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See this post for a video demo of one.
Monday, January 08, 2018
Jasper EDP WASP Clone
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LABELS/MORE: Auctions, EDP, Reverb, Wagner & Hugget
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, EDP, Reverb, Wagner & Hugget
Chimera Instruments BC8 PAIR 2011
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"A PAIR of Chimera Instruments BC 8 mini synths. VERY RARE. No longer in production.
Very cool. Programmable and waveform changes by knobs and button.
NOTE: Both powered up on test. One works great other works fine but only when volume is turned to max."
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"A PAIR of Chimera Instruments BC 8 mini synths. VERY RARE. No longer in production.
Very cool. Programmable and waveform changes by knobs and button.
NOTE: Both powered up on test. One works great other works fine but only when volume is turned to max."
Hexinverter - Red Dragon Filter - VCF for Eurorack Modular Synthesizer
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Cool packaging.
"Hexinverter Red Dragon in near mint condition. Awesome Polivoks inspired filter with unique morphing and resonance clipping controls. Comes complete with original box, insert, ribbon cable, and screws. No rack rash, but the knobs do show light signs of use. Smoke free home studio use only."
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Cool packaging.
"Hexinverter Red Dragon in near mint condition. Awesome Polivoks inspired filter with unique morphing and resonance clipping controls. Comes complete with original box, insert, ribbon cable, and screws. No rack rash, but the knobs do show light signs of use. Smoke free home studio use only."
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Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 Analog Synthesizer SN 471
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"NOT WORKING! Will not turn on. I have owned this synth since it was new for my home studio. See pics for superb cosmetic condition. Never gigged, never left it's climate-controlled, smoke free environment. I do not know what the issue is, but before it went into storage I tested it and found several keys did not play. This was always played thru MIDI from my DX7, so I didn't notice this before that. Hopefully someone familiar with these can bring it back to life-these instruments have a wonderfully rich sound and deserve to be played."
via this auction
"NOT WORKING! Will not turn on. I have owned this synth since it was new for my home studio. See pics for superb cosmetic condition. Never gigged, never left it's climate-controlled, smoke free environment. I do not know what the issue is, but before it went into storage I tested it and found several keys did not play. This was always played thru MIDI from my DX7, so I didn't notice this before that. Hopefully someone familiar with these can bring it back to life-these instruments have a wonderfully rich sound and deserve to be played."
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LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Sequential Circuits
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Sequential Circuits
Sequential Circuits Split Eight Analog Synthesizer w/ Wood Side Panels
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"Has woodgrain end cheeks instead of the black painted ones. Volume pots are a little scratchy but all functional. There were note stickers on the keys that were removed. Some keys have minor damage, but nothing to hinder performance."
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"Has woodgrain end cheeks instead of the black painted ones. Volume pots are a little scratchy but all functional. There were note stickers on the keys that were removed. Some keys have minor damage, but nothing to hinder performance."
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LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Sequential Circuits
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Sequential Circuits
SH 7 Flutey
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Fuzzo Frizzbeebot
"Just a little demo of a flutey synth patch I worked up. The Roland SH 7 doe's flutey really well better than the Voyager anyway"
Møffenzeef Mødular DIAL-UP DEMØ
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Møffenzeef Mødular
Modor Formant Filter In Eurorack Format
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio
"This video shows the Modor Formant Filter eurorack synthesizer module which is based on the Formant Filter from the Modor NF-1 standalone synthesizer. Formant Filters create sounds similar to human vocal sounds. The Modor version allows you to use preset formants or to tune in your own and then save them.
Available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/m..."
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Macroscopic Quark
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Miles Briand
Macbeth's Elements Synth and 0 Coast Mutual S&H via Moog CP 251
Published on Jan 8, 2018 martinjazz78
"There are nights, when you just want to be a naughty boy."
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LABELS/MORE: MacBeth, Make Noise, MOOG
LABELS/MORE: MacBeth, Make Noise, MOOG
E352, Mother-32, Roland System-1m and MATHS
Published on Jan 8, 2018 The Mad Music Machine
"We left the Mad Music Machine turned on over night (with the master volume turned down) - we were pleasantly surprised by the new sounds we heard when we turned it back on!
