Oberheim Matrix-6 w/ Obi MagiX6000 & Wood Side Panels

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video upload by marcelo malmierca

"Oberheim matrix controller by Volt Crafty Devices"

You can find additional demos in previous posts here.

via this auction

"Oberheim Matrix 6 in excellent condition with new Obi MagiX6000 programmer (sold as a bundle). The synth has wood side panels but the original plastic panels are included."

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Oberheim Matrix 6R with ObiMagix6000 Controller

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You can find some demos of the ObiMagix6000 controller by Volt Crafty in previous posts here.

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Volt ESQ PG Midi Programmer for Ensoniq ESQ-1 / ESQ-M / SQ-80

Published on Aug 27, 2017 Nacho Marty Meyer

"Volt ESQ PG Midi Programmer made by Marcelo Malmierca"

New controller from Volt Crafty.

Sequential Circuits six-trak w/ six-trak pg Programmer

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I don't believe I've seen the particular controller before.  V01+ ? Via the listing:

"*this is a special sale coz it comes with awesome volt crafty hardware programmer that lets you change parameters live via midi* (i prefer it to stereoping's model)

importantly, it has VCO's, not DCO's, analog all the way in fact

and the chip has been upgraded to accept non-sequential midi clocks etc (as supplied by wine country)

it's mega versatile and fun
thick unison sounds or 6 separate voices"

Oberheim Matrix 6R Synthesizer + Obimagix 6000 Midi Knob Controller

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"Also included is the Obimagix 6000 controller box from Volt Crafty electronics. The Oberheim Matrix 6/6R were difficult to program using the face buttons. This box allows you to control 72 parameters of the Matrix without any menu diving. Just select your parameter and turn the knob. It is a GODSEND.

ALSO included is a midi merger box from Midi Solutions. It allows you to plug the Obimagix and a midi keyboard in at the same time.

All in all, it is the complete package to make this vintage synthesizer a fully functioning and pleasurable instrument."

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Volt Crafty X81pg - Yamaha TX81Z Programmer - knobs for your beloved fm synth

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You can find a video featuring the X81pg here.

New Synth Gear and Makers in January 2015

After this year's massive New Years post, I thought it might be interesting to see how many new makers and new gear announcements we received in a single month.

This may or may not become a monthly theme on the site depending on interest.  If you think it's worth while, leave a comment.

At a high level we had 12 new makers, one new old maker previously never featured on the site, and a whopping 193 new synth related products. Check out the module list below.  The list is a combination of what was either announced or released this month.

The list in order of appearance:

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New Volt Crafty Devices X81pg - Programmer for Yamaha Tx81z & Dx11

Published on Jan 29, 2015 marcelo malmierca

"Volt Crafty Devices Product

estudiosgong@gmail.com"

Luis Callegari Studio Synth Pics via Shivatek Analog-Audio

via Shivatek Analog-Audio

"some pics from the luis callegari`s studio"

Some pics captured in this post. Full gallery here.  Volt Crafty Matrix-6/1000 knob box controller to the left.

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Volt Crafy ObiMagiX6000 Hardware Knob Box for the Oberheim Matrix-6/1000

Published on Jan 6, 2014 marcelo malmierca·9 videos

Note you will need OS 2.13 on the Matrix-6 for this to work.

"Oberheim matrix controller by Volt Crafty Devices

https://www.facebook.com/volt.craftyd...

estudiosgong@gmail.com"

Happy New Year! The Year in Synths 2013

Happy New Year Everyone!

What a busy year it has been in the world of synths.

This is going to be one doozy of a post, so bear with me. This post is a review of the year in synths for 2013. We begin with Tributes to Those We Lost This Year, followed by New Manufacturers & Makers, Older Manufacturers Added to the Site, New Gear Announcements, Top 10 Posts by Traffic,  My Standout Posts for the Year, and finally This Years' Synth Events. I did my best to keep things as short and concise as possible.

Let's begin with the hardest part of the post.

Tributes to Those We Lost This Year

RIP Bernard Parmegiani - Electronic & Acoustic Composer
Lou Reed RIP
RIP Dick Raaymakers aka Kid Baltan
RIP George Duke - DreamWeaver
RIP Ralph Dyck, Sept 28, 1941 – May 20, 2013
RIP Ray Manzarek

All missed and never to be forgotten. Take a moment to remember them.

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New Manufacturers & Makers

Starting last January, I decided to keep a running list of every new manufacturer and maker introduced to the site during the year.  This is something I haven't done before and I thought it would be interesting to see how many there were in the year.   It's easy to focus on the big synth announcements throughout the year, but what about all the new makers and brands? I shouln't have to go considerably into the significance of new designers on the scene, so I'll just say two things regarding them.  One, the number of new makers is a direct reflection on the interest in our scene, and two, these are the creators of new gear which directly translate into new designs not previously available to us.  Think about that for a moment.  These are makers and designs that did not exist before.  They are part of our synth history.  So what is the total count of new synth designers for the year? A whopping 113. Think about that a bit. One hundred and thirteen new synth designers and brands this year alone.

Here they are (note a handful date back to 2012, but 2013 marked their momentum and availability):

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microK_pg Microkorg xl & Korg R3 contoller by Volt Crafty Devices

Published on Dec 16, 2013

microK_pg 2

Additional Info on Volt Crafty Dedicated Hardware Controllers for Vintage Synths

See the update at the bottom of this post.

pgX7 - Yamaha DX7 Series Hardware Controller & PG200V & PG300V for Roland

Published on Aug 20, 2013 marcelo malmierca·5 videos

"Controller for yamaha DX7 TX7 etc"

via Bruno De Vincenti on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

See the update below.

PG200V controller for Roland MKS-30

Published on Feb 24, 2013

"PG200V it´s a controller for Roland MKS-30 by Volt crafty devices."

PG300V controller for Roland Juno Series and MKS-50 module

Published on Feb 24, 2013

"PG300V is a controller developed by Volt crafty devices"

I created a new Volt Crafty label for these.

Update: some additional info via Marcelo Malmierca from the Facebook thread:

"Volt crafty have many products on development. There is allready tested and working the next list of controllers waiting for serial production. All the controllers are specifically designed for each synth (not programable) just plug and play. Price will be around u$s 350 with free shipping.
Pg300v ( for mks50 and alpha junos ) have more controls than the original PG300 !
Pg800x8 for Jx8p
Pg800v for Mks70 and Jx10
Dw8000pg for Dw8000 and Ex8000
ObiMagiX6000 for Matrix 6, 6r and 1000
MICROmini for Miniak and Micron
pgX7 for Tx802 Tx7 Dx7 and Dx7II
INFRARED midi modulator its and infrared sensor that spit midi messages at your choice of Aftertouch Volume Modulation Pitch Bend and General Pourpose CC18"

As of this post there is no dedicated website or FB page.