Roland MC-505 groovebox LCD display repair with a steam Iron

Published on Sep 2, 2016 markusfuller

"Roland MC-505 groovebox repair, 2 new Pots and LCD display repair using a Steam Iron.
patreon page http://www.patreon.com/markusfuller
all music used within this video came from this Roland MC-505"

Dave Smith Instruments Begins Shipping OB-6 Desktop Analog Synth Module

via Dave Smith Instruments

"Desktop Version of Tom Oberheim/Dave Smith Synth Collaboration Now Available

San Francisco, CA—September 1, 2016—Dave Smith Instruments LLC today began shipping a desktop module version of their acclaimed OB-6 six-voice analog synthesizer. It boasts a sound engine identical to the keyboard version, which was inspired by Tom Oberheim’s original SEM. It features an all-analog signal path with discrete VCOs, VCAs, and filters. Like the keyboard version, the knob-per-function front panel offers immediate access to virtually all parameters.

As Dave Smith explained: “The OB-6 has met with unprecedented approval from across the music industry. In just the six months since its release, it’s been adopted by an extraordinary number of artists and is already appearing in projects across the world.” Added Smith: “We wanted to make the desktop version available as quickly as possible to make it even easier for musicians to take it on the road or into the studio. We made it a priority that the desktop version retain the same powerful sound, and easy-to-use front panel interface as the keyboard version.” Smith continued: “We also added a poly chain feature so that any two OB-6s can be paired for 12-voice polyphony.”

The essence of OB-6’s vintage sound is its discrete voltage-controlled oscillators (plus sub-oscillator) and discrete, state-variable filter, both based on the classic Oberheim SEM (the core of Tom Oberheim’s acclaimed 4-voice and 8-voice synthesizers). Voltage-controlled amplifiers complete the all-analog signal path. Said Tom Oberheim: “The desktop module sounds every bit as good as the OB-6 keyboard because, on the inside, it’s exactly the same — the same VCOs, VCFs, and VCAs and the same big, in-your-face SEM sound that people have always loved.”

The module weighs approximately 13 lbs (5.9 kg) and measures 20.75” L x 7.8” W x 4.4” H (52.0 cm x 19.8.cm x 11.2 cm).

The OB-6 desktop module is available now with a MAP of $2,299."

Dave Smith Instruments "In The Spotlight with the PRO 2" with Ephriam Nagler

You'll find the third interview in Dave Smith Instruments' "In The Spotlight with the PRO 2" with Ephriam Nagler here.

"Ephriam Nagler, born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, obsessed with audio and photography, can be seen at airports around the world arguing his DSI Pro 2 and Prophet 08 into the main cabin. He performs under his own name as a synth-pop soloist and also performs with his brother, Judah Nagler, in The Velvet Teen. While residing in the Pacific Northwest over the past 7 years, he has been producing records at Robert Lang Studios, Red Room, and Dub Narcotic Studios of K Records. Submitting to his constant itch for travel, he is the touring front of house engineer for The Thermals, The Good Life, Suuns, and is at this very moment on the road with Russian Circles.

We caught up with Ephriam to talk about about how he’s using his Pro 2."

You can find previous posts featuring DSI's Spotlight series here.

Doepfer MS-404 Analog Synth

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Delta Aqarii - Synthetic Aspect (Jam with Volca Bass, Volca Keys, TR-8, TB-3, Roland JX-03)

Published on Sep 2, 2016 KУMΘTHΘ

"https://soundcloud.com/deltaaquarii
Live Jam with:
Korg Volca Bass & Keys / Roland TB-3 / Roland TR-8
Roland JX-03 / TCE Alter Ego / TCE M300"

Reed & Caroline, ‘Buchla & Singing’,

REED & CAROLINE - Singularity (We Bond) [Official Video] from VeryRecords on Vimeo.

"'Singularity (We Bond)' is taken from the VeryRecords album release 'Buchla & Singing' from Reed & Caroline.

'Buchla & Singing' is available on CD and via Digital Download from October 14th 2016.

Video footage courtesy of ESO (www.eso.org). Edited by Simon Lowery.

MORE INFORMATION

www.veryrecords.com"

This one in via mini at tonetweakers.

Update: a few pics from their FB page. Also, VeryRecrods appears to be Vince Clarke's record label.

Thanks to Reed for the heads up.

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BEMI & Don Buchla Lawsuit is Settled

You might remember Don Buchla filed a lawsuit against BEMI. It appears the lawsuit has just been settled. You can find the dismissal here.

Before you celebrate, note that we do not know what the exact terms were.

This one spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

OB Juno - Morning Jam with DSI/Oberheim OB6, Roland Juno 106/MKS-7, Yamaha Montage

Published on Sep 2, 2016 Earmonkey Music

"I have been layering the Roland Juno 106 with the Roland MKS-7, which is a Juno in a box. They sound and react just a little different from each other so when you layer them, pan them left/right a bit, and slightly detune one, you can get a really nice big sound. Speaking of big sound, listen to that OB6 bass line. Crap this thing never stops amazing me. Montage doing drums and a funky arpeggio lead now and then."

Braids Mutable instruments

Published on Sep 2, 2016 Fernando Lima

"Just a test!"

Roland Analog Wav Collection FAMOUS 1980's BASSLINES! Synthesizer Samples Jupiter-8 Juno-106

Published on Aug 30, 2016 SynthgodXXX

Follow-up to this post. You can find the sample pack for sale on eBay here. See below for what you are hearing in the video.

"Roland Analog Wav Collection Video #2
'FAMOUS 1980's BASSLINES!!'
by Rik Marston 100% No Talking!
**Watch in HD & with Headphones!**

Celebrate 909 Day the RIGHT WAY!
--With some JP8, JP6, JUNO-106, MKS-80 & MORE!!!

This collection is on sale NOW on EBAY
SAME DAY DOWNLOAD via WeTransferPlus
Pay Today, PLAY IT TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!

All samples for this demonstration video were recorded into
Ableton Live 7 "Simpler" device using only Simple Delay
This demonstration video shows off some FAMOUS 1980's BASSLINES!!

Donna Summer "I feel Love" JUNO-106 ACID BAS C5 @00:02
Kraftwerk "Computer Love" JUPITER-6 CALLISTO C4 @00:46
Yazoo "Situation" JUNO-106 SEQ BASS C3 @01:04
Depeche Mode "Big Muff" JUPITER-8 STRONG C5 & JX-8P POLYSYNTH C5 @01:30
Depeche Mode "Just can't get enough" JUPITER-8 DANCEBASS C4 @02:04
Depeche Mode "Photographic" JUNO-106 OLD MODE C2
Alphaville "Big in Japan" MKS-80 DIGITBASS C4 @02:53
The Cure "Fascination Street" JUNO-106 OLD MODE C2 @03:19
Human League "Sound of the crowd" JUPITER-8 BANG BASS2 C5 @04:00
Human League "Lebanon" JUPITER-8 RAPBASS C5 @04:25
Simple Minds "Don't you forget about me" JX-8P POLYSYNTH C4 @05:05

All music copyrights by original artists, all music used in this video is to
demonstrate the sounds of the Roland Analog .Wav Collection IN ACTION, I'm not
trying to show off my cover programming skills or take money from these artists!
;)


SAVE YOURSELF A TON OF MONEY AND THE STRESS OF GETTING A BROKEN VINTAGE SYNTH IN THE MAIL...
-OR TRY OUT AN ANALOG MONSTER FOR THE FIRST TIME WITHOUT THE FEAR OF REPAIRS OR EXTRA HEADACHES!!!

The Roland Analog .Wav Collection
INCLUDES:

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