to make certain synth sounds. Great resource for budding synthesists." via Rod

Roland CR-78 CompuRythm Programmer WS-1 Sync

via this auction

"A few years back I sold my WS-1 and started looking for an alternative to program my Roland CR-78. A guy in Czechoslovakia designed such a thing, and here it is. I bought one, and successfully used it to sync up and program my CR-78. I ended up finding another WS-1 later on, so this has been sitting in a box unused."

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Kenton Pro-4 Analog Synth MIDI > CV Gate Converter

via this auction

"This is the Cadillac and undisputed king of CV/GATE converters. I've used many different CV converters over the years and currently own 4 of these units. I've also owned an Encore Expressionist, Doepfer, and JL Cooper device and this unit blows them all away. The metal knob on the front makes it very easy to access the various parameters.

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Korg KR-55b Vintage Analog Drum Machine

via this auction

"Korg KR-55b analog drum machine with rare vinyl cover and original box. Twice the patterns of the original KR-55. Great sounds, great patterns, sync output via bass or selectable trigger, mix and match patterns for vintage retro goodness."

via Rob

Roland MTR-100 Digital Cassette Backup for MC-4b

via this auction

"extremely rare (as in hen's teeth rare) Roland MTR-100 Digital Cassette Backup unit for use with the Roland MC-4b MicroComposer. Without this unit, if you power down, you'll lose your MC-4b sequences. This unit allows you to save and load your patches at twice the speed using hard to find data cassettes (Roland recommends Maxell M-90 data cassettes). Fortunately, a number of years ago I sourced some new old stock cassettes and 20 of them are included with the MTR-100 in this auction (19 of them sealed). The MC-4b is the same sequencer Vince Clarke used on many of his earlier works with Erasure. Features: Double-speed backup of MC-4b sequencer data. You will need an MC-4b for this to work (or will have to upgrade your MC-4 to an MC-4b) since only the MC-4b has the add-on board and interface jack that allows you to interface with this unit." via Rob

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Roland OP-8m CV Gate Interface MIDI Converter

via these auctions
(note there are three listings)
"Roland OP-8m CV/GATE interface for use with the Roland MC-4 MicroComposer or other analog sequencer using CV/GATE jacks. Features: This is not a MIDI to CV/GATE converter. It works the other way around. This takes a CV or GATE signal and converts it to either DCB or MIDI note data. This is a very rare unit. This unit will allow you to take the output from an analog sequencer and sequence MIDI synths, or record your analog sequences into a hardware or computer sequencer. And it does it very well, better than any similar device I've tried. Of course it also works with the MC-4 Microcomposer, allowing you to sequence MIDI or DCB (Juno-60 or Jupiter-8) synthesizers instead of just CV/GATE synths - and all with very tight timing and no lag as in typical MIDI sequencers." via Rod.

Roland MC-4b MicroComposer Analog Sequencer

via this auction

"Roland MC-4B MicroComposer Digital sequencer for controlling analog or modular synths directly using CV/GATE jacks. It is in museum-quality condition with the original box and manual. This is the same sequencer Vince Clarke used on many of his earlier works with Erasure. Also used by Martin Rushent on Human League's Dare! album. If you Google it, you'll probably find my website near the top of the list, because my site has been the main source of MC-4b information on the net for the past 10 years or so."
via Rod

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DK Synergy vintage synthesizer w/ kaypro

via this auction
"complete fully functioning early 80's DK Synergy system. It includes 5 cartridges, two Kaypro computers (one as a back up), and all the software you will need. It has also had a midi upgrade... It comes with 5 cartridges so hooking up the kaypro is not essential to discover all of the unique sounds this beast has on offer. It can go from the sound of an angel's harp to the sound of dump truck driving through a nitroglycerin plant. It has a very diverse tone pallet and a great analog digital hybrid feel." Note the Carlos cartridge. Wendy Carlos used the DK Synergy. You can find a little more info in these posts.

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