Dave Smith Instruments "In The Spotlight with the OB-6" with Andy Walker

The first interview in the Dave Smith Instruments' "In The Spotlight with the OB-6" series is currently up with Andy Walker.

"Andy Walker is a producer, writer, and mix engineer based in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to his work with local artists, he is heavily involved in the worship keyboard community as the User Content Manager for Loop Community, a company that produces multitracks for churches. He is also a sound designer for That Worship Sound, a site that produces synth patches. Andy just finished an electronic record under the moniker The Alphabet Zero, collaborating with local singer/songwriter Kellie Besch and electronic artist Makeup and Vanity Set, the album comes out January 13th, and is available to preorder now. Andy used the OB-6 while writing and tracking the album."


You can find previous posts featuring DSI's Spotlight series here.

K-Board Pro 4: MPE Control with the OB-6 & GeoShred from Wizdom Music

Published on Dec 13, 2016 Keith McMillen Instruments

"Playing the DSI/Oberheim OB-6 synthesizer with KBP4. Special thanks to Dave Smith and Tom Oberheim!
For more info on KBP4 visit our Kickstarter campaign at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/..."

K-Board Pro 4 meets GeoShred from Wizdom Music

Roland Boutique Start - VP-03 Vocoder Synthesizer Tutorial

Published on Dec 13, 2016 RolandChannel

"This video is a short tutorial on the Roland Boutique VP-03 Vocoder Synthesizer.

0:18 Strings
0:40 Human Voice
1:15 Vocoder
1:41 Balance (Mixing Instruments Together)
1:57 Step Sequencer
2:27 Voice Recording in Sequencer
2:41 Chord Memory
3:01 Pitch Shift
3:33 MIDI Sync with TR-09


The VP-03 is a miniature version of the VP-330 Vocoder Plus, one of the most popular vocoders ever made. Part of the Roland Boutique series, the VP-03 brings together the worlds of synthesized sound and the human voice, using the latest ACB technology to accurately emulate the sound that made the original so influential.

The VP-03 has the VP-330’s vocoder, human voice, and strings sound sources on board, and comes with a gooseneck microphone. And when paired with the optional K-25m Keyboard Unit, you’ve got the authentic VP-330 vibe in a reliable, low-cost setup that’s highly portable.

There are new features too, including 16 Chord Memory setups and a Voice Step Sequencer for even more creative potential. Whether you want the classic, electro-infused “talking robot” sound or the expressive power of shaping synth sounds with the human voice, the VP-03 puts it all at your fingertips."

VERBOS BARK FILTER // ST MORPHING TERRARIUM // OVERTONES

Published on Dec 13, 2016 LESINDES

"VERBOS BARK FILTER PROCESSOR is splitting the mono signal of SYNTHESIS TECHNOLOGY MORPHING TERRARIUM into odd and even bands. Both bands are fed independently into 2 channels of DOEPFER A-132-1 Dual VCA. The envelope follower CV signal from 2 BARK bands control 1 VCA channel each. And the signals are routed into MUTABLE INSTRUMENTS CLOUDS and then into the Audio Interface.There is also som FM modulation going on in the E350 which is driven by ANALOG SYSTEMS RS-95 VCO."

MICRO GRANNY 2.5 WALKTROUGH AND SAVING SAMPLES TUTO

Published on Dec 13, 2016 Oz The Conjuring

"This is a tuto about saving samples on the MG2 to have the best sound possible, Audacity is a freeware.
Then messing around with Elektron A4 and Analog Rytm
MG2 is small but powerful"

Creating Custom Max4Live Devices For Eurorack

Published on Dec 13, 2016 Voltage Control Lab

"We've looked at a number of ways to connect the computer and a Eurorack synth, however another more modular approach is to create a custom device in Ableton using Max4Live...

http://www.voltagecontrollab.com/2016..."

Roland TB-303 Bass Line with Original Gig Bag Case

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 2

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"This is a beautiful example of a Revision 2 Prophet 5. This synthesizer has been meticulously serviced to bring it to it's full potential.

The Prophet 5's are plagued by some flaws that are not present in this unit. All tantalum capacitors have been changed for high quality and long lifetime electrolytic capacitors. This does not alter the sound, but will provide you with years of stability from this synthesizer.

This Prophet 5 is different than most in regards to it's highly sought after chip set. The more common Prophet 5, the revision 3, uses CEM chipsets, whereas as this Prophet 5, the more sought after revision2, utilizes SSM chipsets, which have been regarded as much warmer sounding and organic.

The SSM's are also known to be slightly less stable in tuning. This prophet utilizes higher grade components in regards to tuning, making it noticeably more stable, however still offering the life that the SSM oscillators are known for.

The unit is in very fair cosmetic condition considering it's age. There are some small knicks in the wood, and the read badge has been slightly lifted in order to service the power supply. None of the cosmetic flaws affect the playability or musicality of this instrument."

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 w/ New Wood Sides & Upgraded CPU SN 5620

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"Here is a beautiful and fully operational example of a Sequential Circuits Prophet 600.
This unit has been meticulously serviced and upgraded to bring it to it's absolute fullest potential.
All of the insides have been perfectly calibrated and tuned. All tantalum capacitors have been changed with high quality electrolytic, a common flaw in all sequential gear. All controls have been cleaned and the membrane pad works perfectly. The keybed, another common ailment of prophet 600's, has been serviced to ensure it will not loose notes.

The unit features 2 upgrades:

Brand new custom made wood sides

GliGLi CPU modification, which is the mod that makes these prophets scream as loud as it's older the brother, the prophet 5."

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Minimoog D Early Model SN 1246

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This one was listed for sale back in 2013 as well. Note the same hand written serial number on the back. See that post for some additional details. According to the new listing:

"This is an original condition minimoog D of the musonics era. This one is a rarity as its not branded musonics even thought the manufacture dates and serial numbers correspond to that time period. The best explanation I've gotten is that during the time of the merger between moog music and musonics some were labeled moog music.

serial number is 1246 (#246 built) was built between the last week of december 1971 and first week of jan 1972, on a snowy christmas, 45 years ago!
This is a native New Yorker, built in Williamsville and lived most of its life there.

It is in rare unrestored condition and completely original even the 2 wire power cord. Has its original, correct RA moog boards as you can see in the photos.

There was a pot installed at the top left when I purchased it (controlling external cv for the keyboard possibly) and there is a drill hole present.

I've owned 3 minis over the years of all the various rev's and this one is by far the best sounding; These early moogs have a very special sound thats hard to describe, very electric and focused, 3d and punchy as can be, maybe a bit closer to its moog modular roots."

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