Bontempi memoplay - monophonic organ with sequencer

Published on Feb 10, 2020 lo fidgerald

"Bontempi memoplay & Boss dr 110

I made some modifications
pitch / aux / tremolo / 8 bit sound / trig in-out / volume / hold"

Electromechanical Eurorack stuff

Published on Feb 10, 2020 Gibran PantalaLabs

"Solenoids and hammers"

The MCS70 by ELKA's Mario Maggi - Only One In Existence Might Come to Soundmit

Published on Feb 10, 2020 Badilevintage

Details on Soundmit with the pics further below.

"Hello everybody , my Hobby it's restore the old Combo organ and Synth.
In this video i show you the test after restored of ultra rare MCS70 made by Ing. Mario Maggi .
The only piece in the world!!"

[Side note: Mario Maggi was the man behind the ELKA Synthex. There was only one previous post that mentioned the MCS70 here on MATRIXSYNTH posted back in 2006. This had me wondering whether there are any other one-off synths, and what are some of the rarest synths out there? There was the ASE Modular also by Mario Maggi. There is only one S.W.A.N but it shares the same synth engine as the Syntar. There was also the ConBrio ADS, protoype Minimoogs if you want to count them, prototype Orchestron (not technically a synth, but...), the original Acxel Resynthesizer, clear Gleeman Pentaphonic (same engine as the solid black ones though), rare EMS synths, rare PPGs (here and here for example), and I'm sure others I forget at the moment. If you can think of any, leave a comment below! BTW, the New Old Label is a great resource for exploring vintage gear that never appeared on the site before. I highly recommend it and the exclusive labels for some of the more exclusive synths out there.] Also see the first synth to post.

via SoundMiT

"The rarest synthesizer on Earth comes back to life thanks to the patient restoration work of two passionate Italian technicians

Recently the Soundmit has been involved in an event of those that happen once in a lifetime.
Two longtime friends, passionate about synthesizers, musicians and technicians, have accomplished a feat deemed impossible.

They have completely restored the rarest Italian synthesizer, the MCS70 designed by Mario Maggi, just him ... the father of Elka Synthex.

The MCS70 is a monophonic synth with many surprises inside, perhaps the most evident in the presence of the presets! In an era in which microprocessors were not yet widespread, Maggi succeeded in the enterprise of creating the first analog, monophonic synthesizer with memories!

There is only one MCS70 in the world and has been owned, for almost 40 years, by Patrizio Fariselli, the famous keyboard player of the Progressive Rock band "AREA".

Recently two friends, one technician (Marco Molendi) and the other a musician (Andrea Manuelli), specializing in the restoration of Italian electronic musical instruments, have succeeded in the impossible task of bringing the instrument back to life.

According to the engineer Maggi, it is not possible to give technical details beyond what can be seen in the video.

Francesco Mulassano of Soundmit was invited by Marco and Andrea during the last phase, that of the toast for the goal reached and in fact is one of the very few people in the world who have seen tried and listened to the instrument that, after so many years, remains a jewel of technique and sound.

Special thanks go to engineer Mario Maggi for the work he has done (and continues to do) in our sector.

We hope to hear the MCS70 in new compositions soon and hope to see it at Soundmit in November 2020!"

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The Logan Vocalsynth

Logan Vocalsynth Test after restoration Published on Oct 18, 2018 Badilevintage

"Hello everybody , my Hobby it's restore the old Combo organ and Synth.
In this video i show you the test after restored of ultra rare Logan Vocalsynth ."

This is the first post to feature the Logan Vocalsynth.

Update: make that the first demo of one. One came up for sale in 2008 here. I searched on Logan Vocalsynth instead of Logan Vocal Synth so it didn't pop up. Thanks to @kaden_harris for spotting it!

