Buchla Easel 208 Mega Meta BOB - Cobramatic

Published on Nov 7, 2015 MaXMod -band-

"Easel Mega Meta BOB (Break Out Box) built around the Easel Program Card.
Provides CV input and Random CV switched options to all card controls. Seperate outs for Sequencer Pulse Stages. Pulse, Trigger / Gate inputs to sync Sequencer tempo, random CV timing, Pulser and EG triggers."

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"Here is a full list of the features:

Pulse outs for each Sequencer Stage (with LED) – Banana’s on top and 3.5mm Jacks (mounted on the back)
Sequencer 2-3-4 switch to gain access to 2 step mode
Sequencer No. of steps CV control in (with Attenuator)
Sequencer random No. of steps switch (controllable with the Attenuator)
Sequencer Advance One step button (useful for tuning the steps CV out and having 5 preset voltage sources). Hold down for ‘glitch’ addressing.

Pulse trigger in’s (via banana and 3.5mm jacks) to:
Sequencer,
Envelope Generator,
Pulser
Random CV generator rate
(All Extremely useful for syncing with external gear)

EG:
Attack CV in (with Attenuator) plus Switch to use card random CV source directly
Sustain CV in (with Attenuator) plus Switch to use card random CV source directly
Decay CV in (with Attenuator) plus Switch to use card random CV source directly

Mod Oscillator:
CV in to Wave shape
Switch for Random wave shape
Switch for Random Modulation Mode (FM, AM, none)
Switch for Random Hi/Lo mode – fantastic for creating rubbery random wobbles on baselines

Complex Oscillator:
CV in to Wave shape
Switch for Random Wave shape
CV in to Wave morph (Sine to selected wave shape)
Switch for Random Wave morph

VCA / LPG’s
Switch to Randomise LPG 1 Mode (VCA, Combo, LPG)
Switch to Randomise LPG 2 Mode (VCA, Combo, LPG)
(These patches I have not seen elsewhere but are awesome to use on Sequencer patterns to really add life to them)

Midi Clock-in (with CV controlled Clock divisions and Din Sync Out) - Coming SOON!"

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Roland Jupiter-6 classic analog vintage synthesizer SN 545088

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"Roland Jupiter-6 vintage analog synthesizer from 1984, serial number # 545088. Used lightly in my smoke-free / pet-free home studio.

Functionally: everything works 100% and this synth truly sounds fantastic, it's a classic.

Cosmetically: overall very good for its age, missing one small plastic knob on LFO2 VCO pot (the pot of course works fine) and one screw from the right metal side-end."

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Juno-60 MIDI Minerva Mod Instructional Video

Published on Nov 14, 2015 Incredible Change

"Juno-60 Minerva Mod Installation Video with Incredible Change - Bliss. Minerva is a MIDI retrofit for the Roland Juno 60 synthesizer.

Note: The original Processor Board Malfunctioned, so I had Laszlo send me another one, and then it worked after installing. Had the original processor board worked, installation time would have been 2-4 hours.

Refer to installation guide online.
http://midipolis.blogspot.com/"

Truth (Buchla, Euro, Modded TR77)

Published on Nov 7, 2015 MaXMod -band-

"Truth - Live performance enhanced via Ableton Live.
(Video slightly out of Sync)
Features a Modified Roland TR77 Drum Machine (in its earlier Bentley Rhythm Ace format)"

Seven Minutes - Buchla, Eurorack & Modified CR8000

Published on Nov 7, 2015 MaXMod -band-

"Seven Minute composition featuring Buchla and Eurorack Modular Synthesisers with a custom Modified Roland CR8000 Drum Machine.
(Formant processing in Ableton Live)"

Nine Buchs - Buchla Modular and a Roland 909

Published on Oct 21, 2015 MaXMod -band-

"Short Composition based on a Roland 909 Drum Machine syncing a Buchla 250e sequencer.
Random voltages control the slew rates on the Envelope Generators for Maximum mayhem!

http://djjondent.blogspot.com.au/2015..."

Roland Boutique JP-08 Sonic Lab Review

Published on Nov 14, 2015 sonicstate

"An ACB emulation of the Jupiter 8, one of the most iconic polysynths ever made. A tall order. We take a look at the new Boutique JP-08"

Roland Boutique JU-06 Sonic LAB Review here

http://www.rolandus.com/promos/roland_boutique/

Novation Circuit takes a dubby 70BPM spin with -CALC-, Bass Station 2 and the JX3P

Published on Nov 14, 2015 -CALC-

"It was a pretty chilled out Saturday afternoon.

Here's an impromptu recording of another happy accident jam that fell out of Circuit during a demo in a store in Switzerland, joined with some noodling from couple of other lovely synths.
This is using the scale mode to change from a Major 7th to a Minor 7th. There is a lot of fine and musical milage to be found in the scales page.

This is day 1 of a week longs holiday and sojourn to the studio.... I'm looking forward to what is coming up."

EMS VCS3A Putney Mark 1 SN 232

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"Here is the very rare and wonderful EMS Putney VCS3 synthesizer. Rare early MK1 version (serial 232)

This one is fully tech serviced and calibrated. Includes a recap option but I'm leaving that decision up to the buyer as some people may wish to not recap.

Cosmetically, it's in excellent condition with the exception of a crack in the wood side panel (see pic 7). Also, upgraded to a modern IEC power jack."

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OSCar Oxford Synthesizer Company

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via the seller: "Here it is! This is the Oscar you've been waiting for. For sale here is a MINTY OSCar Oxford Synthesiser Company. This is one of the nicest Oxford I have ever seen. Includes midi, fully functional & in near perfect minty shape. It comes from the original owner, kept in climate controlled storage for the past 25 years and before that in a pro studio with very little use. The graphics are crisp and easy to read. No rusty/mold or worn scratchy pots here, everything plays nice and smooth. You won't find another Oscar this nice! Even includes rare original manual. Very rare 117 USA voltage model with standard USA 3 prong cable. Oscars were made in the UK at most run at 220v, No need to use a transformer with this one within the USA, which is super convenient! Will post a demo video when I get a chance.

If you've never played an Oscar, you are missing out. They sound AMAZING, with a huge set of features for the time, including programmable harmonic waveforms, patch memory, sequencer, an awesome arpeggiator, duophonic capabilities (yes you can play two notes at once) along with the best filter I have ever played, allowing for LP, BP, HP, overdrive capabilities. Huge bass, leads, effects unlike anything else. Easily my favorite monophonic synthesizer of all time, & I've played them all, from Minimoogs to Arp Odysseys to Synton Syrinx. If I had to describe the sound I would say it's instant Boards of Canada, smooth, bubbly, analog with an aggressive Aphex Twin side that can get gritty & rough. Check out the detailed pictures below to make sure you like it. These Oscars rarely show up for sale and never show up in such nice condition. I am open to offers but remember, someone may grab this while you are waiting. Don't let this be the one you missed out on!"

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