Wednesday, September 03, 2025
The History Of The Vocoder
video upload by THIS MUSEUM IS (NOT) OBSOLETE
"Looking at how the vocoder came to be and how it works!"
Look Mum No Computer's Vocoder Demo posted here.
"More on SIGSALY - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIGSALY
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Ocean Swift FREE Legacy Synthesizers Part 2 - Re-Released and Updated
Follow-up to this post.
Press release follows:
Ocean Swift announces the second part of the return of the Ocean Swift legacy synthesizers, now available again as free downloads!
From the developer: "For the last two years, these plugins have been unavailable as we restructured our brand and website. With the release of this second part of the collection, all the legacy plugins are now available and more future proof with VST3 support."
All plugins have now been updated to include VST3 versions.
All preset packs and extra downloadable content included
Download everything here: https://oceanswift.net/freebies/#legacy-vst
Included Releases
Polyphenom 1+2 - Exploring additive, wavetable, and fm synthesis.
Defiant WT - Compact but packs a punch and a host of advanced features.
QuirQuiQ - Kick synth that fits your pocket.
Wavetabler - Our first play into wavetable sewing machines.
Shruti Box Kontakt 6 Full - Kontakt rendition of the Indian instrument.
Important Notes
These plugins are Windows-only and provided as-is with no guarantees or support.
The VST2 versions remain unchanged from the last available release.
The VST3 versions are newly built but functionally identical to the VST2 versions.
No AAX, CLAP, or additional plugin formats are available.
Fairlight CMI IIX
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via this Reverb listing
"I purchased this Fairlight CMI IIx about 6 years ago from a music store out of Colorado. After having the unit freighted to New Jersey, I would take yearly trips to have a good friend and excellent repair tech Mike Walters out of Chapel Hill, NC to do various repairs and general maintenance on most of my vintage gear. I had purchased both a IIx and a Series III, which he documented part of the journey on his Mystery Circuits website (Google to have a look!)
The IIx came from a widower who had put some of her husbands gear on consignment. The unit was in good shape (albeit with some wear bits/light paint chipping on the keyboard and CRT screen wear) and working condition when I purchased it, but without a lightpen. I had Mike do various maintenance bits and upgrade the disc system to the Virtual Music Fairytale (Smart SD Card System). The floppy drives do function as well, and can be used to load sounds/systems alternatively. I will include my collection of floppy discs as well. It took several years to track down a lightpen and get it to work with the unit. Mike was brilliant in researching and repairing bits and pieces to make it work. The pen does require a light tap on the base to engage the selector mechanism, but functions as expected.
I've had the unit gone over maliciously over the years and it has had light playing time during my ownership going between my home studio to garage. I've used it mostly as a expensive rompler- sad to say and have never touched upon the sampling side of things. Due to the nature and fragility of the Fairlight and the great expense/risk to ship, the sale is strictly As-is, As-described. I am located in Toms River, NJ and would strongly encourage qualified buyers to set up a day and time to inspect and look over the unit before or after purchase. I had this shipped to me and at the time it was somewhere north of $2k to have a freight company package and pallet the unit for coast to coast shipping. You would have to make plans after purchase to do so as it is an undertaking and liability I don't want to take on."
via this Reverb listing
"I purchased this Fairlight CMI IIx about 6 years ago from a music store out of Colorado. After having the unit freighted to New Jersey, I would take yearly trips to have a good friend and excellent repair tech Mike Walters out of Chapel Hill, NC to do various repairs and general maintenance on most of my vintage gear. I had purchased both a IIx and a Series III, which he documented part of the journey on his Mystery Circuits website (Google to have a look!)The IIx came from a widower who had put some of her husbands gear on consignment. The unit was in good shape (albeit with some wear bits/light paint chipping on the keyboard and CRT screen wear) and working condition when I purchased it, but without a lightpen. I had Mike do various maintenance bits and upgrade the disc system to the Virtual Music Fairytale (Smart SD Card System). The floppy drives do function as well, and can be used to load sounds/systems alternatively. I will include my collection of floppy discs as well. It took several years to track down a lightpen and get it to work with the unit. Mike was brilliant in researching and repairing bits and pieces to make it work. The pen does require a light tap on the base to engage the selector mechanism, but functions as expected.
I've had the unit gone over maliciously over the years and it has had light playing time during my ownership going between my home studio to garage. I've used it mostly as a expensive rompler- sad to say and have never touched upon the sampling side of things. Due to the nature and fragility of the Fairlight and the great expense/risk to ship, the sale is strictly As-is, As-described. I am located in Toms River, NJ and would strongly encourage qualified buyers to set up a day and time to inspect and look over the unit before or after purchase. I had this shipped to me and at the time it was somewhere north of $2k to have a freight company package and pallet the unit for coast to coast shipping. You would have to make plans after purchase to do so as it is an undertaking and liability I don't want to take on."
Akai MPC2000XL Sampler / Workstation SN 40225-00466
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via this listing
Additional Perfect Circuit listings
via this listing
Additional Perfect Circuit listings
Suiko ST-30 Hougaku Trainer Desktop Synthesizer
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via this listing
Additional Perfect Circuit listings
via this listing
Additional Perfect Circuit listings
Peavey DPM 3 Operating System Software Upgrade EPROMs 1989
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via this Reverb listing
"Looks unused. V1.1. Hinges on case are broken but it still locks shut."
via this Reverb listing
"Looks unused. V1.1. Hinges on case are broken but it still locks shut."
Viscount Oberheim OB-12 49-Key 12-Voice Synthesizer
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via this Reverb listing
via this Reverb listing
Sequential Circuits - Prophet 10 "Rev3" Desktop Minus Keys / Serviced by VS&Co
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via this Reverb listing
"SCI - Prophet-10 custom rack version , MIDI
Restored by VS&Co Workshop (Manfred Veber / Paris)
Original Flycase included
Cosmetically : partially damaged silkscreen near the jacks area, everything else is NM condition"
via this Reverb listing
"SCI - Prophet-10 custom rack version , MIDI
Restored by VS&Co Workshop (Manfred Veber / Paris)
Original Flycase included
Cosmetically : partially damaged silkscreen near the jacks area, everything else is NM condition"
Macbeth Elements
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via this Reverb listing
"Macbeth Elements 1, in excellent condition. Includes power supply and a padded carrying bag."
via this Reverb listing
"Macbeth Elements 1, in excellent condition. Includes power supply and a padded carrying bag."
ANTONUS MODEL 2600 SN 110
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via this Reverb listing
"The Antonus 2600 mini is a faithful replica of the original Arp 2600. It's handmade with thru-hole technology using the same components as the original.
It also has a midi module on the side that can connect to any midi keyboard, as well as give extra CV's for more modulation through midi.
The synth is 80% size of the original but still uses the same size spring reverb for the most faithful sound.
Comes in a tólex case with a front lid for extra protection."
via this Reverb listing
"The Antonus 2600 mini is a faithful replica of the original Arp 2600. It's handmade with thru-hole technology using the same components as the original.
It also has a midi module on the side that can connect to any midi keyboard, as well as give extra CV's for more modulation through midi.
The synth is 80% size of the original but still uses the same size spring reverb for the most faithful sound.
Comes in a tólex case with a front lid for extra protection."
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