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Wednesday, May 08, 2019

EMS VCS-3

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Like synth candy.

"The VCS 3 (Voltage Controlled Studio, version #3) was introduced by Electronic Music Studios Limited (EMS) in 1969. This one was is a Cornwall II Edition built by Robin in 2012. I am the second owner. It is in mint condition.

It has extensive factory mods installed by Robin. For those who are artists or collectors, you will not find an example of this synth in better condition.

This sale includes pins, power, manual, and paperwork."

Analogue Solutions Vostok MK2 Black

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Rare Knas Polygamist

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"If you're here, you know. Rare synth! Excellent condition ."


You can find previous posts featuring the Knas Polygamist including demos here. I believe there were only 53 made. They were discontinued back in 2014.

Bitwig Studio 3: Getting Around In The Grid


Published on May 8, 2019 bitwig

"In this tutorial we take a look at the basics of The Grid, the modular sound design environment new in Bitwig Studio 3.

Topics covered:
0:32 Loading The Grid devices
0:47 Exploring the default patch
1:20 Wirelessly make common connections, using Pre-cords
2:20 Module Inspector and focused view
2:55 Voices and polyphony
3:13 Inserting, replacing, swapping modules
5:36 Patching modules manually
7:08 Modulation assign buttons
7:57 Port colors and signal types"

Future Retro TRAX! sequencer Introduction


Published on May 8, 2019 FutureRetroSynths

"A brief introduction about the new Trax! sequencer and MIDI Bus products for the eurorack modular format."

New Elektron Digitone Keys


Dupe post. Not sure how that happened. Here's the original:

https://www.matrixsynth.com/2019/05/new-elektron-digitone-keys.html

New Joranalogue Generate 3 Through-Zero Multiphonic Signal Generator




via Joranalogue

"The crazy synthesiser gathering that is Superbooth is upon us once again! It's held from 9-11 May in FEZ Berlin, Germany.

As last time, you can find the Joranalogue booth next to the main entrance, with the full Eurorack series ready for you to try. This year you can also attend a 'Gesprächskonzert' (lecture concert) to find out more about the design philosophy and what's next to come. See you on Saturday 11 May at 14h in the Cinema!
Since the announcement and release of Filter 8 last year, the calls for a Joranalogue oscillator module have been overwhelming. Not content with just a simple VCO module, the result of our design effort is a truly universal signal generator. Read on below to find out more...

Meng Qi Wing Pinger


Published on May 8, 2019 HAINBACH

"In which Chinese instrument maker par excellence Meng Qi visits my studio and we chat about his new instrument, the 'Wing Pinger'."

Meng Qi Wing Pinger

First audio - R&D - UB-Xa Prototype


Published on May 8, 2019 BEHRINGER

"We promised to share progress and here it is!

Here in Manchester we've just got audio passing with the UB-Xa, obviously it's very early and we have a lot of work ahead of us - but we're very happy so far!"

New Elektron Digitone Keys


Published on May 8, 2019 Elektron

Playlist:

1. The Sound of Digitone Keys #1
2. The Sound of Digitone Keys #2
3. ELEKTRON DIGITONE KEYS REVIEW | BoBeats
4. Elektron Digitone Keys 8-Voice Polyphonic Digital Synth | Reverb
5. Digitone Keys - what's new? Review, tutorial and comparison to Digitone | loopop
6. Digitone Keys Experience | MrDataline
7. Digitone Keys First Impressions! | SUTURE SOUND
8. Superbooth 2019 - Elektron Digitone Keybooard | sonicstate
9. Elektron Digitone Keys Sounds | Perfect Circuit


"Unlock your sweet dreams

This eight voice polyphonic synthesizer keyboard is a performance machine that can usher in soundscapes of distant dreams and worlds previously out of reach. The 37-key velocity and pressure sensitive keyboard with aftertouch gives you a whole new level of expression and control of the Digitone’s intuitive sound engine.

Imagine the sound of whispering dunes, rolling thunder, or the twinkle of distant stars. These are the things that dreams are made of.

1,299.00 USD

8 voice polyphonic
digital synthesizer

Restrictions are for the dreamless
With this ready-to-go performance machine, curiosity is all you need. Wield the Digitone’s powerful sound engine with even more control with intuitive sound crafting, 37 keys, 8 voice polyphony, mod and pitch wheels, dedicated outputs per track, and brand new customizable controls. Multimap lets you configure and assign individual sounds per region, triggering sounds or patterns with the tap of a key, while the ability to use portamento and arpeggio flourishes with the freedom of three octaves. Twist through the looking glass and back with the flick of a wrist.

Sculpt your sound
With the Digitone’s powerful and easy to use FM engine you have Digitone dynamism in keyboard form. A variety of dedicated features put the power at your fingertips. Get maximum control out of the machine with eight new assignable knobs. Choose the function you want for each knob to tailor your Digitone Keys, and then let loose. The freedom to switch between tempestuous and serene soundscapes in an instant is laid out in front of you. In an Elektron first, the Digitone Keys helps you liberate your live show with a flexible mod and pitch wheel setup, allowing you to warp your sound to another world with multiple modulations.

Get connected
With separate outputs for each track, connecting to external effects mixers and pedals, audio interfaces, and modulation sources is easier than ever before. Pinpoint single Digitone Keys tracks to process independently from the rest of your sound.

Digitone Keys specifications

Synth voice features
8 voice polyphony (4-part multitimbral)
Multiple FM algorithms
Multiple operator harmonics
1 × multimode filter per voice
1 × base-width filter per voice
1 × overdrive per voice
2 × assignable LFO per voice
Unison
Portamento
2048 patch storage capacity on the +Drive

Sequencer
4 × synth tracks
4 × MIDI tracks
Arpeggiator per synth track
Polyphonic sequencing
Individual track lengths
Parameter locks
Micro timing
Trig conditions
Sound per step change
128 × projects on the +Drive
8 × Banks 16 × patterns per project

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