NAMM 2020: Qu-Bit Electronix

Published on Jan 16, 2020 CatSynth TV

"We visit with our friends at Qu-Bit Electronix who are introducing four new modules at NAMM 2020!"

Korg booth at Namm 2020

Published on Jan 16, 2020 Expanding Sound

"A quick video just going over their entire setup, I plan to go back and dig into some stuff in a bit! I see an op6 at the end! I didn’t see one out to try but I’m hopeful there is one. Lots of new toys on display."

Korg wavestate Wavetable synth namm 2020 first look, beautiful for pads!

Published on Jan 16, 2020 Expanding Sound

"My first go at the Wavestate. It’s a deep synth. I’m just scratching the surface with some noodling and it’s a little tough to hear in there but the pads sound excellent. Tons of cool modulation in there. I’m not big on the rave machine sounds, you can probably tell because I skip them. But I check out some of the samples, the banks, the effects and just play"

CRUMAR T1 & T2 Demo Record

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via this auction

"This is a 45 not a soundsheet for CRUMAR T1, T2, AND ORCHESTRATOR KEYBOARDS. I grade strict so I'll say its very good condition. 1978 release. Unique piece."

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NAMM 2020: ASM Hydrasynth

Published on Jan 16, 2020 sonicstate

Entrian Acoustic Drums - review and tutorial

Published on Jan 16, 2020 Omri Cohen

Acoustic Drums module - 00:00
Entrian Sequencer module - 08:18

If you like what I do and want to support my work, consider joining my crew on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/omricohen

Super Mario 3D World - World Bowser on Moog Sub 37

Published on Jan 16, 2020 Luca Di Gennaro

"Split screen cover of 'World Bowser' by Mahito Yokota from Super Mario 3D World (© 2013 Nintendo) just with a Moog Sub 37 and Logic Pro X drums and percussions.
#supermario #supermario3dworld #mahitoyokota

Keyboard: Moog Sub 37
Drums: East Bay (Logic Pro X)
Percussions: Latin (Logic Pro X)"

Rossum Electro-Music Announces 35th Anniversary SP-1200

Rossum Electro-Music 35th Anniversary SP-1200 Renovation Published on Jan 16, 2020 Rossum Electro-Music

"This year marks the 35th anniversary of the introduction of E-mu System’s iconic 'SP' sampling percussion system, instruments that have become emblematic of the golden age of hip hop creativity. To mark this milestone, Dave Rossum (the co-founder of E-mu Systems) and the team at Rossum Electro-Music are creating an extremely limited number of 'renovated' SP-1200s.

Beginning with an original SP-1200, Dave and the team strip it down and rebuild it into a 'better-than-new' example of the classic sampling percussion system. It is then tested and calibrated to guarantee that it
provides the exact sonic character that has made the SP drum machines musical legends for 35 years (and counting).

The Rossum Electro-Music 35th Anniversary SP-1200 renovations include:

– A new 3.5″ disk drive and SD card floppy emulator integrated into the original SP-1200 software by Dave Rossum

– Manual filter cutoff frequency control sliders for the SSM 2044 analog filters for channels 1 and 2 added to the rear panel

– A new metal chassis

– A new panel overlay

– The top shell restored and painted 'SP Grey.'

– A new power supply with locking connector (and cool operation)

– A new LCD display with adjustable brightness and a selectable red, blue, or green color LED backlight

– All new play buttons

– All new programming buttons

– All new 1/4” and MIDI jacks

– All electrolytic and tantalum capacitors replaced with high-reliability ceramic or aluminum-poly caps

– All rotary potentiometers replaced with million cycle lifetime pots and installed with new knurled black metal knobs

– All slide potentiometers replaced with 200,000 cycle lifetime sliders and installed with new slider knobs

– All original trimmers replaced with 20-turn versions and precisely calibrated

– New rubber feet

– An individualized Dave Rossum signature plaque

– A dust-proof, crush-proof, lockable Pelican™ brand case with press-and pull latches, wheels, and an extendable handle.

– Full testing and calibration by Rossum Electro-Music

Availability

35th Anniversary SP-1200s are available directly from Rossum Electro-Music for US$7500.00.

Because the number of 35th Anniversary SP-1200s built will be limited by the availability of original SP-1200s, that number is likely to be extremely small. If you are interested in purchasing one, please fill out the wait list application you’ll find at the tab at the top of this page.

The 35th Anniversary SP-1200 is solely a product of Rossum Electro-Music LLC. Neither E-mu Systems nor Creative Labs participated in its production, and cannot be held responsible for this product."

Update via the waitlist page:

If you are interested in purchasing a 35th Anniversary SP-1200 Renovation, please fill out and submit the form below.

A few key notes:

– The price is US$7500.00.

– It includes a 1 year warranty on parts and labor.

– A place on the waiting list does not guarantee that you will eventually be able to purchase a 35th Anniversary SP-1200, as we have no way of knowing in advance exactly how many we will be able to produce. However, we will let you know when you are approaching the top the list. (Add rossum-electro.com to your email contacts list to ensure you receive emails from us.)

– If the contact information you enter below changes, be sure to let us know so we can contact you when your name comes up. We’ll confirm receipt of your new information.

– We accept SP-1200s in reasonable condition in trade towards a 35th Anniversary SP-1200. (Note, this is an actual trade-in. You will not get your specific unit back.) Customers trading in an acceptable SP-1200 will receive wait list priority. If you have one and are interested, respond below and we’ll send you all the details.*"

1973 Moog Sonic Six "Moog makes the scene" Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the full write-up.

"Moog Sonic Six 'Moog makes the scene' half page black and white advertisement from page 51 in the February 1, 1973 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine."

Some great synth art in this one.

Arturia Microfreak - 'Noise Osc' soundsets. 10 free presets for Firmware 2.0

Published on Jan 16, 2020 Anton Anru

Free soundset inspired by the new Noise Oscillator added in firmware 2.0.
10 presets include keys, pads, fx, plucks.
Press Mode is set differently: Aftertouch and Velocity.
Free download: https://sellfy.com/p/xtkzzp/

See this post for details on the MicroFreak Firmware 2.0 update. I added this video to the playlist there as well.