Vintage 1974 Moog Minimoog D Synthesizer Ser. No. 6327

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Some history via the seller:

"1974 Moog Minimoog Model D synthesizer Ser. # 6327 (Nov. '74)
Restored and upgraded with new power supply caps and diodes, new capacitors, Oscillator board upgrades/mods with temperature stabilization and new trimpots for improved tuning stability. (same classic warm sound, but you can actually use this on stage without having to re-tune between songs, which is a nightmare with stock old minimoogs).

This is a very special, exceptionally great sounding Minimoog that I'm hesitant about selling, but after two decades with it, I think it's time to part ways with it.

I bought this back in 1995 from a vintage analog synth dealer in California...I believe his company was called 'Analogue Modular' and I found out about it from a Keyboard magazine classified ad.
It was in pretty rough shape, several years later (around the year 2000) I had the Mini completely restored by Kurt Stewart in Arizona, and he rebuilt the cabinet, upgraded power supply, added stability mods to oscillator board as well as the pitch wheel stability improvement mod, replaced old worn caps, refinished cabinet in dark walnut, and replaced all key bushings. It was like having a brand new Minimoog. Since then, I've only taken the Mini out of it's case a few times to record on studio albums. It sounds amazing and it sounds better than any other vintage Minimoog I've come across and owned (I previously owned another Mini with an even older serial number, but it sounded thin compared to this one). Kurt Stewart, the tech, said this was one of the best sounding Minimoogs he'd ever come across. The original seller told me the exact same thing years prior."

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Moog Taurus I Bass Pedals SN 1923

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"Moog Taurus I bass pedals synthesizer
Model 205A
Serial No. 1923
(1978-1979)

Restored and serviced. All functions, sliders, and pedals work good.
(very recently re-calibrated and re-tuned internally)

*Includes hard case.

Synth control panel still has clear plastic film from the factory.

-Missing clear control panel window, but does have the original plastic frame and a temporary black plastic hinged cover (basically just there to block dust). You could have a new one made/cut from plexiglass / acrylic, then just add some small magnets and metal strips if you want the original control panel window restored.

This synth was recently serviced (cleaned and re-calibrated) and was refit back in 2000 by Kurt Stewart in Arizona, where he updated some of the wiring, updated the power supply, replaced the AC power cord with a new, longer one, and worked on the pedals and case. Unit is solid in the recording studio, tunes well, and sounds amazing (even better than the new Taurus 3 pedals)."

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Oberheim OB-8 Synthesizer with Midi and Page 2

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"This one was serviced twice and recently and had a lot of work and money put into it, from voice-board to keys 100% working."

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[Circuit Bending] Yamaha PS25

Published on Jan 8, 2015 opl3toshiba

"This is a demo of my circuit bent Yamaha PS25 keyboard. I explain the bends, demonstrate the sound of the keyboard without any modifications in place, bend the drum section, and then bend the tone generator section."

Like a mini semi-modular, patchable PS25.

Spectralis 2 goes Modular

Published on Jan 8, 2015 Jens Aderholz

All sound from and composed on the Spectralis.

2015 6U Blue Lantern Modular System

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Update: the new modules for 2015 are:

*Euro Pyramid Twin VCLFO
*Euro Spacemoth v3 vcf & percussive FM [released just before the new year]
*Euro Asteroid Mini Synthesizer Percussive Module [released just before the new year]
*Euro Barton Arpeggiator v3.1

"This was made Jan 8 2015. I installed new modules that are to be released in 2015. This also has the new dc converter power solution.

This sale includes a 24v Adapter to power it up. The IEC cord can be exchanged with your countries IEC cord, the adapter is auto outlet converting for world wide use(110v -220v). I include the USA IEC cord.

This is a 6u version loaded with blue lantern modules for a mono synth voice with arpeggio.

