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DX5 playing The Twins "Face to Face" cover

Published on May 27, 2020 DX5

"A cover song I played on some of the last streamings, newly recorded.
Gear used:
Roland JX-8P (double octave square lead sound).
Roland JP8000 (Pad)
Emu Emax II (containing DX7 samples. Midi out to the JP8000).

Backtrack entirely recorded by me on Pro Tools, including the Roland Promars MRS-2 for the bassline.
Composed by Ronny Schreinzer/ Sven Dohrow
Cover performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara"

"TALKS" (SYNTHR3, Zarembourg, Vpiano ...)

Published on May 27, 2020 KurtzMindfields

"This is my first composition with the SynthR3, playing as a analog modular sequencer, arpeggiator and monobass synthesizer.
This composition as been made during the lockdown and for the Synthfest France."

See the SYNTHR and SynthFest France labels below for more on each.

SoundsDivine 'Unplugged Vol. 2' - Omnisphere 2.5 Soundset

Published on May 27, 2020 SoundsDivine111

"This is a demo of the presets from the 'Unplugged Vol.2' soundset for Omnisphere 2.5.
For more information, please follow the link below:
https://soundsdivine.com/product/omni..."

The Analogue Renaissance REV -1 - SSM Based Chip

Published on May 27, 2020 Syntaur

"Syntaur's Sam Mims install the prototype of Analogue Renaissance's REV -1 into a Prophet 5. This amazing board replaces the CEM filter chips in a Rev 3 Prophet, and dials it back to the sound of the highly coveted Rev 2! Additionally, it adds two switches which allow the selection of either 4-pole or 2-pole filtering, and which add Q-Compensation, to make up for bass frequencies that are normally lost with high-resonance sounds. The sonic result is beastly!"

Curious if the new Sound Semiconductor SSI2140 can be swapped in as well. Note the Analogue Renaissance's REV -1 is a different chip.

Poly Midi 1 Micro Sequencer

Published on May 27, 2020 deepeightyeight

Anyone recognize this one? I asked deepeightyeight and all I got was a ♥️. It looks old and familiar but my brain is not working at the moment. :)

Update: Found the following video of a white one. Apparently it's from 1984. Is the brand Micro Performance or R-Madness? Note the video is from a Dr Ralf Madness. Is this his design? Did he create a custom front panel with R-Madness on it?...
Update2: See the Micro Performance label and more will be revealed, at least on the black one. :)
Update3: and some info here: http://www.suonoelettronico.com...

Digital sequencer Micro performance Poly MIDI-1 replacing battery

Published on Oct 20, 2018 Dr Ralf Madness

"This is how to replace battery on this rare french vintage sequencer from 1984. it's a digital 5 tracks and 2 songs sequencer.

Music 'Journey in a sad man's mind part II' by Dr Ralf Madness.I own the rights of this track."

Korg ARP 2600 FS Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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"Collectible and low serial #Korg arp 2600 FS serial #25 out of 500🤩
Brand new, perfect condition. Only opened to test the unit and o does she function properly!! 🥰
Comes with patch cables, flight case and case cover, un-opened manual and warranty."

Update via the comments: "Serial number 775 was reported received yesterday. The run is larger than 500..."

It's worth noting when the Korg ARP 2600 Mini was teased, word on the street was the FS was limited to 400 units. Not sure if KORG ever revealed the actual number. If anyone knows, feel free to comment.

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CEI Student Super Rare Vintage 60s Organ Bauer Porto C.E.I.

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Published on May 27, 2020 StudioSoba

First one to be featured on the site. More of a preset organ than synth, but interesting nonetheless. Presets include Horn, Cornet, and Strings. Vibrato On/Off switch and separate Vibrato Full switch.

via this auction

"Super rare 1960s made in Italy portable organ electronic 3 octave keyboard with original semi-case.

It has 3 presets (Horn, Cornet and Strings) and Vibrato plus Vibrato Full.

CEI (C.E.I.) built many organs like Prestige, Carnaval and Parade and also this rare 3 octave portable named Student. This company worked close and partnered with Bauer, Noble, Porto (that made Fender Starmaster), Vivant, Farfisa, Vox. So parts and sound for it are most likely compatible with many of those company instruments.

It's in good cosmetic and working condition considering its age. All switches, knob, buttons and keys working fine. Speaker is really load and strong. Stand is missing. Few scratches on sides you can see details on photos."

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Sequential Circuits Prophet VS

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"The Prophet VS uses Vector Synthesis as its revolutionary new means of sound creation. It uses a total of four oscillators per voice with 127 waveforms (32 user) and dynamic waveform crossfading via the joystick. This was Sequential's first digital synth, and it was also their final synth unfortunately."

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YAMAHA AN1x Virtual Analog Modelling Synthesize

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How to Replace the Yamaha AN1x Internal Battery Marshal Arnold

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"It shows the "battery low" warning on boot-up (which is common) it doesn't affact opperation. All keys and knobs work perfectly (including the volume knob which is missing but easily replaced)."

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