Joy Division Producer Martin Hannett's Arp Omni 2

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BTW, I decided to create a "Famous Synths" label channel for these. If you spot any in the archives leave a comment and I'll add the label to the post. 10 years late on the label, but might as well start somewhere. :)

"So here is a beautiful condition cosmetically Arp Omni 2 from Hannett's personal synth cache and in particular his collection of Omni 2s found in the Hannett cache during the making of the documentary on him.
It is in a full flight case and a lot of the keyboard and button functions work but it could do with a service.
This is a real piece of history as Hannett's synths and or ideas he worked out on his synths were used on so many records that he produced.Joy Division, John Cooper Clarke, U2, Stone roses, Magazine, Happy Mondays, New Order.
This is the man who pioneered the use of synths and echo/delay on punk and post punk records.
Comes with confirmation of provenance from the Hannett collection.
Will ship anywhere in the world

this will only increase in value like all Hannett's other synths"

“descibed as for parts or not working but it does operate a lot of functions and is in beautiful cosmetic condition- just needs a service and this is one of Hannett's Omni 2 collection”

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Arp AXXE vintage synthesiser in near mint condition

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"In near mint condition and serviced by James Walker, synth repair services in Stoke in April this year.

Wonderful sounding analogue synth from the late 1970's in top fully working condition. Unfortunately selling to downsize my studio.

This is the superior MKII model with the expressive PPC's. All original and with all slider caps.

Previously used by a school in the USA, James converted this to UK voltage."

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YAMAHA CS-15 SN 3001 with Original Hard Case

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Novation Bass Station Rack

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CBMods Circuit Bent Roland RA 90 Real-time Arranger

Published on Apr 27, 2015 Waz Radar (CBMods)

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SN CZ82390

"21x Modifications via:

2x Rotary Wheels *
7x SPST Switches
1x SPDT Switch (3x positions)

* Each Rotary Wheel has 6 bend points on a 12 point rotation (6x on and 6x off positions).

So as you rotate the switch clockwise: 12noon = off, 1pm = bend point 1, 2pm = off, 3pm = bend point 2, 4pm = off, 5pm = bend point 3 etc etc..)
For use with MIDI controller / sequencer.

Orchestral voices, drum and rhythm styles, sync start/stop, intro/ending/fill. The arranger will add accompaniment and harmony to your melody and chord progressions, with individual volume control over every tone parameter.
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In regard to circuit bending.. Particularly great for rhythm sampling - white washes, bass and distortion. It's also very textural, as well as self compositional.

Multi-faceted, endlessly interesting and useful for any type of composition.

Comes with charger."

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CBMods Circuit Bent Roland D 110 Multi Timbral MIDI Sound Module

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Published on May 8, 2015 Waz Radar (CBMods)

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"4x Rotary Switches *
8x SPDT Switches (on-off-on)

* Each Rotary Wheel has 6 bend points on a 12 point rotation (6x on and 6x off positions).

So as you rotate the switch clockwise: 12noon = off, 1pm = bend point 1, 2pm = off, 3pm = bend point 2, 4pm = off, 5pm = bend point 3 etc etc..)
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As with all CBMods, this will play as stock with all the modifications in their neutral ("off") state.

Send a MIDI signal through via midi keyboard, daw or external sequencer, select your onboard presets (16 track multi-timbral MIDI) and use the switches to manipulate the sounds.

(Of course there is plenty more you can do - patch editing etc - but this is an excellent way to get started. Don't let MIDI scare you. It's brilliant).

If thoughtfully arranged, the results are likely to be the most interesting compositions you are ever likely to hear.

I have added a bunch of fantastic sysex patches, though all of the original presets are available on-line. Feel free to contact me for further details.

Every Rotary Wheel is linked to each switch, resulting in literally hundreds of thousands of possible bends. Maybe millions. (Any probability specialists out there??)

All modifications are accessible via a custom painted, super clean & spacious interface.

The break-out-box is re-inforced with quality, experienced workmanship.
This D-110 is designed as a standalone unit, though it can be placed at the top of an open rack, or on top of a closed rack if need be.

A rare and exciting sonic beast!"

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CBMods Akai S01 Sampler "Radio-Head" Mod

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Published on Apr 1, 2015 Waz Radar (CBMods)

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"14x Modifications via:

12x RCA Patch Points.
2x SPDT Switches (on-off)

Vintage Akai Sampler - Released in 1993. Used by Daft Punk and many others I'm sure.

This unit has an expansion board installed to double the sampling time to over 30 seconds.
16-bit, 3.5" floppy disk (5x brand new disks provided), no SCSI interface.

Playback and sampling can be controlled via footswitch (provided).

Essentially this is a gutted old Akai Tuner (Radio) bolted into place, with 12x patch points and 2x Switches mounted to the front panel.

This design allows the user to use the unit in a rack (should they choose to do so).

A great sampler, clean, analog, crunchy, drop the sample rate to get some really cool sounds. You are also able to reverse, edit and loop samples..

5 brand new disks included (along with 2x coloured patch cables, and power charger).
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In bent form, expect splicing, chopping, bizarre filters, ring modulation, bit crushing, distortion, time stretching, EQ. All kinds of audio savagery..

Your sample will return to unbent when switches are returned to a neutral position. Completely stable and very user friendly."

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modularbeats: Gate Sequencing with René

Published on Jul 22, 2015 MAKEN0ISE

"Sequencing by René, Percussion sounds from Phonogene and Erbe-Verb."

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RAZOR-X Native Instruments' Reaktor Razor Expansion by Don Garbutt

Published on Jul 21, 2015 Don Garbutt

"Now available at www.dongarbutt.com/razorx! Razor-X is an expanded-control version of the Native Instruments' Razor Ensemble. Many new features have been added, with 250+ presets. Control of all parameters can be done from the recordable Animator Pad, with 2 sequencers, Gate Pulser, 2 LFOs and a totally funky pattern generator, the Sample and Hold module. Watch for more tutorial videos."

Playlist for the set above (two additional videos not in the playlist at the time of this post below):
RAZOR-X: ANIMATOR PAD INTRO
TECHNICOLOUR DREAMS
MINIGLIDER AUTOMATION
NOISY PAD, VELOCITY SCALING

Razor-X: Suspended Animation

Published on Jul 22, 2015

"Here the recorded path on the Animator Pad directly controls the S+H pad in this preset called Suspended Animation."

Sample and Hold Demonstration

Published on Jul 22, 2015

"Here we see the Sample and Hold section, with live changes on the Input Selection grid. You can hear the patterns change as different balances of LFOs 1 and 2 are selected, with noise added further on in to the video."