Minimoog Model D SN 3780

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via this auction

This one does need work. Hopefully we'll see SN 3780 working again soon.  Pics of the inside below and some details via the seller:

"I took everything apart and cleaned it inside out and replaced the key bushings with the correct recommended ones and lubricated them and the plastic key pads with dow corning 7. There was ONE spring missing under a key (I might have lost it during break down and rebuild) so I just used a larger, shorter stainless steel spring (pictured).

After putting everything back together I shot a video that shows that many of the keys do the ramping/sweeping that happens possibly with the old contacts. I did clean all the contacts which seemed to help but the video shows the sweeping/ramping that still exists. I don't know if all the functions work they way they are supposed to because I've never had an analog synthesizer and I'm very new to Oscillators, filters and the like of this fascinating synth.

5 of the keys have degrading, or the tops have a little bit 'eaten' away? the 3 worst ones are pictured close up. You can still hit the key, it's just an ugly cosmetic thing..."

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Penguin XCX Soundpack (Week 12)

Published on Dec 8, 2014 KM Productions

MIDI Fighters on eBay

"This week's soundpack is smaller than my usual with only one bank, but it's indeed quality over quantity! It's filled with solid drums, bass wobbles, powerful strings, some fun samples from Gotham (I know I'm a nerd) and borrowed two quick vocal shots from my friend Charli, ha. It's a little different, but its honestly just downright fun to jam on. Enjoy! -Kyle

http://www.kmprodj.com/djproducer-res...

FREE DOWNLOAD (Ableton Project File, Traktor Remix Kit & WAVs Folder all in one zip file): https://maps.djtechtools.com/mappings...

Video Credit: Alex Medvick"

Synthetic Sound Labs Steiner Filter (1 MU) - Model 1021

via Synthetic Sound Labs

Updated version of the model 1020 from 2010. You'll find some demo links of the original from 2010 on site.

"The SSL 1021 Steiner Filter is a 1 MU revision & enhancement of our popular but discontinued 1020 Steiner module, which was 2 MU. All the same crazy goodness is still there, plus a hidden feature that calms it down a bit without losing that wet, slippery sound everyone loves.

The Steiner filter is a unique filter for sound shaping that synthesists have long admired for both its warmth and quirkiness. Invented by Nyle Steiner in the early 1970's, this filter was used in Nyle's Synthacon synthesizer line and has been lovingly recreated and updated as part of our modular line.

At first glance, it may appear to be another 2-pole State Variable type filter with it's high-pass (HP), band-pass (BP) & low-pass (LP) outputs. But that's where things get turned upside down. The 1021 has HP, BP & LP inputs, not outputs. These allow for all sorts of CUTOFF (center frequency) controlled "mixing" of input signals.

Due to the unique way it's inventor injected the inputs into the internal signal path, they tend to slightly interact with each other and the control voltages, making the 1021 a bit more organic and unpredictable than many other synth filters. The RESONANCE also interacts with the CUTOFF adding an additional natural touch and warmth.

But if you really crank the RESONANCE up, you can make all that warmth go out the window because at or near oscillation, the 1021 starts to squeal and complain like a school girl tantrum.

There’s a hidden feature built into the Cutoff frequency knob. When pressed in, the 1021 switches to a “warm mode” that allows more subtle control over its settings. Pull the knob and you go right back to the original crazy Steiner – but watch your speakers and ears. Dogs run for the hills in this mode!"

Maths Utility Patch Calisthenics

Maths Utility Patch Calisthenics from Peter Speer on Vimeo.

"Running through a by-no-means complete collection of Maths' patch-programmable utility modes. These and others can be found in the module's manual.

www.diode-ring.com"

WALDORF MICROWAVE rev. 1 OS 2.0 // BITTER & SWEET // UNCUT AMBIENT SESSION

Published on Dec 8, 2014 LESINDES

"live recording of a long AMBIENT IMPROVISATION w Waldorf MICROWAVE rev. 1 + ACCESS Mircowave PROGRAMMER"

Martin Kern - Zillion and Rene

Published on Dec 8, 2014 inbetweenmovements

"Oscillators: Tip top audio z3000, Make Noise DPO
A-118 Noise & Doepfer A-120 VCF for drum sounds
Effects: Make Noise Echophon, µFold II, Reverb & Stereo Delay are VST plugins.
Sequencers: Make Noise Rene is modulating the DPO, Arturia Beatstep is modulating the VCF & triggering the Ardcore Envelope for drum sounds, Future Retro Zillion is modulating Tip top audio z3000 & Folds of µFold II.
No additional effects"

Ensoniq SQ80

Published on Dec 8, 2014 Morgan Karlsson

"All sounds and all programming done with Ensoniq SQ80 only."

So, what is the black box?

Uploaded on Dec 7, 2014 Ashley Elsdon

via Palm Sounds

"Just a little teaser for a hardware thing, more about this soon ..."

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A.S. rs110 Multi-mode Filter FM + rs95e + Pocket Piano patch

Published on Dec 8, 2014 bigcitymusic

"Pocket Piano MIDI out is tracking the Analogue Systems rs95e oscillator through the Yarns MIDI to CV.
The Analogue Systems rs95e is frequency modulating the A.S. rs110 Multi-mode filter (MMF).

Each key pressed on the Pocket Piano causes the rs95e to FM the MMF at that frequency.

Sine wave tones from the Pocket Piano are routed to the Signal 1 input of the rs110. When the rs110 'CV-IN Vary' is set to Level 0 the Pocket Piano sine tones are audible. As the CV-IN Vary level of the rs110 is increased, the depth of FM from the rs95e increases and becomes audible.
http://bigcitymusic.com"