FEATURED LISTINGS for December 2014

This post hosts all Featured listings that drop off the top of the site for the month. You'll find a link to previous months below. Many of these listings will obviously end in time and some will get re-listed (always check the listing). They will remain here as a record of what went up over time. For some, you can click on the image to see what they went for on eBay. Some expire from eBay and some expire from MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS. This list only hosts some of the more interesting and unique items that have gone up over time, so be sure to check out the Auctions channel for everything else. You can of course search for any synth with "auction" in the search box on the top left of the site. If you click through the auction links you can see what items went for. You can also search by serial numbers to track the history of specific synths.



Featured Listings for November 2014

Sparks - "The Number One Song In Heaven" in Collaboration with Giorgio Moroder

Published on Jun 24, 2012 SparksOfficialVideo

"The original and official video for the single "The Number One Song In Heaven" from the 1979 album No. 1 In Heaven."

Oberheim Four Voice, MiniMoog and Arp 2600.

This one in via Phil Schwartz.

"This album was made in collaboration with Giorgio Moroder (I could tell from the first time I listened to it) and this particular song was included in the closing credits of the movie 'Alan Partridge'."

New Roland JD-Xi Pics Leaked

New Roland based on the JD line?

Three octave System-1?

Mini keys?

Time will tell.

Click the pics & zoom in.

Zeropage - Acid Signals 1

Published on Jan 1, 2015 Zeropage

"Acid Signals 2 + 3 are hardware live performances. Acid Signal 1 is software based and so in this video I captured some of the VST Instruments used, mainly the AudioRealism ABL2 which went thru the D16 Sigmund. Sounds crazy? Then you haven't seen the video...

Audio: http://soundcloud.com/zeropage."

RARE: Platinum Ed. 48 Voice SuperNova II Keyboard

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via MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

"48 Voice Pro X Limited Edition unit with OS 2 and all sound banks installed. Fully working and in great shape. All knobs, sliders, keys, display etc. are original and are working perfectly. Cosmetically the keyboard is in really excellent shape except for a small paint chip on left side front show in photos..."

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Doepfer A137-2 VC Wave Multiplier II Audio Processing/Scope Views Pt. 1

Published on Jan 1, 2015 Raul's World of Synths

"Exploring the processing capabilities of the Doepfer A137-2 VC Wave Multiplier II.Oscilloscope views are featured for basic waveforms.Sound and Video by Raul Pena."

All parts:

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John Bowen Solaris Digital Synthesizer SN 00228

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via this auction

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Moog The Rogue Synth w Original Box SN 1463 / 14631 ?

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via this auction

Why does the synth have 1463 and the box have 14631?

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Oberheim Xpander Analog Synthesizer SN 762901

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via this auction

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Future Retro Revolution SN FREVO788

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via this auction

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Moog Minimoog D SN 6639

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via this auction

"It comes with the flight case,owners manual, and some other 32 page patch book."

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ROLAND Juno106S

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via this auction

Some pics of the inside including the speaker cabinets below.

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New Korg Electribe Demo: The Basics

Published on Jan 1, 2015 perfectcircuitaudio

"This video demonstrates the features of the new Korg Electribe music production station."

Electribe2s here

Perfect Circuit Audio on eBay

Hawkmoth "Technetium"

Published on Jan 1, 2015 SGE

"An exploration of one channel of the Perfourmer ringmoding another using a Ring Thing pedal, both running an offset sequence. Acoustic guitar looped as well."

Monotrome - Live 01/01/15

Published on Jan 1, 2015 Monotrome

"Live jam session on New Years Day.

Gear used:
- Eurorack modular
- MFB Nanozwerg
- MFB 522 drum machine
- MFB Urzwerg Pro Mk II sequencer
- Pedals: Electro-Harmonix Cathedral, Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Boy, Electro-Harmonix Double Muff"

moog machine

Published on Jan 1, 2015 Ebotronix

Moog 2x Prodigy (chords & R2m solo),Taurus2(bass),
Voyager (vocoder & arp),B Murf,CP251, MP201,VX351
Crumar Spirit (sync),Maestro Ringmodulator, Soldano SP77
Doepfer R2m
Electrix Warp Factory Vocoder
Kenton Pro2000, Pro Solo, Pro Solo mk2
Mackie the mixer
Rane SM 26
Rocktron Rack Interface,311 Compressor / Expander
TC M one XL, Lexcicon PCM 90
Korg micro X & Yamaha MCS 2 midi CC controller
Ultrabeat drums
vid # 1220

dank90 - Monomachine and Analog Rytm

Published on Jan 1, 2015 Joshua Davis

"Something I put together for new years. Enjoy."

