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Friday, May 28, 2021

Black Model Yamaha CS01

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Ensoniq ESQ-1 Wave Synthesizer w/5 Extra Sound Cards

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"Killer ESQ-1 by ensoniq but this one is special because it comes with not one, but FIVE extra sound cards that are super rare and expensive. It’s been kept in really great shape over the years and only has the wear as seen in the pics."

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Roland P/V Synthesizer SPV-355

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"One of the first rackmounting synths; this late 1970s Roland 'Pitch Voltage' SPV-355 was designed to pitch instruments like guitars & saxaphones to control analogue synth sounds. In two VCOs, a sub-oscillator, VCF, VCA, envelope generator, two audio mixers, & a multitude of interface sockets all in a 2U steel case, weighing nearly 6kg. Made in Japan 240v."

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Cazio CZ-1000

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"49-key polyphonic digital phase distortion synthesiser. Features 32 patches, vibrato, the ability to run double oscillators with 4 note polyphony, MIDI and more. Includes original protective cover."

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Serpens Modular Ara - Sequential Switch Multi-Function Module - Patch from (almost) Scratch Demo

video by Anthurium

"Hey everyone, today's demo is on the Serpens Modular Ara, a really interesting multi-function module. It's primarily a 5-step sequential switch, but gives you a bank of sliders, gate outputs and a clock divider as well.

Did something a little different to my usual demos and opted for a kind of 'patch-from-scratch' video to explore how we can use Ara. It's certainly not comprehensive, there's many many ways you can use sequential switches that are well documented, but hopefully demonstrates what the Ara can bring to your system.

Thanks to Serpens Modular for sending me the Hydrus and Ara to demo, i've been really enjoying them.

The Ara is hand-made in Melbourne, Australia"

Serpens Modular Ara

How to get more out of analog delay - with Erica Synths Black BBD

video by Monotrail Tech Talk

"Today we are going in depth with analog delay, using the new Erica Synths Black BBD. The BBD is a great sounding analog delay with a wide time range, thanks to a combination of two bucket brigade delay chips, and a lot of CV control over it’s features.

In this video we start with a quick overview of the new module, and then we dive into a series of patch-tips and ideas. From spacious stereo delays, to using a delay as a sound shaping tool, and finally some patches to create drones and textures with a delay. Hope you enjoy!

This video is sponsored by Erica Synths

Timetable:
00:00 – Intro
00:50 – Black BBD
03:11 – Classic delay
07:28 – Sound shaping
10:33 – Drones & textures"

Thursday, May 27, 2021

12-bit Samplers from the 80s | Shoot out

video by Espen Kraft

"12-bit samplers. 5 of them. From the 80s. Each with different sampling frequencies, sampling time and artifacts. One video - a logistics nightmare! Even at this very non-scientific level.

I've tried to keep the volume levels pretty much the same throughout, so no one will be fooled by level differences and think one sampler is 'better'. I've also kept all samples in mono, even though the TX16W can sample in stereo.

No effects or compression is being used so it's all bone dry out of the samplers. How much the YouTube compression algorithm destroys this I don't know, but I hope that the differences can be heard to some degree. Believe, they all sound different.

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Sampler specs:
Akai S612 can sample in frequencies between 32 Khz and 4 Khz by pressing a MIDI key (midi number) between C5 and C2 before sampling. The main frequencies are C5=32 Khz, C4=16 Khz, C3=8 Khz and C2=4 Khz.
Roland S-330 can sample at 15 and 30 Khz
Yamaha TX16W can sample at 50, 33, 25 and 16 Khz in mono, and at 33 Khz in stereo
Sequential Prophet 2000 can sample at 42, 31 and 16 Khz
Korg DSS-1 can sample at 48, 36, 24 and 16 Khz.

The sample time will vary greatly depending on the sampling frequency, so check the manuals for each of these samplers for that.

Apart from the S-330 all the other samplers uses a variable sample rate conversion for transposing the sounds when playing. That means the sampler needs to have its own DAC (digital to analog converter) for each of the voices. The S-330 uses interpolation. This means that it uses only one DAC, but it needs a fast processor to handle all the voices when you play polyphonically. That technique imposes its own set of sound artifacts, which is why I love that sound in particular.

No one of these samplers are 'better' or 'worse', no such thing exists. We can love one over another for different reasons, but there is no such thing as Ford being better than GM or Toyota being better than Subaru. It's all good. ;-)"

Korg N1R Rack Mount Synthesizer SN 001416

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video by Sound Programming

"Factory demo songs from the Korg N1R, a ROM-based synthesizer produced in the late 1990's.

Song list:

1. THE HERO (0:01)
2. TENDERNESS (3:45)

The N1R is a 1U rackmount version of the Korg N1 and is part of the "N" series of synth romplers that includes the N5, N5EX, N264, N364, NS5R, and NX5R. They all have similar sound sets and capabilities, but ROM sizes and form factors vary."

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"In like new condition. Comes with original manual and power supply."

Common or rare, this appears to be the first one featured on the site, unless you count this post. There was also a KORG N1 keyboard version, which hasn't been featured much either.

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