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Sunday, July 26, 2026

Oberheim SEM 1977 via 360 System Spectre

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via this Reverb listing

Pics of the inside below.

"These used to be a somewhat well kept secret, obviously no more. But if you're not familiar with the 360 Systems Spectre, it was a pretty terrible GUITAR synth (slow & choppy tracking) that 360 Systems produced with Oberheim SEMs as the heart of these units.

Sometimes you'll see these listed as being "Converted to full-functioning SEM" but often there's a thing or two that were missed. You have to reconfigure a few jumpers, add a missing coupling capacitor to each envelope generator, add the missing Decay and Sustain controls to the EG on the Amp VCA, replace the input gain resistor for the external input, add shielded wire for the output, change the output impedance resistor and so on. Everything was done to this unit to make it true full-functioning SEM. An original SEM/CPS-1 power supply (recapped) was also installed inside.

I'm also including a 1977 CPS-1 chassis (complete with recapped PSU) with it so if you do find a faceplate, you'll have a complete SEM. My plan was to find or have someone make me an SEM faceplate in the rare black finish. I thought the gray knobs would look killer on the black panel. But tbh, I really liked the portability of the 360 case. Oh well, someone else can enjoy it now. I've used this in my studio for the last 5-6 years. I will miss it but I'm not doing much synth-based music.

-Synth was fully restored 5 years ago with some basic maintenance in the last 2 years

-All electrolytic and tantalum capacitors have been changed

-VCOs & VCF tuned/calibrated

-AC cord was removed from the front and an IEC was added to the rear of the case

-pots and switches were recently cleaned

-Sub OSC ckt. was added (non-invasive, made by Pete's Gear Garage in Sweden, uses 'Guitar' knob in mixer section)

-Each Jack on the bottom row has a function such as Hi & Low outputs, CV & Gate in, Ext. Input, LFO retrig, VCF in and out (for use with modular) and VCF CV.

-I still have the 360 Systems Control board. It was robbed of a few parts but the PSU and the Transpose rotary switch are still on it. If you want it, send me a msg and I'll include it with the sale."

Herbs and Stones: Soft Memo Demo


video upload by Matt Lowery

"What fun the Herbs and Stones Soft Memo is. Here's a general overview and a look at each of its eight programs. Enjoy!

Grab a sample pack here: https://otakusound.gumroad.com/l/boke...

00:00 Intro/Overview
07:10 Twin Gorge
10:26 Faux Mirrors
15:31 Empty Shell
18:46 Fixed Thoughts
21:26 Grotto Divide
25:56 Rival Choir
27:40 Mood Swings
30:38 Late Rings"

8 FREE Doboz Audio DVNA Presets (Free Download)


video upload by Demover

"Hello!

Thanks for watching!

Today I’m bringing you 8 free downloadable presets created with DVNA, which I made last night.

I hope you enjoy what you’ve heard from them! ^ ^

You can access the presets here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folder..."

Ciat Lonbarde Peterlin & Plumbutter 2


video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Sound: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
116 Oneshots
30 Drones
Crafted from the Unpredictable
This evolving sample pack is a curated collection of sounds generated entirely with the eccentric modular instruments of Ciat Lonbarde. Featuring raw sessions recorded with Peterlin and Plumbutter 2, it offers a unique sonic palette ranging from fractured noise textures to rich ambient drones and abstract one-shots."

Installing a New Plinky12 Panel


video upload by Nathan Plante Synths

"Bought some extra panels for your Plinky12 and you're ready to swap? This video is a step by step guide to safely installing a new panel on your main unit. Its fast and easy, you only need a screwdriver!

https://www.subvert.fm/nathan-plante
https://nathanplante.bandcamp.com/
/ nathanplantesynths

Wanna support my work? Join me on Ko-fi!
https://ko-fi.com/nathanplantesynths

#plinky #plinky12 #synthesizer #eurorack #diybuild"

place, japan.


video upload by hijaq.

"never using a gopro again lol. shot in omiya."

"all my music is free to use. liking the video or subscribing to the channel helps me make more stuff. thanks love u.

hijaq. https://linktr.ee/hijaq"

This 4HP Eurorack Module Just Got INSANE


video upload by wgd modular

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:14 – What happened since the last video? [embed below]
00:54 – New panels
01:17 – Fixing the noise problem
01:50 – Melon in live performances
02:03 – Firmware flashing infrastructure
02:32 – Updates to existing firmwares
03:08 – New firmwares
03:18 – Metal Hit
04:14 – RALPS
04:50 – Reese Bass
05:29 – Drums
06:26 – fxloperformer
07:29 – Final thoughts


"In this video, I’m taking a look at what has happened to melon since my last video. My 4HP Eurorack adaption of Hagiwo’s amazing RP2350-based MOD2 has grown quite a bit since then, with new panels, new firmware, community contributions, and improvements to the overall infrastructure.

Groovetube - testing production machines


video upload by Telmatronics

"A longer clip, seeing what different sounds a Fusion brand tube can make.

With the first batch of machines now built up, it’s time to get the run code and EQ settings finalised. The sub had to be cut a bit here, otherwise the sound is as recorded from line out. WAV audio version available at: telmatronics.co.uk/groovetube-release-info/

Also been trying out more fluorescents - they vary wildly, it's pot luck how a given tube will sound. This one makes a very harsh noise that responds well to a magnet, though it also makes some popping at high modulation/low drive, where the plasma momentarily disconnects.

Fresh tubes definitely sound crazier, though a strong magnet can stabilise the noise in most cases. And after running for some hours, fluorescents calm down and become less noisy.

For me the most interesting sounds occur around the edge of noisy, where the response is less predictable and small changes in magnet position have a large effect."

Korg Volca Modular - Log


video upload by TheTrackdriver

"A little jam with a Korg Volca Modular, Teenage Engineering TX-6 and a chase Bliss Mood mkII. The Mood is connected to the TX-6 as an external effect. I'm using the TX-6 as a mixer, drum machine and synthesizer."

House sketch 53 (TR-1000)


video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

BPM 125
Kick- 909
CHH-808
OHH-909
Clap-808
Perc1-block
Perc2-conga
Rim
Synth1
Synth2 FMTom
Bass
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