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Monday, March 10, 2014
Waldorf Micro Q Phoenix Edition uQ with 2.22 OS SN 079 of 500
1970s Paia Gnome vintage analog SYNTHESIZER
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This is the one in the video recently posted here.
"This is a great vintage analog synthesizer from the late-1970s -- the Paia "Gnome", model 3740. It just came out of the estate of a musician here in San Francisco. I've tested it as best I can, so please see the video for more about the operational condition of the device.
The Gnome was Paia's attempt to build an entry-level synth at a time when the cheapest "real" synthesizer from Moog, Arp or Buchla cost $500 (the Moog Rogue); the Gnome cost just $50. True, it was a kit that you had to build yourself, and it didn't have a keyboard (the most expensive part of a synth at the time), but it produced some very real synth sounds and it taught the principles of voltage control. The Gnome has a ribbon controller, so you can get great glissando sounds -- almost theremin-like, as well as having a white noise generator and a few filters. It also had both square and triangle-wave oscillators -- each of which is adjustable in shape, and an attack/sustain envelope. And amazingly, it's powered by a pair of 9-v batteries! Just plug the Gnome into an amp and play away.
This particular Gnome is a very good example. Cosmetically, it's excellent, with three things worth mentioning: a shallow scratch on the brushed stainless steel face panel, some bubbling to the coating on the base, and a slightly melted area on the handle of the stylus. The panel has no visible wear, no evidence of abuse or repairs, and the knobs are all very good and move smoothly. There is some expected wear to the ribbon controller surface (BTW, replacement ribbons are available!) but this doesn't seem to affect the functionality. The wooden end cheeks are very nice, with no damage. The interior looks very clean..."
Some pics of the inside below.
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This is the one in the video recently posted here."This is a great vintage analog synthesizer from the late-1970s -- the Paia "Gnome", model 3740. It just came out of the estate of a musician here in San Francisco. I've tested it as best I can, so please see the video for more about the operational condition of the device.
The Gnome was Paia's attempt to build an entry-level synth at a time when the cheapest "real" synthesizer from Moog, Arp or Buchla cost $500 (the Moog Rogue); the Gnome cost just $50. True, it was a kit that you had to build yourself, and it didn't have a keyboard (the most expensive part of a synth at the time), but it produced some very real synth sounds and it taught the principles of voltage control. The Gnome has a ribbon controller, so you can get great glissando sounds -- almost theremin-like, as well as having a white noise generator and a few filters. It also had both square and triangle-wave oscillators -- each of which is adjustable in shape, and an attack/sustain envelope. And amazingly, it's powered by a pair of 9-v batteries! Just plug the Gnome into an amp and play away.
This particular Gnome is a very good example. Cosmetically, it's excellent, with three things worth mentioning: a shallow scratch on the brushed stainless steel face panel, some bubbling to the coating on the base, and a slightly melted area on the handle of the stylus. The panel has no visible wear, no evidence of abuse or repairs, and the knobs are all very good and move smoothly. There is some expected wear to the ribbon controller surface (BTW, replacement ribbons are available!) but this doesn't seem to affect the functionality. The wooden end cheeks are very nice, with no damage. The interior looks very clean..."
Some pics of the inside below.
Vintage CON BRIO ADS100 Brochure
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"Very rare, circa 1980 original brochure for the legendary CON BRIO synthesizer. This is for the first model, the ADS100, and this is the 4 page brochure plus spec sheet. In fairly good condition for its age. An amazing synthesizer design, legendary for its appeal and space age look. Only one was ever made!"
See the Con Brio channel below for more.
Vintage MOOG Polymoog Brochure
Vintage 1972 MOOG Sonic Six Brochure
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"This is a great brochure for the beautiful and cool SONIC SIX synthesizer by Moog. This synth had a great look and cool modulation options. Brochure is a foldout with 4 pages total."
