Synth Rorschach #13

via Grant Richter (Wiard) on Facebook

I'm seeing a bit of everything in this one.  The box on the left reminds me of Serge, the "piano" looking box she is working on reminds me of Moog.  Many of the controls remind me of the Hammond Novachord. And of course vintage oscillators.  Note there is an actual mini keyboard on the left just to the bottom right of the Serge looking box.  Take a look at my post on the American Museum of Radio and Electricity for a photo of one.  You'll note it's not a standard eight octave based keyboard.

New Nord Electro 4D and Electro 4 HP

"The new Nord Electro 4D and Electro 4 HP feature everything from the award winning Electro 3 series, adding the acclaimed new Nord C2D tone wheel engine and 122 Rotary Speaker simulation, USB MIDI and more!

Main features

Nord C2D B3 tone wheel simulation NEW
Improved Key Click and Percussion NEW
122 Rotary Speaker simulation NEW

Vox and Farfisa organ simulations
Nord Piano Library compatible
String Resonance (Gen 1)
Long Release
Nord Sample Library compatible
Powerful Effect section
4 Live Locations/Program Banks
Extended Control Pedal Support
USB MIDI NEW
2X Memory for Nord Sound Libraries
(Electro 4 HP Only) NEW"

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'72 FARFISA COMPACT DUO PROFESSIONAL 252 COMBO ORGAN

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" For your consideration is this vintage 1972 Farfisa Compact Professional Duo organ. This particular example, serial number 6125/247, is in nice original condition and includes the original matching bass pedals, the original matching bench, and the original vinyl carrying bags. This incredibly intact original set has been thoroughly used and enjoyed throughout its previous ownership, but also displays significant evidence of resultant modifications, and though the original set is intact, the keyboard itself is not...

As suggested, the keyboard has been extensively modified, with the addition of many small buttons and jacks. While the keyboard works, it does not work properly, is low output, and requires more than just a typical service. Due to the poor working condition, we are selling it as-is, in need of serious repair.

Essentially a double keyboard version of the incredible 222, the 252 produces identical sounds with numerous extras and a slalom pedal. Famously used by Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, Sly and the Family Stone, and Led Zepplin, the Farfisa Professional keyboard has contributed tremendously to some of most recognizable '70's music.

This '72 Farfisa Professiona Duo features: (2) manuals of 61 keys (C - C), 34 voices, independent volume and vibrato controls, and a 13-key bass pedal (C- C) with expression and slalom pedals. Voice Sections include: Flute Section, Clarinet/Sharp Section, Sustain Section (Celesta, Harpsichord, Kinura, Long), Percussion Section, and a lower manual section including a Flute, Horn, Clarinet, Strings, Piccolo and Sustain.

As pictured, the Farfisa was matched up with a vintage Wersi amp and speaker combo, however, they are not included."

Note the jacks are on the underside. Some pics of the inside and marketing brochures below. Additional pics at the auction while up.

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Easy Chord II by Oscer Schmidt - Rare Proto Omnichord?

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"Ultra Rare Oscer schmidt Easy Chord II. This Is surely the Predecessor to the Suzuki Omnichord. Fun little Sweet Harp with a Magical sound. Autoharp and Organ sounds and a Electronic strum section. Includes Chords F, C, G , B flat, C7, and D7

Comes with Original box, Play book, and suitable adaptor. Battery compartment is very clean!"

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Exploring Andromeda

Published on Sep 27, 2012 by experimentalsynth

"A first look at the Alesis Andromeda A6. Filter CV modulation (by a Moog Multi-Pedal) and subtle timbral explorations over a rhythm track made from Moog synths (Voyager, Little Phatty and Slim Phatty). Learn more at www.experimentalsynth.com"

Boxed Harvestmen

via Juliana Jaeger on Facebook

"Almost done."

