Maestro Phase Shifter PS-1A (with Yamaha Reface CS and Wurlitzer 200A)

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"The sweet sounds of the vintage Maestro Phase Shifter!"

A Tincture As Needed

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"A 5U modular patch with the new STG Soundlabs Oscillators. Using a pair of synthesizers.com Q960 step sequencers and a pair of STG Envelope Generators as well as a Post Lawsuit LPF and Yusynth Arp 4072 filter. Other processors include EchoFix tape delay, Maestro phase shifter, Klark Teknik 3rd Dimension and Hedra pitch shifter. The modulation aspect of the STG VCO's is very useful for detuning right on the front panel. These are very alive sounding and have plenty of character."

LE CHOC DU FUTUR - THE SHOCK OF THE FUTURE Synth Movie

Published on May 3, 2019 MPM Premium

This one was sent in by a good friend of mine, Carla. I can't believe I hadn't heard of this one before. There's some prime synth spotting in the trailer alone. It's currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Note this is an actual movie, not a documentary. The film features music by Human League, Devo, Throbbing Gristle, Marc Collin, Clara Luciani, Jean-Michel Jarre, Cerrone, Aksak Maboul, Suicide, and Julie London.

In the trailer: Roland CompuRhythm CR-78, Moog modular, ARP 2600 orange & black, and a Yamaha CS80. Vintage Maestro Phase Shifter as well.


Description for the trailer above:

"FRANCE, 2019 / 84 MIN / FRENCH

In the Paris of 1978, old formulas do not charm listeners anymore and new music must arise. In a male-dominated industry, Ana uses her electronic gadgets to make herself heard, creating a new sound that will mark the decades to come: the music of the future.

WITH
Alma Jodorowsky from 'Blue is the Warmest Color'
(Cannes 2013); Philippe Rebbot from 'Gauguin' (2017);
Clara Luciani and Corine, both French singers

Produced by Nebo Productions, The Perfect Kiss Films
and Sogni Vera Films"

Tom Oberheim Designed Maestro USS-1 Universal Synthesizer System SN 1873

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"Up for sale is a (1) very rare Maestro USS-1 Universal Synthesizer System, a big box full of Tom Oberheim effects. The boxed USP speed/freq. pedal is included as well as the owner's manual from 1974. The pedal can act as a wah-wah pedal or as a speed pedal for the sample&hold / phase shifter.

The main unit is been serviced. The service report is part of the sale. Cosmetically it's in near mint condition with only some very minor scratches and little wear and tear (see photos).

A beautiful vintage piece of history in amazing condition! It's a 117v version and the serial number is: 1873."

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Knobcon - Golden Knob Banquet with Tom Oberheim & More

As you likely know, Knobcon starts this Friday, September 8. What you might not know is that they will be holding a banquet in honor of Tom Oberheim. If you are going to the event, you might want to check this out. Click here for details on how to attend.

"Join us Saturday Evening for our annual Golden Knob banquet featuring VIP keynote speaker Tom Oberheim. Admission includes catered buffet with vegetarian options, and each ticket is an entry into the door prize drawings.

Enjoy live music by the Knobcon Supper Club All Stars featuring Ed & Judy Howard and Cory Flanigan.

Schedule
Cocktails 6:30p
Dinner 7:00p

Guest of Honor and Keynote Speaker
Tom Oberheim is the progenitor of the American polyphonic analogue synthesiser and designer of electronic music devices ranging from the Maestro Phase Shifter to the Oberheim DX drum machine. If you have listened to the radio in the past 40 years, it is impossible for you not to have heard sounds he had a hand in."

Tom Oberheim Coming to Knobcon Number Six

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Knobcon Number Six
September 8-10, 2017
Chicagoland
www.knobcon.com

"We are pleased to announce Tom Oberheim as guest of honour for Knobcon Number Six.

Mr Oberheim is the progenitor of the American polyphonic analogue synthesiser and designer of electronic music devices ranging from the Maestro Phase Shifter to the Oberheim DX drum machine. If you have listened to the radio in the past 40 years, it is impossible for you not to have heard sounds he had a hand in.

Tom will be speaking at the annual Knobcon Banquet as well as taking part in a live question-and-answer session hosted by Knobcon organiser Suit & Tie Guy.

Knobcon is a one-of-a-kind synthesizer convention now in it's sixth year. Complete with live music, workshops exhibitors and vendors, Knobcon allows for a fully immersive experience. Held just outside Chicago IL at the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, the entire event takes place under one roof. If you are interested in electronic-based or experimental music and the tools used to create it, Knobcon is the place for you. The diversity and passion of the Knobcon experience make it enjoyable for all experience levels.

Admission for all 3 days is $50 at the door, $40 online during the month of August.
The Knobcon Banquet featuring Tom Oberheim’s keynote address is an add on to the standard admission. $50 per person, limited seating available.

Knobcon Exhibitors (as of 8/9/2017):

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Maestro Phase Shifter Demo w/ A Synthesizer

Published on Jan 8, 2016 gstormelectro

"All audio and video by G-Storm Electro c.2016
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Demo of the Maestro PS-1B Phase Shifter. This is the rarer version with the Variable Speed knob. The knob does exactly what the switches do, with the ability to set the speed anywhere in between. The knob only works when the slow phase switch is set. As the switches OR knob settings are changed you will notice a smooth and gradual transition in speed.

