Isla Instruments S2400 DSP Card Upgrade

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"Here's a video to let you know about our new DSP card hardware upgrade for the S2400 Desktop Sampler.

In this video we'll go over the development of the card, how it works and how it sounds.

The pre-order is now open with special early bird discount.
Order yours today at the website: https://www.islainstruments.com/produ...

Credit to my old mate Aydin (ATFC) for the use of his 'Bad Habit' Accapella from ATFV Feat Lisa Millet - Bad Habit available on Defected Records"

Oberheim EVS-1 Eight Voice Synthesizer w/ Extras

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via this listing

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Isla Instruments Caladan - Dual OPL3 card test..

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"SPEAKER WARNING:
A VERY rough demo just messing with the onboard filters and synthesis of our OPL3 caladan card."

OPL3

ISLA Instruments' ARP Quadra

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Pics of the inside below.

"This classic behemoth has had many, many hours put into it to bring it back to its former glory.
If you're looking for a Quadra, I think this one is well worth considering as it is now a fully working, reliable synth with a lot of care and attention put into it.

I will purchase a FLIGHT CASE for this synth prior to shipping, at my cost.

Work Carried out:

Complete power supply rebuild (including all new regulators and capacitors)

COMPLETE polarized capacitor replacement throughout the ENTIRE synth (all tants and electrolytics)

ARP Filter modules removed and re-capped (using audio grade caps in the filter audio path)

Brand new Keyboard control PCB fitted (battery damage had ruined the original board)

Brand new Memory backup battery fitted (average 20-25 year life span)

Extensive Logic chip replacement.

Keybed stripped, chassis painted and keys re-bushed (feels like new again)

All sliders and switches completely stripped, cleaned, re-lubricated (and replaced with NOS where needed)

Brand new set of slider knobs fitted

Full Calibration

This synth will also be supplied with a beautiful (and extremely rare) original bound service manual (see photos)


The not so great:

The touch sensitive bar that runs underneath the keybed is not as sensitive as it probably once was, if this bothers you there are a couple of vendors out there that sell replacements.

There are a few scuffs and blemishes (see photos)

A dent in the bottom of the enclosure at the back of the synth (see photo)"

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ISLA Instruments' Moog Source Monophonic Analog Synthesizer

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"Just been given a service and listed for sale.

Keyboard felt was also replaced, making the keybed feel like new again.

Also to note, this unit comes with an original user manual, in pretty much mint condition. Along with power cable."

SN 2095

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Moog Sanctuary (MemoryMoog+) SN 3136

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Video in the listing previously posted here.

"The Moog 'Sanctuary', of which only 100 units were ever made was the brainchild of David Van Koevering. Moog Music brought Van Koevering in to guide their marketing efforts when the company had developed a stronger national presence. David worked with local church groups to find a unique marketing outlet for a custom-named set of Moog instruments (the Sanctuary and Joyful Noise designs,) re-branded versions of Moog instruments designed and programmed to appeal to more traditional church markets.

This was recently serviced (November '22) by 'SynthPro' Jareth Lackey. (invoice for works carried out included) and also now includes a modern, bespoke internal powersupply from 'Synthtaste' for added reliability.

Everything works as it should, pots and switches are all behaving perfectly.

The cabinetry is in stunning condition, it really is a synth to behold.

A short video is attached which Jareth recorded after repairs were carried out."

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Isla Instruments Caladan Overview/Follow up

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"Following on from yesterday's brilliant long form show with the good guys over at @ProSynthNetwork [posted here], I wanted to follow up with a shorter, more concise overview of what the synth is all about.

Hopefully this answers many of the questions I have been fielding over the past 24hrs.

The coupon code 'prosynth' has been extended until Monday. My apologies for not considering people not having the time to watch the stream and place their order in time. That said, the code WILL expire on Monday morning.

to place your pre-order for the Caladan synthesizer, and see the specs, audio demos etc, head over to https://www.islainstruments.com/produ...

Thanks to all who have already placed an order, it's you guys that are enabling us to put this into production. We're extremely grateful.

Big Love
Brad"

Pro Synth Network LIVE! - Episode 182: With Special Guest, Brad Holland of Isla Instruments

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"This week we are joined by the owner and founder of Isla Instruments, Brad Holland. Brad burst onto the scene with the innovative KordBot and then followed it up with the utterly amazing S2400, an instrument that took its core inspiration from the classic E-MU SP1200 and rocketed it into the 21st Century!

