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Sunday, January 19, 2025

Vintage Roland Jupiter 6 61-Key Synthesizer SN 280707

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"Absolutely mint condition vintage Roland Jupiter 6 analog synthesizer. You will be hard pressed to ever come across another as pristine as this one. Tauntek firmware upgrade installed. Works perfectly and is incredibly inspirational to work with. A collectors dream."

Two Original Oberheim SEM Modules in a Powered Box

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"Pair of original vintage 1975 sem modules housed in a box.

The panels weren't cut to fit into the box, so they could be used in a tvs1 or fvs.

Serviced and tuned by a pro tech.

The case Is powered with 220v

They both respond tò CV and gate signals and have an audio out, so they can be used as and expander or stand alone unit."

Patch Point Synton Fénix II PP

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You cand find a demo of one here.

"Patch Point is producing the Fénix II PP analog modular synthesizers in small batches.

The Fénix II PP is a direct descendant of the Fénix II in collaboration with the designer, Bert Vermuelen of the original Synton design team.

It is a fully analog synthesizer, with the same components as the original Fénix II, with some upgrades.

VCF3 - Formant Filter - a new modern design using chips instead of vactrols which allows for voltage controlled resonance and an expanded frequency range.

VCF4 - LPG - a new modern design using chips instead of vactrols which allows for an expanded frequency range, and quicker response, and more accurate control of the length parameter.

Delay - The Delay is now a dual delay with a 3rd switch position. delay 1, delay 2, or in the middle both delays mixed! with the additional jack of a second frequency parameter for the 2nd delay. You can now CV control both delays pitches with a separate jack.


3 VCO’s, 3 different VCO's ( Inputs CV, FM, PWM, Sync e.o, Output square, triagle, sawtooth and some has puls, sub, sine e.o) )

4 different VCF´s ( SVF, 24dB Lp, BPF, 12dB Lp). ( Input CV modulation, SVF has Q-CV control

3 EGR and 4 VCA’s and 5 LFO’s. (Many modules are voltage controlled)

7 Mixers ( 3 audio mixers and 4 DC-Audio mixers).

1 Phaser and 1 Delay (BDD). ( off course voltage controlled)

1 8 step analog sequencer with own clock.

1 Waveshapers, 1 wavemultiplier and 1 full wave rectifier. ( voltage controlled, except for the rectifier )

1 CPR, 1 S&H, 1 Gate delay, 1 Ringmodulator, 1 Slew limiter, 1 fixed +/- 5volt output.

1 Analog noise and 1 Digital noise. ( Digital noise voltage controlled

1 6 Banana to 3,5 mm minijack connectors.

1 Input module with trigger, gate and envelop out.

1 Stereo output module with dual panning and dual VCA. ( off course voltage controlled)"

Ciat Lonbarde Cocoquantus V1

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"Original Cocoquantus, bought directly from Peter Blasser in 2011.

In decent shape. Loop switch on the left side is loose but still functional - you might want to eventually get it replaced.

If you're at all familiar with this instrument you'll know that the delay chips are 8-bit and decidedly lo-fi. Please be aware of this before you purchase."

Alienized circuits AL-110 mk2 - modded Boss DR-110

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"Great modded rhythm machine that gets some great sounds and beats that you can’t get from a regular Boss DR-110. Plugged it in to my guitar amp and phono jack and worked nicely. The only thing I can tell is a bit wonky is the power switch. There has been a few times I turned it on and it glitches but goes back when I turn it off and on again."

Ace Tone FR-15 Rhythm Producer SN 543607

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video upload by Rec Gear Demos



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Pics of the inside below.

"This is a listing for the ACE TONE FR-15. In addition to the presets similar to the FR-6, this unit allows you to program one of the five sounds—Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Cymbal, Claves, or Conga—using 8-step or 16-step sequences. It has been tested and works perfectly. The voltage has been modified to 117V. The appearance shows some wear and scuffing, but there are no major damages. I have uploaded a demonstration video on YouTube, so please be sure to check it out."

Korg Prologue: VPM engine - exploring a 2-operator FM patch


video upload by j bowman

"In this video, we dive deep into the Korg Prologue's powerful VPM (Variable Phase Modulation) engine, exploring the creation of a 2-operator FM patch. If you're passionate about FM synthesis, sound design, and synth music, this video is for you! We take a closer look at how the Korg Prologue's VPM multi-engine opens up new creative possibilities for sound creators. By experimenting with the unique features of Korg VPM, we uncover techniques to craft rich, evolving sounds that push the boundaries of traditional FM synthesis.