New Fyrd Instruments SEQ X4 WALKTHROUGH
Published on Mar 7, 2014
"SEQ X4 is the new interface for the MTRX MIDI controller. It comes as a free alternative interface to the Jam Machine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWsMaC...). [posted here] It features 4 completely independent 32-step sequencers with:
- pitch, velocity, octave, duration
- shift (small delay of each step)
- bend (pitch wheel sequencing - Slide/Glide effect)
- active step selection, loop length
- speed (1/32th, 1/16th, 1/8th, 1/4th)
- warp (forward/backward/ping-pong/random)
The SEQ X4 interface can be sync'ed via MIDI clock message as a Master or a Slave and use the Fyrd Instruments Lock System (FILS). The sync can comes from a computer or MIDI device (SLAVE/FILS) or from the MTRX itself. It outputs MIDI messages (notes, pitch bend) both on USB and MIDI ports simultaneously (thus can act as a MIDI/USB interface with sync ability).
The SEQ X4 firmware is compatible with both MTRX-8 and the new MTRX-S (the first prototype is used in the video).
The MTRX-S can be pre-ordered now on www.fyrd-instruments.com.
249€ with FREE SHIPPING worldwide (limited time offer till the end of the MTRX-S pre-order)."
Rob Papen brings blue sky thinking to virtual instruments with BLUE-II
First released in 2005 after namesake company founder and sought-after sound designer Rob Papen formed the RPCX (Rob Papen ConcreteFX) partnership with music software developer Jon Ayers to create a powerful dream synth, the original version of BLUE has truly stood the test of time to remain a bona fide software synthesizer classic, much loved by synth players and producers worldwide to this day. But back in 2005 it already reflected Rob Papen’s cutting-edge, creative, and — most importantly — musical approach towards developing virtual instruments that truly stand out from the soft synth crowd. By first delivering FM and subtractive synthesis — subsequently adding Phase Distortion and waveshaping synthesis — into the creatively combustible musical mix, BLUE blew the competition away, as reflected in its runaway sales success. Rob Papen himself cleverly called it ‘Crossfusion synthesis’ since it covered so much musical ground so effectively. New dreams for old are an inevitable result of time and technology waiting for no one, however, so the time has come for Rob Papen to move onwards and upwards.
Today, therefore, marks the turning point in a long and winding developmental roadmap that has led to Rob Papen’s eagerly- awaited BLUE-II — bigger and better than it ever was! But BLUE-II remains true to the dreamlike ethos of its predecessor, with even more sound dimensions and features to its extended name, starting with six oscillators beating powerfully at its musical heart. These can be connected in various ways, together with two analogue-style modelled stereo filters with no fewer than 27 different filter types, an astounding range of processing and modulation options, serious sequencer, and an amazing arpeggiator. A new range of specially selected waveforms based on samples have been meticulously fashioned for creating new-fashioned and killer-sounding synth sounds to die for!
But BLUE-II is also easy to use, thanks to its user-friendly user interface with an innovative Easy Edit page for speedy sound changes, while the Bank Manager allows whistle-stop navigation through thousands of inspirational Rob Papen presets and artist sound banks covering a wide range of musical styles to suit all eager ears.
All told, then, BLUE-II represents an amazing journey into the dreamlike musical world of ‘Crossfusion synthesis’. By bringing blue sky thinking to virtual instruments, Rob Papen has succeeded in creating an outrageously original and immensely inspirational soft synth fit to follow in its predecessor’s fanciful footsteps — one that, quite simply, sounds stunning! So prepare to be blown away... again!
BLUE-II can be purchased as a boxed version from authorised Rob Papen dealers worldwide for €149.00 EUR (including VAT/tax)/$179.00 USD or downloaded directly from Rob Papen here: http://www.robpapen.com/buy-blue-2.html
Upgrades are also available as follows: BLUE owners can upgrade to BLUE-II for €44.00 EUR/$49.00 USD, while eXplorer II bundle owners can upgrade to the still-to-be-released eXplorer III — which will include BLUE-II and also the upcoming Punch-BD virtual instrument — for €44.00 EUR/$49.00 USD. (eXplorer II owners can also request a ‘temporary’ BLUE-II serial number if planning to upgrade to eXplorer III when released, while anyone who purchased eXplorer II in 2014 will qualify for a free Explorer III upgrade and can also request a ‘temporary’ BLUE-II serial number.)"
