"The Synergy is a digital additive synthesizer that uses phase modulation with 32 digital oscillators and produces a unique sound. All functions have been tested and are in great working condition. This is a vintage Digital Keyboards Synergy synthesizer. This gem is a piece of music history, with an iconic sound that can be heard in such places as the Tron soundtrack. It has been used and loved, which shows, but is a great synth!
This unit is in excellent working condition, with only one known function issue. The Eb key in the 2nd octave on the keyboard seems to stick after the first time it is struck (it is playable again 1 time after each power-up). There are no other known issues. The pictures are of the actual item."
"These days, the Synergy is a super rare synthesizer to come across in the wild. Originally produced in 1982, it is estimated that less than 100 are still in operation across the globe. Interestingly, it ran off cartridges, something it had in common with the Nintendo Entertainment System!
Recently, I had the opportunity to recreate some of my favorite video game music on a Synergy. This video demonstrates some of the sound textures the synthesizer is capable of, while showcasing a beloved soundtrack through a unique lens.
Audio: Marble Madness Level One Music (Cover by Will C.)
Instrument: Digital Keyboards Synergy I Synthesizer
Spatial Audio Re-Mix in Binaural Stereo
• Marble Madness was released by Atari Games in 1984.
• Marble Madness was Atari's first game to use an FM sound chip produced by Yamaha, which is similar to a Yamaha DX7 synthesizer and creates the music in real time so that it is in synchronization with the game's on-screen action.
• The music composers behind Marble Madness, Brad Fuller and Hal Canon, first collaborated on a video game based on Michael Jackson's Thriller. The project was canceled and the two began working on an idea that eventually became Marble Madness."
"New album by Benge - part 15 of his FORMS Series - albums made on one synthesis system. Here is an ambient album made entirely on a Digital Keyboards Synergy II+ and Lexicon Model 200 / Primetime early digital FX
'The pure digital sounds of the D K Synergy, and the two very special effects units from the same year (1984), feature the same no-compromise approach to digital sound production, which in the early 80s was a very new territory for manufacturers and musicians to explore. To my ears, these abecedarian digital devices have a purity and warmth that is particularly suited to simple ambient pieces of music such as those presented on 'Dawn'. In some ways, it was the dawning of a new era for electronic music in general, and one which I happily reexplore on this album'"
Here is an ambient study by Benge, made on the D.K.Synergy digital synthesis system, Lexicon Model 200 reverb and Lexicon Prime Time Model 95 Stereo delay unit, SSL SiX mixer/compressor, SSL 2+ sound card. Shot on JVC KY-1900 video camera. Font used: Lazenby Computer. Field recordings of the dawn chorus, England, April 27th, 5:37am"
"Someone asked how I did something in another Synergy video so I'm showing how I went about it here. It looks like the overdubbed sequences are cutting off the last note played so its possible that you do need to enter an extra note for the overdubbed sequences as well. I will investigate this more in the next couple days."
"Using the sequencer on the DK Synergy to play back a beat. The sequencer has 4 channels and is a little tricky to program but it allow you to play 4 different sequences and play a 5th sound over top. Using a cartridge of sounds called VCart2."
"Messing around with some sounds on the DK Synergy. This is the MK1 version so no MIDI and no connectivity to the old Kaypro computers that work with the MK2. I have a couple cartridges for it with extra sounds one programmed by Wendy Carlos called Bells/Whistles and one called VCart2 which has some drum sounds and other things. I play a few of those sounds here along with some of the stock presets. It has a cool but weird 4 track sequencer so it's possible to sequence 4 different sounds and play a 5th over top. No way to sync it with other gear though."
