Oxford Oscar Factory Preset Patches sounds synth fully refurbished and for sale at tonetweakers.com

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"We meticulously refurbished this beautiful Oxford Oscar synthesizer and sold it to a customer. Part of the process was reloading the factory patches. Here’s a brief demo of those factory sounds, which we reloaded via midi from a sysex file. This file was previously available online but suddenly disappeared. Fortunately, we dug through an old computer and found a backup. Buy meticulously serviced vintage synths that work like new at tonetweakers.com and please sign up for our newsletters while you’re there. Thanks for watching and reading!"

Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar 37-Key Analog Monophonic Programmable Music Synthesizer

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"In excellent condition, with midi.
Great filter, great sound!"

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Soundmit 2022 - Exhibit FOR FREE at the next Synthfest France

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SOUNDMIT and SYNTHFEST FRANCE togheter under the sign of EMEA!

Today we have a news to share with all exhibitors and future exhibitors of SOUNDMIT 2022!

For some years now, SOUNDMIT has been twinned with SYNTHFEST FRANCE, the Nante's synth event which, like ours, is held every year.

In 2018 we created EMEA - Electronic Music Event Association. A consortium created to guarantee quality events to the public and companies.

At the same time, EMEA allows the sharing of experiences and knowledge between events and promote mutual support.

Thanks to this collaboration, Soundmit can offers to ALL THE COMPANIES present at Soundmit 2022 that never take part in the SFF, the opportunity to participate FREE OF CHARGE in the next edition of SYNTHFEST FRANCE in June 2023.

SYNTFEST FRANCE staff will be present at SOUNDMIT 2022 in the legendary VINTAGE KITCHEN with a selection of collectible synthesizers including: PPG Wave 2.3, Ensoniq SD1, MFB Dominion 1, OSCar and Pro One.

CONFIRMED EXHIBITORS @ SOUNDMIT 2022

AUDIO DJ - AUDIOMODELING - CLATTERS MACHINES - GMLAB - DREADBOX - ELECTRA ONE - ERICA SYNTH - FASELUNARE - FC AUDIO - HERBS & STONES - JOMOX - JORANALOGUE - MODOR MUSIC - OFFICINA DEL MALISTA - SCHMIDT SYNTHESIZERS - TEKNOSIGN - VECTOR SYNTH - VERMONA - WAVELICKER - X-AUDIO SYSTEM - XODES ... and many on the way!

If you'd like to exhibit, email helpdesk@soundmit.com.

Bright Sparks - Tom Oberheim - Bonus Scene. Oberheim Musicians

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"During the filming of the Bright Sparks - Tom Oberheim documentary, we discussed interactions with seminal Oberheim users such as Joe Zawinul, Oscar Peterson and Lyle Mays. In this bonus footage, Tom and Marcus impart a few great stories from those halcyon days, including the real story behind Lyle's 8-Voice ending up in Tom's possession, plus Marcus' reaction to being asked to demo the Oberheim System for Oscar Peterson.

Bright Sparks - Tom Oberheim full documentary: [previously posted here]

The Bright Sparks Instrumental album is available from: imonster.bandcamp.com/album/bright-sparks-instrumental"

Korg KingKorg - "Cinematica Vol 2" 50 Organic Presets

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"Welcome to the second chapter of organic & motion sounds for almighty King Korg!

Buy: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/korg-king-...

King Korg is a great analog modeling & sample-based dual engine beast with lots of colors and overall beautiful sounds.

Nick Klimenko continuing cinematic preset series with 50 brand new handcrafted presets ready to go in your tracks!

Synthwave, Original Soundtrack, Ambient, Retrowave - our sounds will inspire you on new creations!

'Cinematica vol.2' focused on 2-layer sounds & contains:

Deep atmospheric & evolving pads
Bright Powerful Strings

Re-creations of famous: Juno & Jupiter, Oberheim Matrix & OB8, Oscar & Moog Synthesizers
Beautiful Plucks with deep reverbs
Massive Basses & Leads
Great cinematic Arpeggios using intuitive King Korg arp system
Authentic brasses

All the patches reacting on MW, velocity and can be added as favorites on your synthesizer.

Charge your analog modeling King with new inspiration sounds!"