Whether you're a seasoned sound designer or just getting started with FM synthesizers, this video offers insight into the versatility and power of the Korg Prologue. Watch as we demonstrate how to create complex, dynamic textures and timbres using just two operators, making it easier than ever to get the most out of the Prologue’s VPM engine. Learn tips, tricks, and techniques for creating unique patches that will inspire your next composition. Don’t miss out on mastering the art of variable phase modulation in your music production workflow."

Divide by Zero - Non-Ambient 0 Jam - 19th of #jamuary2025


video upload by ChrisLody

"Full Disclosure: I occasionally take on freelance work at Sonicware and Stylophone on an hourly rate producing synth & sample sound design, beta testing, checking English text, video manuals, promo content etc. This video wasn't paid for directly but as a result of my work with Sonicware and Stylophone it is marked as Paid Promotion

So a few things happen this week to inspire this jam.

Firstly I discovered the absolutely wonderful 'Synth Nerd Covers' by ‪@nicolaneeco‬ which have rekindled my desire to play more keys, like properly play more keys. This jam was kind of an attempt to get there but didn't really scratch the itch because I got a bit distracted playing with the Amb0 LFOs. Hopefully more proper keys playing to come. Watching those covers also had the unfortunate affect of leaving me with the desire to buy a large expensive polysynth. I've promised myself I'll make jams with the gear I own before I do that but it's still likely to happen later this year.

Second was the new v1.1 update was released for the Ambient 0 so that got me thinking about playing around with it again.

Thirdly I received a comment describing the Ambient 0 as 'a one trick pony for new age background music'. Long story short I've had a very tiring start to the year due to illness and I really couldn't be bothered to respond to that so I deleted it. But that reminded me that I haven't used it very much am I'm fully aware of how capable it is. It's a pretty well stocked multitimbral polysynth with more than enough power for creating all sorts of sounds, so that's where this came from.

Anyway, still struggling to find time for Jamuary jams. It's the 19th already and I've done 4 🙄"

Oxi one | Moog mavis into a modular system


video upload by Onyx_track

"This is my first attempt using the whole thing.
Please do not judge 😂 as I still don’t know what I’m doing"

#StarDust by Qu-Bit | #Frippertronics revived


video upload by Cinematic Laboratory

"First of all, this is not a 'new gear review' videos. I don't do those. I don't get free modules from manufacturers to make a video and I already have tons of loopers in my collection (Morhpagene, Lubadh, etc), so why did I add StarDust? For me, the main reason is Frippertronics. It's an analog vintage tape technique developed by Brian Eno and Robert Fripp using one set of reels on two tape decks. So one records the second deck and the second is recorded by the first deck. Instead of a tape delay, you'd get a tape looper with endless overdubbing.

For me, personally, the sound of Robert Fripp's guitar immediately reminds me of Bowie's Heroes and Scary Monsters (listen to the 'Fashion' track if you don't know it). He's one of my Guitar Gods (Brian May, Fripp, The Edge, Manzanera, Eddie van Halen, and the list is not going on forever) but Fripp always gives me goosebumps because if his sustained sounds and textures. This video is definitely a tribute to Mr. Fripp so suit up!

StarDust is a great looper and it really fits my creative workflow (which is usually borrowed from the musicians I adore). I love to noodle on my Manzanera-inspired Firebird guitar, tuned to Fripp's New Standard Tuning of mostly fifths and one third on the high note to avoid snapping. I can't play, so for me it's a VCO with six strings.

How does it compare to the other major loopers? Well, Lubadh is dual mono which can be used for stereo too. It's great to have two reels that can run in opposite directions and it has an amazing tape emulation. Magneto is primarily a tape echo, but it can also loop as a tape machine and it has a spring reverb emulation (sure it's digital). If you're looking for a vintage tape echo with classic feedback, look no further. The Morphagene is a tape splicer where you have full control over splice points (cuts) and it can store many reels on SD card. It's also excellent for microsound explorations and fragment mangling. It can play three splices at once, with different note distributions (set on SD card). However, Morphagene is 'terrible' in retaining original pitch (green zone) and doesn't track V/OCT very well. You can set V/OCT support on the SD card, but you'd still need to dial in the correct varispeed and finetune. Most Morphagene users probably don't care about keeping in line. They just want to make noise.

BitBox MK2 is the T-REX of loopers which can loop 16 stereo loops at once, so you can use it as a true Loopstation. It can also detect or set splices, do granular stuff, time stretching, make multi-sample libraries and play samples polyphonically. There's simply nothing better, not even an ER-301. Did I miss one? Yes, the ADDAC 112 is also a great looper, but it's HUGE and the manual doesn't end.

If you're into live looping with built in FX, StarDust may be one of the best 'all in one solution' in Eurorack today. There are lots of shift-features, but you'll only need to remember a few of them. If you don't like the 'galaxy LED show', you may have lost the Child in your eyes."
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