A Paraphonic Tale of the Giant Squid - Roland RS-505

"Inspired by recent video footage of the giant squid, this piece features the lovely Roland RS-505 string machine on all synth duties. It was a little tricky for me, as I've grown accustomed to using some form of MIDI and/or CV in, and this ancient beast can only be played live! Can you say, old school?! Note that any phase or flange effect comes from the Paraphonic's own fabulous Ensemble section."

via Ned Bouhalassa on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Living with schizophrenia - DJ Lace 2013

"A downtempo track made with A Roland Tr-808, Roland JX3P, Roland JP8080, Roland JP8000, Sequential Circuits Drumtraks, Sequential Circuits Multitrak, Kawai SX210, Nord lead 2."


via Lace Dj on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge. More pics on Flickr here.

"Gear setup for the track 'living with schizophrenia'

The song was inspired by a video depicting what it is like to be schizophrenic. The telephone sample and female voice in the middle are all from the video.

The track represents a person waking up, disoriented but functioning, unable to really grasp what’s going on and hearing all sorts of voice like noises. The phone rings but when answered, there is an incomprehensible voice making instrument like noises coming from the handset. Things get progressively darker and fuller sounding as the middle arrives and everything seems to grind to a halt, While the Xoxbox keeps playing, like reality still going on in the background of someone’s life. A voice then explains this is all a simulation, and to get ready because now it’s about to really get going, then the effect comes back, this time rising to an explosive peak followed by an intense release giving way to lighter yet still tenseful self realisation that everything is going to be ok, this time....

The track started out as a jam with the 808 and the analog solutions reverb. I had the doepfer LFO modulation the reverb and recorded a few passes noodling with it. The big wind down and wind up effect in the middle of the track (including the high pitch whine) is achieved solely with the reverb setting being cranked to the max by the slow sweep of the LFO. In the last part of the song, it the effect of the 808 that is heard overtop the Drumtraks.

That doepfer LFO a-145 is a good deal, this one was $80 used. It can go super slow and you can retrigger it. Very handy as a modulation source for any synth or effect gear in you may own that has some type of analog control input.

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Roland SH-32 Analog Modeling Synthesiser/Drum Machine SN ZP64154

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STG Soundlabs Post-Lawsuit Lowpass Filter - ARP 4072

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Omnichord OM-84 With Original Case and Power Supply SN 025474

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UNIVOX SR-55 Analog Rhythm Machine with Orig. Case SN 740330

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"The Univox SR-55 has been fully tested, and is fully functional, and sounds classic. The best analog hi-hats ever. This SR-55 has a cable built-in with 1/4" male end, so using your own cable isn't even necessary to hook it up to an external device. Included in the auction is the Univox SR-55 and original cover as pictured."

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Korg MS-50 Synthesizer / Expander SN 190938

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KORG PolySix Vintage Analog Synthesizer w/ Hard Case SN 395955

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POLIVOKS SN 1087544 with MIDI Minus Keys

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This is the one in this video.

"Specifications:

Mains voltage of alternating current, V 220
Power consumption, W max 10
A range of operating temperature, C -10 / +35
Relative generator drift over 4 hours continuous work is within, % max +/- 05
Total musical range overlaped by main generators, Hz 21,8 (F of subcontra octave), + 5274 Hz (E of fifth octave)
Tuning range of the main generators, % min +/- 12 (+/- 1 tone)
Detuning range of the second generator, % min +/- 25 (+/- 2 tone)
Frequency change range of the cutoff frequency of the filter, Hz min 100 + 10000
Dynamic range of the synthesizer, dB min 60
Inlet voltage of the synthesizer in a load 10 kOm
Low output voltage, V 0,025
High output voltage, V 0,25
Dimensions of the synthesizer, mm 780х490х195
Dimensions of the pedal, mm 273х93х52
Weight, kg < 20 The supply voltage - 220-230V/50Hz. For 110/127V, a voltage converter is necessary."

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ARP Quadra Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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"Here is an ARP Quadra synthesizer in near mint condition and perfect working order. It has lived its entire life in a private home with its original owner, and has spent most of that time safely stored in its Anvil case. It is in immaculate condition, has never been gigged, was used sparingly, and is as pristine an example as you will likely ever find. All keys, slide switches, membrane switches, and LEDs work flawlessly. Most of the sliders are smooth and quiet, with an occasional slight crackle coming from a couple that should disappear through regular use. Otherwise, everything is working as it should, and the synth sounds amazing.

Recent service work performed:
LM3900N Quad op-amp IC chip replaced on filter board
14-pin IC socket installed for LM3900N, for ease of future replacement, if needed
Sliders cleaned and lightly lubricated
Power supply calibrated, and each synthesizer section tuned and calibrated
All new foam installed in road case

Included: Original heavy duty Anvil case, original owner's manual and ARP foot switch, power cord, instrument cable, service manual copy, and five new LM3900N IC replacement chips.

The case's interior is well-designed with nice thick foam, keeping the Quadra safe and snug. Harder foam is installed inside the front corners to stabilize the synth's chassis and protect the keys, preventing them from bearing any significant weight during shipping."

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