Here Caitlin plays a short intro but does not touch any controls once the simple 16 note sequence starts - it just Maths working it's magic with our oscillators (mainly the E352)"
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Make Noise, MOOG, Roland, synth kids, Synthtech
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Make Noise, MOOG, Roland, synth kids, Synthtech
No. 11 || Moog Mother 32 Ambient
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Xo Xinh
Roland SE-02 Midi Editor / Controller - VST / Standalone
Published on Jan 8, 2018 mller30161
"You can buy it on my homepage:
https://se-02-midi-editor.jimdo.com
Price: 5,90€
The "SE-02 Midi Controller / Editor". The controller for the Roland Boutique Synth SE-02.
It is possible as VST and Standalone for PC 32/64 Bit and Mac as VST, AU and Standalone.
The „SE-02“ parameters can be automated, they can be stored in your Project.
You can safe your sound on the SE-02 Synth or as VST Presets (..fxp) in the DAW.
The editor gives you access to the controller on the SE-02 interface, and also direct access to hidden parameters.
With the X-Y-Pad any controller can be selected and controlled."
Moon Rise On Olympus Mons
Published on Jan 8, 2018 GNeuman
"Ambient track created with my recently arrived LYRA-8 and Prodyssey ASB.
The LYRA-8 really is an awesome drone machine, it sounds different every time I play it..."
04-The Moog Rogue-Part 4-Filter Part 1
Published on Jan 8, 2018 AutomaticGainsay
"Here is part one of a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the Moog Rogue filter."
All parts here.
Roland Jupiter 6 (Serviced / Upgraded / Warranty)
Dinsync RE-303
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"As Dinsync states, 'it's not a clone, it's a replica' (hence the RE in RE-303).
It's a 1:1 reproduction of the original TB-303 pcbs, all the components are the same as the exception of:
- the BA662 OTA, used in the amplifier section of the synth. It has been replaced by a clone that has no notable sound difference, you can however get rid of the clicky enveloppe some 303s has with a trimmer, or leave it like this.
- the microcontroller and firmware that goes with it. It's not possible to directly "copy" the original firmware, so Sonic Potions (also known for the LXR, a DIY digital drummachine) reversed engineered the original uC to make a new one and add some more features like:
- Full MIDI IO
- Live recording over the internal keyboard and MIDI up to 8 bars
- Realtime tweaking of accent, slide and transpose
- Random pattern generator (that can be scaled to minor/major)
- Chaselight
- All functions available while the sequencer is running
- Data storage on a modern FRAM memory
This unit has been built, calibrated and tested in July 2017 and has been waiting in a box for it's customer who finally never bought it, so it only has been used for test actually. I've upgraded the microcontroller with the latest firmware (v0.92a), it can easily be done by using MIDI sysex.
The synth is housed in an aluminium case made by Substyler. It comes with a BOSS PSA230S power supply as recommanded by DinSync, so it's a 220V euro plug. If you need a 110V PSU let me know, I'll take this one off the total price and will link you to a 110V equivalent (PSA120S should work). The power supply is really important and needs to be well regulated."
via this auction
"As Dinsync states, 'it's not a clone, it's a replica' (hence the RE in RE-303).
It's a 1:1 reproduction of the original TB-303 pcbs, all the components are the same as the exception of:
- the BA662 OTA, used in the amplifier section of the synth. It has been replaced by a clone that has no notable sound difference, you can however get rid of the clicky enveloppe some 303s has with a trimmer, or leave it like this.
- the microcontroller and firmware that goes with it. It's not possible to directly "copy" the original firmware, so Sonic Potions (also known for the LXR, a DIY digital drummachine) reversed engineered the original uC to make a new one and add some more features like:
- Full MIDI IO
- Live recording over the internal keyboard and MIDI up to 8 bars
- Realtime tweaking of accent, slide and transpose
- Random pattern generator (that can be scaled to minor/major)
- Chaselight
- All functions available while the sequencer is running
- Data storage on a modern FRAM memory
This unit has been built, calibrated and tested in July 2017 and has been waiting in a box for it's customer who finally never bought it, so it only has been used for test actually. I've upgraded the microcontroller with the latest firmware (v0.92a), it can easily be done by using MIDI sysex.
