Roland System 700 Sequencer (Block 3)

via this VEMIA auction

"Magnificent hardware sequencer, the centre-piece of the System 700. This one is in lovely condition, probably near mint except that two of the catches have broken on the case. It comes with its lid, and six original Roland long jack-to-mini-jack leads. This example has been modified by Steve Gay of Analogue Systems so that it has an IEC lead to an internal 230V power supply; but the original power supply board (for re-installing into a complete System 700) has been saved and comes with the machine. When we went to collect it, it seemed to be working superbly; but to be sure it was taken to Lucid Sound in case it needed minor calibration. This is a classic, beautiful sequencer."

KORG Trident II

via this VEMIA auction

"The nicest Trident I've seen since there were new machines in the shops - and even nicer in one respect: this one has a beautiful new oak case, custom-made by Jeff Toman's CustomSynth company. The panel, hardware and keyboard are all beautiful enough to justify the 300GBP or whatever the case cost - this is a superb-looking machine. The photo shows a few missing screws, which have now been replaced. The other reason why it was worth buying a new case was that the Trident II is simply one of the best synths ever made! Despite having no velocity-sensitivity or aftertouch, and no MIDI, it has everything you need as a stage or studio instrument. Wonderfully expressive strings, lovely Polysix-like synth thanks to the SSM chips, great brass with the PS-3100-like ability to have it sound only when a predetermined number of keys are depressed, and a superb flanger. Plus great connectivity - see the pic of the back panel. Freshly serviced by Lucid Sound, this will get to you in as superb working order as it is cosmetic order. With a copy service manual. Totally recommended! (VEMIA note: would I rather have this or a PS-3100 or even 3200? This!)"

ARP Avatar

via this VEMIA auction

"A fantastic chance to get the Odyssey sound (and more - the amazing Avatar hex fuzz) without the Odyssey price. But you're going to have to lubricate and/or replace all the sliders, many of which are horribly stiff (and one is snapped off but usable); and also find out why it doesn't seem to be making any sound. The mains power switch lights up, but nothing else happens. It might be something simple like the Main Output switch not working - the LED doesn't light - but even if it is, there is bound to be some calibration and/or servicing needed on the electronics. Cosmetically it's not bad, apart from the missing slider tops. There is a 3cm scrape in the middle of the control panel, and the remains of some lettering - you can still see it around some controls, and there is still a letter D by the VCA ADSR/AR switch. It seems to have been owned / labelled by 'Light Touch'. The end cheeks are actually wood, not the thick leatherette you usually find. Nicely done, too - I would imagine it is some sort of hardwood. Oh, there's no guitar pickup included. But since the guitar synth side (apart from hex fuzz) was pretty impossible to play, that isn't a major loss. This would be great to renovate and add patch points too - and use the extra (guitar) inputs too, perhaps, for inputting extra sounds to process."

New England Digital Synclavier 3200 with MIDINet n/w

via this VEMIA auction

"Once again, the next auction has come around and we haven't found the time to get this amazing machine running properly. So the answer has to be: reduce the start price by another £500-plus, and let someone else sort it out! Synclavier Europe, based in the UK, will do it, for one - shipping £80 in England each way - and they believe, from my description, it sounds like it is simply that the boot routine isn't working properly. One owner (Ed Starink), and very nice cosmetic condition. We have set it up at VEMIA, and although everything seems to fire up correctly - monitor, main unit, hard drives, floppy, and the NED Synclavier software and MIDInet software - we can't get it to respond, and produce any sound. The chances are that we are doing something wrong (Ed says that the last time it was fired up in his studio, about three years ago, it was perfect). But sold as is, very beautiful, and potentially very powerful, but not tested. Includes: Synclavier 3200 with Processor, 16Mb RAM Hard disks: 80MB and 320MB. 5 1/4 disk drive. Eight output channels. 32 Sampling voices. Mac II, 40MB, with keyboard and trackball. Very hi-res Apple 20' monitor (superb picture!). MIDInet interface - eight MIDI ins, eight outs. Huge floppy library. OS 3.1. Massive amount of original literature. Dongle. Cables. Monstrously heavy-duty 110V converter for main unit, although one or two things will also run on 240V. Delivery by us or collection by you would be best - this is very heavy indeed, and shipping would be a challenge. Certainly not impossible, though, so please ask if you would like an estimate of packing charge and shipping cost."

the wall

YouTube via fretless. via d'autres cordes:
"here is a new video with the music of franck vigroux using : EMS VSC3, Roland 808 and Schippman ubber und flutte"

november

Analogue Solutions Vostok

flickr set by making_sound
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Electrilian

Electrilian from Hans-Jörg Scheffler on Vimeo.

"This one shows the synthside of Trilian.
The cool filters and envelopes allow for some very electrifying patterns.
Very inspiring."
I'm guessing he is referring to this Trillian.

Update via Dr.Wu in the comments:
"Yes indeed. Spectrasonics Trilian is the instrument that i used for all the tonal elements in that clip. Drums were done with Stylus RMX."

LDAY SYNTHS BASSCRUNCHER

"Monophonic Bassline Synthesizer mit einem Quitschigem Lowpassfilter ähnlich dem tb-303.

Features:
Monophonic Synthesizer
1 OSC (saw/pulse waveform)
1 LP Filter mit 303 artiger Resonanz
Drivemode (Soft/Hard sience V1.1)
Filter Stepsequencer in 16 Stufen"

Get and listen to it here.

de la Mancha FMMF - Free

"FMMF is a 4 operator FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesizer with 2 primary aims
• Make FM synthesis as accessible and user-friendly as possible
• Use multi-stage envelopes and LFOs to make give lots of movement and modulation

features
• 4 Operator FM Synthesis instrument with 17 FM algorithms
• 11 different waveforms per operator, with note sync option
• 7 Multi-segment Envelopes (up to 32 stages) for amp, pitch and effects modulation
• 3 LFO’s for pitch and effects modulation
• All envelopes can be free or tempo-sync, each stage can have it’s own contour
• Envelopes can have user defined sustain and repeat points with flexible locking and zeroing options
• LFO’s can be free or tempo sync, with 20 waveforms and phase & note sync options
• Each LFO has it’s own ADSR envelope
• Arpeggiator with 6 modes and adjustable tempo-sync, note length and octave range
• Resonant low pass filter with key and velocity tracking, can be modulated by envelopes or LFOs
• Distortion effect with 18 flavours, can be modulated by envelopes or LFOs
• Delay with comb delay option, size, feedback and damping, modulated by envelope or LFO
• Harmonics can be adjusted from 1 to 256, with limit on frequency beyond Nyquist
• Polyphony adjustable from 1 to 16 voices
• Portamento time
• 64 presets by brian botkiller covering many styles"

Get it here

AVARUS battery system

YouTube via denha
"eneloop x 8 built-in suitcase synthesizer."