Roland TB-303 Bassline Analog Synthesizer - Serviced

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"All of the button switches have been replaced with new ones, so you can accurately program the 303."

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Sequential Circuits Six-Trak

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ARP Solus Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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Oberheim Xpander Vintage Analog Synthesizer SN G45105

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YAMAHA TX802 FM TONE GENERATOR SYNTHESIZER with Original Box

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"Despite its name, the TX802 FM Tone Generator is basically a rack-module version of the DX7mkII with full 8-part multi-timbral operation for sequencing and/or key mapping. It has 16-voices of polyphony and six digital FM Operators, the same as in the DX7mkII. There are 128 preset and 64 user patches for your sounds, as well as an external memory cartridge slot."

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PICO-8 on PocketC.H.I.P. - New Chiptune Synth for $49?

PICO-8 on PocketC.H.I.P. - Play Games. Change Games. Make your own Games.

Published on May 3, 2016 Next Thing Co.

This is a primarily a game console, however I'm sure it's only a matter of time before someone creates some synth oriented apps for it. Currently they state there are 1000s of indie games for it. The screen to the left and below allow you to edit the sounds in games. Note the wave forms in the top image and the tracker style editor in the bottom.  According to the site, the devices supports "4 CHANNEL CHIP BLERPS", or four note polyphony.

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"Learn more, try the games, and pre-order now at http://getchip.com/pages/pocketchip

Celeste credit to Matt Thorson & Noel Berry

Music: 'Beyond the Cosmos' by Chipzel"

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Synth Rorschach #44: AKAT-1 from 1950

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Like someone meshed a Buchla Music Easel, EMS Hi-Fli, and Doepfer modules along with an oscilloscope.

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Indiana Jones, iPad Pro + Korg Microkey Air + iM1

Published on May 3, 2016 I-Wei Huang

Very cool. Spotted this one on the excellent discchord site.

iTunes: KORG iM1 - KORG INC.

"Korg Microkey Air 49 midi keyboard controller, using the Korg im1 app on the iPad Pro. The keyboard is wireless bluetooth, and the keys are mini sized.

Raiders of the lost ark by John Williams"

Brain Seed - 3 Keyboard Patches

Brain Seed - 3 Keyboard Patches from jeph Nor on Vimeo.

Yamaha RY30 Drum Machine Sample Packs free and mega, production beat sound showcase

Published on May 4, 2016 Expanding Sound

"check out www.expandingsound.com for free and mega sample pack options!

The Yamaha RY30 Drum machine is a beloved percussive instrument, that has held value quite well throughout the years. This is our old school take on the RY30, sampled into an MPC1000 for fun, an old fashioned technique that has been a tried and true method of countless hit records."

Always cool to see support for older gear.