The synth is housed in an aluminium case made by Substyler. It comes with a BOSS PSA230S power supply as recommanded by DinSync, so it's a 220V euro plug. If you need a 110V PSU let me know, I'll take this one off the total price and will link you to a 110V equivalent (PSA120S should work). The power supply is really important and needs to be well regulated."
Mutable Instruments Ambika
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"It has a blue LC-display, fitting to the blue casing, a power switch and a connection for Kensington lock.
The casing has 2 different materials: The main is translucent blue, the sideparts and the display protection are light blue transparent.
There is installed the YAM firmware which includes better sound and more possibilities for sound designing."
via this auction
"It has a blue LC-display, fitting to the blue casing, a power switch and a connection for Kensington lock.
The casing has 2 different materials: The main is translucent blue, the sideparts and the display protection are light blue transparent.
There is installed the YAM firmware which includes better sound and more possibilities for sound designing."
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LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Mutable Instruments, Reverb
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Korg Polysix w/ KIWISIX SN 002267
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"The kiwisix upgrade includes MIDI IN/OUT, REPLACEMENT BOARD (no battery leak), AND REPLACEMENT POWER SUPPLY. Also includes a lot of modern day synth features (check kiwi six manual)."
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"The kiwisix upgrade includes MIDI IN/OUT, REPLACEMENT BOARD (no battery leak), AND REPLACEMENT POWER SUPPLY. Also includes a lot of modern day synth features (check kiwi six manual)."
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LABELS/MORE: Auctions, KiwiTechnics, Korg, Reverb
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MFB Dominion 1
Dave Smith OB-6 49-Key Analog Synthesizer
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Nice pics!
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Nice pics!
Dave Smith Mopho Desktop analog monophonic synthesizer
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Nice pics.
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Nice pics.
SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PRO ONE SN 6582
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LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Sequential Circuits
LABELS/MORE: Auctions, Sequential Circuits
Technosaurus Microcon II Analog Synthesizer Module w/ Original Box
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"The Microcon is a modern-day little analog monophonic synthesizer module emulating the simple design and sound of classic Roland TB-303 and SH-101 synths. They are made by Technosaurus, a Swiss company best known for their high-end Selector modular synths. It is handmade using the same discrete circuits found in its bigger brothers.
The Microcon is a totally analog table-top synth module that's slightly smaller than the original TB-303. It has one main oscillator capable of either sawtooth or square waveforms, just like the TB-303. The addition of a sub-oscillator is more like SH-101, which can help beef up your bass sounds. The analog lowpass filter is switchable as either 2-pole (12dB/oct) or 4-pole (24dB/oct), which is better than the TB-303 or SH-101 offered. The LFO can modulate the filter cutoff frequency with either triangle or square wave and the VCO can be modulated by square or triangle waves. Simple attack and decay envelope controls and a Glide effect round out this fairly simple to use and highly affordable 303 clone. The Microcon only uses CV and Gate for being controlled externally.
The Microcon II adds MIDI, making this cool little mono-synth available to the masses! The Microcon II has all of the features of the original, but adds MIDI IN for performance and control of parameters such as accent, cutoff frequency and glide. Also new are a filter input to process external signal sources, CV/Gate outputs added, and the Microcon II can be used as a midi to CV converter for other CV/GATE gear."
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"The Microcon is a modern-day little analog monophonic synthesizer module emulating the simple design and sound of classic Roland TB-303 and SH-101 synths. They are made by Technosaurus, a Swiss company best known for their high-end Selector modular synths. It is handmade using the same discrete circuits found in its bigger brothers.The Microcon is a totally analog table-top synth module that's slightly smaller than the original TB-303. It has one main oscillator capable of either sawtooth or square waveforms, just like the TB-303. The addition of a sub-oscillator is more like SH-101, which can help beef up your bass sounds. The analog lowpass filter is switchable as either 2-pole (12dB/oct) or 4-pole (24dB/oct), which is better than the TB-303 or SH-101 offered. The LFO can modulate the filter cutoff frequency with either triangle or square wave and the VCO can be modulated by square or triangle waves. Simple attack and decay envelope controls and a Glide effect round out this fairly simple to use and highly affordable 303 clone. The Microcon only uses CV and Gate for being controlled externally.
