Thursday, June 25, 2020
CASAUBON - Oscillator Source/0
AreggerOrchestra
"Dedicated to the electronic music pioneers who are no longer with us...
All sounds programmed on:
Yamaha CS-15
Yamaha DS-55
Trax Retrowave R-1
Korg MS-2000
Kawai K-5000
Ensoniq VFX
Casio HZ-600
Casio CZ-3000
Music Copyright © 2020 J.Aregger"
ARP Quadra Replacement Membrane Panel & LED Sliders - Synthchaser #132
Synth Chaser
http://www.synthchaser.com
"Finally! A replacement for the legendarily flaky ARP Quadra membrane panel! Many an otherwise good Quadra have been turned into doorstops or scrap metal due to failed or damaged membrane panels.
In this video I briefly introduce two new goodies for the ARP Quadra. One is a replacement membrane panel, and the other is a set of LED illuminated sliders.
Both of these products, and the ARP Quadra shown in the video are available on my website."
Ex-Jefferson Starship ARP Quadra Synthesizer Serviced w/LED Sliders New Membrane
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Synth Chaser
via this auction
"This ARP Quadra was owned by Pete Sears and toured with Jefferson Starship in the 1980s! It has just been professionally overhauled by Synthchaser, the foremost expert on ARP Quadras! Work done included a new membrane panel, new blue LED sliders, recap of all tantalum and electrolytic capacitors, new touch sensor, keyboard rebuild, dozens of new IC chips, and more!
While many synths are listed as "serviced" or "fully serviced", they are usually devoid of any details of what was actually done. Those that do provide details or service invoices often reveal that the synth was merely superficially serviced, and not genuinely "future-proofed". I have not only serviced this Quadra, I've taken it down to the chassis and overhauled it. Work done included:
New membrane panel - The membrane panel with the switches that enable the various features and pull up the presets is a known weak spot of the ARP Quadra, and many otherwise good Quadras have been turned into expensive doorstops due to failed membrane panels. A brand new (manufactured in 2020!) Synthchaser membrane panel has been installed. It looks just like the original! Have other "future-proofed" Quadras had this part replaced? I think not!
Synthchaser Precision LED slider upgrade. All 35 of the old original sliders have been replaced with new, smooth, high precision LED illuminated sliders. The difference in the way these sliders feel and perform compared to the originals is a huge improvement.
Synth Chaser
via this auction
"This ARP Quadra was owned by Pete Sears and toured with Jefferson Starship in the 1980s! It has just been professionally overhauled by Synthchaser, the foremost expert on ARP Quadras! Work done included a new membrane panel, new blue LED sliders, recap of all tantalum and electrolytic capacitors, new touch sensor, keyboard rebuild, dozens of new IC chips, and more!
While many synths are listed as "serviced" or "fully serviced", they are usually devoid of any details of what was actually done. Those that do provide details or service invoices often reveal that the synth was merely superficially serviced, and not genuinely "future-proofed". I have not only serviced this Quadra, I've taken it down to the chassis and overhauled it. Work done included:
New membrane panel - The membrane panel with the switches that enable the various features and pull up the presets is a known weak spot of the ARP Quadra, and many otherwise good Quadras have been turned into expensive doorstops due to failed membrane panels. A brand new (manufactured in 2020!) Synthchaser membrane panel has been installed. It looks just like the original! Have other "future-proofed" Quadras had this part replaced? I think not!
Synthchaser Precision LED slider upgrade. All 35 of the old original sliders have been replaced with new, smooth, high precision LED illuminated sliders. The difference in the way these sliders feel and perform compared to the originals is a huge improvement.
Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 Rev 3 SN 1940
Original 1970s ARP 2600 Semi-Modular Analogue Synth + Keyboard SN 360 0054
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via this auction
"ARP2600 Case has been re-wrapped and restored, and the unit serviced by Kent Spong.
In very good condition.
All working, though some sliders have a little crackle.
Comes with lids and the keyboard 3620.
IEC mains socket installed."
via this auction
"ARP2600 Case has been re-wrapped and restored, and the unit serviced by Kent Spong.
In very good condition.
All working, though some sliders have a little crackle.
Comes with lids and the keyboard 3620.
IEC mains socket installed."
Black Corporation Deckard's Dream Rev 1 with Expander
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via this auction
1. Rev 1 significant difference is in the power supply board. The earlier revisions have very large heat sinks and add to the weight a little of the unit. It is my understanding that any sound difference is negligible, but feel free to google it and discover for yourself it has never really been a concern of mine because this thing sounds awesome.
2. The orange led backlights cannot be turned off with a switch. If you want me to pull this mod before shipping I am fine to do it. If you wanted to pull it yourself later it is as simple as opening up the front panel and snipping a wire.
via this auction
1. Rev 1 significant difference is in the power supply board. The earlier revisions have very large heat sinks and add to the weight a little of the unit. It is my understanding that any sound difference is negligible, but feel free to google it and discover for yourself it has never really been a concern of mine because this thing sounds awesome.
2. The orange led backlights cannot be turned off with a switch. If you want me to pull this mod before shipping I am fine to do it. If you wanted to pull it yourself later it is as simple as opening up the front panel and snipping a wire.
Roland Juno-60 w/ 10th Anniversary Leather Name Tag & Extras
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via this auction
"A Roland Juno-60, fully original in amazing condition, almost free of blamishes !
It has been fully serviced and is ready to get a new home.
It is sold with all the original documents, the preset tape and the preset sheets.
And a very rare Name holder for the 10 years of roland."
via this auction
"A Roland Juno-60, fully original in amazing condition, almost free of blamishes !
It has been fully serviced and is ready to get a new home.
It is sold with all the original documents, the preset tape and the preset sheets.
And a very rare Name holder for the 10 years of roland."
ASM Hydrasynth Walkthrough by Red Means Recording
Red Means Recording
"The Ashun Sounds Machine Hydrasynth is an 8 voice digital wave morphing synthesizer with polyphonic aftertouch. This is a series of videos going over its features and what makes it special."
Playlist:
ASM Hydrasynth Walkthrough: Part 1 (Overview, Oscillators, Filters)
ASM Hydrasynth Walkthrough: Part 2 (Mutants)
ASM Hydrasynth Walkthrough: Part 3 (Ribbon and Mixer)
ASM Hydrasynth Walkthrough: Part 4 (Envelopes and LFOs)
ASM Hydrasynth Walkthrough: Part 5 (Mod Matrix and Macros)
ASM Hydrasynth Walkthrough: Part 6 (Effects)
ASM Hydrasynth Walkthrough: Part 7 (Arpeggiator, Randomizer, Browser)
Note Part 1 & 2 were previously posted, so skip them if need be.
Yamaha CS 60 - Improvisation 2020-06-24
Rainer Keizer
"In this video I'm improvising on my Yamaha CS 60 synthesizer.
More improvisations featuring the Yamaha CS 60 on my SoundCloud: [below]
This fully analog instrument came on the market in 1977 and is 8 voice polyphonic. Many people know the sound of the CS, because Vangelis used its bigger brother, the CS 80, on many of his tracks, including Blade Runner and Chariots of Fire."
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