Buchla 200e Emulation with a Clavia Nord Modular

via Matthew on AH:

"Personally, I think they sound nothing alike. In fact, the NM patch was trying to simulate the Analog 259 and not the 259e.

Real 200e:
2006-218_buchla.mp3

This is from when I tried to build a "259" in my micro modular.
nord_noodle.mp3"

Future Retro XS Synthesizer

YouTube via FutureRetroSynths. via Nathan.
Update: YouTube is being a pain. If you see an error message instead of the videos, click here for them.

the DOWNGRADE - saw source

YouTube via thesquarewaveparade
"the downgrade using just a held key saw wave from a polysix."

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Analogue Heaven Synth Museum DVDs Vol 1- 2

via this auction
"After 10 years of waiting this DVD contains the uncut, full versions of the DEMOS. It is brilliant it is around 2 hours long. It does not have all the fancy video effects of the original, it just gets down to show you the demos as performed on the day of the museum opening.some of the demos last as long as 20 minutes instead of the 2 minutes on the original video volume 1 contains The Bob Moog speech in full version Martin Smith from Mellotron Archives giving a demo on the Mk2, Bob moog complete with wine glass being shown Mellotron demos, ( 1 glass too many ) followed by Steve Hackett of Genesis fame also on Mellotrons showing the MK2, model 400 and model 300. Then Bob Moog again with his famous modulars Rick Smith of the " Underworld" on the ARP2600 Finishing with Matthias Becker on the EMS Synthi 100 AVAILABLE IN BOTH NTSC AND PAL Volume 2 contains John Savannah on the Yamaha CS80 Nick Magnus on the Roland VP330 Paul Wiffen on EDP Wasp Silvia & Igor on Moog Memorymoog Mark Shreeve on Moog Memorymoog Andy Thomas on PPG 2.3 and Waveterm B Paul Wiffen on Elka Synthex Julian Colbeck with brief demo on ARP Odyssey and Minimoog followed by a demo on the Sequential Prophet 5 THESE WERE SOLD ON EBAY BEFORE BY MY HUSBAND, WHO OWNED THE MUSEUM BUT SINCE HE IS TOO BUSY I AM SELLING THEM INSTEAD"

Spectral Audio Neptune

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"Spectral Audio Neptune Analog Mono Synth & MIDI-CV converter
The Neptune is an all-analog mono synthesizer with plenty of features to keep the sonic explorer happy. Real knobs and switches make it a joy to work with live, and the inclusion of the built-in MIDI to CV converter means it can be used to interface modern MID gear to older analog equipment. The Neptune also includes an audio input for processing external signals (guitar, vocals, drum machines, etc.) through the Neputne's sound- shaping circuitry. This particular unit is gold-faced, and in like-new condition. Here is the conclusion from Sound On Sound magazine's review of the Neptune:

"The continuing popularity of analogue synths is founded on two main features: their sounds, and the immediacy with which those sounds can be created and tweaked. Spectral Audio's Neptune achieves pretty well in both respects. Sound-wise, it's a reasonably versatile monosynth with a few unusual features, which make it particularly suited to the production of weird noises. And although there are no patch memories, and the controls don't transmit MIDI data to be recorded in a sequencer, it's a breeze to use, what with every parameter having a dedicated (and clearly labelled!) knob, switch or button. Those seeking to add a bit of genuine analogue sparkle to their studios will not regret putting the Neptune on their auditioning list." (read the entire Sound on Sound review here)

Performance Features
Oscillators:
* 3 very stable VCOs; 1 & 2 offer Sawtooth and Pulse Waves
* 4 Octave Range Switch for VCO2
* Ring Modulation and Sync Features for VCO 1 & 2
* VCO 3 can be switched between LFO and Sub Oscillator Modes
* White Noise Generator
* Slide Function, switchable by MIDI Controller 65 (Portamento)
* External Signal Input

LFO:
* 5 Shapes; VCO 2 can also be a Modulation Source
* LFO MIDI Clock Sync
* 4 Modulation targets: VCO 1 and 2, Cutoff and Mixer

Filter:
* 24 dB MOOG Style, Self-resonant Filter with Highpass and Lowpass Modes

Envelopes:
* Dedicated ADSR Envelope for the Filter with Positive or Negative Modulation
* Second ADSR Envelope for VCA Volume

Effects:
* Distortion and ‘Fuzzer’ Effect

MIDI:
* 5 Octave Range MIDI-CV Converter
* MIDI controlled Cutoff and Modulation
* Velocity Sensitive
* CV and Gate In/Output (switchable)

General:
* Pure Analogue Technology
* 2 Unit Rackmount Enclosure
* Violet, Silver or Gold coloured Front Panel

Spectral Audio (click on the Neptune link to get to the audio demos)."

DSI Prophet '08

images via this auction

# Includes power adapter, manual and DVD documentary
# Leopard Wood sides, RED back lit pitch/mod wheels
# Sequential Circuits nameplate (I can remove this if you'd like)
# Audio Example featuring all parts by the Prophet '08

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Bananalogue Serge WVX

images via this auction

"Awseome collection of wave folders in one compact Frac format module. Read all about it at the Bananaloge website here. Bananalogue makes some of the most well designed and higest quality modules available."

From the Searge site: "The WVX is based on the classic Wave Multiplier module designed by Serge Tcherepnin. Top and bottom sections of the unit are independent and transform an input wave in various ways. The effect is non-linear and useful on both audio and control voltage range wave forms, the most pronounced effect coming from low harmonic content waveforms like sine and triangle.

The top section has DC and AC coupled inputs that may be used alone or together. The signal from Out 1 of the top section adds odd overtones. Out 2 and 3 are from the Lockhart folder.

The bottom section is a full wave rectifier, transforming waves to positive voltage with even harmonics. Out 2 is a "squared" version of Out 1."

Note the Copyright print in the bottom shot. It includes Serge, Ken Stone and Seth Nemec.

Yamaha SK20

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Komegatone

flickr by human_kraig

These are labeled fatman, so I'm just guessing it's a PAiA fatman in a custom case. If you know, feel free to comment. Be sure to click on the bottom shot and look closely. That's a transparent face panel.


Update via Criag Dorety in the comments: "Hey, Komega here (Human_Kraig). Yes its a PAiA fatman with a custom case. I just finished building it yesterday.

Here's a little vid:" [below]


YouTube via k0m3g4
"this is a PAiA fatman synth kit built into an old suitcase that my grandmother used to store her oil paints. The face panel is laser etched/cut from transparent red acrylic."