The Microcon II adds MIDI, making this cool little mono-synth available to the masses! The Microcon II has all of the features of the original, but adds MIDI IN for performance and control of parameters such as accent, cutoff frequency and glide. Also new are a filter input to process external signal sources, CV/Gate outputs added, and the Microcon II can be used as a midi to CV converter for other CV/GATE gear."
NOVATION SUPERNOVA II
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"This keyboard was made in England in 2001 and performs great! It features all the bells and whistles expected of a professional programmable synth and goes a step further by adding unique features and over 50 effects like Chorus, etc."
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"This keyboard was made in England in 2001 and performs great! It features all the bells and whistles expected of a professional programmable synth and goes a step further by adding unique features and over 50 effects like Chorus, etc."
Korg DW-8000 SN 004972
ROLAND JUPITER 6 VINTAGE ANALOG POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER
AKAI VX90 ANALOG VCO SYNTHESIZER
Marsh UDS Soviet Analog Drum Module / Марш УДС Demo
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Cyril Metodej
GR16! iOS Groovebox App Review Part A - First Look Z18
Published on Jan 8, 2018 VJ FRANZ K
"New music app! Do you want this? Have a look, and a listen to the Groove Rider 16 software 'groovebox', which is similar to the Electribes you'll often see me play on this channel. ( Please like, and subscribe? )
[ Sorry, the audio is slightly overloaded. I'm using a new mixer and camera! ]"
iTunes: Groove Rider GR-16 - Dmitrij Pavlov
"Groove Rider GR-16 is a professional step-sequenced groove box, inspired by professional hardware drum machines and rhythm boxes. It has a powerful Poison-202 based two oscillator synthesizer engine, plus a big variety of included PCM drum samples, insert/send/master effects, arpeggiator, automation recording, modulator, ADSR and filter block, and more! Built-in factory pattern library includes patterns in different music styles, which will inspire you (the list will be appended with the regular updates). Check out the patterns demo video: [posted here]One remarkable feature of GR-16 is that all the controls are arranged on one screen, just like on a real groove box device! It lets you access almost all useful parameters from the one screen. Forget about numerous sub-windows and dialogs, which ruined your inspiration in another musical apps! Groove Rider is the fastest path from your imagination to reality!
You can use GR-16 as a ready-to-go realtime musical instrument (groove box) in your jam sessions together with Ableton Link feature to synchronize it with your other music gear. Groove Rider is also very handy for quickly sketching your musical ideas, allowing you to instantly record them directly by using the Record function. Making music becomes easy and fun, in contrast with boring note drawing process and dealing with tons of files and expensive plugins in the DAW's! Don't loose your inspiration, boost it up with Groove Rider!
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LABELS/MORE: iOS, New, New in 2018, New Mobile Apps, New Mobile Apps in 2018
LABELS/MORE: iOS, New, New in 2018, New Mobile Apps, New Mobile Apps in 2018
Mode Machines OMF1 (Oakley Moog Filter) & Arturia DX7 V
New Behringer Vocoder VC340 (Roland VP-330 Vocoder Clone) Pics - Assembled Front & Back
iMPC Pro 2 Update Adds 32-bit Support Back & More
iTunes: iMPC Pro 2 - Akai Professional
"What's New in Version 2.0.4
New fixes!
- 32-bit support is back! (iPad 2, 3, older minis)
- Tapping a blank part of your audio track and AudioPasting now pastes into the correct space and won't crash
- iMPCPro 2 now works inside of an InterApp Audio host. You also no longer have to start the iMPCPro 2 session first before connecting to it with your IAA host.
