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Dave Smith Instruments Begins Shipping Prophet-6 Synthesizer

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And the official Press Release:

"San Francisco, CA—May 29, 2015—Dave Smith Instruments today began shipping the Prophet-6, a 6-voice analog synthesizer featuring voltage-controlled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers. Branded with Dave Smith’s reacquired original company name, Sequential, the new instrument is targeted at musicians looking for vintage tone with the reliability of modern technology.

Said Smith: “The Prophet-6 brings my 40-plus years of designing synthesizers full circle. We wanted to pay tribute to Sequential’s most famous instrument, the Prophet-5, by building a truly awesome-sounding analog synth with discrete oscillators and filters. I believe we succeeded.” The Prophet-6 takes the best qualities of the original Prophet-5 — true voltage-controlled oscillators, filters, and amplifiers — and adds enhancements that the original never had, such as stereo outputs, velocity and aftertouch sensitivity, dual digital effects, a high-pass filter, a polyphonic step sequencer, an arpeggiator, and of course, MIDI.

'We take a lot of pleasure in creating all of our instruments, but bringing the Prophet-6 to life was particularly satisfying,” said Smith. “I think we hit it out of the park with this one.'

The Prophet-6 is available now with a MAP of $2799.

About Dave Smith Instruments
Launched in 2002, Dave Smith Instruments is helmed by legendary musical instrument designer and Grammy® award winner Dave Smith. Dave’s many accomplishments include the creation of the Prophet-5 — the world’s first fully programmable polyphonic synthesizer — and his legacy as the primary driving force behind MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface).

Dave Smith Instruments’ products are used by an ever-growing roster of well-known musicians and are available from music retailers worldwide. Instruments include the Evolver, Mopho, Tetra, Prophet ʼ08, Prophet 12, and Pro 2 synthesizers, and the Tempest analog drum machine. Dave Smith Instruments is based in San Francisco, where the instruments are also manufactured. For more information, visit www.davesmithinstruments.com."

TIME SLICE and LOOPS - ELECTRIBE SAMPLER 2 - Review Part B

Published on Jun 1, 2015 VJ FRANZ K

"Sampling My Voice, Making a TimeSliced Loop! Using Drum and Intrument Loops included in the ES2 ROM to Make a Beat, and more, are included in Part B of my Review / Demonstration of the New Electribe Sampler 2 from KORG! This is a machine that's going to be really popular, especially after people understand what it can do… You can make complete Hip Hop, EDM, Experimental Music or whatever you like with a full featured sampler ( with synth OSC included! ) like this."

Added to part 1 here as well.

Synthesizer Magnets

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via the seller: "These magnets are made using a high quality printed image glued on top of a flexible magnet sheet.

I take great care of my craft but even greater care of my customer's satisfaction. Thus, if for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase you can tell me so within a 14 days period from receiving the product and I will refund your money upon mailing the product back to me (shipping back will have to be paid by the customer)."

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EMS SYNTHI A

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Roland SH-5 Fully Working Fully Serviced with Original Case Cover

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Roland SH-7 Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN 680281 with Original Box

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"This unit is in outstanding condition. The original owner bought this in the late seventies and played it a few times but wasn't sure what he was doing so it has been stored in its box for the last 35 years.

Cosmetically it is near perfect with only a small scratch on the front panel.

Standard Roland SH sound with a lot of creative control. Syncable VCO's and a mixer for audio signals. External audio input, ring modulator, more waveform shapes, white/pink noise generation and sample/hold. Very easy to work with but also very powerful."

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Roland JUNO-106S SN 510991 with Build in Speakers & Music Stand

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