Processional (soundscape) for VCS3, Arp 2600, Gongs and Percussion

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"Alvin The Unique" Custom ARP Avatar

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via this Reverb listing

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"This is an ARP Avatar that has been modified. The plaque mounted on the console says 'Alvin the Unique, Custom Built for George Choksy by Jim Chandler of Chattanooga--1982'. The estate we purchased it from was the Choksy estate.

We have ran signal through the synth and were able to get various sounds from it. It does need some cleaning and some care. We weren't able to fully test all functions, due to us simply not knowing exactly what to test for. But it does produce signal and the guitar did trigger various effects.

The modules that are outlined in blue are the modifications. I've included pictures of the inside of the console to show the quality of the modifications. We did not pass signal through any of these modules, as they appear to need to be patched together like a traditional synth.

This item includes the original owner's manual, five(5) ARP foot pedals, an AC cable, and the flight case. The hex pickup is not included.

The flight case does have a smoky odor to it. The sliders on the synth are all functional, but most are missing the grip. One of the sliders, the HPF Cutoff Frequency, is broken off flush to the top of the console. It does, however, still slide and function."

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The World's First Programmable Synthesizer and its Pulitzer Prize Winning Music

video upload by ITSPmagazine

"This synthesizer is the world's first programmable music synthesizer. The first piece of electronic music to win the Pulitzer Prize was made on it.

basically a two voice synthesizer with tone generation and composing in the left hand side and processing on the right hand side, including manual binary for the, uh, ordering of the effects processes. Um, which for its time, uh, essentially like a uh, touring computer. Um, uh, was it You know, one and a half tons, seven feet tall, 14 feet wide, it's quite a behemoth, but now it's a very large paperweight.

Watch the full video:" [The above comes in at 22:41 - vintage Buchla, Serge & more follow. See this post for the red Buchla LSD module]

How Technology is Changing the Way We Make Music | A Conversation with Seth Cluett

video upload by ITSPmagazine

"Guest: Seth Cluett, Director of Columbia University’s Computer Music Center | On LinkedIn: / seth-cluett-7631065 | Columbia University Computer Music Center Bio: https://cmc.music.columbia.edu/bios/s...

Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | Website: https://www.seanmartin.com/

Show Notes

Music and technology have always shaped each other, and few places embody that relationship as deeply as the Computer Music Center (CMC) at Columbia University. In this episode of Music Evolves, Sean Martin sits down with Seth Cluett, Director of the Computer Music Center and Assistant Director of the Sound Art MFA program at Columbia, to explore the center’s rich history, its role in advancing music technology, and how it continues to shape the future of sound.

The Legacy and Mission of the Computer Music Center

The CMC is housed in the same 6,000-square-foot space as the original Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center, which dates back to 1951 and is one of the world’s oldest university-based electronic music research facilities. This was the birthplace of early electronic music, where pioneers learned to use cutting-edge technology to create new sounds. Many of those musicians went on to establish their own studios around the world, from Egypt to Japan.

The center has played a role in major milestones in music history, including the work of Wendy Carlos, a former student known for Switched-On Bach, the score for Tron, and The Shining. The first piece of electronic music to win a Pulitzer Prize was also composed here. Today, under Cluett’s leadership, the focus remains on creativity-driven technological innovation—allowing composers and artists to explore technology freely and push the boundaries of what’s possible in sound and music.

One of the center’s guiding principles is accessibility. Cluett emphasizes the importance of lowering barriers to entry for students who may not have had prior access to music technology. The goal is to make sure that anyone, regardless of background, can walk into the studio and begin working with 80% of its capabilities within the first 20 minutes.

Exploring the Labs and Studios

The episode also includes a tour of the labs and studios, showcasing some of the center’s groundbreaking equipment. One highlight is the RCA Mark II Synthesizer, the world’s first programmable music synthesizer. Built in the late 1950s, this massive machine—seven feet tall and weighing over a ton—was instrumental in shaping the sound of early electronic music. The system worked by punching holes into paper to control sound generation, similar to a player piano. While no longer in use, the CMC has collaborated with iZotope to model some of its effects digitally.

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Signal Sounds covered the Severance theme on synthesisers

video upload by Signal Sounds

"Our take on the iconic Severance theme tune, shot in our Glasgow showroom. Praise Gear!"

https://www.signalsounds.com/

Frequency Central Florian Synthesiser - lovechild of Roland and ARP, birthed by a mad Englishman!

video upload by Frequency Central

"Here's your first look at Frequency Central Florian Synthesiser – what if a Roland SH-2 had a modular baby with an ARP Odyssey, but the midwife was a mad English scientist?

Florian is our first dual VCO synthesiser! The name is a tribute to Florian Schneider-Elsleben, who passed the same week that we conceptualised this synthesiser.

Florian features the following sub-modules, all behind a single 42HP panel:

2 x XVCO, our legendary discrete VCO based on the Roland 100M design
Sub oscillator offering -1 octave square, -2 octave square, and -2 ocatve pulse
Digital ring modulator, taking VCO1 and VCO2 as it's X and Y input.
Voltage controlled filter offering lowpass, bandpass, and highpass responses, based on Roland 700 multimode filter
ADSR based around AS3310 chip, offering normal and inverted outputs as well as CV of level
ARP influenced VCA with ADSR/gate/drone options
ARP influenced A/R generator with looping option
LFO1: triangle
LFO2: saw/triangle/ramp with sync option"

TM32 DOS MIDI Synth with Roland MT-32, CM-32L and General MIDI

video upload by PhilsComputerLab

"TM32 is Serdaco's latest external MIDI synthesizer! It's very compact, runs mt32-pi and great for DOS games with compatibility of Roland MT-32, Roland CM-32L and General MIDI.

