Friday, September 25, 2020
Weird Trio: Djembe, Native American Flute & Analog Synthesizer
poorness studios
"I had a strange idea today... what if I made a song with 3 instruments: djembe, native flute, and analog synth... what would that combination sound like? Well... in case you were wondering."
Roland Introduces WM-1 And WM-1D Wireless Midi Products
The PR via Roland:
"Easy-to-Use Products Provide Low-Latency Wireless MIDI Communication Between Electronic Musical Instruments, MIDI Hardware, Computers, and iOS Devices
Los Angeles, CA, September 25, 2020 — Roland announces the WM-1 Wireless MIDI Adaptor and WM-1D Wireless MIDI Dongle, two innovative new products that bring the convenience of wireless MIDI to modern music creators. Easy to set up and use, the WM-1 and WM-1D provide wireless MIDI communication between multiple devices, including keyboards, drum machines, and other MIDI hardware, Mac and Windows computers, and iOS mobile devices. In addition to MIDI note data, users can send MIDI sync for tempo, effects, LFOs, loops, and more—all without connecting a single cable.
For today’s musicians and producers, there are many situations where wireless MIDI is a real problem solver. It can provide a clean, mobile setup with just a MIDI keyboard and a laptop, iPhone, or iPad, or eliminate a long cable run from a favorite MIDI controller to a DAW. And in live performance situations, wireless MIDI provides smoother workflow and reduced setup time. Once users have had the unencumbered experience of Roland wireless MIDI, they'll never want to go back.
The WM-1 connects to MIDI hardware devices with standard 5-pin MIDI I/O, while the WM-1D connects to computers and iOS devices via USB. Standard mode provides low-latency MIDI communication between up to four total devices. Fast mode reduces latency to 3 ms—better than the internal speed of many hardware devices—providing ultra-fast communication between two WM units for timing-critical applications.
WM units can communicate with each other, and with MIDI music apps on an iOS device and Mac computer in Standard mode via Bluetooth MIDI. The WM-1D is ideal for Windows computers, which don’t have Bluetooth MIDI support built in. Users of Mac computers and iOS devices can also use the WM-1D to gain the benefits of Fast mode. (USB connection with iOS devices requires the appropriate Apple adaptor.)
Availability & Pricing
The WM-1 will be available for $69.99 and the WM-1D will be available for $79.99 in October 2020."
2020 Korg ARP 2600FS Reissue "Scratch 'n Dent"
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via this auction
"If you haven't heard, these Korg ARP 2600FS Reissues sold out like hotcakes upon their extremely limited release this year. They are absolutely fantastic pieces with functionality and tone that rivals the original, no question about it. Rather than go into the full specs you can easily find online along with excellent demos and videos on YouTube, allow me to just get down to the nitty gritty:
First off, this came to me sans road cases. I don't know what happened to them, but they are gone. And, unfortunately, this one has sustained a little wear and tear in it's very short life. Some of the tolex has been scuffed on the outside and reglued, 2 metal feet are missing (I think those are easily replaced), and the lower part of one side of the front panel is loose from the wood bracket it screws into. Upon inspection, the wood had been split-up a bit around where the screws go in, but it has been repaired albeit not the most amazing job I've ever seen (you don't see it so I don't know why anyone would really care that much). Because of this, the bottom screw does not tighten, but I think this could be repaired well enough with wood shavings in the screw holes. That's usually an easy, safe, and surprisingly effective fix.
Cosmetically, the face plate is immaculate and like-new. It seems to be working perfectly thought I did not test the MIDI. Everything else (sliders, buttons, keys, reverb, panning) seemed to be perfectly fine and great.
As you have probably already seen, these are very expensive on the used market. Korg has no intention of doing any kind of re-release of these, so what's out there is as good as it's going to get. You see these in the high-$6k to mid-$7k range when they are for sale (granted, they come with all their kit) and they actually sell.
Most importantly, as mentioned, it works fine. Save yourself a few bucks for some bumps and bruises and the lack of something you might not have any use for, anyway. Comes with all the original cables supplied and, funnily enough, the original casters. Manuals are available online. I wish it was "Mint", but it just is what it is now. Still, this would be a nice piece for the studio!"
via this auction
"If you haven't heard, these Korg ARP 2600FS Reissues sold out like hotcakes upon their extremely limited release this year. They are absolutely fantastic pieces with functionality and tone that rivals the original, no question about it. Rather than go into the full specs you can easily find online along with excellent demos and videos on YouTube, allow me to just get down to the nitty gritty:First off, this came to me sans road cases. I don't know what happened to them, but they are gone. And, unfortunately, this one has sustained a little wear and tear in it's very short life. Some of the tolex has been scuffed on the outside and reglued, 2 metal feet are missing (I think those are easily replaced), and the lower part of one side of the front panel is loose from the wood bracket it screws into. Upon inspection, the wood had been split-up a bit around where the screws go in, but it has been repaired albeit not the most amazing job I've ever seen (you don't see it so I don't know why anyone would really care that much). Because of this, the bottom screw does not tighten, but I think this could be repaired well enough with wood shavings in the screw holes. That's usually an easy, safe, and surprisingly effective fix.
