Ensoniq SQ-80 Cross Wave Synthesizer Sequencer Plus Extras

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Ensoniq SQ-80 Synthesizer Sequencer keyboard
Original Manual
Floppy Disks
Volume 2 sound cartridge
Sustain pedal
Power Chord

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Akai AX60 6 Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer SN 10729-00241

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"Just fully stripped, serviced & Cleaned.
Some logic ICs and tactile switches replaced.
Power supply recapped
Slide potentiometers cleaned and greased.
Keybed fully stripped and cleaned.
New Internal memory backup battery.
Factory Patches restored

Fluff:
Fantastic sounding synth, and VERY easy to navigate and use.
Many people say it's quite similar to a Juno but with a harder edge to it.
I don't tend to find the need to compare a synth with another and just say it sounds how it sounds.. Great!
Has many great features, including 2 independent EGs, split vice mode and external sampler input so you can run external audio through its filters etc. (I think it was the Akai S950 that connected to it, can't remember, look it up!)
Being one of the last great analogue polysynths of the 80s this has a good midi implementation and a very 'of the time' bank of factory presets which I have restored."

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BugBrand Molnet

Published on Feb 14, 2017 BugBrand

"A one-off project built at the end of 2016 - commissioned by Mats Gustafsson / FIRE! for the Barbro Lindgren play 'Molnens bröder'.

Taking ideas from my SynthVoice, tweaking them to run on low voltage with battery power and a powerful little amp/speaker.

+ taking some ideas from my old Weevils.

Two VCOscillators, One VCFilter.

See www.bugbrand.co.uk for full project details."

Hornet Modular -Stereo RIngMod &

Published on Feb 14, 2017 kapillarkraft

"Please excuse my arm being in the way most of the time."

Hornet Modular -Hard Sync Etudes- #5

Published on Feb 14, 2017

"The third sweeping the first, which is syncing the second. Clear? :-)
Have fun."

All parts here.

Cwejman S1 mk2 - Melancholic distorted chord drone

Published on Feb 14, 2017 kapillarkraft

"S1 only with a little help from a vintage Ibanez AD9 for pseudo stereo experience."

Confusion Studios Announces Dedicated MIDI Controllers for the Yamaha Reface DX for iPad

"Two new, standalone iPad editions of the award-winning professional MIDI controller platform bring MIDI control to the Reface DX

New York, NY – February 14, 2017 – Confusion Studios announced two new MIDI controller apps for iPad, both of which will be available for download from the Apple App Store on Wednesday, March 1, 2017: MDDX1 and MDDX2.

Both of the new apps are MIDI controllers for the Yamaha Reface DX. Yamaha released the Reface DX – a portable, FM-synthesis-based keyboard – in 2015 to critical acclaim. Each of the new apps is based on a user-created layout for MIDI Designer Pro 2; each has a unique approach to controlling the Reface DX.

The Editor: MDDX1 by Helfried

MDDX1: Voice Editor for Reface DX by Helfried highlights this users-author’s eye for design, a deep attention to detail, and a desire to push the underlying platform – MIDI Designer Pro 2 – to do new things. It allows for control of every parameter on the Reface DX and provides surprising new control vistas. The App extends the reface DX’s interface, providing a much-needed algorithms display, Master Tune, Transpose, Randomize and other new sections.

MDDX1 will run on any iPad with iOS 9.3 or better, and will be available on March 1, 2017 for download for $9.99. The app purchase may be applied towards a bundle purchase including MIDI Designer Pro 2.

Performance Tool: MDDX2 by Ibo Kai

MDDX2: Performance Tool for Reface DX by Ibo Kai is an additional, performance- focused interface for the Reface DX. As the author of the layout puts it, 'This layout is pretty simple, just one page shows all the available functions. It is mainly what you find in the 'FM' keypad of the synth: frequencies, levels and feedback settings separately per operator plus the algorithm select.' In addition, Ibo Kai added an Amp Mode section. This auxiliary controller for the Reface DX is intended for live and studio performance, where a full-blown editor is not practical.

MDDX2 will run on any iPad with iOS 9.3 or better, and will be available on March 1, 2017 for download for $3.99. The app purchase may be applied towards a bundle purchase including MIDI Designer Pro 2.


Two New Standalone, Dedicated Apps

MIDI Designer Author and Confusion Studios CEO Dan Rosenstark notes, 'Both editors show the layout authors – Helfried and Ibo Kai – flexing design muscle and pushing the MIDI Designer platform to work in new ways. Each is a dedicated tool for working with the Reface DX and each provides a surprising and useful new interface for this small keyboard. Additionally, both provide new users with an entry point into the MIDI Designer platform at a low price.'

MDDX1 and MDDX2 join the four existing standalone MIDI Designer apps for dedicated control: MIDI Designer XW: Casio XW Solo Synth Controller, MD77: Voice Editor for Yamaha SY77/TG77 by Ibo Kai, MDClav: Clavinova Controller by Craig Knudsen and MDXG: XG Sound Set Controller by Craig Knudsen."

Visit midiDesigner.com for further details.

Oberheim OB-X live sound demo 2017

Published on Jan 7, 2017 Ian o'Brien

"This is a very early 1979 model OB-X fully restored, doesn't even have the oberheim logo on it.
Here's a little improv to show you how it sounds.
Just a simple mono delay for FX, everything else flat.
This is, in my opinion, the best of the early analog polysynths.
But you be the judge! Comments please :)

if you wanna hear more - www.ianobrien.bandcamp.com"

Poly Evolver polychain 8voice drone

Published on Feb 13, 2017 Hitoshi Koizumi

"Poly Evolver Keyboard + Rack
fx: Strymon BigSky, TimeLine, Mobius"

E8 Buchla Easel Basics 2

Published on Feb 13, 2017 7thDanSound

"Second part of getting to grips with the Buchla Music Easel. Pulser, Sequencer and Random"

Part 1 here.

An Exploration of the SynthiMuse - Features & Demos

Just a heads up, a few videos and a link to some demos have just been added to the earlier SynthiMuse post from today here. Don't miss them. The SynthiMuse is a very interesting piece of new gear, imo.