Kurzweil ME-1 Micro Ensemble w/ Original Box

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"The first banks are similar-sounding piano patches. The electric pianos are very good. It gets more interesting in the synth/pad banks K & L. The drum and percussion sounds are great as well."

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Bank list at the bottom of this post.

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The Streetly Tapes Vol 4 Expansion Pack for M-Tron Pro

Published on Sep 4, 2018 GForce Software

"Yes, we know that we said Vol 3 was the final Streetly Tapes Volume but that was before Streetly Electronics' Martin Smith found some super rare tapes tucked away at the back of the archives.

Here, Martin explains why these sounds are seeing light of day and at 01:56 provides some inside information on one of the significant inclusions, Steve Hackett's The Voice Of Necam.

Streetly Tapes Vol 4 also contains 100s of patches designed by serious Tron aficionados including Matt Berry, Nick Magnus, Paul Wiffen, Duncan Parsons (John Hackett Band), Jarrod Gosling (I Monster, Regal Worm) Graeme Rawson and, of course, GForce Software’s own Chris Macleod & Dave Spiers.

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Unisynth XG-1 Electronic Guitar Suzuki

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"vintage 70's - 80's era SUZUKI UNISYNTH XG-1 GUITAR SYNTHESIZER, these are somewhat hard to find, uses (6) C batteries or power pack (not included), the strings are actually some kind of rubbery plastic rails that you fret like a normal guitar, it also has a tremelo bar that produces some pretty wacky sounds. It works perfectly and has a great sounds.

Main Features:
* 6 short strings with piezo pickups to detect volume
* Soft touch sensor fret board
* Pitchbend (Tremelo) lever
* Sustain mute button below the strings
* Soft touch keypad containing all other buttons:
* 6 OBS preset sounds/voices {guitar I, guitar II, synth, vibes I, vibes II, bass}
* 4 Functions {Chord, Attack, Rhythm, Demo}
* 8 OBS preset rhythms
* 3 OBS preset sounds for auto/bass accompaniment {piano, electric bass, string bass}
* knobs for master, bass & rhythm volumes and tempo
* main tuning adjustment coil
* built-in loudspeaker
* jacks for AC- adapter and sound output
* Power button
* demo tune (that can be accompanied live)
* Original XG-1 Operation Manual with Warranty and Accessories
* Leatherette Gig Bag & matching Leatherette Guitar Strap"

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Suzuki Unisynth XG-1 SN 051574

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" Suzuki Unisynth XG-1 Guitar Synthesizer. The unit is in decent shape, minor scuffs and scratches and the battery door is missing, works fine though. It runs on 6 C batteries.

main features:
* soft touch foil keypad containing all other buttons:
* 6 OBS preset sounds {guitar I, guitar II, synth, vibes I, vibes II, bass} ("synth" is a cheesy, metallic "buong" or "wah" sound)
* 8 OBS preset rhythms
* 3 OBS preset sounds for auto- bass accompaniment {piano, electric, string} -knobs for master-, bass- & rhythm volume and tempo
* main tuning adjustment coil (below the grey, removable pickup cover) -built-in loudspeaker
* jacks for AC- adapter and sound output
* demo tune
* FM based sound generator"

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Buchla Analog Modular Synth and Voice inspired by Sci-Fi Soundscapes 🚀⚡️

video upload by The Galaxy Electric

"The fun continues. Every week we watch a vintage sci-fi film on our stream MST3K-style. This provides fun in the moment as well as endless inspiration for later. Here we conjure vibes from our time spent soaking in these tape music and vintage sci-fi soundscapes. The patch started with an arpeggiation of the "Goonies Chord" which includes the notes C, E, F, A which makes a FM7 2nd Inv. chord. The chord's sound was generated by an instance of Pro 53 VSTi by Native Instruments, arguably one of the best VSTis of all time. The arpeggiated chord was recorded into the buffer of the 1979 SMP. From there the "Position" was modulated by a slow looping function from the 281 Quad Function Generator. The noise drops were created by pinging a lowpass gate channel of the 292 that is being fed some white noise by the 266 Source of Uncertainty. The pings were being clocked by a slowly timed Pulser coming from the 245 Sequential Voltage Source. The result was fed into the 277 Signal Delay which had a delay time of over a second cued up. This creates a minimal and ever changing rhythm bed. Lastly you get some 258 Dual Oscillator Square wave that is sent to the 297 Infinite Phase Shifter. The volume level and low pass filter frequency are being controlled simultaneously by the 216 Touch Activated Voltage Source. The pitch of the Oscillator is being transposed by the 216. Got it! It's much more fun to just throw some headphones and give it a listen.

