Analogue Solutions Impulse Command Synth

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"Impulse Command is a compact true analogue synth in a neat, smart, package. When we say ‘real analogue’ we mean that the entire audio path (aside from the post effects of course!) and all modulation are entirely analogue, using circuits based on awesome sounding vintage 1970s designs. Their circuits are not locked down by CPUs. Controls are not quantised and read by CPUs. With the exception of the essential digital elements (that is MIDI conversion, sequencer control and digital delay/reverb), Impulse Command really is analogue and the sound benefit is immediately apparent!

The synth has been designed by Tom Carpenter, a musician and a big fan of electronic music. He knows how to program a synth and what should be expected. It was not designed by an engineer or steered by committee or men in suits. Design wasn’t constrained in order to bring maximum profit to share holders! So, the modulation choices and range of sounds they produced have all been carefully thought out and quickly give you those sounds you want: huge bass, synth leads, percussion, effects, modular style sounds."

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BASTL Kastle Handheld Modular Synthesizer (v1.5)

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"Kastle is a mini modular synthesizer with a headphone output, 2 in/out ports for interfacing other gear and it runs on just 3 AA batteries. It is DIY friendly and ideal for beginners in modular synthesis, but it will add some quite unique functionality to any modular synthesizer system. It delivers the fun of modular synthesis at a low cost and fits into your pocket so you can play it everywhere!"

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Shnth by Shbobo, Ciat Lonbarde

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"The Shnth connects via USB to a host computer, a patch is loaded and then it functions as a (very) tactile, standalone synth.

It can be programmed with either the graphic programming application "fish" or with the programming language 'schlisp'.

I will upload a patch to the Shnth to get you going and include a memory stick with manual & example patches & info gleaned from the Mass Shnth Blog group on Facebook (Well worth joining, it's an invaluable resource.)

There is a series of 3 tutorial videos that will get you started.

From Peter's synthmall website:

'The SHNTH, a computer music device by SHBOBO, features the ARM Cortex 32 bit processor.

It connects via USB to host computer (windows, linux, or macintosh) which may read its squish data, or program the standalone synthesizer in the computer music language, SHLISP.

A switch enables internal batteries; electronic sounds out a stereo-mini jack. It is handtop: four bars on top feel your fingers and two woven antennae below sense palm flesh, complemented by a battery of buttons.
There are red lights.'"

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Waldorf Quantum Digital-Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

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"Waldorf Quantum in mint condition, just over 20 hours of home studio use. Everything is absolutely perfect and it sounds incredible. This is a vastly deep and powerful synth that’s surprising easy to use due to the amazing touch screen and many knobs and buttons. Wavetables, classic synth waveforms, granular sampling and resonator algorithms plus eight analog filters and Waldorf’s powerful digital filters all in a sleek, high-end keyboard."

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The Human Comparator TTSH v4 in Beautiful Wood Case

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Up for sale is a new TTSH v4.
Installed is a Gatebooster which is internal connected to give you the possibility to use 5V Gate Input signals.
The Mixer Inputs are modified VCF decoupling.
The electronic switch can be clocked from external clock signals.
The VCA use the early arp2600 opamp which offer more brilliance.
Installed is the arp4072, if you want I install the arp4012 Card.
There’s a switch installed for the ADSR timing, longer-normal-fast timing.
The case is build with walnut.

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Yamaha TX816 - 8 DX7's in a Rack

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"TX816... this is essentially 8 DX7s in a rack... AMAZING possibilities... endless sonic creation. This is THE FM beast to have if you don't want to spend the coin for a DX1 or DX5.

It is listed as EXCELLENT... not for cosmetics as it has scratches, scuffs, etc.. but excellent because I just spent $400 having this synth Recapped and had 8 new batteries installed AS WELL as installing new battery slip in clip holders on each module.. so if you ever need to replace batteries.. no soldering required.. just slide in a new CR2032!"

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Roland JD-800 in Mint Condition with Original Box

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"This is an extremely rare opportunity to get your hands on what can only be described as a timewarp example of Roland's JD-800. It is in absolutely stunning condition for it's age, and still has the original box and packaging."

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PLAYBEAT - Creative Groove Randomizer - My Favorite Features

Published on Oct 16, 2019 Electronisounds Audio

"Playbeat - Creative Groove Randomizer - My Favorite Features!"

FEATURING:
Just got a hold of this super fun app from Audiomodern!
I think it has HUGE POTENTIAL for using in live jams made on the iPad!
Especially, when used next to the Rozeta sequencers from Bram Bos - this is a SWEET TOOL for creative and *evolving* grooves, Friends!

Whatever kind of music you are making - KEEP IT UP, Friends!
Don't stop making *YOUR MUSIC*!!

Tubes vs. solid state amplifiers

Published on Oct 16, 2019 PS Audio

This has nothing to do with synths, but there you have it. Vintage Moog Modular at PS Audio.

http://psaudio.com

What makes a speaker good for a tube amplifier and, as a secondary question, what are the 4Ω and 8Ω settings on the back of tube amplifiers for? Have a question you want to ask Paul?

I have finished my memoir! You can go read it now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/173... It's called 99% True and it is chock full of adventures, debauchery, struggles, heartwarming stories, triumphs and failures, great belly laughs, and a peek inside the high-end audio industry you've never known before.

I plan a few surprises for early adopters, so go to https://www.paulmcgowan.com and add your name to the list of interested readers. There's an entire gallery of never before seen photos too."

Emy firmware update: now with the Speak & Spell sounds

Published on Oct 16, 2019 Polaxis

"Added the beeps and the voice from the Speak&Spell to Emy’s latest firmware. Here in the standalone Terminal version with wireless keyboards.⁣"