Black Waldorf Q+ Phoenix Digital Analog Synthesizer SN 0001

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"It was purchased in 2007. It is serial number 0001 as indicated on the serial number sticker and displayed on the LCD screen when powered on.

It is in gorgeous cosmetic condition - barely a mark on it.

The Phoenix Edition have a reputation for stability issues. The unit for sale here occasionally needs to have its filter tuning and calibration/diagnostic menus run and then it is solid. This takes 5 minutes. This is especially true when moving the synth around to a new location.

Once it stabilizes it sounds incredible and works beautifully. This is NOT a synth to gig with, but is better suited to living in a studio setting.

This auction includes MANY desirable extras:

Spare AFM filter board acquired direct from Waldorf Germany (a valuable back up!)
Official Waldorf "Q+ clock modification" kit w/ install instructions (I never installed it, but this supposedly addresses stability issues).
Original owners manual.
Original Q+ analog filter addendum sheet.
Original power cord.
2x custom Q+ wooden side panels (if you prefer a more vintage look.)
1x spare original Q+ black metal side panel.
Original shipping box with matching serial number labels.
Original Waldorf Q 256 RAM card.

The spare AFM daughter board has 4 VCF channels on it - the synth has four of these boards in it to achieve 16 VCF channels. Remember these boards accounted for the $2000 USD price difference between Q and Q+! I don't think you can get this spare part anywhere.

Waldorf Germany sent me the clock modification kit but I never installed it because I was fine with the synth's behavior as-is, but the new owner may wish to do so. This was Waldorf's official fix for the Phoenix issues. Again, I don't think you can still get this official kit.

International bidders are welcome. Shipping will be at exact costs."

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Vintage 1980 Korg Trident Analog Synthesizer

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"This is a beautiful 1980 Korg Trident analog synthesizer.

It works 100% and was completely serviced with recapped power supply and calibration in 2012.
It is in perfect tune right when you power on. No warm up time is needed.

All three sections: polysynth, brass, and strings work perfectly. All keys play perfect with no triggering problems. The flanger sounds wonderful, but is a little noisy (typical of old analog units).

The cosmetic condition of the Trident is incredible - only very minor imperfections keep this from appearing brand new. I'm sure many sellers would describe it as MINT but I am very picky and don't believe any 24 year old used instrument should be called that. But look at the photos and judge for yourself. I will say that this is absolutely one of the cleanest examples still in existence. It belongs in a museum. Or in your personal studio setup :)

Shipping will be at actual cost (may differ from ebay estimate). Use the following information to estimate costs using FedEx or UPS online calculators so that you are not surprised:

Dimensions (boxed): 43" x 11" x 25" (inches)
Weight: 60 lbs
Origin: Pasadena, CA 91107 USA"

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Korg Lambda ES50 Analog String Synthesizer

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"Incredible machine. works perfect, has some scratches, serviced by Central Jersey Music. Very vintage sounding but also very stack-able and versatile. Studio monster. Just add analog phaser for incredible Air or JMJ vibe. half the price of an ARP Omni ii. 3 vca per voice, thats 96 VCAs ! The filter control on the brass is excellent too. Definitely some scratches on the wood. I was planing on sanding and re-staining but didn't have time. Walnut looks sharp. Keys and switches are super clean and function 100%. Joystick handle is missing however, but works perfectly with no top part. Includes manual, unit, and hard case."

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Roland JD-Xi Analog/Digital Synthesizer - Hidden Functions

Published on Apr 2, 2015 SonicSenseProAudio

Roland JD-Xis on eBay

"Miles from the Sonic Sense Resource Center explains many of the functions of the Roland JD-Xi Analog / Digital Crossover Synthesizer that are not covered in the owner's manual.

Here are the Specs:

SOUND GENERATOR
Max Polyphony129 voices, Digital Synth & Drum Kit: 128, Analog Synth: 1)Parts 4 Parts
(Dig. Synth Part: 2, Drum Part: 1, Analog Synth: 1)TonesDigital - -Synth Tone (SuperNATURAL Synth)
-Analog Synth Tone
-PCM Drum Kit
-Analog synth tone, the oscillator, sub-oscillator, and filter sections consist of analog circuits.
-Effects: Effect1: Fuzz, Distortion, Bit Crusher, Compressor
-Effect2 (Phaser, Flanger, Slicer, Ring Mod,)
-Delay: 2 types
-Reverb: 6 types
OTHER Pattern Sequencer Tracks: Four Vocal Function on ---Vocoder
-Auto Pitch
-Auto Note, , Arpeggio / OtherFavorite | ControllersPitch -Bend/Modulation WheelDisplay16 characters 2 line LCDConnectorsHeadphones Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch phone type
Input Jack (LINE(MONO) / Guitar Input): 1/4-inch phone type
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT)
USB COMPUTER Port (USB Hi-Speed AUDIO/MIDI)
(Use a USB cable and a computer with a USB port that support Hi-Speed USB.)
DC IN Jack
MIC Input Jack: XLR type, unbalancePower SupplyAC AdaptorCurrent draw1,000 mAAccessoriesOwner's Manual
AC Adaptor
MicrophoneSIZE AND WEIGHTWidth575 mm
22-11/16 inchesDepth245 mm
9-11/16 inchesHeight85 mm
3-6/16 inchesWeight2.2 kg
4 lbs. 14 oz."

Advanced Wave Sequencing with Wusik Station V8

Published on Apr 2, 2015 William Kalfelz

"Another live video been creative with the wave sequencer layer using Wusik Station V8 (Alpha). Sorry for the distortion and clicks, the sound-card driver does that sometimes.

http://www.wusik.com/ww/products/wusi..."

