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Friday, February 07, 2025
Acidlab Bassline 3 2014 - Silver
Logan String Orchestra
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"A perfect working Logan String Orchestra, the lush string synthesizer released by the Italian company Logan in 1973. The machine has been recently checked and calibrated by a professional technician, it works like a charm.
Released in 1973, the String Orchestra expanded Logan's range of string synthesizers by offering warmer and more refined sounds. It positioned itself as an alternative to the edgier character of the String Melody I, also produced by Logan, as well as to later string synthesizers like the Solina String Ensemble. The String Orchestra is a fully polyphonic synthesizer featuring three parallel BBD (Bucket Brigade Device) chorus circuits and a unique architecture that makes this machine truly one of a kind.
The Panel
The Logan String Orchestra features five mixable string sounds, each with its own dedicated volume slider. Interestingly, these sliders are duplicated on the front panel, with one set assigned to the first two octaves and the other set assigned to the remaining two octaves on the right. When both sets of sliders are adjusted identically, the same sound is produced across the entire keyboard. However, by setting them differently, you can perform with two distinct sounds simultaneously on the left and right sides. The small panel near the keyboard features the following controls:
Bass: Volume slider for the bass sound, assigned to the left side of the keyboard
Perc: Adjust this slider to make the bass sound punchier
Tone: Functions like the "Brilliance" slider found on many vintage string machines, shaping the brightness of the sound
Slalom: Acts as a pitch bend control, also useful for fine-tuning the main patch
Volume: Master volume slider for the overall output
Hawaii: A piezo tactile switch that temporarily applies a pitch envelope to the notes being played
Orchestra : when this button is ON, the synth deactivates Violins and Bass
The Sound
The overall sound of the String Orchestra is silky, warm, and extremely pleasant—quite similar to the string sounds of the marvelous Godwin Symphony 849. It’s rich and velvety in the midrange, while remaining precise and never harsh in the higher octaves. This makes it quite different from the grittier, wilder sound of the popular String Melody, also produced by Logan.
The Cello, Viola, and Violin sounds represent three different octaves of the same oscillator: a beautiful, smooth, and highly musical sawtooth waveform. When used individually, these three sounds create a peaceful and smooth string tone, where you can truly appreciate the lush effect of the three parallel BBD choruses in action.
The two Orchestra sounds are based on a rectangular waveform. They share the same fundamental frequency but differ in pulse width and filtering. Orchestra I features a very narrow pulse width, a 12 dB/oct low-pass filter fixed at 10 kHz, and a low-frequency cutoff that doesn’t go below 180 Hz—perfect for adding extra harmonics to the patch. Orchestra II has a wider pulse width, a 6 dB/oct low-pass filter with mild resonance, adding warmth and body to the patches.
And finally, the Bass sound. This is a very fat, filtered sawtooth waveform ranging from C0 to A1. The Perc slider adds a gummy sine waveform with a fast attack and a gently quick decay. By lowering all the sliders on the right side, it’s possible to play the Bass sound on its own."
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"A perfect working Logan String Orchestra, the lush string synthesizer released by the Italian company Logan in 1973. The machine has been recently checked and calibrated by a professional technician, it works like a charm.Released in 1973, the String Orchestra expanded Logan's range of string synthesizers by offering warmer and more refined sounds. It positioned itself as an alternative to the edgier character of the String Melody I, also produced by Logan, as well as to later string synthesizers like the Solina String Ensemble. The String Orchestra is a fully polyphonic synthesizer featuring three parallel BBD (Bucket Brigade Device) chorus circuits and a unique architecture that makes this machine truly one of a kind.
The Panel
The Logan String Orchestra features five mixable string sounds, each with its own dedicated volume slider. Interestingly, these sliders are duplicated on the front panel, with one set assigned to the first two octaves and the other set assigned to the remaining two octaves on the right. When both sets of sliders are adjusted identically, the same sound is produced across the entire keyboard. However, by setting them differently, you can perform with two distinct sounds simultaneously on the left and right sides. The small panel near the keyboard features the following controls:
Bass: Volume slider for the bass sound, assigned to the left side of the keyboard
Perc: Adjust this slider to make the bass sound punchier
Tone: Functions like the "Brilliance" slider found on many vintage string machines, shaping the brightness of the sound
Slalom: Acts as a pitch bend control, also useful for fine-tuning the main patch
Volume: Master volume slider for the overall output
Hawaii: A piezo tactile switch that temporarily applies a pitch envelope to the notes being played
Orchestra : when this button is ON, the synth deactivates Violins and Bass
The Sound
The overall sound of the String Orchestra is silky, warm, and extremely pleasant—quite similar to the string sounds of the marvelous Godwin Symphony 849. It’s rich and velvety in the midrange, while remaining precise and never harsh in the higher octaves. This makes it quite different from the grittier, wilder sound of the popular String Melody, also produced by Logan.
The Cello, Viola, and Violin sounds represent three different octaves of the same oscillator: a beautiful, smooth, and highly musical sawtooth waveform. When used individually, these three sounds create a peaceful and smooth string tone, where you can truly appreciate the lush effect of the three parallel BBD choruses in action.
