230103 - Jamuary 2023 - Sampling the Soma Ether with Liven Lofi-12

video upload by ChrisLody

"I used this Jamuary as a chance to experiment and find some samples that I can use in a soundtrack. So I've connected the Soma Ether which can turn radio waves and electrical interference into audio. Firstly I found an energy saving bulb with a nice shape-able pulse sound and my keyboard makes an interesting cloud of harmonics which turned out to be more useful than I first thought, it's used here as a drone. To add another element I pitched down a drum break until it just became a series of static like clicks.

There is a whole world of interesting noises to be found using the Soma and I knew it would be an interesting sample source. The Lofi-12 has made it nice and easy to test different things really quickly to see if they are useful."

#jamuary2023 (3) Dream Synth

video upload by True Cuckoo

"In 2022 I had the absolute pleasure of working with Love Hultén @hulten1000 An amazing independent Swedish artist who has specialised in giving his now iconic design to select gear. In our collaboration I chose to combine the MegaFM synth, the Blue Sky reverb and the Keystep 37 keyboard into one absolute dream synth. Here played in one take without any editing whatsoever.

I started Jamuary in January 2017, as a movement to gather us boopy music heads, and to motivate people to get used to the idea of showing their music in front of other people. It quickly grew out of proportions thanks to everybody joining in! Let's continue with the tradition, but don't burn yourself out in the process. Do what you can, what is meaningful to you, or just browse around and get inspired. And don't worry if it's just a little boop. I like boop. Tag your post with #jamuary2023 and join the movement."

Why Does This Simple Italian Vintage Synth Sound So Good?

video upload by HAINBACH

"I dithered a lot before buying the Elka Solist 505: I had no idea if it would sound any good. It looked odd and rather cool because it has accordion-style buttons instead of a piano keyboard, which made it interesting enough for me to try. When it arrived in my studio, I was in for a surprise."

Additional Elka Solist 505 posts

Bugbrand DRM2

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You can find a demo of the BugBrand DRM2 here.

Pic of the back below.

Digital Hymnal HymnMaster HM2008 SN 0437

Demo comes in at 1:36. You can drag the play slider to skip ahead.

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Here's an odd one. Essentially a sample player rhythm box with hymnals. Think digital cassette player. A Christian version of a Saraang minus drums. It might be interesting to the circuit bender or someone that just wants to run it through effects or their modular, but something tells me it might not be that interesting based on the demo of another model above. I coulnd't find any demos of this particular model. Posting this more for the sake of it existing than anything else. That and if someone does pick it up, maybe we'll see it used in a video down the line.

Nanjing Jiayun Electronics Co. LID
Made in China

Can be used with the power cord or with batteries.

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1960s Gibson Maestro W-3 Woodwind Instrument Sound System Minus Footswitch Pedal

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You can find a demo of the Maestro W-3 and some pics of the foot pedal in previous posts here.

"This 1960s Gibson Maestro W-3 Woodwind Instrument Sound System Synth is in very good condition. Powers on and top knobs work correctly. As far as I understand the bottom controls will not work without the pedal plugged in. Could be modified or an original/custom pedal attached. The microphone is working but has not been fidelity tested. Looks to be a clarinet attachment. See photos for full condition details...

Included:
1960s Gibson Maestro W-3 Woodwind Instrument Sound System Synth
Clarinet Attachment w/ Microphone & Cord
Original Tip Guide
Spare Fuses
Original Case Keys
Original Case (Good, working, condition)"

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Synthesizers.com Portable 22

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"Here's a complete entry to the realms of 5U modular (or and addition to you setup of course)

I have now completed the system so it is very close to a 2022 Portable 22. It has a few exceptions though:

The Midi interface is the older Q104
The envelopes have been replaced with the Corsynth C106 Dual Loopable VC AD Envelope which adds some fun and functionality. On request I will replace the module with two Synthesizers.com Q109 Envelope Generators.
I have also added a Synthesizers.com Q120 Connector Module for easy integration with Eurorack.
The power supply is not integrated in the rack and consist of two QPS4 Desktop PSUs with power harness to power all modules (see photo)"

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Crumar Multiman aka Orchestrator 1977 w Rare MOD (SERVICED)

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"This one even more with a rare MOD installed on it which let you control the Bass/Piano/Clav Sustain for a punchier and angry sound! ( for the Original sound behavior just rotate the additional knob fully clockwise)"

Demo in the listing previously posted here.

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Korg Z1 - 18 Voice

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"Korg Z1 with memory card and voice expansion card installed. Excellent condition."

Yamaha CS6R Tone Generator + PLG 150 DX Expansion Board

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"In keeping with the new CS-line trend of analog emulation for dance and electronic music, the CS6R offers real-time and assignable knobs, scene memory and morphing, MIDI controllability and excellent sounds.

First the sounds, they're just great! 64 voice polyphony allows for some thick sounds. Excellent (AWM2) Advanced Wave Memory samples provide emulation of classic analog synths is truly possible with the CS6 enhanced abilities. It has a Bit-depth switch which allows you to degrade its output creating 'Vintage' lo-fi quality sounds, which can be cool. And filters... the CS6x has the best one yet with 2,3,4-pole filters with 6,12,24dB slopes and low, hi and band pass filter types (see technical data below for specifics) for just about any imaginable filtration method you can use to shape its sounds.

The CS6 allows you to sample sounds. All the features and functions a pro-quality 16-bit linear sampler should have are found here with sampling at 44.1kHz. Up to 256 Phrase sample clips can be created and used as loops in your performances or sequences. Apply effects to your samples or synth sounds using the vast array of quality multi-effects. The built-in arpeggiator is better than any previous CS synths with 128 patterns and filter patterns.

The CS6x is expandable with two slots for Plug-In Expansion Boards which add polyphony, sounds, effects and more!"

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