Max for Cats OSCiLLOT 1.0.2 - New Modules

Published on Apr 2, 2015 max forcats

"OSCiLLOT v. 1.0.2: new Modules walk through.
http://www.ableton.com/en/packs/oscil...
Max for Cats crafts Software Instruments, Effects, MIDI devices, Sound Design and Samples for Ableton Live.
1.0.2.:Changelog:
NEW MODULES:
RED Osc
RED Filter
Leslie
Wavefolder
VoiceMorpher
Pitch2Trigger
Ratchet

IMPROVEMENTS:
CV to MIDI Send: Now supports CC data and has 8 routing busses
Looper: Has a new Trigger input to toggle recording

BUGFIXES:
LPGate: 'ping' function would not work correctly
Random Value: min/max values would not be correctly restored
Random Value: would sometimes not output values
Redux: Overload LED could spill into Live's Undo history
Editor: Could save faulty data after restoring a patch from Live's crash recovery"

Arturia Introduces V Collection Classics

Published on Apr 1, 2015 Arturia Web

"Arturia launches legendary soft synth classics collection to lead into musical temptation

GRENOBLE, FRANCE: following in the footsteps of its super-successful V Collection 4 premium software collection, launched to critical acclaim late last year, music software and hardware developer and manufacturer Arturia is proud to announce availability of V Collection Classics — conveniently rounding up five of its most sought-after Analog Classics soft synth emulations of five legendary analogue synthesizers from five legendary brands into a musically tempting, competitively-priced package — as of April 2...

ARP, Moog, Oberheim, Roland, and Sequential Circuits... classic analogue synthesizer-manufacturing names all. And all of those classic companies — past and present — have produced at least one legendary instrument that truly impacted the music industry throughout the Seventies and into the Eighties and beyond. Indeed, the sought-after sounds of these instruments still resonate today. Think ARP 2600 (1970-81), MinimoogTM (1970-81), Synthesizer Expander Module® (1974-79), Jupiter-8 (1981-84), and Prophet-5 (1978-82). And Arturia has played a not inconsiderable part in bringing these still- sought-after sounds into today’s computer-centric recording and performance workflow thanks to TAE® (True Analog Emulation), an advanced proprietary technology allowing accurate modelling of analogue circuitry behaviour on personal computers. Conveniently, all five of Arturia’s award-winning Analog Classics soft synth emulations of those analogue classics are available to musically tempt as a must-have, competitively-priced package... please welcome, V Collection Classics! Come join us, then, as we make the musical introductions...

Arturia’s ARP 2600 V is a truly versatile sound creation tool with a massive musical bite; indeed, its raw and dirty character is perfectly suited to creating massive drum ’n’ bass stabs to growlin’, funky bass lines and spaced-out drones, with much in-between. From the starship funk lead lines of the Seventies to the gangsta whine of mid-Nineties hip-hop, the ever- present MinimoogTM has been making its phat presence felt for four-plus decades; Arturia’s award-winning Mini V even offers polyphony and additional modulation options, effectively turning it into an authentic-sounding Memorymoog emulation... well, sort of. Oberheim’s Synthesizer Expander Module® (SEM) started life as an add-on synthesizer module for fattening up Minimoogs before becoming a sought-after sound in its own right, with up to eight embedded in Oberheim’s groundbreaking Seventies-vintage polysynths; still sought-after today for its stunning-sounding multimode filter, Arturia offers all this and more in its outstanding Oberheim SEM V emulation. The runaway success of Roland’s then-flagship Jupiter-8 programmable analogue polysynth took the synth world by storm upon its 1981 release, boosting its already superlative sonic capabilities by adding an arpeggiator that helped make many mega hit singles shine forth musically — think Duran Duran (‘Save A Prayer’) and Howard Jones (‘New Song’); similarly, Arturia’s Jupiter-8 V is a real musical workhorse, capable of creating a very versatile range of sounds — stretching from fat to ‘crystalline’ — while going above and beyond the capabilities of the original instrument, thanks to its additional modulation possibilities and inbuilt effects. Last but not least, the Prophet-5 is truly a legend in its own lifetime as the world’s first fully-programmable polyphonic synthesizer; again, Arturia’s Prophet V faithfully brings back to life those historic and superlative sounds, together with those of the 1986-vintage, California-created classic Prophet VS Digital Vector Synthesizer, Sequential’s first digital design (and, alas, the final synth, sadly, from the iconic innovative instrument manufacturer). Must we say more?

Maybe just one more thing, then: thanks to V Collection Classics"

Nord Electro 5 - Official Demo

Published on Apr 2, 2015 NordKeyboards

"Since its introduction in 2001 the Nord Electro has been the natural choice for musicians in need of authentic emulations of classical electro mechanical and acoustic instruments in a portable and easy to use package.

With greatly expanded memory, the added ability to split and layer and a live focused program section, the new Nord Electro 5 is a highly refined, focused yet flexible stage keyboard.

Read more: http://www.nordkeyboards.com/products...

Production by Kilogram
Musician: Erik "Errka" Petersson"

MacGyver Themesong - Elektron Edition / 冒険野郎マクガイバーのテーマソング

Published on Apr 2, 2015 SoundOptimize

"世界で一番クールでカッコイイ物語、冒険野郎マクガイバーのテーマソングをElekt­ronギアでカバーしました。
Main Synthe:MonoMachine SFX-6
Rhythm:MachineDrum SPS-1 UW+
Mix&MIDI Sequence:Octatrack DPS-1
Sub Synthe:SIDSTATION

'MacGyver OpeningTheme' - 'MacGyverism' - '1st Season Ending' / 'マクガイバーオープニングテーマ" - "マクガイバリズム' - '1stシーズン版エンディングテーマ'"

Elektrons on eBay

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