MATRIXSYNTH

Moby - Porcelain, performed on CASIO SK5

YouTube Published on Aug 1, 2012 by drbenway

"EPISODE #1
Moby - Porcelain
2 samples are used: orchestral strings and drum beat.
The sequencer plays the samples in loop."

"UglyBetty" Moog MicroMoog SN 5511

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""UglyBetty" MicroMoog Serial # 5511

This was purchased recently in non-working order and just went through an extensive and total overhaul on my tech bench:

All pots & switches thoroughly cleaned and lubricated
Keyboard cleaned and leveled but not rebushed
Defective IC's, caps, transistors replaced (Oscillator, Envelope Gen, and Filter circuits)

Re-calibrated and tuned
All interface ins/outs tested per service manual specs
All surfaces inside and out cleaned up from 35 years of grime and bugs

This is a very ugly MicroMoog in used yet UN-attractive condition; Not the girl you would take to the Prom, but she has a beautiful personality. Very stable and reliable operation now.

Random Knobs are from a MiniMoog and other odd resources

The missing slider caps can be purchased here:
http://www.syntaur.com/4763.html"

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Dave Smith Instruments Mono Evolver Keyboard SN 00491

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"DSI recently discontinued this unique model of synthesizer. Synth has a few jumpy encoders which is a common issue with these synths. The DSI website has instructions on how to remedy this using DeOxIt spray and they also offer a potentiometer upgrade. Someone told me that DSI will fix the encoders if you send that board to them, but I cannot confirm that. Auction is for synth an north American power supply."

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Sequential Circuits PIANO FORTE SN 274/161

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Is that a little sail boat on the keys?

"S/N 274/161 Very clean piece has 2 issues--one of the keys has a small hole in it (see pic) could easily be replaced or repaired--all other parts of unit are very clean cosmetically and functionally. Electronically it was all working great when i checked it out-all functions were there-but at one point when i hit one note (can;t remember which it was-one ion the middle:) It stayed on--you can still plat other notes or change parameters but this one note keeps playing through so it must be stuck on..."

Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 SN 000282

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"If you have been waiting to find the perfect T8, this is the one you have been waiting for.

Often described as the "Rolls Royce of Analog Synths," there is nothing quite like it and it is quite a rare find, especially in this condition.
There were only a few hundred made, estimates range from 350-600. This one is Serial Number 282.

The Prophet T8 had many groundbreaking features such as 76 full-size, weighted keys, with velocity and polyphonic aftertouch. It is regarded by many as the best keyboard ever used on an analog synth. It also has a full MIDI implementation, including transmission of the velocity and aftertouch data, so it makes for a wonderful-feeling MIDI controller. Dave Smith is said to still use one as his main controller.
The sound comes from an 8-voice synth with 16 analog oscillators.

The Prophet was bought new in 1983. Everything is clean and in perfect working order. I even made sure the inside was perfectly clean, and have just serviced the Mod/Pitch wheels. Usage has been very light throughout its lifetime. It has not been played since the mid-90s, except when I fired it up this month and spent a morning playing to make sure everything works (it does!)

Everything is bone stock; software is 3.3 as it came from the factory. All the factory programs are still in memory.

Includes the original pedals (hard to find!), 3-ring bound instruction manual in perfect condition, and I can throw in some original advertising materials for free if you're interested (see pics).

Again, all the keys work, I believe all the voices work. I spent a morning playing it recently and it sounded beautiful. You will not find another T8 in such excellent condition, complete, and one-owner kept."

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