KORG PE-1000 Polyphonic Ensemble SN 760080

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"Excellent cosmetic condition. Some small marks and scratches on the outside tolex covering. Excellent condition considering its age.
100% fully working.Tuning is very stable.

Just been serviced including replacement of 80% of the electrolytic capacitors and IC op-amps.

Korgs first fully polyphonic keyboard released in 1976 and it does not disappoint. . This was the real deal at the time as reflects the high cost (over 250,000 yen in 1976 !) and was used by Jean Michel Jarre. As per normal for this time its built into a case with a removable top section.The build quality reflects the cost , everything feels solid and aesthetically quite a beautiful synth.

Being a 70's synth presets are included and although they can be modified through the filter section, the envelope section is unalterable . Where this synth shines is the control button which enables user creation of sounds. It enable the envelope section (attack ,delay ,sustain) and waveform bank (square ,saw ,chorus) . The envelope section is very nice enabling very long sustain and fully polyphonic means you can create very dense sustained chords where previous notes are fading off slowly very much like the sustain pedal on a piano except you have control over the release. Turn the octave coupler knob (adds in a note octave above) and then pitch expand (detune) and you can create some very thick lush sounds.

In additon to this is a beautiful filter section "traveller" which is basically a high pass and a low pass filter.

Additional controls such as glide and damper require an external foot pedal to operate.

This item is 100v 50/60hz you may need a power converter depending on your country."

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ROLAND CSQ-100 Digital Sequencer SN 820491 with Original Box

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"Roland's single channel CSQ-100, little brother to the CSQ-600 was an early digital storage analogue sequencer. With capacity for a total of 168 notes in either two sequences of 84 or segued as 168. Sequences may be written using only the CV note only), giving a regular meter from the clock, CV & Gate (note and time), giving variable note length or just the Gate (time value) to an existing CV sequence. A keyboard CV can be used to transpose (or "trasposed" according to the manual!) the running sequence.

Control Voltage output range : -2V to +8V (1V/Octave)
Gate output : +15V on 0V off
Control Voltage input range : 0V to +5V
Gate Threshold : +2.5V
Start : Open-Close Contact or +15V pulse
Step : +15V pulse

[Condition]

This CSQ-100 is in perfect working condition and in Very Good condition.
come with original box."

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Roland MODEL SH-1 SN 721429 with Original Case

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'77 ARP 2600 Vintage Analog Synthesizer 2601 SN 0711

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Pics of the inside below and more at the auction while up.

"For your consideration is this vintage 1977 ARP 2600 series “2601″ analog synthesizer and matching “3620″ keyboard. This particular set, both with matching serial numbers (0711), is in near mint, all original, impeccably serviced, condition and includes the original case lids, the original owner’s manual, the controller owner's manual, the original patch book, and original patch cables. This unit was purchased directly from synth tech extraordinaire Will Alexander, and though it was in extremely excellent shape when initially serviced, it was transformed into the absolute best functioning ARP 2600 possible: every single mechanical component was cleaned, all rubber bushings were replaced, and everything was precisely calibrated. For those who have been waiting for the definitive premium example, well, look no further, this is the one, and we have decided to sell it to the highest bidder with No Reserve, Free USA shipping, and discounted Worldwide delivery, so place a bid, because finding a comparable keyboard will be near impossible!

Will Alexander, personal synth tech for Keith Emerson/ELP, Herbie Hancock, and The Rolling Stones, to name just a handful, in addition to being an important figure at Oberheim, took great care in restoring what little needed to be addressed to beyond factory specifications, resulting in the best performing, most consistent ARP 2600 we've had the pleasure of offering.The only mod, which we considered highly thoughtful, was the replacement of the traditional oval power cable receptacle with a standard IEC female jack. Though no pictured, an IEC cable is included.

This extremely well-preserved piece presents in near immaculate condition, and aside from one minor set of snags (having since been secured by Will) on the exterior of the synth lid, it would otherwise be considered undeniably mint. Save for such, this is an incredibly clean synth, with no evidence of mis-treatment, improper storage, or even expected wear.

The ARP 2600 is considered the absolute benchmark in compact analog semi-modular synthesis. Extremely versatile, and capable of producing a seemingly indefinite amount of both classic and modern synth sounds, the 2600 has become the standard by which other synths are measured.

Played, and made famous, by a veritable who’s who of modern music, the ARP 2600 can be heard on albums by: John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, Joy Division, Kraftwerk, Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock, Steve Miller, The Beastie Boys, Cat Stevens, The Who, Depeche Mode, U2, and an ever-expansive alumnus of artists whom have featured this amazing synth in their music.

This last version of the 2600 is rare, and while some prefer the sound of the early examples, this final generation was result of stabilizing some of the more inconsistent modules. This also makes it practical for studio use, and plug-in-and-play applications."

