Vintage 1970s ARP Solus

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1986 Casio CZ-1 61-Key Synth - Mint

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"1986 Casio CZ-1 in nearly mint condition. Doesn't have a scratch on it, and doesn't even look like it was ever played. Includes original manual, "Summary" manual, and Calzone case."

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Opera Siel 6 SN 332/27

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Ensoniq ESQ-M Digital Wave Synthesizer Rack Module

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Pics of the inside below.

"This is the rack mount version of the iconic ESQ-1 digital wave synthesizer from Ensoniq. (The ESQ-M is identical in synthesis functions but does not include a sequencer.)

In working condition (see tests, below). Used in a home studio setting (non-smoking), never toured.

Recent Maintenance:

* New battery installed September, 2023. (Manual states that batteries can be expected to last about 10 years.)
* Volume and Data sliders cleaned with Deoxit Fader

Tested:

* Midi Input - Working in all modes (Omni, Poly, Multi)
* Voice output - All 8 voices play on both L and R channels
* Filter tuning - All filters tune between 143-156 (Service manual states normal range between 140-160.)
* Memory back-up: Battery at 3.26 voltes, patches retained after long power-off period.
* Sys-Ex: Factory patch dump via SysEx successful.
* Fluorescent display still evenly bright and readable (may not be as 100% bright as when new but still works good)
* Volume slider does not crackle
* Data slider successfully hits full range of numbers
* All front panel buttons
* Front "Compare" LED
* Rom Version 1.00

Not Tested:

* Cartridge functions (I do not have a known-good cartridge to test with)
* Analog Control Voltage / Expression Input"

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SOMA Laboratory Terra Desktop Touch Synthesizer Light Finish w/ Travel Case SN TERLOEU0202

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Pamela's PRO Workout: Trigger Modifier - Externally Triggering Envelopes & Random

video upload by ALM TV

"Pamela's PRO Workout now includes a special trigger modifier option which allows any output to be disconnected from the master clock and externally triggered via any of the 4 built in inputs. Here we take a look at some examples of how the trigger modifier can be used including as a basic envelope generator or triggered random source."

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Triggered Envelopes
6:21 - Triggered Random
9:39 - Outro

Vermona twinVCFilter Overview Demo Videos

video uploads by vermonagear

"Learn about twinVCFilter a dual analog multimode filter for eurorack modular systems."

Playlist:

1. twinVCFilter - part 1: Filter Sweeps

00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Connecting twinVCFilter
00:44 - Filtersweep 12dB/octave lowpass
01:53 - Filtersweep 6dB/octave bandpass
03:02 - Filtersweep 12dB/octave highpass
04:18 - Filtersweep 12dB/octave lowpass (hi-gain)
05:33 - Ending

TwinVCFilter is a dual state variable filter with two identical filter sections, each providing 12dB/octave low and highpass as well as 6dB/octave bandpass. Both filter sections can be linked and combined in serial and parallel mode. TwinVCFilter can be extended with the tVCF-Extension module.

2. twinVCFilter - part 2: More Filter Sweeps

00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Filtersweep 24dB/octave lowpass
02:00 - Filtersweep 12dB/octave bandpass
03:13 - Filtersweep 24dB/octave highpass
04:33 - Filtersweep 24dB/octave lowpass (hi-gain)
05:52 - Ending

In the second video about twinVCFilter, we explore its serial mode. Connecting both filter sections in series doubles the slope, resulting in a 24dB/octave low and highpass and a 12dB/octave bandpass.

As in the first video, we sweep through all the filter types with different resonance settings.

3. twinVCFilter - part 3: Filtering a Sequence

00:00 - Start
00:07 - Intro
00:34 - Setup
01:13 - Fun with CUTOFF and RESONANCE / 12dB/octave lowpass
01:19 - 24dB/octave lowpass
02:08 - 12dB/octave bandpass
02:24 - 6dB/octave bandpass
02:38 - 12dB/octave highpass
02:55 - 24dB/octave highpass
03:13 - Ending

In this video we feed twinVCFilter with a sequence generated by our meloDICER sequencer and uniCYCLE oscillator and play around with CUTOFF and RESONANCE.

