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Friday, May 06, 2011

Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309 SYNTH EXPANSION rare!


via this auction

"This is the Synth Expansion for the Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309 Groovebox / Synthesizer...

SYNTH EXPANSION

Whether you buy one or all three expansion options, your 309's operating system needs to be upgraded to v2.0 (see 'v2.0 Software' box). Luckily, this upgrade is provided as a matter of course, and is easily installed by simply removing a plate from the 309's bottom and swapping the old chip for the new one. Full, clear instructions are given, as is the necessary chip-removal tool.

On either side of the main operating system chip there's a socket where the synth and drum/percussion expansion options are installed. Essentially, the synth expansion adds 37 new oscillator models, offering up to four oscillators each, two new filter algorithms (12dB low-pass and 12dB high-pass), plus sequence-sync'able LFOs. You can now assign 16th, 8th, quarter and whole note values, that follow the 309's tempo, to the LFO. The new waveforms can be auditioned in 32 example sounds, but these memory locations are not accessible under normal circumstances. There are still 128 synth patch memory locations.

The synth expansion offers one -- or is that two? -- especially important new feature if the audio expansion option is also installed: two extra bass/lead synths. These synths can be played on their own MIDI channels, from an external keyboard or sequencer, or set up to double the main bass/lead synth. It's also possible to trigger the extra synths from the 309's drum sections. Let's be clear, though: you do not get two extra sequence tracks, just two extra synth voices.

Each synth has all the programmability the 309 has to offer, and tweaks can be made from the front panel, and sent over MIDI or recorded into the dedicated Master track). Press and hold F1 or F2 (under the display), and you can use the bass/lead synth's controls. For more detailed editing, double-pressing F1 or F2 takes you to the main editing pages, visible on the display."

Roland TR-808 vintage analog drum machine

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Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 drum machine

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Oberheim OB-8 vintage analog synthesizer (with MIDI and Page 2)

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Moog Polymoog Synthesizer


via this auction

"Polymoog Model 203A Serial #3032. Also includes the Polypedal Model 285A Serial #1478PD, Moog roadcase, and Moog service manual for Polymoog Keyboard, Synthesizer, and Polypedal."


Roland G-707 Electric Guitar Synthesizer

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Pet Shop Boys - Together (Equilibrium Point YT mix)

Pet Shop Boys - Together (Equilibrium Point YT mix) from Equilibrium Point on Vimeo.


"nord modular g2, z3ta (bass/lead line), tr909 + few drum/perc loops"

This Second Sleep - Buchla Hermeticus


YouTube Uploaded by arthurpainter on May 6, 2011

"http://thissecondsleep.blogspot.com/
Something of an accident/improv, as is often the case with this marvelous instrument."

Circuit Bent Coleco Talking Teacher


YouTube Uploaded by magicmodulator on May 6, 2011

"First demo of my Circuit Bent Coleco Talking Teacher showing some of the sounds and mods available."

MPK49 Pads Mod Tutorial -Increase sensitivity and accuracy


YouTube Uploaded by AfroDjMac on May 6, 2011

"AfroDJMac quickly takes you, step by step, through his customization of his prized Akai MPK49. This will increase sensitivity and accuracy. The principles here are the same as the MPD 32 upgrade seen here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZViS288WH4 and here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mI4SutQJpQ. Big thanks to these guys for sharing their knowledge!

In this video, I placed a rectangle of duct tape and then 6 rectangles of painters tape on each pad. The result is a MUCH sturdier feel and more accurate pads. It now feels comparable to an MPC 1000. Highly recommended and easy mod. Totally makes me want to do more finger drumming, Plus you'll learn something about the insides of your gear!

Can you figure out where the drums samples played at the end came from?!?!

http://www.afrodjmac.com"
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