Altair 231 the Russian Moog Model D clone (but the Altair sounds sweeter)

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"Some more Altair 231 tweaking!!! 🤤😁
and of course Tama TS-306, Lell UDS and TipTop Audio BD808 on da Drumz"

Altair-231 soviet analog synthesizer (3 VCO)

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Published on Nov 9, 2016 Strangesoundful

SN 3346 via this auction

"Monophonic synthesizer Altair 231 (Estradin factory, Zhitomir city, 1986 year) have a four-octave keyboard and a wheel to pitch control. The instrument consists of four main blocks of sound synthesis - Generator, Mixer, Filter and Contour.

Synthesis is based on 3 master oscillators. Each of them with different parameters of registers: waveform, frequency modulation. There is also a generator of white and pink noise. Low-pass filter with main parameters gives the possibility for keyboard tracking. Portamento adjustment knob is provided. To tune a pitch the tone signal is used (440Hz)."

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ALTAIR 231 Soviet VINTAGE ANALOG SYNTHESIZER W/midi

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ALTAIR-231

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"Altair-231 - is a monophonic 3-osc power synthesizer, mega rare unit, military sound, unique design, best of soviet-era quality synth, filters better than classic Moog synths. Produced by Estradin, millitary radio plant in Zhitomir, USSR in 1985. My machine was all time in not smoking studio. All original parts included, such as: original transport case and external pedal for volume control.
Synth has 4-oct keyboard (F-C) with velocity (sensitivity assign to vibrato effect). For live performance there is a wheel which provides pitch shift.
Synthesizer is based on 3 VCO (any can work as the modulator), 1 VCF (lowpass 24dB/oct) with ADSR, 1 VCA, 3 LFO, noise generator (white/pink), portamento. Consist of 5 main sections - MODULATION, OSC'S, MIXER, FILTER and AMP (called Contour)."

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ALTAIR 231-Soviet MiniMoog Model D SN 3346

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"Altair 231 is an almost identical copy of the famous Moog Minimoog, made in the former Soviet Union. Biggest difference in sound is caused by different brand of components: Russian equivalents are used everywhere. The oscillator board is based on the older version. However, the Russians were clever and used multi-turn potentiometers for the scaling controls. Result: Synth stays in tune better. The Russians didn't seem to have reverse log pots. Because of that, the resonance control was wired backwards and a regular logarithmic pot was used instead. Other than that, the synth seems to be very robust and easy to service - the real Mini schematics come for good help when comparing the component numbers etc. It sounds like a Mini!"

"It was manufacture on 'Estradin' military radio plant in Zhitomir city in November 1986. The serial number of the unit -3345."

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Altair 231 Tweak session / thru a modded Dolby 361 w/ Dolby Trick

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"Warning... this is a synth nerd video. Tweaking the parameters and exploring the sounds of the Altair 231. And of course thru a Dolby 361 modded with the 'Dolby Trick'"

ALTAIR-231 Monophonic 3-OSC Synthesizer Produced by Estradin

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"ALTAIR-231 is a monophonic 3-osc power synthesizer produced by Estradin RIP radioplant located in Zhitomir city. Synthesizer has 4-oct keyboard (F-C) with velocity sensitivity assign to vibrato effect. Sound control is performed with round knobs and switchers. For live performance there is a wheel which provides pitch shift (called glissando).

Synthesizer is based on 3 VCO (any can work as the modulator), 1 VCF (lowpass 24dB/oct) with ADSR, 1 VCA, 3 LFO, noise generator (white/pink), portamento. Consist of 5 main sections - MODULATION, OSC'S, MIXER, FILTER and AMP (called Contour)."

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Russian Vintage Analog Synthesizer ALTAIR 231

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"ALTAIR 231 SOVIET SYNTH RUSSIAN MINIMOOG Vintage 3VCO.

RARE SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER, MADE IN CCCP BY "ESTRADIN" MILITARY PLANT AT 1985 YEAR Synthesizer is based on 3 VCO (any can work as the modulator), 1 VCF (lowpass 24dB/oct) with ADSR, 1 VCA, 3 LFO, noise generator (white/pink), portamento. Consist of 5 main sections - MODULATION, OSC'S, MIXER, FILTER and AMP (called Contour)..."

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Soviet Analog Synth Altair 231

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Details:
"ALTAIR-231 is a monophonic 3'osc synth, it has 4-oct keyboard (F-C) with velocity sensitivity assign to vibrato effect. Sound control is performed with round knobs and switchers. For live performance there is a wheel which provides pitch shift (called glissando).

Synthesizer is based on 3 VCO (any can work as the modulator), 1 VCF (lowpass 24dB/oct) with ADSR, 1 VCA, 3 LFO, noise generator (white/pink), portamento. Consist of 5 main sections - MODULATION, OSC'S, MIXER, FILTER and AMP (called Contour).

