Teenage Engineering OP-1

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Analogue Solutions Telemark-K

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"This synthesizer was built by Tom J. Carpenter of Analogue Solutions.... This is the real thing... 100% Analog. It's filters, particularly it's LP and Notch are incredible. This machine has endless sound possibilities both as a standalone mono synthesizer and as a controller for external modular, analog or midi equipment...

Note: a new Telemark-k lists for $1935.00 (without patch cables). This would be the easiest way to acquire this beautiful synthesizer for $300-400 less than other seller offers.

Here's a more specific rundown of its features from Analogue Solutions site:

KEY FEATURES OF TELEMARK-k
•Pure analogue voice & modulation circuitry.
•MIDI In / Out / Thru
•Patch points to allow more sound types, and to cross-patch with your modular synths
•SEM type sound.
•Similar SEM layout.
•More features than the original SEM such as Sample and Hold, LFO Square wave, Noise, extra inputs, many more signal modulation options via rotary switches.
•Plenty of modulation possibilities
•Rugged steel construction.
•MIDI In for software sequencer / keyboard control.
•LCD to edit MIDI set-up.
•No patch memories! You can be original each time you create a sound.

FOR DEMOS & DETAILS VISIT: Analogue Solutions, video"

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ARP Odyssey MKII 2813 Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 0124

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Raspberry Pi on the iPad

Thought this was an interesting note on the iPad via the Raspberry Pi Synthesizer blog:

"I just ran up Piana - actually Polyana as she wasn't running on a Pi - on an iPad for the first time, and deliberately used my old 1st generation iPad to make sure the comparison wasn't grossly unfair, just highly unfair. And even so, the performance and in particular the low latency on the iPad is remarkable. 8 voices, only consuming around 50% of the CPU, and insanely low latency.

None of which is that surprising - iOS has been carefully engineered to allow low latency audio apps to be delivered, the iPad has I think an 800MHz A8, so should be approaching 2x faster than the Pi across the board. But really, latency this low and 8 voices, with ultra-short buffers so much more CPU overhead per packets delivered out of the synth. It creamed it.

All of which means I just need to find ways to get the Pi to live up to its promise - an 800 MHz ARM 11 should be delivering a lower latency experience than I am getting, so more digging in needs to be done, maybe into tuning the Linux up. But now I know what it should play like, and if I can get there it will be awesome, because on the iPad it is awesome."

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BugBrand SYN2C - simple demo sounds (2VCO

SYN2C - simple demo sounds (2VCO by BugBrand
"A quick straight-in run showing a little of the new SYN2C Tri-Core VCO with wavefolder.

2 x SYN2C -- listening to the Wave out of one - the second one FMs the first.
Plus an ENV1 to modulate the Waveshape of the first SYN2C.
Recorded straight in, no processing.
Pitch controlled by Kenton Midi-to-CV

First - just the one SYN2C, Wave-pinged by ENV1 in loop mode
Then - bring in Exp FM
Followed by - Lin FM (no pitch CV on 2nd SYN2C to begin with)

Raw sounds!"

SYN2C - 2nd Demo Sequenced Quantization by BugBrand
"Ach, another quick demo play - this time driven by the SEQ1 passed through a Barton Quantizer (minor scale). There's an ENV1 again and a PRC3A filter. Again, 1 VCO then bringing in some Lin FM. Rough because I'm just recording this straight in in the workshop - basic test system..."

Magellan for iPad Tutorial 3: Virtual MIDI & MIDI Out

YouTube Published on Sep 11, 2012 by YonacSoftware

"Welcome to the third tutorial for Magellan - the Professional Analog Modeling Synthesizer. In this video, we show how to use virtual MIDI with other virtual MIDI capable apps (here we use GeoSynth). We also show how to control a hardware synth with Magellan's free MIDI Out feature. You can also use Magellan's arpeggiators, ChordMakers, and sequencer with the MIDI Out."

iTunes:
Magellan - Yonac Inc.
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6-Korg MS-20 arpeggiated - Filters's resonance only !