The two Orchestra sounds are based on a rectangular waveform. They share the same fundamental frequency but differ in pulse width and filtering. Orchestra I features a very narrow pulse width, a 12 dB/oct low-pass filter fixed at 10 kHz, and a low-frequency cutoff that doesn’t go below 180 Hz—perfect for adding extra harmonics to the patch. Orchestra II has a wider pulse width, a 6 dB/oct low-pass filter with mild resonance, adding warmth and body to the patches.
And finally, the Bass sound. This is a very fat, filtered sawtooth waveform ranging from C0 to A1. The Perc slider adds a gummy sine waveform with a fast attack and a gently quick decay. By lowering all the sliders on the right side, it’s possible to play the Bass sound on its own."
Roland Jupiter-8
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"The legendary Roland Jupiter 8. This is a 12 bit version - it sounds incredible. Please watch the 23 minute video posted on YouTube so you can see it in action!" I’ve had this synth for over several years and used it sparingly. It is functional, but should be looked over by a technician; therefore the synth is sold as is. It has midi I/O installed. I will ship only to the Continental U.S. It would be welcome to see some sort of positive buyer history on eBay. I also have a hard case for the synth that is included. Thanks!
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"The legendary Roland Jupiter 8. This is a 12 bit version - it sounds incredible. Please watch the 23 minute video posted on YouTube so you can see it in action!" I’ve had this synth for over several years and used it sparingly. It is functional, but should be looked over by a technician; therefore the synth is sold as is. It has midi I/O installed. I will ship only to the Continental U.S. It would be welcome to see some sort of positive buyer history on eBay. I also have a hard case for the synth that is included. Thanks!
Jasper EDP Wasp Clone in Custom Wood Case
Vongon Paragraphs II - Stereo Filter Pedal w/ Original Box & Materials
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Bad Gear - The Game Changer
video upload by AudioPilz
"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Back in the day when synth nerds had to walk 10 miles in the snow uphill both ways to get wasted and find a place for music production the term game changer had a completely different meaning.
Today we are going to talk about the very first E-mu Proteus. This 80s synth and dumbed-down offspring of the Emulator sampler range not only made their iconic tones more accessible, its presets also burned themselves into the global pop cultural consciousness.
Bad Gear - The Game Changer
The Gamechanger
Emu Proteus
E-mu Proteus 1
E-mu Proteus/1
meme video
Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:52 Overview Emu Proteus 1
01:22 Famous Sounds and Samples
02:14 How does Proteus Work?
02:38 Envelopes and LFOs
02:52 Pseudo-Chorus
03:06 Why Proteus was a Game Changer back in the day
03:32 Modulation Section, Midi Implementation, Studio Integration
04:00 What else??? (Pricing, Proteus Generations,...)
04:45 Hate Screen
05:12 Jam 1 ( Retro Console Game Music )
06:08 Jam 2 ( 90s Jungle , Drum'n'Bass , Whatever... )
07:04 Finale ( Synthwave , 90s TV Show Soundtrack )
07:34 Verdict"
Redshift 6 - Arp Line Tweak
video upload by Supercritical Synthesizers
"Redshift 6’s Demon Core Oscillator can create up to 16 analogue oscillators per voice with analogue waveforms.
However, in this synth tweak, we use mostly just two oscillators to create sounds that are inspired by the legendary dual VCO synthesizers.
The MIDI notes are sent from DAW to Redshift, and the delay is DAW’s native delay."
Sample Management with OS 3.3.0 BETA 1 - Creating Multisamples
video upload by WaldorfMusicChannel
"In the current OS version 3.3.0 BETA 1, which is now available for all Quantum and Iridium models, we have added a new important function. If you select the audio section in the Global Menu, the “Browse” menu appears at the bottom left. This gives you direct access to the sample folders in the internal flash and their contents.
If you are interested in testing the new version for Quantum or Iridium you can register here, to participate in the beta program.
https://waldorfmusic.com/beta-program/
Here you can download the Streichfett samples & maps
https://downloads.waldorfmusic.com/cl...
0:00 start
0:09 sample browser
0:50 create a multisample
1:04 sample robot
1:49 copy sample folder"
Hainbach presenting Joranalogue Collide 4 - Workshop at SchneidersLaden
video upload by SchneidersLaden
"The one and only @Hainbach presents Collide 4 - a unique (it really is unique!) Eurorack module that was created in a collaboration between Joranalogue and Hainbach himself. This video captures the full presentation and workshop held at SchneidersLaden on October 23rd 2024 – right after Collide 4 was released.
In this session Hainbach explores the unique capabilities of the Collide 4 Eurorack module—a lock-in amplifier adapted from scientific research technology. Hainbach demonstrates how this powerful tool generates and processes audio, transforming complex scientific principles into creative sound applications.
Follow along as Hainbach breaks down the module's features, shares practical use cases, and offers insights into the unexpected sound possibilities that emerge when scientific devices meet modular synthesis.
The first batch of the module was instantly sold out but we just received the second delivery (already almost sold out again) – so enjoy the workshop video while your own Collide 4 might already be on the way to you. We’ll let you know when we receive the next delivery!
This workshop marked one of the last events at SchneidersLaden's Kottbusser Tor location, making it a significant moment for us. By now we are back in full swing at organizing Workshops in our new location in Berlin-Neukölln. See you there!"
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