I'm guessing these are the Tyme Sefari MKIIs mentioned here.

http://theharvestman.org/

Burgundy / Red Alesis A6 Andromeda

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Akai AX-73 Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 16525-00305

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Pittsburgh Modular Foundation 2.0 Analog Eurorack Modular Synthesizer

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The Foundation is a fully modular, eurorack, analog synthesizer. A patchable system styled after the great monosynths of the past with no hardwired signal path or fixed voice architecture to restrict creativity. Driven by two wide range analog oscillators the Foundation produces a huge, warm sound that can't be matched by digital or VST synths. All of the elements of a classic voltage controlled synthesizer are available as an open, patchable, modern synth.

The Foundation is a "complete voice". It contains all the modules needed to produce a wide variety of complex sounds such as monster analog bass, cutting leads, evolving pads, and short percussive hits. All of which can be controlled directly using the Foundations' 42 knobs and switches then played with any standard Midi controller. The Midi module included in the Foundation allows for monophonic / duophonic / and dual monophonic patching for maximum flexability. The Foundation is also fully compatable with Expert Sleepers Silent Way software plug-ins¹.

An unpatched Foundation offers a clean slate for sonic exploration and sound design. The open format of a modular synthesizer allows for greater control and a deeper understanding of synthesis. The Foundation is comprised of a heavy duty eurorack case and individual eurorack modules designed to work together and as part of a larger modular system. Modules within the Foundation can be rearranged easily or replaced as a system grows or individual needs change."

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SERGE 2 Panel Paperface w/ psu

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"Here is a very rare, early, kit-built Serge. One panel has a dual Negative Slew module, two Programmer modules, and a triple Bi-Directional Router. The second panel includes a module labeled "Dual 7486" (a ring-mod or dual VCA or both?), Sequencer, Dual Processor, Envelope Generator, dual Positive Slew, and dual Negative Slew. The amazing thing about the slew modules is that they can be cycled for use as oscillators (audio or LFO) or triggered as envelopes--they are precursors to the infamous Serge DSG. The Envelope Generator can be used as a pulse-width-modulated oscillator. The Sequencer is a gate sequencer that can be used to clock the programmer to make a CV sequencer. These two panels can serve many purposes: 7 oscillators or LFOs or a bunch of simple envelope generators, or anything in between. They can easily be used as an instrument on their own or interfaced with other modular gear.

Everything works on these panels except the the top half of the Dual Processor, which won't pass signal. The pitches I was getting by cycling the Slews were sometimes unstable and quirky, but sounded good otherwise. The power supply gets pretty warm. I'm sure you've noticed that someone built these panels with 1/8" (3.5mm) jacks. Notice the switch between the two programmers; it switches between the two top rows of the Programmers, sending to the jack on its left. The ground wire on one of the panels doesn't have a solder lug, but it is still easy to attach that wire to the PSU. The pots may benefit from a cleaning, but all work.

Since this is a vintage kit-built synthesizer it is sold strictly as-is..."

Here is a very rare, early, kit-built Serge. One panel has a dual Negative Slew module, two Programmer modules, and a triple Bi-Directional Router. The second panel includes a module labeled "Dual 7486" (a ring-mod or dual VCA or both?), Sequencer, Dual Processor, Envelope Generator, dual Positive Slew, and dual Negative Slew. The amazing thing about the slew modules is that they can be cycled for use as oscillators (audio or LFO) or triggered as envelopes--they are precursors to the infamous Serge DSG. The Envelope Generator can be used as a pulse-width-modulated oscillator. The Sequencer is a gate sequencer that can be used to clock the programmer to make a CV sequencer. These two panels can serve many purposes: 7 oscillators or LFOs or a bunch of simple envelope generators, or anything in between. They can easily be used as an instrument on their own or interfaced with other modular gear.

Everything works on these panels except the the top half of the Dual Processor, which won't pass signal. The pitches I was getting by cycling the Slews were sometimes unstable and quirky, but sounded good otherwise. The power supply gets pretty warm. I'm sure you've noticed that someone built these panels with 1/8" (3.5mm) jacks. Notice the switch between the two programmers; it switches between the two top rows of the Programmers, sending to the jack on its left. The ground wire on one of the panels doesn't have a solder lug, but it is still easy to attach that wire to the PSU. The pots may benefit from a cleaning, but all work.

Since this is a vintage kit-built synthesizer it is sold strictly as-is

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