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Sunday, November 15, 2020

Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3 w/ Rev-1 Kit Installed SN 3585

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Syntaur

"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"



via this auction

"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."

Wednesday, September 09, 2020

Vintage Unboxing | An Unloved Technics SX-WSA1 Needs Rescue


Thoughtful Clips

"Yeah. I knew it needed fixing when I bought it.
Improper packaging damaged it further.
I can't let this synth continue to be passed around again without a good restoration."

Repairing the Technics SX-WSA1 Acoustic Modeling Synth

Thoughtful Clips

Active links for the following on YouTube here

manuals:
https://members.technicskeyboards.com...
hyper- enthusiasm:
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/elect...
short article:
http://javelinart.com/technics-sx-wsa...
screen info:
https://www.ued.net//ued/viewItemActi...
Sam at Syntaur:
https://syntaur.com/

More info from across the N E T:
https://xy.cx/synth/wsa1/
https://sonicstate.com/synth/technics...
https://sonicstate.com/synth_reviews/...
https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewto...
https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers...
https://www.matrixsynth.com/2019/11/t...
https://yamahamusicians.com/forum/vie...
https://en.audiofanzine.com/workstati..."

Tuesday, July 07, 2020

Syntaur: The Synth Wizards (Documentary)


Syntaur

"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."

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The Analogue Renaissance REV -1 - SSM Based Chip


Published on May 27, 2020 Syntaur

"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.

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Synth Wizards Episode 9: Holy Grail: The Yamaha CS-80


Published on Mar 31, 2020 Syntaur

"The Synth Wizards located the holy grail of polyphonic keyboards: a Yamaha CS-80. But the last time it was turned on, it smoked instead of made music. Did we pay thousands of dollars for a pile of parts, or will we end up with a magical music machine?"

Don't miss the visit to Yamaha's synth museum in this one. The rare GS2 and VL1 are featured. Note the patch strip and loader for the GS2. You can find additional posts and demos featuring the GS2 here. There's also a section on Michael Jackson's classic Billie Jean. You can find additional posts featuring Syntaur Synth Wizards here. Catch the longer interview with Michael Boddicker here.

Follow-up: Yamaha CS-80: The Ultimate Synthesizer (Blade Runner Tribute)

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Synth Wizards Interviews: Michael Boddicker


Published on Dec 15, 2019 Syntaur

"Michael Boddicker has performed and composed on an insane number of hit records, television shows, and feature films, from Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' to 'Fatal Attraction'. He graciously spent an afternoon showing us his scoring studio, his amazing modular synths, and even his attic."

"Just in the modular department, we saw during our interview his Moog System 55, Moog Model 15, e-mu Modular, Buchla modular, and I think he also had a Serge tucked away. We saw literally thousands of pieces of gear while strolling through his attic. He's very passionate about music and synths, and has had an amazing career putting all of this stuff to work. It was a very fun interview.'

Wednesday, November 06, 2019

Roland Jupiter 4 vintage analog polysynth

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via this auction

"Vintage Roland Jupiter 4 synthesizer, refurbished and fully functional. From 1978, this is one of the trifecta of rare and very collectible Jupiter polyphonic synthesizers.

You can get a free Syntaur T-shirt with this purchase, if you message us with your shirt size immediately after purchase. Adult Small through XXL sizes are available. We also like to get your email address, so that UPS tracking can be sent directly to you; your email address will not be shared."

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Synth Wizards Interviews: Howard Jones & Robbie Bronnimann


Published on Oct 31, 2019 Syntaur

"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."

Monday, October 21, 2019

Synthomania 2019 Synth Event Set for New Braunfels, Texas October 26


via Synthomania

"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."

Wednesday, September 04, 2019

Synth Wizards Episode 8: The Elusive DX1


Premiered Sep 2, 2019 Syntaur

Syntaur on Reverb

"The Wizards were challenged to find an ultra-rare synthesizer for a client who has been on the search for one for decades. It took a year, and a cross-country adventure - and in the end (spoiler alert!), everyone was smiling."

DX1 demo mixtape


"These tracks were recorded direct from the DX1 with no external processing or effects, and Sam is playing along live to a drum loop from the Ensoniq ASR-X. These grooves were just off-the-cuff improvisations, and we didn't worry about fixing any bad notes, sloppy timings, etc."

Oberheim Xpander w/ Glossy Front Panel

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via this auction

"Classic Oberheim Xpander analog synthesizer, in excellent condition. This one has a glossy front panel - I don't know if the overlay has been replaced, or if a matte covering has been removed, but it looks very sharp. Our tech has gone through this synth completely, and the power supply, processor board, pot board, and DAC section have been recapped, all pots have been cleaned, and everything has been calibrated - it should give worry-free operation for years. Includes power cord.

You can get a free Syntaur T-shirt with this purchase, if you message us with your shirt size immediately after purchase. Adult Small through XXL sizes are available."

Saturday, June 15, 2019

Analogue Renaissance AR3109T Roland IR3109 Chip Replacement


via Syntaur

Product description: "Analogue Renaissance AR3109T voltage-controlled filter chip, for Roland synthesizers. The original Roland IR3109 chip appears in the top photo; these chips have been long out of production, and we now have brand new clone chips just released by Analogue Renaissance (lower photo). These clones sound identical to the originals."

