Elektron Analog Four MKI

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"The Analog Four is a 4 voice analog synthesizer with precision digital control. There is a sequencer per voice with total timbral control over each voice individually. It can be used as a poly synth when connected to a keyboard and all the voices can be differently set, allowing for very unique sounding polyphonic playing. This MKI unit is in great shape and includes the power, USB cable, and the original box."

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Roland SH-1000

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"The SH-1000 is an early monosynth from Roland with a surprising feature set for its class of instrument. There is a single oscillator with multiple simultaneous wave shapes and octaves run through a classic typical Roland sounding resonant filter. There is a single envelope and LFO.

The interesting part of this design is the bank of switches along the bottom. Along with preset sounds along the right, there are switches for routing the ADSR and LFO or bypassing the controls and using a preset shape. This allows for independent envelope shapes for the VCF and VCA even though there is only one ADSR. Delayed vibrato is also possible with the LFO switches.

This synth has a charming design that is capable of more than it initially looks like. It has that lovely warm and heavy sound typical of early analog synthesizers.

The condition of this unit is unfortunately not as great as the design. Some of the preset switches have been broken off(fortunately the deeper function switches are all still intact). The left wood side is missing and electronics are somewhat exposed. The panel has some rust and pitting on the surface and there is a good amount of cosmetic wear throughout.

Thankfully the synth actually functions fairly well. The only real issue with the sound is the oscillator calibration. It could definitely use tweaking as octave jumps are a bit out out of tune and some pitch drift occurs when playing. Finally, some of the key contacts are worn and require a bit of pressure to sound.

This synth could be a great project and if you don't mind the condition, a fun addition to your studio setup."

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Ensoniq Mirage DSK-1 Sampling Keyboard

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"The Mirage is a famous sampler with a fantastic gritty sound with tons of life to it, there are analog filters, keyboard split, and some other really powerful and unique features. Samples can be saved and loaded via floppy as well as recorded in through the 1/4" input. There is also an on board sequencer.

This DSK-1 is the last version they produced. This sale includes two of the original factory disk sets.

The condition of this keyboard is over all very good, there is some light cosmetic wear but the unit is fully functioning and sounds great. The only issue with this unit is the 7-segment display. Two of the sections are not lighting up as shown in the pictures. Typically the display is showing the parameter value or number which is typed in before editing so it isn't too difficult to keep track of where you are. On other functions like sequencing and loading it may be a little hard to keep track of where you are however."

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Waldorf Microwave XT with VFD DIsplay and New Knobs

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"Waldorf Microwave XT with beautiful VFD Display and new Waldorf Knobs. Works great and sounds fantastic. A sound designers dream.

Updated VFD display adds much better viewing from angles and distances than the stock display. Plus it looks great!"

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Vintage Moog Modular Synthesizer NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 28, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"The Moog Foundation (https://moogfoundation.org) brought this beautiful and gigantic vintage Moog modular synthesizer to NAMM and played a keyboard solo on it for us.

New Moog products available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/moog?u..."

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2hp Cat Module NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 28, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"2hp's Cat eurorack module generates all kinds of cat noises that can be CV controlled and triggered by gates. Meow!

2hp modules available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/2hp?ut..."

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Bitwig 3 Grid Modular Synthesizer NAMM 2019

Published on Jan 28, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"Bitwig was at NAMM showing off version 3 of their DAW which has a new modular environment built in called Grid in which you can build mono or polyphonic synths or effects. This patch uses not just the software modules but is integrated with the hardware eurorack modular to the right of the computer.

Bitwig available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/bitwig..."

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NAMM 2019 Waldorf Kyra No Talking

Published on Jan 28, 2019 sonicstate

"We did try to get a product demo of this, but no one really knew how to work it. So Jim kindly stepped into the void and put some quality time with the new Kyra, (aka Valkyrie) "

Changing Tables

Published on Jan 28, 2019 Robert Shipe

"Stepped LFO migrating through some alternative firmware Mutable Instruments Sheep WMAP wavetable waves."

Yamaha CS Flute patch: Vangelis inspired played by Stephen Coker.

Published on Jan 28, 2019 Stephen Coker

"Stephen Coker playing a Vintage Yamaha CS60, flute patch.
This is a patch that most people overlook but nothing should ever be overlooked on this amazing instrument.

Because this is one of the most expressive synthesizers, infinite tone colors can be obtained. It always astonishes me how this synthesizer can sound like real instruments but, even better.

Though the CS 80 is the king of the CS line. With the CS 50 and 60, You can obtain any sound that Vangelis did, Partly because most of the time he used only a single layer on his CS80. And of course, the smaller CS synths have the expression and modulation systems within them. The beautiful thing about the expression mechanical system and circuit is that it also effects velocity as well as a aftertouch.

I believe the horns obtained by the CS line are the best out of all others synthesizers.

Of course, I'm biased because I think that everything the CS synth does is untouchable.

In fact, I have used this instrument on tracks that people believe has real horns on.

I can play this flute patch for hours and never get tired of it, just like every other patch on the CS60!


If you ever get a chance, get yourself a Yamaha CS synthesizer and you'll always have one of the very best instruments ever conceived of."