Disclosure: Serdaco sent me this product for free to create a video review. I am not getting paid, but I do get to keep the product.

Use PHILSCOMPUTERLAB discount code for 5% discount on any purchase!

Buy the TM32: https://www.serdashop.com/TM32
Buy the PicoGUS: https://www.serdashop.com/PicoGUS
Buy the DB15MIDI: https://www.serdashop.com/DB15MIDI
Buy the MIDI cable 1m: https://www.serdashop.com/MIDI-Cable-1m
Buy the MIDI cable 1.5m: https://www.serdashop.com/MIDI-Cable-1.5-m

🛠 Resources 🛠
Software for SD card: https://www.serdashop.com/TM32
ROM files: https://archive.org/details/mame-versioned-roland-mt-32-and-cm-32l-rom-files
500 SoundFonts Collection: https://archive.org/details/500-soundfonts-full-gm-sets
GeneralUser GS SoundFont: https://schristiancollins.com/generaluser.php
SoftMPU: https://bjt42.github.io/softmpu/"

"TM32 is a MIDI synthesizer that supports General MIDI / GS SF2 soundfonts and optional MT32 emulation

The software is based on the open source MT32Pi, with a tweaked configuration for excellent live performance, preloaded with default GeneralUser GS soundfont.

Complete fully built and tested unit, including enclosure.

You can download the sd card files here.

TM32 is the successor to MP32L which is still available until end of stock.

Features :

High Quality Stereo DAC, 3.5mm stereo line out

Standard DIN MIDI input

Micro SD card slot for MT32Pi based software

USB-C connector for power (for 5V 2A adapter)

Uses Pi zero 2W, 512 mbyte of RAM

High quality enclosure with TM32 led glow logo, dimensions : 81mm x 75mm x 26mm , 74g

Supports SF2 soundfonts up to 400mbyte, 16 part multitimbral (all 16 midi channels)

Optional support for MT32 emulation (need to supply your own ROM files on the micro sd card)

128 voices polyphony

Low latency

Switch between soundfonts with the press of a button"

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ArpoLoop New Batch

via Leploop

"Arpoloop is produced in very limited batches, the new batch of 30 unit is getting ready.

This is your chance to own a truly rare instrument, designed for those who seek the extraordinary."

Additional details here.

Ocean Swift FREE Legacy Synthesizers Part 1 - Re-Released and Updated

Press release follows:

Ocean Swift are thrilled to announce the return of our Ocean Swift legacy synthesizers, now available again as free downloads, with all additional preset content and added VST3 support!

Download everything here: https://oceanswift.net/freebies/

"These plugins were originally available for purchase on our website until 2020, when we made them free to the community. However, for the last year and a half, they have been unavailable as we restructured our brand and website.

Now, they are back with an update! All plugins now include VST3 versions, making them more future-proof for modern DAWs.

As a bonus, we are also including all preset packs and extra downloadable content that were previously sold separately, giving you the full experience right out of the box.

This is only Part 1 of our legacy content - a second release is planned for Q2 2025, bringing back the rest - Polyphenom 1+2, Defiant WT, QuirQuiQ and more."

Included Releases
- OSS Enterprise – A powerhouse hybrid vector synthesizer with a large amount of presets.
- Aeolian Meditation & Dream Box – Evolving ambient soundscape generators.
- Xbox Control – Turn tour Xbox and Playstation controllers into MIDI controllers.
- Shruti Box VST – A cute additive synthesis emulation of the traditional Indian drone instrument
- Music Handyman Toolbox – A small utility plugin.

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.

Modal Argon8 - "Skyline" Soundbank 65 Presets

video upload by LFOstore

"Modal Electronics Argon8, Argon8M and Argon8X 'Skyline' soundbank 65 patches.

BUY: https://kav-sound-explorer.sellfy.sto...

New soundset 'Skyline' 65 new patches Dive into dynamic and abstract sequences, immerse yourself in rich landscape textures and classic pads, all while experiencing an atmosphere enhanced with exceptional effects.

Explore a diverse array of 65 presets, each meticulously crafted to offer a unique sonic experience:

Enveloping Atmospheres Mesmerizing Fx Ethereal Pads Intricate textures Rhythmic Sequences Soundtracks Ambient

Each preset is finely tuned to showcase the character of the Argon8. Whether you're creating electronic, or cinematic music, 'Skyline' provides the perfect palette to expand your creative possibilities.

In the demo version, no additional layering or processing techniques were employed.

Made by A.Kav"

Vintage Vibes: Sequential Prophet 600 Sound Demo

video upload by Matt Wright Music

"Experience the timeless charm of the Sequential Prophet 600 in this relaxing ambient sound demonstration. Every sound you hear in this video comes solely from the Prophet 600, enhanced with the lush reverb of the Valhalla Supermassive plugin. Dive into an ethereal sonic journey showcasing the rich tones and textures of this vintage synthesizer."