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Techno sketch // 0-Coast

Stefano Mattia

"0-Coast showing some seriously biting character in this short techno jam.

Not the kind of music I usually make, but it was Friday night and I somehow came up with this monster patch and played along.

The slope with both Rise and Fall set to 12 0'clock, and with Vari-Response set to linear, generates a very sweet sounding triangle-like wave, which is the one you hear in the beginning. Blending overtones from the main oscillator, and playing with the Multiply and Overtone knobs results in a whole range of abrasive tones, which I reckon might come in handy in some situations. The Contour EOC feeds the clock, while a mix of random signal, slope and "MIDI B" triangle LFO modulates overtones and gate, resulting in variable note lengths. Finally, the square "MIDI B" square LFO hits the Linear FM once in a while, generating interesting periodic glitches.
I added drums and reverb (a Bricasti M7 IR in Logic's Space Designer) and a bass line in Logic.
Enjoy!"

Orba BT MIDI Synth One basic demo

"Just a few demo clips, and MIDI CC notes shown on some clips.
Complete set was played into the Loopy iOS app.
See the Soundcloud link here:"

Aquifex03 · Orba & Synth One - simple Loopy demo

Choosing a MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER, NOVATION SL MK3 Unboxing, And MORE!

Woody Piano Shack

"Advice and guidance on choosing a MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER. We discuss the pros and cons of the different sizes available, features, functions and software bundles. Then we'll unbox and give first impressions on latest NOVATION SL61 MKIII KEYBOARD.

We'll also check out and compare NATIVE INSTRUMENTS KOMPLETE KONTROL A49, ROLAND A49 and NOVATION LAUNCHKEY MK3."

Moog Modular Synthesizer

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"Modular system with two handcrafted and well-made cases, amplification system and keyboard. 2 modules were created including the original cards of two Minimoog R.A. Moog, possibility to modulate PWM and mix the waves.

Modules: 1 921A oscillator driver, 1 921B oscillator, 1 903a random signal generator, 3 911 Envelope Generator, 904-b Hi Pass Filter R.A. Moog, 904-A Low pass filter R.A. Moog, Voltage Controlled Mixer (4VCA) R.A. Moog, 3 CP3 with riginal but panel new potentiometers power supply CP8A, Module two dividere 4-64 Roland style with 3 input mixer. Module midi/cv Doepfer in Moog panel. Module amplifier for external speakers. Keyboard 953 Moog biphonic 2015 with cable. Speakers Ciario you can play the system without P.A."

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Synthchaser Restored Vintage ARP Quadra Synthesizer Keyboard with New Sliders

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"This ARP Quadra has just been professionally overhauled by Synthchaser, the foremost expert on ARP Quadras! Work done included new red LED sliders (illumination can be dimmed or disabled by control of a knob mounted just inside the synth), recap of all tantalum and electrolytic capacitors, new touch sensor, keyboard refurbishment, new IC chips, and more reliability enhancements!

Here is a video demo of the actual keyboard being sold:

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:

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Wersi Bass 1977

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Akai Z8 Sampler W/ 8 Output Expansion and 80 Gig HD SN A0125-01359

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"Akai Z8 With 80 gig HD loaded, also has the very rare 8 output expansion installed. Maxed ram yielding up to 50 minutes of Stereo sampling or 100 min of mono sampling : )

Operational Condition : It all works.. all buttons, jacks, display, dials, encoders and screen. Hard drive works great as does USB ports. Hard Drive has several samples / programs on it. NOTE.. On a cold start / boot, the screen may stay on the "Panel Operating System" screen.. After 10 seconds or so, after HD and OS boot, you can press any button, like Utility, Load, Save etc to reach main screen. Usually only happens after not being powered on for a long while. Otherwise, this Z8 functions like it should."

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