Saturday, January 08, 2022
Elektron Digitone, Tasty Chips GR-1 and Strymon Nightsky
video upload by Luca Longobardi
"Ma poiché quella promessa non metteva vere radici nella sua coscienza, alla prima pioggia veniva trascinata via dalla corrente e si perdeva chissà dove.
(H. Murakami, 1Q84)
Technical notes:
In this video I live-looped the Digitone sequence with GR-1 which runs a granular patch I made for this dronish track (LFO on Position and Spray).
The live recording runs on 3 different voices: one is in the original key, the second one is an octave above and the third one is a 5th above. I use them to build to track together with the Shimmer of the Nightsky.
Routing: Digiton into GR-1 through USB (audio-interface), GR-1 into Nightsky."
Waldorf Microwave XT Shadow Edition Black
Akai MFC42 Analog Filter
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"This can be a desktop, rack mount, or MPC mounted filter. Mount arms are included"
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"This can be a desktop, rack mount, or MPC mounted filter. Mount arms are included"
Yamaha CS-50 w/ Custom Mods
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"4-voice polyphonic little brother/ forerunner of the legendary CS-80
Recently refurbished, tuned/calibrated, and customized. Everything works, ready to plug-and-play!
Inspiring to play and built like a tank. No joke, this behemoth weighs nearly 100 pounds. Built to last for generations.
Designed for North America standard 117Vac power with grounded (3-prong) plug.
Run it through your favorite effects and blast off into outer analog space!
Special features:
- There is a custom polyphonic CHORUS switch mounted on the lower left console panel. (See detail photo.) This mode sounds a second voice for each key pressed. In other words, polyphony goes from 4 to 2, but those 2 voices have DOUBLE THE FATNESS. It sounds nice, and you can turn it on and off whenever you want to, even while actively playing.
- On the rear connections panel, there is a custom SUSTAIN PEDAL jack. (See detail photo.) Perhaps surprisingly (it was to me anyway), a stock CS-50 does not have a SUSTAIN PEDAL input. This particular unit DOES. Simple and just plain useful. (but no pedals included)
The synth comes with the original lid, which also serves as a built-in road case with carry handle (more about that handle later) and 4 chrome legs, that's all. There are no other accessories included. Unfortunately, the two cross-brace rods have been lost to the sands of time and are not included in this sale. Fortunately, the synth is plenty stable enough without them to stand on a rug in your home or studio. Or you can always leave the legs off and lay it on a table or a heavy-duty keyboard stand if you have one.
Full disclosure:
The synth has some chipping of wood veneer trim, scratches and chips in the paint, and marks and scuffs on the case exterior. It's a reasonable amount of general wear-and-tear for a fully working instrument that is 45 years old. The little EXTERNAL IN LEVEL knob on the rear connections panel has a slight bend in the shaft, but the knob itself is intact, and the control works absolutely fine.
Some of the sliders travel a little looser or stiffer than others, but every single one of them works."
via this auction
"4-voice polyphonic little brother/ forerunner of the legendary CS-80Recently refurbished, tuned/calibrated, and customized. Everything works, ready to plug-and-play!
Inspiring to play and built like a tank. No joke, this behemoth weighs nearly 100 pounds. Built to last for generations.
Designed for North America standard 117Vac power with grounded (3-prong) plug.
Run it through your favorite effects and blast off into outer analog space!
Special features:
- There is a custom polyphonic CHORUS switch mounted on the lower left console panel. (See detail photo.) This mode sounds a second voice for each key pressed. In other words, polyphony goes from 4 to 2, but those 2 voices have DOUBLE THE FATNESS. It sounds nice, and you can turn it on and off whenever you want to, even while actively playing.