SEQUENTIAL PRO 3 - Sounds, Patches and Presets | Synth Demo

Published on Feb 10, 2020 synth4ever

"Sequential PRO 3 SE synthesizer demo, featuring various sounds, patches and presets. Filmed at Sequential headquarters, this Sequential PRO 3 demo features a variety of sounds including leads, basses, pads, textures, percussion, arpeggiators and sequencer patterns.

The Sequential PRO 3 is a hybrid multi-filter mono synthesizer with 60 knobs and 70 buttons, FATAR 37-note semi-weighted keyboard and 3-voice optional paraphony mode (feat. individually gated envelopes per oscillator). The PRO 3 features 3 oscillators (two VCOs + one wavetable), 3 analog filters, 3 LFOs, 4 loopable envelopes, noise, hard sync, glide, tuned feedback, analog distortion, arpeggiator, 16x16x4 sequencer + 16-track sequencer, dual digital effects engines, touch slider and mod wheels, and a staggering 32-slot mod matrix.

The PRO 3's two analog VCOs each have triangle, saw, pulse waveshapes, with variable shape modulation/pulse width on each. The digital oscillator features 32 digital wavetables of 16 waves each (with wave morphing), plus classic wave shapes (sine, triangle, saw, variable-width pulse) and super saw. The PRO 3's digital osc can also function as an LFO to enable complex wavetable-based modulation.

The Sequential PRO 3 has three filter types, which provide a variety of sound shaping options. Filter 1 is a 4-pole, 24 dB, Prophet-6 low-pass filter. Filter 2 is a classic, 4-pole, 24 dB, transistor ladder filter (w/ optional resonance compensation). Filter 3 is a 2-pole, 12 db, OB-6 state-variable filter which can be continuously varied between low-pass, notch, and high-pass operation, with an optional band-pass mode.

The PRO 3's three syncable LFOs each have phase offset and slew per LFO, and feature five waveshapes: triangle, saw, reverse saw, square, and S&H. There are 4 loopable ADSR envelopes with delay (Filter, VCA, + two Auxiliary envelopes); envelopes are freely assignable to multiple modulation destinations.

The PRO 3 also features dual digital effects, including: Stereo delay, BBD delay, chorus, flanger, phaser, ring mod, vintage rotating speaker, distortion, high-pass filter, super plate reverb. Also on board is analog distortion and tuned feedback (with Grunge mode), for extra-aggressive tonal destruction.

The PRO features a huge 32-slot modulation matrix, with over 46 mod sources and over 171 mod destinations. This allows for a massive amount of sound design possibilities and creative applications. Modulation assignments can be done quickly and easily, and the Mod Matrix runs at audio rates.

The PRO 3's advanced sequencer has three modes: normal, gated, and trigger. There are 16 tracks and 4 linkable 16-step phrases with per-step ratcheting, duration, and velocity as well as multiple playback modes: forward, reverse, forward/reverse, random. The PRO 3 sequencer supports real-time/step input, rests, and variable-length sequences and syncs to MIDI clock and external audio and CV input. Sequences are also freely assignable to any modulation destination.

Also on board the Sequential PRO 3 is a sophisticated arpeggiator with up, down, up+down, random, assign modes. The arp syncs to MIDI clock and external audio and CV inputs, supports re-latching arpeggiation, and runs concurrent with Sequencer for arpeggiated patterns with parameter automation.

In terms of connectivity, the Sequential PRO 3 has 4 CV inputs and 4 CV outputs which enables interaction with other modular or CV-compatible devices. For example, some parameters that can be sent to CV outputs include oscillators, LFOs, envelopes, sequencer tracks and any other source within the modulation matrix. In addition the PRO 3 has Gate Out for triggering external CV-compatible devices, and any CV in can be used as a gate input.

Needless to say, the Sequential PRO 3 is a powerhouse of a monosynth and allows for incredibly deep and complex sound design. The sound can be big, bold, powerful and aggressive but also delicate, airy and atmospheric depending how you program it. The 2 analog VCOs + wavetable oscillator also open up new combinations of sound design that, when combined with the 32-slot mod matrix, provides unparalleled flexibility.