YouTube Published on Sep 11, 2012 by GruithuisenCityMan

"Korg MS-20 Series :
Ten ways to have fun with a Korg MS-20

1-Basic Plogue Bidule polysynth passing through the filters of my Korg MS-20
2-Korg MS-20 acting very strange
3-Duophonic Korg MS-20
4-Duophonic Korg MS-20 (2)
5-Korg MS-20 complexely arpeggiated by Plogue Bidule
6-Korg MS-20 arpeggiated - Filters's resonance only !
7-FM-like sounds with a Korg MS-20
8-Crazy feedback loop with a Korg MS-20
9-Let's jam ! Korg MS-20 sequenced by Plogue Bidule
10-Let's jam again ! Korg MS-20 sequenced by Plogue Bidule

Hello ! My name is Frederic Gerchambeau. I have made this movie and this music. The music has been made in one take using a Korg MS-20, Plogue Bidule and Audacity. Enjoy !"

Parallel Worlds and Dave Bessell - 'Morphogenic'

"DiN41 | 2012 | Limited to 500 copies

Release date 30th October 2012
Morphogenic sees a new collaborative project on the DiN label, although the name of Parallel Worlds should be familiar to DiN aficionados due to the two solo albums Obsessive Surrealism (DiN26) & Shade (DiN32) as well as the more recent collaboration with DiN label boss Ian Boddy on Exit Strategy (DiN37). Dave Bessell is, of course, a new artist to join the DiN roster, although his name should be familiar to lovers of analogue electronica due to his contribution to the almost legendary band Node. One of the four founder members of this group, Dave is also joined on the track Heterodyne by Ed Buller the world renowned producer and master of the art of sequencing large vintage modular synths.

Bessell has a formal education in classical composition and these skills blend perfectly on Morphogenic with the intricate, sequenced rhythms of Bakis Sirros aka Parallel Worlds. Whilst the eight tracks have all the fluidity and organic feel of analogue synth dominated pieces, they have a shape and form to them that make them fascinating compositions. As well as joining Sirros in the analogue arsenal with his mighty Macbeth M5n, Bessell also provides some very effective and unusual guitar backdrops. Bakis made extensive use of Serge, Buchla and Oberheim synths in this recording which contribute to the warm and organic soundscapes. Bessell also writes custom software that is employed to great effect in providing unusual and detailed textures through which the incessant, complex rhythms and beats of Sirros rise and fall.

further details and clips here

All tracks composed, arranged and produced by Bakis Sirros & Dave Bessell between April 2011 and April 2012, except track 6, by Bakis Sirros, Dave Bessell & John Sirros.

Bakis Sirros: Euro/Doepfer, Serge, Buchla 200e modulars, MS20, Odyssey, Xpander, 4Voice, string machines & software.
Dave Bessell: Macbeth M5n, Gibson Les Paul & custom software.
Ed Buller: Moog modular on track 7.
India Czajkowska: Flute on track 4 and processed voice on track 6.
Federica Rubino: Bowed double bass on track 4.
Mastered by Ian Boddy July 2012.

for the gearheads, the analogue machines used in the album, in detail:

Euro/Doepfer A100, Serge modular, Buchla 200e modulars, Macbeth M5n, MS-20, Arp Odyssey, Oberheim Xpander, 4Voice, OB-8, OB-Mx, Korg Trident, PE-1000, Moog Opus-3, Dotcom modular, Roland SH-7, System-100m, System-100, CR78, Boss Dr55, Metalbox, Blacet modulars, Analogue Systems Integrator modular, Technosaurus Selector modular, Waldorf Microwave 1, Moog Modular, Tape Echoes."

Moog Voyager RME demo # 3

YouTube Published on Sep 11, 2012 by SyntheticMachines

"Here is the part 3 of my Voyager demos. As always a multitrack recording + some effects."

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custom moog moogerfooger modular

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"This was a beautiful labor of love, but euro has taken over my life and bank account. i'm selling this as a complete system. not interested in parting it out. not interested in trades. local pickup would kick ass. also, i might need a hug from whoever buys this.

NOTE: MOOG VOYAGER AND VOYAGER STAND NOT INCLUDED

slim phatty
mf-101 low pass filter
mf-102 ring modulator
mf-103 12-stage phaser
mf-104z analog delay
mf-105m midi murf
mf-107 freqbox
cp-251 control processor
vx-351 voyager cv expander
mp-201 multi-pedal
(2) moogerfooger rackmount kits
(1) cp-251/vx-351 rackmount kit
(1) slim phatty rackmount kit
voodoo labs pedal power 2 plus
neutrik nys-spp-l patchbay
custom patchbay template
custom fabricated a&s folding flight case
quiklok folding stand
(48) custom mogami trs patch cables (routed to patch bay)
(30) hosa trs cables (for external patching)

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