Tenori 3

Published on Jan 1, 2015 Great mesmo

"Just messing about with this unique sequencer.
Recorded just using the headphones out to camera (with noise gating added during edit)."

Tenori-Ons on eBay

Happy New Year From MATRIXSYNTH! - A Look Back at 2014

Happy New Year everyone!

I want to start by thanking everyone that comes to MATRIXSYNTH and helps make it what it is - the readers, the supporters, and of course all the sponsors on the right.

THANK YOU and have a GREAT 2015!!!

This site is a labor of love and a ton of work. This site is ultimately meant to be an testament to everything synth in the making. We have over nine years of daily synth history captured here, 119,983 published posts. I can't wait to see what the future brings us in 2015!

That said, here are a few interesting bits from 2014 in the longest post of the year. ;)

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Bruno Ender Lee - 2015 - a new year

Published on Jan 1, 2015 Bruno Ender Lee

"HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
...a little live performance on analogue synthesizers. For the first time I used the drum-expander from my old Simmons SDS-8 drum (from 1982, which has no MIDI) as a 'drum-machine' - I've patched it with several trigger-outputs from the DotCom-sequencer.

Synthesizers.com Studio-88, Simmons SDS-8, MiniMoog Voyager OS, Moog Little Phatty, ARP Odyssey, Roland Juno-60, Roland Juno-106

2015 Velvet Voyage Productions / all rights reserved"

Happy New Year From Thonk - And a Reminder: Discount Bundles End Tomorrow!

via Thonk

Future Retro Revolution

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via this auction

"The over-all look of this unit is very inspiring and classy. Looks like an art-deco piece.The sequencer is one of it's greatest strengths other than the cv/gate out for other analog gear, random knobs (2 of them),built in efx and of course the great sound."

Roland Paraphonic RS505 Analogue Synthesizer

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"The Paraphonic is a beautiful and vintage sounding machine. It's great for strings, sweeps, pads, and big bass. Has that rich 70's Roland Sound.

It combines strings, a basic polysynth section and a bass section. The keyboard is split down the middle to allow you to assign different sounds to the left and right sides of the keyboard.

The Synth section has a number of waveforms which can be assigned to the different sections of the keyboard. Has its own VCF with cutoff and resonance sliders, VCA ADSR sliders and LFO features. The filter sounds like the early Jupiter 4/ProMars which came out at the same time as the Paraphonic.

The Bass section has three preset bass sound types to choose via the big red buttons. It has its own VCA Attack and Release sliders and Vibrato controls. The bass tones are rich and full and can be combined together for some monstrous tones.

The String section has two lush pitched sounds - selectable via big green buttons – which can be assigned to the Upper and/or Lower sections of the keyboard. With Attack and Release control and Vibrato.

Sounds from the three tone sections can be blended for interesting results and the built-in stereo Ensemble chorus applied to each sound. One of the best stereo ensemble sections built into any Roland, with three modes. Stereo flange, stereo chorus ensemble(solina like) and a Dimension D like subtle chorus mode.

The Paraphonic 505 also features an external audio input (mono) so you could run another synth through the quadruple-BBD Ensemble chorus.

The performance control section to the left of the keyboard provides volume, tune, glide and pitch bender controls."

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ARP AXXE MODEL 2313 with MOOG FILTER SN 1293

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Vintage Sequential Circuits Drumtraks Machine Model 400 SN 06730

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via this auction

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Vintage Yamaha SK20 Symphonic Analog Synthesizer

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via this auction

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Rare CRB Electric Piano, Zither, Honky Tonk, Harpsichord

This one in via reader Stein. It may be up for sale. If you are interested leave a comment below. I've never seen one before.  See the CRB channel for some of their other products.  Note this is only the 5th post on the site featuring CRB.