Overall it was an incredible experience to try the PRO 3 SE synth when visiting Sequential headquarters. I filmed nearly 2.5 hours of footage and this demo highlights some of the patches on the machine. I came away extremely impressed with the possibilities from this synth, it is certainly one of the most flexible monos of all time and sounds fantastic. Hope you enjoy this PRO 3 demo.

#sequential #pro3 #sequentialpro3 #analog #synth #synthesizer #sounds"

Novation Peak (and Summit!) Patch Pack Demo & Review

Published on Feb 10, 2020 Red Means Recording

"I made a pack of 65 presets for the Novation Peak. I guess they probably work on the Summit too?
Get the pack here: https://gumroad.com/l/rmrpeak01"

The Novation Peak (Walkthrough and Review)

Published on Feb 10, 2020 Red Means Recording

"Novation loaned me a Peak synthesizer. It's really good. Here is a walkthrough and review of the synth.

01:00 Intro
02:45 Oscillators
10:55 Filter
15:30 Arpeggiator
19:00 Envelopes
21:20 LFOs
25:00 FX
33:29 Mod Matrix
48:17 Outro"

Akai IB-48P 8 Channel Analog Output Board for Z4, Z8, MPC4000

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"Akai IB-48P 8 Channel Analog Output Board for Z4, Z8, MPC4000.

Expand the number of outputs in your Akai MPC4000, Z4 or Z8 sampler with the IB48P individual output expansion board.
Don’t limit yourself to a two channel mix, use all the power of the MPC or Z sampler with this card.
Fully working, in excellent condition. worldwide shipping."

Eko Computerhythm Restoration

Published on Oct 23, 2017 Badilevintage

"Hello everybody my Hobby it's restore the old Combo organ .
In this video i show you the restored of Eko Computerhythm .
www.badilevintage.com"

You can find previous posts featuring the Eko Computerhythm here.

Visiting Willem Twee Studios - a modern early electronic music studio

Published on Feb 10, 2020 HAINBACH

"In which I visit Willem Twee Studios, an amazing electronic music studio in the Netherlands that breathes the ideas and techniques of Schaeffer, Stockhausen, Xenakis and brings them alive for a new generations of musicians.

Built from the collection of Hans Kulk, who has been working with early electronic music tools since 1983, the studio is integrated into Willem Twee, a concert venue in 's-Hertogenbosch. Run lovingly by Rikkert Brok, Armeno Alberts and Hans, the two studios and the beautiful Tonzaal, built into a former Synagoge, breath history. You can find post-war communications technology next to early analog computers, classic Arp synthesizers and custom made tools, as well as a beautiful pipe organ and all you ever need to create tape collages. Everything is ready to be played and recorded, and kept in amazing shape.

This was an absolute highlight fro me personally and I hope to return for a longer stay some time.

Support these excursions and get stuff in return: http://patreon.com/hainbach
By my music and merch: https://linktr.ee/hainbach101"

Starkey HSL-1 (Hearing Science Laboratory) SN 8011001

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Some pics of the inside below.

“Starkey Hearing Science Laboratory. This would have been used for controlled hearing tests and was sourced from the speech and language therapy department of a university, my interest in this item was from the point of view of creating electronic music.”

“From the early 1970s until the mid-1980s, audiologists used this instrument to perform sophisticated hearing tests and experiments. It wasn’t intended for making music, but that didn’t stop experimental musicians from exploiting the HSL’s potential as a synthesizer. It has three sine-wave generators, one square-and-triangle-wave generator, pink and white noise, three resonant lowpass/highpass/bandpass filters, and mic and line inputs for processing external audio. It also has a frequency counter, a gate sequencer, distortion, a probability circuit, various utility functions, and audio outputs that include one labeled Bone Vibrator, but no inputs for external keyboards. Users connect circuits using patch cords with mini banana plugs and control pitch and other parameters by turning knobs and flipping switches. Like most medical devices, the HSL was built to last.”

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