2022/06 - Volca Harmonicon

video upload by Stereoping

"A little song with some diy-gear. Opening with the Volca Sample running the Pajen firmware which allows endless drones with AMP DECAY fully clockwise. 5 notes are mixed with an external Midicontroller. The Moog #Subharmonicon plays along running through a DIY Axoloti-based Reverb/Delay. Second part played by #Summit, #Subsequent37, #OSCar and #TD-3. The Drums are coming from an old Organ voiceboard which is triggered (and powered) by the DIY-808. Other DIY gear used: Midi-RGB-LED lamp for visual feedback of beat&bar, trigger sequencer synching the Subharmonicum and another axoloti based insert-FX for high-feedback-phasing and high-Q-lowpass."

Vangelis Has Passed Away

Some sad news in via Soviet Space Child, spotted on The Gaurdian. Vangelis has passed away at the age of 79. You all know who he is and the influence he has had on the synth world.

The image to the left was taken at the premiere of El Greco in 2007 and is the image used for his Wikipedia page, which includes the following:

"Having had a career in music spanning over 50 years and having composed and performed more than 50 albums, Vangelis is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of electronic music.

Vangelis began his career working with several pop bands of the 1960s such as The Forminx and Aphrodite's Child, with the latter's album 666 (1972) going on to be recognized as a progressive-psychedelic rock classic. Throughout the 1970s, Vangelis composed scores for several animal documentaries, including L'Apocalypse des Animaux, La Fête sauvage and Opéra sauvage; the success of these scores brought him into the film scoring mainstream. In 1975 he set up his new 16-track studio, Nemo Studios in London, which he named his 'laboratory'. In the early 1980s, Vangelis formed a musical partnership with Jon Anderson, the lead singer of progressive rock band Yes, and the duo released several albums together as Jon & Vangelis.

In 1980, he composed the score for the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. The soundtrack's single, the film's theme, also reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was used as the background music at the London 2012 Olympics winners' medal presentation ceremonies.[1] He also composed the official anthem of the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in Korea and Japan."

There are endless videos and performances of Vangelis. I thought I would share the following classics.

Vangelis - Chariots Of Fire - 1981

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Blade Runner • Main Theme • Vangelis - 1982

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"Soundtrack from the 1982 Ridley Scott film "Blade Runner" with Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, M. Emmet Walsh, William Sanderson, Joe Turkel, Brion James, Joanna Cassidy & Daryl Hannah."

Vangelis & CS80



VANGELIS-THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC
video uploads by ANDREASROCKY

You can find additional posts featuring Vangelis here.

The Behringer 2600 On The Hans Zimmer Live Tour - With Pedro Eustache

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Looks like two TiNRS Fenix systems in the background.

"Dan recently headed to London's O2 Arena to interview Wind Synthesist and Composer Pedro Eustache, currently on tour with the legendary composer, Hans Zimmer.

Pedro takes us through the Behringer products (2600, BD440, UMC1820) he uses in his setup and how they all play a massive part in not only the Hans Zimmer Live concerts but also in many scores, including the Oscar-winning score for 'DUNE'.

As a Wind Synthesist, Pedro shows how expressive and versatile the 2600 can be when controlled via his Lyricon wind controller.

Later in the interview, we also meet Juan Garcia-Herreros (The Snow Owl) who in 2019, won Best Bass Player in the World. Juan also discusses how Behringer products continue to play a big part in his professional musical career.

To discover more about Pedro and Juan, be sure to check out their websites at:

Pedro Eustache: www.pedroflute.com
Juan Garcia-Herreros (The Snow Owl): www.the-snow-owl.com"

Oxford Synthesiser Company OSCAR

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"The OSCar was a synthesizer manufactured by the Oxford Synthesiser Company from 1983 to 1985. It was ahead of its time in several ways and its later versions were among the few mono-synths of its time to have MIDI.Around 2000 were made."

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In search of the coolest synths

video uploads by Vincent Presley

1. EP1 In search of the coolest synths. Featuring: Ensoniq SQ80, Moog One, Roland SH7, Yamaha SK50D 2. EP2 In search of the coolest synths. Featuring: Ensoniq SD1, Yamaha SY77, Yamaha CS15, Octave Cat 3. EP3 In search of the coolest synths. Featuring: Korg DS8, Seq Pro 3, Elektronika EM25, Oxford OSCar 4. EP4 In search of the coolest synths. Featuring: DSI Mopho, Moog Rogue, Prophet X, Korg Minilogue XD 5. EP5 In search of the coolest synths. ARP Odyssey & Avatar, Roland RS202, Seq Pro One, ASM Hydrasynth 6. EP6 In search of the coolest synths. Featuring: 1972 Moog Sonic VI, 2020 Arturia Polybrute 7. "I believe I am up to 54 synths purchased and 34 sold in the last year. I keep saying I'm done but......