The synthesizer is the Korg reissue ARP Odyssey. If you're interested in the patches hopefully the footage shows the patch settings to some degree. I added a small amount of delay for stereo widening. During one section I use the Moroder delay trick to change simple 8th notes to stereo-panned 16-th notes, and then apply the phaser. I was recording levels pretty hot, sorry there is some clipping in parts of the audio.

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Page McConnell's Stage Rig

Published on Jun 4, 2013 keyboardmag1·273 videos

"Back in August 2007, Keyboard got a look at Page McConnell's onstage rig. See and hear his array of vintage and analog gear."

Yamaha Motif, Hammond B3, Hohner Clavinet with Wah & Maestro Phase Shifter pedals, Moog Little Phatty, Fender Rhodes 73, & Yamaha CS60.

Maestro USS-1 vintage guitar synthesizer with Control Pedal

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"The pedal includes:
-Waveform. Similar to distortion.
-Filter with Frequency and Brilliance sliders.
-Sample/Hold effect. Similar to a small sequencer.
-Phase. A great sounding phase shifter.
-Envelope with separate attack and decay sliders
-Sub-Harmonic with sustain and percussion switch

-Sensitivity slider
The colored rocker switches turn the effects off and on. They can be used separately or in combo.
The foot control allows you to preset the effect on that you want then turn them off and on as needed."

Pic of the inside below.

SN 1797

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Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter

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"The unit works great, sounds amazing, and is rare. As many of you may know, the Maestro Phase Shifter was designed by Tom Oberheim."

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Maestro PSFS-2 Footswitch For PS-1A Phase Shifter

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"As many of you may know, the Maestro Phase Shifter was designed by Tom Oberheim. This listing includes Maestro PSFS-2 Footswitch only."

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1970s Vintage Maestro PS-1A phase Shifter - Oberheim

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"Vintage '70s PS-1A pedal, with the three big colored rocker switches. There's a gradual-speed change evident from one setting to the next, purportedly to emulate a Leslie. This classic can nail the mid-70s rock tones heard on RUSH albums, Alice Cooper, etc. It's in good cosmetic shape for its age, as seen. Works very well. S.N. #12053."

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1973 MAESTRO PHASE SHIFTER PROMO AD

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"8-1/2" X 11" FRAMED

Rare Original 1973 Maestro Phase Shifter Sound Products Promo Ad Display.

'Maestro , take a giant leap in sound!'"

Maestro Phase Shifter PS-1A by Tom Oberheim

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Maestro PS-1B Vintage Phase Shifter

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Anyone know if Tom Oberheim was behind this one as well? See this post for a great interview with Tom Oberheim. "Starting out in the music electronics business in the late ‘60s, early ‘70s by building legendary devices for Maestro and using his storefront to sell ARP synthesizers..., Tom Oberheim went on to shape the development of music equipment – and the sound of popular music – like very few other people."

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Maestro USS-1

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"This is what many purists consider to be the forerunner of today's modern guitar Sythesizers. What is it? It is one of the first all-in-one Multi Effects pedals circa mid 1970's and a fine example of state of the art analog effects from that era.

It is difficult to articulate precisely what these wonderful old vintage analog devices sound like and what they can impart to those of you looking for that certain signature tone. Perhaps some of you out there in the E-bay audience can remember seeing one of these in action. I believe the late great Tommy Boland used one on the Billy Cobham album of the day Spectrum. I believe another ad mentioned a certain Buckethead-esque quality to the fuzz effect and I would have to agree with that wholeheartedly. Again, those are just two of the infinitely adjustable sounds possible and there are many other countless combinations for you to discover. There are many, many more artists along the years who may have utilized one of these USS-1 systems for getting THAT tone. This device can only be described as...and I really dislike the use of the word but it certainly fits well here; AWESOME.

Back in the day, this was it. A wonderful assemblage of analog effects including (and from left to right;) Waveform (distortion), Filter, Sample & Hold with fully adjustable frequency & brilliance, Phase Shifter, Envelope Modifier with controls for attack & decay, Sub-Harmonic with control options of percussive or sustain attack and finally Sensitivity. The Sub-Harmonic was always one of my favorites for getting a great fretless bass sound with a Les Paul through an Orange stack...WHEW! Sounds great with single coils or humbuckers. Two of the black slider knobs are missing. No pedals are included and I never needed them. There is a small threaded socket under the unit so you can support it with a common tripod. Or, as I had always done, stacked it on top of my amp head where I could easily dial in the sound. Has it's own internal power supply (as it should.)

This is not some re-tooling of some vintage effects pedal hoping to get some vintage sound. No, this is the actual real deal and stands head and shoulders above other devices that try to emulate sonically what this analog device just does naturally. Today's electronics are great. So, please don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of what digital has evolved into. But, that is not what we are talking about with this piece. The palpable, rich, opulent sounds that ooze out of this thing is absolutely incredible sounding...just mind blowing. This is what today's systems evolved from but somehow lost a little magic in the translation. Ask yourself how many present day digital devices actually try to emulate an analog unit?" Orange