As always the lovely vocal echoes are emitting from Jacqueline's chords. Her signature chain of two Boss RE-20 Space Echoes provides an aging tape loop effect.

recorded August 28 2022"

https://www.thegalaxyelectric.com

Remembering Bob Moog

[ Note: This post stays on top for the day. Tons going up below. Originally posted at 8:36 AM PST. ]

Today marks the fourth year of Bob Moog's passing. Play a little something for him today.

Be sure to visit The Bob Moog Foundation, and Moog Music where you'll find this wallpaper free of charge.

Don't forget, the "Waves of Inspiration: The Legacy of Moog Museum Exhibit" runs from August 29 - April 30. Keith Emerson and others will be there opening weekend.

Thank you for everything Bob. The synths, the inspiration, the humor, positive vibes and the magic.

Update: Mark Pulver's Moog tattoo. Mark was good friends with Bob Moog. I remember him getting this tattoo after his passing.

BTW, if you have anything Moog specific you'd like to send in, feel free. You can reach me at matrixsynth at gmail. Of course feel free to comment.

Also, I don't ask for a dime to run this site. I've had people suggest I put up a Paypal Donate Here button. I don't because I do have ads on the site and I believe in offering the site for free. But if you do want to donate, even just a few bucks, donate something to The Bob Moog Foundation. Little donations can add up. They are keeping not only Bob Moog's memory alive, but the magic and history of synths.




Update: On the technical side of things, here is a list of patents (creations) from Bob Moog via Jerry on the SDIY list: "well to name a few, "Voltage-Controlled Electronic Music Modules" (R.A. Moog, Journal of the Audio Engineering Society , Vol.13, No. 3, pp 200-206, July 1965...

Update on the Patents via ASSI:
Here's the fulllist of patents where he is named an inventor:
EP000000157821A4 PEPPER WILLIAM JR MOOG ROBERT A [DE] LEITFÄHIGE
ELEKTRODENMATRIX UND MATRIX VON WIDERSTANDSELEMENTEN ... no
EP000000157821A1 PEPPER WILLIAM JR, US MOOG ROBERT A, US [DE] LEITFÄHIGE
ELEKTRODENMATRIX UND MATRIX VON WIDERSTANDSELEMENTEN ... yes
US000004778951A PEPPER JR WILLIAM, US MOOG ROBERT A, US [EN] Arrays of resistive
elements for use in touch panels and for producing ... yes
US000004280387A MOOG ROBERT A [EN] Frequency following circuit yes
US000004213367A MOOG ROBERT A, US [EN] Monophonic touch sensitive keyboard
yes
US000004202238A MOOG ROBERT A, US [EN] Compressor-expander for a musical
instrument yes
US000004180707A MOOG ROBERT A, US [EN] Distortion sound effects circuit yes
US000004166197A MOOG ROBERT A, US WALBORN RICHARD M, US [EN] PARAMETRIC ADJUSTMENT
CIRCUIT yes
US000004117413A MOOG ROBERT A [EN] AMPLIFIER WITH MULTIFILTER yes
US000004108041A MOOG ROBERT A COX ROGER FLAVIUS [EN] Phase shifting sound effects
circuit yes
US000004050343A MOOG ROBERT A [EN] Electronic music synthesizer yes
US000003475623A MOOG ROBERT A [EN] ELECTRONIC HIGH-PASS AND LOW-PASS FILTERS
EMPLOYING THE BASE TO ... yes
WO001985001375A1 PEPPER WILLIAM JR, US MOOG ROBERT A, US [EN] CONDUCTIVE
ELECTRODE ARRAYS AND ARRAYS OF RESISTIVE ELEMENTS FOR ... yes

Other patents listed at the site of Don Tillman are either from employees of Moog
Music or related to some inventions that have been used in Moog products (like the
Bode frequency shifter). This is not to take away from Bob, but I'm sure he would
have been the first to point out that some other guy had invented something. The
patent family he's got together with Mr. Pepper is of course for the touch panel
for the Voyager.
Polyphonic Modes
US 4,778,951: Arrays of Resistive Elements for use in Touch Panels and for Producing Electric Fields"

Update via The Bob Moog Foundation:
"August 21, 2009 -- A Moog Day of Rememberance and Celebration
When August 21st comes around each year, we pause to remember Bob and the remarkable legacy that he left for us all to enjoy. His impact is so widespread that people remember him in all kinds of ways that are meaningful to their particular connection with him. Take a moment today to pay tribute to Bob by:

* Connecting with Bob through your instrument. Lay down a killer lead on your synth or play an ethereal melody on your theremin.