- Improved Fly/Element support: Undo menu now closes from an MPC command. Bug fixed with Soloing tracks from the MPC.
- AudioUnits list cleaned up
- Fixed AudioUnit tracks and timeline display when recording notes, drum pads lighting up for AUs on other tracks
- Accepts more e-mail addresses in the iMPC University registration form
As well as all of the fixes in 2.0.2 (which you might've missed :) ):
- No longer crashes when saving and closing a session with InterApp Audio on the Audio track
- Fixed crash when creating over 64 tracks
- Audio tracks now properly duplicated when duplicating a sequence
- Fixed AudioCopy sequence feature
- Fix hang when dragging audio clip handle off of screen
- Audio tracks now save correctly with "Save as Duplicate"
- Mod wheel no longer cut off by one pixel
If you are happy with this update, please leave your review in the App Store. If there is something not working properly or you have additional feedback, please email us at support@retronyms.com. We value your feedback. :)"
How Low Can It Go // Elektron Analog 4 MKII
Published on Jan 8, 2018 Nostalgic Ruckus
"Testing the tones of the Analog Four MKII. All sounds coming from the A4 including effects."
Hainbach - Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen | tape loop ambient
Published on Jan 7, 2018 HAINBACH
"For a play I am scoring I recorded the first few bars of the vocal melody from Gustav Mahler's Song "Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen" on a tape loop and went up to an old chapel in the Black Forest. Winds shook the camera, but it was a fitting atmosphere to perform and record this piece.
Find my music here: https://hainbach.bandcamp.com/"
ER-301 Demos by Sequenox
Published on Jan 7, 2018 Sequenox
Playlist:
1. ER-301 Looper Sample Player processing oscillator
Using Noise Engineering Loquelic Iteritas as the only sound source. CV used to trigger reset and loop start point.
2. ER-301 Manual Grains Manipulation
Experimenting with CV modulation of grain parameters!
3. ER-301 Looper Processing Loquelic Iteritas oscillator
The many tones of the Noise Engineering Loquelic Iteritas oscillator being layered and manipulated by the ER-301 Sound Computer...
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LABELS/MORE: Audio Damage, eurorack, Noise Engineering, Orthogonal Devices
LABELS/MORE: Audio Damage, eurorack, Noise Engineering, Orthogonal Devices
Mid-'80s Synth Pop / Italo Disco with DrumTraks & DW-8000
Published on Jan 7, 2018 SynthMania
"[The full music mix starts at 2:40] Sooo many people ask me to do '80s Synth Pop / Italo Disco, so here's a little ditty in that vein. I used only one Sequential Circuits DrumTraks drum machine (1983), and one Korg DW-8000 synth (1985). Most of the effects come from the DW-8000's on-board DDL FX, and I added some slight reverb in the DAW. Enjoy and thank you for watching"
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LABELS/MORE: Korg, Sequential Circuits
LABELS/MORE: Korg, Sequential Circuits
Make Noise LxD Resonance Demonstration
Published on Jan 7, 2018
"This is a response to the first half of 'Advanced Patching with LxD' video from Make Noise. [posted here]
Patch Notes:
Intelijel Dixie II+ Oscillator waveform out into Maths channel #2 set to +10V.
Sum out of Maths into LxD 12db Signal Input.
Output of LxD 12db section into a Buffered Multiple.
One multiple going to Channel #3 of Maths which applies the amount of inverted feedback ( -0.1V to -5V).
One Multiple going to Manhatten Analog DTM Mixer.
Mixer output goes to Mordax Data's Oscilliscope (Green Trace).
Mordax output to Make Noise Optomix as a final out.
Korg SQ-1 pitch CV is feeding 1V/O of the Dixie II+ Oscillator.
SQ-1 is also sending Gate CV to Make Noise 0-Coast's Contour Section (Gate Input).
Contour's output is input to LxD's 12db section's CV in (Vactrol Gate).
Contour output is split and fed into Mordax Data's Scope (Blue Trace).
Second Gate output from SQ-1 shows Gate and Gate Length in Mordax Data's scope (Red Trace).
