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Oberheim OB-1a Classic Analog Synth

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Bad Gear - Why did I BUY THIS???

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[Side Note: The main reason to get a DX200 is for how the knobs are mapped to multiple parameters. Each FM synth maps their controllers differently. You can morph sound in ways you can't easily with other FM synths. The DX200 makes for some intersting Buchla-esque sound morphing and exploration. The groovebox rhythm section is just a distraction, but neverless a tool if you choose to use it.]

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. As a professional music technology clown I have become immune to gear acquisition syndrome, all my purchases are meticulously planned out, based on quantifiable parameters like resale value, repairability and actual utility in music production.

However, today we are going to talk about the 2001 Yamaha DX200, an overpriced contraption notorious for its questionable build quality, sonically surpassed by freeware plugins and riddled with more UI limitations than a Volca. Why did I buy this?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:59 Overview DX200
01:29 Yamaha DX200 vs. Elektron Digitone, DX7 Patches
01:52 Front Panel UI
02:54 A DX7 with a Filter ???
03:12 FX Section, Distortion
03:26 Scenes
03:47 Software Editors
03:57 Sample Player, AWM Engine
04:27 Groovebox Functionality
05:09 Free EG (Automation)
05:35 Build Quality Issues, Workflow Quirks
06:12 DX200 vs. AN200 , Pricing
06:28 H*te Screen
06:56 Jam 1 ( Microhouse )
07:51 Jam 2 ( DnB )
08:53 Finale ( FM Organ Funk )
09:21 Verdict"

Ensoniq Fizmo Users Guide / Owners Manual

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Korg MS-20 FS Semi-Modular Synthesizer SN 000124

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Beetlecrab.audio Vector Digital Synthesizer Desktop Module

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Macbeth X-Series Oscillator/VCO

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Arturia MiniFreak 37-Key 6-Voice Polyphonic Hybrid Synthesizer SN 5711400228013178 w/ Original Box

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Yamaha DX21 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer

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"This bi-timbral FM synth is a great addition for anyone looking to take the joy out of synth programming! In all seriousness, this primarily preset machine puts out all of the classic 80's bell and electric piano sounds your heart has desired. Cosmetically this synth is in pretty good nick minus the two missing fader caps as pictured."

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Roland MRS-2 ProMars

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"Classic Roland Promars MRS-2 monophonic analog synthesizer in great working condition. This is the rare companion synth to the Jupiter-4, offering a bold, punchy sound with incredible presence and character — thanks to its dual VCO architecture and early Roland voice circuitry.

This unit is in excellent operational shape, with light cosmetic wear on the sides consistent with age. All functions are working properly, and the synth sounds as massive and expressive as you’d expect."

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Mike Dean | The Creation of 425 | Moog Music

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"Back in March, ‪@therealmikedean‬ brought us into his world during the making of 425—a 12-track instrumental journey shaped through late nights and relentless experimentation. This video offers a rare glimpse into his creative process: instinctive, unfiltered, and always ahead of the curve.

Stream the '425' album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Lkygc...

Mike Dean is a legendary producer and synth pioneer known for shaping the sound of modern hip-hop. From Travis Scott’s ‘Astroworld’ to The Weeknd’s ‘Dawn FM,’ his work consistently blurs the line between beatmaker and sonic architect. A master of analog texture and atmosphere, Dean continues to push boundaries with every project he touches... and we continue to look forward to what's next.

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