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Junost 75 Vintage Soviet Combo Organ

Published on Jan 1, 2015 Najvrtson

"This video presents a vintage Soviet combo organ made by Muromsky Zavod approx. in the middle of 1970's."

Synth Rorschach #35: Largest Rubik's Cube - 17x17x17

What do you see in the synth world?



And the 7 hour version:

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KORG Gadget plays Chopin

Published on Dec 15, 2014 Acky Channel

"Programing 'Etude Op.10 No.1'
with KORG Gadget and Sound Module."

iTunes: KORG Gadget - KORG INC. | KORG Module - KORG INC.

Simmons SDSV Runthrough

Published on Jan 1, 2015 zibbybone

Bluesphere : KORG DSN-12

Published on Jan 1, 2015 karenevil

"Experimental video clip and soundtrack with KORG DSN-12.
Sky shot was recorded with Zoom Q3HD + toy fish-eye lens.
DSN-12 display and soundtrack : recorded with Zoom Q4.
Edited with Kdenlive on debian wheezy."

Nintendo 3DS on eBay | Nintendo 3DS on Amazon

Taide'n Borg - Jorgos and The Revenge on the Iron Beast

Published on Jan 1, 2015 Sun's May Flower (Official)

"Equipment:

Poly synth - Roland Super JX 10
Bass - Korg Monopoly
Synth Lead - Arp Odyssey
Strings - Solina String Ensemble
Drums - Akai S900

Effects:

Reverb - Lexicon LXP 15 II
Analog Delay - EEM 2000 ST
Chorus - Boss CH1 Super Chorus
Stereo Phaser - Arion SPH2"

Arturia iProphet ambient track with timelapses

Published on Jan 1, 2015 MIDERA

"Purchased this iPad app tonight and must say, combined with a reverb
pedal (Eventide Space) it sounds fantastic!

Timelapses were made using an assortment of lenses and cameras. Thanks
to the folks at Magic Lantern (Canon) and NikonHacker (Nikon) for their
brilliant work and dedication to improving the software end-users like
me benefit from!"

iTunes: iProphet - Arturia

The Packrat - January 2015 & The MATRIXSYNTH Packrat T-Shirt!

And we start 2015 with an episode of The Packrat! :)

You'll find the awesome MATRIXSYNTH Packrat T pictured below and more Packrat schwag at http://umop.com/packrat.htm

You might recognize the image on the T from this post. Support The Packrat on Patreon here!

2015 Synthesizers.com Calendar

And the final post of 2014 goes to Synthesizers.com and their 2015 Calendar.

BTW, one of my pics is featured in the calendar!

Not September though.  Dummies kind of freak me out (both kinds).

Sweet dreams automatonophobiacs...  :)

Arturia iSEM and Elektron Monomachine demo plus Eventide Space

Published on Dec 31, 2014 MIDERA

"A demo of the Arturia iSEM app being sequenced by the Elektron
Monomachine. The patch used was DN_PULSEECHO_KB on the iSEM. The signal
was fed through the Eventide Space. Enjoy and Happy New Year!"

iTunes: Arturia iSEM - Arturia

Simmons SDS V (SDS 5) Analog Drum Synthesizer Brain

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via this auction

"Includes the five (5) standard modules Bass, Snare, and 3x Tom Toms, and the main output section. Two (2) open slots for additional modules..."

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Clouds - MOAR GRAINS

"Experimenting with a major code change in Clouds that boosts simultaneous grain capacity to 40-60..."

Simmons SDS 8 - Analog Drum Synthesizer SN 8 . 9332

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"Five (5) channel analog drum synthesizer. Five (5) individual trigger inputs (bass, snare, 3x toms) with five (5) individual outs, a stereo out and a mix out. There is also a 1/4" Foot Select input, and an 8-pin DIN input for external CV (controlled voltage) control. Each of the 5 channels has a factory programmed setting, and user variable setting controlled with six sweepable pots. Each channel also has individual pan, level, and trigger input sensitivity."