* Listening to some of your favorite Moog tunes. Bob loved working with musicians and fed off their creative drive. He was often astonished at what they could do with his instruments.

* Going out and hear some live music tonight. Bob believed deeply in live music as a force that brings people together in community.

* Reading about Bob's life, work, and legacy. Visit the CaringBridge site and read Ileana Grams-Moog's reflection on today's significance.

* Supporting the Bob Moog Foundation. We carry Bob's legacy forward by inspiring and educating people through electronic music. Donate here so that we can continue our important work.


Today we also celebrate the Bob Moog Foundation's third anniversary of making waves. Next week we head to the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, CA for the opening of the first exhibit featuring Bob's archives. The exhibit, Waves of Inspiration. The Legacy of Moog, pays tribute to Bob's impact and celebrates his legacy, just as we are doing at the foundation today.


The Bob Moog Foundation

Make Waves by donating to the Bob Moog Foundation"

Update via Richard Lainhart in the comments:
"Here's a link to Part 1 of Jordan Rudess and Richard Lainhart's Moog Birthday Space Jam, from May 23, 2004, featuring an introduction by Bob Moog:

http://www.otownmedia.com/Polaris_Part_1.mp3 [link updated]

"50 years ago, American maverick inventor Robert Moog began developing electronic instruments that altered the course of modern music for all time and have since become an integral part of our musical culture. Jordan Rudess, keyboard virtuoso, and Richard Lainhart, synthesist extraordinaire, will be performing live online on Sunday, May 23, at 1 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time, to honor Bob Moog on his 70th birthday, and on the 50th anniversary of his company Moog Music. We'll be using old and new Moog instruments exclusively, including a vintage Mini-Moog, a modern Moog Voyager Mini-Moog, Arturia's Moog Modular V software, and a Moog Etherwave Theremin, in a classic electronic space improvisation streaming live on the Internet from O-Town Live."

Bob was a great man, and a good friend, and we still miss him."

Update: new flickr images in today

Vintage analog synthesizer - Moog

flickr by nra24

Below: moog hockey
Hmm...
flickr by theres no way home

Update: the Moog hockey table has been verified as real. You might remember the Moog phone. Note these were made by Moog in the 80s long after Bob Moog left the company.

Update via NOISECOLLECTIVE
Saint image below with Moog and Roland and: "Here are some pictures of my moog prodigy exposed @the past 'TORINO SYNTH CLINIC'"

Update on the hockey game via brian in the comments: "It's not called Moog hockey, but "Super Chexx" hockey. Sadly, the Super Chexx game has ALWAYS been collectible in the arcade world anyway, due to it's clear plastic bubble look and the sound effects.

With "sound by Moog" written up there at the top as I recall. It sounds REALLY bad, but grainy as hell in a good way. I'd be surprised if it was 8-bit. More like 4..."

E-mu Emulator III EIII Lot of 50 Snd Banks on Floppies

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List of sound banks:
"E-mu Systems
Vintage Synths (10017) (79 Presets, 0 Sequences, 92.7 percent)
Sec. Violin Trills (10029) (21 Presets, 0 Sequences, 99 percent, 4 MB)
Dance Club (10012) (53 Presets, 4 Sequences, 98.3 percent)
Stereo Steel Drums (10013) (24 Presets, 2 Sequences, 99.3 percent)
Multi Bass Selection (10031) (97 Presets, 0 Sequences, 90 percent)

Reflective Arts "Custom Banks"
New Age Combo
Celtic Harp
Electric Grand Piano
Violins, Violas and Celli

Northstar
Shakuhachis (E78) (4 MB)
N Grand Piano (E63)
Quarterflash Drums (E56)

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Arturia MiniFilter V Introduction Tutorial - Free Filter for the Holidays

Published on Dec 22, 2016 ARTURIA

MiniFilter V puts the power of a legendary analog filter into your DAW, and opens up exciting new creative possibilities for producers and musicians.