Contour's Sustain level knob is controlling the LxD's Vactrol Gate frequency response acting as a "filter cutoff"... (not sure if that is technically correct...It's cool though..)
Playing with the Gate Length on the SQ-1 is really fun here. Especially when the gate length is at a maximum level (Gate High) and you sweep the Sustain level knob on the Contour section.
Increasing the Inverted signal of Maths Channel #3 will introduce some extreme resonance. Dialing in the amount of inverted signal can show a great range of sonic character. Thank You Make Noise Music!!"
Roland Boutique SH-01A with Wood Side Panels in Latest Roland R-07 Video
Published on Jan 7, 2018 RolandChannel
You can see it 18 seconds in. There was rumor this might be a new synth coming from Roland. It's clearly an SH-01 and K-25m keyboard with wood side panels. What's interesting is I don't think Roland released a version with wood side panels. There are custom ones out there.
This one in via Soviet Space Child.
Behringer Announces the UB-Xa - Oberheim OB-Xa Desktop Clone
Note this is likely more than a year out.
Per Uli Behringer:
"As many of you know, synths have been my passion for the past 40 years. Sometime ago I have set the goal for Behringer to bring back some of the loved analog synth jewels from the past. Please allow me to share some thoughts with you and apologies if this is a longer thread.
Does this make any commercial sense?
Every company has to earn money in order to survive, and so do we. However, since we are privately owned, we don’t really care about the next quarter’s result or 'shareholder value' since it is our philosophy to reinvest everything we earn.
This gives us the tremendous freedom to work on projects that can only be described as 'labor of love' as they might not yield any financial gains. This is why we embark on these synth projects; some of them might not sell in high quantities and frankly to us it doesn’t really matter.
Many of our competitors spend all of their effort on marketing to make you believe in analog synth emulation simply because it’s much easier and cheaper to assemble a DSP chip on a PCB board rather than building products with thousands of analog components and deal with the manufacturing complexity plus expensive manual calibration processes.
However we at Behringer and Midas believe in the passion to revive these analog jewels and the fun these projects create for our team - which to us is worth everything.
Why we believe in analog?
We at Behringer do not believe in 'virtual analog', VST’s or other creative names for digital sound emulations as we are of the firm opinion that you cannot replicate true analog sound through digital technology, and there are many technical reasons for this. To be very clear, this doesn’t mean digital synths or VST’s can't sound great, but it is just something we don’t believe in.
Our passion and emotions are with true analog synths and our goal is to bring back the authentic sound of original designs from the period of the 60’s to the 80’s. In order to achieve the exact same sound, we will use the same circuitry and where possible the same components, however we will apply modern manufacturing technologies to make these instruments affordable, mass producible and reliable for the long-term use.
In many cases we will also remanufacture obsolete components if we feel they are relevant to the sound. In short we will not spare any effort in order to capture the spirit of these synths as it is all about authenticity.
Why do we make this announcement?
For the first time in our 30 year history, we have decided to completely open up our company and share every step of the development process with you so you can ask questions while we will be seeking your opinions.
In fact we want you to participate in this end-to-end process so we can learn from you, but also for you to fully understand how such a synth is developed and manufactured.
What is the UB-Xa synthesizer?
Over the past years we have done a lot of research both on forums but also through interviews with professional musicians in order to understand what the most sought after synths and drum machines are, but also what people feel the sound signatures of these synths are and why people feel so strongly about them.
When it comes to poly-synths the overwhelming request is a rebirth of the Oberheim OB-Xa.
Today I officially announce that we have decided that we will develop and produce an authentic OB-Xa clone which we call the UB-Xa. As you can imagine, this is a very complex and time-consuming project and at this stage we won’t be able to tell you when the instrument will be available in the market or what it will cost.
Since this is more a labor of love than a commercially viable project, our engineers can’t work fulltime on this synth and will use some of their free time, hence the project will likely take more than 12 months.
Most importantly, our goal is to make it an absolute authentic sounding instrument and offer it at a truly affordable price - but you know this already.
