"Well conditioned and cared for Oberheim Xpander. Wait until your hear this thing! Incredibly lush and a fantastic work horse. Still had that Oberheim feel and tone with a mod ‘80s flavor!
This particular model was taken out of working studio in Japan. It is a 100v model. All encoders work accordingly. I’ve only found one or two buttons that sometimes need a double push, nothing major at all. Screen is incredibly bright still.
Voices sound great! I only found a slight imperfection in one of the voice when I used a non-velocity sensitive keyboard. Anything with after touch or velocity sensitivity blended in with my playing and I didn’t notice for months. It would be wise to have your synth tech go over any vintage instrument with as much prestige and price tag as these.
Synth comes with its original Oberheim branded hard case and USA Xpander manual."
"Erica Synths Black LPG is our take on the Lowpass Gate idea – it’s designed from scratch featuring 2nd order lowpass VCF and VCA combo with distinct resonance circuit on top.
Timeline:
00:00 SAW through LPG 00:48 PULSE through LPG 01:43 Drum Break through LPG 02:40 various sequenced waves through LPG 04:21 looped pad sample through LPG 05:40 using just trigger in with self oscillating LPG 06:15 using envelope go the LPG to modulate the VCO's frequency 06:57 switching LPG modes with LFO 07:26 FM radio through LPG 08:03 JAM!
For the jam two LPG's are used with Black VCO 2 and Graphic VCO sent through them. After that one LPG is sent through Black Stereo Delay and other one is sent through Black Hole DSP II.Everything is sequenced with the Black Sequencer with MIDI in replace mode where incoming MIDI notes replace one of the CV outputs."
"two steps to figure out what size battery you need:
1. figure out power consumption of your synth -look at the synth's power supply for voltage and current (mA) -multiply volts times current in Amps (A=milliamps/1000) -Resulting number is the power consumption in watts -do this for each synth you want to power
2. look at the mWh (milli watt hours) spec of the battery -divide the number (in watts = milliwatts/1000) by the total power consumption (in watts) of your synths -the resulting number is how many hours you can run this load for
therefore: if your synth draws, say, 30 watts, and you want to be able to run it for two hours, get a battery that provides 60 watt hours, or 60000mWh - the halo bolt is pretty close to this at 58830mWh. if you need a beefier battery, look for something with a higher mWh rating, something in the 100000mWh-200000mWh range. happy synthing :)
"In this episode of our PolyBrute tutorial series, we're exploring its 64-step sequencer. Matt Pike goes in-depth, showing you the sequencer's intuitive visual interface via the Matrix, the simple transport controls, and how you can use it to weave intricate polyphonic patterns and complex automation.
"messing around with the synths...song ideas and whatnot"
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Mini studio walkthrough with an ARP 2600 and Modulus 002. Alesis Andromeda A6 under the Modululs 002. The Moduluus 002 is sounding a bit Gary Numan-esque.
K0MABA
I played a new vocoder song in the studio.
I would like to release a new album including this song soon.
I hope you enjoy it.
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Curious what the vocoder is. If anyone knows feel free to leave a comment. Posting for the KORG MS20 & Roland SH-101, and the cool track. Check out additional K0MABA posts here.
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Also available on Amazon for those with gift cards to burn. It makes for a great stocking stuffer. You can find additional synth books at the top of this site. Click through the thumbnails for them.
The Schmidt is back with a new production run. The press release follows
(additional pics below):
"Schmidt-Synthesizer starts shipping fourth batch of
no-expense-spared Schmidt Eightvoice Analog Synthesizer namesake
LANGENAU, GERMANY: having since sold out of its previous built-to-order batches
of between 25 and 27 instruments each, the first of which followed from interest
in namesake hardware and software designer Stefan Schmidt’s hand-crafted
prototype unit’s show-stopping debut at Musikmesse 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany,
Schmidt-Synthesizer is proud to announce that it has started shipping an
eagerly-anticipated fourth batch of its no-expense-spared Schmidt Eightvoice
Analog Synthesizer — available in classic anthracite- or cool white-coloured
configurations with visually improved hardware operation, courtesy of cosmetic
colour changes to several key knobs, and feature-enhancing firmware, currently
at version 3.6 — as of December 16…
Starting shipment of the fourth (25-unit) batch of the still-sought-after
Schmidt Eightvoice Analog Synthesizer has taken time with time spent waiting
while production partner e:m:c (electronic music components) successfully solved
procurement problems relating to hard-to-source components. “Now nothing stands
in the way of further construction of these unique instruments,” says Schmidt-
Synthesizer Product Manager Axel Fischer.