00:24 - Powerful Ladder Filter (Used on an acoustic guitar)
01:02 - Intuitive Step Sequencer (Used on an electric guitar)
01:40 - Creative Inspiration (Used on a general Mix)
02:09 - Layer & enrich your sound (Used on a Piano)
02:38 - Cut through the mix (Used on Vocals)
03:12 - True Analog Emulation (Used on a Drum machine)
03:47 - Full MIDI control (Used on a Bass)
04:17 - Wide ranging, dynamic controls (Used on a Drum Kit)

Source audio used by kind permission of the copyright holders.

Acoustic guitar: Those Flying Machines - "Rust"
Guitar solo: The Blet Project - "The Flood"
Full mix: The Blet Project - "The Anthem"
Piano & vocal: Kirsten Adamson - "Feel The Same"
DrumBrute & intro: Guy Perchard
Bass: Chris Robinson
Drum kit: OO&XX - "Blame It On The Parents"

via Arturia

"To thank you for all the good vibes you have sent us this year we would like to offer you the MiniFilter V

2016 has been full of highlights for the Arturia team. The craze about the MatrixBrute and KeyStep announcement at the NAMM Show, the launch of V Collection 5, the surprise of DrumBrute and many other moments of joy."

DX100 From Mars | Samples From Mars | Fave synth sounds

video upload by Mamotreco

"Samples From Mars has sampled the little FM synth that could, the Yamaha DX100. Plenty of gritty 80s synth vibes here. I've picked out some of the sounds that stood out to me.
#samplepack #samplesfrommars #80ssynth
From techno and house bass to David Lynch style keys, this sample pack may have what you're looking for. Note: I bought this with my own money and am not affiliated with Samples From Mars."

Content:
00:00 Intro
00:09 DX 100 from Mars - Marimba (bass)
00:33 DX 100 from Mars - Marimba (tweaked)
00:41 DX 100 from Mars - Solid Bass Multi
00:52 DX 100 from Mars - Solid Bass
01:17 DX 100 from Mars - Chirping Birds FX
01:32 DX 100 from Mars - Helicopter FX
01:54 DX 100 from Mars - Xylo Snare
02:08 DX 100 from Mars - David Lynch
02:33 DX 100 from Mars - Electric Acoustic
02:51 DX 100 from Mars - Warble Celeste
03:00 DX 100 from Mars - Wood Piano
03:23 DX 100 from Mars - Soft Horns


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MOOG POLYMOOG KEYBOARD

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Note this is the keyboard version, not the synth.

"1970s Moog Polymoog Keyboard model 280A serial #1706
The 71 note Polymoog Keyboard features presets like: "vox humana", "string 1", "string 2", "electric piano", "piano", "honky tonk", "clav", "harpsi", "brass", "chorus brass", "pipe organ", "rock organ", "vibes", and "funk". Control over these presets are octave balance, envelope attack, and LFO modulation depth and rate. The lower two octaves may also be split off to play a separate bass tone, with control over this tone allowed by a dedicated bass filter. Control of the main preset sounds are adjustable with an external controller(not included)."

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Roland Jupiter-80 single sounds

Published on Feb 15, 2019 SynthMania

"In this video I demonstrate some of the single-mode patches (by category) on the Roland Jupiter-80 synthesizer:

01:47 Piano
05:20 Electric Piano
07:36 Clavinet
08:41 Combo Organ
10:45 Pipe Organ
12:28 Theater Organ
14:01 Guitar
15:49 Bass
17:57 Pads
19:59 Choirs
20:44 Strings
21:33 Syn Strings
22:24 Brass
23:18 Syn Brass
25:26 Woodwinds
26:03 Syn Lead
26:43 Vibes / Marimba
27:07 Accordion
27:41 Violin / Strings
29:18 Trumpet
30:18 Saxophone
30:49 Flute"

JamBandit for iOS

Published on Mar 11, 2013
Introducing JamBandit for iOS JamBanditApp·1 video

Introductory trailer, featuring Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater). JamBandit is free.

"JamBandit puts the fan in the band.

JamBandit is a groundbreaking interactive music application enabling expert musical performance from all players, regardless of experience or training.

