MATRIXSYNTH

Eminent Solina String Ensemble MK II Sound Demo

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"Just recently got hold of this real classic: The Eminent Solina String Ensemble Mk II from the 70ies.
Additional FX used:
NUX Time Core Ping Pong Delay to get that stereo spread (thanks to Hartmut for that great tip).
Lexicon 300 Large Hall.
Enjoy!'

Restored Crumar DS-2

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Dr. Böhm Digi Music 80ies Digital Drums Patterns and Variations

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"Check out the punchy and crunchy patterns of this ultra rare, compact 12 bit Sample Drum Machine, like the Linn Drum.
Additional bass in the intro by Behringer Pro-1.
This was actually a DIY kit offered in the 80ies. Samples are stored on two ROM chips.
Each Pattern has 3 variations which even have different Fills, Breaks, Solos. So, besides not programmable, lots of patterns to discover."

Sakata Hammond DPM-48 Pitch mod demo

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"This mod hacks each voices sample clock by using a NE555 based clock on a small pcb yhat replaces the provide clocks for the 4040 counters of each voice.
The results make this machine so much more versatile.
Still have to do this for all other voices and add knobs to the surface."

Crumar Bit 99 with Tauntek Firmware Upgrade Midi CC Control & Sakata DPM 48

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"Bob Grieb did it again and brought Midi CC control to another old veteran synth: The Crumar Bit. Information can be found here: http://www.tauntek.com/CrumarBit.htm
You can also get the new Firmware Eproms , officially licensed, from https://www.untergeek.de/crumar-bit01...
My old iPad 1 is running theTB Midi Stuff App with the Bit Controller panel. But of course any other controller or software supporting customizable Midi CC will work."

Stereoping Controller Bit 99 Tauntek Firmware and Sakata DPM 48
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Sakata comes in at 2:23.

"Checking out the new firmware from www.tauntek.com for the Bit 99 with a early version of a stereoping controller layout.
Sakata DPM-48 on beats. Bit 99 sequenced by Yamaha RS 7000, DPM synced by KMS-30. Running through the new Klark Teknik 3rd Dimension."

Roland Promars MRS-2 Demo

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"Roland Promars, freshly repaired and calibrated. Dry sounds with no FX. Going quickly through the 8 hardwired presets, then the 8 user-presets of mine, then into manual mode. What a great raw analog sound."

Oberheim Matrix-1000 Through Roland GP-8 with Stereoping Controller - Awesome Chorus

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"Running an already great Matrix 1000 String sound thru the Roland GP-8 with just Delay and Chorus activated.
Quite a nice digital (!) Chorus with unusual additional Predelay and Feedback parameters.
As well as a basic but good sounding digital delay.
Everything running through Lexicon 300 Large Hall at the end of the chain."

Korg Polysix Unison Mod

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"Applied this easy mod to my Polysix: http://synthhacker.blogspot.com/2013/....
Thanks to Thorsten for the idea and hint.

Gives control of the detune amount which is originally fixed to 220Ohm. So Unison can now be controlling from very harsh to heavily detuned.
Since i don't like drilling holes in those vintage gear, I sacrificed the Chord Mode Input on the back, where a simple pot with fastener can nicely be fitted."