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Wednesday, January 04, 2017

Oberheim OB-8 Analog Synthesizer with MIDI & Aftertouch Controller

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"This is truly one of a kind synth! It has an array of added features that take it over the top in comparison to other vintage models on the market.

To start, this synth is in superb shape for its age. It shows hardly any signs of surface wear! The blue front panel looks fantastic, and the wooden sides and the back panel show little to no signs of wear. Cosmetically I would give it a 9/10.

Functionally, this synth is also in fantastic shape. It is in complete working order. The pots turn fluidly, and all of the surface buttons are in working condition.

Now, here is the good stuff! This synth has gone through a few extensive mods that really bring it to another level. The first mod done to this synth was increasing the depth of the bass tone in the low end, to replicate a tone more similar to an OB-XA. Normally, an OB-8 does not have a very present low end, so some people prefer the OB-XA. However, with this mod, you get the great low end, with the added features and reliability of the OB-8!

The second mod done to this synth is the deal maker- this synth includes a full aftertouch system with fatar semi-weighted keys! The normal keys of the OB-8 are not touch sensitive and need constant maintenance due to the poor key contacts. But this synth is extremely reliable! You can play fast passages and get full responsiveness from the key bed.

The aftertouch system is called the Pyxis System, installed by New England Analog Company. This is a very detailed system that routs the aftertouch to a small wooden module (as seen in the photos). You can route the aftertouch to a wide variety of parameters, including LFO, Cutoff, Bend, Tremelo, and more, and you can route these effects simultaneously. The aftertouch can be controlled by pressing the key bed with more force, but it can also be controlled by a second wooden touchpad. This touch pad can be put on the floor and operated by foot, leaving you with two hands free while still controlling the aftertouch! This type of system is extremely hard to find anywhere on the market- I believe that New England Analog no longer makes the Pyxis System. I can say from experience playing with this synth that it truly takes the playing experience to another level."

Vintage Korg KR-55 SN 252983 with Original Box

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"Imagine a weekly jam session, you and 40 or 50 friends, open bar, taped all night on a tube-driven reel-to-reel, a great time for all, except you rarely get a drummer to these events. A good friend of mine was in this exact situation. Solution? Especially for an hours-long jam to a single tune? A solid, well-made, good-sounding drum machine, of course! Enter the Korg KR55, an early drum synth with exactly what my friend was looking for - 10 drum voices, 48 pre-set rhythms, 16 intro/fills, easy to hook up to a guitar amp, easy to operate. This is an analog design from the early 80's, and was a staple for years in studios during the period. Comes with original box and manual. When it was last tested about 2 years ago, everything worked perfectly, so the pots and switches may need to be cleaned. Best wishes!"

Sequential Circuits Six-Trak SN 002604

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Oberheim Matrix 6-R SN K65 1203

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TECHNOSAURUS MICROCON II

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"Technosaurus Microcon II analog synthesizer in vhs compact format.
You can use it with Midi or CV/Gate. There is also in filter input. The Microcon II works like a charm.
Power supply is included.

s/h to 48 lower states or local pick up near SFO airport, Bay Area.

General features :

- Same sound parameters as the original MICROCON
- Filter input to process external signal sources
- CV/Gate outputs to slave a MICROCON or any other CV/Gate instrument
- 1 additional filter CV output
- Internal VCO can be muted
- Very compact VHS video-tape size : Looks small and sounds BIG!

MIDI controlled parameters:

- Note number (C0....C7)
- Note ON / OFF, last priority
- MIDI channel selector (1...16)
- Accent ON / OFF depending on velocity
- Pitchbending via modulation wheel
- Filter cutoff frequency (internal VCF and external filter CV output)
- Glide ON / OFF
- All notes OFF when pressing more than 10 notes at the same time"

Kastle Synthesizer and Son


Published on Jan 4, 2017 Dziam Bass

"My 2,5 old son is Synthesizer Freak"

Ringharmonic _ 09


Published on Jan 4, 2017 risbaw

"Sweet melancholy with :
Telharmonic
Rings
Optomix
Dreadbox multi x2
Maths
Cassa
Metropolis

by Rad'und"

Sequetron 14.06 Macro triggering with NRPN messages


Published on Jan 4, 2017 Phil Tipping

"Demo of new NRPN macro handling feature in v14.06. Many synths such as this Moog Sub 37 send NRPNs as well as (or instead of) basic CC messages when their knobs & buttons are operated so can now use many more of these for triggering Sequetron macros. More info on http://www.philizound.co.uk"

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Jamuary01: mini live-jam with Squarp Pyramid and Waldorf Blofeld


Published on Jan 4, 2017 Olivier Ozoux

"#Jamuary01 first mini live-jam for Jamuary, featuring:

- Squarp Pyramid
- Korg Electribe 2 Sampler
- Audiothingies MicroMonsta
- Waldorf Blofeld
- PreenFM2
- MeeBlip Triode"

Jamuary02: mini live-jam with Blofed and MeeBlip Triode

ROLAND SYSTEM 8 PERFORMANCE PATCHES IN STEREO IN 20 MINUTES


Published on Jan 3, 2017 PLUCKA,S SHED

"A 20 minute quik run thru all the performance patches on the roland system 8 using the roland 404 sx sampler for audio in stereo"
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