$126,508.32 Massive Vintage Rare 1974 ARP 2500 in Superb Condition for Sale

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This one was spotted and sent in via an anonymous MATRIXSYNTH reader. It was once for sale back in August, 2017.

Details via the listing, captured for the archives:

"Selling my beloved ARP 2500 - Model 2515 Studio Cabinet. Serial number - 74-005

I am the second owner of this fantastic piece of history and purchased this instrument from a dutch composer/violinist who in turn ordered it directly from the Arp factory around 1976. Before my ownership, it was used in a reasonably well known studio in Hilversum for a multitude of experimental recordings throughout the 70s and 80s.

It is in pristine condition and original state with only a few cosmetic blemishes. It has been used and stored in a smoke free, temperature controlled environment and is a joy just to look at, let alone play. A well laid out collection of modules that offer many many years of deep exploration, I spent almost 6months just with the 1036(Sample/Hold/Random voltage) module :).

All modules are working and sounding fantastic. The filters are especially lush, definitely nothing else sounds like a 2500 and the unique matrix switch system is ripe territory for happy/accidental patching discoveries.
The fabulous ARP 2500 was used by famous musicians like Aphex Twin, Pete Townshend, Jean-Michel Jarre, Vangelis, Jimmy Edgar, Luke Vibert, Vince Clarke, Faust, Eliane Radigue. And used in films like Logan's Run and communicating with the aliens in Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

Here is your chance to own an instrument capable of taking you on an intergalactic journey through time and space...

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Tristram Cary’s Step Son's EMS Synthi AKS (1976) - Mint Condition - SN 45423.KS. For Sale

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"You know what this is and there is no need for an introduction.
What makes this particular AKS special though is its condition and historical significance.

You will not find an AKS in better condition and for sale. All potentiometers and switches are smooth, absolutely no scratches on the panel, all paint remains on patch matrix, the Keyboard Sequencer is a thing of utter beauty and case latches open/close without issue. The Spartanite case itself is clear from deep scratches, the slight discoloration that is visible will clear off easily with some delicate cleaning product. This is almost museum quality. For something that is nearly 50years old it is absolutely divine.
Pictures are raw so you can see anything of interest, no fancy photoshoots or photoshop techniques to cover things up here.

What perhaps is of most significance is that I bought this very AKS from Tristram Cary’s step son soon after Tristram passed away in Adelaide, South Australia. Tristram founded EMS(London) in 1969 alongside Peter Zinovieff and David Cockerell. Mr Cary wrote music for, among many other things, the science fiction television series Doctor Who (including the first Dalek story) and was one of the first British composers to work in 'musique concrète' before moving his career and studio to Australia in in the 1970's.

Robin Wood from EMS(Cornwall) has informed me that this AKS, judging from records of the serial number was made in late 1976.

What you are buying here is not only a fantastic musical instrument that will keep you (happily) on your toes for many many years but also you'll be securing an extremely rare piece of electronic musical history.

Comes with a power cord with an Australian style plug, an adapter may be needed.
The Synthi has an onboard switch to connect to both 115v and 240v."

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EMS Synthi E - The Educational Modular Synthesiser (1975) Serial # 194 7137

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"Such a great little compact modular synthesiser that can really surprise with its heavy bass growl. Ive destroyed sound systems at venues performing with this thing.

“Versatile and Robust” as the manual states… You have to hand it to the people at EMS they really knew how to design synths. This one has all the features you need to perform with just this alone and bring the house down, its sliding controls are smooth and intuitive, its internal touch ribbon controller is super fun and you can plug external gear (guitar, voice, drums into the Envelope Follower) to control any or many parameters. The Synthi E was designed for schools and colleges back when education held humanities in high regard, imagine being exposed to modular synthesis as a high school student?!?

A tight little package wrapped in an original Spartanite case which alone is extremely sort after and valuable.

