MATRIXSYNTH

Yamaha CS01 with SC-01 Padded Case

via this auction

"The 'new generation' of DX synthesizers (Mark II). This model has everything the DX7s added plus: 2-channel tone generator, which allows bi-timbral effects including stereo, splits, and layers. each of the two tone generators can be controlled independently via MIDI on separate channels, making the DX7IID do the work of two DX7s keyboards. larger LCD display and an extra LED voice display for the second channel's voice number"

YAMAHA SS 30

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"Very rare yamaha ss 30 vintage string synth , never released in the US
- often compared to the ARP Solina String Synth .

A chunky (its heavy, 20kg!!) wood veneered string synth from the 70's. Its a dedicated string synth with all the control needed to make those 70's string sounds. It really has a rich and lush sound , wonderfully simple and effective controls.
This example is 100% working and cosmetically in excellent condition except for some small chips to the veneer.

Control section running from left to right
pitch/ detune - The outer pot adjusts the overall tuning and the inner pot detunes the voices against the pitch which can produce a wonderful thickening effect ( some sources describe this synth as a duphonic/ multiphonic ,others describe it as a 4 voice polyphonic. It uses divide down chips enabling all keys to be played at once)

Orchestra -Depth ( Speed 1/2 ,cello ,violin ) A great ensemble effect with 2 different effect types (speed) and the ability to separate the effect between cello and violin ( so you can have ,for example cello effect and violins dry )

Vibrato ,Delay/Depth- Very nice vibrato effect.

Sustain, Cello /Violin - sustain 1 control each for cello and violin giving again the ability to have separate amount of sustain for cello and violin sections . Very short to very long .

Keyboard split 0/1/2/3 .0 setting is no split and just the violin sound over the whole range. 1 gives a split with the lowest octave for cellos the rest strings. 2 setting gives 1 and a half octaves to the cello . 3 gives 2 octaves to the cello. The splits are indicated by a white dot above the note on the control panel
Cello ,Volume, attack/slow ,cello1/cello2 - control section for cellos giving control over attack fast/slow. Choice of 2 cello sounds.

Violin Attack/Slow, Viola/violin1/Violin2 /Volume - Same as cello control section though the volume is at the far right.

Brilliance Cello/Violin Very usable low pass filter for cello and violin."

Korg Trident MK1

YouTube via DigitaleAnalogue | July 04, 2010

"This is Korg Trident MK1. All sounds is flat, no processors. Thanks for watching."

SIEL DK80 Italo synth

YouTube via SynthManiaDotCom | July 03, 2010

"A demo of the SIEL DK80 , a DCO-based Italian synth from 1985. The LinnDrum provides the drum beat, a Yamaha RBX170 provides the bass line, and the DK80 does all the other sounds.

The style is Italo Disco / Synth Pop of the 1980s."

Roland Alpha Juno 1, SH-101, TR-505

YouTube via SynthWho | July 04, 2010

"Things go very downhill towards the end, but you get the general idea.
I have my 505 modded with trigger outs so that it can control the SH.
All sounds, drum patterns and melodies created by me.
I am not a piano player, and I'm not trying to make some sort of musical statement, just a demonstration of some of the features of the machines being used in this clip. Enjoy!"

Akai Mpc 60 + Cheetah MS6 + Fat FB383 late night session

YouTube via michal23pl | July 03, 2010

"recorded live on Tascam 22-2 with TDK Audua L-1800 tape. bass = Fat FB383, strings = Cheetah MS6, drums and samples = Akai Mpc 60. thanks for watching."