Rare MicroKorg mating ritual caught on video! PLANET SYNTH

video upload by Synths and Sounds

"The mysteries of nature uncovered.
A Synths and Sounds original production.

This video was completely handcrafted. Every Image and Sound was self recorded."

The Sad Story of the Downfall of an Industry | ELKA EH105 and Bontempi MRS-49

video upload by Synths and Sounds

"This video took me way too much time!

0:00 Intro
1:29 The rise of the Marche synths
2:53 The golden era
3:29 The keyboard revolution
4:29 Witness No. 1: Bontempi MRS-49
5:55 Witness No. 2: ELKA EH105
8:11 The end of an industry
9:11 Outro"

Moog Grandmother, Subharmonicon and Mother-32 Patch Ideas #Jamuary2023

video upload by Synths and Sounds

Listen closely at 1:32. Funny.

"I got to discover the beatuiful soundscapes of a complete moog semimodular setup!

0:00 Intro
1:08 Patch 1 explained
1:45 Patch 1 played
3:51 Patch 2 explained
4:34 Patch 2 played
7:03 Patch 3 explained
7:55 Patch 3 played
8:50 Outro"

Expressive E Osmose: First Contact

video upload by Wein Glas

"3 years of waiting, but in the end Expressive E delivered a fine instrument!

So please enjoy my first contact: Unboxing, Firmware updating, Connecting to the Eagan Matrix, and of course test driving the new MPE keyboard!

0:00 Intro
0:10 Unboxing
0:48 Oops!
1:07 The real thing!
2:09 Firmware Updating
3:13 Advice for Connecting Osmose with the Eagan Matrix (Win10)
3:39 A bit playing"

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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