Last EMS Synthi A - New in Box

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"Last Synthi A ever produced with original Spartanite suitcase.
Owner ordered this synthi in 2010, delivered 6 months ago. Used for less then 2 hours, for offer due to lack of time.
100% functional. All original, no modifications.

Tested & in Full working order incl warranty.
Feel free to make an offer. We didn’t get this one cheap as you might be aware.

You will receive:

EMS Synthi A MK2
EMS Synthi Original box
EMS Matrix pins
New EMS Manual (sealed)
Spartanite keys
EMS Power Cable
Kenton S-trigger cable (extra length 5m)
Ocsidance Invoice incl 1 year warranty"

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EMS Synthi A MK2 1974

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"in working condition. power cable and extra pins included (including three green attenuated pins ordered new from ems).

bought here on reverb for full disclosure — link to original listing

*IMPORTANT*
-the envelope lamp stopped working. this has had ZERO effect on the actual functioning of the envelope—just no fun flashing lights. i'm sure a suitable tech could fix it very easily. has made no difference in practice (actually made me use my ears instead of my eyes ;) )
-there is a minor fracture in one section of the plastic enclosure. again, ZERO effect on the instrument itself. included several close-up photos for full disclosure. not noticeable at all until you purposefully "pop" the fractured section out.
-the joystick stops functioning when the range knobs are turned past around 9"

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Thomas Synti 1055 (Moog Satellite). Rare Vintage Analogue Synth

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"Incredibly rare Thomas Synti 1055 Monophonic Analogue Synthesizer. For those that don't know, this is basically an improved version of the Moog Satellite. The Thomas Organ Company acquired the rights from Moog for the Satellite in 1973 and this was the result - it uses the same internal boards as the original Moog version. Thomas moved the position of the paddle switches, and lengthened the keyboard - which meant deeper bass.

I have to say this is by far one of the best sounding vintage analogue synths that i've ever owned. It can sound really creamy and fluid, but also really edgy and fractured when you engage both modulation and emphasis. It's very playable AND very useable.

This is a definite rarity so you are unlikely to see another one for sale anytime soon, if at all. It has been fully serviced by my regular tech for sale, so you can bid and buy in confidence that you are getting your hands on a rare analogue that is technically sound."

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E-Mu Systems EMAX II

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Thick Wood Side Panels for the KORG Microkorg

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"Solid wood side panels for Micro Korg Synthesizer, uses existing screws for installation. Picture #3 and #4 include that actual item that is for sale. Feel free to ask any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Offer only valid with the 48 contiguous States of the Continental U.S.

Width: 7/8" (22 millimeters)
Quantity: 1 Pair (Left side & Right side)
Material: Wood
Disclaimer: keyboard shown is not part of the offer and only for visual example of product"

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Skyline Forty-Nine P does Mozart (Adagio in C)

Published on Mar 3, 2019 Kris Lennox

I beleive this is the first demo of the Skyline Forty-Nine P on the site. The only other post is this recent auction listing. This is likely the first time many of us are hearing one.

"Not too long ago I picked up this old synth/organ. It wasn't working at all, so I've spent a little time on it/brought it back to life. Great to hear it. I put up an article a few weeks back with photos of the innards (plus manual/schematics etc) - link here - https://krislennox.blogspot.com/2019/...

Reverb was added post.

To the piece: Mozart's KV356 for Glass Harmonica - an instrument invented by Mr. Benjamin Franklin. Have a look on YT and you'll find a live performance of someone playing this piece on Glass Harmonica. Beautiful sound.

The range of the Glass Harmonica is ideal for the synth. Also, being Mozart, there are sections where one can quite easily imagine a different tone (this is common with his piano works, and he often instructed his students to imagine certain parts belonging to certain instruments). I'm utilising the sense of difference within the piece to harness a small selection of tones from the Skyline.

The Skyline can sound very synth-like (i.e when the vibrato & sustain are on) - I'll upload something more 'synth-y' in the near future. Interestingly, it is Farfisa chips under the hood.

I enjoy playing these kind of instruments: no concerns RE voice limits/note stealing. They are also good for technique i.e finger-swapping to maintain a good legato (far less forgiving than piano).

PS I had a look on IMSLP at the Glass Harmonica repertoire: it is quite small, but there are a few sets. I'll maybe take a full set and record it on the Skyline. It would be a very nice way of not only expanding repertoire awareness for any curious listeners, but also giving the Skyline a notable recorded repertoire.

All best (more on this instrument soon)
Kris"

New SP2400 is From ISLA Instruments - New Pics Revealed

via Fluxwithit

"As you can see from the new Renders. Isla instruments (maker of KORDBOT) is behind the new SP 2400 product. I will have them on to discuss the news on my live youtube stream soon!

so many answers to come!"

ISLA Instruments brought us the Kordbot.

Yamaha DX200

Published on Feb 8, 2018 Geylo Follen

"All sounds & effects from Yamaha DX200."

Volca Modular & Koma Kommander

Published on Mar 3, 2019 Geylo Follen

"A quick fx sound with the volca modular. Modulating via cv with the kommander thanks to its dual infrared X-Y motion controllers.

Pads: Korg Sq1 connected via midi to s5000 sampler.
Tracklist:
2:14 cv mod spring reverb
2:50 cv mod filter
3:49 fx sound
4:14 party"

Waveform Research Centre Report of the Past Half Year

Published on Mar 3, 2019 Dennis Verschoor

"The Waveform Research Centre is a studio based in Rotterdam. The setup is just test equipment. Which makes stuff a bit harder and cooler. Basically there are no sequencers, envelope generators and vca's in the studio. And now you probably wonder if you can actually make any music without these? Well there is also other cool stuff which doesn't exist in a (modular) synthesizer. And by learning and using these items to and synth programming knowledge cool stuff can be made. The recordings are done with the iPhone, sorry about that. And the studio is basically available for rent and it's possible to book me with it to teach you stuff."

Also see Making Music With Test Equipment.