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YouTube via ASUKLTD. Analogue Solutions Europa sequencer.

Listed on Barton Wyatt for 1,995,000 (I'm guessing GBP).

"A truly exceptional and innovative new home situated in secluded wooded grounds of approximately 5.6 acres. Three bedrooms (all bedrooms en-suite) first floor balcony, entrance hall, sitting room with games area, open plan dining room, kitchen/dining room with breakfast area off overlooking the pool, utility room, large store room, lower ground floor with indoor swimming pool, electrics cupboard, large basement storage, access to double garage...

The house is approached via a driveway and at the head of the drive, there is a separate copper roof annexe building which was formerly a recording studio which could be converted to a gym or separate accommodation subject to any planning consents. This house is designed for someone who wants to be different and enjoy a unique home in this secluded but convenient location."

I'm not sure if the bottom studio image is from this location. The image is not from the listing.

via oli. Also see Vince Clark Studio For Sale

Update on EMS SYNTHI Production

via the sdiy list:

"15th February 2010

Dear xxx,

Thank you for your enquiry. After many long delays we are now expecting to re-
start production of the Synthi A and VCS3 at the end of this month.
We only have enough of the original Synthi A cases for 40 units, and when these
are all used-up we intend to redesign this product. Inevitably it will change
into something a bit different, but we have every intention of continuing with a
similar portable instrument.

In contrast the wooden cabinets for the VCS3 can still be made and we currently
have 30 ready for use in production. So we are hoping to continue to make this
available in its original form for several more years.

Please note that although we are not currently offering any keyboards for sale
(KS or DK2), we are hoping to make the mechanical keyboard DK2 available again
shortly after we have restarted Synthi production. We will also be trying to re-
introduce a variant of the KS touch-keyboard sequencer in due course. As yet no
price is available for either.

Many would-be customers have been waiting for several years for production to
restart, and we have been operating a waiting list system. The waiting list for
the Synthi A is already over-subscribed by double the number of available cases.
But people are still joining in the hope that enough of the long-term waiters
will have dropped out when we re-establish contact with them. Deposits for
Synthi As are now only accepted on the understanding that there is an
increasingly slim chance that one of the last original Synthi As will be
available to purchase. The separate waiting list for VCS3s remains open.
At the moment we are quoting a notional lead-time of 18 months for Synthi As and
VCS3s, although once we start delivering completed units we should be able to be
a bit more specific. Prices are 3000.00 GBP for the Synthi A and 3200.00 for the
VCS3 (excluding VAT - if you live in the EEC).

If you want to join the waiting list we just need a deposit in the form of a
personal cheque (NOT a bank draft), made out to EMS and mailed to the above
address, for the equivalent of 150.00 GB pounds (USD or euros accepted). We will
NOT attempt to bank or cash deposit cheques and at any time you can request its
return, for example if you managed to find a used Synthi on ebay or elsewhere.
To keep track of progress you are always welcome to email for an update.

The Synthis we are making are to the original Mk2 design using the original
components. Various modifications may be also added - a list is available on
request.
Let me know if you need any further information.

Best wishes - Robin Wood"
ems-synthi.demon.co.uk

Tristan Perich: Interval Studies (Part 2)

Added to this post.

Blacet Stonz Phase Modular, VCO, and PS500 PSU

via these auctions

"Blacet Stonz Phase Module factory assembled by Blacet Research

Ston2
A Classic Sounding OTA Based Phaser with Extensive Voltage Control

* Four Stage Phaser with Dual Phase Regeneration Switch for "Classic" or Bright Response
* Input Level Control
* Voltage Controlled Center Frequency
* Voltage Controlled Regeneration
* Built in LFO
* Voltage Controlled Modulation Depth
* External Modulation Input and Mixer for LFO/External
* Dual Out of Phase "Stereo" outputs
* Very Low Noise Design"

"Blacet VCO Module factory assembled by Blacet Research

The Blacet VCO is an outstanding mix of stability, accuracy and unusual features at a bargain price. No other manufacturer offers such a maximum "bang for buck" package!

* Highly Stable One Volt per Octave Response
* (Meets or exceeds industry standards for stability and tracking accuracy)+/- One Octave Input for Transposing
* Linear and Exponential FM with Switch and Level Knob
* Voltage Controlled Waveform: Triangle to Square with "Tube" Sound
* Voltage Controlled Pulse Width Modulation
* Five Output Waveforms: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, Pulse and VC Wave
* Sync Input
* Standard +/-5V Waveform Levels
* Built in precision voltage reference for calibration"

"Blacet PS500 Modular Power Supply factory assembled by Blacet Research. Powers up to between 5 and 10 modules depending on each module's individual rating."

KORG MS03 SIGNAL PROCESSOR

via this auction
"Korg MS-03 vintage pitch to voltage converter interface. This unit produces VCO CV (control voltage) signals and trigger (gate) signals so that you can use an electric guitar, microphone, or other transducer output (from an acoustic instrument, for example) to "play" a synthesizer. A variety of remote control input jacks let you use foot switches for more freedom and flexibility during live performance. With this amazing unit you can instantly put together your own guitar synthesizer, vocal synthesizer, etc., by simple connection with any synthesizer