“From a hardware perspective, the new Schmidt Eightvoice Analog Synthesizer is
identical to the previous batches, save for the fact that 11 knobs have been
changed to a grey colour, making for a more clearly arranged operational
layout,” Axel Fischer finally notes — not before highlighting some welcomed
additions: “It includes the current firmware, which adds an easy-to-use onboard
polyphonic step sequencer capable of recording 40 steps with each step made up
of up to six notes — designed to be used as a live performance tool, and an
arpeggiator.”
Apart from that, the beautifully-built Schmidt Eightvoice Analog Synthesizer’s
specifications as an eight-voice polyphonic, true analogue dream machine with
digital control and preset memories — 1,028 single sounds and 256 multi-sounds
are available at any given time — are as they were before. But bearing in mind
that it includes almost everything subtractive synthesis is capable of,
including some truly unique features — for example, creating colder,
wavetable-like sounds thanks to its chain of five ring modulators fed by six
pulse-waves, each with different pulse-widths — that have never before been
implemented in an analogue synthesizer let alone an analogue programmable
polysynth, those impressive specifications are well worth revisiting, as
highlighted here: discrete sound generation circuitry — no integrated
oscillator/filter circuits on a single chip; dual and true multitimbral modes;
separate audio outputs per voice, plus summing outputs and headphone output; 61
keys, semi-weighted with velocity and aftertouch; sophisticated glide/portamento
capabilities; several realtime modifiers, fully programmable per preset;
comprehensive MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) implementation with
USB (Universal Serial Bus) port and DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung)
connectivity; adjustable-angle capacious control panel with dedicated knobs and
buttons for all sound programming functions; precise information on parameter
names and current values via a large LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) with
changeable colour background; multi-colour LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes);
internal power supply; and, last but not least — though there is clearly so much
more besides, an included flight case.
As a case in point, the fourth batch of the no-expense-spared Schmidt Eightvoice
Analog Synthesizer surely epitomises the age-old adage: anything worth having is
worth waiting for. Indeed, it has been well worth the wait. With e:m:c recently
receiving a sizeable order from the only store it supplies, anyone interested in
owning a premier league instrument that will be hand crafted in Germany to meet
the highest possible production standards with a metal and wood — carefully
selected with a close eye on environmental sustainability — casing that is as
beautiful as it is sturdy should seriously consider placing an order directly
with Schmidt-Synthesizer’s production partner. After all, the Schmidt Eightvoice
Analog Synthesizer is truly a subtractive synthesis world unto itself!
Schmidt-Synthesizer and production partner e:m:c (electronic music components)
have had to increase pricing for the fourth batch of the no-expense-spared
Schmidt Eightvoice Analog Synthesizer by approximately 10%. Within the EU
(European Union) it is €21,900.00 EUR (including VAT) for one in classic
anthracite, while white weighs in at €22,900.00 EUR (including VAT), with
shipping costs not included. Outside of the EU it is €18,500.00 EUR (excluding
VAT) for one in classic anthracite, while white weighs in at €19,300.00 EUR
(excluding VAT), with customs and shipping costs not included. Interested
parties should contact e:m:c here: info@emc-de.com
For more detailed information, please visit the dedicated Schmidt Eightvoice
Analog Synthesizer website here:
http://www.schmidt-synthesizer.com/en/index.html
Enjoy taking a Schmidt Eightvoice Analog Synthesizer ‘sneak peek’ in the
suitably-impressive surroundings of the Giesshalle (casting hall) at Sayner
Hütte, a German industrial heritage building in Bendorf, here:"