MOD section:
- portamento on/off, rate;
- mod mixer knob: balance between modulated by OSC3 and noise, depth amount;
- vibrato on/off, octave shift to 1/2
- pitch wheel (glissando)

OSCILLATORS section:
- osc 1,2,3 registers - 2", 4", 8", 16", 32", LF
- osc 1,2,3 waveshape select - triangle, saw, square, pulse, sine
- osc frequency - freq 1..3, freq 2, freq 3 -linked to keyboard pitch on/off
- modulation on/off switch

MIXER:
- osc 1,2,3 on/off, level
- ext input level, on/off
- noise generator level, on/off
- noise mode switch: white/pink

FILTER:
- mod on/off
- cutoff, resonance, brightness
- attack, decay, sustain
- keytrack on/off

AMPLIFIER:

- attack, decay, sustain
- key hold memory on/off

Next - global section: main volume, phones volume, phones out (5din), A-440Hz tone on/off, power.

Connection 1/4 jacks: input, output, pedal input (5din), ground.
Power supply: 220V/50Hz, fuze 0,125A"

ALTAIR-231

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" ALTAIR-231 is a monophonic 3'osc synth, it has 4-oct keyboard (F-C) with velocity sensitivity assign to vibrato effect. Sound control is performed with round knobs and switchers. For live performance there is a wheel which provides pitch shift (called glissando). Synthesizer is based on 3 VCO (any can work as the modulator), 1 VCF (lowpass 24dB/oct) with ADSR, 1 VCA, 3 LFO, noise generator (white/pink), portamento. Consist of 5 main sections - MODULATION, OSC'S, MIXER, FILTER and AMP (called Contour)."

You can find samples at the auciton and at ruskeys.net

MOD section:
- portamento on/off, rate;
- mod mixer knob: balance between modulated by OSC3 and noise, depth amount;
- vibrato on/off, octave shift to 1/2
- pitch wheel (glissando)
OSCILLATORS section:
- osc 1,2,3 registers - 2", 4", 8", 16", 32", LF
- osc 1,2,3 waveshape select - triangle, saw, square, pulse, sine
- osc frequency - freq 1..3, freq 2, freq 3 -linked to keyboard pitch on/off
- modulation on/off switch
MIXER:
- osc 1,2,3 on/off, level
- ext input level, on/off
- noise generator level, on/off
- noise mode switch: white/pink
FILTER:
- mod on/off
- cutoff, resonance, brightness
- attack, decay, sustain
- keytrack on/off
AMPLIFIER:
- attack, decay, sustain
- key hold memory on/off
Next - global section: main volume, phones volume, phones out (5din), A-440Hz tone on/off, power.
Connection 1/4 jacks: input, output, pedal input (5din), ground.
Power supply: 220V/50Hz, fuze 0,125A

ESTRADIN ALTAIR-231 SOVIET ANALOG SYNTHESIZER ЭСТРАДИН АЛЬТАИР-231

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Аналоговый синтезатор Альтаир-231 ALTAIR-231 MIDI

Published on May 29, 2016 sergioavia

"Миди-кит для Альтаира разработки Владимира Логичева. Работа по миди от компьютера."

"Media kit for the Altair development Vladimir Logicheva. Work on MIDI from your computer."

ALTAIR-231, vintage soviet analog synth

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This is the one from this video posted earlier today.

"Monophonic synthesizer Altaiir 231 (Estradin factory, Zhitomir city) is intended to play different sounds from the imitation of natural instruments to complicated synthesized electronic timbres, sound effects, percussion sounds & so on. There are a four-octave keyboard & a wheel to pitch control. There are also controls for parameters on the front panel, an output for phones, an input for a pedal. The instrument consists of four main blocks of sound synthesis - Generator, Mixer, Filter and Contour.

Synthesis is based on 3 master oscillators (each of them with different parameters of registers) waveform, frequency modulation. There is also a generator of white & pink noise. Low-pass filter with main parameters gives the possibility for keyboard tracking. Portamento adjustment knob is provided. To tune a pitch the tone signal is used (440Hz) It provides a linear input to connct an external sound source to Altair. Output and input sockets are 1/4" jacks

Specifications:

Mains voltage of alternating current, V 220
Frequency band 0,3 - 25000Hz
The range of musical tones 9 octaves
Relative generator drift over 4 hours continuous work is within, % max +/- 0,3
Number of generators - 3
Number of waveform generators - 6
Frequency change range of the cutoff frequency of the filter, Hz min 40 + 20000
The presence of 440Hz tone generator (for tuning) - YES
Dimensions of the synthesizer, mm 750х360х200
Weight, less than kg 15"

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Altair 231

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"It was made in USSR at Zhitomir factory "Estradin" in April of 1986. The instrument consists of four main blocks of sound synthesis - Generator, Mixer, Filter and Contour. Synthesis is based on 3 master oscillators (each of them with different parameters of registers) waveform, frequency modulation. There is also a generator of white & pink noise. Low-pass filter with main parameters gives the possibility for keyboard tracking. Portamento adjustment knob is provided. To tune a pitch the tone signal is used (440Hz) It provides a linear input to connect an external sound source to Altair. Output and input sockets are 1/4" jacks." Audio at the aution while it is up.

