"This slick single VCO Monophonic Analog Synth was part of the TB-303 'Clone Wars' in the 90's. This is in the same family as the FreeBass 383 and MB 33. Controls are Autoslide, Saw or Square Waveform, Mix with Sub, ENV PWM, Cutoff, Resonance, EnvMod, Accent, Decay, Distortion and Master Volume. It has a On/Off switch, VCF in, Midi in, out and thru. 7 knobs will transmit MIDI cc data. This was handy as I had this mounted above my MPC 2000XL on a bracket and could 'Over Dub' and create some nice motion. All knobs work fine, no scratchy pots. There is some Rack Rash though. Original Power Supply included. I do own a TB-303 and will say this can hold it's own and has more sonic possibilities, more than my FreeBass too."
"There's four different modes of operation. The split and dual voice modes send two pitch and two gate signals independently. Split can move from one to two octaves. Midi in translates midi data as a midi to cv converter offering cv, gate, trigger, and velocity and midi out sends the same 4 midi data played by the keyboard. Damage on wood end cap which was a slight crack in the wood but it was glued and is structurally solid."
Pittsburgh Synthesizer Box,Make Noise STO
Make Noise Wogglebug, WMD Micro Hadron Collider
Sputnik Modular Quad Function & Trigger Source, Make Noise Maths
Pittsburgh Sequencer, Boss RV-2
Cubase, Sony Vegas, Winamp with Milkdrop2
I wish to thank to Ryan Geiss for his awesome Milkdrop
and all the artists that create those breathtaking presets."
To take part in this project, comment or send me your suggestions for an improvisation [on YouTube]. This can be:
a) a word or short sentence
b) a photo, a drawing/sketch or painting of yours
c) a recording of you playing your instrument (30-90 sec)
d) a video of you playing your instrument (30-90 sec)
I choose one suggestions every week to play an improvisation in the end of the video.
Looking forward to your ideas!"
"The Polymoog (model 203a) is a fully polyphonic preset-based synthesizer released in 1975. Its eight preset sounds consist of Strings, Piano, Organ, Harpsichord, Funk, Clavi, Vibes and Brass. There is also a Var (Variation) mode that allows any one of the preset sounds to be fully modified into unique and wild analog sounds using all of the available synthesis parameters on board. There’s a genuine Moog ladder filter inside with modulation, keyboard tracking and lots of LFO modulation sources. The Polymoog features a full 71-key, velocity sensitive Pratt & Read weighted keyboard that can be split into three sections, each with independent volume sliders. There is a 3-band EQ, sample-and-hold, pitch controller ribbon and a full set of envelope controls."
via the seller: "This Minimoog Model D is truly a rare find. Built in 1976, Serial Number 5699. I have owned this unit for well over 30 years. Very light use, and extremely well taken care of. ALL switches, dials, controls are fully functional and have ZERO static. The three oscillators are in perfect condition and well tuned. All waveforms are perfect. Glide, decay, sustain, cutoff frequency, filter emphasis all sound like a dream. Pitch and Mod wheels are a clear lucite material. This unit is fully functional and is in great condition. However, it does have two issues. One cosmetic (the very edges of B3 and C3 keys have a very small chip on the surface,), the other electronic (keys G3-C4 have an intermittent issue where they sometimes all play the same pitch as G3.). Both issues can be easily corrected by servicing the unit. I am not an electrical engineer so I didn't feel I could fix it myself. The asking price has been reduced by $500 to compensate for the cost of the repairs to the unit if desired. Other than those two minor issues, the unit is in fantastic condition. SUPER CLEAN control panel and the wood cabinet is intact with not a scratch on it. The winning bidder will own one of the best preserved original Minimoogs available today."