Adventures in Audio - Technics SX K200

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Playlist:

1. Adventures in Audio - Technics SX-K200

Part one of three episodes covering the Technics SX-K200 from 1982. In this episode we examine its current state and hear some sounds before moving on to cleaning and evaluation. Let's go!

Chapters:
0:00 A little sketchy
0:09 Opening titles
0:17 Intro
1:53 Power on
2:43 It makes sound
3:01 Three dead keys & problem buttons
3:32 More sounds
4:32 A look at the cartridge
4:59 Chorus effect and solo synth sounds
8:18 To the workbench!
8:42 Cleaning time!
11:50 Disassembly time!
12:48 The innards
15:23 Forensic files
18:57 Outro
19:14 Pinot's Corner

2. Adventures in Audio - Technics SX-K200 - Repair

We return to the vintage Technics SX-K200 keyboard as it undergoes minor repairs and servicing to restore functionality. Not much 'audio' this time around, but you'll see a good deal of the inner workings.

Chapters:
0:00 These come off pretty easily
0:20 Titles
0:27 The innards, freshly cleaned
1:07 Restoring the non-working keys
4:54 Removing the key-bed for cleaning
6:04 Removing the control board
8:11 Cleaning the switches and faders
10:43 Repairing the start switch
11:56 Progress report
12:25 Removing residue from a circuit board
13:24 Replacing the control board
14:38 Testing button connectivity
15:14 Removing the dead speaker
16:43 Replacing the key-bed
17:12 Cleaning under the good speaker
17:53 Repairs complete
18:23 Outro
18:58 Pinot & Ivy's Corner

3. Adventures in Audio - Technics SX K200 - Post Repair Test

In the final part of our look at the Technics SX-K200 keyboard/synthesizer, we find out how successful the repairs were and check out the sounds and functions. Let's go!

Chapters:
0:00 That didn't work
0:08 Titles
0:15 Intro
0:55 Testing the keys
1:45 'One finger'
2:44 The sliders
2:55 Rhythms
4:22 Fill in & intro
5:04 The sounds
9:56 Organ tremolo
10:39 Celeste & chorus
12:01 The solo synth sounds
13:37 Green LEDs
13:55 Transpose
14:50 Technichord
15:59 Demo tunes
18:06 The memory pack
18:47 Outro
19:32 Pinot & Ivy's Corner

Ensoniq Fizmo - Transwave Synthesizer

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Dawesome KONTRAST

video upload by DATABROTH

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Sonicware LIVEN Ambient Ø - "Surfaces" Soundbank 40 patterns

video upload by LFOstore

"Explore immersive sonic landscapes with this all-new preset collection for the Sonicware LIVEN Ambient Ø!

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Featuring 40 expertly crafted patches, this soundbank delivers a rich palette of atmospheric pads, deep textures, and dark tones, making it the perfect choice for producers of ambient, dark ambient, cinematic, and experimental electronic music.

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Listen to the demo track – recorded live, with no external effects or post-processing, to give you an authentic preview of what these presets can do straight out of the box.

Key Features:

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Tranquil Micro Worlds & Ambient Electronica | Live Music + Microscopic Creatures

video upload by Saul Stokes

On this episode of Frequensea, I build a live electronic track to coincide with microscopic videography created by Geoffrey Attardo, Ph.D. Geoffrey is an Associate Professor at the Department of Entomology and Nematology at UC Davis in California. Halfway through the performance, I talk about how the videos were made and what Wetland they are from, along with a short conversation about some older musical gear that found new life in my studio.

Korg MR3 with RE1 remote editor
Eventide Time Factor
Line 6 EchoPark
Mutable Instruments XT Hybrid Monosynth"

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HEART OF DARKNESS

video upload by FL3SHB4CK

"HEART OF DARKNESS

4ms Sampler x Befaco Oneiroi

A dark ambient track, performed live on the 25/09/30
Sampler is looping some chunks of a long sample (TG-8H impro)
& Oneiroi looper live sampling

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Make some noise!