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Superb Roland JP-8 with Encore MIDI + Original Manual + 8 ICs + Flight Case

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"Service History: Purchased and serviced by RL Music on 09/08/2008 (see enclosed pictures for details)

As part of the RL Music service, electronic restoration was performed by JP-8 craft master Kent Spong and includes at least:

- Power supply restoration

- Pots, sliders and switches cleaning and restoration

- Full calibration

As part of the RL Music service, mechanical restoration was performed by Custom Synth http://www.customsynth.co.uk and includes at least:

- Metal panels re-sprayed & screen-printed

- Aluminum end bells re-anodized

- Key-bed refurbished

Recent service provided by Analog Lab, see invoice.

Upgrades / Modifications: Encore Electronics MIDI kit installed by Kent Spong"

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Auld Lang Syne - Pussy Willow's Theremin New Year's Eve Video

Uploaded on Dec 29, 2011 wayoutwesttv

"A New Year's Eve video to send to your friends. Pussy Willow performs "Auld Lang Syne" on her Theremin. Email or Post and Share on your friends Facebook wall, Twitter to your friends and have a Happy New Year."

Fun with Analog Synthesizer

Published on Dec 31, 2014 Tien Kelso

"12/31/14"

That's about right. Not a bad way to spend New Years Eve.

VGM #26: Sweden (Minecraft)

Published on Dec 31, 2014 MotiveMakesaMan Music

"FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motivemakesaman
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/motivemakesaman
VGM VOL 1: https://loudr.fm/release/vgm-vol-1/P2ZW5

I wrap up 2014 with a special song, and a decent chat. Sorry if the talking goes on for a bit at the end, I wanted to cover a bunch of stuff and talk a bit about my thoughts for this transition from 2014 to 2015.

If you haven't, check out C148, the composer of the music from Minecrafts stuff here: http://c418.bandcamp.com/album/minecr..."

Kick.S Live / Happy New Year Korg ELECTRIBE MX & xOxbOx & TR9090 (TR909 TB303) X902

Published on Dec 31, 2014 Kick.S

"Happy New Year!!
https://soundcloud.com/kick-s/x902

Blog : http://electronica-mini.blogspot.jp/

使用機材
KORG ELECTRIBE MX
xOxbOx
Acidlab Miami
electro harmonix memory boy
electro harmonix Cathedral"

BEST VST FOR BASS by ONEPOLYMER - SQ8L Ensoniq Emulator

Published on Dec 31, 2014 ONEPOLYMER

"enjoy the bits
onepolymer"

DSI Pro 2 Sequence impression...no music masterpiece.

Published on Dec 9, 2014 freelanderride

Picks up at the 1 minute mark.

"I just bought the Pro 2 and make a first sequence. I want to show you how easy this great this synth is to make a simple sequence. I only tweak oscillator one (shape/noise) and use some reverb and the both sliders on the Pro 2. Hope you enjoy and more complex sequences are coming...

Now I start to clean this Pro 2 from some dust... ;-)"

Dave Smith Pro 2s on eBay

EMW - Electronic Music Works Wallpaper

Some great synth wallpaper via EMW. Click the pic for the full-size shot.

Dokta Vampire Drums

Published on Dec 31, 2014 kuxaan sum

"100% Modular Patch with newly won Din Sync DrumDokta.
Subcon Model 52 Vampire does Bassline.
Synth leads and squeaks from Subcon Model 15 & Intel Rubicon.

DrumDokta sent through Plague Bearer and AS EMS Synthi Filter...
FX from Erbe-Verb and ModCan delay via dubmix"

35 minute Live hardware jam Korg Volca Sample, New Electribe, Monotribe, Teenage Engineering OP-1

Published on Dec 31, 2014 darenager

"Covering a few styles from minimal techno, acid, oldschool house, deep house, 35 minute hardware mix, a few messy bits but I wanted to get it recorded before midnight, I did not have time to rehearse so what you hear is the rehearsal, some pre-programmed patterns, some made up on the fly, I might revisit some of the patterns in future videos.

All recorded direct with no post processing, gear used 2x Korg Volca Sample, Korg Monotribe, Korg Electribe 2, TE OP-1, Peavey RQ200 mixer, analog delay pedal.

Play it loud :) Hope you enjoy and happy 2015!"