The design is frictionless and simple. There are no strings, frets, or piano keys. No instructions or user manual. Just the player, a touchscreen, and the magical ability to play well.

With JamBandit, players can improvise from a wide variety of songs and instruments, and share their performances by email, SoundCloud, or Facebook.

Your inner rockstar is just a touch away.

FEATURES:

Not only is JamBandit free, it also comes pre-loaded with free songs and free instruments to get you started playing right away.

Many premium and more free songs are available in the Song Store. More than 50 to choose from total. Just click Get More Songs to see the full list. We are adding new songs every week, and have some really exciting music on the way.

★★ PROMOTIONAL PRICING for ALL ACCESS ★★

Players who upgrade to ALL ACCESS receive :

• Recording Control with the freedom and flexibility to record whenever you want.

• Enhanced Instrument Controls that allow you to play any instrument you want and even switch between them.

• The All Access Instrument Pack, including :
Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Fingerstyle Guitar, Rock Organ, Rhodes, Vibes, Flute, and several synths.

• Exclusive access to Premium Instrument bundles, including the upcoming set of Jordan Rudess Packs. Click Get More Instruments to see the list.

• The Density Bar, which allows you to play with even more musical sophistication.

• The Pitch Bar, so that you can fine-tune your instrument into higher or lower ranged notes.

• The Show Notes feature, so you can see the actual notes you're playing. (e.g. F#)

• The Location Bar, so that you can quickly go to anywhere you want in the song."

iTunes:
JamBandit - Recombinant Inc
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals

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MOOG POLYMOOG Keyboard 280a SN 1658 + Polypedal 285a SN 2671

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"MOOG POLYMOOG Keyboard 280a + Polypedal 285a + original manual / 1st hand / never moved / museum condition / notes remade perfect touch! revised and clean!

Hello

I put on sale this exceptional synthesizer Polyphonic analog from MOOG, POLYMOOG and its original pedal / manual in excellent working condition!

in exceptional state of conservation it is perfect!

POLYMOOG is the first MOOG polyphonic synthesizer released in the 70's

Preset Sounds - 203a: Strings, Piano, Organ, Harpsichord, Funk, Clavi, Vibes, and Brass.
280a model adds: Vox Humana, Strings 2, Electric and Honky Tonk Pianos, Brass Chorus and a Rock Organ
Polyphony - 71 notes
Oscillators - 2 VCO's with sawtooth and pulse / square waveforms and pulse-width modulation
LFO - Rate, Amount Attack
Filter - Highpass, Highpass (203a model only), 3-band EQ
Memory - Model 203a: 8 Preset + 1 User
Model 280a: 14 presets
Keyboard - 71 keys (velocity sensitive)
Control - CV / Gate
Weight - 82 pounds (37 Kg)
MSRP - approx. $ 5,000
Date Produced - 1975-80

This POLYMOOG never go out out of his first house, no gigs, the keys being very old and noisy were repaired and cleaned during the revision, the touch is perfect as an AKAI MPK !"

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ROLAND JD-XI 2024 | The 300 All-New Next Level Presets / Sounds / Synth Patches!

video upload by ULTIMATE PATCHES

https://www.ultimatepatches.com/free-synth-presets-patches.html

"NEW: 300 NEXT-LEVEL ROLAND JD-XI 2024 ULTIMATE PATCHES, PLUS FREE PATCH PACK
It's time to massively upgrade your JD-Xi for 2024! Compatible with all JD-Xi models, Ultimate Patches has just released the all-new JD-Xi 2024 Ultimate Patches, with 300 affordably priced premium quality patches covering vintage, modern and futuristic polys, leads, pads and fx, as well as classic non-synth instruments including acoustic and electric pianos, B3 organs, guitars, basses, sitar, accordion, vibes, orchestral instruments and many others.

This all-new set covers genres including classic pop & rock, synthwave, orchestral, cinematic, hip hop, vaporwave, shoegaze, country, latin, R&B, classic soul, reggae, jazz, trap, chiptune, modern pop, reggaeton, country, dubstep, deep house, tech house, trance, experimental, retrocade, retropop and more!

Pricing & Availability: Available now as an instant digital download at ultimatepatches.com, with Spring Sale pricing starting at $14.99.

