Monday, March 30, 2015
7 Minutes with an Ipad Synth iSEM
Published on Mar 30, 2015 Synth Anatomy
"Synth Anatomy - Musikmesse 2015 - please support - http://www.gofundme.com/oq9gzc
This week Arturia iSEM. Ipad Version of Oberheim SEM V Synthesizer Plugin"
iTunes: Arturia iSEM - Arturia
Hands on with the Sequential Prophet-6
Published on Mar 30, 2015 keyboardmag1
"Keyboard magazine visits Dave Smith for an extended demo of the new all-discrete analog Prophet-6 synthesizer."
New ALM Akemies Castle 4 Op FM Dual VCO Featuring Yamaha ICs in the Works
via ALM
"Next batch the mothership - aiming for summer release of 'Akemies Castle' - 4 Op FM Dual VCO feat. NOS Yamaha IC's."
Waldorf Pulse 2 Demo track by Mood Project (Part 2)
Published on Mar 23, 2015 MoodProjectMusic
Part 1 here.
"Waldorf Pulse 2 Demo track by Mood Project (Part 2).
100% Pulse 2, 100 % analog!"
Waldorf Pulses on eBay
Kurzweil K2500 Series Training Video (Part 2) - ft Jordan Rudess
Published on Mar 30, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio
Part 1 here.
"Kurzweil K2500 Series Training Video (Part 2) - ft Jordan Rudess
Check out our inventory of new, used, and vintage gear!
http://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com"
New Circuit Abbey Vacvac: Vactrol based dual VCA for Eurorack
Vacvac Intro Published on Mar 30, 2015
"Introducing the Circuit Abbey Vacvac: Vactrol based dual VCA for Eurorack, in 4HP."
via Circuit Abbey where you'll find some audio demos.
"The Vacvac is a dual Vactrol based VCA for Eurorack..
The Vacvac uses 2 vactrols per channel to get 80+ dB of attenuation. The Vactrols
are trimmed to ensure channel and gain matching, so no channel to channel
variation or unit to unit differences. The CV drive circuit is jumper selectable 5 or
10 volts, and the modules unity gain at the max voltage. Also our drive is biased
so EGs that have an offset will not open the VCA when they are supposed to be
closed.
This is a very musical VCA. It sounds great, and makes really nice drum sounds.
Also its soft on/off characteristics means it make a great mute. Use it to switch
between 2 different sounds.
This 4HP module has a maximum 60mA current draw. Module depth is 49mm."
04-The Korg Lambda: Mixed
Published on Mar 30, 2015 AutomaticGainsay
"Here is a demonstration of the the result of mixing various presets on the Korg Lambda."
Help support Automatic Gainsay!
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All parts here.
Octave Voyetra-8 Synthesizer Rev. 4 w/ VPK-5 Controller Keyboard (NOS)
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
Located in Cincinnati, this one is listed on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS as well. Pick your poison.
Details and new pics from the eBay listing:
" I am selling a Voyetra-8, one of, if not the best polyphonic analog synthesizer out there. The V8 combines two CEM3340 oscillators (each with a sub-oscillator) and a SSM 2044 filter per voice with a huge amount of modulation abilities. The end result is a wonderful sounding synth that can easily go from subtle to HUGE. This particular unit is a green card rev. 4 machine, which is the final and most stable version of the Voyetra. It can accept MIDI sysex and can be controlled by external software and programmers. It was also just gone over by Peter Lanziolata, a former Octave-Voyetra tech, and THE best V8 tech on the planet. He went over this machine meticulously updating parts (including replacing the power supply) and resoldering connections where needed. The synth now plays and works exactly as it should.
Included in the auction is a new old stock VPK-5 controller keyboard. This was purchased recently from Carmine Bonanno, the former head of Octave and is totally unused. You can either use this controller or midi to control the Voyetra (but not at the same time).
Also included are the necessary XLR > MIDI cables, the original manual, and other documentation. You are literally getting the "complete" package for the Voyetra.
Because this is a vintage piece of electronic equipment (and a sensitive one at that), there are some thing to mention.
The machine is currently fully calibrated, but trimmers inside the unit (for the voice card volumes and filters) may shift during shipping. If this happens, it's straight forward to re-calibrate them as long as you are able to turn a knob and use a tuner.
