Vintage Analog Synthesizer RMIF Opus: Sound Demo

Published on Feb 28, 2017 Najvrtson

Here's something most have likely never seen before, a vintage soviet RMIF Opus. I believe this is the first one to be featured here.

"The tune (russian folk song Polyushka Polye - despite the fact, that the instrument was made in Riga, Latvia) was entirely recorded on RMIF Opus, except of drums (JVC KB-700) and some reverb and delay effects. Opus was made cca in 1988, but technically wise it was obsolete at the time. It is based on divide-down technology, but has very nice filter (LPF, BPF and HPF with resonance), excellent chorus unit, ring modulator and some other fine features. Enjoy its sound!"

Uli Behringer on Next Steps - New Affordable Clones of Classic Vintage Synths & More

This one in via Soviet Space Child.  Further below you will find a post from Uli Behringer on what he plans next.  It is pretty much in line with what he said in his recent interview posted here on the 23rd. Note he mentions bringing old classics back along with new creations. An interesting side note, is it appears Music Group IP, which Behringer falls under, made logo and trademark grabs for Oberheim. Via dluther:

"The Oberheim logo and trademarks seem to have been filed by Music Group after Gibson turned it over to Wells Fargo, and it expired:

USPTO Assignments on the Web

Then Music Group IP made a claim on it on Dec 8 of last year (awaiting examination

Trademark Status & Document Retrieval

And Gibson must have caught wind of what's going on and is now trying to retrieve it on behalf of Bank of America as a "Security Interest:"

USPTO Assignments on the Web

It's interesting to note they filed these trademarks under the Music Group IP Inc. name instead of some shell organization. Given the specificity of the Oberheim marks reserved, I'd venture their next big synth will be an 'homage' to the OB-Xa, and possibly an OSCar. Given their treatment of the Juno-106, it might be something special..."

And here is what Uli Behringer had to say regarding what's coming:

"Hello everyone, please allow me to chime in.

Since the introduction of our first synth, the DeepMind12, it has now become the best selling synthesizer at the world's largest retailers Thomann and Sweetwater. Our team is so excited that we have decided to go "all in".

What does that mean?

We have since hired 20 incredibly talented engineers and synth experts, and we're hiring many more. In fact we're looking for passionate software and hardware engineers for our Innovation Center in Manchester, UK. Please feel free to drop me a note and CV if you're interested...

Our dream is to cover every musical and technological angle, which includes analog and digital synths, samplers, romplers, drum machines - you name it.

We have also taken on the challenge to see if we can make a really cool analog synth for US$ 49 retail. That's not easy, but we'll give it a try! We like to make analog synths available especially for kids so they can learn to play an electronic instrument.

We'll be reviving both legacy synths based on authentic designs and original components but we're also heavily investing in research in the areas of cutting-edge granular and waveform synthesis, etc. in order to innovate and create something completely new.

Many people have asked us to revive synth jewels from the past and make them affordable so everyone can own one. This very much resonates with me because when I was a kid, I spent hours in stores playing and admiring those synths - however I couldn't afford them which was tremendously frustrating.

Frankly, I never understood why someone would charge you US$ 4,000 for a MiniMoog, when the components just cost around US $200.

We at Midas and Behringer believe in bringing these instruments back and making them affordable so everyone can play and enjoy them.

In order to introduce young people to the world of synthesizers, we have also hired lots of university fresh grads for our engineering departments - great guys that have discovered and now love building synths.
I can honestly say that this the best vibe we have ever had in our company and I am tremendously proud of these guys who put incredible effort and time in designing those synths.

As always we love to hear from you, learn what your thoughts are and what you want us to make. Building great things for customers is what we love and the purpose why we exist.

Thank you for all the fantastic support!

Uli"

Update: New OSCar and ARP 2600 on Behringer's Radar - this explains the OSCar logo above.

DSP Synthesizers Micro-TS - Keyfob Touch Synthesizer - The Tiny-TS Goes Micro

Published on Feb 28, 2017 Jan Ostman

via DSP Synthesizers

"Being only keyfob size, 61x41mm, the Micro-TS IS the smallest playable analog synthesizer in the world.

The Micro-TS – Keyfob Touch Synthesizer

If you think the Tiny-TS is small then think again.

The Micro-TS is keyfob sized, 61x41mm but still features the same specs as the Tiny-TS.

It runs on 3V so a CR2016 button cell works just fine.

The analog knobs have a trim potentiometer footprint.

Output is a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack.

It still has CV/Gate outputs but they are just pads on the PCB edge.

Available from 1st of March.

Only 50 available in the first batch."

Buchla Easel Three Oscillators

Published on Feb 28, 2017 Todd Barton

Buchla Easel Reverb Thoughts

Published on Feb 28, 2017 Todd Barton

"better audio here: https://soundcloud.com/user7621213/bu..."

Nr Synth Project Cobra - Minimoog Model D Clone

Published on Feb 28, 2017 Nr Synth

"Premiers tests audios du prochain synthé NRsynth: un clonage maison du Minimoog Model D !

Aucune compression, ni EQ, juste un peu de reverb et delay de ma petite Xenyx.

Certains points restent à améliorer mais tout est en bonne voie..."

"First audio tests of the next NRsynth synth: a homemade cloning of the Minimoog Model D!

No compression, nor EQ, just a little reverb and delay of my little Xenyx.

Some points still need improvement but everything is on track ..."

eowave MICRO_DRONES

Published on Feb 28, 2017 eowave

"Demo of the first protoype of the MICRO_DRONES. The next version will have some memory and feature a USB socket rather than battery clip"

TT-606 Replicant Sample Pack

Published on Feb 22, 2017 Adam Jay

"$7.99 intro price!
http://www.replicantsounds.com - - - All 9 Cyclone Analogic TT-606 instruments recorded at various tune / tone / decay / snappy / timbre settings, and all at 3 to 4 different accent settings. 1900 samples total! Recorded with Universal Audio Apollo 8 with subtle Neve 88RS processing.

24 bit, 96khz .wav !

Bass Drum: 48 samples
Snare Drum: 48 samples
Low Tom: 48 samples
High Tom: 48 samples
Rim Shot: 48 samples
Hand Clap: 48 samples
Cymbal: 480 samples (yea, you read that right!)
Open High Hat: 844 samples (those 6 OH timbres really add up!)
Closed High Hat: 288 samples samples

Also includes:

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Ratcheting Sequence by VCO

Published on Feb 28, 2017 seho chang

Oscillator: SW 901
Oscillator Mixer: SW CP3
Filter: SW 904A
VCA: SW 902
EGs: SW 911
Filter EG Attenuator: SW 995
Portamento: Krisp1 VRG

Sequencer: Moon 569
Clock: ALM Pamela’s Workout

Ratcheting Control VCO: Krisp1 SVCO

Limited Edition Green Doepfer MS-404 SN 971579

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Limited edition MS-404 analog Acid synth w. full MIDI control. The Doepfer MS-404 is basically a TB-303 emulator... This is a limited edition in green. Very rare and I think some of the last ones. No scratches anywere (just a hint around the mount holes but that covers up). All functions are working as they should. There's no battery inside (i think it uses flash ram). Very easy to use. Everything is straigt forward."

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