Cosmetically, the face plate is immaculate and like-new. It seems to be working perfectly thought I did not test the MIDI. Everything else (sliders, buttons, keys, reverb, panning) seemed to be perfectly fine and great.
As you have probably already seen, these are very expensive on the used market. Korg has no intention of doing any kind of re-release of these, so what's out there is as good as it's going to get. You see these in the high-$6k to mid-$7k range when they are for sale (granted, they come with all their kit) and they actually sell.
Most importantly, as mentioned, it works fine. Save yourself a few bucks for some bumps and bruises and the lack of something you might not have any use for, anyway. Comes with all the original cables supplied and, funnily enough, the original casters. Manuals are available online. I wish it was "Mint", but it just is what it is now. Still, this would be a nice piece for the studio!"
Korg Micro Preset M-500 SN 790135
Sequential Circuits Multi-Trak w/ Original Box
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via this auction
"2nd owner of this beautiful Sequential Circuits Multi-Trak. Synth plays and sounds great. Body is super clean. Internal battery recently replaced and has been recently serviced at Solutions in Silverlake, Los Angeles. Original power supply included."
via this auction
"2nd owner of this beautiful Sequential Circuits Multi-Trak. Synth plays and sounds great. Body is super clean. Internal battery recently replaced and has been recently serviced at Solutions in Silverlake, Los Angeles. Original power supply included."
Access Virus TI2 61-Key Digital Synthesizer
Roland JP-8000 Super Saw Synthesizer SN AJ70341
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via this auction, also on Reverb
via this auction, also on Reverb
Kurzweil 250 RMX Digital Synthesizer SN 88050357
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via this auction
"One of the pioneering keyboard samplers, maintaining its quality over the years. Features include: an adjustable sample rate of 5kHz to 50kHz (100 to 10 seconds of sampling time, respectively), 16-bit bitrate, 12-track sequencer, chorus, transpose, tune, 36 ROM sounds, 96 pristine quality acoustic instruments, 341 presets, 12 voice polyphony, 2 LFO's per voice, truncation, looping, velocity crossfading, MIDI I/O, and several other specific features unique to the 250 RMX. Mounts directly to a rack, looks cool.
Includes One external pedal, the Mastering the 250 User's Guide and Reference Manual, (4) 45 mb syquest cartridges of the Sweetwater K250 Sampling Library including: 1) Keyboards and Vocals, 2) Percussion and Sound Effects Misc. 3)Strings, Brass and Woodwinds and 4) Guitars and Bass."
via this auction
"One of the pioneering keyboard samplers, maintaining its quality over the years. Features include: an adjustable sample rate of 5kHz to 50kHz (100 to 10 seconds of sampling time, respectively), 16-bit bitrate, 12-track sequencer, chorus, transpose, tune, 36 ROM sounds, 96 pristine quality acoustic instruments, 341 presets, 12 voice polyphony, 2 LFO's per voice, truncation, looping, velocity crossfading, MIDI I/O, and several other specific features unique to the 250 RMX. Mounts directly to a rack, looks cool.Includes One external pedal, the Mastering the 250 User's Guide and Reference Manual, (4) 45 mb syquest cartridges of the Sweetwater K250 Sampling Library including: 1) Keyboards and Vocals, 2) Percussion and Sound Effects Misc. 3)Strings, Brass and Woodwinds and 4) Guitars and Bass."
The Worst Drum Machine Korg Ever Made! (Feat. Bad Gear)
Alex Ball
"After having the privilege of demonstrating so much wonderful gear on my channel, Florian came to me during an out-of-body experience to show me the path to true enlightenment – Bad Gear!
…and boy was it bad!"
Check out more Alex Ball synth vids here.
Polybrute and Delta CEP A - Friday FUN Synth Jam
sonicstate
"Very impromptu, jut before we box up the Arturia Polybrute to go back to the distributor (sniff...) One last noodle. Coupled with the Radikal Technologies Delta CEP A - a DSP based morphing synth with a big sound, and the ability to take a stereo input. Sadly this was lacking in the Polybrute."
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