Now, on the cusp of the next Isla Instruments release, the hugely exciting Caladan synthesizer, Brad joins us from his Florida base to tell us all about it and give us an insight into its development and the team behind it."

Isla Instruments Caladan first audio tests…

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See addtional posts on Isla Instruemnts Caladan for more info on their upcoming synth.

The Caladan first prototype (and signs of life)

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Caladan first prototype build stream


"This will be extremely boring to most, but to some, maybe not.
There might be bad language, burnt fingers, tears and breaking things.
If you like watching paint dry, you're gonna love this."

Isla Instruments Teases new Caladan Synthesizer

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"From now on, I shall be known as...
Muad'Dib

Well, today is a milestone, everything is ready and has been sent off to fabrication to make the first hardware prototypes.

Caladan is (will be) an 8-part multi-timbral polyphonic analog / digital hybrid synthesizer.

We are carrying on the legacy of a fantastic, groundbreaking synthesizer called the 'Parva' by FutureSonus. Building on its DNA, we are putting our own twist on it to make it the perfect partner to the S2400.

Same form factor, same aesthetic (yes, same wood sides if you want)

It will bring polyphonic playback of multi-sampled instruments (SF2, SFZ, +) out of the box.
But the special sauce is the 8x expansion slots inside the case which will allow me to go completely fucking nuts with add-in voicecards.

OPL3, SID, SEM, SH-101, MiniMoog, Pro-1, etc etc... all these flavours can be realised on expansion cards and all accessed by a common UI.

Voicecards can of course be analog OR digital. The intention is to open this side of the synth up to allow 3rd party developers to create cards also.

I'm literally creating MY 'Dream Synth' and I want to take you along for the ride.

First hardware should be here in a few weeks!!

Here's a couple of renders of what the prototype will look like.

FUCKIN YES!!!!!"

Ambient diaries 013 [S2400, SYNTRX II, Voyager, Polybrute, CXM 1978, Zen Delay, Empress Reverb]

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"This is the 13th video of my electronica series called "Ambient diaries". The song contains the mighty Beat Machine Isla Instruments S2400. My Erica Synths SYNTRX II synthesizer adds some playing nice melody with modulation action. Moog Voyager is playing bass going through a Bettermaker Stereo Passive Equalizer and Arturia Polybrute is in pad mode routed through a Mäag EQ4M in M/S mode. Reverbs, delays with CXM 1978, Empress Reverb and Zen Delay."

S2400 Firmware Update March 2023

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https://forum.islainstruments.com/t/s..."

S2400 Round Robin Slice playback demo


"A new feature in the latest (March 2023) S2400 FW update is Round Robin mode.
Take a watch...
In this video Rory has loaded the Amen break, and cycles through some of the Round Robin modes as it plays back.....
HOWWWZAAAAAA"

Alex Ball videos here

ISLA Instruments S2400 Video User Manual V2.0

Note parts 1 - 4 were previously posted. Parts 5-7 are new. You can use the player controls to skip around.

Playlist:
Isla Instruments S2400 User Manual v2.0 - Introduction
Pt.1 - Loading Sounds, Rearranging Sounds & Saving Kits - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual
Pt.2 - Filters, Level, Pitch etc - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual
Pt.3 - Multimode - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual
Pt.4 - Programming Patterns - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual
Pt.5 - Step Program & TR-(x0x) Mode - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual
Pt.6 - Song Mode - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual
Pt.7 - MIDI SYNC USB - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual

Off White Isla Instruments 2400

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Part IX - Input Monitoring & Sampling - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual

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Part VII - MIDI SYNC USB - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual

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Part VIII - MIDI ONLY TRACKS - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual

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Part VI - Song Mode - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual

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"Sit back, relax and learn all about the S2400 song mode!"

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Part V - Step Program & TR-(x0x) Mode - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual

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Part IV - Programming Patterns - Isla Instruments S2400 Video Manual

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0:00 Intro
0:51 Setting up the parameters
3:32 Playing in on the pads
7:00 Time Stretch & Pitch Stretch
10:05 Copying Patterns
10:56 Parameter Record Overwrite
12:21 Parameter Playback Override
13:34 The End Result

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