Happy 707 Day! from Retro Synth Ads

Published on Jul 7, 2019 Retro Synth Ads / Mini Music Labs

"A quick ditty with the Roland TR-707 on 707 day - got it in one take too! With a bit of Roland TB-303 thrown in as well.

If you are into old synth gear, please check out my blog: http://retrosynthads.blogspot.com/"

AVP Synth ADS-7

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"ADS-7 — is an analog drum synthesizer inspired by the drum machines/synthesizers of the 70s-80s with a built-in 32-step sequencer and MIDI control. It has 65 controls, 4 switches and 28 buttons with which you can have a wide control over the sound parameters, sequencer and MIDI. It has individual audio outputs and individual trigger inputs for each of the seven sounds.


Fully analog, discreet components;
7 individual sound channels: BD, Clap, OH/CH (choking on/off function), 3 separate Generators (GEN) with Band-pass and Low-pass filter options;
65 knobs/controls for different sound shaping options: from standard noise to metallic tones;
16/32 step analog sequencer;
Ability to clock external gear with the sequencer;
Up to 32 steps preset loading/saving slots;
MIDI In/MIDI Out;
3.5 mm individual triggers;
Stereo/individual 6.3 mm outputs for each sound plus 1 trigger out;
Steel casing;
Dimensions: L330xW250xH140 mm;
Weight: 3.5 kg (without power supply);
15 VAC 220v power supply (included)."

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AVP Synth ADS7 Analog Drum Machine Review

Published on Mar 15, 2019 Ask.Audio

More posts featuring the ADS-7 here

AVP Synth ADS-7 Analog Drum Synthesizer jamming (no talking)

Published on Nov 16, 2018 AVP Synth

"Playing around with ADS-7 Analog Drum Synthesizer,

Individual outputs direct into soundcard. Starting from Track 5 (Pattern 5) some external reverb/delay has been added.

Playing around with patterns and controls,

No external sequencing - all coming straight from ADS-7 internal 1-32 step sequencer. Stereo panning is also done from the unit itself.

Tracklist:

Pattern 1 Dry - 0:09
Pattern 2 Dry - 1:36
Pattern 3 Dry - 2:46
Pattern 4 Dry - 4:14
Pattern 5 Wet - 5:19
Pattern 6 Wet - 7:26
Pattern 7 Wet - 9:19
Pattern 8 Wet - 10:41
Pattern 9 Wet - 12:25"

ADS-7 Analog Drum Synthesizer jams (with external reverb)

"ADS-7 Analog Drum Synthesizer direct mix out through a spring reverb into a soundcard.
No external sequencing, all coming from ADS-7 sequencer. Switching between pre-programmed patterns and tweaking away. Panning also done from the unit itself."

Happy 808 Day! via Retro Synth Ads / Mini Music Labs

Published on Aug 7, 2018 Retro Synth Ads / Mini Music Labs

"There's nothing better than spending 808 Day with friends. My TR-808 has decided to take it's buddy Jupiter-6 out for a clap-triggered arpeggiator spin. Enjoy!"

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Happy Roland TR-727 Day! via Retro Synth Ads

Published on Jul 27, 2018 Retro Synth Ads / Mini Music Labs

"Some quick little programming to celebrate 7/27 day with the alwaysj wonderful Roland TR-727 and its buddy the TR-707. :)"

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AVP Synth ADS 7 Analog Drum Synthesizer

Published on Jul 6, 2018 AVP Synth

"Direct audio recording, no external processing."

via AVP Synth

"ADS-7 — is an analog drum synthesizer inspired by the drum machines/synthesizers of the 70s-80s with a built-in 32-step sequencer and MIDI control. It has 65 controls, 4 switches and 28 buttons with which you can have a wide control over the sound parameters, sequencer and MIDI. It has individual audio outputs and individual trigger inputs for each of the seven sounds.

Assembled in Moscow/Russia using discrete components and OTA chips.

