"Son of the legendary Arp-Fender Chroma synthesizer: the Polaris is a kind of second version a little simpler but still powerful version.
The machine was originally designed by the ARP engineers, but then ARP society was bought by Rhodes 2 years before the commercial release.
Keyboard 61 keys with basic velocity system
Main panel features 23 sliders and 62 buttons for edit process; central slider is assignable to one of the 14 available parameters while on the right side there are 2 levers for modulation and pitch bender."
"Classic vintage mono synthesizer from the 80s. Everything works! No leakage in the battery compartment! extremely clean!
Comes with: - original grip - original manual in Japanese/English - ORIGINAL JAPANESE BOX FROM THE 80s!!!!!! (for collectors) - Gator semi-rigid case - non original power supply"
"In this short video I open up a Formanta Polivoks and install a MIDI kit.
This is a great kit from very helpful seller on eBay called mrLogic" [you can find mrLogic here]
"New tutorial series "Quantum Academy" produced by #Phable
Can also be done with the Waldorf Iridium
Phable is a german-based singer, vocalist, musician and DJ with deep roots in House, Techno, Deep House, Dub and Tech House. In the last years he released on labels such as Armada, Ostfunk, Light My Fire, Wonne Musik, Pure, Audio Safari and recently on Plastic City."
"Here it is: The big bass drum module comparison - this one goes to eleven. In just under 20 minutes we play 11 bass drum modules, all with the same sequence, no frills. This is just about listening to all modules in the same setup to be able to compare them. Just what people do when they come to SchneidersLaden showroom to compare modules.
Deciding on a new module is often a lengthy process of weighing pros and cons, gathering opinions, and watching videos. There are product descriptions and feature lists, but ultimately it comes down to sound - does the sound of the module fit the aesthetic I want?
We put all the bass drum modules from our showroom into a rack - 102hp - to pit them against each other: Tiptop Audio – BD909 & BD808, Hexinverter – Mutant BD09 & Mutant Bassdrum, WMD – Crater, Noise Engineering – Basimilus Iteritas Alter, Erica Synths – Bass Drum, Jomox – ModBase 09 Mk II, 2hp – Kick, L.E.P. – Cassa, Befaco – Kickall.
They all have their own character, very different concepts and features. We are not interested in whether one module has three CV inputs more than another, but only in the basic sound - some of the presented modules are quite capable to function as a stand-alone synthesizer voice, but that's not what we want to talk about here. We hope the video can help you in your search for your next kick. At the beginning of the video there is a timeline to help you find your favorites."
