"The Steiner-Parker Synthacon is a monophonic analog synthesizer that was built between 1975 and 1979 by Steiner-Parker, a Salt Lake City-based synthesizer manufacturer. It was introduced as a competitor to other analog synthesizers, like the Minimoog and ARP Odyssey. The Synthacon includes three voltage-controlled oscillators, a two-pole resonant Sallen Key filter, two ADSR envelope generators, a pink and white noise generator, and a 49-key keyboard. While the Synthacon was not a modular system, signal routing could be achieved through a series of switches."
"I don't think this module needs any introduction in Eurorack. Don Buchla inspired countless complex oscillators before it inspired Serge Tcherepnin and digital FM pioneers like John Chowning who brought FM on a chip to Yamaha. The 259 is a landmark VCO. One could assume it would old compared to modern gear like the DPO, Cs-L, Furthrrr, Brenso, Verbos CO and many more, but the 259 has a unique sound you will not find anywhere else.
There's 50 years between the 259c and the Tiptop recreation. A lot has changed. The original featured eight vactrols, but the T has none due to Hazardous Substance Regulations (RoHS). It's fair to say it's impossible to stay faithful. Autotune wasn't finished yet, it relied on the forthcoming 300 series that never took off. Remote/local control relied on Easel programming card tech which is useless in its eurorack incarnation. Tiptop decided to add ART support, a proprietary protocol which supports autotuning VCO's.
Real Buchla 259's are extremely rare, they're mostly faithfully recreated clones. So I had no idea how the real thing sounds and the 1M $ question is obviously 'does it sound the same'. Spoiler alert: it does.
This video also concludes my 259 origin story, so it's episode 04 in the 259 playlist, and episode 09 in my Tiptop 200 series playlist. It's a bit confusing but it it makes sense to me.
"What happens when you plug a Cry Baby guitar pedal to a Moog Subharmonicon, well let's find out...
If you like dark and experimental stuff you should enjoy this one, otherwise, I suggest you to skip it^^
This is pure random freestyle, nothing serious.
I was too late for the weekend challenge but that doesn't stop me from doing something outside of competition :-)"
NatLife Sounds back with a Trance powerhouse for Arturia Microfreak.
It's a 42 Trance Sequences and Presets. Every sound have own story and absolutely unique melody. You can find here a bunch number of Leads, Plucks and Bass type sequences.
This soundbank will gives you a full inspiration for producing something new."
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"Logan String Melody II. Could do with a bit of a polish externally, but everything works except what I assume is the volume control knob, which has no effect - maybe it’s been bypassed. Ideal for all remaking all those 1970s Italian film soundtracks - good for everything from soaring high melodies to full on cheese. Classic string machine. VEMIA can collect and pack: 24GBP."
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"70's String Synth as seen with Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze or Supertramp. Coming with original: Road-Case (intact), chrome Stand, leather cover & Pedal."