Did I mention that it is battery operated as well? Yes, so you can take it into woods and jam out to nature sounds, set up a mic and your Synthi will play along with the birds. For studio sessions it can be connected to a 12volt DC power source so you can play all night long.

It also comes with and extremely rare 3-octave external keyboard with silky smooth action if you wanted to play it in a more conventional manner. Ive never seen one of these for sale, ever so I doubt there are many out there. Serial # 7137

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RC CIRCUIT BENT 'DARK ENTITY CHAMBER' DRONE ECHO ATMOSPHERE SOUND GENERATOR SYNTH

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Published on Jul 17, 2018 ResonanceCircuits

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"The Dark Entity Chamber:

A bespoke sound generator capable of dense,haunting soundscapes, eerie drone evolves, cascading echo atmospheres and unnerving feedback shifts.


CONTROLS

on/off power switch

'on' indicator lamp

drone frequency control

brass body contacts - touch both contacts to frequency shift

echo rate control

feedback modulator - density of feedback and self oscillation

1/4" jack output

powered by 9v DC input (negative centre polarity): any standard (boss style), universal AC/DC multi-adapter will be suitable.

black lacquered wood casing

Case Dimensions: (H)5 X (W)14 X (D)9cm
(Excluding height of controls)"

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Wine Country Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 Keyboard Synthesizer SN 1890

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"For sale is a vintage Prophet-600 that is in mint condition. This 6-voice MIDI polysynth has 2 oscikllators (VCOs) and a resonant low-pass voltage controlled filter (VCF) in each of its 6 voices. In other words, it contains a total of 12-VCO's and 6 VCFs. The Prophet-600 uses the same Curtis IC chips (CEM3340 VCO ICs and CEM3372 VCF/VCA ICs) that were used in Sequential Circuits' flagship synth, the Prophet T8. The Prophet-600 also contains a built-in arpeggiator and a polyphonic sequencer with 2 memories. Like the Prophet-5 and the Prophet T8, the Prophet-600 contains a Poly-Mod section for frequency modulated (FM) effects. It has 100 programmable presets that can be stored on a cassette tape, a CD, or a PC. Presets are stored and/or loaded via the Tape In/Out jacks. I suggest you search the Internet if you need more information on the Prophet-600.

SPECIFICS
*This synth is 100% Functional. (Everything works as if it was brand new including all controls, pots, switches, LEDs, & input/output jacks.).
*The electronics is 100% Functional. All VCO's, VCFs, ADSR's, VCA's, LFO's, etc work as they should.
*The touch pad (membrane switches) works like new.
*The keyboard action is like new and all keys are in alignment. All 61 keys are functional and none of them stick.
*This synth is in immaculate cosmetic condition with no noticeable dings, scratches, or blemishes.

I purchased this polysynth from Wine Country Sequential in 2005 where it was restored and re-calibrated to factory specifications. Since it has only been used for occasional studio use, it remains in excellent condition."

Roland Juno 106 6 Voice Analog Synth

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Roland VP-9000 VariPhrase Sampler. Elastic Audio Sampling Processor.

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Roland JD 800 Vintage Digital Synthesizer

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iPad Jam (Feat. Fugue Machine, Animoog, Moog Model D, Patterning and AUM) - Ambient Minimal Music

Published on Jul 17, 2018 maasijam

"Moog Animoog sequenced by fugue machine and controlled by my DIY arduino midi controller. Patterning for percussion. Moog Model D for the live played bass. All mixed in AUM.
Live recording in one take.

Setup:
Animoog
Moog Model D
Patterning
AUM Kymatica
Eos2 Reverb
Fugue Machine
DIY Arduino Midicontroller
iPad2018

Filmed with:
Sony a6300 / Sigma 30mm 1.4"

Just a Minute - Frankinkstides

Published on Jul 17, 2018 Stefan Tretau

"FranKinksTides by Mangu Diaz"

Tesseract appears to be the brand. New maker and new module.