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Dewanatron machines and the Swarmatron

video upload by Robotussin Vintage Synths

"Here's the Swarmatron and its creators Brian and Leon Dewan, talking to Detroit Public TV about 10 years ago.

I posted about the Swarmatron about a year ago. It's an analogue synth that creates a tone using eight oscillators all playing slightly different frequencies. The pitch is controlled with a ribbon at the front. The difference between the 8 oscillators is controlled with a span control, from tightly aligned to woozily detuned. It's designed to produce a sort of cacophony, almost like multiple voices singing at once.

It's best known for its use by Atticus Ross and Trent Reznor on their soundtrack to "The Social Network", which won an Oscar and changed a lot of minds about the sort of movies that could use electronic scores.

Leon and Brian Dewan are cousins and together they run Dewanatron, which makes a family of instruments like the Swarmatron, the Novitiate – a one-off they made for the Bob Moog Foundation. Their instruments are unique, expensive, beautiful and very unusual. In the video you see another of their machines, which has two keyboards that face each other so two people play it at the same time.

I also found some great footage of the Novitiate they made for the Bob Moog Foundation on the YouTube channel AutomaticGainsay, which is a great resource for synth reviews and videos. I've posted more videos of the Swarmatron, the Novitiate and other Dewanatron instruments on my YouTube and on the subscriber section of this channel.

The Dewans, whose family is originally from Syria, spoke to a Detroit Public TV show about Arab Americans."

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Cousteau Synth by Love Hultén

video upload by Love Hultén

"Custom synth for an ex-diver client - Incl JU06A, Reface CP, V256, Oceans 11 and a mechanical MIDI crab(!)"

The Model - Kraftwerk - Korg Volca Sample 2 Cover Tutorial

video upload by jumpwav

"Learn how to recreate "The Model" by Kraftwerk using the Korg Volca Sample 2. This tutorial takes you step-by-step through the process of programming the drums, bass and synth parts of this electronic classic using only the factory samples. No additional samples or external gear needed – just the power of the Volca Sample 2!

“The Model" by Kraftwerk

Instrument: Korg Volca Sample 2

Key of A minor
BPM: 62
Swing: 0
Reverb Mix: 0

Factory Samples Used:
Part 1: 011 Kick Sub
Part 2: 023 Snare Machine
Part 3: 045 C.Hat Loose
Part 4: 102 Vintage Pad
Part 5: 120 Dyna Strings
Part 6: 102 Vintage Pad

00:00: Full Song
00:58: Intro
01:31: Sample Setup
02:10: Pattern 1
14:20: Pattern 2
16:11: Pattern 3
19:06: Pattern 4
22:29: Pattern 5
24:18: Pattern 6
25:32: Pattern 7
27:16: Pattern Chaining
28:58: Outro"

And a few more:

Playlist:
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd (Korg Volca Sample 2 Cover)
Flowers - Miley Cyrus (Korg Volca Sample 2 Cover)
Nightcall - Kavinsky (Korg Volca Sample 2 Cover)
Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz (Korg Volca Sample 2 Cover)
Dawn Chorus - Thom Yorke (Korg Volca Sample 2 Cover)
Instant Crush - Daft Punk ft. Julian Casablancas - Korg Volca Sample 2 Cover + Tutorial
As It Was - Harry Styles - Korg Volca Sample 2 Cover Tutorial
Little Dark Age - MGMT - Korg Volca Sample 2 Cover Tutorial
The Model - Kraftwerk - Korg Volca Sample 2 Cover Tutorial

Casio VL-1 into June-60 #synthesizer #casio #effectspedals

video upload by Ainsworth

HS Expander test! Success! #shorts #fmsynth #synthesizer #arduino #programmer

video upload by R.O.T. Studios

"Yay, it's actually working haha Got a few bugs to iron out, but I'm happily surprised it is working this well already. This is the very first test!"

TTMC Matrix Mixer Card , Elektron Octatrack

video upload by Tokyo Tape Music Center

Yamaha CS01 Monophonic Synthesizer SN 29781

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Black version (exclusive to Japan market)

All keys, modulation wheels, knobs and levers in perfect condition

One analog oscillator with basic waveforms (triangle, sawtooth, square and PWM)

PWM (pulse width modulation) thickens the sound by modulating square waves speed & width

Built-in speaker works. Batteries cover in place. Optional breath control (with adapter)

Ships with the original Yamaha power supply (AP-1B)

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Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev3 SN 1638

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1984 Akai AX80 Polyphonic Analogue Synthesizer + Original Case + Foot Pedal

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"If you know, you know! Regarding this one, I am the first owner (technically, my household was as my mother purchased this brand new in Tallahassee, FL in 1985, used it very little in a church setting, and kept it cased otherwise). You aren’t likely to fine a cleaner example of this synth. I’d list this as mint but it has been played and there is the one small area of the top/right display that has a tiny orange streak. All else works well and this doesn’t impact visibility or practical functioning in any way. This is as near-mint as it gets for something created in 1984."

I hope he doesn't regret selling this one.

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