Roland Boutique Synths Overview Demo Video

Published on Oct 1, 2015 SweetwaterSound

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"Mitch Gallagher gives an overview of Roland's Boutique Series synthesizers: the JP-08, JU-06, and JX-03, along with the optional K-25m keyboard controller and module dock. These synth modules bring back classic Roland synth designs for a new generation of musicians, using their Analog Circuit Behavior modeling to re-create their original analog character.

All of these synth modules give you the sound and feel of working with the original synths, plus some new enhancements. The JP-08 is based on the Jupiter-8 synthesizer, and expands on the original with extra waveforms and an extended VCO range. The JU-06, based on the Juno-106, adds a variable highpass filter and a faster LFO. And the JX-03, modeled after the JX-3P, adds extra waveforms for the LFO and DCOs, as well as an extended DCO range.

These synth modules offer tons of hands-on control, built-in sequencers, and true portability thanks to battery operation and a built-in mini speaker."

Roland Boutique Synths unboxing JX-03 JU-06 JP-08

Published on Oct 1, 2015 Ed Diaz

"Hi everyone,
In this video I want to share the experience of opening the Roland Boutique Synths for the very first time. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did. I'm a little goofy in the vid, but that was my honest reaction."

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Roland JD-Xi Crossover Digital Analog Hybrid Synthesizer with Original Box

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1984 Sequential Circuits Prophet T8 Analog Synthesizer

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Published on Oct 1, 2015 kholt420

"Walk-through of repairs and demonstration of 1984 Sequential Circuits Prophet T8"

An extensive overview of the keyboard mechanism and internals of the Prophet T8.

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"This unit was manufactured in 1984 and is serial # 1008-000628"

"The after-touch pressure sensors are currently not working well but parts are available for $1,100 and installation is straightforward. Please COMMUNICATE whether your offer is WITH or WITHOUT having brand-new (not old-stock) after-touch pressure sensors installed prior to purchase and delivery. We will need a few extra days to perform and test the installation but the current owner has elected not to spend so much additional refurbishment cost without a committed buyer."

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Vintage Crumar Bit One Hybrid 61 Key Synthesizer (1984)

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"Fully functional, all keys, sliders, buttons, knobs, wheels, jacks, ports in full 100% order. Aside from a few light surface marks in the rear, synthesizer is in Excellent cosmetic condition. Was cleaned and battery replaced by authorized tech, this passed summer.
Display nice and bright, all controls fully responsive, sound nice and full.

One thing to note is that the Bit One displayed a characteristic where there's a slight but audible white noise from the headphone jack. This is due to the amp circuitry on the headphone jack, this is not audible from the main outs. Nice clean sound from main outs."

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Korg Poly-800 SN 047215

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ESI-4000 Classic Lowpass Filter with LFO & Envelope Modulation

Published on Oct 1, 2015 TheDaydreamSound

"A whole lot of LFO & a whole lot of modulation makes this filter even better than it already is. Although the E-MU ESI4000 has a number of filter types on it the filter feature in this video is the classic low pass filter from the ESI-32."

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Martin Hannett Transcendent Synth No 5

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"One of Martin Hannett's Transcendents No 5 in it's original flight case, tested and fully working- Hannett first used Transcendents in 1978 on Durutti Column and Joy Division records. This is one of the best from Hannett's collection and fully working and refurbished . Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division 1979 featured a Transcendent as did The Return of The Durutti Column. Hannett pioneered the use of synths on punk records and created the Manchester sound. He also worked his magic on The Happy Mondays U2 and The Stone Roses, Nico, Pauline Murray and John Cooper Clarke. Will include a copy of Hannett's manual for his Transcendents and a certificate of provenance"

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Serge Format Ian Fritz Modular Synth Panel

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"Selling an amazing panel for your Serge-format system. All built by me from Bridechamber kits where possible, cermet pots on VCOs etc. Passed to pro-builder thebadproducer for checking, calibration and wiring.

In perfect working condition.

Comes with male 4-pin xlr on the back for power as I have a RandomSource supply. Holes in the side are pre-drilled for rack ears from Takachi (ears not included, but I can point you in their direction!).

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