How to use the Novation Circuit as a 51 knob MIDI controller

loopop
Published on Sep 1, 2017

"The Novation Circuit is a fun groovebox, but it can also serve as a great MIDI controller for soft synths because its 8 macro knobs can be used to send CC messages across multiple views - in total controlling 51 different soft synth parameters"

Yamaha CS-70m and CS-60 Live at VSM

Vintage Synthesizer Museum
Published on Sep 1, 2017

"Demo featuring the polyphonic sequencer of the Yamaha CS-70m while playing the CS-60 over it. Recorded live at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum.
Contact us to book your own private appointment at VSM vintagesynthmuseum@gmail.com
510-859-3558"

Duo-Mode for Sub Phatty via Patchblocks

Maikshift Planet
Published on Sep 1, 2017

"This demonstrates it is possible to get the same Duo Mode feature on the Moog Sub Phatty that is normally only available from its bigger brother the Moog SUB37.
I have developed a MIDI patch for a Patchblocks.
You will need...
1 x PatchBlock
2 x MIDI Blocks (or 1 DIY or modified MIDI Block, more info below?)

The patch is available at the forum (http://www.patchblocks.com/forum/2513s) as well as within the patchblocks community library in the editor."

Korg Introduces the Kross 2: More Features, More Sounds, More Possibilities

Korg
Published on Aug 31, 2017

The playlist above starts with the intro video followed by some tutorials. Be sure to check out the custom colors below.

"KROSS 2, the long-awaited successor of the KROSS, is a compact, portable workstation with a huge range of sounds. While maintaining its identity as ultra-lightweight, compact, and capable of running on batteries, this new model dramatically enhances KROSS’s sounds and functionality. In addition to a total of more than a thousand preset sounds, expansion PCM memory has been newly added. Also new is a pad sampler that allows full-fledged sampling, and USB audio/MIDI interface functionality. The color scheme is even more stylish, and the user interface allows intuitive operation even by beginners.

Effortlessly select the sound that you want to play, shape it to match your imagination, sample a sound, create phrases and rhythms, record your vocal or guitar, bring KROSS 2 on stage, and perform. Whatever you artistic vision, you can make it happen. KROSS 2 is a versatile synthesizer platform made with creative freedom in mind.

* Depending on your region, available color models of KROSS may be different. Please contact the distributor for your country for further information."

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Percussa SSP Kickstarter Granular Processor V1 Demo

PERCUSSA
Published on Aug 31, 2017

You might remember the image posted earlier today. Here's a demo video showcasing the Percussa SSP's granular processor.

"Demo video of Granular processor for percussa SSP Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...). In the video we go into detail about the parameters as well as show the possibilities of modulating the processor using LFOs. We explore what can be done with a simple "hallelujah" choir sample and one instance of our granular processor. You can run 16 DSP modules in parallel on 4 processor cores at the moment, and in this demo we turn up the number of grains to about 800. So a lot of processing power is available and paired with the high end AKM ADCs/DACs this gives you a tremendous amount of creative potential. The sample used is Polyphonic HALLELUJAH (2x) by Capella Ducis / klankbeeld on Freesound.org, credit at the end of the video."

Custom Orange Roland Junior 106

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"Roland Junior 106 - Juno 106 modified and tricked out by SynthSpa --- In excellent condition! Fully functioning! All voice chips were cleaned by Synthspa, so no bad voices."

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Vintage ARP Quadra Analog Synthesizer

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SUPER RARE POLIVOKS POLYVOX SPRING REVERB ECHO BOX

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According to the listing: "A SUPER RARE VINTAGE SOVIET-MADE ANALOGUE SYNTH ECHO BOX SPRING REVERB FOR POLYVOX (POLIVOKS). IT WAS MANUFACTURED BY 'FORMANTA', A SOVIET MILITARY RADIO PLANT AT KACHKANAR, NEAR SVERDLOVSK IN 1980’S. SPECIAL MAGIC ECHO BOX FOR POLIVOKS SYNTH!"

Anyone confirm this was specifically made for the Polivoks?

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Chinese 70s analog ribbon control string synthesizer

B6
Published on Aug 31, 2017

"Chinese 70s analog ribbon control string synthesizer.
invent secretly by Tian Jin Qin / 田进勤 during the cultural revolution, The first prototype was completed in 1978.
clip from documentary movie "Dian Zi Qin / 电子琴" (1980)."

Pyxis Modulation Controller for ARP Odyssey & Other Analog Synths

New England Analog Archives
Published on Aug 31, 2017

"The Pyxis was originally designed to be an aftertouch controller for the ARP Odyssey. It can modulate pitch, filter cutoff, and volume using a linear CV or the internal Pyxis LFO. The unit can also be used with any MIDI to CV converter that generates an aftertouch CV, mod wheel CV, or other MIDI CC CV. This allows for modulation data to be sequenced with MIDI, which is a useful feature when sequencing any analog synth.
The unit shown in this video ha a MIDI jack in the rear, which is how the MIDI controller keyboard is playing notes. The mod wheel on the MIDI keyboard is generating a 0-10V CV by means of a MIDI to CV converter. This signal is fed to the odyssey via an 1/8th inch jack on the rear of the unit. This Odyssey also has aftertouch built into the keyboard, which is not demonstrated in this video."

You can find previous posts featuring the Pyxis including the Oberheim OB-8 here.