1973 Multivox MX-880

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"This synth is like a suped-up Roland SH-2000 preset, mono synth.

Works great. Keys are yellowed. Includes the extremely rare Multivox brass case.

The Multivox MX-880 has almost exactly the same features and voices as the Roland SH-2000:
- Touch Volume (Off/On)
- Touch Wow (Off/On)
- Touch Growl (Off/On)
- Touch Vibrato (Off/On)
- Touch Pitch Bend (Up/Off/Down)
- Repeat (Off/On)
- Sustain Long (Off/On)
- Hold (Off/On)
- Easy Tuning knob
- Touch Sensitivity knob
- Volume slider
- Modulation Speed slider
- Modulation (amount) slider
- Cutoff Frequency slider
- Resonance slider
- Portamento Speed slider
- Portamento (Touch/Off/On)
- Random Note generator (LFO Trigger/Off/Random Trigger)
- Transpose (Low/Normal/High)

But, additional the second ocillator is what makes this synth different. You choose any frequency within the range (3rd, 5th, 6th, octave or any frequency in between) or select Unison for a thick single notes.

Voices: Tuba, Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Accordion, Bassoon, Oboe, Flute, Song Whistle, Singing Voice, Cello, Violin, Bass Guitar, Hawaiian Guitar, Banjo, Fuzz Guitar 1, Fuzz Guitar 2, Harpsichord, Piano, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Percolate (called Pop Corn on Roland SH-2000), Space Reed, Outer Space (called Planet on Roland SH-2000), Frogman, Alley Cat (called Funny Cat on Roland SH-2000), Ring Modulator (may be the same as Growl Wow on Roland SH-2000), Wind.

Here's a video of the MX-2000 I sold a while ago. The MX-880 sounds and looks exactly the same except Multivox covered up the MX-2000 with an MX-880 sticker:" [previously posted here]

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Early Model Oberheim perf/fx Strummer & Drummer w/ Original Boxes

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Drummer via this auction

I don't think I realized there were early models with different style graphics. Curious if featured/functionality differed and if so, whether these early models were upgradable. If you know, feel free to comment.

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Doepfer MOGLI Midi Glove (Rare - Vintage)

Published on Feb 19, 2017 studentsmusic

"Mogli was a nice attempt (Doepfer cooperated with the Band Kraftwerk on this) in 1993, to control MIDI via a Nintendo game controller glove. Probably only about 350 were built because the glove went out of Nintendo-production. So here´s a rare basic demonstration how it works.

Semi-Fun factor (realized it afterwards):
sorry for associating my glovehand going up with political implications plus darth vader...no worries i´m somewhat a liberal democrat :-)"

You can find some additional info on the MOGLI previously posted here.

EMS Synthi-AKS (three!), Keyboard DKE-a, DK.2 Impro

EMS-Synthi AKS Tribute - Part I: spirit of rare vintage

Published on Mar 6, 2017 studentsmusic

"Vintage Synths are more than dead machines. Treat them as unique instruments, get the spirit, know the difference to digital plugins and probably own one with respect and understanding what it might mean to you and to our culture."

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Modular Synthesizer for Beginners: how to build up a System

Published on Feb 26, 2017 studentsmusic

"Not everybody has endless cash credit - especially the younger ones. How can you begin to start with Modular Sythesizers on a well planned basis, without too high risks of overload and frustration? Here are some answers."

Couple of EMS SYNTHIs in the background.

Update:

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Octatrack performance

Published on Feb 26, 2017 anthony burchell

Modular vid #266

Published on Feb 26, 2017 Phisynth

"CGS22 Master Divider, CGS75 VCS, CGS13 Gated comparator & Dual Benjolin expanded (all in DIY modcan A format with temporary paperfaced panels) controlling the Serge & BugBrand modulars."

Pokémon G/S/C - Vs. Gym Leader (Kanto) on a Korg MS-20

Published on Feb 26, 2017 BARxMusic

"Back with another cover! This one is of the Vs. Kanto Gym Leader music from Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal."

Roland Cloud Anthology 1987 versus Roland D50

Published on Feb 26, 2017 Woody Piano Shack

"Roland have at last released an official VST plugin of their legendary Roland D-50 synthesizer. Mysteriously they call it Anthology 1987, with no mention of the synth that's it based on. I have some theories about that... Anyway, in this video I play some favorite presets on the hardware and virtual instruments for a comparison of the sounds."

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Roland Cloud Anthology 1987 review | Roland D50 VST

Published on Mar 4, 2017 Woody Piano Shack

"Roland have at last released an official VST plugin of their legendary Roland D-50 synthesizer. They call it Anthology 1987. Last time we did an audio shootout with a real vintage D50 but today we will do an in-depth demo and review of the software and I will give you my opinions and final verdict on this exciting release and the Roland Cloud concept."

MFB Tanzmaus / TB-303 / monotron DELAY : Play with amen break

Published on Feb 26, 2017 Masaki Takada

"As user sample transfer became possible with Tanzmaus' latest OS 1.6, I tried playing by transferring Amen Break immediately.
It sounds good! XD"