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Original WALDORF Microwave I SN 900600

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Update: A Campbell Payne in the comments noticed something interesting I never paid attention to before on the original Microwave. The back reads "Made in West Germany". East Germany opened its borders on November 9, 1989 and the Berlin wall came down in 1990. The Microwave I was released in 1989. That's an interesting bit of synth history and a reflection of the times, forever engraved on a synth. It's interesting to wonder what it might have been like at Waldorf at that moment in time. The celebration of their first Microwave and the end of the Berlin wall.

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A Patch A Day, No. 47

Published on Jun 24, 2013 Hamilton Ulmer·48 videos

"I'm not going to say much today. This patch completely reflects the level of anxiety I have for a show exactly one month away. Won't have a lot of time to write up these patches for a week or two. Salud."

Alessandro Cortini CARTA from FORCE 1

Published on Jun 24, 2013 DrOne Drone·106 videos

"Alessandro Cortini CARTA from FORCE 1"

Another release off of the upcoming all Buchla Music Easel release via Alessandro Cortini.

Also see:
Resta by Alessandro Cortini (New Song) Featuring the Buchla Music Easel

R.A. Moog 701 Drum Synthesizer

See the update in this post.

Sonic Potions LXR Digital Drum Synthesizer Available for Order on June 28

A few pics. You'll find videos posted here and here, or just go to the Sonic Potions label below and scroll down. The following are some sound demos, the feature set and a few more pics for the archives here on MATRIXSYNTH. Remember, this site is about capturing synth history. You'll find full details at Sonic Potions here.

"The LXR is a digital drum synthesizer. We sell it as a DIY kit, so you will have to build it yourself.

Some of the features are
Cortex M4 based
6 voices (VA and FM)
7 sequencer tracks (extra open HH channel)
44kHz / 16 bit audio
4 mono outputs
4 different instrument engines
1/128 step pattern resolution
USB/Din Midi
different lengths for each track
8 chainable patterns per preset
Step probability
SD-Card
Cowbells!
39 buttons
6 LFOs routable to every voice parameter
complete kit. comes with all needed parts for assembly
No SMD soldering required
open source
All! actions possible without stopping the sequencer playback"

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1970's Farfisa Syntorchestra with Built-In Metal Case

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"Vintage 1970's Farfisa Syntorchestra Stereo Analog Dual , Polyphonic and Monophonic Synthesizer. this unit has been fully serviced by www.SDMachines.com in Doral, FL. All electrolytic capacitors have been replaced with new ones to spec, including the power supply capacitors. switch light has been replaced with a new neon (same type as original). All but one op-amp was replaced with new ones on the mono section. Power chord is original and is in great shape. Some trimmers were upgraded for coarse and fine tuning of the mono section. Footage and transpose switch notes have also been calibrated. Cosmetically I’d say it’s a 6/10. it has some dings and scratches here and there. All 4 feet are soild and original. I was just happy to have one with a lid as the ones that dont have a lid suffer the most damage..."

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Cyclone Analogic TT-303 Bass Bot Sequence Playback Bug

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I've been meaning to put a post up on the bug and this auction listing reminded me of it. Recently on the AH email list there has been some discussion on the TT-303. The verdict on sound is pretty positive, some stating it is bound to be the next classic. People are happy with it. But... There is a bug with the sequencing software that people should be aware of. Computer Controlled described it best on the list so I'll quote him (others have confirmed the bug so it's not just his unit): "The next selected sequence plays a note from the previous sequence on the first step of the new pattern. So, if you select a blank sequence, it will play a note on the first step. And conversely, when you select a programmed sequence after a blank one, there will be a blank step on step one."

Noddy's Modular Moog & R.A. Moog 701 Drum Synthesizer

Published on Jun 24, 2013 noddyspuncture·45 videos

"This was the very first time I patched filter and EG in..."

Update: it looks like a number of these are coming in so I created a playlist. You might want to check back later if this one interests you. Parts 1-4 below followed by R.A. Moog 701 Drum Synthesizer - Parts 1 & 2.

Noddy's Moog Modular - Early Days - Part 1 - 4

"Messing on the Modular - just like you would, if you were sorting it....!"

R.A. Moog 701 Drum Synthesizer

Published on Jun 24, 2013
"Here is my first video of the "R.A. Moog 701 Drum Synthesizer". I managed to get some sounds out of it - even though it was meant to *work* with the full "one-off" system as built by Bob in 1970. I think in the system it might behave a little more "drum-like"...!?! Ha!"

"dotcom" - a song with the Synthesizers.com modular synthesizer

Published on Jun 24, 2013 SynthMania·252 videos

Four tracks are used in this song:
1) Piano
2) Strings
3) Synthesizers.com synth bass
4) Synthesizers.com plucked lead line