"This is the 80's Tama Techstar TAM500, Tama's answer to the Simmons (most similar to the Simmons SDS8 in function and form factor). This unit is in good cosmetic shape with just a few scratches (mainly the one in the final picture seen above). Functionally, it all works, except the Attack sound (short adjustable burst of noise at the top of the note) does not fire on Tom 3... the Attack works fine on all other drum channels. Other than that, it is fully tested and functional."
"Hi! I share with you my plucks patches for the Sonicware Liven XFM synthesizer!
You can download the entire patch bank here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TFaX...
To upoad a bank into the synthesizer, you will need the MIDI-OX program, the download link of which I also leave here:
http://www.midiox.com/"
"The Cherry Audio Elka-X synthesizer is based upon the legendary Synthex, a rare Italian analog synthesizer designed by Mario Maggi and manufactured by ELKA in the early eighties.
Elka-X replicates the extraordinary character of the original synth without compromising sound or functionality, thoughtfully expanding its feature set and delivering the authentic Synthex experience at a price anyone can afford."
"'Multi-award winning Minimonsta software synthesizer' Minimonsta2 adds a raft of new features and improvements - a new fully resizable UI, an improved audio engine, a powerful new preset browser, over 300 new presets, a new reverb effect, a vintage control to add authentic analogue imperfections, four programmable Macros, alternative 4-stage envelops mode, alternative bass-preserving ladder filter for when you don’t want to lose your bass when you increase the resonance, and more. All of this gives Minimonsta2 an authentic experience that feels at home in a modern setup.
Minimonsta2 – key features * Analog modelling of the legendary ‘Model D’ * [New] Fully-scalable UI * [New] Powerful Preset Browser * [New] Over 800 presets including 300+ new presets * [New] Alternative bass-preserving ladder filter * [New] Alternative 4 stage envelopes * [New] Matrix Reverb effects * [New] Vintage knob for authentic analog imperfections * [New] Four programmable Macros for easy manipulation of sounds * [New] Programmable Aftertouch and expanded Velocity controls for extra playability * All original features including 3 oscillators and the famous 4-pole, * 24dB/octave filter * Monophonic, polyphonic, legato and unison trigger modes * Vast modulation options via X-Modifiers * Pan spread for wide stereo sounds
"I'm thinking Inner City "Good Life" style vintage late 80's early 90's Detroit techno programming. Use the CHORD oscillator model and TR 909 sounds for that instant classic sound. Some bits programmed from scratch, others have perfect factory presets on duty.
"The Z-DSP was one of my first modules and ten years later it's still going strong. It inspired many SPIN FV-1 powered effects modules, being FX-AID as the most succesful module so far. But can it compete with Z-DSP? Sure. It beats the big white/black module on price, size, algorithm count and the free algorithm catalog that covers any effect. But - imho - the Z-DSP algorithms are better and it offers a powerful feedback design. It's built to last another 10 years. I asked myself the question, 'isn't the chip getting old?'. Listening to the new TTA Stereo Bundle, i'd say no. But don't take my word for it. This is one of the longest videos I made so far. With a few exceptions here and there, this journey has been an adventure."
"Eurorack modules like oscillators, mixers, filters, envelopes and VCA are almost inevitable when you’re starting with modular or expanding a system. But what things to look for when buying your first modules? In this video I use a compact but powerful synth voice from Nano modules to demonstrate a bunch of things to look for, all with patch ideas of course!"
Timetable: 00:00 – Intro & sounds 01:35 – Quick system overview 02:55 – Oscillators 03:07 – Range and multiple waveforms 06:01 – Unique waveforms 06:48 – Sub oscillator outputs 07:38 – Linear FM 09:28 – Sync input 10:37 – LFO mode 12:58 – Mixers / Utility 13:10 – Audio, CV, quantity 13:52 – Audio mixing 15:25 – CV mixing 16:42 – Dual mixer 18:40 – Filters 19:00 – Multiple modes 20:20 – Enough CV inputs 22:30 – More CV inputs (resonance) 23:37 – Modulation 23:50 – Quantity 27:56 – Complex modulation 28:06 – Voltage controlled envelope 29:50 – Inverter, offset, end of cycle 32:14 – VCAs 32:31 – VCAs with 2 controls 33:22 – Lots of VCAs 37:08 – VCAs with summing powers
It´s based on the FV-1 DSP IC by Spin Semiconductor which got popular with some famous guitar pedal effects and is covering all types of quality reverbs, delays, chorus, flangers, tremolos, or combinations of them.
It´s stereo and operates with 6 MIPS at Fs=48KHz, or in other words excellent audio quality with a clean dry / wet path to adjust the amount of effecting.
It offers 3 banks with each having 8 different algorithms. In total 24 effects.
The input is normalized to R. Means with just plugging a mono source into the left input, the output becomes stereo.
Each algorithm can be controlled with one of the 3 potentiometers, or by conrol voltage.
Capable of -5 / +5V with the dedicated pot at around center position, or 0-10V with the pot fully closed. In other words, the pot acts as offset.
LED indication for clipping and CV ins.
The internal effects are tied to the IC and fixed. Bank 2 & 3 or EXT1 & EXT2 can be exchanged with EEPROMS on the backside.