- On the rear connections panel, there is a custom SUSTAIN PEDAL jack. (See detail photo.) Perhaps surprisingly (it was to me anyway), a stock CS-50 does not have a SUSTAIN PEDAL input. This particular unit DOES. Simple and just plain useful. (but no pedals included)
The synth comes with the original lid, which also serves as a built-in road case with carry handle (more about that handle later) and 4 chrome legs, that's all. There are no other accessories included. Unfortunately, the two cross-brace rods have been lost to the sands of time and are not included in this sale. Fortunately, the synth is plenty stable enough without them to stand on a rug in your home or studio. Or you can always leave the legs off and lay it on a table or a heavy-duty keyboard stand if you have one.
Full disclosure:
The synth has some chipping of wood veneer trim, scratches and chips in the paint, and marks and scuffs on the case exterior. It's a reasonable amount of general wear-and-tear for a fully working instrument that is 45 years old. The little EXTERNAL IN LEVEL knob on the rear connections panel has a slight bend in the shaft, but the knob itself is intact, and the control works absolutely fine.
Some of the sliders travel a little looser or stiffer than others, but every single one of them works."
Roland SH-5 Monophonic Synthesizer
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"The SH5 has basically 2 of everything, 2 VCOS, 2 LFOs, 2 VCFS, 2 Envelope Generators as well as a decent Ring Modulator and centralized audio signal mixer, an incredible design and built like a tank.
This particular SH5 has recently had all its polarized electrolytic and tantalum capacitors replaced, had its VCOs calibrated and was fully tested by a qualifed synthesizer technician. It sounds incredible. Includes the original cover."
via this auction
"The SH5 has basically 2 of everything, 2 VCOS, 2 LFOs, 2 VCFS, 2 Envelope Generators as well as a decent Ring Modulator and centralized audio signal mixer, an incredible design and built like a tank.
This particular SH5 has recently had all its polarized electrolytic and tantalum capacitors replaced, had its VCOs calibrated and was fully tested by a qualifed synthesizer technician. It sounds incredible. Includes the original cover."
Moog Prodigy SN 2247 w/ MIDI
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"moog prodigy synthesizer 1979 With MIDI Installed by Certified Professional at Pro Audio and Electronic’s Repair in Tampa Fl. When I had the MIDI installed they also did a full tune up. The Synthizer is 100% functional. Works perfectly."
via this auction
"moog prodigy synthesizer 1979 With MIDI Installed by Certified Professional at Pro Audio and Electronic’s Repair in Tampa Fl. When I had the MIDI installed they also did a full tune up. The Synthizer is 100% functional. Works perfectly."
Roland Programmable Synthesizer JD-800 Owner's Manual II (Reference)
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"This is a hard to find, very good condition original Reference manual book for the Roland JD-800 synthesizer keyboard. This is the very thick Reference Owner's Manual number II / advanced manual, for this 1991 synth. This book is an absolute must-have for this very advanced synthesizer. It shows some minor wear and marks on the covers, and the pages are in even better condition, with no writing or tears.
This large book is complete and goes into details with playing and programming your JD-800. This is an original Roland document, and was printed in Japan in 1991.
This is what you want if you have a JD. This is a powerful synth and you need the advanced manual to get the most out of using it!"
via this auction
"This is a hard to find, very good condition original Reference manual book for the Roland JD-800 synthesizer keyboard. This is the very thick Reference Owner's Manual number II / advanced manual, for this 1991 synth. This book is an absolute must-have for this very advanced synthesizer. It shows some minor wear and marks on the covers, and the pages are in even better condition, with no writing or tears.
This large book is complete and goes into details with playing and programming your JD-800. This is an original Roland document, and was printed in Japan in 1991.
This is what you want if you have a JD. This is a powerful synth and you need the advanced manual to get the most out of using it!"
#Jamuary2022 | Day 08 | Adrenaline
video upload by Cinematic Laboratory
"I can't imagine how it feels to be young, locked down, all venues closed, no live music, no parties and no friends coming over on a saturday. This is how it may sound."
Endorphin.es eurorack modular system.
The Sony CHORDMACHINE
video upload by Techmoan
Don't miss 17:08.
"A look at Sony's one-off musical oddity from 1982 - The CFS-C7 CHORDMACHINE"
You can find additional demos and pics of the CHORDMACHINE in previous posts here.
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