- All sound demo segments are played with absolutely no plans for the patches I am going to use or what I am going to play. I'm just winging it. Obviously.

- All audio is recorded dry, straight from the synths. Any effects you hear are internal effects built into that synth.

- All synths and everything else were purchased at regular prices. I have never been given a demo model or even loaned something by any company. I bought all this stuff.

- No, I'm not rich. The buying spree started with selling some synths I already had. Then when I wanted more stuff, I sold off more collectibles I already owned. The synths I decided not to keep then funded more synth purchases. I run a record label by myself and also work a full-time normal job. I worked my ass off for all this stuff.

- Yes, I know I have the Imovie skills of the average 8-year-old. I've never even owned a smart phone.

- This project has been really fun and taught me that the most sought after "classics" are not automatically for everyone. It also taught me that youtube synth demos and comparisons are not the final word. Nothing beats sitting down with an instrument and playing it.

Check out https://secretrecords.bandcamp.com for releases by The Residents, Chrome, Norman Westberg (Swans), etc plus my own Zebras, Logan 5, and VP solo ambient music projects.

Check out https://tribulationrecordingcompany.com/ for Those Poor Bastards releases and news."

Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar

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Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar 37-Key Analog Monophonic Programmable Synthesizer

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Pic of the introduction fromt the user manual below for those intersted.

""Meet OSCar" Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar 37-key Analog Monophonic Programmable Synthesizer Excellent Example! Great Condition!
SN: 0626
All foam is intact with some minor cracking on one piece as shown in photos. These foam pieces have become available on eBay if they should ever need replacing. Pots are also available from the same seller should one fail.
Plywood bottom shows no signs of damage and looks great.
Full Midi

Light scratching on some of the paint work, but overall very little wear.
Has Stand, soft large cloth cover, and a power converter included with sale.
Comes with Original Owners Manual, Not a Reprint!"

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EDP Wasp Analogue Synthesizer + Noise Militia FX Wasp Filter

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This appears to be the first post to feature Noise Militia FX.

"Made in UK between 1978-1981, here we have an ORIGINAL Wasp synthesizer in great condition. Only 3,000 ever made. EDP (Electronic Dream Plant) were creators of some great products at the time; star item being the OSCar synth. Chris Hugget went on to become involved with Novation, who are still around today, with British synths that hold their own with any other in the world eg Summit (KKGB have one in stock).

SOUNDS LIKE:- very capable synthesizer delivers a vast array of sounds. Its "additive synthesis", really...meaning you have to understand what is happening re the audio path. Having TWO oscillators is a huge bonus, with noise/sample & hold/glide all there for free.. It can sound pleasantly sweet (steady now...dont let music get in the way..), or devilishly wicked/weird and/or funky bass lines/screaming solo lines, and everything in-between. NO "snowflake/lazy boy" presets for you to get you started...oh, no...this is raw analogue at its smouldering best....

FREE gift >> WASP FILTER (Noise Militia FX) is included in the price. This device can be used with any synth, for wazzing delights and stuff (worth £199)."

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Vintage Synthesizer Museum MIDI Karaoke with Oscar Cash

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"The Vintage Synthesizer Museum and Oscar Cash Present: The MIDI Jukebox.
On February 4th, from 1PM-4PM, we will transform VSM into a MIDI Karaoke bar. You pick the song, and we send the melodies to several synths and the drums to the TR-909. While the song plays you can twist knobs, change presets, or perform vocal duties with the assistance of the EMS Vocoder 2000. All this led by your handsome host, Oscar Cash. If you are interested in attending in person, please contact us to join our mailing list, so you can reserve a spot.

As always, you can also book a private appointment to play these classics yourself.
https://www.vintagesynthesizermuseum.com"

ARPchives LIVE! Episode 18: A Conversation with David Van Pelt

video upload by Alan R. Pearlman Foundation

Update: new Full Edit video.