Introducing the Nord Lead A1R Rack
Published on Mar 10, 2014 NordKeyboards·33 videos
"Introducing the Nord Lead A1R rack mountable tabletop version of the Nord Lead A1 analog modeling synthesizer!
Be the first to check it out at Booth B90, Hall 5.1 at the Frankfurt Musikmesse March 12-15th 2014!
nordkeyboards.com/a1"
And the press release:
Clavia DMI AB are proud to announce the Lead A1R, a desktop/rack-mountable version of the new Lead A1 analog modeling synthesizer. Identical in feature set, the Lead A1 and A1R combine our next-generation analog modeling engine, with an innovative streamlined interface for fast-track programming.
ADDED FEATURES SINCE NAMM JANUARY 2014:
LIKE BUTTON
The new ‘Like’ function is a unique feature that is invaluable during the patch creation process. ‘Like’ up to 50 versions of a patch as you design it, scroll between them to choose your favorite to save to actual memory, or go back to an earlier version to edit in a different way.
MUTATOR
The Lead A1 and A1R also include the Mutator function introduced in the Lead 4, which creates a variation of an existing patch by adjusting certain parameters by set rules, and a full Randomize function to create an entirely new patch with all parameters randomized.
UNISON
A newly designed ”Fat-as-Fat-can-be” Unison Mode lets the Lead A1 challenge any vintage analog instrument.
ANALOG MODELING
The Lead A1 and A1r are equipped with an all new analog modeling sound engine. As the original inventors of virtual analog, this is our next-generation analog modeling, capable of reproducing the character and nuances of the vintage synths of your dreams with breathtaking accuracy. 24-voice polyphonic and four part multi-timbral, the Lead A1 and Lead A1r are flexible choices for either stage or studio, delivering a stunningly rich and versatile palette of sounds.
THE NEED FOR SPEED
The Lead A1 and A1R also introduce an innovative new front-panel user interface designed by Clavia to make programming quick and easy, while retaining hands on flexibility.
“We’ve been thinking about and honing this interface for a number of years in response to what we hear from many professional players regarding the ever-increasing time pressures in creating sounds for stage or studio. ” says Hans Nordelius, CEO and head designer at Clavia.
One of the main features of the new interface is the Oscillator section, where Oscillator configuration shortcuts allow patches to be created and edited far quicker than is usually possible for synthesis of this complexity. The new waveform engine generates 47 different waveforms from classic analog to digital harmonic and inharmonic waves.
Using a single LFO and simplified Modulation Envelope with intuitive controls on the front panel, it is also very quick to experiment with modulations, always with a clear overview of the structure of the patch.
FILTERS
The on-board filters include Low Pass, High Pass and Band Pass, along with new stunningly accurate modeled Ladder M and Ladder TB filters introduced in the Lead 4.
EFFECTS
The A1's effects section introduces two new impressive vintage Chorus and Ensemble models. Delay, Reverb, Drive, Phaser and Flanger complete the effects line-up, all with independent settings for each of the four slots.
Nord's acclaimed Morph function via Velocity or the Mod Wheel (Mod Wheel Morph via MIDI cc on A1R) is also included, allowing multiple parameters to be morphed in real time and with exceptionally easy control.
Additional functions include an independent arpeggiator for each of the four slots, Master Clock sync of the LFO, delay and Arpeggiator, MIDI over USB, and four independent outputs. The Lead A1 and A1R are compatible with the Nord Sound Manager software patch librarian.
Like all Nord products, the Lead A1 and A1R are handmade in Sweden with meticulous attention to detail and quality control.
AVAILABILITY
Nord Lead A1: April 2014 priced at 1459€
Nord Lead A1R: June 2014 priced at 1259€
For more information please visit www.nordkeyboards.com/a1.
Visitors to the MusikMesse Frankfurt can see and hear the Lead A1 and A1R at Hall 5.1, Booth B90"
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