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New AVP Synth ADS-7 Drum Synth Pics

"Here's the latest official photos of ADS-7 drum synth
p.s. the first x10 cases have a slight underprinting (MDI, instead of MIDI) :-)"

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New AVP SYNTH ADS-7 Prototype Pics

"First shots of ADS-7 prototype

P.s. there was a little mistake in printing (MDI instead of MIDI :) ) at the rear side made by the case manufacturer but other than that its all good and sturdy!
So quite a limited first x10 unit batch :)
Price will be announced a bit later"

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New AVP ADS-7 Analog Drum Synthesizer in the Works

Current Features:


- Fully analog, descreet components;

- 7 individual sound channels: BD, Clap, OH/CH (choking on/off function), x3 separate generators (GEN) with Band-pass and Low-pass filter options;

- over 60 knobs/controls for different sound shaping options: from standard noise to metallic tones;

- 16/32 step sequencer;

- Ability to clock external gear with its sequencer;

- Up to 32 steps preset loading/saving slots;

- Midi In/Out;

- CV triggers;

- stereo/individual 1/4 outputs for each sound plus x1 trigger;

- Durable steel case.

Roland Electronic Instruments Vol.2 Catalog Brochure From 1977

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"This auction contains the early version of the Roland Catalog Volume 2 (42 pages). This Roland Catalog contain some of the best vintage synthesizers Roland ever made.

This Roland Catalog contains information and picture’s of the Roland System 700/ System 100/ System 100M/ SH-5/SH-7/Jupiter-4 and much more.

This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer/Roland collector as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.

The early catalog Volume 2 has no writing,highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it. This catalog has 3 holes punched into it.This catalog is in good condition, see the picture's for more detail."

Side note: be sure to check out Retro Synth Ads for more scans of vintage synth brochures, catalogs and adverts.

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Vintage Oberheim Ads & AES Documentation

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This is pretty incredible. To the left is "A 'RING MODULATION' DEVICE FOR THE PERFORMING MUSICIAN" by Thomas E. Oberheim of Oberheim Electronics presented at the 38th AES Convention on May 4-7, 1970.  Below are additional paraphernalia including a sticker and advertising materials.

"This sale is for an assortment of 1976 Oberheim documents.

Everything was stored, folded, in the 'Synthesizer Expander Module' ad. It shows storage wear and tear and is NOT in great shape. The large multi-folded brochure is in great condition with some foxing. The personal correspondence from Oberheim is in great condition.

Please note that the sticker has been crisply folded for decades and may not stick properly anymore."

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Six Million Dollar Man Oberheim FVS-1 4 Voice with Programmer & Mods

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"The Oberheim FVS-1 (Four Voice) is a 49 key, polyphonic analog synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators (with sync), resonant multimode (low, band, notch, or high pass with FM) filter, dual ADS envelopes, an LFO, 16 presets, proprietary tape interface, and CV IO. This model includes the Polyphonic Synthesizer Programmer which stores 16 patches per voice.

Oberheim only made about 800 of these between 1974-79, finding one in this almost mint condition is rare to almost nonexistent.

This particular Oberheim was owned by music & composer genius Gil Melle, composer of more than 120 famous film scores from
The Andromeda Strain,
Six Million Dollar Man, Killdozer, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, The Ultimate Warrior and many many more (google Gil Melle movie scores).

You will be the second owner of this incredible and rare instrument.

Gil was a perfectionist and was probably one of the few composers who really understood this amazing instrument, he was in constant contact with Tom Oberheim on how to maximize this unique synthesizer, consequently, with Tom Oberheim's guidance 10 toggle switches were added, there functions are as follows... (please see photo of the programmer section showing toggle switches) While there were 800 of these built, this is likely the only one in existence with this modification!

The first four toggle switches control oscillator 2 to modulate oscillator 1 on each SEM (VCO1 modulation switch must be set to "ext").
The next four toggle switches connect each SEM to the CV/Gate jacks on the back panel.
The last two switches, do the above in pairs (SEMs 1&2, 3&4).

This has just come from one of the countries leading experts on Oberheims, has had a complete restoration job...
Work completed as follows...

Oberheim 4-Voice #131
All modules: replace bypass caps, clean pots & switches.
Power supply: install standard power socket.
Keyboard; clean contacts; replace bushings.
SEM1: replace VCO1&2 timing caps.
SEM2: replace VCO1 timing cap.
SEM3: replace VCO1&2 timing caps.
Keyboard module: repair overhead board, 2 channel boards.
Programmer module: replace battery; repair demux CVs on front panel; repair overhead board & 2 channel boards.
Tune & scale SEMs, keyboard module, programmer CVs.

A couple of minor repairs were not able to be completed due to the parts not being available. They do not effect the over all functionality and would consider this instrument to be 99.9% perfect.

They are as follows:
Lamps 1, 6, 7, 8 on the programmer are out (but the switches do work perfectly)
The VCF modulation envelope on the Programmer module that connects to SEM3 is not working, however the SEM3 works perfectly."

