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YouTube Uploaded by squeakyfromme69 on Feb 23, 2012

"getting this in the mail today was about like christmas and my birthday rolled into one."

squeakyfromme69 eurorack DIY in the making.

Vintage '81 Korg X-911 with Original Box SN 272812

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"This is the '81 Korg X-911 Analog Synth. Serial #: 272812. What sets this aprt from other 'guitar' synths is- it doesn't require a dedicated pickup. You can lug any 1/4" instrument or microphone in and accss those great vintage analog synth tones. This is monophonic with dual oscillators. You can play against the tracking to get some really cool effects. There are 6 instrument sounds here- Trumpet, Violin, Bass, Tuba, Flute, & Distorted Guitar. The layout here is incredibly intuitive- very easy to get creating. Every sound is tweakable- there are a ton of cool sounds here. This X-911 is in excellent condition and works as it should. This auction includes the original box and manual."

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ARP SOLOIST vintage analog mono synth

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via the listing:
"This is the original arp soloist. A very rare and interesting synth by arp. It came out around the time of the 2600's because of this shares two of its great modules, the 4027 vco and the 4012 filter!. There is definitely some arp 2600 'vibe' going on in the sounds (I have a 2600 as well) its bright and juicy sounding. The basic tones it makes are way richer than the dgx I've used in the past.. but..

There are 2 issues with this synth:
- Sadly the aftertouch on this synth DOES NOT work. These used conductive foam for the resistance of the aftertouch circuit so finding the replacement foam would be needed to get the aftertouch working again. Im sure most soloists sold on ebay have non-working aftertouch, but then again these are so rare Its hard to say.
I have a couple ideas on where you might be able to send it to have it serviced, to get this feature back but you could still use the synth as it is.

- Three of the keys like to stay stuck down, this is easier to remedy than the aftertouch issue, you just have to remove the keybed and lube or re-align the bushings. The other minor thing is that two of the slider caps are broken off, you can still move them with you're finger however.

The good news is all the sounds, sliders and switches work. cosmetically its great, except the right panel could use a respray of black paint, that would be very easy to do and the synth would look pretty great for how old it is.

Im a fan of all soloists, but these are really interesting; they are really lightweight, Im not sure how heavy it is but I can easily carry it under one arm. The construction is cool.. its all held together inside by an aluminium frame, which the boards are bolted to. It also has a knob for overall tuning which is something the other soloists lack. I'll probably regret selling this synth later on, having a simplified, lightweight, arp 2600- sounding synth specifically designed for leads is kindof a dream."

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ULTRA RARE ITALIAN DAVOLISINT ANALOG SYNTHESIZER

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1970'S DAVOLI DAVOLISINT

Update via IvanC in the comments: "These used to be sold in the old Montgomery Wards catalog!"

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Korg Kronos Sounds - Featuring The Austrian Grand Piano EX

YouTube Uploaded by KidNepro on Feb 23, 2012

"Other Worlds - A demo from our second release for the Korg Kronos - Soundtrack Mix. Featuring the Korg Austrian Grand Piano EX.

V2 Soundtrack Mix for the Korg Kronos includes 64 New Programs, 32 New Combis & 75 new sound effects from our Effectron sound libraries. More info and demos can be found at:

http://www.kidnepro.com/KN/Korg/Kronos/korg-kronos-v2.html

Note: The Austrian Piano does not have to be installed in order to use Soundtrack mix."

Blippoo playing a Buchla 261e

Vimeo by Franz Schuie

"Basic test of a Rob Hordijk Blippo Box controlling a Buchla 200e.

This is a Blippoo Vers.2 - Lots of tricks as e.g. the proximity sensor are not used.
This is just as a quick vid for the muffwiggler brothers and sisters!"

See the Rob Hordijk label below for more.

PAIA VINTAGE MODULAR SYNTHESIZER

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"This unit includes the complete modular unit with all original modules, the original keyboard, and some of what may be original banana patch cables."

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Vimeo by by Route Troupe

Update:
"Introducing: Nadia Gil
written, directed, shot and edited by Alex Villanueva

Music by:

The Family Simpson
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Johnny Ripper
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11hz Robot
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