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Univox K-2 Synthesizer SN 00953

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"This is an unmodified Univox K-2 synth circa 1973. Serial #00953. The synth was also sold as the Korg Mini-Korg 2 or the MiniKorg 700S. It is a monophonic analog synth with dual oscillators.

It has a great, fat, warm sound.

I won't go into the specifics about this model since I would assume that you already know what it is if you are seriously thinking about bidding on it. Instead, I will describe the specific instrument up for auction.

Everything is original except for the third octave "A" key which was replaced with an "old-new stock" key, the original plywood side panels were replaced with hardwood (Ash) side panels, and the output jacks were replaced as part of a recent servicing.

The keyboard was recently serviced (5/5/14) by synthesizer specialists Sam Mims and Gerald Dentro at Syntaur in New Braunfels, TX. They cleaned all the switches and faders, replaced the output jacks, and gave it a clean bill of health.

Everything functions as it should except that the power light does not light. Since I could not find an original replacement, I left it alone."

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Moog Source Analog Synthesizer SN 1390

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Spektrumsynth Tutorial: Sample and Hold, Part 1: Introduction

Update: Re-Published on May 28, 2014

"Sample and Hold is a modulation source which can produce unique control patterns of order and randomness. S+H in Spektrumsynth is discussed. For more info, go to www.dongarbutt.com/spektrumsynth"

Reflections on Nord Lead 2x by WeAreKinBand Pause

via Daniel on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Been exploring Pad sounds on mt Nord Lead 2x tonight. These are all little ideas that will probably feature on our new album this year. Hope you enjoy"

[HD] Techno & Acid House with Roland Aira TB- 3, Korg Volca Bass & More by Nico Silva Oliveira

Playlist:
[HD] Techno - Roland Aira TB- 3, Korg Volca Bass, Roland Mc- 808, Korg EMX, Pioneer Rmx 1000
[HD] Acid Techno - Roland Aira TB- 3, Korg Volca Bass, Roland MC- 808, Korg EMX
[HD] Acid Tech- House - Roland Aira TB- 3, Korg Volca Bass, Roland MC- 808, Korg EMX
[HD] Acid House - Roland Aira TB- 3, NI Maschine, Korg EMX
[HD] Tech- house - Korg Volca Bass, Korg Electribe MX

Roland AIRA TR-8 & TB-3 acid

Published on May 28, 2014 hiroshi45rpm·23 videos

"I'm using a bit crasher"

10 min in Massive Synth

Published on May 28, 2014 Agnostic Milk·3 videos

"Saw waveform - LFO(performer) - 2 Parallel Filters"

Nimbus

Published on May 28, 2014 Ebotronix·1,037 videos

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Lexicon PCM 90
vid # 1042

RePatched: Modular Synthesizers in Japan Documentary on Kickstarter

This one in via Zoe Blade. Via the Kickstarter campaign:

"Chronicling the history of modular synths in Japan from the 1970s to the new generation of Japanese modular synth enthusiasts.

Hi there! こんにちは We’re a small team of passionate independent filmmakers producing a documentary about the current resurgence of interest in modular synthesizers in Japan, featuring interviews with some of the enthusiasts, manufacturers and artists in the growing scene, as well as some of the out-of-this-world sounds being produced in Japan right now.

Though not as immediately recognized as their Moog and Buchla cousins, large Japanese musical instrument manufacturers such as Roland and Korg produced their own unique takes on modular and semi-modular synthesizers back in the mid-to-late 1970s.

In addition to covering some of these influential synths from the past, we will be examining the relative disappearance of modular synthesizers in Japan after domestic production halted, and the corresponding blossoming of the DIY hardware/synth scene which continues to this day.

Lastly, we will be shining a spotlight on the growing modular synthesizer movement that is taking Japan by storm as access to both European and North American modules increases. We're also looking to cover the exciting development of the first Japanese-manufactured commercial modular synthesizers in many decades. We're looking to thoroughly document the 2014 Tokyo Festival of Modular, a two-day extravaganza with its finger on the pulse of the modular synthesizer scene."