MATRIXSYNTH


Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Shared System Tutorials | Episode 33 | 2-Operator FM


video by Cinematic Laboratory

"I never really knew what an FM 'operator' was so when I found out I wanted to share it. An FM operator is a combo of s sinewave, a VCA and an envelope. We can then use these 'operators' to interact with eachother in different settings called algorithms. The Shared System can offer two mono operators with DPO, Maths and the Moddemix VCA (or Optomix LPG). So we're still a long way from organs and electric piano's. But you can't patch an organ :). Have fun!"

Cinematic Laboratory Shared System Tutorials

Playtime Engineering Blipblox After Dark Sound Demo (No Talking)


video by Bonedo Synthesizers

Access Virus TI 61-Key Digital Synth

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

Sequential Circuits Prophet 600 SN 5371

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

"So yes, it seems to work great with the original Z80 CPU, but it behaves a little strangely with the mod installed. Basically, with GliGli, oscillator pitch seems slightly erratic and janky. Sounds a little like random/noise modulation. Sometimes you can hear it on the first note you play, sometimes you can't hear it until you have played all six notes. Even weirder, this issue also goes away a bit when pitch bend is not perfectly centered. I think a multiplexer IC on the front panel PCB might be causing these problems, but since It doesn't have this issue when it's stock, I'm not so sure. I haven't messed with it. I'm including a couple replacements just in case.

I bought my GliGli mod from a pro builder on Reverb, so I don't think it was assembled/soldered together wrong. I'm pretty sure I installed it correctly as well! I'm stumped.

This synth also had a slight whine in the signal path when I first got it, but after I installed GliGli it went away and never came back, even after I reinstalled the original CPU this evening. Even when it was present, it wasn't too noticeable. (Hopefully it won't return!)

Cosmetics and other info:
This Prophet, serial number 5371, was built some time in mid-1984 and is in really beautiful cosmetic condition. A couple signs of use here and there but nothing very noticeable. Some of the lower black keys are a little dull-looking compared to the rest. Two front rubber feet were missing so I replaced them with adhesive ones. A GliGli "cheat sheet" from Synthgraphics is also now on the front panel.

All keys work!! Battery seems to be holding patches fine as well.
If you haven't had a Prophet 600 before, be aware that (when it's stock) it takes several seconds to boot up and tune each voice. This is normal!"

Sound Library for the Kawai K5000S

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

"Massive library of sounds on floppy disk! Also included is a powerful editor & librarian, Soundiver! Jewel cases are NOT included and disk colors may vary."

Pictured:

Pads & Comping
Session Tool Kit
Bass, Solo & Lead
Classic Sounds
Collection 1
SoundDiver Editor
Supplement Disk with:
A. Demo Songs
B. Extra Single Patches
C. Factory Preset Backup

YAMAHA Loop Factory AN200 Desktop Control Synthesizer Analog Physical Modeling

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

Waldorf Microwave XTk Wavetable Synthesizer

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

"Programmable arpeggiator, 4 integrated digital effects, 12dB low pass, wave shaper 12dB low pass, 32 Ram wavetables, 64 waves per, 500 waves total. This is basically brand new."

ROLAND JUPITER 8 SN 090598 / 090995

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

"Serial number 090598. Although it has an old style DYMO label on it with the number 090998 which seems to be a type-o. According to an online serial number database this is an early 12 bit version and was manufactured in August of 1981. The DYMO label was probably put there for inventory purposes by its previous owner.

The studio which I purchased it from said it once belonged to a famous Canadian musician but I’ve not been able to verify this 100%.

It has been in my collection for just about 5 years. The Jupiter 8 has been modified at one point in time (not by me) to have chromed/mirrored end cheeks. It also has a multi pin XLR type connector installed at the rear which at some point may have been used to interface with either a sequencer or other piece of gear.

This jack was attached to a custom hand wired circuit board. That board was removed by my technician friend when he installed the ENCORE midi retrofit. The synth works as it should and considering its age, it is in great shape.

There are no tuning stability issues and it calibrates/tunes incredibly fast and stays in tune. All of the slide potentiometers function as they should and there are no scratchy pots at all. Every tact switch functions correctly and all keys play as they should. There are zero functional issues with this synth."

Nord Modular G2 Engine SN ME11147 w/ Original Box

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this auction

Akai S700 QD Emulator Install | Why?


video by Espen Kraft

"My Akai S700 has served me well, but the Quick Disk drive did not work anymore. As in most of these drives, it's the belt that has almost disintegrated over the years .
Since I already have a S612 and a working floppy drive for that I thought I'd just install a QD emulator this time, even if I really don't like to see emulators ruin the looks and original design of this 80s gear.
The install is simple enough, even if I probably dismantled my S700 more than I had too. ;-)
It works fine and now loading and saving is totally free of any mechanics that can fail, but the joy of using those QD floppies is also gone. You decide how you want to deal with YOUR broken drive. :D

I got the emulator here: [on eBay]
Or you can email Chris directly at: cpmagneticmedia@gmail.com"
PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE HOME


Patch n Tweak
Switched On Make Synthesizer Evolution Vintage Synthesizers Creating Sound Fundlementals of Synthesizer Programming Kraftwerk

© Matrixsynth - All posts are presented here for informative, historical and educative purposes as applicable within fair use.
MATRIXSYNTH is supported by affiliate links that use cookies to track clickthroughs and sales. See the privacy policy for details.
MATRIXSYNTH - EVERYTHING SYNTH