Additional details on the release: "After YEARS of research, and the development of a fascinating design technique, Analogue Renaissance has now released their AR3109T clone of the unobtainable Roland IR3109 VCF chip. These clones are manufactured on a 6-layer PCB, in order to fit everything in the available real estate, and they are easily 'convertible' (via a solder-bridge jumper) from VCF use to other applications. They come with solder jumpers in place, and if you need to install one in a Jupiter 6, for instance, you simply swipe the jumpers with a soldering iron to remove those connections. Jeroen has sunk loads of time and money into this project, and it is a wonderful contribution to the synth community!"

Sunday, June 02, 2019

Synth Wizards Episode 7: Syntars, Keytars & Orphicas


Published on Jun 1, 2019 Syntaur

"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.

Saturday, May 11, 2019

Syntaur Juno-107 Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer

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Synth Wizards Episode 2: Juno We Could Make It Do That? Published on Dec 27, 2016 Syntaur


via this auction

"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.)"

Note this one was previously posted back in 2017 here.

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

New Analogue Renaissance Roland Juno-106 80017A-GS Chips w/ "Gravitational Slingshot"

Roland Juno-106 Synthesizer w/ Gravitational Slingshot Chips Overview + Demo

Published on Apr 30, 2019 gstormelectro

"Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2019

Today I got a special package from Syntaur, the USA distributor of Analogue Renaissance products. It's a set of six 80017A-GS VCF/VCA replacement upgrade chips for the Roland Juno-106 synthesizer. What's involved to install them? How do they sound? I'll demonstrate - but you be the judge! Be sure to post in the comments what you think. If this demo was helpful be sure to like and subscribe :D

0:00 Talking
- What are the Gravitational Slingshots?
- What I did to prepare for installation.
- A word on testing/calibration: it's absolutely required
- A minor caveat about my particular synth.
4:17 Audio Demos
- Listen to this w/ some nice headphones.

Audio recorded direct to Tascam DR-05
No additional effects."

This one is in via Soviet Space Child.

Friday, February 08, 2019

STG's Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer w/ New Volume Potentiometers for Sale

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Published on Feb 7, 2019 suitandtieguy


via this auction

"A TR-808 in perfect working condition, with brand new volume potentiometers from Syntaur and all other pots cleaned and lubricated.

It's been my friend for 11 years but I need to sell it to fund the development of new products for the next stage of my life. Maybe it can be your friend now?"

Wednesday, January 02, 2019

Synth Wizards Episode 6: Jupiter under Pressure


Premiered 21 hours ago Syntaur

"With NO COLLUSION, the Syntaur team gets a Jupiter 4 from Russia. Sneakin' Sam Mims and crew build a hot-rodded classic - and Mexico's gonna pay for it! Covfefe.

This episode features music by Sam Mims, Moonray, Dave Bailey, noisekrux, and Splitradix."

Check out more Synth Wizards Episodes here.

Friday, December 07, 2018

Calibrating a Roland Juno-106 or HS-60 Synthesizer


Instructions on how to calibrate a Roland Juno-106 or HS-60 have been posted on the Syntaur site here.

"This procedure will walk you through the process of calibrating (tuning) a Roland Juno-106 (or HS-60) synthesizer. It requires a voltmeter, a frequency counter or tuner, and an oscilloscope. It also requires working on the keyboard with the power on and the power supply exposed, so this calibration should not be attempted unless you are confident in your abilities to work safely, and to use the necessary equipment.
Note that any time you replace a voice chip on your synthesizer, you will need to recalibrate at least that voice.

Make sure the keyboard has been powered on for at least 10 minutes to warm up prior to any calibrations, and perform the calibration steps in the order they are listed here."

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Synthomania 2018 Synth Gathering Set for September 8, San Antonio, TX w/ Gary Numan


Full details here.

"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. Lay hands on a Yamaha CS-80, experience a rare Soviet analog synth, or play Syntaur’s signature Juno-107! 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.

For Synthomania 2018, we're also hosting a line-up of synth artists performing live on stage. There's no better place to hang out and groove to live music than Paper Tiger, and whether you want to sip a soda or enjoy a cold brew, you will be well accommodated. It’s a family-friendly environment, so bring along the spouse and kids. As the swap meet and exhibit wrap up, you can move to the main stage for Gary Numan’s concert, the San Antonio performance on his second Savage tour! (Tickets are required for this performance.)

With some fantastic door prizes, 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."

Friday, June 15, 2018

Roland Juno-60 Keyboard Synthesizer

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via this auction

"Roland Juno-60 61-key polyphonic synthesizer. This synth is about 35 years old, but is in very good condition for its age. All keys, sliders, switches, bender, filters, chorus, patch bank, etc. are fully functioning.

There are two exceptions. The biggest issue is the arpeggiator. It works currently, but it is stuck in the "up & down" and "range = 2" positions. I recently purchased the two 3-point arpeggiator toggles you see in the photos from Syntaur.com - I put them in the right spot, but now they simply need to be soldered to the circuit board. (Note that the yellow "Hold" button cap was also a replacement purchase from Syntaur.com)

The lesser issue is that the "Key Transpose" button will turn on, but it won't turn off consistently. This problem goes away if you restart the synth. I expect that this is also an easy fix for someone who knows some basic synth maintenance techniques.

Otherwise, everything else seems to works great and the synth sounds amazing."

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