"Similar to the classic Moog Model 1120 pedal, the Syntaur CVP-100 pedal is a control-voltage (CV) source for use with analog synthesizers. It generates a voltage, the level of which is controlled by the pedal, and by plugging the 1/4-inch phone plug into a CV input of a synthesizer, you can control filter sweeps, volume, pitch, etc. This sturdy pedal is a great expressive tool for use with your vintage synths!
Requires 9-volt battery (not included) or optional power adapter."
Although Syntaur has been featured on the site numerous times in the past for synth parts, I believe this is the first Syntaur branded product post. I created a new label for them starting with this post.
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Synth Wizards Episode 2: Juno We Could Make It Do That? Published on Dec 27, 2016 Syntaur
"One of a kind custom Juno 106 for sale with 6 new voice chips!
Syntaur pulled out all the stops to make this amazing one-of-a-kind synthesizer! They have taken a classic Roland Juno-106, and added some very cool new features:
Patch Sweep function that cycles through the eight programs in any bank at an adjustable speed, making for an animated barrage of sound
Audio Input that lets you route any line-level audio signal through the Juno's silky chorus effect
All-new Analogue Renaissance voice chips that will last a lifetime
Standard AC inlet that uses a common IEC power cable
Lighted clear bender, all new LEDs, chromed knobs and buttons, and custom panel graphics
The making of this synthesizer was documented in Episode 2 of 'Synth Wizards', in Syntaur’s video web series. (See video below - you can see the final synth and hear it in action beginning at 18:50.)"
"Syntaur's Sam Mims takes the super-rare Firstman FS-4V for a test drive! The FS-4V is an analog 4-voice synthesizer with SSM filters, and was manufactured in 1981 and 1982.
Published on Oct 25, 2012 Syntaur Productions·2 videos
"A look at Syntaur's first synthesizer event, Synth-O-Mania 2012. Syntaur had rare keyboards and even old beta products on display, and guests brought their own analog keyboards to show off.
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"Keyboardists have wanted to go portable for way longer than you might have thought! Come along with Syntaur’s Sam Mims as he chases the fascinating history of the keytar, or strap-on synthesizer, and talks to some of the people who made these inventions happen. And watch the Syntaur crew bring a smashed Roland keytar back to life!"
Synth Wizards 7 Behind the Scenes: Strawberry Fields on Tubon/Mellotron
Published on Jun 1, 2019 Syntaur
"Sam and Eddie show you how the Strawberry Fields Forever audio for Synth Wizards Episode 7 was created."
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Note the Moog Liberation contains the guts of the Realistic MG-1 made by Moog for Radio Shack.
"Howard Jones was a synth pop icon in the 1980's, and in 2019, he's still killin' it! Syntaur's Sam and Carlos were excited to spend some time talking synths with him at the Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels, Texas."
Synth Wizards Interviews: Robbie Bronnimann
Published on Oct 31, 2019 Syntaur
"Robbie Bronnimann has played keyboards alongside Howard Jones for years, and Syntaur's Sam and Carlos spent some time with him just prior to a concert at the Brauntex Theatre in New Braunfels, Texas."
"Syntaur's head tech Carlos Morales unboxes and shares his first impressions of the new Novation Summit synthesizer. Then Syntaur's Kenneth Frost gives the Summit a test drive, trying out a few of it's factory presets. The Summit is a 16-voice, digital/analog hybrid synthesizer. With three Oxford oscillators per voice, dual analog filters, and the ability to route external audio through it's stunning stereo effects (Analog Distortion, Chorus, Delay, and Reverb), the Summit is one of the best synths of 2021.
"The Korg Delta DL-50 is a 49-note paraphonic string machine/synthesizer from 1979, and strings can be layered with a synth section for a really nice sound. Ride along as Syntaur's Nick Moon takes it out for a quick test drive."
"Talking Synths is a weekly podcast where Syntaur's crew chats about all manner of synthology. In this special episode of Talking Synths, Syntaur's Carlos Morales sits down with Jered Flickinger of Future Retro and takes a sneak peek at the soon-to-be-released Vectra synthesizer. Future Retro was founded by Jered in 1997, and has released a host of unique products like the 777, Revolution, XS, Mobius, 512, and now the Vectra."
"Filmmaker Lucas Fowler (@lucasfowler75) has created a short documentary on Syntaur, a company devoted to keeping old synthesizers alive, and on and Sam Mims, its founder."
"The Synth Wizards chase down and compare a crazy number of string machines, including the groundbreaking Freeman String Symphonizer and an extremely rare Elkatwin 61, and take a look at the fascinating history of these instruments. But, the Freeman needs some restoration work before it can be delivered to an interesting buyer in Los Angeles.
00:00 - Introduction 03:03 - Atlanta String Machine trip 06:35 - The Chamberlin 08:25 - The History of the Mellotron 13:00 - Mellotron M400 demo 13:58 - The Freeman String Symphonizer 15:28 - Differences between Synths and String Machines 19:24 - Freeman String Symphonizer demo 20:05 - The History of the Arp Solina 21:50 - Dennis DeYoung (Styx) Interview 23:38 - Crumar Orchestrator 24:30 - Crumar Performer 27:24 - Arp Omni 28:04 - Elka Rhapsody 28:42 - Elkatwin 61 29:55 - Roland RS-101 & 202 30:15 - Multivox MX-202 30:32 - Roland RS-505 33:03 - Roland RS-09 33:12 - Roland VP-330 Vocoder 33:36 - Korg Poly Ensemble S 34:28 - Korg Delta 34:56 - Yamaha SK20 35:49 - Korg EPS-1 37:01 - Refurbishing the Freeman 41:55 - Delivering String Machines to Jason Schwartzman"
Synthesizer Test Drive: Solina String Ensemble
video upload by Syntaur
"Syntaur's Sam Mims takes the iconic Solina String Ensemble out for a test drive. (This is a revised version of our original Solina video, where several sharp-eared listeners pointed out that the chorus effect wasn't quite right. They were correct! The LFO circuit in the original version was not working correctly. Now, here it is in its full glory.)"
