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Tuesday, October 04, 2022

Korg MS-10 Vintage Monophonic Analog Synthesizer SN 136216

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"1970s Korg MS-10 vintage monophonic synthesizer in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. All functions have been tested, and all jacks, knobs, and key contacts have been freshly cleaned by our tech here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, ensuring optimal performance.

Originally introduced in 1978 as an entry-level monophonic, single-VCO synth, the MS-10 quickly became known for its huge bass response and punchy percussive sounds. Semi-modular and patchable to the VCF and VCA, the MS-10 packs loads of functionality into a compact, beloved package; widely used to great effect by artists like The Chemical Brothers and Autechre.

The analog VCO has four switchable waveform shapes: triangle, sawtooth, pulse, and white noise. The Filter is the same KORG35 12 dB/Oct low pass filter that appeared in the MS-10’s iconic older sibling, the MS-20. The is a single resistor VCA, the amplitude of which can be controlled by the envelope generator. Despite its small stature, there is a wide array of modulation and envelope shaping controls onboard this synth and a wide array of possible sounds to produce. The envelope’s rise and fall profiles are entirely linear, lending this synth a unique, almost lethargic organic sound. Further expanding the scope of the MS-10s functionality is the inclusion of an external input-to-filter; enabling external sound sources to be processed through the synth’s filter.

The MS-10’s normalized connections can be modified with patch cables, allowing the LFO to modulate the pulse width of the VCO and/or the amplitude of the VCA. Additionally, there is an onboard noise generator with white and pink noise outputs, and CV and Gate In/Outs.

The unit housing is rugged and durable, with very restrained wear on the enclosure edges."

Oberheim OB-X 8 Voice

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video upload by Ian Ulibarri

"Quick n dirty video of the OB-X in action."



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"Here's the legendary Oberheim OB-X, 8 Voice.
The OB-X has Oberheim S.E.M. filters while subsequent OB synthesizers have Curtis ladder filters which have a somewhat different sound. The OB-X is purely Oberheim.
Fully functional, with only one exception. It doesn't seem to want to load patch data from tape in. The memory locations do work and hold patches though. There's a new battery in there too.
This is a temperature sensitive synth, let it warm up, and it is warm."

Custom Korg PolySix Vintage Analog Synthesizer w/ KiwiTechnics KiwiSix Upgrade

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"Cosmetically, this unit is extremely unique. It has been painted purple with yellow trim, with a large vintage Batman sticker placed central to the back of the enclosure on top of additional purple-painted tape. The knobs have also been painted purple. There is a fair bit of honest wear across the enclosure, but nothing extending beyond minor nicks and dings. Additionally, some of the yellow spray paint extends to the upper two octaves of keys and cheek."

"The KiwiSix upgrade significantly expands overall functionality and mitigates several issues common to the PolySix, including replacing the original KLM-367 circuit board; which are frequently corroded due to the frequent failure of the original nickel-cadmium batteries. The KiwiSix upgrade also provides 512 tone slots, all able to be stored/edited, with 64 preloaded tones. Sequencing capability is increased; 8 separate 124-max step sequences can be edited and stored. Additionally, the KiwiSix enables MIDI functionality, with the ability to independently set the MIDI In & Out channels. The Arpeggiator and Sequencer can both output MIDI, and the Sequencer can be entirely dictated by MIDI input. The internal clock hardware has been overridden and expounded upon; now able to clock the Arpeggiator and/or Sequencer and can optionally generate a MIDI clock. Key Transposition augmentation allows transposition from 1 octave down to 2 octaves up."

Kawai SX240

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"The SX-240 is an 8 voice analog polyphonic synthesizer released in 1984. It features 2 DCOs, 1 Sub Oscillator, 1 LFO, a 24 dB/oct four-pole resonant Lowpass filter, 2 ADSR envelopes, a ring mod setting called Brass, and a multitimbral Dual/Split setting. It's design also includes a sequencer with 1,500 note capacity, MIDI in/out/thru, Tape Memory in/out, Clock in/out, and pedal control inputs for Sequencer start/stop, Program up, and Release.

The interface is designed around a menu with arrow navigation, a jog wheel, and digital character display, and it is capable of saving 48 patch memory and 8 sequences."

Waldorf Microwave XTk

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ENSONIQ MR-RACK Synthesizer with EXP-3 Urban Dance Project Expansion

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You can find demos of the MR-Rack in previous posts here.

BACHSPACE RETURN : BIG ANCESTOR MOOG NRSynth day (live studio sessions)


video upload by KurtzMindfields

"Presenting the BIG ANCESTOR NRSynth MOOG MODULAR configuration.
Demo title: Bachspace Return(Jluc Briançon).
Set up : BIG ANCESTOR MOOG modulaire (Seq & Effects) : config: 3 VCOs 921, filtre1: 904-a, filtre2: Steiner Parker v1, 2 LFOs/S&H wheel controlled, Enveloppes 911,VCA 902 + mixer CP3 all Moog, Moog Sub37 tribute (Sequencer), Oberheim OB3 Organ + Lex Strymon, SynthR3 Arpeggiator (ARP 4012 + S.E.M), Hansy Mellotron Mister M & Minimoog model D.
Recorded & mixed at Nuage7 - Domaine de Sourzy (Sequoia 15 / Slate Digital plugs)
Thanks to Rémy Wasselin & Stephen Ingrand, Clin d’œil a Erwan Coïc.
Albums : https://kurtzmindfields.bandcamp.com/"

MUSIC BY HAND (Handtracking With Musikraken)


video upload by Perplex On

"Another testdrive using #musikraken for handtracking, using the opening of the hand as indicator for note pitch height and the hand tilt as midi cc for the filter cutoff. The midi notes are send to #steppolyarpunit triggering an arpeggio with quite low step probability, sequencing #isem and spiced up with #k7d delay. Served with audioreactive particle projection."

Buchla Music Easel - Sound Sketch #22 (Epic Drone 30minutes)


video upload by ozashikiTECHNO

Buchla Music Easel Synthesizer Epic Ambient Drone Sound
Effector: Strymon BigSky, El Capistan
Recorder: Fostex MR-8mkII
Playlist:

Polyend Play MIDI Tutorial // Setting up MIDI to Sequence and Control External Devices.


video upload by Polyend

"Here is a quick tutorial on setting up your external MIDI-enabled devices to work with the Polyend Play.

The Play has a versatile yet uncomplicated MIDI feature set. Send clock, start and stop sequences, and send note, CC, and PC changes on a per step basis. Map custom CCs and send MIDI out via USB or 1/8" TRS ports.

Find all the MIDI information in the Manual here, and don't forget about chord mode! - https://polyend.com/manuals/play/#mid...."
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