Because of its high complexity, we have assigned this project to our most experienced team which is the Midas team in Manchester, UK. These synth nuts and super-smart engineers - under the leadership of Pete and Rob - were also the ones who developed the successful DeepMind12.
So what’s next?
In around one week from now, Pete and Rob will post our first video and share some thoughts with you. Our intention is to not only post videos on a regular basis but also write articles and publish them on our social media pages so you can follow this project.
Now that we have decided on the project, next is the discussion around the basic concept, the feature set and also the building blocks including potential component choices. In the near future we will be able to show you the first 'bread boards' of the sound engine and hopefully let you hear some sound samples.
Next will be PCB and mechanical designs, followed by hand- and tool made samples. And then of course we will be sharing the exciting mass production where we will be showing the production setup and testing plus quality control processes. And if you’re not yet bored by then, we can also show you the packaging and shipping process.
The team in Manchester and I are very excited about this project and we hope that many of you will chime in and participate.
And one more thing - once we’re nearing shipping, we will be raffling off some free units among you as a token of appreciation.
May the fun begin☺
Uli"
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LABELS/MORE: Behringer, New, New in 2018, New Synths, new synths in 2018, Oberheim
LABELS/MORE: Behringer, New, New in 2018, New Synths, new synths in 2018, Oberheim
Sunday, January 07, 2018
Clouds, Rings, Octocontroller, Mother 32, Pico modules etc.
Published on Jan 7, 2018 Seen From Space
"The Sloan Great Wall is a giant wall of galaxies (a galaxy filament). Its discovery was based on data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. Clouds, Rings, Mother 32, Disting Mk4, Octocontroller, various Pico modules, Erbe Verb etc."
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LABELS/MORE: Abstract Data, Erica Synths, eurorack, MOOG, Mutable Instruments
LABELS/MORE: Abstract Data, Erica Synths, eurorack, MOOG, Mutable Instruments
285e Frequency Shifter Balanced Modulator - Examples 01
Published on Jan 7, 2018 djangosfire
"Starting up a casual series of Buchla 200e module videos, that feature examples of possible use and sound!
Today I am featuring the Frequency Shifter section of the Buchla 285e.
Basic patch setup:
- StudioH 'Dual Programmable Oscillator' as the audio source
- Buchla 266e, 281e & StudioH 254e as CV sources
- Audio is captured from the Buchla 206e Six Channel Mixer output, direct to DAW
Cheers!
- Djangosfire"
#046 :: ARP Odyssey (module) // Roland SH-01A // OP-1 // MFB Tanzbär // EHX Stereo Memoryman
Published on Jan 7, 2018 hicut cake
Hicut Cake proudly presents:
Recipe #046
Ingredients:
– Roland Boutique SH-01A
– MFB Tanzbär
– Teenage Engineering OP-1
– Korg Arp Odyssey (module)
– Electro Harmonix Stereo Memoryman with Hazarai
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: EHX, Korg, MFB, Roland, Teenage Engineering
LABELS/MORE: EHX, Korg, MFB, Roland, Teenage Engineering
Dave Smith - Evolver Presentation (2003)
Published on Jan 7, 2018 Paul Dither
A look back at Dave Smith presenting his first new hardware synthesizer as Dave Smith Instruments. One of my favorite synths and now a modern classic.
"An Evolver presentation from 2003. Filmed by and at the Synthesiser Service Centre, London, UK, then UK distributor for Dave Smith's Evolver, Roger Linn's AdrenaLinn, and a wide range of digital audio products from Mutec GmbH.
The subpar quality results from the fact that the 10 parts this video consists of have originally been made available in the RealMedia format, the common streaming format in the olden days of the internet.
Dave Smith wrote a little note about this video on December 1, 2003:
"On a recent trip to London I was 'filmed' running through some Evolver basics. […] I was a bit haggard after finishing the Paris-Brest-Paris race a couple days prior, so pardon the monotone. Special thanks to David Croft at the Synthesizer Service Centre (our UK representative) for putting it all together!"
(From the ancient news section of the Dave Smith Instruments site.)
