The most innovative keyboard in the history of analog synthesizers Coming From Moon Modular in 2026

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"An eventful 2025 is coming to an end, a year with incredible results.

After approximately 1.5 years of “analyzing, researching, speculating, searching, finding, trying out...”, we have relaunched the first MOON module and laid the foundations for further modules.

The most innovative keyboard in the history of analog synthesizers will be launched in 2026 after three years of development, heralding the start of our MOOG 3.0 vision.

Our new rack instrument business segment has established itself very well and has already contributed significantly to our results this year with the BODE SW 8101 BODE Barberpole Phaser and BODE 735 Frequency Shifter devices.

All of this is presented on a new website with three product lines...

PURE R.A. MOOG

All MOOG MODULAR classics, including all MOOG systems.

MOON MODULAR

The MOON Modular product portfolio.

BODE SOUND CO.

New, partly unreleased products by Harald Bode will be added to the BARBERPOLE PHASER and FREQUENCY SHIFTER in 2026, further expanding the collaboration with the ZKM and the Karlsruhe University of Music.

Many thanks to everyone who has supplied us, sold our products, and supported us!

I wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas and a hopefully more peaceful 2026!

Your SYNTH-WERK team Gerhard, Marcus, Markus, and Thomas

'There is an extremely powerful force for which science has not yet found a formula. It is a force that encompasses all others, regulates them, and is even behind every phenomenon that is active in the universe and has not yet been identified by us. This universal force is LOVE.'

Albert Einstein"

Secrets to Steve Porcaro’s Sound: The CS-80 & More

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"In this episode, I hang with Steve Porcaro for an up-close, hands-on look at the secrets behind his sound, with Toto and much more! Discover the musical thinking that shaped some of the most iconic synthesizer moments in pop history.
You’ll watch Steve perform on the legendary Yamaha CS-80, and demonstrate exactly why its polyphonic aftertouch changed everything. He shows how touch, phrasing, and pressure become part of the music itself, then recreates the iconic Africa brass sound, breaking down how it was programmed and performing it right before our eyes. We also pause to honor David L. Abell and Clark Spangler, two essential figures in synthesizer history whose whose work helped bring instruments like the CS-80 into the spotlight
Along the way, Steve shares stories from working with David Paich and David Foster, and how his collaborations shaped their sound. You’ll also see a beautiful portamento and glissando demonstration tied to "After the Love Has Gone" by Earth, Wind & Fire and 'Serious Music' by Hall & Oates, revealing how Steve approached expressive movement on the keyboard.
Steve then breaks open his 'go-to' CS-80 panel settings and shows how he used them on 'Rosanna' and 'Mama' by Toto, offering a rare look at the real-world musical decisions behind those songs.
Finally, Steve and I talk about the true secret sauce behind so many signature songs from the ’80s and ’90s, from Toto and beyond—the attention to detail, musical sensitivity, and collaboration between specialists, all working selflessly in service of a great song.
This is a rare, in-the-room masterclass with one of the great musical minds of our time."

Buchla Tiptop Audio 258t + 259t FM Patch | Percussive / Wooden Textures

video upload by VoxModula Archives

"A non-spoken modular patch performance focused on FM percussive and wooden-like textures, created using the Buchla TipTop Audio 258t and 259t oscillators.

In this session, frequency modulation is used to shape short, transient-rich sounds that resemble struck wood and organic percussive elements.
The patch is fully improvised and recorded live, no post-processing.

🎛️ Modules used
• 258t Oscillator
• 259t Oscillator
• 292t Quad Lowpass Gate
• 245t Sequential Voltage Source
• 266t Source of Uncertainty
• Buchla / Tiptop modular system

🎧 What’s explored
• FM techniques for percussive sound design
• Wooden / organic timbres
• Transient shaping and dynamics
• Live modular performance"

HWJ - Another 2 Box Jam (rough draft)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Osmose and RC-505

A rough sketch, submitted as is and is the essence of a live HWJ.
Live elements played into a looper, and no going back.

Needed another take but lost track of time... had to upload for the deadline."

Perfect Circuit End of Year Sale: Up to 40% Off 🎁

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"Year-End Sale: Up to 40% Off You were good, you got everyone their presents (mostly everyone). Time to treat yourself to a little something with deep discounts across the site and

10% off most non-sale items with code HOLIDAY10."

Circuit Bent -Coleco Talking Teacher

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Modified talking teacher. Item is circuit bent to produce strange broken tones. Runs on Batteries, Batteries not included"

You can find a demo of one previously posted here.

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Moogerfooger MF-103 12-Stage Phaser SN 07756

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Moogerfooger MF-102 Ring Modulator SN 15711

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KORG MS-03 SIGNAL PROCESSOR MS-Series w/ Original Box SN 181437

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"Features and Specifications:

Input: 1/4" Input

Input Sensitivity: 3 volts peak-to-peak maximum

Portamento: Minimum to maximum travel time

Output: CV Out Hertz/Volt Analog Pitch Control (0 ~ +8V)

Output: CV Out Octave/Volt Analog Pitch Control (+1 ~ +5V)

Output: Trigger High to Ground

Output: Trigger Ground to High (+15v)

Modes: 3 Levels of Tracking Response

Range: High and Low range of operation

Output: Envelope Control Voltage

Dimensions: 283 mm (W) x 195 mm (D) x 110 mm (H)

Weight: 2.4 kg, 4W


In the late nineteen seventies, Korg was apparently determined to open the world of synthesizers to more than just keyboard players.

Introduced in 1979 just a year after the classic MS-10 and MS-20 the MS-03 converts incoming audio signals into a range of control voltage signals. The MS-03 can drive just about any monophonic analog synthesizer, with outputs that support both the Moog/Arp/Eurorack standard of one volt per octave, and the less common Korg/Yamaha standard of hertz to volts. The unit also has two different types of gate outputs.

For users of the Moog/Arp/Eurorack standard there is a tuning and width control. The tune control is used to "tune" the MS-20 to the attached synth, and the "width" control adjust the precise range of one octave.

Korg MS-20: The circuitry of the MS-03 is similar to the Pitch to Voltage circuit in the Korg MS-20, but a comparison of the two converters shows the MS-03 is faster and more accurate than the MS-20.

Korg MS-03: The MS-03 has many of the same controls as found on the Korg X911 Guitar Synthesizer without the synthesizer components. Features found on both units include footswitch-operated Portamento, Synthesizer "Hold" and "Cancel" functions.

[Condition]

This MS-03 is in perfect working condition and in Very Good condition.
This unit was checked by professional technician.

with box and foot pedal, paper work(copy)"

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PAiA 4783 Joystick Controller

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"The PAiA 4783 Joystick Controller is a vintage synthesizer control interface from 1977, designed by the renowned brand PAiA. This analog joystick controller offers a unique and creative way to control various parameters of a synthesizer, providing musicians with a dynamic and expressive tool for their performances and recordings. With its retro design and classic functionality, the PAiA 4783 Joystick Controller is a sought-after piece of pro audio equipment for synthesizer enthusiasts and musicians looking to expand their creative capabilities.

In beautiful, almost new condition. See photos. Will ship with care."

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