Oberheim OB-8

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Korg Micro Preset Vintage 70s Analog Mono Synth M-500 SN 810223

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"Korg Micro Preset Vintage 70s Analog Mono Synth M-500. Condition is Used.

Some buttons not working, could do with some fixing but in good exterior condition"

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Arturia Livestream | Making the PolyBrute

Arturia

"The birth of a classic! Join this discussion between Frédéric, CEO of Arturia, Thierry, one of the PolyBrute engineers and Sébastien, product manager. Learn about the origin of PolyBrute, the philosophy of this instrument and the challenges in crafting this 6-voice analog morphing polysynth."

Instruo Lion (matrix mixer) // Pin style patching in Eurorack with inserts, sum, attenuation + more

DivKidVideo

"Here’s the new Lion (pronounced Leon) from Instruo. It’s a TRS 6x6 pin style matrix for not only routing and mixing inputs to outputs but as the patch bay uses TRS sockets we can also use Y cables as inserts as well. This allows for easy routing of processors and FX along with making feedback loops, using inverters to build MID / SIDE matrixes from stereo sources, we can also passively split signals with normal patch cables, both attenuate and amplify and a whole lot more. It’s DC coupled at the inputs and outputs so it’s good for either audio or CV and it comes with the pin style TRS cables and a pair of insert cables too."

"The Instruō lìon is a 6×6 matrix mixer with a pin style interface similar to those found on iconic modular synthesizers of the 1970s. Its applications range from signal routing and effect insert functionality to true summing with cascaded attenuation capabilities.

Live patching made easy with the use of the included pin and
insert cables.

Need to patch to a new destination? Simply pin your patch on the fly.

Centralise your I/O network with lìon.

lìon | noun (networking) an open-meshed form, twisted, knotted or woven together at regular intervals, a group of communication stations operating under unified control."

Yamaha CS 40M - Ambient Chillout Improvisation | Synthesizer Demo

synth4ever

"Yamaha CS-40M analog synthesizer demo featuring a dreamy ambient chillout patch I was working on. This Yamaha CS-40M demo features a repeating motif as I try out different tremolo and delay effects using ring mod, noise and VCA modulation.

This Yamaha CS-40M synth demo is not a polished musical performance by any means, but rather captures me tweaking different settings as I work towards crafting a specific ambient sound. In this demo I paired the CS-40M with an Eventide Timefactor delay and Eventide Space reverb + analog chorus to generate this dreamy ambient patch & music.

The Yamaha CS-40M is a vintage 2-voice analog synthesizer from 1979-1986 with plenty of modulation capabilities, which I will explore in a future video. Hope you enjoy this brief demo of this ambient chillout tremolo-style sound/patch I created."

PolyBrute - Full Review - Sonic LAB

sonicstate

"There were rumours, but nothing concrete until - wham! There’s the PolyBrute. The 6 voice analog poly synth based on the MatrixBrute architecture.

Poly synths are like cars, you expect a steering wheel, indicators and other regular features that make it recognizable as such. And Arturia went for that but also added some interesting features we’ve not seen on a poly before. Including what I would say is the PolyBrute’s super power: true, modulatable, patch morphing. This can be controlled with the other unusual feature - the Morphee - it's an X/Y pad with a Z axis as well. Looks a bit like the Touche, but it's quite different.

We also get the 8x12 Mod matrix with 4 pages of routings, each dialed in via the main data knob - like the Matrix. And three high quality digital FX and a ribbon controller. 5 octave Fatar keybed with channel aftertouch wraps things up. Build quality is good. The panel doesn't flip like the Matrix, but I’m not missing that tbh, it feels solid and well constructed."

Dave Smith Instruments TETRA

TinySymphony Music & Synthesizers

Sequential Prophet-6 + Dave Smith Instruments TETRA

Sequential Prophet-6

TinySymphony Music & Synthesizers

Gets a little fun with the sequence at 2:30.

Update: one more:

Sequential Prophet-6 [Analog Distortion + Noise]

Dreadbox Erebus Demo

SamiRabia

"This synth is awesome"

Cleaning the Sticky Surface off of Waldorf Nextel Based Synths & Other Sticky Gear, Knobs

See this post for an alternative method.

Update via @shimtrashpile: "Trader Joe’s face wipes have worked well for me... The tea tree oil ones. Trader Joe’s Spa Natural Facial Cleansing Pads with Tree Oil" You can find them here. Note one of the ingredients is alcohol though. I would keep them away from printed labels to be safe if you go this route.

Update2: @shimtrashpile confirmed he only used them on blank surfaces.  So pick what's best for your situation.  Trader Joe's for no panel graphics if you don't want to worry about gloves and potential toxins, or 303 Multi Surface if you are worried about panel graphics. Just read the warnings on the label and be safe. Also keep your pets in mind, especially if you have birds. They are way more sensitive to any toxins that might leak into the air.

The original post:

My Waldorf Pulse + finally suffered from tacky surface syndrome. Older Waldorf synths used a Nextel paint based coating that gave them a nice satin finish that was soft to the touch. They almost felt like suede. They were gorgeous when new, but unfortunately the coating breaks down over time and gets sticky to the touch. They also smudge when you touch them as you can clearly see.

Ivan Schwartz recommended giving 303 Products 30220 303 Multi Surface, All Purpose Cleaner Wipes a try. You can find them on Amazon here. I am happy to report back that they work! Attached are some pics of my Pulse + so you can see for yourself. I was a little worried about rubbing off the panel graphics so I didn't scrub, I let the wipes do the work, and I took my time. I ended up going through two rounds and two wipes. I gently cleaned the surface, then gently wiped the surface off with a paper towel, followed by a wet paper towel and a final dry towel. A micro fiber cloth would probably have been better but I didn't want to have worry about it later and/or toss it. There's a warning on the label to not let the cleaner touch your skin. These are not your generic sanitary wipes. I wore gloves. BTW, I would not recommend sanitary wipes that are alcohol based as they will likely remove panel graphics. Below you can see blue on one of the wipes I used, however none of the graphics were affected (the scratch in the Mod Sources label was there to start). I also stopped with two cleanings to be safe and I figured if it gets stickier over time I can just repeat the process. As of now it's about 90% better. I'm guessing I just took a light coating off. I also have a Line 6 Sonic Port that was sticky to the touch. I went to town on it as I wasn't too worried about the graphics on it, and the wipes not only worked, the graphics weren't touched. If you decide to give the wipes a try, be sure to read the warnings, wear gloves, make sure you have proper ventilation, and go slow... Be careful not to drip anything into the knobs and any other gaps. I take zero responsibility if you end up damaging your synth or yourself. :) P.S. Not sure if this stuff will work with sticky knobs but based on the Line 6 Sonic Port, I'm guessing it would. It would likely depend on how far gone they are.

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