1987 Kawai R-100 and R-50 "Overnight Sensation" Drum Machine Ad

via Retro Synth Ads, where you'll find the full write-up and additional scans.

"Kawai R-100 and R-50 drum machine "Overnight Sensation" full page colour advertisement featuring Jan Hammer and Steve Smith from page 73 in the June 1987 issue of Keyboard Magazine."

Roland Jupiter 8 vs Arturia Polybrute (Firmware V2)

video upload by Michael Geyre

Be sure to listen in stereo. Note the Polybrute is lower on the right channel. "Hi all
While using new Polybrute's firmware, i wondered how close to the Jupiter 8 it was possible to make it sound Well, the result surprised me quite a lot, so here is a short video where i compare both instruments (EQ preset is called 'High boost')
No FX used in the comparison
Please, be patient, a (very) long video is under preparation"

ID700 polyphonic software synthesizer

video upload by Richard Devine

"@modoscdesigns Finally for Mac OS desktop the ID700 polyphonic software synthesizer based on the voice architecture of the Buchla 700."

Additonal ID700 posts. The MacOS version along with the iOS version going on sale was announced on December 10th here.

Circuit Bent Yamaha DD-8 by Batchas

videos uploaded by batchas

"Here a few examples to show how the DD-8 sounds once circuit bent.
No external effect added."

Wing Pinger Second Moves

video upload by Todd Barton

"Day 2 new moves. The discoveries and explorations continue with this amazing instrument by Meng Qi https://www.mengqimusic.com

My Patreon https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

All this from a Prophet 600 // WOW!!

video upload by Starsky Carr

"Here's a few demo tracks using a vintage Sequential Prophet 600. Its an underdog.. but it's got some bite. I've featured a few more modern styes here.. although there's always got to be a synthwave demo thrown in :) so a little nod to the 80s included. Plus a couple of more complete tracks showing its versatility."

0:00 Downtempo loveliness
3:55 4 to the floor... not sure of genre!

Deep Dive: Korg ARP2600 M Semi Modular Synthesizer

video upload by Noisegate

"Tristan takes a deep dive into the ARP 2600M from Korg to discover how it works and what kind of sounds it can produce. The ARP 2600M is a faithful recreation of the classic semi-modular synth at approximately 60% size."

See the dealers on the right for availability.

Octatrack meets Circuits = OctaCircuit!

video upload by MrDataline

"Circuits going into the Octatrack for realtime sampling & remixing, followed by the Heat, to dirt up the sound. The Octatrack is using the '1 part sampling & remixing setup' - same project file and similar setup was used in this Track & Teach: https://dataline.bandcamp.com/album/t...
Or
https://app.gumroad.com/dataline"

Erica Synths Pērkons HD-01 Delayed Due to Chip Shortage

Via Erica Synths

"Earlier in 2021 Erica Synths announced the upcoming drum machine & synthesizer Pērkons HD-01. As the news were received with a lot of encouraging excitement we have been working hard to fulfil the promise of making the instrument available to you within 2021.

Unfortunately our plans were affected by unforeseen circumstances coming from suppliers - we had ordered micro-controllers for Pērkons HD-01 early in 2021 with a promise to have them delivered in September, the delivery date kept pushed and pushed ahead up to the point of them becoming available only in late 2022. We are currently reworking the PCB to function with other parts that are available to us sooner. You can be sure - no compromises are being made.

Meanwhile we have actively continued the development as well as improved the user interface. We now expect to open pre-orders early 2022 and will soon present a new demo to showcase the re-worked & even better version of Pērkons HD-01."

RRP: 1650 EUR (VAT excl.)

You can find posts featuring the Perkons HD-01 including demos here.

Some pics that came with the press release to get you excited (click on them for the full size shots):

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Overlooked Module #9: Din Sync SARA VCF

video upload by poorness studios

"I recently realized haven't done one of these Overlooked Modules episodes in quite some time and I've got a perfect module to add. Today, I'm taking a closer look at the SARA VCF from Din Sync. This is a dual-filter with some really interesting features. I really like it."

poorness studios Overlooked Module posts