Sources:
https://web.archive.org/web/200412060...
https://web.archive.org/web/200708172..."
Roland Juno 60
Published on Jan 7, 2018 Medsound Music
Aleph Patch Simplified
Published on Jan 7, 2018 Todd Barton
"I've been continuing to pare down and simplify my little Aleph patch. Enjoy! And I look forward hearing what directions other's take this in."
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LABELS/MORE: eurorack, synth tutorials
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, synth tutorials
Corporeal Complex
Published on Jan 7, 2018 Worwell
"Lyra 8/Verbos Complex Improv."
You can see the vintage retro aesthetic of Verbos Electronics on this one. Note the bottom two rows are primarily Verbos, and the top is mixed.
See dealers on the right for pricing and availability on gear.
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Verbos Electronics
LABELS/MORE: eurorack, Verbos Electronics
ARP Instruments Arpeggio - Vintage Newsletters
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via this auction
"3 vintage ARP Arpeggio Newsletters from the 70's
This auction contains these 3 ARP Arpeggio Newsletters
ARP Arpeggio Volume 5 Number 1 (1976)
ARP Arpeggio Volume 5 Number 2 (1976)
ARP Arpeggio Volume 6 Number 1 (1977)
This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/ARP collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.
All these vintage Newsletters have no writing,highlighting or underlining in them. The Newsletters are in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."
via this auction
"3 vintage ARP Arpeggio Newsletters from the 70's
This auction contains these 3 ARP Arpeggio Newsletters
ARP Arpeggio Volume 5 Number 1 (1976)
ARP Arpeggio Volume 5 Number 2 (1976)
ARP Arpeggio Volume 6 Number 1 (1977)
This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/ARP collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.
All these vintage Newsletters have no writing,highlighting or underlining in them. The Newsletters are in very good condition, see the picture's for more detail."
Moog UK Synthesizer Catalog plus Price-List
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via this auction
"This Moog Catalog contains some of the best vintage synthesizers Moog ever made. This vintage Moog Catalog contains information and picture’s of the Moog Minimoog, Multimoog, Micromoog and Polymoog and much more.
This auction also includes an original Moog Price-List from 15/06/1978 with Keith Emerson on the front. This Moog Price-List contains prices of the Moog Minimoog, Multimoog, Micromoog and more.
This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Moog collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.
This catalog and price-list have no highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it . This catalog and price-list are in very good condition , see the picture's for more detail."
via this auction
"This Moog Catalog contains some of the best vintage synthesizers Moog ever made. This vintage Moog Catalog contains information and picture’s of the Moog Minimoog, Multimoog, Micromoog and Polymoog and much more.
This auction also includes an original Moog Price-List from 15/06/1978 with Keith Emerson on the front. This Moog Price-List contains prices of the Moog Minimoog, Multimoog, Micromoog and more.
This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Moog collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.
This catalog and price-list have no highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it . This catalog and price-list are in very good condition , see the picture's for more detail."
Moog System 35 plus Moog 903A Random Signal Generator Brochures
Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"This Moog Catalog contains some of the best vintage synthesizers Moog ever made. This vintage Moog Catalog contains information and picture’s of the Moog Minimoog, Multimoog, Micromoog and Polymoog and much more.
This auction also includes an original Moog Price-List from 15/06/1978 with Keith Emerson on the front. This Moog Price-List contains prices of the Moog Minimoog, Multimoog, Micromoog and more.
This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Moog collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.
This catalog and price-list have no highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it . This catalog and price-list are in very good condition , see the picture's for more detail."
via this auction
"This Moog Catalog contains some of the best vintage synthesizers Moog ever made. This vintage Moog Catalog contains information and picture’s of the Moog Minimoog, Multimoog, Micromoog and Polymoog and much more.
This auction also includes an original Moog Price-List from 15/06/1978 with Keith Emerson on the front. This Moog Price-List contains prices of the Moog Minimoog, Multimoog, Micromoog and more.
This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Moog collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.
This catalog and price-list have no highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it . This catalog and price-list are in very good condition , see the picture's for more detail."
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