This is the module list:
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*Midi to cv module
*Simple ADSR
*Simple ADSR
*Simple Saw Core VCO
*Spacemoth VCF v3 2015
*LMC VCO triangle core
*Barton Arpeggiator v3
*Pyramid Twin VCLFO/VCO triangle core
*Stereoscopic Dual Linear VCA v2164 based
*Mix Em Up 8 channel mixer

Set at a nice price.

There is 62hp left over for more blue lantern modules or thrid party doepfer compatible modules.
There is a green buss strip powered by a separate dc converter installed. There is more then enough power for your future module purchases. 830mA"

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Envelope Trigger Delay

Published on Jan 8, 2015 ikjoyce

"Using the A-143-2 quad ADSR as a trigger delay. No outboard processing or effects- all in modular (springray reverb, Disting delay, A-134-1 panning)."

Some interesting timbres in the second half.

New Doepfer A-157-1/2/3 Trigger Sequencer Prototypes

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"The full subsystem will still contain several modules:

- The LED/button matrix module A-157-1,
It seems to feature some nice functions like Invert Row (when shift left and right are operated simultaneously) have been added for each row, plus mute and select for each track, shift pattern, first/last step and different running modes (fwd/back/pendulum/random)

- The trigger output module A-157-2
The A-157-2 now provides double outputs for each track

- , and one of the control modules (A-157-3, A-157-4 ...)
A simple controller with basic functions like start/stop, reset and clock, which can be controlled via input triggers or the dedicated push-buttons.

Release date: ~ early in 2015 (NAMM!?)
(only A-157-1 ... 3, so far there is no release date available for the planned module A-157-4 and the stand-alone unit Dark Flow!)"

Abstract Data - New Eurorack Modules Coming to NAMM '15

Abstract Data will be previewing 5 new Eurorack modules at NAMM 2015 - Booth 6990, Hall A.

"Pricing and release date are still TBC - but we'll have working demos on the booth. You can keep up with the latest announcements on the Abstract Data Twitter feed @abstractjuz"

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Modules left to right:

Previous modules:

ADE-10 REACTIVE SHAPER - Wave-Shaping, Wave-Folding, Feedback

ADE-20 MULTI-MODE VCF - LP/HP/BP/AP Outputs, Feedback Input, Analog OTA Core

ADE-30 WAVE BOSS - CV & Waveform Utility, 10 Functions, CV Control

ADE-31 LOGIC BOSS - 6 Logic Types, 12 Outputs, CV Control

New modules for 2015:

ADE-32 OCTOCONTROLLER - Gates, LFOs, Arps, S&H & More; 8 Simultaneous Synced Outputs; Timing, Quantize & Offset Options

ADE-40 SHAPING VCO - Tri-Core VCO, 2 Stage Shaping, FM & Sync

ADE-50 3x LIN VCA - 3 Linear VCAs, 4HP Panel, Analog OTA Core

ADE-51 VC AHDSR/AHD - Fast, Env. Gen., Digital Core, CV Control

ADE-52 4:4 MIX/ATTENUATOR - Switched IO, 4:n/n:4 Config, 6 HP Panel

ADE-53 SIG-STRIP - Signal Utility, 4HP Panel, 4 Functions

First Encounter with with the New AK Poly by American Keyworks

Published on Jan 8, 2015 Wein Glas

Not a synth, but I'll make the exception for this one.

"This is my first encounter with the new AK Poly by American Keyworks.
What an unusual instrument: Is it a guitar with keys or a keyboard with strings?
Never mind, but watch out guitar players: Now I can make similar noises, while a glass of fine wine waits for me standing on the instrument. Try this with your guitar ;-)

More info: www.americankeyworks.com"

"Models:

Thorium AK24 Bowman
24 Full Size Keys
1 Humbucker Pickup
1 Volume Control
1 Tone Control
Unfinished
$699~

Thorium AK24+ Bowman
24 Full Size Keys
1 Humbucker Pickup
1 Vintage Tone Pickup
2 Volume Controls
1 Tone Control
Antiqued Gunstock Finish
$899~

Sub-Bass upgrade for either model: $85"