Altair 231 BAss! MoDulations! Rare Russian Synthesizer

video upload by Hanz Volt

"The Altair is my desert Island synth... as long as theres electricity... ;)
Its my most beloved synth in the collection and its sound is truly unique and powerful. And of course the TamaTS-306, Soviet Lell UDS and TipTop Audio BD808. If you love analog drums this combo is a beast!"

Seven Sounds From Aelita


"The Queen of Soviet monosynths!! The Aelitas is huge, powerful and raw. There is a ring mod and sick Unison stack .....and She is a beauty!!
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Synth guru Hanz Volt interview with demos of his Korg Monopoly, Yamaha CS-30 and Altair 361

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"I sat down with the elusive masked synth guru and music producer Hanz Volt to discuss his humble beginnings and favorite keyboards. Check out his social media and SoundCloud to hear his amazing work!

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TIMESTAMPS :
0:00 - INTRO
0:27 - HANZ VOLT INTERVIEW
3:44 - KORG MONOPOLY
7:23 - ALTAIR 231
13:24 - YAMAHA CS-30
13:57 - GRATITUDE FOR SYNTHESIZERS AND LIFE
18:56 - OUTRO

All music by Hanz Volt :https://soundcloud.com/HanzVolt

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ALISA 1387 - analog Synthesizer from Russia - Amazing Filter and FM! by Darth NoiseLab

Published on Jan 21, 2014 NoiselabCH·6 videos

"Some testing with the amazing ALISA 1387 synthesizer, monophonic and fully analog, this beast is capable of some weird sounds, basses, effects, drones. It's not warm like a moog or other western or japanese synthesizers, it's harsh, sometimes brutal, syncing the 2nd OSC to the 1st is a real sharp weapon, as is the crazy filter, however somewhat less squeezing as the one on the POLIVOKS/POLYVOX.

NO ADDITIONAL EFFECTS, recorded from an eden bassamp into an IPhone

Here's the best: The ALISA 1387 comes with CV/GATE in/out on bord, just need to find an DIN-to-whatever adapter. As far as I know, it's the only russian analog synth having these built in. This makes it really really great !! Driven by a DOEPFER MAQ 16/3 in this case.

Above all it seems the ALISA 1387 is less prone to fail or broke of it's case, as the Polivoks and the Altair 231 tend to do (at least ours did). Most amateurs of russian synthesizers tend to declare the POLIVOKS, sometimes the AELITA as the best sounding vintage USSR synth. Both are often called the russian Minimoog, wich is clearly wrong, no one come close, but the ALTIR 231/ESTRADIN 230 (both have identical schematics) are clearly the candidates, as they have very similar schematics to the moog and are obviously a try to copy the king of synthesizers, without sounding like a MINIMOOG of course.

So in my view the ALISA 1387 formerly built in the Lyuberetskiy factory (1989 or the one presented), is clearly the most underrated and a unique sounding vintage soviet synth. It's pretty rare however, but still sold cheaper than other russian synthesizers...

Be the synthforce with you, Darth NoiseLab"

DM8 - VINTAGE SOVIET WAVEFORM DRUM MACHINE

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You can find demos and pics of a black model in the archives here.

"Up for sale is an EXTREMELY RARE soviet drum machine - DM8. Produced in the USSR in 1980s by Estradin military plant in Zhitomir city famous for its moog-type synths (Altair-231, Estradin-230, Solaris-314), signal processors and guitar effect pedals.

DM8 has the following parameters:
- 64 preset non-editable rhythms with different variations.
- 7 drum sounds - big drum, snare, hat, toms 1-3, clap. Two modes - auto and manual are available for patterns playing and live performance using 7 buttons.
- slider knobs "Level" for adjusting volume level, "Coarse Tempo" and "Fine Tempo".
- button "Start-Stop".
- 8x8 buttons for Pattern Select.

Back panel: "Power" knob, phones-mains out button, fuse, grounding socket
Connectors: standart 1/4 Jack sockets "Output", "Phones", "Tom 1-3", "SD", "Clap", "Foot switch input" .

Unit sounds really different from a well known western drum machines of 1980s!"

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KEYBOARD FOR ESTRADIN-230 | ALTAIR-231

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