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Modular Day Barcelona #2

Published on Sep 30, 2015 Dmitry Distant

"Modular Day Barcelona #2
Video review from Russian synthesizer blog ANYSYNTH (vk.com/anysynth)
Organized by Knob Shop and Befaco (26/09/2015)
Featuring:
4MS (US)
ENDORPHIN.ES (AT)
CORSYNTH (ES)
KOMA Elektronik (DE)
GINKO (NL)
SOUND MACHINES (IT)
BASTL (CZ)
EOWAVE (FR)
REBEL TECHNOLOGY (UK)
FRAP TOOLS (IT)
ALEX 4 (DE)
BIRDKIDS (AT)
BEFACO (ES)
KNOB SHOP (ES)"

Sequential Prophet 5 Synthesizer, Rev 3.2 w/Midi SN 5672

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"Prophet 5 Synth, Rev. 3.3 with Midi, pristine condition. Recently serviced by Main Drag Music here in NYC to be in top notch condition. All keys play smoothly, sounds amazing..."

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Yamaha CS-60 Analog Synthesizer with Extras

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"Not 'reface'...THE face!! Original Yamaha CS-60 polyphonic analog synthesizer, the queen to the CS-80s king, half the guts and all the glory. Professionally owned, studio kept, all keys, knobs & sliders work and play beautifully. Nearly 40 years old, still unequalled by pale software or VA imitations. If you're looking at this then you know what it is, feel free to send me questions and I'll do my best to answer them. This one comes with the original chrome legs/stand, owner's and service manual, control pedal and BAG for pedal, and sustain-type pedal (not pictured). It's been a dream come true and a pure joy to own and play this, may you be just as delighted."

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Pristine Yamaha CS40M Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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"This is a very special and rare piece. Sam Masuko, Owner of Three Wave Music has done all of the maintenance on it. Over $500 in recent maintenance. I can not stress how mint this thing is, you will just have to see it your self..."

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Sequencing Demo: Creating an 80s song on the Fly. Linn 9000, Linndrum, DX7, 816, OB8, Juno 106

Published on Sep 30, 2015 javd007

"Sequencing: Creating songs on the fly with a Linn 9000s powerful sequencer. I made this sequence in roughly 1 minute. It is a quick demonstration of creating a song on the fly using the linn 9000, mute, solo, and repeat buttons. This feature is great for experimenting with ideas. Later you would simply take this sequence, copy it to a new sequence, and change tracks. Then at the end piece all of the sequences together to create a song, complete with fills, breaks and key changes,"

Sequential Prophet-6 -- Ten minutes of beautiful pads

Published on Sep 30, 2015 Hermisphere

"I never get to use sounds like this in my music, so I thought I'd vent my pad programming needs into this video. All sounds are programmed and performed by me, and feature only the unprocessed sound of the wonderful new Prophet 6 - no external effects, multitracking or MIDI involved."

The End of an Era - Moog Voyager to be Discontinued

It's hard to believe it's true, but the Moog Voyager, Bob Moog's first synthesizer after getting the Moog Music name back, is being discontinued after 13 years.

I was fortunate enough to pick up a Signature Series Voyager, brand new in the box, on clearance years ago when the last ones were being blown out. It never left the studio and I never sent it out for updates. I wanted to preserve Bob Moog's Voyager exactly as it left the factory, as he signed off on it.

I also have a Minimoog Model D, a Minitaur and the Sub Phatty. What set the Voyager and Model D apart of course was that third oscillator. It makes a difference. I'm curious if Moog will replace the Voyager with another three osc synth. Perhaps a re-issue of the original Model D? Owning both, I have to say each stands on it's own and is different enough to warrant both. The Voyager is refined, yet exudes power. The Model D is wild, aggressive, rough around the edges, but can be tamed.

Whatever Moog comes up with next, I'm sure it will be great. All of their synths to date have something special to offer.

An interesting side note is Bob Moog's Moogerfooger and theremins, released before the Voyager under the Big Briar name, will live on.

The official press release from Moog Music with a tribute video from Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor follows below.

"After 13 years & 14,000 instruments, production of the Minimoog Voyager is coming to an end. Moog will lovingly handcraft 600 final units of the Minimoog Voyager at their factory in downtown Asheville, NC before saying goodbye.

The Minimoog Voyager is the foundation of the modern Moog synthesizer. When it went into production in 2002, it signaled the rebirth of Moog Music, and the re-emergence of the analog synthesizer as a viable creative tool in our increasingly digital world. The design philosophy behind the Minimoog Voyager set the pattern for all of Moog’s subsequent work: where beauty, high mechanical quality, and sonic excellence are equally paramount in the service of musical ideas. The Minimoog Voyager is an embodiment of this ideology, and a wellspring of inspiration for Moog’s instrument design now and into the future.

Most importantly, the Minimoog Voyager is the last synthesizer that Bob Moog designed from start to finish. His DNA is in the circuits of this machine, and it is the culmination of Dr. Moog’s life’s work, which was dedicated to electronic musical instrument design.

Recently, Moog had the honor of sitting down with Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor, the genre-defining music innovator, master synthesist and Academy Award winning composer. In the interview, Reznor recounts his intimate relationship with the Minimoog Voyager, which he feels “is the archetype of what a synthesizer is and should be.” Through personal stories, Reznor reveals his decades long history with the instrument and how it has shaped the way he views and creates music. The video is set to an original score by British electronic music producer, The Haxan Cloak, co-producer of Bjork’s Vulnicura. Befitting the occasion, the artist used a Minimoog Voyager and a prototype Mother-32, Moog’s newest synthesizer, to create the score.

Over the course of its 13-year production run, the Minimoog Voyager has become one of the most iconic analog synthesizers in history. Its impact on modern music can be heard on countless records and seen on stages around the world with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Dr. Dre, Radiohead, Herbie Hancock, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Daft Punk, Bjork and many more.

As a thank you to existing Minimoog Voyager owners, Moog is offering 20% off on all Minimoog Voyager upgrades, modifications and calibrations to domestic customers until the end of the year. Contact techsupport@moogmusic.com for more information.

The Minimoog Voyager is still available in limited quantities at stocking dealers in Performer and Electric Blue versions while supplies last. For pricing and availability, please visit www.moogmusic.com/dealers."

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Trent Reznor | Archetype of a Synthesizer

Published on Sep 30, 2015 Moog Music Inc

"Through personal stories, Trent Reznor recounts his relationship with an iconic analog synthesizer and describes how it has fit into his creative process over his storied career.

Original score by The Haxan Cloak, co-producer of Bjork’s Vulnicura. Befitting the occasion, the artist used a Minimoog Voyager and a prototype Mother-32, Moog’s newest synthesizer, to create the score."

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Circadian Rhythms Tutorial: Tips and Tricks

Published on Sep 30, 2015 Tiptop .Audio

"Some examples how the Circadian can be used to modulate the Z8000 for creating melodies."

Korg VC-10 Vocoder on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

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"Korg VC-10 Vocoder - vintage, in perfect working condition. Well looked after.

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