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Technosaurus Selector C Modular Synthesizer

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"For sale this Technosaurus Selector System C. A gorgeus and extremely rare modular synthesizer from late 90's. Only few units were made, extremely difficult to find one in these days. This is an unique opportunity to purchase a rare gem of the synthesizer history, in good working condition. The case have marks of use and pass of time. You can check the pictures for more close details of the shape. The unit is working nice, you can check at the youtube videos.

This synthesizer have a very special sound and character, in essence is in the league of the early vintage sound, with wild sounds, lot of life and electricity feeling. Has a very very high dynamic range, is very different from the modern modular synthesizers. But at the same time the stability and the connectivity is stable and easy, very friendly to use, via MIDI or via CV/GATE with volt/octave range.

The power supply is new one with improvements from the original one (original one was very basic design)

Now is, Switching transformer stage + classic linear regulation for best sound and stability, the best of two power supply technologies. Added the operation from 100v to 240v without need to change nothing, universal AC. Added protection and filtering from AC input and added over current protection at the linear voltages to protect this valuable instrument.

This is the list of modules:
VCO x4
Dual Waveshaper x1
Dual Ring Modulator x1
Dual Envelope Generator x2
LFO x2
VCF2 x1
Triple Resonator x1
Sample and Hold x1
VCA x2
MIDI interface x1
Passive Multiple x2

Is a big system:
Weight: 42 KG
Dimensions: 112x53x44 mm"

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Moog DFAM Drummer From Another Mother with Custom Knobs SN 19992

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KORG 770 SN 770718 w/ Original Dust Cover

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"Keio Giken KORG-770

Compact 2VCO 32-key analog synthesizer.

Released in 1976 after the MINIKORG700, this model has 2 VCOs, noise, a built-in ring modulator, and a chorus-like mode for a surprisingly wide range of sound variations, and is a popular model partly due to its compact and cute wooden chassis.

Item rank: B : Fairly scratched and used, but no problems in normal use."

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Vintage ARP Odyssey Mk I Black & Gold 2800 - Serviced w/ New Sliders SN 283036

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"This vintage ARP Odyssey has just been serviced in October 2025 by Synthchaser - recapped, new key bushings, all new precision sliders, tuned and calibrated, and sounding awesome! The Odyssey was ARP's answer to the Minimoog, a feature packed scaled down version of the legendary ARP 2600. This Odyssey features the 4023 filter, a very fat 2 pole filter.

Despite appearances, this black & gold Odyssey is a Mk I (Model 2800) ARP Odyssey with an original 4023 filter, and no gate/CV interface jacks. It's equivalent to the white ARPs of the era, and different from the more common Black & Gold Mk II Odyssey.

The synth is in excellent condition with minor marks on the case. Work just completed on the synth included:

Synthchaser Precision slider upgrade - All 34 of the old original sliders have been replaced with new, smooth, high precision sliders. The difference in the way these sliders feel and perform compared to the originals is a huge improvement. They are fitted with original style slider caps.
Power supply rebuilt - All tantalum and electrolytic capacitors in the power supply have been replaced, and high quality, high temperature 105 deg C capacitors have been used for the power supply filter capacitors.
All tantalum capacitors replaced - The tantalum capacitors in ARP synths are ticking time bombs. All tantalum capacitors in this synth (except those in the sealed 4023 filter module) have been replaced with electrolytics to help provide stable operation for years to come.
Keyboard rebuild - New key bushings installed, keys cleaned, bus bars removed and polished.
Oscilloscope calibration - Calibrated & tuned using oscilloscope and frequency counter.
· 1/4" output made High - ARPs of this era had an RCA jack as the high output and the 1/4" jack as the low output. As today RCA jacks are an inconvenience for most, the 1/4" jack has been made to a second high output."

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