via Syntaur: "If you are in the Austin/San Antonio area, we are hosting the second annual Synth-o-Mania at Syntaur on Sunday, October 27. There will be a ton of really cool analog synths on hand, some swap-meet action, etc. I've gotten a pretty good number of RSVPs, so there should be a plethora of synth geeks to mix and mingle with.
One fun thing we will be showing off is our next product, an Arp Odyssey Sub-Oscillator kit. It adds square-wave sub-oscillators to each of the two VCO's, making for a really Xtra Large sound! We will be selling this in kit form, or as a mod that we install here. More details on the event are here: www.syntaur.com/mania.html
Much of the hoopla will be outside, so in the event of rain (or the likelihood of rain), we will reschedule."
"This brand new Syntaur product is a drop-in replacement for the Phihong power supply used in most Linn 9000s. Unlike the original, this new switching power supply allows input voltages from 90 to 240 VAC, meaning your Linn 9000 can simply be plugged straight into the mains power on any continent!
The kit requires removing the relay and display coil (red cylinder) from the original power supply bracket and attaching them to the new one; no soldering is required, and complete instructions are included."
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"Syntaur's Sam Mims install the prototype of Analogue Renaissance's REV -1 into a Prophet 5. This amazing board replaces the CEM filter chips in a Rev 3 Prophet, and dials it back to the sound of the highly coveted Rev 2! Additionally, it adds two switches which allow the selection of either 4-pole or 2-pole filtering, and which add Q-Compensation, to make up for bass frequencies that are normally lost with high-resonance sounds. The sonic result is beastly! The REV -1 kit can be purchased here: https://syntaur.com/Items.php?Item=REV1"
"Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3.2, with MIDI and Analog Renaissance REV -1 Kit installed. This synth has been fully calibrated, and all key bushings have been replaced, to ensure years of playability. Aside from a small crack in the wooden right end panel (see photos), this unit is in excellent physical condition.
The REV -1 kit from Analogue Renaissance turns a Prophet 5 Rev 3 synthesizer (CEM filter chips) back to the sound of the highly-coveted Rev 2 (SSM filter chips). It also adds a 2-pole/4-pole selector switch for the filter, and a 3-position 'Q Compensation' switch to add back in low frequencies that are typically lost with high resonance sounds."
"Synthomania is a synthesizer exhibition and swap meet hosted by Syntaur. We’re putting dozens of rare vintage synths on display, and you get to spend quality time with them. If you can't bear the thought of going home without a certain keyboard, don't worry, most of the synths on display will be for sale. (And we accept PayPal and all major credit cards.)
For Synthomania 2019, we're also putting live music in the backyard of Syntaur headquarters. You'll have great synth jams scoring your Syntaur hangout, and when there's no booked musician playing, if you're feeling up to it, you can step up for a jam session. It’s a family-friendly environment, so bring along the spouse and kids.
With some fantastic door prizes - like a set of four Korg Volcas! - you may just be going home with a new treasure. But aside from just the gear, Synthomania is also a great place to hang out with synth fans! With so many enthusiastic players in front of so many amazing keyboards, you'll never run out of things to talk about."
"Syntaur has pulled out all the stops to make this amazing one-of-a-kind synthesizer! We've taken a classic Roland Juno-106, and added some very cool new features:
Patch Sweep function that cycles through the eight programs in any bank at an adjustable speed, making for an animated barrage of sound
Audio Input that lets you route any line-level audio signal through the Juno's silky chorus effect
All-new Analogue Renaissance voice chips that will last a lifetime
Standard AC inlet that uses a common IEC power cable
Lighted clear bender, all new LEDs, chromed knobs and buttons, and custom panel graphics
The making of this synthesizer was documented in Episode 2 of 'Synth Wizards', our video web series. (See video below [3rd video here] - you can see the final synth and hear it in action beginning at 18:50.)
Includes power cord and a free Syntaur T-shirt (please let us know what size you would like, Adult Small - XXL)."
"The Syntaur team takes the Ensoniq SQ-80 from an all-around mainstay to an absolute essential, and gains a synth wizard in the process. Featuring a rare interview (well, sort of...) with Ensoniq founder Bob Yannes, and music by Quincas Moreira and Jeffrey Koepper."
"Syntaur's Sam Mims takes the Jen SX1000 synthesizer out for a spin. Here are his first impressions of this rare Italian monosynth built back in 1978."
"Syntaur's Sam Mims install the prototype of Analogue Renaissance's REV -1 into a Prophet 5. This amazing board replaces the CEM filter chips in a Rev 3 Prophet, and dials it back to the sound of the highly coveted Rev 2! Additionally, it adds two switches which allow the selection of either 4-pole or 2-pole filtering, and which add Q-Compensation, to make up for bass frequencies that are normally lost with high-resonance sounds. The sonic result is beastly!"
Curious if the new Sound Semiconductor SSI2140 can be swapped in as well. Note the Analogue Renaissance's REV -1 is a different chip.
