All gear is better in black (replacing the Midicake Arp case)

video upload by Richard DeHove

"Why just make a quick guide on replacing the Midicake Arp's front panel when I can have an extended gripe about too-colorful gear? So here it is, all talk and no music about the joys of black front panels. For reasons unknown a jumble of gear colors disturbs me. Perhaps there's some deep explanation centring on light patterns, color contrast and their interaction with brainwave states? After all, why are some color groupings universally regarded as "beautiful" or "harmonious" - such as a sunset - and other combinations like brown and orange, or magenta and red, judged terrible? Either that or I'm just getting more grumpy and demanding. In the meantime, if anyone knows of a black overlay sticker for the Big Sky, I'm in.

0:00 Approved colors
1:18 Midicake Arp
2:35 Strymon neon
3:24 Arp front panel
3:50 Replacing the case
5:35 Knob time
6:55 Ta da!

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Tiptop Buchla LoPass as HiPaas

video upload by Todd Barton

"Food for thought and discussion.

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Fred's Lab Töörö 6-Voice Hybrid Synthesizer

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Espen Kraft video in the listing previously posted here. See the Fred's Lab label for additional posts, and the Fred's Lab website for additional info.

"A six-voice, four-part hybrid desktop synthesizer, the Töörö from Fred's Lab packs huge sound and customizability into a compact package. At its core are a pair of 12-bit wavetable oscillators that can be shaped with through-zero FM synthesis, ring modulation and auto-sync giving you the ability to create rich lows and icy highs. The character is further shaped by 'virtual operators' in the FM and sync architecture, as well the MS-10-inspired, FL A847 12dB/oct resonant analog filter. All parameters are accessible from the intuitive layout and can also be controlled via MIDI, and the internal memory can store 100 presents."

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MFB Urzwerg Pro Sequencer

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"Excellent hands on analog sequencer that works with both CV/Gate and MIDI. It's in mint condition.

Technically the same as the mkII version, but in a lighter and more compact casing.

You can sequence up to to four separate 8 step tracks or two 16 step tracks.

Other notable features include: TB-303 stile slide, built in quantiser, sync to either MIDI or clock, CV control over tempo, transpose over MIDI or CV ..."

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Sequential Circuits Prophet VS Vector Synth SN 0635

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"It just got back from Wine Country Sequential before they closed their doors for good. They went thru the whole synth, replaced the data slider and found no other problems except the after touch is not working, which didn’t bother me enough to have repaired right now. Comes with 3 cartridges."

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ARP Omni-2 w/ MIDI + LED Sliders

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"This is the 2nd one, and it's also been restored with MIDI and LED sliders.

Here's what's been done:

~ Replaced EVERY SINGLE polarized capacitor (100+)
~ Replaced a ton of faulty CMOS logic ICs and OpAmps
~ Replaced all old slide potentiometers, with new LED sliders and SIFAM slider caps
~ Fully re-built/re-bushed the keyboard
~ Fully cleaned and calibrated the whole thing
~ Installed brand new Switchcraft XLR output
~ Added the Tauntek ARP OMNI 2 MIDI-in retrofit
~ Replaced old, faulty IEC

If you're after that iconic Joy Division bass/strings sound this is your chance to own it!"

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Yamaha CS-60 Polyphonic Synthesizer

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"Yamaha CS-60 in excellent cosmetic condition. Outstanding operational condition, with only the missing ribbon controller (a common issue in all CS-60 and 80 models, but there are dealers who can restore it). Includes original legs with original leather case and cover."

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Walrus Audio Meraki Sound Demo with Synths (Twisted Electrons MEGAfm and Roland SH-01a)

video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Dub Chords 1
1:35 Boarder Pad
2:46 Lullaby FM Lead
3:54 Dub Chords 2
5:36 Electronica Organ
6:49 SH-101 Lead

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Isla Instruments Caladan - Dual OPL3 card test..

video upload by Isla Instruments

"SPEAKER WARNING:
A VERY rough demo just messing with the onboard filters and synthesis of our OPL3 caladan card."

OPL3

‘Glass sounds‘ analog through-zero FM patch breakdown with Brenso and Cunsa!

video upload by Frap Tools

"As per request, here's a patch breakdown of this short video: [posted here]

It's a super crystalline sound thanks to Brenso's through-zero FM, and we took it a bit further by adding the Cunsa filter, which we didn't have back when the short clip was filmed."