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"FYI: As will happen sometimes in live performances, we had some technical difficulties (i.e. the internet decided to be erratic several times in the beginning...). David Van Pelt was a true trooper, though our hostess could have chilled a bit. We will publish an edited version in the next few days! ARPCHIVES LIVE! is back! Our first guest of the year is David Van Pelt who also plays synthesizer in Acolyte*, a prog band from Australia. We'll have an interview, some video and demos and talk about the recent addition to his synth family, how he got into ARPs in the first place, his beautiful music, band and the synth scene in Australia.

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Jordan Rudess plays the Syner-V modern virtual synthesizer from Syntronik 2

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"Watch Jordan Rudess plays one of the classic synths of Syntronik 2 - the Syner-V. The Syner-V is based on the Digital Keyboards Synergy ii+ with its wide range of unique soundscapes and glassy, metallic tones. Although it did not officially use the term 'FM' due to Yamaha’s trademark, the Synergy did employ the same basic technology of the GS and DX series as well as the Synclavier FM synthesis."

Jordan Rudess plays the OSC-V modern virtual synthesizer from Syntronik 2

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"Watch Jordan Rudess plays one of the classic synths of Syntronik 2 - the OSC-V. The OSC-V is based on the Classic analog-filtered digital monosynth sounds of the Oxford Synthesiser Company OSCar, a British classic. Sometimes called the 'British Minimoog,' the OSCar can sound deceptively analog and ultra-fat despite its digital oscillators."

You can find additional Syntronik 2 posts here.

Oxford OSCar Synthesizer w/ Road Case

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OXFORD OSCAR SN0770

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Additional Tone Tweakers Listings, also on Reverb

"Like nearly all the high end vintage analog synths we sell, this item has been METICULOUSLY disassembled, cleaned inside and out, FULLY serviced by professionals who’ve been servicing and selling vintage synths for more than the last 2 decades, and systematically tested multiple times over a long period to ensure it’s working exactly as it should. No BS. No ebay surprises. We’re perfectionists and don’t cut corners. Although this instrument came to us in relatively good shape, we want our items to be better than the rest and invested *many* hours of tech time plus parts costs to fully overhaul this unit so it would be clean, working like new again and as reliable as possible for its next owner. This was a serious investment of time, love, and money, and was definitely worth the effort and is of course reflected in the higher than usual price. If you’re looking for a great sounding example of this model that works just like it should without needing to invest hundreds or thousands of dollars in tech fees and waiting from weeks to years, this one should make you very happy."

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Oxford Synthesizer Company OSCar Monophonic Programmable Music Synthesizer SN SN0004

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"Oxford OSCar
37-Key Analog Monophonic Programmable Music Synthesizer
Serial 0004
Including Midi

One rubber band has been torn
One push button lies a bit lower then the rest
Some text on the envelope section is a bit faded.
Mod wheels are marked with white marker"

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IK Multimedia Introduces Syntronik 2

"Syntronik 2 sets the new standard in modern virtual synthesizers. IK’s advanced sampling techniques, combined with a hybrid sample and modeling synthesis engine, power a comprehensive collection of rare and sought-after synths with stunning sonic accuracy and the deepest editing.

This is a massive update to the previous release, adding 11 new synths, exciting new, advanced, and much-requested functionality, and a huge number of all-new presets for the 22 original synths taking advantage of all these new features."

"Syntronik 2 features

33 powerful synths with familiar panel designs and easy-to-use controls

A collection of 54 iconic hardware synthesizers and string machines

Multi-sampled oscillators for ultimate authenticity

4 classic types of circuit-modeled filters to shape sounds

DRIFT™ technology for realism of subtle oscillator variations

Mix and match oscillators with filters for new original sounds

True 4-part synth to create rich sounds with Multis and splits

4 dynamic arpeggiators and new step sequencer for complex rhythmic textures

71 high-quality effects derived from T-RackS, MixBox and AmpliTube

More than 200 GB of sounds with disk streaming and over 5,500 presets

Browser search by category or keyword to find sounds in seconds

Optimized resizable interface and “lunchbox-style” effects panel

Load Syntronik sounds into SampleTank 4* for more expandability

Works as a 64-bit plug-in or standalone instrument for Mac/PC

Fully functional free Syntronik CS version also available"

New models.


The CATO captures the distinctive analog sounds of the Octave Cat SRM and its SSM filter. The pure-analog tonality of this synth is huge, and its modulation capabilities allow for truly unique and stylized timbres. Able to create gigantic Moog-style basses, the CAT can also go in its own sonic direction with its clever oscillator sync implementation.

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