Voyetras were always somewhat temperamental in terms of autotuning. The machine autotunes exactly as it should; however, like any vintage analog synth it needs time to warm up and will sometimes require a few autotunes for all voice cards to pass. This is normal, and just requires hitting the autotune button a few more times. As it is, it is stable enough that it usually turns on with almost all voices already in tune.
All Voyetras are very sensitive to ground loops and this can create unwanted noise in the audio signal. This can usually be solved by switching to a filtered power supply, or simply a different wall socket (as in my case).
Finally, because of the vintage nature of this machine, it is absolutely, 100% sold as-is. I guarantee only that the machine will turn on and there will be no returns UNLESS the machine does not turn on at all. Saying that, I do no expect there to be any issues upon arrival beyond possibly needing to recalibrate the voice volumes and filters (if even that). Please ask any questions bidding."
via this auction
Located in Cincinnati, this one is listed on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS as well. Pick your poison.
Details and new pics from the eBay listing:
" I am selling a Voyetra-8, one of, if not the best polyphonic analog synthesizer out there. The V8 combines two CEM3340 oscillators (each with a sub-oscillator) and a SSM 2044 filter per voice with a huge amount of modulation abilities. The end result is a wonderful sounding synth that can easily go from subtle to HUGE. This particular unit is a green card rev. 4 machine, which is the final and most stable version of the Voyetra. It can accept MIDI sysex and can be controlled by external software and programmers. It was also just gone over by Peter Lanziolata, a former Octave-Voyetra tech, and THE best V8 tech on the planet. He went over this machine meticulously updating parts (including replacing the power supply) and resoldering connections where needed. The synth now plays and works exactly as it should. 
Included in the auction is a new old stock VPK-5 controller keyboard. This was purchased recently from Carmine Bonanno, the former head of Octave and is totally unused. You can either use this controller or midi to control the Voyetra (but not at the same time). 
Also included are the necessary XLR > MIDI cables, the original manual, and other documentation. You are literally getting the "complete" package for the Voyetra. Because this is a vintage piece of electronic equipment (and a sensitive one at that), there are some thing to mention.
The machine is currently fully calibrated, but trimmers inside the unit (for the voice card volumes and filters) may shift during shipping. If this happens, it's straight forward to re-calibrate them as long as you are able to turn a knob and use a tuner. Voyetras were always somewhat temperamental in terms of autotuning. The machine autotunes exactly as it should; however, like any vintage analog synth it needs time to warm up and will sometimes require a few autotunes for all voice cards to pass. This is normal, and just requires hitting the autotune button a few more times. As it is, it is stable enough that it usually turns on with almost all voices already in tune.
All Voyetras are very sensitive to ground loops and this can create unwanted noise in the audio signal. This can usually be solved by switching to a filtered power supply, or simply a different wall socket (as in my case).
Finally, because of the vintage nature of this machine, it is absolutely, 100% sold as-is. I guarantee only that the machine will turn on and there will be no returns UNLESS the machine does not turn on at all. Saying that, I do no expect there to be any issues upon arrival beyond possibly needing to recalibrate the voice volumes and filters (if even that). Please ask any questions bidding."
Waldorf Microwave XT 30 Voice Wavetable Synth SN 840726899
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"You know what this is and the sound it makes - over 15 years later and nothing sounds quite like it.
This IS the rare 30 voice version (20 more than the stock 10 voice - 3x voices) - so no holding your creativity back.
Add one of the most sought after synths from Waldorf!!!
I added all new knobs - (Will not crack like the original rubber knobs) :)
All encoders, buttons and display are in full working order. (Full MiDI support)
Kept in clean home studio.
Includes original DC adapter and rack mount synthesizer (Pictured).
Will be well packed when shipped to protect your investment."
via this auction
"You know what this is and the sound it makes - over 15 years later and nothing sounds quite like it.This IS the rare 30 voice version (20 more than the stock 10 voice - 3x voices) - so no holding your creativity back.
Add one of the most sought after synths from Waldorf!!!
I added all new knobs - (Will not crack like the original rubber knobs) :)
All encoders, buttons and display are in full working order. (Full MiDI support)
Kept in clean home studio.
Includes original DC adapter and rack mount synthesizer (Pictured).
Will be well packed when shipped to protect your investment."
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