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1980 NED Synclavier II Catalog / Brochure

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You can find some higher resolution scans in this previous post.

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Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 and Prophet-10 Catalogs / Brochures

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Roland Juno-60 Brochure From 1982

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MC-4 Microcomposer, TR-606 Dramatic, and TB-303 Bass Line featured on the back.

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The Viking, VK-1 Synthesizer - Virtual RME Voyager Based Soft Synth

Published on Dec 10, 2017 Blamsoft

Clearly based on the Moog Voyager RME. The following are a few user videos from Zombie Fights Shark. Details below.

Published on Apr 16, 2018 Zombie Fights Shark

"In episode 2 of Too Many Plug-Ins we explore the Viking VK-1 Synthesizer from Blamsoft. The monophonic VK-1 is modeled after an actual synth and is offered as a Pay What You Want (PWYW) product on Blamsoft's site (http://blamsoft.com/vst/vk-1-viking-s...).

In part 1 we listen an example piece of music created using only the VK-1 and then learn how to make a simple drum kit (kick, snare, hi hats). In part 2 we see how to make chords using this monophonic instrument (without adding extra instances). In part 3 we explore the remainder of the knobs and switches to get a more thorough understanding of how the Viking works.

You can download a free supplemental bundle of presets for the Viking VK-1 via ZombieFightsShark.com or directly from Gumroad (https://gum.co/fsRZy).

Zombie Fights Shark creates original instruments and sound libraries for Propellerheads Reason, Ableton Live, Native Instruments Kontakt, and wave and loop files. Hear and see more at ZombieFightsShark.com"

"VK-1 Viking Synthesizer is an authentic emulation of a classic monophonic analog synthesizer. It has three continuously variable wave oscillators, two ladder filters with a Dual Lowpass or Highpass/Lowpass configuration, a multi-wave LFO, and two modulation busses. VK-1 uses state of the art DSP technology to accurately reproduce the sound of the hardware.

Presets
VK-1 comes with 228 presets in the categories Bass, Bright Lead, Electro Bass, FX, Percussive Lead, Soft Lead, and Synthwave. The 50 Electro Bass and 50 Synthwave presets were created by experienced sound designer eXode. The synth excels at thick bass and rich lead sounds.

Oscillators
At the heart of VK-1 are three adjustable wave oscillators. The continuously variable waveform knob gives the oscillators a unique sound that can’t be achieved with the fixed waveforms found in most synths. A noise oscillator provides three types of noise.

Modulation
Two modulation busses and an LFO provide flexible modulation capabilities.

Filter
The filter is a classic transistor ladder filter modeled meticulously. Different drive modes are available for adding grit. The number of poles is adjustable for a wider range of filter sounds.

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Modular Synthesizers with Andrew Scheps

Published on Apr 16, 2018 pureMix

Eurorack keeps on growing... It's now mainstream. I would say a tipping point was back in 2014 when Sweetwater started carrying Pittsburgh modular, and then in 2015 when Roland introduced their Aira eurorack modules followed by the System 500, and SYR-E84 eurorack case.

"Dive into the world of Modular Synthesis with Andrew Scheps.
https://www.puremix.net/video/modular-synthesizers-with-andrew-scheps.html

Modular Synthesizers are not only a sight to behold but fascinating instruments capable of producing unique sounds that people have never heard before.

In this tutorial, Andrew demonstrates how to:

Build a simple synthesizer
Use control voltages and audio to shape patches
Use an oscillator as a clock
Build a theremin
Create a droning patch"

MOOG DEVOTION 02 (Mother 32 + DFAM)

Published on Apr 16, 2018 Emiliano Melis

MOOG DEVOTION 02
Subtractive Analog Experience

Sound Installation performed entirely with Moog instruments.

Moog Mother 32
Moog DFAM
Moogerfooger MF 104M Analog Delay
Minifooger MF Trem

oØmiak - Irusu (Riamiwo Remix) - Session with Moog Dreadbox RolandAira (Riamiwo StudioVlog 85)

Published on Apr 16, 2018 riamiwovideos

"Here's my live studio session (with the Moog Sub37, Dreadbox NYX, RolandAira Tr-09, Tr-08, Sh-01a and Jp-08) of the Irusu - Remix I made for oØmiak - released today on the new label DYNAMICA.

Get your copy on Beatport: https://bit.ly/2H6LvIY"

Once Upon a Synth: Why I got a Blofeld in 2018

Published on Apr 16, 2018 once upon a synth

"I talk about why I got a Waldorf Blofeld synth in 2018 and give you a basic overview of what the synth is capable of. This synth has a really nice keyboard with aftertouch. It can also handle lots of synthesis types including wavetables, subtractive, FM, physical modeling and sampling. It's definitely a digital-sounding synth (and that's a good thing in this case)."

10 creative ways to use LFOs (Synth tips and tricks)

Published on Apr 16, 2018 loopop

"I recently received for review the VariFO, a new and relatively cheap quad LFO module from VoicAs (http://voicas.audio) - a new eurorack company. With so many LFOs on tap, it inspired me to put together a clip with beginner as well as more advanced and creative LFO uses.

In this clip I explain what an LFO is, demonstrate how its basic parameters work (depth, rate, shape), and show ten different things you can do with LFOs:

1. Tremolo
2. Vibrato
3. FM synthesis
4. A Wobble effect with two LFOs
5. How an LFO can also be used as a clock or trigger in a modular setup
6. Using an LFO to sequence beats
7. Random sequencing with LFOs
8. How to use an LFO as an arpeggiator
9. How to create new LFO shapes
10. How to use an LFO as a sequence-synced timed VCA gate.

Used in this clip alongside VariFO are the Arturia Minibrute 2S, Disting MK4 from Expert Sleepers, and Plaits from Mutable Instruments"