4. twinVCFilter - Part 4: Mixing Things Up

In this video we will explore twinVCFilter’s MIX function by modulating it with two channels of the fourMULATOR.

00:00:00 | Intro
00:07:11 | Introduction to the MIX feature
00:38:04 | Setup
01:29:19 | CV inputs for MIX
01:47:17 | Having fun with MIX
02:51:11 | More fun
04:24:05 | Ending

xr-1 and MSW-810m

video upload by Sonic Sand Castles

"xr-1 sending CV and gate to the MSW-810m"

xr-1 looping test


"Step based parameter changes with sample looping"

You can find info on the XR-1 here.

Oberheim OB-X8 Sound Sets by Blue River Sounds

video uploads by Blue River Sounds

Blue River Sounds was founded by ex-Sequential, and current Groove Synthesis founding partner, Mark Wilcox.

Note there are three videos in the player above. You can use the player controls to flip between them.
The third video, "OB X8 Doubles," features layered sounds.

Details:

"Inspiring and useful sounds for the Oberheim OB-X8. Leads, basses, pads, complex textures, and much more. Available for purchase at www.blueriversounds.com."

"No effects were used in the recording of these sounds. They are organic and full of movement right out of the box and don't rely on FX to make them sound great.

Special thanks to our friend Nick Semrad for his excellent playing in these demos."

OB X8 Doubles - 3rd Video
"64 Doubles presets for the Oberheim OB-X8. These are unique, impactful, and complex Oberheim textures that make great use of Page 2 features and aftertouch to add movement and stereo depth.

This set requires Blue River Sounds OB-X8 Sound Set 1 and Sound Set 2. When you purchase this Doubles set, OB-X8 Sound Set 1 and Sound Set 2 are included."

"Blue River Sounds has 3 new sound sets for the Oberheim OB-X8 — 2 sets of 64 Singles, and 1 set of Doubles that references the Singles. Blue River Sounds was founded by Mark Wilcox, a key player at Dave Smith Instruments/ Sequential for nearly a decade. He also helped bring back Oberheim in 2022 and is co-designer of the 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable synth at Groove Synthesis."

And via Blue River's about page:

"Blue River Sounds was founded by Mark Wilcox, a California-based sound and instrument designer whose presets have been featured in every Sequential synthesizer since 2014.

His multi-decade career in music tech includes nearly 10 years at Sequential. His contributions to their product designs and factory sound sets have been numerous.

Mark is also a founding partner of Groove Synthesis and co-designer of the critically-acclaimed 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable Synth. He did much of the sound design for that synth, as well."

US 50 in Nevada Part 4: Ely to the Utah Border (original soundtrack)

video upload by CatSynth TV

You can find all parts in this series here, or see the playlist below for entire trip in order.

"The fourth and final segment of our journey along US 50, the 'Loneliest Road in America'. We pick up where we left off in Ely, Nevada and head east until we cross the border into Utah. Along the way, we pick up concurrencies with US 93 and US 6, making this final segment a little less "lonely" than the previous three.

Original soundtrack by Amanda Chaudhary, featuring the following instruments:
Cherry Audio Octave CAT, Elka X, Novachord, GX-80, Stardust 201 Delay
Universal Audio Electra 88 piano
Arturia Pigments, CMI V, Phaser Bi-Tron, LX-24 reverb
Korg modwave
Strymon Starlab
EastWest Ra

Drums by G Calvin Weston (soundscaperecordinglab.com)

00:00 Introduction
01:22 Leaving Ely with US 6 and US 93
05:05 Music changes as we cross a mountain range
07:41 US 93 departs
11:00 Going around Great Basin National Park
13:38 The final stretch
15:55 Crossing into Utah

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