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Some details from the auction:
"Highly popular when it came out, the Polymoog is a preset, polyphonic synthesizer with a 71-note (E-D), touch-sensitive keyboard that is splittable three ways. It features divide-down oscillator circuitry. The presets are strings, piano, organ, harpsichord, funk, clav, vibes, and brass. The Polypedal board allows you to switch between single and multiple triggering, as well as control the pitch, filter, sustain, and external sync. In addition to a main volume slider, the Polymoog has volume sliders for each of the 3 keyboard sections. It also features a 3-band graphic EQ section, and an extensive filter modulation section, allowing it to be modulated by its own LFO, sample-and-hold, and envelope sliders, with variable keyboard tracking. The Polymoog and Polypedal also interface with the Minimoog and Micromoog synthesizers for exciting layering effects. The top of the instrument is actually shaped to accomodate the smaller synths on top. The 1979 price for a new Polymoog synthesizer was $5,295.00 with an additional $375.00 for the Polypedals."
"The sounds you can make on this Polymoog synth are amazing and are unlike those of any other synth. First, understand that this is not a Minimoog. It doesn't want to be. Moog actually produced the Polymoog to interface with the Minimoog so their sounds complement each other. You could trigger the Mini via the Polypedal for scorching leads or to add an extra bass sound in the bottom tier of the Polymoog keyboard. In some ways, you can think of the Polymoog as Moog's pre-midi midi controller, using its 71 touch sensitive keys to trigger the Minimoog and Micromoog as well as playing onboard sounds. The Polymoog itself is well-suited for rich strings and resonant pads, cool vibes, and thick soundscapes. It's not about "phat" monophonic bass lines, although it is perfectly capable of earth-shaking bass. If that's all you want, save up for a Mini.
The Polymoog is fully polyphonic, with a different sound generator card for each of the 71 keys. That's right, you can play all 71 keys at once! Don't know why you'd want to, though. And because there's a different card for each key and the circuitry is all analog, each key has its own special character--resulting in a complex sound that cannot be sampled or modeled by any contemporary machine. And it's touch sensitive, too. The filter section and resonators are tons of fun and can actually process external sources. That's right, you can run your guitar or bass through this Moog filter. Who needs a Moogerfooger when you've got a Polymoog? And since you can control the filter with the expression pedal, just think of the fun you'll have. True analog synthesizer pleasure."
Not the rarest of synths, however these are some pretty nice shots. Title link takes you to the set pulled via this auction.
Title link takes you to the post on Synthesizerforum.de where this was pulled.
Remember this Roland CMU-800R? Looks like inteliko picked it up and could use some help hooking up with an Apple II. Via the comments of this post:
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction.
Title link takes you to the latest addition to GooGooFish, a page dedicated to the Casio CZ-101 where you'll find a number of tracks featuring nothing but the CZ-101.
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. BTW, before you even consider bidding on it, read this.
Remember this PAiA modular? Well here it is in the context of the studio. Gorgeous. Title link takes you to the full shot.
Update: Be sure to check out gavin's Fancy & Spook.
This bottom image is the later model.
Title link takes you to an excellent article on CDM on free plug-ins including the following categories: Virtual Analog (VA), Granular, Sampler, Beatslicer, Drum Sampler, Drum Synth, FM Synth, Hybrid/Modular, and Others.
Remember this post on "The Great Bleep Forward?" Title link takes you to more synth content on the BBC's 6 Music. It looks like they are on a synth run at the moment. Also note a new episode for The Great Bleep Forward is up, so be sure to check back on these.
Title link takes you to more synth goodness on Aliens Project.
It's been almost a year since I put up this post on Trippler.Net, however I've put up a number of posts featuring Stefan Trippler since I started this blog. Stefan recently posted a few links to his Evolver pages on AH. I decided to check them out again, along with the rest of his site. If you haven't been there, I highly recommend checking it out. As of this post you will find tons of info and samples of the following synths: Waldorf MicroQ, DSI Evolver (all versions), MiniMax ASB, and Virsyn Tera 2. What's great about his samples is that they are pretty diverse, and usually utiliz the given synth for all tracks in the piece. Really good stuff.
Title link takes you to the gallery by alt-mode, just sent to AH today.
Title link takes you to the Magnus EMS Page where you will find a number of datasheets, fliers, the Synthi User Manual, support material, and pictures. While there, be sure to check out the top nav links for more synth content on Magnus.
"A group for those interested in alternative non-12TET/EDO electronic synthesizer tunings and/or alternative key-frequency "mappings" within the standard 12TET/EDO tuning."
Title link takes you to "The Great Bleep Forward," a four part documentory on synthesizers and their impact on music. Parts 1 and 2 are currently online. The links are on the right nav when you get there. Enjoy.
"The XR VCO is a voltage controlled oscillator based off of the XR2206 function generator IC. It was designed by Thomas Henry in June of 2006, and is presented here for the enjoyment of all. Feel free to build it, modify it and apply it to any of your DIY projects."
will find more samples. Also note this modular had XR VCOs.
Title link takes you to shots pulled via this auction. They aren't the greatest shots, however I thought this one was kind of interesting. I didn't realize the unit itself was the case.
Title link takes you to matthias [fonik] herrmann's modular synth DIY site where you will find more info on this modular along with samples.
