Akai AX-60 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

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"An unsung polysynth from the glory days of Akai still being an actual instrument manufacturer, the AX60 on the surface may seem like a Juno clone, but offers a very different sonic signature. Outside of being a six voice instrument with VCOs, the AX60 offers offers filter modulation from VCO2 for metallic FM effects. An additional feature of this instrument is the ability to use Akai samplers (S-612, S-700, X-7000, S-900 and S-950). Synth is in great condition with the exception of one missing slider cap."

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Sigil X-Rollz - Ciat Lonbarde Circuits Banana Modular Synth

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"Owned from new - this is a 2 channel instrument - each size has 2 sets of 3-rollz and 2 sets of 4-rollz that can be interpatched and fed into one of two ultrasound filters in the middle.

Beautifully finished wood, stereo minijack output and black 0v banana jack on the back for sharing CV between different instruments.

Requires a 9v POSITIVE TIP power supply - not included. Note this is the opposite polarity to a standard guitar pedal power supply. Anything higher than 9v must NOT be used."

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Sirius by Quasimidi

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Estradin Altair 231

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Jim Hokins

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"Rare Soviet synt for sale . WITH MiDi OUT ! Synt looks good and with own case . Fully functional . ALTAIR-231 is one of the most impressive vintage Soviet synthesizers. It has inimitable peculiar sound and very powerful filters. A fat, lush and very analogue sound with the unique architecture of the Soviet-era components; in addition, highly reliable military technologies were applied in the process of production. The synthesizer is universal & may be used for hard electronic music, or for soft ambient/old school projects and for modeling various effects as well...endless possibilities. ALTAIR-231 synth has fat and rich vintage analog sound with it`s own character and can be compared to 'MINIMOOG MODEL D' synthesizer."

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KORG SQ-10 Analog Sequencer SN 150988

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"Fully working KORG SQ-10 analog sequencer. Apart from a few erased bits of serigraphy on the front panel it works perfectly. It also has a nice vintage MOOG sticker on the side that looks really cool."

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La Gomera - 2Taktrider

Magic Electronic Music

LFO Store Summer Sale! Discount 40% for all Soundsets

LFOstore - Update: Re-Published Jun 26, 2020

Supporting member LFO Store is having a summer sale:

"I'm happy to announce our BIG SALE: 40% off all Lfo.store products: Hardware and Software Synths, Effects, and Sample Packs, including our most recent soundsets.

Everything is available on our website: https://lfo.store/
Hurry up, the discount won't be around forever, it ends on 30 June 2020."

Initial Tempest Announcement Video from January 13, 2011

In case you missed it see the initial Tempest announcement video added to this post. You'll find a link to the initial Tempest announcement post there as well, including additional videos and pics. It's a cool look back in time.

Sequential Synth Tips #8 with Noir Et Blanc Vie: Tempest

Sequential

"Welcome to 'Sequential Synth Tips,' where some of our favorite artists share their tips, tricks, and techniques on Sequential synths. In this episode, we feature keyboardist and videographer Noir Et Blanc Vie demonstrating the built-in delay lines on the Tempest analog drum machine and synthesizer.

Follow Noir Et Blanc Vie here:

https://www.instagram.com/NoiretBlanc..."

Noir Et Blanc Vie on MATRIXSYNTH

Sequential Synth Tips

Sound Semiconductor Announces Two New VCA Chips

"SOUND SEMICONDUCTOR SPINS OUT SINGLE AND DUAL VCA CHIPS

VCA Range now spans Single, Dual, and Quad Versions

June 23, 2020 – Sonora, California – Sound Semiconductor today announced single and dual channel VCA additions to its product lineup, the ProCircuitTM SSI2161 and FatKeysTM SSI2162.

VCA’s – or Voltage Controlled Amplifiers – are used for automatic, remote, or CPU control of audio gain and/or attenuation in such systems as music synthesizers, dynamics processors, noise reduction systems, effects processors, and mix console fader automation; as well as design of voltage controlled filters, exponential voltage to current converters, and many other basic audio building blocks. Sound Semiconductor’s SSI2164, a low noise and distortion VCA with four independent channels, was introduced several years ago and has been embraced by the audio community.

In pursuit of even better performance, the newly launched SSI2161 internally parallels all four SSI2164 channels for a 6dB noise improvement, offering the lowest noise among VCA chips. Likewise, the SSI2162 internally parallels two pairs of SSI2164 channels for 3dB lower noise.

All VCA’s have exponential control with a –33mV/dB gain constant. Current inputs and outputs allow a wide range of input and output resistance to suit design needs, and a unique mode control permits selection of class A, AB, or intermediate biasing of the gain core to optimize noise versus distortion characteristics. A gain range from +20dB to –100dB is possible.

The SSI2161 and SSI2162 are both housed in a 10-lead Shrink Small Outline Package (SSOP). Pricing at 1000 pieces is $0.84 for the SSI2161 and $0.99 for the SSI2162. Both are available now.

Sound Semiconductor is composed of musicians and technologists with the goal of developing affordable, high-performance integrated circuits for music creation. For more information, please visit www.soundsemiconductor.com."