Univox Stringman Keyboard Synth

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inside a Univox Stringman

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Mutronics Mutator

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"The Mutator is a stereo analogue effects unit based on technology developed for synthesis in the late sixties. Quite unlike your standard reverb, delay, chorus and flange type effects the effects achievable with the Mutator are unique and quite simply defy description.

The Mutator is a stereo analogue filter and envelope follower with full control facilities. It contains two independent voltage controlled filters similar to those found in analogue synthesizers, which can be used to treat any external sound source. Each filter can be controlled from its own associated low frequency oscillator (LFO) and/or its own envelope follower section, which extracts the envelope contour of an input signal and applies it to control the cut-off frequency of the filter.

Each envelope follower can be switched to track either the envelope of the sound that is being treated by the filter, or that of an independent external control signal. This external control signal can be any audio source , eg. a drum sound, a guitar, a synth, a sampler output, or even a microphone. Thus the envelope characteristics of one sound can be superimposed onto the filtering contour of another.

Another switch on the envelope follower selects envelope follow mode or gate mode - in which the circuit detects whether a signal is above a certain threshold level before switching on.

In gate mode, the device can operate much like a dedicated noise gate unit, with the added capabilities of the analogue filter

The LFO's have four different sweep waveforms each and may be switched via a stereo link to produce stereo panning effects."

ARP 2600

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Hartmann NEURON Survival Kit : Motherboard + 250GB HD

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" This Kit includes :
* One drop in replacement motherboard
* A new pristine Hard Drive breed ! This is your rare chances to get, for this powerful machine, an extended 250GB version of the original Hard Drive.

Original Hard Drives found in the NEURON were usually within the range of 20GB minimum up to 80GB maximum in some occasion. The provided Hard Drive in this auction is resulting of my intensive works to extend the last Linux partition while keeping all the original linux operating system information safe. The resulting Hard Drive is a 250GB unit from Western Digital, well know for it's silent and cool operation.

As a consequence, the available space for all your Models and Sounds comes up to 230GB. Here this noticeable improvement will relatively cost you as much as some 80GB hard drive clones that were sold here on ebay some months ago. Keep in mind that this is more than just a clone : All of the original NEURON hard drive has been analysed in details such as the Boot records (Mater and Extended ones) and allmost of the original partitions in the respect of the original information close to the byte ! Such an evolution could not be affordable using standard tools such as driveimage, partition magic, nor Acronis, but thanks to my own Linux know how.

Consequently, this auction is for you the occasion to provide your NEURON with a large significant space for your creation, models and sounds, but also the occasion to insure of a second 'Life' for your machine ! : NEURON users community has reported some of the original Hartmann motherboards going dead because a batch of bad components described as the 'Capacitors Plague' . It causes (we will see further occurences of this problem in the future, so it may hit your own neuron motherboard also....) a chemical decay of some of the inner PCB layers. A a consequence, I strived until I found out The motherboard type that fits exactly as the original design as well as its respective shape factor. This new motherboard will run exactly as your previous board. This new board may help you in fixing your Neuron if it's currently faulty, or represents a backup for the future. Keep your Ram, your processor, your Fan as they are since all of them will fit with this new board. Hence, No RAM or Processor upgrade of any sort on your side is needed. The provided motherboard in this auction has been tested and validated within the NEURON Synthesizer : It will run exactly as the original motherboard design (which was the Shuttle Spacewalker MV25). BIOS and Jumpers configuration have both been entirely pre-configured.

> It's a 'plug and play' combo , as soon as it reaches your door.

The hardware is provided with some instructions about how to install the motheraboard, what to connect and where, etc. The extended 250GB hard drive comes into your NEURON synthesizer as was your original drive the first day in, with ModelSet v4 , SoundSet v4 and OS 1.5 all installed."

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Roland JUPITER 8

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"It's without MIDI or DCB, but it can accept MIDI Retrofit Kit, like Kenton's, or others... Instrument's serial number: 2020**"

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1970‘S ROLAND SH1000 SYNTHESIZER

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"1970‘S ROLAND SH1000 SYNTHESIZER W/ OWNER’S MANUAL, STAND & HARDSHELL CASE - ORIGINAL OWNER! SERIAL NO. 265767. THIS WAS KNOWN AS ROLAND’S FIRST SYNTH. THE STAND IS ORIGINAL AS WELL, BY SOLID SUPPORT IN SO. EL MONTE CA."

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Roland AX-Synth Black Sparkle

ROLAND RELEASES BLACK AX-SYNTH

Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 2010 — Roland U.S. is pleased to announce that its popular AX-Synth® Shoulder Synthesizer is now available in a premium black sparkle finish. The new glass-particle UV finish reacts to various lighting conditions, creating a glistening appearance that is striking under stage lighting. The AX-Synth remains available in the standard white finish as well.

Created with the art of performance in mind, the AX-Synth allows keyboardists to connect with their audience as guitarists and singers do. It represents Roland’s new generation of remote keyboards, offering an onboard sound engine that features a collection of the company’s best cutting-edge synth sounds.