The 1st Patreon Supporters of MATRIXSYNTH!

Just wanted to give big out a shout out to the first Patreon supporters of MATRIXSYNTH listed below.  Thank You!  Your support is appreciated!

1. Tim Webb - host of the excellent discchord site for Music App News, Reviews & Tutorials. You'll also find him on Patreon, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and MATRIXSYNTH.

2. Dr Blankenstein - maker of awesome gear: http://www.drblankenstein.com/, YouTube, Twitter, eBay, MATRIXSYNTH.

3. rosynth on eBay

4. Todd Barton - YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, MATRIXSYNTH

5. John Fackler

6. Retro Synth Ads - best resource on the web for scans of vintage synth brochures & adverts.

7. Cody Gratner - YouTube, MATRIXSYNTH: 1,2

8. mckenic - YouTube, MATRIXSYNTH

9. Porter Vance - SoundCloud, Mixlr, eBay

10. Robert Watt

Moog Werkstatt-01 World Wide Release and Online Modification & Creative Learning Portal

Werkstatt-Ø1 | P-Thugg Published on Oct 7, 2014

"In this video, Chromeo's Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel builds an improvisatory track using only the Moog Werkstatt-Ø1 and a simple drum pattern. The Werkstatt-Ø1 is a patchable, 100% analog synthesizer capable of producing a wide variety of classic Moog sonics. For this track P-Thugg summons vintage Moog basslines, expressive leads and evocative sound effects from the Werkstatt-Ø1, demonstrating the range and flexibility of its painstakingly designed circuits."

"Moog Announces World Wide Release of Werkstatt-01 Analog Synth & Online Modification and Creative Learning Portal

ASHEVILLE, NC – October 7, 2014 – Today Moog announced the official worldwide release of the Werkstatt-01 Analog Synthesizer Moogfest 2014 Kit — a patchable analog synthesizer designed to inspire the exploration and modification of classic Moog circuits while delivering a myriad of vintage and new raw, mangled, and monstrous Moog tones. This highly-portable instrument is secured in a solid-steel chassis and features a harmonically rich Moog VCO, classic 4-pole Moog Ladder filter, wide-range LFO with audio-rate modulation capabilities, ADS envelope generator, and an analog patchable header for expansive sonic experimentation, manipulation, and decimation. To demonstrate the range and flexibility of Werkstatt's classic Moog sonics, Moog has released a video featuring Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel, keyboard player for Atlantic Records’ band Chromeo, building an improvisatory electro funk track using only the Moog Werkstatt-Ø1 and a simple drum pattern (see video link).

Today also marks the launch of WerkstattWorkshop.com (beta) — an interactive creative learning portal containing project ideas, mod tutorials [videos below], parts lists, educational lesson plans, 3D printer files, Arduino integration and control and many other dynamic resources for Werkstatt owners. This microsite also includes Moog’s new and on-going research surrounding the use of subtractive synthesizers in STEM and STEAM high-school classrooms. Lessons in these studies are focused on project based learning opportunities, and encouraging a creative deployment of practical skills in STEM fields. All lessons and associated materials are open source and available online free to educators across multiple disciplines.

“Analog synthesizers have long had their own maker culture born of curious engineers, musicians, and hobbyists alike,” said Moog Music CEO, Mike Adams. “Bob Moog got his start at the age of 15 by studying and modifying Leon Theremin’s designs. We’d like to share our legacy of learning, music, and electronics to empower a new generation of makers to expand on our work and take it to levels we can’t yet imagine." Adams said.

In April 2014, the Werkstatt-01 Analog Synthesizer Kit was made available to Engineering VIP ticket holders at Moogfest 2014, Moog's multi-day celebration of technology, art and music. The success of the workshop at the festival prompted Moog to release a limited number of Werkstatt's to select US dealers. Starting today the Werkstatt-01 Analog Synthesizer Kit is available and in stock at all Moog Music dealers worldwide. MSRP of $329US"

Workshop tutorial videos followed by more pics below.

Moog Werkstatts on eBay


Published on Oct 7, 2014 Moog Music Inc

Playlist:
WERKSTATT | Photo Sensitive Resistor
"This simple modification adds a photocell resistor to control our VCF. By using a photocell we are able to have functional control over the filter cutoff frequency by simply moving our hand closer or farther away."

WERKSTATT | Pressure Sensitive Resistor
"In this simple mod we will be exploring using various unique resistors to interact with our Werkstatt. We will be using a force sensitive 10k resistor to interact with our VCA."