Keyboard SN 3620 SN 0711

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Wave-PD1 HTML5 Online Pad Synth

Update: the URL would help. Sorry about that: http://alxgbsn.co.uk/wavepad/

via Livio Lanzetta on Facebook

"TRY IT!

Can Your Mobile Device Play This? (HTML Audio Test)

Alex Gibson’s WAVE-PD1, aka WavePad, is a basic synth toy that sounds a bit like a theremin, built with HTML 5 audio.

WavePad has a simple touchpad UI and generates sound based on the wa
veform and filter settings that you can select. It can also be affected using delay and feedback settings.

While it’s unsophisticated as a synth, it’s built with HTML and delivered via the Web, so it should theoretically be cross-platform. At this time, only about 25% of the smartphones in use support HTML5 audio.

Does this work with yours?"

This worked for me on Safari, but not Firefox. The resolution is a bit large for a phone but it does work.

Serge VCS as a Subharmonic Generator

Published on Sep 27, 2012 by GoldenCardiganCult

"Here is a quick improv of a sketch I have been working on. This will eventually get multi-tracked and re-edited, but for now I have just made a quick live recording.

The main reason I wanted to upload this is to show how the Serge VCS can be used as a Subharmonic Generator.

I have two main sequences running from Ableton. The bass line and the arpeggio melody. The VCS is being driven by the VCO providing the melody line. All percussive elements are being produced by my "Terminal Glitch 3" Reaktor ensemble.

A pulse wave is taken from the VCO and patched into the Trigger input (not the audio in) and the AC output is sent to the mixer. Adjusting the Rise and Fall times will vary the divison of the sub-harmonic.

I am then modulating the Rise and Fall times with an LFO and the arpeggio's gate signal, both are being controlled by the Joystick via two VCA's. The X axis is controlling the LFO and the Y axis the gate signal.

A big thanks to Ken Stone for making these Serge modules available. I am still amazed by all the different functions the Serge VCS is capable of."

TS2MVX5A Analog Drum Test Video 1A DS7 Coron Drum Clone

Published on Sep 27, 2012 by pieruixmaster

"Analog Drum Trigger has a Trigger/Gate input, 1 audio output, tap test. Adjustments for sound, speed, depth, VCO and Sustain. Trigger/Gate Sensitivity control. Set up like the Coron DS7/8 Clone

Tested with an external pulse sent into the input of the unit."

Coron drums on eBay

BugBrand Scandinavian Tour

via the BugBrandBlog

"Yes! A tour of Sweden with a brief jaunt into Norway.
Travelling with a 2Frame Modular.
Getting out to play, to talk, to meet.

The dates:

Tuesday 16th October - Club L'Amour @ Fylkingen, Stockholm
http://www.fylkingen.se/node/1663
A live show!
From 7.30pm - 80 Kr Entry

Wednesday 17th October - Presentation @ EMS, Stockholm
http://www.elektronmusikstudion.se/presentation-tom-bugs-ems-17-october-1830.html
A talk and hands-on demo session!
From 6.30pm - Free Entry

Friday 19th October - Dans for Voksne @ Sound of Mu, Oslo
http://www.soundofmu.no/
A live show!

Sunday 21st October - Lindblad Modular Meet @ Academy of Music and Drama, University of Gothenburg
http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=67625 // https://www.facebook.com/events/182064561918595/
A modular meetup + demo!
From 3pm - Free Entry

Monday 22nd October - Lecture @ Academy of Music & Drama, University of Gothenburg
A lecture! (Open to non-students)
Free Entry

Friday 26th October - A show in Gothenburg
Details To Be Finalised!

Sunday 28th October - Ljudlek @ Inkonst, Malmo
http://www.inkonst.com/2012/09/19/tom-bugs-bugbrand-modular-synt-demo/
A talk, hands-on-demo, and a live show!
From 4pm - Free Entry "

10-Let's jam again ! Korg MS-20 sequenced by Plogue Bidule

Published on Sep 26, 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 !"

An Interview with Jon Appleton - One of the Creators of the NED Synclavier

via Astronauta Pinguim where you'll find the full interview.

"APPLETON - I have the first and the second Synclavier but I don't play them. I am not sure they work. Sydney and Cameron and I developed the instrument first from something called The Dartmouth Digital Synthesizer. It was my conception and their design..."

Check out the "all-star" pic below. You should recognize some of the names. Peter Zinovieff was he man behind EMS. Via Fabricio Carvalho on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Astronauta Pinguim also brought us interviews with Vince Clark, Gershon Kingsley, Herb Deutsch, and Jean Jacques Perrey.

Remember you can find all interviews featured on the site via the Interviews label below.