The Forgotten Synth That Launched a Ground-Breaking Technology

video upload by HAINBACH

"Franklin Eventoff, an American tinkerer and musician invented the force sensing resistor in 1977. This allowed for touch control of voltage, which he used to create instruments. It found first commercial musical use in the Mattel Musical Thing, a cheap toy synth. Frustrated with the experience, Eventoff went on to create the much more refined Sonica. The Sonica is a lovingly crafted boutique instrument with an oscillator by famed Serge Tcherepnin, the creator of the Serge synthesizer. Only about 650 where made, and they are collector's items. The technology of the force sensing resistor proved hugely successful and lives on in cars, robotics and instruments like the AKAI MPC and the Otamatone.

Music, Soundpack and thanks: https://www.patreon.com/hainbach

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Magical Musical Thing: A vintage analog synthesizer for kids

video upload by David Hilowitz Music

"In this video, I explore the strange toy that is the Magical Musical Thing (Mattel 1979). I speak to Franklin Eventoff, the toy's inventor, and learn about the other instruments he created as well. I also learn the secret to tuning these darn things.

You can download the sample library of the Magical Musical Thing here: https://www.decentsamples.com/product... This sample is meant to be used in conjunction with Decent Sampler, a plugin which can be downloaded here: https://www.decentsamples.com/product...

This sample is meant to be used in conjunction with Decent Sampler, a plugin which can be downloaded here: https://www.decentsamples.com/product..."

Oberheim Prommer

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"The Prommer is an audio sampler and EPROM programmer that can make sample EPROMs for Oberheim and other drum machines. It also is a monophonic sample record / playback device with MIDI control. You can download a copy of the user manual here [PDF link].

This unit is in excellent condition, having been thoroughly checked out by a former Oberheim engineer (me). All buttons work reliably and the battery is still good."

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Sequential Circuits DrumTraks 12-Voice Drum Machine

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"One of the earliest MIDI capable drum machines, the Sequential Circuits Drumtraks is punchy, unique, and will integrate effortlessly into a contemporary studio. The sound of this thing is fantastic, with 13 8-bit sample based drum sounds and a powerful pattern sequencer. This drum machine is fully tested and in good repair. Includes an extra custom made EPROM set featuring TR-909 sounds and more."

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Moog Subphatty with Gigbag

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Korg MS-2000

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Roland JD-800 w/ Extras

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"If you're looking for a MINGT JD-800, then you've found it. Even the original manuals look new with crisp white pages. Comes with 4 rare card sets with waveforms and patches across 8 cards. No 'red glue' issues with the keyboard. Recently serviced and battery replaced in 2023. Also comes with custom thick JD-800 dust cover and everything as shown in the pictures."

ROM Card Sets:

Accordion
Drums & Percussion Standard
Strings Ensemble
Rock Drums

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Roland SYSTEM-100M Analog Modular Synthesizer

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"This listing is for a Roland SYSTEM-100M Studio System.

Roland System-100M Model 112 Dual VCO
Roland System-100M Model 121 Dual VCF
Roland System-100M Model 130 Dual VCA
Roland System-100M Model 140 Dual Envelope, LFO
Roland System-100M Model 150 Ring Mod, Noise Gen, Sample and Hold, LFO
Roland System-100M Model 191-J Power Unit Case, Multiples

100% perfect working.
Comes with 5 cables."

SNs:
112 890939
121 890800
130 880818
140 891027
150 790735

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Recapped and Serviced Arp Omni Synthesizer SN 2483 1941

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Vintage Serviced MOOG SATELLITE SYNTHESIZER SN 2174453

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"This vintage MOOG SATELLITE SYNTHESIZER is a rare gem for any music enthusiast. It has been recently serviced and is in top-notch working order. The analog keyboard synthesizer is perfect for any musician looking for a unique and authentic sound. The MOOG brand is highly respected in the music industry, and this synthesizer is no exception."

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Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave soundscape IV - Light blinds the way

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"I think this will be my final soundscape with the 3rd Wave. I will need to return it to its owner. It's been fun playing through it and learning its ins and outs, to the extent that I could.

It's... a cool synth. I think the overall 'crystalline' sound it has is maybe not for me. I couldn't really shake that. Probably just didn't spend enough time with it, but it's hard to say. You can't really make it sound bad, but I guess I'm not sure if that's a good thing.

I'm conflicted. But also, I know I gravitate towards keyboard versions of synths, so maybe that plays a role (although I love the Modor NF-1). I don't know. Something I need to do... test my Virus TI and its wavetables. Add some oscillator saturation, use the analog filters and ask myself, "does this take me anywhere near where the 3rd Wave took me?'

Eventide Blackhole VST used for reverb (I didn't want FX clipping).

Created June 19, 2024"