The Free 15 Patch Taster Pack from the collection is now available as an instant digital download (no registration required): https://www.ultimatepatches.com/free-synth-presets-patches.html"

Best of Sequential Pro-One Synthesizer

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Best of Sequential Pro-One Synthesizer
all synthesizer sounds: Sequential Pro-One Analog Synthesizer (1981)
drums: LinnDrum, Boss DR-55, Korg KR-55B, Roland TR-707, Roland TR-808, Simmons SDS-8

Setlist
0:06 Warm Up
0:15 Start The Engine
0:44 Lost 80s
1:29 Evening Jam
1:47 Electrodust
2:19 Wave Police
3:02 I Feel Love With The Pro-One
3:20 Simmons EBM
3:48 Crazy Things
4:15 Understand Me!
4:42 Sequenced!
5:00 Duel
5:25 Play The Game
5:38 Electric Woman
5:52 Tanzen
6:05 Turn A Round
6:29 Dark Synth
6:48 RetroSound
7:18 Hard Sync
7:30 Filter Modulation
7:40 Electronic Vibes
8:00 Vince1
8:06 Vince2
8:12 Vince3
8:20 The End

The Sequential Pro-One Synthesizer from the year 1981 is my favorite monophonic analog synth . Here can you find the full Pro-One playlist with single sound demos and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy."

10 mins of Buchla Modular Synth, Looping & Vocals 🚀⚡️GSG SYNTHON 3 Year Anniversary Special

video upload by The Galaxy Electric

"Full video performance available inside THE VORTEX for VOYAGER VIP & COUNCIL Members Only: https://thegalaxyelectric.com/jointhe...

Fun patching with the Buchla inspired 200 series system. We used a combo of modules but some of the stars of the show were the 259 Programmable Complex Waveform Generator. We have the1979 Stereo Microsound Processor getting a lot of love (Mutable Instruments Clouds based). We're usually sampling either bits of cassette tape recordings or the radio. This is the module's strong suit. Very deep vibes in deep space, this one. Don't forget to come back....or not...

Big thanks to our friends and fellow artists the Golden Shrimp Guild for the opportunity and venue for this lovely experience."

YAMAHA TX816 - 8 DX7 Synthesizer Modules in 1 w/ Docs & Flight Case

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"I set up these modules so that they each generally pertain to a certain kind of sound, though some modules are more varied. For instance:
Module 1 is all bass sounds, including a great Tuba sound
Module 2 is mostly pianos and clavs.
Module 3 is mostly electric pianos and bells.
Module 4 is organs and synthy organs, which a timpani thrown in for fun.
Module 5 is mostly strings, with some percussion.
Module 6 is mostly brass and some great pads
Module 7 includes woodwinds, harmonicas, vibes, and more percussion.
Module 8 includes guitars and an assorted mix of more interesting sounds.

I very selectively searched through hundreds of sounds to choose the ones I have here. I was looking for the most musically useable. I tended to stay away from very reverberant sounds, because I figured that reverb can always be added to any sound, and obviously it can be more specifically applied in that way.

Included in the sale are the rare TX816 Operating Guide, a bunch of vintage literature, and a print-out of the names of the sounds in every module, which will help you to see how they're organized. Each column represents a different module: 1 thru 8 – a treasure chest of great sounds. Lastly, as you will see in the photos, the winner will also receive paper copies of hundreds of more charted out DX7 sounds."

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Can't Smile Without You by Joe McGinty

Here's something a little different. A cover of Barry Manilow's by Joe McGinty joemcgintymusic.com.

"Julian Velard on vocals: https://julianvelard.com/ He’s a super talented NYC pianist and songwriter.

The drum beat is from the Casio MT-52. Later in the song the MPC One does the 80s sounding drums...

The 'whistle' sound at the top is the Pro 3, and the main string pads are the OB-6. The high strings are the Blofeld. Vibes are from the Kurzweil K1000 and the electric piano is the Yamaha CP-25. Bass is the Korg MS-20 (original, not reissue). If you listen closely, you’ll hear vocoded vocals as it fades. It’s the new Arturia vocoder."

"Recorded in honor of the recent passing of Rita Houston and also dedicated to the memory of Mike McPadden.

Written by Christian Arnold, Geoff Morrow, David Martin

Preview of The Captain and Neil, a conceptual covers collaboration between Julian Velard and Joe McGinty.

Photograph by Gary Lee Boas"