Studio Electronics MIDI Mini

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"After 25 years, I'm finally doing what I said I would never do... sell my beloved MIDI Mini. I am the original owner. This has been my secret weapon since 1996 and used on practically everything I've ever done, starting with a Peter Gabriel dance remix in 1997. These are not made anymore. The only reason I'm selling is that I have my sights set on some additional MOOG gear in 2017 and need to build up my kiddy fund.

This is a 100% Analog Mini Moog Clone in a rack. To my ears, it sounds identical in every way to the Model D. Years ago I was thinking of replacing it with the Moog Voyager. I compared them in my studio and this MIDI Mini won hands down... I sent the Voyager back. This unit has that massive sound that only 100% analog Moogs have.

Because this is a rack unit, it's perfect for touring and doesn't use any desk space in a studio.

CONDITION:

Excellent working condition. Only some aesthetic scratches on top and bottom from pulling in and out of racks over the years. (See photos)"

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Future Retro Revolution r2 SN FREVO918

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FENDER RHODES CHROMA POLARIS SYNTHESIZER SN 302354

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"This is the offspring of the Fender Rhodes Chroma keyboard made by Fender/Rhodes after they took over ARP, following their classic Rhodes Chroma keyboard. It has a classic analog ARP like sound, FAT. Patches can be layered up to 6 voices. This has classic analog synth controls including a cool sweep knob for sweeping through the LFO of analog filter cutoff parameters. This also has a basic real time sequencer and 132 memory patches.

This keyboard is in great shape, everything works and it's ready to rock!
Comes with a hard shell flight case and power cord.

This keyboard is built like a tank, very heavy!!"

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Vintage MOOG Memorymoog Plus w/MIDI SN 3040

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This one has come up for sale a number of times over the years.

It looks like it's been given a new life, but so soon? Via the listing: "Up for your consideration is a beautiful Memorymoog analog synthesizer in excellent condition. It was completely refurbished and recapped by Electronic innovations in the Detroit area. It comes with the original manual and I do believe it has the original sounds loaded. It also has a Calzone hard case in okay condition. If you know anything about the Memorymoog you know this a monster keyboard."

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The Pelican Briefcase Featuring Verbos Electronics Modules

Cool little suitcase synth featuring Verbos Electronics modules.

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Remodelled from an old teacher’s briefcase, this classic Cavalet De Luxe will make the perfect addition to any modular mentor’s setup.

Whether you’re setting up your kit in the teacher’s lounge, or displaying it in your study, this case is guaranteed to add transportability and a nice vintage look to your setup."

They are sold out, but the price for the case minus modules was 4900 SEK, or $542 US.

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Self Generation

Published on Oct 30, 2016 Dom Kerridge

"Modular synth enthusiast Tom Raven Martin discusses 'self generating patches' which is a a phenomenon in modular synthesizers in which the user initiates an ever evolving, constantly changing sound.

Produced and Directed by Dom Kerridge
Camera Operation by Jack Wood and Chris Walker
Sound by Chris Walker
Edited by Jack Wood"

Yamaha CS-60 Synthesizer Noodling Part II - Knife Jogger Azures (Super Duper Audio Quality)

Published on Oct 31, 2016 raycastile

Part 1 here.

"Hello again! Here is another video of me improvising on my Yamaha CS-60 vintage analog synthesizer. Unlike the last one, which had risible audio recorded on an iPhone, this video has crisp, clear, beautiful audio recorded on a computer using Logic Pro X. This is the first time I've ever recorded anything using Logic Pro. I think it turned out pretty good, considering I had no idea what I was doing.

Obviously, this improvisation was inspired by Vangelis' "Blade Runner Blues." It's not a cover of that piece, just something in a similar vein. I wanted to demonstrate how a CS-60 can produce sounds usually associated with its big brother, the CS-80. It really has less to do with the synth and more to do with the way you play it.

There are no overdubs. The background tracks are looped patterns sequenced with the Alesis MMT8 (that gray box hovering to the left of my head), and arpeggiated rhythms coming from the Novation MoroderNova and Roland XP-30. The MMT8 is playing some electric piano noodling on the Yamaha Reface CP, a noodly doodly bass line on the Ensoniq ESQ-1, a vibe/string pad on the Korg M1, and a string pad on the Roland D-50. I'm playing the leads live on the CS-60.

The CS is going back to the tech soon, so I won't be able to play it for awhile. You can hear that the aftertouch is a little wonky, plus there are other issues. I edited out the most egregious hiccups. I'm looking forward to playing a fully-functional, problem-free synth! Though I suppose CS synths are never really problem free.

I hope this video satisfies people who wanted to hear a higher quality recording of the CS-60. You have almost a half hour of spacey blues noodling. So pig out!"

Yarnstini

Published on Oct 31, 2016 Sounds Like Joe

"A quick study of Alessandro Cortini's drone style while learning Mutable Instruments Yarns.

DAW Clock and Midi Notes - Yarns

Yarns Pt 1 CV - multiple - Braids & Rings V/Oct
Yarns Pt 1 Gate AR = 1 - Quadra - Linix Ch1 Braids
Yarns Clock - Grids
Yarns Midi Out - Eventide Space Midi In
Grids 1 - STO Kick via Linix Ch3
Grids 2 - Rings via Linix Ch5 for accents

Rings and Braids through Three Sisters VCF with Freq modulation from Quadra Ch2 triggered from Batumi with Quadra envelop scaled via Mutamix

Linix Sum - Clouds - Eventide Space - Stereo track
STO Kick - mono track"

Eurorack modules from Radikal Technologies

Published on Oct 31, 2016 Jörg Schaaf

"Short demonstration of the RT-311(Oscillator) and RT-451 (Multimode Filter)."

Nord Lead A1 Creative Sound Design: Creating a dynamic patch

Published on Oct 31, 2016 NordKeyboards

"In this new Nord Lead A1 tutorial series Swedish keyboardist and composer Albin Westerlind will focus on creative sound design using the Nord Lead A1 and how to make patches optimized for live performances.
All patches in this tutorial series will be available for download here:
http://www.nordkeyboards.com/sound-li...
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Part 1 here.