WERKSTATT | Volume Knob
"We can use the power supply taps provided on the Werkstatt to add a Volume control functionality to our Werkstatt. Having a volume knob may allow players to better integrate the Werkstatt into their setup."

WERKSTATT | Fine Tune
"The Werkstatt comes with a coarse tune potentiometer in the form of the VCO FREQ knob. However, it is sometimes necessary to have a finer control over the VCO tuning. This modification adds a fine tune potentiometer to your Werkstatt."

WERKSTATT | Pitch Bend
"Many popular synthesizers have a pitchbend wheel included for dynamic musical expressions. We will use a 10kΩ SoftPot to emulate the pitchbend wheel and add a fun functionality to our Werkstatt."

WERKSTATT | 2nd Oscillator
"The Werkstatt features a single-oscillator VCO, but by patching and attenuating our keyboard control voltage to our LFO we are able to use the LFO as a second oscillator. This feature is best used to add a lower frequency Triangle or Square wave oscillator to our Werkstatt."

WERKSTATT | Arduino Noise Generator
"A popular synthesizer feature is the noise generator. This noise can be filtered and mixed with our tonal signal to add bite or create percussive sounds. In this mod we will be using an Arduino microcontroller to add a noise generator to our Werkstatt."

WERKSTATT | Arduino Arpeggiator
"An arpeggiator is an electronic instrument feature which takes played chords and cycles through the notes in sequence at a set rate. This modification will add a arpeggiator/sequencer function to your Werkstatt by adding an Arduino micro controller and manipulating minimal code."

WERKSTATT | LFO Quantizer
"Do you want to wobble? Are you all about that bass? Do you want to add face melting to your resume? This mod is for you. Using the Arduino and some code we can create an LFO rate quantizer to sync our keyboard notes to LFO rate settings at a specific tempo."

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Mikrowave sequenced synthesizer for Android: version 2.0

Published on Jun 3, 2014 Igor Zinken·6 videos

"Showcase of version 2.0 of Mikrowave displaying the revamped user interface, all-new formant filter interpolation, arpeggiator, secondary tuneable oscillator, pitch shifting effects and fine tuned drum sounds.

Mikrowave is available for free (without ads or time constraints) and as a paid version that allows users to save and export their songs (either as WAV, publish directly to SoundCloud or as MIDI).

All sounds were generated by Mikrowave on an Asus Nexus 7 tablet.

You can get it on Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.igorski.mikrowave.free"

1972 Herbie Hancock Photo Arp 2600 Synthesizer Vintage Print Ad

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"This is an original 1972 print ad for Arp 2600 synthesizers! It measures approximately 7" x 5" overall, has no tears or stains, comes from a dry, high-altitude, smoke-free environment, and is strictly graded
'Near Mint'.

This vintage ad is not any kind of later reproduction, photocopy or reprint (most ads were published at one time only, and never commercially reproduced). An unusual and distinctive piece for your frame..."

Mode Machines MW-01 Wasp Filter with Roland's TR-808 Drum Machine

Published on Aug 7, 2013 ModeMachinesUSA·2 videos

"Check out this demo by our friend and analogue junkie, Jesse Strait, from Bit Voltage http://bitvoltage.com/ using the MW-01 Wasp Filter with the Roland TR-808. Wasp Filters are now available from http://modemachinesusa.com."

Mode Machines MW-01 Wasp Filters on eBay

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"The MW-01 Wasp Filter is a distortion filter device. It uses the same VCF model as from the EDP Wasp Synth, but ads tweaks and modifications to really bring out the noise! Built into a robust folded aluminum case with a chunky layout, an intuitive design, and an LED rate indicator, it is an excellent choice for live performance as well as experimentation in the studio. The MW-01 Wasp Filter is a diverse filter capable of adding grit and punch to drums, ambient sweeps, filter wobble, and plain crazy noise.

Features
Audio in/ Audio Out
Control LFO speed and level
Self Oscillator mode
Control drive, cutoff, and resonance"

MikroWave - music sequencer for Android now w/ renewed audio engine

Published on Jun 25, 2013

"Demo of MikroWave 1.5.0 running on a Asus Nexus 7 tablet (though it will run fine on mobile phones as well). As of this version, the audio engine has been overhauled to run in a native layer for high performance audio with low latency (the delay between an action and hearing the result).

Devices running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) should benefit greatly with an extra increase in performance, while the application runs from Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) upwards.

You can try it for free (NO ads, NO time limits) on Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/de..."