00:00 Opening Titles 00:35 Introduction/Coming Up Today 01:16 Switched On - Digital Synths Part One 23:47 Commercial Break 25:08 Synthesiser Club - Moog Modular 27:20 Patching Today - Roland 100M 41:40 Video Lab - Video/Audio sync 46:14 Outro/Coming Up Next Time
SWITCHED ON - Featuring in-depth discussions about the history and development of the synthesiser over the years, including demonstrations and feature guides of many classic and iconic instruments
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals
SWITCHED ON DIGITAL SYNTHS (PART ONE) - a brief history of digital synthesis featuring some classic vintage instruments such as the Korg DW6000, Yamaha DX5, Emulator II and DK Synergy II+
LINKS: Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com Memetune Studio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memetunestudio Benge on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com
The MemeTune Programme Credits: Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge) All music, design, writing, filming, editing and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2022"
"The Whole Synthesizer Catalgue, book, paperback, 1985 copyright, 158 pages. Excellent condition, no writing, Overall very clean. Covers many iconic and legendary analog synthesizers and some digital synthesizers. Includes Moog Mememorymoog, EMU Modular, Korg PS3300, Oberhem OBXxa, Oberhem 4 Voice, Oberheim Matrix 12, DK Synergy, DX7, Sequential Circuits Prophet T8, Prophet 10, MKS80, PPG Wave, Serge Modular, Chroma, Voyetra 8, Yamaha CS80, drum machines, and many more vintage legends. Some great information compiled from the pages of Keyboard Magazines. Edited by Tom Darter. Great book for the electronic music and synthesizer book library."
"Hello. My name is Andrei Kudryavtsev. You probably know this because you're tracking my listings. This is a completely restored Synergy II+ in a perfect condition and the best possible bundle you could imagine.
Following upgrades have been performed on this system:
New power supply for a digital section, way more efficient and robust. Re-cap'ed analog power supply. instagram.com/p/BjmGR4WgLH3/ Upgraded cooling for less noise and better airflow. New II+ upgrade board by Bob Grieb from Tauntek. This adds II+ Serial and MIDI connectivity, latest OS and 23 cartridges pre-load and accessible with a push of a button. Cleaned boards, keyboard contacts Everything is working. Comes together with a Kaypro computer running editing software (mint, same restoration cycle, upgraded power supply, two floppy emulators for Drive A and Drive B). Comes with Raspberry Pi and an optimized Kaypro emulator as well as Synergize control software.
All work is carefully documented and available in my Instagram with all dates it was performed. instagram.com/deftaudio/
This system needs a new home, a person who will be using it to make the music and not being distracted by common failures. All of those have been addressed to make your life easier and bring new life into this wonderful machine. I should say a disclaimer anyway, that as is a vintage gear....it may fail any moment...and obviously no return offered. However, I'm offering you my help in learning this great machine, and so you get 10 hours of my time at no charge. You can use it for whatever you want - set up and install online, learning session, tutorials, technical support etc... I want to make you happy.
What's included into the package:
1. DK Synergy II+
2. Kaypro Computer
3. Raspberry Pi
4. Apple Monitor, Apple Keyboard, Apple Mouse
5. Serial switch box and all required serial cables and adapters
"A synth studio tour of the Vintage Synthesizer Museum (https://vintagesynthmuseum.squarespac...) in Oakland, California with VSM founder and curator Lance Hill.
I had the opportunity to visit the Vintage Synth Museum in February 2020 after 2.5 years since my last visit. In this updated synth & music studio tour, Lance takes us through some recent synth and music gear additions to the studio, discusses the history of Vintage Synthesizer Museum, showcases various classic vintage synths, and more.
To book an appointment at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum, call (510) 859–3558 from 10am–11pm daily or email vintagesynthmuseum@gmail.com.
"We drop in at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Oakland, California, and try out a few of the synths!
For more information and reservations, please visit https://vintagesynthmuseum.squarespac...
Note the listing states it is analog. The DK Synergy is actually digital. Check out this demo. You can find others in the archives here.
"Bench tested, all key contacts were cleaned, fan cleaned, and buttons functioning normal. All bank, all sliders, functioning normally; sustain pedal is original and works. Wood cabinet is very clean for its age; a few scuffs but pictures accurately represent all around condition of the DK Synergy."