When wearing the battery-powered AX-Synth, keyboardists can escape their standard stationary rig and create kinetic musical performances, moving freely around the stage. The ribbon controller, mod bar, D BEAM, and assignable knobs give players the ability to perform memorable and expressive solos with the ultimate real time control.

The AX-Synth features 49 velocity-sensitive keys, and is the first shoulder keyboard to include a 128-voice polyphonic sound engine with 256 distinct tones accessible from eight bank buttons. It can also send and receive standard MIDI messages for use with other keyboards or sound modules. The AX-Synth includes a dedicated V-LINK button to control visual elements, and a dedicated PC software editor/librarian application is available for download for players who would like to customize their own sounds.

The AX-Synth with black sparkle finish is expected to be available in November with an MSRP of $1,449.00. For more information, please visit www.RolandConnect.com."

Roland GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer

"ROLAND INTRODUCES GAIA SYNTHESIZER SOUND DESIGNER

Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 2010 — Roland is proud to announce the GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer, a software-based editor application for the popular GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer. Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X, the GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer allows users to access the GAIA synth’s entire set of sound parameters visually via a computer. The GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer is the perfect companion for all GAIA synth owners—beginners, music educators, and pros alike.

Once the GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer is installed, all that is required is a single-cable USB connection between the GAIA synth and the PC. With the GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer’s interactive interface, users have complete command over sound creation. Every control for the GAIA’s three synthesizer engines is represented, while the unique Waveform Display shows the shape of the currently edited waveform in a virtual oscilloscope, providing a graphical representation of the sound.

The Action List feature allows users to record and play back every step of the sound-creation process. Additionally, the GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer comes with many sample Action Lists that detail the creation of common sounds such as synth bass and synth lead. This feature helps beginners understand basic synthesis and aids music educators teaching in synthesizer labs.

The GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer also provides the perfect way for users to backup, organize, and store their custom GAIA sounds. Included with the GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer are a number of newly created patches, ready for loading into the GAIA Synthesizer.

The GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer is expected to be available in October with an MSRP of $99.00.

For more information, please visit www.RolandConnect.com."

New-product anouncements in Roland CONNECT Sept. 1, 2010

YouTube via RolandChannel | August 31, 2010

"http://www.rolandconnect.com/
On September 1, 2010, Roland launched a new and innovative lineup of musical products via a unique web exhibition called Roland CONNECT."

JUNO-Gi Introduction (1/2)

YouTube via RolandChannel | August 31, 2010

"http://www.rolandconnect.com/product....
Mobile Synthesizer with Digital Recorder
Chapter 1: Overview
Chapter 2: Getting setting
Chapter 3: Live Set
Chapter 4: Special Live Set"

JUNO-Gi Introduction (2/2)

RolandChannel | August 31, 2010

"http://www.rolandconnect.com/product....
Mobile Synthesizer with Digital Recorder
Chapter 5: Helpful Features for Live Performance
Chapter 6: Recorder Function"

Update: the official press release:

ROLAND UNVEILS JUNO-Gi MOBILE SYNTHESIZER

Los Angeles, CA, September 1, 2010 — Roland U.S. is pleased to announce the JUNO-Gi Mobile Synthesizer with Digital Recorder. Not only is the JUNO-Gi compact, easy to use, and affordable, it also boasts an all-new sound set designed for live performance, built-in eight-track digital recorder with 64 virtual tracks, and easy integration with many digital audio workstations through its built-in audio interface.

The JUNO-Gi runs on AC power or batteries, so users can play music anywhere. Onboard are over 1,300 brand-new, top-quality sounds optimized for live playing. Sounds are organized into Live Sets, allowing four-way splits and layers with ease. Tone Category buttons make it simple to navigate the massive sound library, while the powerful mod, pitch bend, and D BEAM controllers let players add expression to sounds as they perform.

The JUNO-Gi also includes a built-in eight-track digital recorder for song production, complete with transport controls, mix faders, and a dedicated rhythm machine track. Record directly to a single high capacity SD card for up to 192 hours of possible recording time with a single 32 GB card. JUNO-Gi sounds can be easily recorded along with a vocal mic or guitar when connected via the rear-panel XLR microphone, guitar, and line level inputs. Powerful dedicated effects processing is available for live recording, mixing, and mastering, including BOSS GT-Series professional guitar effects and effects designed for vocal processing.

The JUNO-Gi also functions as a USB audio/MIDI interface, making it the perfect companion for computer music production. Users can record JUNO-Gi sounds and play software instruments in any DAW, and also record vocals and guitars while using the JUNO-Gi’s onboard effects. In addition, the JUNO-Gi comes bundled with Cakewalk’s award-winning SONAR 8.5 LE software, giving users a complete DAW solution for their PC.

The JUNO-Gi is expected to ship in October with an MSRP of $1,199.00. For more information, please visit www.RolandConnect.com."